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I use Lemmy and like it, but I still have no idea what the fediverse is. Lemmy seems to work fine for me without this knowledge.

Tbh, I don't think federation is a good selling point. It's difficult to explain and understand for a general audience

Many leftists are armed already.

Personally, I'm not currently. I struggle with suicidal ideation and have been concerned about having access to guns.

With the rise of fascism, I think it's time.

I feel the same way about gun ownership. I've avoided it as I have depression. Previously, it was a pretty easy decision.

The rise of fascism has changed the calculus for me. It may be time to arm myself.

Any reprehensible behavior — for example “no mercy” — is justified as long as there’s a fascist around right?

Yes

That probably works well for people who are able to self host.

I use cloud password storage. I don't have the knowledge, time, or inclination to self host.

For me, the most surprising thing about him has been how bad he is with the media.

I knew he was going to be a fascist piece of shit. I'm shocked at how incompetent a public speaker he is.

He's a fucking Senator and can't answer the most softball possible question.

My parenting style as well!

Personally, it's because I don't code

speakers and amplifiers, technologies that existed for decades

This is why I buy used audio gear. The basic guts of the stuff hasn't changed much in the past several decades.

I bought a nice used head unit and speakers 10 years ago. They're 30+ years old now and still work perfectly well.

See if you can find used audio equipment.

About 10 years ago, I was looking for a decent 2.1 system. I had a budget of about $1000usd. On a friend's advice, I went to a used audio shop.

I was able to get an older NAD receiver and nice Boston Acustics speakers for about $750. I found a new Polk sub for $250.

I've been using my system almost daily for 10 years now. It's fantastic and I feel no need to upgrade.

See if you can find a store that sells used audio equipment near you

Another vote for FWD!

AWD is expensive. It's not just the upfront cost of the option. It's also an ongoing cost. An AWD vehicle costs more to insure, maintain, and repair. It will also get less MPG than a FWD car.

These will add up to thousands of more dollars over the lifetime of the car.

Keeping fresh, high quality tires on the vehicle will go a long way towards bridging the gap between FWD and AWD. They'll also cost a hell of a lot less money.

As an American jew, I care as well