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2019.03.25 02:04 cuddlefishcat Jon Wins the Iron Throne
Jon Snow may know nothing, but here, we want him to sit the Iron Throne.
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2011.06.01 22:45 pibbman Megami Tensei 女神転生
This is a community for Megami Tensei, a series of JRPGs developed by Atlus. Games included under the MegaTen umbrella are the mainline Shin Megami Tensei games and its sub-series of Persona, Devil Summoner, Devil Survivor, Digital Devil Saga, and Raidou Kuzunoha (among others). Feel free to not only discuss the games, but their manga, anime, and movies, too! Contribute to /MegaTen by sharing news, game tips, asking a question, posting an image or video, or just by being an active commenter.
2024.05.23 23:58 DontTrustAnAtom Apple Watch ph # sending "Free Msg: Receiver 19995551234 unable to receive message - Message Blocking is active".
Apple Watch ph # sending "Free Msg: Receiver 19995551234 unable to receive message - Message Blocking is active" to multiple contacts. This is the ph# assigned to my Watch, not the phone I am texting from and it is sending this message to my contacts whenever they respond to me even though texts are going through. TIA!
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2024.05.23 23:08 Electroman682 Need help filling out form and sending to others to e-sign
I've had a few issues and by no means an adobe expert. I have created a template form that I had intended to fill out and then send to others to sign/authorize.
There are a few issues I encounter:
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There are a few issues I encounter:
- When using the "Prepare a form" I have 3x types of fields, Dropdowns, Text Boxes and a Date field. I then exit the tool, and start filling out the form by making selections from the Dropdowns, filling in the text boxes and Date field. The problems begin after this, I select "Request e-signatures" and add the recipients and the following happens:
- All prefilled Dropdown selections are gone, and they now appear to be "Text Box" fields instead of Dropdowns
- Text Boxes are still there albeit with an increased font size so that you cannot see the full number initially keyed in
- When I go back, the Dropdown fields have been removed entirely
- The Text box fields have all been renamed and what I believe to be reverted to the default
2024.05.23 20:50 NeonCreeper234 Selling Cards and Memorabilia Or Trading For Cardinals Repost
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2024.05.23 20:21 CopeCut AA flight took off during ground stop at LGA as an ATC's favor for passenger? Extremely turbulent experience
Hi everyone,
I'm not a skittish flyer, but this morning my flight from LGA to BNA left me really shaken.
I tried to do my research, but I'm looking for confirmation if my assumptions are correct. Here’s a quick rundown:
Here’s the advisory: ATCSCC ADVZY 054 LGA/ZNY 05/23/2024 CDM GROUND STOP
MESSAGE:
CTL ELEMENT: LGA ELEMENT TYPE: APT ADL TIME: 1224Z GROUND STOP PERIOD: 23/1214Z - 23/1330Z CUMULATIVE PROGRAM PERIOD: 23/1300Z - 23/2359Z DEP FACILITIES INCLUDED: (Manual) ZAU ZTL ZDC ZNY ZJX ZOB ZBW ZID ZMP CYHZ CYOW CYUL CYYZ CYTZ CYQB PREVIOUS TOTAL, MAXIMUM, AVERAGE DELAYS: 584 / 74 / 22 NEW TOTAL, MAXIMUM, AVERAGE DELAYS: 1609 / 135 / 62 PROBABILITY OF EXTENSION: HIGH IMPACTING CONDITION: WEATHER / THUNDERSTORMS COMMENTS: LOSS OF ROUTES THROUGH ZDC ZNY ZOB ZBW
EFFECTIVE TIME:
231228 - 231430
SIGNATURE:
24/05/23 12:30
Which I believe translates to this (for the layperson like me):
ATCSCC Advisory 054:
The flight was extremely turbulent, with flight attendants strapped in the entire time and passengers visibly distressed. I mean EVERYONE white knuckling the seat in front of them.
My questions are:
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I'm not a skittish flyer, but this morning my flight from LGA to BNA left me really shaken.
I tried to do my research, but I'm looking for confirmation if my assumptions are correct. Here’s a quick rundown:
- Scheduled Gate Departure: 8:00 AM EDT
- Actual Gate Departure: 7:58 AM EDT
- Scheduled Takeoff: 8:10 AM EDT
- Actual Takeoff: 9:11 AM EDT
Here’s the advisory: ATCSCC ADVZY 054 LGA/ZNY 05/23/2024 CDM GROUND STOP
MESSAGE:
CTL ELEMENT: LGA ELEMENT TYPE: APT ADL TIME: 1224Z GROUND STOP PERIOD: 23/1214Z - 23/1330Z CUMULATIVE PROGRAM PERIOD: 23/1300Z - 23/2359Z DEP FACILITIES INCLUDED: (Manual) ZAU ZTL ZDC ZNY ZJX ZOB ZBW ZID ZMP CYHZ CYOW CYUL CYYZ CYTZ CYQB PREVIOUS TOTAL, MAXIMUM, AVERAGE DELAYS: 584 / 74 / 22 NEW TOTAL, MAXIMUM, AVERAGE DELAYS: 1609 / 135 / 62 PROBABILITY OF EXTENSION: HIGH IMPACTING CONDITION: WEATHER / THUNDERSTORMS COMMENTS: LOSS OF ROUTES THROUGH ZDC ZNY ZOB ZBW
EFFECTIVE TIME:
231228 - 231430
SIGNATURE:
24/05/23 12:30
Which I believe translates to this (for the layperson like me):
ATCSCC Advisory 054:
- Ground Stop Period: 23/1214Z – 23/1330Z (8:14 AM EDT to 9:30 AM EDT on the 23rd)
- Impacting Condition: Weather / Thunderstorms
The flight was extremely turbulent, with flight attendants strapped in the entire time and passengers visibly distressed. I mean EVERYONE white knuckling the seat in front of them.
My questions are:
- How is it possible for a flight to take off during a ground stop due to severe weather?
- Is it legal or common for ATC to do personal favors for passengers?
- Were there any specific closures or grounding directives during this flight or am I interpreting things wrong?
2024.05.23 20:20 ansi09 The Weekly Colosseum Codex Has Been Published May 23-2024
 | Source: https://blog.colosseum.org/pyth-grants-trident-fuzzer-encode-wormhole/ submitted by ansi09 to solana [link] [comments] Colosseum Codex: Pyth Grants Program, Trident Fuzzer, Encode x Wormhole Programs💰 Pyth Grants ProgramThe Pyth Ecosystem Grants Program has launched, offering 50M in PYTH tokens to support community contributions to the Pyth Network.This grants program aims to encourage community members to share their ideas and insights about the Pyth Network with the wider Web3 community and contribute to its development through educational and research initiatives. One key focus is the Developer Grants that focus on incentivizing the creation of new tooling to support the protocol’s operations, integrations with Pyth products, and other valuable development contributions to the network. Developer grants come in the form of bounties, which are listed on the Research and Developer Bounties webpage. Each bounty includes the project scope, conditions or requirements, deadlines (if applicable), and reward structure. Anyone can take on a Developer bounty. Launch of Pyth Ecosystem Grants Program 🔱 Introducing TridentTrident is a Rust-based framework designed to perform fuzz and integration testing on Solana programs, ensuring the security of your code.Developed by Ackee Blockchain, and supported by a grant from the Solana Foundation, Trident is the first open-source fuzzer to test Solana programs written with Anchor. Trident's development began more than two years ago (as Trdelnik) and won the Marinade Finance community prize during the Solana Riptide Hackathon. Trident simplifies the testing process by automatically creating templates for fuzz and integration tests for programs written using the Anchor Framework. Trident FeaturesAutomated Test Generation: Trident simplifies the testing process by automatically creating templates for fuzz and integration tests for programs written using the Anchor Framework.Dynamic Data Generation: It increases test coverage by using random instruction data and pseudo-random accounts, creating unpredictable fuzz test scenarios. Custom Instruction Sequences: This feature allows for the design of specific sequences of instructions to meet particular testing needs or focus on specific aspects of program behavior during fuzz testing. Invariant Checks: Trident enables custom invariant checks to identify vulnerabilities and unwanted behaviors. Trident 🤝 Encode x Wormhole Programs 2024Encode Club and Wormhole have partnered up to offer three programs for developers.The first is the Wormhole Educate Series, a 4-week series of technical workshops focused on building cross-chain applications including Solana. This series aims to equip participants with the essential skills needed for developing multi-chain dApps. Following the Educate Series is the Wormhole Hackathon, which provides a competitive platform for participants to apply their newly acquired skills and innovate. The hackathon offers a prize pool of $50,000 for the best projects. Later in the year, the Wormhole Incubator program will begin. This program provides funding and personalized mentorship to help developers transform their hackathon projects into successful startups. Encode x Wormhole 2024 💎 Developer NewsCore Print Editions Guide Metaplex has released a new guide to using Core Candy Machine to create print edition NFTs. To achieve the Edition concept Core uses two plugins: Master Edition in the Collection and Edition in the Asset, which are the prints.Metaplex Core JS SDK v1.0 The Metaplex Core JS SDK v1.0 is now live, featuring new wrappers that allow plugins to be defined without constructor functions and Auto-Generated Kinobi Functions with auto-resolving external plugin adapter accounts to streamline development, along with improved Fetch, Authority, Lifecycle, Plugin and State helper functions. Lightspeed Newsletter I feature the Lightspeed podcast a lot in this newsletter, and now they are launching a daily Solana newsletter of their own with the latest updates, data analysis, and market metrics for Solana investors, developers, and community. ⚙️ Tools & Resourceshelius-rust-sdk is an asynchronous Rust crate that supports all major Helius and Solana endpoints.Wormhole TS SDK offers a universal API that provides a consistent interface across the chains Wormhole supports and the protocols built on top of Wormhole. token-extensions-transfer-hook is a Solana Token Extension that enables token issuers to enforce constraints on token holders using Civic Pass, an identity verification system that enables users to prove aspects of their identity to programs. minting-tool is a tool built by 3land for minting compressed NFTs that builders can use to enable cNFT creation from within their dApps. drillx is a proof-of-work algorithm for smart contract based cryptocurrency mining based on Equix that will be the engine of v2 of the Renaissance Hackathon Grand Champion Ore. 💀 RIPSolarplex, created with the mission to help creators connect better with their audience and build monetizable relationships without relying on ads, announced its decision to sunset operations on May 22, 2024.⚡ Quick HitsRated launches support for Solana on the Rated Explorer and API - u/ratedw3bApproaches to Privacy On-Chain - Arcium Build a guessing game using Orao VRF - Jimii The DeCharge Solana Hack experience - DeCharge EasyA app adds all-new Phantom challenges - u/easya_app Web3 infrastructure,"tokenization of everything" drawing VC investors - Cointelegraph How to overcome the 1000 transaction limit using getSignaturesForAddress - Chainstack Tinydancer Simplified Payment Verification client is live on Testnet - u/tinydancerio Mainnet v1.17.34 Release Notes - GitHub Squads Labs announces the partial acquisition of the codebase of Fibonacci Finance - u/SquadsLabs 🎧 Listen to ThisFuture PodcastIn this episode of The Future Podcast, Colosseum co-founder Matty takes a deep-dive into the world of Solana hackathons, the growth of Solana, and the innovative Colosseum platform.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqiFNOL09hA Bonus EpisodesHow Helium Is Leading Solana's DePin Future Amir Haleem - LightspeedAmir Haleem, CEO of Nova Labs, discusses how Helium is building out DePin infrastructure to capture one of crypto's biggest opportunities. Building web3 Login Your Grandma Can Use w/ Itai Turbahn (Dynamic Labs) - Validated Austin Federa chats with Itai Turbahn (Dyanmic) about the future of web3 onboarding. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss things like user management for multi-wallet users, tokenizing KYC, and the role of passkeys in web3 authentication. Audius : Building Spotify On Chain I Ray Jacobson - Unlayered Ray Jacobson, CTO at Audius, joins Unlayered to discuss the decentralized music marketplace and how Audius aims to bring fans and artists closer together. Andrew Fitzgerald: Designing Solana Validator's 1.18 Scheduler, Transaction Games - Scraping Bits Andrew Fitzgerald from Solana Labs discusses the design of the new scheduler in Solana validator version 1.18, which aims to improve transaction processing and network congestion. The episode provides insights into Solana's innovative architecture for achieving high throughput and low latency, even under heavy transaction loads. Tristan Frizza, Founder of Zeta Markets, on Solana’s DeFi Layer 2 Plans, Perpetual Trading, and 2024 DeFi Summer - Cryptonews In an exclusive interview with Cryptonews, Tristan Frizza, the Founder of DeFi platform Zeta Markets, an on-chain options trading protocol on the Solana blockchain, discussed how he came to build on Solana, encouraged by a chat with the chain’s founder. Follow @mikehale on X or Warpcast! Thanks for reading ✌️I hope you found something useful here! If you have any suggestions or feedback just let me know what you think. |
2024.05.23 19:49 imherebcineedhelp Email signature html not working
So I do not know much about html... but I've played around with it a bit.
