AnalogCyborg

AnalogCyborg t1_j9rsfrk wrote

Reply to Sling satchel computer bag by chic_retrograde

I have a camera/computer satchel by Ona Bags - the Brixton, which handles a Macbook Pro or basically any 14" laptop just fine (they say 13", but my new Asus G14 fits). I bought mine in 2013 and used it pretty much constantly; it's been around the world and seen plenty of abuse. There are two flaws in the canvas now; one on the back where it rubbed against my pocket knife's clip, and one where there's a seam that folds. Neither are functional issues and are barely noticeable. The strap and hardware have held up perfectly, and the waxed canvas has aged really well.

That said, my recommendation is for the full leather version for a BIFL bag. I may upgrade to that in the future, but it likely won't be because the current bag failed.

They have larger versions, too - the Astoria for up to 15", or you might be able to find the Union Street which is a discontinued model online or second hand. I wouldn't hestiate to buy one of these bags second hand as long as you get good pictures to make sure seams, buckles, etc. are all in good shape. They're proud of these things and the price reflects that, but considering mine has been going strong for a decade, I've spent like $35 a year on it.

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AnalogCyborg t1_j2dsku3 wrote

Reply to comment by CumtissueSevant in A Myanmar military court has sentenced Aung San Suu Kyi to a further seven years in prison by icedpickles

It's not a weird take.

She stood on the literal world stage as the leader of the Myanmar government and denied the allegations of rape, murder, razing of homes and livestock, and intentional destruction of Rohingya people in an attempt to dissuade outside forces from intervening and preventing further violence. She blamed the Rohingya for any violence that did occur.

She was a party to it. She's an apologist who knew better, but lied anyway. She has blood on her hands and it isn't even a question.

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AnalogCyborg t1_j27s9mk wrote

Reply to comment by yard04 in A Myanmar military court has sentenced Aung San Suu Kyi to a further seven years in prison by icedpickles

Without committing to the details, she's a Nobel Peace Prize laureate who later served as Myanmar's head of state during the human rights atrocities the government there perpetrated against the Rohingya people. Super bad shit - systematic rape and pillage, genocide, baby murder...the worst of the worst humanity does to each other.

It's complicated because of the military and political dynamics, and you should definitely look into how Facebook facilitated misinformation campaigns that drove things, but her hands are not clean.

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