[–] 81 points 1 week ago (12 children)

Just written language, math, and the basic foundation of scientific advancement. Without those things, the brain worm might have prevented us from having to deal with him.

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  • [–] 6 points 2 weeks ago* (3 children)

    Interesting timing. Not that I'm doubting the validity, and agree with others who are questioning that it's only 11. A week before the election, it's obvious that it's to give people enough time to hear it as to sway as many votes as possible.

    But, is it 11 that are the most compelling? Are the dems planning for if they retake the house and senate? Planning on a fast impeachment? If so, do they really think they will have enough senate votes to find him guilty? Doubtful.

    However, if the evidence for the 11 is compelling enough to satisfy most people, are there enough republicans to support it as a way to get their failing leader out of office, implanting the vp in his stead? Compelling enough to satisfy the majority of their base, as a way for them to rebuild their base, crumbling due to his actions? If the republicans lose both houses, are they going to use the opportunity to salvage the situation, attempt to stabilize things for 2 years, and try again in 28?

    Long shot assumptions, and too many open questions. Probably giving too much credit to the possibility of forward thinking politicians. Also the fact that he has his claws so far into the republican party, it's probably not going to survive him.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

    Depends on many factors. If there's an available sump pump, a radon lid is around $150. A fan is around $150. Between $100 and $300 for pvc, depending on number of elbows and distance. Assuming an open electrical breaker is available, and again depending on distance, $100 to $200 for electrical. $15 for a manometer. $20 for pvc cleaner and cement. $5 for tube of acrylic caulking. Total for parts, assume $500 to $850.

    Wothout a sump well, save $150 on lid, but x3 or x4 the pvc. Roughly $300 to $1000. Rental of a Hilti and diamond holesaw bit to add vents to corners of slab. So maybe $300 or so. Total around $600 to $1500, give or take.

    This is just parts. Labor will be $1k to $4k depending on location and complexity. If you can do it yourself, it's a significant savings. With an available sump well, it's an easy to medium difficulty project. Without one, it gets significantly more complicated.

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  • [–] 10 points 2 weeks ago (5 children)

    Came here to say this. If there is a leak after the fan, radon will be pumped into the dwelling. Fan should be outside or in vented attic. Exhaust vent must be away windows or vent-intakes and above roofline. Minimum clearances vary with jurisdiction. But it's generally a bad idea to put the fan in-doors.

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  • [–] 34 points 3 weeks ago* (1 child)

    Let's game this out. Assume what he was saying is true. Prices went up because Democrats have environmental regulations. Ok, cool. So the Democrats are protecting the environment? What an excellent endorsement.

    When did prices shoot up? Just this year, right? Did the Democrats add these regulations this year then? Even though the House, Senate, and White House are controlled by Maga, somehow the party controlling all branches of the federal government was sidelined and wasn't able to stop it. Is he saying the Maga party, and by extension the President, is weak and feckless? Bold of him to say.

    However, Occam's Razor tends to indicate he is full of crap, and that disel prices went up due to fallout from an unwinnable war, initiated by a feckless President, as a distraction from the allegations that he raped children.

    Either way, good on the Democrats for protecting the environment, I suppose.

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  • [–] 7 points 3 weeks ago

    On the surface, this sounds like a bad idea. However, I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and assume I'm not understanding your question. Could you clarify what you mean?

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  • [–] 24 points 3 weeks ago (5 children)

    This happened to me once when picking up pool filters and other supplies. I was paying with cash and the woman asked for phone number. I told her I didn't have rewards with them or anything and she said they had to get name and number for anyone paying cash. The whole situation was ridiculous. I thought about giving a fake name and number but instead I just decided to leave. It was only a few hundred dollars worth of stuff, and the store won't notice if one person stops shopping there. Though if enough people did what I did, they'd take notice. You never know if you're refusal will be the final straw that will force them to change.

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