spiritfiend
spiritfiend t1_j9jrfho wrote
Reply to comment by mapoftasmania in Route 1 cleared on both sides earlier today. Took this opportunity. by TwoGoalsOneCup
I think it's a lot more complicated than greedy contractors. Certainly, we are often either paying lowest bidder or politically connected contractors who do the work for as little money as possible. There's also the situation that Rt. 1 is an extremely busy corridor for both commuters and trucks.
Even with the most well built roads, they will get torn up by overweight vehicles over time. The water is pooling exactly along the tire treads. Regular resurfacing is part of maintaining road infrastructure.
spiritfiend t1_j2areqk wrote
Reply to How to save up more money? by Purple_Dis_Nuts
>My mentality is “enjoy your money, you don’t know what will happen tomorrow.” How can I change that?
Instead of thinking about death, why not think that for every dollar you spend you will need to work an extra day before retiring? Is that small comfort or luxury today worth two or more weeks of hard work when you're older?
spiritfiend t1_j11vw5e wrote
Reply to comment by Old_Cockroach_2993 in I’m from PA, I don’t know why I did this by dinkin-flickah
OP is from PA, not 1906
spiritfiend t1_iyfbd1y wrote
Probably not the advice you asked for, but you should also consider that commuting 170 miles a day is a big mistake, either in your choice of living arrangements or employment. Any car will eventually break down with that much daily use.
The 18% interest rate is also way too much to pay on any loan. I don't believe Hyundais have a great reputation for reliability.
Check if there's public transit options for your new job and look for apartments closer. If not, try to find a used car (1-2 years old) from a more reliable brand.
spiritfiend t1_ixfvu3o wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Got rear ended this morning 9am with car full of kids, driver fled the scene, but cops gave ME a hard time. by OceanAvenue187
This is wrong information. OP identified themselves to police and told them exactly where to find them. Just because you get in an accident, you shouldn't block the road and make everyone's commute miserable if your car can get to a safe place to wait for law enforcement.
The cops were just being pricks because nobody wants to work.
spiritfiend t1_ivlxzqa wrote
Reply to Tried to vote today, I’ve voted in every election for 10 years, haven’t moved, and now suddenly my names not in the system by [deleted]
Some towns did their redistricting following the 2020 census. Double check that you went to the right polling location: https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/polling-place-search
Also double check your registration: https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/registration-check
spiritfiend t1_jebdijn wrote
Reply to We’re Washington Post journalists who spent the past months investigating how the AR-15 became a symbol of the gun control debate, political identity and mass shootings. Ask us anything. by washingtonpost
Do you think ownership of major media outlets by US oligarchs affects reporting? Do you think more diverse ownership in media could shift attitudes on gun ownership?