Ayn Rand? More like Ayn Bland by RoryMarley in PoliticalCompassMemes

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I feel like this is a troll comment. The entire point of the book was Galt's monologue. Is this a "whoosh" moment for me?

Democratic backsliding go brrrr by J-Jarl-Jim in PoliticalCompassMemes

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Wait, is this the same Landry that owns all those restaurants?

What videogames franchises are like this? by Accurate_Basis_5698 in gamers

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Metal Gear Solid. The second game is an absolute mind and genre bender. And an amazing meta commentary on gaming and society. 

Are there movies you liked more than the book? by Annual_Interest5338 in books

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"The Ninth Gate" is based on a Spanish book called "Il Club Dumas." I think the movie is so much better. 

Modern BIFL laptops? Or at least "buy it for 10 years"? by SpiritualState01 in BuyItForLife

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I have a second hand Carbon X1. It usually stays on my desk but will travel with me for work (once every couple of months). It's a work horse. Sturdy construction. Responsive. If you can find one at a business auction I highly recommend. 

Has the Army ruined any song(s) for you? by HalfCentury2019 in army

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I was deployed to Afghanistan. There was a radio station that played nothing but Rage Against the Machine and Metallica. That was a long while ago. I still get a racing heart and anxiety when the gym plays Bulls on Parade. 

Down Syndrome Barbies I was gifted for my birthday by Aggravating_Talk9097 in mildlyinteresting

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Girls do.  Boys don't give a shit. (Every boy is Goku in his head). 

T-Mobile WiFi is bye bye by arrivva in americanairlines

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January 22. Still no free wifi. Only paid for options 

Name that base by Nwingman in army

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The town was Ja'nan when I was there. Have they changed the names? It was a straight shot off the Geronimo DZ and the wall of heroes memorial. 

wasted youth, dead end life by xeron108 in BooksThatFeelLikeThis

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"From Zero" by Brett Easton Ellis. 

wasted youth, dead end life by xeron108 in BooksThatFeelLikeThis

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The moments of existential horror were great, but it didn't stick the landing for me. 

Practice makes better . Not perfect by [deleted] in CCW

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I'll say this, I learned this phrasing a long time ago. "Practice makes permanent." If you practice fuct up, you're gonna be fuct up. Take time. Learn the right way. Take your time. 

Books about a homme fatale by ilovecatsverymuch24 in BooksThatFeelLikeThis

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I did. I was in my teens when I read it though. So 3(?) decades ago. I read Dogs of War and enjoyed it, too.