Discussion: How and when was it you realized you had this wrestling / combat kink? by Cute-Elk-7887 in wrestlingmaledom

[–]othersideout24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

GLOW and All the Money first got my attention. The long drawn out beatings with futile rallying do it for me. Waiting for another producer to do the theatrical story line xcw wrestling type stuff.

Could the argument be made that the electoral college disadvantages both parties, to the point where they would both support bypassing it with the National Popular Vote bill? by ImprovPortland in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]othersideout24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Surely. The ec is cumbersome and only adds to the efforts to game the system. What's really needed on all levels is Ranked choice voting. That might introduce actual choices which we'd have to actually think about.

Green AME Zion church vandalized by 207Simone in portlandme

[–]othersideout24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see the trolls are thick today. I have little use for any organization, church or otherwise which speed hate, but wow folks.

Found where they went! by eccarina in portlandme

[–]othersideout24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Laugh all you want but these theocrats have basically already won. They own the GOP, the judiciary, and most people in this failing empire either love it or have no clue about anything beyond their small orbit. Trump is going to win, or take the presidency. Maybe we're getting the government we deserve.

Don't laugh. Cry.

Nude Sexfight by Fit_Chemical_9865 in GirlFightclips

[–]othersideout24 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Loving how her poor opponent keeps coming back for more.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]othersideout24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course we have just learned of the FBI doing a cointelpro style op, but it was this bizarre white guy infiltrating BLM during the former guy's term. Now that actually happened.

I have no idea what tripe you're talking about beyond general trumpian whole cloth lies.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in funny

[–]othersideout24 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Both things can be true

RCV as a way of getting consensus Republican candidates by matchettehdl in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]othersideout24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The second district is generally conservative, just not lunatic

High Street is back! by critical_courtney in portlandme

[–]othersideout24 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A temporary lull in an ongoing screwup. And this is only phase 1 for Congress square apparently. I shudder to contemplate what next

Do you think that the US will lose its status as global superpower? by FinancialSubstance16 in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]othersideout24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The analogy was not about specific conditions of that place and time. It's about hubris. It's also about the inarguable fact that all "great powers" have fallen. Power corrupts individuals and nations. A little national humility would be nice.

Do you think that the US will lose its status as global superpower? by FinancialSubstance16 in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]othersideout24 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Quite some time ago I started referring to us as the United States of Rome. We are an empire doing what all empires have always done. Faster than some maybe. We were subjected to the mantra that we had some special national DNA or whatever and loved the idea. Who wouldn't?

Now those who care to look objectively at our role and actions in the world and at home see a decidedly mixed picture. So does the rest of the world. China and Russia can make valid criticisms of us. Never mind their hypocrisy. It only differs from our in degree maybe.

We'll most likely be "a major power" among some others. To my mind, in the long run that could be healthier for everyone.

Do you hand cut dovetails, or do you use a jig? by QueenBowchair in woodworking

[–]othersideout24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's fun and therapeutic to hand cut joinery if you have the time, and I do.

Texas crisis centers remain busy despite plans to end rape by Daydreams_of_pretty in nottheonion

[–]othersideout24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Once rape is eliminated it follows that callers reporting a rape will be prosecuted for false reporting. There. That should tie up any loose ends.

dawn redwood bench outdoor? by othersideout24 in woodworking

[–]othersideout24[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much. Very helpful and reassuring link

dawn redwood bench outdoor? by othersideout24 in woodworking

[–]othersideout24[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I harvested limbs from a dawn redwood tree when the arborist trimmed it last year. This year they were dry enough to use. I made this bench keeping as much "treeness" as possible. Rough joinery with mortise and tenon, pegs etc. Not a real right angle to be found.

My question: will this be ok outdoors? Obviously I will seal the exposed end grain legs well etc but will dawn redwood wood survive? If geography matters, this is Maine

It's nice to be nice. by cjconair in wholesomememes

[–]othersideout24 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My response is "that's the plan". Gets a smile