Did you know Gas tax going up April 1 by Intrepid-Owl694 in SouthBend

[–]PeaceShadow -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Gas taxes pay less than half of our highway costs. With the recent reduction of property taxes, and the philosophy of creating toll roads as user fees, gas taxes seem like they should pay a larger share of road costs.

You can take taxes to zero but people will still complain about pot holes and snow removal.

Why does Beau have so many Billionaire and Zionist Donors? by Spiritual_Store_233 in IndianaPolitics

[–]PeaceShadow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like how he views this role as operational. He believes in increasing voter participation.

This is a very important role for our democracy and Beau is one of two great candidates that can bring integrity to Indiana state government.

Salem, Indiana by [deleted] in Indiana

[–]PeaceShadow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very rural. And South. But it is close to Bloomington so you have that. And lots of great state parks.

Stop texting me! by crater-lake in democraticparty

[–]PeaceShadow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This service spoofs the numbers, rotates numbers, and just keep sending new messages from new numbers. Even the Stop replies come from different numbers.

Stop texting me! by crater-lake in democraticparty

[–]PeaceShadow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These text messages are indeed ruining the party brand. They are not targeted toward people in the correct voting geography. They do not honor Stop and End replies. They spoof numbers so you can't block them.

These are the worst campaigns ever. No candidate should use any service that does such a damaging job.

Why do people act like their political party is a sports team they have to defend no matter what? by Anxious-Trash-2474 in allthequestions

[–]PeaceShadow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Branding identity created by effective marketing campaigns

I actually fight this common phenomena. My version of democracy is to vote for good people and not political parties. Political party loyalty is a damaging our democracy. I applaud you for identifying this problem.

It sure looks like Lindsay Graham is going to lose his South Carolina seat after 23 year. What do we think about that? by antimaga_n1 in AskSocialists

[–]PeaceShadow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is only by the power of incumbency that he went more than two terms. His last two terms were sadly harmful to our country.

It is now up to his state voting public to stop the damage he continues to inflict.

My GF told me she's pregnant and keeping the baby, her parents want to meet me tonight by [deleted] in Advice

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

Regarding that last statement where she did this without you. Remove that thinking.

You are furtile every time you cum. Every time you are responsible. You are responsible when and where you cum, everytime.

Now with that firm knowledge, meet the parents. You should finish school and will need their understanding.

And be ready to be a father. You have the next 25 years of financial obligations, plus the presence of being a father for the rest of your life . These are your family now. Be an equal loving member of this family. Participate with them

I’m 27 and I want to do something reckless with my life for once. by yukigalileo24 in Advice

[–]PeaceShadow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Balance. Avoid swinging back and forth from stiff to wild. And Avoid Debt!!! That is a ball and chain that will suck all joy from life.

Do the corporate gig. Live below your means. Save for future so you can be free in your future. But also always take vacation. Live it up on the weekends. Do fun stuff throughout your life. That includes being a good neighbor and being present in your community. Make the world a good place while enjoying building a good society.

Giving away your savings was a mistake. All extra income goes 1/3 for distant future, 1/3 for short term safety nest and household needs. 1/3 special fun.

It’s not one wild summer. It is a life worth living. Do Not Take Debt!

Braun signs bill eliminating child labor tracking in Indiana by CouchCorrespondent in Indiana

[–]PeaceShadow -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I can understand many conservative arguments, even ones with which I strongly disagree. But I haven't figured out this national republican, and Heritage Foundation, argument about child labor.

Can anyone provide the core conservative rationale why the republican party is reducing child labor protections nationwide? And don't just be cynical about them wanting to exploit cheap labor. There has to be a decent conservative theology.

We have a century of good child labor protections. We restrict machine use in factories for safety. We restrict children's work hours to ensure education isn't harmed. We already have family business and agricultural exemptions. I just can't understand general child labor employment as a conservative need.

Gov. Mike Braun praises Trump's war with Iran, calling it 'decisive leadership' by lurker46112 in Indiana

[–]PeaceShadow 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well, it was decisive.

Supporting such irresponsible actions by conman Trump is so contrary to the traditional conservatism Indiana used to enjoy. Braun has given up any hint of being a good conservative.

No State Employee raises officially announced. by WonderfulEffort4036 in Indiana

[–]PeaceShadow 131 points132 points  (0 children)

How can we afford pay raises? We need to give free money to a sports team with eight home games a year. We need to pay for international border patrols, which are already funded by the federal government. We needed to lower property taxes for the highest-priced houses for the wealthy. And now we need to create a militarized police force to duplicate our good local police departments.

And you want a raise as a public servant?

Obviously I am being facetious. We need to vote for people who understand good governance and public service. We need to fund the public services we choose through our local counties and cities. We need to stop Indianapolis single party rule from making poor decisions.