the_honeyman

the_honeyman OP t1_j0acdb8 wrote

Well they're widening it and reinforcing it since it's used by truckers so much, which also contributed to the problem. So they're moving utilities, building proper drainage, ripping a road out, and basically starting from scratch.

It does seem like the same lane has been closed for an inordinate amount of time though. And I agree with your best/worst scenarios.

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the_honeyman t1_j08g5ag wrote

It's been glitchier than usual lately. Idk a whole lot about fiber systems, but cable systems historically have problems when temps change, so maybe the weather is having something to do with it. It is the first winter for a lot of their plant.

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the_honeyman t1_j06x96n wrote

>This could be an epiphany moment, where you realize how out of touch with reality you are. Or it could show you how you've been manipulated to hold certain lives as more important than others. But, I'm gonna guess neither of those will come to pass and you'll just double down. Seems like the phrase 'You cannot reason someone out of something he or she was not reasoned into' is very relevant.

Yea, that's pretty condescending, thinking you have to lecture me on the subject of American imperialism. This thread wasn't about American imperialism, you want to start a new one about that and I'll be 100% on board with everything you want to say about how the US Military's function hasn't been protecting the country since at least WW2.

This thread was, however, about a country hosting an event to sportswash their awful human rights record, and a corrupt organization that directly enables organized crime and dictators. The only whataboutism here are the "well the US is just as bad" posts.

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the_honeyman t1_j06sq9y wrote

You're cute.

I am very aware of the costs of our imperialism globally, as you could see if you went through my past posts.

The only reason Qatar doesn't match or exceed those numbers is their economy doesn't come close to ours.

Regardless of the whataboutism spewing wantonly from your asshole, it is perfectly acceptable to criticize all three things, the imperialism driving the American military, as well as a corrupt country who doesn't care about the lives of women, migrants, or minority groups in general, and a corrupt "sporting" institution with ties to money laundering and organized crime.

This could be an epiphany for you, where you realize just how big of an asshole you are, or it could show just how many assumptions you make on a daily basis. But, I'm gonna guess that isn't going to happen, and you'll be right back here attempting to make condescending remarks just to find some kind of meaning in your bleak existence.

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the_honeyman t1_j03v09s wrote

Reply to comment by aujii11 in Your move, Whataburger. by DKBMusic

He's a local restaurateur trying to drum up business, not a giant chain pandering to customers.

He's also absolutely nothing like Missouri Mike, because he's not a giant dickwad or horrible to those he deems "less than." Plus, those groups exist for promotion. Using them that way isn't spam. Feel free to start your own group if it bothers you so much.

Sorry a picture and a joke ruffled your little feathers. But that's all it was. A joke.

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the_honeyman t1_j03gvac wrote

Comparing the USA to Qatar is one hell of a stretch. Let me know when the government starts murdering LGBTQ+ individuals for simply existing. (Yea I realize half the country is in favor of it, but it's not happening yet.)

You can see my post history and that I'm no fan of the USA, but actively supporting an event hosted by a country that murdered 1500 people just building the damn stadium?

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