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6 sharps is either F# major or D# minor.

1 sharp G major or E minor.

Pianos are tempered, and a composer may choose a key because that scale suits their intentions better. Some scales are notably brighter or darker due to the temper.

Other possible explanations might be that the key was chosen to fit the melody or other parts to particular instrument or voice range (it might be an accompaniment or transcription).

It might even be done for the sake of difficulty, perhaps a study, or a piece originally written for an examination.

Lots of reasons the tougher keys crop up, this is just a few of the options.

Sufferedphoenix posted...

Probably be twisted to say those who where American (not slaves) when the country was founded in 1776

That's still almost none of you, definitely doesn't include Donald either. His family are relatively recent immigrants.

Worth it.

Happy Birthday US Marines!

Don't get too dru... (scratch that Marines)
Don't do anything I woul...(nvm, also bad)

Enjoy the party!

GhostFaceLeaks posted...

Given how the Heritage Foundation unironically wants to do DNA tests and deport people if they have an ounce of Non-American DNA in them, it seems like it'll happen.

Uh.... isn't that all of you, except for a probably tiny number of the native population?

Might need a source for that, it's a little whacked, even for them.

It's pleasant to hear some good news for a change.

Darkfire12 posted...

oh i totally get that, i just don't see the lgoic behind saying "this man is a genocidal fascist" while making things like "i support israel" a core tenet of the campaign

Transactional I'm afraid, supporting Israel has always been seen as a necessity for both US parties.

Biden did make attempts to restrain Netanyahu, but tbh, Bibi fucked him off. Probably because he calculated that he could afford to during US election season (an accurate assumption, Bibi might be a vile piece of shit, but he hasn't stayed where he is for so long without being an astute political operator.)

Because he's only terrible if you are politically aware and a consumer of low bias new sources.

If you aren't, he's a talented conman backed up by a huge propaganda machine that warps reality to its captive audience.

Smallville posted...

Trump said he would not go along with that. You believe that, or think it won't matter, cause it will never even get to that.....?

Maybe?

Not that he and his ilk can't send a mistress abroad for one if necessary, but it would be a lot more convenient for them if it was still legal in a couple of states.

Hardly a cast iron guarantee though I admit.

UnholyMudcrab posted...

I have no idea why you're so confident about this

Probably because he'll enjoy it?

Big lap of honour in front of his base, photo op, and the message sent that laws don't matter if you're following his orders.

What's not (for him) to like?

Sariana21 posted...

People on this board keep blowing me off, but my husband is an admiral in the US Navy, and he has a very real fear of being arrested on some sort of false charge.

Best case scenario is he is just forced out.

The replacement of senior military officers with those prepared to put President before Constitution, would be one of the first signs that US democracy is in serious peril.

Gwynevere posted...

I never make topics but now I'm going to specifically make a political topic and not tag it just for this

I like your style.

DoesntMatter posted...

fuck no, i'd harass that fascist fuck right to his face until i get banned

Objectively the correct answer, with one tiny caveat.

I'd bait him until he got himself banned, which wouldn't take long, or require effort, or indeed any posts. He'd do it all by himself.

s0nicfan posted...

it's not even really a military alliance when 1 country represents 99% of the combat capability.

Apologies for the necro, but I wanted to highlight this.

On checking the references, the US provides less than 50% of NATOs military strength (don't feel bad, that's still really a lot). That isn't of course counting Asian allies, South Korea alone has nearly as many tanks, and double the number of artillery tubes that the US can boast.

Trust me, your rivals are praying for a president dumb enough to ruin these numbers.

I still don't know who this guy is.

Admittedly that's largely because I don't care.

Damn, this is a derivative topic, even for you.

Lokarin posted...

well, congress settled on a difficulty roll of 14 and League passed

To the Supreme Court! Even League players want it banned so they can finally escape!

(Naturally social and medical support will be needed for the worst cases.)

Lokarin posted...

Lets form the D&D party, all policies will be decided by a d20

...So, we're legalizing abortions and gender affirming care, but it also looks like by result of a double nat critical we have to ban Roblox

What's the downside here?

Apart from league still being legal obviously.

Why are you surprised?

This is a "Green" party that shills for a man who wants to drill, drill, drill.

TomClark posted...

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/4/429983d9.jpg

Yes sir!

Please don't shoot!

Fuck me, is that grass?

I wonder what it feels like?

I'm a little sad.

Aldrin was one of the few men I truly envied you know?

I don't want a super yacht or a regiment of lickspittles acclaiming my every utterance, but what he had? That experience of standing where no one else had been, a body separate from our very Earth, it always spoke to me.

To me, he (and Armstrong, Gargarin etc) represented a certain magnificence in the human soul, (I feel the same way about the early polar explorers and mountaineers).

Ah well, he's only human after all.

samsungsalt posted...

Go to Vegas and put it all on black

Fuck off.

