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Unexpectedly, September Job Creation Numbers Collapse, Missing Expectation of 500,000 by Over 300,000
The U.S. economy created jobs at a much slower-than-expected pace in September, a pessimistic sign about the state of the economy though the total was held back substantially by a sharp drop in government employment. Nonfarm payrolls rose by just 194,000 in the month, compared with the Dow Jones estimate of 500,000, the Labor Department reported Friday.It would take a miracle to spin this as good news. You asked for a miracle? I give you the N - Y - T.
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Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 08, 2021 01:02 PM (LvTSG)
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Yikes
Posted by: ... at October 08, 2021 01:02 PM (vEaUp)
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3rd?
Posted by: Greyman27 at October 08, 2021 01:02 PM (RKLPC)
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"though the total was held back substantially by a sharp drop in government employment"
Yeah, that's what grows the economy y'all, government employment.
Yeah, that's what grows the economy y'all, government employment.
Posted by: Gaff at October 08, 2021 01:03 PM (jPS2y)
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You know what will help?
More regulations, more threats of punitive administrative action against the private sector, and increased chaos in every sector of the American societal construct.
That'll get those private employers to hire more.
More regulations, more threats of punitive administrative action against the private sector, and increased chaos in every sector of the American societal construct.
That'll get those private employers to hire more.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 08, 2021 01:03 PM (LvTSG)
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Clap, Clap, Clap-Clap-Clap...
Posted by: Greyman27 at October 08, 2021 01:03 PM (RKLPC)
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Let's go Brandon!
Posted by: Bosk at October 08, 2021 01:03 PM (yh68b)
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Don't forget folks, they're still adding at least 300k "jobs" out of thin air every month with the birth-death adjustment (i.e, "well, we have more people so there must magically be more jobs!") that they'll edit out next Feburary.
Any print under 300k is a loss.
Any print under 300k is a loss.
Posted by: somedood - skull mountain sherpa at October 08, 2021 01:03 PM (+lwg5)
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Called the others in the thread below.
Posted by: gdgm+ at October 08, 2021 01:04 PM (HyPy9)
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Golly, we sure could use some mean tweets and 300,000 jobs right now.
Posted by: Colorado Alex in Exile at October 08, 2021 01:04 PM (jOcSX)
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You know what would help? Firing 50% of the workforce.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - 60% of COVID hospitalizations are vaccinated, see slide 12 at October 08, 2021 01:05 PM (RDD2k)
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Yesterday they were looking forward to this Number beating the expectations.
It will be revised down, too.
Because Democrat.
It will be revised down, too.
Because Democrat.
Posted by: garrett at October 08, 2021 01:05 PM (8k/pR)
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The Hindenburg flight was mostly successful, only the landing was sub-optimal....
Posted by: 1937 NY Times at October 08, 2021 01:05 PM (PiwSw)
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What idiots 'sides Donks would believe the half-million number. Plain stupid.
Posted by: Klaftern at October 08, 2021 01:05 PM (taPSh)
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Clap, Clap, Clap-Clap-Clap...
Posted by: Greyman27 at October 08, 2021 01:03 PM (RKLPC)
*claps louder and more enthusiastically than this ^ guy*
Posted by: Greyman27 at October 08, 2021 01:03 PM (RKLPC)
*claps louder and more enthusiastically than this ^ guy*
Posted by: flounder at October 08, 2021 01:05 PM (KnJdm)
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"Green Shoots Part IX."
'Green Shoots' is a Kudlow phrase. Don't remember if he worked for Obama or not.
'Green Shoots' is a Kudlow phrase. Don't remember if he worked for Obama or not.
Posted by: Delated gp at October 08, 2021 01:05 PM (qpX6U)
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Someone mentioned a story of Biden in an airport and someone had the PA say 'Call for Lesko Brandon...'
I like this anecdote.
I like this anecdote.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 08, 2021 01:06 PM (csEWM)
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Recovery Summer IX
Posted by: JAS, AoSHQ addict at October 08, 2021 01:06 PM (xopIz)
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The press will circle the wagons.
Posted by: Caliban at October 08, 2021 01:06 PM (HgGBT)
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Well, when all the companies are saying they are going to fire the unvaccinated...
Why even put in an application if you haven't got the Gene Therapy shot they mislabel as a vaccine?
Why even put in an application if you haven't got the Gene Therapy shot they mislabel as a vaccine?
Posted by: Romeo13 at October 08, 2021 01:06 PM (oHd/0)
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It's weird. There's a labor shortage. No one can find the workers they need. Yet despite this, unemployment keeps climbing. So what gives?
I can think of a few possibilities. First, the extended benefits made not working lucrative - but those are largely over now. Second, the long periods of unemployment and benefits may have become habit-forming and the lower benefits, if they're enough to live on, are "good enough" to keep people out of the workforce. Third, the work environment sucks, HR departments are Nazis, there's a vax mandate and employment is such an unrewarding, annoying, pathological and hateful environment that people don't want to be bothered and are opting out rather than put up with it.
There are surely other potential answers here, too. These are just the three I can think of quickly and easily while I enter hour six of my call. Of these, I wonder how big a factor item three is. If it is significant, that is terribly hard to fix.
I can think of a few possibilities. First, the extended benefits made not working lucrative - but those are largely over now. Second, the long periods of unemployment and benefits may have become habit-forming and the lower benefits, if they're enough to live on, are "good enough" to keep people out of the workforce. Third, the work environment sucks, HR departments are Nazis, there's a vax mandate and employment is such an unrewarding, annoying, pathological and hateful environment that people don't want to be bothered and are opting out rather than put up with it.
There are surely other potential answers here, too. These are just the three I can think of quickly and easily while I enter hour six of my call. Of these, I wonder how big a factor item three is. If it is significant, that is terribly hard to fix.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 08, 2021 01:06 PM (+IIqY)
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>>You know what would help? Firing 50% of the workforce.
I bet the people who died under the Biden Administration's Covid Policies aren't helping much, either.
I bet the people who died under the Biden Administration's Covid Policies aren't helping much, either.
Posted by: garrett at October 08, 2021 01:06 PM (8k/pR)
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The jobs ration has been increased to 300K from 500K. Huzzah!
Posted by: flounder at October 08, 2021 01:07 PM (KnJdm)
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*claps louder and more enthusiastically than this ^ guy*
"I didn't get a "harumph" outta that guy! You better watch your ass!"
"I didn't get a "harumph" outta that guy! You better watch your ass!"
Posted by: Greyman27 at October 08, 2021 01:07 PM (RKLPC)
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Shorter Ron Klain: "Hey, I still gotta job...what's not to love, here?"
Posted by: Boswell at October 08, 2021 01:07 PM (5iUNf)
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Sheriff Joey Biden and another summer of recovery!
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at October 08, 2021 01:07 PM (iDcra)
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Lysenko Brandon!
Posted by: Moron Robbie - 60% of COVID hospitalizations are vaccinated, see slide 12 at October 08, 2021 01:07 PM (RDD2k)
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8 Don't forget folks, they're still adding at least 300k "jobs" out of thin air every month with the birth-death adjustment (i.e, "well, we have more people so there must magically be more jobs!") that they'll edit out next Feburary.
Any print under 300k is a loss.
Posted by: somedood - skull mountain sherpa at October 08, 2021 01:03 PM (+lwg5)
Now add in the latest million illegals.
Any print under 300k is a loss.
Posted by: somedood - skull mountain sherpa at October 08, 2021 01:03 PM (+lwg5)
Now add in the latest million illegals.
Posted by: Romeo13 at October 08, 2021 01:07 PM (oHd/0)
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Sheriff Joey Biden and another summer of recovery!
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at October 08, 2021 01:07 PM (iDcra)
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Let's replay *all* the hits.
Recovery Autumn!
Green Shoots!
Jobs Created or Saved!
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at October 08, 2021 01:07 PM (iDcra)
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Let's replay *all* the hits.
Recovery Autumn!
Green Shoots!
Jobs Created or Saved!
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 08, 2021 01:08 PM (+IIqY)
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Perhaps he should have called the "shovel ready" jobs. That worked before, didn't it??
Posted by: Doof at October 08, 2021 01:08 PM (mZUr4)
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America's back baby!
Posted by: redridinghood at October 08, 2021 01:08 PM (NpAcC)
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I got someone at the NYT times to write an upside down story to show that the truth is a lie. Check it out!
Posted by: Ron Klain at October 08, 2021 01:08 PM (uhPTO)
Posted by: Joe Biden at October 08, 2021 01:08 PM (8k/pR)
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There is a big mis-match with jobs and people looking for work.
If you want to work at Bob Evans, or some fast food place for $15-17 an hour, those jobs are out there.
A lot of people used to making > $50K a year, are looking for work. They aren't going to work at Home Depot, Bob Evans, etc. for this. And have to get a vax, too.
What a deal!
The Post Office is also hiring, but they will only hire minorities. It sez so right here!
If you want to work at Bob Evans, or some fast food place for $15-17 an hour, those jobs are out there.
A lot of people used to making > $50K a year, are looking for work. They aren't going to work at Home Depot, Bob Evans, etc. for this. And have to get a vax, too.
What a deal!
The Post Office is also hiring, but they will only hire minorities. It sez so right here!
Posted by: Bozo Conservative...Living on the Prison Planet at October 08, 2021 01:08 PM (vcOmj)
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It's weird. There's a labor shortage. No one can find the workers they need. Yet despite this, unemployment keeps climbing. So what gives?
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 08, 2021 01:06 PM (+IIqY)
Wife and I saw a huge sign for concrete finishers, $50/hour. In my day, that work would sell itself, even though it is backbreaking and lightly-skilled.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 08, 2021 01:06 PM (+IIqY)
Wife and I saw a huge sign for concrete finishers, $50/hour. In my day, that work would sell itself, even though it is backbreaking and lightly-skilled.
Posted by: flounder at October 08, 2021 01:08 PM (KnJdm)
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We're theoretically coming out of a period in which the government effectively suppressed employment with policies that consciously resulted in unemployment. So it ought to be pretty easy to create jobs in this environment. Underperforming under these circumstances is not a good sign.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at October 08, 2021 01:08 PM (QU5/8)
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Correction the jobs ration has been increased to 192K from 500K.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at October 08, 2021 01:09 PM (iDcra)
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>>Wife and I saw a huge sign for concrete finishers, $50/hour. In my day, that work would sell itself, even though it is backbreaking and lightly-skilled.
Whatever floats your boat.
Whatever floats your boat.
Posted by: garrett at October 08, 2021 01:09 PM (8k/pR)
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The DOW index doesn't care, cuz the fed can always throw another trillion dollar log on the fire. DOW is only a couple hundred from its recent all time high.
AMZN/WalMart and Big tech monopolies like the competition being cut off at the knees, while customers are sent their way. BigPharma ... "yeah, we are also fat and sassy".
AMZN/WalMart and Big tech monopolies like the competition being cut off at the knees, while customers are sent their way. BigPharma ... "yeah, we are also fat and sassy".
Posted by: illiniwek at October 08, 2021 01:09 PM (Cus5s)
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Grampa, what is "unexpectedly"? And why is Ron Klain such an insufferable lackey douchebag?
Posted by: Arkansas Biden Baby at October 08, 2021 01:10 PM (Xrfse)
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Haven't been in (or even near) a single biz in the last 6 months that wasn't looking to hire new employees.
Not a single one.
Not a single one.
Posted by: garrett at October 08, 2021 01:10 PM (8k/pR)
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I admit to grudging admiration for the person who invented the "jobs saved or created" unverifiable metric.
So completely Orwellian it's brilliant,
So completely Orwellian it's brilliant,
Posted by: Blake - semi lurker at large at October 08, 2021 01:10 PM (CmA2a)
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Fuck joe biden
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 08, 2021 01:10 PM (W2Pud)
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36 We're theoretically coming out of a period in which the government effectively suppressed employment with policies that consciously resulted in unemployment. So it ought to be pretty easy to create jobs in this environment. Underperforming under these circumstances is not a good sign.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at October 08, 2021 01:08 PM (QU5/
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Depressing employment is easy. You just let your inner freak flag fly as a government bureaucrat.
Encouraging employment is harder. You can't flex your muscles as a government bureaucrat anymore, and every time you do you end up getting "unexpected" results. It's weird. Maybe if they try a bit harder...
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at October 08, 2021 01:08 PM (QU5/
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Depressing employment is easy. You just let your inner freak flag fly as a government bureaucrat.
Encouraging employment is harder. You can't flex your muscles as a government bureaucrat anymore, and every time you do you end up getting "unexpected" results. It's weird. Maybe if they try a bit harder...
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 08, 2021 01:10 PM (LvTSG)
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Happy Belated Birthday, Nurse.
Posted by: garrett at October 08, 2021 01:11 PM (8k/pR)
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Wife and I saw a huge sign for concrete finishers, $50/hour. In my day, that work would sell itself, even though it is backbreaking and lightly-skilled.
Posted by: flounder
That's also very seasonal. Taking the job is one thing, but when it turns cold (at least up North), that stuff comes to an end.
Posted by: flounder
That's also very seasonal. Taking the job is one thing, but when it turns cold (at least up North), that stuff comes to an end.
Posted by: Bozo Conservative...Living on the Prison Planet at October 08, 2021 01:11 PM (vcOmj)
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Legislation is being introduced in Pennsylvania that would limit the number of children men could father to three. The bill, being called "parody legislation", would mandate vasectomies for men at age 40 or following their third child, whichever comes first, according to Patch.
Because that is the male equivalent of the TX abortion bill, or something.
Because that is the male equivalent of the TX abortion bill, or something.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at October 08, 2021 01:11 PM (mEckN)
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"34 There is a big mis-match with jobs and people looking for work.
If you want to work at Bob Evans, or some fast food place for $15-17 an hour, those jobs are out there.
A lot of people used to making > $50K a year, are looking for work. They aren't going to work at Home Depot, Bob Evans, etc. for this. And have to get a vax, too.
What a deal!
The Post Office is also hiring, but they will only hire minorities. It sez so right here!
Posted by: Bozo Conservative...Living on the Prison Planet at October 08, 2021 01:08 PM (vcOmj)"
The jobs aren't there unless you're willing to get jabbed.
Lot of people would rather burn the world down at this point. I've noted this before, but my personal count of acquaintances that have died post-jab is now up to 5, with several more ending up at the hospital.
If you want to work at Bob Evans, or some fast food place for $15-17 an hour, those jobs are out there.
A lot of people used to making > $50K a year, are looking for work. They aren't going to work at Home Depot, Bob Evans, etc. for this. And have to get a vax, too.
What a deal!
The Post Office is also hiring, but they will only hire minorities. It sez so right here!
Posted by: Bozo Conservative...Living on the Prison Planet at October 08, 2021 01:08 PM (vcOmj)"
The jobs aren't there unless you're willing to get jabbed.
Lot of people would rather burn the world down at this point. I've noted this before, but my personal count of acquaintances that have died post-jab is now up to 5, with several more ending up at the hospital.
Posted by: somedood - skull mountain sherpa at October 08, 2021 01:11 PM (+lwg5)
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Someone on the WH Facebook feed was asking, "Why all the negative comments?"
Posted by: redridinghood at October 08, 2021 01:11 PM (NpAcC)
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Here's video of "paging passenger Lesko Brandon" from O'Hare Airport.
https://tinyurl.com/uwj8x5zy
https://tinyurl.com/uwj8x5zy
Posted by: Ian S. at October 08, 2021 01:11 PM (ZGrMX)
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"this is pretty good actually"
How was work dear?
So they loaded a new macro into the word processing software today.
*stifles yawn* Exciting. Please be in the closet by 6:30pm sharp. Paolo is going to be here by 7:00pm
How was work dear?
So they loaded a new macro into the word processing software today.
*stifles yawn* Exciting. Please be in the closet by 6:30pm sharp. Paolo is going to be here by 7:00pm
Posted by: NYT slub making small talk with the 'wife' at October 08, 2021 01:11 PM (8Nbvn)
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Propaganda wing will be keeping busy for the duration of the coup
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Failure happens, giving up is a choice at October 08, 2021 01:11 PM (XvPQV)
Posted by: Some Irish Dude at October 08, 2021 01:11 PM (RoIW/)
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President Trump would have screwed this up. He would have given us 700K jobs with the expectation of 500K.
Pretendent Joey McPoopy Pants way is B-E-T-T-E-R!
Pretendent Joey McPoopy Pants way is B-E-T-T-E-R!
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at October 08, 2021 01:11 PM (iDcra)
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Just wait until Biden has a full year as president under his belt!
Posted by: Weasel at October 08, 2021 01:11 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 08, 2021 01:11 PM (W2Pud)
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"Third, the work environment sucks, HR departments are Nazis, there's a vax mandate and employment is such an unrewarding, annoying, pathological and hateful environment "
I'll say 'This.' Job seeking is a humiliating, hostile experience. Applicants are expected to kiss everybody's ass and jump thru every flaming hoop, but are owed zero courtesies in return. Every public-facing job involves low-level warfare with Karens, robbers and garden-variety fuck-knobs. Every decent corporate or tech job requires fealty to false poisonous dogmas.
I'll say 'This.' Job seeking is a humiliating, hostile experience. Applicants are expected to kiss everybody's ass and jump thru every flaming hoop, but are owed zero courtesies in return. Every public-facing job involves low-level warfare with Karens, robbers and garden-variety fuck-knobs. Every decent corporate or tech job requires fealty to false poisonous dogmas.
Posted by: Delated gp at October 08, 2021 01:11 PM (qpX6U)
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Folks, you'll hear about people losing their jobs and jobs going unfilled and people being unemployed, but keep your eye on the big picture.
If you cut out all of the people who are unemployed, our jobless rate goes to 0.
My word as a rutabaga.
If you cut out all of the people who are unemployed, our jobless rate goes to 0.
My word as a rutabaga.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at October 08, 2021 01:12 PM (KbCG3)
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You hire Obama cadre to run your puppet administration, surprise surprise, you get Obama policies.
Posted by: Revenant at October 08, 2021 01:12 PM (IN1nj)
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47 Legislation is being introduced in Pennsylvania that would limit the number of children men could father to three. The bill, being called "parody legislation", would mandate vasectomies for men at age 40 or following their third child, whichever comes first, according to Patch.
Because that is the male equivalent of the TX abortion bill, or something.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at October 08, 2021 01:11 PM (mEckN)
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How about this: "Sex only for those who are in a long term relationship, recognized by law, to ensure that all children are brought up in a stable household."
Because that is the male equivalent of the TX abortion bill, or something.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at October 08, 2021 01:11 PM (mEckN)
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How about this: "Sex only for those who are in a long term relationship, recognized by law, to ensure that all children are brought up in a stable household."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 08, 2021 01:12 PM (LvTSG)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Failure happens, giving up is a choice at October 08, 2021 01:12 PM (XvPQV)
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Haven't been in (or even near) a single biz in the last 6 months that wasn't looking to hire new employees.
Not a single one.
Posted by: garrett at October 08, 2021 01:10 PM (8k/pR)
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I had some outdoor work on my house. Scheduled to happen in January. Just happened last week. Why? Three reasons, two of which are entirely due to the COVID response and general fuckoffery.
1. Couldn't get fill dirt because the winter and early spring were too wet. Not the government's fault, they don't control the weather (though they claim to be able to)
2. Couldn't get window wells from their suppliers. Took a month or two to get them in stock
3. Couldn't find labor and they have been running two crews instead of four. Pushed back everything by another few months.
#thanksJoe.
Not a single one.
Posted by: garrett at October 08, 2021 01:10 PM (8k/pR)
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I had some outdoor work on my house. Scheduled to happen in January. Just happened last week. Why? Three reasons, two of which are entirely due to the COVID response and general fuckoffery.
1. Couldn't get fill dirt because the winter and early spring were too wet. Not the government's fault, they don't control the weather (though they claim to be able to)
2. Couldn't get window wells from their suppliers. Took a month or two to get them in stock
3. Couldn't find labor and they have been running two crews instead of four. Pushed back everything by another few months.
#thanksJoe.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 08, 2021 01:12 PM (+IIqY)
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You know what would help? Firing 50% of the workforce.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - 60% of COVID hospitalizations are vaccinated, see slide 12 at October 08, 2021 01:05 PM (RDD2k)
yeah, and i might be making that number change drastically in the very near future...
today is the last day to register vax status at work. so far, i've not answered and haven't discussed my status with my boss or anyone. going to be interesting when it comes down that i have to flat out say i don't have it. and i wonder how it'll work if i refuse.
going to be very interesting. and not in a good way.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - 60% of COVID hospitalizations are vaccinated, see slide 12 at October 08, 2021 01:05 PM (RDD2k)
yeah, and i might be making that number change drastically in the very near future...
today is the last day to register vax status at work. so far, i've not answered and haven't discussed my status with my boss or anyone. going to be interesting when it comes down that i have to flat out say i don't have it. and i wonder how it'll work if i refuse.
going to be very interesting. and not in a good way.
