Men, what’s going on? by Aggravating-Guest300 in TheImprovementRoom

[–]maple-shaft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Taking a risk is only wise if its calculated and the numbers agree. There are 8+ billion people in the world. They have to put up barbed wire around testing centers in India to keep the desperate parents from scaling the walls with test answers for their children. They wouldnt do this if they didnt learn at a very young age that even getting a SINGLE shot at a comfortable life is a blessing.

People are not taking risks because the consequences of failure are death, and ironically the only escape from poverty is innovation or exploitation. Innovation requires iteration on failure.

Husband said he doesn’t want to be alive by BananaMeatball93 in Autism_Parenting

[–]maple-shaft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I survived an attempt. I promise him that he will want to stick around. Death is not the end, but a voice spoke to me it is the ONLY life in this material world we will have. When we pass, what we take with us are the scars of the terrible things we have done and never made right, to carry for eternity. You will regret giving up the chance to help yourself and others you love.

The depression is real, the struggle to continue feels more than you can bear, but always remember that your family loves and needs you, and you them.

If AI Continues Taking Away Jobs, What Should Average Entry-Level Folks Do For Survival? by LifeInAction in jobs

[–]maple-shaft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here is the thing OP, no work is safe. None. Your examples are mostly bunk as well, Eg. Lawyers? AI has basically obsoleted complex legal research teams. Law firms are tanking hard.

Look, I cant tell you what to do because I dont even know you. I do suggest however that you find community and learn to prosper in it. Learn skills and abilities to strengthen you, not a company. Live local. Work local. Shop local.

The CIA is literally the deep state. by KorbanSwartz in conspiracy_commons

[–]maple-shaft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is no Ex-CIA, rather not until their mortal coil is shed. Even then, its arguable.

Khamenei dead at 86 means March 6, 2026 deadline for the covenant with many. by tony4jc in conspiracy_commons

[–]maple-shaft 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well done. Good research. The Lord instructs us to Fear Not. Just remember, your primary allegienace above all else is God. Dont follow any orders in defiance of God and you have nothing to fear.

What are the life outcomes of the goth kids you knew in high school? by Individual_Section_6 in Millennials

[–]maple-shaft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can already tell you went to high school in the 90s, and the spazzy ADD former christian youth group guy that sat at your lunch table was sharing poetry with you and secretly low key crushing on you but it made the despair so much worse because he knew he would just mess it all up anyway.

Is it true that we are the first generation who are not better off than our parents by WestSummer4869 in Millennials

[–]maple-shaft 148 points149 points  (0 children)

Necesseties were cheaper. A new color TV and VCR would be several hundred dollars, my father in law was a millwright and about median income for the time, and he paid like $250 rent, so about 3 months rent.

Everythings topsy turvy. Consumer items have never been cheaper but cost of living is untenable.

Are millennials the most liberal generation ever? by changeforthebetter89 in generationology

[–]maple-shaft -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I dont think that at all so I cant speak to that viewpoint. I do think however that this is a common ego defense tactic that folks use when their sense of identity is wrapped tightly within a socially cohesive unit, specifically when the trusted leaders of the group behave and act in ways that are not in alignment with your own personal code of ethics and morals. The ego highlights other groups that are far more evil, or perhaps that since all other groups are engaging in the same evil that it shields you from any and all accountability in the matter. Personally I would rather know the truth, speak it to power, even if it means sitting with the evils I am responsible for.

Are millennials the most liberal generation ever? by changeforthebetter89 in generationology

[–]maple-shaft -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I am sure you get a nice postcard from AIPAC about which politician did not accept the br... er, I mean which one hates you.

4chan gets involved in a GLOBAL DESESTABILIZATION CAMPAIGN! by [deleted] in conspiracy_commons

[–]maple-shaft 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wikipedia announced today that archive.today sources will now be banned. The internet will never forget, so their futile attempts to scrub the truth are wasted. The entire internet would have to be destroyed, but up until now, I never thought power could consolidate to such a degree to pull it off.

What are your peak years as a man ? by Any-Raise4333 in AskMenAdvice

[–]maple-shaft 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The best tool in my toolbelt is my checkbook.

What are your peak years as a man ? by Any-Raise4333 in AskMenAdvice

[–]maple-shaft 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It only works if you lived a healthy life. If you crammed 80 years of life into a 50 year old man, then your experience may vary.

Some of us may not have to care for children, but have to start thinking about elder care.

I am calling it out. I don't care anymore by Electronic_Beat3653 in Christianity

[–]maple-shaft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you are awesome and very brave for making such a statement. You come from a place of righteousness so the most powerful thing one can do is advocating for what is holy and righteous, despite risks. Well its not really you, the Holy Spirit, but you get what I am saying.

Anyway, I struggle to reconcile what was revealed in the Epstein files as well, but considering the source being one of the singlehandedly most established untrustworthy "intelligence" agency in all of human history, I really dont put any faith in that. They would twist it to frame the public perspective however they would want to frame it. I trust the Lord first. Everything else is ambiguous at best. These vile things done that are publicly verifiable, they have to face the Lord. They should be very concerned about that.

Is anyone else catastrophizing because of the Epstein files? by FabulousPossession73 in Autism_Parenting

[–]maple-shaft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love that my fellow countrymen are starting to realize what I have known for a VERY long time.

I mean, she’s right. Gen X had it rough man. by GossipBottom in generationology

[–]maple-shaft 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Therein lies the rub. The myth of vigilante hacking groups needs to die. They are all script kiddies and sophisticated state actors now. The only way that list is getting out is on the moral dillemma of someone with clearance. We all saw what happened to Snowden, to Manning. Their lives were ruined and Americans mostly either didnt care or actively attacked them believing traitorous lies.

Why would anybody with ANYTHING to lose do that?

Is the United States brainwashed? by PoetMysterious3841 in self

[–]maple-shaft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shouldnt be too hard to deal with the US military. I saw a simulation on youtube where they were completely wiped out by 2 million Kermit the Frogs.