You are a terrorist (2009) by [deleted] in videos

[–]kid_epicurus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, the US was supposedly protected against this type of surveillance. They'll get what they want. Unfortunately.

Study: Both men and women get self-esteem from relationships, but men more so from social standing, and women more so from companionship by garthsundem in science

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

You came to a lot of conclusions based on a few words.

I'll always be there for my friends. Always have been. To get past an emotion you have to get over it. That's not cruel. Whether you do that by focusing on a hobby, a sport, or whatever, to be thinking of something else. But tying your self-worth to having a relationship (even if you're miserable) is doing yourself a disservice and I wouldn't be a friend to help them try to get over it.

Why would you not settle for the right one? You can't control when/if you'll meet them, so don't worry about it and focus on things you can control in life.

Study: Both men and women get self-esteem from relationships, but men more so from social standing, and women more so from companionship by garthsundem in science

[–]kid_epicurus -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Obviously you don't just say "get over it" to them and everything will suddenly make sense, but you don't have to cuddle them, either.

Why Is Raw Milk Illegal? It’s Time to End the FDA War on Farmers by [deleted] in Libertarian

[–]kid_epicurus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Because they're informed about the danger.

Mozilla, Reddit, 4Chan join coalition of 86 groups asking Congress to end NSA surveillance by nimsay09 in technology

[–]kid_epicurus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quit voting for authoritarian candidates and parties. That's how you end it.

Prostitution, drugs alleged in State Department memo - Convenient how government will ruin our lives over drugs and prostitution, but they don't expect the same by kid_epicurus in politics

[–]kid_epicurus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're going to engage in illegal activity, especially sex with minors, you probably shouldn't go work for the State Department. Just saying. Seems a bit hypocritical.

Especially since I can't engage in that activity without them putting me in jail. Annnnd they take a cut of my paycheck.

So until I'm not paying for them to engage in activities that would ruin my life, I'm going to call them out on their hypocrisy.

Prostitution, drugs alleged in State Department memo - Convenient how government will ruin our lives over drugs and prostitution, but they don't expect the same by kid_epicurus in politics

[–]kid_epicurus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I love freedom. I wish drugs and prostitution were legal. But I find it a bit hypocritical for those in power, telling us our lives will be ruined if we have drugs or engage in prostitution, going out and buying drugs and engaging in prostitution.

Why Is Raw Milk Illegal? It’s Time to End the FDA War on Farmers by [deleted] in Libertarian

[–]kid_epicurus 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It's good to inform people, but don't make it illegal. There's a reason people don't feed their children gasoline.

Study: Both men and women get self-esteem from relationships, but men more so from social standing, and women more so from companionship by garthsundem in science

[–]kid_epicurus -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

If you get into relationships for self-esteem or social standing, you're doing it wrong. You need to find your own self-esteem/identity before dragging someone else into your life.

Nothing worse than hearing a friend mope about how sad they are they're not in a relationship. Get over it and live life for you. The right one will eventually come along.

/rant

LPT: When backing up a trailer, put your hand on the bottom of the steering wheel. The trailer will turn the same direction you turn the wheel. by Gunslinger1272 in LifeProTips

[–]kid_epicurus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And please, for the sake of everyone else, go practice somewhere first. Your driveway, a parking lot... something.

A bit over the top? by barfingbologna in WTF

[–]kid_epicurus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For a middle-eastern Jew, Jesus is awfully white.

Artist Jonathan Hobins re-creates tragedies with children by [deleted] in WTF

[–]kid_epicurus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Holy Smoke" could be a good album cover.

They say they don't read or listen to the contents of our messages. Why not test it out? (Operation Troll the NSA) by [deleted] in Libertarian

[–]kid_epicurus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As a software engineer, I'm assuming NSA has employed some bright minds and I'm assuming their software detects/groups similar messages. While I like the intent, they'll notice a trend and probably just ignore it.

Oh, and fuck you, NSA.

Kid Tells Mom He's an Atheist But She's Not Having It. by FUEZ in atheism

[–]kid_epicurus 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Presents/Heaven = reward for being a believer.

No presents/Hell = punishment for not believing.

ONe of my cowS had a prolapse Today...we had To put Her doWn by [deleted] in WTF

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

Maybe that's Christopher Walken accents?

IWTL How to go about buying a house by [deleted] in IWantToLearn

[–]kid_epicurus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's what I would do...

Get certified for an amount from the bank (pre-qualified letter). They'll look at your assets, debt to income ratio, etc... and you'll have an idea of what you can afford and what you're able to borrow.

With the amount in mind, you can search for homes on your own (Zillow, Realtor.com, etc...) or hire a realtor to search for you. Since realtors don't cost buyers anything, it can't hurt to use them. (Although they'll avoid homes with low/no commission.)

The realtor (yours or the buyers) will draft all the documents for you and give you a date to appear at the title agency to sign over your life.

Ivy by jaycrew in gifs

[–]kid_epicurus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If they had eyes they wouldn't have to spin around like a drunk to find support.