Posted by: SturmToddler (8D42x) at October 08, 2021 01:12 PM (8D42x)
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The president is quite eloquent actually.
Posted by: Ron Klain at October 08, 2021 01:12 PM (63Dwl)
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How long before the networks air college games without sound?
Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 08, 2021 01:12 PM (kTF2Z)
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Wait until all the COVID layoffs.
Posted by: Shooter McGavin at October 08, 2021 01:12 PM (PoVLc)
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AMZN/WalMart and Big tech monopolies like the competition being cut off at the knees, while customers are sent their way. BigPharma ... "yeah, we are also fat and sassy".
Posted by: illiniwek
Amazon is frankly a terrible place to work. My oldest son worked there for a while last year. He is pretty fit and strong, and they wore him down. They are always hiring, because they treat most of their employees like shit.
Posted by: illiniwek
Amazon is frankly a terrible place to work. My oldest son worked there for a while last year. He is pretty fit and strong, and they wore him down. They are always hiring, because they treat most of their employees like shit.
Posted by: Bozo Conservative...Living on the Prison Planet at October 08, 2021 01:12 PM (vcOmj)
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Thanks garrett!
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 08, 2021 01:13 PM (W2Pud)
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Reality has a way of influencing actual citizens that no amount of New York Slimes BS can overcome.
The only question is when the Democrat Mafia Junta gets the rusty flaming chainsaw up the pooper in 2022 if the Republican Party will actually capitalize on it.
I keed of course.
The only question is when the Democrat Mafia Junta gets the rusty flaming chainsaw up the pooper in 2022 if the Republican Party will actually capitalize on it.
I keed of course.
Posted by: The Schitt in Jerry Nadlers Pants at October 08, 2021 01:13 PM (BRpqW)
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Someone on the WH Facebook feed was asking, "Why all the negative comments?"
Uh, because Rome is burning while Grampa fiddles?
Uh, because Rome is burning while Grampa fiddles?
Posted by: Arkansas Biden Baby at October 08, 2021 01:13 PM (Xrfse)
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>>> Wife and I saw a huge sign for concrete finishers, $50/hour. In my day, that work would sell itself, even though it is backbreaking and lightly-skilled.
Posted by: flounder at October 08, 2021 01:08 PM (KnJdm)
I would have killed for an aerospace job paying that much an hour! I started at boeing with about $17/hour and thought I was livin large.
Posted by: flounder at October 08, 2021 01:08 PM (KnJdm)
I would have killed for an aerospace job paying that much an hour! I started at boeing with about $17/hour and thought I was livin large.
Posted by: banana Dream at October 08, 2021 01:13 PM (4D/dn)
Posted by: Greyman27 at October 08, 2021 01:13 PM (RKLPC)
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1. Couldn't get fill dirt because the winter and early spring were too wet. Not the government's fault, they don't control the weather (though they claim to be able to)
I thought J.J. and CBD controlled the weather, not the government.
I thought J.J. and CBD controlled the weather, not the government.
Posted by: Ian S. at October 08, 2021 01:13 PM (ZGrMX)
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Lot of people would rather burn the world down at this point. I've noted this before, but my personal count of acquaintances that have died post-jab is now up to 5, with several more ending up at the hospital.
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In all honesty. I don't know or know of that many people who died before or without the vax of suspected Covid and my spouse is in a very large medical practice.
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In all honesty. I don't know or know of that many people who died before or without the vax of suspected Covid and my spouse is in a very large medical practice.
Posted by: its going to burn one way or another at October 08, 2021 01:13 PM (ZK0Ay)
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Define "unemployed" like a Philadelphia Lawyer. I'll be back later, it's fish day.
Posted by: Klaftern at October 08, 2021 01:13 PM (taPSh)
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Sitting in traffic, didn't get all the way through the last thread
Posted by: Skip's Phone at October 08, 2021 01:13 PM (DGSbQ)
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All your jobs are belong to us
Posted by: Covid Joe Biden on Ventura Highway at October 08, 2021 01:14 PM (M+Lyo)
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And to nip that in the bud, I understand that Rome continued after Uncle Nero. So there.
Posted by: Arkansas Biden Baby at October 08, 2021 01:14 PM (Xrfse)
79
The NYT...I don't think "pretty good, actually" means what they think it means.
Posted by: Lady in Black at October 08, 2021 01:15 PM (sVtYq)
80
And why is Ron Klain such an insufferable lackey douchebag?
Posted by: Arkansas Biden Baby at October 08, 2021 01:10 PM (Xrfse)
Because nothing is more satisfying than getting paid a six figure salary in an important high profile position just to be someone you are just naturally anyway...
I mean really, does anyone really think that Ron Klain wouldn't be an "insufferable lackey douchbag" (ILD) if his job was cleaning your septic tank instead of being WH Chief of Staff?
Posted by: Arkansas Biden Baby at October 08, 2021 01:10 PM (Xrfse)
Because nothing is more satisfying than getting paid a six figure salary in an important high profile position just to be someone you are just naturally anyway...
I mean really, does anyone really think that Ron Klain wouldn't be an "insufferable lackey douchbag" (ILD) if his job was cleaning your septic tank instead of being WH Chief of Staff?
Posted by: Boswell at October 08, 2021 01:15 PM (5iUNf)
81
That's also very seasonal. Taking the job is one thing, but when it turns cold (at least up North), that stuff comes to an end.
Posted by: Bozo Conservative...Living on the Prison Planet at October 08, 2021 01:11 PM (vcOmj)
Of course, which is in about a month, here. The same seasons as every year, but without the desparate signage.
Posted by: Bozo Conservative...Living on the Prison Planet at October 08, 2021 01:11 PM (vcOmj)
Of course, which is in about a month, here. The same seasons as every year, but without the desparate signage.
Posted by: flounder at October 08, 2021 01:15 PM (KnJdm)
82
Must see 20 help wanted signs every commute
Posted by: Skip's Phone at October 08, 2021 01:15 PM (DGSbQ)
83
How long before the networks air college games without sound?
Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 08, 2021 01:12 PM (kTF2Z)
Including announcers? I accept your terms.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 08, 2021 01:12 PM (kTF2Z)
Including announcers? I accept your terms.
Posted by: Grudge Harbor at October 08, 2021 01:15 PM (uhPTO)
84
Every decent corporate or tech job requires fealty to false poisonous dogmas.
Posted by: Delated gp at October 08, 2021 01:11 PM (qpX6U)
Yeah, as an older White Male who should still be working... I'm glad I could afford to retire.
Partly because I have way too much management experience, in various industries... no low level manager would ever hire me because I'd be too much a threat to their position.
And no one is going to hire an Older White Guy, in a management position (unless they already know you).
Posted by: Delated gp at October 08, 2021 01:11 PM (qpX6U)
Yeah, as an older White Male who should still be working... I'm glad I could afford to retire.
Partly because I have way too much management experience, in various industries... no low level manager would ever hire me because I'd be too much a threat to their position.
And no one is going to hire an Older White Guy, in a management position (unless they already know you).
Posted by: Romeo13 at October 08, 2021 01:15 PM (oHd/0)
85
Wife and I saw a huge sign for concrete finishers, $50/hour. In my day, that work would sell itself, even though it is backbreaking and lightly-skilled.
Posted by: flounder at October 08, 2021 01:08 PM (KnJdm)
Wage inflation = Finished goods inflation
Posted by: flounder at October 08, 2021 01:08 PM (KnJdm)
Wage inflation = Finished goods inflation
Posted by: Archer at October 08, 2021 01:16 PM (gmo/4)
86
All your jobs are belong to us
Posted by: Covid Joe Biden on Ventura Highway at October 08, 2021 01:14 PM (M+Lyo)
********
Or jabs.
Posted by: Covid Joe Biden on Ventura Highway at October 08, 2021 01:14 PM (M+Lyo)
********
Or jabs.
Posted by: redridinghood at October 08, 2021 01:16 PM (NpAcC)
87
Here's video of "paging passenger Lesko Brandon" from O'Hare Airport.
https://tinyurl.com/uwj8x5zy
Posted by: Ian S. at October 08, 2021 01:11 PM (ZGrMX)
That's awesome.
https://tinyurl.com/uwj8x5zy
Posted by: Ian S. at October 08, 2021 01:11 PM (ZGrMX)
That's awesome.
Posted by: flounder at October 08, 2021 01:16 PM (KnJdm)
88
Lots of screeching that the Merck drug might potentially be dangerous. They are trying to stop it before it gets started. The only way to covid salvation is through the jab.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at October 08, 2021 01:16 PM (mEckN)
89
Sarah Hoyt over at Insty theorized that it is moms who left the work force and aren't going back. Seems they like to raise their kids, perhaps home-school, and have discovered that the cost of child care, transportation, etc. means that it actually costs them to work.
Moms raising their children. Outlandish and unnatural.
Moms raising their children. Outlandish and unnatural.
Posted by: RI Red at October 08, 2021 01:16 PM (CJtAX)
90
That veggiemite sandwich looks pretty good....when compared to a pile of crap.
Posted by: Simple Stevo at October 08, 2021 01:17 PM (SOV+T)
91
Paraphrasing Hans Gruber... this is where we are.
We're not living in a simulation, we're living in a John McTiernan movie.
We're not living in a simulation, we're living in a John McTiernan movie.
Posted by: BurtTC at October 08, 2021 01:17 PM (YV6PJ)
92
What is the percentage of hostile overweight black women as heads of HR departments?
60%, 70%, 80%?
60%, 70%, 80%?
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at October 08, 2021 01:18 PM (iDcra)
93
89 Sarah Hoyt over at Insty theorized that it is moms who left the work force and aren't going back. Seems they like to raise their kids, perhaps home-school, and have discovered that the cost of child care, transportation, etc. means that it actually costs them to work.
Moms raising their children. Outlandish and unnatural.
Posted by: RI Red at October 08, 2021 01:16 PM (CJtAX)
========
My MiL lost her job a few months back. She hasn't been able to find anything since. We've come up with an arrangement with her where she will come to our house for two weeks out of every month to take care of the youngest grandbaby during the week. The only real reason she's not doing it full time is because her own mother lives next door to her and needs a whole lot of regular attention.
Moms raising their children. Outlandish and unnatural.
Posted by: RI Red at October 08, 2021 01:16 PM (CJtAX)
========
My MiL lost her job a few months back. She hasn't been able to find anything since. We've come up with an arrangement with her where she will come to our house for two weeks out of every month to take care of the youngest grandbaby during the week. The only real reason she's not doing it full time is because her own mother lives next door to her and needs a whole lot of regular attention.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 08, 2021 01:18 PM (LvTSG)
94
They took our jerbs!
Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 08, 2021 01:18 PM (kTF2Z)
95
Did they use 'unexpectedly'? Because that shouts "I'm gaslighting y'all's asses" fer shure, like totally.
Posted by: GnuBreed at October 08, 2021 01:18 PM (F0YaR)
96
Here's video of "paging passenger Lesko Brandon" from O'Hare Airport.
I've watched that three times now. Still laughing. Small victories.
I've watched that three times now. Still laughing. Small victories.
Posted by: Notorious BFD at October 08, 2021 01:18 PM (Xrfse)
Posted by: Greyman27 at October 08, 2021 01:18 PM (RKLPC)
98
80 And why is Ron Klain such an insufferable lackey douchebag?
If someone roasted him alive I'd put it on the TV with some holiday music at Christmas.
If someone roasted him alive I'd put it on the TV with some holiday music at Christmas.
Posted by: JEM at October 08, 2021 01:19 PM (8erNz)
99
So, what about the folks who lose their jobs due to shot refusal ?
In what column are their jobs listed in ?
Jobs lost ?
Jobs created ?
In what column are their jobs listed in ?
Jobs lost ?
Jobs created ?
Posted by: JT at October 08, 2021 01:19 PM (arJlL)
100
The bill, being called "parody legislation", would mandate vasectomies for men at age 40 or following their third child, whichever comes first, according to Patch.
Im betting the guys will come first. Before reaching 40.
Im betting the guys will come first. Before reaching 40.
Posted by: Diogenes at October 08, 2021 01:19 PM (axyOa)
101
That's awesome.
Posted by: flounder at October 08, 2021 01:16 PM (KnJdm)
Yeah, Heidi thinks its funny when we shop to page me instead of texting me when its time to go. Last time was at Sportsmans Warehouse. Now she's walking around the house saying "Lesko Brandon"...sheeeesh.
Posted by: flounder at October 08, 2021 01:16 PM (KnJdm)
Yeah, Heidi thinks its funny when we shop to page me instead of texting me when its time to go. Last time was at Sportsmans Warehouse. Now she's walking around the house saying "Lesko Brandon"...sheeeesh.
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at October 08, 2021 01:19 PM (RoIW/)
102
Happy birthday Nurse and JJ.
Posted by: flounder at October 08, 2021 01:19 PM (KnJdm)
103
Why have they built a fake white house set across the street from the actual white house you might ask.....well the Executive building does not require the administration to keep visitor logs. jen pisaki confirmed this the other day when asked.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 08, 2021 01:20 PM (JUOKG)
104
So, what about the folks who lose their jobs due to shot refusal ?
In what column are their jobs listed in ?
Jobs lost ?
Jobs created ?
Posted by: JT
Kulak?
Hoarder?
In what column are their jobs listed in ?
Jobs lost ?
Jobs created ?
Posted by: JT
Kulak?
Hoarder?
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at October 08, 2021 01:20 PM (iDcra)
105
And you cannot discuss this with most people.
Point out that we, within recent memory, had low gas prices, low unemployment, the lowest black unemployment rate in decades, domestic oil production. . .
But the moment you say "Trump," the person you are talking to goes batshit crazy. The MFM have turned them into Pavlov's dog the moment Teh Donald's name is uttered.
At this point, anyone who complains gets - depending on whether or not they're friends - either a "well, this is what you voted for," or a "Fuck you, you wanted this. No mean tweets, remember? So empty your wallet, get a second job to pay your bills and shut the fuck up, assmunch."
Point out that we, within recent memory, had low gas prices, low unemployment, the lowest black unemployment rate in decades, domestic oil production. . .
But the moment you say "Trump," the person you are talking to goes batshit crazy. The MFM have turned them into Pavlov's dog the moment Teh Donald's name is uttered.
At this point, anyone who complains gets - depending on whether or not they're friends - either a "well, this is what you voted for," or a "Fuck you, you wanted this. No mean tweets, remember? So empty your wallet, get a second job to pay your bills and shut the fuck up, assmunch."
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at October 08, 2021 01:20 PM (2JVJo)
106
today is the last day to register vax status at work. so far, i've not answered and haven't discussed my status with my boss or anyone. going to be interesting when it comes down that i have to flat out say i don't have it. and i wonder how it'll work if i refuse.
going to be very interesting. and not in a good way.
Posted by: SturmToddler (8D42x) at October 08, 2021 01:12 PM (8D42x)
I have to report my status by Oct 18, and get the jab by Nov 22. I'm going to submit a religious exemption request but I'm not hopeful.
I figure if I get fired I can go down to the local CDL school.
going to be very interesting. and not in a good way.
Posted by: SturmToddler (8D42x) at October 08, 2021 01:12 PM (8D42x)
I have to report my status by Oct 18, and get the jab by Nov 22. I'm going to submit a religious exemption request but I'm not hopeful.
I figure if I get fired I can go down to the local CDL school.
Posted by: Colorado Alex in Exile at October 08, 2021 01:20 PM (jOcSX)
107
Im betting the guys will come . . . .
Posted by: Diogenes at October 08, 2021 01:19 PM (axyOa)
I'm out!
Posted by: Diogenes at October 08, 2021 01:19 PM (axyOa)
I'm out!
Posted by: flounder at October 08, 2021 01:21 PM (KnJdm)
108
96 Here's video of "paging passenger Lesko Brandon" from O'Hare Airport.
I've watched that three times now. Still laughing. Small victories.
a) Politics is downstream of culture.
b) Ridicule is just about the most powerful weapon there is.
Tragic that Andrew Breitbart isn't around to watch this.
I've watched that three times now. Still laughing. Small victories.
a) Politics is downstream of culture.
b) Ridicule is just about the most powerful weapon there is.
Tragic that Andrew Breitbart isn't around to watch this.
Posted by: JEM at October 08, 2021 01:21 PM (8erNz)
109
If it's like where I work, people aren't getting raises either. If I were younger, I'd find another job somewhere.
Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at October 08, 2021 01:21 PM (5HBd1)
110
Something something chocolate rations something
Posted by: Lizzy at October 08, 2021 01:21 PM (bDqIh)
111
J.J. has control of the weather machine? Uh...happy birthday, J.J.!
Posted by: Notorious BFD at October 08, 2021 01:21 PM (Xrfse)
112
Moms raising their children. Outlandish and unnatural.
Posted by: RI Red at October 08, 2021 01:16 PM (CJtAX)
Yeah. That happened to me. And you can see how that turned out.
Oh wait... But I gotta say, at least I don't view the 10 Commandments as a bucket list challenge.
Posted by: RI Red at October 08, 2021 01:16 PM (CJtAX)
Yeah. That happened to me. And you can see how that turned out.
Oh wait... But I gotta say, at least I don't view the 10 Commandments as a bucket list challenge.
Posted by: GnuBreed at October 08, 2021 01:21 PM (F0YaR)
113
My wife isn't even looking for work anymore.
Fucking pisses me off.
Thank God I have a good job.
Fucking pisses me off.
Thank God I have a good job.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Failure happens, giving up is a choice at October 08, 2021 01:21 PM (XvPQV)
114
Sick burn. Jim is fighting for you!
Rep. Jim Jordan
@Jim_Jordan
·
23h
Attorney General Garland should spend more time prosecuting actual criminals instead of investigating concerned parents at school board meetings.
Rep. Jim Jordan
@Jim_Jordan
·
23h
Attorney General Garland should spend more time prosecuting actual criminals instead of investigating concerned parents at school board meetings.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at October 08, 2021 01:22 PM (mEckN)
115
Tragic that Andrew Breitbart isn't around to watch this.
Posted by: JEM at October 08, 2021 01:21 PM (8erNz)
Breitbart would have had a field day over the past five years. This is the kind of fight that he wanted.
Posted by: JEM at October 08, 2021 01:21 PM (8erNz)
Breitbart would have had a field day over the past five years. This is the kind of fight that he wanted.
Posted by: Colorado Alex in Exile at October 08, 2021 01:22 PM (jOcSX)
116
I would like to pause a moment and recognize the sheer artistry of the bus full of gasoline clowns metaphor that Ace posted earlier.
That was genius.
That was genius.
Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 08, 2021 01:22 PM (8OSno)
117
All your jobs are belong to us
Posted by: Covid Joe Biden on Ventura Highway at October 08, 2021 01:14 PM (M+Lyo)
********
Or jabs.
Posted by: redridinghood at October 08, 2021 01:16 PM (NpAcC)
True !
Posted by: Covid Joe Biden on Ventura Highway at October 08, 2021 01:14 PM (M+Lyo)
********
Or jabs.
Posted by: redridinghood at October 08, 2021 01:16 PM (NpAcC)
True !
Posted by: Covid Joe Biden on Ventura Highway at October 08, 2021 01:22 PM (M+Lyo)
118
I figure if I get fired I can go down to the local CDL school.
Posted by: Colorado Alex in Exile at October 08, 2021 01:20 PM (jOcSX)
Seriously, that's my fallback plan.
I like driving.
Posted by: Colorado Alex in Exile at October 08, 2021 01:20 PM (jOcSX)
Seriously, that's my fallback plan.
I like driving.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Failure happens, giving up is a choice at October 08, 2021 01:22 PM (XvPQV)
119
115 Tragic that Andrew Breitbart isn't around to watch this.
Posted by: JEM at October 08, 2021 01:21 PM (8erNz)
Breitbart would have had a field day over the past five years. This is the kind of fight that he wanted.
Posted by: Colorado Alex in Exile at October 08, 2021 01:22 PM (jOcSX)
=========
Depressing idea of the day: Breitbart would have been a NeverTrumper.
Discuss.
Posted by: JEM at October 08, 2021 01:21 PM (8erNz)
Breitbart would have had a field day over the past five years. This is the kind of fight that he wanted.
Posted by: Colorado Alex in Exile at October 08, 2021 01:22 PM (jOcSX)
=========
Depressing idea of the day: Breitbart would have been a NeverTrumper.
