Just now at 7th/Mandela, officers sped through the intersection and collided at high speed Bus riders were luckily unharmed by the flying vehicles, but officers were rushed off in an ambulance Speeding is very dangerous and should only be done when absolutely necessary

I’m deeply questioning my decision to support the Republican Party after witnessing the persistent and dehumanizing attacks directed at me and my community by individuals who, despite hiding behind a veneer of respectability, openly harbor and amplify racist ideologies. I’ve tried to hold onto the belief that these voices represent a vocal minority, not the broader values of the party. But time and again, I am disheartened as accounts with massive followings—many of them wielding significant influence—parrot unhinged conspiracy theories and perpetuate overtly racist tropes without consequence. This isn’t just about isolated comments or fringe behavior; it’s about a pattern that reveals an uncomfortable truth about the party’s failure to unequivocally reject bigotry. These attacks aren’t simply offensive—they are alienating to communities whose values, work ethic, and aspirations align with many conservative principles, yet find themselves consistently vilified. The most troubling part is the normalization of this rhetoric by individuals who should be using their platforms to unite, not divide. It forces one to ask: Is this truly the exception, or is it a reflection of an undercurrent that the party is unwilling—or worse, uninterested—to confront? For a movement that claims to champion merit, individual dignity, and opportunity, it’s disheartening to see those ideals betrayed by voices that choose hate over inclusion. If the Republican Party wants to grow, evolve, and truly represent a diverse and forward-thinking electorate, it must take a hard look at its blind spots and the voices it elevates. Without that reckoning, it risks alienating not just me, but countless others who once believed in its promise.

Don't let anyone peer pressure you into buying a house with the midwit argument "renting is throwing away money" which in 99% of cases is BS Generally renting SAVES you money over buying if you will own the house for less than 15 years New York Times made a famous buy vs. rent calculator that got updated recently nytimes.com/2024/05/13/brief… The same applies to most markets worldwide The only valid argument for buying a house for most people is if you can use leverage (a mortgage) to buy it, but you will pay about the same of amount of the house price in interest payments to a bank for 30 years Big golden handcuffs that'll keep you tied down forever while you fund rich bankers

do what portugal did: create an incentive program that will offer clean needle exchange, and rehabilitation resources and financial/housing incentives to get clean. offer them a viable reentry to society. people develop substance abuse from a lack of community or resources