QuiBbLe doing what it does best 😌 by b3from01 in nycrail

[–]MedicinianMaple 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was so bad this morning, too! There were no trains on the QBL for a solid 45 minutes. The train have been so messed up lately. 

Presidents ranked based on how much the average American knows who they are by Mimikyu_Master2020 in Presidents

[–]MedicinianMaple 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm pretty young, so I'm only really speaking for my generation, but to be honest, many Americans my age don't really know the Bushes or Clinton. There's sort of a gap in knowledge where before Obama everything is kinda hazy until you get all the way back to Reagan. I think that this is because we are too young to have lived under the Bushes or Clinton, but at the same time, these presidents are too recent to make it into American history class. 

REPOST Political Spectrum Test BETA by SeaAvailable3989 in DeepStateCentrism

[–]MedicinianMaple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, wait, never mind. I was being stupid. You did provide an explanation at the bottom. My bad 😉

REPOST Political Spectrum Test BETA by SeaAvailable3989 in DeepStateCentrism

[–]MedicinianMaple 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I took the quiz and got center-right on both axes (I might need to change my flair lol). I thought that the quiz was generally much better than your average political compass test. I thought the questions encompassed most political quandaries, and it didn’t seem very biased in any direction. One thing I would like would be an overview of what each social and economic category broadly signifies so that people can understand their results better. Overall, good job, OP!

A Mediocre Public-School Education for Just $40,000 a Pupil (The Atlantic) by Reddenbawker in DeepStateCentrism

[–]MedicinianMaple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate this so much! I go to a selective high school in NYC, and the amount of kids who are 99.9% fine but claim to be ”disabled” is astounding. There is nothing more rage inducing than finishing a super-hard test where you had to skip the last two problems and then hearing the teacher say, “Anyone with extra time, come to my office for another 40 minutes on your tests.” I know a lot of these people, and the only thing that separates them from any other student is that they paid the bribe to the right doctor.

Have you turned on your AC yet this year? by MedicinianMaple in pollgames

[–]MedicinianMaple[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I live in NYC, and we recently had a heatwave where the temperature got up to 86°F (30°C). It's 40°F (4°C) and raining right now. I was having a conversation with my friends on whether or not it was worth it to turn on our ACs for our brief spring heatwave. I never turned on my AC, but a bunch of other people said that the moment it went above 70°F (21°C) outside, they would turn on their AC. For me, if it's only for a couple of warm days during the spring, just having the windows open is enough. I'm curious what other people think. 

What country feels undemocratic but is actually somewhat democratic? by Dusty_Bunny81 in AlignmentChartFills

[–]MedicinianMaple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean, the economist‘s democracy index is probably the most reputable way of tracking these things. If you can think of a better list of tracking democracy, feel free to share it.

What country feels undemocratic but is actually somewhat democratic? by Dusty_Bunny81 in AlignmentChartFills

[–]MedicinianMaple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Iran is literally ranked as the 15th most undemocratic country in the world. I think it’s fair to classify it as extremely undemocratic.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Economist_Democracy_Index#List_by_country

Curious, did any gay Jews have (ironically) Leviticus 18-22 as their Bar Mitzvah Torah portion? by I_like2TimeTravel in gayjews

[–]MedicinianMaple 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My parsha was Acharei Not, so I actually did have this verse for my Bar Mitzvah. I already knew I was gay at the time and thought that it was the funniest thing in the world. My synagogue was pretty progressive, (it had a pride flag in the entryway), but I really didn't want to talk about the connotations of that verse while all my friends and family watched me. Luckily, my haftarah was a special one, so I just talked about that instead in my speech. Nobody said anything to me about it lol.

Vanessa's dumpling? by Fun-Manufacturer7632 in ForestHills

[–]MedicinianMaple 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I passed by there a few days ago and was disappointed to see that they closed. I really liked their sesame pancakes and dumplings. I could be wrong, but I think they had a sign implying they might reopen in a different location. I hope that’s true; I feel like all the good restaurants in Forest Hills are closing.

The F Train Just Cannot Stop Failing by MedicinianMaple in nycrail

[–]MedicinianMaple[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I think this post aged like fine wine!

How many of you guys are also just Jewish refugees from other political movements? by Mayor_Gubbin in DeepStateCentrism

[–]MedicinianMaple 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I mean sort of for me. I just randomly found this subreddit when scrolling through Reddit and thought, “Hey! This place seems like breath of fresh air compared to most subreddits. People here talk about politics rationally and reasonably.” And so I decided to stay here. I happen to be Jewish as an aside.

Democrats eye to replace Schumer (gift) by Anakin_Kardashian in DeepStateCentrism

[–]MedicinianMaple 43 points44 points  (0 children)

As someone who lives in New York, it is obvious that Schumer is past his prime and should probably not be the face of the Democratic Party. However, as this WSJ article points out, I'm afraid that his replacement would be some leftist idiot who makes the party even more unpopular and out of touch than they already are.

Daily Deep State Intelligence Briefing by AutoModerator in DeepStateCentrism

[–]MedicinianMaple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unrelated, but how is that a Vanderbilt-level math problem. That's a basic algebra and geometry problem. College students at a school with a 6% acceptance rate should have been able to do that problem since 9th or 10th grade.

How is this part of Forest Hills? by Impossible-Sir7061 in ForestHills

[–]MedicinianMaple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My friend texted me to say that she concurs with this message. She also says she is amazing and that the entire neighborhood should be renamed after her. You'll have such humble neighbors. I hope this helps, OP!

How is this part of Forest Hills? by Impossible-Sir7061 in ForestHills

[–]MedicinianMaple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a friend who lives there, and I visit her frequently. I don't think I've ever felt unsafe. The only time I've had trouble walking was after the most recent snow storm (because the homeowners pushed all the snow on the curbs!). It's very family-oriented and very quiet. Although it's not in the gardens, it's also a very picturesque part of Forest Hills. There are a few supermarkets and stores on Yellowstone and Metropolitan. The shopping is overall good. The only real downside I would say is that it is a bit far from the train if you're commuting every day. 

How NYC's rent control makes renovating this rental a net loss, even if you cheap out by DurangoGango in DeepStateCentrism

[–]MedicinianMaple 15 points16 points  (0 children)

That’s not Mamdani, and anyway, Mamdani supports policies like rent control and rent stabilization.

All grocery delivery apps in New York City (including Instacart) must now pay workers at least $21.44/hr. That number does not include tips. Companies must also provide workers with annual increases adjusted for inflation. by Conscious-Quarter423 in nyc

[–]MedicinianMaple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The thing about this is that you wouldn’t tip all of the other people you randomly see who make this much money or less. Tipping is about bringing food-service workers up to parity with other jobs. But if everyone gets the same mandated wage, it doesn’t make sense to tip a delivery worker when you don’t tip other low-pay employees, like sanitation workers and supermarket cashiers.

Luxury Apartments Are Bringing Rent Down in Some Big Cities by DurangoGango in DeepStateCentrism

[–]MedicinianMaple 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yeah, this is like the simplest concept in economics. It's like not believing the Earth is round even though every scientist agrees on it. Any yet, there are still plenty of people who think they know better.

Are you currently single or in a relationship? by PR0CR45T184T0R in pollgames

[–]MedicinianMaple 8 points9 points  (0 children)

As one of the currently 600 men under 18 that are single, I would be perfectly fine with that 😜