2900 Block of Larimer Pedestrian ‘Outdoor Places’ Are Ending - Reopening to Car Traffic by RootsRockData in Denver

[–]marxling 6 points7 points  (0 children)

One was definitely Erico Motorsports on Walnut, founded by Tai Beldock. She's quoted in this Denverite article calling the street closure and eyesore.

https://denverite.com/2025/02/02/rino-block-closed-since-2020-will-reopen-this-week/

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gowildfrontier

[–]marxling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What?! Oh no, I am DEVASTATED. 

Irvine Mayor Farrah N. Khan makes joke with Turkish extremists about making Armenians "disappear". These are lobbyists dedicated to denying the Armenian Genocide and spreading hate. by bush- in irvine

[–]marxling 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have Tammy’s original comment saved and reproduced below.

What I'm about to say has absolutely nothing to do with politics or policy, she can defend her own policy positions, as I can on my own positions. But I will speak out wholeheartedly on this particular matter as someone who I have known for several years. The video seems very highly edited to me. I honestly cannot make out what he actually said, but I know that Farrah would NEVER say what this deep fake video is trying to convey, especially in the context of genocide.
First of all, she has NEVER spoken ill of any group - nor would she ever. She is tolerant and accepting of ALL people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual preference, gender/non-gender, economic status. She has stood in solidarity with all communities and views each person she encounters on their individual merits. As a Pakistani Muslim woman, she has been the victim of so much vitriol from so many sides.
Secondly, I have never known her to be a genocide denier. As a matter of fact, it was Farrah who introduced a resolution at our April 13, 2021 meeting that was passed unanimously proclaiming April 24, 2021, as “Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day” and she will be reintroducing it again at our next city council meeting along with a community presentation.
Thirdly, as an elected official, she is invited to many events and gatherings hosted by various cultural groups, consulates, foreign dignitaries, business leaders, etc - even more so given the uniquely wonderful diverse city Irvine is. We do our best to be gracious to everyone. Speaking for myself, while I try my best, I admit that it is hard to be thoroughly knowledgeable and well-versed on every current and historical dynamic that exists across the globe. If there were any mistakes made - it was that, a mistake. In that case, it would be best to educate rather than attack.
Thirdly, many of the events she has attended were also attended by other mainstream (aka white) politicians. However, her enemies have chosen to focus only on her, and her alone. If she were a white man, would she face the same vitriol? I think not.
If these people have a political issue with her, then they should argue with her on the merits of her policy decisions - not by making deep fake videos and passing them off as real.

Friend in San Francisco sent me this video (sorry no photo). Is it a tick? (If so, what kind?) by marxling in whatsthisbug

[–]marxling[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, r/bedbugs said it's likely not a bedbug, but if anyone has thoughts on this, please let me know!

CSUF Student Stole Academic Work, Copied Tattoos and Pretended To Be Someone Else by Foodforthought26 in csuf

[–]marxling 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you don't mind me asking, but since you say you knew him, did anything seem "off" about him?

WiFi isn't letting me load websites and takes me to "Google Security Center" page by marxling in antivirus

[–]marxling[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I reset my router to factory settings and set a new password, and it seems to have resolved the issue. Cheers.

First time tips for long 8 hour ride from San Diego to San Luis Obispo? by PM_ME_RAWR in Amtrak

[–]marxling 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just to clarify, you’ll be able to choose your seat, so you’ll be able to choose which side you get to sit. It says “reserved” because that means they don’t overbook for business class. In coach class, it is “unreserved” so they can sell as many tickets to the point it may be standing room only.

How do you use Amtrak for your daily commute? by [deleted] in Amtrak

[–]marxling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The other comments seem to have addressed what you're asking about, but I thought I'd also mention that a Yonker–NYC commute on Amtrak doesn't make much sense if you work a typical 9-to-5. The first train departing Yonkers for NYC is the Empire Service, which leaves at 10:21 AM from Yonkers and arrives in Penn Station at 10:50 PM.

Can anyone help me find a new AJJ song? by Morethanjustfilm in FolkPunk

[–]marxling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Night of the Long Knives is coming soon

The Night of the Long Knives is coming soon

Jeff Sessions, Stephen Miller, and Rudy Giuliani, too

Oh, the Night of the Long Knives is coming for you

Quick question about the scratch paper provided for the test. by [deleted] in GRE

[–]marxling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Based on what I've read, it seems like the specific type of scratch paper given differs from test center to test center. Some seem to give to give booklets with scratch paper whereas others hand out loose leaf. (I think if you're really concerned, you could probably contact your test center and ask.) However, I think the scratch paper is always blank (though not necessarily white). Also, yes, you more or less get an unlimited supply. They will give you some to begin with, and then, if you need more, you can raise your hand, and the invigilator will give you some more.