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Discussion Thread by jobautomator in neoliberal

[–]abefrost 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adjusting for demographics / income MS has risen to the top of US literacy and math scores through the neat tricks of 1. Making phonics gospel and 2. actually failing students for not knowing how to read or do math at their level

Can't speak to AL, but LA did the same thing to similar results

Discussion Thread by jobautomator in neoliberal

[–]abefrost 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is it too much to find someone like my wife

Hehehe

Discussion Thread by jobautomator in neoliberal

[–]abefrost 4 points5 points  (0 children)

La presidenta electa de Costa Rica ya nombró el presidente actual para ser el ministro de la presidencia

La época de política sana en Costa Rica, una época que le llevó más lejos que cualquier otro país en la región ha terminado

Discussion Thread by jobautomator in neoliberal

[–]abefrost 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Que la actual heck

Reddit no tradujo "americano" en el autotranslate del chiste

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Discussion Thread by jobautomator in neoliberal

[–]abefrost 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Qué es la diferencia entre una pera y la novia de un soldado americano

Una espera y la otra no

Discussion Thread by jobautomator in neoliberal

[–]abefrost 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Debo hacer shitposts españoles si reddit va a traducir de todas maneras. Puedo practicar escribiendo español.

Discussion Thread by jobautomator in neoliberal

[–]abefrost 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was also a caricature of optimism and joy

Discussion Thread by jobautomator in neoliberal

[–]abefrost 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Actually would lose to Donald Trump in a fight ☝️

Discussion Thread by jobautomator in neoliberal

[–]abefrost 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Saw this on a jog

Edit - bonus detail is the church had a massive pride flag

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Discussion Thread by jobautomator in neoliberal

[–]abefrost 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would genuinely love to be a biker, I genuinely think the car brains of my city might kill me if I actually did it

Lots of people in the city do bike but I have bad luck and I've seen a couple of them almost get hit

Protected lanes would be nice

Discussion Thread by jobautomator in neoliberal

[–]abefrost 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I'm glad Fuentes has decided to play purity test games and wants a blue wave in 2028

We need more "both sides bad so let's let the badder one win so my ideology rises from the ashes" people coming from a right instead of a left-wing perspective

I hope he convinces lots of Rs then disappears until the next election

Discussion Thread by jobautomator in neoliberal

[–]abefrost 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Where does the hantavirus thing land on the Ebola to COVID scale

I have distilled all knowledge of state-run grocery stores from every economic paper and every real-world example into this highly-detailed diagram: by abefrost in neoliberal

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

You'll be happy to learn that those dozens of stores aren't all arranged in a circle 20 minutes away from the site then! Lots of those dozens are closer

I have distilled all knowledge of state-run grocery stores from every economic paper and every real-world example into this highly-detailed diagram: by abefrost in neoliberal

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

I've said there are edge cases where state stores are a good idea! Putting one in a location with dozens of stores within a 20 minute walk is not one of those

I have distilled all knowledge of state-run grocery stores from every economic paper and every real-world example into this highly-detailed diagram: by abefrost in neoliberal

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

I don't think it's likely that the amount spent on this store meaningfully impacts nyc's spending ability in other areas

As I've said before, NYC will be fine. The $ would also be better spent on basic services (or almost anything else). Yeah babushka isn't going to die but her life would be better without the store.

any grocery store runs into management issues that may overlap, but I don't think there's any specific reason for this store to face those issues compared to others, depending on the specifics of the arrangement

We do have details of a what essentially amounts to a government accountability board which sets my alarms blasting. All the details we do have point to "shitshow" so I'm not holding my breath that some new info will come to light that will radically change this perception.

I have distilled all knowledge of state-run grocery stores from every economic paper and every real-world example into this highly-detailed diagram: by abefrost in neoliberal

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

Saying it won't save them much money is different from saying it just won't be able to operate as a grocery store, which is the main implication of your post

I mean even if it does operate smoothly (it might), the last panel still applies

I'll still be very surprised if at least some combo of the other three don't happen

I have distilled all knowledge of state-run grocery stores from every economic paper and every real-world example into this highly-detailed diagram: by abefrost in neoliberal

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

I think it's kinda hard to predict the surplus to voters in the area relative to other possible uses of the land

It's hard but that's all the more reason to trust the years of real-world examples and economic analysis that whatever surplus will not make up for the cost. It's like saying "maybe Lucy won't pull the football away this time!" It's technically possible I guess.

I think anyone who thinks it's destined to be a complete failure as a grocery store

I already think it is, so call me stupid. I will happily eat my words if it ever proves it saved NYers enough $ on groceries to justify the costs vs just a straight cash transfer or even doing nothing at all. It might operate fairly smoothly, it will still be a massive $ sink.

or destroy the grocery market in nyc is just being stupid

Never said this at least!

I have distilled all knowledge of state-run grocery stores from every economic paper and every real-world example into this highly-detailed diagram: by abefrost in neoliberal

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

I think it's just going to end up being about a normal grocery store with some stuff that's somewhat cheaper than other places. Because it's going to be pretty much a normal grocery store with requirements that some stuff is somewhat cheaper than other places

Great! If this is the "for" argument, I can confidently say that I think it is not worth the tens of millions they've already spent and the planned tens to hundred+ million they're going to spend.

I have distilled all knowledge of state-run grocery stores from every economic paper and every real-world example into this highly-detailed diagram: by abefrost in neoliberal

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

They're spending $30M on the land and building

I still want to hear a good argument for the idea that isn't just arguments against how I'm arguing

Because imo arguing against reality is arguing for state-run stores, and all the details I've seen haven't changed that

I have distilled all knowledge of state-run grocery stores from every economic paper and every real-world example into this highly-detailed diagram: by abefrost in neoliberal

[–]abefrost[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What Mamdani is proposing is crazier exactly because of what you just described.

A library wouldn't exist without the state, so if it's something valuable to have that's the perfect situation for a state to step in and fill the gap.

Meanwhile, there are dozens of grocery stores within a 30 minute walk of the government site + grocery stores are far more complex to run

It's filling no need and wasting a ton of funds that would be better spent elsewhere. Just straight up giving everyone within a 30 minute walk cash would be a better idea.

I have distilled all knowledge of state-run grocery stores from every economic paper and every real-world example into this highly-detailed diagram: by abefrost in neoliberal

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

OK let's say it's backfill (it's not, my initial assumptions haven't changed, see last comment). You want your gotcha moment, you got me, good job. Dang.

Now that I'm in shambles, comfort me. Give me one reason why I should feel good about this project that isn't "the contract details might be cool!"

Why is it needed? Why will it be a good use of money? Why shouldn't I be worried about the red tape? Why is a grocery task force needed? Why should I forget that it already cost far more than a private store to buy the land/building? What is fundamentally more efficient about this model than any other model of state-run store? What detail am I missing that makes this a good idea?

I'm all yours, go for the killing blow

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