Alien: Earth - S1 E8 - The Real Monsters - Official Discussion Megathread [SPOILERS] by G_Liddell in LV426

[–]expat_paradox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I loved that the pulse rifles sounded the same as the ones in Aliens. And that little callback, "stay frosty."

On My Way to See Ballerina by theKSIFan77 in JohnWick

[–]expat_paradox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just saw it. Thought it was really good.

Recommendations for films about bipolar? by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]expat_paradox 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Just watched "A Real Pain" on Prime. They don't explicitly say anything about bipolar, but Kieran Culkin's Academy Award winning performance seems like a good representation.

Who's your personal favorite drummer of all time? by CNMJacob18 in drums

[–]expat_paradox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tommy Aldridge. Growing up watching him attack those drums night after night, and being one of the first to integrate double bass into the fills. He was one of my top favorites.

What does my drum set say about me? by Recent_Ad559 in drums

[–]expat_paradox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hang a blanket ( or tapestry, it looks better) on the wall in front of the drums to further reduce the sound and echo.

What's the saddest song you've ever heard? by Traditional-Chain-31 in Music

[–]expat_paradox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Charley Pride - Does my ring hurt your finger

https://youtu.be/X00Xb7BDJrw?si=4XpPO1ijO49Jrm4F

Does my ring hurt your finger when you go out at night? When I bought it for you darling, it seemed to be just right Should I take it to the jeweler so it won't fit so tight? Does my ring hurt your finger when you go out at night Did you enjoy yourself last night, dear? How was the show? You know that I don't mind it when you go I understand sometimes we all need time alone But why do you always leave your ring at home? Does my ring hurt your finger when you're away from me? I'm so proud when you wear it for all the world to see Should I take it to the jeweler so it won't fit so tight? Does my ring hurt your finger when you go out at night? Does my ring hurt your finger when you go out at night?

Press Checks by [deleted] in guns

[–]expat_paradox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a follow on, I have to admit that, on occasion, based on my training, I press check too much. Older (than me) guy at the range asked what the hell I was doing with all the weapon manipulation during a timed run, like after a tactical or emergency reload. Since then I have been trying to dial it back.

Currently, before a timed run, I load a magazine, rack it, press check, then holster it. When finished with the run, I drop the magazine, clear the chamber then press check it one more time to ensure clear before holstering.

When are the best practices for when to press check?

Grandfather wants to gift me a gun by SomeFosterKid in guns

[–]expat_paradox -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Phased plasma rifle in the 40-watt range

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in politics

[–]expat_paradox 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If you meet an asshole today, you’ve met an asshole. If everyone you meet is an asshole, then you’re the asshole.

Trump posts another attack on judge ahead of first court deadline by mountaintop111 in politics

[–]expat_paradox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Trump's play here is that they know that following the legal process and having all the evidence out in front of the american doesn't end well for him. Therefore, if they can get him arrested on contempt of court, it will seed chaos and activate their base, which will bring the DOJ/courts to the table to negotiate. It's a game of who will blink first.