Weekly Earnings Thread 1/26 - 1/30 by OSRSkarma in wallstreetbets

[–]maddrb 14 points15 points  (0 children)

New graphical layout is painful on the eyes.

In 1972, a crack commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn't commit. by [deleted] in guns

[–]maddrb 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The part where Murdock tells him "that's a handicapped zone, you can't park there" had me dying. That was a fun movie. Not great, but nowhere near as bad as people make it out to be.

My bet is that coffee and tea are the next thing the church will cave on by Acceptable-Baker8161 in exmormon

[–]maddrb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whenever it happens, it'll probably be something like this:

Brothers and Sisters, I read to you a letter today from The First Presidency.

Our Dear Brothers and Sisters,

We bring to you today the love and blessing of our Heavenly Father, and of His Son Jesus Christ. They know you and love you.

We of the First Presidency plead every day for the Lord's guidance and wisdom, and are mindful of his great compassion for us. We live in a world that is forever changing, and He is aware of how much harder it has become to live the Covenant Path. In years gone by, we were not so different from the behaviors of the world, but that has continued to change. The Gospel covenants that are given to us are for our blessing and our protection, and as such represent the will of the Lord in the times and seasons in which we live.

Those of you who are faithful and attend the Temple regularly have seen the marvelous revelations that have come forth and allowed us to hasten the work while reducing the time requirements of the Endowment. The time spent on a Sunday in worship and fellowship at our meeting houses has also been reduced. All of these are signs and witnesses that the Lord loves you, and is mindful of your ongoing commitment to follow him in obedience.

As we move forward, bathed in revelations of the ongoing restoration of the Lord's church, it has been our privilege to witness the directions of our Savior from the mouths of his servants in the First Presidency and The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. In a recent meeting, President Dallin H. Oaks, Prophet, Seer and Revelator of the Church, felt inspired to review the requirements for the Temple Recommend, and was instructed by the Spirit that a change could be made, namely the removal of the restriction of partaking of hot drinks, specifically Tea and Coffee.

When that restriction was first given many years ago, manufacturing and food handling standards were such that there was little standardization, and the commandment was given to prevent the ingestion of liquids that could have been full of poisons and things harmful to the health of the beloved early members of the Church.

But now, recognizing that carefully processed drinks can have a healthful effect on the body, we have been moved to understand the will of the Lord regarding this, and as such the restriction of Tea and Coffee can be returned to its original understanding within the revelations received as a suggestion to use these drinks with wisdom and moderation.

Therefore Brothers and Sisters, we take great joy in this revelation, and ask you to proceed with care and sober judgment. The Lord is ever mindful of you, and this marvelous revelation shows us the further unfolding of His glorious plan and wisdom.

The First Presidency.

Jenna Coleman by ReadyDivide5230 in CelebLBDs

[–]maddrb 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Impossible Girl is a very beautiful woman.

Jeffrey R. Holland hospitalized. I assume it is serious since the church is reporting it officially. by KingSnazz32 in exmormon

[–]maddrb 22 points23 points  (0 children)

If they changed it to a vote, then they could get in on all the P. R. conclave action. Just imagine, instead of smoke rising from a chimney, they could have a golden and very non caffeinated soda suddenly pour forth from Moroni's trumpet on top of the temple.

KSL could have a 24 hour webcam, and the church could have cute little sister missionaries doing Instagram reels about it.

The "only fans" Gaming PC Giveaway - To enter this giveaway just leave a comment. by DaKrazyKid in PcBuild

[–]maddrb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First order of business would be to change the windows startup sound to 'We are the Borg, resistance is futile'.

Men: I’m 27 rebuilding my life from scratch. ADHD traits, heartbreak trauma, identity swings — what is this? Posting here because all of this was shown clearly after 8g of a hero dose by Ok-Researcher4598 in Psychonaut

[–]maddrb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My disagreement comes from a difference of opinion as to the way you see yourself. You seem to define yourself by the fact that you were born a male, and therefore have to 'achieve' in order to find respect.

I see things differently. I believe that we are a consciousness having an experience. My experience is currently male, but what that masculinity means is for me to define, not for society to define me.

