clumsy_machinist
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The Minnesota transit fan bible
January 2, 2026 at 12:57 AM
The Minnesota transit fan bible
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if dog owners of portland are going to treat all dogs-allowed-but-on-leash parks (the default) as off-leash dog parks and we're not going to do any enforcement of the law could we at least have one park per district that is explicitly no-dogs-allowed-ever so human children could safely play there
January 1, 2026 at 7:18 PM
if dog owners of portland are going to treat all dogs-allowed-but-on-leash parks (the default) as off-leash dog parks and we're not going to do any enforcement of the law could we at least have one park per district that is explicitly no-dogs-allowed-ever so human children could safely play there
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#OnThisDay Jan 1, 1953: Milwaukee Road "Super Domes" begin their first day of regular service on the transcontinental Olympian Hiawatha and the 2 daytime Twin Cities Hiawathas. The first full-length dome cars in the world, they proved awkward to operate but were great publicity for the railroad.
January 1, 2026 at 6:53 PM
#OnThisDay Jan 1, 1953: Milwaukee Road "Super Domes" begin their first day of regular service on the transcontinental Olympian Hiawatha and the 2 daytime Twin Cities Hiawathas. The first full-length dome cars in the world, they proved awkward to operate but were great publicity for the railroad.
New Year. New Handle. Same mediocre posts.
January 1, 2026 at 1:25 PM
New Year. New Handle. Same mediocre posts.
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Illustrations from Japanese fireworks catalogues (ca. 1880s) — https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/japanese-fireworks-catalogues #newyearseve #fireworks
December 31, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Illustrations from Japanese fireworks catalogues (ca. 1880s) — https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/japanese-fireworks-catalogues #newyearseve #fireworks
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1. no it won't
2. they would lose
3. don't threaten me with a good time
2. they would lose
3. don't threaten me with a good time
Taking away our cars can, should, and will be treated as a declaration of war upon rural America.
I find "America isn't really set up for it" to be an annoying rebuttal to any sort of proposal to reduce car dependency. Our leaders used policy to create a system of car dependency and we can sure as hell use policy to undo that. There are absolutely barriers, but do nothing is not a solution.
December 31, 2025 at 9:29 PM
1. no it won't
2. they would lose
3. don't threaten me with a good time
2. they would lose
3. don't threaten me with a good time
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HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🎆
January 1, 2026 at 4:55 AM
HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🎆
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Just making sure that 2025 is definitely over
January 1, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Just making sure that 2025 is definitely over
I did an unMinnesotan thing and now I’m in jail. What did I do?!?
January 1, 2026 at 4:43 AM
I did an unMinnesotan thing and now I’m in jail. What did I do?!?
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i can’t believe it has been 2016 for ten years
January 1, 2026 at 1:21 AM
i can’t believe it has been 2016 for ten years
‘91 Blizzard mentioned
January 1, 2026 at 3:27 AM
‘91 Blizzard mentioned
Lmao, kid n°5 landed in Mears Park but didn’t want to buy so it was auctioned. Kid n°4 auctioned it up to $110 because she already owned Como Park
January 1, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Lmao, kid n°5 landed in Mears Park but didn’t want to buy so it was auctioned. Kid n°4 auctioned it up to $110 because she already owned Como Park
Where did my cat learn to roll dice?
January 1, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Where did my cat learn to roll dice?
POV: you own the Saint Paul Winter Carnival and a random downtown skyway
January 1, 2026 at 2:48 AM
POV: you own the Saint Paul Winter Carnival and a random downtown skyway
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any discussion of city transit improvement online ever
January 1, 2026 at 12:07 AM
any discussion of city transit improvement online ever
When I was being lazy as a kid and didn’t want to go get something my mom would retort “what? Are your legs broken?” I think think about that anytime someone suggests limiting private car travel is limit on freedom of movement
You didn't say that in as many words. I admit misinterpreting because I'm toggling to a different "fuck rural America" tab of skeets. However, you are talking about "reducing car dependency", which will inevitably infringe on the right to travel. Congestion pricing on public roads is exactly that.
January 1, 2026 at 2:04 AM
When I was being lazy as a kid and didn’t want to go get something my mom would retort “what? Are your legs broken?” I think think about that anytime someone suggests limiting private car travel is limit on freedom of movement
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is there a cocktail called a lemon pig. there should be
January 1, 2026 at 1:01 AM
is there a cocktail called a lemon pig. there should be
How is it already 2026?!? Could time just not be like this? Why are you such a hurry, buddy
January 1, 2026 at 1:08 AM
How is it already 2026?!? Could time just not be like this? Why are you such a hurry, buddy
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Happy New Year, Bluesky.
January 1, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Happy New Year, Bluesky.
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The MN GOP, including all candidates for governor, support masked men being able to walk into your kids daycare without identifying themselves while lying about enrolling fake children.
December 31, 2025 at 11:15 PM
The MN GOP, including all candidates for governor, support masked men being able to walk into your kids daycare without identifying themselves while lying about enrolling fake children.
Sausage and green pepper is a top tier pizza combo
January 1, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Sausage and green pepper is a top tier pizza combo
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I think if you don’t support a blanket overnight parking ban but want spotless roadways I think you don’t understand how this whole thing works.
December 31, 2025 at 3:28 AM
I think if you don’t support a blanket overnight parking ban but want spotless roadways I think you don’t understand how this whole thing works.
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December 31, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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2026 Goals:
- Force Maplewood to have something that resembles the slightest bit of ambition.
- Get White Bear Lake to end their bus ban
- Minnesota HoA reform
- MN Zoning Reform
- MN reform to 'Corridors for Commerce' rural subsidies
- Support Strong Towns
- DISSOLVE FALCON HEIGHTS
- Force Maplewood to have something that resembles the slightest bit of ambition.
- Get White Bear Lake to end their bus ban
- Minnesota HoA reform
- MN Zoning Reform
- MN reform to 'Corridors for Commerce' rural subsidies
- Support Strong Towns
- DISSOLVE FALCON HEIGHTS
December 31, 2025 at 10:14 PM
2026 Goals:
- Force Maplewood to have something that resembles the slightest bit of ambition.
- Get White Bear Lake to end their bus ban
- Minnesota HoA reform
- MN Zoning Reform
- MN reform to 'Corridors for Commerce' rural subsidies
- Support Strong Towns
- DISSOLVE FALCON HEIGHTS
- Force Maplewood to have something that resembles the slightest bit of ambition.
- Get White Bear Lake to end their bus ban
- Minnesota HoA reform
- MN Zoning Reform
- MN reform to 'Corridors for Commerce' rural subsidies
- Support Strong Towns
- DISSOLVE FALCON HEIGHTS