You're essentially saying: "If Ukraine would only submit to rape, noone dies" and "Also, if the US and more western countries would only stand more idly by, while Ukraine is being subjugated, this whole process would be over quick, and we can all go back to pretending that Russia is not attempting to loot and pillage more than its own population" You make me sick.

It's the equivalent of saying that Putin's is the most popular russian government.

If a rock falls on Mars, and no one is there to see it, does it leave a face?

also: "Hardly", not "hardy". Sorry - it's late here :)

I'm sorry, but this whataboutism is completely out of proportion. This is what a bit of quick research turned up:

Sweden:
While the use of explosives in Sweden is a problem, there been no fatalities so far (to my knowledge). It's not as if Swedish families keep hand grenades around for home defense. The problem is primarily organized crime.

Germany:
In Germany there was an incident in July this year, where a crazy person pushed a boy in from of a train, killing the boy - but it's hardy a growing trend.

The UK:
The 285 killed by knives (or sharp objects) in the UK in a 12 month period from 2018-2017 indicates a serious problem (286 of 66m).

But lets put things into perspective:
In the US, 39773 lost their lives due to firearms in 2017 (39773 of some 327m)

Does anyone have any experience with Qustodio? Mine has been so so:

I've tried to set a fixed screen limit, across devices, but the service does not work as well as it should. Apple seems to uninstall the app on occassion, supposedly when the device (iPhone) is full. The browser restriction is pretty poor as well, as it only seems to kick in, if the user opens the browser (chrome) after the timelimit has been exceeded.

I would prefer one service across all devices, that I could use for both kids.

I've got two bonus kids with autism, and if (literally) left to their own devices, they'll do nothing but youtube, netflix & tictoc for 7hours+ a day. I do what I can to engage with them board games, computer games, crafts, but us parents cant be there all the time, and we would like to limit smartphone time efficiently.

https://youtu.be/axSnW-ygU5g It's hard not to be cynical in this day and age. I like to think that there are other values than money, that matter - and I hope that we will realize this, one day.

Wait - you're criticizing me for having an opinon on something which is inherently highly subjective?

Does this mean we’re back to Sony grade MCU-attempt, where future could-be movies matter more than the story you’re watching ( See amazing spiderman 2 ) – and don’t get me started on Venom, who’ve I’ve refused to see – because (for whoever else read some of the comics) – how can Venom be Venom without Peter Parker?

Before I get the regular most comic book movies are shit replies – (most) comic book movies are formulaic, because their source material is. I’ve enjoyed the MCU for what is. I’m glad to have my “Once upon a time in Hollywood..” AND my (double meta reference bonus) “pulp fiction” (comicbook movies).

I wonder if we will get any Netflix grit (Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke cage, Iron fist, Punisher), now that most marvel characters are moving to Disney+

I'd mod this as insightful, but I'm all out of points.

.. but in Soviet Russia, TV remote controls you!.

Sorry - couldnt help myself.

Tasteless pun aside; I agree.

It's your life - but the denial is strong:

- Your excuse: Smoking causes lung cancer.. -but- you can get lung cancer without smoking.. therefore I might as well smoke. (Staying on topic: It's illogical).
- Your complaint about the post - Translation: Please don't make me feel worse about it, than I already am.


I have my own patterns I try to break..

.. but to me smoking is packaged slow-death; coated in a level addiction that makes you tell yourself: I don't want to give this up.

What's worse, the slow death or the fact that it makes you lie to yourself?

Drokk!

Hitler and similar autocrats are only a real threat in the movies..

.. so I guess that's where you need your "constitutional freedom measure" - or something :D

Also: Distant future autocrats (overlords) or cyber-redcoats will employ drones. Guess US citizens will have to upgrade to rpgs and stinger missiles ;)

On a more serious note: Perhaps your L-curve economy and NSA is indicative that whoever is in power need no army to sway the populous.
Also - dont bother - I'll do it for you: "Anti-gun?.. and did he say L-curve economy? I guess he must be a nannystate-Commie."

+1 for spotting him :)