I think it's the "let's take a very public position that we never expect to have to live up to" to then find somebody has called you out to put your money where your mouth is. I got a c note that the folks of Martha's vineyard never expected anyone to show up, and when they did, they "migrated" 92% of them somewhere else--kinda like what happened to the migrants in the first place.
Now, if they we really serious about this, the folks of MV would have reached out to Texas or Az, or other places to say "we can take some folks off your hands".
"The politicians and their rich plutocratic backers do not believe the violence will hurt them" Have not most of these guys in history always believed that? Often times they've learned the hard way they were wrong.
Can't speak to that. I shop very early and there are only about 2 checkers, excluding the person who minds the self checkout, working. The downside is sometimes that the shelves are being stocked at the same time....mind you...it's an hour after they open I'm there, but there are lots fewer customers too.
I'd expect that violates the code of conduct. As a civilian contractor for the federal gov't I can tell you what would happen if I did that and it came out. Loss of employment would be the LEAST of my worries.
"Sometimes its because there’s a law telling them they have to. Sometimes the FOIA officer decides they are not germane to the request. Sometimes the civil servants don’t think they are responsive."
And all these actions are fully DOCUMENTED yes? You know, so there's an audit trail, or if Congress subpoenas documents, or to cover the employee's own ass?
So, back during the pandemic, I showed up at the grocery store to find the line to check out circled the interior wall. There was at least 300 people in line. It was taking a long time to get checked it. Hours. I walked up to a employee and asked if I could use the self checkout....and I had a full cart. Hell that line was 40 people itself. He asked if I was paying cash, I said no, and I got out in about 20 minutes. I really see no need to limit self checkout to 10 items. Maybe not 100 items, but a human checker can get someone processed in a shorter time than someone can checkout themselves--self checkout you have to hunt for the code to input for your produce and stuff, and stores already have quantity limits on some staffed check out lines.
Let's see...maybe folks are paying attention their pay check and that it might be buying less than sometime in the past? People notice when food costs go up, when gas goes up, when airfare goes up, etc.
Talk to me when the republicans in congress pass a law that prevents discuss Trump's legal troubles in the television news, radio news, in print, etc. This isn't a 1984 issue.
Ok, so then I conclude that free speech is not your concern within the Congress, but a partisan action on a topic unrelated to the Congress's business, is important enough to make a big deal about. I don't see it that way. It's not like this info isn't being covered elsewhere. It's not like everyone who is even somewhat remotely aware of politics doesn't know Trump's in court. Why is it so damn important that it be in the congressional record.
There is no absolute free speech in Congress. That's why they have closed door meetings when classified info is being discussed, among other reasons--unless you're arguing that there should not be classified documents/info at all, since it's paid for by the American public and there, belongs to them, not the gov't.
That's not surprising. Most folks probably don't understand statistics or what the data means. Perhaps that's a failing of our public education system?
"The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) Business Cycle Dating Committee—the official recession scorekeeper—defines a recession as “a significant decline in economic activity that is spread across the economy and that lasts more than a few months.”
That's the official organization that makes the call and the criteria in the US.
This is NOT the IMF's definition, it is the same as Jaybirds.
https://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/fandd/basics/recess.htm#:~:text=Most%20commentators%20and%20analysts%20use,of%20thumb%2C%20it%20has%20drawbacks.
The only other question is whether or not the data is being manipulated to keep the stats outside the definition.
I'm not going to assert that all of the governors in this link are worse but there's quite a few here that are pretty damn eyerolling. This took about 1 minute to find and 3 to scan it....
That's what elections and impeachment are for resolving. If he was pandering, and probably was, he's probably safe, but you never know. But I expect there are worse examples of governors pardoning the convicted.
There's "technical failure". (Helicopters apparently are less safe that fixed wing aircraft), and then there is "technical failure", if you know what I mean. Not saying it was...
Good advice.
