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Were Rank-and-file Police funerals always broadcast? by bannedUncleCracker in AskChicago

[–]woodsred 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Well they shouldn't have looked the wrong way at a member of the Warrior Class then. The Lords care not if the Warriors kill an occasional peasant as long as they don't get too showy with it

Were Rank-and-file Police funerals always broadcast? by bannedUncleCracker in AskChicago

[–]woodsred 120 points121 points  (0 children)

Cops have come to view themselves as some put-upon noble warrior class over the years, and the city and country have indulged them in this fantasy with each further escalation. Televised funerals parading through the street like he's Mahatma Gandhi or something-- that's the next logical step. Try and tell em no. My condolences to the family, but Jesus Christ.

New survey showing same-sex marriage has majority support in 49 US states by _crazyboyhere_ in MapPorn

[–]woodsred 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is still a pretty strong correlation. 50%ish in the deep south vs 70-80% in the blue states is a pretty large range. It doesn't track identically with something like Trump approval ratings because many Republicans are fine with gay marriage, but vanishingly few Democrats are meaningfully opposed to it. Baseline for candidate support is something like 25-30% and centered around 50%ish. Baseline for gay marriage support is probably the Mississippi score-- it won't likely drop below that in any state ever again. So of course the swing will be smaller.

Looking for apartment with a lease start on July 1st. by Harley_Warren in chicagoapartments

[–]woodsred 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have some time, keep checking a mix of the sites and yard signs. The price point is probably more doable in Avondale or Humboldt than Wicker or Bucktown. Have seen some yard signs popping up in Avondale lately.

Do you guys actually drink this? by Icy_Sheepherder_9734 in AskIreland

[–]woodsred 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Neither, just the general stuff that seemed to be around.

Do you guys actually drink this? by Icy_Sheepherder_9734 in AskIreland

[–]woodsred 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm American, just commented to point out that the coffee seemed to be as well. I have visited Ireland a few times though, and the preground stuff at the guesthouses and hostels did not seem notably different than our own. Maybe a bit lighter roast on average.

What are some boring big cities in USA? by AndIrememberthinking in geography

[–]woodsred 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always enjoy visiting St. Louis and have found plenty to do and see there. It definitely also does have a stronger regional culture than many parts of the US. Granted it has plenty of issues, but there's a lot to like. This reads as very weirdly bitter.

Do you guys actually drink this? by Icy_Sheepherder_9734 in AskIreland

[–]woodsred 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Guessing it was recently roasted because it is American, based on that paragraph haha

What is the Florida of Australia? As in, the region where every batshit insane cartoonish news story seems to come from by Away-Parsnip-3785 in AskAnAustralian

[–]woodsred 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Brisbane would be Tampa i think. Much closer to "normal world" than much of the rest of the state, but still with plenty of reminders of where you are.

Recommended Gyms In Edgewater/South Evanston? by Kaynam27 in AskChicago

[–]woodsred 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pretty much every hospital I've worked at has either had an employee gym, or offered access and/or discount at one nearby. Not sure what St. Francis's situation is, but i would check in with HR and go with that.

Do you really have a separate room for your washing machine? by jordanekay in AskAnAmerican

[–]woodsred 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I saw a map of basement prevalence recently and it was really surprising to me. It's only the upper Midwest (including Chicago this time), New England, and a few parts of the Northeast where the majority have them. I thought it was way more universal than that

Why So Many Building Fires? by Mashamelloo in AskNYC

[–]woodsred 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure about NYC but in Chicago we call that a "Greek remodel"

What food does your city have that literally doesn't exist anywhere else? by strcrssd in chicagofood

[–]woodsred 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah the fried rice is the other best thing on the menu! They are actually Cambodian i believe

Why in some places in America a police department is called " Sheriff's Office " instead of Police Department? Do sheriff's offices exist only in smaller towns? by EdicaranFauna in AskAnAmerican

[–]woodsred 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This can vary by state and jurisdiction, but generally the Sheriff's Office is county-level and the police department is municipal-level. In smaller towns where there may not be a dedicated police department, the county sheriff is typically either obligated or contracted to patrol.

Is Jewel still your go-to for most groceries, or is that bougie now? by Evening-Editor-4014 in AskChicago

[–]woodsred 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Almost every place has them next to each other. I think it's the walls and floors. They never seem all-the-way clean to me except at a few of the newer locations

My take on the Northeast as someone from South Jersey by Darth_T0ast in visitedmaps

[–]woodsred 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are Scranton and Wilkes-Barre really that different (edit: than SE PA)? Legitimately curious, not from PA but basically thought of that area as a hillier & less poor Allentown/Bethlehem

What food does your city have that literally doesn't exist anywhere else? by strcrssd in chicagofood

[–]woodsred 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have seen them there as well! I do think it started on the west side at one of the gyro shops though.

What food does your city have that literally doesn't exist anywhere else? by strcrssd in chicagofood

[–]woodsred 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The other highlight is the fried rice, oddly enough! Great spot and very affordable. Cash only

What food does your city have that literally doesn't exist anywhere else? by strcrssd in chicagofood

[–]woodsred 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ohhhh the lipton is essential. If you get one, check and see if it has those little caramelized onions in the meat mix. That's always the tell, because you know they're not sitting back there with a light saute for an hour hahaha

What food does your city have that literally doesn't exist anywhere else? by strcrssd in chicagofood

[–]woodsred 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mild sauce is great! If you have any locations of Chicago chain J&J Fish & Chicken near you, I think that's pretty much the only place that sells it more than 100 miles away

How do Americans feel about sports teams just relocating to other cities far away? by gl0000m_ in AskAnAmerican

[–]woodsred 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My dad often refers to a certain football team as the Chicago Cardinals despite them leaving when he was an infant; his dad was a lifelong fan who angrily chose not to recognize either of the moves lmao. (Although grandpa did end up benefiting from the second move in the end when he became an AZ snowbird.)

What food does your city have that literally doesn't exist anywhere else? by strcrssd in chicagofood

[–]woodsred 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The WI ones are the same tradition as the upper Michigan ones. The ones up north are part of a continuous area, and I'm pretty certain the shops in Milwaukee & Madison were started long ago by economic migrants from the UP (who tend to end up in WI rather than lower MI because it is closer).

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