Well, No. 1, this is my first time hearing about a $735 million shortfall
Posted by longsnapper on May 9, 2024, 8:12:34
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come on guys, he knew about it!
Posted by lcubed on May 9, 2024, 15:14:43, in reply to "Well, No. 1, this is my first time hearing about a $735 million shortfall" When Acree was asked what he would do about the critical issue, an aide promptly ushered him away. “Let me have time to think about it and I can respond later,” he said as he walked away.
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Related, Divvy is crapp right now and ridership is still going up. How good could it be
Posted by reggiedunlop on May 9, 2024, 14:39:03, in reply to "Well, No. 1, this is my first time hearing about a $735 million shortfall"
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wouldn't that mean they can keep rising prices?*
Posted by torinese on May 9, 2024, 16:39:44, in reply to "Related, Divvy is crapp right now and ridership is still going up. How good could it be "
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Surprised his nomination made it out of committee.
Posted by Chuck Woodaby on May 9, 2024, 14:21:23, in reply to "Well, No. 1, this is my first time hearing about a $735 million shortfall"
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From afar the optics of that interview are bad*
Posted by TarheelIllini on May 9, 2024, 11:30:20, in reply to "Well, No. 1, this is my first time hearing about a $735 million shortfall"
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They kinda suck from up close too. *
Posted by haighter on May 9, 2024, 12:48:58, in reply to "From afar the optics of that interview are bad*"
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Fully embracing public transit life again. Just bought weekend pass for Metra. 2 for 1 trips:
Posted by JeffFrank on May 9, 2024, 10:03:21, in reply to "Well, No. 1, this is my first time hearing about a $735 million shortfall"
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MetroLink (SoCal) is free next week if you bring your bike.
Posted by complainant on May 9, 2024, 10:29:10, in reply to "Fully embracing public transit life again. Just bought weekend pass for Metra. 2 for 1 trips:"
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Chicago Metra >> SoCal Metrarail; SoCal Metro light rail/rapid transit > Chicago CTA rapid transit
Posted by RSMBob on May 9, 2024, 11:30:20, in reply to "MetroLink (SoCal) is free next week if you bring your bike."
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the only thing worse than taking transit
Posted by Sounder on May 9, 2024, 10:44:53, in reply to "MetroLink (SoCal) is free next week if you bring your bike."
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You've never been on a MetroLink train.*
Posted by complainant on May 9, 2024, 11:02:45, in reply to "the only thing worse than taking transit"
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ooo
Posted by JeffFrank on May 9, 2024, 10:31:50, in reply to "MetroLink (SoCal) is free next week if you bring your bike."
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They need to replace the RTA and combine Metra, CTA and Pace.
Posted by gullit on May 9, 2024, 9:56:29, in reply to "Well, No. 1, this is my first time hearing about a $735 million shortfall"
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The lack of interest and investment in public transportation in this country in the last century
Posted by illini on May 9, 2024, 9:28:49, in reply to "Well, No. 1, this is my first time hearing about a $735 million shortfall"
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except some of the transit agencies are grossly inefficient
Posted by Potomac on May 9, 2024, 13:05:16, in reply to "The lack of interest and investment in public transportation in this country in the last century"
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We subsidize roads/driving too. I'd rather subsidize mass transit if we're choosing one.*
Posted by ghost_of_clt on May 9, 2024, 14:38:51, in reply to "except some of the transit agencies are grossly inefficient" Do not forget that.
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The death knell...
Posted by KingTalkyTiki on May 9, 2024, 10:53:13, in reply to "The lack of interest and investment in public transportation in this country in the last century"
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that movie was made 30 years ago
Posted by Sounder on May 9, 2024, 11:05:35, in reply to "The death knell..."
