• SpaceDogs@lemmygrad.ml
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    10 months ago

    HOAs are fascist, no one can change my mind. Also I’m super anti-lawn, a better alternative would be native wild grasses and/or flowers as they are better for the environment and kinder on the wallet as you spend less time watering. I’ve also heard that native plants aid with flooding as their roots go way deeper.

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    10 months ago

    In America there are signs posted all over residential zones reminding citizens that they are being spied on by their neighbors who will immediately report all “suspicious persons and activities” to the authorities 😱 Some signs even mention the people have been “trained” to report/spy on each other’s family members 😢

    neighborhood watch sign that says "we are watching you" neighborhood watch sign with pictures of eyeballs on houses neighborhood watch sign that says the neighbors are trained to watch each other and report suspicious activities

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      10 months ago

      Not really, the rail system is extremely extensive and connects everything, it is a lifeblood of America.

      The problem is that it’s only for cargo and moving capital. No passenger trains allowed :3

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        10 months ago

        and those precious cargo trains derail on average over a thousand times per year because short term profits trump all else in the imperial core

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          Do you realize what derailment means? It’s a safety term that occurs when even a single wheel loses contact with the rails. That can happen because of a strong wind or some minor debris on the track. Then they have to stop the train, examine for damage and realign the wheel which takes less then 30 minutes. Do you think trains are just flying off the rails and exploding every 3 hours?

          But yes, corporate control of freight transport is a blight, and of course it will lead to reduced safety standards and other cost cutting measures.