For the Meme, realistically won't matter if you win or lose, dollars are worthless if that many exist.

Bless you Russian idiots :)

It's not for me to tell Americans how to vote.

I'll be over here quietly stressing.

I'd ask the Russians what their plan was/is, because I've got nothing.

Humble_Novice posted...

I've had you tagged as a troll before.

The correct response is always to tell him to "fuck off".

Hellhole isn't worth visiting these days tbh though.

I used to think I was a centrist, centre right even, but the Overton window shifted so far I'm basically communist by today's standards.

Plot.

It's an older video, but relevant to the thread I think.

Since you seem interested I'm attaching a relevant video.

Warning, this is over a hour of nerding from a former defence analyst.

https://youtu.be/eUL8EvZkfEY?si=7zOvrHoy8F-Q0S8H

s0nicfan posted...

While I think Trump shitting on NATO is a tremendous disservice to the world, it's a bit hypocritical for countries that have historically ignored their own alliance obligation to invest in their military to complain about the US threatening to not meet its own obligations.

Oddly enough, that's one of those situations where Trump had a point, Obama said many of the same things but since he had charm and the ability to speak in coherent sentences it didn't cause offence.

You do rather over estimate US military dominance mind you (although it is certainly the mightiest individual force in NATO, indeed the world).

South Korea has a bigger artillery park than you do.
Poland has, and is continuing to build an armoured force that would make Putin shit himself (they're not taking chances, and good for them).
British attack subs rival US ones in sophistication and ability.
The Meteor BVR (beyond visual range) missile, fitted to European F35s and Typhoons is the best in service anywhere.

Meanwhile, the majority of our tanks (all shortly, finally giving up the HESH addiction), rifles, artillery pieces etc etc all use the same ammunition.

I was hoping to find the relevant graph (I can't sadly, looking), but the US does have maybe 45% of the world's military power (and that's a lot). With all its allies and their kit, it's more like 75-80%. And that's why Putin etc are desperate to get a US president who will drive a wedge into NATO and maybe more.

Mephistron posted...

I mean even if Kamala wins, she also seems more focused in Asia and Europe seems to be an afterthought

I don't disagree.

The balance of influence is shifting. Russia certainly still has potential to make trouble, but endemic corruption throughout its political, commercial, and military spheres neuters a nation of its size and population.

China seems serious about regaining the political and military influence it held in the Pacific prior to the events of the 19th Century, and will likely be the primary challenger to US dominance for the foreseeable future.

s0nicfan posted...

I'm not even talking Trump and nato. I'm talking about france being unable to give more howitzers to Ukraine because they gave them like four or five and it was a full quarter of their entire country's inventory.

Even an instances where the US is fully ready to support, I don't think people really appreciate the amount of time it would take to get the full US military over to somewhere like Eastern Europe and how much ground a hostile Nation could take before that point against countries that basically don't have a way to defend themselves.

You do make a couple of interesting points here.

You are correct in questioning European ammunition/spare parts reserves. It's definitely an issue, there's some nice kit in European defence but often in limited numbers, because there's always something more attractive to spend the money on when you don't think that day will come.

You might be surprised as to just how fast a US formation can arrive in force on friendly territory however.

The US holds vast ammunition and equipment stores throughout their allies territory (think Israel, they didn't need to export this gear, it was already there, they just gave the IDF access).

In many cases they don't need to ship anything but the troops, the gear is already on site. (The US takes Empire more seriously than you might think )

Mephistron posted...

I mean the USA is pulling out so many troops from Europe and seems more focused on Asia

I think so, US attention has begun to focus much more on Pacific concerns of late.

Understandable, Russia is a corrupt mess, and China is the real threat to US hegemony.

Certainly a reality that Europe will be facing to a greater or lesser extent regardless of who wins the election (naturally more urgent if the Russian asset wins).

Potentially tough times, the rise of the far right worldwide points to a period of international instability unfortunately, and whilst US leadership has certainly not been flawless, the end of US led rules based international diplomacy likely heralds a period of increased conflict.

RchHomieQuanChi posted...

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/e/e1b63506.png

Seems about right.

DeathVelvien posted...

Genshin and Star Rail do, yes. ZZZ... less so.

I dunno, Billy has a lot of fans.

Hayame_Zero posted...

I hate that The Boys is supposed to be a parody of MAGA rightwing groups.

Classic comedies never did things like that. Like Chaplin's The Great Dictator.

I feel like TC considers that an aberration, and prefers old films he considers factual, "Birth of a Nation" springs to mind for some reason.

They aren't functional, but provide evolutionary advantage, as those female Argonians with them were more likely to secure lucrative "maid" jobs.

Apparently prospective employers considered such individuals "lusty".

Vegy posted...

My mom said i am handsome

Yeah, but she told me that too.

No real Alpha carries their own shit.

Clearly she's one of the good ones, and has comprehensive leopard insurance for her face.