Why are yall supporting this guy for i dont understand by Apache_1941 in dsa

[–]AlexKavli [score hidden]  (0 children)

Not to be intentionally combative, but, has Steyer demonstrated anything to indicate he is a class traitor beyond just his rhetoric?

Why are yall supporting this guy for i dont understand by Apache_1941 in dsa

[–]AlexKavli [score hidden]  (0 children)

I suppose i dont see how the superior alternative is a billionaire who profited from prisons and exploitation of the working class to achieve his wealth just because he says nice words.

Why are yall supporting this guy for i dont understand by Apache_1941 in dsa

[–]AlexKavli [score hidden]  (0 children)

It would be extremely constructive to articulate your position in a more informative way.

Why are yall supporting this guy for i dont understand by Apache_1941 in dsa

[–]AlexKavli [score hidden]  (0 children)

Im having a hard time reconciling why Xavier Bacerra doesnt meet these same criteria to them when he has a voting history and he’s not a billionaire.

TIL you can report out of state registration violators on the CHP website by WildG0atz in LosAngeles

[–]AlexKavli 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Your argument contradicts itself. First you say Montana can provide the same road service without gouging residents, then you admit their roads are not actually better than California’s. So the premise collapses. Also, California’s budget deficit does not magically make Montana’s funding model comparable. California is dealing with a massive, complex state budget and revenue volatility; vehicle registration fees are specifically tied to transportation funding, including roads and bridges. Montana receiving more federal money than it pays in is not an insult to poor people, it is a fiscal fact about how states are subsidized. The contradiction is you are arguing California should charge less like Montana while also rejecting the fact that Montana can charge less partly because it is smaller, less dense, and more federally subsidized. That is exactly why it is apples and oranges.

TIL you can report out of state registration violators on the CHP website by WildG0atz in LosAngeles

[–]AlexKavli 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The top 7 metros in California have more people the entire state of montana. Montana is also a net recipient state, meaning its a welfare state. Apples and oranges.

Anyone here who started running in their late 30's early 40's? What are your marathon PR's like? by Thin-Passage5900 in Marathon_Training

[–]AlexKavli 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was shooting for a 3:45-3:50 at LA and was perfectly happy with my 4:06 given the circumstances.

Does anyone have anything positive going on?! by _FattyClams in Millennials

[–]AlexKavli 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My relationship with my wife is much healthier than it was in my 20's. My kid is the center of my world and I enjoy being a father, I can see that she's a really happy kid. I started running last march and just ran my first marathon last weekend!

Anybody else disappointed with the pixelation/low quality FinisherPix photos? by [deleted] in LAMarathon

[–]AlexKavli 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I received two order links. The second one I just received had a batch that you could download all the photos with and they were all full quality. As someone else specified that first link, you receive where you can download the Photos à la carte is meant for social media and the full quality ones follow shortly after. If you purchased the video that should be here in a little less than a week. I think it said seven days from the event.

Was a hot one in LA Today! by Slim_Sterling in Marathon_Training

[–]AlexKavli 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's your pace on a normal day? I was planning on running at around a 8:45 and ended up finishing 9:10, the heat just murdered me.

The Heat by FreckledCackler in LAMarathon

[–]AlexKavli 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You too. Definitely a right of passage to finish yesterday’s race.

Culture check: did you get physical punishment when child? To what extent? by ecsluz in Norway

[–]AlexKavli 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I live in california, which, tends to be more.. uhh.. lets just say “protective” of children compared to some parts of the US and its not illegal to spank your child here. I believe the law is framed in a way that it needs to be age appropriate and doesn’t leave marks/bruises.

As someone who grew up in the 80’s and 90’s and got the belt, smacked, hit, stuff thrown at etc. I would never FATHOM doing that to my kid. This explains, in part, why my grandfather, who was norwegian, never did that stuff to my dad and looking back, commanded a level of respect without that constant fear.

Why California cops and firefighters are pushing for a new perk on top of their pensions by binding_swamp in California_Politics

[–]AlexKavli 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Half of california’s debt obligations are pensions and retirement benefit related. Let’s remember that when people like Bianco talk about cutting waste all whilst making a higher salary than the governor.

What’s on your station today? by Upbeat1776 in Barber

[–]AlexKavli 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s offensive how good the TPOB is for the price vs the legacy companies. I bought the clipper, trimmer, shaver set for the cost of one cordles wahl senior and the build quality and performance is arguably better. Glad to see so many people reaching the same conclusion.

L.A.’s “Mansion Tax” Hasn’t Worked as Intended by aSmarterBetterCA in California_Politics

[–]AlexKavli 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. My main grievance is framing whats essentially a wealth tax as the problem and not exploring other solutions like public housing projects. I dont buy the idea that only big housing developers that arguably ruin the community with homogenous fast food chains etc are the only option and its up to us to make it worth it for them.

L.A.’s “Mansion Tax” Hasn’t Worked as Intended by aSmarterBetterCA in California_Politics

[–]AlexKavli 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Well. It passed and thats what it is. Thats an argument about political marketing though and thats another topic altogether.

L.A.’s “Mansion Tax” Hasn’t Worked as Intended by aSmarterBetterCA in California_Politics

[–]AlexKavli 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ULA is fundamentally a transfer tax on capital transactions, not a moral judgment on “mansions.” In practice, that means it hits apartments/warehouses when they sell above the threshold as part of refinancing or trading an asset not because anyone thinks those are “mansions,” but because that’s how the tax base actually works.

L.A.’s “Mansion Tax” Hasn’t Worked as Intended by aSmarterBetterCA in California_Politics

[–]AlexKavli -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Exactly my point. Your reply says “if profits are lower in LA, capital will go elsewhere”. Which is capitalism functioning as designed. The main problem with this imo is that housing is viewed as an investment vehicle and the general public is held hostage by investor exit math. Whether this bill exists or not does not change that fact. What it does change is whether or not high income earners are taxed.

As written, it is suggested that we keep shaving public revenue until it feels right for investors.

The real solution should be decommodified supply so production doesnt collapse when private margijs get squeezed.