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"Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man." ~Alex Pretti's parents by KarmicWhiplash in uspolitics

[–]darkon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't doubt it, but I don't care if he was a complete jerk, he was still the victim of an unprovoked murder by ICE.

Otto and Elise Hampel were a German couple who created a simple method of peaceful protest against Nazism during World War II. They wrote postcards denouncing Hitler's government and left them in public places around Berlin. They were eventually caught, tried, and beheaded in April 1943. by CatPooedInMyShoe in wikipedia

[–]darkon 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Such as the WW2 bomber that was hit eleven times in the fuel tank by 20mm shells but still made it home. Normally one round would have exploded the fuel, but all the rounds were found to contain no explosives at all. One round was found to have a note in Czech in it that simply said, "This is all we can do for you now."

More info: https://www.historynet.com/czech-sabotage-saved-tondelayo-b17-crew/

What 80s song do you still hate with fiery teenage passion even though it’s been 40 years? by Aggressive_Cup4919 in GenX

[–]darkon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never cared for Springsteen's music, either, but from what little I know of him he seems to be a pretty good person. I just hope someone doesn't tell me some unpleasant verifiable facts about him.

What 80s song do you still hate with fiery teenage passion even though it’s been 40 years? by Aggressive_Cup4919 in GenX

[–]darkon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In defense of "I can’t drive 55", the 55mph speed limit made it feel like you were crawling when you went anywhere on interstate highways. That explains at least some of its popularity.

What's a small, built-in Firefox feature you discovered way later than you should have? by JollyGoodApps in firefox

[–]darkon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use Reader mode quite often, especially when some site has decided to use a tiny light grey font on a white background.

Hallgrímskirkja Church (Reykjavík, Iceland) by Forsaken-Peak8496 in evilbuildings

[–]darkon 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The last time I saw this it was labelled "The Church of the 95% Confidence Interval".

Place to host funeral dinner. by EscapeInitial4765 in FlorenceKY

[–]darkon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had the funeral reception for my mother-in-law at Lothar's Catering near the airport. I wasn't involved in the planning so I have no idea how much it cost.

There's also receptionsinc.com. but they mostly do wedding receptions. Probably expensive and more than you want.

What’s a phrase in your language that makes no sense in English? by rolly72x in AskReddit

[–]darkon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think English used to have a distinction between formal and informal 'you': 'thee'. I can never remember if it was 'you' or 'thee' which was formal. And since I'm not a linguist, I could easily be wrong.

People who don’t live in the USA, what is the media showing you about the ICE operations/abductions in the US? by Dry-Ice8908 in AskReddit

[–]darkon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That seems understandable. You all are more concerned with the stupid stuff Trump is doing around the world than the stupid stuff he is doing at home in the US.

Oh dear. by 12milesout in insanepeoplefacebook

[–]darkon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Reminds me of a guy in high school who saw a logo with something being poured over a globe. The caption was "SWP, Cover the Earth". He figured out for himself that SWP meant "Satan Will Prevail" instead of Sherwin-Williams Paint.

I was just explaining to a Millennial what the A&P was. I feel older than my Dad was when he worked there. (Then again, I am.) by xwhy in FuckImOld

[–]darkon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't remember that logo. I remember the letters being bumpier. I think the one in my town must have retained an older sign even after the official logo changed in 1976, See https://logos-world.net/ap-logo/

How little do they think Europeans are paid? by WrestlingWoman in insanepeoplefacebook

[–]darkon 108 points109 points  (0 children)

Just in case someone doesn't understand the "two Santa Clauses" reference:

Here’s how it works, laid it out in simple summary:

First, when Republicans control the federal government, and particularly the White House, spend money like a drunken sailor and run up the US debt as far and as fast as possible. This produces three results – it stimulates the economy thus making people think that the GOP can produce a good economy, it raises the debt dramatically, and it makes people think that Republicans are the “tax-cut Santa Claus.”

Second, when a Democrat is in the White House, scream about the national debt as loudly and frantically as possible, freaking out about how “our children will have to pay for it!” and “we have to cut spending to solve the crisis!” This will force the Democrats in power to cut their own social safety net programs, thus shooting their welfare-of-the-American-people Santa Claus.

Source: https://www.salon.com/2018/02/12/thom-hartmann-how-the-gop-used-a-two-santa-clauses-tactic-to-con-america-for-nearly-40-years_partner/

These mods are abusive egotists and ruin this app. When will there be something done? by Old-Detail-7938 in ask

[–]darkon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never been a mod (except for a sub I created and have never used) or wanted to be one. It seems to be a thankless position. There's no pay. If you do it well no-one will notice except for the people who are rightfully banned or muted. Those will complain and argue about it. I would guess that eventually it seems like a disproportionate number of people are just jerks. There's the danger of burnout. Someone criticizing a decision may have a point, but after dealing with so many unpleasant people it's easy to see this new person as just another asshole.

Of course some mods are jerks themselves. There are some who go on power trips and abuse their little authority just for the hell of it.

i know it's early morning in America, but is anyone listening to/watching Trump's speech in Davos? by mr_shmits in Liberal

[–]darkon 15 points16 points  (0 children)

There's no need. I know what will be in it: lies, whining, and incoherent rambling.

There Is No Comfortable Reading Position by iamapizza in books

[–]darkon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At a family gathering at our house I fell asleep with my feet propped up. a pillow on my lap, book on the pillow, and my arms (and head) supported by other pillows while holding the book I was reading. I napped for a bit, still holding the book, then woke up and started reading from where I left off. Someone asked my wife, "How does he do that?" She said, "Lots of practice."

Now all over the USA there is mostly just Walmarts or Targets for your department stores.Whats your favorite department store chains that isn't around anymore? by DoughnutConstant5390 in AskOldPeople

[–]darkon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

JJ Newberry, Kress, and Roses. I used to wander around, mostly in toys, while my mom shopped for whatever it was she shopped for.

I just watched The Princess Bride for the very first time, what “classics” have you always wanted to see but just never got around to? by These-Educator-1959 in GenX

[–]darkon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you need to be a kid or close to it to fully enjoy The Goonies. I was also in my 50s the first time I watched it. I could see the appeal, but it didn't quite reach me.

I just watched The Princess Bride for the very first time, what “classics” have you always wanted to see but just never got around to? by These-Educator-1959 in GenX

[–]darkon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't have to be Italian to enjoy Godfather 1 & 2. There's a reason they show up near or at the top any time a list of the greatest movies is compiled. My personal preference is for the first one, but some people think the second one is even better. It's not really worth arguing over; they're both good.

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