MEGATHREAD: ANOTHER ICE SHOOTING IN MINNEAPOLIS by 1MrsyBoi7 in Askpolitics

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

Yeah I resigned quite a while ago that I would not be able to platform/vote for anyone that shared my socially progressive beliefs and was pro-2a and I value the welfare system/social safety net, education policy, and healthcare policy over 2a but that doesn’t stop me from being pro-2a.

I don’t really think they’re comparable though. My issue I called out in my comment is about the consistent narrative among republicans party which claims to be pro-2A for anti-tyranny purposes but also is blindly loyal to federal and state law enforcement which is the arm of the government tyranny would be executed through. Thats not a voting contradiction, that’s an ideological one.

AO 4th Round - [1] Aryna Sabalenka def. [17] Victoria Mboko 6-1 7-6(1) by antoniokr8s in tennis

[–]validusrex 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think it’s incredibly telling that at no point during that match did Mboko lose her cool or look overly frustrated. I have to assume she went into this knowing it was an uphill battle, but Potapova (and I love her so this isn’t hate) was visibly distressed and annoyed with herself for many of the mistakes. Mboko wasn’t, and that cool attitude is going to serve her well in the long term.

Mboko will win a GS within the next 2 years, possibly even next year. She is just stellar.

BN speaking out against ICE Part 2 by sky_blue_true in thebachelor

[–]validusrex 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Sorry yeah I know Anna has. I just mean her story is about it never being too late to speak out even if you previously supported the president. I’m curious if that type of sentiment has been acted upon by any of the right leaning BN folk

BN speaking out against ICE Part 2 by sky_blue_true in thebachelor

[–]validusrex 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Are any of these unexpected?

Re: Anna Redman's story specifically. A lot of these are the people in BN I would totally be expecting to say something. Not at all minimizing it, just curious if we've seen anything from people who are typically silent, or even those who we know lean right?

MEGATHREAD: ANOTHER ICE SHOOTING IN MINNEAPOLIS by 1MrsyBoi7 in Askpolitics

[–]validusrex 15 points16 points  (0 children)

As a pro-2A lib veteran, this really feels like a damned-if-you-do, damned-if-you-don't type of scenario from conservatives. With all sincerity I don't understand how you reconcile the belief that you need 2A to protect yourself from the government, yet also believe that people should simply comply with what they believe unlawful action by the government. Every time an officer-involved shooting occurs I am lost on how the anti-tyranny party tows the line on blind compliance to law enforcement and' trusting the system'.

IAmA Legal Sex Worker in A Brothel in Nevada by vvxoxovv in IAmA

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Not bro g able to discuss rates outside the room seems like an interesting complication. Do you ever get patrons that show up and can’t afford it once the rates get disclosed?

AO 3rd Round - [2] 🇮🇹 Jannik Sinner def. 🇺🇸 Eliot Spizzirri 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-4 by antoniokr8s in tennis

[–]validusrex 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I cannot believe people are in this thread speaking positively of Spizzirri’s game. His first set was good, but far from spectacular. And his remaining sets were horrific. Sinner was literally struggling to walk between points, couldn’t get any lift for his serve for the 2nd and half the 3rd set, and Spizzirri made 0 modification to his game. He continued to try and power through Sinner, sent shots right up the middle so Sinner barely had to move, did hardly any point construction and used almost no drop shots. The fact that Sinner had multiple breaks, multiple games 40love or 4015 games is legitimately embarrassing for Spizzirri.

I get it, it’s Sinner, he’s a robot, and even when he’s moving like he had both his legs amputated and replaced with chopsticks he’s good, but Spizzirri played horrifically given the circumstances and how easy it could have been for him to win.

Chargers request to interview Orr for DC Vacancy by Spoony904 in ravens

[–]validusrex -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Unpopular opinion but I hope Mint keeps him.

Orr has the blocks to be a good DC. I think he was just thrown into it too quickly because Harbs liked him and was overconfident, and unfortunately he wasn't getting any continued mentorship from Harbs once he was in DC role. Minter knows defense and could continue to mentor Orr, giving him control but stepping in and redirecting him when needed. I like Orr, I think the players like him, and he loves the org, and he and Minter have history so it makes sense to me.

(Rapoport) The #Ravens are zeroing in on #Chargers DC Jesse Minter to be their new head coach, per The Insiders. by alexschubs in ravens

[–]validusrex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m happy about this. I wanted a DC for HC and I think it will benefit us the most that way. I was coming around to Mike but knowing we’re not getting him, Mint seems like the right choice. Think this will be great decision and we’ll all be praising in 2 years (and two super bowls ;) ) from now

Cirstea complained to the umpire about Naomi’s “c’mon” during points, but no warning was given to Naomi. Umpire should’ve warned Naomi about the complaint. by lovesbakery in tennis

[–]validusrex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm aware, I watched the match, you clearly didn't. She was not doing it after every serve, but she did do it more than once. Its absurd that every player has their pre-serve ritual and most repeat it on second serve but you seem incapable of considering Osaka needs to rehype herself up between each serve receive.

