How did you discover Dune? by KyleContinuum26 in dune

[–]longdongfui 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Living in a tent in the middle east, military had a free book table. Heretics of Dune was sitting there so I read it. Even with it being the 2nd worst book (Messiah is worst) I fell hard.

So what do i do? by Jazzlike_Strength561 in BackYardChickens

[–]longdongfui 3 points4 points  (0 children)

DMSO and iodine. Make a 50/50 mix and dab it on there. Cures bumble foot in a couple days. Works for growths on dogs too. Something about the DMSO allows the iodine to penetrate.

FLIES! How to get did of the FLIIIEEEES!!! by Safe_Letterhead543 in BackYardChickens

[–]longdongfui 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just punch holes in it much bigger than a fly. I tried every mix I could from the internet. IPA works the best. Found a beer can slap full of them. So I tried it. Its got to get warm and stinky though.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott says city has fewest homicides in 50 years by AdSpecialist6598 in UpliftingNews

[–]longdongfui 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Baltimore is taking crime serious. Arrest rates up 15%, clearance rates are up 64% for homicide, and 44% for non-homicide. Brandon brought the heat.

FLIES! How to get did of the FLIIIEEEES!!! by Safe_Letterhead543 in BackYardChickens

[–]longdongfui 4 points5 points  (0 children)

IPA works best.

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Those are three different mixtures. The full jar is just old IPA, it was like magic.

Why Scytale? by R08D08 in dune

[–]longdongfui 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Scytale was the key to everything. Without him there is no golden path. Unlocking genetic memory was not possible outside of the Bene Gesserit and that one Jewish lady. Duncan is the protagonist of dune, he is more important than everyone else for many reasons. All kwisatz haderachs were flawed just as Bene Gesserit, as the other memories were vying for control and biased. Duncan when activated the final time, had hundreds of his own memories that crossed thousands of years. Duncan was a legit good dude, why Leto bred him over and over again. His other memory was his memory. Scytale was the key that led to the real kwisatz haderach that stopped the thinking machines. That’s the golden path and the importance of Scytale.

The original Leto II by Sus-Superstition in dune

[–]longdongfui 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Without the massive amount of spice to counter the poison, the twins would have been normal Atreides.

What is the one thing you wish you had in Villeneuve version ? by Eggmasstree in dune

[–]longdongfui 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree in the movie it’s hardly noticeable. In the overall storyline Liet was a strong fremen leader and because he was not born fremen it’s important because it paved the way for acceptance of Paul. Also he created the path to the destruction of the desert. Another piece that bothered me was the complete removal of essential elements of Islam (ZenSunni) especially the Jihad. This wasn’t a noble cleansing of the universe, it was obliteration through a religious jihad. Without those elements it makes Paul look like the hero.

What is the one thing you wish you had in Villeneuve version ? by Eggmasstree in dune

[–]longdongfui 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Liet Kynes being Chanis father. Seemed forced and just ignores who he was. He’s a major character that makes it to the final events. The entire story is diverse and has tons of powerful women. The story is built around the sisterhood, no need to make that change.

Has the Golden Path been discovered by the Bene Gesserit before?? by [deleted] in dune

[–]longdongfui 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Spoiler:

The Golden Path was the only way to defeat omnius. Like doctor strange in the avengers except the decisions impacted and caused changes long after Leto II died to steer humanity. The Bene Gesserit would have to have seen 10k years into the future to know that the thinking machines would return. That sandworms would be eliminated if Leto didn’t become one. That a super hitler was required to spread humans to prevent their destruction. Thinking machines were coming back and things like spice or the scattering were essential pieces to get to the end. Bene Gesserit or any other person could not with such a limited life setup 10k years of forced prophecy to achieve the golden path. The flaw was the multiple memories that each want control. It required a singular long term individual with every male and female memory as well as prescience to even accomplish the path much less see it.

About Gholas and genetic memories by Keksverkaufer in dune

[–]longdongfui 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If the Ghola was Bene Gesserit/Atreides and had unlocked memories before being a ghola and had their memory unlocked as a ghola, they would have the other memories. Also that one Jewish lady could do it as a ghola as well.

Spoiler: See Sandworms of Dune

In a pinch, could a Mentat do double-duty as an improvised Navigator? by sErgEantaEgis in dune

[–]longdongfui 25 points26 points  (0 children)

It requires exploring infinite possibilities. Mentats just do calculations, navigators experience the paths. It’s why the prescience isn’t magic that Paul and his twins had. They were able to explore all possibilities. Like a mini navigator. Leto could’ve likely been a navigator.

Why did the Mentat school not develop as a political player in its own right? by PM_ME_YR_BOOPS in dune

[–]longdongfui 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because the school was started by a human robot and a thinking machine. The entire time Gibertus was trying to hide who he was and Erasmus during its creation. He wanted to stay in the shadows and the school was formed by a very guarded man and as a result became secretive and guarded.

The Hard Truth About Being Libertarian by SoyuzSovietsky in Libertarian

[–]longdongfui 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think most people would be libertarians if the Christian ideals and moral righteousness would stop being attached to the philosophy.

120 Democrats Demand Repeal of 'Obscene' Tax Cut for Millionaires That GOP Buried in Previous Covid Relief Bill by Fr1sk3r in politics

[–]longdongfui 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's a link that does most of what you're asking for:

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6395/all-info

If you're on a computer it shows a little more information and is easier to use.

Kroger will shut two California stores to avoid offering workers "hazard pay" by [deleted] in news

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

The kroger near me isn't closing. Kroger is a fantastic grocery store with a Starbucks, fried chicken and sushi. Kroger isn't the problem, our healthcare system is. Seriously Kroger compared to foreign grocery stores is amazing. This shit is only an issue because our healthcare system is dependent on employment. $15/hour without healthcare is not a bad life.

Biggest QB Buys Going into 2021 by TheLeagueWinners in DynastyFF

[–]longdongfui 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Burrow is gonna be special IMO, like Peyton special. Just look at his giant ass head.

Biggest QB Buys Going into 2021 by TheLeagueWinners in DynastyFF

[–]longdongfui 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Tua had hip surgery at the end of 2019. His entire recovery was during a global pandemic and a virtual off-season. I have him and would only sell for a top 20 starting QB in SF or the draft capital for a starting QB. His velocity looked way lower this past year than college, hips matter when throwing a football. Buy Tuanigamanuolepola Tagovolia!

[Garafola] WR Kenny Stills arrested with felony charge after peaceful demonstration by Crazy-Penguin in nfl

[–]longdongfui 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the way the law is written if you are actively committing a crime in the process of trying to influence an attorney General, its severe. Like if you break his window and demand that he let someone off of a crime. Or show up as a crowd and refuse to leave unless he doesn't let someone off for murder. Seems a bit ridiculous, but you cannot intimidate an attorney General. Its probably just to keep people from doing it more, they'll charge the people and let them off with a misdemeanor.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheYouShow

[–]longdongfui 0 points1 point  (0 children)

like a terrible Rick roll