I'm trying to make my email signature, which is working on some platforms but not others. When I send the email from my laptop, the user receives it with the written info showing but not the images... but when I send it from the phone... the user doesn't see anything but an error image. I added the photos to a google site which is accessible to the public, so I could copy the image url and insert into the html. Shows up fine on html readers so I'm.... obviously confused :(
Please tell me what I'm doing wrong.
Here's the html:
I'm trying to make my email signature, which is working on some platforms but not others. When I send the email from my laptop, the user receives it with the written info showing but not the images... but when I send it from the phone... the user doesn't see anything but an error image. I added the photos to a google site which is accessible to the public, so I could copy the image url and insert into the html. Shows up fine on html readers so I'm.... obviously confused :(
Please tell me what I'm doing wrong.
Here's the html:
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2024.05.23 19:15 Oreos_and Team Hotel
maybe a strange request, but I was hoping to potentially say hey and snag a few signatures from the team. does anybody know where they/NHL teams typically stay when playing at MSG?
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2024.05.23 19:14 RedStvr Random Text From UPS, Should I Be Worried?
I just got a random text from UPS saying
"ups:sms tracking reply yes to accept sms program terms msg&data rates may appply. Msg freq per user activity."
I never ordered anything from UPS so should I be worried about this?
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"ups:sms tracking reply yes to accept sms program terms msg&data rates may appply. Msg freq per user activity."
I never ordered anything from UPS so should I be worried about this?
2024.05.23 17:59 ApprehensiveBug1141 I feel worry and would like to seek your advice everyone (wlw🏳️🌈)
for context, I think I may have an anxious attachment and I feel easily worried and anxious.
I started seeing a girl sometime in march, and everything has been going pretty nicely. She is very sweet towards me, she’s caring and I feel knowing whether she’s interested in me or likes me hasn’t been hard, everything’s feLynn clear from day 1. she however still: - has pictures of her ex on her phone - still has their chats - we once were asking each other questions about stuff, just getting to know each other, and I asked her if there was anything that she has done for others that she wishes someone would do for her (like actions she does that she wishes someone would reciprocate}, she said when she was with her ex, she used to lotion her up because she was always too lazy to do it. And she wishes someone would do that for her. I felt jealous ngl, although she said afterwards that she immediate,y regretted saying it, but she felt that was an answer she ideally would give to that question. - we were once on FaceTime, and just sharing our screen exploring apps on our phones and she showed her Pinterest. On her Pinterest boards there was one board that said, “ Tara’s room” ( her ex name is not Tara but just want to give an example) it was from like 8 months ago when they were still together. But the board is still there. - she has a painting from her ex, and I remember her saying it was from a freind, but likewhenni saw the signature on it with her ex name, she said she did t want to always keep saying “my ex” or like “ pointing to styfff around the house saying ”that’s from my ex” as it may seem somehow. how should I bring this up? I feel sad and a little bothered honestly. Idk if she really likes me or if these are red flags worth talking through or ending our dating over. I want to mention that I’ve followed girls I used to talk to before withiut having any feelings, I’ve forgotten pictures of guys and girls in my gallery because I’ve been lazy to delete all and I rarely look at them too. Sges told me she and her ex are not compatible, she tells her freinds and sister about me so much, her texts with her freind about me just so sweet where she talks about me being her type, how pretty I am, she constantly wants me around, wants to make plans to see me. somehow I stilll feel like I’m a naive overthinking fool, like maybe I’m either overthinking or these red flags are true.
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I started seeing a girl sometime in march, and everything has been going pretty nicely. She is very sweet towards me, she’s caring and I feel knowing whether she’s interested in me or likes me hasn’t been hard, everything’s feLynn clear from day 1. she however still: - has pictures of her ex on her phone - still has their chats - we once were asking each other questions about stuff, just getting to know each other, and I asked her if there was anything that she has done for others that she wishes someone would do for her (like actions she does that she wishes someone would reciprocate}, she said when she was with her ex, she used to lotion her up because she was always too lazy to do it. And she wishes someone would do that for her. I felt jealous ngl, although she said afterwards that she immediate,y regretted saying it, but she felt that was an answer she ideally would give to that question. - we were once on FaceTime, and just sharing our screen exploring apps on our phones and she showed her Pinterest. On her Pinterest boards there was one board that said, “ Tara’s room” ( her ex name is not Tara but just want to give an example) it was from like 8 months ago when they were still together. But the board is still there. - she has a painting from her ex, and I remember her saying it was from a freind, but likewhenni saw the signature on it with her ex name, she said she did t want to always keep saying “my ex” or like “ pointing to styfff around the house saying ”that’s from my ex” as it may seem somehow. how should I bring this up? I feel sad and a little bothered honestly. Idk if she really likes me or if these are red flags worth talking through or ending our dating over. I want to mention that I’ve followed girls I used to talk to before withiut having any feelings, I’ve forgotten pictures of guys and girls in my gallery because I’ve been lazy to delete all and I rarely look at them too. Sges told me she and her ex are not compatible, she tells her freinds and sister about me so much, her texts with her freind about me just so sweet where she talks about me being her type, how pretty I am, she constantly wants me around, wants to make plans to see me. somehow I stilll feel like I’m a naive overthinking fool, like maybe I’m either overthinking or these red flags are true.
2024.05.23 17:57 ApprehensiveBug1141 I feel quite worried on this. (Wlw🏳️🌈)
for context, I think I may have an anxious attachment and I feel easily worried and anxious. I started seeing a girl sometime in march, and everything has been going pretty nicely. She is very sweet towards me, she’s caring and I feel knowing whether she’s interested in me or likes me hasn’t been hard, everything’s feLynn clear from day 1. she however still: - has pictures of her ex on her phone - still has their chats - we once were asking each other questions about stuff, just getting to know each other, and I asked her if there was anything that she has done for others that she wishes someone would do for her (like actions she does that she wishes someone would reciprocate}, she said when she was with her ex, she used to lotion her up because she was always too lazy to do it. And she wishes someone would do that for her. I felt jealous ngl, although she said afterwards that she immediate,y regretted saying it, but she felt that was an answer she ideally would give to that question. - we were once on FaceTime, and just sharing our screen exploring apps on our phones and she showed her Pinterest. On her Pinterest boards there was one board that said, “ Tara’s room” ( her ex name is not Tara but just want to give an example) it was from like 8 months ago when they were still together. But the board is still there. - she has a painting from her ex, and I remember her saying it was from a freind, but likewhenni saw the signature on it with her ex name, she said she did t want to always keep saying “my ex” or like “ pointing to styfff around the house saying ”that’s from my ex” as it may seem somehow. how should I bring this up? I feel sad and a little bothered honestly. Idk if she really likes me or if these are red flags worth talking through or ending our dating over. I want to mention that I’ve followed girls I used to talk to before withiut having any feelings, I’ve forgotten pictures of guys and girls in my gallery because I’ve been lazy to delete all and I rarely look at them too. Sges told me she and her ex are not compatible, she tells her freinds and sister about me so much, her texts with her freind about me just so sweet where she talks about me being her type, how pretty I am, she constantly wants me around, wants to make plans to see me. somehow I stilll feel like I’m a naive overthinking fool, like maybe I’m either overthinking or these red flags are true.
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2024.05.23 17:56 JeffB1517 The USA's Position on the ICC. Part 2 Bush’s first term 2001-2005
This is the most consequential post in the series. This post will assume familiarity with where the debate left off during the Clinton administration part 1. Bush was president January 20th, 2001 till Jan 20th, 2009. This post will however end in late 2004-early 2006 when European policy shifts induced a USA policy shift.
Where we left off was growing opposition to the ICC in the United States including the United States Senate (that has final authority regarding treaties). Clinton had tried to find a middle ground between accepting and rejecting the treaty, ending his term with a bad-faith signature on the Rome Treaty on the International Criminal Court. The Europeans were taking a hard line with the USA trying to force this system through while mostly ignoring USA objections.
In the first part I mentioned some of the Republican objections to the treaty. In this part I wanted to deal with them in more detail. They are important because the USA’s position on the treaty hasn’t meaningfully changed since the 1990s, the problems that existed then continue to exist a generation later.
