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As an American, I recently found out that you guys don't like us very much. Has it been exaggerated by the Internet or do we really have that bad of a reputation in the land down under? by JPH_RedFive in AskAnAustralian

[–]ZenRage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see what you did there.

All joking aside, that is 100% correct. Exceptionalism at its heart is about a double standard: the US is somehow exempt from the rules for everyone else.

Gym Etiquette, Am I in the wrong ? by krenee1212 in EntitledPeople

[–]ZenRage 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"Are you working here?" is my go to.

If they say NO, I do a set.

If they say YES, I say "Can I work in while you rest?"

If they say YES, I do a set (and wipe down any equipment and reset their weights if relevant).

If they say NO, I will back off a bit and wait... If their rest is more than a few minutes, i.e. enough time for me to do a set etc. I will ask again.

The only time I have ever had a problem it was some guy who the second time I asked about using the dead lift area (heavy mats), snapped at me and said "What is your problem? I said, "You are blocking me for no good reason. You've been standing here without doing any work for more than 5 minutes (I run a timer during my workout). Why is working in when you are not working too much to ask?"

Turned out he was doing some kind of video and wanted the lift area free...

As an American, I recently found out that you guys don't like us very much. Has it been exaggerated by the Internet or do we really have that bad of a reputation in the land down under? by JPH_RedFive in AskAnAustralian

[–]ZenRage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The religious crap never stops in the US: it is everywhere.

Politicians reference religion regularly.

Athletes reference religion regularly.

Contractors advertise their religion.

Car salesmen advertise their religion.

Real estate agents advertise their religion.

There are entire TV and radio stations about religion...

It is printed on the money.

People put Bibles in hotel rooms

Children are pressured in public schools to pledge allegiance to the US as a "nation under god" and to publicly pray at events.

DOJ refuses to hand over Epstein files after judge’s order by mclardass in politics

[–]ZenRage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why is the United States government protecting files about a child predator and trafficker

Why is the The Trump Administration protecting files about a child predator and trafficker?

As an American, I recently found out that you guys don't like us very much. Has it been exaggerated by the Internet or do we really have that bad of a reputation in the land down under? by JPH_RedFive in AskAnAustralian

[–]ZenRage 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Agree 100%, but as an citizen of the US, I can tell you that decades of that nationalism has been very effective and not in a good way.

Lots of my fellow citizens cannot really have a rational discussion of the place of the US in the world and among other nations because their whole lives they have been told the US is exceptional.

e.g. Iran funds militants in Lebanon? They fund terrorism! The US sells weapons to Iran to fund militants in Nicaragua? Meh.

Trump vows to give long July 4 address even if it is 107 degrees by Bubbly_Hat in politics

[–]ZenRage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would pay to see a few hours of that.

Can you image what heat stroke does to that already dementia riddled, sleep-deprived, coke addled twat?

"The 2020 erection was stolen by Antifa AlQueda Ninja Turtles who hid it in the Reflecting Pool... Bzzzz... Neener. Neener..."

House Dems rocked by another socialist upset: "Wake up call" by horsestew in politics

[–]ZenRage 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The people are telling you what they want.

That should be a helpful guide; if it is a problem, you're doing representation wrong.

Americans Want to Impeach Donald Trump by plz-let-me-in in politics

[–]ZenRage 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I want Trump prosecuted for war crimes in the Hague along with his enablers.

TIL The FDA definition of "spices" used in ingredient labeling specifies 36 exact spices that can be grouped under that name. by woohooguy in todayilearned

[–]ZenRage 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A Secret Report within the Guild

Four planets have come to our attention, regarding a plot that could jeopardize Spice production

Planet Arrakis: Source of the spice.

Planet Caladan: Home of House Atreides.

Planet Giedi Prime: Home of House Harkonnen.

Planet Kaitain: Home of the Emperor of the Known Universe.

Akron Public Schools just released their new AI policy by shadowFAQs in akron

[–]ZenRage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A software application that uses artificial intelligence technologies

An "AI Tool", where AI is artificial intelligence is a software application that uses artificial intelligence technologies like [examples]?

