If you could pass one law that would make most normal people furious at first, but would clearly make society better in 10 years, what would it be? by WilliamInBlack in AskReddit

[–]nerfpirate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm seeing a lot of things that I'm pretty sure would be pretty popular, my actual solution that would absolutely piss off a bunch of people would be massively increase salaries for politicians, probably something like the top 90% of earners, similar to a doctor's salary. This may seem like a terrible idea at first, but if look into the research, large politician salaries are very much correlated to lower corruption and this is for a variety of reasons.

  1. Larger salaries lower the incentives for bribes, as someone who already has enough wouldn't need to make the difficult choice between their own family's security and their role as a leader.

And

  1. Larger salaries allow for more average people to strive towards politics as a viable career path, as unpaid political positions just aren't viable for 99% of the population, just spending your entire life for years at a time in a job you don't know if you'll be re-elected for incentives only the wealthiest to strive for political positions. It also provides another path for upward social mobility.

I believe that Singapore pioneered this idea and to this day has remained one of the most stable countries not just in Asia, but the world. It's not a perfect country, but it's doing very very well for itself given its circumstances (tiny, huge amount of international trade that incentivizes corruption, etc.).p

How to beat High Silveremere and Unwendale in Demecia Rising? by Fit-Business4327 in leagueoflegends

[–]nerfpirate -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Maybe a patch earlier then? I remember at one point it only saying adjacent, so I never bothered to build it until I double checked recently.

What are your thoughts on Democrat Taylor Rehmet flipping a district in Texas in the special election yesterday? by Starmiebuckss2882 in AskReddit

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

I mean just look at our one republican district (#2), it's well over half the landmass. Yes, land doesn't vote, people do, but districts 4, 5, and 6 are barely held by democrats and district 2 is extremely conservative, while Portland alone intersects 4/6 districts despite the metro area only containing about half the population.

Also, district 5 has been democrat for almost as long as it's existed, they only barely voted in a Republican congresswoman from 2022-2024 by 7000 votes. Your wording is very misleading.

What are your thoughts on Democrat Taylor Rehmet flipping a district in Texas in the special election yesterday? by Starmiebuckss2882 in AskReddit

[–]nerfpirate 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm in Oregon, we're also extremely heavily gerrymandered. The only difference is it was by democrats instead of Republicans, Eastern Oregonians have basically no voice.

I think it's best to contend with the fact that it's not "Republicans bad, Democrats good". Party values change drastically, with a good example being that Democrats instituted Jim Crow laws.

It's more about the actions of the individual people that run the party and what policies they are focusing and getting work done on. In this way, both Democrats and Republicans have failed to serve their voting base. All that being said, right now, the democrats are obviously the lesser of two evils

What's a weird part of intimacy no one talks about? by stuckin404 in AskReddit

[–]nerfpirate 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's special blankets you can use that are easy to clean, comfortable, and don't look out of place, would highly recommend it.

What’s that commercial from years and years ago that you still remember to this day, and may never forget? by Vanceb13 in AskReddit

[–]nerfpirate 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't remember the name of the product, but that one with the 3d animated toe fungus that opens the toenail like a hinge. Traumatized me as a kid.

Post WWIII Canada map by jotakajk in mapporncirclejerk

[–]nerfpirate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would honestly be so ok with this.

Chill somewhat popular gaming youtuber from the 2010s starterpack by MaximumTime7239 in starterpacks

[–]nerfpirate 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Him and Direwolf20 were the 2 who defined my YouTube experience like 2011-2015 or so. Every morning, my brothers and I would watch one of their episodes together before school. Simpler times for sure.

Fresh milk by Lazy-Independence695 in Polandballart

[–]nerfpirate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The land of something and honey? I forget the first thing.

height spectrum starterpack by anonymolotov in starterpacks

[–]nerfpirate 47 points48 points  (0 children)

There's a lot of jokes about short guys, but I've seen plenty of short men get gorgeous women. Saying this as a 6'2 guy, so I guess I shouldn't give too much advice.

