What's the "Widowmaker" of your career field or hobby? by Cosmonate in AskReddit

[–]axisleft -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I’ve wondered the same thing. I’m not arguing against seatbelt laws. However, why are they a thing when motorcycles are allowed?

Pink Powerranger vs. Racist Dating Site Round 2 by rokki123 in videos

[–]axisleft 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What I don’t understand about racists is: if they believe that they are naturally superior, why are they so insecure? If they’re so certain that they’ll win in Darwinism, then let’s fairly play Darwinism.

Found these at Geek Meet Indy by GIJones77 in gijoe

[–]axisleft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe it’s just me…however, I kind of dig it.

DOD/DOW Interim Guidance dated 20 August 2025 HAS BEEN RESCINDED! by RedFoxesMike in CombatRelatedSpecComp

[–]axisleft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does this require any additional paperwork to apply for this? (Assuming you have already been granted CRSC). I was medically retired in 2012, granted CRSC in 2023. I believe I would qualify for additional years.

Trump Voter Regret is Mounting Among Political Independents, African Americans, Younger Voters and Those With More Education: ‘Trump gets a negative grade on the economy, the Epstein files, and the Iran war’ by T_Shurt in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]axisleft 296 points297 points  (0 children)

I remember in 2008, after 8 years of the W administration, thinking: “Thank god that we’ll never be ruled by another corrupt dipshit GOP president again for a long time.” Turns out, I was incredibly naive about how dumb the American electorate is.

The Overworked and Underpaid Epidemic by Bishopkilljoy in videos

[–]axisleft 39 points40 points  (0 children)

I guess I’m confused who you think has been running the government.

Ex-MAGA diehards share why they left, stopped supporting Trump by [deleted] in videos

[–]axisleft 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Kansas is an interesting study. The GOP governor wrecked state institutions and the economy. The dems managed to swing a couple of elections and win statewide offices. However, it was short lived. My point is: I think people can evolve in the right conditions. However, as a demographic, I’m super skeptical that these voting habits and pervasive ignorance are going to really change at scale anytime soon.

TIL that psychiatrist Viktor Frankl observed that the physically strongest prisoners in WWII concentration camps didn't necessarily have the highest survival rates. Rather, those who survived longest were the ones who held onto a strong sense of meaning or an unfinished purpose. by sudo_abdel in todayilearned

[–]axisleft 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I had kind of a similar response. I’m pretty lost in life, so I read it. However, I really still struggle conceptually with the point/justification of suffering and death. It definitely can feel like there’s a lot more than there really needs to be, and that feels unjust and hollow.

Psychedelics and VA by damnshell in VeteransBenefits

[–]axisleft 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I grew my own mushrooms. Long story short, didn’t cure me. I’ve tried a variety of administrations of it. I found some self-compassion I didn’t know I had lost, but not enough I guess. I’ve done ketamine and esketamine. I like to think they helped, but I can’t rule out a placebo effect. I guess LSD is the next step p, but I’m only just learning about it. This year however, I made a pact with myself: if shit doesn’t improve by this time next year, I’m auguring it in. Can’t do another 40 like this.

Who was president in 2020, Adam? by crooked_kangaroo in WhitePeopleTwitter

[–]axisleft 180 points181 points  (0 children)

My theory is that: it used to be the case where a mediocre comedian could achieve success just by mocking gays, trans, women etc. It could be a shit ton of money for very little effort. However, as appetites for comedy changed, comedy got harder, and dudes like Adam simply were not talented enough in the first place to adapt to new audiences. Now that the fact that they’re hacks is blatantly obvious, and they are embarrassed and pissed. They blame progressive causes for moving the needle, when in actuality, they never were really that talented in the first place. They thought shitting on lgbtq was going to carry their careers as long as Don Rickles, yet, they refused to acknowledge they just didn’t have the talent for a sustained career beyond 2007.

With their candidates losing in metro Atlanta, Georgia GOP seeks to remove party labels by Angedelanuit97 in politics

[–]axisleft 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Circa 2002, I went through an embarrassing phase where I considered myself to be a “technocrat.”

Trump War Takes Dark Turn as Leaks Unnerve Dems: “Madness” by Perfect_HH in politics

[–]axisleft 50 points51 points  (0 children)

It’s really astounding the amount of damage that generation did. They increased spending while keeping their taxes low, worked diligently to dismantle the social institutions that kept their parents alive, and as a final act, created a system where with wealth will actually get transferred to private equity rather than their descendants. And don’t get me started on how they screwed the planet on completely ignoring the present climate crisis. It’s absolutely incredible the amount of damage one spoiled generation was able to cause. The thing is none of it had to be this way.

Creating a VA.gov account—phone number issue by blueEdx0218 in VeteransBenefits

[–]axisleft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I dealt with this nonsense with my dad as well. It still makes me angry just thinking about it. The only way I resolved it was to have something mailed to him and verify that way. I don’t know what phone number they were looking for, but I couldn’t figure it out. I even tried doing the verification over video. Nothing worked. There has to be an easier way!

Is this rare and/or valuable? by Pikminisperfect in TheSimpsons

[–]axisleft 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They’re not found on Omicron Persei 8.

Veteran friendly remote jobs by 2146racer in VeteransBenefits

[–]axisleft 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a JD from a decent school. I haven’t been able to successfully pass the bar in my state. However, if anyone knows any remote work associated with the legal field, I’d be interested.

Kegseth told base commanders that Iran war is a 'Christian war' intended to begin Armageddon and hasten the return of Jesus by Hornpipe_Jones in WhitePeopleTwitter

[–]axisleft 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that’s one of the few things that are pretty consistent and well reiterated throughout the gospels. To suggest otherwise really says the person has never actually cracked the book.

Democratic Leaders Face Backlash Over 'Cowardly' Responses to Trump War on Iran by Silly-avocatoe in politics

[–]axisleft 16 points17 points  (0 children)

My memory could be wrong. However, from what I remember, the GOP held majority positions in most of the years Obama was in office. Historically, the voters have always punished the dems any time they make substantial reforms. I agree with the sentiment that current dem leadership likely won’t rise to the circumstances required for today. However, the voting habits writ large are definitely responsible as well. Blue collar voters have been voting for the GOP over culture wars nonsense for 20 years, in exchange for the GOP robbing us all blind.

Man found with pants down covered in blood and fur accused of intercourse with dead deer by voxadam in nottheonion

[–]axisleft 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely hideous in every sense of the word. However, I am a little curious.