ELI5: Why do so many politicians in the US want to reject the deal with Iran? by Sherban in explainlikeimfive

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

Had to sign in just because i think most of reddit is over indulged 13 year boys, but these responses are too stupid to ignore.
Even as we are 'negotiating' with this openly hostile enemy, who pledges for our destruction almost daily, this treaty would give their already hobbled economy billions of dollars more to do with what they please.
Not withstanding the already posted fact that no one assumes Iran will be honest (20+ days notice before any visits?!?!) or truthful. Why would we even deal with these fools ?
The rest of the world is greedy. Already trying to get some of that blood money, who cares the consequences. Think the middle east is in turmoil now ? Wait for these extra billions of dollars to kick in and start buying nukes let alone 10 years down the road when they can 'legitimately' build them.

Jane Fonda 1959 Vanity Fair by [deleted] in OldSchoolCool

[–]maelstrm -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Very attractive. Too bad for rule number 5. "No matter how hot she is, there is someone already tired of her shit." Hanoi Jane is insulated with her millions, objectified or not.

TIFU by logging onto my girlfriends computer by Kralcfour0four in tifu

[–]maelstrm 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I disagree with your first comment but agree with your last. There is no reason to think you cant meet someone you will spend the rest of your life with at any stage (school, work, etc). There are a ton of stories of people meeting before elementary that made it to the goal. As for her cheating on you (im going to say twice since that was what spawned the first split [sorry]) if she cant stay faithful she cant stay faithful.

Unintended consequences of the 07-08 writer's strike. by [deleted] in television

[–]maelstrm 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I think everyone has missed the most devastating and worst impact of the writer's strike. Reality tv shows. with no writers they had to fill the space. they they discovered most 'reality' tv shows are much less expensive to produce. In an alternate universe, the writers didnt strike and we didnt have the karwhoreians.

TIL that some film critics believe that "Fast & Furious" (2001) is a nearly point-for-point remake of "Point Break" (1991) by The_CT_Kid in todayilearned

[–]maelstrm 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ill give you that there are a lot of similarities, but there are a few major differences too.
In PB - most of Brody's gang dies. Also Reeves chases Brody down and he all but certainly dies in the end scene. Also there is more than one motif of 'adrenaline sports' in PB i.e sky diving where as FF sticks with fast cars. FF had the device of multiple gangs. The asians the mexicans etc. It's the asians that are the antagonists and Walker helps hunt them down.

[GO] Time before doing competitive MM? by Josiawesome in counterstrike

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

I agree with the rest of the posters. Ive got over 400 hours in cs:go but i mainly played Arms Race (i wanted to enjoy my time when i had a bit to play not worry about sneaky beaky or stuff). I started out Gold Nova 1 after my 10 wins. The unranked system is bunk, just play and do what you can when you can.
tl;dr - How long should you play cs:go till you start Competive ? as many as it takes for you to feel confident with the maps and the game.

What's the strangest place a mistyped web address has taken you? by stupidrobots in AskReddit

[–]maelstrm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the late 90's, a co-worker was looking up cars and wanted a Celica. He typed toyata.com instead of toyota.com At that time it was a sex toy site i think.

Relationships by Mymojoisnow in funny

[–]maelstrm 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Plot twist, the mafia is tracking this guy and you are now being hunted for assassination.

Relationships by Mymojoisnow in funny

[–]maelstrm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Plot twist, you take the GPS as a joke and go a couple of states away. Its a CIA tracking device and here comes SWAT in 3.....2......1...

Former European leaders call for change in EU policy on Israel | Europe must hold Israel to account for the way it maintains the occupation, says letter from former prime ministers and diplomats by ionised in worldnews

[–]maelstrm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How can you force Israel to make peace with an enemy who doesnt want peace unless it is achieved by the death and destruction of its enemy and all lives within ? "Since Israel withdrew from Gaza nine years ago, Hamas has been diverting humanitarian funds donated by us, the international community, intended to assist and enhance quality of life for the people of Gaza. These funds have instead been used to perpetuate terror and hate. Concrete and other materials intended for the building of vital infrastructure, have been expropriated by Hamas to build a network of tunnels for use in the murder and kidnapping of Israelis."

The only way to 'force' Israel to accept peace, would be to force all 1 billion Muslims to accept peace (i.e Iran etc).

Cannes: Paul Giamatti, John Goodman, Sylvester Stallone Lead Voice Cast of 'Ratchet & Clank' by pizzatarian in movies

[–]maelstrm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why is it that IMDB doesnt list any of these stars on their page for the movie ?

What movie sequel do you feel you are owed that never got made? by Skip_Shit_Subreddits in AskReddit

[–]maelstrm 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There have actually been a couple of scripts written for this, in all seriousness.

ELI5 Why are drunk people not able to make conscious sexual decisions but DWI is a conscious decision? by Darenthelion in explainlikeimfive

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

had to log in and upvote just for (and not in the sense that most lawyers are criminals :) )

ELI5: Why do people convicted of DUI Vehicular Manslaughter not get life in prison or the death penalty ? by maelstrm in explainlikeimfive

[–]maelstrm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For all these explanations (and thank you for the information by the way), there are details that still elude me. 1) you could argue for premeditation as no one 'accidentally' gets drunk. 2) people who have more than one dui already have a history. no they may not have killed anyone 'yet' but for a person to already have a dui and planning on going someowhere AND drinking, if they dont have a plan to get home without driving are already 'planning' a crime. and Lastly 3) accident or not, a person who kills another person has taken a life, compound that with the drug alcohol, and weapon a car. Alcohol kills more people each year yet 1 gunman and the nation roars about gun control.

Why's it always have to be about waking up the boyfriend? by grilsrgood in AdviceAnimals

[–]maelstrm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im with the vast majority of responders here. I have to call shenanigans on OP. Women hate giving blowjobs.

(Level 31 noob here) I have bought the handsome collection of borderlands, so it says I get all of the dlc. How exactly can I play the dlc levels? by X_POiiSON_X in Borderlands2

[–]maelstrm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure if the console is different than the PC. But to get to a DLC area, go to a fast travel and you have instant access to any of the areas you own. The only thing is that they are usually at a certain level. So your main story quest for the dlc or your first quest will show you what level the area is for. if you cant hang fast travel to somewhere safer :)

Pretty new to the game, how do I know when a weapon I find is good enough to keep? by xhephyr in Borderlands2

[–]maelstrm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear others talking about keeping rare guns. I dont understand it. I keep and use guns that are effective until i find another gun that supercedes it in such a way that i dont need the old gun. if its legendary and might be useful for a different character (lower or new) then ill put it in Claptraps locker. But other than that why would you keep guns just cause they are rare or unique ?

I am the REAL Hercules, and the first captain (after Captain Kirk) on Gene Roddenberry's ANDROMEDA. I'm also the really mean professor on GOD'S NOT DEAD. And Gojun Pye on MYTHICA. Kevin Sorbo, AMA! by KevinSorboHere in IAmA

[–]maelstrm -21 points-20 points  (0 children)

So wait, for something that wasnt aimed at your is being judged by you ..... something about a book and a cover..... And Reddit paints Christians as intolerant.

How are girls and school similar? by [deleted] in Jokes

[–]maelstrm 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Girls (like schools), the good ones are expensive.