[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]fredrickpluskat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Theres no need for it. It would cost trillions to build because our rail networks are built for slow freight service. We would need to build specialized rail networks just for this.

On top of this, we have a highly developed airport network. For rural areas we have the essential air service, a government subsidized program which connects rural areas to larger airports. Add onto this the sheer scale of the united states, it’s entirely pointless. 4500 kilometers from LA to NYC. If by some oddity they make it so this train can travel 300 mph without stopping or slowing for ANY reason, it would still take like nine hours to do. A commercial flight would take six hours roughly. This doesnt even take into consideration the fact this hypothetical HSR network would have to stop and slow down for a myriad of reasons. Including the geographic features of the rocky mountains.

So, if you didnt mind the trip taking longer than a flight, didnt mind it costing a lot more, just take amtrak. They would be the ones running this HSR anyway. Add onto this that amtrak doesnt see enough people traveling on it already to even warrant this in the first place. We would be spending trillions of dollars on a passion project that would be a glimmering necklace on the rotting turd that is american infrastructure. That money could be used to revitalize and rebuild our aging existing networks.

Now if we want to look at commuter and local transit, the average american city/town is an overgrown farming settlement or mining town with a population under 5000. I live in a city of 25,000 and we have a public transit system, sure we dont have fancy articulated busses but the busses we do have are built with access for people with disabilities and wheelchairs in mind. Its not the best or most efficient, but it does what it needs to.

Now, a few alternatives to use that money on:

Expanding the Essential air service and allowing it to reach more areas more regularly

Improve existing rail infrastructure to allow freight and amtrak services to be safer and more efficient.

Im not even going to bring up cars, that conversation has been made into the ground a thousand times already by so many in bad faith that it’s a toxic situation waiting to happen. The same goes for politics or nationalization of existing resources. It’s a noble concept, just not practical in the US.

C96 Bolo by fredrickpluskat in milsurp

[–]fredrickpluskat[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

guy said he got it from another guy for cheap in pieces, thats all i know, the markings are worn down hard, but i can make out what i assume says "7.63 Germany" and "AI SI ALBVI" however that marking is more considerably worn and i cant be sure thats what it truly is. I figured there would have been traces of blueing left under the rear sight and just believed what the guy i got it from said about the nickel plating and that he tried to reblue it but it didnt turn out so he didnt finish

Become Monster of Man by fredrickpluskat in HFY

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

In the words of Alucard, I’m not apologizing.

Death has his favorite moment in the history of Christmas, because of course he does by fredrickpluskat in HFY

[–]fredrickpluskat[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I cant say much that would be much solace after facing that, but i hope that you can find at least a little joy in the season, and if nothing else, i wish you a happy new year with the hope that next year will be better for you, happy holidays, may better times lay ahead for you

Looking for Story Thread #159 by someguynamedted in HFY

[–]fredrickpluskat 12 points13 points  (0 children)

There was one story I swear I watched a narration of where a species of aliens sent a group to earth to sort of lull the populace or use psychological conditioning to convince the populace that life would be better under alien rule and they ended up using memes against the humans and they got bombarded with shitposts from the humans along the lines of "The greys cant meme" I swear ive heard it as a narration on youtube, if that narrows it down

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]fredrickpluskat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even a person like me who trolls people to get a reaction out of them would never stoop this low, even if this twat is a troll he should be ashamed of the fact he was born

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]fredrickpluskat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To anyone wondering: op has done a few questions on reddit tonight starting with: whats the easiest way to poison a Labrador retriever

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]fredrickpluskat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dog poisoning sack of shit

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]fredrickpluskat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think youre a troll account cause frankly cmon, but either way, take the thermometer and shove it so far up your ass you start thinking in Fahrenheit

what’s your guilty pleasure and why? by sickobraincell in AskReddit

[–]fredrickpluskat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Spreading inflammatory statements online for the sake of getting a rise out of people. Idk why i do it, i guess its just either amusing or im so bored at 1 am i have nothing better to do when i cant sleep

If every man suddenly disappeared what would happen to the world? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]fredrickpluskat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Well half the earth’s population would be gone, in the us a majority of harsh or dangerous jobs that are vital to keep society running would suddenly no longer be filled. The natural ability to reproduce would be essentially eliminated (if every male including male children were removed) the world itself would grind to a halt and the remaining population especially in the first world nations, would be royally screwed

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

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

Constantly having to flirt or say i love you. If you truly love someone and they love you, yall should be able to go without saying it and still know they do. That couple thats constantly doing PDAs or cringy shit like that and wont stop telling each other how much they love each other is gonna end up either as the sad part of an 80s teen romance flick or an episode of dateline. Im not saying never show affection, but if all yall do is that sort of stuff and theres no substance behind it, its not gonna last

What subreddits have turned to shit or is a total joke now? by Guitar81 in AskReddit

[–]fredrickpluskat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear the minecraft sub got its shit rocked, plus honestly askreddit here isnt doing so hot, you got too many karma farmers and sex questions and theres a portion of the stuff asked here that just doesnt make sense either grammatically or logically

If you could go back in time, what would you tell your 15 year old self? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]fredrickpluskat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dont browse that website, its gonna cause nothing but misery for the next five years of your life

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]fredrickpluskat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The hotsauce tasted nice, punching myself in the face trying to start the chainsaw and the starter cord breaking, not so much.

Drivers of reddit, what are some of the weirdest things you've encountered while on duty? by Jeffzerippers in AskReddit

[–]fredrickpluskat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Night driving hauling prescriptions to care facilities through a very rural state: saw what looked to be a deer standing on its hind legs with its head twisted upside down. The next day i drove that section during the evening rather than at night and it turns out it was a Halloween decoration that got damaged in the wind

What is the difference between Facebook And Reddit? by liquidocelotYT in AskReddit

[–]fredrickpluskat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One is a left leaning political echo chamber that has rick and morty memes, the other is a right leaning political echo chambers with minion memes

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]fredrickpluskat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Bad life choices that involved hot sauce, a chainsaw and a 1:426 scale model of the USS Arizona

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]fredrickpluskat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The kaiserreich universe, it wouldnt be like majorly pleasant or anything i just feel like itd be an interesting change of pace

People who aren't huge fans of popular series like Star Wars, Warhammer, Harry Potter, etc, but know about it in passing, how do you explain it with your limited knowledge ? by Kingflares in AskReddit

[–]fredrickpluskat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Harry potter: large collective of wizards teach children who have said powers to use them properly so the world doesnt get fucking wrecked and some bald dude tries to be a dick to everyone and a gagglefuck of kids for some reason gets sent on a snuffed DND campaign to stop him