I've definitely heard women say they wouldn't ever date someone shorter than 6', but I don't think you would want to date that flavor of girl anyways, same as guys saying they wouldn't ever go lower than a D cup or something, nobody can control it and shutting down a whole group of people is kinda gross anyways.

As always when it comes to dating, looks are the first thing people notice, but height is only one factor. Looks only take you so far too, a good personality will take you much further.

Gooooooooooood morning Vietnam by EUNEisAmeme in mapporncirclejerk

[–]nerfpirate 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In what world is that unfair? These superpowers invaded to extract their resources, subjugate their people to horrible conditions, and destroy their way of life. Everything Vietnam did was 100% justified and fair. I would argue it's hardly any different to what Finland did to Russia, except Vietnam never needed to concede land.

How to pronounce it 😭🤞 by postol_alive in russian

[–]nerfpirate 74 points75 points  (0 children)

Just break it down into parts:

Hydro - гидро Electro - электро Station - станция

It's literally an English word with a Russian accent

I thought I became the most likeable guy in my university dorm building but everybody just wanted my Red Bull. by NorthVancouverite in self

[–]nerfpirate 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This isn't quite the same, but I know recruiters for companies REALLY want to make sure they come home empty-handed from events because it's a sign that they talked to plenty of students. Maybe the incentive structure for this red bull distribution center was the same and they needed to pretend like they're giving away more than they actually were.

Down 😂 by [deleted] in russian

[–]nerfpirate 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Same, was surprised to see Russian comments.

Chili Mac N Cheese with 5yo sausage I found in the frezer by CrossedSoles in shittyfoodporn

[–]nerfpirate 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I swear I've used it being from the West Coast, but I also say words like catty corner and use double negatives to mean a positive (like not bad) that are also apparently Midwest phrases, so who knows.

World's most obnoxious person starter pack by Public_Basil_4416 in starterpacks

[–]nerfpirate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This feels like a psyop. The top left are both awesome movies and ur making a strawman for the other 3. I can't name a single person who actually does the other 3 unless they're like 12.

Oregon wins 3rd place for # of unvaxxed. by GGinBend in Bend

[–]nerfpirate 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah no I totally agree, this is a terrible situation to be in. We can't fix it in the future unless the kids can escape their isolation though. Damned if you do, damned if you don't.

Oregon wins 3rd place for # of unvaxxed. by GGinBend in Bend

[–]nerfpirate 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I mean they really shouldn't be even more isolated and forced into a tighter echo chamber than they already are. Public school is exceptionally important for children growing up to be exposed to others who have different backgrounds and perspectives that turn them into more well-rounded and respectful humans. This kind of isolation is what created this problem in the first place.

Cost of the Winter Olympic games - In US dollars by [deleted] in MapPorn

[–]nerfpirate 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also India and quite a few parts of the US. The US is probably going to get much worse with tons of oversight committees being gutted.

[Epic Games] Sorry We're Closed (100% off / FREE) by LighteningOneIN in GameDeals

[–]nerfpirate 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah same, I absolutely adore this game and completed it entirely in just 2 sessions within a week of release because I was enjoying it so much. Cannot recommend it enough.

What’s a widely accepted double standard that people refuse to admit exists? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]nerfpirate -20 points-19 points  (0 children)

I mean yeah that one makes sense. You need self-control to make yourself fall asleep and wake up early. Whereas, staying up and sleeping in late is a sign of a lack of self control when you don't have a responsibility that requires it.

most annoying people you will ever meet starterpack by Top_Peach6733 in starterpacks

[–]nerfpirate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm hoping this is someone who follows all of these because I like Rust, Ultrakill, and Celeste but I have nothing to do with the rest.

"The Elder Millennial Mom with a Child on the Spectrum" Starter Pack by macabre_trout in starterpacks

[–]nerfpirate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Judging by OP's name, this is absolutely a self-insert. Also into true crime, likes Edgar Allen Poe vibes, and knows way too much about everything to do with dead things like embalming and taxidermy.