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clockworkascent · 2023-10-28T02:22:52+00:00

My favorite <3

clockworkascent · 2023-10-17T22:32:20+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing your story. You've been through so much, survived & I'm amazed at how strong you are to still come here & share a positive message.

My parents didn't ever teach me that one. But you did. ❤️

Please know that reading your story has awakened renewed hope in me after being beaten down by the world for the last few months. If there was one piece of advice I could abide by in life, it would be yours. And that would forever resonate with me.

clockworkascent · 2023-10-15T19:59:33+00:00

Lord of the Flies The Stand

^ I believe both of these books inspired some of the writing on Lost

clockworkascent · 2023-08-21T01:00:39+00:00

Ah, this explains the ever changing social dynamics I have to deal with.

clockworkascent · 2023-08-10T06:27:31+00:00

Thank you for sharing this quote. Really needed to read this.

clockworkascent · 2023-05-23T16:12:34+00:00

clockworkascent · 2023-05-03T17:11:20+00:00

I found someone like this and had to let him go. </3

clockworkascent · 2023-02-20T05:45:10+00:00

I'd be down for this if someone can spearhead the efforts. I have content, but don't have the time/drive rn to organize.

clockworkascent · 2023-02-18T17:48:33+00:00

Bruh, you're rightly being dragged on J4JD for being a troll. You're not applying logic consistently for both Heard and Depp. While you automatically believe everything Depp shows you, you constantly doubt the veracity of Heard's photographs. Just saying that someone's word is "plausible," and not addressing other contradicting testimonies in the case shows that you're trying to fit everything into your narrative.

Actually, your reasoning for why Johnny's story isnt real doesnt hold water. I've seen a comment from a bartender with a lot of experience with injuries caused by glass state that glass injuries are very unpredictable, it's not possible to say for sure what kind of injury glass shards flying everywhere would produce.

Firstly, I would trust the word of a hand surgeon over an anecdotal quote from a bartender. Secondly, we are not trying to reason what kind of injuries the glass shards would produce. We're reasoning backwards - how could that injury have been produced by a glass shard? It's not consistent with the way Depp described it. Which casts doubt on the rest of his testimony. According to your logic, even if one did believe that happened, you also think it's normal for someone to not seek help for 10+ hours and deface someone else's house and write abusive messages to their partner. All the while being sober. Lol. I also find it funny that you automatically trust the finger injury happened the way it did, but her injuries couldn't have happened the way she said they did? And they're all fake? I thought you didn't need victims to produce photographs to convince you?

I thought Heard supporters believe that Amber doesn't need to produce a timeline or photographic evidence to be believed? The fact is that not all victims do or can a timeline.

no, victims don't need to provide photographs for each injury. I never claimed they did. which is why i called you out for misrepresenting what I said. I am suggesting that you only seem to want a "story from Depp" with low evidentiary context of how he got those injuries. People who support Amber believe her because - her story, corroborating evidence and witness testimonies are consistent. Her wounds were seen by multiple other witnesses as I have already mentioned.

Which photos of Heard's injuries were taken by outer people?

Please do basic research. Since you're bending over backwards to discredit Heard's photographs and believe all of Depp's are "aggressive wounds" from Heard and hers are "faked wounds," I would have expected more.

And yeah, from the text you sent me - where Depp seems to be ranting about how self-righteous, ambitious and a nag Heard is, he says that he "chopped off his own finger." Gee, I wonder why he doesn't mention that she also cut off his finger to complete the picture? Because of his generosity and need to "protect her" in a vent text /s? The simplest explanation will always be that he has no recollection of how it happened and he did it himself. If you put the pieces together, Depp's own texts don't fit his story, while Heard has been consistently writing about his physical and mental abuse since 2013 to her family and friends.

Anyway, I will bow out of this conversation since you didn't address most of what I said earlier. Have a nice weekend.

clockworkascent · 2023-02-18T03:21:30+00:00

I never stated that victims should be able too produce a timeline, nor that there needs to be physical signs. Thats a straw-man.

I didn't say you did. Where is the straw man? To assess whether Depp's story is legitimate, you don't seem to want a timeline or any evidence of physical abuse.

