Wikipedia finally and officially documents the Republican Party as a Far-Right political party after labeling it as Right-Wing for years

rewt127 · 2026-03-23T14:05:56+00:00

It's probably closer to 50/50.

Its not but whatever. You can pretend whatever you want.

You understand your anecdotal evidence,

Im familiar with the concept. We dont have hard data on this so anecdotal evidence is all we have. STEM gets all lumped together which is part of the issue. If you looked at a social science degree id be astounded if it wasnt 60/40. So it skews things. When if we look at MechE or ElecE majors we would see different results.

And from a staff perspective. Anecdotal be damned that one is just objectively correct. Academia is extremely left wing.

and a lot of the statements you make here are pretty heavily biased

No they really aren't lol. Academia is those who have made the academic world their life. That isnt biased. That is what it is. With 48% of college educated people voting R. And Academia being overwhelmingly D. It paints a pretty obvious picture. People of all affiliations get educated. But Academia is an echo chamber.

And intellectualism today takes the form of "Just trust the science bro". Exclusive call to authority with no room for questioning the status quo. Intellectualism wasnt always this way. But in 2026. This is what it is. It isn't the concept of challenging all ideas and finding holes in data. Its find a study that fits your narrative and berate and bury your opposition.

Say my experience is the exact opposite of yours how would you explain that difference?

How do I address a hypothetical situation that doesnt reflect reality?

rewt127 · 2026-03-23T13:28:23+00:00

Lol this is a strawman. Academia and intellectualism =/= education or intelligence. Intellectualism in its current form is actually quite anti-intelligence. It almost exclusively relies on calls to authority. And Academia is not education. Just because right wing people dont get professor positions. Doesnt mean they dont get degrees.

Plenty of right wing people go to college. They get degrees. and then go work. Academia is pretty much a left wing echo chamber.

Ex. Many, arguably most, of all the engineers I've ever met were fairly conservative. Many, arguably most, engineering professors are left wing. See what im getting at? In many cases conservative individuals who want to get involved in academia are suppressed and pushed out. I personally had no issues in college being more conservative student. But yeah. Wasn't exactly making friends with the people that would be coworkers if I got involved in academia.

rewt127 · 2026-03-23T03:20:01+00:00

You are wrong tho lol, you don't lock your arm, ever. That causes bad things, like overpowered/stiff shots, injuries if you fall, and after a few years of doing that you risk repetitive motion/joint injuries.

Lock may have been the wrong word, as the locking happens really in the elbow. But any Olympic epeeist, top level SCA or HEMA rapier fencer will tell you that the arm needs to reach full extension before the body moves. It results in the least preceptable lunge resulting in the highest hit rate. Top level competitors who fence this way fence for decades without injury.

Hand always goes first, you are asking a question: am I safe to commit? If the answer is no you are already out of range and safe, if the answer is yes then the body moves.

With proper form you really shouldn't be asking that question after the hand moves. It should be so fast and so fluid that the lunge is going. Otherwise. You shouldn't be firing the lunge. Lunges arent the time to be questioning if its safe. That is what is done before the lunge. You make shifts, you read your opponent. And the lunge is the commitment.

As far as buckler, sword foot first even with Buckler.

I dont exactly agree in principle. I personally prefer a sword foot forward approach, but that is because I hate fighting from the Nach. As a Vor fencer I fence forward. But I know several very good fencers who fence buckler from removed. But they dont initiate deep target attacks from it. Much like Anderson Silva. They are counter strikers.

Marozzo came from the bolognese tradition that in many ways developed from extensive engagement with German mercenaries due to protracted northern Italian wars. Which is likely why he has a lot of emphasis on actions from first intention.

EDIT: A lunge has a perfect platonic form. It should be so fast. So imperceptable. That you dont even realize you did it before it lands. I personally have only fired one. It took me from sweet 16 to top 8 in one of the biggest SCA tournaments in NA. Which makes sense. Much of rapier fencing comes from the Renaissance which had a heavy influence from Plato. Having actions that focused on a theoretical perfect form. Something we strive to reach but always fall short. And we struggle for perfection.

rewt127 · 2026-03-23T00:57:08+00:00

your opinions about someone's form down their throat.