Discuss.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 08, 2021 01:23 PM (LvTSG)
120
The Rick Wilson is concerned that the 1/6 commission is not serious.
https://twitter.com/TheRickWilson
LOLGF
https://twitter.com/TheRickWilson
LOLGF
Posted by: Capital Eff at October 08, 2021 01:23 PM (5tb3b)
121
>>Rep. Jim Jordan
@Jim_Jordan
23h
Attorney General Garland should spend more time prosecuting actual criminals instead of investigating concerned parents at school board meetings.
No mention of his family ties to Corporate CRT?
@Jim_Jordan
23h
Attorney General Garland should spend more time prosecuting actual criminals instead of investigating concerned parents at school board meetings.
No mention of his family ties to Corporate CRT?
Posted by: garrett at October 08, 2021 01:23 PM (8k/pR)
122
Woke: Biden demands you fire up to 50% of your employees for not getting the vaccine.
Broke: Jobs numbers "unexpectedly" bad.
Gee, anyone able to noodle that one?
Broke: Jobs numbers "unexpectedly" bad.
Gee, anyone able to noodle that one?
Posted by: Lizzy at October 08, 2021 01:23 PM (bDqIh)
123
#pluckjoebiden!
Time to trot out the Kalorama Kommissar to lecture us about how disappointing he find us?
#pluckjoebiden!
Time to trot out the Kalorama Kommissar to lecture us about how disappointing he find us?
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at October 08, 2021 01:23 PM (pNxlR)
124
>>> Sick burn. Jim is fighting for you!
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at October 08, 2021 01:22 PM (mEckN)
To the exact same degree and manner that I am donating shit to winred.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at October 08, 2021 01:22 PM (mEckN)
To the exact same degree and manner that I am donating shit to winred.
Posted by: banana Dream at October 08, 2021 01:23 PM (4D/dn)
125
From my letter to the Inspector General of the CDC complaining about the CDCs treatment of Ivermectin:
"The innocent explanation is that CDC personnel are Idiots, who medically speaking, are unable to find their butts with both hands. I offer this explanation because of Hanlon's Razor: "Never ascribe to malice that which may be explained by stupidity". "
"The innocent explanation is that CDC personnel are Idiots, who medically speaking, are unable to find their butts with both hands. I offer this explanation because of Hanlon's Razor: "Never ascribe to malice that which may be explained by stupidity". "
Posted by: An Observation sez China Joe not my president at October 08, 2021 01:23 PM (2RMrb)
126
>>Seriously, that's my fallback plan.
>I like driving.
How do you feel about Crystal Meth and Dead Hookers?
>I like driving.
How do you feel about Crystal Meth and Dead Hookers?
Posted by: garrett at October 08, 2021 01:24 PM (8k/pR)
127
Wife and I saw a huge sign for concrete finishers, $50/hour. In my day, that work would sell itself, even though it is backbreaking and lightly-skilled.
Posted by: flounder
I think, I am not sure, but I think, I just saw a concrete finisher in action. Is that the guy that smooths the poured concrete? Looked like a pretty easy to learn job. Basically a trowel? I heard Fedex is paying $33 an hour, but $50 an hour for concrete finishing might be my new favorite job I will not be doing (I am retired, and plan to stay retired).
Posted by: flounder
I think, I am not sure, but I think, I just saw a concrete finisher in action. Is that the guy that smooths the poured concrete? Looked like a pretty easy to learn job. Basically a trowel? I heard Fedex is paying $33 an hour, but $50 an hour for concrete finishing might be my new favorite job I will not be doing (I am retired, and plan to stay retired).
Posted by: MikeM at October 08, 2021 01:24 PM (5SG4R)
128
I figure if I get fired I can go down to the local CDL school.
Posted by: Colorado Alex in Exile at October 08, 2021 01:20 PM (jOcSX)
It's actually fun. Maybe not as a career, but the equipment is interesting and driving a semi is a whole 'nother thing than driving cars.
Posted by: Colorado Alex in Exile at October 08, 2021 01:20 PM (jOcSX)
It's actually fun. Maybe not as a career, but the equipment is interesting and driving a semi is a whole 'nother thing than driving cars.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 08, 2021 01:24 PM (Q9lwr)
129
How do you feel about Crystal Meth and Dead Hookers?
Posted by: garrett at October 08, 2021 01:24 PM (8k/pR)
I've always preferred my hookers to be lively.
Posted by: garrett at October 08, 2021 01:24 PM (8k/pR)
I've always preferred my hookers to be lively.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Failure happens, giving up is a choice at October 08, 2021 01:24 PM (XvPQV)
130
But the moment you say "Trump," the person you are talking to goes batshit crazy. The MFM have turned them into Pavlov's dog the moment Teh Donald's name is uttered.
==
TBF - most of us a decade or three ago used to watch one of the morning news shows every morning. We've been heep-mo-tized for decades. Post 911 some of us started waking up, and the stuff that has happened since has gradually woken up more people. Not enough, but some. After all Trump got elected, twice.
This is the time of division. The sorting is taking place right now.
==
TBF - most of us a decade or three ago used to watch one of the morning news shows every morning. We've been heep-mo-tized for decades. Post 911 some of us started waking up, and the stuff that has happened since has gradually woken up more people. Not enough, but some. After all Trump got elected, twice.
This is the time of division. The sorting is taking place right now.
Posted by: its going to burn one way or another at October 08, 2021 01:24 PM (MxYCY)
131
>>Seriously, that's my fallback plan.
>I like driving.
How do you feel about Crystal Meth and Dead Hookers?
Posted by: garrett at October 08, 2021 01:24 PM (8k/pR)
Ok, I laughed.
>I like driving.
How do you feel about Crystal Meth and Dead Hookers?
Posted by: garrett at October 08, 2021 01:24 PM (8k/pR)
Ok, I laughed.
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at October 08, 2021 01:25 PM (RoIW/)
132
I know I keep posting this but it seems super interesting so I'll post it one last time. There is a PubMed article that indicated that the over the counter nasal spray Flonase helps prevent the loss of smell if you get Covid. FYI
Posted by: Max Power at October 08, 2021 01:25 PM (QCc6B)
133
Someone on the WH Facebook feed was asking, "Why all the negative comments?"
"There you go with those negative vibes again man."
-- Oddball in Kelly's Heroes
"There you go with those negative vibes again man."
-- Oddball in Kelly's Heroes
Posted by: Tonypete at October 08, 2021 01:25 PM (e1mwr)
134
UNEXPECTEDLY!
Posted by: Flyover, Clap, Clap, Clap-Clap-Clap.... at October 08, 2021 01:25 PM (Rbu5d)
135
If it's like where I work, people aren't getting raises either. If I were younger, I'd find another job somewhere.
Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward
So, you're not really 29 ?
Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward
So, you're not really 29 ?
Posted by: JT at October 08, 2021 01:25 PM (arJlL)
136
Rick Wilson
@TheRickWilson
1/ I have some bad news. After multiple calls I have some extremely grim news.
As of now 1/6 commission is dead already, and will not enforce the subpoenas.
Trump wins.
The 1/6 terror plot will go unexamined and unpunished.
To say I'm livid is putting it mildly.
2/ This is staffed wrong, led wrong, and a gutless exercise to get back to talking about infrastructure.
They're not taking the risk seriously, they're not taking the data before them seriously, and they're eager to run out the clock.
Livid.
@TheRickWilson
1/ I have some bad news. After multiple calls I have some extremely grim news.
As of now 1/6 commission is dead already, and will not enforce the subpoenas.
Trump wins.
The 1/6 terror plot will go unexamined and unpunished.
To say I'm livid is putting it mildly.
2/ This is staffed wrong, led wrong, and a gutless exercise to get back to talking about infrastructure.
They're not taking the risk seriously, they're not taking the data before them seriously, and they're eager to run out the clock.
Livid.
Posted by: redridinghood at October 08, 2021 01:25 PM (NpAcC)
137
111 J.J. has control of the weather machine? Uh...happy birthday, J.J.!
"JJ got a brand-new spa-a-ace laser, needs a new battery..."
"JJ got a brand-new spa-a-ace laser, needs a new battery..."
Posted by: JEM at October 08, 2021 01:25 PM (8erNz)
138
>>I think, I am not sure, but I think, I just saw a concrete finisher in action. Is that the guy that smooths the poured concrete?
yep.
Careful with the motorized one, though. I have seen some amazing life fails by guys who lost control of those things.
yep.
Careful with the motorized one, though. I have seen some amazing life fails by guys who lost control of those things.
Posted by: garrett at October 08, 2021 01:25 PM (8k/pR)
139
Depressing idea of the day: Breitbart would have been a NeverTrumper.
Based on what? Many here, including Ace, were NT until fairly late in the primary process.
Based on what? Many here, including Ace, were NT until fairly late in the primary process.
Posted by: Oddbob at October 08, 2021 01:25 PM (nfrXX)
Posted by: Arkansas Biden Baby at October 08, 2021 01:26 PM (Xrfse)
141
I'd like to learn to use a back ho.
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at October 08, 2021 01:26 PM (RoIW/)
142
I've always preferred my hookers to be lively.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards
"Did I hurt you Honey?"
"No, why?"
"You moved."
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards
"Did I hurt you Honey?"
"No, why?"
"You moved."
Posted by: Tonypete at October 08, 2021 01:26 PM (e1mwr)
143
Just yesterday the White House was insisting vaccine mandates were good for the economy.
Posted by: Jay in PA at October 08, 2021 01:26 PM (i7Q7S)
144
Based on what? Many here, including Ace, were NT until fairly late in the primary process.
----------------
This is true, but Ace was in love with Cruz for some kinky reason.
----------------
This is true, but Ace was in love with Cruz for some kinky reason.
Posted by: Puddin Head at October 08, 2021 01:26 PM (J7wri)
145
99 So, what about the folks who lose their jobs due to shot refusal ?
In what column are their jobs listed in ?
Jobs lost ?
Jobs created ?
Posted by: JT at October 08, 2021 01:19 PM (arJlL)
Jobs created, as there is now an opening for that job. Science.
In what column are their jobs listed in ?
Jobs lost ?
Jobs created ?
Posted by: JT at October 08, 2021 01:19 PM (arJlL)
Jobs created, as there is now an opening for that job. Science.
Posted by: Javems at October 08, 2021 01:27 PM (AmoqO)
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Seriously, that's my fallback plan.
I like driving.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Failure happens, giving up is a choice at October 08, 2021 01:22 PM (XvPQV)
I'm not particularly thrilled about it, but I suspect that the money would be good enough for a year or two while I figure out the next step.
If I can stay at this job I'm going to go until June of next year, and save enough to look into farrier school.
I like driving.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Failure happens, giving up is a choice at October 08, 2021 01:22 PM (XvPQV)
I'm not particularly thrilled about it, but I suspect that the money would be good enough for a year or two while I figure out the next step.
If I can stay at this job I'm going to go until June of next year, and save enough to look into farrier school.
Posted by: Colorado Alex in Exile at October 08, 2021 01:27 PM (jOcSX)
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>>> I've always preferred my hookers to be lively.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Failure happens, giving up is a choice at October 08, 2021 01:24 PM (XvPQV)
That seems optimal.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Failure happens, giving up is a choice at October 08, 2021 01:24 PM (XvPQV)
That seems optimal.
Posted by: banana Dream at October 08, 2021 01:27 PM (4D/dn)
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67 AMZN/WalMart and Big tech monopolies like the competition being cut off at the knees, while customers are sent their way. BigPharma ... "yeah, we are also fat and sassy".
Posted by: illiniwek
Amazon is frankly a terrible place to work. My oldest son worked there for a while last year. He is pretty fit and strong, and they wore him down. They are always hiring, because they treat most of their employees like shit.
Posted by: Bozo Conservative...Living on the Prison Planet at October 08, 2021 01:12 PM (vcOmj)
Americans HATE anything that is big except Big Government (and government can never be big enough). It was only a matter of time before America's Long Knives came out for Amazon. I think they came out faster than they did for Walmart.
Posted by: illiniwek
Amazon is frankly a terrible place to work. My oldest son worked there for a while last year. He is pretty fit and strong, and they wore him down. They are always hiring, because they treat most of their employees like shit.
Posted by: Bozo Conservative...Living on the Prison Planet at October 08, 2021 01:12 PM (vcOmj)
Americans HATE anything that is big except Big Government (and government can never be big enough). It was only a matter of time before America's Long Knives came out for Amazon. I think they came out faster than they did for Walmart.
Posted by: Cow Demon - Free Australia! at October 08, 2021 01:27 PM (CdZ4i)
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118 Apartment manager is an old OTR truck driver, long retired. He's been getting recruiting blurbs in the mail and email. 82 years old, just had a pacemaker installed. He laughed and said the way things are some dumb bastard would hire him.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at October 08, 2021 01:27 PM (C1Lsn)
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87 Here's video of "paging passenger Lesko Brandon" from O'Hare Airport.
https://tinyurl.com/uwj8x5zy
Posted by: Ian S. at October 08, 2021 01:11 PM (ZGrMX)
That's awesome.
Posted by: flounder at October 08, 2021 01:16 PM (KnJdm)
Friggin hilarious!
https://tinyurl.com/uwj8x5zy
Posted by: Ian S. at October 08, 2021 01:11 PM (ZGrMX)
That's awesome.
Posted by: flounder at October 08, 2021 01:16 PM (KnJdm)
Friggin hilarious!
Posted by: Diogenes at October 08, 2021 01:28 PM (axyOa)
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Joe can't Gronk reality.
Posted by: Archer at October 08, 2021 01:28 PM (gmo/4)
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How do you feel about Crystal Meth and Dead Hookers?
Posted by: garrett at October 08, 2021 01:24 PM (8k/pR)
Everyone's gotta have a side hustle. And dead hookers aren't going to bury themselves.
Posted by: garrett at October 08, 2021 01:24 PM (8k/pR)
Everyone's gotta have a side hustle. And dead hookers aren't going to bury themselves.
Posted by: flounder at October 08, 2021 01:28 PM (KnJdm)
Posted by: USNtakim deplorable still. at October 08, 2021 01:28 PM (0OmEj)
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Breitbart might have been neverTrump in the primaries, but I believe that if so he would be honest enough to admit being mistaken.
It was perfectly reasonable to not trust Trump in 2016. He was a gamble. It's the neverTrumpers by late 2017 and later who have no excuse.
It was perfectly reasonable to not trust Trump in 2016. He was a gamble. It's the neverTrumpers by late 2017 and later who have no excuse.
Posted by: Colorado Alex in Exile at October 08, 2021 01:28 PM (jOcSX)
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"Yeah, as an older White Male who should still be working... I'm glad I could afford to retire."
Same here. I feel kinda guilty living on SS, and I feel like I could be an asset as a work-from-home IT guy, but who needs the fucking hassles? I despise having to perform the Obsequy Dance for job interviewers. Cripes, they have my resume and references, what more do the fuckers need? ("Oh look, your resume isn't indented correctly and it's on the wrong paper.")
I applied for a factory job, submitting cover letter and resume. I get a call back (a very rare courtesy indeed.) Screaming bitch interviewer lays right into me, obviously has not read my letter or resume. "Can you work an eleven hour shift without breaks six days a week? How will you get to work [from my house four blocks away, as I explicitly noted in cover letter]"? I tell her, look, just call my previous supervisor at the number on the nice resume I sent her. "No, we aren't to that point yet." I wanted to drive down there and punch out that c*nt.
Same here. I feel kinda guilty living on SS, and I feel like I could be an asset as a work-from-home IT guy, but who needs the fucking hassles? I despise having to perform the Obsequy Dance for job interviewers. Cripes, they have my resume and references, what more do the fuckers need? ("Oh look, your resume isn't indented correctly and it's on the wrong paper.")
I applied for a factory job, submitting cover letter and resume. I get a call back (a very rare courtesy indeed.) Screaming bitch interviewer lays right into me, obviously has not read my letter or resume. "Can you work an eleven hour shift without breaks six days a week? How will you get to work [from my house four blocks away, as I explicitly noted in cover letter]"? I tell her, look, just call my previous supervisor at the number on the nice resume I sent her. "No, we aren't to that point yet." I wanted to drive down there and punch out that c*nt.
Posted by: Delated gp at October 08, 2021 01:29 PM (qpX6U)
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I would like to pause a moment and recognize the sheer artistry of the bus full of gasoline clowns metaphor that Ace posted earlier.
That was genius.
Posted by: Dave in Fla
Ace brought back the flaming clown boners narrative?
That was a classic!
I would like to pause a moment and recognize the sheer artistry of the bus full of gasoline clowns metaphor that Ace posted earlier.
That was genius.
Posted by: Dave in Fla
Ace brought back the flaming clown boners narrative?
That was a classic!
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at October 08, 2021 01:29 PM (pNxlR)
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I've always preferred my hookers to be lively.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Failure happens, giving up is a choice at October 08, 2021 01:24 PM (XvPQV)
Come to me baby. I'll drop stitch or two on ya.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Failure happens, giving up is a choice at October 08, 2021 01:24 PM (XvPQV)
Come to me baby. I'll drop stitch or two on ya.
Posted by: 80 year old form the Knitters Club at October 08, 2021 01:29 PM (RoIW/)
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21...while I enter hour six of my call. ...
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 08, 2021 01:06 PM (+IIqY)
That, right there, is reason #4.
I despised those kinds of calls. I wanted to throw myself out of my office window, but I was working in my home office, on the first floor. And the bush would've cushioned my fall.
Glad those days are OVER.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 08, 2021 01:06 PM (+IIqY)
That, right there, is reason #4.
I despised those kinds of calls. I wanted to throw myself out of my office window, but I was working in my home office, on the first floor. And the bush would've cushioned my fall.
Glad those days are OVER.
Posted by: Flyover, Clap, Clap, Clap-Clap-Clap.... at October 08, 2021 01:29 PM (Rbu5d)
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The only thing that saved the market from collapsing today, was McConnell collapsing yesterday. If you had these job numbers plus the Democrats abject failure to pass the debt ceiling, things would have cratered.
That will need to wait for December now.
That will need to wait for December now.
Posted by: Marcus T at October 08, 2021 01:30 PM (Rz7nO)
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Of course the filthy unvaxxed are not even permitted to work....
Posted by: steevy at October 08, 2021 01:30 PM (CYnTg)
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I'd like to learn to use a back ho.
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at October 08, 2021 01:26 PM (RoIW/)
Get the services up front. Pay them to leave.
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at October 08, 2021 01:26 PM (RoIW/)
Get the services up front. Pay them to leave.
Posted by: flounder at October 08, 2021 01:30 PM (KnJdm)
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I'd like to learn to use a back ho.
According to my extensive studies of Pron hub and other similar sites many female pron stars qualify as such.
According to my extensive studies of Pron hub and other similar sites many female pron stars qualify as such.
Posted by: An Observation sez China Joe not my president at October 08, 2021 01:30 PM (2RMrb)
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Clap, Clap, Clap-Clap-Clap...
Posted by: Greyman27 at October 08, 2021 01:03 PM (RKLPC)
*claps louder and more enthusiastically than this ^ guy*
Posted by: flounder at October 08, 2021 01:05 PM (KnJdm)
Clap Clap Clap
*still clapping*
Posted by: Greyman27 at October 08, 2021 01:03 PM (RKLPC)
*claps louder and more enthusiastically than this ^ guy*
Posted by: flounder at October 08, 2021 01:05 PM (KnJdm)
Clap Clap Clap
*still clapping*
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at October 08, 2021 01:31 PM (yQpMk)
Posted by: Rob Gronkowski at October 08, 2021 01:31 PM (bDqIh)
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Do you have to pay extra for dead hookers?
I'm, er, asking for a friend. I just sold 6 paintings at $75k each, and I'm looking for a good time for my friend.
I'm, er, asking for a friend. I just sold 6 paintings at $75k each, and I'm looking for a good time for my friend.
Posted by: Hunter Biden at October 08, 2021 01:31 PM (F0YaR)
Posted by: garrett at October 08, 2021 01:31 PM (8k/pR)
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The only thing that saved the market from collapsing today, was McConnell collapsing yesterday. If you had these job numbers plus the Democrats abject failure to pass the debt ceiling, things would have cratered.
That will need to wait for December now.
Posted by: Marcus T at October 08, 2021 01:30 PM (Rz7nO)
I wonder if McConnell was given a heads up and that's why the sudden extension. A massive collapse of the market might have pushed Manchin and Sinema to concede "for the good of the country."
That will need to wait for December now.
Posted by: Marcus T at October 08, 2021 01:30 PM (Rz7nO)
I wonder if McConnell was given a heads up and that's why the sudden extension. A massive collapse of the market might have pushed Manchin and Sinema to concede "for the good of the country."
