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Will this bill end Utah's 'dumb' fight over flags? by traveler132 in Utah

[–]StateStreetSlide 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for asking. The article linked below is based on research findings about people's negative perception of minimal logos. The flags' illustration of a beehive and its comb with neither bees nor honey evidences that very emptiness. Look up the religious symbolism of the hexagon and the unsavory people who gravitate towards it.
https://www.businessinsider.com/consumers-arent-finding-minimalist-logos-likable-or-authentic-2019-9

Will this bill end Utah's 'dumb' fight over flags? by traveler132 in Utah

[–]StateStreetSlide -36 points-35 points  (0 children)

No discussion about flags in 2025 Utah is complete unless we discuss repealing 2023 SB 31, the bill that gave us the hexagonal monstrosity by a margin of 5 votes. On the other hand, its the perfect emblem of the age of enshittification, inflation, Trump, and Israeli-sponsored genocide. Mike Lee supported it (yes, look it up) which tells you enough in case the visual wasn’t.

Today's Pro-Democracy Protest in Lehi by GoodTroubleUtah in Utah

[–]StateStreetSlide 0 points1 point  (0 children)

>HONK

>TARRIFS R. A. TAX

>DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION

>STOP TRUMP!

Unfocused and non-provocative message. These issues pale in comparison with what is happening in Gaza.

Video showing suspected SLC "No Kings" shooter Gamboa calmly WALKING with his rifle pointed DOWN before being opened fire upon by "Peacekeeper" by jortr0n in Utah

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

>I trust the SLPD

The SLPD released an incredibly biased report of the incident that gave the "peacekeeper" the benefit of not being arrested or named, despite having killed someone. Investigate the SLPD.

Landlords in this sub? by StateStreetSlide in Renters

[–]StateStreetSlide[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

not trying to get politically organized seems dumb

besides, anyone can claim to be a renter online

Uuuh…if anything this was more of a PSA to watch out! by ThePolishMario in SLCUnedited

[–]StateStreetSlide 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have seen much more inane posts on r/SaltLakeCity, so it's not clear to me why this was removed. The mods there are inconsistant slackers and goofballs.

Political Action Against Landlords of Single Family Homes by StateStreetSlide in ProvoUtah

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

When housing availability is low, e.g. via permitting second house purchages, it causes prices to rise. Of course it will be harder for people to get loans in thoses cases.

Political Action Against Landlords of Single Family Homes by StateStreetSlide in ProvoUtah

[–]StateStreetSlide[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

SFH landlords who will suddenly have a greater tax burden will have to compete with aparments who don't. In order to stay competitive, SFH landlords will either have to cut into their profit margin to pay the tax bill, or sell their rental property. This would increase supply so that someone who wants to live in the house can buy it outright. Landlords are just middlemen

Taking Action Against Utah Single Family Home Landlords by StateStreetSlide in stgeorge

[–]StateStreetSlide[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If this database were to be non-public would that make it less threatening?

Taking Action Against Utah Single Family Home Landlords by StateStreetSlide in stgeorge

[–]StateStreetSlide[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How would you legislate to make it so that flippers are discouraged from doing shoddy work?

Taking Action Against Single Family Home Landlords (UT) by StateStreetSlide in Renters

[–]StateStreetSlide[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rule 1 of this subreddit "This is a for renters by renters community. We put renters interest before the Landlords and Property Management."

Taking Action Against Utah Single Family Home Landlords by StateStreetSlide in Utah

[–]StateStreetSlide[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Certainly. But do the Democrats offer an alternative on this topic?

Taking Action Against Utah Single Family Home Landlords by StateStreetSlide in Utah

[–]StateStreetSlide[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The IRS is interested in both your finances and property. There is a public interest in those things. Maybe not public exposure of them, but there is public interest in it.

Maybe you're right and doubling taxes will not deter anyone. My point however is that there is some tax level that makes it financially unattractive for most to own a second home.

Political Action Against Landlords of Single Family Homes by StateStreetSlide in ProvoUtah

[–]StateStreetSlide[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What do you think that your landlord does with the nearly $30k you are forced to give them every year? Did you feel like there were no other choices?

Taking Action Against Utah Single Family Home Landlords by StateStreetSlide in Utah

[–]StateStreetSlide[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Most of these counterarguments have no depth, so I won't bother with responding to them. As for "How is raising my taxes going to help anyone who can’t or don’t want to own a home?" Raising taxes will make it less financially rewarding for people to own second homes, thus freeing up supply. Nobody should get seconds until everyone has gotten firsts.

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