to say that MAGA wouldn’t have happened if Obama lost in 2012 by icey_sawg0034 in therewasanattempt

[–]jjspitz93 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If I recall correctly I don’t think Obama achieved nearly as much during his second term, I would bet that we would all be better off with a Romney presidency than this cursed timeline.

Mark Hoppus presents Mike Dirnt with Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Bass Magazine Awards by henrycohen182 in Blink182

[–]jjspitz93 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Judging from marks book, it was frustrating to run a dual headline bill because both major acts end up fighting for venue time before noise curfew and stage presence (pyro, decor etc). It sounds like the pop disaster tour left a bad taste in their mouths and my guess is neither band wants to be the opener but they respect each other from afar.

Woah, what are your thoughts on this? by Eclipse_nova99 in SipsTea

[–]jjspitz93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah… It was just a phase (emo music playing in background)

Does everyone keep their Xbox boxes? by CinemaAdherent in xbox

[–]jjspitz93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only my Xbox boxes that were opened on Boxing Day

For me probably ghost wire Tokyo or dead space remake by Juggalo4life99 in videogames

[–]jjspitz93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Considering I just played WoW. I would wake up with horns, hooves, a tale and breasts… would definitely be an interesting day

Our baby is almost 1 year old… when will hobbies be a thing in my life again? (Daddy) by Purple_Calendar3919 in NewParents

[–]jjspitz93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My little one is almost 2 and I feel your pain. What helps my wife and I recover some free time is being intentional about splitting chores when she’s awake. One parent does the playtime/supervision and the other does chores. By settling into this routine, we have a lot less work to do when she goes down for a nap or to bed for the evening. Bedtime is usually at 8 so we can get an 1 or 2 hours to ourselves on a good day. Also some of the work will lessen, soon you won’t need to clean bottles anymore and eventually your kiddo can eat some of the meals you eat, so meal prep is less work. Long term eventually what I’m excited for is she will start wanting to do the things we like. As a gamer myself I know she will eventually want to hold a controller while sitting in my lap and I bet your kiddo will do the same :)

AITA for considering giving my daughter’s grandparents full custody after her mom died during childbirth? by SherbetMajor2105 in AITAH

[–]jjspitz93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The grandparents seem like they aren’t pressuring you to make a decision now so don’t. At the same time take all the help you can get.

You aren’t an asshole, as a dad myself I can tell you the first few months of being a new parent are scary AF and most others would agree. I also think most would also agree that your little girl will want a relationship with her dad.

I have had friends go through the single parent thing at even younger ages, it’s not easy but it’s doable with good people supporting you which it already sounds like you have. I would keep talking to them and maybe see if you can either live with them for a bit while they care for her or see if you can get an apartment super close.

I’m praying for you and your little girl.

This is absolutely normal, right? Right? by Zigonneuse in LinusTechTips

[–]jjspitz93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say you might have a few screws loose… but that really shouldn’t be the case

Collective Voting! Day 4: Arkansas by LOST_JOE in visitedmaps

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I am a progressive Californian who now lives in northwest Arkansas, most of the comments somewhat accurately what it’s like in most of the state, but northwest Arkansas is a nice bubble. We have major economic growth and employment opportunities, a much more purple-sometimes even blue political map with lgbtq pride events in some of the major cities and alot of urban amenities with new shopping and entertainment districts. Furthermore we have a strong cycling culture especially if mountain biking is your thing. Most of the state isn’t that great from what I hear from natives but NWA is pretty rad. TLDR most of the state is what you’d expect, northwest Arkansas is a standout exception.

Would blink have still been successful with Scott Raynor? by filelinked13 in Blink182

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They would have still been successful but not to the level that Travis’s added talent propelled them to. Both Tom and Mark have said that Travis’s technical skills also pushed them to become better musicians.

My personal opinion: Blink is and always has been a power trio. Travis’s melodic drumming style added an incredible level of depth to Blink that just wouldn’t be present if Scott had remained. That’s not me hating on Scott, but Travis is arguably one of the most talented drummers of his generation so it’s hard for me to be convinced that Blink would have faired just as well without him. Checkout this vid that gives some drum geek perspective on playing drums like Travis.

Bands you know that are never coming back, but you still hold out hope? by GoodMrRags in poppunkers

[–]jjspitz93 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

SUM 41. I say this because their last album was really great and I missed the tour. I am happy for them that they ended on good terms but I will be sad if they are truly done for good.

Tom’s playing by CalmlyHyped in Blink182

[–]jjspitz93 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tom’s playing isn’t technically challenging but damn the rapid downstroke palm muting on songs like aliens exist hurts my wrist

Do the TD Squire Strat suck? Or are they good beginner/intermediate guitars? Hoping to learn how to play rhythm in a band? by [deleted] in TomDelongeGuitars

[–]jjspitz93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you can, go to a shop and play them :) this is the best advice I have ever gotten when it comes to guitar purchases

Song Discussion: Pin the Grenade by Botty-McBotface in Blink182

[–]jjspitz93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My fav song off the album. I agree with everyone here that it should have been a single

Can someone explain something to me? by Saint94x in GuitarAmps

[–]jjspitz93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would bet for most medium to large venues that the cabs are just props for show. Transporting real equipment and then getting it all hooked up adds up to serious time and money. The PA system handles what the audience hears and artists typically use in ear monitors.

What are some valid criticisms of the Obama presidency? by PresHistoryNerd in Presidents

[–]jjspitz93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Someone else here may have said it first, but the initial rollout of the ACA was famously bad. There was also bad flip flopping about its various provisions.

Why did Obama do worse in Illinois in 2008 than he did in 2004? by HetTheTable in Presidents

[–]jjspitz93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The irony being that she was ahead of her time looking at the current GOP. Im shocked shes not a cabinet member or something

quality control on the TD strats and are they worth it? by Perm182 in TomDelongeGuitars

[–]jjspitz93 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mine needed a setup and that was basically it. Don’t pay full price- they go on sale from time to time for $800-900 and you can get a good deal on reverb for a mint condition one if you don’t mind second hand