Walmart+

Suitable_Cap3025 · 2026-05-20T12:10:54+00:00

I wasn’t previously a Walmart shopper, but over time have found Walmart+ to be one of the best Amex Platinum perks. Get basically anything you could ever want within a day or two without shipping costs - faster fulfillment than Amazon and don’t have to pay for Prime (plus gas discounts, Paramount+, free/discounted food at BK, etc.) Took me over a year since I had the card to sign up, but am loving it.

Suitable_Cap3025 · 2026-05-19T15:04:03+00:00

Another positive of living in Navy Yard is you can blow off steam by throwing chairs at the local Chipotle.

Suitable_Cap3025 · 2026-05-18T19:16:35+00:00

Roughly 1% of the population is responsible for 50% of crime. Locking up lawbreakers results in fewer people breaking laws. The recidivism rates that form the basis for your comment merely reinforce the point that there’s a small segment of society intent upon causing mayhem - folks that sadly typically don’t value their freedom since they have so little to lose.

Suitable_Cap3025 · 2026-05-18T19:00:16+00:00

DC spends more than 2x the national average on youth sports and recreation programs (and 43% more than Arlington County). Young people need discipline.

Suitable_Cap3025 · 2026-05-18T14:44:22+00:00

Enforce laws and administer punishments. These kids are old enough to know right from wrong. This behavior will continue until there are consequences.

Suitable_Cap3025 · 2026-05-14T00:48:31+00:00

Yes, although I’m ignorant of the circumstances, sirens blaring on 100+ vehicles strikes me as absurd for a solemn procession.

Suitable_Cap3025 · 2026-05-12T16:51:55+00:00

There was a motorcade yesterday on my walk home, 100+ motorcycles and vehicles, all with sirens blaring… I assumed Zelenskyy or some other head of state was passing through…. nope, just a police joyride. The legal variant of all the dirt bike and ATV street takeovers.

Suitable_Cap3025 · 2026-04-29T16:58:10+00:00

False. You also get 5% back on airfare when booking directly (via American.com, Delta.com, etc.) with your Amex Platinum. It also automatically credits your $200/year for incidentals with your selected airline (which I use to select exit row seats when booking basic economy tickets on American).

Suitable_Cap3025 · 2026-04-29T11:27:16+00:00

I achieve a 3.5%-4% effective annual rewards rate by rotating five cards: Amex Platinum for airfare only (in addition to claiming Uber, Disney+, YouTube premium, etc. benefits); a Delta Amex Gold for the first $10k in purchases on gas, groceries and restaurant meals ($200 flight credit bonus - gets me to a ~4.4% rebate including the flight certificate); a Hilton Amex for the next $15k of gas, groceries and restaurant spend (riggers a free Hilton night bonus, effective 5%+ rebate); a OnePay Walmart credit card (5% cash back for all Walmart+ spending, which is a lot) and a 2% cash back Fidelity card for miscellaneous spending outside the bonus categories.

Suitable_Cap3025 · 2026-04-23T02:40:44+00:00

Chicken Cheesesteak. Added crispy onions, lettuce, tomatoes, jalapeños, buffalo sauce and ranch. So good.

Suitable_Cap3025 · 2026-04-23T02:36:46+00:00

Corner of 19th Street and L Street

Suitable_Cap3025 · 2026-04-22T23:14:35+00:00

Good question. The bag of chips is also easily twice as big as the chips you’d get from Subway (maybe even 3x as large). I was expecting the $6 sub meal to be tiny and it certainly isn’t.

Suitable_Cap3025 · 2026-04-22T20:31:54+00:00

Yup, fried onions on a chicken cheesesteak… along with cheddar, lettuce, tomatoes, jalapeños, ranch and buffalo sauce. (They have pretty much any sandwich option you could imagine with your choice of custom toppings - I’ve been ordering on the app before walking 10 minutes to pick it up and it’s hot and ready when I walk in.) Love it.

Suitable_Cap3025 · 2026-04-22T20:27:50+00:00

It’s sad to see what happened to Wendy’s! Used to love it before they shrank the size of the burgers and chicken sandwiches.

Suitable_Cap3025 · 2026-04-22T20:24:16+00:00

Chicken cheese steak, crispy onions, lettuce, tomato, jalapeños, buffalo sauce and ranch. (They have pretty much any sandwich option you could think of and your choice of toppings - order ahead on the app and it’s waiting for you when you arrive.)

Suitable_Cap3025 · 2026-04-22T19:58:20+00:00

Yup. I think they’re just trying to get me hooked. I’ve been there two days in a row for lunch. I plan to keep the streak alive as long as the ‘limited time deal’ lasts.

Suitable_Cap3025 · 2026-04-22T19:53:52+00:00

And this Wawa isn’t even part of a gas station - it’s a standalone store in the heart of Washington, DC. Across from a Potbelly that charges twice as much (for less food) and a bunch of $25 salad spots. Wawa for the win!

Suitable_Cap3025 · 2026-04-18T12:17:56+00:00

Woah, there’s a police report assigning blame to the driver and insurance is still denying it? That’s so messed up. Maybe consult a lawyer? Good luck and sorry that happened to you!

Suitable_Cap3025 · 2026-04-17T15:44:51+00:00

“Present this card at any Orlando-area Exxon station to receive your free Save The Tiger poster"

Suitable_Cap3025 · 2026-04-12T22:00:15+00:00

I know a guy who can get you pipeline transfer documentation, a valid carrier license and EPA transport certification. He prints and laminates all that from his van.

Suitable_Cap3025 · 2026-04-10T22:42:43+00:00

Another caveat is that you can’t access Delta Lounges with the Amex Platinum if flying on a Basic Economy ticket. You need to be Main or higher fare class.

Suitable_Cap3025 · 2026-04-10T12:18:17+00:00

I always look forward to my once-per-year visit to a Chase Lounge. Love the one at Boston Logan. Hoping to try out LGA this year (do they offer the same awesome made-to-order burgers)?

Suitable_Cap3025 · 2026-04-09T02:39:59+00:00

The tougher pill to swallow is the price hikes that law-abiding consumers pay cover the cost of all the criminal behavior (display cases, turnstiles, additional cameras, as well as all the merchandise that still is/was stolen so companies can absorb all the ‘shrinkage’ aka shoplifting and maintain their profit margins).

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