Further compounding this tyrannical structure the ICC’s structure lacks a separation of powers. The ICC’s executive branch – the Office of the Prosecutor – is an organ of the court. For foreigners, this is an American concept that government needs to be designed with various powers checking each other rather than the fusion of powers one sees in monarchies. I’ll briefly note that Israel, like most parliamentary democracies has a fusion of powers between the executive and legislative. Prior to Oct 7th the dominant issue in Israeli politics is whether the judiciary would be fused and made completely subordinate to the legislative branch. So this argument can’t be raised by them. But for Americans this sort of fused structure is forbidden, even for relatively small governmental and medium sized private bodies we tend to separate powers and create checks.
Trial protections are not as strong as in the United States. The 6th Amendment guarantees citizens of the USA rights which the ICC would be stripping them of, in particular the right to trial by jury, Article III.S2, “The Trial of all Crimes, except in Cases of Impeachment, shall be by Jury;” and the 6th Amendment, “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed” FWIW during the Clinton administration the reason I personally was against the Rome Treaty was IMHO it clearly violated this right. To my mind acts towards putting this treaty into law until such rights were amended into the treaty were simply unconstitutional.
Second, is what Americans call substantive due process. Both the 5th and 14th amendments prohibit the government from creating ambiguous laws. Someone educated in the law must be able to determine if they are violating the law for a law to be enforceable. The ICC had no such protections. Which meant given the universal jurisdiction the court had the right to prosecute anyone, anywhere under vague’s crimes. This was rule of men (Hague bureaucrats) not the rule of the law.
Third, the USA believed that it already held its service members to the highest standards. The USA has a very large Judge Advocate’s General (JAG) system, the head of the system is nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate directly giving them authority independent of the military. The office goes back to the Revolutionary War when General Washington established a military court system independent of himself. Even the name has survived since then. The USA has a history of taking swift action against abuses. It is worth noting that even the EU agreed the USA already had such a system, which to their mind made the freak out inside the USA ridiculous. The ICC would never be able to argue that there wasn’t domestic enforcement when it came to the USA. Though this gets back to a fundamental disagreement in governing philosophy between the USA and the EU: Americans are raised to believe when designing governmental forms you assume the people will have corrupt intent and build a system robust enough that despite their corrupt intent it still functions well. Europeans believe that most people in office intend to the right thing most of the time, thus American style guardrails lead to net harm.
Fourth the USA, especially foreign policy realists, simply did not believe that rule of law could apply between states. The USA believed the only viable deterrent to evil now and in the future was the righteous might of the USA and its allies. The ICC’s vague definition of aggression would prevent that sort of work. The 2nd Iraq War being an instantly good example where the UN stood firmly on the side of keeping the Ba’ath in power in Iraq, against the USA’s attempt to create a Jeffersonian democracy.
Other objections came about later. Over 70 nations representing 2/3rds of the world’s population are not ICC members so this would end up looking like the first world enforcing law on the 3rd and 4th. The ICC was ineffectual for its first 15 years of existence at a cost of $1.5b it achieved 8 convictions.
It had in practice the opposite effect, the USA responded with what amounted to a counter-sanction. Primarily now that the USA was no longer on the UNCHR the USA rejected its findings of facts even for purposes of the Security Council. The way the UN is structured in terms of human rights abuses is that UNCHR creates findings of fact and policy recommendations. That report then goes to the Security Council where policy gets debated. With the USA no longer part of UNCHR there were frequently times where CIA or State disagreed with UNCHR’s report on questions of fact. Without the USA that didn’t get addressed so the report would go to the Security Council without dealing with the USA’s objections and the Security Council would then be confronted with disagreements on facts. UNCHR made factual claims that were either provably false or very questionable given the evidence over and over and over.
The Act authorizes in advance the USA president to use all means including military force (i.e. invade the Netherlands) to bring about the release of any U.S. or allied personnel being detained or imprisoned by, on behalf of, or at the request of the International Criminal Court. I’m highlighting or allied because that would apply to Netanyahu or Gallant (though I would seriously doubt Biden would utilize his authority).
The Act prohibits all military aide to ICC signing countries unless they have signed a bilateral immunity agreement (BIA, Article 98 agreements) with the United States. It thus prohibits American forces from participating in actions without bilateral immunity agreements in place. This did not just apply to military actions but also applied to economic support functions of the US military: international counter-terrorism efforts, peace process programs, anti-drug trafficking initiatives, truth and reconciliation commissions, wheelchair distribution, and HIV/AIDS education.
BIAs are of course completely prohibited by the Rome Treaty. So what the American Service Member Protection Act makes mandatory would put most countries in blatant violation of the Rome Treaty. This was understood and quite intentional.
The USA would veto Security Council continuing resolutions for force deployments that did not have a BIA. This had almost immediate devastating effect as a counter-sanction on more important areas of European diplomacy.
The USA as a backstop on many foreign deployments would disappear without a BIA. There are lots of places all over the globe that European troops are deployed that Europe’s armies couldn’t get to in time if there were a critical situation. They depend on the USA’s ability to get to them in time in case of emergency. Without a BIA that guarantee would disappear unambiguously and various foreign powers (Iran, Al Qaeda affiliates, China, Israel) would know they had disappeared.
Most countries ended up signing BIAs, over 100 countries total. European countries would quite often both denounce them and sign them. Many countries in the “global south” who believed strongly in the ICC did not cave and took an economic hit.
Typical treaty language was long the lines of: “Persons of one Party present in the territory of the other shall not, absent the expressed consent of the first Party, (a) be surrendered or transferred by any means to the International Criminal Court for any purpose, or (b) be surrendered or transferred by any means to any other entity or third country, or expelled to a third country, for the purpose of surrender to or transfer to the International Criminal Court.”
All through the 1990s the EU had sought to have the USA be another European power. First among equals perhaps, but not a distinct pole from Europe. Europeans in general really did believe the USA was more closely aligned with them on questions of values than it was (very analogous to what Israel has faced). 2000s era European politicians had to shift their diplomacy to one where they were still seen as allies but not “brothers”. The Iraq War, not the ICC being the most important example of that shift. NATO weakened.
In 2003 The European Parliament started trying to discuss agreed upon language regarding BIAs. The ICC openly admits it lacks the capacity for broad based trials of thousands of persons. The USA was quite open that they wanted the protections to apply to all people and wouldn’t allow for a carve out for ‘officials’ and ‘military personnel’ vs. ‘employees’, ‘contractors’, and even ‘nationals’ . The EU wasn’t going to officially endorse broad protections for non-signing countries of even the USA so this didn’t amount to anything.
In terms of the UN’s human rights enforcement, It quickly became obvious the system was entirely broken. BIAs offered a temporary solution with the EU officially not noticing. In 2006 the United Nations Commission on Human Rights disbanded and was replaced by a new structure, the United Nations Human Rights Council. Far from the USA being punished the USA demonstrated it was willing and quite capable of breaking the international human rights system underlying the ICC if it so desired.
Europe moved towards trying to gradually soften America's stance on specific issues where both Europe and the USA sought enforcement. Don't fight the broad war about a global justice system, but specific rather a utilitarian case that the ICC could help in specific situations. This works in cooling down the confrontation. The third post will cover the twelve years of Bush’s second term and the Obama administration where this becomes the dominant Europea approach and meets with some success.
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Where we left off was growing opposition to the ICC in the United States including the United States Senate (that has final authority regarding treaties). Clinton had tried to find a middle ground between accepting and rejecting the treaty, ending his term with a bad-faith signature on the Rome Treaty on the International Criminal Court. The Europeans were taking a hard line with the USA trying to force this system through while mostly ignoring USA objections.
In the first part I mentioned some of the Republican objections to the treaty. In this part I wanted to deal with them in more detail. They are important because the USA’s position on the treaty hasn’t meaningfully changed since the 1990s, the problems that existed then continue to exist a generation later.
America’s reasons for rejecting the Rome treaty
The first is one we briefly mentioned with regard to Clinton’s signing statement. The Hague claims essentially unfettered discretion to investigate, charge, and prosecute individuals, regardless of whether their countries have acceded to the Rome Statute. This is applicable to the sub since this is the basis the ICC is using for charging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant despite the fact that Israel has never signed the Rome treaty. The idea of. a government that lacks even a pretense to the consent of the governed is contrary to American tradition and law in every way, “Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed” is part of the introduction in the Declaration of Independence declaring why King George’ III’s government is illegitimate, “free-wheeling global organization claiming jurisdiction over individuals without their consent*” The ICC meets American definitions of a tyranny, one that the 2nd Amendment (the right to keep and bear arms) explicitly exists for.Further compounding this tyrannical structure the ICC’s structure lacks a separation of powers. The ICC’s executive branch – the Office of the Prosecutor – is an organ of the court. For foreigners, this is an American concept that government needs to be designed with various powers checking each other rather than the fusion of powers one sees in monarchies. I’ll briefly note that Israel, like most parliamentary democracies has a fusion of powers between the executive and legislative. Prior to Oct 7th the dominant issue in Israeli politics is whether the judiciary would be fused and made completely subordinate to the legislative branch. So this argument can’t be raised by them. But for Americans this sort of fused structure is forbidden, even for relatively small governmental and medium sized private bodies we tend to separate powers and create checks.
Trial protections are not as strong as in the United States. The 6th Amendment guarantees citizens of the USA rights which the ICC would be stripping them of, in particular the right to trial by jury, Article III.S2, “The Trial of all Crimes, except in Cases of Impeachment, shall be by Jury;” and the 6th Amendment, “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed” FWIW during the Clinton administration the reason I personally was against the Rome Treaty was IMHO it clearly violated this right. To my mind acts towards putting this treaty into law until such rights were amended into the treaty were simply unconstitutional.
Second, is what Americans call substantive due process. Both the 5th and 14th amendments prohibit the government from creating ambiguous laws. Someone educated in the law must be able to determine if they are violating the law for a law to be enforceable. The ICC had no such protections. Which meant given the universal jurisdiction the court had the right to prosecute anyone, anywhere under vague’s crimes. This was rule of men (Hague bureaucrats) not the rule of the law.
Third, the USA believed that it already held its service members to the highest standards. The USA has a very large Judge Advocate’s General (JAG) system, the head of the system is nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate directly giving them authority independent of the military. The office goes back to the Revolutionary War when General Washington established a military court system independent of himself. Even the name has survived since then. The USA has a history of taking swift action against abuses. It is worth noting that even the EU agreed the USA already had such a system, which to their mind made the freak out inside the USA ridiculous. The ICC would never be able to argue that there wasn’t domestic enforcement when it came to the USA. Though this gets back to a fundamental disagreement in governing philosophy between the USA and the EU: Americans are raised to believe when designing governmental forms you assume the people will have corrupt intent and build a system robust enough that despite their corrupt intent it still functions well. Europeans believe that most people in office intend to the right thing most of the time, thus American style guardrails lead to net harm.
