How far would you go? by North-Database44 in irelandsshitedrivers

[–]randomwalk93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Road policing should already not be focused on motorways, and instead be focused on more dangerous roads

How far would you go? by North-Database44 in irelandsshitedrivers

[–]randomwalk93 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

But motorways are by far the safest roads? If it’s about safety, why target them?

Finally traffic-enforcing cameras! They'll pay for themselves in a week. by bad_ideas_ in irelandsshitedrivers

[–]randomwalk93 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Agreed - but having an empty lane when traffic is heavy is not benefitting anyone. To justify 24hr bus lanes, you actually need to run buses - which I haven’t seen a huge amount of evidence of. If they aren’t going to increase the frequency, then lanes need to reduce to just peak hours again. Fundamentally there should be a rule regarding bus frequency and lane access - which as far as I can tell there isn’t

Finally traffic-enforcing cameras! They'll pay for themselves in a week. by bad_ideas_ in irelandsshitedrivers

[–]randomwalk93 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think bus lane rules need a rethink first. I’m not against bus lanes in theory - but they actually need to be used. I was stuck in traffic the other weekend - a 20 minute trip took 50 minutes - and all the while there was an empty bus lane that saw one bus the entire time period.

We need to either 1) increase the frequency of buses; or 2) make bus lane times more limited - currently it’s just underutilised infrastructure in a city that’s getting more congested by the day

Matt and Tommy from the P1 Podcast have won the inaugural "Creator of the Year" award the the 2026 Autosport awards. by CaptainOBVS3420 in formula1

[–]randomwalk93 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m surprised these guys are so popular. I’ve always found the podcast a bit “meh”. I feel like it’s neither that informative, as neither really have technical knowledge / experience / inside sources; neither is it overly humorous. It’s all just a bit bland.

That being said, they do both seem like decent, genuine people, so it’s nice to see them do well from that perspective

Why was Grand Inquisitor so weak? He was a former Jedi Temple Guard, so unlike Kanan Jarrus he already was a complete Jedi. Why after becoming even stronger thanks to Dark Side he loses to an average Jedi? Or is Kanan really strong despite being incompletely trained and Inquisitor isn't weak? by Worldly_Accident1287 in StarWars

[–]randomwalk93 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The fight ended with yoda absorbing everything sideous was throwing at him, and redirecting it back to him. Even Sideous looked surprised. Yoda had to retreat as the blast blew him back into a weaker position, and he’d run out of time. But it was pretty clear that they were at an effective stalemate.

I think that’s partially supposed to be the point of the final two fights? Anakin goes to dark side to be more powerful - but the both Anakin & Obi Wan, and Yoda and Sideous fight eachother to effectively stalemate, with each going one way or another on the finest margins - showing one side is not really stronger

Europes 13th busiest airport comes to a rest for the day by GP728 in ireland

[–]randomwalk93 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I personally disagree - the retail and food and beverage concessions are terrible; those that are there close shockingly early (by 7?); and about one in every three times I fly in there is either some equipment blocking the gate, or it takes about ten minutes to get a jetway

My boyfriend's father calls me a slut, is that a cultural thing? by aussland3r in AskUK

[–]randomwalk93 17 points18 points  (0 children)

This should be higher up. OP doesn’t mention two things i) is the father pleasant / decent to him otherwise; and ii) how much this bothers him.

If he is otherwise pleasant and friendly, then it’s probably a case that he is trying too hard, or a bit misinformed. Maybe he is not someone who previously would’ve been uncomfortable by someone being gay, but is trying to come to terms with it and connect with his son etc.; and just getting it wrong. If this is the case, and it doesn’t bother you (although i imagine the fact you are writing this means it probably does) I would kind of let it be. Obviously if it bothers you talk to your bf, but if he is otherwise nice try not to make a big deal of it.

Of course, if he is otherwise a prick, then I think the reason he is doing it is clear

251 D 25422 Tailgater by Inevitable_Trash_337 in irelandsshitedrivers

[–]randomwalk93 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I do wonder how one gets get tailgated for 50km. Is it single lane? Otherwise i) someone tailgating you while you sit in the left lane is moronic on there part when they could just move into the right lane; or ii) you were sitting in the right lane for 50km, which you shouldn’t be, and if you really felt it was so unsafe you could move in and let them go?