Posted by: Colorado Alex in Exile at October 08, 2021 01:31 PM (jOcSX)
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>>> Ace brought back the flaming clown boners narrative?
That was a classic!
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at October 08, 2021 01:29 PM (pNxlR)
He also announced that it is strictly and in perpetuity dedicated to Fuck Joe Biden.
That was a classic!
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at October 08, 2021 01:29 PM (pNxlR)
He also announced that it is strictly and in perpetuity dedicated to Fuck Joe Biden.
Posted by: banana Dream at October 08, 2021 01:31 PM (4D/dn)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 08, 2021 01:31 PM (W8kXI)
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"Yeah, as an older White Male who should still be working... I'm glad I could afford to retire."
Same here. I feel kinda guilty living on SS, and I feel like I could be an asset as a work-from-home IT guy, but who needs the fucking hassles?
Word. I couldn't, and wouldn't work in today's environment. My heart goes out to those of us that still must.
Same here. I feel kinda guilty living on SS, and I feel like I could be an asset as a work-from-home IT guy, but who needs the fucking hassles?
Word. I couldn't, and wouldn't work in today's environment. My heart goes out to those of us that still must.
Posted by: Tonypete at October 08, 2021 01:31 PM (e1mwr)
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To be fair, enough people are being crippled by the vax that we don't need that many employees anymore.
Posted by: Joe Biden at October 08, 2021 01:32 PM (oBAbT)
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Get the services up front. Pay them to leave.
Posted by: flounder at October 08, 2021 01:30 PM (KnJdm)
Yeah, when I hit 'post', I though "did you forget where you are?"
Posted by: flounder at October 08, 2021 01:30 PM (KnJdm)
Yeah, when I hit 'post', I though "did you forget where you are?"
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at October 08, 2021 01:32 PM (RoIW/)
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My stepson does concrete work, on the OR coast. He just got a new job. He has a detail business and was detailing trucks for a company. They hired him with full time work and a $4 an hour raise over his old job.
Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at October 08, 2021 01:32 PM (5HBd1)
Posted by: Marcus T at October 08, 2021 01:33 PM (Rz7nO)
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Based on what? Many here, including Ace, were NT until fairly late in the primary process.
Posted by: Oddbob at October 08, 2021 01:25 PM (nfrXX)
++++
There's a huge difference. Being anti-Trump or Trump-skeptical but backing the candidate in the big show and then acknowledging that he did a fair amount that was pretty good is politics. Being NeverTrump is asinine, deceptive and absurd.
Posted by: Oddbob at October 08, 2021 01:25 PM (nfrXX)
++++
There's a huge difference. Being anti-Trump or Trump-skeptical but backing the candidate in the big show and then acknowledging that he did a fair amount that was pretty good is politics. Being NeverTrump is asinine, deceptive and absurd.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 08, 2021 01:33 PM (+IIqY)
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120 The Rick Wilson is concerned that the 1/6 commission is not serious.
https://twitter.com/TheRickWilson
LOLGF
Posted by: Capital Eff
Failure Theater is BiPartisan!
https://twitter.com/TheRickWilson
LOLGF
Posted by: Capital Eff
Failure Theater is BiPartisan!
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at October 08, 2021 01:33 PM (yRved)
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Archer can't Gronk spelling today.
Posted by: Archer at October 08, 2021 01:33 PM (gmo/4)
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Tragic that Andrew Breitbart isn't around to watch this.
Posted by: JEM at October 08, 2021 01:21 PM (8erNz)
El Rushbo also. REALLY miss that guy
Posted by: JEM at October 08, 2021 01:21 PM (8erNz)
El Rushbo also. REALLY miss that guy
Posted by: Doof at October 08, 2021 01:33 PM (mZUr4)
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47.... The bill, being called "parody legislation", would mandate vasectomies for men at age 40 or following their third child, whichever comes first, according to Patch. ...
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at October 08, 2021 01:11 PM (mEckN)
Was it written in the original Chinese hanzi?
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at October 08, 2021 01:11 PM (mEckN)
Was it written in the original Chinese hanzi?
Posted by: Flyover, Clap, Clap, Clap-Clap-Clap.... at October 08, 2021 01:34 PM (Rbu5d)
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Cruz was the intellectual choice--the "smartest man in the room" as it were. But I came around to backing Trump once I realized Trump was simply never going to stop fighting.
Ted Cruz is a great American. Rand Paul is a great American. Jim Jordan is a great American. The rest of the Republican party needs a bitch-slap of a wakeup call.
Ted Cruz is a great American. Rand Paul is a great American. Jim Jordan is a great American. The rest of the Republican party needs a bitch-slap of a wakeup call.
Posted by: Crusader at October 08, 2021 01:34 PM (ewSN2)
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Seattle is about to lose one-third of its police force due to the Covid vaccine mandate.
Posted by: redridinghood at October 08, 2021 01:34 PM (NpAcC)
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What they refuse to mention is that times have changed. I don't know about you, but I am JUST old enough to remember when companies would OFFER free flu shots. They'd simply offer them and if you wanted one, great but if you didn't...great. That's because they were smart enough to understand that not everyone could get the flu shot even if they were required to. (I have NEVER gotten a flu shot without being subject to a battery of questions which you had to answer in the affirmative or the negative before you could get the shot.)
Now they DEMAND you get this mystery shot against the world's most dangerous and vicious plague, or you can't work there or you are fired if you DO already work there. Quite a few people see this and hear "GET THE POKE OR ELSE!!!" And say "else".
I see this - and what is happening to the supply chain and transportation as a result - as a slow motion general strike. People are going to learn the hard way that getting goods to market and getting things (and people) from A to B requires manpower, and without it, things will grind to a halt...with cascading effects elsewhere. The worst part? This is ALL self-inflicted.
Now they DEMAND you get this mystery shot against the world's most dangerous and vicious plague, or you can't work there or you are fired if you DO already work there. Quite a few people see this and hear "GET THE POKE OR ELSE!!!" And say "else".
I see this - and what is happening to the supply chain and transportation as a result - as a slow motion general strike. People are going to learn the hard way that getting goods to market and getting things (and people) from A to B requires manpower, and without it, things will grind to a halt...with cascading effects elsewhere. The worst part? This is ALL self-inflicted.
Posted by: Snake Spirit at October 08, 2021 01:34 PM (CdZ4i)
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The NYT has become a parody site.
Posted by: jakee308 at October 08, 2021 01:34 PM (4QtXQ)
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Just tasted a cuppa cawfee from a local roaster that tags "roasted at 7000 feet". Its awesome.
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at October 08, 2021 01:34 PM (RoIW/)
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140 I've always preferred my hookers to be lively.
Dad says it's not a requirement.
Posted by: Arkansas Biden Baby
But apparently he doesn't like the yellow.
(As for the baby mama, frankly, I thought she was pretty cute and....I can see how a girl that needs money and someone taps her on the shoulder and says "Veep's messed-up son with eight-figure net worth at 7 o'clock" might be inclined. I wish her a prosperous life out of the spotlight. If I met her on a Caribbean beach and we weren't otherwise attached it might be a great week.)
Dad says it's not a requirement.
Posted by: Arkansas Biden Baby
But apparently he doesn't like the yellow.
(As for the baby mama, frankly, I thought she was pretty cute and....I can see how a girl that needs money and someone taps her on the shoulder and says "Veep's messed-up son with eight-figure net worth at 7 o'clock" might be inclined. I wish her a prosperous life out of the spotlight. If I met her on a Caribbean beach and we weren't otherwise attached it might be a great week.)
Posted by: JEM at October 08, 2021 01:35 PM (8erNz)
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I'm still working because I can work from home and they are very unlikely to fire me. It will half my income when I retire so I would really like to get some money out of the estate first.
Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at October 08, 2021 01:35 PM (5HBd1)
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He also announced that it is strictly and in perpetuity dedicated to Fuck Joe Biden.
Posted by: banana Dream at October 08, 2021 01:31 PM (4D/dn)
Sell it as an NFT !
Posted by: banana Dream at October 08, 2021 01:31 PM (4D/dn)
Sell it as an NFT !
Posted by: Covid Joe Biden on Ventura Highway at October 08, 2021 01:35 PM (M+Lyo)
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It's actually 500k when you add in the "...or saved!" component.
Posted by: The NYT at October 08, 2021 01:35 PM (oBAbT)
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As someone named Brandon, I can't tell you how happy I am that the phrase "Let's go Brandon" is a euphemism for "F Joe Biden."
Posted by: Brisco County Sr at October 08, 2021 01:35 PM (+D/b7)
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Cannibal Bob, Re the thyroid question you asked yesterday, might want to determine if the person has Hashimoto's disease or standard thyroid diseases. Could affect treatment.
Posted by: Mrs. JTB at October 08, 2021 01:36 PM (7EjX1)
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So funny when patients tell me they were dehydrated and got dizzy and that's the reason they fell. Do they not know I can read the ER chart note that tells me their blood alcohol level was 0.19?
Whatever.
Whatever.
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 08, 2021 01:36 PM (W2Pud)
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"I wonder if McConnell was given a heads up and that's why the sudden extension. A massive collapse of the market might have pushed Manchin and Sinema to concede "for the good of the country."
Posted by: Colorado Alex in Exile at October 08, 2021 01:31 PM (jOcSX)"
Democrats were claiming they didn't have enough time to pass it through reconciliation. That's their own fault, and they may have been right.
The story goes that McConnell said "ok, I'll give you more time, but it must pass through reconciliation, so get going". Right after they had the deal Schumer went to the floor and said F You, Mitch, and left five bucks on the table.
This isn't going to end well. The market is starting to figure that out.
Posted by: Colorado Alex in Exile at October 08, 2021 01:31 PM (jOcSX)"
Democrats were claiming they didn't have enough time to pass it through reconciliation. That's their own fault, and they may have been right.
The story goes that McConnell said "ok, I'll give you more time, but it must pass through reconciliation, so get going". Right after they had the deal Schumer went to the floor and said F You, Mitch, and left five bucks on the table.
This isn't going to end well. The market is starting to figure that out.
Posted by: Marcus T at October 08, 2021 01:36 PM (Rz7nO)
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Come to me baby. I'll drop stitch or two on ya.
Posted by: 80 year old form the Knitters Club
It'd better be a nice form!
Come to me baby. I'll drop stitch or two on ya.
Posted by: 80 year old form the Knitters Club
It'd better be a nice form!
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 08, 2021 01:36 PM (63Dwl)
Posted by: garrett at October 08, 2021 01:36 PM (8k/pR)
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FUnEmpLOyMEnT is back, Baby
Posted by: Alec Leamas at October 08, 2021 01:36 PM (ssz2a)
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191 So funny when patients tell me they were dehydrated and got dizzy and that's the reason they fell. Do they not know I can read the ER chart note that tells me their blood alcohol level was 0.19?
Whatever.
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 08, 2021 01:36 PM (W2Pud)
==========
That's a Wednesday morning.
Whatever.
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 08, 2021 01:36 PM (W2Pud)
==========
That's a Wednesday morning.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 08, 2021 01:36 PM (LvTSG)
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Probably mentioned upthread but something to remember when looking at that job number. We let more illegals and Afghans in during that time then that.
Posted by: lowandslow at October 08, 2021 01:37 PM (4thlk)
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I figure if I get fired I can go down to the local CDL school.
Posted by: Colorado Alex in Exile at October 08, 2021 01:20 PM (jOcSX)
It's actually fun. Maybe not as a career, but the equipment is interesting and driving a semi is a whole 'nother thing than driving cars.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 08, 2021 01:24 PM
I drove trucks for about a year and a half after I retired from the Navy. The Navy actually paid for my CDL school while I was on terminal leave (they don't do that anymore). It's a good job but the hours suck and it can be back breaking work depending on who you work for.
Posted by: Colorado Alex in Exile at October 08, 2021 01:20 PM (jOcSX)
It's actually fun. Maybe not as a career, but the equipment is interesting and driving a semi is a whole 'nother thing than driving cars.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 08, 2021 01:24 PM
I drove trucks for about a year and a half after I retired from the Navy. The Navy actually paid for my CDL school while I was on terminal leave (they don't do that anymore). It's a good job but the hours suck and it can be back breaking work depending on who you work for.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 08, 2021 01:37 PM (JUOKG)
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>>> Sell it as an NFT !
Posted by: Covid Joe Biden on Ventura Highway at October 08, 2021 01:35 PM (M+Lyo)
Ace would probably make millions. In crypto.
Posted by: Covid Joe Biden on Ventura Highway at October 08, 2021 01:35 PM (M+Lyo)
Ace would probably make millions. In crypto.
Posted by: banana Dream at October 08, 2021 01:37 PM (4D/dn)
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Something tells me that this holiday season will be very different from previous years for a vast majority of Americans. I pray for us all.
Posted by: Cheri at October 08, 2021 01:37 PM (oiNtH)
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BREAKING: Biden addresses dismal job report one day after defending mass firings of unvaccinated workers
President Joe Biden spoke on Friday to address the poor showing for job numbers during the month of September. In defense of his prognosis for the economy and the nation, he said that the numbers released on Friday were from the week ending September 13, and that this was a particularly bad time for COVID.
https://tinyurl.com/mbv75a99
. . .aaaand look at the greenscreened image behind him Our fake president who can barely speak pretends he understands our current labor woes.
President Joe Biden spoke on Friday to address the poor showing for job numbers during the month of September. In defense of his prognosis for the economy and the nation, he said that the numbers released on Friday were from the week ending September 13, and that this was a particularly bad time for COVID.
https://tinyurl.com/mbv75a99
. . .aaaand look at the greenscreened image behind him Our fake president who can barely speak pretends he understands our current labor woes.
Posted by: Lizzy at October 08, 2021 01:37 PM (bDqIh)
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Sarah Hoyt over at Insty theorized that it is moms who left the work force and aren't going back. Seems they like to raise their kids, perhaps home-school, and have discovered that the cost of child care, transportation, etc. means that it actually costs them to work.
Moms raising their children. Outlandish and unnatural. Posted by: RI Red at October 08, 2021 01:16 PM (CJtAX)
^^This. Millions of people in the workforce (almost all of them women) were working at very marginal or even negative pay, considering the opportunity cost of their time and the need for child/elder care. Having been out of work for a year, it is a very rational response to say screw it, we're all better off if I stay home and maybe work part-time out of the house. This is millions of people in this situation we are talking about.
Moms raising their children. Outlandish and unnatural. Posted by: RI Red at October 08, 2021 01:16 PM (CJtAX)
^^This. Millions of people in the workforce (almost all of them women) were working at very marginal or even negative pay, considering the opportunity cost of their time and the need for child/elder care. Having been out of work for a year, it is a very rational response to say screw it, we're all better off if I stay home and maybe work part-time out of the house. This is millions of people in this situation we are talking about.
Posted by: Caesar North of the Rubicon at October 08, 2021 01:37 PM (BMmaB)
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The S.S. Brandon is sinking fast
Posted by: FJB at October 08, 2021 01:38 PM (lJTbP)
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Do you think a guy who lacks the awareness to wipe his own ass gives a fig if people chant F Joe Biden? He doesn't even know where he is most days.
Posted by: Marcus T at October 08, 2021 01:38 PM (Rz7nO)
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Yeah, as an older White Male who should still be working... I'm glad I could afford to retire."
Same here. I feel kinda guilty living on SS...
No guilt about being retired and on SS, but I know that there are numerous jobs that I could do and do better than most.
I am neither willing to endure constant wheedling to cover "so-and-so's shift" because the OBNL skipped out, nor am I willing to endure innumerable HR-dictated struggle sessions. I'll do meaningful work; you keep your bullshit to yourselves, parasites.
You need me more than I need you. I'll come back on my terms, not yours. But I won't fool myself, my interest is vanishingly small in stepping back into the regimented rat race.
Yeah, as an older White Male who should still be working... I'm glad I could afford to retire."
Same here. I feel kinda guilty living on SS...
No guilt about being retired and on SS, but I know that there are numerous jobs that I could do and do better than most.
I am neither willing to endure constant wheedling to cover "so-and-so's shift" because the OBNL skipped out, nor am I willing to endure innumerable HR-dictated struggle sessions. I'll do meaningful work; you keep your bullshit to yourselves, parasites.
You need me more than I need you. I'll come back on my terms, not yours. But I won't fool myself, my interest is vanishingly small in stepping back into the regimented rat race.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at October 08, 2021 01:38 PM (pNxlR)
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today is the last day to register vax status at work. so far, i've not answered and haven't discussed my status with my boss or anyone. going to be interesting when it comes down that i have to flat out say i don't have it. and i wonder how it'll work if i refuse.
going to be very interesting. and not in a good way.
Posted by: SturmToddler (8D42x) at October 08, 2021 01:12 PM (8D42x)
I have to report my status by Oct 18, and get the jab by Nov 22. I'm going to submit a religious exemption request but I'm not hopeful.
I figure if I get fired I can go down to the local CDL school.
Posted by: Colorado Alex in Exile at October 08, 2021 01:20 PM (jOcSX)
the only real wrench in that plan is child support. there's no way the ex doesn't insist on the same level regardless of my work status. because she's like that...
going to be very interesting. and not in a good way.
Posted by: SturmToddler (8D42x) at October 08, 2021 01:12 PM (8D42x)
I have to report my status by Oct 18, and get the jab by Nov 22. I'm going to submit a religious exemption request but I'm not hopeful.
I figure if I get fired I can go down to the local CDL school.
Posted by: Colorado Alex in Exile at October 08, 2021 01:20 PM (jOcSX)
the only real wrench in that plan is child support. there's no way the ex doesn't insist on the same level regardless of my work status. because she's like that...
Posted by: SturmToddler (8D42x) at October 08, 2021 01:38 PM (8D42x)
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This headline at The Bulwark caught my eye: "Will the Supreme Court Throw Out Laws Prohibiting Concealed Carry?" Wow! I guess even a blind squirrel finds a nut every once and a while.
First paragraph is all about recent shootings in the US...seems weird in an article about bringing back 2A norms...
Money quote from meat of the article: "Given the scale of the problem and the widespread interest in reform, you would think that gun violence would be a major, ongoing issue before state legislatures, in local governments, and at the ballot box. Instead, five or more unelected justices on the U.S. Supreme Court are positioned to ban meaningful gun regulation altogether if they personally see fit to stretch the Constitution that far in a landmark Second Amendment case on the docket this term"
Yup. Restoring constitutionally protected rights is now extreme judicial overreach, but killing babies and forcing people to buy something is a government imperative.
First paragraph is all about recent shootings in the US...seems weird in an article about bringing back 2A norms...
Money quote from meat of the article: "Given the scale of the problem and the widespread interest in reform, you would think that gun violence would be a major, ongoing issue before state legislatures, in local governments, and at the ballot box. Instead, five or more unelected justices on the U.S. Supreme Court are positioned to ban meaningful gun regulation altogether if they personally see fit to stretch the Constitution that far in a landmark Second Amendment case on the docket this term"
Yup. Restoring constitutionally protected rights is now extreme judicial overreach, but killing babies and forcing people to buy something is a government imperative.
Posted by: Intrepid Bulwark AoS Liaison at October 08, 2021 01:38 PM (JCZqz)
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I wonder if McConnell was given a heads up and that's why the sudden extension. A massive collapse of the market might have pushed Manchin and Sinema to concede "for the good of the country."
Posted by: Colorado Alex in Exile at October 08, 2021 01:31 PM (jOcSX)
My guess was that Manchin told Mitch that unless he extended the debt ceiling, he was going to vote with Chucky Cheese to nuke the filibuster for a one time raise of the debt ceiling.
That would have guaranteed the passage of the $3.5T pay out to Gwinnett and Milwaukee County "outreach programs" that fund the crack hos and their pimps needed to "harvest" dem ballots in the 2022 election.
Everyone in DC knows that the 'walking around' election cash that the Dems use in every election season to get Tricksy and Huggy Bear to bring in the ballot bacon is buried in these budget bills.
Manchin brought in the extension for Chucky and then Chucky vomited on it on the Senate floor, so Manchin got pretty mad at that...but that's who he works for...
Posted by: Colorado Alex in Exile at October 08, 2021 01:31 PM (jOcSX)
My guess was that Manchin told Mitch that unless he extended the debt ceiling, he was going to vote with Chucky Cheese to nuke the filibuster for a one time raise of the debt ceiling.
That would have guaranteed the passage of the $3.5T pay out to Gwinnett and Milwaukee County "outreach programs" that fund the crack hos and their pimps needed to "harvest" dem ballots in the 2022 election.
Everyone in DC knows that the 'walking around' election cash that the Dems use in every election season to get Tricksy and Huggy Bear to bring in the ballot bacon is buried in these budget bills.
