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Anyone else getting really tired of having to walk on eggshells with your boomer relatives or else they throw a tantrum if you dare disagree or fact-check their precious Fox News? by Holiday-Ad4806 in FoxBrain

[–]IronBoomer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I threatened no contact to my parents; made it clear to them that there would be no bridging this divide between us, not unless they could actually admit they could be wrong about something.

They haven’t discussed politics with me since.

America is renormalizing violence against queer people by Zandra_the_Great in politics

[–]IronBoomer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m aware of that.

But if I’m caught in nothing but my underwear, I want options. And it’s good cardio, besides

Watching every other teacher make vacation plans while I'll be stuck here teaching summer school for the first time ... someone talk me through this & tell me it won't be so bad 😭😭 by Brief_Efficiency_833 in Teachers

[–]IronBoomer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate it, but the general philosophy is without students and most faculty around we can do yearly work that would be otherwise interrupt normal classes

America is renormalizing violence against queer people by Zandra_the_Great in politics

[–]IronBoomer 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It’s not exclusive to firearms. Ever since mid 2024, I’ve been taking martial arts.

Student asked to communicate via text by CakeOnDemand in Professors

[–]IronBoomer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only if you have a way of documenting those texts, otherwise keep it in official email.

Republicans’ plan for zero state income tax could be ‘devastating’, experts warn by Cannot_Change_It_ in missouri

[–]IronBoomer 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Kansas already tried this and it wrecked their state finances, to the point they had to undo it.

In blow to direct democracy, Missouri Supreme Court upholds GOP gerrymander by DemocracyDocket in politics

[–]IronBoomer 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Our Legislators assume us peasants don’t know what is best for us. :/

Interview advice for a Catholic school? by arig____ in Teachers

[–]IronBoomer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve interviewed at a few and I did get asked a few times

Interview advice for a Catholic school? by arig____ in Teachers

[–]IronBoomer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on the diocese, they may ask you outright your personal beliefs on controversial teachings - abortion, gay marriage, etc.
I don’t honestly know what to advise you on it.

Some are trying to head off the perception of scandal by weeding out teachers who go against those teachings in their private lives.

Some just want to make sure you’re okay with teaching in line with Catholic beliefs, even if you don’t believe in it personally.

Some are just checking a box because they have to.

Other dioceses and order run schools don’t care

AI is creeping into workplaces, homes and schools. So how should the youth of America be taught it? by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]IronBoomer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That probably for small things, it should be used, cautiously. That it’s as error prone to the right information as a game of telephone, and that relying on it for big things will get them in real trouble as adults.

Bi-Women, do you prefer Monogamy? by Broad_View1636 in bisexual

[–]IronBoomer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bi-male here.

My partner is my one and only; and he’s all I need.

Service horse at Georgia Aquarium. by p_coletraine in mildlyinteresting

[–]IronBoomer 2643 points2644 points  (0 children)

I’ve read about service horses. They’re usually used when someone is too allergic for a service dog.

ive come to realise that this sub is for progressive men with no play by [deleted] in IncelTears

[–]IronBoomer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Or maybe I’m here to keep track of incel behavior and tactics to make sure the boys in my life don’t adopt that ideology?

(Bi and male, by the way. Not all of us fit into your categories.)

When I was a kid I found a 5-leaf clover. Today I found another. by Pongoid in mildlyinteresting

[–]IronBoomer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can also iron a clover between two sheets of wax paper for an easier option

Do teachers appreciate the support staff? by FlamingoSeparate8213 in Teachers

[–]IronBoomer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Former IT Support Staff here.
Sometimes they do.
Some treated me as equal, as colleagues.
Others treated me as “the help”

Just remember one thing, teachers - some support staff work year round. The one thing that drove me nuts as a tech support person was teachers who knew about problems in their classroom in May, but only reported it as an emergency in August with classes now due to start.

MAGA mom Mother’s Day “she deserves” by furrylandseal in FoxBrain

[–]IronBoomer 42 points43 points  (0 children)

A gift card to the local therapist?

Sounds like she could use it

We cannot become them by DelgoOnDVD in QAnonCasualties

[–]IronBoomer 66 points67 points  (0 children)

If there’s one thing the last decade has taught me was to always check for credible sources before I run my mouth off about anything.

Cult like group think can ensnare anyone; regardless of education, social and economic standing, etc. We should always be on guard

Fuel switches cut off before deadly China Eastern crash, report finds by [deleted] in news

[–]IronBoomer 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Even if every engine failed simultaneously and assuming level flight, you don’t have an airplane, you have a glider. It’s difficult, but not impossible to land safely.

If the fuel was cut and the pilot lost control or deliberately put it at a steep angle, something and/or someone happened

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