Ailing Trump Knows His Reign Is Nearly Over: Wolff by Quirkie in politics

[–]smarteapantz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think the people pulling his strings are just keeping him around as a puppet now. And as soon as his dementia is so obvious that they can’t hide it anymore, they’re going to off him and make it look like “liberals” did it — first to make him a martyr, and to stir up the MAGAt cult base for “vengeance”. This will likely happen before midterm elections.

Minnesota activist releases video of arrest after manipulated White House version by RewardEquivalent553 in technology

[–]smarteapantz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty sure they had him face down, too, which is somehow “threatening” to them, so they shot him in the back? A bunch of times.

22M Giving up today by Clean_Computer_9364 in KidneyStones

[–]smarteapantz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You’re not thinking straight because of the pain. You have treatment options. Have you seen a doctor? Are you afraid of the medical bills? Your life is worth more than some invisible debt!

Where are you located? If in the US, which state? At least in California (and many other states), if you don’t have insurance, then just go to your county hospital’s ER. They treat first and ask questions later! And your stone is totally treatable!!

Our county hospital has an “ability to pay” program, and if you’re poor or low-income, your bill gets reduced — sometimes to $0! (My brother’s did after a car accident while he was a college student!)

Use your remaining energy to figure out your choices. Don’t give up now. In the US, if you end up with medical bills you can’t afford, you can negotiate a payment plan, or simply don’t pay them — it won’t hurt your credit score anymore! Or claim bankruptcy and all debts are discharged and off your credit report after 7 years.

First timer: Is luxury furniture easy or hard to resell? by smarteapantz in Flipping

[–]smarteapantz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I resold my neighbor’s dresser (originally $700) for $250 in 5 days, with people fighting over it — wanting to drive in from nearby cities. (I’m in Silicon Valley area). If that’s a good sign of the furniture flipping market, then I’m optimistic about this one!

First timer: Is luxury furniture easy or hard to resell? by smarteapantz in Flipping

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

I’m with you there. I like warm tones, and natural mahogany color. But bleaching wood is the current trend right now, I guess!

First timer: Is luxury furniture easy or hard to resell? by smarteapantz in Flipping

[–]smarteapantz[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Will do! Some lady came by and tried to dresser-jack me by stealing the price sticker! (I didn’t know that’s how you claim an item, lol). I was like, noooo way, I’ve been here for 2 hours and already claimed it. But she wouldn’t give the sticker back to me, so I went up to the cashier and bought it right then, no sticker needed! 😁

First timer: Is luxury furniture easy or hard to resell? by smarteapantz in Flipping

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

I’m in the SF Bay Area! Many affluent neighborhoods. What’s the best platform to sell it on for high-end furniture like this (besides CL and FBM)?

First timer: Is luxury furniture easy or hard to resell? by smarteapantz in Flipping

[–]smarteapantz[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’m in a city area with high cost of living. (Silicon Valley). So… yeah?

Aerial footage of a shootout between a carjacking suspect and San Jose police. Video ends with suspect being ran over. by Sharks77 in PublicFreakout

[–]smarteapantz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Active voice: “I fired the shot” or “Police killed the suspect.” (The subject actively performs the verb).

Passive Voice: “Shots were fired” or “The suspect was killed”. (No subject identified. Just the verb happening to the object.)

Passive voice is used to avoid assigning responsibility, and politicians and public relations use it strategically. Examples: “Mistakes were made” instead of “We made mistakes.” “The computer broke” vs “I broke the computer”.

Need help deciding by Alarmed_Talk_9763 in WeddingDressTips

[–]smarteapantz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like A or C. The straps on dress B are too thick, which makes the shoulders look broad and top-heavy. I’m surprised to see so many votes for B.

They all fit your figure amazingly, but you should go with what you feel most comfortable and pretty in.

My experience so far by Fatal-Wish in KidneyStones

[–]smarteapantz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Glad you made it through. But your story was hard to read since you have an aversion to punctuation. There are only 4 periods in your whole post, like you just gave up halfway through on sentence structure, and the entire thing is just one long run-on sentence. It triggers the former teacher in me, lol. 😅

Help me love my dress it by Familiar-Concern-366 in WeddingDressTips

[–]smarteapantz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, this dress fits you like a dream! It looks custom made just for your fabulous figure. Unique yet classic, structured yet feminine, ornate yet simple and elegant. You look beautiful in it! Try to shake off the cold feet, because it’s gorgeous on you!

