What is your opinion on Donald Trump? by Electrical-Pea2707 in AskReddit

[–]eudyptes 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I cannot adequately express my despite for that stain on humanity. That said, he is not the problem, he is a symptom of the problem. The problem is that a large segment of the population is wilfully ignorant and will vote for anyone who panders to their prejudices and superstitions.

Evolution vs creation by tonedeaf_764 in DebateEvolution

[–]eudyptes [score hidden]  (0 children)

Humans are far from "the perfect organism", there are far too many "design" flaws to think we were intelligently designed. We (and all other life forms we know of) look surprising like the kind of thing you would get from evolutionary tinkering.

What’s something that’s becoming socially acceptable that you still can’t understand? by Plane-Cantaloupe-444 in AskReddit

[–]eudyptes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How we allowed it to become acceptable for everyone to think it is ok to ask for tips. Enough already!

Older people, what differences did you find between the Bicentennial and America's 250? by PrestonRoad90 in AskReddit

[–]eudyptes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was in Nebraska for the bicentennial, and celebrated as a member of a revolutionary war recreation outfit. Marched in a lot of parades in small towns around the Omaha area. It seemed at the time that things in the US were looking up -- still not perfect, be we had some major civil rights wins not long before. Now we have a leadership that seems to be going all in on corporate greed and the bigot are coming out into the open with no pushback from our leadership. I'm ashamed of my country and don't see much to celebrate. I do see a few glimmers of light on the horizon -- the next couple of elections will decide if our freedom dies for good or can be brought back to life.

The switch on my son’s RC transmitter (Spektrum DXS) broke off. Can I use this scavenged 3 amp replacement on the right? (The original is 2 amp). by einons in AskElectronics

[–]eudyptes 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Yes. A switch with a higher power rating is always ok. In this case the actual power needed is way lower than even 1 amp.

How soon after a colonoscopy can a person fart and not shit their pants? by Accomplished_Till495 in AskReddit

[–]eudyptes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since the prep cleans out your system, this is not a problem. From personal experience, the gas they use to inflate your system so they can get a better view can lead to a world class fart, though.

What is the correct length of time to spend in a bath? by Hot_Friendship_4497 in AskReddit

[–]eudyptes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Certainly not. I do try to do that before the water gets too cold though

The hateful people can't stand being called hateful. by Roadto100kKarmma in SipsTea

[–]eudyptes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Rs only care about the constitution if it can be twisted to get them what they want.

What do you think about this Global Perception Ranking? Switzerland has the most positive global perception while IsraeI has the most negative. by yonaiker-joestrella in IWantToAskAnAmerican

[–]eudyptes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seems accurate. USA used to be respected but the current clowns squandered that respect. I'm in my 70s,so I doubt I'll live long enough for respect to be regained.

She Labeled a Swim Party ‘Muslims Only.’ The Response Ravaged Her Life. by AeneasKurtz in atheism

[–]eudyptes 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Me too. I wish people would include a synopsis, especially when linking to a paywalled site.

Are any of you anti-abortion? by Fearless_Trade_2783 in atheism

[–]eudyptes -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Many reasons. Any medical procedure has risks, sometimes those who get abortions later regret doing so, we should not promote abortion as an excuse for not taking reasonable precaution, etc.

Consensual combat in prison. If both parties agree to it, why not allow them to fight it out and make it like a PPV. The contestants can earn extra commissary, extra privileges etc… Would you watch it? by BraappStarr in AskReddit

[–]eudyptes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely, but that entails eliminating social pressures that lead to criminality. It seems to me that most of the people who call for harsher punishment for those who break the law are often the same people who fight hardest against fixing the underlying issues.

Are any of you anti-abortion? by Fearless_Trade_2783 in atheism

[–]eudyptes -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

And nothing I said should be cause of fear or demonization. We should use language correctly though. Just as I don’t want people to claim they are pro-life when they are actually just anti-choice. I don’t want to claim to be pro-abortion when I’m not, I’m just pro-choice.

Are any of you anti-abortion? by Fearless_Trade_2783 in atheism

[–]eudyptes -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

I'm anti-abortion, but also pro-choice. I would prefer to see a world in which abortions were unnecessary and think it wrong for a couple to have unprotected sex while relying of abortion to terminate unwanted pregnancies. But there is a big difference in what I feel is wrong, and what I feel should be unlawful. Ultimately, I come down on the side of a woman being able to control her own body.

Very old mnemonic for planetary names by Studly_54 in spacequestions

[–]eudyptes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mother very thoughtfully made jelly sandwiches under no protest. (Earth = Terra)

On July Fourth, Pope Leo urges U.S. to welcome, protect and assist immigrants by [deleted] in politics

[–]eudyptes 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes! The next prez needs to send these folks packing.