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May 8 shotsix commented on NPR's Ari Shapiro Is Coming to Seattle to Ask Me Questions About American Savage.

I would have guessed Ari Shapiro to be closer to my parents age and not very hot. Wow, I missed the mark on that one. I thought maybe that promo photo was prettied up...but google revealed even more hotness.

Apr 18 shotsix commented on Watch the aPodment Hearing!.

Not that it matters, but when I walk/bus by the aPodments on John and on 23rd (both on the Hill), the people I see living there look more like post university white hipsters than dark skinned transients. They're basically fancy UW dorms. Soooo scary.

Apr 16 shotsix commented on Columbia City and the Brand New Race.

By the time we're all one race, it will probably be possible to choose what you look like from a genetic catalog. Fashion and body look will be one in the same...well, at least for those who can afford $350k and up homes in Columbia City.

Apr 4 shotsix commented on Why I Became a Socialist.

Sweden is definitely a capitalist nation, but it's one where the state dictates the rules to the corporations, and not the other way around.

Apr 4 shotsix commented on Why I Became a Socialist.

Sweden did it for me too. That place definitely exemplifies how a focused (and intelligent) bureaucracy can make people's lives better (basically, an upper middle class lifestyle for everyone*). It's as close to a perfected civilization that we have on this planet (and, I know, it's not perfect).

*a little exaggerated, but not by much.

Apr 2 shotsix commented on The Contradiction of the Suburb.

The reality of wealthier people living in more desirable neighborhoods isn't uniquely American. It even happens in more egalitarian societies. Just watch any episode of HGTV's House Hunter's International...places like Copenhagen, Paris, Stockholm, Brussels, Tokyo all seem to have much higher housing (sq ft to sq ft) costs nearer the city center.

This thread seems unnecessarily alarmist. Burien isn't exactly hell on earth if that's where you end up.

Mar 11 shotsix commented on Transit Ridership Hits Second Highest Level Since 1957.

I think Goldy's last sentence sort of erroneously implies that drivers aren't subsidized. I don't know what the exact costs are, but I'm sure the driving-alone-commute subsidy is double-takingly high.

Feb 7 shotsix commented on Houses That Don't Hate Color Like the Rest of Seattle.

If Americans had as much design sense as the average Swede/Dane (their bright colors seem to work...even in a suburban setting) than I would say go for it. Unfortunately, we are doomed to an unlivable environment if the colors are let loose here. It's all about hitting beautiful design without trying to stand out - not a strong skill in this country.

Jan 30 shotsix commented on The Rent Hike.

Thank you @37. Seriously. I live about 1.5 blocks from that place, and anyone (of any class) is seriously delusional if they think the neighborhood in question was better 5+ years ago. It was not an artsy, quirky, or desirable enclave...it was crappy, trashy, and (at least) a little unsafe. Now, circa 2013, I can walk to a Safeway, Trader Joe's, and Madison Market at any hour of the day while feeling perfectly safe. Rent control would just keep bad neighborhoods locked into destitution. Is it really such a bad thing to enjoy walking to a nice cafe/bar/interesting shop, in front of residences that people actually care about, all in relative safety? Also, the Pod Apartments in the neighborhood seem really nice AND inexpensive, as a reasonable alternative.

Jan 22 shotsix commented on Currently Hanging: Trimpin's Thomas Kinkade Peep Show.

His (Kincade's) work is bad art, but the product he made was definitely popular. I hate to be as snobby as @1 (you made yourself a caricature with that comment, AmyC), but I can't disagree. How did an illustrator of Christmas card quality scenes develop such an empire? Was it just great marketing?