Media. Crity. I do watch to see what they're serving up today. I check the take on things like the debate or a loss-of-life(lol) story by viewing CNN, Fox, and MSNBC for 15 to 20 minutes each to see how disparate the reporting is.
Locally, the editor of our paper suffers from garnering ad revenue in a deep red state, while wearing his collared shirt over a deep blue heart. I wonder why freedom of the press so distantly resembles this ideal I have from my childhood.
It is easy to argue that alcohol is the gateway drug, since it is likely the first conscious-altering substance imbibed in one's youth. Of the adults I know who struggle with addiction to substances other than alcohol, booze's legendary inhibition-dissolving characteristics act as a trigger for relapse.
Though preferences are constantly changing, intoxication has lost none of its luster in the present day. As an escape, an experiment, or an endorphin release, it is an alternative to everyday existence that increasing numbers covet.
Marijuana should be decriminalized to separate it from being grouped with cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, etc....at least in the minds of our youth.
When we were growing up, it was all dope to our parents and probably misleadingly associated with the same risk assessment. It seems clear, even to the opponents of legalization, that this is not the case.
This is far from the first time folks find them selves voting for the lesser of two evils, but defending or defining either candidate by the shortcomings of his/her opponent is a cop out.
There is a deep concern for the quality of one's own candidate when the best compliment that can be said is, "X sucks, but not as bad as Y."
It might be time to buck the two party system, if this is the best they have to offer.
Like everyone else, I've seen the odd newspaper photo of a Fedex or UPS truck dangling from an overpass, but surprisingly, very few packages are evr misplaced.
There is, however, a cottage industry associated with following delivery trucks around to steal packages off of the stoop.
Going with a large retailer, especially if you can afford their membership fees, is a bulletproof option. Primarily, if there's any discrepancy, they bend ovr backwards for you.
Yes. What a conundrum... a loose cannon formerly known as a reality star who's probably not even a billionaire, a pathological liar with a sense of entitlement, or a throwaway vote to a weak third party candidate.
Is it possible, somewhere behind the curtain, there's a cabal that's decided the power of the US Presidency must be reduced even if by ridicule?
Though likely a mere fraction of a lightning strike, probability-wise, there's some factory warranty work you can do at the Chevrolet House if you're slow...
tldr: Company fails to uphold implied electronic version of discretion etiquette.
We could just have one rule, and it would be likely as efficacious as the convoluted, attorney-necessary system we presently operate under.
A corporate entity that promises something they don't deliver has to forego executive bonuses this year. And maybe next year's, depending on whether or not the beaver sees his shadow.
You're screwing up our parable of the clever, innovative upstart versus the entrenched, probably corrupt, existing service with a side of government overreach.
"....bans ride-sharing services from passing those costs on to their drivers or riders."
What a bunch of bullshit. The government wants to tax them on a ride-by-ride basis, and the government also demands that the company eat the entire cost?
Taxes are bad enough without Big Brother sticking its fat nose into your business and telling you exactly how to pay them.
Indeed, and it is virtually unenforceable since the legislation involves no provision for the local governments to regulate ride-sharing fees. These smells more like an attempt to quell a legitimate objection by the ride share companies. "See, we stuck it to the evil upstart, and without raising the taxpayer burden a dime, we added a revenue stream!" Back-patting all around.
This has become a disheartening trend, both in your more socialist American and European States, as there become fewer pockets to pick to fund programs.
I think there's a disconnect in the assumption that the grim task is the same for everyone.
I dread the thought of the necessary housework, and many other tasks to be quite frank, more than the actual doing of the house work. In so many cases, for me, the dreading is worse than the doing.
However, once the task is begrudgingly completed, I am pleased and content.
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I laughed when I read the 1st line, and then you went all Poe's Law on me.
Locally, the editor of our paper suffers from garnering ad revenue in a deep red state, while wearing his collared shirt over a deep blue heart. I wonder why freedom of the press so distantly resembles this ideal I have from my childhood.
Though preferences are constantly changing, intoxication has lost none of its luster in the present day. As an escape, an experiment, or an endorphin release, it is an alternative to everyday existence that increasing numbers covet.
When we were growing up, it was all dope to our parents and probably misleadingly associated with the same risk assessment. It seems clear, even to the opponents of legalization, that this is not the case.
There is a deep concern for the quality of one's own candidate when the best compliment that can be said is, "X sucks, but not as bad as Y."
It might be time to buck the two party system, if this is the best they have to offer.
Nothing. You're automatically cleared as soon as you take office. (Actually you start getting intel briefings as soon as you're nominated.)
Although no one's imagined first act as President is to pardon herself...
Don't quit your day job (if you even have one). You're a terrible writer.
You sir, however, are a natural and should go all-in on this talent evaluator/critic gig.
Just for taking sperm from one person and giving it to others.
Anyone who donates for that price is a mug.
Many of us actually pay to have it taken off our, er, hands.
There is, however, a cottage industry associated with following delivery trucks around to steal packages off of the stoop.
Going with a large retailer, especially if you can afford their membership fees, is a bulletproof option. Primarily, if there's any discrepancy, they bend ovr backwards for you.
Nearly every purchase I've ever made comes with clearly marked options for lower pricing, but not all.
Is it possible, somewhere behind the curtain, there's a cabal that's decided the power of the US Presidency must be reduced even if by ridicule?
Though likely a mere fraction of a lightning strike, probability-wise, there's some factory warranty work you can do at the Chevrolet House if you're slow...
Yes. A long way down to get to this, but totally worth it!
If the corporations motives are not pure you would likely still welcome their assistance if their mission outcome is aligned with yours.
That we have to rely on corporations to make this fight for us is a sign of how bad off we are.
Maybe so, but at least there are some things so abhorrent,
(Amazon, Apple, Google, Fox News, Electronic Frontier Foundation and Mozilla)
a wide range of us can still rally together against them.
We have the same communications failure backdrop at virtually every natural disaster.
the aircraft slowly descended to the ground, nose first.
It seems clear why this will leave less of an impact historically than the Hindenburg.
We could just have one rule, and it would be likely as efficacious as the convoluted, attorney-necessary system we presently operate under.
A corporate entity that promises something they don't deliver has to forego executive bonuses this year. And maybe next year's, depending on whether or not the beaver sees his shadow.
You're screwing up our parable of the clever, innovative upstart versus the entrenched, probably corrupt, existing service with a side of government overreach.
"....bans ride-sharing services from passing those costs on to their drivers or riders."
What a bunch of bullshit. The government wants to tax them on a ride-by-ride basis, and the government also demands that the company eat the entire cost?
Taxes are bad enough without Big Brother sticking its fat nose into your business and telling you exactly how to pay them.
Indeed, and it is virtually unenforceable since the legislation involves no provision for the local governments to regulate ride-sharing fees. These smells more like an attempt to quell a legitimate objection by the ride share companies. "See, we stuck it to the evil upstart, and without raising the taxpayer burden a dime, we added a revenue stream!" Back-patting all around.
This has become a disheartening trend, both in your more socialist American and European States, as there become fewer pockets to pick to fund programs.
It could be that 10% of people raise livestock in their bedrooms.
Raising them. Exactly!
That's what I'm doing with the sheep in the bedroom...
What fun is that?
You didn't try at all.
Unless, if by when you say smart, you mean the IQ of an average American Olympic swimmer.
I dread the thought of the necessary housework, and many other tasks to be quite frank, more than the actual doing of the house work. In so many cases, for me, the dreading is worse than the doing.
However, once the task is begrudgingly completed, I am pleased and content.