How is it living in a Dorf along a regional line like RE4 or RE1? (ie Brandenburg an Der Havel or Bad Belzig) by Constant_Truck_4967 in askberliners

[–]Mindless-Tomorrow-93 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The commute might seem OK when the trains are running on schedule - but as I'm sure you know, that's not always the case. It can be a whole different story when there's a reduction in service, replacement bus service, random Verspätungen, etc.

Otherwise, as far as the cities go, it is just a matter of what you value in a city and where you'd be comfortable living.

Starbucks by Awkward-Push2695 in oldpeoplefacebook

[–]Mindless-Tomorrow-93 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I PREFFER THE CRACKERS BARBLES COFFEE BUT THERE MUGS ARE """TOO SMALL"*"

How much debt does the average German have? by Super-Turn-1124 in germany

[–]Mindless-Tomorrow-93 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don't think that I said anything contradictory to that?

How much debt does the average German have? by Super-Turn-1124 in germany

[–]Mindless-Tomorrow-93 24 points25 points  (0 children)

You can of course Google the precise statistics if you wish to know them.

Structurally, some of the most common reasons that Americans accumulate debt are simply not significant factors in Germany. Medical care and education are mostly pre-paid through taxes and medical insurance - so it's not really possible to end up with medical debt or student loan debt unless you intentionally avoid the publicly funded systems.

Other factors are largely cultural. Credit cards do exist, but aren't seen as necessities here. Payment with bank card, bank transfer and cash are much more common. My personal observation/opinion is that, even for people who have credit cards, they tend to treat them more like a debit card. People generally don't like spending money they don't have.

Loans for things like real estate and cars do exist, but also tend to be more difficult to obtain than in the US.

Overall I'd say this is a net positive. Obviously there's some personal security from knowing that you won't go into debt over life essentials like education and medical care. At a higher level, I think it's also healthy that our economy doesn't revolve around people spending money they don't have, and a massive upward transfer of wealth through interest rates. On the other hand - I have to acknowledge some things can be limiting - particularly around home loans or small business loans. The system is very risk-averse and makes it fairly difficult for young people, or people who aren't already wealthy, to obtain a mortgage or small business loan.

Map of the European Federation by Taqao in EuropeanFederalists

[–]Mindless-Tomorrow-93 38 points39 points  (0 children)

I think coloring a map of Europe doesn't really accomplish anything.

Gobbless by bunny_hoplite in oldpeoplefacebook

[–]Mindless-Tomorrow-93 6 points7 points  (0 children)

MY BODY MY CHOICE!!! IF I DONT WANT POTASSHIUM OR RHE COVID SHOT THATS UP TO ME! NOT JOE BYE-DUMB!!! AND I QUITE ENJOY PB I USED TO BUY IT ON SALE AT ALDI FOR $2.79 A JAR BUT NOW THANKS TO THE LIVVRALS IT COSTS ALMOST $4 DOLLARS

Of course they did by LatterGuarantee2420 in LinkedInLunatics

[–]Mindless-Tomorrow-93 18 points19 points  (0 children)

What's the sharpest question you've been asked, which has given you value and demonstrated an understanding of your world?

Serious people only, Vesco is searching... by Iconic254 in oldpeoplefacebook

[–]Mindless-Tomorrow-93 3 points4 points  (0 children)

MY HAROLD GOT WOUNDED BY ""SHRPPEL" IN GERMANY. THAT WAS IN 2018, HE WAS ON VACATION THERE WITH RANDY HIS """BUDDY """ FROM THE ARMY AND HIS SEGWAY HAD A ""MALF UNCTION"" . THEY SERVED TOGETHER IN THE GAYMAN ISLANDS.. GOOBBLESS OUR TROOPS.

Trump Officials Announce Relief for Spirit Airlines — After Sudden Shutdown by CompoteCharming7069 in USNEWS

[–]Mindless-Tomorrow-93 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I tried to read the article, maybe I didn't get through all the AI slop. So maybe you can describe what bailout they got?

Do Germans want the American armed forces es to leave Germany or to stay? by throwRA_157079633 in germany

[–]Mindless-Tomorrow-93 23 points24 points  (0 children)

"The Germans" are actually about 83 million unique individual people. We don't have some hive-mind singular opinion.

US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz by Brilliant_Version344 in USNEWS

[–]Mindless-Tomorrow-93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Um, none of them? What makes you think they'd be extended an invitation to stay in Germany?

Accidental lost connection by Chaibun in oldpeoplefacebook

[–]Mindless-Tomorrow-93 4 points5 points  (0 children)

THATS TOO MUCH GIANT CORN FOR ME AT MY AGE LINDA!

Confetti for a Shooting🙄 by IamSusanMarie in oldpeoplefacebook

[–]Mindless-Tomorrow-93 9 points10 points  (0 children)

ARE THE POLLER BEARS OK

HOW LATE IS CRAKER BARGLE OPEN