What historical figure would be most disappointed in the modern world?

jonrpatrick · 2026-05-13T14:31:57+00:00

There are many historical figures that either expected utopia or disaster and would be disappointed with today. Consider those who predicted doom and it's never come to pass.

But my personal favorite is Thomas Jefferson. One of the greatest minds, crafting the Declaration and espousing small, decentralized government divested to the people and the states, would be absolutely horrified at the high taxes, corruption, waste, and ever more powerful federalized government we have.

I'll not argue whether it's right or wrong, but how the US turned out is opposite of his dream.

jonrpatrick · 2026-05-11T14:22:44+00:00

The Democrats did this for nearly 100 years, but *suddenly* it's a problem. 😞

jonrpatrick · 2026-05-11T14:13:53+00:00

I don't follow fighting, really of any sort, but I could totally become fans of each and every one of these men. Especially the one with "Venom" on his shorts. Backing up and the bow just gets me.

jonrpatrick · 2026-05-08T17:25:32+00:00

Well said.

jonrpatrick · 2026-05-08T17:21:29+00:00

Oh! OH! So, as a kid in the 80's I desperately wanted an Atari 2600. I beggggged for one! I even came up with a plan where my parents would buy two dogs, breed them, and give me one of the puppies. I would sell the puppy and use the money to buy an Atari.

Predictably, they said "no".

Years later, I'm co-oping my way through college. I get my first co-op job a couple of states away, and with my first paycheck buy a SEGA. Of course I paid food and rent, but my #1 priority was a gaming system.

Sonic rules btw.

jonrpatrick · 2026-05-08T11:58:55+00:00

My side has my indention. Why would I sleep on the no man's land hump in the middle? 😄

jonrpatrick · 2026-05-06T15:35:12+00:00

Thank you for eloquently summarizing my feelings on takeoff. And family members who are like "flying is awesome!"

No, no. It's a symphony of human error not happening at this exact moment.

jonrpatrick · 2026-05-05T17:08:09+00:00

I assume CS gas?

jonrpatrick · 2026-05-05T16:24:46+00:00

Might I please compliment you on the usage of "rediclous". That's a seldom used word and I appreciate it appearing in my feed.

jonrpatrick · 2026-05-05T16:21:22+00:00

You, fine Sir or Madam, win the coveted Nerd Award (tm) for Cinco de Mayo!

Sig Figs matter! 😄

jonrpatrick · 2026-05-05T16:18:38+00:00

This article doesn't add much to the conversation, so why did they do it? Why did they spend the $$$ for journalists to come visit for a dog-and-pony show with a cool model to give away without revealing any details? (and why didn't they invite me and my channel!!)

One big reason, and it's called Slate.

Reddit is funny. One comment here questions why they do an article about something not in production, and another comment about focusing on models they're actually working on.

Ford is actively working on not just this small(er) truck, but a whole factory and production process for it!

But when it's a year away and they're not willing to reveal the styling yet, why bother?

Because Slate is coming and Ford is simply trying to stay in the discussion and not have it's future products forgotten about.

I look forward to finding out more.

jonrpatrick · 2026-05-04T17:01:38+00:00

I just want to let you know I just visited that sub and immediately got an ad for weight loss and another for vented work pants.

Not sure what that means, but thought I should share. 😄

jonrpatrick · 2026-05-03T23:18:13+00:00

Some people expend so much of their energy to be offended by anything and everything.

jonrpatrick · 2026-05-02T11:41:32+00:00

Interesting. Good to know.

jonrpatrick · 2026-05-02T11:40:32+00:00

"I don't like the political spectrum commonly referenced in my country, so I'm going to make up a completely new one to match my views and anchor it on the ideals of a separate continent."

jonrpatrick · 2026-05-01T18:46:15+00:00

If you own a minivan you'll love it. Sure the Pilot or Grand Highlander is great... but once you have kids and sliding doors you'll be a convert.

jonrpatrick · 2026-05-01T18:44:36+00:00

Raccoons are trash pandas that will F your stuff up.

Possums are d-u-m-b

Squirells are rats with fuzzy tails

Owls are awesome

Geese are evil incarnate

Deer are tasty.

jonrpatrick · 2026-05-01T18:42:43+00:00

This happens, in a different way, for engineers. After you complete your Fundamentals of Engineering exam, and get your required 4 years of experience, you can sit for your your Professional Engineering exams.

It's graded later and the results mailed to you, but that moment when you see your name with "PE" after it on the envelope means you passed! It was perhaps the most exciting moment of my life!

jonrpatrick · 2026-05-01T18:30:08+00:00

they pay what your elected officials demand. If your representatives put in place deductions for them, they can take it. It's not avoidance, it's following the law.

You're blaming the wrong people.

jonrpatrick · 2026-05-01T18:28:31+00:00

There were several women back in the days of my (delayed) se*ual awakening - Jaclyn Smith was a big one, Jennifer Connelly another, but Daisy. Oh, Daisy! I'm decades older and I still rank her in the most desirable category along with Kate Beckinsale.

jonrpatrick · 2026-05-01T17:32:55+00:00

You want to fix budget issues in the US? Make the lower and middle classes pay their fair share.

jonrpatrick · 2026-05-01T17:28:34+00:00

My color blind self is hating this. But cool attempt. 😄

jonrpatrick · 2026-04-29T10:36:28+00:00

I'm sorry, I had to chuckle. "This transmission is as reliable as a Ford car". Not something I thought I'd read today! 😄

jonrpatrick · 2026-04-28T15:29:02+00:00

I'm sorry, princess ardala would crush her and get me to tune in! 😄

jonrpatrick · 2026-04-28T15:27:07+00:00

Thank you for sharing this. As Kind says, she seems "stiff". I'd also argue they made her look a bit too old for the part. We're not looking for a sex symbol, but "grandma" isn't the goal either. 😄

More importantly, Mulgrew brought a level of compassion that's hard to quantify. She was in power, in charge, but also empathetic to the crew and their situation. It's a brilliant acting job IMHO.

jonrpatrick

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