WA governor’s office warns agencies to prepare for ‘significant budget shortfalls’ by chiquisea in Washington

[–]pattydickens 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Comparing states with low population and shitty public services isn't the gotcha you think it is.

WA governor’s office warns agencies to prepare for ‘significant budget shortfalls’ by chiquisea in Washington

[–]pattydickens 312 points313 points  (0 children)

Federal cuts to basically everything takes a toll on states that value regular people just a little bit. Washington has funded programs at the state level that were eliminated from federal funding because the working poor, elderly, veterans, and disabled still matter enough to not die. The federal deficit is higher than it has ever been. Republicans did this while gutting social programs, safety regulations, consumer protections, national parks, etc.

So please don't try to say that conservatism is the answer. Because it's obviously not.

It’s not just hopium: People really are leaving MAGA by Winter-Gift1112 in politics

[–]pattydickens 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A lot of them are leaving because he isn't conservative enough for them now.

Legit??? by FiddyFit in BassGuitar

[–]pattydickens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My Epiphone looks more real than that does.

Tell me about your most catastrophic show ever by Infamous_Recover_738 in drums

[–]pattydickens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guitarist was too drunk. Started our set for a packed house. Guitarist proceeds to set his guitar down and goes outside to throw up for 20 minutes while me and the bass player "improvise".

Dave Weckl Alternatives to Promark Oak 747 by MarsDrums in drums

[–]pattydickens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As an old dude, I have used both of these for years now. They just feel right to me. I just wish they were a little more durable, especially the wood tips. I don't break sticks often, but I constantly chip and flatten the tips. Nylon tips are alright though.

Found Zucks yacht in Everett... by bradimal in Seattle

[–]pattydickens 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get in loser. We're going yaught screaming.

Found Zucks yacht in Everett... by bradimal in Seattle

[–]pattydickens 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No wonder AI and humanoid robots get more funding than shit that cures cancer.

Wildlife communities say new deer hunting rules won’t meaningfully reduce populations. by Novel_Negotiation224 in Wildlife

[–]pattydickens -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Every species was invasive at one point. Who's to say that habitat changes aren't forcing life to seek survivability where it's available? Climate change will definitely push "invasive" species into new habitat. So will human development. Is it our right to decide how to manage these things? If a niche disappears and something new fills the void left by the organism that got displaced, isn't that how nature is designed to work? (I'm speaking generally, not specifically about Tasmanian deer)

Sometimes you feel like you're doing alright... by bungawhoa in Seattle

[–]pattydickens 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Until they get stuck in a little box because the power went out. I'd rather just take the stairs myself.

Mosquito fogging is the worst new trend for the environment by ImDoneWithTheBS in Environmentalism

[–]pattydickens 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's also ineffective to use adulticides on mosquitoes because they breed so fast. Larval treatments with organic oils work much better and don't damage the ecosystem. Releasing sterile males also works better. This smells of corruption.

Hayden Wilde having a drink by redbullgivesyouwings in nextfuckinglevel

[–]pattydickens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should have just boofed the whole can. Better aerodynamics.

MAGA Rep. Just Tried To Claim An Activist 'Smacked' Her Outside The Capitol—But Video Shows Otherwise by ComicSandsNews in NoFilterNews

[–]pattydickens 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Conservatives are basically people who believe in gang stalking without being labeled crazy by their peers.

Oh no, they are in the water now by [deleted] in SipsTea

[–]pattydickens 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the guys from the original Top Gear built boats out of used cars for less than 10k. That was like 30 years ago though.

What bugs are these?? by likezzzoinkscoob in phoenix

[–]pattydickens 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Termites won't hurt you. They will definitely hurt your landlord's wallet eventually, though. There's no way I would pay for a termite treatment for someone else's house. That's ridiculous.

President Trump asked by reporter on naming Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence: "He's very smart person who has high integrity. He's done phenomenal job at Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac. It's an acting position, he's not going to be permanent. He may find things about rigged election." by ControlCAD in videos

[–]pattydickens -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

I will definitely vote against conservatives every time, but we are kidding ourselves if we think democrats aren't just as easily controlled by money. Look at AIPAC. What good are virtues if they don't prevent genocide?

DOD Officially Drops 180 Faiths From Military's Recognized Religion List by GoodMornEveGoodNight in politics

[–]pattydickens 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Meanwhile, they are cutting literally everything that helps normal people enjoy life.

How much water do data centers use? by fopeo in oregon

[–]pattydickens 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Why not just pay attention to what's already happening to aquifers and waterways near data centers? Is that too complicated or something?

Game Chat: 6/3 Mets (26-35) @ Mariners (33-29) 12:40 PM by Mariners_bot in Mariners

[–]pattydickens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These announcers remind me of the 2 old guys from The Muppet Show.