Where did the American vs. European idea of freedom come from?
2025.01.23 22:13 QuirkyMcSquirty Where did the American vs. European idea of freedom come from?
This isn’t American and European specific, I just needed a headline — I feel like people will read the headline and immediately answer the question without actually considering what I’m asking… but it’s Reddit, so fuck it.
There are many examples online of people arguing about freedom. If you’ve noticed the same trends as I have, it seems to separate into two groups.
- Freedom To
- Freedom From
Whereas, the other camp, often Western Europeans, focus a lot more on the “Freedom From” the idea that true freedom is to be free from the oppression of others. Whether this be medical debt, insults, guns, etc.
Now, I personally find the non-American belief a lot more comfortable. It certainly leads to a better quality of life. However, I’m not sure that I personally believe it’s “freedom” in the truest sense of the word.
That said, many people will vehemently disagree with me. That is indeed freedom. True freedom is only attained without oppression, natural or otherwise.
What are these two trains of thought called? Why does one seem more common in the USA while the other seems more common in other western nations?
Or am I just crazy and this distinction doesn’t exist?
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2025.01.23 22:13 Suspicious-Jello7172 [Ninjago] Plot holes in season 1.
Can we talk about the many plot holes in season 1 Rise of the Snakes?
1.) I always found it weird that Wu didn't accompany the ninja to the village when they heard from Nya that "Garmadon" had returned. He was his brother and the only one capable of matching him in a fight. Long story short, Wu should've gone with them
2.) When Lloyd first appeared, Cole confirmed that he was Garmadon's son, meaning that he's probably met him before. So, here's the next question, why didn't he suggest taking him back to Wu? In fact, how none of the boys thought to take Lloyd back to the monastery? This kid is the son of your mortal enemy, and your sensei just so happens to be the brother of said enemy, making him this kid's uncle. Why wouldn't you just bring him to his uncle and let him deal with it?
3.) When they got back to the monastery, wouldn't Wu have questioned them about what happened in the village? That would've resulted in them telling him about their encounter with Lloyd, to which Wu would respond by saying, "So let me get this straight. You met my nephew causing trouble, and instead of bringing him here to me, you left a 9-year-old child by himself unattended hanging on a pole, knowing fully well that he was nephew?" The fact this was never brought up, nor did he scold them for this is kinda strange.
4.) As a matter of fact, why didn't the Ninja tell Wu about them meeting Lloyd? They'd know that their sensei was the boy's uncle, so why didn't they say a word about it?
5.) Why didn't Wu seem to show very little concern that his 9-year-old nephew was wandering around the wilderness alone by himself? Why didn't he go up to the Darkley's school to ask why the kid wasn't going there any longer? Hell, he never even mentions Lloyd or seems to give much of a damn about him throughout the first 4 episodes.
6.) Onto the snakes themselves, Garmadon fought against them in the Great Serpentine War and was the main person who came up with the idea to banish them underground. So, when Lloyd revealed whose son, he was, why didn't the serpents take that opportunity to get their revenge? The son of the man who imprisoned you is standing right in front of you, why aren't you using this to your advantage?
7.) Why did the Hypnobrai have a map of where to find the other serpentine tombs lying around their lair? I highly doubt the Elemental Masters would've given them a map as that wouldn't make sense for a number of various reasons. I also doubt they drew the map themselves. Why? Because how would they know the location of the other Serpentine tribes? Do any of the other tribes possess maps of their own? If so, how? And if not, why not?
8.) How did the Hypnobrai survive living in the polar mountains? Snakes are coldblooded. So........... exactly how did that work?
9.) In the "Green Ninja" episode, Lloyd saw Garmadon and immediately recognized him on sight. Here's my question..........................how? The last time Garmadon and Lloyd would've been around each other was a decade ago, and he looked completely different before being banished to the Underworld. Plus, Lloyd would've been barely a newborn or toddler at that point, so he would NOT have remembered his father, nor would he know what he looked like. If anything, he should've been confused as to who the four-armed man standing before him was. So, how did he know it was his dad?
10.) Garmadon and Wu have been alive for centuries and had both looked very young for almost all their lives. Yet, by the time the main story kicks off, they both looked old enough to be grandfathers. How is it possible that these two men who looked like young adults for centuries wen to looking like old men in a matter of ten years?
