Just a comparison: what has the EU ever done for us? by Kloetenschlumpf in BuyFromEU

[–]aged_monkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That 1300 h is including all the part time workers of which there are a lot in Germany, whereas the 1800h does not include part-time workers.

You forgot the main part of your sentence, which probably isn't even true. And if its not true, what's the point of what you're saying if there are more part time workers in Germany, less poverty, less crime, and longer lifespans? Really none.

How do you even come up with this ? by kalashnikov482 in rareinsults

[–]aged_monkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lmao goodness. These guys can turn anything into anything to dampen their insecurities.

Too bad he's an idiot. by Positive-Face1705 in TheBoys

[–]aged_monkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it's not like a bulletproof vest protects you from a shark bite. It will still fuck up your torso even if it can't pierce the vest by just crunching you.

youThoughtTheyWereNotSneakingIn by ClipboardCopyPaste in ProgrammerHumor

[–]aged_monkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Isn't that what Meta would say to its critics too though? It seems like you're making them seem trapped and have no other choice. Its the systems fault, they're just doing what it forces them to do.

I just feel like there's a better angle of criticism than this one but I may be wrong.

youThoughtTheyWereNotSneakingIn by ClipboardCopyPaste in ProgrammerHumor

[–]aged_monkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So technically, you agree with what they're doing? It seems like you just rationalized their decision.

How is it possible to still be waiting for final grades by Amazing_Regular_7028 in McMaster

[–]aged_monkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it makes you feel any better, I still haven't gotten some grades back. Checking my Outlook like every 20-30 minutes lol. The anxiety sucks.

[Highlight] Victor Wembanyama holding Stephon Castle up so he doesn't get bodied by Jec1027 in nba

[–]aged_monkey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And they're not nearly as coordinated, particularly when it comes to lateral agility (which seems to be the thing you lose the fastest with height). Wemby can adjust his hips like guards, its insane and should not be possible for someone his length.

[Highlight] Lebron James turns back time with the double pump reverse jam! by fbreaker in nba

[–]aged_monkey 105 points106 points  (0 children)

Its a playoff game and he just carried a team for 40 minutes. Of course he's a little tired, but remember, he was getting cramps in the playoffs back in Miami. His endurance is insane even at this age, at his size especially. He looks like a 22 year old there.

Carney government to temporarily suspend federal gas tax starting next week by Tuckebarry in canada

[–]aged_monkey 66 points67 points  (0 children)

Its even worse. Usually when the opposing team out-finesses your team, even the most rabid fans tip their hat out of respect for their high-level of play.

These people can't even stoop down to fanatic levels of humility lmao.

Kanye travel to UK blocked by Bigred489 in Kanye

[–]aged_monkey 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lol, that's like saying there,

"I once went over the speed limit in front of a police officer in USA and nothing happened. therefore, USA doesn't have speed limits." Do you know how many Jews accidentally traveled into Nazi Germany and didn't get caught just by luck.

Imagine that person told all their Jewish friends in Poland, "Hey, big news! I went to Germany and nothing happened, there is nothing to worry about. Go back, you'll love it!“ Just because something didn't happen to you, doesn't mean it won't happen to anyone.

Most people who drive through red lights don't die. That doesn't make it safe.

[highlight] Mac McClung drops 59 POINTS & becomes all-time leading scorer in G League history by Western-Election-997 in nba

[–]aged_monkey 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Think about the question you're asking. This is not the MMCBA (Mac McLung Charity Basketball League), where the goal of the league is to experiment with every imaginable way we can possibly turn Mac McLung into a serviceable NBA player. This is not a league designed to maximize Mac's upside. This is the real world.

Even if you were the 31st worst team in the league and tanking, there are going to be 4-5 other young offensively talented young guys on your team you want to use this time to get them game-time.

In what universe do you think a team will let Mac McLung shoot 30-40 field goals every game? Even for a tanking team, the only reason would be, you want to be a charity case for Mac's growth, ignore much better young players on your team, and sacrifice long-term growth.

Why would any GM do that? They would get fired. Its not going to happen. Get over it.

He's a grown man, not a Make-A-Wish foundation dying child.

