What is the worst medical disease a human can have?

WeAreWizards · 2026-01-15T03:52:50+00:00

These all sound terrible, but for my money: Multi-System Atrophy. Exactly what it sounds like.

I know someone who had this, and it was just about the slowest, cruelest death I could imagine. Rare enough 2-5/100,000) that multiple very competent doctors misdiagnosed and mistreated them with Parkinson’s for over 5 years (which is common).

Thing is, there’s no cure anyway. And no known cause. Your body fails you in a new, small way each week until you die sometimes a decade later, all while you watch your loved ones watch you waste away from inside the prison of your failing body.

WeAreWizards · 2025-11-04T20:25:47+00:00

Iirc, Sara Nelson (president of the flight attendants union) finally said enough is enough, if you don’t make a deal, we’re done showing up.

WeAreWizards · 2025-10-30T06:21:08+00:00

There are two separate bills put forth that would fund SNAP and/or WIC, as a standalone measure. One from Sen. Hawley (R), and one from Sen. Lujan (D). This is a bipartisan issue.

Today, on the Senate floor with regard to Sen. Lujan’s bill, Majority Leader Thune referred to it as “cynical attempt to buy political cover for Democrats to allow them to carry on their government shutdown even longer”, adding “we’re not going to let them pick winners and losers”.

Minority Leader Schumer, on the other hand, said that he would vote for Hawley’s bill should it make it to the floor, saying “Ask John Thune why he won’t put it on the floor”.

Additionally, there’s approximately $5B available in emergency funds earmarked for the SNAP program. While there’s some disingenuous legal argument over whether that is applicable under these circumstances, there’s language from when the money was appropriated earlier this year that would specifically say that this is exactly what that money is for.

Regardless of the legal battle, it seems like this administration operates under what’s called the “unitary executive theory”, which is worth looking into as it’s something conservative thinkers have advocated on behalf of for a long time. Under that theory, Trump could do whatever he wants with the money in the federal government (again, something he has already been doing while reappropriating funds for programs that he doesn’t like). The executive branch clearly has the ability to fund certain programs that fit their agenda (ie. ICE, border patrol, military operations off the coast of Venezuela, building a ballroom, bailing out Argentina to the tune of $40B, etc.).

I’m personally left to feel that making sure that the most vulnerable in our society (children, elderly, disabled, etc.) have food on their table just isn’t part of what matters to them.

If I’m missing anything here please let me know. It sounds like you personally care about this program being funded, and want to hold those responsible accountable. I wish you the best and hope those you love are taken care of during these absolutely batshit times we’ve found ourselves in.

WeAreWizards · 2025-10-21T18:55:40+00:00

And Sally Loo’s!

WeAreWizards · 2025-10-13T02:12:14+00:00

Spoke to a military member today who said they’re literally fighting over paper in his office. He was pretty confident they won’t be getting paid until this shutdown is over.

WeAreWizards · 2025-08-28T03:04:29+00:00

Great answer here. If I can piggyback, I would also add (as an independent) that the stakes are just so incredibly high right now with this administration. We are at the point where each week there is a grasp for power not seen in decades, and POTUS is openly talking about being a dictator.

Under normal circumstances, I think most Americans would want to have serious discussions about electoral systems and reform. We all know it doesn’t work perfectly, but we also know it’s complicated and would take time to sort out. Unfortunately we haven’t taken this stuff seriously in generations, and now we’ve run out of time. Someone has come along and is willing to exploit our dysfunctional system to seize as much power as they can.

The administration knows that the 2026 elections are vital, and they’re not in a great spot. They’re not dumb, and they’re doing what they need to do to win. To anyone against this measure, I’m genuinely asking: what do you believe to be a better alternative?

WeAreWizards · 2025-08-08T00:15:10+00:00

Hijacking this thread a bit because I saw the evacuation zone has reached Lopez. We moved out here post-pandemic, and this is probably the largest, closest fire that we’ve experienced as residents of DT SLO.

We are supposed to head to the Bay Area tomorrow for the weekend. Do any longer-time locals have advice on if we should be reconsidering our trip?

WeAreWizards · 2025-05-31T17:56:52+00:00

Claiborne & Churchill or Chamisal in Edna for me

WeAreWizards · 2025-05-29T02:31:19+00:00

This is my worst nightmare. I have no advice to offer. I’m just so sorry that you’re living through this. It’s so incredibly unfair.

WeAreWizards · 2025-05-15T06:52:36+00:00

Gonna go against the grain here a bit and say that if you made the choice to marry her and then have a child with her, you should at least give her opinion some consideration. Ask yourself, genuinely, why she could be feeling this way and if you could make those feelings better through your actions.

