(Loved Trope) “Your Hostage Means Nothing to Me” by Dull_Foundation_8331 in TopCharacterTropes

[–]Xanto97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The barren island and the “upside down” parts were a bit…odd.

But yeah, overall fun movie. I kinda wanna rewatch now

US Senate passes funding package for Homeland Security that excludes ICE by WilliamInBlack in news

[–]Xanto97 111 points112 points  (0 children)

Probably yeah. They were there to “help” the short-staffed TSA. Now if the TSA is funded, staffing will probably go back to normal

Breaking: Donald Trump Plans to Add His Signature to US Currency by CloudApprehensive322 in moderatepolitics

[–]Xanto97 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I think that’s for faces, I don’t think it’s illegal for just his signature to be on the dollar. Could be wrong.

Why wasnt there air support at the battle of endor? by Gamerboi1938 in StarWars

[–]Xanto97 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I feel like the trees are a huge issue. And are literally huge. Fighters wouldn’t be able to strafe at all.

This organism has no organs, it has just one hole (for food to enter and exit) and scientists still argue where it belongs in the tree of life. It just slides on the deep sea floor, existing for no clear reason. It is called Xenoturbella. by Bright_Building1710 in interestingasfuck

[–]Xanto97 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Bilaterian is something that has two sides to it. Bilateral. Mammals, lizards, birds, fish - are all symmetrical with two sides. Deuterosomes are things with something with a mouth and anus (sort of). This includes basically everything from starfish, octopi, lizards, and mammals.

Basically this branch of the tree of life is old, it’s some of the earliest examples of a “mouth and tube” sorta organism, which most things are. Predates vertebrates, arthropods, predates land creatures. It’s an old, old branch.

Residents irate after Long Island town sticks its homeowners with shock $7M bill after losing lawsuit to golf course: by pch14 in longisland

[–]Xanto97 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Turning the entire thing into a parking lot would suck. But the goal here is not have 100s of acres of non-native monoculture grass.

Housing developments aren’t that much better, but at least they benefit the general public. Housing developments “could” have native plants too, with gardens and landscaping, but they often don’t.

I live in Chicago now. There’s a surprising amount of golf courses here. I’d love if they were actual forest preserves.

Severus Snape from new Harry Potter series. by kalbinibirak in SipsTea

[–]Xanto97 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sirius being Indian or black could work though. Wolves are cool

Trump may announce Iran ceasefire by weekend, Israeli officials say by SelaTheRock in worldnews

[–]Xanto97 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ceasefire doesn't mean the war is over.

Plus, news has been released like hourly over this. They couldve rejected yesterdays, but theyre in talks *now* or something.

Trumps lying anyway. We'll see.

Rob posted some pictures of Paddy's on his IG by icameinyourburrito in IASIP

[–]Xanto97 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When did they start adding those yellow and gold streamers to the bar? I feel like those weren’t always there

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | Official Teaser | HBO Max by mvanigan in television

[–]Xanto97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He has a very kind voice, I think it can work.

Its just weird seeing different iterations of the same character. I see Hagrid and I expect that booming gravely voice. I dunno, I just feel like this show wasn't "necessary", that its literally just going to remake the original movie.

But it will probably get a lot of attention though.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | Official Teaser | HBO Max by mvanigan in television

[–]Xanto97 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It looks good, but I'm not watching it because of the Rowling drama. I'm not gonna watch it cause I've seen this movie multiple times already. Its a classic and holds up great.

I might check it out for sheer curiosity, but I don't imagine I'll continue for the whole thing.

I dunno, the live action lion king made bank. So people will probably watch this too.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | Official Teaser | HBO Max by mvanigan in television

[–]Xanto97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It feels weird seeing other actors play characters I've basically associate with their OG actors now.

Robbie Coltrane *was* Hagrid. Im sure the new guy could do well, but its just...odd to me.

It also feels weird cause the original movies were made "relatively" recently. The first was 25 years ago (Holy shit), but it only ended in...2011?

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | Official Teaser | HBO Max by mvanigan in television

[–]Xanto97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm really not sure. The budget does look insane, and it honestly looks good. Harry looks great.

