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I was thinking more along the lines of governmental continuity, which has just as arbitrary lines. But less arbitrary in some cases like conquest or dynastic change. Like there was something that happened between Julius Caesar and Agustus. The line isn’t super clear, but the Republican government and the empire definitely have some key differences even if the Senate was never really disolved.

But I remember Louis XIV saying something like “I die, but the state remains”. So I think in some proto form “the state” or something larger than just the ruler has existed on and off throughout history.

I don’t think I said they don’t speak English. It’s usually pretty broken in my experience. They’re usually just guys who work long hours at a hard job.

I’ve actually seen deliveries from all sorts of immigrant drivers, Ukrainian stands out.

Who the fuck is supposed to drive the trucks then? I live in (upstate) New York and it seems like even up there a significant population of Mexican truck drivers.

That’s absolutely true! I just didn’t want it to seem like Japan was some sort monolith of unbroken rule.

I mean sure they’ve still got a royal line, but the royal family wasn’t always in power. Like is it fair to say that the Tokugawa government is the same as the meiji restoration government, is the same as the modern government?

I’m not the only one!?

Staying in shape has helped prevent most other silly injuries though.

I think it’s justified in this case. Unless you want more expensive hot dogs.

If you are too thin and active your cycle can get all fucky!

Okay, definitely not satire.

You’re allowed to say whatever you like, but you’re still a bigot.