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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Yes, those things create friction with the US.

However, I'm sure China will grow to use their navy to project control of their Belt-And-Road initiatives. You bet they'll be working to prop up governments that will reap the profit from their investments down the line, than allow rebellious groups or hostile neighbouring states to threaten those interests.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (7 children)

I disagree that the really hard things don't cost money.

Eating less meat does, at the surface, cost the consumer less money. If I go in to the supermarket, it's cheaper to buy a bunch of chicken wings than it is to buy some plant based protein (not to mention my kids will actually eat the chicken). And yes, I know, "ThErE aRe pLeNTy oF cHeAPeR WaYs to EaT a nOn-MEaT DiEt.". Thank you, Mr Vegan, we're talking about converting the masses here. Government's can change that by changing subsidy weights, but then it's not really an individual-led change at that level.

Same for decarbonisation of heating - if I want to install a heat pump and insulate my home better, that costs money!

As for flying yes, that's more about regulating air travel to make it cost more and stopping the practice of airlines having to fly empty flights to retain their use of that flight plan. Again, not really an individual-driven change. Especially because the impact of flying disproportionately leans towards the more wealthy and business.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago

Honestly, most effective tactic I've found is to go in to the GP at opening time. The receptionists talk to you before answering the next phone call.

Not ethical but :/

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

Indeed. It's a good little mobile game.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Eh, Poinpy is actually a lot of fun.

[–] [email protected] 20 points 2 years ago (5 children)

I would buy a pair of these, they look awesome.

[–] [email protected] 20 points 2 years ago (5 children)

Surely they intend to use it the same way the US does - projecting force to cement soft power?

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I'm not sure I'd agree with that generalisation.

Is that why you personally worry about something?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

A little bit of both, apparently.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idiot

If this is correct, then it started out as a word for private citizen and then evolved in Greek to mean ignorant.

Then in the 19th Century was coined as a medical term.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Dumb really means not being able to speak; I've never heard a different term for that medical condition.

But then of course it is also absolutely used as synonymous with stupid; the definition conflict is never really apparent because actually being medically dumb is so rare.

Language evolution is very interesting.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Ah, I see. Thanks for clarifying.

[–] [email protected] 19 points 2 years ago (20 children)

Aren't 'stupid' and 'idiot' just even older versions of 'retarded' and all describe people with developmental and/or learning disabilities?

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