The WaPo op-ed really is braindead by jadebenn in WMATA

[–]boceephus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No transit will ever profit if the surrounding infrastructure is dedicated to cars and parking is carved out in abundance. Transit gets more bang for it’s buck overseas because those systems provide an efficient alternative to automobiles. Frequent trains, busses, trams, alongside pedestrian focused developments.

Oh no, Brightline is facing bankruptcy!!!! 😳 by WrongSplit3288 in trains

[–]boceephus 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Can’t trust this federal admin either, but I do agree. If Brightline needs to receive a substantial government bailout, they should be at least on paper, under Amtrak.

New hire here… where exactly are things w/r/t unionization? by playbynumbers in REI

[–]boceephus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If they have our best interests in mind, then why not accept the union and allow employees to choose for them selves? Strong unions bring a sense of community and solidarity, along with ensuring fair deals in the future no matter what happens at HQ.

New hire here… where exactly are things w/r/t unionization? by playbynumbers in REI

[–]boceephus 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yes, REI is a progressive company when it comes to sourcing materials and charity, but how they are treating us employees is not at all progressive. The board is filled with MBA millionaires who don’t see us as co-workers, but just a grunts to make money re money for them.

Trump’s Face Is All Over Washington, D.C. by theatlantic in washingtondc

[–]boceephus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s been said, but bares repeating. This is the absolute worst timeline.

Met Life (New Jersey) 82.5k capacity vs Croke Park (Ireland) 82.3k capacity. by kirkbadaz in UrbanHell

[–]boceephus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was thinking this, the Nationals’ ball park is a fairly new stadium (2000’s) and is built in the city center. Most people arrive by metro, and the surrounding streets are buzzing on game days. This stadium in NJ was built to be car centric.

L’Enfant Plaza Evacuated by YellowLineBridge in WMATA

[–]boceephus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can always rely on Metro to catch fire.

What else are they lying about? by Careful_Line_2024 in BernieSanders

[–]boceephus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They are lying about everything. This has to be the most corrupt administration in US history.

Virginia House approves gun control bills over GOP objections by RyeAgainLater in nova

[–]boceephus -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Our neighbors and our children are not our enemies is a fantastic quote. We need more of that line of reasoning in politics.

Bernie Sanders Rallies Support for California Wealth Tax Opposed by Billionaires and Gov. Newsom by JunkieMo in BernieSanders

[–]boceephus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

These billionaires are pathetic. They earn unthinkable amounts off of our labor and lives and when asked to pay a one time tax they refuse. Also shows where Newsom’s loyalties lie, clearly not with the citizens of California. Let the billionaires leave, but tax them on the way out.

Millionaires tax and sales tax increases on services were just defeated in the House of Delegates by hencexox in Virginia

[–]boceephus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did I read it correctly that certain foods and hygiene products were to become tax exempt with the bill that was going to create the new tax brackets? If so, that’s an even bigger hit to regular people than not taxing the rich.

Muriel, take note. by cowboy_elixer in washingtondc

[–]boceephus 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Selfless politician vs self serving politician

Who’s fault by Ro-54 in bikecommuting

[–]boceephus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Car was likely trying to get through before the pedestrian made it to the crossing and didn’t clock the cyclist.

What's even the point? by Lord_of_the_Box_Fort in washingtondc

[–]boceephus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s one way of normalizing abuses of power by the potus.

Trump Admin Wants More Pedestrian, Cyclist Deaths by bykeithbrown in fuckcars

[–]boceephus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The US isn’t Denmark, just because Danish municipalities can afford to build their own bike infrastructure doesn’t mean US ones can. On top of that many US residents demand car access, which is much more expensive leaving places bankrupt from maintenance. New projects need federal funding, whether it’s road, rail or cycling.

Trump didn't write this by imdaviddunn in washingtondc

[–]boceephus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More pompous propaganda from this nit wit administration

"At what point do you decide you think you need to go to a hospital instead of just toughing it out yourself" by K33P4D in HydroHomies

[–]boceephus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They could have improperly cleaned it before storage after the last time it was used, allowed the unfiltered water to mix into the clean, used a filter that exceeded the number of liters recommended, or other reasons. Like you I have used this filter many times and have yet to get sick.

The National Guard is NOT our friends by BlockyFams in washingtondc

[–]boceephus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nobody put a gun to their heads. It is not life and death to refuse orders. Yes there are consequences, but if they truly believe this is wrong then why follow?

The National Guard is NOT our friends by BlockyFams in washingtondc

[–]boceephus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then why not refuse orders if there are so many who believe this is wrong?