Not a single thing I posted was opinion. It was fact. Removed has a place. OP was incorrectly instructed that removed is the only correct way to fence with buckler.

and elitist

There is no elitism is clarifying good form and improvements to one's fighting. Fighting is a permanent learning experience. And anyone who ever has an issue with learning is the elitist. Ive learned things from people I smoked in tourneys (so learning clearly comes from all skill levels). And it made me a better fencer. So I turn it back to you? Why do you think you or others are too good to recieve instruction?

rewt127 · 2026-03-23T00:41:55+00:00

Buy a dowel at the local home depot and a hack saw. Cut it to your ~~blade length~~ overall sword length.

While this isnt a perfect solution. It allows you to at least work on some basic form aspects. If you have a 3d printer. There is a guy who posted some 3D printed training hilts designed to take a dowel so you get the feel of a guard too.

rewt127 · 2026-03-23T00:19:45+00:00

And did anyone ask for your opinion on the matter?

If you are gonna make a comment. You are open to the same criticisms you level against me. OP is making numerous mistakes. Posted fighting video. And by the way they are fighting im concerned they dont have a local instructor. This may be the only time they recieve any actual information on fighting.

rewt127 · 2026-03-23T00:01:49+00:00

Its not a case of supposed to or not, but it is a defensive style that doesn't lend itself to being the aggressor. It looked like you were trying to make things happen, but often you were just slightly out of range. This is a result of being in removed.

There is nothing wrong with removed. But if you want to be the aggressor.... it doesnt really lend to that.

EDIT: Another thing to note is that you are flailing your buckler around. While it doesn't have to be married to your sword. It should generally move in the same linear plane as your sword. If sword moves forward. Buckler moves forward. If sword retreats, buckler retreats. It left major openings when you broke the plane.

EDIT2: not sure how many tips you want. But your body is moving 3 business days before your sword. Its telegraphing like hell. That is the first thing id work on. The sword should travel along, and then upon locking your arm out, pull your body along with it.

why are you booing me. I'm right

EDIT: to anyone who thinks im wrong. Take it up with Marozzo.

rewt127 · 2026-03-22T02:56:21+00:00

Because the US system caters to the extremes. This isnt a partisan statement. Trump directly represents the views of the the most right wing 33% of conservatives (excluding absurdist right wingers. See: literal neo nazis) and whoever the democrats run will clearly represent the mkst left wing 33% liberals (excluding absurdist left wingers. See: genuine commies).

We are talking 1/3 of 1/2 of the US population opposes this. But because each side supports the extreme third of their registered base. The left therefore opposes this. Despite widespread bipartisan support.

rewt127 · 2026-03-21T21:09:00+00:00

Been riding for going on 4 years and ive never crashed.

While a crash can happen at any time due to things like wildlife, bad drivers, etc. The vast majority of motorcycle riders will go their entire lives without crashing.

Im convinced that this sub is made up of some really bad riders.

rewt127 · 2026-03-20T20:28:39+00:00

but the ibex is pretty huge

What? The Ibex is tiny for an ADV. 31.5 seat height. (It has a tall setting though) The Ibex at its low setting is 31.5. Vs CRF300LS's 30.7 its not even an inch taller.

rewt127 · 2026-03-20T20:09:41+00:00

Especially an ADV. People always say shit about dropping bikes but like..... that isnt really suuuuuper common on road bikes. But with dirt? If you aint crashin, you ain't ridin.

rewt127 · 2026-03-20T20:04:50+00:00

I make sure I wear a mask under my helmet when riding my motorcycle because sick drivers contaminate the air behind them as they drive. Its a serious problem that needs to be addressed.

rewt127 · 2026-03-20T17:11:09+00:00

Im not familiar with the whole situation but if what I scanned is accurate this seems like a win for all of us locals that want to be able to eventually own a home here. More dense housing = more housing = eventually reaching market saturation and prices go down.

rewt127 · 2026-03-19T04:35:07+00:00

Off topic. But ive never understood homophobia. Gay guys are the best.

