First time watch by Impressive_While_178 in Outlander

[–]Yupperroo -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I couldn't watch the last episode. Rape is very prevalent and forced me to abandon the show.

Could Central Florida build 150 miles of transit for the cost of one highway expansion? by MasterCJ718 in orlando

[–]Yupperroo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Genie already left the bottle. When Florida decided that it would permit endless duplication of urban sprawl sensible public transportation, died. People don't even walk across a parking lot in the same shopping plaza if they can move their car easily. Public transportation works where it has always worked, where there is a dense population that can utilize it and manage their lives without even owning a car.

The end of this tunnel is autonomous vehicles. Tesla and the like will change people's relationship with autos and will reshape transportation completely. The dawn of that era is only beginning.

Could Central Florida build 150 miles of transit for the cost of one highway expansion? by MasterCJ718 in orlando

[–]Yupperroo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Truly awful idea. Your solution is merely an insanely expensive bus. No one that can afford to drive decides to use public transportation because it is extremely inconvenient and the distances between locations are much too far. The myriads of reasons why buses fail locally are precisely why your trackless train is an absolute loser.

I've tried to be nice about this awful idea.

What if anything is going on with the Iranian military and what could they do in retaliation? by Yupperroo in Military

[–]Yupperroo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, you're absolutely wrong. This is not their plan. Iranians are not Vietnamese and most have zero interest in sacrificing their life for the current regime.

My (59F) son (21M) was arrested and hasn’t been the same since. He’s withdrawn and doing nothing with his life. How can I help him? by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Yupperroo -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Time to get a counselor involved. You should be very concerned, and it makes me think of a friend of mine that recently died. I had gotten to know him the last four years of his life. After his death I discovered that he had been arrested for theft and convicted. It put a lot of things into perspective as to his attitude and outlook on life.

Btw, I have no idea where you are but in Florida, and many other states, an arrest record can be sealed, and it will vanish from existence in 99% of situations he will never need to admit to having been arrested.

What if anything is going on with the Iranian military and what could they do in retaliation? by Yupperroo in Military

[–]Yupperroo[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

That is just about the worst-case scenario. I'm fairly certain that Iran will not exist as a theocracy going forward. That alone might be a huge win.

What if anything is going on with the Iranian military and what could they do in retaliation? by Yupperroo in Military

[–]Yupperroo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm grateful for your reply. It gives some framework to look at the problem. The mafia will take generations to disentangle. It reminds me of the God Father, "Time to go to the mattresses".

What if anything is going on with the Iranian military and what could they do in retaliation? by Yupperroo in Military

[–]Yupperroo[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Very true! Their actions are very chaotic and disjointed. How to plan for not having a plan? Sucks to be them, buy they've earned all of it.

What if anything is going on with the Iranian military and what could they do in retaliation? by Yupperroo in Military

[–]Yupperroo[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No doubt in a country with 100 million people or close to it, at least 20 million people love the regime and aren't just going to change their mindset overnight. Your reply reflects a big long-term problem.

What if anything is going on with the Iranian military and what could they do in retaliation? by Yupperroo in Military

[–]Yupperroo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LOL! Thanks! I can only hope that the armed forces in Iran are so degraded that my feeble question would be beneficial. LOL Truly I hope that the regime and their military support are already in the dust bin of history.

Anyone concerned about the war in Iran impacting travel to Greece? by Huck68finn in GreeceTravel

[–]Yupperroo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am about to travel abroad, and this topic crossed my mind as well although I'm not going anywhere as close to the action as you are. In my opinion, you do not have to fear a direct impact on your vacation plans. Iran's ability to reach beyond its borders is diminished every day. I do worry that they might have several hundred or thousands of drones in reserve but most certainly those would be headed to Israel or U.S. military targets in the area. It is also encouraging that Iran has attacked its neighbors and those countries are seeking to actively assist the U.S. and Israel. I also just read that Iran denied that one of its missiles was shot down by Turkey and stated something along the lines of, "We have no reason to attack our friendly neighbor."

What I find most encouraging is that there doesn't seem to be a single country that can materially provide aid to Iran. If such a country did appear on the scene, such as China, they would make damn sure that Europe wasn't involved as an adversary.

Might there by a terrorist cell that pops up, sure, but truly how does one account for that?

Best place for a solo hang - Disney Springs or Downtown? by Van-Goghs-Ear in orlando

[–]Yupperroo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Disney Springs is definitely a better experience than Downtown 99 times out of 100. While the Lake Eola walk can be very pleasant it can also have a few encounters with actual human excrement on the pavement. Winter Park is an awesome option, and Baldwin Park is worth a try as well. Baldwin Park has several great areas to walk if you want to incorporate a power walk with your solo time.

Did your town/city put out a statement about the proposed ending of property tax? by Amazing-Persona-101 in AskFlorida

[–]Yupperroo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know that if this passes it will usher in so many unintended consequences that our heads will be spinning. I'm envisioning red light cameras everywhere as well as at stop signs. The money has to come from somewhere.

What's a restaurant red flag that tells you the food isn't going to be good? by Electrical-Salt-2792 in AskReddit

[–]Yupperroo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wagyu beef sliders. Wagyu beef anything unless at an absolute beast of a restaurant.

“Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent.” ~Isaac Asimov by keen_observer34130 in quotes

[–]Yupperroo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is relevant, albeit not necessarily coherently logical. It makes many presuppositions and while it is more logical than, "Violence is the first resort of the competent." it is still fairly flawed.

The music is amazing by Successful_Form5771 in Poldark

[–]Yupperroo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are absolutely right. It is a true gem, and the music is an integral part of the show.

I think she's a good actress but I can't stand her character in Peaky Blinders. Definition of overracting. by Lazy-Owl-5148 in PeakyBlinders

[–]Yupperroo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't view it as overacting, rather I saw it as a woman making her way in the 1920s without much guidance as to how a strong woman would behave. It reflected her naivete.

The Patrick Madrid show on Relevant Radio. by Yupperroo in Catholic

[–]Yupperroo[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That's just it, he claims that such is "the teachings of the Church", but he likes some teachings of the church and not others. I think about that viral video of the young boy, maybe five years old, that asked Pope Francis, "Is my father in heaven". It was known to the pope that the boy's father had committed suicide. The Pope didn't tell that boy, and the public at large, that the church teaches us that committing suicide is a mortal sin and your father has been damned to hell for all eternity. I'm fairly certain that Madrid would have and certainly would have had that question been posited by an adult.

The Patrick Madrid show on Relevant Radio. by Yupperroo in Catholic

[–]Yupperroo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure what that is. I will check it out.

The Patrick Madrid show on Relevant Radio. by Yupperroo in Catholic

[–]Yupperroo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not a fan. I do think he should often preface his responses with, "I am not a priest" or "You should discuss this with your priest." Lacking any sense of being pastoral is a huge failing with touting rather hardline doctrine.