@RobertMSterling Cracker Barrel has issues but Sardar has made 100’s of millions on his investment in the brand and his stake n shake turnaround has been an abysmal failure.
@ekzhang1 I coined a term for this in early adulthood. I call them friends of convenience. It isn’t derogatory. Just that you have this shared time and experience and so you enjoy one another’s company for a convenient period of time. No sweat. Occasionally one becomes longer-term
@_d_b0y @rustyrockets@TuckerCarlson This was for a culture where being the most holy and devout was a social booster. Religion is now more of a social detriment and reason for persecution. Matthew 10:32-33
@paulg 2012 EPA GHG emissions standards increased the emission standards of passenger vehicles while limiting impact of regulations to trucks and SUVs. This along with tax breaks for large suvs incentivized Americans to purchase larger vehicles. Rise in accident Mortality followed
@AllyTaft Fantasy football and other similar games are less about observing other's accomplishments and more about masculine competition and bonding within a social group. many social theories explore this. but it is facilitation of social relationships that makes it popular.
@seanlinehan@paulg I was in tenderloin last week and saw literally hundreds of homeless on the streets. Clearly on drugs and stepping out and blocking traffic at noon. I live in nyc so am familiar with the issues but this was beyond anything I’ve seen here. Hard to believe that it is better.