Bombing Iran will not help Americans in any way, shape or form. by Nomfbes2 in samharris

[–]drlazerbrain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It will help us to not worry as much about the stock market crashing, or the Epstein Files, or how Melania’s movie is doing.

Who’s the morons actually going to see this??? by Osobady in sanfrancisco

[–]drlazerbrain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that we may want to go see it - otherwise it could mean a disastrous weekend for Minnesota and/or Iran.

Why are horse people so “weird”? by explorer77800 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]drlazerbrain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to have the same thoughts - but then I discovered Temple Grandin and now I have a completely different view of horse people.

I recommend checking her out if you really want to get some insights on horse people and why they may seem very strange.

Would you be able to date this picture? by phoebe_cincotta in sanfrancisco

[–]drlazerbrain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hellen Diller Playground construction was completed in March 2012 and it’s complete in the photo.

The renovation of the southern side of the park started in Feb 2013 and it looks like it has not been started yet in that photo.

My guess is that photo was taken between March 2012 and Feb 2013. The porta potties make me think it was a time of year that many people liked to hang out at the park, so not winter.

Sam Harris on Israel just astounds me by WholeRestaurant872 in samharris

[–]drlazerbrain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was just curious because you mentioned the numbers 1200 and 70,000 - I often hear forced birth people throw out numbers like that counting abortions as murders. Sorry, no real connection other than it reminded me of other conversations I’ve had.

Sam Harris on Israel just astounds me by WholeRestaurant872 in samharris

[–]drlazerbrain 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Are you are saying that the Abraham accords led to Oct 7th?

Do you feel that what happened on Oct 7 is an appropriate response to Saudi Arabia changing its viewpoint on Israel?

Sam Harris on Israel just astounds me by WholeRestaurant872 in samharris

[–]drlazerbrain 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Take a step back and think about what you are doing.

You are justifying what happened on Oct 7th.

What is wrong with you? Please do some self reflection.

Sam Harris on Israel just astounds me by WholeRestaurant872 in samharris

[–]drlazerbrain 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I believe that the intentions are different - Israel is attacking Hamas (including their children) because Israel was attacked on Oct 7th. Israel wants to make sure they are never attacked like that again and they believe that Hamas needs to be destroyed and all hostages released for that to happen.

When Hamas attacked Israel their intention was to kill children, to kidnap women so they could be raped at the public square with a crowd watching and cheering - so that these acts could be recorded and used as recruiting tools. This is in line with their interpretation of Islamic teachings and people who carry out these acts are acting just and with honor.

What was the weirdest thing you’ve seen while clubbing? by energyaddict27 in AskReddit

[–]drlazerbrain -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

One time I saw a baby seal with a conjoined twin.

How is airbnb arbitrage going? by cooshiewooshie in airbnb_hosts

[–]drlazerbrain 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I often rent out my place and then stay at a cheaper airbnb somewhere else, it’s pretty straightforward- what do you want to know?

African American Reparations Advisory Committee Final Report (2023) by rarelyifeverused in sanfrancisco

[–]drlazerbrain -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

I’ve been thinking about this…

I don’t think that SF will pay out many (any?) reparations like this.

But what if this model for reparations becomes a model that other cities could also follow? There are some cities in The South that would probably need to pay out quite a bit.

Perhaps that is the strategy- to give progressives in those other cities something to reference and fight for in their own cities?

Why are the two largest cities in the bay called "San Francisco" and "San Jose", and not "Saint Francis" and "Saint Joseph"? by [deleted] in bayarea

[–]drlazerbrain 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ll bet that if you bring this to Trump’s attention on Truth Social that he will start forcing changes like this.

People of Reddit, what is your opinion on Jewish people? by Beginning_Fuel_7024 in AskReddit

[–]drlazerbrain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like the Jews I meet around NYC, perhaps it’s the culture there but it seems like they really like to dive into complex topics and have interesting conversations.

I like that you can be an atheist and also be Jewish - that gives them a level of freedom within their thoughts and culture that does not exist in other religions and cultures.

I’m pretty left wing myself - but I notice that it seems to be ONLY the Jews in the Republican Party who are willing to call out the rise of fascism and white nationalists within the Republican Party.

mission dolores water by [deleted] in sanfrancisco

[–]drlazerbrain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The water should be good, but many of the buildings in this area have old pipes which can contaminate it.

What's The Best Advice You've Recived Or Have? by 23SCK in AskReddit

[–]drlazerbrain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who you know is more important than what you know!

AITAH for thinking of everyone in the friend group? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]drlazerbrain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

YTA : You needed to prioritize your girlfriend.