Waldowal @ Waldowal @lemmy.world

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Obviously, we're dealing with a next-level political mind here:

You mean by people disagreeing with me on points I never made?

Dear Mr. High & Mighty, I've actually seen all those things - on UL certified devices.

But again, not my point. My point was a lamp isn't complicated enough for the UL to charge so much that the price goes up 10x. If they are charging that much, there should be tons of competitors trying to get a piece of that pie. If they aren't charging alot, then many of the products on Amazon, that are often certified by authorities in other countries, would also get UL certified. It has all the hallmarks of a racket.

That's not really the point I was going for. I'm not saying bad companies won't make shit products. I'm just pointing out a lamp doesn't require alot of effort for the UL to certify, so it can't justify a 10x increase in cost. But they must be charging a ton or more companies would just get their products certified.

Maybe unpopular opinion, but I'm on the fence about this. I slightly subscribe to the conspiracy theory that many "certified" products are just ways to stifle competition while also justifying higher prices for "certified" products.

Take UL listed electronics for example. Sure, that might mean something on a full computer full of electronics, but a lamp is two fucking wires and a bulb. It's not complicated. Even confirming proper metals are used to prevent shrinking and expansion is not complicated. But the same $15 lamp is $100 once it's UL certified. The math doesn't add up.

Like I said: On the fence. Maybe it's the best way to ensure safe products, but it also seems like a great system for lining specific peoples pockets.

EDIT: Jesus people, read my post before you get all triggered. I'm not saying shit products don't exist.

At all mine, they'll only have the other roasts you mention for a few hours in the morning. I'm usually away from home when I want my noon, 3pm, or 7pm coffee.

I haven't gone to Starbucks for a regular coffee since they changed to only serving Pike's Place Roast (like 10+ years ago).

It should tell them something when you go to the grocery store, Starbucks is on sale, and they are out of Breakfast Blend, House Blend, and Veranda Blend, but they have full shelves of fucking Pike's. There are several gas station brand coffees better than that swill.

You'll be amongst the last against the wall!

We're supposed to believe Ukraine gave away weapons to Hamas in the midst of being attacked? They kind of need those right now.

Me and my little brother are riding in the car with our mom. I was 12 and my mom was teasing me about my first girlfriend. My little brother had met her, so my mom asks him "What do you think of Waldowal's girlfriend?".

That when my brother decides to break out a new phrase he'd learned: "Let's just say, as long as I have a face, she's got a place to sit!"

Like a bad whore? Or the kind Trump sleeps with?

It needs to be a nobody. Frankly, probably an boring older white man, so people could picture them in the Pres seat if needed, but otherwise unremarkable. Keep the interest on Kamala.

How great would it be for him to use the "Standing down and standing by" line in his address?

Now that Biden doesn't care about reelection, what kind of "Official acts" might he do?

That's one way to ensure you get shot by the police.

I know I've seen that spider eyes women in the center in many other photos from Trump's campaigns. I'm guessing these are the same 8 women told to act like they've never had a chance to meet him.

Yes, you're right, but I think Lemmy culture adds an unwritten "don't be an overly aggressive asshole" on top of it. (Unless that's also explicitly written)

The only unwritten rule I know of is "be civil". I've yet to see those typical reddit replies of: "You're wrong about everything and should die you fucking bag of cunt hammers!" (Except from the guy that will respond to this post with that exact phrase)

The Dow also jumped 300 points as word of Shannon Doherty's death has circulated.

Tactic to try and secure Ohio.