Manchin brought in the extension for Chucky and then Chucky vomited on it on the Senate floor, so Manchin got pretty mad at that...but that's who he works for...
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(Continued from #182) Part of me is rather depressed seeing people give up good gigs and livelihoods because of this obsessive devotion to a plague that has killed less than .25 of 1% of the population or thereabouts (and too many treat it like the superflu from The Stand). It's needless and self-inflicted. But, at the same time, part of me wants this to keep happening so that those who do the hiring learn a very valuable lesson. You want to cut your own throats? Great. Don't be surprised if you are going to Chapter 11 or Chapter 7 all because you want to run off good people over an illness that ultimately is a minor event in the grand scheme of REAL pandemics.
Posted by: Snake Spirit at October 08, 2021 01:39 PM (CdZ4i)
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190 Cannibal Bob, Re the thyroid question you asked yesterday, might want to determine if the person has Hashimoto's disease or standard thyroid diseases. Could affect treatment.
Posted by: Mrs. JTB at October 08, 2021 01:36 PM (7EjX1)
THANK YOU! Heidi just went to the lab to get a battery of tests on our dime. She has been so frustrated with the "here take this" attitude after one test. Or, "hey you're getting older". We are going to figure it out ourselves if we have to.
Posted by: Mrs. JTB at October 08, 2021 01:36 PM (7EjX1)
THANK YOU! Heidi just went to the lab to get a battery of tests on our dime. She has been so frustrated with the "here take this" attitude after one test. Or, "hey you're getting older". We are going to figure it out ourselves if we have to.
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at October 08, 2021 01:39 PM (RoIW/)
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>>Do you think a guy who lacks the awareness to wipe his own ass gives a fig if people chant F Joe Biden? He doesn't even know where he is most days.
Biden has always been a thin skinned loudmouth who can't stand to be mocked/ridiculed.
He will pop a cork over it, eventually.
Biden has always been a thin skinned loudmouth who can't stand to be mocked/ridiculed.
He will pop a cork over it, eventually.
Posted by: garrett at October 08, 2021 01:39 PM (8k/pR)
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181 Seattle is about to lose one-third of its police force due to the Covid vaccine mandate.
But the Pasty Pierced Barista crowd are quite happy to play wildebeest, lose one of the herd in a robbery and...oh, the perp is a Person Of A Lot Of Color with an arrest record as long as the Straits of Juan De Fuca...no, it never happened, just keep running with the herd.
But the Pasty Pierced Barista crowd are quite happy to play wildebeest, lose one of the herd in a robbery and...oh, the perp is a Person Of A Lot Of Color with an arrest record as long as the Straits of Juan De Fuca...no, it never happened, just keep running with the herd.
Posted by: JEM at October 08, 2021 01:39 PM (8erNz)
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That, right there, is reason #4.
I despised those kinds of calls. I wanted to throw myself out of my office window, but I was working in my home office, on the first floor. And the bush would've cushioned my fall. ...
Posted by: Flyover, Clap, Clap, Clap-Clap-Clap.... at October 08, 2021 01:29 PM (Rbu5d)
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I don't lament this one as such. It is with a customer and we've been hard at it all day. It's fucked up, but it's not some useless meeting. So at least there's that.
I despised those kinds of calls. I wanted to throw myself out of my office window, but I was working in my home office, on the first floor. And the bush would've cushioned my fall. ...
Posted by: Flyover, Clap, Clap, Clap-Clap-Clap.... at October 08, 2021 01:29 PM (Rbu5d)
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I don't lament this one as such. It is with a customer and we've been hard at it all day. It's fucked up, but it's not some useless meeting. So at least there's that.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 08, 2021 01:39 PM (+IIqY)
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So funny when patients tell me they were dehydrated and got dizzy and that's the reason they fell. Do they not know I can read the ER chart note that tells me their blood alcohol level was 0.19?
Whatever.
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 08, 2021 01:36 PM (W2Pud)
.19 ? ... Pikers
Whatever.
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 08, 2021 01:36 PM (W2Pud)
.19 ? ... Pikers
Posted by: Hatari somewhere on Ventura Highway at October 08, 2021 01:39 PM (M+Lyo)
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The story goes that McConnell said "ok, I'll give you more time, but it must pass through reconciliation, so get going". Right after they had the deal Schumer went to the floor and said F You, Mitch, and left five bucks on the table.
This isn't going to end well. The market is starting to figure that out.
Posted by: Marcus T
Basically Manchin told Schumer to fuck off and naturally, Mitt Romney said that it is a time for grace.
This isn't going to end well. The market is starting to figure that out.
Posted by: Marcus T
Basically Manchin told Schumer to fuck off and naturally, Mitt Romney said that it is a time for grace.
Posted by: Cheri at October 08, 2021 01:39 PM (oiNtH)
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Rick Wilson
@TheRickWilson
1/ I have some bad news. After multiple calls I have some extremely grim news.
As of now 1/6 commission is dead already, and will not enforce the subpoenas.
Trump wins.
Good. Choke on your bile and die, you preening popinjay. Grind your teeth to dust knowing Trump's name will live on through the history of the Republic while you will be nothing but the answer to the trivia question, "which blogger was dumber than Ollie Willis?"
@TheRickWilson
1/ I have some bad news. After multiple calls I have some extremely grim news.
As of now 1/6 commission is dead already, and will not enforce the subpoenas.
Trump wins.
Good. Choke on your bile and die, you preening popinjay. Grind your teeth to dust knowing Trump's name will live on through the history of the Republic while you will be nothing but the answer to the trivia question, "which blogger was dumber than Ollie Willis?"
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at October 08, 2021 01:39 PM (2JVJo)
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Well, this evidently is the 'Interesting times' the Chinese proverb warned about. How ironic is it that it's caused by the Chinese?
Posted by: Gmac - WTF did you think was going to happen? at October 08, 2021 01:40 PM (qZdIZ)
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'....but I am JUST old enough to remember when companies would OFFER free flu shots. They'd simply offer them and if you wanted one, great but if you didn't...great.'
This is a GREAT point, especially since the flu--generally--was always more potentially deadly to more groups of people than Covid.
I think back to my earlier work life with people walking around sneezing and coughing all the time--or going out to bars and clubs smack dab in the middle of flu season.
You didn't think anything of it most of the time.
This is a GREAT point, especially since the flu--generally--was always more potentially deadly to more groups of people than Covid.
I think back to my earlier work life with people walking around sneezing and coughing all the time--or going out to bars and clubs smack dab in the middle of flu season.
You didn't think anything of it most of the time.
Posted by: JoeF. at October 08, 2021 01:40 PM (mR6Gs)
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It's a good job but the hours suck and it can be back breaking work depending on who you work for.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 08, 2021 01:37 PM (JUOKG)
I learned to drive because I was supervising drivers and hated not knowing what they were doing. It came in handy during the Teamster's strike in 1997!
But yeah...for most OTR jobs the hours are awful, and if you have to load/unload it can be a ballbuster.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 08, 2021 01:37 PM (JUOKG)
I learned to drive because I was supervising drivers and hated not knowing what they were doing. It came in handy during the Teamster's strike in 1997!
But yeah...for most OTR jobs the hours are awful, and if you have to load/unload it can be a ballbuster.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 08, 2021 01:40 PM (Q9lwr)
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Been retired for seven years. We were traveling a lot but covid nixed that. Would be bored to death if not for this place. We live well on our pensions, for now.
Posted by: Javems at October 08, 2021 01:40 PM (AmoqO)
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"Oh look, your resume isn't indented correctly and it's on the wrong paper."
Job application and interview training is a giant quack racket. There's hundreds of thousands of those 'trainers.' Every one of them says they know the sure-fire way to format a resume. And every one of them pushes a different format. They just pull that shit right out of their asses, and the govt pays them to do it.
I had one trainer tell me a job interview is "just an ordinary conversation." I asked why we were all sitting in a classroom learning how to ordinarily converse. I was kicked out, with a cop escort, no shit.
Job application and interview training is a giant quack racket. There's hundreds of thousands of those 'trainers.' Every one of them says they know the sure-fire way to format a resume. And every one of them pushes a different format. They just pull that shit right out of their asses, and the govt pays them to do it.
I had one trainer tell me a job interview is "just an ordinary conversation." I asked why we were all sitting in a classroom learning how to ordinarily converse. I was kicked out, with a cop escort, no shit.
Posted by: Delated gp at October 08, 2021 01:40 PM (qpX6U)
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Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at October 08, 2021 01:35 PM (5HBd1)
You don't really believe that when the SHTF that they won't remember about you and all your money in your retirement fund, 401k, CDs or whatever and claim a negative interest rate on it?
Cause I'm waiting (and preparing as best I can) for when things fall all the way apart and they cut Medicare, Soc Sec and negative tax anything in a checking or savings account over $250. That along with the hyper inflation that will be here before then.
You don't really believe that when the SHTF that they won't remember about you and all your money in your retirement fund, 401k, CDs or whatever and claim a negative interest rate on it?
Cause I'm waiting (and preparing as best I can) for when things fall all the way apart and they cut Medicare, Soc Sec and negative tax anything in a checking or savings account over $250. That along with the hyper inflation that will be here before then.
Posted by: jakee308 at October 08, 2021 01:40 PM (4QtXQ)
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I'd like to learn to use a back ho.
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at October 08, 2021 01:26 PM (RoIW/)
better not let Heidi know...
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at October 08, 2021 01:26 PM (RoIW/)
better not let Heidi know...
Posted by: SturmToddler (8D42x) at October 08, 2021 01:40 PM (8D42x)
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216 Rick Wilson
@TheRickWilson
1/ I have some bad news. After multiple calls I have some extremely grim news.
As of now 1/6 commission is dead already, and will not enforce the subpoenas.
Trump wins.
Good. Choke on your bile and die, you preening popinjay. Grind your teeth to dust knowing Trump's name will live on through the history of the Republic while you will be nothing but the answer to the trivia question, "which blogger was dumber than Ollie Willis?"
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at October 08, 2021 01:39 PM (2JVJo)
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Liz Cheney failed him. I hope he remembers that.
@TheRickWilson
1/ I have some bad news. After multiple calls I have some extremely grim news.
As of now 1/6 commission is dead already, and will not enforce the subpoenas.
Trump wins.
Good. Choke on your bile and die, you preening popinjay. Grind your teeth to dust knowing Trump's name will live on through the history of the Republic while you will be nothing but the answer to the trivia question, "which blogger was dumber than Ollie Willis?"
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at October 08, 2021 01:39 PM (2JVJo)
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Liz Cheney failed him. I hope he remembers that.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 08, 2021 01:40 PM (LvTSG)
Posted by: garrett at October 08, 2021 01:41 PM (8k/pR)
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The "experts" never expect these things even though us non experts saw it coming without any special "expert" training
Posted by: Lemmiwinks at October 08, 2021 01:41 PM (h1jJh)
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You know what would help? Firing 50% of the workforce.
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today is the last day to register vax status at work.
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And it's not even a law.
That's the most mind-blowing part.
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today is the last day to register vax status at work.
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And it's not even a law.
That's the most mind-blowing part.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - 60% of COVID hospitalizations are vaccinated, see slide 12 at October 08, 2021 01:41 PM (RDD2k)
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204 Do you think a guy who lacks the awareness to wipe his own ass gives a fig if people chant F Joe Biden? He doesn't even know where he is most days.
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He cares. Little black kids don't want to pet his leg hairs anymore.
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He cares. Little black kids don't want to pet his leg hairs anymore.
Posted by: Puddin Head at October 08, 2021 01:41 PM (J7wri)
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Yeah, they wanted someone to cover this Sunday, for one of the team to go to his brother's funeral. I changed my shift for three weeks, so he could be trained and have no desire to work on my Sundays any more.
Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at October 08, 2021 01:41 PM (5HBd1)
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I wonder if McConnell was given a heads up and that's why the sudden extension. A massive collapse of the market might have pushed Manchin and Sinema to concede "for the good of the country."
Posted by: Colorado Alex in Exile at October 08, 2021 01:31 PM (jOcSX)
I don't think that was the case; POTUS definitely gets the numbers in advance, but Trump got his hand slapped for telegraphing the number a couple of years back (he didn't, really, but still), so it's not likely. McConnell's going to McConnell - that's all.
That said, it's not like he really did them any favors. They're still in a box of their own making.
Posted by: Colorado Alex in Exile at October 08, 2021 01:31 PM (jOcSX)
I don't think that was the case; POTUS definitely gets the numbers in advance, but Trump got his hand slapped for telegraphing the number a couple of years back (he didn't, really, but still), so it's not likely. McConnell's going to McConnell - that's all.
That said, it's not like he really did them any favors. They're still in a box of their own making.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at October 08, 2021 01:41 PM (KnPZi)
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Mitt Romney said that it is a time for grace.
Posted by: Cheri at October 08, 2021 01:39 PM (oiNtH)
FCUK MITT ROMNEY
FCUK MITT ROMNEY
FCUK MITT ROMNEY
Posted by: Cheri at October 08, 2021 01:39 PM (oiNtH)
FCUK MITT ROMNEY
FCUK MITT ROMNEY
FCUK MITT ROMNEY
Posted by: Hatari somewhere on Ventura Highway at October 08, 2021 01:41 PM (M+Lyo)
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Posted by: nurse ratched at October 08, 2021 01:36 PM (W2Pud)
LOL. That's funny.
However. my husband got dizzy and probably dehydrated and fell while walking up the church driveway. We are a liquor free church (no liquor allowed on church property) and we weren't boozing it up before we arrived, so I guess it does happen
LOL. That's funny.
However. my husband got dizzy and probably dehydrated and fell while walking up the church driveway. We are a liquor free church (no liquor allowed on church property) and we weren't boozing it up before we arrived, so I guess it does happen
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 08, 2021 01:41 PM (lQj4a)
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How will you get to work [from my house four blocks away, as I explicitly noted in cover letter]"? I tell her, look, just call my previous supervisor at the number on the nice resume I sent her. "No, we aren't to that point yet." I wanted to drive down there and punch out that c*nt.
Posted by: Delated gp at October 08, 2021 01:29 PM (qpX6U)
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I got a call, 6 month IT contract in Santa Barbara, CA. I'm retired, by the way. I told the guy unless he could get me X number of dollars per hour, forget it. Guy just didn't get the contract rate wasn't enough to cover my wife and living in Santa Barbara for 6 months.
Fun to be able to pick and choose.
Posted by: Delated gp at October 08, 2021 01:29 PM (qpX6U)
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I got a call, 6 month IT contract in Santa Barbara, CA. I'm retired, by the way. I told the guy unless he could get me X number of dollars per hour, forget it. Guy just didn't get the contract rate wasn't enough to cover my wife and living in Santa Barbara for 6 months.
Fun to be able to pick and choose.
Posted by: Blake - semi lurker at large at October 08, 2021 01:41 PM (G03UX)
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She has been so frustrated with the "here take this" attitude after one test. Or, "hey you're getting older". We are going to figure it out ourselves if we have to.
Posted by: Cannibal Bob
Good for you two. I switched GPs after one to many times hearing my guy say something like: "Every man over XX has that."
Even if that's true, Dipshit, what is there to do about it?
Posted by: Cannibal Bob
Good for you two. I switched GPs after one to many times hearing my guy say something like: "Every man over XX has that."
Even if that's true, Dipshit, what is there to do about it?
Posted by: Tonypete at October 08, 2021 01:42 PM (e1mwr)
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Lot of people would rather burn the world down at this point. I've noted this before, but my personal count of acquaintances that have died post-jab is now up to 5, with several more ending up at the hospital.
I know more people who have died with the vaxx than with C19.
I know more people who have died with the vaxx than with C19.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at October 08, 2021 01:42 PM (+LCoQ)
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"Oh look, your resume isn't indented correctly and it's on the wrong paper."
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We'll just have to hire this guy from Bangladesh for $2 an hour.
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We'll just have to hire this guy from Bangladesh for $2 an hour.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - 60% of COVID hospitalizations are vaccinated, see slide 12 at October 08, 2021 01:42 PM (RDD2k)
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Money quote from meat of the article: "Given the scale of the problem and the widespread interest in reform, you would think that gun violence would be a major, ongoing issue before state legislatures, in local governments, and at the ballot box. Instead, five or more unelected justices on the U.S. Supreme Court are positioned to ban meaningful gun regulation altogether if they personally see fit to stretch the Constitution that far in a landmark Second Amendment case on the docket this term"
Yup. Restoring constitutionally protected rights is now extreme judicial overreach, but killing babies and forcing people to buy something is a government imperative.
Posted by: Intrepid Bulwark AoS Liaison at October 08, 2021 01:38 PM (JCZqz)
The use of "gun violence" should have been a giveaway. It is for me. I can never understand while violence via gun is bad but violence by, say, a knife, a car, a golf club, or any other weapon, is perfectly OK. (The UK Parliament, as proof thayt governments compete against each other in terms of idiocy, is OBSESSED over "knife crime", meaning they consider crime with knives bad but crime by other means perfectly OK.)
Yup. Restoring constitutionally protected rights is now extreme judicial overreach, but killing babies and forcing people to buy something is a government imperative.
Posted by: Intrepid Bulwark AoS Liaison at October 08, 2021 01:38 PM (JCZqz)
The use of "gun violence" should have been a giveaway. It is for me. I can never understand while violence via gun is bad but violence by, say, a knife, a car, a golf club, or any other weapon, is perfectly OK. (The UK Parliament, as proof thayt governments compete against each other in terms of idiocy, is OBSESSED over "knife crime", meaning they consider crime with knives bad but crime by other means perfectly OK.)
Posted by: Snake Spirit at October 08, 2021 01:42 PM (CdZ4i)
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Many here, including Ace, were NT until fairly late in the primary process.
The very last episode of the AOSHQ podcast, released right as Gabe flounced off for good, was Ace talking to Kurt Schlichter. Ace was just coming around to the idea of Trump, and Kurt was already there. It was really funny. I would've loved to have heard those two follow up.
The very last episode of the AOSHQ podcast, released right as Gabe flounced off for good, was Ace talking to Kurt Schlichter. Ace was just coming around to the idea of Trump, and Kurt was already there. It was really funny. I would've loved to have heard those two follow up.
Posted by: Ian S. at October 08, 2021 01:42 PM (ZGrMX)
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204 Do you think a guy who lacks the awareness to wipe his own ass gives a fig if people chant F Joe Biden? He doesn't even know where he is most days.
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I mean...he's complained about it more than once.
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I mean...he's complained about it more than once.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 08, 2021 01:42 PM (LvTSG)
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Millions of people in the workforce (almost all of them women) were working at very marginal or even negative pay, considering the opportunity cost of their time and the need for child/elder care.
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And how many found out that being a SAHM was more personally fulfilling than working as an admin?
Millions of people in the workforce (almost all of them women) were working at very marginal or even negative pay, considering the opportunity cost of their time and the need for child/elder care.
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And how many found out that being a SAHM was more personally fulfilling than working as an admin?
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 08, 2021 01:43 PM (/U27+)
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I've always preferred my hookers to be lively.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Failure happens, giving up is a choice at October 08, 2021 01:24 PM (XvPQV)
So..the $25 special?
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Failure happens, giving up is a choice at October 08, 2021 01:24 PM (XvPQV)
So..the $25 special?
Posted by: Diogenes at October 08, 2021 01:43 PM (axyOa)
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Went to the gym today. I was sore as heck yesterday from the low-weight/high-rep shoulder/back workout on Wednesday.
Today I got 3x5 of 65lbs, and 2x5 of 60lbs. Except the last set was closer to 2 reps.
It was suggested to me by a knowledgable guy that I should switch back to 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps for the dumbbell press. I've only been on free weights for about three months, and I need to build up all the stabilizer muscles.
Those 65 and 60-pounders were a bit shakey.
Let's Go, Brandon!
Today I got 3x5 of 65lbs, and 2x5 of 60lbs. Except the last set was closer to 2 reps.
It was suggested to me by a knowledgable guy that I should switch back to 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps for the dumbbell press. I've only been on free weights for about three months, and I need to build up all the stabilizer muscles.
Those 65 and 60-pounders were a bit shakey.
Let's Go, Brandon!
Posted by: Arch Stanton at October 08, 2021 01:43 PM (fM2PW)
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I was a Flight 93 Voter in 2016. I didn't know whether Trump could fly the airplane, but I knew damn well what would happen if Hillary got elected. I said at the time that I would be happy just to keep her out of office and get the Supreme Court replacement for Scalia, and Trump turned out to be far beyond my low expectations.
Posted by: Caesar North of the Rubicon at October 08, 2021 01:43 PM (BMmaB)
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I know more people who have died with the vaxx than with C19.