Fourth the USA, especially foreign policy realists, simply did not believe that rule of law could apply between states. The USA believed the only viable deterrent to evil now and in the future was the righteous might of the USA and its allies. The ICC’s vague definition of aggression would prevent that sort of work. The 2nd Iraq War being an instantly good example where the UN stood firmly on the side of keeping the Ba’ath in power in Iraq, against the USA’s attempt to create a Jeffersonian democracy.
Other objections came about later. Over 70 nations representing 2/3rds of the world’s population are not ICC members so this would end up looking like the first world enforcing law on the 3rd and 4th. The ICC was ineffectual for its first 15 years of existence at a cost of $1.5b it achieved 8 convictions.
USA policy under Bush
In line with this consensus the USA’s policy was to make it clear that the United States would not idly sit by and allow the EU to establish a world criminal legal system ignoring US objections. As the treaty went into effect the USA officially revoked its signature.United Nations Commission on Human Rights.
The Europeans believed, in keeping with their soft power approach that now was an excellent time to try soft power. They responded by sanctioning the United States, throwing the USA out of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights. UNCHR while troubled was until that point very dear to the USA. Eleanor Roosevelt had established it. For Americans, the Cold War had been justified in many ways to Americans as desiring to promote human rights / the American Way to all the world’s peoples. It was until that point a beloved troubled child. The EU had believed that this sanction would have the effect of changing American policy’s direction.It had in practice the opposite effect, the USA responded with what amounted to a counter-sanction. Primarily now that the USA was no longer on the UNCHR the USA rejected its findings of facts even for purposes of the Security Council. The way the UN is structured in terms of human rights abuses is that UNCHR creates findings of fact and policy recommendations. That report then goes to the Security Council where policy gets debated. With the USA no longer part of UNCHR there were frequently times where CIA or State disagreed with UNCHR’s report on questions of fact. Without the USA that didn’t get addressed so the report would go to the Security Council without dealing with the USA’s objections and the Security Council would then be confronted with disagreements on facts. UNCHR made factual claims that were either provably false or very questionable given the evidence over and over and over.
The American Service Members Protection Act
While Bush was taking a hard line with Europe diplomatically Congress wanted to make sure the Europeans understood his positions represented a broad and bipartisan consensus. Kidnapping foreign leaders and tossing them in a domestic dungeon has been an act of war for millennia. The United States wanted to make sure Europeans understood that the USA continued to believe this was the case. The USA would not be bullied into depriving its citizens of the protections of the 5th and 14th Amendments, separation of powers… just because Europeans thought it was a good idea. Congress would uphold their oath to defend The Constitution against foreign powers hostile to it. The Europeans nicknamed this law “The Hague Invasion Act” which demonstrates that the message was heard loud and clear. It passed the House 280-138 and Senate 71-22.The Act authorizes in advance the USA president to use all means including military force (i.e. invade the Netherlands) to bring about the release of any U.S. or allied personnel being detained or imprisoned by, on behalf of, or at the request of the International Criminal Court. I’m highlighting or allied because that would apply to Netanyahu or Gallant (though I would seriously doubt Biden would utilize his authority).
The Act prohibits all military aide to ICC signing countries unless they have signed a bilateral immunity agreement (BIA, Article 98 agreements) with the United States. It thus prohibits American forces from participating in actions without bilateral immunity agreements in place. This did not just apply to military actions but also applied to economic support functions of the US military: international counter-terrorism efforts, peace process programs, anti-drug trafficking initiatives, truth and reconciliation commissions, wheelchair distribution, and HIV/AIDS education.
BIAs are of course completely prohibited by the Rome Treaty. So what the American Service Member Protection Act makes mandatory would put most countries in blatant violation of the Rome Treaty. This was understood and quite intentional.
BIAs as a lever
With the strong Congressional support in place the Bush administration now made it clear to Europeans:The USA would veto Security Council continuing resolutions for force deployments that did not have a BIA. This had almost immediate devastating effect as a counter-sanction on more important areas of European diplomacy.
The USA as a backstop on many foreign deployments would disappear without a BIA. There are lots of places all over the globe that European troops are deployed that Europe’s armies couldn’t get to in time if there were a critical situation. They depend on the USA’s ability to get to them in time in case of emergency. Without a BIA that guarantee would disappear unambiguously and various foreign powers (Iran, Al Qaeda affiliates, China, Israel) would know they had disappeared.
Most countries ended up signing BIAs, over 100 countries total. European countries would quite often both denounce them and sign them. Many countries in the “global south” who believed strongly in the ICC did not cave and took an economic hit.
Typical treaty language was long the lines of: “Persons of one Party present in the territory of the other shall not, absent the expressed consent of the first Party, (a) be surrendered or transferred by any means to the International Criminal Court for any purpose, or (b) be surrendered or transferred by any means to any other entity or third country, or expelled to a third country, for the purpose of surrender to or transfer to the International Criminal Court.”
The European Repositioning
The sanctions approach had been designed around the assumption the USA was more divided than it was. Europeans had gotten used to the Clinton administration’s divisions, hadn’t realized that the USA was unifying against. The Service Member Protection Act worked in sending the message that they had badly misread the USA. The degree to which the Bush administration was willing to openly and aggressively undermine UN / EU human rights enforcement with broad internal consensus meant the policy had been misguided.All through the 1990s the EU had sought to have the USA be another European power. First among equals perhaps, but not a distinct pole from Europe. Europeans in general really did believe the USA was more closely aligned with them on questions of values than it was (very analogous to what Israel has faced). 2000s era European politicians had to shift their diplomacy to one where they were still seen as allies but not “brothers”. The Iraq War, not the ICC being the most important example of that shift. NATO weakened.
In 2003 The European Parliament started trying to discuss agreed upon language regarding BIAs. The ICC openly admits it lacks the capacity for broad based trials of thousands of persons. The USA was quite open that they wanted the protections to apply to all people and wouldn’t allow for a carve out for ‘officials’ and ‘military personnel’ vs. ‘employees’, ‘contractors’, and even ‘nationals’ . The EU wasn’t going to officially endorse broad protections for non-signing countries of even the USA so this didn’t amount to anything.
In terms of the UN’s human rights enforcement, It quickly became obvious the system was entirely broken. BIAs offered a temporary solution with the EU officially not noticing. In 2006 the United Nations Commission on Human Rights disbanded and was replaced by a new structure, the United Nations Human Rights Council. Far from the USA being punished the USA demonstrated it was willing and quite capable of breaking the international human rights system underlying the ICC if it so desired.
Europe moved towards trying to gradually soften America's stance on specific issues where both Europe and the USA sought enforcement. Don't fight the broad war about a global justice system, but specific rather a utilitarian case that the ICC could help in specific situations. This works in cooling down the confrontation. The third post will cover the twelve years of Bush’s second term and the Obama administration where this becomes the dominant Europea approach and meets with some success.
Further reading
- Transcript of John Bolton’s 2018 speech to the Federalist Society outlining the reasons he rejected the treaty in the 1990s and 00s and continued to reject it during the Trump administration.
- Human Rights Watch Article from 2002 outlining the objections to the court at the time and their (typical pro-ICC) responses
- Text of the American Service Members Protection Act (see Title II of the link)
2024.05.23 17:52 ApprehensiveBug1141 I’m kind of bothered, but sad to address the issue
I started seeing a girl sometime in march, and everything has been going pretty nicely. She is very sweet towards me, she’s caring and I feel knowing whether she’s interested in me or likes me hasn’t been hard, everything’s feLynn clear from day 1.
she however still:
- has pictures of her ex on her phone
- still has their chats
- we once were asking each other questions about stuff, just getting to know each other, and I asked her if there was anything that she has done for others that she wishes someone would do for her (like actions she does that she wishes someone would reciprocate}, she said when she was with her ex, she used to lotion her up because she was always too lazy to do it. And she wishes someone would do that for her. I felt jealous ngl, although she said afterwards that she immediate,y regretted saying it, but she felt that was an answer she ideally would give to that question.
- we were once on FaceTime, and just sharing our screen exploring apps on our phones and she showed her Pinterest. On her Pinterest boards there was one board that said, “ Tara’s room” ( her ex name is not Tara but just want to give an example) it was from like 8 months ago when they were still together. But the board is still there.
- she has a painting from her ex, and I remember her saying it was from a freind, but likewhenni saw the signature on it with her ex name, she said she did t want to always keep saying “my ex” or like “ pointing to styfff around the house saying ”that’s from my ex” as it may seem somehow.
how should I bring this up? I feel sad and a little bothered honestly. Idk if she really likes me or if these are red flags worth talking through or ending our dating over. I want to mention that I’ve followed girls I used to talk to before withiut having any feelings, I’ve forgotten pictures of guys and girls in my gallery because I’ve been lazy to delete all and I rarely look at them too. Sges told me she and her ex are not compatible, she tells her freinds and sister about me so much, her texts with her freind about me just so sweet where she talks about me being her type, how pretty I am, she constantly wants me around, wants to make plans to see me.
somehow I stilll feel like I’m a naive overthinking fool, like maybe I’m either overthinking or these red flags are true.
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she however still:
- has pictures of her ex on her phone
- still has their chats
- we once were asking each other questions about stuff, just getting to know each other, and I asked her if there was anything that she has done for others that she wishes someone would do for her (like actions she does that she wishes someone would reciprocate}, she said when she was with her ex, she used to lotion her up because she was always too lazy to do it. And she wishes someone would do that for her. I felt jealous ngl, although she said afterwards that she immediate,y regretted saying it, but she felt that was an answer she ideally would give to that question.
- we were once on FaceTime, and just sharing our screen exploring apps on our phones and she showed her Pinterest. On her Pinterest boards there was one board that said, “ Tara’s room” ( her ex name is not Tara but just want to give an example) it was from like 8 months ago when they were still together. But the board is still there.
- she has a painting from her ex, and I remember her saying it was from a freind, but likewhenni saw the signature on it with her ex name, she said she did t want to always keep saying “my ex” or like “ pointing to styfff around the house saying ”that’s from my ex” as it may seem somehow.
how should I bring this up? I feel sad and a little bothered honestly. Idk if she really likes me or if these are red flags worth talking through or ending our dating over. I want to mention that I’ve followed girls I used to talk to before withiut having any feelings, I’ve forgotten pictures of guys and girls in my gallery because I’ve been lazy to delete all and I rarely look at them too. Sges told me she and her ex are not compatible, she tells her freinds and sister about me so much, her texts with her freind about me just so sweet where she talks about me being her type, how pretty I am, she constantly wants me around, wants to make plans to see me.
somehow I stilll feel like I’m a naive overthinking fool, like maybe I’m either overthinking or these red flags are true.