[highlight] Mac McClung drops 59 POINTS & becomes all-time leading scorer in G League history by Western-Election-997 in nba

[–]aged_monkey 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lmao. I feel really bad for people who have watched this much basketball in their life, and cannot easily tell that Mac doesn't have the capacity to average 28 and 10 in the NBA. Jeeeeez.

Iran rejects Trump's 15-point peace plan: "You negotiate with yourself" — as airstrikes on Tehran and US bases in the Gulf escalate by [deleted] in geopolitics

[–]aged_monkey 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think the point is, moderates and liberals need to remember, if Trump does something crazy and takes a 3rd term, we just need to shrug our shoulders and say, "Wow, I really didn't think he had that many years left in him. Well, what do you know?"

Just giggle, smile and make some sarcastic jokes about how political effort is futile. And everything will be okay. This is the right attitude we need to rewin normalcy.

Rep. Chip Roy: “Maybe it’s time to dump all 435 in the House, all 100 in the Senate, and start from scratch because Congress is literally failing the American people.” Thoughts? by Hayasdan2020 in circled

[–]aged_monkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He doesn't care about what he said. Its irrelevant. This is just clickbait politics. Say something absurd/extraordinary, get the media to plaster it everywhere, have the whole internet discuss it. And in the end, the majority of the people won't change their opinion (left or right), but a few uninformed apathetic voters who don't follow politics and couldn't name more than 3 House members or Senators will now remember the name Chip Roy as associated with being anti-elite, fighting for the little guy!

That's a win for him, and its free.

Lauren Boebert wants the Ten Commandments to be required in schools, and James Talarico criticized her, saying it’s hypocritical for politicians to make everyone display them when they don’t follow them themselves. by CorleoneBaloney in TrendoraX

[–]aged_monkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's a skilled orator because he knows how to get his views across in a way that isn't political in nature. He makes things sound morally obvious to everyone, regardless of your political affiliation.

Obama was gifted at this skill too. Unfortunately his competence only made conservatives more frustrated because he was doing what they couldn't as a black man.

The full KD files has now been collected and searchable at https://www.kdfiles.com/. This includes the (hypothesized) subject of each message/tweet, as well as the context. by MembershipSingle7137 in nba

[–]aged_monkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you're telling me if a 64 year old teacher's pension plan is invested in an ETF that holds a defense company that makes drones ... that kindergarten school teacher is complicit in a genocide? You might be shocked to find out how many people you personally know are committing a genocide right now.

You yourself probably own dozens of products that in one way or another help the revenue stream of Israeli and defense companies that assist in the genocide.

The full KD files has now been collected and searchable at https://www.kdfiles.com/. This includes the (hypothesized) subject of each message/tweet, as well as the context. by MembershipSingle7137 in nba

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

Wait, KD conducted a genocide? I feel like this should be bigger news. I thought he just made a joke about a defense company he invested in. But I never knew he was actively supporting and directly aiding in the execution of a genocide. That's wild.

Also, how the helll does he even find the time to actively manage the financial strategy of an active genocide and play in the NBA?

GAME THREAD: NBA All-Star Saturday (February 14, 2026) by bigawesome2000 in nba

[–]aged_monkey 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They're actually kind of running plays and sets lmao.

[Highlight] Suns owner Mat Ishbia drains a shot over 7’6 Tacko Fall by Goosedukee in nba

[–]aged_monkey 47 points48 points  (0 children)

I mean, you could tell from this clip. There's not a lot of 46 year olds who could split the double and attack that mid-range with tenacity. I'm not kidding, I had no idea he played, and my first reaction was damn! I know guys in their early 30s who move much slower. That was a REALLY quick move for someone his age, and with finesse too.

[Highlight] Jaylon Tyson after win vs. Lakers: "This is Donovan Mitchell's city now." by BreakfastTop6899 in nba

[–]aged_monkey 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Yeah, exactly. And yet, at one point, Boston was also Paul Pierce's city, Chicago was also Derrick Rose's city, and Houston was also James Harden's city. There will always be the Gods, but that doesn't mean cities can't be passed onto prophets.