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themeatbridge , to xkcd in xkcd #2848: Breaker box

Have you checked to make sure they aren’t small mimics?

themeatbridge , to xkcd in xkcd #2843: Professional Oaths

Hypocritic Oath: First, swear no oaths.

themeatbridge , to Politics in U.S. House pauses for the night before another attempt to elect a speaker

Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., told reporters ahead of the vote that he planned to vote McCarthy, saying it’s “unacceptable” for a small minority of the majority dictating actions of the conference.

Selfawerewolf in the wild.

themeatbridge , to xkcd in xkcd #2842: Inspiraling Roundabout

Do people despise roundabouts? The only complaints I’ve ever heard are from property owners who don’t want to cede the additional land required. But I’m not an expert on the subject.

themeatbridge , to xkcd in xkcd #2842: Inspiraling Roundabout

You can’t go back the wrong way, you have to change lanes or you reach a dead end. No left, only right.

themeatbridge , to Home Improvement in How would you seal this gap around kitchen sink plumbing?

What’s on the other side of the wall?

Regardless, I wouldn’t use the sealant you have. That’s a huge hole. Expandable foam could do it, but it might need to be fire rated if that’s a shared or exterior wall (check local code requirements), and that might be a bigger hole than foam recommends. Also, if there’s nothing behind the wall, the foam might just fall back into the void. Expandable foam also looks like shit, so if the spot is visible, do something that looks more finished.

The right way to do this would be to make the opening in the cabinet large enough to properly repair the wall. Cut a rectangular patch that fits around the pipes and secure it to studs, then spackle. If you make the gap smaller, then you could use the flexible sealant, but I still wouldn’t use clear.

themeatbridge , (edited ) to Men's Liberation in ‘I prefer women’s jeans – men’s lack design subtlety’: why men are buying womenswear

By contrast, in menswear: “There’s no subtlety or consideration that you might want to accentuate your body in some way,” he says.

I don’t want to accentuate my body in any way. Is there clothing for that?

Edit: Looking at myself in the mirror, wearing straight leg boot cut jeans and a poncho, looking like an extra in a spaghetti western, I can’t help feeling like this accentuates my giant head.

themeatbridge , to Politics in Dianne Feinstein, California’s longest-serving senator, dies at 90

She lived a long, happy life of power and privilege, fighting for causes she believed in, like flying the Confederate flag and making as much money as she can, while stifling progress and attacking progressives whenever it was politically convenient. She was a pioneer for women in politics, and she leaves behind a complicated legacy. We can acknowledge her failures and flaws while celebrating her accomplishments, and hope that the next generation of politicans do better.

themeatbridge , to Home Improvement in My AC drain gets clogged every so often. Any trips for a more permanent fix?

A float switch is cheap and easy to install, but I would hire a pro to do it.

themeatbridge , to Work Reform in FYI: Ed Sheeran is a scab.

Yes, obviously.

themeatbridge , to Politics in Bernie Sanders urges left to back Biden to stop ‘very dangerous’ Trump

I didn’t say that you should tell them it’s OK. You can tell someone their ideas are outrageous without getting emotional or argumentative.

themeatbridge , to Politics in Bernie Sanders urges left to back Biden to stop ‘very dangerous’ Trump

Yes, and I’m very sorry you’re dealing with that. You’re right, you’re not going to fix a conservative mind. The strategies I mentioned are recommended to protect and preserve your own mental health, not to fix theirs. Set boundaries, identify gaslighting, disengage emotionally from their outbursts, and protect your self esteem from their whims. It might help them recognize their issues and improve their relationship with you, but there are no guarantees.

themeatbridge , to Politics in Bernie Sanders urges left to back Biden to stop ‘very dangerous’ Trump

How do you deal with them? With patience and honesty. You talk politics, make it OK to discuss things without demonizing people who disagree with you. If it’s impolite to discuss politics, then only the impolite will share their political opinions. And you know who benefits? The fascist. They want the opposition silenced by propriety. They want the extremes to be the loudest voices, because it paints the picture that both sides are unreasonable.

Don’t avoid the subject. Dive headfirst into it, and be prepared to resist the urge to roll your eyes or get emotional. Be calm, be rational, and be direct. Conservativism is a fungus that grows in the darkness. In the conservative mind, they are the heroes, and everyone else is evil. You won’t win that debate with logic. You have to use the gray rock method, and prove to them that you both disagree with them, and you are not their enemy.

themeatbridge , to Work Reform in FYI: Ed Sheeran is a scab.

In this case, is there a functional difference? Will this pop star suddenly realize that the workers were protesting and join them in solidarity? Or will he go back to his life and continue to ignore the problem?

At a certain point, ignorance and malice qchievw the same effect.

themeatbridge , to Personal Finance in Over half of Americans say they're not even close to financial freedom

It’s a place to keep your money while it loses value over time.

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