hildegarde

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[–] hildegarde@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

California accepted a petition for an initiative to put a secession resolution on the ballot. The state of California agreed that the paperwork submitted was valid and so they are approved to start collecting signatures.

No one in the California government is seriously discussing secession as far as I'm aware.

[–] hildegarde@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 weeks ago

The receiver is the part of the gun with a serial number that has to be reported to the government when sold or transferred. Every other part and ammunition are normal goods with few restrictions.

Only one part needs to be self crafted to make and fire a ghost gun. They are not impossible to detect through investigation or forensics, they're just unregistered.

[–] hildegarde@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 3 weeks ago

It's how you get those product placements in a film set in the future.

[–] hildegarde@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 3 weeks ago

They don't pay income tax, but they do pay tax. They pay payroll taxes when paying employees, and those employees have to pay income taxes on those wages.

If you buy american, some of that money will go to the feds in taxes, and the US has a major corporate tax evasion problem. Both are true.

[–] hildegarde@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 3 weeks ago

People rarely change their minds about things they believe when directly confronted. Its seen as an attack and makes them defensive and more certain in their ideas.

They have to learn for themselves that they are wrong to change their mind. You can steer them in that direction. Appear genuinely interested and ask leading questions. Subtly guide them into having to confront the contradictions in their own beliefs.

[–] hildegarde@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 3 weeks ago

Welcome! I did the same recently. Blahaj is much nicer than world. I hope you enjoy your time here!

[–] hildegarde@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 3 weeks ago

There's also the fact that any shot can be lethal. People die from being shot in the leg. There is no body part that can be shot safely.

There are weapons that are less lethal than guns. There are techniques to deescalate without weapons. Those would be better options in nearly every case of police shootings.

Its not reasonable to say that cops should use their death gun, designed to cause death, in a way that doesn't. When shooting someone with a gun the shooter has already decided to kill. The proper technique when shooting is to aim to the center of mass because that gives the highest chance of hitting the target, and not hitting things that are not the target.

ACAB. They should not be allowed to own or carry guns, but not because they don't aim for legs.

[–] hildegarde@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 3 weeks ago

If you're passible enough to return the ball some of the time, and do a valid serve you will probably win a point at some point.

Apparently you forgot.

[–] hildegarde@lemmy.blahaj.zone -2 points 3 weeks ago

Sure, but the cited 12% only took results from men.

If I am delusional let it be known that its in an overwhelmingly uncommon way.

[–] hildegarde@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 3 weeks ago

"contributed to" vs "killing me instantly"

I wish I had the reading comprehension to find the obvious difference between these two statements, but alas it is impossible no one is that comprehensive.

[–] hildegarde@lemmy.blahaj.zone -2 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

You're the one who decided to go with personal attacks. If you want to insult someone at least give them the courtesy of reading their username.

Also you're on the silly meme community why are you taking this so seriously?

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