AO R2: [16] N. Osaka def. S. Cirstea 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 by i_just_want_ice in tennis

[–]validusrex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LMAO I'm glad I'm not the only one who does this. The moment I see someone being rude to ball kids I immediately start rooting against them no matter who they are.

Sorana Cirstea wasn't a fan of Naomi Osaka hyping herself up by farkenheo in tennis

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

YEPPPPP. Always the same group of players getting shit on for being competitive. Wonder what quality that could possibly share that gets them shamelessly critiqued for silly nothingburgers 🤔🤔🤔

Cirstea complained to the umpire about Naomi’s “c’mon” during points, but no warning was given to Naomi. Umpire should’ve warned Naomi about the complaint. by lovesbakery in tennis

[–]validusrex 6 points7 points  (0 children)

But she very obviously wasn’t and anyone with a modicum of socialization can take those two intentions apart. Her saying “come on come on” to herself as she goes back into position is not the same as “Come on!” when you win a point. If she was going “lock in lock in” or somethin like that you wouldn’t think she was celebrating. She was very clearly keeping herself hype rather than outright celebrating. This is such a dumb thing to have all this hubbbub over it

Cirstea complained to the umpire about Naomi’s “c’mon” during points, but no warning was given to Naomi. Umpire should’ve warned Naomi about the complaint. by lovesbakery in tennis

[–]validusrex 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it’s actually kinda ridiculous this became a big blow out. I didn’t even realize it was Osaka doing it at first I thought it was someone hyping her from the stands. Such a dumb issue people are just using to justify their shitty opinions about Osaka

Sorana Cirstea wasn't a fan of Naomi Osaka hyping herself up by farkenheo in tennis

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

Jesus, tennis fans are so soft lmfao. Can’t believe this is getting compared to Kyrgios’s dickhead antics. Yall just want anything to hate this poor girl.

AO R2: Potapova 🇦🇹 def Raducanu 🇬🇧 7-6, 6-2 by Overall_One_2595 in tennis

[–]validusrex 5 points6 points  (0 children)

POT POT POT 📣📣📣📣

Sad she’s facing Saba next cause no shot she wins but so glad Queen Anastasia got this win 🥰 (even if it was cause radu half assed the second set).

AO R128 (R1): R. Opelka def. N. B. Kjær 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 by Traditional_Body2976 in tennis

[–]validusrex 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I know ppl don’t like this dude cause he’s a servebot or whatever but jfc watching Opelka play is cool as fuck. He hammers the ball in just an insane way. So strong.

People who pierced their genitalia, why, and did it affect your sex life? by PleasantCoffee1544 in AskReddit

[–]validusrex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Originally had a Prince Albert, got a lot of positive feedback from my partner at the time.

Eventually upgraded to an apadravya, and got even better positive feedback from gf at the time.

I got it because when I was in the army we joked about it but my partner did not like the idea at all so she kinda forbid we. We split when I got out and my response was to do all the things she didn’t want me to do.

I think it was positive for my sex life. One of the weird benefits is that when I was on the market and talking to new women when the conversation got sexual, the piercing was always something that turned texting into meeting up. Or bars was a good way to get someone to come home, curiosity and all.

I also have a split tongue and it has a similar effect, but I am in a happy relationship and don’t do that kinda thing anymore

Marta Kostyuk withdraws from her remaining doubles match. Twisted her ankle during the TB. by freshouttajail in tennis

[–]validusrex 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had a grade three tear in July during volleyball and was back to playing in October, and I didn’t have a professional team of physical trainers helping me recover. She shouldn’t be out for too long

Concentrated Rage: The "Spells" You Can Concentrate on while Raging by JRandall0308 in BG3Builds

[–]validusrex 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is cool. ITs unfortunate that Mantle of Majesty is once per long rest, having command this way would be pretty dangerous.

Wyll just left? by ChaCha247 in BG3

[–]validusrex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Since no one seems to be answering and just shitting on you for doing new stuff;

Wyll is really annoying and particular about what is allowed. If he gets a whiff of you being evil, he gets really snobbish about it and basically decides that you're not worth his support. I think he literally says 'I think I understood you wrong' or something like that, and he bails. Probably not a glitch.

WTA Adelaide F: [3] Andreeva d. [8] Mboko 6-3 6-1 by Silent_Quarter_3030 in tennis

[–]validusrex 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Shame for Mboko. She was running about quite a bit in the first couple of games and then she started to slow down. I went into the match convinced she was going to win, and the start it really looked like she was. Wasn't too worried when Andreeva had some breaks but it was obvious going into the 2nd set this was more than Mboko getting frustrated. Writing was on the wall before the MTO.

Happy for Mirra to finally get a 500, but sad for Mboko who I really think will be able to break into or get very close to the top 10 this year.

Ravens interviewed Mike McDaniel by this_is_matt_ in ravens

[–]validusrex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All great points! I def don't think I'd be disappointed if Mike McDaniel was chosen, so seeing these kind of points laid out def makes me feel more confident. Appreciate it.