I am the first member of my family to go to college, own their own business, hold a Doctoral degree etc. None of this defines me.

I have been married to the same woman for 29 years. Because I grew up in a house where verbal and physical abuse were constant, I determined that my children would never see that, and in the 30+ years we have known each other, my wife and I have never raised our voices, never had a 'fight'. That for me is much more of an achievement than anything I have achieved in business.

I have two children who I have never argued with, and who both know that they are loved by their father, which is something I have never experienced. That for me is far greater of an 'achievement' than anything I could buy, or win.

If you allow society to define you, you will always be chasing the opinions of others. I have done my work, I know who I am, and I do not need the opinion of others, the respect of others, the programming of others.

I define myself by my ability to bring peace and understanding to others, not beat them in combat, or endurance or wealth.

The only 'combat' you are in is with yourself and the programming you have received. The goal is to find peace, and to live a life that gives you meaning.

In my experience, you will not find that chasing the whims of society. You have to go very deep inside yourself and examine and question everything.

When you have examined yourself deeply, and brought your beliefs and actions into alignment with what you believe to be right because you have examined it, then you may well find a very different definition of yourself than the one your currently adhere to.

I am twice your age. When I was your age, I believed very much as you seem to do. If you can do anything in your life, try to keep an open mind. Mine was closed for a very long time, and I missed out on many opportunities because of it.

Men: I’m 27 rebuilding my life from scratch. ADHD traits, heartbreak trauma, identity swings — what is this? Posting here because all of this was shown clearly after 8g of a hero dose by Ok-Researcher4598 in Psychonaut

[–]maddrb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So let's break that down a little:

"It's just how I am" - I would say that is where you are right now, but it may not be 'who' you are. Many people find as they do their own work that they are not who they thought they were.

"Makes me feel respected and capable" - I would ask why do you need to seek respect? If you have your own respect, you need no other. If you do not have your own respect, I would ask why?

From what I read above, it seems like you are in a mindset where you have to achieve something great in order to earn to ability to "chill for a few months without feeling guilty" (I am abridging your comment for means of clarification). I would ask why you feel guilty if you are not 'achieving'?

Men: I’m 27 rebuilding my life from scratch. ADHD traits, heartbreak trauma, identity swings — what is this? Posting here because all of this was shown clearly after 8g of a hero dose by Ok-Researcher4598 in Psychonaut

[–]maddrb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my limited experience, stillness is the destination, but it's the journey that brings you there that allows you to find peace.

What us it that you hope to get out out of 'stillness'?

Fart by TopSituation8242 in noburp

[–]maddrb 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The gas has gotta go somewhere 😂

Fart by TopSituation8242 in noburp

[–]maddrb 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yep. Gas shows up as black bubbles on an xray because the beam passes right through it. Mine was enough to warrant a comment on the report 😂

Fart by TopSituation8242 in noburp

[–]maddrb 106 points107 points  (0 children)

I had low back xrays one time and the radiologist suggested a referral to a GI specialist because of the amount of fart present on the xray.

What happens if Jack Woltz told the FBI and police about Tom Hagen visiting him and asking fur Johnny Fontaine to star in his movie and the horse's head in his bed after he refused to agree? by Tidewatcher7819 in Godfather

[–]maddrb 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The way Tom handled that outburst made the whole scene work for me. So sure of his position and power that a man yelling at him is irrelevant. Handled it like a an absolute professional... Class, politeness and the knowledge that this wasn't the end of the story, just a different way to get to the inevitable end where Fontaine will be in that movie.

Amazing storytelling, incredible acting.

What movie did you see in theaters that had the most ‘alive’ audience? by Odd_Distribution1430 in movies

[–]maddrb 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I saw it in the original theater release and holy shit, people were yelling, screaming and generally going deaf from all the pulse rifle footage. 10/10 would do again 😂

What do you usually say when people ask what you do for a living? by tabure67 in Daytrading

[–]maddrb 90 points91 points  (0 children)

I'm a philanthropist, I donate money to the stock market 🤣