My pleasure! I was curious myself and thought you might appreciate what I found.

Speaking as that guy who takes giant armfuls of things in the name of “getting it all done in one trip”, but takes three times as long because he keeps dropping things and his hands are too full to turn door latches: OMG I need two of these. I’d call them my seahorse trousers.

I’d argue they’re getting more than they voted for. I’m certain few of them wanted the increases in living costs and decrease in quality of life associated with the Trump administration. Otherwise, Trump wouldn’t keep trying to distract and displace the blame.

Just like Democrats, they voted for the promises their candidates loudly and publicly made, and either ignored, were never aware, or severely misunderstood the effects of their politicians’ past actions and what would come from their future actions. To be fair, it’s vastly easier to hoodwink American conservatives. They’re quite dim.

No one in this comment thread read the article and each side arguing with incorrect points is pretty comical.

They just sold most of it and purchased gold in London. The remaining 27 metric tonnes they did ship would only take up 1.4 cubic meters as a solid block, so probably 2-3 cubic meters as bars. A large shipping container can hold about 68 cubic meters, though they’d likely have to spread the gold out to better distribute its weight no matter the shipping method.

Disclaimer: not an American.

It’s necessary political theater. Republicans are the bad cops whilst Democrats are the good cops. Citizens tend to align to whichever party supports their personal philosophy - broadly, either working together or preventing, punishing, and purging the “bad” elements of society, both for a promised better future. Both are still cops, though, and receive their funding from the same types of interests. Sometimes the same donors. They’re largely on the same team.

This keeps the majority trapped in the political sports arena, thinking things will improve if only their party can finally get their way… but they just keep getting thwarted by those pesky Demonrats/Rethuglicans! They only need to keep voting blue no matter who or red even if brain dead and support harder while compromising more, then it’ll get better next term! The Democrats have been oddly inept for decades and the Republicans actively hostile toward their own constituents, but what’s the alternative? Voting third party? Criticizing their politicians? Hah! That’s handing the election to the other team, right? Right? They must hold the line!

So whichever party wins the majority throws their voters a bone or two, otherwise ignores their campaign promises whilst blaming the other party for it, and further erodes the overall rights of the American public, often strengthening the very rights eroding policy they earlier decried, á la Obama extending elements of the Patriot Act then signing the USA Freedom Act that furthered its aims.

I think you lost the thread, mate.

Yes, this video. It’s fantastic.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9T1vfsHYiKY

I’m uncertain if “everything I don’t like is AI” or “everything I don’t like is woke” is stupider, but I’m increasingly certain you’re in no position to insult anyone’s intelligence.

I am flabbergasted by the calibre of your response. I cannot comprehend how difficult it must have been for you to craft such a masterpiece, but it stands as a resounding testament to your level of intellect. You have changed my opinion entirely.

Bravo, brave sir. Bravo.

Genuinely, what is your point?

Their point seems to be that a socialist country did some bad things not inherent to any ideology, ergo communism is bad.

It’s the same childish logic my old nan used to justify her racism. She was mugged by a black man in her youth, therefore she believed all non-whites were bad. Humans can be quite dim.

OMG yes. Great book! When you’re done, I suggest watching Backrooms if you haven’t already. They’re not the same, but are similar.

Who is blaming who for what? I agree with your first comment, I’m just expanding on what I believe are the further implications. People like Trump will never feel they have “enough” leverage over others.

I’m not talking about you. I’m talking TO you about the person you’re responding to.

Not an American but lived there for some time. Just tip. It’s how these servers survive. Your not tipping helps nothing.

There’s an expression: When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

Sure, you can visit other countries and refuse to respect local customs, but that’s an awfully American attitude. You’re not one. Be better.

It’s an excellent movie about a very interesting individual. I’ve always been fascinated by Louis Wain and how his art reflects his descent into schizophrenia.

This simply gives the Trump Administration and future administrations more leverage to get Meta to do its bidding.

Lol I think you mean “bowel” mate, though I think we can all agree we love gay bowls too.

I hope you’re right. I’m looking at €669,90 for 64gb DDR5. In other words, no new PC any year soon, and my current is getting older. I hope it lasts.