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2297 pts ยท September 19, 2013


Probably a real live cat. Also a blacksmith and security researcher.

I mean, it's largely because one of our political parties is all in on "the fewer people who vote, the better we do". Making voter registration hard is one tactic amongst several they use.

2 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

My little 21yo did that, too. If they were talkers they get louder in their old age, and more confused about why they can't hear themselves

6 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Ex-state department here. IT'S REALLY NOT SUPPOSED TO BE.

6 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

(Psst that statement he made as the whistleblower report was being released to congress. AKA "oh no I got caught let's do damage control")

6 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

"Tax cuts for the rich and for businesses" is both the conservative platform and the basic definition of trickle down economics. Eyeroll.

6 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

I did a duo costume of Mograine and Whitemane with a friend of mine one year. Nothing quite as cool as this but still a blast!

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I just got one of these. Faving for my own restoration project. =D

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I love you both. =D

7 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

...are the straights okay? They uh seem to be obsessed with marriage and hate it at the same time?

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

I wish I had taken more pictures of the inside of the hospital, but, uh... I was kinda distracted at the time...

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Also lots of big buildings that were made with brick, no concrete/rebar reinforcement, just to be cheap and fast for gov contracts.

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'll see what else I can dig up. I saw a lot of wonderful stuff, some cool stuff, and a bunch of shady stuff too. =P

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

The manhole in question: https://imgur.com/ZNYSfLz I accidentally stepped on it my first day there and the whole thing SANK.

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That's kinda overly reductive, there's a lot more at play for why. ...but I'm not gonna get into it with "iarguewithliberals" XD

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Medicaid availability varies wildly based on the state, and varies in what it covers. Sometimes doesn't cover absolutely vital meds.

7 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

God, that's the worst. I had the same happen for an emergency throat surgery.

7 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Insurance doesn't mean you won't get fucked by the system. Even good insurance. Trust me on THAT.

7 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Hah. A world-renowned specialist would be 40k here, not 4k.

7 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Complementary rusted-through holes, too. I should post some pictures.

7 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I spent time in China and some of the what I saw was horrifying. =\ Paper thin manhole covers reinforced with a single strand of rebar....

7 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

*Sigh* I lost my dad a few months ago. His voicemail message is the only recording of his voice left, basically. =\

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

But lead poisoning!

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

A close friend of mine is closing in on six. Congrats on your five, see you at ten! =D

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

So I guess you're a furry now. =D

7 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 1

I mean, *gestures at gif* because cute?

7 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Nope, you're thinking of meowing. That's something that's supposed to be from kitten to mother, but they found out works on us.

7 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 0

"BUT WHAT IF SOMEONE CHEATS THE SYSTEM?!?!?!?!111"

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Well, you only get a percentage of your income while you're out for that. Like, 40-50.

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0