11.) It is ever explained how the whole "Slither Pit" thing works? So, when a fight in the pit is over, apparently, the victor somehow (through the power of magic I guess) gains a tail while the loser loses his tail and gains legs. How does this work?
12.) How did the Serpentine fade into legend over the course of 40 years? When we first hear about the snakes, the show makes it seems like they were locked away centuries ago. But later on in the series, we find out that the Great Serpentine War happened 40 years prior to the events of the main story. So.......why are they regarded as myths when the last time they were seen was not even half a century ago? I'm pretty sure that some of the people who lived during the war are still alive and would remember the Serpentine. Hell, they would've told their children and grandchildren about the snakes as well.
13.) Why was Kai so conflicted on whether or not to save Lloyd vs the fang blade? The thing is better off destroyed as Pythor would need all of them to unleash the Great devourer. Sure, it survived falling in the lava, but Kai wouldn't have known that.
14.) Why are there no female serpentine in sight? We only see male snakes. I guess you could chop that down to "the serpents are constantly at war, so of course, we'd see less females," but where did Skales's wife come from?
15.) Why wasn't Lloyd able to activate his Oni powers in the first season? Garmadon as child was able to harness and control the element of destruction, so why couldn't Lloyd?
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2025.01.23 22:13 USMCGRUNT_0341 IF privatized, what would be the play?
From someone who has held FNMA/FMCC since 2008, and watched many empty promises over the years....What would be the move if it does indeed go privatized?
Years back there was always a sticking point that if it did move out of conservatorship that the general public common shares would be bought out at a much lower price if not completely erased.
With all of the shares purchased at such a low price point, I do not see how they would not have to buy out the common stock and essentially "start over."
I haven't really followed it, but has there been any speculation as to what could happen? Is there any chances if privatized keeping for dividend returns?
I know no one can see in the future, I was just curious as to what some of the speculation was. This is the most support I have ever seen for them since owning it.
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2025.01.23 22:13 ParagonOfAwesomeness Meet the Reaper
 | Latebras Messor: The Lurking Reaper https://preview.redd.it/yxxbcawwgtee1.png?width=3450&format=png&auto=webp&s=d3a636a6ef16bc73612aee2f9bdd8e9943b4b094 Physical Description Latebras Messor is a monstrous, battle-hardened apex predator built for both land and aquatic dominance. Its massive body is primarily derived from the Giganotosaurus and Spinosaurus, giving it a robust and powerfully muscled frame, resulting in a massive, heavily built theropod. Despite much of its base frame drawing from the Spinosaurus though, Messor does not possess a sail; instead, its broad back and streamlined form enhance agility and reduce drag in water. Messor’s hind limbs are shorter than typical theropods, making it a facultative biped; it can drop to all fours for added speed or stability or stand on its hind legs to free its forelimbs for other uses. These legs, thickly muscled and built for rapid bursts of power, resemble those of a jaguar with Purussaurus influence, granting incredible lunging and swimming ability and rapid burst movements. Its long and powerful tail, derived from Purussaurus DNA with influence from other strong swimmers, is its primary propulsive tool in water, allowing for explosive ambush launches. Messor’s forelimbs are hybridized with traits from chimpanzees, jaguars, and honey badgers. They are long, flexible, immensely strong, and end in dexterous, clawed hands capable of gripping, tearing, and manipulating its surroundings. The hands retain the dexterous grasping capability of a chimpanzee complete with opposable thumbs, but the arms are larger, denser, and reinforced by jaguar-like muscular power. Each hand ends in razor-sharp claws from the honey badger that are thick, curved, and designed for both ripping through armor and holding prey immobile. The head and especially the jaws of Messor consists largely of Purussaurus DNA with some deadly enhancements from the Komodo dragon, while chimpanzee and jaguar genes help make room for a large brain to support its sharp intelligence. A wide, powerful snout houses rows of large, thick, iron-coated and serrated teeth that very slightly curve backward for optimal grip and crushing force, and adapted to deliver venomous, infection-inducing bites. Forward-facing eyes from the jaguar offer superior depth perception and hunting focus, while whisker-like sensors from the giant river otter extend along its jaws, enhancing its ability