Owen Driscoll
@midwestlib07.bsky.social
Milwaukee
Urban Planning - Transportation and Housing
Education Policy - Curriculum, Facilities, and Long Term Planning
Urban Planning - Transportation and Housing
Education Policy - Curriculum, Facilities, and Long Term Planning
omg is this like saying if only i had more time in a day bc like yk
December 1, 2024 at 2:39 AM
omg is this like saying if only i had more time in a day bc like yk
I did enjoy Strong Towns—conceptually at least—but the writing wasn’t great.
November 19, 2024 at 2:00 AM
I did enjoy Strong Towns—conceptually at least—but the writing wasn’t great.
Definitely! It’s a little early for hot coco, but just in time for apple cider!
Now all I need is a good book… :)
Now all I need is a good book… :)
November 19, 2024 at 1:55 AM
Definitely! It’s a little early for hot coco, but just in time for apple cider!
Now all I need is a good book… :)
Now all I need is a good book… :)
Is this due to overhead costs? Why is it so cheaper online!
November 17, 2024 at 2:34 PM
Is this due to overhead costs? Why is it so cheaper online!
I’m not saying that intervention can’t be effective—it has an will continue to be successful; I am concerned about the implications of the government picking winners and losers.
November 17, 2024 at 2:31 PM
I’m not saying that intervention can’t be effective—it has an will continue to be successful; I am concerned about the implications of the government picking winners and losers.
I don’t think “directing it” is the most effective way, but I think that there should be funding and support from the federal level for innovations.
Something I’ve wondered is if we were to get to a nearly autonomous manufacturing sector, would that be better?
Something I’ve wondered is if we were to get to a nearly autonomous manufacturing sector, would that be better?
November 17, 2024 at 1:23 PM
I don’t think “directing it” is the most effective way, but I think that there should be funding and support from the federal level for innovations.
Something I’ve wondered is if we were to get to a nearly autonomous manufacturing sector, would that be better?
Something I’ve wondered is if we were to get to a nearly autonomous manufacturing sector, would that be better?
I really like this quote!
November 17, 2024 at 1:18 PM
I really like this quote!
Who is that quote from?
November 17, 2024 at 2:54 AM
Who is that quote from?
I’ve really enjoyed this conversation and I wish that all of my social media interactions were this great—and I’m very excited to believe that this might possible be the future of BlueSky. I hope nothing but the best for you!
November 17, 2024 at 2:48 AM
I’ve really enjoyed this conversation and I wish that all of my social media interactions were this great—and I’m very excited to believe that this might possible be the future of BlueSky. I hope nothing but the best for you!
Yea, I’ve never liked when people compare MAGA to Nazi—I think it gives them more power and allows people to label liberals as over dramatic and out of touch—but I think there are legitimate comparisons, I just think it is ironic and foolish to then say that Democrats should follow that playbook.
November 17, 2024 at 2:44 AM
Yea, I’ve never liked when people compare MAGA to Nazi—I think it gives them more power and allows people to label liberals as over dramatic and out of touch—but I think there are legitimate comparisons, I just think it is ironic and foolish to then say that Democrats should follow that playbook.
I am very sorry to hear that. If it is any consolation, I don’t think they will succeed in getting their wishlist.
I think it is important to acknowledge that we are coming at this from very different perspectives and experiences, but that we both have the same goal of helping people.
I think it is important to acknowledge that we are coming at this from very different perspectives and experiences, but that we both have the same goal of helping people.
November 17, 2024 at 2:41 AM
I am very sorry to hear that. If it is any consolation, I don’t think they will succeed in getting their wishlist.
I think it is important to acknowledge that we are coming at this from very different perspectives and experiences, but that we both have the same goal of helping people.
I think it is important to acknowledge that we are coming at this from very different perspectives and experiences, but that we both have the same goal of helping people.
I agree that scapegoat is a better word.
Not to be dramatic, but the most famous case of scapegoating were the Jews in Nazi Germany. I think that led, in part, to Hitler’s rise, and I think there are lessons that can be learned, but I don’t think it is wise to emulate.
Not to be dramatic, but the most famous case of scapegoating were the Jews in Nazi Germany. I think that led, in part, to Hitler’s rise, and I think there are lessons that can be learned, but I don’t think it is wise to emulate.
November 17, 2024 at 2:36 AM
I agree that scapegoat is a better word.
Not to be dramatic, but the most famous case of scapegoating were the Jews in Nazi Germany. I think that led, in part, to Hitler’s rise, and I think there are lessons that can be learned, but I don’t think it is wise to emulate.
Not to be dramatic, but the most famous case of scapegoating were the Jews in Nazi Germany. I think that led, in part, to Hitler’s rise, and I think there are lessons that can be learned, but I don’t think it is wise to emulate.
I don’t think his success is replicable, or even worth attempting to replicate, but I truly don’t know.
November 17, 2024 at 2:34 AM
I don’t think his success is replicable, or even worth attempting to replicate, but I truly don’t know.
I’m not really worried about that. I am a white male who will get a master’s, so I’m coming from a position of privilege, but also I really think he is just a populist with centrist policies with conspiracist undertones. We made it through the first Trump term and I have faith we will again.
November 17, 2024 at 2:34 AM
I’m not really worried about that. I am a white male who will get a master’s, so I’m coming from a position of privilege, but also I really think he is just a populist with centrist policies with conspiracist undertones. We made it through the first Trump term and I have faith we will again.
Do you propose billionaires as the enemy? I worry that might backfire with young man as they foolishly think they too will find themselves in the top tax bracket.
The demographic I think is most reachable is young latino males. I think they might be over represented in witnessing poor governance.
The demographic I think is most reachable is young latino males. I think they might be over represented in witnessing poor governance.
November 17, 2024 at 2:30 AM
Do you propose billionaires as the enemy? I worry that might backfire with young man as they foolishly think they too will find themselves in the top tax bracket.
The demographic I think is most reachable is young latino males. I think they might be over represented in witnessing poor governance.
The demographic I think is most reachable is young latino males. I think they might be over represented in witnessing poor governance.
I mean I blame Bill Clinton for bringing us to this point with globalization. But trying to undo globalization now is not a good idea and will likely just make things worse.
November 17, 2024 at 2:30 AM
I mean I blame Bill Clinton for bringing us to this point with globalization. But trying to undo globalization now is not a good idea and will likely just make things worse.
I think this helps explain the large swings in NYC and California that aren’t seen in New Mexico and Colorado—they have better local governance.
November 17, 2024 at 2:19 AM
I think this helps explain the large swings in NYC and California that aren’t seen in New Mexico and Colorado—they have better local governance.
So, I don’t think that the Republicans won because they are more ‘in-touch’ with the average voter, but because the average voter is witness to failing public schools, violence, poverty, and crumbling infrastructure in Democrat run cities—all while being told that the economy is great.
November 17, 2024 at 2:19 AM
So, I don’t think that the Republicans won because they are more ‘in-touch’ with the average voter, but because the average voter is witness to failing public schools, violence, poverty, and crumbling infrastructure in Democrat run cities—all while being told that the economy is great.
I don’t believe—or don’t want to believe, truthfully—that having an enemy is the solution. I think good governance on the local level is the best way to gain support at the federal level. And it is an open secret that the Democrats tend to suck at local governance.
November 17, 2024 at 2:19 AM
I don’t believe—or don’t want to believe, truthfully—that having an enemy is the solution. I think good governance on the local level is the best way to gain support at the federal level. And it is an open secret that the Democrats tend to suck at local governance.