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39. Not confusing the issue

Fri Jan 23, 2026, 08:41 PM

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but pointing out that there is more and more of a trend towards "tiny spaces" and "tiny homes". There is no need for a 4000 sqft monstrosity but obviously a need for a preferably "accessible" type smaller space that allows for self-sufficiency and doesn't require a lot of maintenance. They are trying to get something like that going here in Philly with manufactured (pre-fab) homes -

Mayor Cherelle Parker unveils plans for modular housing factory in North Philadelphia

What they are doing with the vets is a disgrace but am just pointing out what is going on out there with respect to dwellings. No need to get the panties in a wad.

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But GQP Traildogbob Thursday #1

I lived in a garden shed about that size for almost a year... hunter Thursday #2

I'll just say this vereran is not stunned.. Permanut Thursday #3

"Thank you for your service"??????? BarbD Thursday #4

8' x 8' Bayard Thursday #5

Four square feet larger than a mandated minimum size prison cell Brother Buzz 19 hrs ago #32

Nothing is too good for the troops AverageOldGuy Thursday #6

How many of those "sheds" would fit in rumps golden ballroom I wonder. Ziggysmom Thursday #7

Replacing the phrase... Godot51 Yesterday #8

8' X 8' is only 16sq ft. larger than your average prison cell. LudwigPastorius Yesterday #9

Is it just me ... SomewhereInTheMiddle Yesterday #10

Never rains? BidenRocks Yesterday #11

It pours!! BumRushDaShow Yesterday #13

It was certainly pouring here all day today! SunSeeker Yesterday #14

Be glad that it's not snow/ice/freezing rain BumRushDaShow Yesterday #16

Hey, there's a reason I'm paying the money it takes to live here. SunSeeker Yesterday #17

Just have to look out BumRushDaShow Yesterday #18

This VA property is in Brentwood, where the average home costs $2.8 million. SunSeeker Yesterday #12

Screenshot from LA Times FakeNoose Yesterday #15

This property abuts Wilshire Boulevard, a major Los Angeles artery with plenty of public busses stopping there. SunSeeker Yesterday #19

They are meant as temp housing till they can get something better womanofthehills 21 hrs ago #24

this reminds me of the crappy ass "houses' fema build in New Orleans after Katrina Javaman Yesterday #20

Blackstone will try to buy the storage shed market next...they won't rest until they own every rentable property in US. pecosbob Yesterday #21

Where I grew up those were called shacks, or outhouses. twodogsbarking 23 hrs ago #22

All our moneys belong to ICE. travelingthrulife 23 hrs ago #23

I'm of 2 minds about tiny houses. maxsolomon 21 hrs ago #25

"...frankly, it's shocking that a fed agency is doing ANYTHING to address the crisis" LudwigPastorius 20 hrs ago #30

Service members give their everything..sometimes their lives and we should give them everything they need Deuxcents 21 hrs ago #26

Ok, ACTIVE veterans, bluestarone 21 hrs ago #27

I am stunned that there is little if any news about Trump saying that the ally troops Bev54 20 hrs ago #28

"I am stunned that there is little if any news about Trump saying that the ally troops" BumRushDaShow 20 hrs ago #29

Yes that is my point, this story is about the reaction in the UK where is the reaction in the US? Bev54 19 hrs ago #31

"where is the reaction in the US?" BumRushDaShow 19 hrs ago #33

8 x 8 is too fucking small Mysterian 18 hrs ago #34

Sounds like a small RV size. BumRushDaShow 18 hrs ago #35

12 x 12 is a small room. Mysterian 18 hrs ago #36

Realistically yes BumRushDaShow 17 hrs ago #37

That is a capsule hotel, not intended for extended stays Mysterian 16 hrs ago #38

Not confusing the issue BumRushDaShow 13 hrs ago #39

I don't wear panties Mysterian 12 hrs ago #40