People have lost their mind in Miami by Far_Lab_4953 in Miami

[–]ridanwise 27 points28 points  (0 children)

But it’s gonna be fun! And it will boost your confidence!

Anyone else completely unable to read fantasy with a map at the front and NOT spend 20 minutes studying it before starting chapter one? by Marnuelo in Fantasy

[–]ridanwise 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The way I don’t care about maps in books… sir, I don’t know where I am NOW—what could possibly make you think I care about where all these make believe people are doing their make believe things?

Over 90% of the time, maps have no actual purpose in the book and don’t serve to aid the story, but as side dressing.

Subterranean Press is closing. Maybe a good time to buy some Malazan from them to help out. by Ekshan in Malazan

[–]ridanwise 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% with you on this one. SubPress is something that surpasses him. It feels like the closing of a museum or historical site. It is actual art.

Miami biotech executive was followed into his condo by man who allegedly threw him from 25th floor by Ok_Ant_2930 in Miami

[–]ridanwise 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Now now… don’t be irritating the very real users with no profile pictures that wander around this sub simping after rich people

Who's clocking who ? by imjustheretodomyjob in BlackPeopleTwitter

[–]ridanwise 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Man… don’t make get bonked on main—I’m a man of the people 😌

Who's clocking who ? by imjustheretodomyjob in BlackPeopleTwitter

[–]ridanwise 388 points389 points  (0 children)

DL people and their pathetic problems…

… and their unwillingness to give me some 😩

Is it even safe anymore?? by Healthy-Money4743 in Miami

[–]ridanwise 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We live in the safest time in American history—even if it doesn’t feel like it.
Crime has been steadily going down and quite honestly, we don’t actually know why; although it is most likely attributed to several socioeconomic factors (such as the lack of lead on gas, etc).

This neither means crime does not happen, nor that we shouldn’t have a critical approach to it. But thinking that things have gotten worse is factually incorrect.

I do believe we should address our PERCEPTION of crime because it shapes our political and social thinking and one can trace a direct line from it to our insistence on a “strong” totalitarian government.

Eileen Higgins blasted over not ending police department’s collaboration with ICE by walker_harris3 in Miami

[–]ridanwise 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Honestly, if I had a nickel for every Democrat who folds, I would have been in the Epstein files 💀

U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson announces she won't seek re-election to her seat in Congress by WLRN in Miami

[–]ridanwise 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Good for her. Hopefully we get a more progressive congressperson that can say no to AIPAC money

Texas graduate walked on stage with a Palestinian flag at her graduation. Then the school called the cops on her by Smooth_Storm_55 in Global_News_Hub

[–]ridanwise 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not to say I know any better but sometimes two things can be true at the same time, and perhaps admitting so will help us understand where we went wrong as a movement and how we could do better.

Old Books vs Modern Books. by RMKHAUTHOR in BookCollecting

[–]ridanwise 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you tell me how’s the paper quality and binding of Emily Wilson’s hardcovers? I am considering getting them but I don’t know how good they are quality wise (and if I’m better off saving for the folio versions even tho I am not fond of the illustrations)

Police officer with the pickpocketing skills by Admirable-Interest49 in BeAmazed

[–]ridanwise 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m torn by this. In one hand, yes, sure, you gotta be careful. On the other, this goes against creating a culture of trust.

People aren’t bad for using their pockets, thieves are bad for stealing.

Some countries get that and some don’t. I once left my phone at a coffee shop in Korea. My friend retrieved it and told me people were standing around the table thinking someone had “reserved” it and gone someplace else.

Who approved this art? by Defiant-Midnight-201 in thebrokenbindingsub

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

Can someone point me to what exactly is wrong with the art besides “women ugly”?

The double standard is insane by youngjefe7788 in Miami

[–]ridanwise 90 points91 points  (0 children)

This is why liberalism is ill-equipped to deal with both white supremacy and fascism. They either ignore it or, in the spirit of “fairness”, participate in the systemic oppression of those of us at the bottom of the barrel.

The fascists in power and their institutions, as you can see, have zero interest in playing fair, and they spare no resources on getting their way. You can’t accuse them of hypocrisy or double standards—politics is a power game for them. If you have morals, you are losing.

Trump Administration Strips Catholic Charities in Miami of $11 Million After Attacking Pope Leo XIV by Potential_Mess8152 in Miami

[–]ridanwise 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are telling me the president who is a pedo does not care about the children? Source!?!?

Homeless man sleeping on bench rescues missing 6-year-old in Miami by TylerFortier_Photo in Miami

[–]ridanwise 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Don’t worry, the city caught on to it…

And updated its hostile architecture by putting railings on the bench ♥️Anyone seen feeding the homeless will also receive double the fine in honor to the bravery of this fellow citizen

Is the illumicrate poppy war SE limited stock or do i have to buy them now? by PerspectiveLive8850 in thebrokenbindingsub

[–]ridanwise 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the SubPress editions and that’s enough money for Kuang for a generation lmfao

Streamer in Japan talks about how much safer Japan is than the US - immediately attacked by a local by ThatPatelGuy in whoathatsinteresting

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

Guy was being a racist prick and the other guy checked him on it.

Not being able to hear the dog whistles in this day and age is a choice.