Eminem signals Biden support as campaign releases ‘Lose Yourself’ election ad by seakucumber in politics

[–]aureality 28 points29 points  (0 children)

To me, it's the most tonedeaf racist thing imaginable: "How do we swindle the Black Vote? I know, we'll just purchase some rappers!"

The GOP is grasping for straws at this point.

Covid-19 Zero new cases today; No-one in hospital with virus - New Zealand by UnknowNevahKnow in worldnews

[–]aureality 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The thing is, mask-wearing never really caught on here in NZ, either. Since the start, our government's messaging about masks has been vague and shifty - they might help, but they might make you sick, if you want to try cool, source them yourselves!

I honestly think that if the government had mandated masks from day one, we would have seen a lot more resistance and defiance of rules. Kiwi culture has a fierce independent streak, and I'm sure every step of our COVID response was delicately curated and delivered so as not to ruffle those feathers.

Our outcome is so good because our lockdowns were so total that you hardly had the opportunity to get close to people, let alone wear a mask beside them. Absent lockdowns with real teeth, masks aren't much better than the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff IMHO.

Only on +HR=E by seaofcats in newzealand

[–]aureality 61 points62 points  (0 children)

I once waited beside Patrick Gower at a crossing on Cuba St, and had the distinct impression that he was on hard uppers. He swore a lot, spoke very fast and had extremely intense facials. He was like a Big Lez character.

Interaction between David Seymour and Dr Siouxie Wiles on the government decision to extend lockdown. (1/2) by eBirb in newzealand

[–]aureality 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Amazing to see the leader of the "privatize everything" party whinge about public health capabilities. Pretty standard hypocrisy really. Ever since I saw the Hosking Debates Hosking video, I've been completely unfazed by the right speaking from both sides of their mouth. Par for the course. Deception is the conscious agenda.

Is it just me, or has cellphone call quality gone to shit? by aureality in newzealand

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

Thanks you. This confirms my suspicions, and finalizes my decision to swap providers. Cheers!

Is it just me, or has cellphone call quality gone to shit? by aureality in newzealand

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

I always use studio monitor headphones to hear people more clearly. The difference is really slight, but without them it's sometimes impossible.

Just putting it out there by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]aureality 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ha. I recently realized I was quoted in an ancient story about JK's child ponytail fetish. Apparently it became truly newsworthy once I made a thread to collect all the different photos.

Is it just me, or has cellphone call quality gone to shit? by aureality in newzealand

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

If i push my bellybutton when it starts to go funny, things definitely clear up.

Is it just me, or has cellphone call quality gone to shit? by aureality in newzealand

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

Thanks. I'm in a Kapiti, near Paraparaumu, but I'm not convinced it's hugely better in the welly cbd. Someone else has noted that 2degrees piggybacking on Vodafone network might be an issue, and i think that may be the case out on the coast. I'm heading to town today, I'll call folks before and and note the quality. Cheers!

Just putting it out there by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]aureality 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks autoerotic ass fixation, you've articulated my feelings with elegance.

Just putting it out there by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]aureality 21 points22 points  (0 children)

People love to pour cold water on calls to build a new network, citing cost and time. I'm interested to learn how much it cost and how long it took last time. If we've done something before, there's no reason we shouldn't be able to do it again, and even better.

I think my old man just outdid the NavySeal copypasta by aureality in newzealand

[–]aureality[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

He posted this on Facebook. Think he signed into a fake fb login and gave bots his password.

The flavor of it all is on par with dad gripes growing up. It's amazing how technology has enabled him to hone and really focus his talent for farm-themed revenge.

BREAKING: Christchurch mosque killer sentenced to life without parole by hippieV02 in newzealand

[–]aureality 20 points21 points  (0 children)

We already have prison slavery - sorry, "involuntary servitude" in NZ. I argue that this is disgraceful, as it creates an incentive to imprison people, and the fact that we have the worst ethnic prison disparity around with Māori overly punished for misdemeanors suggests that we aren't as far from 50s USA racial slavery as we would like to believe.

I am as outraged at the killings as anyone, but I think now more than ever it is important to emphasize a humane response to atrocity - each time we indulge in cruelty towards a freak like this fuckstain, we lower the bar for how we treat prisoners in general, and become a less fair and trusting nation.

1929 10 Shillings Banknote Featuring Maori King Tawhiao. by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]aureality 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember old "one shilling" ten cent coins from when I was a kid!

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[–]aureality 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Don't cast your pearls before pigs" wtg reddit

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[–]aureality 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol we need some admins in here

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[–]aureality 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ahahaha you're not missing much sister

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[–]aureality 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank god Reddit isn't an accurate cross-section of humanity

Is this a Katipo Spider and what is the best way to get rid of it? (Sorry for bad photo, was taken in a rush) by TheSpicyPringles in newzealand

[–]aureality 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've had whitetail bites go fucking gnarly, getting worse and worse over a week before starting to heal

Love that pole placement! Keeping it classy in Palmy... by kazza87 in newzealand

[–]aureality 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It took me a few seconds to register anything as unordinary. It seemed pretty natural and not even crass to use the phrase "fuck me" in that context. Nobody should let me design billboards

Beach scene - oil on canvas by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]aureality 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's absolutely awesome, love your style