WaterChi
WaterChi t1_javudyx wrote
Reply to comment by SCWarriors44 in TIL "to pull oneself up by one's bootstraps" is an example of an impossible task. The idiom dates at least to 1834, from the Workingman's Advocate: "It is conjectured that Mr. Murphee will now be enabled to hand himself over the Cumberland river or a barn yard fence by the straps of his boots. by meat-juice
Then read my damn comment again and answer the question asked, not spout some right wing fever dream that's apparently irrelevant to the discussion.
WaterChi t1_jasscki wrote
Reply to Colombia wants to deport 70 hippos from a group that once belonged to drug lord Pablo Escobar because they won’t stop breeding by DrSkyentist
I recommend hippoburgers. The US almost did that ... we were going import hippos to fight an invasive plant and for meat.
WaterChi t1_jaqujtx wrote
Reply to comment by SCWarriors44 in TIL "to pull oneself up by one's bootstraps" is an example of an impossible task. The idiom dates at least to 1834, from the Workingman's Advocate: "It is conjectured that Mr. Murphee will now be enabled to hand himself over the Cumberland river or a barn yard fence by the straps of his boots. by meat-juice
So you educated yourself. Bought every piece of clothing you ever wore. Built the car you drive, the roads you use, the refrigerator that holds your food? You built and stocked the grocery store where you get your food? You created the company your work for and educated all of the people to who make sure you have what you need to do your job? You designed and built both the device you are using right now to read this and the entire network infrastructure between there and the reddit servers?
Every single thing you have or have done in your life is the result of tens to tens of thousands of people helping you. Providing for you. You stand on the shoulders of 10000 years of human progress. You have done NOTHING on your own. Not one single thing, including the first breath you took, was done only by you. EVERYTHING is a result of someone else helping you in one way or another.
The idea of "only I'm responsible for myself and I'm not responsible for anyone else" is not only the most heinous lie the right tells, it's the most anti-Christian, anti-family, anti-community, anti-human piece of garbage propaganda humanity has every created. Like it or not, you are 100% dependent on everyone else around you and they are dependent on you.
WaterChi t1_jaov0fx wrote
Reply to comment by SCWarriors44 in TIL "to pull oneself up by one's bootstraps" is an example of an impossible task. The idiom dates at least to 1834, from the Workingman's Advocate: "It is conjectured that Mr. Murphee will now be enabled to hand himself over the Cumberland river or a barn yard fence by the straps of his boots. by meat-juice
Name one thing you are fully responsible for. That only you did.
WaterChi t1_janshm6 wrote
Reply to TIL "to pull oneself up by one's bootstraps" is an example of an impossible task. The idiom dates at least to 1834, from the Workingman's Advocate: "It is conjectured that Mr. Murphee will now be enabled to hand himself over the Cumberland river or a barn yard fence by the straps of his boots. by meat-juice
.. which is why it's particularly cruel when people tell you it's your fault if you can't do it. They are laughing at those less fortunate, mocking them.
WaterChi t1_jan1d18 wrote
Reply to comment by ux3l in Student knocks teacher unconscious after she took away his Nintendo Switch by Rayanmargham
That helps. Thanks
WaterChi t1_jam76it wrote
Reply to comment by bee-sting in Student knocks teacher unconscious after she took away his Nintendo Switch by Rayanmargham
I would love to see any asshole try. He's beating her unconscious body.
WaterChi t1_jam41e6 wrote
They have video ... and still say he "allegedly attacked" her.
WaterChi t1_jaeyd0x wrote
Reply to comment by TheAnonFeels in Experts think AI could bring on the next Industrial Revolution — and some even think it could trigger nuclear war by wilfredom
But those will happen to "the poors". Media doesn't care about them. They care about rich people and people with high-paying jobs.
WaterChi t1_jaep9nr wrote
Reply to comment by Joshua_Falken in Experts think AI could bring on the next Industrial Revolution — and some even think it could trigger nuclear war by wilfredom
It's interesting that movie predicted modern GANs .
WaterChi t1_jaef9kz wrote
Reply to Experts think AI could bring on the next Industrial Revolution — and some even think it could trigger nuclear war by wilfredom
Want to play a game?
WaterChi t1_jae0f3y wrote
Reply to LPT Request: how to mail a money to my landlord with absolute proof that money was delivered? by AethericEye
If you are worried about them throwing a check away ... have a lawyer send it certified mail. That way the lawyer can testify the check was in the envelope and they had to sign they received the envelope.
Nobody screws with something a lawyer sends them unless they are stupidly rich.
WaterChi t1_jad7sum wrote
Reply to LPT Request: how to mail a money to my landlord with absolute proof that money was delivered? by AethericEye
Certified mail with signature
WaterChi t1_j9nf1py wrote
Reply to LPT: The best way to kill the lifeforce-destroying taste of cough syrup is to down a mouthful of liquid honey right after you take it. by sixup604
Peanut butter is a whole lot easier
WaterChi t1_j9gg6zd wrote
Fourth story about right wing violence I've seen today
WaterChi t1_j9642we wrote
Fitting. President Carter was a Navy nuclear-trained officer - he worked on submarine propulsion plants early in his career.
WaterChi t1_j5c6fby wrote
Or, you know, just do your job and stop trying to game the system.
WaterChi t1_j5bmwau wrote
This is just capitalism at work. Nothing to see here. Move along.
WaterChi t1_j1w213c wrote
Reply to LPT: boil rice until it’s almost fully cooked, drain, then return to pan, cover and steam on low heat for 10 mins. Tastes much better than boiling, draining and serving. by circumlocutious
Every bag of rice has instructions. Read them.
WaterChi t1_j1w1yai wrote
Reply to comment by FoxcMama in LPT: boil rice until it’s almost fully cooked, drain, then return to pan, cover and steam on low heat for 10 mins. Tastes much better than boiling, draining and serving. by circumlocutious
Even without a rice cooker ...
WaterChi t1_javupkd wrote
Reply to comment by SCWarriors44 in TIL "to pull oneself up by one's bootstraps" is an example of an impossible task. The idiom dates at least to 1834, from the Workingman's Advocate: "It is conjectured that Mr. Murphee will now be enabled to hand himself over the Cumberland river or a barn yard fence by the straps of his boots. by meat-juice
> People who want to live in a society clearly want to have an easier life full of pleasures, where the responsibility of themselves is lessened to the point where they don’t have to worry.
That is a staggering level of ignorance. Humans are social animals. If you're a sociopath, go on your merry way but don't try to poison the rest of us.
> I’ve lived in the country have my life and the city half my life. The words I’d use to describe those in the country is giving, hard working, friendly, and family. Those in the city would be selfish, greedy, ignorant, and lazy.
Then explain why almost all the wealth generated in the US is generated in cities.... on a per capita basis. Explain why rural areas are wastelands while cities continue to grow and thrive. Reality disagrees with you.