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6 Signs Conservative Rhetoric is Losing the Debate by anutensilin democrats

[–]Zomgondo 1 point2 points ago

Their insistence on clinging to their irrational philosophy is losing them a lot of followers, though... and since their reaction to losing followers is to double down on crazy, they will lose more followers until they've marginalized themselves so much that they become irrelevant.

I don't think the more traditional, moderate conservatism will disappear, but the current insane circlejerk they've got going is bound to fall apart sooner or later.

I got annoyed with Android complaining about non-localized strings, so I made this script to do it automatically by ENOTTYin androiddev

[–]Zomgondo 0 points1 point ago

Only English speakers would be annoyed by this, right?

Let's face it, I18N doesn't need to be shoved down developer's throats. Fully 100% of the applications I create will never be used by anyone who doesn't speak English, because they're small, internal apps that are only used by a US company, and because I am one man and don't have the time or resources to I18N anything.

There are plenty of developers around the world who are in similar situations even if they speak different languages - so ignore English for a moment, and ask yourself why some Chinese/Japanese/French/wherever developer needs to use good I18N practice just to bash out some app that's never going to be used outside their company?

This woman is the very definition of "hero" in my book. More people should know about her. She almost single-handedly saved an entire generation of Americans. by KazamaSmokersin wikipedia

[–]Zomgondo 1 point2 points ago

That baby doesn't look too bad, it only has webbed toes and HOLY SHIT IT HAS A THUMB ON ITS FOOT AND IS MISSING AN ARM.

If you want something to shove in the face of someone who claims that government regulation is always evil... show them this and explain that "gummint regulation" made sure US babies weren't born with missing arms and thumbs on their feet.

Every time I plug my Logitech speakers into the wall they play gospel music by rainbowsunshine1in electronics

[–]Zomgondo 2 points3 points ago

I used to have a combination CD player and receiver that picked up a HAM radio operator nearby. It would do this even when it was supposed to be "off". It scared the shit out of me more than a few times before I decided to unplug it when I wasn't using it.

Over 400 students arrested in Canada during the latest night of mass rallies against tuition fee hikes. Tensions have spiraled after the adoption of a bill that limits students’ rights to freedom of speech, association and assembly by karnovichvaluain worldnews

[–]Zomgondo 3 points4 points ago

when a protest is no longer peaceful, we no longer have a right to protest.

So people have no right to overthrow their government ever. Got it.

Over 400 students arrested in Canada during the latest night of mass rallies against tuition fee hikes. Tensions have spiraled after the adoption of a bill that limits students’ rights to freedom of speech, association and assembly by karnovichvaluain worldnews

[–]Zomgondo 10 points11 points ago

Really? So if the government bans people from protesting it you think people should just sit there and take it? Sorry, but to my mind banning protests is a declaration of war on your own citizens, and at that point the citizens have a responsibility to overthrow their government and replace it with one that doesn't fine individuals $30,000 for having the audacity to protest its policies.

Over 400 students arrested in Canada during the latest night of mass rallies against tuition fee hikes. Tensions have spiraled after the adoption of a bill that limits students’ rights to freedom of speech, association and assembly by karnovichvaluain worldnews

[–]Zomgondo 38 points39 points ago

My first thought when I saw the fines is "so don't organize, just start burning police cars and encourage everyone else to follow."

Seriously, levying fines for "organizing a protest" is something that needs to be met with outright violence.

I know they're cute and you mean well, and I hate being a jerk, but... come on :( [buttons from r/bisexual] by v-delin CrappyDesign

[–]Zomgondo 1 point2 points ago

Well, :) have a nice life!

You too. And remember, everyone gets shit about their sexuality, and damn near everything else, whether it's something you choose or something you're born with. Everyone's a critic... but whatever, get on with your bad self. You're not perfect, you're not evil, you're just you.

As for this:

Us designers really know how to be a pain in the ass and argumentative

That's the beauty of it. Ever dealt with some argumentative asshole who doesn't know to argue well? It's horrible. Give me someone who knows how to argue well and you've given me a friend for life.

I know they're cute and you mean well, and I hate being a jerk, but... come on :( [buttons from r/bisexual] by v-delin CrappyDesign

[–]Zomgondo 0 points1 point ago

Part of your identity isn't constantly being judged, miscommunicated, mistreated, looked down on

Oh, trust me, it is. It really doesn't matter who you sleep with, there's always some asshole who's going to question it and accuse you of doing something wrong or just being all-around inferior. Although I'll admit that bis have it worse than others, since most people seem to view them the same way the media does - either attention whores or men who can't admit that they're gay.

So that's something I can't really claim to have experiential knowledge of, the best I can do is think of times when I've been sneered at for "sitting on the fence" over something and go with it.

Anyway, the upshot is... I don't know my point, really, other than most of the accusations leveled at bisexuals seem to boil down to jealousy.