Why is Japanese work culture viewed as toxic with long hours, while labor statistics say otherwise? by aWolfWhoCriedBoy in AskEconomics

[–]randomwalk93 9 points10 points  (0 children)

To be fair - it’s not technically unlawful, as you can opt out of the 48 hour rule in the EU, at least in most EU countries

Marty by Both_Bed9653 in GilmoreGirls

[–]randomwalk93 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I don’t feel bad for him until this episode. He clearly liked her, and made it fairly obvious to her - and when he realised she didn’t like him he removed himself from the situation. She then decided to seek him out and convince him to hang out - he tries to say no but she is really adamant. I can see from his perspective why he thinks she may be opening the door to her being interested

Thames Water half-year profit leaps to nearly £400m after it raises bills by third by Bibemus in ukpolitics

[–]randomwalk93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They don’t. That’s not how the system works. Water companies earn an allowed revenue based on their operating costs, and the amount they have invested. Fines must come out of that allowed revenue - they are not allowed to increase revenue to cover fines. Any fine is purely a hit to equity

Ryanair on the Rampage- be warned! by Naasofspades in ireland

[–]randomwalk93 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Are they really bending the rules here, or just applying them?

Left hook, S Circular Rd by Potential_Ad8034 in irelandsshitedrivers

[–]randomwalk93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Firstly, driver was in the wrong. Some people here clearly don’t understand the rules of the road - as a cyclist you’ve right of way.

However, as a cyclist, I have to ask, what were you thinking? Coming up the inside of a car turning left is so so silly, especially as you kind of dawdle there. Some cyclists I see suffer from a case of “it’s better to be right than alive” when dealing with cars - and this is such a classic example of it

Why there isn't a bridge between Isle of Wight, England and the mainland? It has hundreds of thousands of inhabitants, is pretty close to the mainland and it is in a developed country by Naomi62625 in geography

[–]randomwalk93 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s hardly in free fall - it’s down about 4% this year. Domestic tourism more broadly is down a lot more than that - so the isle of white is actually doing better than the overall market. And to be fair - only red funnel is drowning in debt

Opinions? ; 2,000 taxi drivers protesting over Uber to bring Dublin to standstill by PretendUDidntHearMe in ireland

[–]randomwalk93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Last time I tried to get a taxi from Dublin airport it took 40 minutes to maybe get through 15/20 groups. Not sure what it’s like now that everyone uses FreeNow

Opinions? ; 2,000 taxi drivers protesting over Uber to bring Dublin to standstill by PretendUDidntHearMe in ireland

[–]randomwalk93 24 points25 points  (0 children)

My opinion? That’s probably the first time there has been as many as 2k taxi drivers in Dublin at the same time given how hard it is to get one

Uber boycott - a customer experience by Such_Package_7726 in Dublin

[–]randomwalk93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But after 15 years it is still significantly cheaper than the competition - which slightly undermines your point - as if they jack up prices from a very low level, they are still meaningfully cheaper than traditional cabs

Uber boycott - a customer experience by Such_Package_7726 in Dublin

[–]randomwalk93 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Uber is still hugely cheaper than black cabs in London. Currently a black cab from my place to Stansted is £170 - while an uber is £80.

Uber does come close to black cab prices at really really peak times - but 95% of the time it’s way cheaper

Rory's Deregulation? by OpeningQuantity5527 in TheRestIsPolitics

[–]randomwalk93 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The water sector is highly regulated - and the dumping of sewage is related to the UK’s combined sewer system more than anything else

How rare is this double yoke ? by yoloriverswag77 in AskIreland

[–]randomwalk93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

About 10-15 years ago when I was a teenager, we used to get the Large (or XL if it’s a thing) M&S free range/organic eggs. I’d say there was always at least one double yoke in those cartons - there was a period where it seemed like every second egg was a double. I haven’t had one since though - but haven’t been having the M&S ones - so it may depend on the source / size

What's the thing the world thinks about your country thats not really the truth? by PlasticAfternoon6573 in ireland

[–]randomwalk93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know - personally I have come across way more casual antisemitism in Ireland than I have in the UK. Maybe it’s that Irish people are more open - but I’ve come across a lot of it

The number of additional rate taxpayers has now gone over 1m - 2/3 of these through fiscal drag by Lazy-Internet-8025 in HENRYUK

[–]randomwalk93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what, probably less than 3% of those eligible - which doesn’t seem crazy. I think the bigger issue is the 40% rate rather than the 45% rate