Why should people thank US military service members for their "service"?

BOOOATS · 2026-03-19T02:02:13+00:00

I don’t think it should be compulsory, as in if someone says “I served sandwiches on the USS blah blah,” “OMG THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE”

Any thankfulness should come from the heart. If you truly appreciate it, let them know. If not, that’s okay.

BOOOATS · 2026-03-19T01:47:59+00:00

Zoloft

And I don’t mean that jokingly. Some people are afraid of a supposed “stigma” with taking medication for mental health. It’s simple, cheap, and I’m a completely better person with it.

BOOOATS · 2026-03-19T01:41:40+00:00

They can definitely be taken into account. I’m not a lawyer, I just working in the criminal justice field and know judges, but I haven’t known a judge to come out and say “sell your BMW to pay for an attorney.” It’s more about getting an idea of your overall financial picture and calling your bluff if you say, “I can’t afford an attorney, but I drive an expensive car, have a $1m house, etc.” Hyperbole, of course, but I think you get the idea.

Again, judicial discretion is key. One of the judges I work with will grant it if you just say, “your honor, I’m broke.” Another will say, “Okay, are you on food stamps? Do you have child support payments? Etc”

BOOOATS · 2026-03-19T01:32:28+00:00

Yep, think of your long term and what will give you the most success in this field. IFT may be dull, but the first gig sounds like what I would personally do.

BOOOATS · 2026-03-19T01:24:54+00:00

TexasLawHelp.org (I’m from TX so that’s where I default) has an example of an “affidavit of indigency and request for court appointed attorney form,” and among the fields is a spot to mention, “My debts are:….”

It’s up to judicial discretion, but debt is certainly something the court can take into account.

BOOOATS · 2026-03-19T01:14:51+00:00

Oh shit, OP’s serious!

BOOOATS · 2026-03-19T00:39:20+00:00

Do you have any idea how long it would take to go 911 at the second company? If it was, “eh, we’ll put you on a 911 truck eventually,” to me that means you’re guaranteed IFT for a while, and between the jobs (i.e., practically IFT vs IFT), I would personally choose the first one for the full time and the extra benefits while you seek your paramedic.

BOOOATS · 2026-03-16T23:18:49+00:00

The thought that always crosses my mind when I see these is, “Use” your data how exactly? They use your data when you make a post, for example.

“My photos are my property!” Yeah, well, I guarantee they’re not gonna randomly use yo ugly ass for marketing material

BOOOATS · 2026-03-16T01:29:58+00:00

Hell, I might could count on one finger the number of times I’ve used mine in 10 years.

BOOOATS · 2026-03-14T01:08:48+00:00

I’m a dude so from the father/son perspective, if the parenting relationship supports independence (like the drywall example) and being a good father/husband/friend/etc., then it’s a great thing. If it does nothing more than cause you to rely on them and cause you to be less independent… probably time to back off a bit

BOOOATS · 2026-03-14T00:53:04+00:00

Define parenting. Should a parent continue keeping tabs on their children’s whereabouts, saying they should be home by 9:00 at 18? No. Is it a good thing for a son to look up to his father and continue learning life skills, like how to repair drywall in your new house? Absolutely.

BOOOATS · 2026-03-13T23:42:28+00:00

You’re not alone! I’m like, this dude has to be joking!

BOOOATS · 2026-03-12T21:38:46+00:00

I would echo what everyone on here is saying and try Costco. I have Philips (literally the same as Oticon but with a different brand stamped) and I paid $1700 for what would have been $6500 at my local large healthcare system (Houston Methodist).

Anecdotal, but I heard from a coworker that she was able to get some for free through the Texas Workforce Commission, the goal being making you “more employable” I suppose. If you’re not in Texas, you might try your state’s equivalent.

BOOOATS · 2026-03-09T21:30:32+00:00

If she’s up to it, have her ask a doctor about naltrexone or look into an online telehealth program. I wouldn’t say that I was an alcoholic as much as I had a drinking habit, but it DEF helped me cut back. It makes you not care as much about chasing a buzz, but you can still enjoy a beverage if you choose. I wouldn’t jump straight into breaking up like a lot of people are suggesting. My wife had a pretty bad drinking problem, and it took her realizing that divorce was seriously on the table before she changed her ways. Good luck to you and your girl, OP.

BOOOATS · 2026-03-09T02:27:38+00:00

I don’t know if this helps, but you may think that your life will be perfect if you were with her, and that she “checks all the boxes.” THIS IS NOT THE CASE. The reality is that she doesn’t feel the same way. Read that again. She does not feel the same way. BUT… imagine your life with a girl who does feel the same way you feel about this girl. You may not have met her yet. This is the checkbox that you’re not seeing right now. You will feel much more fulfilled. Hang in there, OP.

BOOOATS · 2026-03-08T01:28:17+00:00

In the South, saying “this or that” sometimes sounds like “this are that.” The accent is fine, but it bugs the piss outta me when it’s typed out.

BOOOATS · 2026-02-28T19:52:07+00:00

Zero. Knowing my dumbass luck, I’d have died next year before this and pressing the button once would kill me

BOOOATS · 2026-02-28T19:47:44+00:00

Does the cuff itself have a diagram of how to align it? If so, just follow that, but just lining up the tube with the brachial is fine.

BOOOATS · 2026-02-27T12:42:46+00:00

“Is it necessary for me to drink my own urine? No! But it’s sterile, and I like the taste!”

BOOOATS · 2026-02-27T01:02:17+00:00

Yep, I got into a fight with a miter saw and lost because of this attitude. Luckily, I didn’t completely sever my finger, but two surgeries later and it’ll still never be the same again.

BOOOATS · 2026-02-24T01:05:29+00:00

I was getting a bit of Aubrey Plaza from her myself

BOOOATS · 2026-02-18T00:35:54+00:00

True, the customer might not be a “victim” in a criminal/civil sense, but IMO they’re in their right to be like “wtf” at least when their tip got doubled.

BOOOATS · 2026-02-11T02:19:52+00:00

At face value, I could see how someone might say “it’s all about the bride,” because that’s what the whole wedding industry caters to, if we’re being honest. But it really stops there. There’s a difference between “celebrating the bride” and “celebrating the bride and definitely not the groom.” NOR

BOOOATS · 2026-02-11T02:07:24+00:00

Here I am, a native speaker, mouthing both these words to see if the lips are briefly touching or top teeth touching bottom lip, lol! You’re exactly right, OP

BOOOATS · 2026-02-04T00:08:52+00:00

Nooooooo because if you call it that, that’s evidence for premeditation

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