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I:6738IndyGeorgia ( 4881.1772 points)
Thu, April 25, 2019 01:13:24 AM UTC0:00

 
WmP:879Chronicler ( 84.4516 points)
Fri, August 13, 2021 04:56:14 PM UTC0:00
Question for OC'ers

 
SD:1802BippidiBoppetyBoob ( 590.7710 points)
Fri, August 13, 2021 08:56:04 PM UTC0:00
Guess I'm the only self-identified extrovert on this site.

 
I:1038WA Indy ( 1821.8380 points)
Fri, August 13, 2021 11:33:48 PM UTC0:00
I've been called a gregarious introvert before. I go to where people are, but I don't want them to talk to me.

 
D:10358Charlotte KAP ( 200.7075 points)
Sat, August 14, 2021 02:29:58 AM UTC0:00
I'm a very outgoing person usually, but I've heard it explained that introversion/extroversion is how you recharge your battery/what excites you most, and it might just be The Autism with me but I just cannot vibe with crowds :\

 
I:9951E Pluribus Unum ( -256.3187 points)
Sun, August 15, 2021 06:28:59 PM UTC0:00
I'm an introvert by the literal definition and the more common incorrect definition

 
R:7206Hikikomori Blitzkrieg! ( 735.0203 points)
Wed, August 18, 2021 11:16:09 PM UTC0:00
The physical presence of other human beings constitutes an outrageous provocation, and should be met with preemptive aggression.

 
D:8509DylanSH99 ( 1737.9142 points)
Sat, January 8, 2022 01:42:44 AM UTC0:00
Hey all, hope everyone is well. Learned on New Years that one of my childhood best friend's was killed on New Years Eve and it's been hitting me pretty hard. Just wanted to take the time and tell you all how amazing you are and to always tell your loved ones how much they mean to you.

 
I:6738IndyGeorgia ( 4881.1772 points)
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Sat, January 8, 2022 01:56:43 AM UTC0:00
You're a great member of the OC community and I'm sorry you are going through this. Take time for yourself, Dylan, and know that it's okay to grieve. After all, grief is love with no place to go.

 
Joker:9757BrentinCO ( 9685.2871 points)
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Sat, January 8, 2022 02:13:23 AM UTC0:00
Dylan, I'm sorry that you are grappling with this hardship and I'll pray for comfort for you.

I'll share that over the summer a friend of mine and someone else a little more distant in my circle died as well - both of suicide, unrelated but within 7 days of each other.

Kind of rough, particularly my friend because it really just seemed so out of character. I've sinced learned he had a hidden addiction he grappled with very privately and was the reason for his suicide. It hit me very hard. Both did. The grief of helplessness, of sadness, of hopelessness. It can be really overwhelming.

Anyway, I found that sometimes the best way to overcome grief is to immerse oneself into being selfless by helping others. I'd encourage you to volunteer or just start helping someone in your circle that needs help. Its gets our focus/thoughts off ourselves and onto the needs of others.

And there is an unexpected benefit - you are helping to make the world a better place.

Create your own hope out of this, create some positive change to counter balance the hurt.

Peace brother.

 
D:8509DylanSH99 ( 1737.9142 points)
Sat, January 8, 2022 02:28:10 AM UTC0:00
IndyGeorgia: You're a great member of the OC community and I'm sorry you are going through this. Take time for yourself, Dylan, and know that it's okay to grieve. After all, grief is love with no place to go.

Thanks so much. Your kind words mean a lot.

 
D:8509DylanSH99 ( 1737.9142 points)
Sat, January 8, 2022 02:45:59 AM UTC0:00
BrentinCO: Dylan, I'm sorry that you are grappling with this hardship and I'll pray for comfort for you.

I'll share that over the summer a friend of mine and someone else a little more distant in my circle died as well - both of suicide, unrelated but within 7 days of each other.

Kind of rough, particularly my friend because it really just seemed so out of character. I've sinced learned he had a hidden addiction he grappled with very privately and was the reason for his suicide. It hit me very hard. Both did. The grief of helplessness, of sadness, of hopelessness. It can be really overwhelming.

Anyway, I found that sometimes the best way to overcome grief is to immerse oneself into being selfless by helping others. I'd encourage you to volunteer or just start helping someone in your circle that needs help. Its gets our focus/thoughts off ourselves and onto the needs of others.

And there is an unexpected benefit - you are helping to make the world a better place.

Create your own hope out of this, create some positive change to counter balance the hurt.

Peace brother.

Brent, so sorry to hear about the loss of both of your friends. I've learned how empty grief is. You want all the answers and you're just left with a void of emptiness. Thinking of you. I appreciate your kind words. I've never lost a friend like this before and just really depressed at the moment. Thanks again and thoughts and love to you.

