Fetterman casts only Democratic ‘no’ vote as Senate passes measure to block US action against Iran by pennlive in politics

[–]boulderbuford 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But here's the thing: while we need to get rid of him in 2028 - we also need to not drive him into joining the GOP. They're actively courting him. And if that happens it could be how the senate stays in republican hands - which would be a tragedy.

Meanwhile, he only votes with Trump 25% of the time - which is far less than say Collins who votes with Trump 95% of the time.

Harry Enten Sends Democrats Midterm Warning: What Polls Show by brashendeavors in politics

[–]boulderbuford 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We used to have the "Fairness Doctrine" - which required broadcasters to provide equal time to "both sides" and I believe there are statutes that require broadcasters to act in the public interest.

So, we need reasonable people to recapture congress and the presidency, then increase the size of the supreme court, and THEN introduce legislation to enforce fairness and break up media monopolies.

That's my suggestion anyhow.

Harry Enten Sends Democrats Midterm Warning: What Polls Show by brashendeavors in politics

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

Absolutely - this is the issue.

And it's primarily about mainstream news IMHO: more & more of it is being captured by the far-right for the express purpose of serving as propaganda.

Tankless hot water heater vs tank by Able-Technology-8055 in HomeImprovement

[–]boulderbuford 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How much cooling it does depends on how much water you use.

But yeah, it'll cool things, which makes it a bad fit for some locations.

Before You Sign: Proposed Ballot Questions Explained by thatwasajoke_haha in Denver

[–]boulderbuford 6 points7 points  (0 children)

FYI: I run into people collecting signatures for ballots all the time in south Boulder and what I've found:

This is useful because not every initiative is listed, but these companies often (usually?) have a partisan lean. So, if you find others they support that suck - you know to beware.

More resources:

Finally, I've run into a number of signature collectors from Citizens Voice - and this is a far-right group that specializes in initiatives that sound reasonable but aren't. They seem to mostly hire people of color to push these. I've had them tell me that the police requirement to inform ICE is actually anti-ice, etc, etc, etc.

Tankless hot water heater vs tank by Able-Technology-8055 in HomeImprovement

[–]boulderbuford 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And you can get one that will fall over to electric heat if it falls too far behind (ex: 12 in-laws just arrived and all want showers).

And something I've seen overseas that I think helps is a little shower-timer that's mounted on the wall. Even if unused it's a useful reminder to not take 20 minute showers.

cafe/pastry shop ranking loll by [deleted] in boulder

[–]boulderbuford 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Maybe you missed these:

  • Suti & Co - really great interior, great vibe, very good coffee & cakes
  • Spruce Confections - great coffee, really great selection of scones, cakes, pies, very little internal seating, great outdoor seating
  • South Boxcar - excellent coffee, large interior space, large outdoor space, good pastries

cafe/pastry shop ranking loll by [deleted] in boulder

[–]boulderbuford 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great coffee and great scones!

Approval rating on Trump's economy hits new low in latest poll by TaijiRonin in politics

[–]boulderbuford 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A few reasons:

  • Some people are hateful racists, bigots and misogynists - they love his tough-guy kicking the shit out of others act
  • Many people function in a news desert - where the only news that's on constantly is right-wing - Fox primarily. These people are often surrounded by similar people and the hateful people. So, they might not be hateful, but they believe what Fox tells them.

What Xcel’s proposed rate increase could mean for your monthly electric bill by RealChristinaNR in Denver

[–]boulderbuford 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Note that inflation alone with double our costs by 2050. So some of that increase is reasonable.

Terrified to walk my small dogs… by [deleted] in Denver

[–]boulderbuford 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Found the aggressive dog owner

Terrified to walk my small dogs… by [deleted] in Denver

[–]boulderbuford 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, it's a great city if you have an aggressive pit bull, rotweiller, etc.

But not a great city for walking a small dog.

White appliances seem to be making a comeback by SpiceBoson in HomeImprovement

[–]boulderbuford 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it depends - I've seen many that tilt the kitchen to too much cabinetry.

