Between Trump doing something good for the country, intentionally or not, or dying of natural causes (which would also be good for the country), I know the one that is most likely and the one that I prefer.
One problem with all rain service but especially high speed rail service is the need to eliminate grade crossings. Too much chance of car-train interactions.
Just getting Amtrak to travel at an average 60 mph would greating improve service. Boosting them 90 MPH would be high-speed by comparision to today's rail service.
When it comes to things that are GOOD for the climate/environment or public health and safety I don't care who gets credit- I just want to see it happen.
Still angry at VP Harris for flubbing that interview when she was asked if there was anything she would have done differently than Joe Biden. After an awkward pause, she said "nothing I can think of."
She should have immediately said "Not a single thing. I'm proud of all the administration's accomplishments." Then she could have listed them. Standing up for our NATO allies. Bringing down inflation. Record job creation. The CHIPS Act. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. All of it."
Apparently Richard Branson finally Googled it and realized that Hyperloop is a re-heated idea from the 1820's which has been tried about ever 50 since and it never works.
It appears a group of conservative members are circulating a multi-page memo, with what they describe as a long list of “fails” under Johnson’s leadership. The list, reportedly written by an unnamed author, includes bullet points about how Republicans added to the nation’s debt and passed Ukraine aid without the support of the majority of the caucus.
It’s unclear who all signed on to the memo or if it’s a sign of additional opposition to Johnson.
Hey anonymous asswipe: Being in "the majority of the caucus" does not make you Lord God of America. You still have to whip votes for individual bills, which would be easier if the ones you support made any sense.
Standing to nominate Hakeem Jeffries of New York, the Democratic leader, Representative Pete Aguilar of California, the No. 3 Democrat, says: “Today I rise on behalf of the governing majority of the House of Representatives.” It is a pointed reminder that Democrats have provided the bulk of votes to pass most of the major legislation that has been approved in the House, from spending bills to the debt limit deal to aid for Ukraine.
A high speed rail triangle of DFW to Houston, Austin, and San Antonio including stops in Waco and Killeen is a must. But this is Texas and commuter rail is communism so it will never happen.
Between Trump doing something good for the country, intentionally or not, or dying of natural causes (which would also be good for the country), I know the one that is most likely and the one that I prefer.
One problem with all rain service but especially high speed rail service is the need to eliminate grade crossings. Too much chance of car-train interactions.
Just getting Amtrak to travel at an average 60 mph would greating improve service. Boosting them 90 MPH would be high-speed by comparision to today's rail service.
Ta, Dok. Amazing concept. May it come to pass. I DGAF if that Thing takes credit for it; I want it to happen.
So they're basically building a pipeline to funnel SoCal's money to Nevada.
Via a train that moves slower than the cars, according to the picture.
When it comes to things that are GOOD for the climate/environment or public health and safety I don't care who gets credit- I just want to see it happen.
Still angry at VP Harris for flubbing that interview when she was asked if there was anything she would have done differently than Joe Biden. After an awkward pause, she said "nothing I can think of."
She should have immediately said "Not a single thing. I'm proud of all the administration's accomplishments." Then she could have listed them. Standing up for our NATO allies. Bringing down inflation. Record job creation. The CHIPS Act. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. All of it."
That was her chance to close the deal.
FFS. Sir rails all the time.
I thought it was Sir's eldest boychild who was doing the rails all the time.
Given Dampnut's nickname of "Hoover" at Studio 54, I think it's a family thing.
I… I think what we got heah is a failure to communicate…
Big strong muscly men, with tears in their eyes, saying "sir?, sir? how did you do it?!"
Probably the best we can hope for is that Musk directs all unrepealed climate money to hyperloop projects.
He closed his hyperloop scam.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-21/hyperloop-one-to-shut-down-after-raising-millions-to-reinvent-transit
Apparently Richard Branson finally Googled it and realized that Hyperloop is a re-heated idea from the 1820's which has been tried about ever 50 since and it never works.
I thought everyone knew that when Musk first brought it up. Oh well.
Hopefully “Drill baby drill!” will be every bit as successful as building the wall and making Mexico pay for it.
They don't need to fucking drill, and they never did. We already have more than enough oil and methane gas.
why? they credit anything good to Rump anyway, even if all he does is wreck everything
They're counting votes by surname, so there will be lots of spitting out Johnson.
From the TPM liveblog:
It appears a group of conservative members are circulating a multi-page memo, with what they describe as a long list of “fails” under Johnson’s leadership. The list, reportedly written by an unnamed author, includes bullet points about how Republicans added to the nation’s debt and passed Ukraine aid without the support of the majority of the caucus.
It’s unclear who all signed on to the memo or if it’s a sign of additional opposition to Johnson.
Hey anonymous asswipe: Being in "the majority of the caucus" does not make you Lord God of America. You still have to whip votes for individual bills, which would be easier if the ones you support made any sense.
Possible suspects:
1. Heritage Foundation
2. A Dem
3. Mike Johnson, who is sick of this shit
Rand Paul.
I DO so enjoy sitting back and smirking whilst I'm watching them fight.
I hope that there is an actual fight. My money's on that Blonde Butch Build Sporkfoot.
Sporkfoot!!! 🤣
Don't hear me defending Penis, but that's cowardly.
Remember, the Republican majority is wafer thin.
But they can still do so much damage....
Fetch the bucket.
The Democrats have a clear majority of enthusiasm.
Standing to nominate Hakeem Jeffries of New York, the Democratic leader, Representative Pete Aguilar of California, the No. 3 Democrat, says: “Today I rise on behalf of the governing majority of the House of Representatives.” It is a pointed reminder that Democrats have provided the bulk of votes to pass most of the major legislation that has been approved in the House, from spending bills to the debt limit deal to aid for Ukraine.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/01/03/us/house-speaker-vote-johnson-trump
A high speed rail triangle of DFW to Houston, Austin, and San Antonio including stops in Waco and Killeen is a must. But this is Texas and commuter rail is communism so it will never happen.
Somehow Florida got on board. Now they need to teach their firefighters how railroad crossings work.
Florida has their Tri-Rail system in Palm Beach, Broward, and Dade, but I don't think it was HSR, and it was never without its detractors.
What's up with the firefighters and RR crossings? Haven't been back there for years, so I missed that one.
They just need to put up big posters at Publix. That's where all the firefighters hang out.
I saw some at Kroger today. The budget must be tightened for the new year. :P
HSR between Buffalo, Syracuse, Albany, NYC would be awesome.