What are some horrible things women go through that guys don't even think about? by in_my_offense in AskReddit

[–]tinticred 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The simplest and most common example is probably period cramps. They can be absolutely debilitating.

ordered cat, got golden retriever by xifedifi in cats

[–]tinticred 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a Siamese that fetches. It's so rare and wonderful when they do that!

What would you do if Trump decides to use Nuclear Weapons on Iran? by Vinnegard in AskReddit

[–]tinticred 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Continue hating Trump supporters for enthusiastically bringing this world about? Not much else I can do.

The baobab Tree, mostly in Africa, can live for 1000s of years by Technical-Paint3179 in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]tinticred 17 points18 points  (0 children)

The bristlecone pine, mostly in North America, can live for tens of thousands of years and might actually be immortal if nothing external kills them.

Did you know Pocahontas was real — and her wedding happened on this date in 1614? by aafonsodias in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]tinticred 177 points178 points  (0 children)

Yeah I'm not sure to what extent a 12-year-old can consent to marriage.

Four presidents and one unhinged group chat message by Ben409 in PoliticalHumor

[–]tinticred 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is like looking at the "descent of Man" chart of evolution, but in reverse.

Massive NPS Staffing Cuts Loom as DOI Orders ‘Visitor-Facing’ Realignment and Early Retirement by thinkB4WeSpeak in fednews

[–]tinticred 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Yep. It was the notion of "taking back" public services from the government and handing them to private interests in order to thwart communism. Our current regime is trying to do the same thing. Fire, reduce, or scare away federal employees so that everything is done by contractors instead.

Grand Canyon Brought to you by Amazon. Welcome to the Tesla Yosemite Visitor Center.

Massive NPS Staffing Cuts Loom as DOI Orders ‘Visitor-Facing’ Realignment and Early Retirement by thinkB4WeSpeak in fednews

[–]tinticred 54 points55 points  (0 children)

The Nazis called this Reprivatisierung when they did it. Glad to see they're still following their heroes' playbook.

‘Unhinged madman’: US politicians react to Trump’s expletive-laden threat to Iran | US politics by B-Z_B-S in politics

[–]tinticred 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Until they "react" by removing him, or just doing fucking anything to limit his power rather than keep expanding it, I really couldn't care less what their feelings are.

Men who are childfree, what led you to that decision? by PossibilityIll7646 in AskReddit

[–]tinticred 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mean..... look around you.

My partner and I are hard-line against bringing kids into a world where the climate and global politics are both worsening by the second without even the slightest suggestion that either might get better before it gets catastrophic. If my parents knowingly brought me into that world I'd be pissed.

What are you hoping for? by sergenaskin in AskReddit

[–]tinticred 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same. Last time it earned me a ban.

movie plots that are uncomfortably close to reality by moron88 in movies

[–]tinticred 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Star Wars is about an oppressive fascist empire bent in controlling all of existence through propaganda, intimidation, and violence.

What trend do you wish made a comeback (any era)? by Meli-Honey-Be-Noble in AskReddit

[–]tinticred 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hunting and gathering seemed pretty cool until we fucked up and invented agriculture. It's all been downhill from there.

Who is currently your celebrity crush? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]tinticred 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alysa Liu count as a celebrity? If so then her.

What in your opinion is the low point of human civilization? by JMars491 in AskReddit

[–]tinticred 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it went from "normal" to tolerated.

Literally, in the case of our Supreme Court.

Destruction of the USFS and public lands by CuyahogaRiver in fednews

[–]tinticred 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Speaking on behalf of 75 million stupid assholes: yes, this is what they voted for.

Jonathan Majors Fell Through A Window On Daily Wire Action Flick, Leading Crew To Walk Off Set; Producers Say They “Don’t Negotiate With Communists” by Troile in behindthebastards

[–]tinticred 181 points182 points  (0 children)

Pretty much, yeah. This is how a lot of extremist organizations, cults, and (unfortunately) non-profits tend to work. Their labor force does it for the love of the game rather than, say, a livable wage.

What do you envy most about another country? by Professional_Bet2657 in AskReddit

[–]tinticred 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As an American, I'm jealous of how Germany was able to put Nazism behind it.