Remember the results are global. In my country it’s good value. There’s a lot of competition because it’s not lucrative enough for monopolising franchises anymore.

Do I still go? No, not really. Great big-screen movies aren’t as frequent as they once were and it doesn’t cost much to get a good display and sound in a lounge room. It doesn’t help that the “experience” of going isn’t there anymore. Cinemas give off strip mall vibes,

The Godfather. The characters are empty and hard to attach to, the sound is terrible, there’s so much filler in the editting it becomes a chore as I watch yet another seemingly pointlessly extended shot or micro-scenes—Why?! What was the point?!—And yet I’m meant to feel something when this character I hardly know since about 10 mins ago gets killed?

If a film had an inflated ego…

And Vance on his soapbox, “We can solve this with diplomacy.”

Zelensky somehow face palms with just a facial expression.

Europe needs to step up their game.

They are. They know where this is headed. Whoever comes after Trump will need to play catch up and kiss a lot of ass. Europe is starting to take the steps forward without the US by their side as it’s becoming clear it could be an option.

That does not bode well for the US’s long-term future; neither having a seat at the table nor for their economy.

We might be starting to see them reset back to pre-WW economic boom. Europe was just fine without them before and if they no longer want to offer the thing that boosted their economy back then, then nations will move on and economics will adjust over a couple decades.

Everything the US offers is available elsewhere and with alternative paths. Their military and intelligence has always been their bargaining chip—well, it was England’s intelligence, but they gave it all over to the US and trained them as payment for assisting on the Western Front of WW2. Along with some territories…

Point is, in very simple terms. Imagine the world without the US; now imagine the US without the world.

I think a lot of modern day Americans don’t understand how dependent on globalisation they are. To start losing stability there could be like watching a breeze hit a house of cards.

The US saying, “I’m sorry I turned my back. Please forgive me.” is a lot more likely than all of Europe and some more nations saying, “We need you. Please don’t go.”

And if there’s one thing Europe has gotten good at over a history extending far beyond US history, it’s working as a powerful single organism. Their only notable conflicts—in context—are when they’re responding to or revolting against one to two tyrants that got too cocky, like a cancer trying to destroy the rest. They’re used to checking tall poppey syndrome, whether it red, purple, or in this case, orange.

Europe won’t let Ukraine fall and the US will be in the history books as the powerful entity that ran away. They haven’t won a war since helping out in Europe over half a century ago anyway.

Wishing on a star?

Exhibit A

I recommend Thunder. Always been slick and good.

I tried the others and stuck to it. But I think all the apps are great and it just comes down to personal preference on which someone likes to drive most.

Well, then it actually is awkward instead of a confident, “I saw this coming lol” silence.

Aye. The US flag should be up there, but sadly times they are a-changin’. Russia’s unlocked some achievements with that.

You’ve got positions in power talking about annexing Denmark’s land…

Russia fought for the Allies and EU in WW2 too. Funny how it all turns out.

Eh, just say, “I’m trying to flirt with you. How’s it doing?”

And if she laughs, you’re in. If she does squirmy-squirm face, “Well, I had to try. Now let’s enjoy this awkward silence together.” And stare at the ground silently, but for no more than three seconds.

Nah, it’s the way it’s delivered, not the content.

It’s got the same structure and style as those ones where some person is proud of their 10 month year old for looking at the TV and saying, “Go Trump!”

A fragment of truth, with 99% of “I wish it went like this” spun in. The sardine becomes a tuna.

Unless it’s true that someone will wash your car and go up against car thieves for $15 and say something like that. I guess it’s technically not…impossible. “Thank ya Miss Kenzie. Have a good day Miss Kenzie. God bless Miss Kenzie.”

These people’s stories are always so fake.

Is he Hide the Pain Harold’s more fortunate brother?

Some times Person A can be so fallacious or incorrect, Person B may assume they’re intentionally wasting time by trolling, doubting that Person A is actually unintentionally that incompetent or incapable of discourse.

This usually starts when Person A ignores what Person B has said or starts applying common argument fallacies, seemingly for the sake of being right as a priority over empathising or broadening perspective.

Of my many years socialising on the Internet, it should be very rare to be called a troll; so much so that if it happens, it’s likely I’m being a total twat entirely out of touch with reality. So, if you’re finding this happens to you regularly, it may be food for thought to at least listen/read what someone is saying and ponder on it before responding. If you start wasting their time, prepare tocontinue being called a troll.

I don’t notice this in my country. Most bins have a cigarette bin attached and most smokers don’t just light up anywhere. It’s water bottles here instead.

They’re just loud. Like a terrier.

Sonar systems[…]generate slow-rolling sound waves topping out at around 235 decibels[…]. These sound waves can travel for hundreds of miles under water, and can retain an intensity of 140 decibels as far as 300 miles from their source.

140 dB is a gunshot at the source. About 190 in air pressure will cause an explosive shockwave that can kill a person. 235 dB in dense water pressure is…somewhat more violent, as we understand how the decibal curve works and molecular pressure at depth.

I ha no symptoms apart from dizziness and weird throbbing feeling in my skull and neck.

I have these right now.for.the first time in a long time, but so far test is neg.

Only depends if you like what you do and how personally involved you get with jobs.