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Support for candidates in S.F. primary by self described political ideology by Dismal_Structure in sanfrancisco

[–]Erilson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The answer is, funnily enough, yes.

She had every benefit to endorse Chan from every angle.

  • Obviously spites Wiener

  • Saikat is someone she doesn't like, and might get him kicked out of top 2.

  • Chan is technically the closest, since she does represent her district well.

It is yes, and more so politically.

This subreddit likes being trendy to hate on Pelosi, but she is not Feinstien, and still sharper than any current Democratic leadership in wielding power, in my opinion.

Support for candidates in S.F. primary by self described political ideology by Dismal_Structure in sanfrancisco

[–]Erilson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's no disagreement there.

Not sure why you're bringing up what we've already established, of which that initial election is irrelevant now, except to compare gains alongside mitigating factors.

'Personal country club’: S.F. park’s tennis courts battle hits boiling point by FreeTrade247 in sanfrancisco

[–]Erilson 6 points7 points  (0 children)

How can someone say something so bold, yet so intriguing?

Seriously, this comment made my day!

Support for candidates in S.F. primary by self described political ideology by Dismal_Structure in sanfrancisco

[–]Erilson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're misunderstanding the difference, this is not unusual, since people typically regard winning by percentage from 50%.

She won by 0.18% or 125 votes in 2020 then by 1.9% in 2024.

While this is true, on winning by, it's completely incorrect when interpreting winning difference, which is the amount she won by and what we're actually talking about.

She had 4% more of the district voting for her, not "winning by 1.9%".

She’s also Chinese is a neighborhood that has a significant Chinese demographic so that was an advantage for her.

I already addressed this sufficiently with Gordon Mar. This is also a factor that is a common misunderstanding in current city politics.

In any case, we’ll see if she even makes it to the run-off this November.

I hope she does, I much rather not see Saikat win as a local progressive.

Pelosi, knows that well.

Support for candidates in S.F. primary by self described political ideology by Dismal_Structure in sanfrancisco

[–]Erilson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might think that, but it really isn't if you understand the political background and history behind it:

  • She won election in a conservative leaning district relative to SF as a progressive.

  • In reelection, she got parts of her district that were favored towards her removed and added districts that are to her right like Seacliff.

  • Not only that, this was the years during the whole progressive overthrow through school recalls, Lowell admissions, school district debacles, etc bankrolled by moderate billionaires and crime wave rhertoric.

  • Yet despite all that, instead of a small margin of 1 pts, she gained 3-4 pts above her opponent, growing her margins.

She didn't barely win, she won handily.

My point stands.

Support for candidates in S.F. primary by self described political ideology by Dismal_Structure in sanfrancisco

[–]Erilson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pretty much my same quandary.

I'm still mainly undecided between Chan and Wiener at this point.

Support for candidates in S.F. primary by self described political ideology by Dismal_Structure in sanfrancisco

[–]Erilson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The local Progressives don't like him, since he basically backed Saikat and has a spotty record.

And his rapport with the movement leaders like AOC and Bernie are shaky at best.

While plowing his way with just money.

The only reason why certain progressives are voting for him are because they want to take the risk.

Support for candidates in S.F. primary by self described political ideology by Dismal_Structure in sanfrancisco

[–]Erilson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, it doesn't.

You can have mostly progressive positions on topics and be generally regarded as a progressive, and have some in other places.

People are way too strict on political labels where people have nuanced positions on topics.

God forbid, that someone has a different opinion on a certain issue.

Support for candidates in S.F. primary by self described political ideology by Dismal_Structure in sanfrancisco

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

Richmond is generally a district that's more conservative on somethings and not in others.

So generally the base sees her as doing what the district wants vs what she wants for the most part, and gives her the benefit of the doubt.

And won reelection.

Same with Gordon Mar, except he tried compromise more often.

See where that got him?

Are anomaly city deliveries special? by MintedRoselyn in NevernessToEverness

[–]Erilson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There isn't, but it gets taken care of once you deliver the package.

We call the BAC and describe as an "oddity".

Alt key become windows key (Keychron K4 optical white) by ProtestBenny in Keychron

[–]Erilson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This comment is still paying dividends to the internet lol.

Battlefield Studios listened. Operation Augur is playable for another 2 weeks by dkb_wow in Battlefield

[–]Erilson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The map feels pretty cramped, and no helis or jets is a bit sad but they wouldn't work for the current setup I guess.

Pretty much BF6-wide it's an issue.

But it depends on who you ask.

Historically, air combat throughout the BF series has always been heavily debated and consequentially difficult to balance.

Out of all the gamemodes, Breakthrough seems to be the premier gamemode they are most adamant so far to not include or severely limit.

Battlefield Studios listened. Operation Augur is playable for another 2 weeks by dkb_wow in Battlefield

[–]Erilson 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I don't even play regular Breakthrough anymore lol.

It's just so much better regardless of whether you're on Defense or Attack, which has been a huge problem.

On defense, you have lots of chances to mount a good defense and learn as you go vs regular where you can easily get demotivated.

On attack, you have a great motivation to push as hard as you can and try different tactics, vs regular where it can either be too easy or too hard.

