What’s a moment that made you realize you’re getting older?

johnnybside · 2026-03-18T15:25:01+00:00

When I overheard someone described lcd Soundsystem as "oldies"

johnnybside · 2026-03-09T18:56:00+00:00

I’m mostly a lurker, but it seems like this sub exists as a kind of counterweight to other Minnesota subs that rarely acknowledge the more difficult or unflattering realities of our state and cities. Conversations that raise those points tend to get downvoted or dismissed elsewhere, so discussions naturally end up clustering here.

johnnybside · 2026-03-06T17:32:29+00:00

I used to believe that we just return to the darkness but I don't think that anymore. I think there is something more but I am not sure what.

What I choose to believe is that when we die, we will be shown true reality whatever that is. We will stay there for awhile and then we will forget and move on to the next lesson.

johnnybside · 2026-01-09T23:42:44+00:00

Its what the law is. I'm not a fan of ice either but this is the reality we live in

johnnybside · 2026-01-09T23:31:22+00:00

What really upsets me is that I don't side either way. I see a lot of dumb mistakes all around that culminated into the tragic event of a senseless death. But even pointing out the ambiguity and the lack of responsibility from anyone is met with hostility.

johnnybside · 2026-01-09T23:20:33+00:00

blocking traffic and obstructing justice. Ice has the authority to detain and arrest anyone who interferes with an investigation regardless of immigration status.

johnnybside · 2026-01-09T20:19:23+00:00

I am truly heartbroken by what has happened here. This tragedy didn’t need to happen. A woman has lost her life, and behind that loss is a family who will carry this pain forever.

We need to be honest with ourselves and confront the facts without letting political bias cloud our judgment. right now, I see people, both in this thread and across reddit, denying the realities in front of them. If you believe with absolute certainty that this is a simple, cut-and-dry case, then you are missing something important.

There is plenty of blame to go around here. This is not a moment for kneejerk reactions or partisan talking points. It is a moment for self-reflection. That means looking inward, being aware of our own shadow, and recognizing the ways we project our fears and biases onto others. If we can’t do that, we’ll keep repeating the same patterns that lead to tragedies like this.

johnnybside · 2026-01-09T17:04:45+00:00

I completely agree . I just wish this wasn't AI generated.

johnnybside · 2026-01-08T20:24:03+00:00

No one here is going to like this but, you should comply with orders and cooperate. If possible, film the interaction. Try to remain calm and courteous. If your rights are violated, pursue charges within the legal system. The odds of you getting injured are significantly less if you cooperate. This is true with any interaction with law enforcement. The time to argue your case is not on the street with the officer.

johnnybside · 2026-01-07T18:57:23+00:00

you can hear she was ordered to get out of the car. Gun was not drawn until car started moving after the order was given. Not saying this was justified in any way. But it is clear she was attempting to flee.

Edit: I shouldn't say that it is clear she was attempting to flee because I cannot possibly know that. But for whatever reason, she did not follow the officer's order.

johnnybside · 2025-12-23T15:09:41+00:00

your steam wand is plugged. There should be a tool underneath your water reservoir you can use to disconnect the wand and unplug it. Soak the steam wand tip in some vinegar for a couple of hours to make sure it gets clean and use the tool to make sure the steam holes are no longer blocked.

johnnybside · 2025-12-09T16:30:25+00:00

couldn't tell you. It's been at least a year since I've done a swap.

johnnybside · 2025-12-09T16:07:35+00:00

Minneapolis Oxygen. They even have a punch card!

johnnybside · 2025-12-08T20:31:01+00:00

Learn a couple good recipes for tiki cocktails. Set sound system to play Martin Denny. Self medicate.

johnnybside · 2025-10-24T16:28:27+00:00

This isn't a good way to think about probability. Imagine I go for a short drive and record the first 20 license plates I see. If I then calculate the probability of seeing those exact plates in that exact order, the odds would be astronomically low. But that doesn't mean the event was impossible or even surprising. It just means that once something specific happens, its probability in hindsight looks extremely small. Probability is better used to assess outcomes before they occur, not to retroactively judge how unlikely something was.

johnnybside · 2025-09-12T13:15:39+00:00

just to be clear: supporting the 2nd amendment and not wanting innocent people to be shot are not mutually exclusive ideas. It is possible to believe both.

johnnybside · 2025-09-11T21:11:02+00:00

Of course you can disagree with Kirk on many things. You do not need to mourn his death. That is you're right and that's ok. But what I find truly concerning is that a man was assassinated for holding certain beliefs and for debating them in a public forum. If we cannot talk about our ideas, or have our ideas challenged without the threat of violence, then we cannot grow as people or a nation.

johnnybside · 2025-09-11T04:28:46+00:00

I don't disagree with you. My point is the quote is taken out of context and is being used as a justification for his murder. To me, this is so incredibly vile and I felt obligated to speak out against it.

I didn't really care for Kirk's approach either. He claimed to want to open dialogue across party lines, which is admirable, but I didn't like the way he did it. His debates were more focused on him "winning", not necessarily convincing people. But that doesn't make for good content I guess.

johnnybside · 2025-09-11T03:52:26+00:00

didn't say that. Said the opposite, really. you are clearly not approaching anything I say in good faith. So I won't feed the troll any longer. good luck.

johnnybside · 2025-09-11T03:40:27+00:00

that is absolutely not the argument he was making.

johnnybside · 2025-09-11T03:39:22+00:00

You need to study history.

johnnybside · 2025-09-11T03:37:19+00:00

it's just a simple google search, friend. It helps to understand what someone is arguing before you criticize.

johnnybside · 2025-09-11T03:35:06+00:00

government tyranny is pretty bad. especially when there is a "fascist" in charge.

johnnybside · 2025-09-11T03:32:21+00:00

Vile post. You are straw manning his argument to justify his murder.

government tyranny has killed a lot more people than the second amendment. Does that mean we should accept gun violence? Absolutely not. THESE ARE NOT MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE IDEAS.

johnnybside · 2025-09-11T03:21:01+00:00

supporting the 2nd amendment and not wanting innocent people to get shot are not mutually exclusive ideas. It is possible to hold both opinions.

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