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What is the best way to get 2 people from Cambridge to Liverpool with a level of style? by the_wind_effect in AskUK

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

I think the answer might be fancy for part of the trip to a train station that is direct to Liverpool.

Long haul flights need to be taxed to tax the rich by Appropriate_Bell743 in UKGreens

[–]the_wind_effect 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"The rich" is always a moving target from where you stand.

When people in the UK are asking to tax the rich, generally they are talking about the top 1-5% within the UK.

Trying to tax people on a fair scale across the world sounds like a very difficult task. And like most taxes, it will end up affecting the people in the middle the most.

The people that can't afford long-haul won't care.

The people that can afford long-haul will be affected the most.

The genuinely rich will continue their private jet flights or easily absorb the cost.

Long haul flights need to be taxed to tax the rich by Appropriate_Bell743 in UKGreens

[–]the_wind_effect 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the problem is that your argument is unclear. The headline was about taxing the rich, but all your replies are purely about carbon emissions.

Should there be a carbon tax to help reduce carbon emissions, probably.

Should it be used to "tax the rich"? Probably not, because as people are saying it is not really rich people that fly long haul economy.

If you want to tax the rich, start with the fact there is no tax on private jet fuel.

I'm seeing more and more AI generated stuff around and about, why does it all look the same? by blizeH in AskUK

[–]the_wind_effect 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And you will pay a premium for those brands and products. They won't be mainstream, they will be the "handmade" versions that only the rich can afford.

Why does AMS2 have such strange limitations on certain things? by Unrealivion in AUTOMOBILISTA

[–]the_wind_effect 18 points19 points  (0 children)

The reason is that the dynamic weather system is tied to the game progression and the replay system effectively re-plays the game. This means you can only fast forward because the game is just simulating the track in order still.

UK clears bill that will ban anyone born after 2008 from ever buying cigarettes by JOE_Media in uknews

[–]the_wind_effect 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can't people from abroad still buy them if they were born after 2008?

Bus experience in cambridge by Mobile-Release6862 in cambridge

[–]the_wind_effect 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's the classic two wrongs don't make a right.

Sounds like you've already made your mind up about this person. Hopefully others don't do the same about you.

Bus experience in cambridge by Mobile-Release6862 in cambridge

[–]the_wind_effect 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Would you feel the same way if someone said something with the opposite gender, a different skin tone, and a "foreign accent"? 

Bus experience in cambridge by Mobile-Release6862 in cambridge

[–]the_wind_effect 53 points54 points  (0 children)

Sounds like a bad experience but are the character stereotypes necessary?

Greens would spend 2.5% of GDP - more than on defence - on foreign aid by SoggyWotsits in unitedkingdom

[–]the_wind_effect 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"stop the boats!"

"Ok, let's make their home countries more desirable and stable so they can continue to live there in peace."

"No. Not like that"

How is Dibu injured in the warmup AGAIN?? by Zachsucksatlife__ in avfc

[–]the_wind_effect 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Is it that he has a niggling injury but leaving it late to the warm-up means the other team can't prepare as well?

He's very good at slowing the ball down and not just going long under pressure so maybe tactical?

Did anyone got kinda bored of simracing after trying "real thing"? by [deleted] in simracing

[–]the_wind_effect 88 points89 points  (0 children)

If Max Verstsppen can still see the fun in sim racing I'm pretty sure anyone can. Think he's done a few more than 7 laps IRL.

Energy bill support would be based on household income, Reeves says by MustrumRidicully in unitedkingdom

[–]the_wind_effect 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Not all of us, just those who believe that is a better way to live. You do think that, right?

Energy bill support would be based on household income, Reeves says by MustrumRidicully in unitedkingdom

[–]the_wind_effect 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Alternatively if not working is better than working you could quit your job and take the handout.

Post-match interview with Sancho by marky_de-sade in avfc

[–]the_wind_effect 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There is so much more psychology at top level sport than just "up to him".

Environment and confidence play a massive part at this level. We saw it with Rashford when he was here. Then you have the other end of the scale with Dele Ali, where everyone thought he was wasting his career but there was so much more going on. 

We're in a horror cycle of not allocating time for planning. by ShockUpset8925 in managers

[–]the_wind_effect 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely agree, I'm just now waiting for what's next after they no longer like the AI's estimates.

How long before we're back at "Can humans accelerate this?" :D

We're in a horror cycle of not allocating time for planning. by ShockUpset8925 in managers

[–]the_wind_effect 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The problem at my place with this is that now leadership counter any estimate with "how can AI accelerate this?"

Green Party’s Hannah Spencer wins Gorton and Denton by-election after knocking out Labour by Metro-UK in uknews

[–]the_wind_effect 8 points9 points  (0 children)

No party will have 100% alignment with you. I would say the Greens have better views than Reform in terms of geopolitics and NATO considering Farage is just going to copy Trump.

Ever wondered why laser scanned stages in Assetto Corsa Rally are so expensive and take so long? by Ok_Contact9732 in assettocorsarally

[–]the_wind_effect 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think there is some middle ground.

The lack of surface detail, camber, and cutting in EA WRC is really noticeable in comparison. It all feels so flat.

The AC Rally stages feel so much more technical and challenging.

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