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This Onion article is 24 years old, and it still applies:
Posted by IlliniOllie on May 9, 2024, 10:43:09, in reply to "The lack of interest and investment in public transportation in this country in the last century"
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Lulz*
Posted by PapaDels on May 9, 2024, 11:17:29, in reply to "This Onion article is 24 years old, and it still applies:"
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thank you Democrat city policy and environmental review*
Posted by bigbop85 on May 9, 2024, 10:35:24, in reply to "The lack of interest and investment in public transportation in this country in the last century"
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It's too late, and no one cares*
Posted by Sounder on May 9, 2024, 9:32:54, in reply to "The lack of interest and investment in public transportation in this country in the last century"
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heard the Washington Metro has really improved under new leadership*
Posted by ECEIllinois on May 9, 2024, 12:32:43, in reply to "It's too late, and no one cares*"
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Sadly this is true. Covid destroyed any small chance of public transportation investment.*
Posted by gullit on May 9, 2024, 9:54:22, in reply to "It's too late, and no one cares*"
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I hadn't really thought about the Covid factor, but yeah, that really killed it
Posted by Sounder on May 9, 2024, 10:06:47, in reply to "Sadly this is true. Covid destroyed any small chance ofpublic transportation investment.* "
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*waves hello simultaneously from the office and inside your head**
Posted by VIV on May 9, 2024, 11:21:18, in reply to "I hadn't really thought about the Covid factor, but yeah, that really killed it"
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And places like SF and assuming Seattle that allowed public transit…
Posted by haighter on May 9, 2024, 10:31:37, in reply to "I hadn't really thought about the Covid factor, but yeah, that really killed it"
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A lot of rif raf on the el now*
Posted by JeffFrank on May 9, 2024, 10:32:27, in reply to "And places like SF and assuming Seattle that allowed public transit…"
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I actually heard the El is too crowded for rif raf, and they take the Halsted bus instead*
Posted by longsnapper on May 9, 2024, 10:33:11, in reply to "A lot of rif raf on the el now*"
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#8. Great bus. (Although it's been a while.)*
Posted by complainant on May 9, 2024, 13:09:52, in reply to "I actually heard the El is too crowded for rif raf, and they take the Halsted bus instead*"
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Took the 60 bus out of downtown Campbell, Ben Zanotto he was on there, he was waiting for me*
Posted by VIV on May 9, 2024, 13:53:45, in reply to "#8. Great bus. (Although it's been a while.)*"
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Oddly enough, wearing a vintage Rancid tour tshirt today. *
Posted by haighter on May 9, 2024, 16:40:48, in reply to "Took the 60 bus out of downtown Campbell, Ben Zanotto he was on there, he was waiting for me*"
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That and refi cash being so big led to me getting a car again. Just got rid of it*
Posted by JeffFrank on May 9, 2024, 9:55:54, in reply to "Sadly this is true. Covid destroyed any small chance ofpublic transportation investment.* "
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No it's not. And yes people care."
Posted by longsnapper on May 9, 2024, 9:33:34, in reply to "It's too late, and no one cares*"
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They really don't
Posted by Sounder on May 9, 2024, 10:07:22, in reply to "No it's not. And yes people care.""
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...or y'know the urban poor who can't afford a car but need to get to their jobs
Posted by KingTalkyTiki on May 9, 2024, 10:28:10, in reply to "They really don't"
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He has arrived! Welcome! Thoughts on mayor’s choice in board member?*
Posted by JeffFrank on May 9, 2024, 10:35:56, in reply to "...or y'know the urban poor who can't afford a car but need to get to their jobs"
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How fucking snide can you be? "Too scared to drive?" Stay off Facebook, old man*
Posted by longsnapper on May 9, 2024, 10:10:12, in reply to "They really don't"
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I low key love how worked up you get over this subject*
Posted by Sounder on May 9, 2024, 10:17:20, in reply to "How fucking snide can you be? "Too scared to drive?" Stay off Facebook, old man*"
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Yeah, I don't think it's low key*
Posted by longsnapper on May 9, 2024, 10:20:31, in reply to "I low key love how worked up you get over this subject*"
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The "unfortunate" care. That's about it*
Posted by HamptonSki on May 9, 2024, 9:37:01, in reply to "No it's not. And yes people care.""
