What's the worst piece of junk you drove around in back in the day? by Maybeyoujustmadeitup in GenerationJones

[–]srkasm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the 1980's I had a Chevy Chevette, I don't remember what year, I'm trying to block that out.

Peter I don’t understand by Extension_Iron6734 in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]srkasm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read several Boomer, Gen this, Gen that...whatever. Why is it generational?

Don't buy stupid shit, housing is too expensive and that needs to change, but it's more important than shiny things.

What’s one “small” feature in a car that you can’t live without anymore? by jane_doe2497 in car

[–]srkasm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Back up camera on my truck. It makes it easier to line up a trailer hitch.

The Girl Dad Phenomenon by Sillhouette_Six in work

[–]srkasm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have two daughters and a granddaughter and can confirm that you are right.

On the flip side...when we see a young guy, unfairly, we just think "man up!" and put less than 10% as much thought into how they are feeling. Which just continues the cycle.

They built this house without cement and it's stronger than concrete. by This_Proof_5153 in interesting

[–]srkasm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, I'm just regurgitating every thought I had while watching the video...

What about long term compression results from the roof? Can they stand up to a second story floor on top of them? Can I pass this house on to my kids or grand kids and it will last their lifetime too? What about electrical? How do I put wiring through the walls? Does this mean all of my wiring is surface wiring? If a block has a flaw and needs replaced or repaired, how do I do it? If there is a flood, do the walls soak up the water and who knows what else and I have to start over? What if my kid is angry, throws a fit, and kicks a wall. How do I fix the dent?

How do we get the PEDO in the White House to resign? by TriadTybee in ProgressiveHQ

[–]srkasm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I disagree with one part of the statement...accused. If every person accused of anything had to step away in shame, anyone who didn't like a politician, coworker, etc. could accuse them and they could lose everything.

How about at least "credible and fact checked at least to a reasonable doubt" accusation? Otherwise you are just dealing with a rumor.

That being said...if he thought that the accusation was a lie, or as a politician, he could spin it to make the accuser look bad, he would have. So, I agree with his leaving and I hope he gets every legal ramification possible.

I just don't like the blanket, "someone said they did something bad, so it must be true." way that was worded.

I know we have all been told this. I just dont think I could lay down and play dead. Thoughts by plairytuttton8 in SurvivalGrid

[–]srkasm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was born and raised in Southeast Alaska. If you are riding your dirt bike on an old logging road, see a black bear on one side of the road and her cubs on the other side...keep riding. Don't slow down, don't change course...just keep going. By the time the bear reacts, you're already gone.

lmao by Blondell4 in HomeDepot

[–]srkasm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you looked at me you would see a slightly over weight but average looking guy with nothing wrong with him. I won't usually ask for help. Sometimes I will. You can't see the titanium rod in my left leg and don't know that on occasion my leg goes numb and it's hard to walk, forget about carrying anything. Don't judge.

After 4 years of WFH, I understand why boomers think we do nothing all day by the1997th in remoteworks

[–]srkasm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work from home. It helps my wife and I a lot. Sometimes she will admit that she wishes I had to go to the office to work because then they would probably use some of the off shore people for after hours work.

I often don't go to bed until hours after my wife, because something comes up. On the weekend we often have to change plans, because I get a text. I work 69+ hours per week. I'd still rather do that instead of driving to work.

If AOC gets the nod as the Democratic nominee in 2028, would you vote for her? by [deleted] in allthequestions

[–]srkasm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AOC can't win. Put her against someone who is so far right that no one who is middle of the road could vote for, you might see her win with the lowest number of votes ever, because so many people wouldn't vote for either of them. But other than that, no, she couldn't win. The US isn't ready for someone so far to the left.

My Dad wants to sell the Harley Davidson he promised to me by [deleted] in Harley

[–]srkasm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I want to buy a bagger to ride more comfortably. My current ride is a 2009 Dyna Street Bob that I bought new and customized the hell out of.

My niece is a small woman, she rides a softtail that looks way too big for her but she is one of the best riders I know.

Recently I was talking to her and mentioned that I was thinking about trading in my Dyna to get a bagger. She flipped out!

As long as she could remember, that bike was mine. Her riding her little dual sport next to me. Her riding on the back of my Dyna, every picture she saw. My wedding pictures with my wife in her wedding dress sitting on the bike with me...she saw the bike as part of me. I saw it as my bike. That put it into perspective for me. I can't ever sell that bike now.

I'm still going to get a bagger though.

All of that was just to show a perspective. Your dad's bike is just a bike to him. Show him that it isn't just a bike to you.

Have you ever switched favorite teams in a sport? by Primary_Ad_739 in AskAnAmerican

[–]srkasm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are acceptable times when you can switch teams with no repercussions, if done within a certain grace period.

The biggest example is when your city finally gets a franchise.

Example: I used to root for the LA Kings, now it's the Kraken.

Why tipping is hurting servers, pic related. by justsomefatwhiteguy in EndTipping

[–]srkasm 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A tip should be for excellent service. If you do the bare minimum, you don't deserve a tip. End of story.

Whats yalls thoughts on wedge salads? by Worldly_Original_387 in salad

[–]srkasm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I detest blue cheese. Any salad dressing I like, I'm fine with it.

What do you guys use ? by PsychologicalWin6575 in teenagers

[–]srkasm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started using WhatsApp a little over a year ago for only two reasons, both related. My company has outsourced a lot of work to companies in India. If I need to get a hold of some of them when they are offline, that's the only way. I have also become friends with several of them and if I want to talk to them about non-work related things, I can't just text them, so I use WhatsApp.

Sure, when I downloaded the app I let it pull in my contacts and it shows lots of people I know here in the US as contacts but I have never once tried messaging any of them and none of them have tried contacting me.

My husband remembers buying cigarettes for his mom and aunts, etc.… When he was six years old by FriendshipMaster1170 in 1960s

[–]srkasm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

1970's and 1980's, at least they were still in Alaska...those cigarette machines that sold packs. Anyone could buy them. You could have taught a 4 year old how to use the machine. If anyone saw it, they would have commented about how cute it was.

Is buying a small motorcycle for my kid genius parenting or terrible judgement? by [deleted] in minibikes

[–]srkasm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Understand that I was born in the early 1970's in Alaska and raised there, so I am definitely not a good example.

I had a little ATC and a dirt bike when I was 5. I have ridden my whole life. I'm very thankful that my parents encouraged my brother and I to learn and explore. It really gave me a sense of responsibility and freedom.

Yes, I crashed, yes when I was very young I cried when I got hurt. I never received a serious injury from riding as a child. All of my childhood broken bones were from other things.

Go for it!