Here's an alternative thought. Don't have social media and don't look at it. Now, I'm thankful that others do, because I enjoy watching people be idiots, but I've never thought that my view was SO important I needed to share it with the world. I share it with close friends, if at all, and usually only if they ASK for my opinion/view on a specific topic. This allows me to pretty much move through society without leaving a wake of agitated people that are annoyed I don't share all of their views/opinions, while they flitter from one topic to the next, the majority of which will not be remembered 90 days later.
Of all the individuals in the examples, I'd not want to work with any of them, especially the one who overtalks folks. What an ass. Thank god, remote work is available.
"Residents on the street where Moody allegedly opened fire reacted with fury following Nolan's ruling on May 3, which will also see Moody fitted with an ankle monitor and ordered to avoid the people he allegedly aimed at. " but of course, "Prosecutors argued that house arrest and GPS monitoring are insufficient for keeping the community safe.
The reason for this, the USAO filing noted, is that the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) 'only works during normal business hours.' Shockingly, this would mean that if a suspect violates their terms at certain times, 'PSA only finds out about violations that occur at night or on weekends after the fact, once normal business hours resume.' "
Yeah, that's going to keep the neighborhood safe.
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On “The Flag Flap”
I think it's the "let's take a very public position that we never expect to have to live up to" to then find somebody has called you out to put your money where your mouth is. I got a c note that the folks of Martha's vineyard never expected anyone to show up, and when they did, they "migrated" 92% of them somewhere else--kinda like what happened to the migrants in the first place.
Now, if they we really serious about this, the folks of MV would have reached out to Texas or Az, or other places to say "we can take some folks off your hands".
On “Partisan Lies Threaten the Union”
Yeah, not having to deal in person with the commoners does have that effect.
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"The politicians and their rich plutocratic backers do not believe the violence will hurt them" Have not most of these guys in history always believed that? Often times they've learned the hard way they were wrong.
On “When Government Makes Your Customer Service Job Worse”
Can't speak to that. I shop very early and there are only about 2 checkers, excluding the person who minds the self checkout, working. The downside is sometimes that the shelves are being stocked at the same time....mind you...it's an hour after they open I'm there, but there are lots fewer customers too.
On “Open Mic for the week of 5/27/2024”
I'd expect that violates the code of conduct. As a civilian contractor for the federal gov't I can tell you what would happen if I did that and it came out. Loss of employment would be the LEAST of my worries.
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"Sometimes its because there’s a law telling them they have to. Sometimes the FOIA officer decides they are not germane to the request. Sometimes the civil servants don’t think they are responsive."
And all these actions are fully DOCUMENTED yes? You know, so there's an audit trail, or if Congress subpoenas documents, or to cover the employee's own ass?
On “When Government Makes Your Customer Service Job Worse”
So, back during the pandemic, I showed up at the grocery store to find the line to check out circled the interior wall. There was at least 300 people in line. It was taking a long time to get checked it. Hours. I walked up to a employee and asked if I could use the self checkout....and I had a full cart. Hell that line was 40 people itself. He asked if I was paying cash, I said no, and I got out in about 20 minutes. I really see no need to limit self checkout to 10 items. Maybe not 100 items, but a human checker can get someone processed in a shorter time than someone can checkout themselves--self checkout you have to hunt for the code to input for your produce and stuff, and stores already have quantity limits on some staffed check out lines.
On “Open Mic for the week of 5/20/2024”
Let's see...maybe folks are paying attention their pay check and that it might be buying less than sometime in the past? People notice when food costs go up, when gas goes up, when airfare goes up, etc.
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Not to mention the true cases where our gov't has out and out lied to the public.
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Talk to me when the republicans in congress pass a law that prevents discuss Trump's legal troubles in the television news, radio news, in print, etc. This isn't a 1984 issue.
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Ok, so then I conclude that free speech is not your concern within the Congress, but a partisan action on a topic unrelated to the Congress's business, is important enough to make a big deal about. I don't see it that way. It's not like this info isn't being covered elsewhere. It's not like everyone who is even somewhat remotely aware of politics doesn't know Trump's in court. Why is it so damn important that it be in the congressional record.