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You don't know any people who were FULLY vaxxed that died from the shot, though.
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You don't know any people who were FULLY vaxxed that died from the shot, though.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - 60% of COVID hospitalizations are vaccinated, see slide 12 at October 08, 2021 01:43 PM (RDD2k)
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It's been a long day. This brunette with a big smile is pretty and nice to look at:
https://is.gd/65InxO
https://is.gd/65InxO
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 08, 2021 01:43 PM (+IIqY)
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Funny that fast food joints are offering $14/hr starting pay to take orders and they can't fill those jobs here in VA.
Posted by: CDR M (retired) at October 08, 2021 01:43 PM (mgKVS)
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In defense of his prognosis for the economy and the nation, he said that the numbers released on Friday were from the week ending September 13, and that this was a particularly bad time for COVID.
Hell, toss in that there were snow flurries in the Idaho panhandle and Aroostock County, Maine that week, too, while you're at it, you pathetic excuse mongerer.
In defense of his prognosis for the economy and the nation, he said that the numbers released on Friday were from the week ending September 13, and that this was a particularly bad time for COVID.
Hell, toss in that there were snow flurries in the Idaho panhandle and Aroostock County, Maine that week, too, while you're at it, you pathetic excuse mongerer.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at October 08, 2021 01:43 PM (pNxlR)
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56 6 Clap, Clap, Clap-Clap-Clap...
Posted by: Greyman27
-*draws up ceftriaxone *
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 08, 2021 01:11 PM (W2Pud)
Had to look that up. Still hilarious.
Posted by: Greyman27
-*draws up ceftriaxone *
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 08, 2021 01:11 PM (W2Pud)
Had to look that up. Still hilarious.
Posted by: Flyover at October 08, 2021 01:43 PM (Rbu5d)
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Liz Cheney replied to Rick Wilson and said all of the 1/6ers will be punished, don't worry.
Posted by: Ian S. at October 08, 2021 01:43 PM (ZGrMX)
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>>Seattle is about to lose one-third of its police force due to the Covid vaccine mandate.
"Despire Record Seattle PD Overtime, Crime Rate Unexpectedly Spikes"
-- Fox Butterfield November 2021
"Despire Record Seattle PD Overtime, Crime Rate Unexpectedly Spikes"
-- Fox Butterfield November 2021
Posted by: Lizzy at October 08, 2021 01:43 PM (bDqIh)
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"Yeah, as an older White Male who should still be working... I'm glad I could afford to retire."
Same here. I work from home, which is wonderful, but I've hated this job for years, even when I was working at the local hospital. I will be so glad when this year is over and my time will be my own and I won't spend most of the week in a foul mood, hating everything and everyone.
Same here. I work from home, which is wonderful, but I've hated this job for years, even when I was working at the local hospital. I will be so glad when this year is over and my time will be my own and I won't spend most of the week in a foul mood, hating everything and everyone.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at October 08, 2021 01:44 PM (2JVJo)
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So, under Trump the numbers were unexpectedly better than predicted.
Under Biden the numbers are unexpectedly worse than predicted.
Hmmm.
Under Biden the numbers are unexpectedly worse than predicted.
Hmmm.
Posted by: nerdygirl at October 08, 2021 01:44 PM (+lVUW)
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It's a good job but the hours suck and it can be back breaking work depending on who you work for.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 08, 2021 01:37 PM (JUOKG)
I learned to drive because I was supervising drivers and hated not knowing what they were doing. It came in handy during the Teamster's strike in 1997!
But yeah...for most OTR jobs the hours are awful, and if you have to load/unload it can be a ballbuster.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 08, 2021 01:40 PM
Pushing 400-500 pound pallets around with a hand jack 14 hours a day is what made me give it up. Had one customer in Cherry Hill, NJ who would order 8 full pallets of latex hospital gloves at a time. I had to drive to his house on a residential street and push those pallets up his steep driveway by hand into his garage.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 08, 2021 01:37 PM (JUOKG)
I learned to drive because I was supervising drivers and hated not knowing what they were doing. It came in handy during the Teamster's strike in 1997!
But yeah...for most OTR jobs the hours are awful, and if you have to load/unload it can be a ballbuster.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 08, 2021 01:40 PM
Pushing 400-500 pound pallets around with a hand jack 14 hours a day is what made me give it up. Had one customer in Cherry Hill, NJ who would order 8 full pallets of latex hospital gloves at a time. I had to drive to his house on a residential street and push those pallets up his steep driveway by hand into his garage.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 08, 2021 01:44 PM (JUOKG)
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And how many found out that being a SAHM was more personally fulfilling than working as an admin? Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 08, 2021 01:43 PM (/U27+)
Yeah, I factor that into the opportunity cost, but I get your point.
Yeah, I factor that into the opportunity cost, but I get your point.
Posted by: Caesar North of the Rubicon at October 08, 2021 01:44 PM (BMmaB)
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Clearly, we need a "working brain mandate" for Presidents
Posted by: SMOD at October 08, 2021 01:44 PM (RHGPo)
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I'd like to learn to use a back ho.
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at October 08, 2021 01:26 PM (RoIW/)
better not let Heidi know...
Posted by: SturmToddler (8D42x) at October 08, 2021 01:40 PM (8D42x)
Yeah, She's stab me in my sleep.......no wait...wake me up first. "he fell on the knife, 36 times."
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at October 08, 2021 01:26 PM (RoIW/)
better not let Heidi know...
Posted by: SturmToddler (8D42x) at October 08, 2021 01:40 PM (8D42x)
Yeah, She's stab me in my sleep.......no wait...wake me up first. "he fell on the knife, 36 times."
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at October 08, 2021 01:45 PM (RoIW/)
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It's not about the budget number. It never is. They can score that bill to say it's $5 if they want. It's about the content.
You know who the delay doinks in the ass? The people. Time does nothing but let every swamp creature, whether Republican or Democrat, agree on a bill that destroys us slower. It'll be the old "well we got this but had to give them socialism and massive tax increases". What can we do. We're in the minority.
You know who the delay doinks in the ass? The people. Time does nothing but let every swamp creature, whether Republican or Democrat, agree on a bill that destroys us slower. It'll be the old "well we got this but had to give them socialism and massive tax increases". What can we do. We're in the minority.
Posted by: Marcus T at October 08, 2021 01:45 PM (Rz7nO)
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And to nip that in the bud, I understand that Rome continued after Uncle Nero. So there.
Posted by: Arkansas Biden Baby at October 08, 2021
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Yeah, for about 350 more years. But with only a few exceptions, it was never what it had been.
Posted by: Arkansas Biden Baby at October 08, 2021
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Yeah, for about 350 more years. But with only a few exceptions, it was never what it had been.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at October 08, 2021 01:45 PM (/XOcP)
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I love the jobs created line by these Marxists.
PLEASE tell me what policy did The Party put in place where people in the private sector said. "You know, I only planned to hire three people to replace the five I lost during the shutdown, but now I'm going to hire an extra just because of this new Party policy"
If any new jobs were "created" they were jobs created to deal with new bureaucracy and regulation compliance.
I can create all kinds of jobs to count sand at the beach, but each paid position is less money for a career in something that produces actual wealth.
PLEASE tell me what policy did The Party put in place where people in the private sector said. "You know, I only planned to hire three people to replace the five I lost during the shutdown, but now I'm going to hire an extra just because of this new Party policy"
If any new jobs were "created" they were jobs created to deal with new bureaucracy and regulation compliance.
I can create all kinds of jobs to count sand at the beach, but each paid position is less money for a career in something that produces actual wealth.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at October 08, 2021 01:45 PM (+LCoQ)
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My son, who basically filled my job, said that some customers are asking where the grey beards are. Wanting experience as well as skills.
Posted by: Javems at October 08, 2021 01:45 PM (AmoqO)
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I blame the lack of "mean Tweets"
Posted by: SMOD at October 08, 2021 01:45 PM (RHGPo)
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Had one customer in Cherry Hill, NJ who would order 8 full pallets of latex hospital gloves at a time. I had to drive to his house on a residential street and push those pallets up his steep driveway by hand into his garage.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 08, 2021 01:44 PM (JUOKG)
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He was just doing it to f*ck with you. He was a multimillioinaire trust-funder. Didn't even need the gloves.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 08, 2021 01:44 PM (JUOKG)
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He was just doing it to f*ck with you. He was a multimillioinaire trust-funder. Didn't even need the gloves.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - 60% of COVID hospitalizations are vaccinated, see slide 12 at October 08, 2021 01:45 PM (RDD2k)
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I know more people who have died with the vaxx than with C19.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at October 08, 2021 01:42 PM (+LCoQ)
Really? This is fucked up.
They say, "oh that's only anecdotal."
But anecdotal evidence piles up.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at October 08, 2021 01:42 PM (+LCoQ)
Really? This is fucked up.
They say, "oh that's only anecdotal."
But anecdotal evidence piles up.
Posted by: JoeF. at October 08, 2021 01:45 PM (mR6Gs)
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246 Funny that fast food joints are offering $14/hr starting pay to take orders and they can't fill those jobs here in VA.
Around here it's $20 and you'll be at $24 in 90 days. The crew that got hired at $18.25 quit and went to the place next door.
Around here it's $20 and you'll be at $24 in 90 days. The crew that got hired at $18.25 quit and went to the place next door.
Posted by: JEM at October 08, 2021 01:46 PM (8erNz)
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You don't know any people who were FULLY vaxxed that died from the shot, though. Posted by: Moron Robbie - 60% of COVID hospitalizations are vaccinated, see slide 12 at October 08, 2021 01:43 PM (RDD2k)
Is that a "No true Scotsman" comment?
Is that a "No true Scotsman" comment?
Posted by: Caesar North of the Rubicon at October 08, 2021 01:46 PM (BMmaB)
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>>My son, who basically filled my job, said that some customers are asking where the grey beards are.
* Uncrosses Legs *
* Uncrosses Legs *
Posted by: Hillary Clinton at October 08, 2021 01:46 PM (8k/pR)
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Clap, Clap, Clap-Clap-Clap..
Is Stacey Abrams twerking in here?
Posted by: garrett at October 08, 2021 01:31 PM (8k/pR)
wouldn't that be kabooms?
Is Stacey Abrams twerking in here?
Posted by: garrett at October 08, 2021 01:31 PM (8k/pR)
wouldn't that be kabooms?
Posted by: SturmToddler (8D42x) at October 08, 2021 01:46 PM (8D42x)
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Build Back Broker!
Posted by: ShainS -- Unauthorized Freedom Exhibitionist at October 08, 2021 01:46 PM (LRtsD)
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>>> The very last episode of the AOSHQ podcast, released right as Gabe flounced off for good, was Ace talking to Kurt Schlichter. Ace was just coming around to the idea of Trump, and Kurt was already there. It was really funny. I would've loved to have heard those two follow up.
Posted by: Ian S. at October 08, 2021 01:42 PM (ZGrMX)
I loved those. I know ace didn't but it was the only spoken show of any kind I could ever listen to for more than a minute without losing interest. I don't know what its magic was but it had something.
Posted by: Ian S. at October 08, 2021 01:42 PM (ZGrMX)
I loved those. I know ace didn't but it was the only spoken show of any kind I could ever listen to for more than a minute without losing interest. I don't know what its magic was but it had something.
Posted by: banana Dream at October 08, 2021 01:47 PM (4D/dn)
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Pushing 400-500 pound pallets around with a hand jack 14 hours a day is what made me give it up. Had one customer in Cherry Hill, NJ who would order 8 full pallets of latex hospital gloves at a time. I had to drive to his house on a residential street and push those pallets up his steep driveway by hand into his garage.
Enema of the state?
Enema of the state?
Posted by: JEM at October 08, 2021 01:47 PM (8erNz)
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>>Had one customer in Cherry Hill, NJ who would order 8 full pallets of latex hospital gloves at a time. I had to drive to his house on a residential street and push those pallets up his steep driveway by hand into his garage.
You got to meet Howie Mandel!?
You got to meet Howie Mandel!?
Posted by: garrett at October 08, 2021 01:47 PM (8k/pR)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 08, 2021 01:47 PM (GPwVZ)
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Good for you two. I switched GPs after one to many times hearing my guy say something like: "Every man over XX has that."
Even if that's true, Dipshit, what is there to do about it?
Posted by: Tonypete at October 08, 2021 01:42 PM (e1mwr)
Yeah, last time I went to a specialist all he could come up with was doubling the meds the last guy gave me. F*ck Joe Biden.
Even if that's true, Dipshit, what is there to do about it?
Posted by: Tonypete at October 08, 2021 01:42 PM (e1mwr)
Yeah, last time I went to a specialist all he could come up with was doubling the meds the last guy gave me. F*ck Joe Biden.
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at October 08, 2021 01:47 PM (RoIW/)
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nd to nip that in the bud, I understand that Rome continued after Uncle Nero. So there.
Posted by: Arkansas Biden Baby at October 08, 202
Yeah, for about 350 more years. But with only a few exceptions, it was never what it had been.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at October 08, 2021 01:45 PM (/XOcP)
A huge and powerful military papers over a lot of shit
Posted by: Arkansas Biden Baby at October 08, 202
Yeah, for about 350 more years. But with only a few exceptions, it was never what it had been.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at October 08, 2021 01:45 PM (/XOcP)
A huge and powerful military papers over a lot of shit
Posted by: JoeF. at October 08, 2021 01:47 PM (mR6Gs)
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267 Clap, Clap, Clap-Clap-Clap..
Is Stacey Abrams twerking in here?
Posted by: garrett at October 08, 2021 01:31 PM (8k/pR)
wouldn't that be kabooms?
Posted by: SturmToddler (8D42x) at October 08, 2021 01:46 PM (8D42x)
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More of a suction sound.
Is Stacey Abrams twerking in here?
Posted by: garrett at October 08, 2021 01:31 PM (8k/pR)
wouldn't that be kabooms?
Posted by: SturmToddler (8D42x) at October 08, 2021 01:46 PM (8D42x)
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More of a suction sound.
Posted by: No One of Consequence at October 08, 2021 01:47 PM (bwBcx)
Posted by: Lizzy at October 08, 2021 01:47 PM (bDqIh)
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Funny that fast food joints are offering $14/hr starting pay to take orders and they can't fill those jobs here in VA.
Around here it's $20 and you'll be at $24 in 90 days. The crew that got hired at $18.25 quit and went to the place next door.
Posted by: JEM at October 08, 2021 01:46 PM
Walk into the Walmart here and you start at $14 an hour. If I were physically able to work I would be working and use that cash to make extra principle payments on the mortgage.
Around here it's $20 and you'll be at $24 in 90 days. The crew that got hired at $18.25 quit and went to the place next door.
Posted by: JEM at October 08, 2021 01:46 PM
Walk into the Walmart here and you start at $14 an hour. If I were physically able to work I would be working and use that cash to make extra principle payments on the mortgage.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 08, 2021 01:48 PM (JUOKG)
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28 8 Don't forget folks, they're still adding at least 300k "jobs" out of thin air every month with the birth-death adjustment
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With 400,000 illegal aliens crossing every month now (that's the official count, so the real number is probably at least 3x higher), we'll create lots of new jobs.
Let's see, we'll need to hire thousands of day care workers, to babysit all the new "American" kids these people will give birth to. And we'll need thousands of translators, because most of the new illegals don't speak English and will need somebody to explain all their new rights and "free" government benefits to them in their native tongue. And of course we're going to need many thousands of new welfare case workers, because somebody is going to have to coordinate all the various different programs to ensure that all the illegals get the various housing subsidies, food stamps, medical care, etc., that taxpayers will provide them. And course we'll need to hire lots of new lawyers to defend all the illegal alien criminals who get arrested for the various crimes they'll be committing here, as well as civil lawyers to help the illegals navigate the immigration courts . . . .
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With 400,000 illegal aliens crossing every month now (that's the official count, so the real number is probably at least 3x higher), we'll create lots of new jobs.
Let's see, we'll need to hire thousands of day care workers, to babysit all the new "American" kids these people will give birth to. And we'll need thousands of translators, because most of the new illegals don't speak English and will need somebody to explain all their new rights and "free" government benefits to them in their native tongue. And of course we're going to need many thousands of new welfare case workers, because somebody is going to have to coordinate all the various different programs to ensure that all the illegals get the various housing subsidies, food stamps, medical care, etc., that taxpayers will provide them. And course we'll need to hire lots of new lawyers to defend all the illegal alien criminals who get arrested for the various crimes they'll be committing here, as well as civil lawyers to help the illegals navigate the immigration courts . . . .
Posted by: TrivialPursuer--F*ck Joe Biden at October 08, 2021 01:48 PM (k4dH2)
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Look at the CDC numbers for Vermont. Highest vaccination rate of any state. The 65+ people are now dropping like flies. The infection rates are higher then they've ever been.
Something's rotten in Denmark.
Something's rotten in Denmark.
Posted by: Marcus T at October 08, 2021 01:48 PM (Rz7nO)
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So funny when patients tell me they were dehydrated and got dizzy and that's the reason they fell. Do they not know I can read the ER chart note that tells me their blood alcohol level was 0.19?
Whatever.
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 08, 2021 01:36 PM (W2Pud)
**remembers not to use that excuse with nurse R**
Whatever.
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 08, 2021 01:36 PM (W2Pud)
**remembers not to use that excuse with nurse R**
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at October 08, 2021 01:48 PM (2JVJo)
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>> Indigenous People's Day?
And they want to tear down *my* statue in Haverhill, MA while implementing this!
And they want to tear down *my* statue in Haverhill, MA while implementing this!
Posted by: Hannah Dustin at October 08, 2021 01:48 PM (bDqIh)
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This isn't going to end well. The market is starting to figure that out.
Posted by: Marcus T
I talked to our guy in DC - it was more that Manchin threatened Mitch to go along with the nuking of the filibuster for the one time passage of the debt ceiling raise, and that would have opened the door for use of reconciliation for passage of the $3.5T budget.
The Dems desperately need that passed to fund their election cash outreach in 2022...they've made promises already to red state vulnerable dems that that cash is going into their states and districts...but Chucky Cheese is no dope, he knows he can use reconciliation just once and Manchin isn't helping him with this deal, so he trashed the deal on the floor. But he's effectively boxed in for now.
Posted by: Marcus T
I talked to our guy in DC - it was more that Manchin threatened Mitch to go along with the nuking of the filibuster for the one time passage of the debt ceiling raise, and that would have opened the door for use of reconciliation for passage of the $3.5T budget.
The Dems desperately need that passed to fund their election cash outreach in 2022...they've made promises already to red state vulnerable dems that that cash is going into their states and districts...but Chucky Cheese is no dope, he knows he can use reconciliation just once and Manchin isn't helping him with this deal, so he trashed the deal on the floor. But he's effectively boxed in for now.
Posted by: Boswell at October 08, 2021 01:48 PM (5iUNf)
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NGU your day improving?
Posted by: Skip at October 08, 2021 01:49 PM (2JoB8)
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275 267 Clap, Clap, Clap-Clap-Clap..
Is Stacey Abrams twerking in here?
Posted by: garrett at October 08, 2021 01:31 PM (8k/pR)
wouldn't that be kabooms?
Ever had a cheap washing machine go severely out of balance?
Yeah, that.
Is Stacey Abrams twerking in here?
Posted by: garrett at October 08, 2021 01:31 PM (8k/pR)
wouldn't that be kabooms?
Ever had a cheap washing machine go severely out of balance?
Yeah, that.
Posted by: JEM at October 08, 2021 01:49 PM (8erNz)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 08, 2021 01:49 PM (/U27+)
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>>Look at the CDC numbers for Vermont. Highest vaccination rate of any state. The 65+ people are now dropping like flies. The infection rates are higher then they've ever been.
Something's rotten in Denmark.
Hmmmm, JJ's MR today linked to a story about DHS dumping a lot of recent illegal immigrants into Vermont. . .
Something's rotten in Denmark.
Hmmmm, JJ's MR today linked to a story about DHS dumping a lot of recent illegal immigrants into Vermont. . .
Posted by: Hannah Dustin at October 08, 2021 01:49 PM (bDqIh)
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Yeah, She's stab me in my sleep.......no wait...wake me up first. "he fell on the knife, 36 times."
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at October 08, 2021 01:45 PM (RoIW/)
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That seems oddly specific.
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at October 08, 2021 01:45 PM (RoIW/)
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That seems oddly specific.
Posted by: Blake - semi lurker at large at October 08, 2021 01:49 PM (G03UX)
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If the vaccine mandate is upheld and my company is forced to comply, we're going to lose at least a third of our workers by my estimates. And they're the workers we can't afford to lose-the production and shipping guys, who basically make the company run. (One of our lower production guys-who's in his 70s-got COVID last fall and the production line nearly came to a screeching halt for the two weeks he was out.) We're a medium-sized company and several states will be screwed if we go under, but that's what will happen if this vaccine mandate gets enforced.