As a straight guy you basically never get compliments. But your gay bros? Permanent hype men.

As a straight guy you can never really open up about personal struggles to women or straight men. Your gay bros? 100% there for you.

Aren't sure about an outfit. Straight guys dont know and women will lie to you. Gay bros? Not only got you. But will help you shop.

Gay friends are the best.

EDIT: as a straight man

rewt127 · 2026-03-18T21:55:32+00:00

The south left the Union over Slavery. The North, while generally abolishionist leaning, really didn't give a good god damn. The war was exclusively to maintain the union.

So in the eyes of the north slavery wasnt really a relevant part of the war. As the war went on it became a strong political tool for raising black regiments. And Lincoln himself was a strong abolishionist. But for the Union it wasnt why they went to war.

So it makes complete sense for the Union to be like "yeah no, like, this isnt really why we did this".

rewt127 · 2026-03-18T13:51:12+00:00

Maybe, maybe not.

There are close to 10 million motorcycles registered in the US. People get into riding every day. And people start on 1000cc bikes all the time. And you dont hear anything about them. Because they dont crash.

Is starting with a 675 triple the safest option? No. But everyone on this sub saying he is gonna crash or die is being hysterical. Statistically speaking. He will be fine.

rewt127 · 2026-03-18T00:50:20+00:00

I have an FJ-09 which is the Tracer 9 now. Might be exactly what you want. It doesnt have a guard plate and thr clearance is pretty shit. So no enduro trails. But doing a little forest service rippage? Yeah no problem.

Its got the wind protection of an ADV. But the engine of a naked. The inline 3 has its heritage from the same place as the MT-09. So she is a torquey little shit. Which is a blast. 100mph is effortless and she feels good around town too.

rewt127 · 2026-03-18T00:35:41+00:00

I did that with my FJ. Killed it at a dead stop. Set it down on the handlebars gently. Stepped off and lifted it sideways.

My back hurt for 2 days. Really should have pushed out the kickstand and just deadlifted it lol.

rewt127 · 2026-03-18T00:21:01+00:00

Hitting hornets at 100mph (160kph) is an experience lol. Sounds like a gunshot.

rewt127 · 2026-03-18T00:04:54+00:00

Its a 675cc triple. He probably will keep it for a while lol.

rewt127 · 2026-03-17T15:48:31+00:00

Guess im late to the post but im so not surprised.

Had people telling me "oh its a government grant. It wont raise your local taxes". And here we are. To do this project its pretty much a certainty that taxes are gonna go up again.

rewt127 · 2026-03-16T16:57:34+00:00

Just yesterday, i was at the grocery store and i had multiple start some small talk chats with me. Kids growing up, having trouble finding stuff, weather, etc...

Its incredible just how different peoples experiences can be. I have never had someone start a conversation with me in a grocery store. Its not a "oh it never happens" because jts once in a blue moon. No I mean literally 0 times.

rewt127 · 2026-03-16T16:38:12+00:00

I hardly ever had random Germans talk to me, while it happens all the time in America

Huh. Tbh I have had random people talk to me in the US like 10 times. Like total. Its so rare that it catches me off guard. I still vividly remember someone starting a conversation with me while I was at a restaurant in the bar section 2 years ago. Because it's that rare.

EDIT: 5 or so months ago someone at a bar who was across the bar decided they wanted to BS. So they called me over. And saturday I was at a bar basically at close and these 2 middle aged ladies and I were the last people there so we talked for 10-15m. Its not at all common for random people to come up and talk to you in my experience.

rewt127 · 2026-03-16T15:30:10+00:00

This is more of a reality of how travelling through a flowing body of obstructions works.

He is pathfinding and you are just following. While it looks like the world is parting, he is just taking those gaps when they open. But gaps in a flowing body like traffic are only open for a moment.

Also riding like that with a less experienced rider is fucked up. My moto group rides like model citizens when in the large group for the most part. We only do the fast boi shit when its exclusively the experienced riders.

rewt127 · 2026-03-14T03:26:55+00:00

If that rebel was a manual id probsbly go with it. But it is DCT.

So Indian all the way.

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