Posts by Anthony Jackson2

Brenda Taylor13 said:Look, you can think whatever you want—really—but the truth is the American people are a constituent part of two different places on this planet: America and Canada. Given the actual history and the space they've occupied, both states serve as the primary homeland for Americans—it’s just basic logic.

I’m just saying what most Americans actually feel—speaking for those who aren't interested in having some quasi-nationalists try to shove a North American quasi-state, largely made up of Mexicans and Canadians, down their throats as a second homeland.

Sean Sanders81 said:It’s entirely possible a permit was issued here, assuming one was even needed. And just so we're clear—Americans are a constituent people in Canada, which means they essentially have two homelands. So... you see where I'm coming from.

Besides, by denying the national identity of Canadian Americans, you've basically flagged yourself as a chauvinist and completely discredited your own stance in this debate.

This is just one of those blatant absurdities that keeps getting repeated—not that the incompetent ministers pushing it are doing anything to stop it.

Americans don't have two homelands. I don't have two homelands, my father doesn't, my neighbor doesn't... Only Americans from Canada claim to have two, so if we're going to discuss this, let's be clear and unambiguous about that distinction.

No part of Canada is a second homeland for Americans, and that flag has no business being in front of the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of America. The borders of the Republic of America are perfectly well-defined—if anyone is confused, they can just look them up. Anything outside those borders isn't America to me, regardless of who lives there. And no, I couldn't care less about how "unique" the situation is.

urbanhawk17 said:Even newer

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Morgan Williams said:Regarding the former PM, it would be unfair to throw him in jail while letting the Republican party walk away scot-free. He’d just be the scapegoat. It would be like if we set a bucket of water over the door in my old elementary school classroom to prank the teacher (something like that), but then only the class president gets detention because apparently nobody else in the room saw a thing. He couldn't have pulled this off alone any more than just having Messi, Suarez, and Neymar on a team could carry them through the Champions League; you need a coordinated squad, a strategy, and meticulous planning. The rot goes way too deep into every single layer.

Yeah, a solid reaction from the University. 👍

Agreed. We share the blame, but most people shape the country they want. We could have been complaining eight years ago about being blindsided, but not anymore. Now, we’re living in the exact kind of disgusting circus we consciously chose.

Oh, and what they're pulling on CNN right now? Absolute genius. 🤣

True, but you can't convict Sanders without indicting the whole Republican Party.

I agree, we share the blame, but most people are essentially building the country they want. We could have complained eight years ago about being blindsided by this, but not anymore. Now we're just living in the exact kind of pathetic circus we consciously chose.

The question is who is actually choosing this? Nobody voted for some caricature to run the country. Listening to him sometimes feels like being in a parallel universe—if he weren't so tragic, he'd actually be a comedy.

I honestly think people will snap eventually and things will descend into chaos. This administration seems tailor-made to ignite the nation through sheer stupidity and their knee-jerk reactions to minor protests. But I fear it might be too late, and even if it happens, it'll be futile—we stopped making our own decisions a long time ago; now someone else out West handles that for us.

Sandra Johnson58 said:I don't know why everyone's acting so shocked, though. I mean, every single administration does this kind of stuff.

They do, but not in such an obvious, blatant way. This isn't some grand mission to "purge leftist influence" like they're trying to sell us—it's just basic political cronyism and installing loyalists. Just look at how they started pushing out veteran journalists in NYC just to appease certain radical factions. They aren't "loyal" enough. And then there was the Reform Party—they promised us the moon and stars, big changes we desperately needed. What did we get? They filled positions just as fast as the Democrats, backed out of local government reforms, abandoned cutting congressional perks "because nobody supports them 🙂," and grabbed every single privilege they claimed they were going to abolish. Unbelievable.

In the end, that one populist outlier was the only one showing any accountability to voters; everyone else just folded.

Morgan Williams said:That's it. 🤦

Did his car get wrecked? He could just sue the survivors if there are any left. :horvatincicstyle:

We’re all complicit—everyone’s openly screwing over the public while we just sit here and take it. Everyone does whatever they want; these laws only seem to apply to the poor folks without any political connections, while the well-connected can do whatever they please with zero consequences. That court ruling regarding the massive corruption scandal involving the big federal agencies—which basically contradicts itself—is probably the most unbelievable decision in a sea of shameful verdicts designed to protect criminals and graft. Even today, they haven't managed to convict a major figure after five years of trials—it's almost like they need to master quantum physics just to prove a basic felony.

I'm following this whole situation with the University protests right now, and honestly, I'm glad someone finally had the guts to stand up and show some teeth against this broken system. Regardless of whether their specific cause is valid or not, I'm just rooting for the resistance.

Ashley Bailey6 said:It’s ridiculous how they're screwing over cyclists with this new $1,000 fine. On a bike, you're only ever putting yourself at risk.

It isn't quite that black and white—honestly. I’m sick of people ringing their bells at me on the sidewalk just because they want me to move out of the way. You learn in first grade that you ride your bike on the right side of the road, not on the sidewalk. Of course, those twenty-foot gaps in the bike lanes that the police use as excuses to hand out tickets are total nonsense and need to change—but ringing your bell on a sidewalk in Chicago has become almost standard practice, and I'm all for penalizing that.

