diMario
diMario t1_j4uhjjk wrote
Reply to comment by twistedbronll in Dutch Constitution to be amended to ban discrimination based on sexuality or disability by DutchBlob
In the short term, you can get by with only English. In the long term, if you want to become a Dutch citizen, you'll have to pass a test which among other things also grades you on having a rudimentary grasp of Dutch.
Rest assured though that most asylum seekers who come here from a vastly different culture (Middle East, many Ukrainians, a smattering of African nations and yes, even some from China) manage to pass the test after taking a course so it is doable.
diMario t1_j4tz4dg wrote
Reply to comment by AubyvsCDNU in Dutch Constitution to be amended to ban discrimination based on sexuality or disability by DutchBlob
You might want to look into the Dutch American Friendship Treaty. Basically, you can relocate to the Netherlands as an American citizen if you are prepared to jump through some hoops. You will also need about € 6000, 4500 of which are to remain in your possession in a business bank account.
Official Dutch IND (government immigation service) website.
Lawyers if you prefer them. They cost extra money, of course.
diMario t1_j28o14m wrote
Reply to Taos, NM [1080x1350] [OC] by adamsviscom
McCloud was from Taos, NM.
diMario t1_j224z9v wrote
Reply to comment by spider_wolf in Despite Putin's claims, Ukraine peace talks look unlikely in near future by cobicoo
It's like a psychopath saying that by not doing what he wants, you force him to punish you. It's all your fault.
diMario t1_j1z8j1v wrote
Reply to comment by Asgarus in Country wedding, Germany (1928) by Akira204
Like shooting fish in a barrel.
diMario t1_j1yxiif wrote
Reply to comment by Akira204 in Country wedding, Germany (1928) by Akira204
WHAT?
diMario t1_j1yrlhe wrote
Reply to Country wedding, Germany (1928) by Akira204
Look at the ears on the groom. If he stood up in a row boat, it would sail away faster than you could row it.
diMario t1_j1yqbjw wrote
It's just a tactic. Pose unreasonable demands beforehand, then when the other party says "no" you can limelight yourself as the good guys because you tried a diplomatic solution.
diMario t1_j1uttt9 wrote
Reply to TIL that a typical fire extinguisher only lasts seconds while continuously being sprayed. A 20 pound extinguisher can only be sprayed for 25 seconds. by rtpkickballer
When it's expended, you can use the empty casing to beat the fire into submission.
Grab hold of the tube and hammer away at the burning bits.
diMario t1_iykknin wrote
I once had a Gazelle bicycle named after Chamonix. It was stolen. I'm a Dutchie, and this was to be expected. I now have a bicycle named after Montreux.
diMario t1_iy9a6pv wrote
Reply to comment by splitlikeasea in Washing dishes the other day and found an oily Mickey mouse by QuickTimeX
You better be careful what you write. Disney has a patent on the word "copyright" in all its various derivations and miss spellings.
diMario t1_iy7mytc wrote
Reply to comment by Can-ta-loupe in This illusion hurts my brain by A_Cat_Named_Frank
I have a devious mind. It brings me joy.
diMario t1_iy7l6dm wrote
Reply to This illusion hurts my brain by A_Cat_Named_Frank
The bar code is quite disturbing. Essentially it says "help me I am being held prisoner" in Huizhou.
diMario t1_iy6ozzr wrote
Reply to comment by ergonaut in A jug of shampoo by MamboNumber5Guy
You can use it as a milk replacement for your corn flakes. Less calories, too.
diMario t1_iy5mzb9 wrote
Reply to comment by psilocin72 in [OC] I deleted my Twitter and couldn’t be happier. by psilocin72
This is the second time today I guessed wildly wrong. I definitely am due for some recalibration.
diMario t1_iy5mafj wrote
Reply to comment by texasslapshot in Washing dishes the other day and found an oily Mickey mouse by QuickTimeX
No, because the left and right ear are transposed. So technically it's not Micky. It merely looks like him. Notice how I misspelled the name.
diMario t1_iy5lwhy wrote
Good! I never had one.
Nice picture. Austria?
diMario t1_iy2re5o wrote
You should adopt Australian gravity. Problem solved.
diMario t1_ix6mtcb wrote
Reply to comment by kvn1902 in View from a restaurant in Alajuela, Costa Rica. [OC] [1920x4160] by kvn1902
I'm having one at 8 AM. Cheers!
Edit: I am not in qatar.
diMario t1_ix4u1vo wrote
Reply to comment by kvn1902 in View from a restaurant in Alajuela, Costa Rica. [OC] [1920x4160] by kvn1902
Oooh! Now I'm hungry.
Was there quaffing of beer performed ? Please say yes.
diMario t1_ix4j8f3 wrote
Reply to comment by kvn1902 in View from a restaurant in Alajuela, Costa Rica. [OC] [1920x4160] by kvn1902
You pay what you get for.
That is what helps the economy keep honest.
Were beans and sausages involved ?
diMario t1_ix49o82 wrote
Nice! Was the food good too?
diMario t1_iuiguqe wrote
Reply to comment by HighGuyTim in U.N. says it agreed with Turkey, Ukraine on plan to move 16 vessels under Black Sea grain deal by alumidi
In one form or another, the possibilities are being explored and implemented.
Perhaps there are no spooks actually living in those cities with the intention of going out and killing people on short notice.
Intelligence is being gathered, and plans are continually updated. Could be they send in teams when the moment turns critical. Could be they target them through blackmail. Could be they block their access to financial assets.
diMario t1_iuhr7nc wrote
Reply to The 'Murican Dream by ihavethebestmarriage
I don't see a gold plated Desert Eagle, nor an original Colt 45 with mother of pearl grip.
diMario t1_j5xvzg7 wrote
Reply to comment by ghostphantom27 in LPT: It is valuable to know when to stop arguing with other people and simply let them be wrong by Dismal_Body_2731
I agree that arguing with some people is a waste of your time.
But simply saying "OK" and go on your merry ways will validate them in their wrongness and gradually make them more pigheaded and stubborn.
I believe the right way to handle such people is telling them they are wrong without letting yourself get drawn into a spun out argument. Just let them know that they are wrong, perhaps with a smattering of arguments, and then go on your merry ways.
Like this:
Moron: "Guh buh luh".
You: "You're wrong. Guh doesn't buh luh"
Moron: "Yes, but guh buh luh".
You: "No, you're wrong like I already pointed out. Goodbye!"