However, there is still some part of me that is screaming these positions are important only because of the potential opponents that can take the reigns instead.
This is why both are important. Even if you don't accomplish much in office, you can keep the greater evil out of office. We need to offset as much systematic evil as possible if we want direct action to be effective. Politicians won't save us, but some of them will absolutely make things worse.
Does Teleportation have somatic components? Can they make the intricate gestures with a dislocated thumb?
Yes, that was intentional to further color the sentiment.
Garlic salt is what I use on anything when I don't wanna think about it but want it to be delicious. Black pepper to finish most things.
Cast Iron! That's not a spell, it's the kind of pan I'm going to bash your head in with.
Wallet back right, phone back left. When I sit down, I pull it out.
applause with your mouth
Did we forget the word "cheering"?
"I'm not worried about it".
If you have a problem, you can either fix it or you can't. If you can fix it, fix it, problem gone. If you can't fix it, worrying just gives you an additional problem.
Eh, I try to use Hanlon's Razor whenever prudent.
Not everyone thinks good.
Season 3 of Death Note. I liked the bleak end of season 2, season 3 just felt like it came up with a contrived continuation to turn the tables. It was like a fanfiction.
If you've never watched it, it's a surprisingly emotional story about the horrors of war, and the power of cooperation. Yes, really.