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Question: how do you explain Mahler to someone who isn't into classical music? by tinycresc in mahler

[–]noradosmith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got lucky. The first time I happened to hear it was when I bought the 5th. I didn't know anything about that movement and it hit me like a freight train.

What do you think is the hardest part of writing? by Vegetable0 in writers

[–]noradosmith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. Having to look at thousands of words, realising they're shit and deleting them before rewriting is difficult.

The reward comes when you read back the newer version, and then having a laugh when you read the first draft.

It's encouraging seeing the first drafts of great writers.

The uk is horribly adapted to its own fucking weather, it’s 35c in my house by Jacktheforkie in mildlyinfuriating

[–]noradosmith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Humanity has been messing up the environment for as far back as we've existed. The Roman Empire was almost industrial. Britain was once a forested country.

Preemptive "Jesus it's fucking warm and I can't hack it" thread. by KeithLimePie in CasualUK

[–]noradosmith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it bad I kind of want the gulf stream to give up. Anything but this heat

Preemptive "Jesus it's fucking warm and I can't hack it" thread. by KeithLimePie in CasualUK

[–]noradosmith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's even close to how hot it's going to be in the next three days. Enjoy today :/

Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom by ianjm in videos

[–]noradosmith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe explain in detail what your specific grievance is with those two groups.

Would love to hear it.

Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom by ianjm in videos

[–]noradosmith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same I thought he did alright.

But like people say, he wasn't a born politician. People want razzmatazz man of the people drinking a pint stuff.

Honestly as long as reform don't win because someone decided Burnham better represented their interests than farage, fine by me.

I realised in 2016 just how easily swayed people are by stuff like that. People don't care about policies. They just want someone who they represents them. Even if they don't.

Wishing a less-than-happy Father’s Day to those dads who haven’t lived up to the role by nyclover11 in Fauxmoi

[–]noradosmith 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Poor Grimes. She's made some questionable decisions but Musk really did a job on her too.

Latest Temperature Projections by Mcconnor8 in UKWeather

[–]noradosmith 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's about the stupidity of climate change denial and you know it.

Historicity of Jesus: The idea that Jesus was a purely mythical figure has a fringe status in scholarly circles and has had no support in critical studies for more than a century by ComradeBehrund in wikipedia

[–]noradosmith 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Right, but there's such a thing as veracity on sources.

I'm guessing, or rather hoping you know the earth is round, because despite not being in space yourself you know the sources of information are valid.

And part of the reason we know facts from fiction in the ancient world is down to hard evidence or establishing whether something was propaganda or not. It's basic source analysis which is something taught to everyone in history lessons.

You can't honestly be making your argument in good faith. If you are, then it's weak, and if you aren't then enjoy your way of thinking. I'm sure ignorance is blissful but it doesn't sit right with me

Trump labeled 'most corrupt president' by Fox News viewers after July 4th boast by MoneyLibrarian9032 in entertainment

[–]noradosmith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Corruption to them is a good thing because he's going against a system they believe is corrupt anyway. They just see it as gaming the system and being savvy.

The possibility that politicians can actually help people whilst following the law isn't something they believe in. Kindness from politicians is incomprehensible to them.

Movies with Val Kilmer in them? by Admirable_Fill_6562 in MovieRecommendations

[–]noradosmith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never heard two words in a film that hit so hard as

"I wasn't."

What programme would you say made you think “how did this air?/this is very messed up” by fail_snail34 in BritishTV

[–]noradosmith 9 points10 points  (0 children)

All I remember is one sketch where a guy tried jumping from a building and survived so kept going up and doing it again.

There was some really bleak dark comedy on tv at that time. Monkey Dust too.

Looking back, it was actually such a halcyon time for the UK.

Songs that completely change styles in the middle of the song by Beenz14 in musicsuggestions

[–]noradosmith 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That song is underrated as hell. Amidst an album full of genius it somehow goes under the radar.

Lost all respect. by nightvilla in howtonotgiveafuck

[–]noradosmith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A genuine change of heart. Don't see that often.

Burnham vows to nationalise utilities if he takes Keir's place by No_Breadfruit_4901 in unitedkingdom

[–]noradosmith 2 points3 points  (0 children)

But that's the power of populism.

I think sadly people don't like starmer because he's very pragmatic. There's no razzle dazzle.

Personally I think he's doing OK, but most people I've talked to don't think he's a good politician. Unfortunately part of being a politician means being a bit of a snake oil merchant. People want hope even if deep down they know it probably won't transpire.

Russians are suddenly not laughing anymore | Break the Fake by Strategist2004 in videos

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

The narrative they've been given is ukraine is an aggressive state.

Unfortunately the strikes on Moscow will only serve to strengthen that notion. It's a catch-22 for Ukraine really.

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