to detect subtle vibrations in water. Its skin is a composite armor of a honey badger’s thick hide and tough arapaima scales, providing a combination of flexibility, durability, and resistance to slashing or punctures. The arapaima’s interlocking armor plates in particular enhances defense while maintaining mobility and elasticity. But there’s still more going on beneath the surface of this hybrid. Even if Messor’s armor is breached, the honey badger genes offer a robust immune system, high pain tolerance, and rapid wound-healing capabilities, making it extremely difficult to incapacitate. The immune system is further aided by the Komodo dragon DNA as Messor is immune to its own venom, and this hybrid also boasts highly efficient energy usage thanks to another contributor to its genome: the Argentine black and white tegu lizard. This lizard is a rare example of an extant, warm-blooded reptile that can thermoregulate its body to match its temperature to that of its surroundings, making it basically invisible to heat-based forms of detection. Cuttlefish genes offer yet another form of near-invisibility, granting Messor dynamic camouflage to seamlessly blend into its surroundings. And thanks to the genetics of Purussaurus and the Komodo dragon, Messor can selectively slow down its own metabolism and heart rate when waiting to make an ambush, meaning it can hold its breath for up to an hour when submerged. Even when swimming during a more active engagement, its other genetic contributors such as the river otter help it in remaining submerged for ten to fifteen minutes. Behavior Latebras Messor is a calculating, methodical predator that blends cunning intelligence, patient ambushes, and relentless tenacity into a deadly package of strategic prowess. It embodies the ambush tactics of crocodilians when hunting, lying in wait with unparalleled stealth from its camouflage and thermoregulation, while relying on its vibration-sensitive whiskers and Jacobson’s organ to detect approaching prey or adversaries before they come into its sharp line of sight. Unlike a mindless brute, Messor tempers its sheer aggression with keen problem-solving abilities from its chimpanzee genetics to make the most of its crocodilian patience to assess threats, formulate plans, and exploit environmental advantages. Its hunting strategy begins with silent observation, while it positions itself for a devastating first strike using precise timing and explosive power. When attacking, it combines Komodo dragon venom with a deadly fusion of Purussaurus and Komodo dragon teeth, and its immense bite force. On top of this, Messor holds its prey in place with powerful honey badger claws and a vice-like grip from ape-like arms backed by dense jaguar musculature, employing a relentless grappling style designed to crush and incapacitate. Even if an opponent survives the initial assault, Messor’s unyielding endurance, tough armor, and honey badger-derived ferocity make it nearly impossible to defeat through brute force alone. If cornered or injured, its chimp-level intelligence synergizes with its predatory instincts to tactically retreat to favorable terrain or return to stealth from which to launch unpredictable counterattacks. This demonstrates a blend of calculated aggression and adaptability that ensures it remains a dominant force in both aquatic and land-based confrontations. Genetic Contributors and Their Roles
Height: 10-12 feet/3-3.6 meters when quadrupedal, up to 18 feet/5.5 meters when fully bipedal Length: 55-60 feet/16.8-18.3 meters Weight: 11-12 tons Top Speed (Land): 15-18 mph/24-29 kmph in bursts, 10-12 mph/16-19 kmph sustained Top Speed (Water): 16-19 mph/26-31 kmph in bursts, 8-10 mph/13-16 kmph sustained Bite Force: scaled up from Purussaurus’ 52,500-69,000 newtons for ~77,000-104,000 newtons Summary Latebras Messor is an apex ambush predator like no other. Combining the size and power of a theropod with the deadly precision of a crocodilian, it dominates both land and aquatic environments. Its chimp-like intelligence and sharp senses lets it analyze opponents, set deadly traps, and exploit vulnerabilities with lethal patience and precision. Stealth is its greatest ally, with dynamic camouflage and thermoregulation making it invisible to even the most advanced detection methods while it can reliably locate its prey in a multitude of ways to determine the most opportune moment to strike. When it attacks, its powerful limbs and tail propel it forward to deliver a venomous, bone-crushing bite while its claws tear through armor with ease. Even if its prey survives the initial assault and is able to strike back, Messor’s tenacity, armor, and adaptability ensures it finishes the job, assuming its venom does not. This hybrid is not only a master of deception but a relentless and dangerously clever combatant, making it one of the deadliest creatures to ever stalk its domain. submitted by ParagonOfAwesomeness to GojiCenter [link] [comments] |