The Blackangel

My laptop alone is $4000. My desktop setup is another $3000. But going by what I see in the room, I see 2 water cooled PC cabinets, 6 curled monitors and one flat screen monitor, racing equipment, multiple headsets (that I'm sure were more than the $20 ones from Walmart), a high dollar chair, and a wrap around desk. Here that would easily total up to $100k. I know whoever that room belongs to didn't cut any corners and went all out on it.

I have never heard of anyone doing that with any dog, let alone a pitbull. Sure I know people will sometimes get stoned and their pets get a contact high, but intentionally giving the dog drugs to make it mean is new to me. I always assumed there were people doing that kind of shit for whatever reason, but was at the same time hoping it was just a paranoid thought that originated in my own head. Thank you about her. I'll make sure Lady knows!

One thing I forgot to mention about cages is the bars. Make sure that any cage you get the bars are spaced no more than ½ inch apart. They will escape if it's more than that.

Rats are actually scavengers, and will even resort to cannibalism if they need to. They won't turn anything down. But they do love fresh vegetables and fruits. Especially carrots and apples. Rats can cross breed with tame or wild. The genetic difference isn't enough to block breeding. And rats are extremely intelligent. They are one of the most easily trained pets a person can have. They love to explore, they love to groom their people, they're curious about EVERYTHING. They're happy to curl up on your shoulder and take a nap. Mine like to play thief and steal my glasses. If I can get some good pics of them, I'll post them. The only issue is that they don't usually sit still long enough to take a good pic. Like I said in the article, they're like children. The thing that makes rats the most sacred creature with a pulse to me, is that one saved my life about 20 years ago. So now I have an emotional need to have them and be around them.

I have an Xbox One for one single game. Tell Me Why. It's unfortunately an Xbox exclusive and a DDL, so I had no choice but to get an Xbox One. I relate to the game more than I know how to express. If it wasn't for that game, I would have never acquired the console for any reason. But luckily I got it on sale last year for $99, so I got a good deal on it.

I wish to hell I could argue with you on that, but unfortunately, I can't. I have to agree. If we could just get someone with enough clout to join in our fight, even if it's only one person, then maybe that would get something done. It sure as hell couldn't hurt. We all know that money makes your words and opinions more valuable, truthful, and impactful. Whereas, those of us who have to save up to buy a $60 game because we can't afford it right now, have no value to our words and thoughts. We're a dime a dozen anyway, so who gives a shit?

Pure evil or not, the soldiers had a choice. They didn't have to follow orders blindly in an attempted genocide. The word "mutiny" exists for a reason. It's also the reason a lower ranking officer can relieve a higher ranking officer of command. When they're blinded by evil. My great(x3) grandparents were German immigrants somewhere around the Civil War. They literally couldn't even say "Hello" in English. They settled in a German speaking area and built a life. Every generation up to my grandmother was bilingual in German and English. The reason I'm mentioning that is due to my German heritage. I'm proud of my heritage. But for the years of 1933-1945 I fully renounce my heritage. I guarantee that I'm the most misanthropic bitch you will ever encounter, and yes there are some that I have a special hatred for. But I have never tried to lead a genocidal movement to eradicate them. And believe me, it would be easy to do. Why do I not do it? Because they're not worthy of the time.

