IcyWillow1193
IcyWillow1193 t1_je9b6aq wrote
Reply to comment by classicalL in Congressional Committee Grills D.C. Officials on Statehood, Public Safety Issues by PrestoVivace
>Retrocession to Maryland
A foolish notion that's been thoroughly debunked.
IcyWillow1193 t1_je9ag93 wrote
I recently drove to Dulles during rush hour and watching Silver Line trains go by as I sat in crawling traffic was enough to convince me to never drive there again.
IcyWillow1193 t1_jdxg8cs wrote
Reply to comment by Brickleberried in Felon who killed DC cyclist attempts to vacate plea deal. by [deleted]
... and tends to become more common in societies where regular justice doesn't work well.
IcyWillow1193 t1_jdusqpj wrote
Reply to comment by Hafslo in tidal basin by inssein
>This one's different.
OP applied so much digital processing to the picture that the they don't even look like cherry blossoms anymore.
IcyWillow1193 t1_jdo7yaj wrote
Reply to comment by MoreCleverUserName in DC’s cafe scene is great but lacks seating by ActuaryPersonal2378
People who turn cafes into their telework office and camp out all day are a menace.
IcyWillow1193 t1_jdlzyur wrote
Reply to comment by CanaKitty in DC Library hosting far right story hour with Libs of TikTok, Jack Posobiec, and Kirk Cameron on 3/29 by scene_missing
>Yes, and I get that.
You clearly don't.
IcyWillow1193 t1_jdkmi29 wrote
Reply to comment by CanaKitty in DC Library hosting far right story hour with Libs of TikTok, Jack Posobiec, and Kirk Cameron on 3/29 by scene_missing
Libraries as public institutions are subject to the First Amendment.
IcyWillow1193 t1_jcp3upn wrote
Reply to comment by CriticalStrawberry in METRO should make an exception and run on regular weekday hours during marathons. by Knock_turnal
Empty speculation without evidence, and without consideration of the economic losses imposed by hours-long closures of major arteries.
IcyWillow1193 t1_jcp1fej wrote
Reply to comment by Existing365Chocolate in METRO should make an exception and run on regular weekday hours during marathons. by Knock_turnal
you think those marathoners are making shopping stops along the way?
IcyWillow1193 t1_jcooi7x wrote
Reply to METRO should make an exception and run on regular weekday hours during marathons. by Knock_turnal
Or maybe, instead of Metro and everyone else adjusting their day to the recreational needs of a horde of yuppies, maybe a for-profit company should not be allowed to shut down a huge swath of public space for hours each year.
IcyWillow1193 t1_jchs0wd wrote
Reply to Running Rock N Roll Half on Saturday - Any recommendations for dinner the night before? by LimpAd9776
My recommendation is to find a marathon that isn't for profit and doesn't disrupt the city!
IcyWillow1193 t1_jbnvmkg wrote
The most interesting thing will be wearing your badge when you're not actually there and telling everyone you meet that you work at the White House.
IcyWillow1193 t1_ja7e5ru wrote
Reply to comment by jeffreyhunt90 in What's your experience with Initiative 82? by UncleLongHair0
>Sticky Fingers.
Sticky Fingers has been in a sad, long slow decline for years but the pandemic really accelerated it. I used to love it but at this point I wish the owner would just move on and make room for something good.
IcyWillow1193 t1_j9yav15 wrote
>Popville
Popville's user base is dominated by hapless urban newbies, who are unable to figure out even the most basic aspects of city life (or call 311) without turning to the internet to plead for help. So the content is tailored to that.
IcyWillow1193 t1_j9w2j89 wrote
Reply to comment by Blrfl in The DC music scene has been remarkably innovative and influential. I'm putting together a playlist that captures some of the early trailblazers and contemporary artists continuing to push boundaries. Who else should be included? by ATroopOfDans
That's an impressive list, although Dag Nasty (the Green Day of DC) seems pretty second tier compared to all of the others you've mentioned.
IcyWillow1193 t1_j9vr4pz wrote
Reply to comment by blankspace215 in Did anyone just hear 8 or so gunshots/fireworks in Georgetown near Volta Park? by blankspace215
I was kidding, more at Georgetown's expense rather than yours.
IcyWillow1193 t1_j9t9bh1 wrote
Reply to Did anyone just hear 8 or so gunshots/fireworks in Georgetown near Volta Park? by blankspace215
Is Georgetown the only DC neighborhood where residents can't tell the difference between fireworks and gunfire?
IcyWillow1193 t1_j9t97do wrote
Keep calling animal control. Their response will escalate for recurring incidents.
IcyWillow1193 t1_j9t8zhu wrote
Reply to comment by CountNaberius in Same dog has bit my dog 2 times in the last 6 months by Plenty_Library2183
We're in DC. VA law is irrelevant.
IcyWillow1193 t1_j9o83uw wrote
Is it broken? If it's still working you can give it away on Freecycle or Buy Nothing.
IcyWillow1193 t1_j91g2lm wrote
Reply to 16th street heights safety by pastagirl27
A surprisingly cheap place with no/few reviews is a gamble.
If it were near the Metro, they would mention that on the website since it's an important selling point for many people and would let them charge a higher price.
Sixteenth Street Heights goes as far south as Spring Rd, which would put you right next to Petworth Metro station, and a lot of people would mistakenly call that Petworth, all of which adds to the likelihood that this place is further north and not near the Metro.
You'll likely have to rely on the bus, which actually isn't too bad. Frequent service on Georgia, and an express line available.
In terms of safety, being further up Georgia is actually way better overall, since Petworth Metro station is the site of almost daily violent incidents.
IcyWillow1193 t1_j76wdeb wrote
Reply to comment by vtsandtrooper in Scared of Travelling to Washington D.C. by [deleted]
I don't know how to tell you this, but there is no chance of DC statehood happening in our lifetimes. The GOP uses it as a useful strawman to rile the base up at zero cost, and the last time the Democrats had a meaningful chance to pass it they didn't, despite the obvious benefits. So there's no need for the kind of orchestrated conspiracy you're describing, but plenty of adults who never matured beyond adolescence who think they're "owning the libs" by bashing DC.
IcyWillow1193 t1_j76mnko wrote
Reply to comment by vtsandtrooper in Scared of Travelling to Washington D.C. by [deleted]
>This is coming from the House GOP.
To be fair, it reeked of freshman or sophomore College Republican.
IcyWillow1193 t1_j76bmde wrote
Reply to Scared of Travelling to Washington D.C. by [deleted]
>Being from a 3rd World country
I call BS on this entire post due to this phrase. "3rd World" is an archaic term with colonialist roots. People from countries deemed as such do not refer to themselves that way.
IcyWillow1193 t1_je9cwzm wrote
Reply to comment by JustAcivilian24 in Anyone in Shaw/Mt. Vernon Triangle been followed by a homeless guy? by shamudawhale3
If the only descriptor you have is their race, then it probably is racist (as well as useless).