I keep being told it’s because of the Republicans that we can’t have nice things. So what gives in California? We should be overflowing with progressive policies.
Right. They say a bunch of shit to hopefully get their base out, sometimes it works. But they play dead when it comes time to deliver the big stuff (like paid family leave). Still, 2nd term Biden in a coma from old age would be better than Trump 2nd Term.
The US wanted to embarrass Russia, but only gave them an opportunity to sharpen their knives. Ukraine was never going to withstand Russian aggression. Zelensky and his family are doomed.
They are definitely on a slow burn. Looks like they learned some stuff from Digg at least. Full disclosure, I still use reddit, but I find the threadaverse feels like old school reddit.
An undercover sting operation has highlighted a Saudi Arabian government plan to artificially raise global oil demand, Channel 4 News can reveal in an investigation released just days before climate crisis talks begin in the UAE.
like I went to taco bell and they didn’t even have napkins out. they had the other stuff just no napkins, I assume because some fucking ghoul noticed people liked taking them for their cars so now we just don’t get napkins! so they can save $100 per quarter rather than provide the barest minimum quality of life features.
Sometimes I will use something and realize I’ve owned it forever. It’s a nice change in our throwaway reality. I think my personal record is a bicycle multi-tool I got for one of my first bikes, ~25 years ago. Still have it, still use it. When it comes to electronic devices I have a Panasonic mini Hi-Fi from ~2005. Never...
Bought my ridge wallet in 2015 and use it every day. Replaced parts on that sucker a few times bcz the straps wear out and screws come lose and fall out. Only nearly lost it once.
Second iitems are a safety razor handle and brush I got in 2008.
I don't understand why people don't pay for YouTube premium. Best streaming service I pay for. No ad blockers required. When I watch YouTube at someone else's house the ads drive me nuts.
I find myself checking out pretty often and just making myself feel bad about the state of the world, or killing half an hour on stupid games that I could 100% live without. This is probably pretty common, and I’m wondering what other people have found as a way to do more productive things with their phones in the downtime.
I actually looked at going back to a flip phone, but figured I would need to carry a camera and a tablet, and all three of those coat more than a new pixel 8. Once reddit is fun died, I use my phone a lot less, and it's for the better
I’m fairly new to the Fediverse, and I’d like to share my onboarding experience. Personally, I appreciate the concept of decentralization and the community-driven aspect of Fediverse. I’ve used Mastodon and Lemmy, based on ActivityPub, for a while:...
100 percent. I still use reddit but comment very infrequently. If I open a thread and see vile comments I leave, most times I don't open the comments at all. I am glad reddit bo longer has a strong hold over me.
2020 was… truly unique. It was so hard to stay away from doom scrolling, and I (and many others) were pretty disillusioned by the sad fact that so much of our country legitimately supported the Orange Man. I didn’t get a wink of sleep the night of the election because I genuinely considered it to be a make or break decision...
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears to pull more support from former President Trump than President Biden in a hypothetical general election matchup, according to a new…
Derrick Lewis will have a day in court after his upcoming fight against Jailton Almeida after the UFC heavyweight was allegedly clocked doing 136 miles per hour in a Lamborghini.
I’m thinking about proposing to my girl, however we both think diamonds as a standard is stupid and overrated, we both prefer much more colorful and comparatively cheaper gemstones like rubies and sapphires, but I’m having trouble finding a good place for that, I’ve never done this before, any ideas?
Or Hamas for that matter. After the hospital was blown up, a cease fire should have started. Now it's just going to escalate and escalate. US is already saying we'll get involved if Hezbollah makes a move. It's like WW1 all over again.
Why does a state like California that has supermajorities in both houses of the legislature not have a livable wage, housing guarantees, universal healthcare, and other very progressive policies?
I keep being told it’s because of the Republicans that we can’t have nice things. So what gives in California? We should be overflowing with progressive policies.
Stipe Miocic expects MSG return in November: 'I don't care about the title, I just want to fight Jon Jones' (mmajunkie.usatoday.com)
Stipe Miocic will wait as long as he has to for the Jon Jones fight to happen.
The Pokémon Company Announces It Will ‘Investigate’ Palworld IP And Assets (www.forbes.com)
The Pokémon Company, partially owned by Nintendo, announced it will investigate Palworld for potentially using its IP and assets.