PART 1 - CHOOSING YOUR RAT You need to decide first off whether you want them to breed or not. If you don't want them breeding then you need to choose only one sex. Either male or female. Both genders typically get along well with each other, but there is always a hierarchy. One rat will be dominant. They will "battle" for dominance, but it is almost never true violence. They tend to wrestle or box more. Once you decide on your gender, decide how many you want. Rats are social animals and will not do well alone. I highly recommend a minimum of 4 rats. The more rats you get the better their health will be. Both physically, and mentally. They need the companionship of other rats to survive. PART 2 - RAT BEHAVIOR AND MENTALITY As said already there will always be a hierarchy. Dominance will often be challenged and you will see your rats battling it out. But just because they are chasing each other and wrestling doesn't mean mutiny. They are very playful animals. They romp and run just like children. They are actually quite entertaining to watch. They are also extremely smart animals. They remember like an elephant. If you mistreat them they remember it and will not trust you. If you are kind to them they will like you better. They love to explore. New surroundings mean new places to see. But unless you buy a rat ball, this is not a good idea to let them do. A full grown rat can squeeze through a hole the size of a quarter. Once they do that, they are most likely gone for good. Rats are nesters. They need a lot of material to build a nest. In the wild a colony can have up to 100 rats that are constantly maintaining the colonies nest. They sleep a lot. They burn a lot of energy when they are playing, and tend to wear themselves out fairly quickly. It's not good for their health to try to play with them when they are trying to sleep. Wait until they wake up on their own. Typically rats don't bite or claw, unless they feel threatened. If you don't present yourself as a threat you will do fine, but you do need to present yourself as the dominant one. If they feel that they are dominant over you, you will never be able to handle them. Rats will however, give you a very light nibble from time to time. This is what's known as a rat kiss. It's the same as when a dog licks you. It's a sign of affection, and nothing to be afraid of. PART 3 - RAT HOUSING There are many types of housing choices for rats. You can get what are called "rat cities", which tend to run $200-$300 typically. Or you can get a simple wire cage or aquarium. I recommend an aquarium for beginners, because rats are extremely skilled escape artists. Depending on the number of rats you get would determine the minimum size of aquarium you need. It would be best to base it by rat. A typical aquarium for example is 20 gallon. With 4 rats, that's 5 gallons of space per rat. That's a good base to start. Of course you can go bigger if you want, but you should choose a reasonable base of space. You will need to have a very secure way of keeping their habitat secure so they don't get out and run all over. Clips on an aquarium lid work well. The clips do slide off, but can be difficult to get off, so you may have to slip something under the clip top to lift it such as a screwdriver or a heavy blade knife. Rats need something to chew and gnaw on. They have a natural instinct to chew. If they don't have something steady to chew on, they will start chewing on each other. They will go after the weakest link in the chain. Then you'll lose one of your babies. The best thing is an edible shelter. A good brand is SnakShak. It doesn't have to be anything super fancy, but you need something that would stand up to however many rats you get. If it doesn't last at least a little while, you will be spending a lot of money replacing them. Rats need exercise. Just romping in their home doesn't do it. You need to get them a wheel. Or two if you prefer. These are great for letting them run to their hearts content and keep them in shape. The type of bedding you choose matters a lot. There are a lot of bedding's you will see at your pet store. You will see everything from wood chips, to pebbles, to sawdust. For rats, get the sawdust. Wood chips are dangerous for rodents. They can get splinters, or pieces of wood stuck in their teeth, which can cause a lot of problems. The pebbles would also cause health problems since you can't just clean out the pebbles and put new ones in when you clean their cage. And if they were to eat them, it would most likely kill them. The healthiest for them, and your wallet is the sawdust. If you go with a wire cage, you need to put something soft on the bottom so they're not on wires all the time. A fleece blanket or sweatshirt is perfect. They will move it around to where they want it, and they will tear it apart, so you will need to replace it once it gets super torn up. I always keep a couple extra cheap sweatshirts and fleece blankets on hand for my rats. PART 4 - RAT NUTRITION You need to get the right food for rats. Also you need to make sure it's age appropriate. There are many types of rodent food to choose from. But just because it's good for a mouse or a guinea pig, does not mean it's good for a rat. They have a different metabolism than other rodents, and need a food that is specifically formulated for them. I feed my rats Oxbow pellets. The pellets you buy will be enough, but I highly recommend giving them fresh fruits and vegetables with the pellets. Nothing canned or cooked. Stay away from soft fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes and grapes, or citrus fruits. They need something they can crunch and chew. Carrots, lettuce, and cabbage are good choices for vegetables. Apples, watermelon, or cantaloupe would be good choices for fruits. You need to get them a food dish that is safe for them and that will hold enough food for them so that you don't have to refill it several times daily. They eat a lot, so be prepared to be spending a good amount of money on food. DO NOT EVER FEED THEM ONIONS OR ANYTHING CONTAINING ONION. ONIONS ARE LETHAL TO RATS WITHIN MINUTES. Also be aware that you can over feed your rats. Over feeding can cause a lot of problems. Obesity, diabetes, and breathing problems just to name a few. So watch how much you feed them, and make sure they have a balanced diet. You need to get water bottles that will survive their chewing. Plastic will have to be replaced regularly, unless they can be mounted on the outside of their cage. You can buy glass chew proof bottles. They are a few dollars more expensive, but will save you a lot of money in the long run. If you go with smaller bottles you will need at least one bottle per rat. If you go with larger bottles you won't need quite as many. For example I have 4 rats. With large bottles, I would need 2. For larger numbers dividing by 2 would be a bit impractical. For example if you had 10 rats, 5 bottles would be a bit overkill. You will need to wash their food dish at least once every few days. Rats don't try to aim any specific direction when they have to go, unless they're marking territory. So they will go in their food dish. PART 5 - CAGE MAINTENANCE When you clean their cage, don't just scoop the bedding out and put new bedding in. You have to get all the feces out, and wash not only the bottom, but the sides with soap and water. When rats pee, they tend to spray. This is how they mark their territory, the same as dogs. You will have it on every surface in your rats cage if you're using an aquarium. After washing it you need to make sure you get all the soap cleaned out of the cage before you replace the bedding and put the rats back in. Soap residue can make them sick if they lick it up. And scented soaps can be attractive to them. Don't use cleaners such as Windex or Pledge. Just use simple soap and water. If you're using an aquarium, you need to check it periodically to make sure there are no breaks in it. If it gets cracked it will need to be replaced. They can easily crack it further which will allow them to have a way out, and also hurt themselves on the broken glass at the same time. If you want, you can get a small heating pad to put under the cage. A small one would be enough. You don't want anything big, or extremely powerful, as if it's too hot, they can burn their feet. So I would recommend against it, but if it has a low heat setting that is VERY lukewarm, you can try it. Just remember to keep a close watch if you do. PART 6 - RAT HEALTH AND LONGEVITY Rats are very clean animals. If you watch them you will see them cleaning themselves quite a bit. But rats can also carry a lot of health problems if they're not cared for properly. They can have organ problems, bone problems, respiratory problems, or emotional problems. The symptoms range from small things such as mood changes, to self harm, to violence toward you and other rats. You just need to keep an eye on them to make sure everything is going good for them. You need to keep not only their cage clean but the area around them. Remember germs can jump. Rats don't have the lifespan of animals such as dogs who live to on average 12-15 years. Rats typically live between 2-3 years depending on the breed. So technically they don't live long, but they love hard. PART 7 - MISCELLANEOUS Contrary to what many will tell you, rats are very high maintenance. Their home has to be cleaned regularly, their food has to be specifically for rats, their water has to be clean, their home has to be sufficiently supplied for them to maintain their mental health, they have to be kept out of stressful situations, and above all they have to be loved. If you get rats and then lose interest in them, then that is cruel to them, because they will no longer be taken care of properly. You have to give them attention and love. Just because they live in a cage or aquarium doesn't mean they don't need you. It will hurt when you lose them, the same as any of your other companions. But your life will be that much richer for having had them. They will always love you if you love them.

