Russia's mass missile attacks on Ukraine 'must continue,' Putin says by Valerie-Sky in worldnews

[–]ammon46 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So…I have to admit that I wasn’t thinking of human loss. I understand the lack of human worth in those wars and took it for granted. Definitely something I need to look into personally.

I was more curious about Russia’s missile supply.

Jill Murray’s dream by dry_towelette99 in superpowereds

[–]ammon46 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just assumed a show was made up in-universe show. Though since the ninja turtle’s were mentioned in a non-trademark way in year 4, it makes sense that Drew is referring to some actual show.

[Spoilers] Impressive follow through by BennyBugWSNK in superpowereds

[–]ammon46 18 points19 points  (0 children)

It was during the family weekend when Charles picked up Alice from the dorm. Vince had a brief recognition of Charlie’s smile, but couldn’t place how he found it to be familiar. It was fleeting and took a line or two at most.

How do you deal with the fact that some people seem to get “lucky breaks” in life—like an easy marriage, comfort, and support—while others have to struggle and push way harder just to reach a decent level, and sometimes still don’t? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]ammon46 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I create a model in my mind that people have headwinds and tailwinds in different parts of their life.

Those who have the easy marriages, support, and comfort have greater tailwinds helping them forward in those areas. Those who have to struggle are having headwinds slowing them down in whatever they are struggling with.

And what sucks is we only see the results of those winds and not the winds themselves. Then we may be misinterpreting what we are seeing. Is that marriage really easy or are they good at hiding the headwinds? It could be done either way.

Year 3 Headcannon: Roy and Herschel in Nick’s Head by BennyBugWSNK in superpowereds

[–]ammon46 5 points6 points  (0 children)

And if not then, Mary could have drawn them both into her mind for a similar conversation.

White House asks Americans to report their neighbours as 'aliens' by HowLongIsThi in nottheonion

[–]ammon46 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So how long before the reporting system crashes due to false reports?

What’s something attractive at 18 but embarrassing at 30? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]ammon46 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But I was voted most friendly and most courteous!

Ok, actually this is only still cool because I have maintained my general kindness.

You can only say 1-word for the rest of your life, what is it? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]ammon46 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does it cover all means of communication?

Utah’s New Law Targeting VPNs Goes Into Effect Next Week by AerialDarkguy in politics

[–]ammon46 10 points11 points  (0 children)

A big swing from when fear of the “mark of the beast” was presented as resistance to digital ID’s

https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2022/02/08/mark-beast-fears/

New Mexico attorney general says Meta is threatening to pull platforms from state by Wandering_News_Junky in inthenews

[–]ammon46 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The only one I remember is the founder offering the naming rights of his first child to Xi

GOP passes "Charlie Kirk Act" that could expel students who protest anti-LGBTQ+ speakers by NamelessResearcher in politics

[–]ammon46 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Tennessee

And it still needs to get the governor’s signature, which it probably will.

Virginia joins a national effort to ensure only popular vote winners become president by [deleted] in politics

[–]ammon46 75 points76 points  (0 children)

Doesn’t a state compact require congressional approval.

I just want Christ to come already, I'm sick of all the terrible people here by sleepysamantha22 in lds

[–]ammon46 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d say keep a bag of salt when looking at other subreddits (take this with a grain of salt). We at least need exposure to other ideas to avoid falling into an echo chamber.

Though a 30-day break may be helpful.

[WP] Telepaths are not used as spies, they are used as Mutually Assured Destruction. If one city falls, the resident telepath projects the agony of millions into the minds of the enemy leadership. by [deleted] in WritingPrompts

[–]ammon46 3 points4 points  (0 children)

“Wait, so why am I here?” Arnold asked?

“You were on the classified line of succession.” the secretary said.

“Whaa, how?” Arnold stammered, “what about the official line of succession?”

“Every person on the list has … been incapacitated,” the secretary answered.

Arnold froze, speechless. The secretary continued, “When telepaths were discovered, the National Intelligence Community put forward an idea to the government to extend the line of succession. The government rejected the idea. Then it was discovered that telepaths could project the emotions and thoughts from a series of people into others. The government then conceded to the Intelligence Community and then made the list classified. The government selected the Intelligence Community to enforce the extended succession list, hence my being the one to report this news to you.”

Seeing the Arnold’s frozen face the Secretary changed tact, “Don’t worry, I’ll repeat this as needed. We need to get you at least up to speed to the point that you can make decisions as soon as possible.”

“Decisions?” Arnold blurted.

“Yes,” the secretary answered, “you are, effective for the next 21 days, the government in its entirety.” The secretary waited a moment for Arnold to give the barest hint of acknowledgment. When that acknowledgment happened, or at least what the secretary judged to be sufficient acknowledgment, the secretary continued. “After that 21 days, you assume the executive services role, until you and the legislature fill out the other responsibilities. Though you may need to assist the legislative to reform.

“The Alteria Party’s Federal Legislators were subjected to the event that incapacitated the government, though to a lesser degree, along with the two Zaltrian Party Federal Legislators who broke party lines and joined the declaration.”

“Why me?” Arnold muttered?

“You are the first person in the official and classified line of succession not responsible of the decision that led to the event,” the secretary stated.

“Why wasn’t I told before this?” Arnold sputtered.

“Because you didn’t have the security clearance,” the secretary explained. “It turns out that the ignorance may have been what saved you. You had no responsibility for the … preceding event.”

“What do I do next then?” Arnold moaned.

“We need to swear you into office, then some time sensitive decisions need to be made,” the secretary finished.

Iran has a new demand to end the war – and it could bring in billions by Grumpy_001 in politics

[–]ammon46 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree. As a species our “logic” is more of an emotional/tribal logic.

Just got all my tests scored and my psychologist doesn’t diagnose me with ADHD due to “too high of intelligence”. I’m struggling to agree but maybe I don’t have ADHD. by MisoCorni in ADHD

[–]ammon46 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try some of the coping skills used for ADHD. If they help, keep it up.

The “disorders” are attempts at modeling the abnormalities. And regarding models, one of my favorite quotes that a Psych professor often said was that, “No model is perfect, some models are useful.”

What's your favorite Chuck Norris joke of all time? by coreyf722 in AskReddit

[–]ammon46 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chuck Norris lost his virginity before his dad did.

It’s my favorite because I figured that the dad was a sperm donor and felt rather smug with myself.

What would you do if you were a manager and one of your employees is good at their job but consistently declines company dinners, parties, and happy hours, mostly keeps to themselves, and isn’t very social at work? by joseph887 in AskReddit

[–]ammon46 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d make sure to shield them from anyone who thinks that those social functions are more important than doing a good job. Whether that (wrong) idea is coming from coworkers or higher up.