"
There is no absolute free speech in Congress. That's why they have closed door meetings when classified info is being discussed, among other reasons--unless you're arguing that there should not be classified documents/info at all, since it's paid for by the American public and there, belongs to them, not the gov't.
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That's not surprising. Most folks probably don't understand statistics or what the data means. Perhaps that's a failing of our public education system?
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Here:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/cea/written-materials/2022/07/21/how-do-economists-determine-whether-the-economy-is-in-a-recession/
"The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) Business Cycle Dating Committee—the official recession scorekeeper—defines a recession as “a significant decline in economic activity that is spread across the economy and that lasts more than a few months.”
That's the official organization that makes the call and the criteria in the US.
This is NOT the IMF's definition, it is the same as Jaybirds.
https://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/fandd/basics/recess.htm#:~:text=Most%20commentators%20and%20analysts%20use,of%20thumb%2C%20it%20has%20drawbacks.
The only other question is whether or not the data is being manipulated to keep the stats outside the definition.
"
Caltrans pilot program tests replacing gas tax with charging per mile driven
https://abc7news.com/post/caltrans-to-test-california-road-charge-for-miles-driven-instead-of-gas-tax/14828291/
10 to 1 the keep the gas tax too.
On “Daniel Perry Freed”
I'm not going to assert that all of the governors in this link are worse but there's quite a few here that are pretty damn eyerolling. This took about 1 minute to find and 3 to scan it....
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/21/us/matt-bevin-pardons-kentucky.html
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That's what elections and impeachment are for resolving. If he was pandering, and probably was, he's probably safe, but you never know. But I expect there are worse examples of governors pardoning the convicted.
On “Open Mic for the week of 5/20/2024”
There's "technical failure". (Helicopters apparently are less safe that fixed wing aircraft), and then there is "technical failure", if you know what I mean. Not saying it was...
On “Trends in Social Media Commentary That Should Be Relentlessly Mocked Until They Stop”
I do have a TV. I also have a radio and listen to local news/commentary broadcasts, usually when I'm driving to work.
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Good advice.
Here's an alternative thought. Don't have social media and don't look at it. Now, I'm thankful that others do, because I enjoy watching people be idiots, but I've never thought that my view was SO important I needed to share it with the world. I share it with close friends, if at all, and usually only if they ASK for my opinion/view on a specific topic. This allows me to pretty much move through society without leaving a wake of agitated people that are annoyed I don't share all of their views/opinions, while they flitter from one topic to the next, the majority of which will not be remembered 90 days later.
On “Libertarians for Trump?”
All empires eventually come to an end.....
On “Open Mic for the week of 5/13/2024”
Of all the individuals in the examples, I'd not want to work with any of them, especially the one who overtalks folks. What an ass. Thank god, remote work is available.
On “Weekend Plans Post: The Fall Guy (2024)”
The drinker approves.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lU1RE95QQ6Y&ab_channel=TheCriticalDrinker
On “Open Mic for the week of 5/6/2024”
"the bear meme where women say they would rather encounter an angry bear rather than a strange man in certain locations"
That's only for the 90% of men these women do not find attractive. This doesn't apply with guys like Justin Waller:
https://socialstarage.com/justin-waller/
On “Open Mic for the week of 5/13/2024”
Teen gunman who 'sprayed DC neighborhood with 26 rounds from an AR-15' is released on bail by self-confessed 'woke' judge
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13413621/teen-gunman-washington-dc-ar-15-bail-soros-judge-nolan.html
18 Years. 26 Rounds from a fully auto weapon.
"Residents on the street where Moody allegedly opened fire reacted with fury following Nolan's ruling on May 3, which will also see Moody fitted with an ankle monitor and ordered to avoid the people he allegedly aimed at. " but of course, "Prosecutors argued that house arrest and GPS monitoring are insufficient for keeping the community safe.
The reason for this, the USAO filing noted, is that the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) 'only works during normal business hours.' Shockingly, this would mean that if a suspect violates their terms at certain times, 'PSA only finds out about violations that occur at night or on weekends after the fact, once normal business hours resume.' "
Yeah, that's going to keep the neighborhood safe.
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