[-] miak@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

Lol, yeah, you're right. My bad for assuming we would have to make the decision with information that a person would likely have in that scenario, like one has to do in real life... I think you're still wrong, both in the example you attempted and the point you're trying to make.
Democrats will need to work on offering people something more than murky water that might kill you if they want to get people to come out and vote for them. And why would I risk a deadly bacterial infection when I have piss available that I am reasonably certain is sterile? I'm honestly not sure why you think that's not a good course of action, though I'll admit I'm not a scientist and would be interested to hear a scientist/doctor's take on this survival scenario.

[-] miak@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

A murky pond of still water might not be a good choice no matter how thirsty you are. The bacteria in it could kill you. If you're thirsty and lost at sea, I hope you won't drink the salt water. That's the issue with the insistance that people should vote for Harris "to stop trump". It's short sighted and does nothing to address the long-term problem of, election after election, being presented two shitty options and told it's critical that you eat shit instead of voting for the person that will actually fight for your values. Sorry the Democrats keep refusing to learn this lesson, but they are just as much to blame for Trump's victory as the people who voted for him.

Out of your options above, the camel might actually be the safest option. You'll at least get some hydration out of it if you don't cook it to shit.

[-] miak@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago

This is amazing! Why haven't I heard of this and why isn't it a bigger deal. The world needs this more than ever!

Thank you for this!

[-] miak@lemmy.world 22 points 4 days ago

You know, we really should have a world wide Fap For Peace day. Like those "Pray for [insert thing]" days you sometimes hear about people doing.

[-] miak@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

Did somebody say Miak?

[-] miak@lemmy.world 7 points 2 months ago

Heroes are remembered, but Tim Curry never dies.

[-] miak@lemmy.world 10 points 3 months ago

Cyrus The Virus. What a great 90s villain. Upvote for the Con Air reference.

[-] miak@lemmy.world 24 points 3 months ago

War on Terror 2: Mariachi Madness

[-] miak@lemmy.world 6 points 3 months ago

When all of the candidates on a ballot are going to actively work against my values, why would I vote for any of them? That said, I have written in choices before, but it's a lot of work to do when literally no one will be taking notice of that vote.

[-] miak@lemmy.world 7 points 10 months ago

It can be both though. It's ok to appreciate and find hope in witnessing common people voluntarily coming to the aid of a fellow person in need while also acknowledging the failures of a system that help create the need for those goodwill actions by common people.

[-] miak@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

The Unix Epoch is obviously the correct base for any calendar.

[-] miak@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

Have to strongly disagree. If there are going to be political parties, the more the better.

Unfortunately we don't have a Presidential primary this year, when we desperately need one. So our choice is Biden or ... Full-on fascism.

You seem to make my point here. You don't think more parties are needed, but you want to keep pushing the "vote for my guy because the other guy is a monster" line. Sorry, but I'm not going to vote for someone based on who they are not. You point out there are only two shitty choices after stating that we don't need any more choices...

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