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by matchbok3 5d ago
It is an example of how cities regulate housing, which I believe pushes prices up, not down.
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by matchbok3 5d ago
You choose to own a pet. Building owners choose to set the rent. What exactly is the problem, here? Other than a small group of people wanting special treatment?
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by matchbok3 5d ago
If you want to know why big, progressive cities have the most unaffordable housing, look no further than this law. It bans "pet rent". Which, of course, means that non pet owners are now subsidizing pet owners and the damage and w
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by matchbok3 7d ago
The typical American views a businessman who built (and lied and stole) a company as more experienced than senator who signs mostly bills that rename post offices. The Democrats continue to insist that this isn't the case. And keep los
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by matchbok3 7d ago
She was perceived by middle America as a left-wing candidate coming from a left-wing state. Not really sure what you are arguing. The polls all showed this.
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by matchbok3 7d ago
Nope. Just people who want candidates who can beat terrible people like Trump. It really isn't that hard. Biden did it. We live in a two party system. Winning elections is important. Fielding left-wing candidates with no accomplishment
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by matchbok3 7d ago
Figuring out how we got here is how we figure out how to get out of here.
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by matchbok3 7d ago
Do you blame Trump or the democrats who force candidates like Harris or Clinton as choices? The blame lies just as much with those who have an entirely unpopular view of how the country should function, forcing those in the middle to Trump&
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by matchbok3 9d ago
Nothing demonstrates more how the Verge has veered into la-la land leftism than this article. This new advanced technology stopped some criminals from carrying a gun and probably killing someone and this article basically anti-waymo claptra
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by matchbok3 9d ago
The sanctimonious arrogance from the left is a thrill to read about. From a simple thing, the downside of covid lockdowns are not about missing your favorite restaurants or a "haircut" or some other casual hobby. It was the differ
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by matchbok3 9d ago
There are many, many examples of left-wing ideology causing harm to researchers, professors, and the like. If you are in academia, you must submit to the left-wing group think or you will be cast away. Literally takes 10 seconds to research
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by matchbok3 10d ago
Overcomplicating things and referencing vague connections does not make an argument inherently better. Just longer. No, it's not racist, no matter how much you try to make it so. It's exhausting and tired and makes people like Tru
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by matchbok3 11d ago
You seem to be making up arguments against some caricature that you have built in your mind in order to satisfy some form of virtue signaling or sanctimonious belief. Whatever it is, it makes no sense and I feel dumber for having read it. G
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by matchbok3 11d ago
Bostock affirmed core civil rights to transgender people in housing, employment, etc. The fights now are about other things (not "rights") and as such, are much more unpopular. In fact, a majority of people, even on the right, sup
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by matchbok3 11d ago
Where do you live? Somewhere with "taste", I imagine? Please tell us.
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by matchbok3 11d ago
Sorry, nobody serious actually thinks the lockdowns were too short . Only the laptop class who were insulated from the economic effects. Once the vaccines were available there was no rational purpose for any lockdown. Even authoritarian Ch
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by matchbok3 11d ago
They do it because it wins them elections. It's a 90/10 issue and national democrats are on the losing side.
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by matchbok3 11d ago
Of course free stuff is popular. Nobody argues that it isn't. That's not the point. The point is it hurts innovation. I would hate to live in a country that is entirely dependent on USA or China AI.
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by matchbok3 11d ago
Years and years of dependence on the US for financial, technology, and military advancement + protection has come to this. Happy to see they are waking up, but is it too late? Will their nonsense labor laws curtail such developments? Only t
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by matchbok3 16d ago
Well, Flock is great and has caught many murderers. What's your point?
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by matchbok3 16d ago
Sorry, "tech" is not some catch-all for all the new things. "Tech" has given us wonderful new medicine and safer cars and faster internet. Subscription fees? So "tech" should make producing a film ... free now?
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by matchbok3 16d ago
Not the same at all.
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by matchbok3 17d ago
There's also a bubble of wealthy people who spend their time commenting on HN articles, complaining about .... other wealthy people. For what purpose? Virtue signaling?
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by matchbok3 17d ago
What % of people replace a battery over the lifespan of an item? Does the increased complexity and size of the unit make up for the slightly longer lifespan? What makes it "better" for the environment, exactly when it all ends up
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by matchbok3 17d ago
There is no proof that user-replaceable batteries meaningfully reduces e-waste. A lot of tech is upgraded due to obsolete CPUs, etc, not batteries. Plus, batteries last a long time now. Also, landfills work really well. Most recycling doesn
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by matchbok3 17d ago
How selfish. Why should I, someone who wants a safer AV, subsidize those who are riskier drivers? Extremely selfish.
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by matchbok3 17d ago
The knee-jerk conspiratorial reactions to new technology is depressing to see on HN. Do better.
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by matchbok3 22d ago
Looks like they did reverse course a bit, aka a "delay". My comment is still valid. Progressives around the country view these programs as bad. Please avoid personal attacks, do better.
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by matchbok3 22d ago
Tell people they are special? Are you joking or just uninformed? These programs provide challenging material to kids who are more capable while leaving room for teachers to create more appropriate coursework for everyone. Do you think those
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by matchbok3 22d ago
Quite amazing how progressives continue to try to dismantle public education in the name of "equity". This will just push more to private schools, further harming public education.

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