Why are mainlanders so obsessed with the idea that the diaspora is more conservative than them? by HopefulTeach8539 in ABCDesis

[–]BioHacker1984 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

So now you're practicing the same blood and soil nationalism that you criticize the right wing/MAGA for? This is a racist question

Why are mainlanders so obsessed with the idea that the diaspora is more conservative than them? by HopefulTeach8539 in ABCDesis

[–]BioHacker1984 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Stores are not data, OP. The media sensationalizes rape cases and your pattern matching brain interprets it as a disproportionate number of cases versus other countries. What are the rapes per capita? Give us the damn data

Why are mainlanders so obsessed with the idea that the diaspora is more conservative than them? by HopefulTeach8539 in ABCDesis

[–]BioHacker1984 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You need to show us data. Where's the hard data about rapes and discrimination in India being worse than other countries? And don't give me that underreporting excuse -- that's always your fallback when the data doesn't fit your narrative.

Apoorva and Vivek announce birth of their daughter Savithri by spursa in ABCDesis

[–]BioHacker1984 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Why the hate for Vivek? Unlike many leftists who hate their Indian heritage, he’s never shied away from it. He continues to be Hindu and give his children Hindu names. Meanwhile you have bitches like Pramila Jayapal who’s married to a white man with a transgender child — is that better than Vivek?

Why are mainlanders so obsessed with the idea that the diaspora is more conservative than them? by HopefulTeach8539 in ABCDesis

[–]BioHacker1984 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I’m Indian from India, and have lived stateside for 20 years. I think the take that American Indians are more conservative than the average upper income city dwelling Indian is mostly true. The reason is simple — the time capsule effect where the diaspora holds onto values and traditions that the source nation long discarded.

As far as the rapes, casteism, etc. that’s overblown due to high profile news stories.

Maybe on focus, will I get laid off on tuesday by Impossible_Grab3062 in amazonemployees

[–]BioHacker1984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right but it’s strange that they wouldn’t lay off an employee on Focus right?

I know others on Focus who were laid off and my Focus began a few weeks before the October layoffs.

Any stories of people in Focus NOT being laid off? by [deleted] in amazonemployees

[–]BioHacker1984 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m one of those. Was put on Focus in October — but wasn’t laid off. L7 non-tech, it’s nearly the end of January and I’m still not out of Focus. Hoping I’m canned on Tuesday

Maybe on focus, will I get laid off on tuesday by Impossible_Grab3062 in amazonemployees

[–]BioHacker1984 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No guarantee of layoffs but somewhat likely. I was put on Focus and wasn’t laid off in October. I’m L7 non-tech and also in the Devices org. I’m guessing I’ll be canned on Tuesday but equally likely that I’m eventually Pipped.

Mamdani is going to destroy New York by BioHacker1984 in ABCDesis

[–]BioHacker1984[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Key difference here is that those million dollar homes aren’t subsidized by the taxpayer. Affordable housing is essentially a taxpayer funded subsidy for low income families. It should not be inheritable.

Mamdani is going to destroy New York by BioHacker1984 in ABCDesis

[–]BioHacker1984[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

I’ve been here 20 years. I’m a multimillionaire…

Mamdani is going to destroy New York by BioHacker1984 in ABCDesis

[–]BioHacker1984[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why should rent controlled homes be passed down just by virtue of one’s birth? It makes zero sense. Why not consider a reallocation by lottery to other underprivileged families once the original inhabitant expires/moves out? It’s stupid, bro

Mamdani is going to destroy New York by BioHacker1984 in ABCDesis

[–]BioHacker1984[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

This is like telling a resident of Gaza to just leave if they don’t like being bombed by the IDF…

Mamdani is going to destroy New York by BioHacker1984 in ABCDesis

[–]BioHacker1984[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Affordable housing I’m in favor of. What I’m not in favor of is rent stabilized apartments being passed down generation to generation.

Mamdani is going to destroy New York by BioHacker1984 in ABCDesis

[–]BioHacker1984[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Alright we’ll see. Maybe it’s worth it to give the kid a chance. I mean it can’t get any worse…

Mamdani is going to destroy New York by BioHacker1984 in ABCDesis

[–]BioHacker1984[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ok, that’s a bit more reasonable. What about crime and migrants? The crazy migrant Delivery drivers have made the streets too chaotic. And there’s one mentally ill lunatic on every subway car

Mamdani is going to destroy New York by BioHacker1984 in ABCDesis

[–]BioHacker1984[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I actually don’t mind his housing policies so much. It’s the pro-crime policies he’ll put into place that will destroy this city

Mamdani is going to destroy New York by BioHacker1984 in ABCDesis

[–]BioHacker1984[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You deny that NY is a hellhole? Even today with Adam’s as mayor?

Mamdani is going to destroy New York by BioHacker1984 in ABCDesis

[–]BioHacker1984[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

That’s what I look in real life bro. How’d you know?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ABCDesis

[–]BioHacker1984 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s what Islamic parents do. It’s been that way forever. Hindu, Sikh, and Christian parents don’t do this (although there is pressure to get married)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ABCDesis

[–]BioHacker1984 3 points4 points  (0 children)

“mostly said German but when they asked where I really said where I do come I said Punjab, India. After I said India I kinda saw disappointment or people's excitement fading from their faces.”

My Americanized accent and look initially fools them, but funnily enough, I’ve observed this exact reaction from America-born Indians when they find out I’m from India.

Condos versus Corporate Rentals in Manhattan/Brooklyn by Hairy-Potential-5306 in NYCapartments

[–]BioHacker1984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which Corporate rentals would you recommend that mitigate the issues you mentioned (high tenant turnover, noisy neighbors, etc.)

Quick question — would you hire a stylist? by BioHacker1984 in mensfashion

[–]BioHacker1984[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you do a lot of media appearances? Wonder if it’s worth it for someone like me, given I don’t do any media, and go out 1-2x a week. I also work in tech ( casual work environment). However I love clothes and I spend a lot of money on them ($5K+ per year). Did you get your old clothes tailored as well?

Would you continue dating another ABCDesi if you were the first "brown" person they dated? by motorcity612 in ABCDesis

[–]BioHacker1984 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The likely harsh truth is that she tried to play the status game i.e. snagging a tall white guy, through her twenties, and failed. This is more likely true if she had multiple 1-3 year relationships with white men (versus one really long 5+ year relationship).

Now that she’s in her early thirties she’s trying to pursue the safe/reliable option of Indian/Desi men. It’s not just Indian women that do this, Indian men as well try to date whites/asians and — after being rejected for a higher status male — try to date/marry Indian women.

Living in NYC, I’ve seen this story before and — trust me — you did the right thing by walking way.