I watched the videos, but they didn't really help much. I have a mic, and a webcam, but don't often use either. Mainly they're just for zoom visits with my doctors. I have uploaded a couple videos to YouTube. But they're nothing special.

To each their own. I think they're beautiful. My pit is gorgeous. Tell me that's not adorable.

Yeah I noticed it a long time ago.

RDR2 deals a good amount with racism. It takes place in 1899, and a lot of NPC's are still on the fence. Some of the characters in Arthur's gang still have the 1825 mindset. There are NPC's everywhere that think the south won the civil war. One of the black characters in Arthur's gang, that he's really good friends with, makes the statement in conversation between the two of them that a lot of people would call Arthur a "nigger lover". Those are the exact words the game used. Those words came from a black character. So the game helps people get a look at how people thought a mere 30 years after the war. Then there are female protests all over in all towns about getting equality and the right to vote, that are often met with violence from the men. It really shows how archaic the minds of people were 121 years ago. There are a lot of other instances that show the barbaric political climate in the game, and none of it is pretty. But as ugly as it is, it's an eye opener. As the saying goes: Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. I just wish that applied to progressive history as well.

That's an extremely optimistic estimate. Looking at it, I would say you're at a minimum of $100k. Absolutely! I'll take PayPal.😁

Pitbulls are also used as a scapegoat. 99% of all dog attacks are mutts that only ahe a physical characteristic that looks like one of the characteristics of a pitbull. Like head shape, or should width, or something else. For that reason alone, they’re called a pitbull by the stupid and the ignorant. Pitbulls are in actual fact very gentle dogs by nature. Sure, there’s a bad apple in every barrel, but it’s rare. 15 years ago it was Rottweillers. 20 years ago it was German Shepherds. 30 years ago it was Dobermans. What’s next? Yorkies? Beagles? Blue Heelers? I can tell you right now that my chihuahuas are a hell of a lot meaner than any pitbull. And they are all bark, and no bite. Hell, my bird is meaner than a pitbull. But then, she doesn’t like anyone who isn’t me. She will attack anyone who tries to handle her (except me) and her damn beak is SHARP. She loves to groom me, but ended up ripping my toe open a couple days ago.

RDR2

Have to wait: I don’t have a clue. Going to wait: 2 years minimum.

Our dogs are pretty well trained to not mess with any of it. The birds are never near them, nor are the rats or dragons. They know where they’re not allowed to go.

That would be copyright infringement, and Nintendo could effectively take Microsoft down on that one.

Scenario: You find out that the guy you had a crush on all through school was secretly in love with you, and still is but was too shy to say anything. He professes his love to you now. What do you do?

Are there any sciences you're passionate about? Why does it draw such interest for you?

WANT. THAT. SOME. ONE. PLEASE. GET. ME. THAT.🤤 I would "consider" being nice....

This brings my point back to all the flashback systems. They're nothing but emulators. People have hacked them and loaded 100's to 1000's more games on them, which from what I understand is so easy, a frog could do it. Granted these systems are running 30 year old games, but I feel the principle is the same.

I totally agree. We wouldn't buy a brand new car that doesn't have a working transmission, so why the hell should we buy a game that doesn't fully work and do what it's supposed to be doing?

It’s a lot of work to take care of all of them, but the rewards far outweigh the work. I’ve told my girl several times that if I could, I would have hundreds of rats. But unfortunately that’s not a viable option. I would also have tons of pitbulls. Out of all of them, it’s an honest toss up between the dragons and rats as to who is more high maintenance. A lot of people will try to say rats are low maintenance, but that’s pure bullshit. The dragons have to have their heat lamps on constantly, and the UV bulb on during the day. I actually wrote an article about rats as pets a couple years ago. I can post it here if anyone is interested.