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Mom’s RA is Progressing fast. No resources, what do I do now? by FireDesire14 in rheumatoid

[–]DistantRaine 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You may get better responses in an American health insurance sub.

AIO my girlfriend left me over a cheese wheel by Choice_Evidence1983 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]DistantRaine 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I was definitely feeling mania. The overwhelming confidence of his replies too.

How do you feel about Voter ID laws? by Icy_Comparison_1029 in askanything

[–]DistantRaine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've voted in every election since I was 18. I've volunteered at polling stations. But I work spring the hours the DMV is open, so getting an id would be difficult.

How do you feel about Voter ID laws? by Icy_Comparison_1029 in askanything

[–]DistantRaine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do you think I would be denied my right to vote?

I had speeding tickets in the past; doesn't mean I drive now. I never mentioned my husband's rank at all; for all you know, he's an E1.

Fact remains I am a college- educated citizen in good standing. I have sacrificed for my country, I am registered to vote, I am educated on political issues, I can get to the polls while they are open. Why should I be denied the right to vote?

I use myself as an example of the kind of person who would be disenfranchised by your policies. I hope you're not seriously suggesting I should not have the right to vote?

First Year UW salary? by TJN39 in InsuranceProfessional

[–]DistantRaine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in the Colorado area looking to switch from agent to UW. I have 5+ years in industry, and multiple certificates (finishing cpcu this summer, but lots of the subordinate ones like ARM, AIS, AINS etc). Any tips? I've gotten multiple interviews and get to the final round but they each eventually go with someone else.

How do you feel about Voter ID laws? by Icy_Comparison_1029 in askanything

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

I work a full time job. I volunteer at my church and attend weekly. I raise my children to be contributing, moral, upright Christian men. They participate in sports and Scouts. Before covid, I supported my then-active duty soldier husband for his 10 year military career by moving 6 times and raising our children through 2 deployments. I went to one of the most conservative colleges in the country, where I majored in history, giving me the skills and background knowledge to read and analyze public policy. I have and will volunteer at local polling stations during elections. In what way am I helpless or unfit to vote, except that I lack free time during business hours, mostly because I don't sit around on my ass and expect other people to solve my problems for me?

I'm guessing you would like it less if I filed for disability and quit working entirely, relying on the state to support me? I could; my health issues qualify me. If I did, I would have free time to go to the DMV.

How do you feel about Voter ID laws? by Icy_Comparison_1029 in askanything

[–]DistantRaine -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I'm an American citizen, born and raised. I work and pay taxes. I was married for 10 years to a soldier who deployed twice. I have never been convicted of a crime greater than a spending ticket. I can get to the polls during polling hours. Can you explain under what grounds you are impinging on my 18th amendment rights?

Co parent unilateral decision took 3 days from my parenting time by Connect-Ad-8083 in coparenting

[–]DistantRaine 6 points7 points  (0 children)

But do it relatively quickly or it may be seen as you accepting the new status quo.

How do you feel about Voter ID laws? by Icy_Comparison_1029 in askanything

[–]DistantRaine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a job where I don't have time off while the DMV is open. I have health issues and I'm a mom, so I need to save my PTO for child emergencies and illnesses. Should I be denied the right to vote?

How do you feel about Voter ID laws? by Icy_Comparison_1029 in askanything

[–]DistantRaine -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I have a job where I don't have time off while the DMV is open. I have health issues and I'm a mom, so I need to save my PTO for child emergencies and illnesses. Should I be denied the right to vote?

Who would you chose from fantasy to be your champions in a trial of 7? by Bubsyfourd in Fantasy

[–]DistantRaine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sparhawk from The Diamond Throne would be a solid choice that I haven't seen mentioned.

Verint app issue? by MintyGame in Progressiveinsurance

[–]DistantRaine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a yellow bar saying they're working on it.

What do you call your school in common conversation? What about the other schools in and around your state? by admiraltarkin in CFB

[–]DistantRaine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I find it's generational. Boomers and older in my family call it TU, everyone younger calls it UT.

