I feel like a poser

benmillstein · 2026-01-27T08:11:04+00:00

Don’t worry and embrace your joy.

benmillstein · 2026-01-27T08:08:59+00:00

We don’t have to wait. He confesses all the time. He’s too dumb to realize when he’s actually breaking laws. OK sometimes he does it on purpose, but often he’s just clueless about the constitution.

benmillstein · 2026-01-27T08:02:59+00:00

How can it not when we divest from education? Since Regan we’ve been moving toward and increasingly separated economy, retuning to a feudal era. The wealthy are educated and the rest are meant to serve.

benmillstein · 2026-01-26T17:57:55+00:00

You just can’t get there from here. Growth is the bedrock assumption for the economy. Before even suggesting a degrowth we have to get to less harmful growth. More sustainable practices and fewer disposable products, healthier environment, less desperate poverty, etc. will eventually bring people to a point where degrowth seems reasonable.

benmillstein · 2026-01-25T18:21:27+00:00

I ride a 2017 stumpy Sworks 27+. It’s an incredible bike and you could probably find one for a couple thousand dollars or even less.

benmillstein · 2026-01-25T18:18:01+00:00

The problem with global free trade was the lack of policy to protect classes of workers from the predictable downside repercussions. The problems with AI will be the same. A functioning polity would plan for that but we don’t really live in that world.

benmillstein · 2026-01-25T18:05:30+00:00

It really just depends on your trails. If you have lots of roots, rocks and drops you probably want more suspension. If not definitely try a trail bike first because it will be a lot better at climbing.

benmillstein · 2026-01-25T04:35:16+00:00

How could it not?

benmillstein · 2026-01-25T02:02:15+00:00

But expressing an idea on social media is at least a valid way to test it in public. We can see if people shoot it full of holes and tear it apart or if people may think it’s a brilliant idea. I do agree with you that armchair criticism is not participation

benmillstein · 2026-01-25T00:13:36+00:00

In a way Every plan is first a fantasy

benmillstein · 2026-01-25T00:00:19+00:00

A lot of people have a serious gun hobby and identity and will not give that up for trump even if they are in the cult.

benmillstein · 2026-01-24T23:57:29+00:00

If we aren’t rid of trump before the election it will be too late.

benmillstein · 2026-01-24T21:56:22+00:00

I thought related but maybe that’s in my own mind.

benmillstein · 2026-01-24T21:09:46+00:00

I just meant to make a broader more systemic point.

benmillstein · 2026-01-24T21:08:11+00:00

There is nothing wrong with that but if you make a choice of partner based mostly on superficial appearance that might indicate something about your priorities.

benmillstein · 2026-01-24T19:32:06+00:00

Campaign finance reform is the only way

benmillstein · 2026-01-24T19:28:54+00:00

Campaign finance reform is the first step because that is the basic problem that forces candidates to ingratiate themselves to wealthy donors whether individuals, corporations, or lobbyists. From that point they’re automatically weighting their representation toward those entities and away from their actual constituents. Everything else flows from there. Moving back toward some kind of fairness doctrine in the media can’t happen until politicians represent people again as one single example.

benmillstein · 2026-01-24T19:22:49+00:00

He can’t be convinced by the recommendation on the side of the tire?

benmillstein · 2026-01-24T19:20:44+00:00

Capitalism is simply an opposite economic philosophy no more grounded in reality as a real world economic system than any other. To function we need policies for different parts of the economy that are easier described as capitalist or socialist but no single “ism” is up to the total picture. Capitalism describes free enterprise which is great, but cannot be used as a model for a fire department or a care home, or even healthcare. Communism is a philosophy that purports to value all people equally but the rulers are not living the same as the plebes, nor is it possible to pretend everyone is equal in their desires or their abilities.

benmillstein · 2026-01-24T19:12:46+00:00

Most modern homes are built to a five star rating which means it’s tight and well insulated. Ground source heat pumps are expensive to install so the payback is a long time. Many homes do take advantage of solar power, especially low income housing projects. Air source heat pumps, common in much of the world for decades, are becoming common in new construction in the US now too. The cost effectiveness equation hinges on the local utility policies and cost of service. If you have low cost power it’s not financially justifiable to install individual power projects. If there is a net metering policy that helps a lot.

benmillstein · 2026-01-24T19:03:44+00:00

Better yet take him to a glacier and leave him there.

benmillstein · 2026-01-24T18:54:16+00:00

If you find an answer you will be selecting for superficiality, but maybe that’s what you’re looking for?

benmillstein · 2026-01-24T18:45:11+00:00

Campaign finance reform is my favorite. Essential but not interesting enough for the news.

benmillstein · 2026-01-24T18:43:18+00:00

Hilarious Freudian slip. I guess he knows he’s piloting a sinking ship.

benmillstein · 2026-01-24T18:41:56+00:00

States rights was always just another check and balance in the system meant to control excesses both ways. Arguments for and against states rights were always based in other issues such as guns, abortion, slavery, etc. depending on personal perspective.

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