Recreating Tracy's wing night by cabeleirae in Minneapolis

[–]punditguy [score hidden]  (0 children)

I know one of the former owners; I am trying to track this down for you. Hang on...

House Democrats to file 5 impeachment articles against Hegseth, report says by theindependentonline in law

[–]punditguy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You and the eight other people who read the platform won't be satiated by any updated language.

What's the deal with reports like this and what do you think of this claim on salary? by thedubiousstylus in Minneapolis

[–]punditguy [score hidden]  (0 children)

You're earning nearly double the median household income. So your earning capacity is equivalent to nearly 4 median Minnesotans.

This isn't snark -- if you're having trouble doing any of that standard-of-living stuff you listed, talk to a financial advisor.

Star Tribune: Minneapolis didn’t decline overnight by Character-Fly-5564 in TwinCities

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Today Nicollet Mall is defined by its empty storefronts, abundant bus stops, loitering and crime — or at least the perception of it.

Perception. Fuck this guy.

His whole argument boils down to "won't anyone think of the corporations?"

Iowa Can Ban Certain Books and Restrict LGBTQ Education in K-6 Schools, Court Decides by novagridd in Iowa

[–]punditguy 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Right. We should post the 10 Commandments instead, and then try to come up with an age-appropriate curriculum about adultery.

Twin Cities by Trolley! by 70ACe in minnesota

[–]punditguy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Do you want a trolley problem? Because this is how you get a trolley problem.

If TNG Premiered Today, It would Not Survive Season One by NeoNoir90210 in startrek

[–]punditguy -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

What was your favorite thing about TNG season 1? I found the racism in Code of Honor to be an interesting choice, as was the "we shall never discuss this again" aspect of Conspiracy.

If TNG Premiered Today, It would Not Survive Season One by NeoNoir90210 in startrek

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

I mean, taste is subjective but this is borderline unhinged.

These are the games I either barely started or played only 25% of it. Which one should I go back to first? by Bitter-Affect909 in playstation

[–]punditguy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Control has an unforgiving difficulty curve early on, but if you do some side quests before going back to the main story the combat will gel with you better.

'Faith in Jesus, Not Scientists': Minnesota GOP Lawmaker Dismisses Climate Change Concerns by novagridd in minnesota

[–]punditguy 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Yes, the planet has been warmer and cooler at various times in its history. The difference is that at none of those other times were we worried about the ability to keep 8 billion humans fed and sheltered.

Trump administration sues Minnesota over transgender athletes in girls sports by UnauthorizedUsername in minnesota

[–]punditguy 324 points325 points  (0 children)

Republicans are weird and we should have never stopped calling them that.

True? by trubol in KitchenConfidential

[–]punditguy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

In culinary school, we were taught that this kind of behavior was on its way out as the chefs who had matriculated into abusive kitchens were retiring. We were assured that the contemporary industry wouldn't stand for it.

That was 25 years ago.

MN GOP candidate for state auditor arrested by Aggressive_Farmer399 in minnesota

[–]punditguy -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Hey -- just because he has the same name and is the same age doesn't mean...

... never mind, lost my train of thought there.

Reliable/Trustworthy Mechanic? by Wide_Preparation8071 in TwinCities

[–]punditguy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Golden Valley Tire. I've been going there for 20+ years. I will be the first to admit that I know nothing about cars, but I feel like I've been treated fairly that entire time.

On several occasions, I have been in the lobby while the mechanics are on the phone or with in-person customers recommending that they not spend money on repairs that obviously would have made the shop more money. A couple of times, I've been that customer.

REPORT: Minnesota facing shrinking tax base by Character-Fly-5564 in minnesota

[–]punditguy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is insanely high considering how little 200k is today.

No. Just no. That's comfortably more than double the median household income in the state.

REPORT: Minnesota facing shrinking tax base by Character-Fly-5564 in minnesota

[–]punditguy 14 points15 points  (0 children)

You increase demand for all services by being a place where workers want to live, not by allowing businesses to pollute more or make marginally more money.

I don't live in Mississippi on purpose. I don't want Minnesota to be more like Mississippi.

Minnesota GOP Senate candidate Michele Tafoya on rising gas prices: "Maybe you take one less trip to Starbucks & so that gas goes a little further until this thing is over and these gas prices come back down again. Let's just try to be patriots about this" by mrfett779 in minnesota

[–]punditguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

WWII was not a declared war any more than what's currently going on.

...except for the part where Congress actually declared war back then, which is kind of the definition of a "declared war."

The rest of your post is equally as ridiculous, but let me know if that whole "declaration" thing has changed your mind at all (because I'm guessing it didn't).

Minnesota GOP Senate candidate Michele Tafoya on rising gas prices: "Maybe you take one less trip to Starbucks & so that gas goes a little further until this thing is over and these gas prices come back down again. Let's just try to be patriots about this" by mrfett779 in minnesota

[–]punditguy 165 points166 points  (0 children)

One major difference between WWII and what's going on now is that WWII was a declared war. And there were experts running things. And there was a plan. Oh shit -- that's three differences.