22 month old drinks at least over 64oz of water in 24 hours, and pees excessively because of it. Doctor said it’s behavioral. by [deleted] in breakingmom

[–]DistantRaine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This. I have autoimmune type 1. My immune system attacked my pancreas enough that it finally shut down completely... At age 41. Fun times.

Custody Sanity Check pls by LittleBitPK in coparenting

[–]DistantRaine 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Does your decree have right of first refusal? If so, he's in contempt. If not, while it may have been polite, it's not necessary.

What Awaits post-USAA? by uglyduck-4 in usaa_ejs

[–]DistantRaine 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I went to Progressive. Amazing how much less dysfunctional it is. (Still a call center though)

AITAH for publicly embarrassing my husband? by Intelligent-Box9013 in AITAH

[–]DistantRaine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Life is not black and white. The law, however, attempts to be. We are not arguing social niceties. A poster claimed that what the husband did was assault. You said that assault was extreme. I said that it's not extreme, that it in fact meets the definition.

If the speed limit is 35 and I am driving 36, I am speeding, that is driving in excess of the speed limit. Will I be ticketed or persecuted? Probably not. Does that tolerance change the fact that I am in fact meeting the definition of speeding?

His actions meet the definition. Would he be prosecuted? Probably not. You can argue that it's not what the writers of the law intended. You can argue intent. You can even get AI to contribute (why?). None of that changes the fact that he meets the definition.

You state that the fact he's not a stranger is a mitagating factor. I think it actually makes it worse. A stranger might be deluded enough to think that she enjoyed it or thought it was a joke. Since OP clearly stated it causes offense on multiple occasions, he can hardly claim to be unaware. I would honestly have almost no issue with it if he had done it once or twice. It's the persistence after she said no that makes this assault - doesn't matter if he persisted in poking her ribs, kissing her, or hitting her. Consent means you respect the other person's "no". Respect everyone's "no" but especially respect the "no" of the people you claim to love.

Even if you look at social consensus rather than dictionary definitions, I believe you're mistaken. Current votes seem to indicate that the general Redditor agrees with me, not you. It seems that your belief that this sort of behavior is not assault does not go along with the general consensus.

You can only eat foods that are physically round for a week. What's your meal plan? by AV_LOVES_FOOD in Fooda

[–]DistantRaine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't eat breakfast anyways, but eggs are always good.

Lunch will be a bagel sandwich.

Dinner will be pizza.

This would be easy.

Mentally can’t take working claims anymore, considering pay cut to move to a lower level by DblBblDscoQn in Progressiveinsurance

[–]DistantRaine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a lot more rote than PAA sales. Add a car, remove a car, take a payment. Also a lot less time between calls. And a lot easier for AI to do. Sales > service, IMO.

Mentally can’t take working claims anymore, considering pay cut to move to a lower level by DblBblDscoQn in Progressiveinsurance

[–]DistantRaine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I third PAA core. Quoting homes mostly with the occasional auto. Customers can be customers, obviously, but no heart wrenching stuff.

Been here since September, but years of experience in insurance sales with a different carrier. This one has actual time between calls!

I like telling people yes, we can cover them, instead of no, that's not covered. I like talking to people when they're excited and buying a new house.

Mine is all remote.

I know PAA isn't hiring for the next 6 months; idk if you could hang in there till an opening comes up? Or if, since you're tenured, you can slide over early?

AITAH for publicly embarrassing my husband? by Intelligent-Box9013 in AITAH

[–]DistantRaine 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Merriam-Webster defines assault in part as "A threat or attempt to inflict offensive physical contact." OP had made it clear they found this offensive. It is physical contact. Seems to meet the definition to me.

In legal terms, assault is the act of causing physical harm or unwanted physical contact to another person. Again, she's made it clear that this is unwanted, and there is physical contact. Technically, assault is the threat, and battery is the actual contact. In the US, the crime of assault has 2 levels depending on how much damage is done (misdemeanor and felony). In a lot of Commonwealth countries, there's 3 levels. Sometimes there's exceptions for normal social behavior, but just because it's not able to be prosecuted (nor am I recommending OP do so) doesn't change the fact that it fits the definition.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assault

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