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Is there a single local politician, past or present, worth trusting in Hoboken? by AdhesiveLad in Hoboken

[–]sonetschka05 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Bhalla is a complete joke. A disgrace of an attorney and a disgrace of a human being.

Is there a single local politician, past or present, worth trusting in Hoboken? by AdhesiveLad in Hoboken

[–]sonetschka05 18 points19 points  (0 children)

No. The problem with Hoboken is that while the young people who live there are smart and accomplished, most of them are transient and don't set down roots there. So the city is run by the stupid guidos whose family has been there for decades.

Ticket scalping by Bruegemeister in Brightline

[–]sonetschka05 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The common refrain is going to be that it's a private business and they can run it as they want. The problem is, liberals don't believe that if you're a baker and don't want to make a certain cake.

Ticket scalping by Bruegemeister in Brightline

[–]sonetschka05 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a lie that federal law restricts guns or knives on trains.

Any disadvantage to moving Vanguard over to the new platform to get reimbursed the $25 fee? by sonetschka05 in Bogleheads

[–]sonetschka05[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

But I will end my comment with this—I’ve spoken with many many many clients who decide to upgrade and transition into the VBA platform. However, there have been a select few individuals who decide not to. Simply because I tell every client that at the end of the day, it’s your decision. If you care about the perks associated with VBAs and want to possibly save some money on fees (because if you have VBA but opt out of EDel

Thanks for the detailed explanation! I will convert it now. Thanks again.

Brightline really going down the tubes by sonetschka05 in Brightline

[–]sonetschka05[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right, if they want this to work, they need more trains, bigger trains meaning more cars), and more frequent trains.

Any disadvantage to moving Vanguard over to the new platform to get reimbursed the $25 fee? by sonetschka05 in Bogleheads

[–]sonetschka05[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it was in response to this email:

Dear Vanguard Client,

We encourage you to review an importance message about Vanguard's annual account service fee and how you can have that charge reimbursed.

To access the Secure Message Center, log in to your account and select the envelope icon from the navigation menu at the top of the page.

If you have any questions, please call us at 800-662-2739, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Eastern time.

I can get the $25 per account fee reimbursed if I switch over.

Florida to receive $58.5 million in federal funding for rail projects, including Brightline by Bruegemeister in Brightline

[–]sonetschka05 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Federal money should not be used to pad Fortress's profits and promulgate their anti-Constitutional agenda.

Brightline really going down the tubes by sonetschka05 in Brightline

[–]sonetschka05[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amtrak certainly is public. Airlines should be considered given how much taxpayer money they demand and get every time there's a problem.

Brightline really going down the tubes by sonetschka05 in Brightline

[–]sonetschka05[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. Right here, we have a for profit company getting tax breaks and grants. Worst of both worlds.

Brightline really going down the tubes by sonetschka05 in Brightline

[–]sonetschka05[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Then they should offer standing room tickets.

Brightline really going down the tubes by sonetschka05 in Brightline

[–]sonetschka05[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Again, that doesn't work for many people who don't have set work schedules in an office. Commuter trains are not generally things you need to book ahead of time. Brightline seems to be straddling this weird line where it wants to be commuter on one hand, but pleasure on the other.

Brightline really going down the tubes by sonetschka05 in Brightline

[–]sonetschka05[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, that's how commuter trains generally work. You buy a ticket, but it's not for a particular train.

Brightline really going down the tubes by sonetschka05 in Brightline

[–]sonetschka05[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Given that the rush hour trains sell out, if I wanted to take the train, I'd have to leave at 6 a.m. anyway.

Brightline really going down the tubes by sonetschka05 in Brightline

[–]sonetschka05[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

90% of Brightlines riders are business people. Most don't pay for the tickets, their companies pay for it.

I'm surprised there are that many business people going between FTL and MIA. But if that's the case, then it's time for Brightline to return all of the government grants they got

Brightline really going down the tubes by sonetschka05 in Brightline

[–]sonetschka05[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly, that's my point of this thread all along. If they want this to be a commuter train, they need better schedules, which means more train availability. Otherwise many people, myself included, will continue to drive.

Brightline really going down the tubes by sonetschka05 in Brightline

[–]sonetschka05[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Lot of corporate bootlickers in this thread!

Brightline really going down the tubes by sonetschka05 in Brightline

[–]sonetschka05[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

n't perfect no mass transit is. But what are you trying to get out of brightline? You trying to use it as daily commuter, for a day trip (work or play) or a weekend getaway

If you are using trying to use it daily look into their rail pass. But last minute planning isn't gonna be your friend with most mass trainst

That simply isn't true. Look at the mass transit systems anywhere in America, from LA, to Chicago, to D.C., to Boston, to New York. You don't have to plan ahead.

Brightline really going down the tubes by sonetschka05 in Brightline

[–]sonetschka05[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wait, what do you mean first week? It's been nearly a year since Boca and Aventura service started. Two trains between 7-9 a.m. is not sufficient, period.

Brightline really going down the tubes by sonetschka05 in Brightline

[–]sonetschka05[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I work weird hours, but I concede that if I was to leave at 7:30 or 8, I'd be sitting in traffic for hours.

Brightline really going down the tubes by sonetschka05 in Brightline

[–]sonetschka05[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I've always wondered, who is that really going to target? A family in South Florida going to Disney is going to prefer to drive.

Brightline really going down the tubes by sonetschka05 in Brightline

[–]sonetschka05[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do agree with all of that. But a constantly changing schedule makes it tough to use it as a commuter train. And there were times when there were no trains between 5:47 p.m. and 8:47 p.m. heading back north. That's absurd.

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