2024.05.23 17:39 PhoenixHeartWC FYI About Your Cold Email Pitches (From the Perspective of Someone Getting Them)
Short and to the point: I get cold pitches all.the.time. The vast majority of them are getting filtered directly to my spam folder, which I do not check, especially if they're a coming from a non-business email account, (e.g., gmail).
But that's not always the case. Sometimes, cold pitches from gmail accounts and others do get through my filters and into my inbox. I've been trying to piece together why some get through, and some don't. Here are a few ideas I've pieced together that might help some of you who are cold-pitching and getting no responses:
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But that's not always the case. Sometimes, cold pitches from gmail accounts and others do get through my filters and into my inbox. I've been trying to piece together why some get through, and some don't. Here are a few ideas I've pieced together that might help some of you who are cold-pitching and getting no responses:
- Make sure you have a picture attached to your email account. If you're using a gmail account, whether it's a business account or personal account, you can add one in the settings.
- Make sure your email has a signature with your title. Again, you get usually set this in your email account settings.
- Make sure you include links to your social media accounts, specifically LinkedIn.
- Make sure the formatting of your email is well structured. Treat that structure like a blog post without headings. So, bold text where relevant, have bullet points, etc.
2024.05.23 17:19 BrainandBrawn LET THEM KNOW YOU WANT THE CAT! COPY/PASTE THIS TEMPLATE AND EMAIL IT TO YOUR REP OR SNAIL MAIL
 | In ONE DAY of the CAT system being implemented, there were 7 BILLION share inconsistencies and 107 million options inconsistencies (100x shares each - 10.7 billion shares equivalent) for a total of 17.7 BILLION SHARE INCONSISTENCIES IN ONE DAY!!! submitted by BrainandBrawn to amcstock [link] [comments] Image from BossBlunt's Twitter: https://x.com/BossBlunts1/status/1793359493067092465/photo/1 !!!RETAIL NEEDS TO MAKE THEIR VOICES HEARD!!!____________________________________________________________________________________________________________[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] United States Congress Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Members of Congress, As retail investors, we are writing to express our strong support for the implementation and robust utilization of the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT). We believe that the CAT is an essential tool for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to effectively monitor and regulate market activities, and it is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the financial markets. The CAT, designed to create a comprehensive database of all equity and options trades in the U.S. markets, will provide the SEC with unprecedented transparency and insight into market behaviors. This level of transparency is vital for detecting and prosecuting illicit activities such as naked short selling and other forms of market manipulation that undermine investor confidence and market fairness. Naked short selling, where traders sell shares they do not own and have not borrowed, is a particularly egregious form of market manipulation. It can create artificial supply pressure on stocks, driving prices down unjustly and harming legitimate investors. The ability to track and audit these activities through the CAT is indispensable for identifying and taking legal action against those who engage in such practices. We, the retail investors, demand that this information be submitted to the SEC promptly and comprehensively. It is imperative that the SEC has all the necessary tools and data to investigate and hold accountable those who exploit the market for their gain at the expense of the investing public. The CAT will empower the SEC to perform its regulatory duties more effectively and ensure a fairer, more transparent market. In light of the above, we urge you to support initiatives that enhance the SEC's capabilities through the full implementation and utilization of the CAT. This will not only protect retail investors but also uphold the integrity of the U.S. financial markets. Thank you for your attention to this critical matter. We look forward to your support in ensuring that the SEC has the resources it needs to enforce market regulations and protect all investors. These are the representatives who oppose the CAT system and most of them have previously voted AGAINST the Short Selling Transparency Act, and Market Fairness Acts. WE DEMAND FAIR MARKETS, FREE OF MANIPULATION AND FRAUD. WE WILL REMEMBER THOSE THAT VOTE AGAINST MARKET FAIRNESS COME VOTING SEASON SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO; The Honorable Barry Loudermilk The Honorable French Hill The Honorable Bill Huizenga The Honorable Ann Wagner The Honorable Daniel Meuser The Honorable Young Kim The Honorable Zachary Nunn The Honorable Keith Self The Honorable Ralph Norman The Honorable Michael Lawler The Honorable Mike Flood The Honorable Scott Fitzgerald The Honorable Pete Sessions The Honorable Alexander Mooney X/Twitter usernames: u/RepLoudermilk u/RepFrenchHill u/RepHuizenga u/RepAnnWagner u/RepMeuser u/RepYoungKim u/ZachNunn u/RepKeithSelf u/RepRalphNorman u/RepMikeLawler u/USRepMikeFlood u/RepFitzgerald u/PeteSessions u/RepAlexMooney Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Signature] ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please customize the placeholder information such as [Your Name], [Your Address], etc., with your actual details before sending this letter. A .gov link on how to reach your congressperson is FOUND HERE: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative#:~:text=If%20you%20know%20who%20your,the%20U.S.%20House%20switchboard%20operator NOT AN AMERICAN CITIZEN? You can still email, call, or snail mail anyone and are highly encouraged to do so! Retail needs as many voices to this as possible! |
2024.05.23 16:59 Born-Repeat5463 Am I texting or expecting too much?
I'm 17m, and I met this girl online who's 28.. we met through a gaming platform which is normal usually for all ages to come together. I know ppl have their preferences with who they decide to game with, but me I personally don't care if you're 10 or 30 as long as you're cool and for her I think she said the same that as along as you're mature. Anyways, we gamed up and had a blast then I added her and honestly I've talked to her more than my real life friends and I've actually been getting along with her better than people I know. We talked every single day for the first month, and then slowly gradually she stopped getting online. She use to be online literally every time I checked, throughout the day or night. When we met it was like 3am, it just seemed like she was a big gamer to me. I am too, but I have school that I still go too. I didn't ask what her life was like but she didn't seem busy.. I know she does have a kid though but that's it. Anyways, like I said I've noticed she really only checks in the gaming platform maybe once or twice throughout the day now, and we use to have full on conversations throughout the day, and now she's barely sent me a msg everyday. I'll always text her and at times my texts are like "are you alive??" "Are you busy??" And I don't know if I'm just texting to much.. she told me the other day that "there's things outside of (gaming platform) you know that right?" And I'm like 'oh yeah I forgot lol, I just don't do anything all day but talk to you and go to school".. and she hasn't responded... I'm just kinda upset with myself am I expecting to much?? I don't know what happened to her she use to chat with me so much..
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2024.05.23 12:57 GymBratz Can’t seem to hold down a job
Let me preface by saying,I LOVE to work. I’ve never been out of a job for more than a week….until recently and I have now been out of work for over a month.
I’ve done a lot of self reflection as to why it is that I cannot seem to hold down a job lately.
Job history:
My first job was when I was 14 I was in housekeeping with my friend’s mom for four years. When I turned 18 I left that behind me and moved to TX where I started off in bartending and while I was bartending I was also in furniture sales for two years. (Yes I worked two jobs and lived entirely on my own)
I fell in love and transferred to the furniture store branch in a small town where I had moved in with my fiancée (he was a chronic cheater it did not work out) the job there was terrible and because of the area,there was no money to be made there. Eventually I switched to part time management at a humane society as well as full time housekeeping at a nearby hotel. I did that for a little over a year and when I found out about the chronic cheating I took the next flight back to AZ to be with my parents.
I got fired from that job because of all of the complaints from the same two people.
I ended up landing a job in car sales,quickly got promoted to where I was making 95k a year. That promotion required me to move to a town just an hour away in a dealership I had worked in a handful of times. As a salesman they loved me there. But as a finance manager,they HATED my guts. The salespeople were obviously annoyed I landed the higher position. I was in said position for about 8 months before I quit. The desk manager there had attempted to seduce me in the office and when I cut his advances down,he got extremely cold. He started excluding me from meetings I should’ve gone to, as well as outings they would have as a team. He also started asking me to do frivolous tasks like get him coffee or drive 6 hours round trip to get signatures for a salesman’s customers. (Not a part of my job!)
I sent my letter of resignation and landed a job as an office administrator for a construction company. This job was amazing. But after a year there I got terminated for “not being bubbly enough.” -which I’d totally get it if I was around people,but considering I was the only person in the office all day by myself,I don’t even know how that conclusion was even made. At this point,something has to give. I have superb organizational skills and extensive knowledge on multiple job fields. But clearly I am doing something wrong. The world seems to expect me to be a certain person that I just am not.
Another thing I should note: it’s hard being young and attempting to get into higher positions. I get shot down so fast and I’ve even had interviews where they saw my job hopping as huge red flag. I never miss work,I’m always on time and early and I do my job well.
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I’ve done a lot of self reflection as to why it is that I cannot seem to hold down a job lately.
Job history:
My first job was when I was 14 I was in housekeeping with my friend’s mom for four years. When I turned 18 I left that behind me and moved to TX where I started off in bartending and while I was bartending I was also in furniture sales for two years. (Yes I worked two jobs and lived entirely on my own)
I fell in love and transferred to the furniture store branch in a small town where I had moved in with my fiancée (he was a chronic cheater it did not work out) the job there was terrible and because of the area,there was no money to be made there. Eventually I switched to part time management at a humane society as well as full time housekeeping at a nearby hotel. I did that for a little over a year and when I found out about the chronic cheating I took the next flight back to AZ to be with my parents.
From then on I got a “stepping stone” job at a gas station where I worked for about 6months,and at the start of the following new year I was a medical receptionist. I was there for a little over a year and that job was extremely tough. The job itself was not hard,in fact I loved my job and I was damn good at it.The biggest challenge I faced is that I kept getting promoted every three months and a lot of the girls next to me were extremely jealous. They started gossip behind my back and I ignored it. I ended up getting complaints about every little thing that I did wrong. (Ex: I briefly checked my phone between calls -as everyone did- because my mom called me and I texted her that I’d call her on my break.) the management was absolutely disgusting and treated everyone like crap,except the few specific mean girls who got their hair braided by the manager. Cringe.
I got fired from that job because of all of the complaints from the same two people.
I ended up landing a job in car sales,quickly got promoted to where I was making 95k a year. That promotion required me to move to a town just an hour away in a dealership I had worked in a handful of times. As a salesman they loved me there. But as a finance manager,they HATED my guts. The salespeople were obviously annoyed I landed the higher position. I was in said position for about 8 months before I quit. The desk manager there had attempted to seduce me in the office and when I cut his advances down,he got extremely cold. He started excluding me from meetings I should’ve gone to, as well as outings they would have as a team. He also started asking me to do frivolous tasks like get him coffee or drive 6 hours round trip to get signatures for a salesman’s customers. (Not a part of my job!)
I sent my letter of resignation and landed a job as an office administrator for a construction company. This job was amazing. But after a year there I got terminated for “not being bubbly enough.” -which I’d totally get it if I was around people,but considering I was the only person in the office all day by myself,I don’t even know how that conclusion was even made. At this point,something has to give. I have superb organizational skills and extensive knowledge on multiple job fields. But clearly I am doing something wrong. The world seems to expect me to be a certain person that I just am not.
