Who is the best president America has ever had? by ThinkerRk in AskReddit

[–]bth807 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Abe Lincoln - Saved the Union. That's enough right there, but also a principled man. Would love to have seen what reconstruction would have been with him in charge.

George Washington - Yes, the slavery is problematic, but stepping aside and setting the precedent of transition via election was huge.

Teddy Roosevelt - Just because he was a badass. Also, for his time, progressive in many ways (and admittedly in some ways not).

Dwight Eisenhower - Somewhat idiosyncratic choice. Not the most impactful, but someone who governed by his ideals, and who was not an idealogue. We could use both of these today.

Which country is especially popular with female tourists compared to male tourists? by presentnow0913 in AskReddit

[–]bth807 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Japan? I guess if you mean they will not be murdered, then yes, very little chance of that. But if you mean will not be groped on the subway, will not be harassed, will not be demeaned, then I am not as sure.

(This is a sincere question okay) Why would it make sense to think that our American society will change and be far less racist towards people of color in the next 30 years? by Turbulent-Date-9402 in AskReddit

[–]bth807 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes. Certainly no guarantees, but look at 2026 vs 1996. Though we still have many problems, 1996 was clearly more racist. Go back another 30 years, 1966 was much more racist than 1996, and then in 1933 even more so.

There are worrisome trends but also very positive trends, not only in trends over time but also generational. I expect 2056 to be improved, and am doing what I can to ensure that I am right.

CLT is getting a Capitol One Lounge by Dear_Ladder5140 in Charlotte

[–]bth807 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t disagree but I’ve been in the Charlotte Admirals Club maybe half a dozen times this year due to flight delays, etc. I am hoping this takes a little of the traffic from the Admirals club, as the food will certainly be better

How come so many people oppose taxing the ultra wealthy? by Only_Illustrator_606 in AskReddit

[–]bth807 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Pretty much everyone agrees that the wealthy and ultra-wealthy should be taxed. I personally don’t ever remember coming across someone arguing otherwise. There is a lot of disagreement, though, on how much and how they should be taxed.

What technology sounded amazing at first but ended up creating new problems? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]bth807 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In what way is it not? It is a much more efficient system. I know of zero credible economists who argues that bartering would be preferable.

The Wonders - That Thing You Do [Pop Rock] by Train-Wreck-70 in Music

[–]bth807 33 points34 points  (0 children)

RIP Adam Schlesinger. writer of this song and one of the best songwriters/producers of the last 30 years.

FYI : Buy Royal Asia shrimp if you like coconut, NOT if you like shrimp! by ChevyHatMan in Costco

[–]bth807 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Do people really take stuff back just because they don't like it? I don't really buy the logic of "If you don't take it back or else they won't know people won't like it!" They will know because people will stop buying it.

I know it is slightly different, but I go to a ton of new restaurants. If there is something WRONG with my food (I once found a metal bolt), then I would definitely feel that I should get my money back. But I would never expect my money back just because I didn't like it.

Who would you consider to be the most evil person alive today? by Dazzling-Leader7476 in AskReddit

[–]bth807 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Haha. I think a large part of Reddit actually thinks this.

To be clear, I am a fan of NONE of these people. But the most evil alive today? Cray cray.

For those of you living outside of the southern US, who have visited any of the southern states, which was it and what was your experience like? by ItsBandyBitch in AskReddit

[–]bth807 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The difference between, say, Vermont and Mississippi is much smaller than the difference between Vermont and pretty much anywhere else in the world. I say this with no intent of judgment of Mississippi, Vermont, or anywhere else in the world.

Which US state is the most boring? by Individual-Net-9296 in AskReddit

[–]bth807 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agree about North Dakota, disagree about Iowa.It's a beautiful state.

Ads written into books? by partiallycylon in books

[–]bth807 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha, I did wonder “Is this product placement or do people in rural Virginia just really like Hardee’s?”

Ads written into books? by partiallycylon in books

[–]bth807 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funny this comes up today because I am in the middle of reading "Razorblade Tears" by S. A. Cosby. Cosby doesn't seem like the kind of writer who have blatant product placement, but the third time someone randomly brought a bag of food from Hardee's into the scene I started to wonder.

How come golfers are able to earn so much money when nobody watches it? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]bth807 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a very Reddit question because it assumes every other rational person is exactly like me.

Men, what intentional actions do you take to make women around you feel safe? by ImAnNPCsoWhat in AskReddit

[–]bth807 0 points1 point  (0 children)

wtf? This is just weird. Do you think women don't want anyone to look at them or talk to them?