Opinions on the article from Nathalie Tocci about Europe "finding the stomach for war"?

These sorts of comments about war always rub me the wrong way, especially when they come from someone who wouldn't bear the consequences of their own ideas.

Maybe I misunderstood, but I felt like the article scorned young Italians and others for not wanting to fight a war for their country. Reading it felt like she sees war as a game of numbers where you chug as many young men into it until you come out ahead.

Its very easy to say "send troops to Ukraine, be ready for conscription etc etc", when you're not the one being sent to the front lines.

As a young Eastern European male, my demographic would be the first to suffer the consequences of the war spreading. I understand she doesn't want Russia advancing further into Europe, but I believe (even though I am admitedly not super informed on the topic) the ideas in the article are a gross oversimplification of the situation.

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u/randomafricanboi — 9 days ago
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Oddly specific question regarding prep for L1?

I planned on registering for the November exam, but am unsure, would love some input from people who had at least a similar situation?

I am currently finishing my masters in finance, with a data science focus, fall semester is basically left for my thesis which is due in november too. Also, the oddly specific part now, I am getting a new puppy soon which will certainly impact my life a lot lmao.

Would a bit less than 4 months be too little for my background, with the thesis and puppy lol? I figured it cant be worse than studying for the May exam, since I'll be working full time at that point.

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u/randomafricanboi — 20 days ago

Would love some input if the breed is right for me!

Thinking about getting a LR, would love some input from experience people, based on my lifestyle!

Hey everyone, my gf and I are looking to get our first dog soon. We will be moving in to quite a large house with a mid sized backyard and a pool. Given the pool and the fact that we are basically living on the coast, and love going swimming often, how good is the breed with water/swimming? We are young and first time owners, animal lovers and aware the dog is very high energy.

Located out of the city, 10minute walk from a forest on one side and 10 minutes walk from a beach on the other. So there is plenty of room for walks, hikes etc. The plan so far is to have her take the morning walks before work. I would take the rest of the daily exercise, as I will be finishing up grad school from home (for the next 6 months probably), meaning I will basically be with the dog the whole day with a few hours of work on my laptop whenever I can.

When I start working full time, our schedules would probably leave the dog alone for 4-5 hours in the morning max. I was wondering if that is too much for an 8-9 month old dog?

We also have family living literally next door, and small children or friends visiting very often. I was wondering how comfortable the breed is with small kids that they might not necessarily see every day but probably like twice a week?

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u/randomafricanboi — 25 days ago

Sacred Gold Archer and Giovanni deathless!

After so much planning and thinking, I am so proud of this one. My death box is full of some of my best Pokemon that died in stupid battles when I didn't pay attention...This made me use some Pokemon I never used, this run or in general (shout out Corrie and Shuckie).

For Archer, Duper Yawned the Persian and Razor set up with Swords Dance to sweep so that was easy. The hard part was Giovanni. All my fighting types are dead so Kangaskhan and Tauros were huge issues. I also had to rely on inaccurate Hydro Pump, since all my fast surf users were dead...Also had to dodge a few crits but my luck was mostly balanced.

First time I'm completely confident I can win the game now 😄

u/randomafricanboi — 29 days ago

Sacred Gold Chuck swept by Gliscor - Second attempt, 2 deaths so far

Starting with Primeape sealed Chuck's fate. With Gliscor being faster than everyone on his team, Two Swords Dances ensured 6 clean OHKOs with Aerial Ace. Feels good to get this far after losing to Eusine in Cianwood on my first run.

Only 2 deaths came from random gym trainers in Goldenrod and Ecruteak (rip Luxio and Haunter).

u/randomafricanboi — 28 days ago

Thinking about getting a Springer Spaniel, would love some input from experience people, based on my lifestyle!

Hey everyone, my gf and I are looking to get our first dog soon. We will be moving in to quite a large house with a mid sized backyard and a pool. Given the pool and the fact that we are basically living on the coast, and love going swimming often, how good is the breed with water/swimming? We are young and first time owners, animal lovers and aware the dog is very high energy.

Located out of the city, 10minute walk from a forest on one side and 10 minutes walk from a beach on the other. So there is plenty of room for walks, hikes etc. The plan so far is to have her take the morning walks before work. I would take the rest of the daily exercise, as I will be finishing up grad school from home (for the next 6 months probably), meaning I will basically be with the dog the whole day with a few hours of work on my laptop whenever I can.

When I start working full time, our schedules would probably leave the dog alone for 4-5 hours in the morning max. I was wondering if that is too much for an 8-9 month old dog?

We also have family living literally next door, and small children or friends visiting very often. I was wondering how comfortable the breed is with small kids that they might not necessarily see every day but probably like twice a week?

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u/randomafricanboi — 2 months ago

Just wiped because I didn't know there was a battle in Cianwood...

Playing Sacred Gold and Just wanted to reach Cianwood quickly for a razor fang and some new encounters. Team was mostly random Pokemon for easy random trainer matchups along the way.

Saw the Suicune in Cianwood chilling so I was like "huh cool let me interact with it, its probably just gonna run away and progress the story".

It did, Eusine then came out of nowhere and beat my ass. His whole team had 4 levels on me. My lead was a horrible matchup so his Hypno casually set up a nasty plot. Worst part is, its not even that difficult of a battle. I even could have won unprepared and underleveled like this, with a few deaths maybe, but I got so tilted I unintentionally "threw" the game without really trying...

I really wanna act like this didn't happened because I didn't know the fight existed but eh, I wouldn't feel like I accomplished anything even if I beat the game...It really started to feel like the hard part of the game was over, freaking Cianwood has some good items too.

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u/randomafricanboi — 2 months ago

First time Sacred Gold - Bugsy beaten with plan B strategy :D

Plan A was to sweep with Fearow. I'd edge it to almost level 22 and it ensured OHKO on everything but Scyther, which I planned on killing with Intimidate, Charm and Yawn shenanigans.

Well Spearow died to an unexpected Volbeat thundeshock at level 19 (rip homie my bad).

I don't even know what plan B was, everyone sort of pulled their own weight. Zubat had to die for Jolteon to come in for free and beat the scyther. Quagsire is so good for this stage of the game, Togetic as well with Encore, Charm and Yawn.

u/randomafricanboi — 2 months ago

Best resources to approach learning to dunk, 26yo?

It's always been a small dream of mine to just do a solid dunk, I just turned 26 and would like to do it before I turn 27. I am 6'2 and weigh around 185-190 at the moment, I only do standard weight training 4 times a week and run sometimes.

At the moment, I can touch the rim with my fingers if I stand below and just jump up as far as I can, but nothing more. I read online that you need to train explosive movements and standard leg training with squats and deadlifts Any recommendations on resources that can help?

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u/randomafricanboi — 2 months ago