Another thing I should note: it’s hard being young and attempting to get into higher positions. I get shot down so fast and I’ve even had interviews where they saw my job hopping as huge red flag. I never miss work,I’m always on time and early and I do my job well.
2024.05.23 12:30 rusticgorilla Republicans attempt to block citizen-led constitutional amendments: “The ruling minority doesn’t want to share the power with the public”
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Two decades and numerous ballot initiatives later, a medical marijuana group collected enough signatures to appear on the 2020 ballot. Voters approved the measure with an overwhelming 74% majority, allowing people with debilitating conditions like cancer, PTSD, epilepsy, and Parkinson’s disease to access medical marijuana. Mary Hawkins Butler, the Republican mayor of Madison (a suburb of Jackson), sued to block the initiative, arguing that organizers did not meet the signature requirement: instead of collecting an equal number of signatures from the mandatory five congressional districts, they could only collect signatures from four, because Mississippi has only had four since 2001.
The state Supreme Court ruled in Mayor Butler’s favor in 2021, voiding not just the medical marijuana initiative but also the state’s entire citizen-led ballot initiative process unless and until the legislature amended the relevant provision of the constitution. Justice Josiah Coleman, writing for the six justice majority, said, “the loss of congressional districts did, indeed, break (the ballot initiative provision) so that, absent amendment, it no longer functions.”
Every year since, the Republican-controlled legislature has killed bills to reinstate voters’ right to place measures on the ballot. The most recent bills, crafted by Republicans themselves, were extremely favorable to the legislature and introduced new barriers to citizen initiatives—and still did not receive consideration.
In order to entice voters to support their amendment limiting direct democracy, the state GOP attempted to insert what opponents call “ballot candy”: unrelated and superfluous content intended to trick people into voting for a measure they would otherwise oppose. In this case, the ballot candy was a provision banning non-citizens from voting on constitutional amendments and another prohibiting foreign governments from sponsoring initiatives—both of which are already illegal in the state.
Democrats twice filibustered the bill, forcing the Republican supermajority to abandon the measure during the final day of session last week.
First, the timeline: The legislature intends to convene a convention in the next three months, with a two week deadline and no time for public input. The 1973 convention, by contrast, held a series of public meetings across the state for an entire year before writing the state constitution.
Second, the participants: The 1973 convention was composed of elected delegates, many of them average citizens who took an interest in crafting their state’s charter. Landry’s planned convention would be limited to current lawmakers and delegates chosen by Landry himself.
Third, the guidelines: While HB 800 states that delegates cannot change the meaning of certain sections, like retirement benefits for public employees and pay for sheriffs, it lacks any other controls on what they can edit. Furthermore, experts question whether the limits in HB 800 would even be legally binding.
If HB 800 passes the Senate, and the convention successfully creates a new constitution, voters will be able to approve or reject the revised document in November.
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Arizona
Supporters of an abortion rights initiative in Arizona have reportedly obtained enough signatures to appear on the November ballot, though it still needs to be verified by the secretary of state this summer. Abortion is currently legal during the first 15 weeks of pregnancy. The proposed ballot measure would amend the Arizona Constitution to establish a fundamental right to abortion before the point of fetal viability (generally around the 24th week of pregnancy).- The initiative gained steam after the Arizona Supreme Court ruled last month that an 1864 territorial ban on abortions is enforceable. Following several attempts by Republicans to block the bill, a coalition of Democrats and several conservatives passed a repeal of the 160-year-old ban earlier this month, reinstating the state’s previous 15-week limit on abortions.
This would require tremendous logistical feats from any citizen-led effort. Canvassers would need to dramatically scale up their presence in the most remote parts of Arizona, unable to rely on high-traffic areas and denser population centers.If voters approve the Signature Distribution measure, citizens will be left without a valuable tool to affect change in a state whose legislature has been controlled by Republicans for several decades. Arizonans used the ballot initiative process to enact important policies in recent years, including raising the minimum wage in 2016, legalizing marijuana in 2020, and requiring campaign donor transparency in 2022.
Arizonans who have experience working on signature-gathering told Bolts that this requirement could prove insurmountable to them given the resources and capacity it would call for. “This is nothing but a backdoor way to shut down the initiative process,” said Jim Barton, an election law attorney who has been involved in numerous legal fights over the rules of initiatives in Arizona.
Mississippi
Meanwhile, Republicans in Mississippi again rejected legislation to restore citizens’ ability to put measures on the ballot three years after a court ruling took away that right. According to a provision of the state’s constitution written in 1992, a proposed constitutional amendment may be approved to appear on the ballot if organizers gather one-fifth of their signatures from each of the state’s five congressional districts. However, in the 2000 reapportionment process, Mississippi lost one congressional seat due to a decrease in population.Two decades and numerous ballot initiatives later, a medical marijuana group collected enough signatures to appear on the 2020 ballot. Voters approved the measure with an overwhelming 74% majority, allowing people with debilitating conditions like cancer, PTSD, epilepsy, and Parkinson’s disease to access medical marijuana. Mary Hawkins Butler, the Republican mayor of Madison (a suburb of Jackson), sued to block the initiative, arguing that organizers did not meet the signature requirement: instead of collecting an equal number of signatures from the mandatory five congressional districts, they could only collect signatures from four, because Mississippi has only had four since 2001.
The state Supreme Court ruled in Mayor Butler’s favor in 2021, voiding not just the medical marijuana initiative but also the state’s entire citizen-led ballot initiative process unless and until the legislature amended the relevant provision of the constitution. Justice Josiah Coleman, writing for the six justice majority, said, “the loss of congressional districts did, indeed, break (the ballot initiative provision) so that, absent amendment, it no longer functions.”
Every year since, the Republican-controlled legislature has killed bills to reinstate voters’ right to place measures on the ballot. The most recent bills, crafted by Republicans themselves, were extremely favorable to the legislature and introduced new barriers to citizen initiatives—and still did not receive consideration.
Missouri
Democrats in Missouri successfully filibustered a bill that would make it harder to pass citizen-led ballot initiatives ahead of a potential measure to enshrine a right to abortion prior to viability. Under current law, a proposed constitutional amendment must be approved by a simple majority of votes cast statewide. The Republican-backed bill, SJR 74, would require proposed amendments to receive a majority of the votes cast statewide as well as a majority of the votes cast in at least a majority of the Congressional districts. Not only would the change institute additional onerous steps for organizers, but it would virtually ensure only conservative amendments succeed due to Missouri’s partisan gerrymandered districts.In order to entice voters to support their amendment limiting direct democracy, the state GOP attempted to insert what opponents call “ballot candy”: unrelated and superfluous content intended to trick people into voting for a measure they would otherwise oppose. In this case, the ballot candy was a provision banning non-citizens from voting on constitutional amendments and another prohibiting foreign governments from sponsoring initiatives—both of which are already illegal in the state.
Democrats twice filibustered the bill, forcing the Republican supermajority to abandon the measure during the final day of session last week.
Louisiana
Louisiana legislators advanced a proposal (HB 800), backed by Gov. Jeff Landry (R), earlier this month to call a convention to change the state’s 50-year-old constitution. The document is roughly 35,000 words longer than the average state constitution and has been amended more than 200 times. Most people would agree it could be trimmed and streamlined. However, the governor and his Republican allies are pursuing a rewrite for political purposes with little oversight.First, the timeline: The legislature intends to convene a convention in the next three months, with a two week deadline and no time for public input. The 1973 convention, by contrast, held a series of public meetings across the state for an entire year before writing the state constitution.
Second, the participants: The 1973 convention was composed of elected delegates, many of them average citizens who took an interest in crafting their state’s charter. Landry’s planned convention would be limited to current lawmakers and delegates chosen by Landry himself.
Third, the guidelines: While HB 800 states that delegates cannot change the meaning of certain sections, like retirement benefits for public employees and pay for sheriffs, it lacks any other controls on what they can edit. Furthermore, experts question whether the limits in HB 800 would even be legally binding.
It’s not clear legislators even have the ability to restrict what is discussed during a constitutional convention. Legal experts have said once a convention is called, the entire document can be opened up and altered, regardless of what limitations the lawmakers place on it ahead of time.Landry and his allies claim they do not have any immediate changes planned and would simply like to move portions of the constitution into the legal code as statutes. However, this would make it easier for the Legislature to change provisions it doesn’t like because of the lower threshold to edit a law versus the constitution. Rep. Beau Beaullieu (R), the author of HB 800, said last week that the provisions he wants to remove from the constitution include sales tax breaks for residential utilities, prescription drugs, and food purchased for home consumption.
“I think all of those tax items should be in statute,” he said. “If there is a better way to bring in revenue for the state, we need to be able to have that on the table.” …The sales tax breaks on food, residential utilities and prescription drugs could be more easily repealed if those provisions were shifted from the constitution into regular law as Beaullieu and Tucker suggested…One provision Beaullieu has committed to retaining untouched in the constitution: The “Defense of Marriage” section, defining marriage as between a man and woman, would be retained in case the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Obergefell v. Hodges, making same-sex marriage immediately unlawful again in Louisiana.
[S]ome conservatives in the Legislature want to expand the state sales tax base in exchange for lowering or eliminating the income tax… Advocates for low-income people have opposed proposals to swap out the income tax for broader sales taxes. Wealthy people and businesses pay the state income tax, but poor people do not. People who are struggling would carry a larger share of the financial burden of a sales tax on essentials like food, utilities and prescription drugs, according to the advocates.
If HB 800 passes the Senate, and the convention successfully creates a new constitution, voters will be able to approve or reject the revised document in November.
