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Congestion pricing in Manhattan has only had net benefits for everyone except rich tourists from NJ

Leaving the US is one of the best decisions I've made in my life

After Trump dies, for $19.99, you can contribute your piss to the Golden Cell

US about to declare war on the UK to protect their own shitstain

I fled the country, so it's been fascinating looking in from the outside while still having a stake vis-à-vis all the people I love back home.

On the inside, the people that matter are terrified. It's easy to tell someone to grab a rifle and "do something", but the average person is now more focused on their own immediate survival than anything else. People are losing access to life saving medicine, they're worried about catching a life threatening illness, and basic costs of living (rent, food, health, etc) are getting more expensive. Even privileged people are starting to feel the screws tightening. The US is a ticking time bomb and something is going to give at some point, but it's going to have to get significantly worse first.

On the outside, everyone understands why we fled. My new country has been so incredibly welcoming and sympathetic, with a hint of curiosity. I realized yesterday while I was reading about the Philly mass shooting that I've yet to hear of a single mass shooting where I am, and I immediately felt a sense of relief.

Edit: wording

How does this interact with male doctors' right to deny women elective sterilizations based on their hypothetical future husband's desire for a kid?

I actually lived there for most of my life, NY's metro does not compare. Only in-station transfers are free, one every 2hr. If you need to transfer from the 2 to the C in Brownsville, godspeed. Half the time it charges you anyways when it's not supposed to. Don't get me started on the lack of connection between the G and Atlantic, and the non-existent M loop.

Toronto is still about 50 cents cheaper via the exchange rate. Transit is far more reliable, and the average subway station is waaaaay nicer.

Fuck the MTA

May he rest in piss

Parking honestly isn't terrible but a lot of it is residency based, so yeah it's harder as a visitor. I think you can get a temporary visitor parking pass at City Hall depending on how long you're staying for.

For the TTC (titty sea!), download the Presto app ahead of time or buy a Presto card when you get here. Also be sure to check out the PATH!

You picked a lovely time to visit, the weather is wonderful right now! (Aside from the week of rain we just had)

In Toronto, you get free transfers for 2 hours for $3. I can run an errand across the city and come back for a single fixed price.

But remember, if you criticize this you're an antisemite /s

High deductible health insurance