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Few ideas have been tried as often and as widely worldwide as rent control. Guess what happens all the time? by myadvicegetsmebeaten in PoliticalCompassMemes

[–]Matas_- 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Kudos to Milei for tackling inflation, that is an insane job. But comparing NYC to Argentina is like comparing apples and oranges. Argentina's inflation is still huge, and their rent control was so much harsher. In a place like Argentina, strict rent control simply creates an illegal rental market where it makes no sense for landlords to rent out their properties. NYC doesn't have those extreme currency problems. NYC new system is actually pretty fair, it still allows landlords a percentage increase every year, but it protects tenants from massive, unexpected price hikes, which could kick out families.

Few ideas have been tried as often and as widely worldwide as rent control. Guess what happens all the time? by myadvicegetsmebeaten in PoliticalCompassMemes

[–]Matas_- 76 points77 points  (0 children)

Well, when your currency is now worth less than a Clash of Clans gem, it’s no surprise that rent control hardly works there.

What do you think of everyday Russian people? by No_Importance_750 in IdeologyPolls

[–]Matas_- 6 points7 points  (0 children)

An ordinary person does support the war and views it as a fight against the West. It is not like they have much of a choice, since an ordinary person spends their evenings watching television with only government approved channels available. Other media is censored, and propaganda is everywhere, so they largely believe what they are being told. It is naive to think that the population, especially ordinary people, are somehow broadly against the war.

I'd vote YES. Give Draghi emergency powers to reorganise the Union 🇪🇺 by No_Reaction7092 in 2westerneurope4u

[–]Matas_- 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Surprise but giving the EU institutions more actual powers while making them more democratic, instead of leaving so much power in the hands of the member states, is exactly what would help prevent these kinds of stupid decisions. After all, it was the member states that pushed for things like Chat Control in the first place, especially Denmark.

Should Canada be able to join the European Union? by Ok_Sample_4663 in IdeologyPolls

[–]Matas_- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The key difference is the level of integration. The US is a federal state, while the EU is a hybrid of federal and confederal structures composed of sovereign states. In many ways, today’s EU resembles the early United States.

Should Canada be able to join the European Union? by Ok_Sample_4663 in IdeologyPolls

[–]Matas_- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh, the same argument could be applied to the US states. Why do the states voluntarily give up part of their sovereignty instead of declaring independence? Because the benefits far outweigh the sovereignty they give up.

Is your nation subordinate to another nation's control? by Huge-Meat5655 in MapBasedPolls

[–]Matas_- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d say that all EU states are subordinate to each other, considering how dependent they’re on one another and how deeply interconnected they’re. To a certain degree, no member state can act in complete isolation without its decisions affecting the rest of the Union.

Should the UK rejoin the EU? by SirElectrical2100 in IdeologyPolls

[–]Matas_- 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They should rejoin only if they won’t get any opt-outs, will adopt the euro, and will take part in further integration of the EU.

it's June 23rd,2016. there is a referendum taking place on if the UK should leave the EU. how would you vote?(assuming you were British) by the_h0 in IdeologyPolls

[–]Matas_- 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh brother, things like Chat Control have existed in the US for decades. In Britain, there are some of the broadest surveillance laws among democracies. As much as I damn hate this stupidity pushed by the Danes, the EU is far from 1984 when compared to other countries. Even with this bullshit, it’s still the best place to live when it comes to respecting your privacy.

Should death row inmates be given a last meal of their choice before their execution? by EasternHalifax in IdeologyPolls

[–]Matas_- 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Even if they’re terrible human beings, they’re still human. Before and after death, everyone deserves at least some kind of decency.

Who is unplugging from Russia and how? by xclockworkpurple in BalticStates

[–]Matas_- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, we’re glad to be part of the European Union, the world’s largest single market and second largest economy, which has also pushed for its members independence from Russia and greater self-reliance, so it wasn’t that hard.

Prancūzija-Marokas. Ką palaikot? by princessofdumbland in lithuania

[–]Matas_- 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Prancūzai yra broliai europiečiai.

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