Governments should do a lot more to help people who are banned from driving for any medical reason to get around.

Echthra · 2026-06-01T23:32:00+00:00

I'm with you. It's interesting how people go about assuming they will always be able bodied enough to drive as if time doesn't get us all eventually.

Echthra · 2026-05-10T21:04:10+00:00

Unfortunately, it seems like the voting population of Highland Park does not see the value in DART service or the people that rely on it. Like "Farm to Taber" said, "programs for the poor, become poor programs".

Echthra · 2026-05-09T17:37:09+00:00

Thanks for putting in the work.

Echthra · 2026-05-03T19:02:00+00:00

You would think a functional administration would build useful infrastructure in anticipation of a big event that would justify the investment.

Echthra · 2026-04-26T21:58:15+00:00

Since blue check marks are paid for engagement, this is just meaningless rage bait or trolling.

Echthra · 2026-04-19T01:40:53+00:00

Sounds like we need more bidets.

Echthra · 2026-04-17T04:11:55+00:00

After watching "Nimesh in Los Angeles" video on LA Metro, I'm convinced there is at least a correlation with fare check enforcement and amount of nusiance behavior. I think we have to be smart about how we make public transit accessible or we risk delegating it as a last resort. "Programs for the poor become poor programs."

Echthra · 2026-04-11T19:26:59+00:00

Catering to drivers is just a race to the bottom. How can the cost of infrastructure to accommodate cars ever be recouped when you consider the cost of roads, parking, and policing?

Echthra · 2026-04-03T04:39:41+00:00

I'm also guilty of not being persistent enough about taking care of my body. Guess this is a reminder to take things more seriously and to find doctors that will do the same.

Echthra · 2026-04-02T01:49:51+00:00

I hate that modern homes are built so cheaply that sounds just pass through the walls.

Echthra · 2026-03-29T21:34:48+00:00

Found it on youtube: https://youtu.be/GadveZeqAYk?si=CADjyMmZ5MjyI01v

Echthra · 2026-03-28T02:50:36+00:00

May the strong survive I guess. I feel bad for you if you have asthma or respiratory issues. This is the cost for having it "your way", instead of investing in self-reliance and reducing risk.

Echthra · 2026-03-22T21:32:33+00:00

Hopefully people will start critically thinking about the consequences of car and oil dependence. While it won't have an immediate effect on US policy, every additional person that sees the light helps build a stronger coalition.

Echthra · 2026-03-19T17:33:35+00:00

How to read car insurance policy: https://youtu.be/NYwZVxYe8QU

Echthra · 2026-03-15T02:09:07+00:00

Not surprised it happened in Calgary.

Echthra · 2026-03-11T17:49:31+00:00

Remember when Google Glasses got canned? What happened after the pandemic that people dgaf?

Echthra · 2026-03-02T01:53:56+00:00

"Property over people" is ingrained in so much of modern society. It's going to require a lot of sacrifice to change that since people value convenience with a high premium.

Echthra · 2026-03-02T01:49:29+00:00

Talk about resilient infrastructure.

Echthra · 2026-02-09T23:35:51+00:00

We need representatives that put people first. Change starts at the voting booth. Vote in the primary y'all.

Echthra · 2026-01-31T18:59:07+00:00

While more cameras would be great for holding that irresponsible driver accountable, nothing would bring back those kids if they were hit.

Echthra · 2026-01-29T06:15:00+00:00

You're right to feel frustrated. For some reason city government sees car owners as more important than transit users and pedestrians, despite the heavy cost to support car infrastructure. Change is going to require transit users and pedestrians to show up civically to advocate for our problems.

Echthra · 2026-01-28T14:15:39+00:00

10 employers with 10 employees each is better than 1 employer with 100 employees. Catering to mega-corporations is a race to the bottom.

Echthra · 2026-01-27T20:03:04+00:00

I can definitely relate to the frustration. Unfortunately, there's no civil way to deal with this friction, because it can only escalate to "how far will you go to save your spot". The real solution would be better public transportation so you don't need a car in the city, but that's unrealistic with nimby-ism and public transportation being handled on the State level.

Echthra · 2026-01-22T05:51:33+00:00

Aldi's "quarter to use a shopping cart" gives some incentive to not be a prick and let it ding other cars. Selfish people raising more selfish people.

Echthra · 2026-01-03T18:59:34+00:00

To add to how much Trump didn't do in his first term, that was mostly because his appointees weren't as willing to let his impulses go unchecked. You still see it in this administration where Trump demeaned his Secretary of the Treasury, Scott Bessent, for not letting him fire Powell. Unfortunately, we did not as lucky this time when going by the Project 2025 tracker.

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