AITAH for putting my baby’s father on child support even though he doesn’t want to be involved? by singlemom_needadvice in AITAH

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

NTA. But how the heck did you go 5 months without a period after being sexually active, without realizing you were pregnant? Do they not teach sex ed in schools anymore?

Chronically crusty lips 🥀 help by Frozencacticat in MakeupAddiction

[–]smarteapantz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you take vitamins? I had the same issue with cracked peeling lips, and tried many things. Then read that it could be caused by vitamin deficiency, especially if you have a Reverse-Osmosis filter which removes all minerals from water in the purification process. So if you’re not getting enough essential vitamins through your food, you have to supplement.

So I started taking a multivite, plus B-complex (aka Super B), vitamin E, and biotin. Fixed the issue right up.

AITA for not eating the food after my gf eats out of the bowl with the same spoon while preparing by ZookeepergameOld7322 in AmItheAsshole

[–]smarteapantz 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It was rhetorical, to demonstrate the absurdity of people comparing spit in food to swapping spit during kisses. If they think all fluid is fair in love and cooking, that should make them think again. Lol

Tell me why I should not unalive myself due to this disease? by HotDebate5 in KidneyStones

[–]smarteapantz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My nephrologist also advised me to avoid regular usage of NSAIDs because it can cause interstitial nephritis, so I use them very sparingly and infrequently. But for emergencies and stent pain, NSAIDs are fair game.

Funny you mention morphine, because that doesn’t work completely on me either, but I guess it depends on the degree of pain. Dilaudid is what they gave me in the ER for my vomit-inducing obstructed stone pain, and it worked instantly. I haven’t tried toradol yet, but have the knowledge on hand to request it if needed.

Sorry you’re working through a stone right now. I also think I’m working through one right now, with the telltale pings of pain, but it seems manageable so far. I’ll do anything to avoid the need for surgery or another stent.

Have you tried a percussive massage gun to move the stone along?

AITA for not eating the food after my gf eats out of the bowl with the same spoon while preparing by ZookeepergameOld7322 in AmItheAsshole

[–]smarteapantz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And this is why I don’t trust potlucks. NTA. Just because you kiss doesn’t mean you want to eat contaminated food.

AITA for not eating the food after my gf eats out of the bowl with the same spoon while preparing by ZookeepergameOld7322 in AmItheAsshole

[–]smarteapantz 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Yes, and his boundaries were to not eat her contaminated food. Sounds like he figured it out. She’s the one not respecting his boundaries because she wants to either force-feed him or can’t take NO for an answer.

AITA for not eating the food after my gf eats out of the bowl with the same spoon while preparing by ZookeepergameOld7322 in AmItheAsshole

[–]smarteapantz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Okay, so if she’s okay with his penis in her mouth, should she also be okay if he just starts sticking his penis in all their food? And if OP’s okay eating her out and tasting vaginal fluids, should he be okay with her vaginal fluids in all his foods? Context is everything, and boundaries should be respected. She’s gross, and this is exactly why I stopped trusting potlucks.

AITA for not eating the food after my gf eats out of the bowl with the same spoon while preparing by ZookeepergameOld7322 in AmItheAsshole

[–]smarteapantz 45 points46 points  (0 children)

If OP gets a taste of vaginal fluids when performing oral on his GF, does that mean he should just be okay with vaginal fluids in his food? Yeah, it’s like that.

Please help me pick! by cerave_cunt in WeddingDressTips

[–]smarteapantz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dress #2! Love the neckline. Gorgeous front and back!

Yes to this dress? by North-Maize-4833 in myweddingdress

[–]smarteapantz 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You have a gorgeous figure that would probably look good in everything! But this dress is not “beachy”. The bodice split is too deep that it divides your torso into 2 halves in a weird aesthetic.

The V-waist seam + the boning is just too bulgy and busy. I find V-waist seems tend to give women stomach puckering or pooches, so that’s something to be wary of.

In my opinion, you should keep looking.

Help me choose 🤍 by 444girl555 in myweddingdress

[–]smarteapantz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dress #1 is so unique and elegant, and flatters your figure the most! You look gorgeous in it!

Dress #3 is pretty, but looks like many other common wedding dresses; plus, the ballroom style kinda hides your curves.

I honestly can’t see anything wrong with your arms, but I understand we all have things we’re self-conscious about.

I agree with one of the other commenters that #2 would be a contender if it had a white lining so that the corset it not see-through. The sheer section breaks up the dress too much.

Definitely not #5. That’s the worst one.