LaceyLou

Or the tried and true classic, "I know a guy who knows a guy....."

Permanent DST was tried in the 70s... I think it lasted a month before people got fed up with it, especially in the parts of the time zones that were the farthest West/North. I'm in the Eastern part of the EST and it would be dark until 8:30 am, and would still be dark when most people leave work. I'm guessing permanent ST wouldn't go so well in the summer in the Eastern parts of time zones. I do like the 5 am sunrises, since I get to work by 6, but 4 am? Doesn't sound appealing. So as much as I hate to say it, I think spring forward/fall back should stay: just change spring forward back to April so the change to dark mornings is not so sudden, and keep the fall back where it is.

It kind of reminds me of the people who want to ban DST, when in fact it's more likely they mean the opposite. I actually like Standard Time, so it wouldn't bother me much if they got their way. 😉 ETA: But whoever wrote that tweet about the popular vote was probably trying to be funny, and failed.

LOL, I take the subway just about every day. I will admit I've seen a lot of rats, even one that came straight up to me. On the whole, it's just like Sue said about the NY subway system: be aware of your surroundings, know where you're going (or at least look like you do), and keep your valuables safe if you have to have them. There's a reason I don't carry a purse, but keep my wallet in an inside pocket. There are a lot of the same people who ride the same trains every day, so I've made some good commuting friends over the years, too.

I agree. I'd definitely rather honor MLK.

IIRC there was an episode of Law and Order in which a man kills the insurance employee he saw as responsible for denying his child life-saving care. So maybe this was somebody who saw the episode and got the idea? I doubt it, but you really never know these days.

Eliminating the NIH? So much for medical research. I've already assumed that if "DOGE" is successful that my job (along with hundreds of thousands of others) would be in jeopardy, and yes eliminating the NIH and most likely all grants would definitely do that. How long it would take would depend on if they're able to cancel active grants, and how long the grants are for. The system is less than perfect, to be sure, and should definitely be evaluated regularly-that's another subject for another thread. This is another example of burning down a whole forest to get rid of a few sick trees though-and I'm about 98% sure that's true of VA healthcare also.

One of my favorite quotes is "if they're going to die they'd better do so and decrease the surplus population." At least some of the original Social Darwinists used their resources to build libraries and schools, because they argued that people needed the tools to be able to compete and get ahead (Carnegie is a good example, and I actually enjoyed his writing). Are there any like that today? Maybe Bill Gates... or is he busy trying to get control of people via chips in vaccines?

One of the reasons I'm glad Logan is located in the center of the MBTA is that I don't have to spend an arm and a leg on Uber, Lyft, cabs, or whatever else people have to spend on. And it's a big reason I hope we can save public transportation. We've already lost much of the bus network that used to go just about anywhere in the country (including to my brother's town, population app. 900). And I'm guessing public transportation has a gigantic bullseye all over it, even more than it did before.

I'd guess that's true of a lot of those working for delivery services such as Grubhub and DoorDash.

Every time I hear about that second song, I remember a piece Mad Magazine did in parody of Carter's Presidency which had musical numbers. There was a 'song' by his brother to be sung to the tune of Tie A Yellow Ribbon 'round the Old Oak Tree' but the lyrics became 'try a Pabst Blue Ribbon, you'll feel good you'll see..." In other words, I prefer it to the Lee Greenwood song now. 😉

I think they want a new gilded age.

True, although I disagree with those who want to burn it down. While not perfect, there's still an awful lot in this country that works well and/or can be fixed. And honestly I think Oblong's point was that people who are able to spend a whole day shopping probably aren't struggling nearly as much as they claimed-and I agree with him.

And let me guess... instead of supporting small businesses they went to big box stores? And how many of the labels on that stuff say 'made in China?' Asking for a friend....

Between cars, trucks, mopeds, bikes, and scooters, I think it would take forever to list all of my peeves when it comes to traffic here. But... one that has bothered me lately is construction workers who insist on parking on the sidewalks near my building. The road is mostly closed to traffic while they're working (including no through traffic at all), and there's plenty of room for them to park at the curb. So why do they have to block the sidewalks, which are already less than perfect?

Cats should be kept indoors. They're not native to the US, and can do a number on local bird populations. Also... average longevity of outdoor cats is about 5, for indoor cats, 12-15. Need I say more?

I've never heard of Mission BBQ... though TBF it probably isn't a restaurant I would choose.

Not sure about now, but fashion was and maybe still is a big industry there.

Why is it okay for them to have "Truth" Social, but it's not okay for liberals to have what they call an echo chamber?

One of many reasons it's hard to take seriously when his supporters cry about women's fears of being assaulted in bathrooms.

As a survivor of rape and CSA myself.... I don't care if a trans person uses the bathroom with me.

I'm guessing no.

And... I'm guessing that many of the billionaire 'experts' (Drumpf, Musk, etc) have way softer hands than most liberals.

Sounds like if she had to get it done, she definitely picked the right time. Mobility is something I've always taken for granted. I have a lot more appreciation for it now.

There were a couple of athletic shoes she recommended. They're definitely mostly pricey, but not all of them are outrageously so. She didn't specifically recommend any particular brands, though-mostly guidelines of what to look for. At least I can get around a bit, so that I can try some on in person. Getting around Boston on a knee scooter is an exercise in futility....