gonna stop paying taxes until they start fixing the fng roads. (Sacramento: car, weight)

[YoungTraveler2011]

Originally Posted by Mr_Geek

Maybe we should hire the homeless to fix the roads? That's like 8 birds with 1 stone.

what an excellent idea. also, we can use them to clean the highways and Moderator cut: language

[YoungTraveler2011]

you know, I was just thinking: why dont we build roads with the best material possible? yeah it might be expensive but in the long run, it'll be cheaper because we wont need as many repairs, etc.

https://www.google.com/amp/www.esqui...g-rubber-1208/

[quique07]

In government, you can't never build anything this the most expensive material. By law, the City must always chose the most economical option.

Streets are always going to be crappy...

[adr3naline]

Originally Posted by YoungTraveler2011

you know, I was just thinking: why dont we build roads with the best material possible? yeah it might be expensive but in the long run, it'll be cheaper because we wont need as many repairs, etc.

https://www.google.com/amp/www.esqui...g-rubber-1208/

...because what would their unionized government workers do in 5-7 yrs when traditional roads become crappy again? Simply find another job? No way...that's hard or something.

[jm1982]

Originally Posted by adr3naline

...because what would their unionized government workers do in 5-7 yrs when traditional roads become crappy again? Simply find another job? No way...that's hard or something.

True , just like many government departments could modernize and be more efficient by utilizing technology in certain ways , but then that would mean less jobs.

I was kind of surprised to go to the Registrar's office recently and I didn't have to fill out a paper form, but they make you do it online. They have computers there or you can do it on your phone.

Then the person at the desk scans that barcode that is generated to process the request.

So I guess they are adopting technology, but it just happens really slowly. I'm guessing it's got to be because of bureaucracy and the fear of jobs being eliminated.

[adr3naline]

Originally Posted by jm1982

True , just like many government departments could modernize and be more efficient by utilizing technology in certain ways , but then that would mean less jobs.

I was kind of surprised to go to the Registrar's office recently and I didn't have to fill out a paper form, but they make you do it online. They have computers there or you can do it on your phone.

Then the person at the desk scans that barcode that is generated to process the request.

So I guess they are adopting technology, but it just happens really slowly. I'm guessing it's got to be because of bureaucracy and the fear of jobs being eliminated.

Rampant inefficiencies in government processes continue to inflate spending. What's new, right?

There was a sign of promise when the Trump admin banded together a technology advisement board...but we all know how that unfolded.

[expatCA]

Originally Posted by jm1982

True , just like many government departments could modernize and be more efficient by utilizing technology in certain ways , but then that would mean less jobs.

I was kind of surprised to go to the Registrar's office recently and I didn't have to fill out a paper form, but they make you do it online. They have computers there or you can do it on your phone.

Then the person at the desk scans that barcode that is generated to process the request.

So I guess they are adopting technology, but it just happens really slowly. I'm guessing it's got to be because of bureaucracy and the fear of jobs being eliminated.

It happens slowly because they can't fire an employee and replace him/her with technology. They must wait until enough are at retirement age then make the changes.

[Exitus Acta Probat]

Originally Posted by jm1982

True , just like many government departments could modernize and be more efficient by utilizing technology in certain ways , but then that would mean less jobs.

I was kind of surprised to go to the Registrar's office recently and I didn't have to fill out a paper form, but they make you do it online. They have computers there or you can do it on your phone.

Then the person at the desk scans that barcode that is generated to process the request.

So I guess they are adopting technology, but it just happens really slowly. I'm guessing it's got to be because of bureaucracy and the fear of jobs being eliminated.

Although it's not quite germane to the discussion since our roads really do need repaired, this scene came to mind:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OhIdDNtSv0

[jm1982]

Originally Posted by Exitus Acta Probat

Although it's not quite germane to the discussion since our roads really do need repaired, this scene came to mind:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OhIdDNtSv0

Classic movie. I can't imagine that being made these days . At least by a major studio .
Michael Douglas would be been protested for being a white Supremacist alt righter .

[highlanderfil]

Originally Posted by YoungTraveler2011

and if they come after me, im gonna sue the city.

I hear Hawaii's got some lovely federal prisons you could check out.