Happy New Year You Surly Bastards!
Everything posted by YChang
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2025 LA Civilian and National Guard Conflict
This really… disturbs me. And I can’t tell what’s on your mind, so I’m not going to assume. But to me, it’s not the same. On one hand, I get the sentiment, and past actions from any party or group in power aren’t pure or will have self-interests to maintain. But to say Republicans and Democrats, especially post-Trump, are all the same… I just can’t.
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Favorite oysters
One of the great joys of living in the north bay that I DO miss greatly was a short drive to Hog Island Oysters and shucking a dozen Kumamotos paired with some crusty bread.
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LA ICE protest escalation
Our resident malcontent heel truly does live up to their user name.
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Houston Astros 2025 Season Thread
Mannnnnnn
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Trump Presidential Photo Album
I hate that someone who’s an artistic genius and has brought so much joy into the world is the subject of this meme.
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the Dotard-Elmo slapfight
I’m just incredulous over this series of events. Yep… total state of disbelief.
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Trump’s America
I kind of get the sentiment but also think back to the origin of having some of these days/months and what it meant for the people. It’s not like I fly my AAPI flag when it’s May but it still feels nice to know there’s some recognition or highlight of the community Also I think you’re underestimating how easy it would be for those in power to erase people’s history.
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2025 Thread of the Rains
More more more
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Elon Musk: Nazi traitor piece of shit [Confirmed]
Sooooo… more hits like the CT to come?
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Fighting Fire with Fire: Texas Rangers, Tactical Innovation, and Counterinsurgency Operations in the Mexico City Campaign, 1847-1848
I mean… the Rangers have a checkered background and were brave/courageous in fights. No need to hold on to the myths.
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Houston Astros 2025 Season Thread
Love that ballpark
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Louisiana House of Reps passes bill to ban chemtrails
Did couple of roadtrips from the Bay Area to Oregon border. Couldn't drive through some of those dilapidated small towns fast enough. I only kinda felt safe, no joke traveling around some parts of northern Idaho cause I was with two friends that grew up there.
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Karoline Leavitt
I'll refrain on commenting on her appearance, but holy hell is she ugly on the inside.
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Houston Astros 2025 Season Thread
Yeeeeesh
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coffee / coffee makers
It’s actually a popular choice for all-around purposes but can also handle espresso.
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coffee / coffee makers
https://clivecoffee.com/products/baratza-encore-esp-espresso-grinder?_pos=2&_fid=3351de882&_ss=c?ref=grinders
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2025 Thread of the Rains
It's been a few year now but I think it was around 1,300 to 1,500. So your quote seems really reasonable!
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2025 Thread of the Rains
I'm still slightly bitter about how much $$$ I had to pay to have one removed at my old home, because it developed a crack and I was trying to do the right thing and not have it fall on my neighbors.
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2025 Celebrity Death Pool
Time for a Mash rewatch.
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coffee / coffee makers
My espresso game is still pretty inconsistent... so going to a dual boiler for now doesn't make sense. As lustworthy as it would be to eventually graduate to one. 😅
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Mickey 17 - Pattinson does a Steve Buscemi impression for two hours
That’s certainly an opinion on an accomplished director… if anything I don’t think he took himself very seriously at all. Heck, if anything I wish it was less comedic overall. But I never read the book it was based on, so not sure how much of the adaptation is true to the novel or what.
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2025 Thread of the Rains
Seeing stories/photos like that hurts my soul.
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coffee / coffee makers
Brewing and understanding coffee went from my pandemic hobby into well a full blown lifestyle/obsession now. I have just about every brewer out there now except a moka pot and aeropress. Pour over is my favorite style and these days it’s a Hario Switch that’s my daily driver. But the moccamaster for when it’s too early in the morning or I want a large batch of coffee.
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Murderbot -AppleTV
Solid B rating for me right now, but it’s starting to build on the intrigue with the bot and world.