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I agree, but the costs today are staggering
Posted by illini on May 9, 2024, 9:36:47, in reply to "No it's not. And yes people care.""
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The most logical transit line in Seattle is simly impossible
Posted by Sounder on May 9, 2024, 10:14:13, in reply to "I agree, but the costs today are staggering"
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I have voted for every single transit bill in Seattle that has ever come on the ballot
Posted by Sounder on May 9, 2024, 10:11:07, in reply to "I agree, but the costs today are staggering"
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BRT costs 1/5th that of fixed rail and returns $100 for every $1 spent.
Posted by longsnapper on May 9, 2024, 9:40:58, in reply to "I agree, but the costs today are staggering"
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It's because people hate buses
Posted by Sounder on May 9, 2024, 10:17:53, in reply to "BRT costs 1/5th that of fixed rail and returns $100 for every $1 spent."
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The 80 Irving Park bus during rush hour is what imagine hell is like*
Posted by HamptonSki on May 9, 2024, 14:30:29, in reply to "It's because people hate buses"
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Prefer el. Not bad when not crowded*
Posted by JeffFrank on May 9, 2024, 10:34:02, in reply to "It's because people hate buses"
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Yeah discussing buses is pointless. No one wants to ride a bus end of conversation.*
Posted by gullit on May 9, 2024, 10:23:39, in reply to "It's because people hate buses"
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even poor people who ride them hate them
Posted by Sounder on May 9, 2024, 10:32:20, in reply to "Yeah discussing buses is pointless. No one wants to ride a bus end of conversation.* "
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That's a different problem tho
Posted by illini on May 9, 2024, 11:09:57, in reply to "even poor people who ride them hate them"
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Here's the problem with public transportation: the "public" part*
Posted by IlliniOllie on May 9, 2024, 10:53:19, in reply to "even poor people who ride them hate them"
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There is a grocery store a few blocks from my house
Posted by Sounder on May 9, 2024, 11:02:08, in reply to "Here's the problem with public transportation: the "public" part*"
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If you work from home, you can easily go a day without seeing a homeless person*
Posted by HamptonSki on May 9, 2024, 11:06:23, in reply to "There is a grocery store a few blocks from my house"
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True, but I truly can't leave my house without seeing one
Posted by Sounder on May 9, 2024, 11:07:28, in reply to "If you work from home, you can easily go a day without seeing a homeless person*"
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Move to a better neighborhood. ;-) *
Posted by haighter on May 9, 2024, 12:47:08, in reply to "True, but I truly can't leave my house without seeing one"
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My neighborhood is way more posh than yours
Posted by Sounder on May 9, 2024, 14:34:53, in reply to "Move to a better neighborhood. ;-) *"
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"near a major commercial corridor full of white liberals they can beg from"...
Posted by haighter on May 9, 2024, 16:38:45, in reply to "My neighborhood is way more posh than yours"
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I think lack of homeless people is a prereq for posh*
Posted by longsnapper on May 9, 2024, 14:38:52, in reply to "My neighborhood is way more posh than yours"
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He lives in one of the best locations in the city. *
Posted by IlliniRunner on May 9, 2024, 12:52:55, in reply to "Move to a better neighborhood. ;-) *"
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Same. This is really bad.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini on May 9, 2024, 9:30:49, in reply to "The lack of interest and investment in public transportation in this country in the last century"
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I know, it's ridiculous*
Posted by longsnapper on May 9, 2024, 9:30:14, in reply to "The lack of interest and investment in public transportation in this country in the last century"
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So transit is for "unfortunate" people. Got it.*
Posted by complainant on May 9, 2024, 8:42:10, in reply to "Well, No. 1, this is my first time hearing about a $735 million shortfall"
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Buses are 100%*
Posted by HamptonSki on May 9, 2024, 8:48:12, in reply to "So transit is for "unfortunate" people. Got it.*"
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Show me a person over 30 who rides a bus and I'll show you a loser*
Posted by Sounder on May 9, 2024, 9:33:58, in reply to "Buses are 100%*"
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Over 50 and I ride busses, trains, and lately taken to Lime scooters!
