lemmefixdat4u

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[–] lemmefixdat4u 3 points 6 months ago

Cut them up and use them for rags, or deface the logo with permanent marker before donation. Clothes that are not fashionable don't sell. They end up in huge bales. A few are sold to clothing recyclers (cut up for industrial rags or shredded for felt), but most end up in countries where they disrupt the local garment economy, become landfill, or are burned, contributing to air pollution (do search for "clothing in Atacama desert" or "donated clothing in Africa").

I only donate quality items in good condition that I would buy. Cheap clothing refills my rag bin. If you're really feeling guilty about not donating used clothing, the best way to assuage your guilt is to become a resale store customer.

[–] lemmefixdat4u 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

They sell the ramen seasoning separately. It's the same stuff in the little packets. If you can't get it locally, Amazon has it. Search for "ramen seasoning".

This conversation reminds me of when I discovered I can buy the Mac and Cheese powder for a lot less than buying the box. I love it on popcorn and homemade tortilla chips. Also can be used to make Mac and Cheese for cheap.

[–] lemmefixdat4u 1 points 6 months ago (2 children)

It's the same for Sync for Lemmy. Sometimes the majority of comments are invisible. I'll see 12 comments, of which only 2 show. Sometimes there's a reply to one of my comments, and I can read it in the inbox, but it is invisible in the actual thread.

[–] lemmefixdat4u 1 points 6 months ago

In the US, the US flag is the only one that had any protection from desecration, and that was what the SCOTUS decision addressed, finding that desecrating the flag as a political statement is protected speech. No other country's flag has ever had protection. OP's statement is comparing apples to oranges. Vandalizing a US flag that is not yours is still a property crime. Vandalizing the Israeli flag at their embassy is also a property crime. But if you're shouting Jewish slurs as you do it, that activates the hate crime enhancements.

If you just stand outside the embassy and yell slurs, that's not illegal. But when a crime is committed and the motivation involves race or religion - that's when the penalty for the crime increases under the hate crime law.

[–] lemmefixdat4u 6 points 6 months ago

Have you been stunting with this bike? Looks like a tire/rim after a hard landing.

[–] lemmefixdat4u 2 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Law says you can do anything to any flag - provided that it's one you own. The moment that you vandalize someone else's property (flag), that's a crime. Then the "hate crime" enhancement can be added.

Spray paint any logo you want on Israeli flags that you purchase yourself. Nothing illegal about it.

[–] lemmefixdat4u 7 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Harris and Michelle Obama

[–] lemmefixdat4u 8 points 6 months ago (5 children)

I don't understand how an allegation of a violation can result in removal. You may only get one shot at the Olympics. To have it taken away for such a petty alleged offense is maddening.

[–] lemmefixdat4u 15 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Pulling out all your money or selling your home and possessions would give you away. And a pauper with a boat would be a red flag for any investigator. You'd have to be willing to give it all up. Your family would have to believe you died.

A better option would be to slowly siphon off money and be seen frequenting a casino, or become known as a drug addict. Once you've liquidated everything and racked up tons of debt, fake a suicide. Become aberrant or hyper-religious/political. Tell everyone that you're going on a hike to "find yourself" or that you're volunteering to fight in Ukraine. Never come back.

[–] lemmefixdat4u 2 points 6 months ago

My grandkids use it. Gotta train them young. Thanks McD's! (They even painted it orange)

[–] lemmefixdat4u 1 points 6 months ago

Mud too. My buddy lives up a hill at the end of a dirt road. My FWD made it there with no problem until it rained for a week. Since then I take my 4x4 when I visit in wet weather.

[–] lemmefixdat4u 4 points 6 months ago

On social media, don't attack the person you disagree with. Argue the case for everyone else who's reading the discussion, as if you were an attorney trying to convince the jury. Personal attacks are often counterproductive, and detract from the credibility of your argument.

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