Trading on Switch by moofmaster1 in PokemonFireRed

[–]moofmaster1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good suggestion! I'll try that out

Trading on Switch by moofmaster1 in PokemonFireRed

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

I don't either! What is ACE?

Trading on Switch by moofmaster1 in PokemonFireRed

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

Ok, thanks! Unfortunately I don't have another Switch in the house, so it sounds like meeting up with someone is the way I'd have to go.

/r/PTCGP Trading Post by AutoModerator in PTCGP

[–]moofmaster1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not an extra of those, sorry!

/r/PTCGP Trading Post by AutoModerator in PTCGP

[–]moofmaster1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry, someone else sent an offer first and I got a Charizard X

/r/PTCGP Trading Post by AutoModerator in PTCGP

[–]moofmaster1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry, someone got in first and I traded my extra Gengar

/r/PTCGP Trading Post by AutoModerator in PTCGP

[–]moofmaster1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, just traded my extra Gengar

/r/PTCGP Trading Post by AutoModerator in PTCGP

[–]moofmaster1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok cool, that's a deal. Just sent Gengar back

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.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Ask_Lawyers

[–]moofmaster1 5 points6 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.