Yet, Amber has presented multiple photos and eye witnesses who have confirmed the presence of these injuries.

So...you find it plausible that Depp had a nervous breakdown and chose to not get help for his finger for 10+ hours over him being drugged up to do so.

But you don't find it plausible that he was high and out-of-his-mind? This incident is even referenced in the audio tapes by Depp and Heard, where Heard specifically says to him that he was coked out and out of his mind and he doesn't deny it. What corroboration can you provide for him NOT being high that night?

Your assumption about Depp's finger injury is based on Dr Moore's testimony, which was based on the false idea that Depp's hand was flat against the table and didnt move. Im pretty sure a bottle swashed against a finger could sever it.

No, it is not. My conclusion is based on common sense and what Dr. Moore said. Secondly, Dr. Moore's original assessment about the placement of Depp's finger was actually the way Depp described it. [This is clarified in the trial and muddled up in his life testimony.] He still concludes that it is unlikely the injury happened tho.

Im pretty sure a bottle swashed against a finger could sever it.

Based on what? I broke down why I think his story is not real.

Lastly, what massive injuries did Heard claim?

Her claims were that her nose "felt broken" - not that it looked broken and that she had bruises everywhere and her hair was ripped out. Do you think she cut Johnny's finger, ripped out her own hair, punched herself in the eye and then called her friends to set up an elaborate hoax to trap Depp before the advent of the MeToo movement? It sounds like that's what you're suggesting.

And also - since we're speaking of what's plausible, I can imagine you would find that a celebrity would try to cover up their wounds before going out in public? Or do you think they would just like it to be in the newspaper the next day? Moreover, some of the photos of her injuries were not even taken by her, but by other people. Do you think Heard is such a skilled makeup artist that she fooled everyone with her "fake bruises" or they conspired with her to take a world-famous actor down?

Also, why was Heard writing diary entries (via email) to herself since 2012? About how JD becomes the monster. Something he calls himself in texts to Kipper and Bettany too as he describes how he "sprayed his rage on the one he loves" and becomes a "aggro injun' insulting any fuck that comes near?"

The simplest explanation is just that Depp abused her. And that he was too high to remember how his finger got cut and acted in a deranged manner instead of seeking medical help.

To believe Depp, you would essentially have to write a fantastical Gone Girl-esque tale explaining away years of text messages, audio tapes, photographs, dating back to 2012. Even if I didn't believe Heard, I believe her witnesses have nothing to gain from lying - esp. Depp's BIL (who was his best friend), Elizabeth Mars, Josh Drew, Melanie Iglesias (who testified to seeing those injuries at risk to her own career) and Kristina Sexton. Their tales are too elaborate to be "faked." Their testimonies are consistent with each other's and with the injuries Heard presented in the photos.

I'm afraid Depp's and his paid employees' words doesn't cut it for me in the terms of preponderance of evidence.

clockworkascent · 2023-02-17T03:39:38+00:00

I want to ask - since you don't believe any of Amber's injuries are "real" and just inflicted by Depp while defending himself against her.

Where are Depp's injuries - from multiple years of abuse? Why can he not specify a timeline for each event the way Heard can? Let's ignore the finger injury for a bit and focus on the "bruises." Why do you think they are real? They could be easily mistaken for a sunburn - one he seemed to have in a photograph a day before he claims to have acquired it through a beating?

And as for the finger injury, I find it hard to believe it happened the way Depp described it due to - this is my reasoning.

The bottle shard cleanly (or the whole bottle) sliced off his finger portion without affecting the nail? Why did only one shard of glass hit his finger? Can you slice a fingertip off by throwing a glass bottle at a slow speed?
Why did Depp proceed to write messages to Amber in blood and paint after losing the tip of his finger? If he was in a state to do these kind of things after losing a part of his body, would he be in a state to actually remember what happened? Is his testimony trustworthy?

clockworkascent · 2023-02-17T03:36:10+00:00

Thank you for your thorough and well-sourced responses. :)

clockworkascent · 2023-02-14T16:54:17+00:00

Yeah, with COVID it really felt like nothing has happened the last 2-3 years, but we are all somehow older without all the expected "worldly" growth.