Posted by: pookysgirl, not looking forward to quitting at October 08, 2021 01:49 PM (XKZwp)
Posted by: Tonypete at October 08, 2021 01:49 PM (e1mwr)
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I love LinkedIn this morning when they had a conference on the job numbers. The host was gushing over her guest how he emailed her early in the morning to expect a half-million "created or saved jobs" and she admitted that the number was "much less".
She then proceeded to ask the guest, who gave her really bad numbers just a few hours earlier based on The Science to explain the difference - as if in just a few hours the guest who was dramatically wrong about everything is now the fount of fact and truth as to why the numbers he predicted were wrong.
NO WHERE IN THAT DISCUSSION DID THE FIRING OF TENS OF THOUSANDS OF NON-VAXXED COME UP.
She then proceeded to ask the guest, who gave her really bad numbers just a few hours earlier based on The Science to explain the difference - as if in just a few hours the guest who was dramatically wrong about everything is now the fount of fact and truth as to why the numbers he predicted were wrong.
NO WHERE IN THAT DISCUSSION DID THE FIRING OF TENS OF THOUSANDS OF NON-VAXXED COME UP.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at October 08, 2021 01:49 PM (+LCoQ)
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I was unemployed for a while after the Kung Flu hit. The shutdowns basically shut down the company I worked for, permanently. I was lucky in that I was almost literally the last person out the door, but I ended up unemployed nonetheless. I figured finding a job would be easy, but it wasn't. For whatever reason, it seemed like even employers that were hiring, weren't hiring. Case in point: I saw an ad on Monster or Indeed or one of those sites for a job for which I was qualified. They said they would be hiring 10-15 people. So, I told a few friends who were in the same line of work as me and unemployed for the same reason, and several of us applied. None of us got a call - not even a "thanks but no thanks" call. Months later, that company was still advertising for IMMEDIATE HELP NEEDED, and I know of at least 7 people including myself who had applied. Zero were contacted. So, what is up with that? I've heard the same about other jobs from other people. Anecdotal, I know, but still. It's weird.
Posted by: Pennsyltucky at October 08, 2021 01:50 PM (lNHqD)
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I talked to our guy in DC - it was more that Manchin threatened Mitch to go along with the nuking of the filibuster for the one time passage of the debt ceiling raise, and that would have opened the door for use of reconciliation for passage of the $3.5T budget.
The Dems desperately need that passed to fund their election cash outreach in 2022...they've made promises already to red state vulnerable dems that that cash is going into their states and districts...but Chucky Cheese is no dope, he knows he can use reconciliation just once and Manchin isn't helping him with this deal, so he trashed the deal on the floor. But he's effectively boxed in for now.
Posted by: Boswell at October 08, 2021 01:48 PM
The senate parliamentarian had already ruled that the democrats could use reconciliation for both the debt ceiling and the $.35 trillion porkulus bill.
The Dems desperately need that passed to fund their election cash outreach in 2022...they've made promises already to red state vulnerable dems that that cash is going into their states and districts...but Chucky Cheese is no dope, he knows he can use reconciliation just once and Manchin isn't helping him with this deal, so he trashed the deal on the floor. But he's effectively boxed in for now.
Posted by: Boswell at October 08, 2021 01:48 PM
The senate parliamentarian had already ruled that the democrats could use reconciliation for both the debt ceiling and the $.35 trillion porkulus bill.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 08, 2021 01:50 PM (JUOKG)
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Good thing all the unvaccinated people being fired "for cause" don't qualify for unemployment insurance ... or THOSE numbers would be Lit AF.
Posted by: ShainS -- Unauthorized Freedom Exhibitionist at October 08, 2021 01:50 PM (LRtsD)
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We're a medium-sized company and several states will be screwed if we go under, but that's what will happen if this vaccine mandate gets enforced.
Posted by: pookysgirl
Some days it seems like that is the plan.
Posted by: pookysgirl
Some days it seems like that is the plan.
Posted by: Tonypete at October 08, 2021 01:50 PM (e1mwr)
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NGU your day improving?
Posted by: Skip at October 08, 2021 01:49 PM (2JoB
Well it had to, it could not get worse. LOL
Posted by: Skip at October 08, 2021 01:49 PM (2JoB
Well it had to, it could not get worse. LOL
Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 08, 2021 01:51 PM (GPwVZ)
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221 "Oh look, your resume isn't indented correctly and it's on the wrong paper."
Job application and interview training is a giant quack racket. There's hundreds of thousands of those 'trainers.' Every one of them says they know the sure-fire way to format a resume. And every one of them pushes a different format. They just pull that shit right out of their asses, and the govt pays them to do it.
I had one trainer tell me a job interview is "just an ordinary conversation." I asked why we were all sitting in a classroom learning how to ordinarily converse. I was kicked out, with a cop escort, no shit.
Posted by: Delated gp at October 08, 2021 01:40 PM (qpX6U)
It's ALL a bunch of bullshit. I agree. I wouldn't be surprised if a company rejects otherwise qualified applicants based on stupid ass criteria like "Well, we like him and he's qualified but he sent in his resume using a font without serifs in the wrong font size."
Job application and interview training is a giant quack racket. There's hundreds of thousands of those 'trainers.' Every one of them says they know the sure-fire way to format a resume. And every one of them pushes a different format. They just pull that shit right out of their asses, and the govt pays them to do it.
I had one trainer tell me a job interview is "just an ordinary conversation." I asked why we were all sitting in a classroom learning how to ordinarily converse. I was kicked out, with a cop escort, no shit.
Posted by: Delated gp at October 08, 2021 01:40 PM (qpX6U)
It's ALL a bunch of bullshit. I agree. I wouldn't be surprised if a company rejects otherwise qualified applicants based on stupid ass criteria like "Well, we like him and he's qualified but he sent in his resume using a font without serifs in the wrong font size."
Posted by: Snake Spirit at October 08, 2021 01:51 PM (CdZ4i)
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"I will be so glad when this year is over and my time will be my own "
Retirement is a blessing. Hard to imagine how wonderful it is to have complete control over your own schedule, until you've experienced it.
Retirement is a blessing. Hard to imagine how wonderful it is to have complete control over your own schedule, until you've experienced it.
Posted by: Delated gp at October 08, 2021 01:51 PM (qpX6U)
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IT should be Leif Erikson's Day!
Posted by: The Ice Backs at October 08, 2021 01:51 PM (gmo/4)
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If the vaccine mandate is upheld and my company is forced to comply, we're going to lose at least a third of our workers by my estimates.
Trust me there are all kinds of "consultants" and legal consul out there champing at the bit to sell you their services to navigate around this threatened mandate.
Trust me there are all kinds of "consultants" and legal consul out there champing at the bit to sell you their services to navigate around this threatened mandate.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at October 08, 2021 01:51 PM (+LCoQ)
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If the vaccine mandate is upheld and my company is forced to comply, we're going to lose at least a third of our workers by my estimates. And they're the workers we can't afford to lose-the production and shipping guys, who basically make the company run. (One of our lower production guys-who's in his 70s-got COVID last fall and the production line nearly came to a screeching halt for the two weeks he was out.) We're a medium-sized company and several states will be screwed if we go under, but that's what will happen if this vaccine mandate gets enforced.
Posted by: pookysgirl, not looking forward to quitting at October 08, 2021 01:49 PM
As of right now there is no mandate, no OSHA ruling or anything except a press conference by biden mandating the clot shot. There is literally no mandate but companies are acting like there is.
Posted by: pookysgirl, not looking forward to quitting at October 08, 2021 01:49 PM
As of right now there is no mandate, no OSHA ruling or anything except a press conference by biden mandating the clot shot. There is literally no mandate but companies are acting like there is.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 08, 2021 01:52 PM (JUOKG)
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The senate parliamentarian had already ruled that the democrats could use reconciliation for both the debt ceiling and the $.35 trillion porkulus bill.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 08, 2021 01:50 PM (JUOKG)
Source? I've seen a report that the parliamentarian ruled that reconciliation could be used on a stand-alone debt ceiling bill, but that doesn't mean they get two bites of the apple.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 08, 2021 01:50 PM (JUOKG)
Source? I've seen a report that the parliamentarian ruled that reconciliation could be used on a stand-alone debt ceiling bill, but that doesn't mean they get two bites of the apple.
Posted by: Colorado Alex in Exile at October 08, 2021 01:52 PM (jOcSX)
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80 And why is Ron Klain such an insufferable lackey douchebag?
If someone roasted him alive I'd put it on the TV with some holiday music at Christmas.
Posted by: JEM at October 08, 2021 01:19 PM (8erNz
That's a terrible thing to say!
If someone roasted him alive I'd put it on the TV with some holiday music at Christmas.
Posted by: JEM at October 08, 2021 01:19 PM (8erNz
That's a terrible thing to say!
Posted by: Just Lily at October 08, 2021 01:52 PM (RLLZj)
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OMG
https://tinyurl.com/5xwzt558
Posted by: Lizzy at October 08, 2021 01:47 PM (bDqIh)
OMG is right.
https://tinyurl.com/5xwzt558
Posted by: Lizzy at October 08, 2021 01:47 PM (bDqIh)
OMG is right.
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at October 08, 2021 01:52 PM (RoIW/)
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211 >>Do you think a guy who lacks the awareness to wipe his own ass gives a fig if people chant F Joe Biden? He doesn't even know where he is most days.
Biden has always been a thin skinned loudmouth who can't stand to be mocked/ridiculed.
He will pop a cork over it, eventually.
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The chant "Fuck Joe Biden" and its analog "Let's Go Brandon" are directed at the media and the last hold out Biden supporters.
Biden has always been a thin skinned loudmouth who can't stand to be mocked/ridiculed.
He will pop a cork over it, eventually.
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The chant "Fuck Joe Biden" and its analog "Let's Go Brandon" are directed at the media and the last hold out Biden supporters.
Posted by: Lemmiwinks at October 08, 2021 01:52 PM (h1jJh)
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255 Clearly, we need a "working brain mandate" for Presidents
Posted by: SMOD at October 08, 2021 01:44 PM
And discriminate to only the able-brained? That's not who we are, and a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a critical part of this nation's constitution!
Posted by: SMOD at October 08, 2021 01:44 PM
And discriminate to only the able-brained? That's not who we are, and a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a critical part of this nation's constitution!
Posted by: Bill Kristol at October 08, 2021 01:52 PM (JCZqz)
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I realized the problem with job applications is the Personnel Department. Every time they reinvent themselves, their name gets longer, from 1 word to 3 in a couple of years.
I recall applying for an IT job when I was in Denver. "The requirements," says the little Tiffany-Amber on the phone, "say you have to know WordSpitter 5.0." "I know WordSpitter 4.8." "No, they need 5.0. Five years' experience." "Lady, 5.0 has only been out for 2 years." Click.
I recall applying for an IT job when I was in Denver. "The requirements," says the little Tiffany-Amber on the phone, "say you have to know WordSpitter 5.0." "I know WordSpitter 4.8." "No, they need 5.0. Five years' experience." "Lady, 5.0 has only been out for 2 years." Click.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at October 08, 2021 01:53 PM (/XOcP)
Posted by: Kamala Harris at October 08, 2021 01:53 PM (6FeV1)
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I don't know what its magic was but it had something.
Posted by: banana Dream at October 08, 2021 01:47 PM (4D/dn)
Gabe's dulcet voice and DrewM's humor...
Posted by: banana Dream at October 08, 2021 01:47 PM (4D/dn)
Gabe's dulcet voice and DrewM's humor...
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 08, 2021 01:53 PM (Q9lwr)
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Get the services up front. Pay them to leave.
Posted by: flounder at October 08, 2021 01:30 PM (KnJdm)
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Yeah, when I hit 'post', I though "did you forget where you are?"
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at October 08, 2021 01:32 PM (RoIW/)
I love this place. Now with flaming clown boners, too.
Posted by: flounder at October 08, 2021 01:30 PM (KnJdm)
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Yeah, when I hit 'post', I though "did you forget where you are?"
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at October 08, 2021 01:32 PM (RoIW/)
I love this place. Now with flaming clown boners, too.
Posted by: BifBewalski @ (IJES/) - at October 08, 2021 01:53 PM (IJES/)
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"Filibuster" and reconciliation have no relationship.
Reconciliation is a "privileged" matter under the Budget Act, meaning set time for debate, and no need for cloture for any part of it. It is a sort of "filibuster-free" zone in the Senate.
Only restraint on it is "germaneness", whether amendments or contents meet the rules of being relevant to budget issues - a call made by the parliamentarian - whose decisions *do* require a super-majority to over-rule (IIRC).
Everything/anything can happen with reconciliation, without regard to rules of the Senate, and filibuster. If Manchin traded his vote, if was just a straight trade, it wouldn't affect how reconciliation rolls.
Reconciliation is a "privileged" matter under the Budget Act, meaning set time for debate, and no need for cloture for any part of it. It is a sort of "filibuster-free" zone in the Senate.
Only restraint on it is "germaneness", whether amendments or contents meet the rules of being relevant to budget issues - a call made by the parliamentarian - whose decisions *do* require a super-majority to over-rule (IIRC).
Everything/anything can happen with reconciliation, without regard to rules of the Senate, and filibuster. If Manchin traded his vote, if was just a straight trade, it wouldn't affect how reconciliation rolls.
Posted by: rhomboid (OTzUX) at October 08, 2021 01:53 PM (OTzUX)
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So funny when patients tell me they were dehydrated and got dizzy and that's the reason they fell. Do they not know I can read the ER chart note that tells me their blood alcohol level was 0.19?
Whatever.
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 08, 2021 01:36 PM (W2Pud)
technically, one does get dehydrated when drinking...
Whatever.
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 08, 2021 01:36 PM (W2Pud)
technically, one does get dehydrated when drinking...
Posted by: SturmToddler (8D42x) at October 08, 2021 01:54 PM (8D42x)
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>>So, what is up with that? I've heard the same about other jobs from other people. Anecdotal, I know, but still. It's weird.
WSJ had a story on hiring woes last month, and apparently the algorithms used to screen resumes are sh#tty and reject a lot of the good candidates over simple word choice mismatches (i.e. the resumes that didn't contain the exact wording the job posting specified so they were trashed before any HR person had the opportunity to review). And yet company HRs continue to use this screening tech.
Isn't tech just awesome and such a time saver?!
WSJ had a story on hiring woes last month, and apparently the algorithms used to screen resumes are sh#tty and reject a lot of the good candidates over simple word choice mismatches (i.e. the resumes that didn't contain the exact wording the job posting specified so they were trashed before any HR person had the opportunity to review). And yet company HRs continue to use this screening tech.
Isn't tech just awesome and such a time saver?!
Posted by: Hannah Dustin at October 08, 2021 01:54 PM (bDqIh)
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Labor force participate rate went up a little under Trump ... it only went down a little under pandemic, so I wonder if they were counting many that were getting stimulus checks and not really working, as "participating". Seems like it should have dropped a lot more, and recovered a little (but much still got killed off, I thought).
66 to 62.7% under Obama
62.7 to 63.3 under Trump pre pandemic
60.2 in April 2020
61.5 November 2020
61.6 September 2021
https://tinyurl.com/9j4x8jxd
66 to 62.7% under Obama
62.7 to 63.3 under Trump pre pandemic
60.2 in April 2020
61.5 November 2020
61.6 September 2021
https://tinyurl.com/9j4x8jxd
Posted by: illiniwek at October 08, 2021 01:54 PM (Cus5s)
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I know more people who have died with the vaxx than with C19.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at October 08, 2021 01:42 PM (+LCoQ)
Was chatting with a kid at the gas station yesterday. He said the same thing.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at October 08, 2021 01:42 PM (+LCoQ)
Was chatting with a kid at the gas station yesterday. He said the same thing.
Posted by: Diogenes at October 08, 2021 01:54 PM (axyOa)
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THREAD WINNER!
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at October 08, 2021 01:54 PM (RoIW/)
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* Uncrosses Legs *
Posted by: Hillary Clinton
OHHHH!! I didn't need that image.
Posted by: Tonypete at October 08, 2021 01:49 PM (e1mwr)
I feel as though a million flaming clown boners were just extinguished.
Posted by: Hillary Clinton
OHHHH!! I didn't need that image.
Posted by: Tonypete at October 08, 2021 01:49 PM (e1mwr)
I feel as though a million flaming clown boners were just extinguished.
Posted by: Obi Wan at October 08, 2021 01:55 PM (IJES/)
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>>I recall applying for an IT job when I was in Denver. "The requirements," says the little Tiffany-Amber on the phone, "say you have to know WordSpitter 5.0." "I know WordSpitter 4.8." "No, they need 5.0. Five years' experience." "Lady, 5.0 has only been out for 2 years." Click.
Yep, THIS.
Yep, THIS.
Posted by: Hannah Dustin at October 08, 2021 01:55 PM (bDqIh)
Posted by: Dr.Rev. Senator Your Highness E Buzz Miller, Esq PhD MA MS at October 08, 2021 01:55 PM (4WPW/)
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#291: yep. I cannot tell you how many times that similar things have happened to me.
Another weird thing: some years ago now I interviewed for a job not far from here and there were three other candidates. Surprise, surprise, I wasn't picked, but the first guy they hired was fired in less than six months for incompetence. So they went down the list and hired...someone else, and months later she was fired for theft. If they were to call me wanting me to work for them at this point I'd tell them where to go.
Another weird thing: some years ago now I interviewed for a job not far from here and there were three other candidates. Surprise, surprise, I wasn't picked, but the first guy they hired was fired in less than six months for incompetence. So they went down the list and hired...someone else, and months later she was fired for theft. If they were to call me wanting me to work for them at this point I'd tell them where to go.
Posted by: Snake Spirit at October 08, 2021 01:55 PM (CdZ4i)
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The senate parliamentarian had already ruled that the democrats could use reconciliation for both the debt ceiling and the $.35 trillion porkulus bill.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 08, 2021 01:50 PM (JUOKG)
No, you can use reconciliation just once, and only once for each Congress elected. So Schumer has to decide, use it for Debt ceiling raise, or use it for the $3.5T budget, but he cannot use it for both. And you must, by Congress rules, have the ability to pay for the budget proposed by raising the debt ceiling first to cover it. So the Dems are stuck. Because if they chose to use reconciliation to raise the Debt Ceiling, clearing the way for the $3.5T budget, the Republicans will filibuster the budget bill, and it will die until next year...
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 08, 2021 01:50 PM (JUOKG)
No, you can use reconciliation just once, and only once for each Congress elected. So Schumer has to decide, use it for Debt ceiling raise, or use it for the $3.5T budget, but he cannot use it for both. And you must, by Congress rules, have the ability to pay for the budget proposed by raising the debt ceiling first to cover it. So the Dems are stuck. Because if they chose to use reconciliation to raise the Debt Ceiling, clearing the way for the $3.5T budget, the Republicans will filibuster the budget bill, and it will die until next year...
Posted by: Boswell at October 08, 2021 01:56 PM (5iUNf)
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Local McDonalds advertising $14/hr.
Panda Express in the same parking lot $23/hr.
Panda Express in the same parking lot $23/hr.
Posted by: Downcast at October 08, 2021 01:56 PM (mAR0P)
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'Starving or Freezing to Death Isn't So Bad Actually'
The NYT after three more years of this shit.
The NYT after three more years of this shit.
Posted by: Biergood at October 08, 2021 01:56 PM (FQWHA)
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This isn't going to end well. The market is starting to figure that out.
Posted by: Marcus T
Yup, this see sawing, 500 point moves back and forth, disconcerting. But then they will pour some trillions into the economy? Who knows.
Posted by: Marcus T
Yup, this see sawing, 500 point moves back and forth, disconcerting. But then they will pour some trillions into the economy? Who knows.
Posted by: MikeM at October 08, 2021 01:56 PM (5SG4R)
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Hey youse guys theys a nood
Posted by: f'd at October 08, 2021 01:56 PM (Tnijr)
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The senate parliamentarian had already ruled that the democrats could use reconciliation for both the debt ceiling and the $.35 trillion porkulus bill. Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 08, 2021 01:50 PM (JUOKG)
I may be mistaken on this, but I think there's only one reconciliation left in this Congress. I think the gamble was that Mitch was trying to force Schumer to use his one bullet on the debt ceiling so it wouldn't be available for the $3.5T. Now I think what's going to happen is that they're going to try to combine the debt ceiling increase into the $3.5T (or whatever number it turns out to be to satisfy Manchin).
