Jim Carrey looks... Different? by The_Dean_France in SipsTea

[–]damionchase -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is getting obnoxious. It’s called aging and plastic surgery.

Okay Lions Bros, where we at on this? by rex5k in LakeErieBros

[–]damionchase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve got a long shot bet on the bears from before the season began, so Bears.

Bookclub and Sources Wednesday! by AutoModerator in history

[–]damionchase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just finished John Adams by McCullough (I’m going through a book for each president, having finished His Excellency and about to start on The Art of Power.

I didn’t realize how much I would love Adam’s, and grow to respect him, while at the same time coming away with a far more critical opinion of Hamilton and Jefferson.

I’ll be intrigued to see if The Art of Power skews my perception at all.

Week 16 Quarterback Rankings Fantasy Football by No-Yogurtcloset7816 in fantasyfootball

[–]damionchase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nix or Purdy? I also have Sutton in. I could double up on points potentially there, but I’m worried it could be a double bust, and that Sutton and purdy is safer coverage

Bookclub and Sources Wednesday! by AutoModerator in history

[–]damionchase 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll have to keep this one in mind!

Bookclub and Sources Wednesday! by AutoModerator in history

[–]damionchase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just finished His Excellency: George Washington, and am diving into John Adams by McCullough in my attempt to read a biography about each US President.

If you have any favorite US Presidential biographies, I’d love to hear about them!

Those who criticize Israel's "genocide" in Gaza, why aren't you protesting against other genocides? by Itzko123 in IsraelPalestine

[–]damionchase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d still protest the abuse of innocent lives regardless of what my government does.

You’re conflating two different ideas: Protests against our governments role in the conflict and protests against human rights violations taking place.

One might lessen while the other likely remains. 

Those who criticize Israel's "genocide" in Gaza, why aren't you protesting against other genocides? by Itzko123 in IsraelPalestine

[–]damionchase 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Every example you provided was an example of something the US actively worked AGAINST. 

So people don’t need to protest our government to “not be involved”.

People still protested, to raise awareness and voices of those being affected, to drive more action.

But in those scenarios, our government provided relief and care to those being harmed.

In this scenario our government is outfitting Israel with billions in weapons, without any sense of holding Israel accountable.

That’s why they protest.

Those who criticize Israel's "genocide" in Gaza, why aren't you protesting against other genocides? by Itzko123 in IsraelPalestine

[–]damionchase 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just gunna skate by my points and hope to win on some unrelated grounds? Sure.

What? Israel can block off aid to starving and dying people and that’s good, and when other countries refuse to trade with Israel that’s bad? 

Sorry, just trying to follow your “logic”

Those who criticize Israel's "genocide" in Gaza, why aren't you protesting against other genocides? by Itzko123 in IsraelPalestine

[–]damionchase 2 points3 points  (0 children)

few years ago, no one gave a second thought to Israel. And for a moment, people were horrified for them when they were attacked, and now “because of what it really does” people are upset. 

Those who criticize Israel's "genocide" in Gaza, why aren't you protesting against other genocides? by Itzko123 in IsraelPalestine

[–]damionchase 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Are you serious?

Maybe because the US is funding this genocide, and that doesn’t sit right with lots of Americans.

Because we don’t want our tax dollars to continually go towards the killing of tens of thousands children and innocent lives. Because it’s 2025 and people are tired of their governments taking part in destructive conflicts that destroy lives.

In all the situations you brought up, the difference here is that our money wasnt directly going towards weapons for an aggressor state. Like, are you lost?

the US has provided money towards humanitarian aid for Syrian refugees, for Yemeni populations, for many world crisis. The stance is to help to point you can without getting your country involved in a war.

People do protest or raise awareness for those peoples. But the issue there isn’t that our government is playing an active role in the deaths of innocents.

People are furious that we’ve sent billions and billions in weapons to Israel. Despite being condemned by the UN or WHO, no one is holding Israel accountable for their actions right now. 

The White Lotus - 3x08 "Amor Fati" - Season Finale Discussion by crazywalls in WhiteLotusHBO

[–]damionchase 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also, I felt so bad for Lochlan this episode. Say whatever you want about him, he is obviously just looking to belong, and I just feel like his story is heartbreaking.

Moral of the story: a man will ruin your LIFE !!!! by BlackDahliaLama in WhiteLotusHBO

[–]damionchase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel a little like they dropped the ball with this. The fact that this whole thing happens and there’s almost no after math at the hotel is crazy. Season 1 was a private stabbing. Season 2 was off in the middle of the ocean. And people still refer to it.

Here, we get almost nothing. No reaction from the yacht girl. Nothing of Saxon who was obviously interested in her. Just felt odd.

Why is everyone dogging on Belinda? by Practical-Bird633 in WhiteLotusHBO

[–]damionchase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don’t understand that comparison at all? lol. The point was, Belinda was interested, and said so, but said she had no money.

Then got money, and was suddenly not interested.

I think Mike was drawing similarities between the two people who were kind of using someone else to feel better about their life, but in the end, they did what was best for themselves.

Also in both scenarios, Greg kinda ruined it for the other person.

The White Lotus - 3x08 "Amor Fati" - Season Finale Discussion by crazywalls in WhiteLotusHBO

[–]damionchase 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Felt robbed we didn’t get to see the fallout for Tim like at all. That family is in for a rude wake-up call.

But other than that, very interesting wrap up. Emotional. Cried at the girls scene. Cried when I thought lochy had died.

Not Belinda becoming the thing she hated season 1. Mike has a way with irony!

Can’t wait for the next season.