Recent comments in /f/vermont

FearandLoathinginBTV t1_j8rf32n wrote

Maybe the VTGOP would do this…if they had any seats in the General Assembly lol. C’mon, basic math should’ve informed you that this can’t happen in VT due to our legislatures make up.

Sucks that this is happening elsewhere, but no need to be an alarmist here.

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VermontArmyBrat OP t1_j8rejh5 wrote

I don’t read or pay BFP. I used to, back in the day. I do get their daily email (along with seven days, VTDigger and VPR); I track them all for work.

I used to follow all of the local tv news channels on Twitter for work. I had to shut that shit down a while back as they all started tweeting out nonstop crap that, more often than not, is not local. Usually with nice short clickbait titles.

I still follow local reporters, which can also be annoying because since they are real people often involves their pets, kids, vaccinations etc.

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HumpSlackWails t1_j8rbjrh wrote

Of course it doesn't absolve him.

But the point is... if you get rid of the chief...

Does it change the community that hired, defends and supports him?

Yes or no?

Your friends, family, neighbors - people in your community are the problem. The chief is a big, enflamed, pus-filled pimple. But he's still just a symptom.

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Downvote me all you want. Until you stand against your right-wing voting friends and family... this is your reality. Won't go away because you wish it was different.

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Krusch420 t1_j8r77uz wrote

Also the problem with house around here is the Return on Investment is too high. It’s unfortunate that property is an investment that makes more money. As a first time home buyer my barrier for entry is much higher than someone out of state. This drives up the home prices and I can’t compete with out of state money trying to make more money.

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Krusch420 t1_j8r6x32 wrote

If you are a Vermont resident more than 1/2 the year I think you should pay lower taxes. If you have a second home rented long term I think you should get more of a tax credit. If you own a home and do short term rentals double all current taxes. If you have a home that sits empty more than 6 months a year triple the taxes.

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