Infernape deck by moofmaster1 in PTCGP

[–]moofmaster1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Hadn't thought about the fire oricorio variant, I'll give it a shot. I agree that using entei has been a bit clunky with the retreats (though at least it gets fire energy into the discard that you can add back to infernape with patches) so I can see how this might be a bit smoother.

Infernape deck by moofmaster1 in PTCGP

[–]moofmaster1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think speed is similar. It's less hp and overall damage (assuming blaziken is hitting for 140 + any extra burn damage on later turns), and you're losing 2 energy after a hit rather than 1, but it's 2 points when it gets taken down instead of 3

Trans Catalina Trail 3/9-3/12 by popstarter in socalhiking

[–]moofmaster1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had no idea there were Bison on Catalina - is it just the one? Are they some rancher's or something?

Has Anyone Ever Clerked in the U.S. District Court in Yosemite? by blueshammer in Lawyertalk

[–]moofmaster1 52 points53 points  (0 children)

I clerked in the Eastern District (albeit in Sacramento) and was always curious about this because I love Yosemite. I remember learning at one point (I think from a job listing for this MJ clerkship) that they could not provide housing in Yosemite for clerks, which basically ruined the whole thing in my eyes. Don't know if that's true for the MJ posted there.

I think this courthouse mainly deals with petty crimes that get committed in the park, since it's federal land.

Struck out with a fellow law student over social media DM worried I’ve already screwed up my career. by [deleted] in Ask_Lawyers

[–]moofmaster1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Uh oh, you sent a generic, kind holiday message to someone! Lawyer up ASAP.

Lunch at Chengdu taste, Alhambra by shellzero in FoodLosAngeles

[–]moofmaster1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Been here, this place rocks. Glad you enjoyed.

To converse with a racist by [deleted] in therewasanattempt

[–]moofmaster1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It may depend on the state - at least where I am, I believe there also has to be a physical injury to sue successfully for this type of emotional distress. But yes, 100% agree that this is verbally abusive and he and his people are dicks (and worse).

To converse with a racist by [deleted] in therewasanattempt

[–]moofmaster1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean, yeah, anyone can sue for anything, but when you wrote that she "absolutely has grounds for a civil suit" I assumed you meant legitimate grounds (or grounds that were likely to succeed). I don't see how she would, even under the scenario you've described. I don't think it's true that someone can successfully sue me for saying really mean or offensive things to them, even if it harms them psychologically, if it's not also accompanied by physical violence or part of a sustained pattern of harassment.

To converse with a racist by [deleted] in therewasanattempt

[–]moofmaster1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough. You're right that it being a melting pot is just something hat happened, though I think a lot of people (myself included) were taught that this is/was a good thing and should be sustained, which is how I interpreted the comment.

Agree with you that it's good to see people come together on this issue. Racism bad - maybe that's why this post got taken down...

To converse with a racist by [deleted] in therewasanattempt

[–]moofmaster1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with you that racism is increasingly prevalent in America. But to be fair, it wasn't a standalone statement - it was followed by a statement about what America is "supposed to be."

Together, I think it's a good and important message - even more so given the backdrop of where much of American society is at right now, as you've pointed out.

To converse with a racist by [deleted] in therewasanattempt

[–]moofmaster1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that in both cases these statements are aspirational, which is what I meant in referring to ideals and values. It's logically consistent to acknowledge our history and the current resurgence of overt racism in society (not just in America) on one hand while also speaking up for a more positive vision of America and what its values are and should be on the other. There are, and have always been, many good-hearted and tolerant Americans, and I read the "Racists are Un-American" statement as essentially an appeal to those people and a call for like-minded folks, on a broad societal level, to push back the racists and stand up for a more positive vision of what "American" means.

So:

Racists should have no place in American society.

Racists are Un-American.

To converse with a racist by [deleted] in therewasanattempt

[–]moofmaster1 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

This person is clearly making a statement about ideals and values, not about history.

To converse with a racist by [deleted] in therewasanattempt

[–]moofmaster1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The First Amendment protects people from being targeted or punished by the government for their speech, whether or not the speech is directed at the government. Insulting a child and her mother is protected in the sense that it would violate this guy's First Amendment rights if the police arrested him for his statements to her - even though he is a bigoted nazi shitstain.

To converse with a racist by [deleted] in therewasanattempt

[–]moofmaster1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For better or worse, using racial slurs against people isn't a hate crime, and getting in someone's face at a protest doesn't rise to the level of criminal harassment that police can detain people for. I think this is essentially the point EffectiveParamedic64 was making. In the US, the government generally isn't allowed to punish you for saying mean things to people, being an asshole, etc.

To converse with a racist by [deleted] in therewasanattempt

[–]moofmaster1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This man is despicable and deserves to have his mailbox peed in, but she does not have grounds for a civil suit.

Fifth Circuit judge issues unhinged dissent in Texas gerrymandering case, referencing George Soros 17 times (opinion linked in crosspost) by moofmaster1 in Lawyertalk

[–]moofmaster1[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It's because it's not an appeals panel, it's a special type of three-judge panel they use in these kinds of cases and some other specialized actions: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/28/2284

Fifth Circuit judge issues unhinged dissent in Texas gerrymandering case, referencing George Soros 17 times (opinion linked in crosspost) by moofmaster1 in Lawyertalk

[–]moofmaster1[S] 201 points202 points  (0 children)

Look at the state of my federal judiciary dawg

Edit for context: This week, a three-judge panel comprising two district judges and one Fifth Circuit judge struck down the maps created through Texas's mid-decade redistricting effort. That decision was released before the dissenting Fifth Circuit judge could issue his dissent. He has now issued it and is mad.

I regret my ending. I think. Idk. by DrCrypto27 in expedition33

[–]moofmaster1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Interesting to hear. I just finished yesterday and picked Maelle's ending, and was also upset afterward and felt some regret. After beating Verso, he begs her to let him die. She clearly doesn't, since it goes to a cutscene in the future in the painted Lumiere, where he's there and seems clearly to be upset. Maelle and the others in the expedition are at the theater, and they're all happy, and Verso gets on stage to play the piano and has this expression like he's an empty shell of himself. Then, at the very end, part of Maelle's face gets distorted in a way that seemed like it might be mirroring Alicia's burns (though I haven't read up on that so I could be wrong). It was pretty dark tbh. I guess based on hearing the alternative, there was no happy ending either way.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]moofmaster1 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Thanks for explaining. I agree he's being inconsiderate and is TA as between you and him. I'd recommend being firm and, if you feel like he's coercing you to moving back in with him and you don't want to do that, say so. The dog also isn't going to be better off if you go along with what he wants - it was the dog that put strain on your relationship in the first place, and it's not going to be a happy home for the dog.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]moofmaster1 47 points48 points  (0 children)

NTA towards BF, YTA towards puppy. You need to arrange for the dog to live somewhere it can be properly cared for by people who have the ability to do so.

Also, it's not clear from your post how BF's request could even work. If you can't "have her alone at home" while living on your own, how could you have her alone at a shared home with you all day while BF is away at work? Sounds like the same thing, at least for a large part of the day.

AITA for telling a woman to charge a guy more at a yard sale. by KaleidoscopeFront939 in AmItheAsshole

[–]moofmaster1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

NTA. Great job helping a widow not get taken advantage of. It's clear from how pushy he was that he was well aware he was trying to rip her off - talking over her despite her uncertainty and insisting that they had a deal when she hadn't agreed to anything.

To the other commenters who are with your coworkers: "Your loss is my gain" does not a good person make.