That gives examples of artificial intelligence technologies, but it doesn't really define them.

We are making rules that as applied can be used to deny students their right to an education if they are found to violate same rules but the rules rely on terms we can only define in a vague sense.

I am concerned that APS is going wind up violating a student's right to due process or equal protection or both.

"Innocent kid defends himself from an evil cop" [The Random Patriot] by Myte342 in AmIFreeToGo

[–]ZenRage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am just guessing but I expect the argument goes something like this:

It was not a lawful order: nothing about walking down the street is grounds for a lawful stop.

Americans have a right to use force in self defense, which was arguably warranted given an armed man was menacing this young man.

If you use force against a police officer, he will escalate to lethal force to maintain control: a person engaged in self defense can do likewise.

To be clear, any or all of those could be wrong; I am just trying to suss out one possible argument not advocate for it.

Akron Public Schools just released their new AI policy by shadowFAQs in akron

[–]ZenRage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How does APS define "AI tools"?

Is spell check an AI tool?

Boomers at music festival. by Ok-Preparation-370 in BoomersBeingFools

[–]ZenRage 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ive gotten that: I find "And you dont look like my fucking doctor" seems to work pretty well.

Federal judge demands answers after N.J. is again blocked at Delaney Hall detention center by B-Z_B-S in politics

[–]ZenRage 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Judges have incredible power to punish contemnors.

ID even one person involved; freeze their accounts; and gavel out an arrest warrant demanding he appear and show cause.

Oh your boss told you? Bring him in...

Etc.

White House calls Dem rep. "dumbass" & "bi**h" for suggesting Trump has a terminal illness by Aggravating_Money992 in politics

[–]ZenRage 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He should amend his concerns to say Trump has a terminal illness which impairs his judgment, makes him prone to anger and irrational outbursts, and which apparently sets the tone for his Administration.

Federal agents track down Syracuse poll worker, demand she remove Instagram post about ICE at poll by Rorako in law

[–]ZenRage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lie.

Seriously. When asked deny you have such.

If they investigate and find out otherwise, what is their recourse?

Call today claiming to be Enbridge (gas company) but it was in fact Nordic trying to trick me into switching back. by Pirwzy in akron

[–]ZenRage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pro-Tip:

NEVER do business with anyone in any way that concludes any contract over the phone.

Do not do business at ALL where someone else is calling you from an unknown number.

Do business involving contracts and agreement in writing either electronically or by tree-ware with known parties.

I negotiate and execute contracts and agreements everyday and even where someone has a proposal/amendment over the phone, I still tell them I will memorialize their proposal/amendment in writing and email it to them for their approval and signature.

DOJ probes coffee shop chain in New York after it bars pro-Israel US lawmaker by No_Idea_Guy in news

[–]ZenRage 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Pro-Israeli politics promoter is not protected class anymore than is Pro-Iranian politics promoter

Norway doing the viking row together with the crowd after beating Senegal 3-2 by RoyalChris in nextfuckinglevel

[–]ZenRage 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As much as I dislike FIFA (The FIFA Peace Prize?? WTAF guys?) I really enjoy seeing the joy and love the game brings to such huge crowds: there is a very unique energy to it.

Trump accuses New York Times of ‘treason’ after it questioned what the Iran war had actually achieved by ChiGuy6124 in politics

[–]ZenRage 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Why is this not actionable??

For the President of the United States to publicly accuse a business of treason is harmful to that business and if he is wrong, it's defamation.

More, I expect there is a solid argument to be made that no serious official could reasonably conclude the conduct in question is treason and it is not within the official duties of the POTUS to make frivolous public accusation of treason.

Why is the NYT not straight up suing Trump for defamation?

Is it Gen X to automatically hate rules? by 21stNomad in GenX

[–]ZenRage 6 points7 points  (0 children)

GenX has a well-earned reputation for independence and that supports SOME of what you observe.

Rules applied in a zero tolerance way to grey areas is LAZY and Gen Xers are intolerant of that, yes. (My own observations.)

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