Sandra Johnson58 said:The main thing is, my lawyer buddies always tell me I’m being way too harsh, because if it were up to me, I’d be handing these guys 15+ years behind bars. Like, they say I'd basically be ruining their young lives 🤣as if I'm the one forcing them to get behind the wheel drunk or something.

He deserves at least ten years behind bars—and once he's out, another decade of handing over 30% of his paycheck to the victims and their families.

Basically, if you get caught with anything over a .08 BAC, you’re looking at an 18-month license suspension—minimum—plus a hefty fine—and once that period is up, you have to retake the driving test. If you're a repeat offender, they double the penalty. Good luck with that.

Look, I get it—everyone wants a drink at weddings, baptisms, or birthdays. I’ll have one myself sometimes—but only if I'm certain enough to stay put long enough to flush my system with water or juice at least two hours before I have to get behind the wheel.
You have to realize—the real issue isn't risking your own life—it's the fact that you might end up taking down some third party who just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.

The tolerance for drunk driving is honestly pathetic—especially when you see people getting caught with massive blood alcohol levels over and over again without any real consequences. It’s just a cycle of collecting fines to pad the state budget—nobody actually cares about saving lives

what a dive 🤣

Just remember that study showing the GOP gets its biggest boost from voters with lower education levels—and their support hits rock bottom among the highly educated—and everything suddenly clicks ☕

The reality is our education system—specifically higher ed—needs a massive overhaul that could actually lead to real savings—but developing a long-term strategy built on a solid economic foundation is, for this administration, pure science fiction.

What has this city turned into 🤦—just another endless parade of idiots every few weeks. Then people act surprised when the educated, decent crowd decides to pack up and leave this backwater 🤦 behind.

electricharbor30 said:🤣 Not much left for me to say after a statement like that...

fine

thanks for all the "stellar" help so far 👍

electricharbor30 said:http://www.gpuzoo.com/Compare/GIGABY..._R7-260X-CNF4/

So there—figure it out for yourself.

And it isn't 20, it's actually $40 more than that...

I could've found that myself—not really a fan of synthetic benchmarks, though. I don't trust them much.

Real-world experience and actual reviews are all I care about.

Robert Rodriguez2 said:here he goes again with his teraflops obsession 🤦

@original poster
so, what’s the actual budget for this card?

you can snag a used HD 7870 for maybe $700—which is basically the ceiling for me—so I don't bother with new cards. why pay more for less, only to realize it's already obsolete and needs an upgrade in a year anyway?

really just two paths here: grab something decent like the 7870 now and deal with upgrading the CPU later, or just pick up a 7770 for $133 and plan to overhaul the whole rig in about twelve months.

What should I pair with this Core i3-4130? Go with a GeForce GTX series or stretch for a 7870? I know he won't be able to push a 7870 to its full potential, but still...

The monitor is just some old 17" LCD

A CPU upgrade is on the horizon eventually—definitely not within the next year, though, not until prices for an i5 or even an i3 finally drop. Naturally, the motherboard and monitor will get updated in about ten years, though probably not right away either. What are the odds that used cards actually survive all that? What’s their typical lifespan?

Let's be real—Alilovic just doesn't have that instinct to step up when things get hairy, and we've been watching this same pattern play out for years. And no, his club stats don't automatically dictate how he performs for the national team. Some guys thrive on the big stage, others are strictly club players—and Alilovic is clearly the latter.

That said, it's pretty mindless to pin everything on him right now—it's not like he's the one picking himself for the roster or standing in the net. It honestly baffles me how the national team staff can miss what any casual fan can see; a huge chunk of the blame belongs to them for keeping him in the lineup. Blaming him feels misplaced—I doubt it's a lack of will, it's more likely just a lack of ability—and at some point, the coach needs to step up and pull him from the starting spot. Why they aren't doing it? Beats me.

Peter Thompson4 said:I’m not even talking about that, I’m saying I am seriously losing my mind with all these brainless questions from people who clearly don't have a clue what's actually going on or weren't even there to witness how bad things really were. Like, maybe if some random guy from Indonesia asked, I wouldn't care, but no, you've got people from all over Europe acting like they have a right to lecture us about why things are happening this way. Because honestly, we all know damn well that every single country in Europe—and yeah, I'll throw the USA into the mix too since we're being real here—is dealing with its own massive, soul-crushing crises right now.

Anyone can ask whatever they want, especially when it involves a circus like this. We don't owe anyone an explanation—certainly not some "inner circle" abroad—but we shouldn't be letting ourselves fall apart like this; it's pathetic. Personally, I find it hard to believe that those clowns over by the Mississippi have been squatting and causing chaos since 2014 without anyone stopping them. And as if that wasn't enough, they're out there running extremist parades through downtown 🤦 Just blow them away and kick them out; they won't do anything else.

Just a bunch of slackers and losers—if you actually read the bio—who apparently have nothing better to do than roam the streets looking for trouble because some punk felt emboldened by the Republican Party thieves taking power. What kind of crowd protests in the middle of a weekday, right at noon?

What’s the deal with the EVGA 500W? Is it actually worth it—or should I just grab a used Seasonic S12II 520 instead? My third and cheapest bet is a used Corsair VX450W. All three would technically get the job done—the real question is just about the build quality.

person, come back 😢

Alright

thanks 🙂