Rangelus

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[–] Rangelus 2 points 9 months ago (5 children)

I'm confused by the question. Are you asking what they should be doing?

[–] Rangelus 4 points 9 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (3 children)

Tired, yes. But if it's so bad it's unliveable (his words), why won't he let the media see? Has it really gotten so much worse in a couple of years?

[–] Rangelus 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Oh I have no doubt about that. And I've flatted in Dunedin, so I know what those old shitbox houses can be like. I think the point of all this is that it's dated and needs work, but isn't unlivable.

Of Luxon had come out and said "my bad, I didn't really think about it as it's one of the entitlements of the job, but now that it's been brought up you're right I don't need the allowance. Why am I not staying in the Premier House? I just find my own apartment more comfortable is all", I honestly reckon it would have been a 24h story.

[–] Rangelus 4 points 9 months ago

It's a well studied phenomenon now: more lanes in the long run do not improve traffic, and might also make them worse. There is nothing to dispute about that.

And the graphic portrays the problem perfectly.

[–] Rangelus 3 points 9 months ago (3 children)

To me it sounds dated, like a 70s house or so. It was good enough for the last PM and her kid. I'm sure it's tired and a bit cold, but nothing worse than a lot of renters put up with.

[–] Rangelus 2 points 9 months ago

Meh, google is so much more convenient. I just put up with the fact that they have all my data lpl

[–] Rangelus 3 points 9 months ago (3 children)

I agree with you, but at the same time...who has an isp linked email anymore?

[–] Rangelus 10 points 9 months ago (1 children)

This guy is such an entitled prick.

[–] Rangelus 3 points 9 months ago

Feels before reals.

[–] Rangelus 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

It was good enough for the last PM and her daughter. Surely Lex Luther can put up with some dated wallpaper and a bit of a draught?

[–] Rangelus 4 points 9 months ago (21 children)

The more I read about this, the more I think passenger trains are not really feasible in this country, due to population density etc.

So I agree with you: Lets more more freight on to trains, which are far more efficient in terms of ton/km for bulk freight. Combine that with coastal shipping and we don't need such large ferries (to carry trucks and train freight), and can instead get a passenger service that actually works.

[–] Rangelus 1 points 9 months ago

But someone is wrong! On the internet! lol

I'm waiting for something to finish at work, this is about as productive as I can be right now.

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