houseoftolstoy @houseoftolstoy@merovingian.club

Both my dad and my mother-in-law/father-in-law give me a window in the perceptions of the older generations. They are right in the older demographic conservative voters that are capable of having hope that "Trump is going to get things done and fix America."

I wish I could share that optimism. But I cannot, knowing what I know of our country and understanding that unlike them, I am going to have to face whatever happens to the US in the coming years of hard times.

@cowanon I thought it was bad enough that the new expectation was up to a 20% tip. But 30%? That is way too big of a jump.

And if your bill is over 100, you better have a big family or be going somewhere very, very special. Otherwise you are just overpaying for your food.

@admin that is not even the most delusional part of the survey. 8 percent also think they could win against an elephant. You know, the animal that has a gun named for specifically hunting it because regular guns were ineffective.

@TeaTootler she would suggest alternate times if she is busy and actually wants to go on a date. And if she is not willing to do this but somehow still wants a date then it is still grounds to forget about her. It should not be hard for her to make the time if she wants to.

@griffith @deprecated_ii @veff The purpose of roommates is not for fun, but for financial reasons, as splitting an apartment costs will give you more money in your pocket.

You should still make sure you at least can tolerate your roommate, as saving money is not worth living with someone who refuses to clean up after themselves or has other dysfunctions. Having someone you see as a friend as a roommate is a bonus.

Hearing state run media NPR go all in on "we have to uphold the constitution" on the 14th amendment, I recall quite the opposite response in regards to the 2nd amendment from these faggots.

Birth right citizenship should not be granted to those who are not supposed to be here, as I would argue such people are not "subject to the jurisdiction thereof." But we all know the Left wants more voters, so they will argue against this on that basis alone.

Saw one of those "JewBelong" billboards recently. It said "Hamas is your problem too."

Excuse me, but last I checked I am nowhere near Israel, and I call bullshit on the "Hamas terrorists crossing the southern border" story. So no, they are not my problem. I am not going to entertain anymore neocon bullshit about how we have to fight wars in the Middle East because "Terrorists hate the US because of our freedom!"

@shortstories I have seen Amish people being shuttled in vans (though not driving it themselves), so I would not rule out the possibility that they might allow for the use of an electronic pacemaker. I recall they avoid most technology in order to avoid being corrupted by it, so I am not sure if this would qualify.

And considering their response to Covid (the correct one, letting it pass through them right away), they may just accept that someone might die before getting such treatment.

@DW2 I remember the Obama worship too. Every Late Night comedian and TV show just could not find one thing to make fun of with Obama. Any "joke" about him would just be saying how awesome he was and how much they adored him.

And the media fawned over him as well to embarrassing levels. He is the Left's version of Jesus.

@deprecated_ii It is the bullshit use and interpretation of the 14th amendment that needs to go. Whether or not we like the results of the 14th amendment, it was only intended for freed slaves to be made citizens, not border hoppers who unlike the slaves came to the US on their own free will.

Not going to watch any of the inauguration, but I think it would be hilarious if Trump said, Joe Biden, you're fired!"

@deprecated_ii Anyone can come up with an "idea" that they think is so amazing. Often what happens is the idea is either impossible to accomplish or something that has no real way of making money due to a lack of demand or ability to deliver something at reasonable costs.

https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/california-abandons-regulations-phasing-out-diesel-trucks-5793108

>"While we are disappointed that U.S. EPA was unable to act on all the requests in time, the withdrawal is an important step given the uncertainty presented by the incoming administration that previously attacked California’s programs to protect public health and the climate and has said will continue to oppose those programs."

How convenient that they can claim that they are only withdrawing due to the Evil Orange Man instead of admitting the policy was retarded.