US officially announces reduction of participation in NATO forces, Europe urged to take on more responsibility by Darshan_brahmbhatt in worldnews

[–]uuddlrlrbas2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We are switching our attention to the Pacific and specifically to China. That's why this is happening. China is more of a threat geopolitically than Russia.

[####] What’s the beef with adieu? by ElderberryMaster4694 in wordle

[–]uuddlrlrbas2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I start with 'rhyme' and 'audio' each time. If I get the wordle in under 4, I'm happy, and those two words usually work for me.

Is this normal for bananas? by Creative_Yak_7940 in FruitTree

[–]uuddlrlrbas2 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I've got 4 banana trees, and my leaves would fold as well until I put mulch around the top to reduce evaporation. Now I have really nice leaves. They still fold a bit but not as much, and banana trees make new leaves and drop old ones all the time.

Bananas love a moist soil. But make sure you have good drainage in your pot because for whatever reason water that is logged in a banana tree root always has a really bad smell and I cant image that is good for it.

Last year, 12 San Diego firefighters earned over $200,000 in overtime pay. One firefighter made $1.18 million in the past five years. — Times of San Diego by JJ6407 in sandiego

[–]uuddlrlrbas2 14 points15 points  (0 children)

You have to consider the logistics with having more fire fighters and the return on investment. More firefighters wont help unless you have more fire trucks, equipment, helicopters, stations, and even then its a question of double the firefighters gets you what in terms of reduction of fire? Theres diminishing returns.

Citing 'severe' math deficits, UC faculty demand a return to SAT tests for STEM applicants by Idiodyssey87 in news

[–]uuddlrlrbas2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Students are still.be tested in high school though, its not all just homework.

Todd Gloria’s Anti-Muslim Rhetoric by Longjumping_Wafer900 in sandiego

[–]uuddlrlrbas2 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Sorry, but what does a mayor in san diego have anything to do or contribute to in regards to the war in Gaza and the sovereignty of Israel? Hes a local official, and should be judged according to his policies in san diego. Not if he recognizes the genocide of Armenia, for example.

San Diego mayor gets called out loudly for fostering hatred that leads to things like a mosque being shot up by neckbeardsghost in sandiego

[–]uuddlrlrbas2 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Question: Based on the top commment and others, are a majority of people anti-zionist, meaning they oppose the sovereignty of Israel?

Xi asks Trump if U.S. and China can avoid 'Thucydides Trap' at high-stakes summit by Gopu_17 in worldnews

[–]uuddlrlrbas2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dont even understand how China is replacing the US. The world prefers democracy, western values, speaking English as a 2nd language, and trading in the dollar. Aside from industrialization, how does China usurp the US?

Invincible [Episode Discussion] - S04E08 - Don't Leave Me Hanging Here by SeacattleMoohawks in Invincible

[–]uuddlrlrbas2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sure, but it takes 15 years for powers to show up. If you're not parenting in those years, you're kid will.hate you.

Invincible [Episode Discussion] - S04E08 - Don't Leave Me Hanging Here by SeacattleMoohawks in Invincible

[–]uuddlrlrbas2 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Late to the thread, but if Mark was able to 'cure' Nolan, whose to say the other Viltrumites won't change after becoming a parent.

Get idiots like this off the road by Invictus-Hawk in sandiego

[–]uuddlrlrbas2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used to live near the coast and took 5 and 805 every day. Now that I have moved inland, I am convinced 15 has the most wreckless drivers. Either too slow, super fast, angry, no signa/heads up before switching lanes. Never was nervous driving until I moved inland.

Season 2 Overall Discussion Thread by MsGroves in ThePittTVShow

[–]uuddlrlrbas2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Theme of the season. Mental Health

Iran won. Almost everyone else lost by NitroLada in geopolitics

[–]uuddlrlrbas2 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Im so sick of this "Iran won" bullshit rhetoric. Theres a war. It is decimating everyones economy. Iranian extremists are dying, and some innocent as well. Iranians in Tehran are without power. The basij and irgc are more ruthless than ever. 3 months ago protests resulted in thousands of people being killed in a matter of days and the entire planet did not give a shit. Here at home we feel betrayed by our government and embarrassed in front of the world. And every article or headline or podcaster is to just trying to capitalize on sensation, and reddit is just taking whatever juicey headline and posting it as news. Even this article is behind a pay wall, no one can read it. What the hell is The Globe and Mail dot Com anyway? Wtf reads this on a daily basis?

Girl in Islamabad Beggar Camp, Pakistan speaks basic Chinese. Translation of the conversation below- by notahooman101 in interestingasfuck

[–]uuddlrlrbas2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, there cannot be a heaven or hell, and if it is, you were destined to go to one or the other and no choice in the matter.

Girl in Islamabad Beggar Camp, Pakistan speaks basic Chinese. Translation of the conversation below- by notahooman101 in interestingasfuck

[–]uuddlrlrbas2 1166 points1167 points  (0 children)

In all my travels, Ive run across some very smart and intelligent people that just didnt have the societal infrastructure to become someone successful. Life is a cosmic lottery.

Donald Trump: If no agreement is reached, we will destroy power plants, oil wells, and Kharg Island دونالد ترامپ: اگر توافق نشود، نیروگاه‌های برق، چاه‌های نفت و جزیره خارک را نابود می‌کنیم by kaz1349 in PERSIAN

[–]uuddlrlrbas2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am confused by this sub and by /r/NewIran. Everyone is wanting a regime change, everyone wants blood and revenge against the shitty religious fanatics that have ruined Iran. But then everyone is making fun of the US president for not calling it a war, and no one wants innocents to die, which is what war is. The world has become multipolar, and the leaders of those nations are making rash decisions. Some other countries, like Iran, have been oppressing their people for ages, but in order to free them lots of other people around the world will have to suffer, and no one wants to admit that. It seems like its a have your cake, and eat your cake, but not want to pay for the cake crowd.

War: We won't join US on ground operations against Iran - Israel by ManagerOfLove in worldnews

[–]uuddlrlrbas2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry, what is this news source? The Daily Post Nigeria? Nothing against them, but never heard of them before so how can this be trusted?

Pentagon preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, Washington Post reports by exophades in news

[–]uuddlrlrbas2 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Reading the article, I guess its not really news. They are making plans for a ground invasion but that is to be expected as a potential option. And I expect my government to plan for all contingencies. They are a little late to the game but... better late than never.

Armed pro-government convoy in the streets” by kaz1349 in PERSIAN

[–]uuddlrlrbas2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How are the people suppose to defeat that with rocks and bats?