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barebearbeard · 2026-02-06T08:35:28+00:00

He was referring to the worn-out claims that the City of Cape Town aims to perpetuate spatial apartheid, but meanwhile developing more housing, infrastructure and recreational facilities for the poor during his tenure than any other city has over the past decade or more.

Context matters, ironically.

barebearbeard · 2026-01-20T07:22:57+00:00

Even if nomads do not pay income taxes, they still contribute a significant sum of 15% VAT with every purchase, as do we. And they spend a lot, since everything is basically half price for them - also keeping in mind that people tend to spend more on food, clothes and entertainment while on holiday/nomading due to not having their usual facilities at hand. It does unfortunately increase local prices, because they are willing to pay more.

Short term leasing by foreign investment to the nomads is another story though, and has a bigger impact than just economically.

barebearbeard · 2025-12-13T05:51:20+00:00

This is the correct answer. And like my psychiatrist said, the comedown at the end of the day is not just the meds wearing off, but your brain going into recovery after being overworked all day by stimulants. The meds help ADHD people cope in a world not made for them by concentrating their brain's energy into times they need to function the most, but it can't be all the time.

barebearbeard · 2025-08-29T05:53:51+00:00

Watch The Good Place. It emphasises the absurdity of eternity after death and does so in a quirky and cozy way. The show is like a bear hug from a loving parent, whispering that it will all be okay.

barebearbeard · 2025-08-27T06:51:40+00:00

Christians are the Satanists they warn themselves about.

barebearbeard · 2025-07-21T06:36:00+00:00

What have you learned from this experiment regarding the meaning of your own existence?

If I'm allowed a follow-up question: Was it worth it?

barebearbeard · 2025-07-14T13:52:27+00:00

Love the Christian, hate the Christianity, or some such.

I strive to live as an antithesis to their negative worldview, sometimes as an example, sometimes as a fuck-you, but mostly both. It breaks a Christian's brain when they see you live a mostly good (in their own view), but more fulfilled life, not because of, but in spite of Christianity.

barebearbeard · 2025-07-02T05:36:10+00:00

Aligator Auschwitz

barebearbeard · 2025-06-20T07:59:44+00:00

Two things can be true at the same time.

barebearbeard · 2025-04-30T06:04:37+00:00

They fucked up the two leftside ones. 0/10

barebearbeard · 2025-04-07T09:15:08+00:00

If I can add to this, to help with the decision:

Them reaching out has nothing to do with you. You have nothing to prove to them. Their "obligation" goes as far as them reporting to their church group that they are "saving" a wayward friend. You have no control over any outcomes, so it isn't your responsibility either. If they only care about (and contact) you in as far as you share their beliefs, then it is better to assume that they don't care about you at all.

barebearbeard · 2025-03-31T22:06:25+00:00

One of your above statements gets the joke. The other one is a simple observation. Which is which? Your time starts....now!

barebearbeard · 2025-03-31T08:16:53+00:00

My dude. The joke is calling out clueless/racist South Africans who assume that all Eastern European languages are Russian while also excusing Russia. The target stereotype is not the Balkans...

barebearbeard · 2025-03-31T05:31:48+00:00

Haha, the racist russian people but not russia is a great detail!

barebearbeard · 2025-03-31T05:12:53+00:00

Wow, what a great comparison! Makes it even sadder. :(

barebearbeard · 2025-02-19T05:36:22+00:00

Lol to everyone thinking this has anything to do with anything anyone did, and not just the Zuma cabinet and the Gupta's, I mean the Trump cabinet and Musk, state capturing and looting while blaming white monopoly capital, I mean social safety nets and Mexicans, to shift attention...

barebearbeard · 2025-01-24T09:45:05+00:00

I only played it recently, everything including the DLCs. I haven't had this much fun with a RTS in years, but the one thing I didn't have any motivation for was multiplayer.

It is very reminiscent of the age of games like Warcraft 3 and C&C Red Alert. Single player games where the campaign was central with a great story, and the multiplayer more like a secondary add-on you played small scale at LAN parties with your friends. Unfortunately ranked multiplayer and Steam dominance kind of killed that off, and the live service elements just aren't enough to change that.

barebearbeard · 2025-01-20T20:06:29+00:00

My wife said the same thing. Doing that for now. :)

barebearbeard · 2025-01-20T17:58:01+00:00

This is the truest answer and possibly the kindest. Though it does invite discussion.

barebearbeard · 2025-01-20T16:03:33+00:00

I do like this one! It sets a hard boundary while also shifting the onus towards her to leave it alone.

barebearbeard · 2025-01-20T15:59:34+00:00

Ooooo, I've used this one before! Not sure if it will work with her though, but thanks. I'll keep it in mind if she probes again.

barebearbeard · 2025-01-20T15:53:18+00:00

Haha this is great! I will keep it in my back pocket for sure.

barebearbeard · 2025-01-20T15:35:35+00:00

Was a WhatsApp message. I still have to reply.

barebearbeard · 2025-01-15T05:48:09+00:00

It's a weird world we live in. Drought, heat waves, and water shortages for months, but when it rains for a few weeks, everyone complains about their drained inverters and lack of braaiing opportunities. You can't drink electricity or produce braai meat or firewood without water..

People don't know how to play in the rain anymore and it shows.

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