Ukraine’s first lady warns of ‘mortal danger’ if West backs down over support (www.standard.co.uk)
Olena Zelenska said in an interview that ‘if the world gets tired, they will simply let us die’
Trump Will Be a Dictator on Day One and Every Day Thereafter (newrepublic.com)
Reddit updates look after rough 6 months and ahead of reported IPO (arstechnica.com)
What is something small you can do almost (if not everyday) to improve on yourself?
It could be physically, mentally or in some cases spiritually
Undercover filming highlights Saudi plan to artificially raise oil demand (www.channel4.com)
An undercover sting operation has highlighted a Saudi Arabian government plan to artificially raise global oil demand, Channel 4 News can reveal in an investigation released just days before climate crisis talks begin in the UAE.
What is something that definitely should not exist?
Why is everything in consumer / American life so fucking shitty now - and companies literally just say 'oh bc profit margins' and we're now expected to swallow that and sympathize?
like I went to taco bell and they didn’t even have napkins out. they had the other stuff just no napkins, I assume because some fucking ghoul noticed people liked taking them for their cars so now we just don’t get napkins! so they can save $100 per quarter rather than provide the barest minimum quality of life features.
What item have you been using on a daily basis for the longest amount of time?
Sometimes I will use something and realize I’ve owned it forever. It’s a nice change in our throwaway reality. I think my personal record is a bicycle multi-tool I got for one of my first bikes, ~25 years ago. Still have it, still use it. When it comes to electronic devices I have a Panasonic mini Hi-Fi from ~2005. Never...
We've come a long way baby (i.imgur.com)
What do you all do on your phones that isn't doom-scrolling or mindless mini games?
I find myself checking out pretty often and just making myself feel bad about the state of the world, or killing half an hour on stupid games that I could 100% live without. This is probably pretty common, and I’m wondering what other people have found as a way to do more productive things with their phones in the downtime.
Am I the only one who can’t get used to Fediverse?
I’m fairly new to the Fediverse, and I’d like to share my onboarding experience. Personally, I appreciate the concept of decentralization and the community-driven aspect of Fediverse. I’ve used Mastodon and Lemmy, based on ActivityPub, for a while:...
Starfield's been left out to dry at The Game Awards—and even dedicated fans are 'not terribly surprised' (www.pcgamer.com)
Shooting short of the stars.
Americans of Lemmy, what is your approach to next year's election?
2020 was… truly unique. It was so hard to stay away from doom scrolling, and I (and many others) were pretty disillusioned by the sad fact that so much of our country legitimately supported the Orange Man. I didn’t get a wink of sleep the night of the election because I genuinely considered it to be a make or break decision...
RFK Jr. pulls more votes from Trump than Biden in three-way race: Poll (thehill.com)
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears to pull more support from former President Trump than President Biden in a hypothetical general election matchup, according to a new…
Derrick Lewis arrested, charged with reckless driving after allegedly doing 136 mph in Lamborghini (www.mmafighting.com)
Derrick Lewis will have a day in court after his upcoming fight against Jailton Almeida after the UFC heavyweight was allegedly clocked doing 136 miles per hour in a Lamborghini.
Frustrated Conor McGregor vents about UFC return, gives timeline: 'I've been kept from my living' (mmajunkie.usatoday.com)
Conor McGregor was as fired up as ever when he vented frustrations with inactivity and shed light on his UFC return timeline and opponent.
October 7 testimonies reveal Israel’s military ‘shelling’ Israeli citizens with tanks, missiles (thegrayzone.com)
Jim Jordan fails to win speakership on third ballot and loses ground as more Republicans oppose his nomination (abcnews.go.com)
Jim Jordan fails to win speakership on third ballot and loses ground as more Republicans oppose his nomination...
Jim Jordan Suffers 2nd House Speaker Vote Defeat (www.msn.com)
Jordan lost the second round of votes Wednesday when 22 Republicans voted against him -- two more votes against him than Tuesday’s first-round vote.
What’s a good place to get engagement rings that **arent* diamond?
I’m thinking about proposing to my girl, however we both think diamonds as a standard is stupid and overrated, we both prefer much more colorful and comparatively cheaper gemstones like rubies and sapphires, but I’m having trouble finding a good place for that, I’ve never done this before, any ideas?
Israel-Hamas war live updates: Gaza hospital blast likely a Palestinian Islamic Jihad rocket misfire, U.S. officials say (www.nbcnews.com)
President Joe Biden is visiting Israel on Wednesday as the deadly Gaza hospital blast fuels protests. NBC News is providing live updates.
Not smart but clever? The return of 'dumbphones' (www.bbc.com)