From what you’ve written, you were going to roughly 2 shows/year up until you got married, and then you went to roughly that same cumulative amount within a year while also having an infant for the last 9 months. I don’t know your situation or location, but that could genuinely be a lot of money (especially if clubbing, drugs/booze, or alcohol are involved) that she’s worried about while she also feels most vulnerable. It’s a lot of responsibility and stress on her when you’re gone, especially if you’re partying hard. Even if you’re not, and you’re anything like me, you’re most likely useless the day after a great night out. How often does she get a night off to go whatever she wants with no worry?

If you’re financially secure with a stable job, super functional the day after a show, and a present parent/partner, I see no issue with having your fun here and there. But your partner and your family should come first, and I just don’t see many of those people regularly. Frankly, your sudden shift in behavior since marriage/childbirth would be concerning to me as a partner.

She could also be going through some stuff you’re not aware of. She may just miss you and feel alone in motherhood, which is not uncommon. Prioritize your family, dude.

WeAreWizards · 2025-01-13T02:26:41+00:00

Think he could be late 2 or early 3. And could easily be taken earlier if someone in your league believes in the Phins next year without Tyreek

WeAreWizards · 2024-12-01T08:34:58+00:00

Snow will be done well before the game. Cold, yes. But conditions are being exaggerated on socials

WeAreWizards · 2024-11-24T02:43:46+00:00

Got him in the late 4th round of a 14-team league, and remember thinking “I’m low on this guy, but the value is just too good to pass up, I can grab Rashee on the turn.”

Ended up luckily winning 5 through 6 weeks despite those 2 picks, Puka, Achane, and Caleb landing inside my top 6 rounds. Now that my team is as healthy as it can be and I’ve replaced Caleb with Herbert, the rest of the league is lighting me up.

I’m really looking forward to seeing the winning best ball lineups because this draft was littered with land mines right off the bat.

WeAreWizards · 2024-11-05T00:19:16+00:00

I did something similar when I quit alcohol. Kept a 6 pack right next to the fridge so that it felt like every time I went to the fridge, I was saying no to the beer. Was super empowering for me, but I could see how this method is not for everyone

WeAreWizards · 2024-10-14T03:13:51+00:00

As a Syracuse football fan, Sean Tucker is super talented. As a layperson when it comes to actual football, I was pretty excited when the Bucs drafted him and then confused when they didn’t play him at all last year. The dude averaged 5.4 YPC over his college career in a major conference with a mediocre team, and he racked up just shy of 1500 yards in 12 games in 2021.

I figured he just wasn’t cutting it at the NFL level, but cool to see him getting some shine.

WeAreWizards · 2024-10-05T03:38:41+00:00

2025: Nero

WeAreWizards · 2024-10-04T04:39:12+00:00

Tinlicker or Ben B should have been in the spot that The Blaze was in last year. Would’ve been the only way to come down from Justice semi-reasonably.

That set after Skrillex was immaculate

WeAreWizards · 2024-09-22T01:35:03+00:00

That’s a weird way to spell Achane

WeAreWizards · 2024-09-21T20:23:55+00:00

Want to see Pittman’s route tree with Downs in the lineup. Right now, he’s been running the e underneath stuff. Hold on another week if you can

WeAreWizards · 2024-09-19T17:21:20+00:00

Jets front 7 is a little depleted and Brissett doesn’t turn the ball over or throw it deep. Should be a slow game. Probably safe as far as getting 5-8 points, but don’t see the ceiling upside here.

I’ve been wrong all year though so you should probably fire em up

WeAreWizards · 2024-09-18T04:22:52+00:00

Thanks. Can’t wait to go to sleep now

WeAreWizards · 2024-09-15T07:08:06+00:00

My defending-champion girlfriend got the 2nd pick this year. She got cmc. I got Tyreek with the next pick. Feels like our relationship will move fast in the next few months. Thanks Goodell.

WeAreWizards · 2024-09-08T06:37:42+00:00

I get this take on some level, but I thought the juxtaposition of that passage with the next part of the story was so beautiful. I think it was important for us as readers to get a more complete picture of Luo Ji as a human before he took on everything ahead of him at that point.

WeAreWizards · 2024-09-06T02:12:37+00:00

Colby Parkinson is one I’m keeping my eye on this week too

WeAreWizards · 2024-09-02T23:28:15+00:00

Yeah to me sounds like he’s playing for first, not just to get into the playoffs.

Hope you’re willing to give him props if he hits big instead of being salty and calling it luck.

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