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The problem in San Francisco is NIMBYism, where supposed 'socialists' try and stop purely below market rate housing because it's the wrong shape or size or some

• pydry 7mo ago
  Of course. they have enormous mortgages and anything which drags down the absurd value of their home is an ominous threat. Blaming "fake socialists" or "nimbyism" doesnt change the fact that they are entirely rational actors in an economic system that is rigged to make the wealthy wealthier (e.g. with prop 13). In fact, it's a clever rhetorical device to conceal the root cause and displace criticism towards the main culprits and, well, you fell for it.
  • davidw 7mo ago
    NIMBYs exist throughout the US, even in states without Prop 13 or similar things. Some of them are even renters. No one is trying to conceal the problems with unfair tax systems - indeed, the people who spend time advocating for housing are probably your most likely allies in trying to fix it.