Posted by KingTalkyTiki on May 9, 2024, 10:30:55, in reply to "Show me a person over 30 who rides a bus and I'll show you a loser*"
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Chicago, NY, and a handful of other "big cities" are exempted from this*
Posted by Sounder on May 9, 2024, 10:34:28, in reply to "Over 50 and I ride busses, trains, and lately taken to Lime scooters!"
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*raises hand*
Posted by Jersey on May 9, 2024, 10:22:34, in reply to "Show me a person over 30 who rides a bus and I'll show you a loser*"
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There's the Niles Crane everyone knows and loves.
Posted by tvillini on May 9, 2024, 10:19:46, in reply to "Show me a person over 30 who rides a bus and I'll show you a loser*"
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The auto industry relies on status anxiety for its profits. I'm sorry they got to you.*
Posted by complainant on May 9, 2024, 10:03:58, in reply to "Show me a person over 30 who rides a bus and I'll show you a loser*"
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If I lived in a place that had good public transit, I would take public transit
Posted by Sounder on May 9, 2024, 10:05:22, in reply to "The auto industry relies on status anxiety for its profits. I'm sorry they got to you.*"
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No you wouldn't. You'd still drive because you'd come up with an excuse
Posted by longsnapper on May 9, 2024, 10:09:13, in reply to "If I lived in a place that had good public transit, I would take public transit"
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In my saving 25 minutes scenario, how much does parking cost?*
Posted by Sounder on May 9, 2024, 10:20:01, in reply to "No you wouldn't. You'd still drive because you'd come up with an excuse"
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$25*
Posted by longsnapper on May 9, 2024, 10:21:03, in reply to "In my saving 25 minutes scenario, how much does parking cost?*"
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Took the Halsted bus to Joe’s for E8 game. Best for going to Navy Pier*
Posted by JeffFrank on May 9, 2024, 9:53:25, in reply to "Show me a person over 30 who rides a bus and I'll show you a loser*"
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point Sounder*
Posted by VIV on May 9, 2024, 9:54:56, in reply to "Took the Halsted bus to Joe’s for E8 game. Best for going to Navy Pier*"
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Chort*
Posted by Phytynlini on May 9, 2024, 10:33:10, in reply to "point Sounder*"
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Better than blue line to red line. Wasn’t too crowded*
Posted by JeffFrank on May 9, 2024, 9:56:54, in reply to "point Sounder*"
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Look in the mirror and you'll see one, too.
Posted by Illiniphil on May 9, 2024, 9:50:47, in reply to "Show me a person over 30 who rides a bus and I'll show you a loser*"
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I certainly don’t agree with Sounders take but I also think these are some weird financial decisions
Posted by OB25 on May 9, 2024, 10:15:18, in reply to "Look in the mirror and you'll see one, too."
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Maybe the fact that he can get to work without stress is more valuable?
Posted by longsnapper on May 9, 2024, 10:23:52, in reply to "I certainly don’t agree with Sounders take but I also think these are some weird financial decisions"
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Ah, yes, the stress free bus experience, I know it well
Posted by Sounder on May 9, 2024, 11:11:10, in reply to "Maybe the fact that he can get to work without stress is more valuable?"
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I took the bus to work daily for ayears. Pretty stress-free for the most part
Posted by bjl63 on May 9, 2024, 13:59:07, in reply to "Ah, yes, the stress free bus experience, I know it well"
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Way, way less stressful than driving.*
Posted by longsnapper on May 9, 2024, 11:20:35, in reply to "Ah, yes, the stress free bus experience, I know it well"
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The guy Phil was talking about lives in the suburbs though, driving is pretty easy in the burbs
Posted by OB25 on May 9, 2024, 11:27:43, in reply to "Way, way less stressful than driving.*"
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Driving in the suburbs (at least Chicago suburbs) is pretty terrible*
Posted by longsnapper on May 9, 2024, 11:29:12, in reply to "The guy Phil was talking about lives in the suburbs though, driving is pretty easy in the burbs"
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I'm mostly OK with it, except for the trains. All the trains*
Posted by bjl63 on May 9, 2024, 14:17:00, in reply to "Driving in the suburbs (at least Chicago suburbs) is pretty terrible*"
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im not sure where you're driving but it isn't terrible IMO
Posted by IlliniSax05 on May 9, 2024, 13:56:35, in reply to "Driving in the suburbs (at least Chicago suburbs) is pretty terrible*" MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Can testify*
Posted by KingTalkyTiki on May 9, 2024, 12:57:23, in reply to "Driving in the suburbs (at least Chicago suburbs) is pretty terrible*"
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After over a decade of driving from the city to the 'burbs...
