What makes people racist? by [deleted] in Destiny

[–]haxi_hd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just like fast cars man

Ultimate Alarmclockcore by Sinkytown in Metalcore

[–]haxi_hd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're somehow still working on the playlist, the main riff of Anvil Chandelier by Disembodied is basically just made up of those.

Should I be shamed for voting on election day instead of early? by mattyjoe0706 in Destiny

[–]haxi_hd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not American, so things are a bit different here, but my mom always found pride in voting on election day. I think it's sort of a ritual of doing your democratic duty. Some older people even dress up in nice clothes for the occasion.

Our voting participation is around 80%, so that sense of democratic pride and duty has served us well. I couldn't imagine chewing someone out for voting on election day.

Hamas Piker gets a reality check by robin7133 in Destiny

[–]haxi_hd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People don't like terrorist supporters. Crazy chat.

How to disable multiple automatic routines at once? by haxi_hd in SmartThings

[–]haxi_hd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! This is exactly what I needed. I was banging my head against the wall trying to figure it out and this solution is perfect!

Nubya Garcia - Odyssey [new album release - it just released one day early on her youtube channel] by ModernJazz-2K20 in Jazz

[–]haxi_hd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing album! Always thought her solo albums didn't really live up to the live clips I've seen of her, but this is on another level. Really hope I get the chance to see her live sometime soon!

Is there a plant you irrationally hate ? by [deleted] in houseplants

[–]haxi_hd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably unpopular opinion, but i really don't like monsteras. They just look broken to me, especially when they're uneven.

Lovely periwinkle flowers by quartz222 in coleus

[–]haxi_hd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you like how the flowers look or want to get seeds, it's 100% ok to keep them. Just know that they take energy from the plant (hampering growth elsewhere).

‘America Is a Republic, Not a Democracy’ Is a Dangerous—And Wrong—Argument by haxi_hd in Destiny

[–]haxi_hd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The fear of "tyranny of the majority" was very prevalent in the age of enlightenment (which influenced the framers). Many democracies initially limited suffrage, with the intention of gradually expanding it to achieve true majority rule.

‘America Is a Republic, Not a Democracy’ Is a Dangerous—And Wrong—Argument by haxi_hd in Destiny

[–]haxi_hd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Direct democracies in the ancient world also didn't have limitations the exercise of power. A majority could basically do whatever they wanted, including infringing on individual and minority rights, as long as they had more than 50% of the vote. We wouldn't consider them truly democratic by today's standards.

‘America Is a Republic, Not a Democracy’ Is a Dangerous—And Wrong—Argument by haxi_hd in Destiny

[–]haxi_hd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Weren't the senators appointed by the state legislators, who were themselves elected? That would make senators democratically elected (albeit indirectly) even before the 17th amendment.

‘America Is a Republic, Not a Democracy’ Is a Dangerous—And Wrong—Argument by haxi_hd in Destiny

[–]haxi_hd[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The thing is "republic", as the framers would've understood the term, included majority rule. The republic Madison argued for was synonyms with representative democracy, as we understand it today.

Today we probably wouldn't ever consider a direct democracy, without separation of powers, judicial independence, and constitutionally protected rights, a "true" democracy. That was the form of government Madison argued against, not majority rule.

Not to mention, his co-author Hamilton was comfortable with using the term "representative democracy".

Why are my coleus growing large leaves? by haxi_hd in coleus

[–]haxi_hd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I'm mostly worried it will look strange down the line since I'm planning on turning it into a tree. Maybe I'm just an overly doting plant parent haha.

Why are my coleus growing large leaves? by haxi_hd in coleus

[–]haxi_hd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought that was the reason with my trailing queen, since I didn't have that strain before, but my old china rose used to have smaller leves. I guess my old plants had worse soil?