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Just to give your brains a little ache...

Posted by a friend on some social media :

I think that's the key point. It doesn't matter what the benefits or losses are.. it should matter whether I actually get to enjoy a democratic say in my government. Which, it distinctly feels like I won't if the EU carries on as it is. And note, when I say "my government" I don't mean Britain, so not on that pure sovereignty/independence. If a group gets to pass laws that say what I can or cannot do, establish taxes that I have to pay, and in general acts to control the society around me.. I really, really want a way to vote on that group that's actually meaningful. Not a "vote for some vague personage who just seems to be there for PR purposes, while the work and legislation is handled by other people entirely and don't rely on whether I want them there or not". Getting a pat on the head with "You'll be better off economically, and you'll be able to travel within Europe better. Don't worry, we know what you want, we're the smart people here, you can trust us to have your best interests at heart. Honest. We just won't tell you who we are or how we reach our decisions." is not something I'm all that comfortable with.

See, everyone seems to worry about the economic issues of this, but no-ones really talking about the actual EU governmental process. That's the bit that sticks in my craw at the moment. It pretty much feels as if the average person doesn't actually have any representation in what or how the laws of the EU are made and implemented.

The Takei 'Trump Analogy'

Spent some time on the latest episode of Hitman. Once again, the level itself is rather brilliant, the mechanics of the gameplay are sweet, the open nature and all the possibilities to try to complete it are great. But storywise, apart from a few bits hidden around the level itself, the only story you get is another 30 second cinematic at the end. Okay, maybe a little longer than 30 seconds but.... So far, this has basically come down to 2 training levels, 3 actual game levels, and about 5 minutes of cinematics telling a story. All of which is mysterious, clouded, and pretty much suggesting there's someone being a puppetmaster and using the agency and Agent 47 as a catspaw against some vast conspiracy group. But nothing direct with Agent 47. So in a lot of ways, 47 isn't really the protagonist of this plot. As far as you are concerned as 47, nothing you've done so far is connected together in any way. Each episode is a random, one shot mission. In the grand meta-scheme of it all, you're aware that they are all tied in some way to this conspiracy group and the guy manipulating events..but nothing solid. So yes. Mechanically fun to play in, but sadly lacking the spirit of the Hitman story at the moment.

Memorial Day sand castle on Omaha beach..

Why R2 was non-functional all that time?

Also for those cosplayers out there...

<whistles innocently>

I think I'm hitting that slightly soul-crushed stage (or that might be this weeks batch of insomnia talking). After half a year on the job hunt going nowhere I am getting annoyed with myself that I'm finding a growing resentment to the family for having had to spend half my life as mom's carer and leaving me in this position. Now it feels like I can't actually grow up if I can't get into the job-market properly. While the project work related research and analysis stuff I was able to do from home off and on over the last few years has given me something for my CV.. it hasn't actually backed it up with qualifications and the necessary certifications. And apparently, my friends consultancy company was sufficiently niche, that it doesn't appear to have been much help anyway. Entry level positions all want the degree, plus experience that can be backed up by other qualifications. And Tale, best wishes on her recovery then. Had something similar the other week. Phone call from grandmother one morning that she thought she'd had a partial stroke and couldn't use her hand, could we pop over. Called the ambulance, went over... and found that it had happened the night before, so she decided to sit down and spend the night lifting and raising her arm in case she got the feeling back. Not wanting to go to sleep in case she didn't wake up. Then calling us 11 hours after the fact. When the paramedics heard that they were all "...okay. I think we're past the four hour window." That fun "Yes gran. We're proud that you're a strong, intelligent and independent woman in your 90s who is quite capable in looking after herself. But...."

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As has been said, if the referendum gives a Yes to staying in the EU, it's likely that Cameron will get ousted as Tory leader. The no-confidence vote he's likely going to have to deal with will certainly have some after-effects to the Tories in general.

Hm, and on Arrow and DC related... Willa Holland at the London ComicCon did give this:

Well, actually it's a semi-related bit to the old meme. Because Marvel have just had a retcon thing where Captain America says Hail Hydra due to some Hydra social workers helping his mom out when he was a kid. It's created a certain comic book fan wtf moment. So there's a whole pop up of people doing other Marvel and DC heroes saying Hail Hydra.

Dabbled with Hitman. Still finding a few fresh ways to kill the targets in the second episode.