How would people here feel about a tax that increases in rate per-property owned? People and organizations can still own as many properties as they want, but at some point they're going to be taxed so much it'll be impossible to profit off of them.

Thanks I hate it.

And prices will go up as real estate companies outbid everybody else so they can lease them out indefinitely.

What's the point of all that military gear they're wasting tax payer money on then? Fascist cosplay?

It's kinda wild to see things moving in the right direction for once...

Time to learn Linux!

I decided that I personally felt unethical bringing people into this world nearly a decade ago

Not to mention the fusion reaction triggered by an FTL foot connecting with said child's backside would annihilate both parent and child immediately.

I identify as Puerto Rico but society has yet to recognize that as a legitimate state

This is one of the toughest job markets I've ever experienced for specialized labor. I was part of the tech industry layoffs last year and I busted my ass for months before I got an offer. Many people I know are going through the same thing. It was honestly more draining than my actual job and I'd occasionally reach a burnout point where I couldn't even look at listings without being consumed by anxiety and dread.

On top of that, I was still paying ludicrous rent prices because the housing market is also shite and by the end of my unemployed period my net worth had been cut by almost 50%. I'm fortunate enough to have had an emergency fund but having the option to live rent free in my parent's basement sure would have been nice.

Obviously, every situation is different. But I'd advise anyone to be aware of the situation and ask how they can support somebody going through that rather than assuming they're just being lazy and regularly pestering them.

Can we just have a normal, boring year for once, please? I'm so tired...

You've got to at least try to appeal your base. And no, "vote for me or you'll get the other guy" is not an inspiring rally cry. It didn't work in 2016 and the fact that the message seems to be similar in 2024 has me really worried.