yunesj

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by yunesj 8y ago
Stocks aren't really a direct investment in a company like you're assuming. Instead, investing in stocks and cryptocurrencies benefit the economy in very similar ways. In both cases, companies hold on to these assets, and can sell
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by yunesj 8y ago
I prefer the simpler policy, but strongly oppose the 10% net worth tax! > I'm not sure whether anyone would complain Maybe the billionaires would complain? Or is their sacrifice necessary for your greater good? I would also complain
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by yunesj 9y ago
The entire comment was meant sarcastically ;-)
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by yunesj 9y ago
In many places, the government's barriers to entry are worse for a fast food restaurant [1] than for, e.g., creating a WISP. So, I don't think your argument breaks the analogy. [1] https://www.washingtonpost.com/ne
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by yunesj 9y ago
> similar to how public drinking water utilities in the US But way more similar to a large number of good intentions that resulted in mass starvation.
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by yunesj 9y ago
You may think this is funny, but Burger King is actually burger-washing a very serious issue. Not only is fast food convenient, it is essential to the most vulnerable in our society. Burger King provides food fast and cheaply. Simply stated
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by yunesj 9y ago
It's sad that oppressive zoning regulations are still so popular.
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by yunesj 10y ago
> Japan’s rail system has a well-deserved reputation for being among the very best in the world. While "pointing" might contribute to its reputation, they should give credit to being accountable to market forces! In addition to
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by yunesj 10y ago
KPIX5's Jackie Ward said it's legal, so the defense can withdraw the motion.
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by yunesj 11y ago
Check out MailMate! It's great! It's a robust IMAP client that has cross account message rules, smart filters, blocking external images, OpenPGP, Google's wonky IMAP implementation, great support, and a lot more. http:/
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by yunesj 11y ago
> If you didn't know what was going on behind the scenes, it might just seem like "one of those things that happens sometimes". Yeah, I'd be like, $!@*$%# Ubuntu :-)
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by yunesj 12y ago
> It would also require displacing current residents One of the drawbacks of renting is that you aren't guaranteed housing when your lease expires.
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by yunesj 12y ago
I would propose more supply be built on the land owned by developers who want to build more supply. For reference, the street view below is the heart of the Mission. Unfortunately, most people here would rather preserve the slums than build