meleecrits

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[–] meleecrits 7 points 4 months ago

I had the same experience with Scott Card. I loved the Ender books, the books about his older brother trying to be a good person when he was a "bad child" really resonated with me.

I was so disappointed when I looked him up and saw how hateful he really was.

[–] meleecrits 4 points 4 months ago

I might have put my generations wrong, her grandfather was born in Ireland, so I think you're right in that she's actually a second generation immigrant.

[–] meleecrits 7 points 4 months ago (3 children)

My wife is a 3rd generation Irish immigrant, meaning she can apply for dual citizenship and I can get Irish citizenship as a "needed specialist."

It's not the easiest escape plan, especially since it would mean abandoning her aging father, but at least we can get out of here if/when the Brown Shirts come for us.

[–] meleecrits 5 points 4 months ago

That was beautiful. Thank you for sharing that!

[–] meleecrits 2 points 4 months ago

This is exactly how he got elected in 2016. All he does is lie and attack and people believe him. If the moderators pushed him even slightly on his lies instead of allowing him to spew whatever bullshit he wanted for two minutes, the night would have gone much differently. Instead, Joe had to spend half of his time refuting clear lies instead of talking about his accomplishments.

[–] meleecrits 49 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Compared to what they were likely thinking, "Blacks for Trump" is downright progressive for them.

[–] meleecrits 47 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I love how they advertise "up to 20% off a steam deck," but that's only for refurbished and there's none in stock.

[–] meleecrits 36 points 4 months ago (2 children)

"It is no bad thing to celebrate a simple life." Bilbo Baggins The Lord of the Rings

[–] meleecrits 27 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Tarantulas are extremely fragile creatures. She probably killed that poor thing.

On the flip side, if it's a new world tarantula, then they have highly irritating hairs that they'll spray in the air. Those hairs would be more dangerous than a bite, as a spider has little to no interest in attacking an ape 50x its size.

[–] meleecrits 5 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Well, it's not wrong...

[–] meleecrits 14 points 4 months ago

It means they are pushing on both the brake and accelerator at the same time. In essence, they are revving the engine, engaging the power train AND applying brake force to it all at the same time.

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