R&E Political Discussion 2026

R&E Political Discussion 2026
[ R&E Political Discussion 2026 ]

Mayor Mamdani Has a Plan to make Subways Cool.

Posted by Ken C on August 13, 2026, 9:36 am

I have big trouble with heat. I know from experience that I can't handle the heat as well as other people. A few times I did group bicycle rides where I got heat stroke, but the people riding with me felt OK. I was drinking Gatorade and staying hydrated, but I still could not handle the heat.

The last time I had stroke, I started vomiting and hallucinating. I had to spend 11 days in the hospital.

If subways were cooler, people would use them more instead taking a car and making traffic worse.

I hope his plan works.

It has promise

Posted by trish on August 14, 2026, 7:31 am, in reply to "Mayor Mamdani Has a Plan to make Subways Cool."

Promise of what, besides taxpayer rape?

Posted by tbd*= on August 14, 2026, 8:42 am, in reply to "It has promise"

Free Subways!
Free Bus Service!
Free Groceries!
Free Housing!
Freedom disappearing!

Well, no. He wants taxpayers to study a plan to make subways cooler.

Posted by Arwen on August 13, 2026, 10:13 am, in reply to "Mayor Mamdani Has a Plan to make Subways Cool."

Government studies rarely solve issues. They often create more problems than they solve.

How is that High Speed Rail project in California progressing?

They would be better off submitting a request for quote to private companies with the resources and expertise to determine the feasibility of cooling the subways. They would quickly determine if the value created would be sufficient to amortize the cost of the project.

This video shows a man breaking out of a hot stalled subway train.

Posted by Ken C on August 13, 2026, 8:51 pm, in reply to "Well, no. He wants taxpayers to study a plan to make subways cooler."

I think his actions were justified because the heat can be deadly.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1466387757721066

There seems to be no incentive for the government to prevent power failures.

Posted by Arwen on August 14, 2026, 7:38 am, in reply to "This video shows a man breaking out of a hot stalled subway train. "

Government is not good at providing goods and services. And yet people want them to efficiently and cost effectively provide air conditioning.

This is the definition of insanity.

The value created would be comfort.

Posted by KR on August 13, 2026, 10:56 am, in reply to "Well, no. He wants taxpayers to study a plan to make subways cooler."

And what is that comfort worth to subway users?

Posted by Arwen on August 13, 2026, 11:26 am, in reply to "The value created would be comfort."

And is what they are willing to pay for that value enough to amortize the cost?

These are basic economic questions that should be addressed before the project is approved.

Not everything comes down to money.

Posted by KR on August 13, 2026, 1:09 pm, in reply to "And what is that comfort worth to subway users?"

Governments need to think about what SERVICES they can PROVIDE!

Everything comes down to creating value for others in a free market economy.

Posted by Arwen on August 13, 2026, 1:53 pm, in reply to " Not everything comes down to money."

The reason you are a millionaire is based on the value you create for your employer that translates into value your employer creates for customers.

Thank goodness we have a Constitution that protects your right to pursue happiness. Now, if you want to voluntarily donate your earnings so that people can stay cool on a New York subway, that is great, too.

Now you know.

Value is not always monetary.

Posted by KR on August 13, 2026, 3:32 pm, in reply to "Everything comes down to creating value for others in a free market economy."

Other countries have better policies that support employees over employers and consumers over businesses. We are WAY behind.

Currency is an efficient methodology for monetizing value.

Posted by Arwen on August 13, 2026, 6:00 pm, in reply to "Value is not always monetary."

Now you know.

If these countries are so desirable to you, why are you here?

Posted by tbd*= on August 13, 2026, 3:42 pm, in reply to "Value is not always monetary."

Kids like you always seem to have all the answers.

Luckily, the USA will never become a communist utopia as you wish.

True Americans reject you and your ilk and you will remain on the fringe.

Now you know.

I think what you consider “true Americans” are just dumb rednecks.

Posted by KR on August 13, 2026, 3:48 pm, in reply to "If these countries are so desirable to you, why are you here?"

Like you. You are dismissed, simpleton.

Ahhh...So now, I'm a "dumb redneck"?

Posted by tbd*= on August 13, 2026, 4:03 pm, in reply to "I think what you consider “true Americans” are just dumb rednecks."

Your TDS involuntary knee jerks are becoming more frequent.

Seek professional help, Sparky.

When was the last time you read our constitution?

Posted by tbd*= on August 13, 2026, 1:36 pm, in reply to " Not everything comes down to money."

Have you EVER read it, much less understood it?

There are bigger, better ideas that those written down 250 years ago.

Posted by KR on August 13, 2026, 1:38 pm, in reply to "When was the last time you read our constitution?"

Better than the idea that we are all equal and have rights that deserve protection?

Posted by Arwen on August 13, 2026, 2:22 pm, in reply to "There are bigger, better ideas that those written down 250 years ago."

What bigger and better ideas do you have?

Looting, plundering, and murder?

Can't answer the questions, can you?

Posted by tbd*= on August 13, 2026, 1:41 pm, in reply to "There are bigger, better ideas that those written down 250 years ago."

Is ignorance painful?

No comfort for those paying the tab...

Posted by tbd*= on August 13, 2026, 11:17 am, in reply to "The value created would be comfort."

Now you know.

My Tesla is Cool.

Posted by Ken C on August 13, 2026, 9:39 am, in reply to "Mayor Mamdani Has a Plan to make Subways Cool."

I can keep my car A/C on while the car is parked in a hot parking lot. I can turn on my car A/C from my smart phone while the car is parked.

I was opposed to mandatory face masks.

Posted by Ken C on August 13, 2026, 9:41 am, in reply to "My Tesla is Cool. "

A face mask makes my face hot and sweaty. It makes my glasses fog up. I'm glad we don't have to wear them anymore.

Good thing they weren't mandatory in the Free Republic of Florida...

Posted by tbd*= on August 13, 2026, 11:10 am, in reply to "I was opposed to mandatory face masks. "

So happy to have abandoned Caliphonia 40 years ago.

p.s. The California Flag lies about it being a republic.

The dumbest state in America.

Posted by KE on August 13, 2026, 1:20 pm, in reply to "Good thing they weren't mandatory in the Free Republic of Florida..."

Not restrictive enough to suit you?

Posted by tbd*= on August 13, 2026, 1:39 pm, in reply to "The dumbest state in America."

There are still a few communist countries you can emigrate to for your comfort.

Too many redneck idiots.

Posted by KR on August 13, 2026, 3:27 pm, in reply to "Not restrictive enough to suit you?"

I don't like stupid people.

Self-hate is a common symptom of TDS and being Vax'ed and boosted...

Posted by tbd*= on August 13, 2026, 4:10 pm, in reply to "Too many redneck idiots."

Yes, you were stupid to succumb to Gub'mint mandates.

Sometimes I drive barefoot, because I'm a liberal and my feet get hot.

Posted by Ken C on August 13, 2026, 9:45 am, in reply to "I was opposed to mandatory face masks. "

You're rather unique...

Posted by tbd*= on August 13, 2026, 11:16 am, in reply to "Sometimes I drive barefoot, because I'm a liberal and my feet get hot. "

Most Liberals have cold feet.

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