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Reformed attorney + storyteller featured on The Moth podcast. Exploring politics, culture, and our very strange times as a beleaguered Fair Witness. —Adam Ross
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For NYC, that totally makes sense. But the study Patrick quoted with the 17% reduction in rent, which is the only post I was responding to, was a nationwide study.
But I’m thinking of the 70% of Americans that don’t live in dense urban cores—like Manhattan, downtown Chicago, or San Francisco.
But I’m thinking of the 70% of Americans that don’t live in dense urban cores—like Manhattan, downtown Chicago, or San Francisco.
November 9, 2025 at 10:08 PM
For NYC, that totally makes sense. But the study Patrick quoted with the 17% reduction in rent, which is the only post I was responding to, was a nationwide study.
But I’m thinking of the 70% of Americans that don’t live in dense urban cores—like Manhattan, downtown Chicago, or San Francisco.
But I’m thinking of the 70% of Americans that don’t live in dense urban cores—like Manhattan, downtown Chicago, or San Francisco.
Quick question, what will a monthly parking space rental cost each tenant whose apartment rent is 17% lower? Hopefully less than 17% of their rent?
And, won’t the monthly rent for nearby parking spaces skyrocket if the apartment buildings people live in don’t have any parking?
And, won’t the monthly rent for nearby parking spaces skyrocket if the apartment buildings people live in don’t have any parking?
November 9, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Quick question, what will a monthly parking space rental cost each tenant whose apartment rent is 17% lower? Hopefully less than 17% of their rent?
And, won’t the monthly rent for nearby parking spaces skyrocket if the apartment buildings people live in don’t have any parking?
And, won’t the monthly rent for nearby parking spaces skyrocket if the apartment buildings people live in don’t have any parking?
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Since the average American won’t live 50 more years after 25, who exactly are these mortgages for?
P.S. Even if 50-year mortgages become “conforming,” the monthly payment on a $500k loan at 6.75% is only about $200 lower than a 30-year at 6.5%—but you’d pay roughly double the interest over time.
P.S. Even if 50-year mortgages become “conforming,” the monthly payment on a $500k loan at 6.75% is only about $200 lower than a 30-year at 6.5%—but you’d pay roughly double the interest over time.
Who benefits from 50 year mortgages: banks, developers, realtors, estate lawyers.
Who gets screwed: everyone else.
Who gets screwed: everyone else.
November 9, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Since the average American won’t live 50 more years after 25, who exactly are these mortgages for?
P.S. Even if 50-year mortgages become “conforming,” the monthly payment on a $500k loan at 6.75% is only about $200 lower than a 30-year at 6.5%—but you’d pay roughly double the interest over time.
P.S. Even if 50-year mortgages become “conforming,” the monthly payment on a $500k loan at 6.75% is only about $200 lower than a 30-year at 6.5%—but you’d pay roughly double the interest over time.
Since the average American won’t live 50 more years after 25, who exactly are these mortgages for?
P.S. Even if 50-year mortgages become “conforming,” the monthly payment on a $500k loan at 6.75% is only about $200 lower than a 30-year at 6.5%—but you’d pay roughly double the interest over time.
P.S. Even if 50-year mortgages become “conforming,” the monthly payment on a $500k loan at 6.75% is only about $200 lower than a 30-year at 6.5%—but you’d pay roughly double the interest over time.
Who benefits from 50 year mortgages: banks, developers, realtors, estate lawyers.
Who gets screwed: everyone else.
Who gets screwed: everyone else.
November 9, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Since the average American won’t live 50 more years after 25, who exactly are these mortgages for?
P.S. Even if 50-year mortgages become “conforming,” the monthly payment on a $500k loan at 6.75% is only about $200 lower than a 30-year at 6.5%—but you’d pay roughly double the interest over time.
P.S. Even if 50-year mortgages become “conforming,” the monthly payment on a $500k loan at 6.75% is only about $200 lower than a 30-year at 6.5%—but you’d pay roughly double the interest over time.
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And Johnson didn’t even need a Reichstag fire to clear the building.
Mike Johnson has now had the House adjourned for 72 of the last 84 days.
Epstein Shutdown.
Epstein Shutdown.
October 16, 2025 at 12:48 AM
And Johnson didn’t even need a Reichstag fire to clear the building.
And Johnson didn’t even need a Reichstag fire to clear the building.
Mike Johnson has now had the House adjourned for 72 of the last 84 days.
Epstein Shutdown.
Epstein Shutdown.
October 16, 2025 at 12:48 AM
And Johnson didn’t even need a Reichstag fire to clear the building.
This seems unfair. There’s no way the government can manufacture enough evidence in the case by 5pm today!
October 13, 2025 at 7:40 PM
This seems unfair. There’s no way the government can manufacture enough evidence in the case by 5pm today!
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As NPR found in Memphis, many well-meaning Americans wouldn’t mind “a touch” of fascism to clean up their streets. An NPR/PBS News/Marist poll earlier this week found 52% support Trump deploying the National Guard in cities to fight crime.
But fascism never stops at just “a touch.”
But fascism never stops at just “a touch.”
Many in Memphis acknowledge that crime in the city is a real problem. And while President Trump's federal intervention might not be their ideal way to handle it, they're hoping it can provide some much-needed relief.
Memphis sees opportunity in Trump's plans for federal intervention
Many in Memphis acknowledge that crime in the city is a real problem. And while President Trump's federal intervention might not be their ideal way to handle it, they're hoping it can provide some much-needed relief.
n.pr
October 5, 2025 at 1:35 AM
As NPR found in Memphis, many well-meaning Americans wouldn’t mind “a touch” of fascism to clean up their streets. An NPR/PBS News/Marist poll earlier this week found 52% support Trump deploying the National Guard in cities to fight crime.
But fascism never stops at just “a touch.”
But fascism never stops at just “a touch.”
As NPR found in Memphis, many well-meaning Americans wouldn’t mind “a touch” of fascism to clean up their streets. An NPR/PBS News/Marist poll earlier this week found 52% support Trump deploying the National Guard in cities to fight crime.
But fascism never stops at just “a touch.”
But fascism never stops at just “a touch.”
Many in Memphis acknowledge that crime in the city is a real problem. And while President Trump's federal intervention might not be their ideal way to handle it, they're hoping it can provide some much-needed relief.
Memphis sees opportunity in Trump's plans for federal intervention
Many in Memphis acknowledge that crime in the city is a real problem. And while President Trump's federal intervention might not be their ideal way to handle it, they're hoping it can provide some much-needed relief.
n.pr
October 5, 2025 at 1:35 AM
As NPR found in Memphis, many well-meaning Americans wouldn’t mind “a touch” of fascism to clean up their streets. An NPR/PBS News/Marist poll earlier this week found 52% support Trump deploying the National Guard in cities to fight crime.
But fascism never stops at just “a touch.”
But fascism never stops at just “a touch.”
That’s a real feather in your cap.
September 30, 2025 at 4:51 AM
That’s a real feather in your cap.
“When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.”
September 27, 2025 at 5:22 PM
“When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.”
I’m right there this week. 👀
September 25, 2025 at 6:49 AM
I’m right there this week. 👀
Bookmarking this little bit of premature glee for November 4, 2026. 🗓️
September 22, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Bookmarking this little bit of premature glee for November 4, 2026. 🗓️