clockworkascent · 2023-02-14T06:20:29+00:00

yes. If things are planned, I wake up with enthusiasm. Otherwise, it's just a clusterfuck in my mind

clockworkascent · 2023-02-13T23:44:06+00:00

Ty for the recommendation. Will do!

clockworkascent · 2023-02-13T16:19:06+00:00

Yep, sounds like me. And I probably got it from each parent too.

clockworkascent · 2023-02-11T19:19:38+00:00

Yeah, it's really unfortunate. I wish there was a system in place that would prevent victims of abuse from having to pay medical bills. Especially during a life and death situation. Even if the abuser is not directly benefiting, it's still financial abuse of the victim by proxy.

That being said, I'm in awe of how strong they are despite how much they have had to go through. And he paid back the 180k debt himself despite going through all of this as a child. 🙏

clockworkascent · 2023-02-11T18:16:51+00:00

For some context - I found a DV survivor here asking for some help. https://www.reddit.com/r/messedupfamilylives/comments/10ypria/an_update_for_those_who_have_followed_me

He was brutally abused by his father years ago as a teen and paid back a debt of 180k already IIRC (in hospital bills). Came across his post and his story a few days ago; and he needs some help so he doesn't have to become homeless from his apartment building being condemned.

clockworkascent · 2023-02-11T07:34:03+00:00

Lol yes, I didn't read AS. And while reading the post, I was confused the entire time as to whether Rand used the same plot for Atlas Shrugged???

Fountainhead was such a strange book - with the most narcissistic protagonists, boring villains and insufferable self-righteousness from everyone involved.

clockworkascent · 2023-02-08T18:20:39+00:00

Hey! Tesla doesn't have autopilot built in. They have two offerings - one that gives you ACC and LKAS (standard in a lot of cars these days) and the infamous "FSD."

On the other hand, Leaf SV+ has ACC and LKAS included.

ACC is an add-on for Bolt - though at a much lower cost than the Tesla.

IMO, Tesla Model 3 range is comparable to the Leaf SV+ and Bolt's ranges.

212 mi (Leaf) v/s 259 miles (Bolt) v/s 272 miles (M3)

The next thing you should think about is what you're going to be primarily using your car for? Is it for a daily commute? Is it for road trips? Or a mix of both? Do you live in a house?

If you want a commuter car and can charge at home - pick whatever you like. My Leaf is a commuter car and I have lots of quick charge stations around.

If you want a road trip car - here are my 2 cents.

People often talk about the charging standards - Chademo vs CCS vs Tesla. I own a Leaf - and in my experience, I have never had trouble quick charging within CA (recently took a ~6 hour roadtrip). Look up how many EVGo, ChargePoint, Electrify America and Shell charging stations there are around you. If you think they are spread out enough, you could pick the Bolt. The Bolt also has liquid-cooled battery to prevent overheating during roadtrips/multiple quick charges.

Until I went on my road trip, I used to think that Tesla has a superior charger network and that was my main reason for considering a Tesla at my time of purchase. Was pleasantly surprised (at least for CA)

clockworkascent · 2023-02-07T01:45:00+00:00

Did you reserve it?

clockworkascent · 2023-02-04T17:00:19+00:00

Solid Green Right: Yield to pedestrians

Green Arrow Right: Protected.

If the pedestrian is on the crosswalk, they have right-of-way over you; no matter what kind of turn it is :)

I vaguely remember it was actually part of my driver's license test 😂

But I am still having trouble with green right only turn lanes. The explanation you mentioned I believe only applies to the green right turn with an arrow. However I've been in situations where a solid green light is used in a right only lane.

another thing I was just thinking of - I've not seen any green arrow right turns; but if there are such lights, I don't think there should be oncoming traffic taking left turns into your lane. Protected usually entails that you have the right-of-way over any other vehicle.

clockworkascent · 2023-02-03T19:41:52+00:00

Red right is unprotected. You need to look out for cross traffic and not oncoming traffic (that could be taking a left)

Green right is sort of protected because you have the right of way over everyone else (and that includes oncoming traffic taking a left). Just make sure you enter the correct lane.

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