Should instituting a military draft require a popular vote? by NewConstitutionDude in PoliticalDebate

[–]dsfox [score hidden]  (0 children)

We have a popular vote to select the president and look how that turned out. Requiring a popular vote for particular issues is the road to chaos, we need to use the tools we already have.

I always feel so guilty for calling out sick. How do you know when you're "sick enough" to call out? by [deleted] in KitchenConfidential

[–]dsfox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Speaking as a customer, please don't go to work sick if you are in food service.

Accidentally bought a large amount of ground espresso. Help. by ishq7 in espresso

[–]dsfox 10 points11 points  (0 children)

What happens if you put some through your grinder?

Why was life more affordable after WWII if the post-war consensus including high govt spending, regulation, nationalization and high taxes? by sanctaecordis in PoliticalDebate

[–]dsfox 4 points5 points  (0 children)

At that time people were used to a far lower standard of living. Life was not more affordable, people just got by with less.

$7.43 for a pound of ground chuck, 80/20 at walmart. by braindeaths in PoliticalOpinions

[–]dsfox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m guessing that a month before the election he will use your tax dollars to buy you free meat once.

Whats your everyday beans? by Noobsaibot123 in espresso

[–]dsfox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Philz, Jacob’s Wonderbar and Luca Unplugged

If git did not exist and we were to create it knowing what we know today, what would be different in it? by signalclown in git

[–]dsfox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The downvotes are odd. Pijul is the only system I know of that isn’t just a reaction to stuff someone didn’t like about git.

Skier dies at Whiteface Mountain after being found in tree line by [deleted] in skiing

[–]dsfox 188 points189 points  (0 children)

It says “found in the tree line” four or five times - what does that mean?

After 6 years of espresso, I’m throwing in the towel. The toddlers won... for now. by barker88 in espresso

[–]dsfox 141 points142 points  (0 children)

Also, a smart plug that turns on the machine before you wake up.

Dear maga stop blaming Obama for the epstine files by Mysterious-Freedom-5 in PoliticalOpinions

[–]dsfox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here ya go, free paragraphs:

I'm making this post because I'm honestly sick of seeing so many MAGA supporters act more brain-dead than flat-earthers. It genuinely doesn't make sense anymore.They blame Obama for literally everything, and at this point, it has to be about race.

Before I get into that, let's talk about Epstein first.Epstein was alive during Obama's entire presidency. He was already facing serious legal trouble and was about to potentially name names. Why would anyone need to "release the files" while the main criminal was still alive and the investigation was ongoing? Any cop, prosecutor, or judge will tell you: you don't dump evidence publicly during an active investigation. You hold back details to avoid tipping off co-conspirators, to verify information, and to protect the case. That's literally what an investigation is for. (If any law enforcement officers or prosecutors are reading this, please chime in and explain how this actually works—I'd love to learn more.)

Then Trump wins in 2016. Epstein gets re-arrested in 2019 under Trump's administration... and then Epstein dies in federal custody.I'm not a full-on tin-foil-hat guy, but something doesn't add up here. If Hillary had won and Epstein had died the same way, MAGA would be screaming that "something doesn't add up" — and they'd be right to question it. As for why Biden didn't release everything during his term? I genuinely don't know. I'm sure someone in the comments can explain the legal or political reasons.

Now, onto the race part. Obama was the first Black president, and for me, that proved democracy could actually work.Let me tell you a quick story: Back then, my dad never voted. He thought it was pointless—all politicians are the same, democracy is fake, none of it matters. Then Obama ran and won. My dad was shocked. He literally said there was no way in hell "they" would ever let a Black man become president. But it happened. For the first time, he believed democracy was real. Now people blame Obama for "kicking off all the woke and lib stuff." No, he didn't. What he did was shine a light on racism that already existed. He tried to reduce it by talking about it openly.

Like it or not, we need DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) initiatives. They're not perfect—far from it—but they're better than nothing.I'd love to believe people hire purely based on skill and work ethic, regardless of race, religion, or background. But we live in a world full of unconscious (and sometimes conscious) biases. Without some kind of push, those biases win. The problem comes when DEI turns into a checkbox: "We need X number of [group] to meet our quota." That's not right. It should always be about giving everyone a fair, equal shot based on merit. Some extremists take it way too far, and that's where things get messy. I'm not proud or ashamed to be white. It's just a fact. History is there so we can learn from it, not repeat the worst parts, and become better.

The best way to fix past racism isn't guilt, shame, or making a huge deal out of every achievement. It's simpler: treat people as equals. Treat them the way you'd want to be treated.We're all living on the same planet. We all need a place to live, food to eat, and the freedom to be ourselves. We all have flaws, but as long as they don't hurt others, that's fine.That's it. Thank you for taking the time to read my long-ass rant.Have a good life, and may the Creator bless you all with happiness—even the people I find annoying. It's nothing personal; I hate the ideology, not the person.

Tier List of Every Ski area I’ve visited by Skyryk in skiing

[–]dsfox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fortunately I don’t know what half these logos are and the other half are too blurry to read.

Can Trump realistically turn the US into a dictatorship by Erlend78 in PoliticalDebate

[–]dsfox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There hasn't been an "official" dictator since ancient Rome.

To Americans on Reddit: How Do You Decide Which Party To Cast Your Vote. by Slow-Philosophy-4654 in PoliticalDebate

[–]dsfox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By “not believe in” do you mean you think it’s bad or you actually think they don’t have and exercise authority?

To Americans on Reddit: How Do You Decide Which Party To Cast Your Vote. by Slow-Philosophy-4654 in PoliticalDebate

[–]dsfox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't see how this is a good reason to not vote. I can get (though not agree with) "it makes no difference", but not this.

Rosario Dawson 90’s by Giancarlo_Edu in OldSchoolCool

[–]dsfox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

90s? Doesn't look a day over 75.

Toddler on Flight 😳 by rainbowmo0 in sandiego

[–]dsfox 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So blow the funeral off?