• curbstickle@anarchist.nexus
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      I think you missed the part where I pointed out that I do work from home.

      I’d also point out that riding a bike for the commutes I’m mentioning is a non-starter, its too large of a distance for a daily commuter ride.

      Again, the point is that this is not a car commuter exclusive problem, and its going to impact people who use mass transit. There are plenty of train lines that aren’t powered and require dual electric/diesel engines. Infrastructure installation to extend lines takes time, not to mention the lack of rail infrastructure in the first place that impacts the overwhelming majority of the US.

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        where I pointed out

        Yes I did where was it

        the infrastructure to deal with this problem does not currently exist because we tore it all down after world war 2 and that is a problem with building this infrastructure even though the problem will only get worse.

        That’s a hell of a take

        relief now!

        You pissed in your bed America. I was telling you to stop now you’re too tired to stand and complaining about all the piss.

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          Yes I did where was it

          Very first sentence.

          Given the cost of fuel, a bus pass for me (if I still had to commute, I work from home now) for a month is now just over $800/mo.

          Also, don’t make shit up and fake quote because you misread and want to be shitty about it.

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        too large of a distance for a daily commuter ride

        You didn’t mention this: what distance did you have in mind?

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          The current average commute for my state is about 15mi, but that number (annoyingly) includes WFH which skews the numbers.

          Mine, for example, would be a 60mi commute if I still had one.

          Edit: And I don’t think I should have to really mention that the overwhelming majority of commuters are leaving their town for work…

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            Well, that’s the core problem. No one should be commuting for an hour by car.

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              Yes, obviously its the fault of the individuals who were living somewhere and got a better job further away.

              Clearly the problem is that, and nothing else.

              Also, at no point was I discussing driving a car.

              Edit: Actually, I did mention driving further away to a bus or train and parking there, so yes, I did mention driving a car. But not for the commute itself.

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                You found blame that was not there. The fault is with the car-centric design of our society and the false convenience of driving, not with the people taking jobs where they can get them.

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                  No I was saying everyone should quit their impractical far drive jobs and build rail lines outside their front doors on spec with their savings instead of paying rent don’t put words in my mouth!

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                  When you put it to “no one should be driving an hour by car” in a discussion about the more than doubling price of bus fare for bus commuting, I’m going to find it very hard to understand what youre trying to say.

                  And considering you commented on a person driving for an hour, rather than on the rapidly increasing commuting costs for all commuters, or the larger issues driving those increases, I’m going to find it real hard to believe youre doing anything but putting blame on an individual.

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                    That’s fair. I’d have perhaps phrased it more clearly as “society should put no one in a position where they feel that they must travel 60 miles [an hour by car] twice daily for work” but that feels a bit unwieldy.

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        I do know a guy who rides his bike everywhere and he is HOT. Saw him in a suit and he has the kind of body that suits were designed to flatter. Wow.

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        Some people do they’re in great shape from all the biking and don’t need gym memberships

        You want infrastructure the nerds have been shouting about since it was torn up 81 years ago and infrastructure to make this not happen again or not matter takes time which is why we didn’t want it torn up and then wanted to build it back maybe listen to us next time

        You ignored my last suggestion of quitting the job and joining with your neighbors to ban evictions in your community.