2024.05.23 11:56 Worldly_Database5141 Need help
I am 20m and she is 18f
She is 1 year younger than me
I met her some time ago and I like very much We share common interest too
But she just came out of a break up because of a horny a hole
I want to ask her out but I am too scared to do so I mean I carry a boring personality and she is so amazing and sometimes when we chat I feel like I write so boring text
I don't know what to do
I don't have someone to take advice from I can't flirt
We have been talking from a week ( a lot) but I feel like due to my text she is loosing interest
She said that she needs to be stable (I asked her in starting like what about a relationship) and after that she stopped sending me first msg
She lives somewhere else
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She is 1 year younger than me
I met her some time ago and I like very much We share common interest too
But she just came out of a break up because of a horny a hole
I want to ask her out but I am too scared to do so I mean I carry a boring personality and she is so amazing and sometimes when we chat I feel like I write so boring text
I don't know what to do
I don't have someone to take advice from I can't flirt
We have been talking from a week ( a lot) but I feel like due to my text she is loosing interest
She said that she needs to be stable (I asked her in starting like what about a relationship) and after that she stopped sending me first msg
She lives somewhere else
2024.05.23 08:54 Count-Daring243 Best Crocs Flip Flops
 | submitted by Count-Daring243 to u/Count-Daring243 [link] [comments] https://preview.redd.it/cmh21btki42d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=03e3dca2ead5087e3bf845f7b66f1bde214c3d06 Looking for the perfect summer footwear? Look no further than Crocs Flip Flops! Our article brings you a roundup of the most stylish and comfortable Crocs flip flops available on the market. We've got you covered with our curated selection, so you can confidently step into the season with a pair that fits your needs and preferences. The Top 20 Best Crocs Flip Flops
Reviews🔗Easy-Clean Crocs Flip Flops with Massage Footbedhttps://preview.redd.it/uejoxqhli42d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=28a078d2b14325224aba49929336a753b74e6175 I recently stumbled upon these Crocs Unisex Crocband Flip Flops in bone, and I can't say that I was disappointed. What initially caught my eye was their sleek and sporty design, featuring racing stripes on the midsole. It's a small touch, but it definitely adds a unique twist to the classic flip flop. One of the first things I noticed while wearing these flip flops was their lightweight construction. The abrasion-resistant soles allowed me to confidently stride through various terrains, and the elasticity and quick-drying properties were a major plus, especially during warmer months. Now, let's talk about comfort. The footbed is designed with massage elements that genuinely felt amazing after long days on my feet. The Croslite material provided the perfect balance of cushioning and comfort, making these flip flops a delight to wear. However, there were a couple of drawbacks I encountered. Sizing seemed to be an issue, with some customers reporting inconsistencies between unisex and gender-specific styles. Additionally, the Crocs brand has had some quality control issues in the past, such as slipper soles breaking down after extended use. Despite these minor setbacks, I found the Crocs Unisex Crocband Flip Flops to be a solid choice for a comfortable, stylish, and versatile flip flop. Would I recommend them? Absolutely! They're perfect for a day at the beach, a pool party, or simply running errands around town. Just be prepared to experiment with different sizes to find the perfect fit. 🔗Comfortable Brown Crocs Flip-Flops for Menhttps://preview.redd.it/b6sbrctli42d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1f88e6f19dc44c6f86b42e761b9beface5af0a3d The Crocs Men's Swiftwater Wave Flip-Flop, a perfect summer companion, has become a staple in my daily life. With its original Croslite foam cushion, these flip-flops offer all-day support while keeping my feet feeling soft and comfortable. The highlight of these Crocs flip-flops has to be their water-friendly feature, making them perfect for days spent boating or strolling around the lake. The flexible, comfortable straps ensure a snug fit, ensuring that my feet stay secure in these flips. The flex grooves on the outsole are a great addition, enhancing both flexibility and traction, which is a true game-changer for me. Although I haven't had much luck with sizing, I appreciate the versatility in offering multiple sizes to cater to different footsizes. However, there's always room for improvement. I notice that the design can be a bit chunky and, at times, it can feel a bit heavy on my feet. While it is more durable than other flip-flops I've tried, the design aspect makes it look a bit less casual and more like a heavy-duty shoe. In conclusion, despite a few downsides, the Crocs Men's Swiftwater Wave Flip-Flop is a reliable and comfortable choice, especially for those seeking flip-flops that can hold up in a variety of environments. 🔗Crocs Women's Tulum Flip Flops - Lightweight, Breathable, and Stylish Summer Footwearhttps://preview.redd.it/mxiaaq9mi42d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=72f3a227d5d87ee7db1ca4ad558a76c691ca06e8 I recently purchased the Crocs Tulum Flip Flops for women and was excited to give them a try. The color I chose, sand, is perfect for the warm weather here. I was pleasantly surprised by how lightweight and comfortable they were. The Matlite straps and toe bracing made walking on them a breeze. However, I did notice the shoes were slightly larger than my usual size, which resulted in some slippage when walking. Overall, I really enjoyed wearing them, and they added a trendy touch to every outfit I wore them with. The Crocs Tulum Flip Flops are a great addition to my summer wardrobe. 🔗Comfortable and Durable All-Terrain Flip Flops with Adjustable Strapshttps://preview.redd.it/iv8wh8umi42d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6586dac9d3d796d26c9cad9d9ffdb02126229da1 Recently, I decided to give the Crocs Unisex All-Terrain Flip Flop a try. Let me tell you, it has become my go-to footwear for both work and play. The two-strap upper is a game-changer, providing a secure and snug fit that doesn't budge when I'm on my feet for long hours. I also appreciate the adjustable turbo heel straps, which ensure a comfortable fit even when my feet are swollen from a long day. The rugged lug outsoles with enhanced tread provide excellent traction and support, making it a breeze to tackle any terrain. Additionally, the molded Croslite foam uppers are lightweight and flexible, offering 360-degree comfort that feels like walking on clouds. And let's not forget the ease of cleaning these flip flops; they dry quickly and are a cinch to maintain. While I absolutely love the customizable charm features, I find the sizing can be a bit tricky. As a reviewer who has used the product, I recommend sizing down if you typically fall between sizes or have narrow feet. Overall, the Crocs Unisex All-Terrain Flip Flop has become a staple in my wardrobe, and I'm thrilled to share this positive experience with others. 🔗Lightweight Crocs Baya II Flip Flops for Active Lifestyleshttps://preview.redd.it/v6zv8m2ni42d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=10eff2c58dee68f1d7aa1fb44475bcbe3168d2e6 As a fan of flip flops, I was excited to try out the Crocs Unisex-Adult Baya II Flip Flops. The moment I slip my feet into these stylish sandals, I could feel the lightweight comfort kicking in. The Croslite material made them so easy to clean and quickly dry, which is a major plus for someone who's always on the go. The supportive shape of the Baya II felt incredible on my feet, but I did notice a slight issue with the toe thong. It felt a bit tighter than previous versions, causing a bit of discomfort after extended use. I also noticed that the angle on the heel sole was more steep than my previous pair of Crocs, which made for a slightly jarring heel contact point when walking. Despite those minor details, I was overall pleased with the Crocs Unisex-Adult Baya II Flip Flops. They provided the perfect balance of style and comfort, making them a great choice for both casual wear and outdoor activities. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a lightweight, easy-to-clean flip flop that offers great arch support and all-day comfort. 🔗Crocs Lightblue and Green Printed Thong Flip-Flopshttps://preview.redd.it/gt6y02dni42d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0859c8b73f188ad5030e16306cd56d019e1d9a56 I must admit, I was skeptical about the Crocs Flip Flops I received. But after trying them on, they quickly became a staple in my daily routine. The open-toe design makes them perfect for casual occasions, and the slip-on closure allows me to easily put them on and take them off. The first thing that caught my attention was the lightweight feel of the shoe. The Croslite upper and croslite outsole make it seem as if I'm wearing nothing at all, yet the footbed offers just the right amount of support for a comfortable fit. However, I noticed that the shoes run a little small, especially in the toe area. One of the standout features of these Crocs was the vibrant blue and green ombre printed upper. It adds a fun twist to the classic thong flip-flop design. As for drawbacks, I found that the strap wasn't as comfortable across the back of my heel as I had hoped. While I appreciated the patterned outsole, it didn't have the traction I expected for an outdoor-oriented shoe. This might be a factor to consider if you plan on wearing them for hiking or similar activities. In summary, these Crocs Flip Flops are comfortable, stylish, and versatile, making them an ideal choice for laid-back situations. Just be prepared for the potential drawbacks, such as the small sizing and the strap's fit on the back of your foot. 🔗Crocs Classic Flip 2.0: Lightweight and Customizable Sandals for Ultimate Comforthttps://preview.redd.it/x7j4889oi42d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=369940e98d308e98d789706e17c0fa7a92f49788 These Crocs Classic Flip sandals were a real game-changer for my summer wardrobe. The fit was roomy and comfortable, reminding me of the iconic Crocs clog. The upper design was a quirky flip, adding a fresh look to this classic shoe. Not only were they incredibly light and fun to wear, but they dried quickly after being cleaned, making them a reliable footwear choice for my outdoor adventures. I particularly enjoyed customizing them with Jibbitz charms, adding a playful touch to my casual style. The deep cupped Croslite foam footbeds provided lasting comfort, and I never felt weighed down by these sandals. However, a slight concern arose when I noticed the size variations in some color options, as I had an issue with the oyster pair being too big. Overall, I'd recommend these Crocs Classic Flip sandals to anyone looking for a lightweight, comfortable, and customizable summer footwear option. Their ease of cleaning and quick drying abilities make them a fantastic addition to any wardrobe. 🔗Water-Resistant Crocs Flip Flops for Womenhttps://preview.redd.it/v2jcflloi42d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7c95dcc1e1d212f332ea342412099bf47325353e Recently, I tried out the Crocs Women's Classic Platform Retro Resort Flip Bone / Multi W8 flip flops and was pleasantly surprised at how comfortable and stylish they were. The vibrant graphics and iconic Crocs design made them stand out, and the water-resistant feature made them perfect for poolside and beach adventures. What stood out to me the most was their lightweight comfort, which allowed my feet to feel completely supported while I walked around wearing them. However, I did notice a couple of downsides to these flip flops. One issue was that they seemed to be a slightly narrower fit compared to some of my other Crocs, which can be a bit of a hassle if you typically wear wide shoes. Additionally, some of the reviews mentioned that the shoes run a bit small, so it's essential to keep that in mind when making your purchase. Overall, I'd highly recommend these flip flops for anyone looking for a comfortable, stylish, and convenient option for summer walks. But just be mindful of the sizing and fit, and you'll be all set for a fun and comfortable summer experience! 