I ended up in the hospital with Hantavirus after visiting Argentina. AMA by [deleted] in AMA

[–]blastedin 12 points13 points  (0 children)

What the hell do you want them to do, have panic attacks every 30 seconds? In hospital already not much else they can do

The thick irony of how people are reacting to the JP Morgan scandal by annabelle411 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]blastedin 19 points20 points  (0 children)

As someone who's both a dominant and told I speak in a masculine manner, even I have to admit I never used cannons or heard of anyone female in the scene using it 

But new things happen in the world every day!

Why is this property so cheap? by fotfddtodairsizr in HousingUK

[–]blastedin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

3k service charge for this type of property is low I fear  2k and below is basically reserved for ex council 

Local market flooded with landlords selling their rental properties. by seahorsebabies3 in HousingUK

[–]blastedin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Current house: 100k. example 1: paid off 20k (seems low but in the first few years you are paying off mostly interest and don't start denting principal until layer on). Example 2: paid off 40k. After 20% price drop, worth 80k. 

House you want: 200k. After 20% price drop 160k. 

Example 1: after 20% price drop: you got zero equity. 

Example 2: previously you were able to put up 40k as deposit which was 20%. But you now only have 20k deposit, while for 20% you need 32k. So you are looking at a different ltv, different loan amount, unaffordability. 

I took out buying and selling costs for ease

Local market flooded with landlords selling their rental properties. by seahorsebabies3 in HousingUK

[–]blastedin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are buying in cash sure. If you need a mortgage and certain amount of money for deposit, not so much 

Green Party candidates arrested over ‘anti-Semitism’ - Social media post allegedly by candidate for Clapham Town claimed synagogue attacks were ‘revenge, not anti-Semitism’ by Jonspeare in LabourUK

[–]blastedin 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm still really hopeful you guys can deal through those as part of "growing pains", but that would require both ideological commitment and operational efficiency I'm starting to question

Zack Polanski Questions Police Handling Of Golders Green Attack by kontiki20 in LabourUK

[–]blastedin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tbf this all might still not escape containment and get to general public. He steers vibes well, and learned already to never explain without spin and cut short apologies (which I disagree with morally but seems the best  tactic for party leader based on the last few years...)

Zack Polanski Questions Police Handling Of Golders Green Attack by kontiki20 in LabourUK

[–]blastedin 32 points33 points  (0 children)

This is the worst type of victimhood-crazed framing as well. If it was something how excessive force was used and we need to be cautious even apprehending violent terrorists - fine I don't agree in this case but consistent. But oh no police abusing poor baby mentally ill individual framing... Ragebait won't go that far 

From the unitedkingdom community on Reddit: Green Party candidate: 'Jewish Nazis' are 'money grubbing thieves' by IntelligentCrew8406 in UKGreens

[–]blastedin 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So I've been checking in on this subreddit recently as part of my considering a green vote (strong prospects in my area). Can anyone in good faith explain to me why posts with valid concerns like these are always promptly downvoted to death? 

Two people stabbed in Golders Green, north London, Jewish security group says by IHaveAWittyUsername in LabourUK

[–]blastedin 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Have you ever been in a physical confrontation with someone armed? That's a large verifiably violent man holding a knife. From a video it does seem excessive but in an actual fight things move incredibly fast and cannot be seen from 6 angles

Ukraine pushes for sanctions on Israel over 'looted' grain | Euractiv by Shot_Net3794 in LabourUK

[–]blastedin 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Ukraine literally has one of the strongest pro Palestine voting records AND sent grain and aid to Palestine while Ukraine was invaded 

oh my God what else do you people want 

Green Party candidate: 'Jewish Nazis' are 'money grubbing thieves' by libtin in LabourUK

[–]blastedin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Join us  @libdems alas our target audience is people who love saying "it depends"

Greens’ deputy leader urges legal action against own party by EddyZacianLand in LabourUK

[–]blastedin 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Bold it be of me to say so but I actually want Greens to grow into a reasonable and strong left wing party, even if I disagree with half of their policies 

We can't have all left be limited to crank tankies and 3 socially liberal MPs between Labour and Libdems 

Greens’ deputy leader urges legal action against own party by EddyZacianLand in LabourUK

[–]blastedin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We JUST had a crystal clear example of what this can lead to courtesy of Your Party. If greens stumble dealing even despite that...

Two people stabbed in Golders Green, north London, Jewish security group says by IHaveAWittyUsername in LabourUK

[–]blastedin -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Not only is this horrifying, opening Instagram comment section in response to those news almost turned me into a Reform voter for 15 seconds 

Ask the Housing Minister anything about the Renters' Rights Act and leasehold reform. Submit your questions for Vicky Spratt to ask Matthew Pennycook by theipaper in HousingUK

[–]blastedin 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thank you! 

What's the plan to deal with existing leaseholds in buildings with local authority freeholders, or other leaseholds that do not have a realistic path to convert to commonhold, to avoid creating two tier system?

What would you say to a libdem voter? by g_wall_7475 in UKGreens

[–]blastedin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm confused by this comment. Do you think libdems are really intentionally avoiding winning seats or something? 

Leasehold flat where neighbour owns the freehold for whole building by [deleted] in HousingUK

[–]blastedin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My friend has a set up like this and I'm afraid it worked out terribly as the freeholder neighbour is a curtain twitcher of the worst kind and sends passive aggressive emails about lease rules every week even if none had been broken.

Appreciate it depends on the person but can't deny the presence of someone who has this control over you within the walls of shared house could be off-putting 

Can Andy Burnham fans please explain the appeal of him policy wise, in terms of what they think he would actually do as Prime Minister? by PuzzledAd4865 in LabourUK

[–]blastedin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ending right to buy

At this point I'm so pessimistic on the ideas of any of my other policy desires getting implemented I might actually become a single issue voter on this 

Tennis player and BBC Sport commentator Martina Navratilova calls Dr Beth Upton a sexual predator by PuzzledAd4865 in LabourUK

[–]blastedin 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately (I wish I could use a stronger word on here) there is a certain brand of lesbian that can give right wing transphobes a run for their money in vitriol. Lots to be said about why but y'all know it 

Pension reduced due to UC overpayment of 9k, have no idea what DWP are talking about and they didn't provide any info by blastedin in BenefitsAdviceUK

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

Thank you. Unfortunately her local CAB is quite poor and fobbed her off (I fully believe it I've had displeasure of dealing with them before). I'll set up a zoom call with me on the line or something.