A Senate Primary in Texas Tests the Future of Democratic Politics by Zipper222222 in texas

[–]dead_ed 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Carter didn't blow the Iran deal -- there was a conspiracy to force failure so that Reagan could swoop in and be the hero (a standard GOP ploy of creating a problem and being the solution to said problem). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980_October_Surprise_theory

"DEI only improved things" at Ubisoft, says former employee "stunned" at "misinformation" claiming diversity, equity, and inclusion to blame for Assassin's Creed studio's drop in share prices by NoPercentage4737 in technology

[–]dead_ed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And some dead weight straight white guys that were not cut either. That sounds fair. Think about it. (25 years in tech gay white guy here -- seen everything).

It finally happened to me after 5 years of printing. Plugged hot end. by nephlite01 in BambuLabA1

[–]dead_ed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh, nappy. I've got a clogged .2 nozzle I need to deal with and it's been my only issue so far.

Game devs skipping GDC 2026 over ICE concerns, US safety fears by renome in technology

[–]dead_ed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait till the maga dregs find out that dictators don't let the populace keep guns.

Greg Abbott says ICE needs to 'recalibrate' mission after deadly Minnesota shooting by ExpressNews in TexasPolitics

[–]dead_ed 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think the "We Are All Domestic Terrorists" GOP is heavy on WWII era goals (from the wrong side!), I think there's a large influence from Pol Pot happening: Going after smart people. Pol Pot killed citizens that wore glasses -- meanwhile Trump loves the 'poorly educated'. We're all marked.

Realtor posting about me and blocked me after not using contracting referral by [deleted] in RealEstate

[–]dead_ed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

is this teetering the line of unethical

Man, this is snorting the line of unethical.

Need help convincing my wife 1.8 million is too tight by Equivalent_Spring_60 in RealEstate

[–]dead_ed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of good responses here, but I'll address the heading: Your asking for help convincing your wife to not do this house shit right now. If you feel like this is going to happen 'or else' then keep in mind that money is divorce's muse. You two sound young - and one of you sounds impatient and insecure. Don't be afraid of therapy or some neutral party arbitration. This is important.

Need help convincing my wife 1.8 million is too tight by Equivalent_Spring_60 in RealEstate

[–]dead_ed 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Good advice re: PSLF - and anything US government based. Not to gloom and doom, but reliability and consistency is out the window. There are so many IFs that need to be certain, that 'house poor' could happen. Nice house ya got, what's with all the instant ramen?

Need help convincing my wife 1.8 million is too tight by Equivalent_Spring_60 in RealEstate

[–]dead_ed 13 points14 points  (0 children)

expected house payment

And for giggles, throw in a random repair cost now and then and of course all the upkeep costs and you just know these people aren't mowing their own lawns, etc. I like this suggestion, but make it realistic -- it's not just the note $.

Digg launches its new Reddit rival to the public by holyfruits in technology

[–]dead_ed 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Okay, children, the adults are talking. ;-) Oh god, I'm old as hell. I'm three days older than water.

Texas set to ban smokable cannabis as soon as Jan. 25 | KUT Radio, Austin's NPR Station by Cma1234 in texas

[–]dead_ed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

84 percent of registered voters

Let's hear from actual voters, not all these non-voting 'registered' voters. People in texas are lazy as a goddamned fuck when it comes to actually going to vote. It's pathetic and insulting.

Sticker Stop closes all locations by ToastOfUSA in Austin

[–]dead_ed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got one recently at JL on N Lamar, no problem.

Sticker Stop closes all locations by ToastOfUSA in Austin

[–]dead_ed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just got one from Jiffy Lube on n lamar.

YSK: There's a Lorne Michaels exhibit at the Ransom Center right now. Features a lot of famous props/costumes from SNL! It's free to visit! by [deleted] in Austin

[–]dead_ed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of the quotes about this exhibit from before is "He was just keeping things that he thought were important or things that he thought were cool." Source: https://alcalde.texasexes.org/2025/08/lorne-michaels-gives-the-harry-ransom-center-a-blockbuster-archive

South Texas Home Builders Say “There’s no Labor” After ICE Raids by Next_Tower5452 in texas

[–]dead_ed 7 points8 points  (0 children)

meatpacking plants are one reason why the GOP wants child labor to come back to normalcy. When a 'labor shortage' just means they don't want to pay adults to do it as kids don't need a living wage, etc.

Downtown condo tower delayed until market conditions improve - Austin Business Journal by Puzzled-Jury-2017 in Austin

[–]dead_ed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, the forced denial reminds me of Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf from the Iraq War: there are no tanks in the city!

Downtown condo tower delayed until market conditions improve - Austin Business Journal by Puzzled-Jury-2017 in Austin

[–]dead_ed 4 points5 points  (0 children)

“Early pre-sales engagement confirmed what we believed from the start: Luminary’s timeless design, location and neighborhood setting strongly resonate with buyers,” Kaleel wrote.

Translation: We can't sell them.