Posted by KingTalkyTiki on May 9, 2024, 10:33:42, in reply to "Maybe the fact that he can get to work without stress is more valuable?"
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I actually miss all of that valuable podcasting time*
Posted by Sounder on May 9, 2024, 11:12:21, in reply to "After over a decade of driving from the city to the 'burbs..."
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Psst. Podcasts work on the bus, too*
Posted by bjl63 on May 9, 2024, 14:00:06, in reply to "I actually miss all of that valuable podcasting time*"
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I can do that on the L, PLUS scroll through my Instagram feed...
Posted by KingTalkyTiki on May 9, 2024, 13:06:40, in reply to "I actually miss all of that valuable podcasting time*"
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You always come with this old, tired quip like you're wearing a tweed jacket and
Posted by longsnapper on May 9, 2024, 9:37:34, in reply to "Show me a person over 30 who rides a bus and I'll show you a loser*"
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I don't actually believe the statement, I just think it's really really funny
Posted by Sounder on May 9, 2024, 10:13:14, in reply to "You always come with this old, tired quip like you're wearing a tweed jacket and"
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Even that guy was unoriginal since he didn't come up with it. He just passed it down
Posted by longsnapper on May 9, 2024, 10:19:23, in reply to "I don't actually believe the statement, I just think it's really really funny"
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your insulting scenario sounds pretty glorious
Posted by Sounder on May 9, 2024, 10:21:10, in reply to "Even that guy was unoriginal since he didn't come up with it. He just passed it down"
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Great. The pate is hand made by the son of a hedge fund manager, the salami
Posted by longsnapper on May 9, 2024, 10:25:57, in reply to "your insulting scenario sounds pretty glorious"
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ROTFLMAO*
Posted by JeffFrank on May 9, 2024, 9:54:25, in reply to "You always come with this old, tired quip like you're wearing a tweed jacket and"
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“But Bop why do you hate government and vote for less of it?”
Posted by bigbop85 on May 9, 2024, 8:29:17, in reply to "Well, No. 1, this is my first time hearing about a $735 million shortfall"
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This is just a stupid take
Posted by TarheelIllini on May 9, 2024, 11:31:41, in reply to "“But Bop why do you hate government and vote for less of it?”"
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They do know what a computer is, though*
Posted by JeffFrank on May 9, 2024, 9:57:31, in reply to "“But Bop why do you hate government and vote for less of it?”"
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Why, then, do you keep forcing people to have children?*
Posted by complainant on May 9, 2024, 8:30:31, in reply to "“But Bop why do you hate government and vote for less of it?”"
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Meatball Ron just banned lab grown meat. If republicans were actually about less
Posted by Warrin'_Illini on May 9, 2024, 8:38:10, in reply to "Why, then, do you keep forcing people to have children?*"
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do you regret voting for Deadbeat Brandon?*
Posted by Poldark on May 9, 2024, 8:15:04, in reply to "Well, No. 1, this is my first time hearing about a $735 million shortfall" "Tiki's hatred confuses me. Never took Tiki for a Donald Trump fan."
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Turki will not respond to this thread*
Posted by JeffFrank on May 9, 2024, 8:47:29, in reply to "do you regret voting for Deadbeat Brandon?*"
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I didn't vote for him*
Posted by longsnapper on May 9, 2024, 8:26:02, in reply to "do you regret voting for Deadbeat Brandon?*"
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