We've been hearing of an imminent overpopulation crisis for at least a century now, and we've always managed to adapt to keep up with demand. I'm not sure what you're referring to by "Look at countries around the world, see what’s happening with your eyes" - what it looks like to me is we have around the lowest global poverty rate in human history.

(Written on 09/09/2023)(Permalink)

Blowing stuff up is over the top, but I see nothing wrong with the concept itself. It's a just milestone worth celebrating for many couples.

(Written on 09/09/2023)(Permalink)

I don't see anything wrong with it - it's a milestone worth celebrating for many couples. We had cupcakes with blue filling when my sister-in-law found out she was having a boy. It's hardly indicative of the end being near...

(Written on 09/09/2023)(Permalink)

It's legit. The "Checking if the site connection is secure" message is an automated process that checks that an actual browser is making the request and not a bot, in order to prevent DDoS attacks (Distributed Denial of Service, whereby a network of bots bombards a site with connection requests to prevent legitimate ones from getting through).

(Written on 09/01/2023)(Permalink)

"Lifestyle" brand seems to be the latest corporate buzzword. I have no idea what a "Lifestyle airline" is any more than a "Lifestyle hotel chain". Still, I hope they can make it work. It's an interesting premise, anyway.

(Written on 08/11/2023)(Permalink)

I can't speak for everyone else, but I imagine the issue is feeling you're getting something for your money vs. being shaken down just because they can.

(Written on 07/28/2023)(Permalink)

I must admit I wasn't aware of this requirement for Europeans entering the U.S., but I still think it's just a cash grab (on both sides).

(Written on 07/28/2023)(Permalink)

The difference is gaining flying experience costs the pilot ~$200 per hours vs. the example employee who's getting paid while gaining experience. No one is flying 40 hours a week on their own dime.

(Written on 07/22/2023)(Permalink)

And yet here you're resorting to childish name-calling half the country. You both sound like cult followers, to be honest.

(Written on 07/01/2023)(Permalink)

He posted a completely irrelevant and incoherent tirade on an aviation forum though. That seems pretty deranged to me...

(Written on 07/01/2023)(Permalink)