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BigVikingBeard t1_j9ygpfz wrote

Reply to comment by pin-head-Larry in Is it so hard to consider others? by scromw2

I'm a fucking union electrician, dipshit. I see the shit every fucking day.

You must've never worked a blue collar job if you think my comment is in some way inaccurate.

The amount of white dudes wearing some flavor of either obvious dog whistle bullshit all the way through to rebel flag hardhats plastered with Trump bullshit is legion.

Why the fuck would a bunch of black kids, who already have to deal with societies constant daily racism, want to go to a job site to work around people who make it a fucking point to wear their very very special snowflake fashy bullshit?

That's not even getting into the absurd amount of racist bullshit that gets scrawled inside every fucking portapot on a construction site.

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wave-garden t1_j9yf9vo wrote

Reply to comment by S-Kunst in When Suburbs Go to War With Transit by JHBaltimore

Lol you basically just described everything I experienced with this area growing up in the 90s. I lived in Parkville but went to school in Towson with mostly Lutherville/Timonium people. It’s amazing how many of them grew up and never left and now have the same lack of imagination as their parents. It’s kind of the grand tradition of Baltimore county going way back to the white flight of the 60s.

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Thinkdeep555 t1_j9ye69j wrote

Reply to Should my daughter go to City College or BSA? by Mojo_art

I think it depends on what department your kid was accepted to. Each department at bsa has its pros and cons. I’m a bsa alumn and that school really prepared me for art colleges and liberal art universities afterwards. It’s a challenging school to go to because you’re balancing a lot of responsibilities as a young person between your major and academics and any small social life you might have. Most of your time is spent building your craft and learning how to become a young professional. After bsa I felt prepared for what I wanted to do next and I made long lasting friendships that now feel like extended family members. I know friends who went to City who felt the same way too. They just had different focuses and specialties in school. Bsa is one of a kind school and congratulations to your kid for getting an offer! That in itself is a big accomplishment. Feel free to dm me with more questions!

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pandacorn t1_j9ydyle wrote

Reply to Is it so hard to consider others? by scromw2

Probably goes back to poor drivers Ed. My parents were really focused on making sure I was a good driver and they sent me to a drivers Ed course that was actually helpful, rather than just a "vehicle" to get my license. I imagine this isn't the case for everyone. I don't even think about using my turn signal. it's a habit. it's going to prevent me from getting into an accident as I'm telling those people behind me I'm switching lanes instead of just swrving out of nowhere.

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mohairborne t1_j9ycu32 wrote

Reply to Mount Vernon - what area is best? by DaleDuzit

Another place I would like to recommend: I lived at The Standard (501 St. Paul st.) for about 3 years. We had a great time living there, maintenance was always responsive, and they have a 24hr. desk so packages were always secured. They also have a small gym that was convenient if you like treadmill, stairclimber, weights, that sort of stuff.

It’s been a year since I’ve lived there, so hopefully not too much has changed because I felt we got lucky moving there from the West Coast. Very pleasant apartment with pleasant staff.

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anne_hollydaye t1_j9ybyin wrote

Reply to Baltimore judge orders release of redacted investigation into Archdiocese of Baltimore sex abuse by PleaseBmoreCharming

I just want to put this here, for the folks who still belong to a church.

You're going against what Jesus actually said. Break free of the chains, friends. You'll stop funding predators. Give that money directly to the poor instead of funding the church. It's a better use of it.

(Downvote me all you want, I was raised Catholic in the Archdiocese of Baltimore and one of those priests was my childhood pastor. He was evil and we were his second or third church because of his abuse towards children. They chose to just move him instead of actually punishing him. Get out, folks. Get out and save yourselves and your children.)

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munchnerk t1_j9yauqq wrote

Reply to comment by DiabloEtcheverry in Does anyone have suggestions for good shoeshining or cleaning places here in Baltimore? I never really thought about it until the other day, but there are several pairs of shoes that I don’t really have the stuff at home to properly clean or take care of. I would love to support a local business! by Ceejison

Eugene is so lovely. You could see inside both heels of my favorite chelsea boots - he made them look brand new, including a shine, for $30 and 3 days. He’s awesome.

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