One of my kids dressed as a farmer.

He took a gumboot. Fucking legend

Heard a podcast episode from this girls mum. Fuckinf depressing reality.

How many arms does Mrs. Squid have to do all that?

Its a very weird line.

Back in ww2 when the allies ran the bombing campaign of German cities the “justification” was that civilians were being used to manufacture arms for the armed forces therefore a part of the military logistics network, and in fairness yes they were - like the British were at the start.

On the other hand it is a deliberate attack on civilians who are not in uniform, not part of the armed forces and not combatants. You could quite easily follow this path to everyone who pays tax or trades with that country as supporting the war effort.

Going at it from a different direction, terrorism is defined as non state actor, using violence against civilians, for a political objective. Therefore terrorism.

Is it justified - probably not but neither is much of warfare. Proportional but didn’t minimize civilian casualties.

Is it terrorism - leaning towards yes.

I played in 2021. World divided into pre and post covid.

Didn’t know it was that early though, damn.

Disagree.

Networking, as in introducing yourself to people blindly absolutely is. I mean simply talking to the person next to you, discussing questions in small groups, being involved in a workshop. Talking to your group in a group assignment.

And if thats still too hard - many unis have clubs for neurodiverse students.

I actually strongly disagree. Many younger people are moving directly into trades, apprenticeship or full time employment because, quite simply, they can’t afford tertiary education. Many universities are struggling to get student numbers up.

Yes, you used to be able to walk into a role that took anyone who could turn up and learn, but technological and economic demands mean that its no longer viable. You also used to be able to work full time retail as a sole provider, buy a house and raise a family but those days are long gone.

Welcome to late stage capitalism, globalization, game theory and pure human behavior.

I have 3rd year where I’ve heard less than 3 people speak all semester, attendance is less than half, and no one does any of the assigned reading - its just pass assessments and get it done.

I think its a hangover from covid teaching, but at the same time I think covid just masked a general indifference from burnout, time constraints and general pressure on existing, to where students can only manage the energy for the bare minimum.

If you don’t mind me asking - what country you study in? You called it uni so I assume its not states.

Might have the dates off - subnautica should be up there.

He was in Iron Man 2.

He popped in to ruin that too.

Are you also finding a lot of students just aren’t interested in getting involved at Uni anymore? Its just turn up for class (if that), then leave. No discussions, no involvement, no real understanding?

I ask this because I’m also a student, and I think this could be what this person did as well. A degree is just a tick in the yes box for a job interview - its the bare minimum you can get from uni. They likely didn’t actually get involved in the topic, talk with fellow students, build their networks and get into it - just passed. Im worried because based on what I see, this is where many current students are going.

If you’re surrounding yourself with ass kisser you’re a bad leader anyway. Its the thing people forget about leadership - its not your job to do it. Its your job to provide the vision, inspire it, and facilitate smarter and skilled people to achieve it.

In the case of nations - let’s take my New Zealand. Jacinta Adern was an average politician but a great crisis leader. She couldn’t stop covid from happening, but she made choices that kept us safe, kept our economy and skills intact, and kept us calm. She didn’t do it herself- she gave us the vision, had the right people in the right place, and brought the policies and plan forward. I wouldn’t vote for her again as a “peacetime” leader, but strongly wish we could keep her on retainer for the next crisis.

I would disagree with 1 and 3, but I could just be over thinking.

A strong leader can solve all the problems- by developing teamwork, collaboration and understanding, and inspiring others to address these issues.

“Real” citizens are those with citizenship. Doesn’t mean residents or illegal residents aren’t people or important, just not citizens.

Unfortunately for both we know what fascists actually do.

I thought Tai Lee grew up.

Still would.

While yes, fuck Russia Putin, if the drones were still up they were still technically armed and a combatant.

If they had surrendered, different story. But then again, if I surrendered and still carried my assault rifle have I surrendered?

I think the LOAC and geneva conventions, along with UN charter need to be updated for a modern world.

Couldn’t agree more.

The only issue with applying this discussion is that there is a significant differences between me smacking one of my kids and someone else beating the shit out of theirs - but its viewed exactly the same.

I’ve told my kids before - I have to react to your behavior. Big difference between me and anyone else is that I will stop when I can. Act like that in public to anyone else and they won’t stop until you are on a feeding tube.

You can fix it.

Just takes time, critical thinking, good education and a little murder.

12, 8, 4.

Its my job to make sure you have food, not to force you to eat it. Eat or don’t, you’re problem.

And Taiwan to China. What will happen with Phillipines?

Time to retrofit some staff bathrooms and save them 18k doing it themselves