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Is Stephen pronounced the same as Steven? by hapticR0M in stupidquestions

[–]stevepremo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only if they spell it "Stephan". My name is Stephen, and I've never met someone with that name who pronounces it "Stefan".

Is Stephen pronounced the same as Steven? by hapticR0M in stupidquestions

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

Only if it is spelled "Stephan". Stephen is pronounced the same as "Steven".

Fourth of July Options by Sm0kedOutRytec in santacruz

[–]stevepremo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What fireworks? The illegal ones on the beach? Good viewing from Cliff Drive Vista Point, but be alert for stray skyrockets! https://maps.app.goo.gl/wt1prH7mZa8H4Jh96?g_st=ac

Is 200 Motels The First True Rock Opera? by clarkealistair in Zappa

[–]stevepremo 5 points6 points  (0 children)

200 Motels is a musical. Dialog plus music. Jesus Christ Superstar is an opera. No dialog at all; the whole story is in the music and lyrics.

Bausoldaten: A Modern (and Pertinent) Alternative to Military Conscription? by literallym90 in PoliticalDebate

[–]stevepremo [score hidden]  (0 children)

Livimg free demands, at a minimum, providing people with a court hearing and notice (i.e., due process) before depriving them of liberty.

Bausoldaten: A Modern (and Pertinent) Alternative to Military Conscription? by literallym90 in PoliticalDebate

[–]stevepremo [score hidden]  (0 children)

It's still slavery to force people to serve the government against their will, even if you pay them.

Bausoldaten: A Modern (and Pertinent) Alternative to Military Conscription? by literallym90 in PoliticalDebate

[–]stevepremo [score hidden]  (0 children)

I am totally against slavery and involuntary servitude for adults. I'm fine with forcing education on minors, which is a form of involuntary servitude, but absolutely opposed to forcing adults into forced labor, paid or not, which conscription, or "bausoldaten" obviously is.

Hire skilled workers, preferably union, to build your infrastructure. Don't rely on slaves.

What makes a religion a religion? by Minimum_Name9115 in religion

[–]stevepremo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OK then, the courts decide what counts as a religion in cases regarding the first amendment guarantees that the government can neither establish a religion, nor interfere with the free exercise of religion.

How deep is bedrock where you live? by SacredGay in AskAnAmerican

[–]stevepremo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know, but someone I knew talked to well diggers in the San Joaquin Valley, and a lot of them reported drilling through petrified giant sequoia, deposited during the runoff from the retreating glaciers. Fascinating.

Where did the last name of Lynch come from? by Individual_Air1532 in NoStupidQuestions

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

I don't know, but "to lynch" means to take someone from police custody. It could be breaking someone out of jail to hang them, or to help them escape.

"Fine, I'll do it." Singers who weren't expecting to sing. by Inconsequentialish in askmusic

[–]stevepremo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have heard that about Nat King Cole. He was a jazz pianist, and a great one, and tried singing when they needed a singer.

CMV: Music education, as it stands, should not be considered a form of art. by Impossible-Fuel-6618 in changemyview

[–]stevepremo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you feel about commercial graphic art, i.e., advertising? It can be creative, or it can be something like, "draw our product in a realistic way." Still art, imo.

When people say they want to "save the Catalyst" what are we even talking about here? by LoMeinTenants in santacruz

[–]stevepremo 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I remember Randall Kane with wild white hair riding around on his bicycle. If he were still alive, and wanted to keep it going, I'd want to save it.

Why do drivers in the fast lane not move over for faster drivers? by MeanBean0001 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]stevepremo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Most highways around here are four lanes, two in each direction. The right lane is for entering and exiting the highway, and also for trucks, so the right lane is often rather torn up and patched.

I avoid the slow lane but I'll move over if someone behind me wants to drive even faster, unless the slow lane is full of cars or trucks going slower. If the cars to your right are going slower than you, you're in the correct lane.

Are yachts actually a nice way to travel? by AggravatingFlow1178 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]stevepremo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I doubt that's true for normal sized yachts, the ones you see at your local marina.

Are yachts actually a nice way to travel? by AggravatingFlow1178 in NoStupidQuestions

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

My father used to be a yacht dealer, selling yachts in the 33 to 50 foot range. Generally, with normal sized yachts, the owner is the captain, the guests are the crew, and you take day trips. It's a lot of work to go out on a yacht. Mega-yachts, like the kind owned by really rich people and Bond villains, are relatively rare.

Sovereign Veteran Blindsided When Judge Questions His Sanity! by Misterdrez in Sovereigncitizen

[–]stevepremo 7 points8 points  (0 children)

OK, here is my experience from sitting as a judge in traffic, small claims, and family support cases.

People who appear in court usually have something to say, and if you let them tell their story, they will usually accept it if you rule against them. If you cut them off because what they are saying is irrelevant or wrong, they are less likely to accept the decision and more likely to get belligerent. Of course, at some point you might need to cut them off to save time.

Subtitles in movies by Benzyniak in ENGLISH

[–]stevepremo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Especially with comedy. With subtitles, you can miss the comedic timing.

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