SomeAmateur

joined 2 years ago
MODERATOR OF
[–] SomeAmateur@sh.itjust.works 7 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (3 children)

Tanks need parts, tanks need fuel, tanks need ammo, tanks need constant maintenance. I'm not advocating for violence but the truth is an Abrams might have machine guns and ERA, but a factory doesn't. And look how drone warfare has changed the game, small groups of people can take on tanks, supply lines or factories without even being in line of sight

[–] SomeAmateur@sh.itjust.works 16 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Because we should totally trust the US government with our protection....

[–] SomeAmateur@sh.itjust.works 9 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy (movie streaming) etc are great resources my library offers and for being free they are really good

I started those services a few years ago I've read more than I have in a long time. It feels way healthier than scrolling forever when I'm bored at work

[–] SomeAmateur@sh.itjust.works 9 points 6 days ago (1 children)

yeah mine's been sucking down battery noticably more since

[–] SomeAmateur@sh.itjust.works 5 points 6 days ago

when IT is your personal data, including your voice

[–] SomeAmateur@sh.itjust.works 82 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (20 children)

People: Why are bees and fireflies dying in droves?

Also People: Better hose my yard with chemicals and mount floodlights until it looks like a baseball stadium

[–] SomeAmateur@sh.itjust.works 16 points 1 week ago

So that's what they mean by "shake your money maker"

 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/33265968

From Kichuz Kichuaravind

Camouflage champion, until the eyes brake the illusion!

Eurasian scops owl

Kuwait, 2025

[–] SomeAmateur@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 week ago

Beach umbrellas are mostly used on sunny days so I can see that.

[–] SomeAmateur@sh.itjust.works 13 points 1 week ago (1 children)

It's pretty deep for a bible verse

"The wicked flee when none persueth, but the riteous go bold as a lion" or something like that

[–] SomeAmateur@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 week ago

Now think of every tweet screenshot we've seen, and how many we've actually checked to see if it's legit. Scary because nearly all of us must have fallen for lies at some point

[–] SomeAmateur@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 week ago (6 children)

Within reason of course. Going too far with trusting personal observations and second guessing all other information is how you get flat earthers

 

Thanks to this YSK post https://lemmy.ca/post/45600167

 
 

cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/21121913

What could be more indicative of a thirst for power and control than a perfectly level, uniform expanse of grass? Clearly, only someone with fascist tendencies would aspire to such impeccable orderliness, attempting to impose their oppressive standards on nature itself. Because nothing says "I want to dominate the world" quite like the pursuit of a weed-free lawn.

Consider the process of maintaining a lawn. It's essentially an exercise in subjugation. Mowing down innocent blades of grass week after week, enforcing a uniform height – it's like a tiny dictatorship being played out in your front yard. And let's not even mention the chemical warfare that goes on behind the scenes – those pesticides and fertilizers are the secret tools of aspiring autocrats, seeking to eliminate any form of diversity (read: weeds) in their quest for homogeneity.

But the plot thickens when we consider the boundary lines. The quintessential white picket fence, meticulously aligned with the driveway, serves as a clear metaphor for the barriers these so-called "lawn fascists" wish to erect between themselves and the rest of the world. Heaven forbid a dandelion or, heaven forbid, a clover should breach these sacred borders! It's not just a lawn, it's a fortified buffer zone against any hint of dissenting plant life.

And let's talk about the water consumption. While the rest of us worry about global water shortages and environmental sustainability, these lawn-loving authoritarians are apparently convinced that the well-being of their turf is of paramount importance. Are they hoarding water to fuel their nefarious plans for world domination? It wouldn't be surprising – every power-hungry despot needs a well-hydrated base of operations.

In conclusion, the evidence is irrefutable: anyone with a lawn is a fascist. The quest for a pristine lawn represents a disturbing desire for control, uniformity, and domination over the natural world. So, the next time you see a neatly trimmed yard, just remember – behind that innocent facade of green lies a potential dictator in the making, plotting to impose their authoritarian rule, one well-timed sprinkler cycle at a time.

 

I do target shooting as a hobby but I'm genuinely curious. The US is known (for better and worse) for it's culture of gun ownership but the US is also know for widely differing experiences

view more: next ›