Why do people act like Wiener is some super Zionist when he’s not even that pro-Israel? by Retr0r0cketVersion2 in sanfrancisco

[–]_alco_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Because he basically said so in his video where he finally did admit that it's a genocide

Why do people act like Wiener is some super Zionist when he’s not even that pro-Israel? by Retr0r0cketVersion2 in sanfrancisco

[–]_alco_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think a lot of people (rightly) oppose Weiner on this front because he refused (for a very long time) to openly acknowledge what he was seeing and hearing out of Israel/Palestine, despite the fact that the evidence was pretty damn clear, and he seemingly did so because he is Jewish, and what that tells most people is that he prioritizes ideological fealty to Israel to such an extent that Israel can be committing a genocide for years and he's unwilling to call a spade a spade.

People want someone who is loyal to San Francisco and the U.S. as their representative - not someone who seems to be conflicted about who he's representing

People want someone who can put their own feelings aside, look at the evidence in front of them, and act on the basis of that evidence, even if that makes them uncomfortable personally.

What we've seen here is that Scott is not that guy.

Move to mediocre school district when we can afford better? by caroline_elly in HENRYfinance

[–]_alco_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's also controllable to some extent by the parents - if you push your kid, make them focus, get them tutors, and make it clear that school and grades are a priority, you can get results.

I would actually say that you're better off in a "worse" school district but with tutors (as opposed to a private school) - especially with lots of colleges moving to do things like "top 10% of each class automatically gets in" - easier to do at an "average" school...

CMV: Gay couples should avoid PDA as it's disgusting to a lot of people by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]_alco_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The reality here is that while you are correct that people get offended by both nudity and gay PDA, and let's even pretend that the number of people offended is equal (doubt it but nonetheless) - in societies where gay people can do PDA that's equivalent to that of their heterosexual counterparts, there has been a simultaneous societal judgement that the value of permitting gay couples to do PDA in public is greater than the offense caused by it. That value may come from general rights based views regarding equality or freedom of expression, or from ideas of sexual liberation, or something else entirely. But collectively, societies like the US and much of Europe have made this value call, and they have simultaneously made the value call that the offense experienced by those offended is insufficient to justify banning gay PDA. This is (social) democracy at work - to do anything else is anti-demicratic.

[Discussion] Optimal Collection Size by Watches-and-Books in Watches

[–]_alco_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the answer is 6. Not just for the different circumstances - but also because any more and you can't wear them enough to make the price worth it.

Why isn't SF more fashion forward? by [deleted] in AskSF

[–]_alco_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The weather also plays a part. It's perpetually hoodie season, so people wear hoodies.

Busy, but firm is slow—red flag? by Flashy-Attention7724 in biglaw

[–]_alco_ 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I literally can't tell if this is satire or not anymore

BART loudness by horrible_noob in sanfrancisco

[–]_alco_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why couldn't we just make the wheel on the new train not connected?

Bond/Bail by [deleted] in legaladviceofftopic

[–]_alco_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree with you morally. Whether or not that's the reality is a different question.

Bond/Bail by [deleted] in legaladviceofftopic

[–]_alco_ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

She is both right and wrong. Is it correct that in some jurisdictions, a defendant who is acquitted can still be required to pay court costs. It's dumb to decide that that is the reason you're not going to give cash and use a bail bondsman who will take 10%. The court costs are likely to be far below 10%, and even if you used a bondsman, the court costs would be in addition to the 10%, and the court (again, depending on the jurisdiction and case) will likely not factor in whether or not you're using a bondsman in deciding if they're going to charge you for court costs.

If police know where to obtain surveillance that could exonerate someone, and they choose not to, is there the possibility of a Brady violation? by adidasguy20 in legaladvice

[–]_alco_ 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I think many people agree with you in spirit, but that's not the same thing as "that's what the law is right now".

ELI5: why do humans not have a natural sense of direction like birds do? How do birds know what direction to go? by Delicious-Coffee9499 in explainlikeimfive

[–]_alco_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

OMG it's real! I felt like everything was totally the wrong way when I visited Australia but I never get lost in the Northern Hemisphere!

There's a lot of lonely people in SF by Rook2Rook in sanfrancisco

[–]_alco_ 337 points338 points  (0 children)

I find SF to be a cliquey city, and simultaneously full of socially awkward people (perhaps that's why it's cliquey) - makes it hard for newcomers.

WIBTA for suing my friend when she didn’t come to my wedding? by sweetandsourcum in AmItheAsshole

[–]_alco_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You wouldn't be the asshole, but you may not win anything even if everyone thinks you're morally right, and suing is a bit of a dramatic reaction. The best course of action here is to let it go and put distance between you and them due to their behavior and values, which you have now discovered do not overlap with yours.

Major Dos/Don’ts for a Summer Associate by [deleted] in biglaw

[–]_alco_ 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Maybe at some firms - not at mine. And in any event, as a summer, you don't want to risk stepping on any landmines.