I know they're cute and you mean well, and I hate being a jerk, but... come on :( [buttons from r/bisexual] by v-delin CrappyDesign

[–]Zomgondo 0 points1 point ago

My point is that homophobia directly affects us all... even straight people have to deal with it. Homophobes don't say "WELL, YER ACTIN' FAGGY BUT SINCE YOU SAY YOU ONLY LIKE WOMEN I'LL LET IT SLIDE"... no, they just go ahead and assume you're gay and act accordingly, and I've been on the wrong side of that plenty of times.

That said, I'm aware that most heterosexuals could use a bit of enlightenment... but when someone tries to explain "hetero privilige" to me it makes me want to punch kittens, because it's generally used as a convenient excuse to completely ignore anything I have to say on the subject.

I know they're cute and you mean well, and I hate being a jerk, but... come on :( [buttons from r/bisexual] by v-delin CrappyDesign

[–]Zomgondo 0 points1 point ago

They're still awful.

As for "straight privilege", that's a bunch of horseshit and I won't even bother to address it. We all get fucked with for being queers; you're not special just because you actually happen to do the things certain dumbasses accuse you of. I got punched plenty of times for being a "fag", but I'm supposed to feel guilty and treat you differently because somehow I've enjoyed some sort of "privilege" that you haven't had? Fuck that. I'll treat you like a human being, but I'm not going to sit here and be told how easy I've had it.

I know they're cute and you mean well, and I hate being a jerk, but... come on :( [buttons from r/bisexual] by v-delin CrappyDesign

[–]Zomgondo 0 points1 point ago

I think I can restate his attitude less rudely while focusing on the design - you fuck who you want to fuck, that's fine, there's no need to justify it, so "Think Beyond the Binary" just seems like it's being pretentious for the sake of being pretentious.

As for the rest of those buttons, who the hell thought those two colors were a good idea? I know what they're trying to get at, but "pink" and "baby blue" are the traditional gender colors, not "magenta" and "dark purplish blue."

Here is my own cheerfully subversive crappy design showing a better color combination. I rather like the slogan... you want to change people's minds? Don't get in their face, just smile and quietly suggest that you have more fun than they do.

Yes on the SAFE California Act -- It would replace the death penalty with a sentence of life without parole, and solve a host of problems bedeviling the state law enforcement system. by BlankVersein California

[–]Zomgondo -3 points-2 points ago

considering there are more people collecting welfare than there are actually working

Er........ no. If you believe this, you're not even worth arguing with.

Yes on the SAFE California Act -- It would replace the death penalty with a sentence of life without parole, and solve a host of problems bedeviling the state law enforcement system. by BlankVersein California

[–]Zomgondo -5 points-4 points ago

Yes, I support all those things... in fact nothing would please me more than to send in the storm troopers to take all your money at the point of a gun! (BECAUSE LOL THAT'S WHAT TAXES ARE LIBTARD.)

Fuck off and die, asshole.

Yes on the SAFE California Act -- It would replace the death penalty with a sentence of life without parole, and solve a host of problems bedeviling the state law enforcement system. by BlankVersein California

[–]Zomgondo -3 points-2 points ago

Oh, I can definitely back up my reasons for not to argue with you. Why bother? You're not capable of independent thought. I could dig up the best sources in the world to prove me wrong and you'd just dismiss them as being "biased" why calling me an idiot. So do us all a favor and kill yourself.

Yes on the SAFE California Act -- It would replace the death penalty with a sentence of life without parole, and solve a host of problems bedeviling the state law enforcement system. by BlankVersein California

[–]Zomgondo -6 points-5 points ago

Contrary to mine? No. I just think anyone who spews unsourced and unverifiable "facts" along with his opinion that California is basically made up of folks who don't want to work is a "libtard" hater and not to be argued with.

A materials scientist at Michigan Technological University has discovered a chemical reaction that not only eats up the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide, it also creates something useful. And, by the way, it releases energy. by nomdewebin science

[–]Zomgondo 0 points1 point ago

You assume I don't use cannabis.

The fact is that hemp just isn't the miracle crop people think it is. If the flowers didn't get people high, it would be a "meh" crop at best. The real value of cannabis comes from cannabinoids, not the pulp.

Yes on the SAFE California Act -- It would replace the death penalty with a sentence of life without parole, and solve a host of problems bedeviling the state law enforcement system. by BlankVersein California

[–]Zomgondo -3 points-2 points ago

How about the most generous welfare society in America that doesn't give anyone initiative to look for work?

Maybe that's how things work in the State of Denial, but I live in the State of California.

Since I'm sure you'll come back to me with "LOL I LIVE IN CALIFORNIA LIBTARD," let me reply to that as well: don't like it here? Move. You'll find plenty of friends in Arizona or Oklahoma. Here, we'll just tell you to go fuck yourself, because all politics aside, you're a dick.

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