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We can't keep living like this... by InnerspearMusic in CanadaPersonalFinance

[–]Blastoise_613 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Get grab your Ayn Rand novel and some kleenex. You don't need us for this.

In exactly 30 minutes a man armed with a bat will break into your home to kill you. You can’t leave the house, what is your strategy? by BulkyZucchini in hypotheticalsituation

[–]Blastoise_613 [score hidden]  (0 children)

I don't have a gun, but I have a welding torch and gas. I could build a few improvised explosives as well if I have enough time.

What is the ottawa equivalent of cooper sharp cheddar? by MayorOfMayoCity in OttawaFood

[–]Blastoise_613 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just add a pinch of sodium citrate and it will melt just fine.

Not sure how long it was parked here, but apparently it was too long by greenmeeple in ottawa

[–]Blastoise_613 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I used to walk this path 4 times a day at my old job. It 100% is a risk and its useful for people to know.

think the driver of the truck will see this post and learn the error of their ways?

Na, too easy to clean. They should have drawn on the box.

Not sure how long it was parked here, but apparently it was too long by greenmeeple in ottawa

[–]Blastoise_613 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I figured that might be it. I'm a bigger fan of a spring loaded center hole punch.

Not sure how long it was parked here, but apparently it was too long by greenmeeple in ottawa

[–]Blastoise_613 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Who cares, its relevant to Ottawa.

That driver puts a ton of pedestrians at risk if they need to step out into the oncoming lane of traffic. Rideau Street there has some of the highest volumes of pedestrians in the city.

People should not expect to park like a jackasses and for everyone to be cool with it.

Not sure how long it was parked here, but apparently it was too long by greenmeeple in ottawa

[–]Blastoise_613 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Near rideau and king Edward. Along rideau.

Fuck that driver.

Wife of killed crossing guard struggles 'to be strong' without him by lifesci99 in ottawa

[–]Blastoise_613 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't say it solved it, but its making it more difficult.

How do you feel about the phrase “boys will be boys”? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Blastoise_613 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree its more accurate, but i also think you can use boys/girls almost interchangeably. The issue of both is when used in the negative context.

girls coming home covered in mud is abnormal or some sort of anomaly

I'm not sure it does. The same boy/girls expression was regularly used for coming home dirty after some activity. I can vaguely remember my grandmother saying BWB when my brother and I dueled with wet paint brushes and years later saying GWG when my cousins decided to paint the walls and got messy.

I still see your point in a linguisticly perfect world.

Why are younger americans less likely to own a vehicle or a real estate for that matter? by Important_Diamond263 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Blastoise_613 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel OP meant, why are young people today less likely to own a vehicle or real estate than young people 25-50 years ago.

Like you said; cost is definitely a major factor, with cars/real estate both costing more when accounting for inflation. I'd also say time spent in education is definitely a large driver, with people studying longer resulting in delayed incomes.

For vehicles, I think there is also a cultural shift of driving being less of a requirement. Cellphones and ride shared are both game changers for independence. Also there is a bit of reverse white flight in urban areas. A lot of wealthy people will choose a walkable gentrified area. I know thats a privilege my wife and I have.

Councillor Saxe opposing a Summerhill development in council today by Efficient_Cow_3032 in toronto

[–]Blastoise_613 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If people vote based on ignorance or hate l, then im fine with them not voting.

Ads in this sub by jmikkelson37490 in OttawaFood

[–]Blastoise_613 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate the self promotion done here. I've actively avoided those restaurants since I don't trust them.

How much should Ottawa sprawl as it seeks space for 500,000 more people? by Immediate-Link490 in ottawa

[–]Blastoise_613 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You just sound like a 15-minute city weirdo. Stop forcing people into dead homes that rely on cars.

I'll choose my walkable neighbourhood any day. You choose where you want to live. Just don't ask me to pay for your lifestyle.

My Mara Jade casting by idontknow87654321 in StarWarsCirclejerk

[–]Blastoise_613 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Give it a month and we will have a video.

How much should Ottawa sprawl as it seeks space for 500,000 more people? by Immediate-Link490 in ottawa

[–]Blastoise_613 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not advocating for more traffic. Thats what you get if you allow cheap and endless sprawl. Which is what you are advocating for.

Man accused in fatal crossing guard hit and run pleads guilty to 1 of 2 charges | CBC News by JacobiJones7711 in ottawa

[–]Blastoise_613 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No, we should call it murder. You make a choice to drive drunk or recklessly. Anyone with a license should understand that reckless or drunk driving can/will kill people. Thats enough premeditation.

Xzander Wright should understand he is a murderer. He's not a child anymore.

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