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Whereas I certainly somewhat echo your sentiments wondering if it's worth it for my family and me to move back to the US (for a number of reasons), I'd be careful when you compare the Covid rate in the US to a place like India. To its credit, the US is one of the best countries in the world in...

I agree with what you're saying in both paragraphs. In my original post, I used an example of a CEO wearing a Nazi T-shirt because it would signify their support or involvement in that group. I think that in a civilized society, we should speak out against Nazis and other actual hate groups...

I think that if a CEO came out as an actual Nazi, most people in the US would demand he step down or most people would boycott.

Oh good. I'll go! As I've mentioned to many of you before, I currently live in Malaysia so I often feel like I'm visiting a very, very, very familiar foreign country whenever I visit home. I'd argue that I kind of fit in here, but not quite. When I'm back in Mass, I kind of fit in, but not...

Okay, so what's the context for this thread?

You are correct - but I've been here long enough that I'm certain I could write a book on the differences, positives and negatives of collectivism vs individualism.

I should be clear. I keep hearing that there are check points but I haven't seen them. My wife and I just moved from Selangor to Kuala Lumpur today and we didn't have any problems. I know our contractor and movers have had some problems doing work in certain districts in and around the Klang...

I currently live in Malaysia and from March until September, the government was doing a great job handling the pandemic. The university that I work at was started hybrid learning and this country of about 32 million people had fewer than 140 deaths. Then the politicians fucked things up. They...

I just googled this development and can you help me to understand something. Why were there 4 members of the city government AGAINST this proposal?

Is this another one of those "scare the shit out of the local municipalities" moves by the MBTA so that they can get more funding?

I'd happily continue this discussion with you but I don't want to derail the thread too much. Can a new one be made?

[Mod Edit: Use this thread to discuss anything about the people's rights under the US Constitution] I don't like the new MS flag because it has the expression "In God We Trust" at the bottom. I may not be a Constitutional scholar, but I believe that having that slogan on a state flag, as well...

As a Billerica native and casual observer of my hometown's politics, I can assure you Framingham will have to work really hard to beat Billerica in the "joke of Massachusetts" category. Billerica just rejected 25 condos above some restaurants near the Concord River on what is currently a used...

I might soften my stance on tailgating and support it in this location if they open up Canal Street to pedestrians only, with outdoor cooking and public drinking allowed.

You had me until you said this: "boo hoo tailgaters," Sure, having the option of going to a bar before a game would be a lot of fun, but football is the most fun when you can tailgate before and after the game. By taking away our ability to cook ribs, drink beer, and play tag football with...

That last picture...Is that Woodstock?

As the resident half-Jew, I feel that it is within my power to grant you all permission to use whatever words you like. I'm also half Italian and don't speak a word of the language, but you can use that language, too. However, as a red-blooded American, you'd better watch how you speak your...

I've always thought that a blue line extension to Lynn would be a waste of money. Just increase the frequency of the commuter rail using DMUs. 3-4 trips an hour would be fine.

But Lowell is still part of the Boston MSA, albeit a bit further away. I feel like some decent city planners could utilize the strong bones the city already has . I also don't think these changes would necessarily have to hurt the poorer population that live there. Chelsea isn't exactly a...

Maybe part of the reason is that they require the bars to close at 1am instead of 2. Maybe they could improve their nightlife and come a draw for people on the North Shore if they add more venues. Plus, there has to be some sort of incentive to build on or over the large parking lots. If I had...