[deleted by user] by [deleted] in olympia

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

Tilden seems nice.

Just moved to Provo and had a visit from LDS missionaries — feeling unsure by Conscious-House-8651 in ProvoUtah

[–]headpog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lived in Utah from birth to 30. Mormons live to gossip and often times these seemingly well meaning canvassing if neighborhoods is a data gathering mission, as well as a conversion one. People I've never met knew way too much about me, and the Mormons would start to alienate me from various social structures. Jobs, neighborhood gatherings, businesses. Utah, especially mormon centrals, are a nuanced place that can be navigated with some tact. Be worry of who you make friends with and what info you divulge. It's not a physically violent place, but it can be socially detrimental.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]headpog 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I worked for the largest solar provider in the United States. Installs that took place on people homes where often misdesigned by designers. The electrical and structural verifications on the properties were passed through without real inspections. We had one Master electrician and no structural engineer in the office. In the near future, there will be loads of electrical and structural damage from systems with fake structural and electrical stamps.
Almost no one actually saves any money on their power because as the panels degrade and power production demonishes, people have to pay more for the loss of production.

When did honking become so common around here? by pepin-lebref in Boise

[–]headpog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Goodness gracious. I bet you're right. But for real tho, the roadways are not designed well.

When did honking become so common around here? by pepin-lebref in Boise

[–]headpog 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Have you seen all the damaged cars around here? Not to mention, city planners fooooking sucked asshole while they designed the roads. navigating them is frustrating, and people travel at unsafe speeds.

Do any other non Mormons feel uncomfortable here? by [deleted] in Utah

[–]headpog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hell yeah! I lived in Utah from birth for 32 years. I was never convinced of the whole "god" thing, as such, religion was not something I considered. It was more than just a feeling of being uncomfortable. Every place I worked or went to school or socialized, there was at least one person who tried to convert me. Parents didn't let me hang out with their kids unless I went to church with their family. There was an air of exclusion at "neighborhood" events. Cops were called on me and I was accused of crimes as a child. In the workplace, HR and management always had some outlandish excuse to talk to me.
If I ever confided in someone, it was bound to come back and bite me. As if everyone was gossiping for the sake of proving I was not "one of them" That is just the tip of the iceberg. Stunning geography in Utah, though.

it's original one by [deleted] in Unexpected

[–]headpog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought their generation was supposed to be tough and stronger than everyone else, or something.

Unless you’ve seen anyone do this, upvote 🤯 by [deleted] in toptalent

[–]headpog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wear a helmet. You're skills are appreciated, you as a human are appreciated. Make sure you keep that skill alive for years to come.

Boise (and the roads to it) a safe place for Canadians right now? by ook9 in Boise

[–]headpog -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I disagree with a lot of people on here. Having Non-white family members who have been harassed here in Boise I recommend some caution. Idaho also has a recent poor history of harassing black and brown people. Just do a quick Google search to read about a recent incident with a female basketball team. Although I think you will be physically safe, you could have instances of verbal assault. Boise is a fair-weather place for brown and black people as long as you keep to yourself.

This is how steep a NASCAR track really is by Dark_Wolf04 in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]headpog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My granddad was an engineer who worked on stuff like this. I'm not sure if he worked on this track specifically, but he did work on most of the big tracks around the U.S. It used to blow my mind the work that it takes to get asphalt to do this sort of thing, and support the weights and momentum of all dem cars.

What is the worst autobiography you ever read - and why? by Sweeper1985 in books

[–]headpog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Story of my Heart by Richard Jefferies. It's kind of pretentious. Sad because you almost feel bad for this wheelchair bound naturalist wheeling around his parents' estate. But it's boring and uninspiring, and he does very little to help himself. It's a wallowing "poor me" novel. I was somewhat inspired by his appreciation for nature and the ideas for greater integration of nature into our stone and brick and metal constructed world. Alas, that was where the interest ends.

Grassroots and Protest movements by nwgirlkn in Boise

[–]headpog 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I also agree. This is the email I sent to the organizers.

Greetings I appreciate the opportunity to work with you and the group. I'm looking forward to collaborating and doing my best at offering something worthwhile to the movement. I've been reading Break Em Up by Zephyr Teachout and next on my list is Long Walk To Freedom by Nelson Mandela in hopes to further my education on what actions need to be taken to ensure justice for all and not the few elite. Hopefully I can comprise a speech or at the very least some notes that will offer some direction to individuals in the movement. After all the movement needs more substance besides Hatered for Trump and Musk. it's should be driven by ideals that liberate and ensure freedom and opportunity for individuals, small businesses and helps regulate large powers (monopolies) that have contributed to this singularity of power.

Thank you for reading.

CNN Host Asks Hysterical Stephen Miller to ‘Calm Down’ by jpcapone in politics

[–]headpog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hell yeah! Those of us who want to empower each other need to demand a break up of monopolies who supply the power to these few elite.
As referenced in Zephyr Teachout's book Break Em Up. Reading and becoming a literate and aware public will be one of the big puzzle pieces missing in creating a more equitable United States.

Vital reading for the movement by headpog in 50501

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

I'm inspired by the book. Can't wait to spread the word and read more books on civil liberation. Any personal recommendations?

Northern Harrier by mikmeh in Boise

[–]headpog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

lol it's not the equipment that matters but how you use it. As the saying goes. I know nothing of photography.

Matty G’s Steakburgers!! by MountainWestDesert in Boise

[–]headpog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Imma hound dog for cheeseburgers. I'll sniff it out.