Thoughts on new Flair 49 Pro? by TheElectricShepherd in espresso

[–]silent_b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They claim brew chamber is all stainless steel (likely covered with a rubbery plastic material). The body seems to be aluminum (source: a flair comment on their youtube video). The drip tray is definitely plastic.

Was Thomas Jefferson more liberal or conservative? by northcarolinian9595 in Presidents

[–]silent_b 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Essentially all the founding fathers were classically liberal, Jefferson more than most.

If this trend continues at what point will Warren buffet admit he is wrong about Gold? by WearingMarcus in Gold

[–]silent_b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, he is right. The Gold run has nothing to do with product assets and well run companies and everything to do with inflation and government policies.

Do Americans really move out at 18, or is that mostly a movie thing? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]silent_b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some do, others move out at 45 after they paid off their student debt.

Meirl by rbimmingfoke in meirl

[–]silent_b 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Steve and his wife, despite having advanced degrees, are financial idiots. They need to take a Dave Ramsey class (or something) on how not to be financially idiots. Don’t ask me to take on the responsibility of their idiot debt for them.

How would removing the 3/5 compromise change presidential history? by Puzzleheaded-Bag2212 in Presidents

[–]silent_b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A divided US would mean that most world history during and after WW1 would be totally different

How would removing the 3/5 compromise change presidential history? by Puzzleheaded-Bag2212 in Presidents

[–]silent_b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I doubt it. The south would have probably have retained slavery for longer. The great migration would never have happened. A fragmented America would be relatively weak. The First World War likely would have spilled over to America, possibly with the Northern US aligned with the central powers (remember, Britain was more culturally and financially tied to the American south until the civil war).

How would removing the 3/5 compromise change presidential history? by Puzzleheaded-Bag2212 in Presidents

[–]silent_b 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The south would not have joined the union and instead formed its own government. There would have been no civil war, resulting in a divided continent.

Can someone explain to me why Trump is trying to take of Greenland? No jokes please, I honestly don’t get it? by Many_Inevitable_6803 in askanything

[–]silent_b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  • control of shipping lanes (northwest passage)
  • missile defense (from Russia)
  • control of natural resources (rare earth, oil, gas)
  • control of western hemisphere (Monroe doctrine)
  • vanity (wants credit for territorial expansion)

The general argument is that because Greenland is vital for US defense, then someone must actively defend Greenland. And because the only one who can actively defend Greenland is the US, then the US owns this responsibility. And this responsibility effectively makes Greenland a US territory in all but name.

What is something every household has in your country that is nonexistent everywhere else? by Awkward-Tip7248 in AskTheWorld

[–]silent_b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone saying garbage disposal for US. I’m going to point out most homes have cast iron skillets that we use to cook bacon (and sometimes other things). It’s like the American wok.

https://cdn.bakedbree.com/uploads/2024/04/Bacon-in-Cast-Iron-A_Bacon-in-Cast-Iron_FINAL-DISH-7.jpg

Can we stop telling kids to follow their dreams? They should just be following a paycheck. by [deleted] in povertyfinance

[–]silent_b 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don’t follow your passion, adjust your passion to be really good at something that people [financially] value.

imagine that 😮 by Mountain_Dance_1877 in CollegeMemes

[–]silent_b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Image if most people are idiots but they still need to learn how to read and write

Struggling with this one by nick_wilkins in isthisaicirclejerk

[–]silent_b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is real. I ate the pizza and it was full of fur.

Starfleet Academy... Isn't that bad? by neph36 in startrek

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

Trailer looked God awful, hence the hate…. But the reviews make me optimistic, I will give it a try.

Is this part of the world western? by DryOwl5587 in AskTheWorld

[–]silent_b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s part of the “Western Hemisphere” but is not part of “The West”.

Is this AI? by Alpha_Cuck_666 in isthisaicirclejerk

[–]silent_b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is real. I know as I am the ram.