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I gave other examples of "tools" like a watch or a wallet. Tools are just a means of getting things done, and aren't in of themselves good or evil. Some tools are more dangerous than others, just like some jobs are more dangerous than others.

Trained and responsible adults do dangerous jobs, often with dangerous tools, in public, all the time. Similarly millions of law abiding Americans legally carry pistols every day, and you'd be surprised how little crime they commit with their tools compared to the overall public.

But that's probably not what this crowd wants to hear, and that's ok. I'm just chiming in to lend a perspective that might not be the status quo in places like this.

What about posting on a privately owned platform is free speech?

I agree twitter is shit, and these prices are stupid, but I'm not seeing the 1st amendment argument.

as they [Israel] shoot missiles directly into apartment buildings

I didn't see this part in the linked article. I do not condone Isreal's treatment of Palestinian civilians, but I haven't seen any reports like what you wrote. Do you have an additional source so I can read up?

Looks great!

My perhaps overly critical feedback: it looks like your pasta is very short, did you break it before cooking? Also, photos (the quality of which is a major contributor in a foodporn context) look better when the pasta is sitting neatly on the plate, learning to nest it could help make the pics look even better.

Well done, I'm sure it tasted amazing.

I agree with most of your points. Just wanted to add that I use Git + GNU Stow to manage this exact situation and it works flawlessly.

I'm not sure how true this is.

My Jabra 75 is paired and connected via BT with my Android phone and a MacBook Pro. I can hear notifications or podcasts from my phone as long as I'm not actively listening to something on the Mac. I use this dual device always on config upwards of 9 hours a day with no issues.

Honest question, I'm not sure I understand why people are hung up on physical headphone jacks, what am I missing?

A few years ago it was a bummer because I didn't have good wireless headphones, but at this point decent BT headphones are pretty cheap, and great ones are available. Even cheap BT buds have extraordinary battery life if you know what to look for.

Removing the jack contributed to better water resistance in phones, which has saved my family and friends thousands in replacements.

As far as audio quality, I admit that I reach for a set of wired headphones when I need something to sound amazing, or to eliminate delay while gaming. The wired or wireless audio quality in mobile phones is nearly universally poor unless you use an external DAC (which negates the cost argument) or buy the one or two models built for audiophiles (also negating the cost argument). Also, I don't seriously game on my phone, so no worries about delay there.

Is this argument a meme at this point, or am I actually missing out?

The things that are capped no longer produce (as much) profit, so food suppliers move to items that do bring in profit. Uncapped goods are now more desirable, and the suppliers increase prices to try to make up for the shortfall caused by price controls, making uncapped items even more expensive.

Government intervention like price controls always makes things more expensive, it's just a question of where that expense is spread to.

From the article:

Archer, according to the transcript, also testified that the elder Biden was put on speaker phone with business contacts, potential business associates including foreign national "maybe 20 times" during the course of Archer's and Hunter Biden's business relationship. Joe Biden was put on the phone to sell "the brand," Archer said.

Be honest, that isn't selling the "illusion" of access. That's Hunter saying "do what I want, or I get my dad on the phone to fuck up your life. Don't believe me, here, talk to him yourself"