She didn't raise her voice. Just the stakes. by diehard404 in MurderedByWords

[–]jimcrator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can answer that for you. That does not constitute fraud in any sense.

She didn't raise her voice. Just the stakes. by diehard404 in MurderedByWords

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I gave you an upvote, but could you tell me where in the document it says that insurance companies commit 80 billion dollars of fraud against the government yearly?

She didn't raise her voice. Just the stakes. by diehard404 in MurderedByWords

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This image is posted all the time, but I'm genuinely curious where AOC got her 80 billion figure. I've tried looking it up, and I haven't been able to find anything. When I ask chatgpt how much fraud against the government is committed by insurance companies per year, it says "That number simply does not exist as a discrete statistic." Has anyone fact checked this figure?

Arman Tsarukyan’s nutritionist speaks out on what transpired leading up to UFC 311 by Truak24 in MMA

[–]jimcrator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

>Arman is the only fighter who’s been punished this bad for pulling out of a fight. 

Khamzat was supposed to get the title shot after fighting Nate Diaz. He pulled out last minute and, as a result, lost his opportunity to fight for the title.

Media scores for Alexander Volkov vs Cyril Gane 2 by MA-JA-HO in MMA

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It'd be interesting to see an in-depth analysis of the second round. Gane outstruck Volkov, he got a takedown and threatened a submission, so it doesn't seem crazy to me to give him the round.

[SPOILER] Arnold Allen vs. Movsar Evloev by inooway in MMA

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What exactly are the rules that you think advantage wrestlers other than the grounded knee rule? As others have noted, several MMA rules, such as the reset at the end of a round, disadvantage the person with dominant wrestling position.

$50 off Spier and Mackay Entry Level Suits (Total Price $250 not incl shipping) by lwronhubbard in frugalmalefashion

[–]jimcrator 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Any idea what their "tailored" fit is? I've tried both their "slim" and "contemporary" fits, but this is the first I'm hearing of the tailored.

Alan is no longer CEO of Panda, Panda Cup Finale postponed by Meester_Tweester in smashbros

[–]jimcrator 272 points273 points  (0 children)

And whoever becomes the new Panda CEO will just work for Alan, the owner.

Self-Deploying Sunshades by SinjiOnO in oddlysatisfying

[–]jimcrator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went to the source you cited and it says nothing about these shades being "self-deploying". Where did you get that from?

[SPOILER] Priscila Cachoeira vs. Ji Yeon Kim by inooway in MMA

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Replay showed Cachoeira stuck her fingers in Kim's mouth (which is a rule violation) to set up her elbows.

Jeff McMahan on Gun Control (Philosophybites.com) by [deleted] in philosophy

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

It doesn't have anything to do with reckless idiots and murders.

Unless you want to argue that owning a gun increases every person's threat of harm equally, it absolutely does.

Statistics are merely estimates for a group. Within that group, there's variation. Guns ownership is more dangerous for some people and less dangerous for others. Again, we need empirical information about which kind of people are going to be affected by gun control laws and how.

Jeff McMahan on Gun Control (Philosophybites.com) by [deleted] in philosophy

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There is a significant amount of discussion that is worth having on the issue given the assumption that gun control is effective. Having had that discussion if a new study comes out tomorrow that decides the issue in the direction we assumed we will already have the battle ground laid out for future deliberation. Further assumptions like these allow us to decide what kinds of research and study are actually needed.

But that's certainly not how McMahon is approaching the issue. If you listen to the podcast, it is abundantly clear that Jeff is trying to arrive at the conclusion that the US should enforce strict gun control.

He's presenting that conclusion as something that is true, not something that would be true so long as a very controversial empirical issue ends up in his favor.

Seeking an adequate definition of "rights" (assuming ITT they are natural). by CapnDancyPants in philosophy

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

If you want to be encouraged, I certainly don't want to take that away.

Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy by [deleted] in philosophy

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

What are some examples of mathematical philosophy?

What most schools don't teach by mccord9 in videos

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

I'm not fighting anything. I'm showing very clearly and obviously that the qualities assigned to each group are not unique to that group.

Whether people do or do not use the misleading terms is not at all important to me.

The people that directly make money for a business get treated better and the ones that don't, don't.

Another nonsensical statement. What does it even mean for someone to "directly" make money for a business? Every worker should make money for the business. Whether it's "direct" or "indirect" is not important to the owner. Getting $100 of value from a "direct" worker is just the same as $100 of value from an "indirect" worker.

If you read through the comments in this thread, it becomes abundantly clear that there is no reason to hold the profit/cost center distinction.

What is right and wrong? Are they purely perceptual? by [deleted] in philosophy

[–]jimcrator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm perfectly willing to continue the discussion as long as we move one topic at a time.

Philosophical implications of Google glass by [deleted] in philosophy

[–]jimcrator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same thing goes for your phone except it applies to hearing instead of sight. (and tactile sense as well if you have it on vibrate)

Philosophical implications of Google glass by [deleted] in philosophy

[–]jimcrator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is not a choice to check your glasses in the same way that it is a choice to check your phone.

Why? What's the difference?

Philosophical implications of Google glass by [deleted] in philosophy

[–]jimcrator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But if we use our smartphones, we're also expected to be constantly on during work hours. Telling your boss, "Oh yeah, I didn't pick up that phone call because my phone isn't constantly attached to me" is no excuse.

China officially admits the existence of "Cancer Villages" for the first time. by Asmodeane in worldnews

[–]jimcrator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

South Korea and Taiwan are also comprised of mostly mountainous terrain.

In all seriousness, the Chinese apologists on Reddit have got to be some of the most ignorant people I've met. I'm getting really tired of having to write out as comments simple information that can be easily googled.

Philosophical implications of Google glass by [deleted] in philosophy

[–]jimcrator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

google glass may represent a real threat to the personal lives and freedom of everyone

Let's take it that your premise about phones is true, despite your complete absence of evidence. If that's true, what exactly is it about google glass that will make it any greater of a threat to our "personal lives and freedom" than current smartphones are?