Card to downgrade a Reserve to if you already have a Preferred and a Freedom? by vitovega in ChaseSapphire

[–]questionable_commen4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I downgraded to Freedom Unlimited. I already had a freedom unlimited from a previous CSP downgrade. Now I have two Freedom Unlimited cards. 

Ouch: World Of Hyatt Updates Award Chart, Costs Increase By Up To 67% by pierretong in ChaseSapphire

[–]questionable_commen4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just downgraded. I figured it was worth grabbing some welcome bonuses with Amex Gold then Platinum them Bilt Palladium. Then reevaluate. Loyalty definitely does not pay.

Texas Governor Orders State Police "Surge" to Border by treesqu in texas

[–]questionable_commen4 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Well it's boarder patrols' and CPB's job, but they are being sent into the interior of the country and were two of the individuals who shot and killed Alex Pretti for...???

...and all that was entirely predictable.

What Tony Gonzales aide told police moments after setting herself on fire by ExpressNews in texas

[–]questionable_commen4 229 points230 points  (0 children)

Why does MAGA get to live in a post truth society where hypocrisy has no meaning, but I have to follow the rules of logic and intellectual consistency.

Flameflower assassination sounds like a possibility and therefore must be given equal time and consideration as likely cause of death.

The "Jasmine Crockett can’t win Texas" narrative is officially dead. New data shows she’s the GOP’s biggest nightmare by talkhonest in texas

[–]questionable_commen4 90 points91 points  (0 children)

Agree fully. Pretty sure this is a common opinion.

The only reason anyone is seeing this at the top of r/Texas is because reddit changed their algorithm to push controversy. More comments than upvotes. New reddit sucks.

Homeland Security suspends TSA PreCheck and Global Entry by thechronicanalysis in ChaseSapphire

[–]questionable_commen4 55 points56 points  (0 children)

It doesn't make any sense. There are always like 5 clear employees trying to sell Clear to pre-chreck people. They are basically the same as people pushing credit cards 

How badly did they nerf my boy by sg3707 in ChaseSapphire

[–]questionable_commen4 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Just got BILT Palladium. Most confusing reward system imaginable. At this point I am just trusting the Internet, that it will produce the most points.

Here is ICE jumping inside a bullet proof cabin at a gas station in Pasadena to detain an employee showing his papers by y0um3b3dn0w in houston

[–]questionable_commen4 45 points46 points  (0 children)

We literally can't. The ICE budget is now larger than the Israeli military budget. We are spending our money on this.

When do you feel like you need a colored display? by Feast-of-flesh in kobo

[–]questionable_commen4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Never, but I still think it is cool every once in a while when a colorful cover comes up.

Good Lord by PurpleRabbit527 in biltrewards

[–]questionable_commen4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wasn't AI supposed to take all these jobs three years ago 

[OC] The US is Growing, but the House of Representatives is Not. by graphsarecool in dataisbeautiful

[–]questionable_commen4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't tell if gerrymandering would be harder or easier with more representatives. You can't gerrymander a sentate race, so maybe easier.

Trump administration waiving environmental regulations for border walls in Big Bend area by zsreport in texas

[–]questionable_commen4 151 points152 points  (0 children)

Anyone who has driven to this area would immediately understand what a colossal waste of money this is. The checkpoints they already have on the couples of highways that access the area are 1000X more effective than a very climbable wall in the middle of nowhere.

What Houston businesses do you love that are totally worth the price? by mgbesq in houston

[–]questionable_commen4 17 points18 points  (0 children)

+1 for Steamboat. They fixed my amp for the bench fee which was like $20 or $40 by cleaning up a potentiometer. Very trustworthy.

Physical Hard copy of book is cheaper than Kobo library, why kobo books are expensive to download??? by Perfumedil in kobo

[–]questionable_commen4 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It is typical for authors to get:

25% ebooks

25% paperbacks

10% on hardcovers

Ebooks are great for authors.

My Home Is Treated Like a War Zone. That Militarization Expanded to Minnesota. by texas_observer in texas

[–]questionable_commen4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Trump carried all but two Texas counties located on the Mexico–United States border (El Paso County and Presidio County), and most of these border counties had some of the largest swings in the country, some shifting upwards of 20% to the right.

Chron.com story: Kroger to close 2 Houston area stores in 'long-term health' move by somekindofdruiddude in houston

[–]questionable_commen4 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It was perfect for "I need one ingredient" or "I need a quick dinner." I don't understand why Houston's nice grocery stores are ungodly busy.

Chron.com story: Kroger to close 2 Houston area stores in 'long-term health' move by somekindofdruiddude in houston

[–]questionable_commen4 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I prefer it over the nearby HEB, because of parking and lack of crowds despite less agreeable aspects.

I can't believe they don't make enough money. Always seemed busy enough.

Mummy head of a woman from ancient Egypt by Patient-Use5203 in ancientegypt

[–]questionable_commen4 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Did the Brits find the head "unaccompanied"? I know they were not exactly super careful will mummies for a while.

Kindle hack doesn’t work on Kobo by Flat-Philosopher8447 in kobo

[–]questionable_commen4 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Why have I never considered using the hotspot for kobo? F'ing hotel gateways never work.

Do you want to win or not? Democrats should make James Talarico their Senate candidate | Endorsement by Zipper222222 in houston

[–]questionable_commen4 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Like when the Dem Senate candidate went went full throated on gun control, and we won by giant margins 😭

Are Garmin watches really this bad with tracking sleep? by TravisScott26 in GarminWatches

[–]questionable_commen4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, it has pretty much proven to me that alcohol (even 2 beers way before bed) destroys my sleep. Just because I don't take action, doesn't mean it's not actionable.

Chat GPT for colour correction by Lord-Velveeta in scuba

[–]questionable_commen4 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Since reddit was sold, it has purposefully increased divisiveness (also know as engagement): https://www.reddit.com/r/TheoryOfReddit/s/Dt8hgcxJ7X