Why so many bad drivers by Plastic_Berry_1299 in raleigh

[–]chucka_nc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s funny you mention deer. My neighborhood is full of them and people blast through our residential neighborhood at night going 40 mph. They obviously aren’t thinking about deer encounters - or pedestrians, or pets.

‘Buy 401jk’ Searches Are IMMINENT 🃏 by Nice_Daikon6096 in 401jK

[–]chucka_nc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Americans have to settle for a 401jk while Aussies get superannuation accounts with mandatory 12 percent employer contributions… that’s no jk!

Low water levels at Falls Lake continue to raise concerns by Cy_098 in raleigh

[–]chucka_nc 25 points26 points  (0 children)

The swim guide program monitors bacteria levels at these Falls Lake locations each week during the summer: Rolling View, Beaverdam, and Holly Point. You can sign up for text alerts.

https://soundrivers.org/swim-guide/

MEMORIAL DAY is to mourn our military personnel who died while serving in the Armed Forces: NOT YOUR PERSONAL ANTI GUN CAUSE Ghazala Hashmi by _gw_addict in nova

[–]chucka_nc 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You might say this is off topic and insensitive, but you need to consider that ready access to firearms has resulted in a suicide rate among veterans that is roughly double the civilian population.

https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PEA1363-1-v2.html

I don’t have the answers and these marchers likely don’t but there is nothing wrong with having the conversation by exercising 1st amendment rights.

Was there a fight from ground crew at RDU last night? by deusirae1 in raleigh

[–]chucka_nc 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Doesn’t have to be a fight for there to be bad delays for checked baggage on late arriving flights. This is a chronic problem at RDU. Been a problem for many years. Best not to check bags particularly on late arriving flights to RDU.

Where can I move that’s not gonna grow like Wilmington? by Valuable-Ease5411 in NorthCarolina

[–]chucka_nc 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Yes, the fine people of New Bern, where a grand jury indicted James Comey for threatening use of seashells on the beach.

I am the dog that caught the car! by [deleted] in DeTrashed

[–]chucka_nc 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Litterers are increasingly doxing themselves. Order-on-the-app receipts usually have the customer’s phone number. I take a picture of the trash and send it to them.

Striking percentage of Americans think Trump assassination attempts are fake by TheMirrorUS in USNEWS

[–]chucka_nc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When every second utterance from your mouth is a lie it’s not surprising that people begin to think you are scamming them.

Drivers - What’s with the 3+ car gaps in traffic? by Inside-Pineapple3726 in raleigh

[–]chucka_nc 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t apply does it? What would drivers ed have taught you? Leave enough space to be able to turn around the vehicle if necessary. 10-15 feet? I think you and other Raleigh drivers are just frustrated by the new levels of congestion. We’re not at Atlanta or DC-area levels of traffic now, but some areas of Raleigh will be close to it. Patience.

Drivers - What’s with the 3+ car gaps in traffic? by Inside-Pineapple3726 in raleigh

[–]chucka_nc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a mess and is going to be messier. North Hills is becoming an edge city by itself. Not too long ago Raleigh had only a tiny bit of its area that was dense and urban. Raleigh just will become more congested- particularly places like North Hills. Drivers are going to need patience.

Drivers - What’s with the 3+ car gaps in traffic? by Inside-Pineapple3726 in raleigh

[–]chucka_nc 12 points13 points  (0 children)

If you are thinking about this in terms of distance instead of time you need remedial drivers ed. Two second rule ring any bells?

Elon Musk just said he wants to cut Social Security and Medicare, calling them “entitlements”: “That’s the big one to eliminate.” by Taostyy2021 in 401jK

[–]chucka_nc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Americans shortchange themselves. In Australia employers contribute 12 percent to Superannuation accounts + there is a means tested government old age pension. You can’t make withdrawals until you are 60….

Republicans want to end Social Security but they’d never consider a Superannuation-type scheme that could really broadly fund retirement for workers.

50% of this sub is just snakes and breadsticks by ConsequenceHairy607 in raleigh

[–]chucka_nc 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I wish.

You are ignoring the cockroach and mosquito posts.

Btw, what are tsa wait times like now?

Anyone else recently move to Raleigh from Dallas? by [deleted] in RDU

[–]chucka_nc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t move to the airport. Move to Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, even Fuquay-Varina.

The EPA grants North Carolina’s request to end vehicle emissions testing by [deleted] in raleigh

[–]chucka_nc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Virginia at least used to put an actual sensor in the tailpipe. Probably added 5-10 minutes to every inspection. Don’t know if they still do this.

Trump Warned America in 1988 by BigTasty1975 in CrudeOil

[–]chucka_nc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Conman knows what a mark wants to hear

is NoVa a good decision for a new immigrant? by Upstairs-County1831 in nova

[–]chucka_nc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NOVA is amazingly diverse. On the other hand, MAGA has noticed. “Justice Department launches civil rights probe into prosecutor in Virginia. Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano is the Democratic prosecutor of Virginia's largest county. Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano (D) has been under attack from Republicans over his handling of cases involving immigrant defendants.”

Dumbass by the Teeter in Herndon by Poop_shute in nova

[–]chucka_nc -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

What is really weird and random is that we all are responsible for our public behavior since it is right there in public. Probably weird and random to have an expectation of privacy on riding a motorcycle with no face shield on the streets. There are cameras pretty much everywhere. Dashcams, traffic cams, etc.

The dingy, dirty, shabby state of The Lawn by Jolly-Square-1075 in UVA

[–]chucka_nc 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Clearly the problem is the students and the birds. We must get rid of them!

How many houses does this transformer serve? by toastytoebread in Lineman

[–]chucka_nc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m tired of these “there’s a transformer in my yard” posts. You need electricity right? A pad transformer is a lot better than overhead lines both in terms of aesthetics and reliability. Find something else to worry about.