Podunk

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[–] Podunk 1 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

Dude, its called context. The usage implied was very clear.

And my bad, i guess i left out the little "1" at the start that says my definition was the primary usage to support my argument, but whatever... it seemed obvious.

Despite that, even by your narrower definition, trump still has charisma. just not the kind that works on you. People can be likable and have a magnetic personality and whatever else, and you can still despise them. They would still be called charismatic. The people waving his signs, attending his rallys, and wearing his red hats would certainly say he is likable and has a magnetic personality. Are they wrong? No. The sheer number of his followers prove he has charisma. Clap yourself on the back for not falling for that particular style of charisma if you want, but dont deny it exists.

[–] Podunk 1 points 18 hours ago (3 children)

charisma /kə-rĭz′mə/ noun A rare personal quality attributed to leaders who arouse fervent popular devotion and enthusiasm.

Trump absolutely has charisma. Outside of being a lying narcissist, its literally his defining trait.

And vance, in comparison to trump, is much more personable. That was on display. Vance is still a weasely amoral couch fucker, but if i was absolutely forced to be in a room with one or the other, i would pick vance over trump every time.

[–] Podunk 2 points 22 hours ago

In the US you get a bill

[–] Podunk 3 points 1 day ago

My take away is the same. That was more of a "debate" than we have had in literal years.

I think walz did good. He held his ground and had some very solid jabs. He knows his roll as second man and backup and played it well.

Vance... did suprisingly well, and will definately be a threat in the future, based on his debate skills at least. This is practice for him regardless of how the election turns out. Experience is what he lacks, and the national stage will hone him over the next few years.

All in all, ill say no clear winner for the debate on face value. It was a show for the sake of the show. But ill absolutely be paying attention in the coming years. One scandal can sink vance, and if past gop tendancies are anything, there will be one. Walz is fairly bulletproof in that regard.

That was a good effort from both sides tbh.

[–] Podunk 8 points 1 day ago

People dont remember trump as president from under 4 years ago and are saying things whent great when he was in power.. It absolutely is a long time.

[–] Podunk 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Sell the houses?

[–] Podunk 3 points 2 days ago
[–] Podunk 49 points 4 days ago (1 children)

The premise is based, but fuck me, the message is actually a good life lesson.

[–] Podunk 27 points 4 days ago (2 children)

So the fun thing about genetics is... if you said no, but they conned enough of your family, they got a good part of your genome anyhow.

In my case, Mom was somewhat interested about it when it came out. Dad too. And i told them no to, because, well one, sharing data bad. But also, this buisiness is a one off. There are no repeat customers and it was destined to be sold to the highest bidder.

For once, my parents listened. But good god. This company has already been mined by police to use genetic info from relatives to convict their family members. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/27/magazine/dna-test-crime-identification-genome.html

Murder convictions and serial rapists going to jail, i got no problem with, but that slippery slope exists. And from years of experience, im not inclined to give the authorities my data, even by proxy. The abuse potential is immense and history is not on the average citizens side.

[–] Podunk 3 points 6 days ago

Refurbished s21fe here. Im not buying flagships anymore. I will never make full use of the capabilities of this phone.

Now, when it hits sub $300. Maybe im interested then.

[–] Podunk 20 points 1 week ago (10 children)

My closest superstore an hour drive away. 60 miles. The closest grocer is 12 miles. My closest international airport is 1.5 hours away. It is also the closest regional airport. 85 miles. The closest national park is 3 hours. I live 6 miles from my closest town.

There are no passenger trains, busses, or taxis. Or uber.

Rural america is empty. And spread out. We get along fine, but public transit will never exist here. Cars are the only way.

[–] Podunk 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

And you're a troll, or some sort of self rightious cunt trying to be facetious for your own entertainment. I dont have time for your contrarian bullshit. Neither do the rest of us. Go back to your cave and pleasure yourself in your own mental superiority. The rest of us live in a world where stupid shit happens, and we deal with it and complain about it without being smug assholes.

In full sincerity, I bid you good day, you useless fuck.

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