LeadersAtWork @ Xanis @lemmy.world

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So I'm not into firearms. Guns aren't reaaally my thing. However, I imagine with quality material you need a larger silencer for a larger caliber, or a modified design to rapidly reduce pressure. It stands to reason then that with a design less capable of withstanding that pressure, you must then compensate with a larger design even at lower calibers. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, though this then stands to reason that even a .22 would need a much larger design, or a modified design which would by nature increase noise via gas release.

That said, a silencer doesn't silence, it reduces. If he was as prepared as we think he was, he'd know that.

I was suspicious the instant they called out the 3D printed "ghost gun". While certainly possible, it was waaay too convenient an excuse given how that may have swung some opinions about gun safety and control. Now they're rushing this.

Keep an eye out for thinly veiled attempts at obfuscation.

It will always be this way because people have opinions and perspectives. The two best ways to lessen infighting is by having a simple and common end goal. The second is a leader. Find both of these and I guarantee people will follow.

It's always been that way and will always be that way. The point isn't to stop the infighting entirely, it's to work in such ways as to reduce the impact it has on the goals we should be striving to achieve. Namely a better world for everyone.

And here we see a wild idiot attempt to defend his territory from what he believes are those attempting to encroach and settle. This young user will sit upon his rock making sharp noises and gesticulating wildly, hoping that it will intimidate the other males. Notice though once challenged, its noises become frantic and though it draws in air to become larger, the older more experienced members of its species see the bluff. This reduces its chances of finding a mate significantly.

This is similar shit I pull in strategy games. Nevermind sending out armies, imma undermine their economy, kill their morale, and convert their officers. Only then would I, if this fails, consider sending in troops.

We live in an age of unprecedented information exchange. Boots on the ground isn't how war is fought anymore.

I now have you tagged as "He Who Tags".

They did exist, and still do in lesser ways. You SHOULD be angry about it. Stop rolling over.

It is not an investment fund...with a guarantee of payments when you retire.

The three stool legs of American retirement. 401k, pensions, Social fucking security. There IS an expectation and that is you paying into it with that expectation.

I don't disagree with why, I do disagree with the timing. Yes, it was a hardline issue and yes the Dems should have absolutely done whatever they could to deal with it. What I cannot and will never forgive is risking the fucking planet by placing a very likely dictator into the seat of global military superiority. Fucking vote Harris in and then we have four years of dropkicking every politician we see to deal with it.

Now there is every chance that conflict will worsen, or end abruptly.

Four years to work together and make positive change by not constantly bickering. Instead we have several States and governers vouching to protect our rights and your fucking neighbors against the President and his cronies.

Gaza AND Ukraine are important. We should do what we can do. Fucking Trump though and his evil passing posse of terrible twats?? Come the fuck on. That was NOT the correct direction, my dude. Four god damned years and instead you all chose January.

What a disappointment.

Pretty sure he's hoping he's not the only one.

Eh, he's been pretty good over all. We've had better, though the list of worse Presidents is a bit longer. Over all, Joe did step up and get more done than expected for what felt like a forced square into a round hole situation. What he might not have done was solve YOUR issues.

The issue wasn't his full term. The issue became his last handful of months and the absolute atrocity that is the DNC communication strategy.

I said months ago that Biden and the larger Democratic party needed to come out swinging. I doubled down after Biden's lackluster debate. When Harris hit the ground sprinting I was actually happy. Then some traditional democratic strategic asshat convinced her to simmer down and take a risky route that would only have worked 25 years ago.

Step up, Dems. We've gone from cushy NFL offsides to NFL Blitz and you're waaay behind.

Yup. Let him go crazy with those powers. As sour as it tastes, he was given authority to do so by the Federal Supreme Court. If MAGA doesn't like it they can kiss our collective asses and roll that shit back.

They won't, of course, for a couple reasons:

1. It IS another form of power
2. They know the left will have plenty of people complaining whenever someone on their side decides to use it, while everyone on the Far Right will rejoice.

I suggest those of you whining about this take a step back and look at the bigger issues. One of which happens to be rather rotund, orange, and requires us to stop bickering.

My favorite place to nap was in the Art building. Not only was it a huge open space, literally no one would bother you. Moreover, there was always someone practicing an instrument or working on some form of music. One time before their exam I heard a girl warming up her voice and hoooooly shit there was no way she got anywhere below a 100% or however they grade. She was so good I nearly decided to go find her and express my gratitude for an amazing performance. haha

Not all who voted for him voted FOR Trump. I agree that MAGA is likely never going to be convinced. The rest of them can be and they should be the ones we're willing to talk to.

We must not give them an inch wherever and whenever we can. Fight back with clear communication and facts. Challenge constantly. Party doesn't matter. Remember that many people who voted for Trump did so legitimately not understanding what it would mean. Time to educate because people will start wanting to listen

It's on us to fight this shit. Get angry and stay that way. Go on Twitter and other platforms to directly challenge this assertion. Give them not a single inch without having to fight for it.

Nah, you're right, better give up.

Or...

We try and do whatever we can, even at the smallest levels.

Musk is focused at his level. I say we sweep the foundations.