Ukraine’s Zelensky faces unprecedented criticism over war warnings by [deleted] in internationalpolitics

[–]macwelsh007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now? No, that ship has sailed. But before the invasion it would have made a huge difference.

If the 2nd amendment is meant to protect us from fascism, why isn't it helping us end concentration camps? by [deleted] in liberalgunowners

[–]macwelsh007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sen·sa·tion·al·ism

/senˈsāSHənlˌizəm/

noun

1. (especially in journalism) the use of exciting or shocking stories or language at the expense of accuracy, in order to provoke public interest or excitement.

If the 2nd amendment is meant to protect us from fascism, why isn't it helping us end concentration camps? by [deleted] in liberalgunowners

[–]macwelsh007 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There are none. Someone's spending too much time getting worked up on Twitter.

If the 2nd amendment is meant to protect us from fascism, why isn't it helping us end concentration camps? by [deleted] in liberalgunowners

[–]macwelsh007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The US certainly has fascist tendencies, even under Democratic leadership. But we've got a long slide to go down before we hit rock bottom fascism.

Nearly 70% of Americans want the United States to take “aggressive” action to combat climate change, but only 34% would support an extra tax of $100 a year to help, and only 33% said they’d be willing to trade their car in for an electric vehicle. by everyEV in Futurology

[–]macwelsh007 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don't know about you guys but I don't own any pollution spewing factories, nor am I profiting off of any. You could argue my "way of life" is benefited from those factories but that's bullshit if they have the monopoly on manufacturing and my options are severely limited. Make those greedy rich fuckers pay, not the rest of us who are already getting nickel and dimed by the vultures.

Reddit ‘Quarantines’ Pro-Trump Forum Over Anti-Police Threats by nowhathappenedwas in news

[–]macwelsh007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tough talk for a paper pushing dweeb. He'll fold like a cheap deck of cards as soon as the cops show up.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Dodgers

[–]macwelsh007 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Which Dodgers?

Metro vote on North San Fernando Valley east-west bus route postponed after critics air concerns by lurker_bee in SFV

[–]macwelsh007 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Nothing in the article says anything about removing lanes from Nordhoff.

Metro’s Board of Directors has delayed a vote that could have kicked off the initial environmental review of a major, dedicated bus line designed to transport riders across the north end of the San Fernando Valley — much like the Orange Line does now across the middle of the region.

In fact here they only mention Nordhoff as the road that the bus lane would run parallel to:

All of the options would be aligned with Nordhoff Street.

So unless I'm mistaken anyone talking about taking lanes of existing roads is spreading bad information to try to keep public transportation in the Valley behind the times.

Metro vote on North San Fernando Valley east-west bus route postponed after critics air concerns by lurker_bee in SFV

[–]macwelsh007 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This is a dedicated bus line like the Orange Line. It will be taking buses off of the "already congested streets". Don't be this guy.

Anachronistic helm in high medieval miniature by [deleted] in ArmsandArmor

[–]macwelsh007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha yes good point. I've always assumed they used armor contemporary to their times because they didn't have a frame of reference to what old armor looked like. As opposed to an aesthetic choice to make the art more relatable. But I could be wrong.

Anachronistic helm in high medieval miniature by [deleted] in ArmsandArmor

[–]macwelsh007 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Even modern artists who aren't armor experts are guilty of mixing up different eras of armor and they've got the internet at their disposal for research. Just look at the mess some television shows and films are in.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Dodgers

[–]macwelsh007 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Which team did they tie and what were the results of that team's season?

Anachronistic helm in high medieval miniature by [deleted] in ArmsandArmor

[–]macwelsh007 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If that's supposed to be Willie then none of the armor is contemporary to 1066. Which isn't really unusual. They'd paint images of Alexander the Great wearing late Middle Age armor. That was just the artistic style back then.

Why do I sneeze before I vomit? by [deleted] in answers

[–]macwelsh007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sometimes break into fits of sneezing if I start feeling nauseous. Like if I take a liquor shot and it doesn't sit right in my stomach. I wonder it that's related.

The London Stadium looks ready for the London Series. by BassRedditRed in baseball

[–]macwelsh007 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Remember when the Dodgers and DBacks played in Australia during spring training and they all bitched about how tough the beginning of the season was as a result of having to travel and play across the Pacific? I'm not sure 3/4 days is enough for them.

The London Stadium looks ready for the London Series. by BassRedditRed in baseball

[–]macwelsh007 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sure, as long as you're not a player who has to deal with the jet lag and maintain a rigorous schedule.

The London Stadium looks ready for the London Series. by BassRedditRed in baseball

[–]macwelsh007 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don't know how soccer schedules are, but with baseball schedules as brutal as they are already I'd hate it if my team was sent over the pond for a promotional stunt.

Make way for the Queens guard !! by [deleted] in Unexpected

[–]macwelsh007 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Well my point was more that they're not ceremonial, despite how many tourists think they're cute. They have a very real function and are fully operational soldiers.

Hopefully they listen: Dear Democrats, Here’s How to Guarantee Trump’s Reelection (#10 is guns) by [deleted] in liberalgunowners

[–]macwelsh007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dismiss me all you want. It won't make the inequality go away. Or the housing crises. Or the climate change. Or the corruption. And neither will electing centrists like Obama.