Recent comments in /f/Connecticut
CassCat OP t1_j68fjcz wrote
Reply to comment by reddyrooster in This is a cult, right? by CassCat
No blood sacifice at all? No Eyes Wide Shut shit? I'm going this afternoon, so I'll see with my own eyes.
I'll let you know if Blork turns out be an OK dude after all.
emptytheprisons t1_j68fiwi wrote
Reply to comment by CassCat in This is a cult, right? by CassCat
Good luck to you! It does seem like an elaborate tax shelter funneling money to local and overseas police forces, so if you're into that sort of thing it should be fun.
Avarice21 t1_j68fi82 wrote
Reply to A Statement from Commissioner and Colonel Concerning the Memphis, Tenn. Incident (released 01/27/2023 7:57 pm) by BobbyBuzz008
I don't believe you
realbusabusa t1_j68fh15 wrote
Think about how many cities and towns are along the length of this river. Then think about how many cities and towns are along all of it tributaries. Then think about all the raw sewage that ends up in the river after a heavy storm overwhelms each of thoae associated water treatment plants. 💩🤮
Sweaty-Mango-8945 t1_j68febm wrote
Reply to Are there any hats similar to a cowboy hat that I can wear in the northeastern US without looking weird? by Thro-it-a-way
I wear my Australian duster with cowboy style hat made from water proof canvas I get nothing but compliments,it's not the hat it's the man that wears it.I say wear it
jppianoguy t1_j68fd9n wrote
Reply to comment by CassCat in This is a cult, right? by CassCat
A lot of billionaires do that all the time. Think Rockefellers and Carnegies, now the Gates', etc.
They create nonprofits that do good work, for sure, but they also hire their friends and family members to run them.
CassCat OP t1_j68f46c wrote
Reply to comment by emptytheprisons in This is a cult, right? by CassCat
Very strange. I'm going this afternoon, and will report back.
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Reply to comment by noced in Who’s the best vendor at Parkville Market in Hartford? by lomeins
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CassCat OP t1_j68estm wrote
Reply to comment by Independent_Source97 in This is a cult, right? by CassCat
Hedge fund guy tries to build "church", with very broad mission statement that seems non-religious. Neighbours kick up shit because that's New Canaan's favorite hobby, and complain that liberal land use policies afforded to religious-use land don't apply and mount legal challenge. Mission statement gets re-vamped. Thing gets built anyway. Neighbours ultimately fuck off. Controversial building now somewhere you can go to do free stuff on weekend.
Did I miss anything?
reddyrooster t1_j68eqnr wrote
Reply to This is a cult, right? by CassCat
My company was a huge part of the construction of this place and it really is a free place to do stuff, they have pickup sports on the weekend, a library, some assorted classes and there’s not staff running around with pamphlets to join some blood sacrifice, just a public space on a beautiful spot of land
CassCat OP t1_j68ecng wrote
Reply to comment by russlar in This is a cult, right? by CassCat
And a free weekend activity?
russlar t1_j68eakq wrote
Reply to This is a cult, right? by CassCat
Blork is love
Darrone t1_j68e9y4 wrote
Reply to comment by the_lamou in Letter to the editor: Ranked-choice voting a better way by mjg13X
"a more accurate system is better unless I don't like the outcome."
RunnyDischarge t1_j68e9iz wrote
Reply to comment by smkmn13 in Letter to the editor: Ranked-choice voting a better way by mjg13X
I meant even mentioning that complaints even exist is enough to get you downvoted. It’s gonna revitalize democracy dammit just like it did in NYC!
[deleted] t1_j68e6r0 wrote
Reply to comment by Ice1789 in Letter to the editor: Ranked-choice voting a better way by mjg13X
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smkmn13 t1_j68e6e9 wrote
Reply to CT Subaru drivers by uuuge
No, I don't think Subaru drivers are systematically worse, although given it's a brand known for safety there might be more defensive drivers behind the wheel which might seem worse to some people.
Also, "subris" (Subaru hubris) is real, but I think it applies to anyone with their first 4/AWD car - people think the increased traction that helps you go will also help you stop, but it doesn't!
emptytheprisons t1_j68e3w0 wrote
Reply to This is a cult, right? by CassCat
This is sort of fascinating, they say their mission is "to pursue peace through nature, arts, justice, community, and faith." Normally you'd expect that to involve a rejection of the state's (state as in USA, not CT) definition of justice, but they constantly host speeches by federal agents from the FBI, Border Patrol, the US Army etc.
Their focus on "environmental crimes" is almost entirely about individual actors (like poaching and trafficking) rather than anything that challenges the status quo.
Seeing that a hedge fund owner was involved in the creation really brings it all together for me, but what a strange organization!
CassCat OP t1_j68e2i8 wrote
Reply to comment by PlayerOneDad in This is a cult, right? by CassCat
They also drink a lot of tea. Perhaps it's innocuous, but this is shades of Perfect Strangers (good show BTW). Psilocybin anyone?
Darrone t1_j68dzs9 wrote
Reply to comment by Justinontheinternet in Letter to the editor: Ranked-choice voting a better way by mjg13X
That's, uh, the point? Instead of a single candidate, with all other votes being "thrown away" you can rank your choice to empower 3rd parties and in primaries, candidates less mainstream. It tackles the problem of "vote for X? You're throwing your vote away!".
smkmn13 t1_j68dvuf wrote
Reply to comment by RunnyDischarge in Letter to the editor: Ranked-choice voting a better way by mjg13X
I think you misread, or I wasn't clear - I'm part of the "hardon" myself, apparently, and the linked post is one sided in favor of RCV and addresses (rebukes) the complaints
Mikesfishysituation t1_j68dvk4 wrote
Some coworkers and I go out on the bosses boat sometimes. We'll usually park by the sand bar and hang out in the water. That's safe. But walking 10 feet in any direction and it's a drop off to 10-15 foot deep water, which will instantly take you and start dragging you away.
PlayerOneDad t1_j68dvjm wrote
Reply to comment by CassCat in This is a cult, right? by CassCat
Come for the park like setting, stay for the networking event with industry leaders about sustainable supply chain, but this involves God somehow, so don't tax the expenses, please.
https://gracefarms.org/events/design-for-freedom-summit-2023/
omgmypetwouldnever t1_j68dt3q wrote
Reply to NW CT eats/activities by Choice_Comparison210
Collinsville antiques in New hartford is a great place. It's the size of a Walmart and has tons of vendors, lots of fun unique antiques and you could spend hours in there.
RunnyDischarge t1_j68dq57 wrote
Reply to comment by smkmn13 in Letter to the editor: Ranked-choice voting a better way by mjg13X
You’re gonna get downvoted to oblivion. RCV is Reddit’s current hardon and all who question it get blown away.
HighJeanette t1_j68fjie wrote
Reply to A Statement from Commissioner and Colonel Concerning the Memphis, Tenn. Incident (released 01/27/2023 7:57 pm) by BobbyBuzz008
Fucking cops.