There isn’t a single person here saying that zoning laws don’t need to be changed. The only person here with their undies in a bunch is you, who just can’t seem to accept the fact that ending corporate ownership of single family homes would increase the housing supply and reduce prices. “But it doesn’t do it as much as this other thing!!” Wtf dude what are you even arguing for
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I haven’t seen it in years, but remember thoroughly enjoying this movie
This is a screenshot from Miss Congeniality
Institutional investors have tended to cluster their purchases, resulting in more concentrated investments in certain neighborhoods in a handful of markets, including Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix, Houston, Charlotte, and Tampa. The 2024 GAO report found that they own 25% of single-family rental homes in Atlanta and 21% of those in Jacksonville. Researchers have found that mega landlords may have contributed to the rise in housing costs, particularly in areas where they’re heavily concentrated.
https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-ban-wall-street-buying-houses-not-solution-home-prices-2026-1
I really don’t get your angle. Let’s say there are 8 entities seeking a house, 3 of which are corporations. Ban corporations from owning single family homes, and there’s an immediate drop in demand, so the current supply satisfies more individuals. Why are you arguing against this?
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Political Memes@lemmy.world•Lindsey Graham needs to do something about the Hagia SophiaEnglish
93·2 days agoI thought surely it must be satire, but this was legitimately posted on his Facebook account. I have no words. I guess we’re trying to bring back Byzantium now
I don’t know, there’s so much fake shit out there, I don’t particularly see the harm in sharing an image of Trump that’s slightly doctored to be slightly more embarassing
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Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world•What's your favorite thing to do with another person that doesn't involve your genitals?English
4·2 days agoThis has to be a euphemism for something sexual
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Lemmy Shitpost@lemmy.world•Just reminding everyone about what's nextEnglish
73·3 days agoDOUBLE PENETRATION
protist@retrofed.comtoUnited States | News & Politics@midwest.social•Navy Secretary abruptly leaves job as US naval blockade of Iran continuesEnglish
5·4 days agoNo, this guy was a civilian appointed by Trump, a major Trump donor, and clearly amoral. I’m reading it was because he talked to Trump directly and Hegseth wanted everything to go through him. It’s corruption and dysfunction as far as the eye can see
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News@lemmy.world•Justice Department indicts Southern Poverty Law Center on financial fraud chargesEnglish
2·4 days agoI don’t know if those claims hold water. Who is assaulting people associated with the SPLC again? And the costs associated with litigation are largely attorney’s fees…
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Autism@lemmy.world•How can I give up on romantic relationships?English
18·5 days agoIt sounds like you’re looking for an excuse to give up on romantic relationships, but the choice is either 1) you desire a romantic relationship or 2) you don’t desire a romantic relationship.
Focus on yourself. Focusing on your age, your mental healthcare system, etc is externalizing, whereas focusing on increasing your openness, assertiveness, and socializing are things you can do to work toward finding a partner. Plenty people in difficult circumstances find partners, and 35 is far from too old to date (it’s never too old to date).
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News@lemmy.world•Justice Department indicts Southern Poverty Law Center on financial fraud chargesEnglish
3·5 days agoThe charges are that they “defrauded donors” by paying informants in right-wing hate groups, and somehow wire fraud for paying those informants. Whether any of that is actually illegal is dubious
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News@lemmy.world•Justice Department indicts Southern Poverty Law Center on financial fraud chargesEnglish
26·5 days agoThe SPLC is literally comprised of top-tier attorneys who will wipe the floor with the DOJ in court
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Showerthoughts@lemmy.world•Touch is actually the least ~~obstrusive~~ intrusive senseEnglish
4·5 days agoFyi, “obstrusive” is not a word that exists. I think you were trying for “obtrusive” but actually needed the word “intrusive.”
Remember that if you text back “stop,” you’re giving the spammer the info that your # is active, which makes it more likely you’ll get more spam. Use the “report spam” function in your text app instead
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Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world•What is a small thing you did that changed your life in a big way?English
4·6 days agoWhat do you use? I use psyllium husk and it’s gritty



Wolf Blitzer couldn’t accurately describe his own dick