Shadow79

Short answer: cities are too far apart and the USA is large. However, how much funding is there to really implement the same thing that exists in Japan but in the United States? Also, is there an incentive for that in the first place? What about population density? Japan is more compact regarding their population density while that's not the case for America plus both Osaka & Kyoto aren't too far from each other (but Miami & Washington DC are distant).

I’ve heard that it’s relating to the currency itself: it has stabilized since 2022 yet no updates on adjusting the price (as it was last updated back when PLN was weak), hence making games more expensive than usual when you take into account what an average salary a Polish person earns per month.

PC gaming is big in Poland but for some reason they’re being ripped off on Steam (where games are purchased) so, most of the time they buy keys from third party sites like Greenman or Fanatical. As according to Steam DB, it always has one of the worst regional pricing (+30%) from USD.

Let's say they remade the entire series but with the cast consisting of Westerners and they're speaking English (the original one takes place in South Korea with a Korean cast with subtitles), but the thing is that the actual "Squid Game" is a Korean children's game which is not something that resonates with US culture, so would an actual American remake really succeed or fail?

The individual gets the genetic code of a deceased person using that towards fresh stem cells (becomes a fetus) in which the newborn later on inherits the genetic traits that person but what remains a mystery is: will they also inherit the same behavior or mannerisms as that individual? Genes only carry attributes of a individual (appearance, hair color, eyes, etc). rather than their attitude (personality).

As from their genetic code, they look & resemble that person but will they act the same? Will they possess the same memories as that person? They may resmble someone you once knew however behave like a complete stranger, so it's rather a gamble plus despite them looking like someone you know: is it really them or another stranger despite the very similar appearance and physical traits they have?

Before Euro existed, each European country has it's own currency (French Franc, German Mark, Austrian Schilling, Italian Lira, Spanish Peseta, Portuguese Escudo, Irish Pound, Dutch Guilder, Finnish Markka, etc.). meaning even by crossing the border one has to constantly swap currencies plus inflation. Is that why Euro was created?

Is it because for example, was the German Mark a weak or strong currency? Germany among others adopted Euro in 2002 replacing their own currency. Prior to the adoption of Euro, is it a headache for travelers to swap currencies a lot since each country has it's own with varying values (volatile whether you'll end up getting more or losing money).

However there are still EU states that haven't adopted it today: Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Sweden, Romania, not mentioning Denmark (since they opted out) with new states who adopted it recently, that being both Croatia & Bulgaria. It's weird since despite Bulgaria adopting it, there's parallel pricing at stores: in Lev and Euro.

For me, it has to be Alien: Colonial Marines as it's terrible due to inconsistent frame rate (moments the game ran smooth and times where lag was insane, even with the best hardware). Both player & enemy AI is crap since the combat wasn't even that immersive plus Xenomorph AI isn't as intimidating due to it being poorly implemented.

I mean, atrocities during war or crimes against humanity have been documented for ages but the issue is victims affected wanting to achieve justice: especially those committing them are NOT parties of the ICC nor signatories of the Rome Statute hence why those nations feel entitled "getting away with murder" even though eyewitnesses saw them (boots on the ground) killing innocent people framed on mainstream media as "the enemy".

The problem is that those types of countries have monopoly over the ICC or equivalent bodies, as in "don't you dare mess with us and we'll place sanctions or invade your homeland" type blackmail explaining why they often get pushed under the rug despite countless testimonies from witnesses and recorded recounts from those who saw it. A normal criminal lawyer can't fight against this type of murder case in court since it's the government.

The only "solution" for victims to really sue (via a UN like body) is to have their leader (president?) be their attorney condemning the invading nation as "your troops murdered my countrymen / women!" but issues from that exist too: those nations are permanent members of the security council meaning they have veto power rescinding any claims or "potential charges" & "accusations of wrongdoing" meaning they got away with murder.

Normal authorities can't really touch those types of perpetrators (bureaucrats & politicians) but the "closest" thing to achieving justice is arresting the individuals (soldiers?) on the ground who partook in it via court martial. However even getting to that level is hard as hell for a civilian who's victimized or lost their loved ones due to them being murdered by these people. However, if it's a PMC who's responsible: don't get your hopes up.

Mercenaries by definition are hired to kill on behalf of a private firm for profit while soldiers are affiliated with an armed service on behalf of a nation who comply with orders, so there's a difference between the two which influences the criteria the rules of war apply to (since they were written specifically for a standing army but excludes PMC's) hence why often or not it's mercenaries murdering people rather than those in uniform.

The dangerous part is getting eyewitnesses to speak up: since they can be assassinated for "snitching" as that does happen or eyewitnesses face threats from the perpetrators of either being imprisoned for treason or espionage hence why they scared on calling out their wrongdoings since the government is the perpetrator / murderer / abettor. But, is conducting a raid to commit atrocities (genocide?) the same as intentional murder?

The only "way" in a form or another to achieve a small sense of justice or awareness of these crimes on a societal level is to campaign against said conflict initiated by the government (i.e. partaking in anti war demonstrations) and there are historical examples of it: Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan. Even though word of mouth alone carries barely any effect, you need collab with those who fought in it (veterans) to share the true horrors.

In most cases, like with anything political: there's propaganda used to sell a controlled narrative or to influence people's perception of what the government is doing by making an excuse (i.e. the invasion of Iraq was sold under "Hussein has WMD's" but no proof was found, since the truth is that Bush wants to defend his own interests: OIL). So, you will need counter-media to de-brainwash people into believing the lies being told to them.

I mean, have you received a summons (letter) from the courts telling you that you’re selected to be a juror. You show up to the courts and assigned a number along with being asked about occupation, status or whether you know anything related to the case in question & etc. but is the probability on becoming part of the 12 jurors that high? Is it also a criminal offense for failing to show up?

The Finnish (or Nordic) system operates on the principle on rehabilitating inmates by reintegrating them into society, they do not confine them to a "typical" prison cell like those common in America (instead it's akin to a college dorm with amenities). There are videos talking about the Nordic prison system you can look up to get the picture.

It's the same with Norway: as they know that "keeping inmates in a cage beating and abusing them" doesn't help, instead rehabilities them. (Look up Halden Prison) I mean, why is it that Finland manages to maintain a low recidivism rate while it barely scratches that in the United States?

I know that it's literally right next door: but does a stronger USD help against a weaker CAD? The thing is, how similar are both nations in terms of culture? For example, I've heard a lot of Aussies visit New Zealand as it's not far. So is it basically the same thing with Americans going to Canada for vacation?

I'm mainly talking about:

• Voting (at federal elections)
• Jury Duty (at a courtroom)

I know that in certain countries like Australia for example: citizens there actually have to vote otherwise they face a A$20 (12€) fine for literally not putting a vote. There was a case where a guy was sued and received a A$303 (182€) fine on top of that for disregarding the previous penalities. To me, that sounds stupid, voting shouldn't be "forced" down on citizens, if that's the right way to say it.

What about the scenario you receive a letter from the courts that you're selected as a juror? Let's say you got a letter saying that you've been chosen within a pool and assigned a number (like a draft lottery) whether the courts decide if you're "fit" enough to be a juror at a trial. The thing is, has this happened to you or anyone you know in your country? If so, what is it like receiving a summons?

For example back in 2020, in Minneapolis: George Floyd was killed by a white cop which sparked a worldwide protest regarding the BLM movement. That was a high profile one. However, before that: there are cases of "black kid gets shot for holding toy gun" or anything equivalent.