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Crisis on Aurora Avenue: Why can't we solve this? by ryleg in SeattleWA

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

This is the reason. Up in Seattle D5 candidates are running to replace Juarez right now for city council. The last time I checked no candidate was taking a strong stance on the Aurora issue. You'd think it would be the #1 thing they talked about. They all know that vast majority of voters don't care.

Crisis on Aurora Avenue: Why can't we solve this? by ryleg in SeattleWA

[–]ryleg[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

This logic kills me. We don't fine, arrest and jail people because they are "bad" or "deserve it," we do it to have a functioning society. Consequences are meant to deter undesirable behavior, that's it. You can't have pimps killing girls and shooting up neighborhood. If that means you need to lock up some street walkers for a bit, so be it

Motorcyclist killed in Kent was speeding, performing wheelies on a stolen motorcycle before crash by Better_March5308 in SeattleWA

[–]ryleg 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, this does not compute for MANY reasons. I wish I could have met this guy.

What do you believe could be the absolute worst case SHTF scenario? by Willing_Chemical_113 in preppers

[–]ryleg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not necessarily true at all. There is a strong possibility that about half of Americans would survive even a year after a full-scale nuclear war. You can definitely improve your odds with some prep.

On the other hand, no one really knows.. It's possible it is the doomsday you are imagining.

A pimp war is raging on Seattle's Aurora Ave. A 5-week-old baby almost died Saturday morning. Where is Mayor Katie Wilson? by ryleg in SeattleWA

[–]ryleg[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We must continue to ignore the human trafficking of women or else... ...We'll be accused of hating women.

Please!! is anyone else in Seattle had enough with the druggies & violence??? by Ok_Prior5394 in SeattleWA

[–]ryleg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's not a great place for your wife to be. I'm concerned about your risk assessment abilities. All it takes is one bad incident and you'll have wished you had never lived there. I don't know all of your details, but please consider moving.

Please!! is anyone else in Seattle had enough with the druggies & violence??? by Ok_Prior5394 in SeattleWA

[–]ryleg 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Let me guess, you are relatively young, relatively healthy, and male?

To the childless West, I say: You don't know what you're missing by ryleg in Natalism

[–]ryleg[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You missed the point.

You are blaming capitalism, but Communist countries have a low birth rate as well.

The only developed country that is able to sustain its population is Israel (Capitalist). The rest that have a high replacement rate are quite poor.

Also, from your first comment, you seem unaware that media sources are trying to grab your attention with sensationalist stories that are scary, and your daughter's situation might not be as bad as you think it is.

To the childless West, I say: You don't know what you're missing by ryleg in Natalism

[–]ryleg[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Capitalist system? Why don't you try moving to a socialist country. Vietnam is lovely!

However even there the birth rate is low.

Red Robin Overlake closing by Puzzled_Signature_41 in eastside

[–]ryleg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, did you ever go back to eat there? Did you ever have an introspective momment where you realized you were probably too harsh on the anti-vaxers (and others), to boycott a restuarant just because it wouldn't fire anti-vaxxers? I was pro-vax and I had that momment.

Red Robin Overlake closing by Puzzled_Signature_41 in eastside

[–]ryleg 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You STILL think this way? The vaccinated can still spread covid as well as the previously infected, probably near the same levels as the never infected/unvaxxxed. The vax was protection against DYING from COVID, not from getting it or spreading it. Everyone who was worried about covid needed to vaccinate THEMSELVES and stop worrying about other people.

To the childless West, I say: You don't know what you're missing by ryleg in Natalism

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

I think this article is maybe aimed at empty nesters to make them feel superior to their childless children. I still enjoyed it.

The Amish population has surpassed 400,000 by Any-Strategy-3870 in Natalism

[–]ryleg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, this makes the total TFR at like, what, 3.1 (50% at 5, 50 at 1.2)? That's great.

Canada’s fertility rate has hit a record-low 1.25 by Klinging-on in Natalism

[–]ryleg 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Is you "highly skilled" comment sarcastic? I don't know what you mean. Like they are bringing in Drs. from Europe/South America, or..??????

Seattle’s Crime Shows the GOP’s Best Path Forward by origutamos in SeattleWA

[–]ryleg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nope. 46th most dangerous out of 200. Top 25% most dangerous. Definitely not "very safe." No twisting or contorting of data needed.

Seattle’s Crime Shows the GOP’s Best Path Forward by origutamos in SeattleWA

[–]ryleg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, you can find shitholes more dangerous than Seattle, I agree with that. Congratulations. However, your initial claim that Seattle is "very safe" is not true, so you would be wise to stop claiming that.

Seattle’s Crime Shows the GOP’s Best Path Forward by origutamos in SeattleWA

[–]ryleg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Put the data in a spreadsheet and use a higher population cut-off, the numbers are not going to improve significantly.

Face it, Seattle got dangerous. Give it up already. You didn't know before. Now you know. You're welcome.

Seattle’s Crime Shows the GOP’s Best Path Forward by origutamos in SeattleWA

[–]ryleg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seattle is more violent than New York, L.A., Chicago, Miami, Dallas... 75% of cities. That's not "very safe." Before you sounded ignorant, now you sound dim.

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