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It all makes sense now.
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    8mo ago 100%

    I've read several books in the Objectivists library, including Atlas shrugged, the fountainhead, and the virtue of selfishness.

    For a certain kind of person, I do think they have value in showing a different ethical/moral framework. To wit, if you have been raised on the principal that you must always sacrifice your own happiness for others, then Onjectivist philosophy is quite novel and can actually be helpful in moving towards a more self-actualized thought mode.

    For most others, however, it can turn you into a raging a-hole.

    In terms of how tenable the overall principles are in practice, just remember that Rand herself went on social security.

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    Airports are separated from all societal norms
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    9mo ago 100%

    That's pretty much it. There was a WSJ article about this very thing: frequent flyer miles are more based on spending with the airline CC then by actually flying.

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  • Microsoft revives aggressive Windows 11 upgrade campaign with intrusive popups for Windows 10 users
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    9mo ago 95%

    Windows is like the corner prostitute: pay some money, usually get what you want although not the best, occasionally get some horrible disease

    Linux is like the sweet SO: has its quirks but you love them for it. let's you grow in your skills but that can be challenging at times. Surprises you in good and bad ways.

    Edit: for grammar

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  • Average website visit in 2024
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    9mo ago 100%

    Can confirm that with pihole you still get these. I browse with vanilla chrome on my phone at home and use a pihole, and I get these messages.

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  • Maryland bill would force gun owners to get $300K liability insurance to wear or carry
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    9mo ago 50%

    "they won't be able to just stop anyone, the 4th amendment still would exist."

    Oh my sweet summer child...

    Off the top of my head: -DWB (driving while black) -Stop and frisk -"I thought I saw drugs" probable cause abuses -probably 10 others that I missing

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    How the mighty have fallen
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    9mo ago 100%

    Rhode Island Red or a hybrid thereof (e.g. Golden Comet).

    Great egg layers (the hens of course, not the roo pictured) and very mild mannered.

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  • tracknats.usacycling.org

    Happened to be in the area of with masters track national going on at the same time. Never seen track racing before so checked it out. Rock Hill looked like a nice outdoor velodrome. Never seen team pursuit before but kudos to the Masters athletes putting in the pain purely for love of cycling, sport and competition. Cool to see. Some sick bikes on display also. Lucky I live to far away from a velodrome otherwise would probably be adding another couple of bikes + workouts into the mix!

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    I already have a cross bike (bought new last year) that works pretty well for gravel with a number of gravel races and lots of miles and elevation on it with no problem. A local guy is selling a gravel specific bike that I love the look of but is essentially the same geometry although a little shorter wheelbase and 650b tires. Other than n+1, why should I buy a gravel bike? Wrong answers only. Bonus points for adressing the inevitable eye rolls from the SO about another bike in the garage.

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