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2. Dumbest idea I have seen in quite a while

Thu Aug 28, 2025, 07:35 AM

Aug 28

Lots of expensive shiny objects. The upkeep alone would be astronomical. Why build something like this in the desert? It makes no sense.

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Circular transit hub shown in images of "built-from-scratch" American desert city [View all] Celerity Aug 28 OP

Great way to separate the "haves" from "have-nots". Maine-i-ac Aug 28 #1

Dumbest idea I have seen in quite a while The Madcap Aug 28 #2

Seems like a pretty dumb idea to Luciferous Aug 28 #3

Question AltairIV Aug 28 #4

Along with being utterly ridiculous, Dem2theMax Aug 28 #5

It's shiny and nice, but where is its water supply? LastDemocratInSC Aug 28 #6