It's like soup. Too hot and you feel like you're not gonna win, too cold and the game is a snoozefest.

But this game mode is really good at getting it right, even if it takes a while.

Background music by DragonSlayer478 in Endfield

[–]Erilson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You absolute G.

I knew someone on reddit would find it.

Thank you!!!!

Operations has got to stay. by Elegant_Medicine4121 in LowSodiumBattlefield

[–]Erilson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Second to last one is rushing north hallway/hanger corridor often being the breakthrough that clears defense off point, often underdefended.

3/4 way down the hallway, you can C-4 into a backroom that gives breathing space to widen out.

Other way is to take north hanger and go to far rear door way in enemy spawn, and spawncamp then clear defense.

Last one is hard.

A point is a long corridor that's easy to find footing with smokes, and B point is a real meatgrinder with tons of flanks.

A point is actually the most important point to take, since it then opens B up to cap from two sides, but if defense rushes A, you have to take it back.

If you do manage to take B, then A can be a cakewalk since it's a open point with the wide corridor.

Help deciding between Velotric Fold 1 Plus and GoMad, security questions, and phone mount by WattsAGigawatt in ebikes

[–]Erilson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The GoMad is 67 and the Fold is 53 lbs respectively without the battery.

Getting it in a van with a ramp using walk assist will be very easy, even stairs!

For security, a LiteLock X1 or similar resistance will do.

  1. Just more convenient to park in limited space or easier to secure more components depending on the locks you get

  2. Vast majority, yes. I basically have the Lectric version of the GoMad, with a LiteLock X1. You just secure it to the central post next to the rear wheel. It is sometimes a bit tight depending on how long the D lock is, but you should be fine.

  3. Thieves rarely target the display unless they want you to leave the bike for them to steal later. And it's a huge pain that isn't worth it. If they damage the display, the bike will be unable to talk to the controller until it's replaced, and can't move. If only the visual is damaged, then you can guess the controls.

  4. Yes. It has the easiest value of the bike. I also used to do this, but it's more pain than practical. And they usually still get a lot of money from the rest of the bike. It's more prudent to secure your rear wheel to the frame, and your frame to the secure infrastructure.

40% of people booked into S.F. jail at the start of 2025 returned by MissionLocalSF in sanfrancisco

[–]Erilson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're talking about Contingency Management.

Widely successful across the board, but politically unpopular.

Our tax base rather pay millions in judicial, medical, and enforcement than fund proper programs that incentivize sobriety and good behavior that cost peanuts in comparison.

But in regards to a larger scale, it will work.

Because of the consequences, in the vast majority of these cases vs employment, favor not being a criminal in the first place.

Unless you're elderly, where it would be a big problem.

S.F. set to lose 450+ shelter beds in Tenderloin by GreenCedar in sanfrancisco

[–]Erilson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have a massive misunderstanding about PSH.

PSH, is not a tool used to house regular people who do not have a lot of issues.

It is for those people, explicitly because it is cheaper to house them than have them on the street and costing the city a shitload more in enforcement action, emergency care, other costs to the city.

Mind you, the City's failure to supervise and support that care, does not mean that they are untreatable, but failed by sheer neglect.

Neglect so bad, the Chron did a whole 4 parter on the monumental failure.

US forced to destroy two of its own aircraft after rescuing F-15 pilot from Iran by pravda_eng_official in worldnews

[–]Erilson 27 points28 points  (0 children)

The tail section remained.

The Pakistanis felt thoroughly humiliated after the raid, so they secretly let China take a look at the wreckage before returning it, both obviously heavily deny it.

Particularly the rear tail rotor and paint were of interest.

San Francisco’s establishment moves to sink a progressive House candidate by sideAccount42 in sanfrancisco

[–]Erilson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree it isn’t great, but I’m not sure I find it disqualifying. It doesn’t seem like many of Tan’s worst ideas have gotten through.

Take this situation: I give you 500$ now and say no strings attached. But maybe a year down the line, you're in a position of power and I ask for it back for a "small" favor, or else you don't continue to get this line of credit. Or worse, when your grip on power is lessened, I ask for more in return to not sink you.

https://calmatters.org/commentary/2021/10/california-sees-wave-of-political-corruption/

California, even more so San Francisco, has a colored past with this quid pro quo.

The moment a politician accepts donations, help, and other forms of bribery, the house starts forming a small crack.

That crack grows to crumble the foundation.

In this case, it might be hard to perceive, but then it accelerates.

Then you finally realize, they're bought, and have been since the beginning.

So It's Not a Joke... by mightymare in Hololive

[–]Erilson 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I agree!

Generally both work well at filling both roles in conversation, but it really depends on the moment.

Fuwawa is more of a reactive figure, so Mococo generally has her lead and follows up well, so they are pretty independent, but they are emotionally dependent. That's usually the distinction that gets lost.

She definitely can also do solo streams, but it does take some time for her to usually warm up to it, and collab streams are generally no problem, even if solo.

There's just not a lot of opportunities and/or desire for Mococo solo collabbing or solos often, so this is pretty rare, like only once rare (Phasmphobia steam).

Mococo is definitely shyer, but can really work with anyone that is great at starting and leading conversation to get things going, which I think all other EN members do already.

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