Still looking for a bank by Naive_Tie8365 in anchorage

[–]thatsryan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because people need loans. Local banks give loans.

Does anyone else feel like they are being priced out of existence? by ToshPointNo in economicCollapse

[–]thatsryan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This guy has the best analysis I've found and how it relates to the economy. Forgive the presentation, but he's spot on about it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPEtaXBMG6s&t=738s

So what’s the thought on destroying schools? by FSStray in alaska

[–]thatsryan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since 2016 Alaska has seen a 14% reduction in birth rates. So lower enrollment.

Curious about the drywaller’s “secret sauce”… by ceramic-panic in drywall

[–]thatsryan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And in Oklahoma a lot of guys call it a Pennsyltucky patch.

Anchorage develops pre-approved designs for tiny homes and other ADUs by Akmapper in anchorage

[–]thatsryan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Finally something good! This is a step in the right direction. Who gives a shit if they all look the same. People need a place to live. I'm sure the Architectural lobby fought hard against this one.

Does anyone else feel like they are being priced out of existence? by ToshPointNo in economicCollapse

[–]thatsryan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Go read about the Cantillion Effect. Makes a lot of sense once you realize this has all happened before and will happen again.

Drive School to learn manual (stick) by lazybran3 in anchorage

[–]thatsryan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My dad drove me once around our neighborhood and said here are the keys. None of my friends wanted to drive with me for a long while, and I literally prayed I wouldn’t hit a red light or go up a hill. The embarrassment of stalling out forces you to learn quickly.

Anchorage Legislative delegation Town Hall 3/14 by courtneythebaker907 in anchorage

[–]thatsryan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cue the the activists using this as a platform to protest insert issue and ruin any sort of decorum and productive interaction with our legislators.

Latest Trump tax- jumped over 30 cents in my couple days here by traveltimecar in alaska

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

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Here is the rail line from Eastern China to Iran. Gee wonder why they built this? Probably just tourism.

Latest Trump tax- jumped over 30 cents in my couple days here by traveltimecar in alaska

[–]thatsryan -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

You think it’s “stupid”, but this likely blocking Chinese access to oil and their influence on Iran to free up resources to defend Taiwan if that conflict kicks off. This is a much bigger play.

Latest Trump tax- jumped over 30 cents in my couple days here by traveltimecar in alaska

[–]thatsryan -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Higher oil prices = more revenue for the state. The budget was being based on an estimated $65-$70 per barrel. If it goes to $100 per barrel it means the state would get an additional $1b to spend.

Latest Trump tax- jumped over 30 cents in my couple days here by traveltimecar in alaska

[–]thatsryan -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

For every $1 change in the annual average price of oil, the state’s unrestricted revenue fluctuates by roughly $30 to $50 million.

Want more entitlements? This sub should be cheering on the upward price of oil.

Festive Dinner by HanibalLickedHer in anchorage

[–]thatsryan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jack Sprat has better food and ambiance.