🔗Comfortable Crocs Women's Leopard Print Flip Flops for On-the-Go Fashionhttps://preview.redd.it/4bt7p75pi42d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=326b2f89c4d9005b9d0e472c0ecadff5254d4dd5 I recently had the chance to try out the Crocs Women's Kadee II Leopard Flip Flops, and I must say my experience with them was a mixed bag. On one hand, I loved how stylish the leopard print on the straps made the flip flops look, which added an interesting twist to the usual boring flip flop designs. They were also incredibly light and provided a good amount of cushioning, which made them perfect for all-day wearing. However, there were a couple of things that stood out negatively. Firstly, I found that sizing was a bit of an issue – they seemed to run quite small, which meant I had to get a size up from what I normally wear. This was a bit inconvenient as it meant I couldn't wear them with everything in my wardrobe. Another downside was that the TPU toe posts felt a bit hard and rigid. While they provided good support, I couldn't help but feel that they were rather uncomfortable on my feet, especially after wearing them for long periods. Despite these minor issues, I still enjoyed wearing the Crocs Women's Kadee II Leopard Flip Flops, and they quickly became a staple in my summer footwear collection. The combination of style, comfort, and lightweight design made them stand out from other flip flops I've tried in the past. However, I do wish that the sizing was a bit more consistent across all models and that the toe post material felt a bit softer. 🔗Comfortable Crocs Recovery Flip Flopshttps://preview.redd.it/rtcd5iepi42d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ae2af5b64e6b6e0b415ebf9064d21c5d1b99528f The Crocs Unisex Mellow Recovery Flip Flop in Black are the epitome of comfort. I remember the first time I put them on, sinking into the soft LiteRide foam footbeds, feeling like the weight of the day was instantly lifted off my feet. The contemporary upper design is both sleek and stylish, and the modern look makes them perfect for casual wear or work. However, these flip flops aren't just about looks, they offer deep cupped footbeds that provide incredible sink-in comfort and a slow rebound, making walking feel like a dream. But one thing I noticed was the weight of the shoes. They felt heavy compared to other flip flops I've worn before. Despite the heavy feel, I found the Mellow Recovery Flip Flop's grip was fantastic. The dots on the top helped with grip when my feet were wet, and they even stuck to surfaces like a charm. The soft finished toe post also added to the overall comfort, and the roomy fit made it ideal for people with wider feet like myself. But one thing that might be a downside for some is the lack of rebound. They don't have that energy return you'd get from other lightweight flip flops. It didn't bother me much, but it is something to consider if you're a fan of bouncy shoes. Still, the Crocs Mellow Recovery Flip Flop in Black is like a comforting hug for your feet. It's like my feet wanted to kick back and relax after a long day, and these flip flops made it possible. I'd definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a cozy and comfortable pair of shoes. Just be prepared for the slightly heavier feel, and maybe don't expect the same energy return you'd get with other flip flops. 🔗Relaxed Fit, Water-Friendly Crocs Flip Flopshttps://preview.redd.it/e3uxvo3qi42d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=93a6b5177e6a562e0a7e43994ebb0131e42695db I recently tried out the Crocs Women's Splash Flip Flop, and I have to say, it exceeded my expectations! The most striking feature of this flip-flop is the cupped croslite footbed, which provides a sense of pure comfort with every step. Plus, the soft TPU upper is a nice touch, making these shoes feel like a cozy hug for my feet. Another thing I loved about this flip-flop is its water-friendly nature. I had the chance to test it out during a summer shower, and it held up like a champ! Not only did it keep my feet dry, but it also felt incredibly lightweight. The croslite sole ensures strong traction, so I never had to worry about slipping. However, I did notice that the straps seemed a bit loose at first, but they didn't actually slip when walking. This might be something to consider if you prefer a snugger fit, so I would recommend trying these on before making a purchase. Overall, the Crocs Women's Splash Flip Flop is a comfortable and stylish option for a water-friendly summer flip-flop. Its unique features make it a standout choice among other flip-flops in the market, and I would definitely consider buying a pair again in the future. 🔗Comfortable Crocs Flip Flops for Men and Womenhttps://preview.redd.it/9pp336eqi42d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=af4cd86097bdf0540ea958217a1647cbccec4ae1 As someone who's always on the lookout for stylish yet comfy footwear, the Crocs Men's and Women's Bayaband Flip Flop became the perfect addition to my summer wardrobe. The first thing that caught my eye was its sleek, contemporary design. It was the kind of flip-flop that screamed casual while making me feel like I could easily transition it to a semi-formal event. The PU sole added an extra touch of sophistication, while the super-lightweight design made me feel like I was walking on clouds. However, the comfort was where these flip-flops really shone. The soft, flexible straps wrapped around my feet like a gentle hug, and the Croslite™ foam footbed provided excellent cushioning and arch support. It was as if they were custom molded to fit my feet perfectly. Moreover, their non-marking outsole proved to be a lifesaver, not only on the ground but also in the shower and around water. But with all the positives, there were a few areas for improvement. The limited color options might disappoint those who like a more extensive range. Furthermore, the sizing consistency of Crocs products was a bit hit or miss, and it would've been helpful for the company to ensure that sizes across the various models were more consistent. In conclusion, the Bayaband Flip Flop by Crocs is an excellent choice for anyone seeking a stylish yet incredibly comfortable casual flip-flop. It's a little gem within the vast world of flip-flops and stands out due to its unique features and comfort. Despite the minor flaws, I highly recommend giving it a try - who knows, it might just become your go-to summer shoe. 🔗Cute and Comfortable Crocs Kadee II Graphic Flip Flopshttps://preview.redd.it/7d9w31sqi42d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fc6dbb115fb6dccb0409dec87ca4f6272e00e73d As a lover of comfortable and stylish footwear, I was excited to try the Crocs Women's Kadee II Graphic Flip Flops. Upon receiving them, I immediately noticed the fun and playful graphic pattern on the straps, which added a touch of personality to these flips. Wearing them for the first time, I was impressed by the molded Croslite foam construction that made them incredibly lightweight. The soft TPU toe post ensured a comfortable fit, and the sleeker, slimmer straps made them look more chic and sophisticated compared to other basic flip flops. One thing I must say, however, is that these flips require a bit of breaking in. Initially, the top strap felt a bit snug and could cause some friction against my foot, but this issue resolved itself after wearing the flips for a few days. Despite the minor adjustment period, I have grown to love these flips for their comfort and style. They are perfect for casual outings, and I often find myself reaching for them on days when I need a break from my usual sandals. Furthermore, they're an excellent gifting option for friends who appreciate a mix of fashion and function in their footwear. 🔗Stylish, Comfortable Women's Crocs Flip Platform Sandalhttps://preview.redd.it/344erl7ri42d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=25d8664a25cbb6906f951831c9134e6b2cf34841 I recently tried the Women's Crocs Brooklyn Platform Flip Flop, and I must say, it provided the perfect blend of style and comfort. The soft, flexible upper and open-toe design were a breath of fresh air on hot summer days. The unique flip-flop style toe post added an element of chic to the design. The Crocs text logo on the upper was a subtle but noticeable touch. What I truly appreciated was the excellent all-day comfort that came from the LiteRide foam footbeds. The lightweight Croslite foundation ensured that the sandals were not too heavy to wear. The lightweight outsole made walking a breeze, and the ease of slipping them on and off made these flip flops a perfect addition to any outfit. However, there were a few aspects that I did not enjoy. After the initial break-in period, the toe post became quite uncomfortable for my feet. The rubber upper did cause some redness and blisters, which was a bit of a disappointment. As someone who's had good experiences with Crocs in the past, I was shocked by this painful experience. Overall, despite the minor drawbacks, the Women's Crocs Brooklyn Platform Flip Flop provided both style and comfort. While it may not be suitable for everyone, it is definitely worth considering for those in need of a versatile and trendy flip-flop option. 🔗Crocs Mellow Slide Men's and Women's Comfortable Flip Flops for Any Adventurehttps://preview.redd.it/6gtfcajri42d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=59fa6aff8120be28ab8f2da9308a3feee0ca0d03 My experience with the Crocs Mellow Slide is a refreshing blend of modern comfort and classic style. A pair of these slippers quickly became my go-to for casual workdays and weekends at home. The moment I slipped them on, the soft LiteRide foam and deep cupped footbed offered immediate relief for my sore feet, like a warm hug on a stressful day. Despite the roomy fit, these shoes feel light and airy, thanks to the stylish design and enhanced breathability. The water-friendly feature also eliminates any worries about getting them wet, which is a huge plus for someone who constantly spills coffee on their shoes during a long day at work. However, there were a few cons that I encountered as well. Firstly, I suggest sizing down as the shoe can be quite larger than expected. Another minor annoyance, but understandable given the product's primary purpose, is the loud farting noise generated with every step. Overall, the Crocs Mellow Slide is an excellent slide-on for anyone who wants to combine comfort and style without compromising on quality. Buyer's GuideCrocs flip flops are one of the most popular types of footwear, known for their comfort and versatility. When considering purchasing a pair, there are several essential features and considerations to keep in mind. Here's a guide to help you make the best decision for your needs.Important Featureshttps://preview.redd.it/ezfpgz0ui42d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1fd7a62ad6804b74917cfcddfc5bae5951e65c2e
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https://preview.redd.it/q91qjvjui42d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=647b4633a6d8b2b4886e697b7632e468e12f5837 Frequently Asked Questions
FAQAre Crocs Flip Flops comfortable to wear?https://preview.redd.it/zbqx9ixui42d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ffcfdb637a61767e6a10584e37385c82e154d503 Yes, Crocs Flip Flops are designed to provide comfort and support to the feet. They feature a unique, lightweight material that molds to the shape of your feet, providing a custom fit. The cushioned footbed and heel strap further contribute to their overall comfort. What are Crocs Flip Flops made of?Crocs Flip Flops are made from a unique, odor-resistant material called Crocskin. This material is lightweight, flexible, and easy to clean. Crocs Flip Flops are also available in other materials, such as nylon and polyester.Are Crocs Flip Flops waterproof?Yes, many Crocs Flip Flops are designed to be waterproof, making them ideal for use at the beach, pool, or other water activities. They feature drainage holes that allow water to quickly escape, keeping your feet dry and comfortable. https://preview.redd.it/xzse2mkvi42d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b26601a68a1026325388f4b26fc5072b06ab8c86 What is the Crocs Lifetime Warranty?Crocs offers a Lifetime Warranty on their footwear, which covers any manufacturing defects. This warranty is valid for the original purchaser and can be transferred to a new owner if the product is resold. If you experience any issues with your Crocs Flip Flops, simply contact Crocs customer service to arrange for a replacement or repair.Are Crocs Flip Flops available in different sizes and widths?Yes, Crocs Flip Flops are available in a variety of sizes and widths to accommodate most feet. Their size chart helps you determine the appropriate size for your feet. Crocs also offers a custom fit system, where you can measure your feet and order a personalized pair of flip flops.What are some popular Crocs Flip Flop styles?
Do Crocs Flip Flops come in a variety of colors?Yes, Crocs Flip Flops come in a wide range of colors, allowing you to find a style that suits your personal taste. Some popular color options include black, white, pink, blue, and neon green. Many Crocs Flip Flops also feature mixed color patterns and unique designs.Are Crocs Flip Flops easy to clean?Yes, Crocs Flip Flops are easy to clean. Their unique material is resistant to most stains and can be wiped down with a damp cloth. For more stubborn stains, you can use a mild cleaning solution or a toothbrush to gently scrub the affected area.Do Crocs Flip Flops have good arch support?Yes, Crocs Flip Flops offer good arch support. They feature a cushioned footbed and an ergonomic design that supports the natural contours of your feet. This helps to alleviate pain and discomfort associated with flat feet or other foot conditions.As an Amazon™ Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. |
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