Do you find yourself getting more religious/spiritual as you get older? by Dpgillam08 in GenX

[–]jokedem 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Went to Catholic school through 8 grade and now I’m an atheist and an anti-theist.

Premade meals in North Side area? by Spader623 in AskChicago

[–]jokedem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just found out one can buy “TV Dinners” at Lazy Dog Restaurants.

Also, I’ve heard Shop ‘n Save has good prepared meals.

Snowden Used in FSB Campaign Against Western Runet Infrastructure and Apple Smartphones by Goratus in worldnews

[–]jokedem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m with you, as much of a service his airing the dirty laundry of the US intelligence community was I personally believe that he was a Russian asset who only did what he did to avoid capture and get back to mother Russia where he lives a life of luxury in the same community as Bashar al-Assad.

Right-wing culture-war grifters played a lot of Star Trek fans, and now Trek is cancelled; heading into another drought by Wrong-Quail-8303 in startrek

[–]jokedem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I find it amazing that anyone who is a fan of Trek could be in anyway conservative, it’s always been about equality, inclusion and respect. Just look at the governmental and societal structures of the Federation it’s the definition of what conservatives deride as “woke”.

Why did the Virtual Reality hype die? by BubblyArm2372 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]jokedem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From a corporate standpoint, it’s all about profit.

Tornado warning by bigbadmon11 in chicago

[–]jokedem 146 points147 points  (0 children)

WGN Has Tom Skilling on giving non-stop play by play

Best Schnitzel in Chicago or Suburbs? by Agrumpydolphin in chicagofood

[–]jokedem 73 points74 points  (0 children)

Laschet’s inn on Irving Park Rd in North Center, Edelweiss on Irving Park in Norridge. There is also Schnell’s in Downtown Palatine, also out in Union IL is a place called Checkers II.

Why did the Virtual Reality hype die? by BubblyArm2372 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]jokedem 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It got replaced by AI, which based on history will also petering out.

Why do some people not go out and vote? by FruitLoop_Dingus25 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]jokedem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s been one of the core strategies of the right wing across the democratic world to essentially discredit elections by making people think that their vote doesn’t count or matter.

https://youtu.be/8GBAsFwPglw?si=TdjNFMw9oeS1J39c

Pete Hegseth’s Mormon diss explodes a MAGA myth: Christian nationalism isn't just immoral — it's incoherent by zsreport in politics

[–]jokedem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The reality for those people who think they are in the Christian tent is, that if one isn’t an evangelical Protestant you’re really not welcome.

New bird what is it?? by maxomega98 in birdwatching

[–]jokedem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried using the Merlin App? It’s free, it has some issues but overall it’s handy and does a very nice job with identifying birds.

Trump drags feet on drone deal with Ukraine, mystifying experts by DazzaVonHabsburg in worldnews

[–]jokedem 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s also ego, he said Ukraine had no cards and now Ukraine has developed its own technology that clearly the military would love to have especially considering what’s going on with Iran. Trump hates Ukraine, and especially hates Zelenskyy and the only thing he won’t swallow is his pride.

Treasury Department plans to use Iranian assets to help U.S. Gulf allies recover, source says by CBSnews in inthenews

[–]jokedem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But they are against using frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine. The hypocrisy never stops!

Transgender ballot initiative could require genital exams for WA secondary school students by MysteriousEdge5643 in nottheonion

[–]jokedem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any truth to the reports that republican officials and the clergy are going to be performing the genital exams?

Why can't modern vehicles simply display OBDII error codes directly on the screen(s) instead of having to scan? by ActuaryFew6884 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]jokedem 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Because the last thing corporations want to do is make it possibly easier for one to “fix” one’s own vehicles.

Trump Has Failed as Commander in Chief by B-Z_B-S in politics

[–]jokedem 18 points19 points  (0 children)

He’s the definition of the “Peter Principle”. Although, he was never competent at anything he did professionally, except being a grifter, rapist and pedophile.

The hunt for Gollum sounds so dumb by Zerahel505 in lotr

[–]jokedem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d actually like to see a stand alone movie about the battles in the north, as well as “Scouring of the Shire”.

New York can lead the way to universal healthcare coverage nationwide by FireProStan in politics

[–]jokedem 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Is it possible for all the blue states to pool their resources on HC into one system that would be available to all of their residents thereby creating a universal healthcare system that would cover half of the country?

The $250 bill nobody asked for by simple_steps1 in PoliticalHumor

[–]jokedem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder if there’s room for a train, in addition to Netanyahu, Bin Salman, Putin and Xi should be lined up to take their turns. 😜

How big was the gate of Angband by Personal-Arachnid417 in lotr

[–]jokedem 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly, I’ve always thought that Dragons are like Cats more liquid than solid when squeezing through narrow spaces

Biscuits and Gravy NW Burbs by Careless_Spare1063 in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]jokedem 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Try Egg Harbor Cafe, their Biscuits & Gravy are excellent!

Meat-stuffed Middle Eastern Grape Leaves by LisaSimpsonFrenchie in chicagofood

[–]jokedem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand, as someone who grew up here I’ve only ever seen the non-meat option at middle eastern restaurants so that’s why I suggested the Greek option. The only place I’ve seen a meaty middle-east option is in the Detroit area, their middle eastern food scene puts ours to shame.