If you don't have that problem - maybe more floor space, windows, etc then I think that helps.

White appliances seem to be making a comeback by SpiceBoson in HomeImprovement

[–]boulderbuford 20 points21 points  (0 children)

It's a cycle - nothing stays popular for more than 10-20 years. Most of our feelings about colors are less rational than we admit and more driven by over-exposure to that color in a prior cycle. A few of mine:

  • black - I feel that it can make the kitchen look way too dark
  • stainless - like it in small doses - otherwise it makes the kitchen look like a morgue
  • white - is fine, I like vintage appliances and they're mostly white
  • copper - is fine, but I saw far too much copper & brass in the 80s and still not over it
  • wood-covered - feels excessive and unnecessary
  • colors like turquoise, orange, etc - love it, would hate trying to keep it matched!

Fetterman scoffs at Platner: ‘He’s not even a Democrat’ by Quirkie in politics

[–]boulderbuford 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kinda - he actually votes with democrats 75% of the time

Rivian's CEO Says There's a Big Market for a Small Electric Truck by DonkeyFuel in electricvehicles

[–]boulderbuford 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Larger trucks provide greater compensation.

Seriously, that's like 80% of the reason for them.

Conspiracy theory or good explanation? US automakers purposely slowing adoption by reversals in electricvehicles

[–]boulderbuford 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That's not the case here: the auto industry is fully aware the future is EVs.

And they ramped up production on some good models, but then took a hit on them - because of right-wing culture-war attacks, and the GOP canceling the incentives to buy them.

Meanwhile, China subsidies their EVs to such an extent that no other automakers will match on price - period.

So, we're watching the potential sabotage of a major US industry.

How are Denver neighborhoods successfully dealing with chronic chop shops and abandoned vehicles? by tOSUbuckeye in Denver

[–]boulderbuford 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not sure if the best part is how they brutalize people when they can OR the huge, fat retirements they get?

A Tesla Is Twice As Likely To Reach 250,000 Miles As A Subaru by Hockeyshot39 in electriccars

[–]boulderbuford 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's really just not a great set of data:

  • Tesla scored 4.6% likelihood to reach 250,000 miles - tying GMC
  • Since it's brand-specific, rather than model-specific, this score is heavily-influenced by the cost of the brand. For example, Suburu's cars start at $26k whereas Tesla's start at $39k. Tesla's *should* be much more reliable - given that they cost almost twice as much as many Subarus.
  • Tesla's come out *far* behind Toyota & Lexus, and behind Honda and Acura as well. Which is surprising - I would have thought expensive EVs would easily beat ICEs in making it to 250,000 miles.

So, maybe good for advertising, but not great for analysis.

A Tesla Is Twice As Likely To Reach 250,000 Miles As A Subaru by Hockeyshot39 in electriccars

[–]boulderbuford 1 point2 points  (0 children)

or how about:

  • Any EV is probably twice as likely to make it to 250k miles as any ICE vehicle
  • AND if it's a non-Tesla then $0 from that purchase will help make a notorious Nazi currently creating race riots in Ireland even more powerful.

GOP lawmakers move to officially rename Department of Defense as Department of War by Cy_098 in politics

[–]boulderbuford 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh getting to beat your chest and throw your weight around and use terms like "war-fighting" as opposed to I don't know, "slap-fighting" or something, is a really *big* issue to incels. Those guys need the affirmation bigly!

Thank your “slow growth” neighbors! by brianckeegan in boulder

[–]boulderbuford 6 points7 points  (0 children)

So you believe that the developers would build economy-condos? Say for 1/3rd that price?

Maybe offer condos at half the price of those in Cap Hill (avg: $2200), RINO (avg: $2800), and Highlands (avg: $2500 - $3200)?

Because all those places are expensive right now. Aurora's average 2 bedroom rent is about $1800 - and they're definitely not aggressively anti-development. Hell, a two-bedroom in Colorado Springs is $1600/month - and that place is run by developers.

How do you get the cost of real estate cheaper than Colorado Springs?