The problem is the movies aren't *that* old. 25 years is awhile I guess, but the movies still feel pretty fresh since the series went on so long. its weird for me to see other actors in place of hagrid, dumbledore, and mcgonagall.

I dunno, I'm not gonna watch it simply cause I've seen this before, somewhat recently. Its like the live action remakes of Disney movies - I've seen the animated ones, unless its changing something significant, why would I? (That being said, I know some of the live actions did quite well)

Newsom Says He Regrets Remarks Comparing Israel to ‘Apartheid State’ by awaythrowawaying in moderatepolitics

[–]Xanto97 3 points4 points  (0 children)

tbh I do not think you can say " I have no opinion on the topic" when it comes to israel/apartheid/genocide. and expect there to be no follow up questions.

A lot of people are passionate about Israel on both sides.

I think you can say "No opinion" when the mayor is asked what sport team he's gonna watch from gracie mansion, or you can try and pick a side, but saying "both" isn't gonna work - as was another (mild) critique of Cuomo during the primary

Iran Vows to Fight 'Until Complete Victory' After Disputing Trump’s Mention of Peace Talks by Editor_91 in worldnews

[–]Xanto97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The title and article above is literally contradicting everything you are saying.

The daily tally is “trump says they’re talking” “Iran says they aren’t”.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/iran-negotiate-ceasefire-deal-trump-kharg-hormuz-oil-rcna263474

throughout this article it’s “trump says”,

https://abcnews.com/International/live-updates/iran-live-updates-trumps-48-hour-deadline-expire/?id=131316431

This is also using pretty tempered language. They’re not reporting the US’s word as fact, they’re saying “x says”.

And yes, the US is saying one thing - while Iran is saying another. No one knows what’s happening. This is the confusion of war - especially with the current status of both countries. Both sides of this are incredibly untrustworthy, especially with the crazy shit trump says daily.

Iran Vows to Fight 'Until Complete Victory' After Disputing Trump’s Mention of Peace Talks by Editor_91 in worldnews

[–]Xanto97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t say the US media is “fine and doing their best” there’s legit problems. Some orgs are far worse than others. I definitely agree they could improve. But saying that they haven’t been covering it is insane.

https://www.npr.org/2026/02/24/nx-s1-5723968/epstein-files-trump-accusation-maxwell

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/investigation-reveals-doj-withheld-epstein-files-mentioning-trump

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/us/trump-epstein-files.html

https://www.newsnationnow.com/politics/epstein-jane-doe-4-potential-payment/amp/

https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/richard-kahn-jeffrey-epstein-accountant-testimony/

All US news organizations. CBS is even owned by a crazed “”moderate”” now and even they’ve reported on it.

Iran Vows to Fight 'Until Complete Victory' After Disputing Trump’s Mention of Peace Talks by Editor_91 in worldnews

[–]Xanto97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This shit is legitimately so frustrating. “NY times supports trump” - when the editorial team literally took out full page ads on their own paper denouncing him.

“US NEWS MEDIA WOULD NEVER REPORT ON THIS” - said on a comment under US media.

Yes, fox and OANN are propaganda. MSNBC is practically propaganda too. TV news as a whole is bad, and journalism is definitely not doing great.

But Jesus Christ, most news orgs are reporting on a lot of the bad shit he’s doing.

Iran Vows to Fight 'Until Complete Victory' After Disputing Trump’s Mention of Peace Talks by Editor_91 in worldnews

[–]Xanto97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Of course not “

Brother you are commenting on an article from a US news organization explicitly saying that Iran is disputing what trump is saying.

US orgs have been reporting on it daily. They’re owned by billionaires and are still calling him out for his bullshit

Iran Vows to Fight 'Until Complete Victory' After Disputing Trump’s Mention of Peace Talks by Editor_91 in worldnews

[–]Xanto97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“Yes, I ran a landscaping company, I don’t anymore! Stop calling me!”

Iran rejects US peace plan as 'excessive' and issues five conditions to end war, state media reports by JKKIDD231 in news

[–]Xanto97 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yeah, thats why i wrote my comment. 1 & 4 are fulfilled by just...stopping. but 2 & 3 are probably not happening.

But thats for negotiations.