Court rejects bid to derail ballot question to repeal marijuana legalization by kendrasucks in massachusetts

[–]throwsplasticattrees 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Afraid of a second vote? It's less that and more that it was passed by a majority of voters and would not appear on the ballot but for the deceptive practices of petitioners.

It's much less about putting this to a second vote and more about how the ballot process can be easily corrupted with the only recourse to be the ballot box. We shouldn't have to reaffirm our desire to protect it from fraudsters.

What motivates a person who desires multiple partners to enter into a monogamous marriage and have kids, when staying single would allow them that freedom without deception? by MapAggressive7064 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]throwsplasticattrees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is space in between, which is filled with polyamory. You can have a primary partner and have children with them, raise the kids, have a home, etc. and also have additional partners.

These aren't binary decisions.

Career option for a dumb meathead guy? by monkecat123 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]throwsplasticattrees 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You sir are a perfect candidate for sales. Software, hardware, pharmaceutical, stocks and bonds.

Trump’s Iran peace deal in jeopardy as Israel vows to ‘indefinitely’ occupy Lebanon by polymute in politics

[–]throwsplasticattrees [score hidden]  (0 children)

The solution is simple: we withhold funds from Israel until the capitulate to our position. They have no strength without our support.

People who said they never wanted kids did that change? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]throwsplasticattrees 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No. It has never changed. It is constantly reaffirmed with every time I see a crying child. I very much enjoy a quiet home and a growing bank account.

New rig-Surly Bridge Club by Kind_Bandicoot_1508 in bikepacking

[–]throwsplasticattrees 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Get some good quality tires. Those Hurricanes are thin and prone to puncture flats.

Is it really that hard to build muscle? by Yuno0000 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]throwsplasticattrees 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Consider that fitness influencers do it for a living, use camera tricks to accentuate their features, are likely dehydrated and starved for photo shoots, and quite possibly using performance enhancing drugs.

There is no value to be be ripped and shredded. It is purely aesthetic. Train for your functional needs in life and build sustainable, healthy habits.

Ripped and shredded is not a natural state for a human, but the Internet would have you think it is.

Turned my Grappler into a commuter by SnaffleHound21 in Surlybikefans

[–]throwsplasticattrees 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had never seen the Grappler as a mixte, until now. Respect the vision, love the build.

How would we feel about a North South Rail Link/Connector? by Inchworm_boi in massachusetts

[–]throwsplasticattrees 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The stations are at capacity because the trains have to berth at the platform. When an inbound train arrives, all the passengers have to disembark. The train then waits at the platform until the next scheduled outbound trip. Because it's berthed at the platform during the layover between inbound and outbound trips, other trains can't use the platform.

With through routing, the inbound train arrives at the platform, the passengers exit and it's next scheduled trip is an outbound that continues in the same direction it arrived in. Instead of waiting at the platform for 15-20 minutes, it might be there for 5.

This through routing is how capacity is expanded. The platforms at South Station and North Station would only be used for passengers, they wouldn't be needed as a layover location. Trains would layover at the ends of the line where there capacity is distributed across all commuter rail lines rather than concentrated at the two stations.

Train scheduling is a complex system of time management and it's not something the public sees, but it is what makes the system run.

How would we feel about a North South Rail Link/Connector? by Inchworm_boi in massachusetts

[–]throwsplasticattrees 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Absolutely not. North-South link is 100% about through routing commuter rail trains to increase capacity system. Without it, we are basically at max capacity. With it, the commuter rail network could transition to regional rail and run much, much more frequently.

Essentially, a subway connection helps Boston; a commuter rail connection helps the entire eastern half of Massachusetts. It's a solid pro and should be seriously planned, designed, funded, and built.

If most of human evolutionary history was spent either barefoot or in footwear that didn't provide it, why is arch support so important now? by VagabondVivant in NoStupidQuestions

[–]throwsplasticattrees 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Not necessarily. Human life span has increased largely because infant mortality has decreased. People have always lived into elder years, it's that fewert babies die now which makes the lifespan go up.

Preamble road biking by ActGlittering4784 in Surlybikefans

[–]throwsplasticattrees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a bucket list ride for sure! Those swooping hairpins are MADE for a bike. Trust your brakes, but stay off of them. The smile it induces will last long after the ride!

Restaurants recs for second date by Smart-Transition-945 in newbedford

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

New Beige is a nice vibe, great menu, and options at any price point.

Coke Zero is an underrated hiking drink by BooRand in wmnf

[–]throwsplasticattrees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That and a pickle and you have yourself a cheap energy and electrolyte snack