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paganlobster t1_jeem4fy wrote
Reply to comment by TheLyz in A new report found that Mass. has the highest GDP per capita in the country and is among the states least dependent on federal dollars. by truthseeeker
Unemployed yet paid protesters lol
paganlobster t1_jd3p7dq wrote
Reply to comment by Sbatio in What happens now to this sub? by smmshad
Agreed
paganlobster t1_jd3hs0h wrote
Reply to What happens now to this sub? by smmshad
Do you want this sub to become /r/boston? Because that’s how you get /r/boston. Guaranteed you will see the maga types back in here “just asking questions” about trans kids or the crime rate. The brigading and dogwhistling will return. Enjoy your astroturfed garbage.
paganlobster t1_jcs9x8h wrote
Reply to Semi Emergency Housing Question by Indistinct-Sound
I’m sorry about your situation :( What’s your budget?
paganlobster t1_jcp6gd4 wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Man tries to throw disabled wife in to the Boston channel by Hoosac_Love
Nixon did that hun
paganlobster t1_jbo8w6r wrote
Reply to Massachusetts cop resigns from force for sexually assaulting student then gets hired by neighboring towns police department to be their sex crimes investigator by wra1th42
In case anyone was wondering why sex crimes get under-reported...
paganlobster t1_j9unkd3 wrote
Reply to I fucked up at a red light by Exact-Ad4764
My driving instructor drilled into my head that any time you are turning left, you are the "scum of the earth" lol. You wait for oncoming traffic and then go unless you have green arrow.
paganlobster t1_j7qpdt0 wrote
Reply to comment by ladybug1259 in These housing numbers are insane. In some towns the cost to buy a house is 10x the average salary. by LopsidedWafer3269
Good point, thanks. I don't plan on any heirs but I am watching my family dealing with the fallout of my grandparents' estate. Seems like a massive burden to leave them all with even if it is equity they can use. It's still unclear to me whether it's worth it to me personally.
paganlobster t1_j7psr5v wrote
Reply to comment by B-Roc- in These housing numbers are insane. In some towns the cost to buy a house is 10x the average salary. by LopsidedWafer3269
Is there a benefit to paying a mortgage company for a house you'll probably die before you own vs. a landlord for an apartment you'll never own?
paganlobster t1_j7lyjmg wrote
Reply to comment by OccidentallySlain in These housing numbers are insane. In some towns the cost to buy a house is 10x the average salary. by LopsidedWafer3269
I see exactly 3 places on Zillow going for less thank $500k, but that's more than I've seen elsewhere. Thanks, I'll keep an eye on this.
paganlobster t1_j7lvxss wrote
Reply to comment by BovaDesnuts in These housing numbers are insane. In some towns the cost to buy a house is 10x the average salary. by LopsidedWafer3269
Granted I haven't done the math in a few years, but in most cases I found that a mortgage was only cheaper than rent if I took a 40 year loan, which seems insane to me. There's a good chance I won't even live that long.
paganlobster t1_j7gnteq wrote
Reply to comment by chickadeedadee2185 in Student found dead in dorm at Emerson College by Hoosac_Love
Just an aside, that bit about the Alewife accident being intentional was from a police brief and therefore should be taken with a giant grain of salt.
paganlobster t1_j6ok7fs wrote
Reply to comment by jp_jellyroll in Should there be a ballot initiative about repealing Section 9A(a) of a law banning public employees from striking? by 96suluman
Cops don't prevent crime. Plenty of studies have proven that. The only thing that actually reduces crime is reducing poverty and making something other than the dumb fucking societal choices we keep making that probably lead to that kid trying to take your shit.
paganlobster t1_j6ngpmc wrote
Reply to comment by jp_jellyroll in Should there be a ballot initiative about repealing Section 9A(a) of a law banning public employees from striking? by 96suluman
They "strike" all the time by sitting on their asses anytime something doesn't go their way. Strangely, society does not collapse when this happens.
paganlobster t1_j6ji5k4 wrote
Reply to comment by birdprom in Husband Of MA Mom Accused Of Killing 3 Children Asks She Is Forgiven by cailinloesch
>The five stages of grief are ingrained in our cultural consciousness as the natural progression of emotions one experiences after the death of a loved one. However, it turns out that this model is not science-based, does not well describe most people's experiences, and was never even meant to apply to the bereaved.
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Just pointing this out to help dispel the myth and because I have a personal vendetta against pop psychology and self-help.
paganlobster t1_j6jhlxm wrote
Reply to comment by BNL52577 in Husband Of MA Mom Accused Of Killing 3 Children Asks She Is Forgiven by cailinloesch
Well said. These folks need the same thing they needed before it happened: a lot of grace and support.
paganlobster t1_j6jh7up wrote
Reply to comment by swoldier_force in Husband Of MA Mom Accused Of Killing 3 Children Asks She Is Forgiven by cailinloesch
He was also not supposed to leave her alone... I don't blame him but he made a bad call so he may be feeling some guilt himself.
paganlobster t1_j6j2iaa wrote
Reply to comment by jp_jellyroll in If someone said they were bringing coffee from Dunkin, and they show up with this; what are you doing? by jpige93
At least this version doesn't appear to be 99% milk
paganlobster t1_j6al27o wrote
Reply to comment by ConquestOfPizzaTime in Boldly Go. by icedcoffee4eva
You have my axe
paganlobster t1_j6743c8 wrote
Reply to comment by the_sky_god15 in yes this is a real bill that has been introduced by Ministry_of__Truth
Well, think about what’s involved in actually obtaining bone marrow…
paganlobster t1_j60exyd wrote
Reply to comment by Tombstone_Shadow in Yankee Candle owner announces plan to close corporate headquarters in Massachusetts by NotSoPrudence
Turns out a great business niche is lame last-second christmas gifts
paganlobster t1_j609z19 wrote
Reply to Yankee Candle owner announces plan to close corporate headquarters in Massachusetts by NotSoPrudence
Oh no, how else will I have a deeply uncomfortable asthma attack
paganlobster t1_j5ziphy wrote
Reply to comment by Rattlingjoint in Cape Cod bridges, old and obsolete, frustrate locals and tourists. And there’s no good solution in sight. by HRJafael
I grew up on the cape and this is exactly right. There’s a reason kids there leave asap if they can.
paganlobster t1_j5zi8ph wrote
Reply to comment by JoshuaACNewman in Cape Cod bridges, old and obsolete, frustrate locals and tourists. And there’s no good solution in sight. by HRJafael
Sure, but after getting there you still need a car to go anywhere or do anything.
paganlobster t1_jeemb6t wrote
Reply to comment by 0tanod in A new report found that Mass. has the highest GDP per capita in the country and is among the states least dependent on federal dollars. by truthseeeker
Or try getting addiction treatment in those states. They want addicts to die, full stop.