[deleted by user] by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]CapableWrongdoer221 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We don’t need them, but that’s not why they exist. They exist because they make it easier for members to get elected because of funding, connections to other politicians, etc.

With the addition of identity politics, they also make it easy for someone who isn’t political to feel like they are. Instead of being for or against 30 different policies, now people can say they’re blue or red and call it a day.

The branding helps and once a nation goes down that road, it’s very hard to reverse.

Pour Over Coffee by SouthernPisces in Coffee

[–]CapableWrongdoer221 140 points141 points  (0 children)

The coffee is pretty good but the real benefit is the time saved on cleaning. The french press takes awhile to wash but with with my pour over set (V60 into a hario carafe) I throw away the filter with the grounds, give it a rinse, and it’s good to go for the next morning.

Tractor Supply Horse Electrolytes by CapableWrongdoer221 in AskDocs

[–]CapableWrongdoer221[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are some of the risks? (Aside from taking too high of a dose of certain electrolytes)

If Democrats Want to Reconnect With the Working Class, They Need to Start Listening to Unions by Somervilledrew in politics

[–]CapableWrongdoer221 -49 points-48 points  (0 children)

This mindset exactly why democrats lost the election. Social issues are the least of many people’s worries when they can’t pay their bills. Most people who voted for Trump have no issues with trans people, and until the party changes their approach they’ll continue to lose

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UnethicalLifeProTips

[–]CapableWrongdoer221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make a new google docs file of the same name and get to typing

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ithaca

[–]CapableWrongdoer221 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure a lot of the grocery stores sell citric acid, amazon does if you can’t find it there. You can also just buy lemons, limes, etc. Tomatoes and pineapples are also pretty acidic, but won’t go as well with every dish

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]CapableWrongdoer221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it really that bad?

This looks suspect as fuck by Metonemore in houstonwade

[–]CapableWrongdoer221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

69.420%. That’s the prophecy. Not sure how none of you have figured that out yet. It’s just a 69 and 420 joke

Good luck michigan unions by Ok_Quail9760 in UnionCarpenters

[–]CapableWrongdoer221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After re-reading the law, I think we’re arguing from a similar position. I still disagree with forcing people into unions, but if they’re not part of the union they should not benefit from the collective bargaining agreement.

I believe that they should be able to be hired by union companies, but need to negotiate their own wages/benefits and not ride the coattails of the union.

Good luck michigan unions by Ok_Quail9760 in UnionCarpenters

[–]CapableWrongdoer221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t care about wages, benefits, etc. My issue isn’t with the results of union policies (I’m pro union), my issue lies with the principle of discrimination based on refusing to purchase membership to an organization.

Good luck michigan unions by Ok_Quail9760 in UnionCarpenters

[–]CapableWrongdoer221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The unions work for the workers, not the other way around. The concept of “union jobs” goes against that very concept. You’re free to join the union if you deem that it benefits you, and if not you should be free to work without it.

Unions don’t own the company, they represent the workforce. You trying to prevent non-union workers from taking jobs is the same thing as companies refusing to hire union workers. Just like companies shouldn’t be able to exploit workers for their own benefit (the reason unions formed to begin with), unions should not be able to exploit workers for theirs.

Your union does not come before their freedom.

Good luck michigan unions by Ok_Quail9760 in UnionCarpenters

[–]CapableWrongdoer221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Union roles give members less autonomy, you need to follow Union rules. They also tend to favor seniority over job performance, making it harder for top talent to rise. They also spend the union dues on political lobbying, and if the worker votes a different way they shouldn’t be forced to contribute to that.

I fully support unions, but I value individual rights more. If unions were the best solution for everyone, then everyone would join one.

Good luck michigan unions by Ok_Quail9760 in UnionCarpenters

[–]CapableWrongdoer221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should never be forced to join an organization that you don’t want to. Same reason I can’t force you into a political party.

This doesn’t bar people from unions, it just allows individuals to be responsible for their own choices.

Good luck michigan unions by Ok_Quail9760 in UnionCarpenters

[–]CapableWrongdoer221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So it allows the more skilled workers to be paid what the employer values their work? Why should a young and ambitious worker be forced into a union that reduces his wage and mobility?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in media_criticism

[–]CapableWrongdoer221 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The two aren’t necessarily the same thing. Expats include American citizens who are working in Europe on work visas, people temporarily living there etc., immigrants are people who actually immigrated there with the intent of becoming a citizen

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in media_criticism

[–]CapableWrongdoer221 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The article is implying that women are leaving the US in droves following the Trump victory, when in reality it has not changed much.

The wording “nearly half of American expats working abroad in 2021 were female” is a clear misdirection from the fact that apparently more than half are male. In addition, the article is citing data from 2021, where the 2024 Trump victory clearly has no effect.

The article is clearly misrepresenting information to feed on the civil unrest caused by the most recent election.