I may be mistaken on this, but I think there's only one reconciliation left in this Congress. I think the gamble was that Mitch was trying to force Schumer to use his one bullet on the debt ceiling so it wouldn't be available for the $3.5T. Now I think what's going to happen is that they're going to try to combine the debt ceiling increase into the $3.5T (or whatever number it turns out to be to satisfy Manchin).
Posted by: Caesar North of the Rubicon at October 08, 2021 01:56 PM (BMmaB)
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* Uncrosses Legs *
Posted by: Hillary Clinton at October 08, 2021 01:46 PM (8k/pR)
Sharon, is that you? - Looks for glasses.
Posted by: Hillary Clinton at October 08, 2021 01:46 PM (8k/pR)
Sharon, is that you? - Looks for glasses.
Posted by: Javems at October 08, 2021 01:56 PM (AmoqO)
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"I know WordSpitter 4.8." "No, they need 5.0. Five years' experience." "Lady, 5.0 has only been out for 2 years." Click.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at October 08, 2021 01:53 PM (/XOcP)
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Yeah, I learned to avoid applying for IT jobs when it was obvious the job description was written by HR.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at October 08, 2021 01:53 PM (/XOcP)
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Yeah, I learned to avoid applying for IT jobs when it was obvious the job description was written by HR.
Posted by: Blake - semi lurker at large at October 08, 2021 01:56 PM (G03UX)
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NO WHERE IN THAT DISCUSSION DID THE FIRING OF TENS OF THOUSANDS OF NON-VAXXED COME UP.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at October 08, 2021 01:49 PM (+LCoQ)
How many people simply quit because of the mandates before getting fired? I have a feeling the number of people getting fired is a lot higher than reported.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at October 08, 2021 01:49 PM (+LCoQ)
How many people simply quit because of the mandates before getting fired? I have a feeling the number of people getting fired is a lot higher than reported.
Posted by: WiNO - Comment #3 will shock you at October 08, 2021 01:57 PM (EpDzw)
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New Thread Up
Posted by: garrett at October 08, 2021 01:58 PM (8k/pR)
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198 I figure if I get fired I can go down to the local CDL school.
Posted by: Colorado Alex in Exile at October 08, 2021 01:20 PM (jOcSX)
It's actually fun. Maybe not as a career, but the equipment is interesting and driving a semi is a whole 'nother thing than driving cars.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 08, 2021 01:24 PM
It's a good job but the hours suck and it can be back breaking work depending on who you work for.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 08, 2021 01:37 PM (JUOKG)
I read that a company in TX is offering 17K a WEEK. But that may be for owner/operators.
Posted by: Colorado Alex in Exile at October 08, 2021 01:20 PM (jOcSX)
It's actually fun. Maybe not as a career, but the equipment is interesting and driving a semi is a whole 'nother thing than driving cars.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 08, 2021 01:24 PM
It's a good job but the hours suck and it can be back breaking work depending on who you work for.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 08, 2021 01:37 PM (JUOKG)
I read that a company in TX is offering 17K a WEEK. But that may be for owner/operators.
Posted by: Flyover at October 08, 2021 01:58 PM (Rbu5d)
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I got a call, 6 month IT contract in Santa Barbara, CA. I'm retired, by the way. I told the guy unless he could get me X number of dollars per hour, forget it. Guy just didn't get the contract rate wasn't enough to cover my wife and living in Santa Barbara for 6 months.
Fun to be able to pick and choose.
Posted by: Blake - semi lurker at large at October 08, 2021 01:41 PM (G03UX)
For years I had a standing job offer with a litigation support company in San Diego. I kept telling them that I would need X dollars (which was 2.5 times what I was making), a $1,000 rent allowance, $450 a month car allowance, and a 5% stake in the company to do it. Why? The money was what it would take to just break even to live within a reasonable (15 minute hence one hour with traffic) drive from their office and the ownership stake was so that they couldn't easily fire me two months after I moved.
Fun to be able to pick and choose.
Posted by: Blake - semi lurker at large at October 08, 2021 01:41 PM (G03UX)
For years I had a standing job offer with a litigation support company in San Diego. I kept telling them that I would need X dollars (which was 2.5 times what I was making), a $1,000 rent allowance, $450 a month car allowance, and a 5% stake in the company to do it. Why? The money was what it would take to just break even to live within a reasonable (15 minute hence one hour with traffic) drive from their office and the ownership stake was so that they couldn't easily fire me two months after I moved.
Posted by: alexthechick - boobs and hysteria at October 08, 2021 01:58 PM (mf5HN)
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The senate parliamentarian had already ruled that the democrats could use reconciliation for both the debt ceiling and the $.35 trillion porkulus bill.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 08, 2021 01:50 PM (JUOKG)
Source? I've seen a report that the parliamentarian ruled that reconciliation could be used on a stand-alone debt ceiling bill, but that doesn't mean they get two bites of the apple.
Posted by: Colorado Alex in Exile at October 08, 2021 01:52 PM
https://tinyurl.com/dudvr2r4
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 08, 2021 01:50 PM (JUOKG)
Source? I've seen a report that the parliamentarian ruled that reconciliation could be used on a stand-alone debt ceiling bill, but that doesn't mean they get two bites of the apple.
Posted by: Colorado Alex in Exile at October 08, 2021 01:52 PM
https://tinyurl.com/dudvr2r4
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 08, 2021 01:58 PM (JUOKG)
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And they want to tear down *my* statue in Haverhill, MA while implementing this!
Posted by: Hannah Dustin at October 08, 2021 01:48 PM (bDqIh)
Don't even get me started on that.
I'm surprised Diamond Jim Fiorentini hasn't had the thing melted down to slag yet.
Posted by: Hannah Dustin at October 08, 2021 01:48 PM (bDqIh)
Don't even get me started on that.
I'm surprised Diamond Jim Fiorentini hasn't had the thing melted down to slag yet.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at October 08, 2021 01:58 PM (2JVJo)
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>>> So, what is up with that? I've heard the same about other jobs from other people. Anecdotal, I know, but still. It's weird.
Posted by: Pennsyltucky at October 08, 2021 01:50 PM (lNHqD)
Lots of companies were on the receiving end of grants and loans that were predicated on the active need of more employees. Not so much on the actual having and using and growing with the new employees. Also, a lot of companies want to get rid of specific people and replace them with specific other people but can't legally do that. They use these incidents to lay off the ones they want, put out useless wanted ads, and then hire the specific people they want while staying within the letter of the law.
Posted by: Pennsyltucky at October 08, 2021 01:50 PM (lNHqD)
Lots of companies were on the receiving end of grants and loans that were predicated on the active need of more employees. Not so much on the actual having and using and growing with the new employees. Also, a lot of companies want to get rid of specific people and replace them with specific other people but can't legally do that. They use these incidents to lay off the ones they want, put out useless wanted ads, and then hire the specific people they want while staying within the letter of the law.
Posted by: banana Dream at October 08, 2021 01:58 PM (4D/dn)
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Yeah, She's stab me in my sleep.......no wait...wake me up first. "he fell on the knife, 36 times."
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at October 08, 2021 01:45 PM (RoIW/)
and now i'm going to have to go watch that bit again...
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at October 08, 2021 01:45 PM (RoIW/)
and now i'm going to have to go watch that bit again...
Posted by: SturmToddler (8D42x) at October 08, 2021 01:58 PM (8D42x)
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Walk into the Walmart here and you start at $14 an hour. If I were physically able to work I would be working and use that cash to make extra principle payments on the mortgage.
There's a local little strip-mall, Home Depot, Panda Express, Chipoodle, across the street a bunch of other larger or smaller chain stuff.
Any of the big names will pay you $20/hr if you can stand up for a few hours (yeah, not everyone can...) Some people will take less to work in something specifically interesting to them, or something that gets real tips.
And the turnover's got to be horrific, I don't eat at that Chipotle routinely but the crew is different every time I do. And I mean severely different, not just shift changes.
I'm still futzing with personal projects but maybe I should walk into Home Depot and say "When do I start?" I can pass a piss, I know where EVERYTHING is and what size frammis fits that size epithelium, and I'd be running a department in two months.
There's a local little strip-mall, Home Depot, Panda Express, Chipoodle, across the street a bunch of other larger or smaller chain stuff.
Any of the big names will pay you $20/hr if you can stand up for a few hours (yeah, not everyone can...) Some people will take less to work in something specifically interesting to them, or something that gets real tips.
And the turnover's got to be horrific, I don't eat at that Chipotle routinely but the crew is different every time I do. And I mean severely different, not just shift changes.
I'm still futzing with personal projects but maybe I should walk into Home Depot and say "When do I start?" I can pass a piss, I know where EVERYTHING is and what size frammis fits that size epithelium, and I'd be running a department in two months.
Posted by: JEM at October 08, 2021 01:59 PM (8erNz)
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the algorithms used to screen resumes are sh#tty and reject a lot of the good candidates over simple word choice mismatches (i.e. the resumes that didn't contain the exact wording the job posting specified so they were trashed before any HR person had the opportunity to review). And yet company HRs continue to use this screening tech.
Isn't tech just awesome and such a time saver?!
Posted by: Hannah Dustin
It worked much better when there were hardcopy work histories on the files and we could pass a thin knitting needle through them to quickly sort and retrieve the pertinent ones.
Isn't tech just awesome and such a time saver?!
Posted by: Hannah Dustin
It worked much better when there were hardcopy work histories on the files and we could pass a thin knitting needle through them to quickly sort and retrieve the pertinent ones.
Posted by: Tonypete at October 08, 2021 01:59 PM (e1mwr)
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Nood
Posted by: Diogenes at October 08, 2021 01:59 PM (axyOa)
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As of right now there is no mandate, no OSHA ruling or anything except a press conference by biden mandating the clot shot. There is literally no mandate but companies are acting like there is.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 08, 2021 01:52 PM (JUOKG)
Right. The company is frantically trying to figure out things, but isn't announcing anything because they don't have a solid answer. I think they're counting on it being declared unenforceable or whatever.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 08, 2021 01:52 PM (JUOKG)
Right. The company is frantically trying to figure out things, but isn't announcing anything because they don't have a solid answer. I think they're counting on it being declared unenforceable or whatever.
Posted by: pookysgirl, not looking forward to quitting at October 08, 2021 01:59 PM (XKZwp)
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"If they were to call me wanting me to work for them at this point I'd tell them where to go."
If you told them that you were, compared to the other applicants, both competent and honest, they'd ding you for 'impertinence' or 'inappropriateness.' HR is a big fucking power-trip circus for incompetent assholes. They like making people squirm for lulz.
If you told them that you were, compared to the other applicants, both competent and honest, they'd ding you for 'impertinence' or 'inappropriateness.' HR is a big fucking power-trip circus for incompetent assholes. They like making people squirm for lulz.
Posted by: Delated gp at October 08, 2021 02:00 PM (qpX6U)
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For the most, job interviews are just to get to know you and be see you are not a dick that is going to ruin every bosys day
Posted by: Y5 at October 08, 2021 02:01 PM (Co1m8)
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Overheard at a Planned Parenthood clinic:
"Can I get Doctor Kleptrom to do it? He did two of my others, and he was awesome."
"We had to fire him. Wouldn't take the vaxx."
"Oh, how about Dr. Pizzahnt?"
"Had to fire him. Wouldn't take the vaxx. But you can get it done by Dewey the janitor. He's totes qualified."
"Can I get Doctor Kleptrom to do it? He did two of my others, and he was awesome."
"We had to fire him. Wouldn't take the vaxx."
"Oh, how about Dr. Pizzahnt?"
"Had to fire him. Wouldn't take the vaxx. But you can get it done by Dewey the janitor. He's totes qualified."
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 08, 2021 02:01 PM (cVy1k)
Posted by: Delated gp at October 08, 2021 02:02 PM (qpX6U)
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191 So funny when patients tell me they were dehydrated and got dizzy and that's the reason they fell. Do they not know I can read the ER chart note that tells me their blood alcohol level was 0.19?
Whatever.
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 08, 2021 01:36 PM (W2Pud)
Well, I was dehydrated...and that's why I drank so much.
That's my story, and I'm sticking to it....nyah!
Whatever.
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 08, 2021 01:36 PM (W2Pud)
Well, I was dehydrated...and that's why I drank so much.
That's my story, and I'm sticking to it....nyah!
Posted by: Wino in the ER at October 08, 2021 02:02 PM (BgMrQ)
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Everything/anything can happen with reconciliation, without regard to rules of the Senate, and filibuster. If Manchin traded his vote, if was just a straight trade, it wouldn't affect how reconciliation rolls.
Posted by: rhomboid (OTzUX) at October 08, 2021 01:53 PM (OTzUX)
You can use reconciliation just once that effects the following: spending, revenue (taxation), debt ceiling limit...once you use it for one of these, you cannot use it for any of the other two until the fiscal year ends for the reason you used in (too late for the 2022 elections). Of course, if you want to use reconciliation to pass the renaming some West Va forest trail the Senator Byrd KKK Highway to Heaven, by all means do so...it doesn't
effect the three areas that come under the rules I mention.
Posted by: rhomboid (OTzUX) at October 08, 2021 01:53 PM (OTzUX)
You can use reconciliation just once that effects the following: spending, revenue (taxation), debt ceiling limit...once you use it for one of these, you cannot use it for any of the other two until the fiscal year ends for the reason you used in (too late for the 2022 elections). Of course, if you want to use reconciliation to pass the renaming some West Va forest trail the Senator Byrd KKK Highway to Heaven, by all means do so...it doesn't
effect the three areas that come under the rules I mention.
Posted by: Boswell at October 08, 2021 02:04 PM (5iUNf)
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For years I had a standing job offer with a litigation support company in San Diego. I kept telling them that I would need X dollars (which was 2.5 times what I was making),
Oh yeah. That Home Depot and that Chipotle that'll pay you $20/hr, the cheapest condo I know of within six, seven miles of them is $1.2M. It's a balmy 70degF out the back door into my quarter-acre in that area. Price tags on single-family places around here on half the land have now touched $3M.
And...the Sacramento fucks have just done all they can to eliminate single-family zoning. By Scott Weiner standards we can put five units on this place.
Where's the developer who'll pay me $6.5M to move?
Oh yeah. That Home Depot and that Chipotle that'll pay you $20/hr, the cheapest condo I know of within six, seven miles of them is $1.2M. It's a balmy 70degF out the back door into my quarter-acre in that area. Price tags on single-family places around here on half the land have now touched $3M.
And...the Sacramento fucks have just done all they can to eliminate single-family zoning. By Scott Weiner standards we can put five units on this place.
Where's the developer who'll pay me $6.5M to move?
Posted by: JEM at October 08, 2021 02:04 PM (8erNz)
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121 >>Rep. Jim Jordan
@Jim_Jordan
23h
Attorney General Garland should spend more time prosecuting actual criminals instead of investigating concerned parents at school board meetings.
No mention of his family ties to Corporate CRT?
Posted by: garrett at October 08, 2021 01:23 PM (8k/pR)
"NETWORKING!!! IT'S NOT WHAT YOU KNOW BUT WHO YOU KNOW!!!!"
@Jim_Jordan
23h
Attorney General Garland should spend more time prosecuting actual criminals instead of investigating concerned parents at school board meetings.
No mention of his family ties to Corporate CRT?
Posted by: garrett at October 08, 2021 01:23 PM (8k/pR)
"NETWORKING!!! IT'S NOT WHAT YOU KNOW BUT WHO YOU KNOW!!!!"
Posted by: Americans everywhere at October 08, 2021 02:09 PM (CdZ4i)
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Yeah, She's stab me in my sleep.......no wait...wake me up first. "he fell on the knife, 36 times."
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at October 08, 2021 01:45 PM (RoIW/)
#hehaditcoming
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at October 08, 2021 01:45 PM (RoIW/)
#hehaditcoming
Posted by: Wino in the ER at October 08, 2021 02:11 PM (BgMrQ)
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At this point, anyone who complains gets - depending on whether or not they're friends - either a "well, this is what you voted for," or a "Fuck you, you wanted this. No mean tweets, remember? So empty your wallet, get a second job to pay your bills and shut the fuck up, assmunch."
This guy gets it.
I know lots of Biden people. And I remind them periodically I know
This guy gets it.
I know lots of Biden people. And I remind them periodically I know
Posted by: Fuck joe Biden at October 08, 2021 02:12 PM (aS7LQ)
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I recall applying for an IT job when I was in Denver. "The requirements," says the little Tiffany-Amber on the phone, "say you have to know WordSpitter 5.0." ...
Story from The Before Times. While in college, another student found a job ad that said it required "Lotus 1, 2, & 3." He called up and said "I know Lotus 1 and 2 but I'm kinda rusty on 3." Girl thought for a few seconds and said "Hmm, that might be OK. When can you come interview?"
Story from The Before Times. While in college, another student found a job ad that said it required "Lotus 1, 2, & 3." He called up and said "I know Lotus 1 and 2 but I'm kinda rusty on 3." Girl thought for a few seconds and said "Hmm, that might be OK. When can you come interview?"
Posted by: Oddbob at October 08, 2021 02:13 PM (nfrXX)
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How many people simply quit because of the mandates before getting fired? I have a feeling the number of people getting fired is a lot higher than reported.
Posted by: WiNO - Comment #3 will shock you at October 08, 2021 01:57 PM (EpDzw)
It would not surprise me in the least if it worked like this for some: Company X says "You have 30 days to get The Poke or you are fired." Some employees say "You know, I got enough time in, I'll retire, take my ball and go home" while others say "You know what? Fuck you" and simply quit there and then.
Posted by: WiNO - Comment #3 will shock you at October 08, 2021 01:57 PM (EpDzw)
It would not surprise me in the least if it worked like this for some: Company X says "You have 30 days to get The Poke or you are fired." Some employees say "You know, I got enough time in, I'll retire, take my ball and go home" while others say "You know what? Fuck you" and simply quit there and then.
Posted by: Americans everywhere at October 08, 2021 02:16 PM (CdZ4i)
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There are probably more people we know that dies because of the vaxx than we think. People who we no longer have contact with but found their obituary or someone told us. But they're of "that age" where it's not all that uncommon.
But I began to wonder and also in the obituaries they don't relate that they just got the vaxx or were in hospital because of it so you don't know.
And as for "all of a certain age get that"? Yeah but I tried to explain to him that the onset was rapid and I was fine before and it can be a sign of other problems. I think it's my pain med gumming up the works but I can't get this idjit to do anything or get any tests. This is when you find out that they do have rationing in the form of the group your Dr is with won't offer you certain procedures cause they don't make enough money off them. I may have to go off my pain meds to find out. Oh and btw he's my heart dr. and giving me aok visits then last year I get an infarction that this dickwad didn't have me tested for prior. Once the covid stuff is firmed up how they're going to screw me I'm getting another.
But I began to wonder and also in the obituaries they don't relate that they just got the vaxx or were in hospital because of it so you don't know.
And as for "all of a certain age get that"? Yeah but I tried to explain to him that the onset was rapid and I was fine before and it can be a sign of other problems. I think it's my pain med gumming up the works but I can't get this idjit to do anything or get any tests. This is when you find out that they do have rationing in the form of the group your Dr is with won't offer you certain procedures cause they don't make enough money off them. I may have to go off my pain meds to find out. Oh and btw he's my heart dr. and giving me aok visits then last year I get an infarction that this dickwad didn't have me tested for prior. Once the covid stuff is firmed up how they're going to screw me I'm getting another.
Posted by: jakee308 at October 08, 2021 02:19 PM (4QtXQ)
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In other news, Madonna is still a whore.
Posted by: Jewells45 at October 08, 2021 02:27 PM (nxdel)
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"though the total was held back substantially by a sharp drop in government employment"
Literally the only good news in the entire article.
Literally the only good news in the entire article.
Posted by: Mr Fabulist at October 08, 2021 02:32 PM (1DlmY)
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I'll say 'This.' Job seeking is a humiliating, hostile experience. Applicants are expected to kiss everybody's ass and jump thru every flaming hoop, but are owed zero courtesies in return. Every public-facing job involves low-level warfare with Karens, robbers and garden-variety fuck-knobs. Every decent corporate or tech job requires fealty to false poisonous dogmas.
Posted by: Delated gp at October 08, 2021 01:11 PM (qpX6U)
So. Much. This.
Posted by: Delated gp at October 08, 2021 01:11 PM (qpX6U)
So. Much. This.
Posted by: Snake Spirit at October 08, 2021 02:51 PM (CdZ4i)
Posted by: jbspry at October 08, 2021 04:23 PM (ATe9j)
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It is dog-eat-dog world out there now and I am wear the Milk-Bones underwear, Ace.
Posted by: Boji at October 08, 2021 04:28 PM (UHVv4)
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