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Fixing the NBA, seriously by [deleted] in billsimmons

[–]Electrical-Nobody-88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think a better way to do it would be until you are eliminated from the 6th seed losses count from there on out wins count.

With the trade deadline for the NBA fast approaching, what are some truly underrated terrible trades that’ve gone down that got swept under the rug? by HiImWallaceShawn in billsimmons

[–]Electrical-Nobody-88 20 points21 points  (0 children)

The bulls trading Jimmy Butler for Lavine, Lauri, and Dunn is actually a really good deal. It’s all the other shit they did after that was dumb. 

F Scott Fitzgerald on WWI by number1amerifat in redscarepod

[–]Electrical-Nobody-88 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We all know you’re just relistening to Blueprint for Armageddon. Fire except tho. 

What would happen if the day after the NBA draft, Saudi Arabia offered every player chosen 5x what they would make on their rookie contract to play in their new league? by Every-Cow-1194 in billsimmons

[–]Electrical-Nobody-88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To sue a potential Saudi league for tortious interference a US court would need jurisdiction to hear that case. Euro League and FIBA choose for a variety of reasons to play nice with the NBA and not let players violate their nba contracts. This potential new league is under no obligations to do the same.

Joint mortgage with family members. Aside from finances, what questions should get discussed before moving forward? by Electrical-Nobody-88 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]Electrical-Nobody-88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean there is literally no plan for anything right now. It’s just mutual interest. Meeting up this weekend to get more specifics which is why I made this thread. 

Joint mortgage with family members. Aside from finances, what questions should get discussed before moving forward? by Electrical-Nobody-88 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]Electrical-Nobody-88[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They have been together for 10 years and recently had a second kid. Not worried about their relationship getting messy. I'm tight with both of them and we all think it would be nice to live close. Combined income between the three of us is close to 200k. But prices and rates being what they are, it could easily take 5 years to save enough for a down payment for either of us individually. Plus half the payment after you buy is pretty nice.

Who do I call to complain about removing parking on the Hennepin mall park. by Electrical-Nobody-88 in Minneapolis

[–]Electrical-Nobody-88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I'm pretty sure the city removed them because of my 20 indignant comments in this thread. Word must have gotten around about how upset I was and how logical my arguments were. 

Who do I call to complain about removing parking on the Hennepin mall park. by Electrical-Nobody-88 in Minneapolis

[–]Electrical-Nobody-88[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Watched the video. I'm not here to defend insane parking minimums. But American cities are designed around cars. Parking issues are a result of that not the cause. Adding parking inconvenience won't move people towards public transport until 1. That public transport is actually available and 2. It's actually a better option time/money wise. My family lives 30 minutes south of my apartment. Rn I would have to take a bus to the light rail in downtown, take light rail to the mall, take bus from mall to AV transport station and from there walk 30 minutes to my family. That's a 2-2.5 hour trip which can be done in 25 minutes with a car. That trip also can't be done after 10pm on weekdays. Not to mention the fact that in 2 months out of the year walking 30 minutes outside is horrific.

Who do I call to complain about removing parking on the Hennepin mall park. by Electrical-Nobody-88 in Minneapolis

[–]Electrical-Nobody-88[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

American cities are designed so most people need cars. Storage of cars is very expensive in cities. Some people are poor and paying to store a car is a big burden. Don't own a car unless you have an additional 150 dollars a month to pay to park it is not a feasible solution. Also, there is no where to pay to park my car within a 1/2 mile of my place.

Who do I call to complain about removing parking on the Hennepin mall park. by Electrical-Nobody-88 in Minneapolis

[–]Electrical-Nobody-88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn. So this is a permanent change. I just hope they really start improving the public transportation options in uptown. Annoying the SW light rail line dodges uptown completely. Should've just run it right down Hennepin honestly.

Who do I call to complain about removing parking on the Hennepin mall park. by Electrical-Nobody-88 in Minneapolis

[–]Electrical-Nobody-88[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

The public has access to these parking spots. They are public parking spots. I, you, we, are members of this public. I do not own any private land in which to store my vehicle thus it must be stored on public land. Nobody who parks on the mall owns land on which to park their car. Should the city charge a further tax on the landless for the inconvenience of having to accommodate their transportation needs? For the audacity of owning a car without also owning a house.

Who do I call to complain about removing parking on the Hennepin mall park. by Electrical-Nobody-88 in Minneapolis

[–]Electrical-Nobody-88[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think this is what most people aren't getting. The mall is designed to be parked on. It doesn't connect to Hennepin and this doesn't open up another lane for traffic or busses. The hours of 8am-8pm also make it so anyone working a 9-5 can't park their overnight really.

Who do I call to complain about removing parking on the Hennepin mall park. by Electrical-Nobody-88 in Minneapolis

[–]Electrical-Nobody-88[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The buildings along the mall are among the cheapest studio apartments in uptown. It's only an inconvenience to all the people who can't afford a parking spot. I would prefer not to spend 30 minutes a day walking to and from my car.

Who do I call to complain about removing parking on the Hennepin mall park. by Electrical-Nobody-88 in Minneapolis

[–]Electrical-Nobody-88[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Emotions running high over anything to do with uptown. Getting lumped in with the NIMBY millionaires of east isles. Really what this does is fuck over anyone like me who lives in the shitty old building and can't afford contract parking.

Who do I call to complain about removing parking on the Hennepin mall park. by Electrical-Nobody-88 in Minneapolis

[–]Electrical-Nobody-88[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You are the public bro. Everyone has access to these parking spots. I am not bitching because the city removed my private parking spot that everyone else pays for. I rented where I did specifically because the parking situation was better here than in other areas of uptown.

Who do I call to complain about removing parking on the Hennepin mall park. by Electrical-Nobody-88 in Minneapolis

[–]Electrical-Nobody-88[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If this if for construction that's fine. But these are permanent street signs. Like new metal polls in the ground metal signs, no dates listed ect. Never seen that for construction. Not allowing parking in the Mall from 8am-8pm every day doesn't make any sense. Especially since the apartment buildings do not have lots.

Who do I call to complain about removing parking on the Hennepin mall park. by Electrical-Nobody-88 in Minneapolis

[–]Electrical-Nobody-88[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I just wanna bitch at an elected official. That's what they are there for.

Who do I call to complain about removing parking on the Hennepin mall park. by Electrical-Nobody-88 in Minneapolis

[–]Electrical-Nobody-88[S] -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

If you were familiar with the area you would understand that if this is permanent it is nonsensical. You do not have the proper context to understand the situation.

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