 
Joker:9757BrentinCO ( 9685.2871 points)
Fri, July 29, 2022 06:11:16 AM UTC0:00
Regarding the Congressional Baseball Game


 
Joker:9757BrentinCO ( 9685.2871 points)
Fri, May 26, 2023 03:17:55 PM UTC0:00
Three day weekend. Most people have their minds on their kids graduation or summer vacations starting. The ideal slow news weekend 3pm news drop opportunity. Wonder if we'll get any surprises today.

Santos resigning?

Feinstein retiring?

 
MKKP:11457The Fixer ( 53.6087 points)
Fri, May 26, 2023 04:03:54 PM UTC0:00
BrentinCO: Three day weekend. Most people have their minds on their kids graduation or summer vacations starting. The ideal slow news weekend 3pm news drop opportunity. Wonder if we'll get any surprises today.

Santos resigning?

Feinstein retiring?


Why is someone resigning?

 
D:7CA Pol Junkie ( 5449.9307 points)
Fri, May 26, 2023 07:56:58 PM UTC0:00
BrentinCO: Santos resigning?

Feinstein retiring?

We wish... sadly I don't think either is just waiting for the right time to do what is in the obvious public interest.

 
WASH:8766Pennsylvanian ( 406.1941 points)
Fri, May 26, 2023 10:01:03 PM UTC0:00
BrentinCO: Three day weekend. Most people have their minds on their kids graduation or summer vacations starting. The ideal slow news weekend 3pm news drop opportunity. Wonder if we'll get any surprises today.

Santos resigning?

Feinstein retiring?

I worked in political journalism for a short period (writer, very junior). The specter of the late afternoon, holiday weekend news drop always loomed heavily, at least for me. Reading about it is far more fun!

 
D:1RP ( 5639.5112 points)
Sat, May 27, 2023 10:45:50 PM UTC0:00
The American people resigning themselves to Trump vs Biden?

 
Joker:9757BrentinCO ( 9685.2871 points)
Mon, August 14, 2023 08:19:01 PM UTC0:00
Finally caught the German 2022 "All Quiet on the Western Front" this weekend. Simply blown away about how good this movie was. Highly recommend if you haven't seen it. Best version of the great book I've seen. There is an english language track if you aren't into subtitles.

[Link]


 
BEER:10271WSNJ ( 478.4198 points)
Mon, August 14, 2023 10:28:24 PM UTC0:00
I watched the English track a few months ago. Very good movie.

 
R:250Mr. Politics ( 190.1725 points)
Thu, August 17, 2023 12:49:37 AM UTC0:00
Great film. I had it in my top 5 for 2022. Does a good job of portraying the realities of war and also the seeds of WW2.

 
Joker:9757BrentinCO ( 9685.2871 points)
Thu, August 17, 2023 04:03:16 PM UTC0:00
Mr. Politics: Great film. I had it in my top 5 for 2022. Does a good job of portraying the realities of war and also the seeds of WW2.

That tank scene - wow one of the best movie war scenes. And yeh, origins of WWII - maybe the best I've seen it done as well.

The other takeaway - the counting of war dead. I didn't realize german dog tags were made that way until I saw the movie and looked it up afterwards. Made to be broken in half for easy counting / notification of the war dead.





 
Joker:9757BrentinCO ( 9685.2871 points)
Thu, August 17, 2023 04:06:17 PM UTC0:00
Read this - particularly the German section about war identity tags. Details why they were changed.

[Link]

 
D:6086Jason (13474.0391 points)
Sat, October 26, 2024 01:10:27 AM UTC0:00
A few minutes ahead of game 1 of the World Series and so far I've seen:

Anti-Mike Garcia ad (CA-27)
Anti-Ken Calvert ad (CA-41)
Anti-Will Rollins ad (CA-41)
Anti-Derek Tran ad (CA-45)
Pro-Michelle Steel ad (CA-45)
Pro-Steve Garvey ad (CA-Senate)

 
Joker:9757BrentinCO ( 9685.2871 points)
Sat, October 26, 2024 01:53:47 AM UTC0:00
Jason: A few minutes ahead of game 1 of the World Series and so far I've seen:

Anti-Mike Garcia ad (CA-27)
Anti-Ken Calvert ad (CA-41)
Anti-Will Rollins ad (CA-41)
Anti-Derek Tran ad (CA-45)
Pro-Michelle Steel ad (CA-45)
Pro-Steve Garvey ad (CA-Senate)

Enough to make you root for the Yankees I bet!

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