Why “Plank” is being discussed
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It doesn’t have to reach the floor. Even introducing an advanced draft in committee can be a signal of intent to voters and a plank for campaigning. Resolutions are cheap theate…
by iamnothere · Oct 30, 2026
I think that is more for space/budget reasons than really being a preferred way to work. One thing is handy for is being able to carve something in place though. I saw some…
by jdboyd · Oct 28, 2026
I think Jev tapped into a real desire of many people. A dream of (a kind of) Oracle. Where you ask the question as messily as you like, but you get as an output a decision that…
by scotty79 · Oct 26, 2026
Your cavalier anti plank control attitude is what’s wrong with Americans
by tomcam · Oct 25, 2026
> > “A plank of wood must not be carried along a pavement. It can only be moved if it is being unloaded from a vehicle or taken into a building.” This isn't a real thing. It's l…
by ErroneousBosh · Oct 25, 2026
It was added as context for why someone might be carrying a wooden plank at 2 in the morning and why police might be concerned. It is my understanding that Hackney has changed d…
by timoshishi · Oct 25, 2026
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Plank or The Plank may refer to:Plank (wood), flat, elongated, and rectangular timber with parallel faces Plank (exercise), an isometric exercise for the abdominal muscles Read more on Wikipedia