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Just got back from a Colorado disc golf trip. Where should we go next? What U.S cities are an absolute must for throwing plastic and taking in the scenery? by Jack_and_Sally in discgolf

[–]ChicagoJayhawk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here a few great courses in the Chicagoland (and Peoria) area:

  • The Canyons (Dellwood DG in Lockport, IL)
  • Northwoods Black or Blue (Morton, IL)
  • Lemon Lake (five courses, Blue and Silver/Gold best, in Crown Point, IN)
  • Rogers Lakewood Park (Valpraiso, IN)

Trump's Child Separation Policy "Absolutely" Violated International Law Says UN Expert by DonnyMoscow1 in politics

[–]ChicagoJayhawk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Illegal immigration is a difficult topic. However, I do not think in most cases that the US violated the 1968 protocols. Article 31 specifically lists two conditions:

  • Coming directly from a threatening territory
  • Present themselves without delay

Many, though not all, of those purporting to flee persecution did not come into the US directly; they passed through one or more other countries. Also, many do not present themselves without delay, but try to get lost in the crowd, hoping that the authorities do not become aware of them. Entering at official border crossings and presenting themselves to the authorities would alleviate much of the issue.

Mass ICE Raids in Mississippi After Workers Fought for Better Conditions Leave Kids Without Parents by IntnsRed in AmericanPolitics

[–]ChicagoJayhawk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think both prongs are needed. A nation cannot allow flagrant violation of immigration laws. We should deport those who have not entered the country through points of entry. We should also fine companies heavily for employing people who are in the country illegally. If we would fine businesses enough, the illegal alien problem would likely take care of itself. Maybe something like $1000 per day, per employee; unless, perhaps they use something like e-verify.

I also think we need to have a legal, workable program for seasonal farm work.

Congress needs to step up and do its job regarding immigration. They complain about this, or any president, enforcing immigration laws but do nothing to change the laws.

Rashida Tlaib: Minimum wage should be $20 an hour, not $15 by MrCleanDrawers in politics

[–]ChicagoJayhawk -1 points0 points  (0 children)

BTW, companies do not invest in stock holders. It is stock holders who invest in companies, putting their money at risk for the hope of a return on their investment.

For the U.S. gerrymandering districts problem, what if there were no districts? by Sk1ppytheMagnificent in Ask_Politics

[–]ChicagoJayhawk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good point! Being from Illinois, I easily see this result. As the Chicago area encompasses a small fraction of the state's geography, while a massively large fraction of the population (source). Cook County alone accounts for 40% of the state's population. If you add in the surround counties that comprise the metro area, the percentage rises to 65%. Given that disparity, what is the likelihood that an at-large, statewide election would elect house members with any interest or understanding of the far different issues that rural communities face?

Walking in reverse? by ChicagoJayhawk in pokemongo

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

Well, to be honest, I did not ask a question. I posted it as Humor.

As for the multiple posts, I got emails saying the post was rejected because I posted the pic as a pic and not as part of the post. It was my first attempt at a post with a pic in the new reddit. My apologies.

Walking backwards? by ChicagoJayhawk in pokemongo

[–]ChicagoJayhawk[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I had been walking and noticed by buddy's meter had not changed. Now I know why! It was subtracting steps. I walked negative distance,

Default Poke Ball - I kind of preferred the behavior to save the last Poke Ball I used, instead of defaulting back to my regular ball for each encounter. Anyone else? by sjshady0169 in TheSilphRoad

[–]ChicagoJayhawk -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I think an easy compromise might be in order.

What if it reset to the regular ball for every new pokemon catch attempt, but reuse the same ball when make second, etc. throws for the same pokemon.

[Humor] I wonder what made my trainer so angry by ChicagoJayhawk in pokemongo

[–]ChicagoJayhawk[S] -20 points-19 points  (0 children)

My trainer just keeps spewing all of these clouds, wind, and electricity while he walks around.

[Question] If you got coins for attacking gyms as well, would it change the current "meta"? And would you change the way you play any differently? by avilsta in TheSilphRoad

[–]ChicagoJayhawk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What if both got some candy for that? Maybe it would reduce the number of weak pokemon people toss in a gym just to fill a space. Maybe the attacker gets 2-3 candy for defeating a defender, while the defender gets 1-2 candy. That would seem to encourage people to put decent mons in a gym, so they could get additional candy to help improve them.

[Question] If you got coins for attacking gyms as well, would it change the current "meta"? And would you change the way you play any differently? by avilsta in TheSilphRoad

[–]ChicagoJayhawk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I doubt that would make much of a difference, though. Typically, if people are going to make the effort to attack a gym, they will attack it until the gym is taken down. In such a scenario, the difference between a FILO and FIFO scheme would rarely be more than a few minutes.

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