Shrinkflation allows corporations to increase their profitability while deceptively raising prices on the public and nobody does anything because this is just another function of living in a capitalist dystopia. If you complain about this, then you're a radical communist.
The kids don’t look too excited that Arkansas just repealed its child labor laws, but to be fair they’re on their smoke break from their 14-hour shift at the hog-processing plant’s jowl-and-tooth-separating line.
Why? Because you found a picture of Manhattan on a hazy day that cut out Central Park?
Sorry to ruin your narrative but our carbon footprint per person here is far less than in the sprawly suburbs.
“America can’t be built like Europe, it’s bigger and newer!”
This ignores the fact that every American city and small town alike was built to be walkable prior to the invention of cars. Our car-centric development style didn't just happen, it was a result of policies.
@GraduatedBen Wow-people need to have a basic understanding of Methamphetamines. Over time it loses its effect, therefore you have to increase dosage. However, this can only work for so long.
According to several studies, "Stand Your Ground" laws are tied to an increase in homicides. No study has ever proven that these laws prevent violent crime. In other words, you are statistically more likely to be a homicide victim in "Stand Your Ground" states.
In June 2021, Eric Popper got into a road rage incident and fired his gun at someone.
The Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office just dropped the charges against him.
In a "Stand Your Ground" state, you can lose your temper and fire your gun for no reason.
Absurdity of the specifics aside, I'm always amazed people who say this don't realize that, if you're "just getting by" making $400k, it must be an *urgent crisis* to be making $40k in the same city
116/Racine (West Pullman)
A fiery crash was caught on video in West Pullman. A stolen Kia smashed into a Dodge Durango which crashed into a home. Both the SUV and the house caught fire.
#Chicago#ChicagoScanner