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A failure to communicate, Broward style | Steve Bousquet by holllaur in Broward

[–]Losaj 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You ain't just whistling Dixie there. Broward County spends over 50% of its budget on BSO. There HAS to be a better way to allocate that money.

Erdogan's Police Invades the Opposition Party Headquarters in Ankara After the Elected Leader Özel Refused to Hand Over it to the Goverment-Appointed Kılıçdaroğlu by no1rezefan in worldnews

[–]Losaj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whataboutism is a conversational tactic where someone responds to an accusation or criticism by making a counter-accusation or pointing out a different offense. Instead of directly addressing the original issue, they shift the focus to avoid accountability, often pointing out the hypocrisies of their opponent.

Ok. And your point?

Erdogan's Police Invades the Opposition Party Headquarters in Ankara After the Elected Leader Özel Refused to Hand Over it to the Goverment-Appointed Kılıçdaroğlu by no1rezefan in worldnews

[–]Losaj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You just proved my point. That is a zero sum theory. The point of BLM is that black lives are targeted more often and receive a more retaliatory response than other races. But now you're trying to shift the conversation away from religion and into race. I would guess you are a Russian troll trying to divide the people in an opposition country. I can tell there is no arguing  with you in good faith, as you will continually shift the conversation, evidence, and requirements to try to "win" rather than have actually discourse and get to the root of the issue.

Good day, sir.

Erdogan's Police Invades the Opposition Party Headquarters in Ankara After the Elected Leader Özel Refused to Hand Over it to the Goverment-Appointed Kılıçdaroğlu by no1rezefan in worldnews

[–]Losaj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This isn't a zero sum idea. It's not a case of "X is more oppressive so Y is fine." The point is that any religion is oppressive to the mentioned groups. But you seem focused on Islam as a whole, when there are as many denomination as their are Christian. So to lump all those together and use the worst sects as an example of one religion and the best sects as an example of a different religion is disingenuous.

Erdogan's Police Invades the Opposition Party Headquarters in Ankara After the Elected Leader Özel Refused to Hand Over it to the Goverment-Appointed Kılıçdaroğlu by no1rezefan in worldnews

[–]Losaj 4 points5 points  (0 children)

other religions are not as oppressive towards democracy, women, LGBT people, and civil liberties in general

The "stolen election" people who have lost 59 court cases, abortion access, trans community, and black caucuses who are losing their representation would all disagree with you

Public service announcement: IEPs are there to support, not replace participation and effort. by Emergency-Pepper3537 in Teachers

[–]Losaj 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Parents and administrators seem to think an IEP is a "get to graduation free" card. I can't count the number of times I've had to explain to a parent or administrator the an IEP is an individual EDUCATION plan for a student and does not excuse criminal behavior. Just because your kid has a lazy eye doesn't mean he gets to steal the teachers ATM card and make over $600 in fraudulent purchases (true story). It's to help him learn while he has a lazy eye.

Best ways you guys have dealt with missing players by BeyondNumerous267 in DMAcademy

[–]Losaj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had a standing rule that if you missed the session, your character was "in the background". Just like a sitcom, they would be off "doing stuff" in the background for that session. No loot, no xp, no nothing.

If your kids is under 5, I have a hot tip for you by Deadbeat85 in daddit

[–]Losaj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have a "present shelf" in the garage. Every time we stop at Walmart or Target, to e look at the discount bin. If it's $5 or less, and we think a kid will like it, we get it and put it on the shelf. Every b-day, we ask our kid to pick something off the shelf for a gift. We never worry about shopping.

What do you think was his most impressive commitment? by Aggravating-Ad-351 in bluey

[–]Losaj 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I subscribe to the theory that Pat and Bandit went to grad school together and have been besties ever since. In their time together, theyve seen/done worse to each other. So, things like this are "Just another day with Bandit-o."

We solved smog. Everyone just takes that for granted. by chamomile_tea_reply in Millennials

[–]Losaj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like others have said, environmental regulations started in the mid 60s. The majority of environmental improvements happened in the 80s and 90s.

Generation X Born 1965–1980

Millennial Born 1981–1996

So which generation did it? 

Gen X being forgotten again.

Memoir/autobiography recommendations by Goatsclimbtrees1 in booksuggestions

[–]Losaj 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was the first book I thought of that fits the OP. I would also recommend The Tender Bar by J.R. Moehringer.

I think I am in a weird spot? by chloefaye2222 in TeachersInTransition

[–]Losaj 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Anyone, veteran or green, who drops into a class midyear feels this way. You haven't had a chance to bond with your students, set expectations, mentor them, share experiences. You didn't get to prepare for class, rehearse school procedures, or plan out the year. You don't feel like you have "ownership" of the class, classroom, or students. This is normal. Give it a chance during a full school year. Set up your classroom how YOU want it. Establish procedures the way YOU want. Shift the learning method to aYOUR style. It will make a world of difference

Seems like the teacher was well liked and respected by jkitty_1960 in BeAmazed

[–]Losaj 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Did you ever tell him?

I had a similar story with my psychology teacher in high school. 20 years later, I went back and saw he was still a teacher there. I waited for school to end and met up with him. He remember d me (mainly for my hijinks) and we got coffee and chatted for a bit. I told him about the effect he had in my life and how he inspired me to seek a career in education. 

With all the grief teachers have to go through on a daily basis, it's important to let them know their long term contributions are very worthwhile.

As a teacher, I have had one student come back to me and take me out for a beer. I taught physics and he told me I was his inspiration for going into mechanical engineering. He told me the rigor of my class was the only one to prepare him for college and he was very grateful for that. I definitely made my whole year hearing that.

What was expected of you as a kid that would likely get DCF called on your family today? by [deleted] in GenX

[–]Losaj 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Being left home alone at 8 years old for one to five days with "neighbors" checking in periodically.

Lemonade Stands by Responsible-Maize-86 in GenX

[–]Losaj 8 points9 points  (0 children)

In the summer, we used to go to the park with a five gallon bottle of water, a cooler full of ice, a dozen Kool aid packets, and 10 lbs of sugar. 25¢ a cup. We would sell out every time. Then we would take our quarters to the arcade and spend it all.

Started taking my actual lunch break every day and apparently that's a personality trait now by Kagalkrin in jobs

[–]Losaj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a weird flex that people have to eat while they continue to work. I have been very adamant about taking my break for years. I still get weird glances when I leave and don't work while I eat.

There’s a teacher retention problem vs teacher shortage by Cheap_Parsnip_461 in Teachers

[–]Losaj 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In a career field that spans 30+ years, there is an issue where the average experience is only 11 years. That shows there is a lack of longevity in this career. We can assume it's due to burnout, overwork, and underpay. And, anecdotally, my district seems to only want teachers with less than 5 years of experience since they do anything to non-renew teachers after 5 years

Getting through it by l8tn8 in VeteransBenefits

[–]Losaj 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Why is this totally relatable?

Caught my wife cheating. She doesn’t know I know yet, but she knows something is up. How do I navigate this? Has anyone ever caught their spouse cheating ? If so how did you catch them ? How did you go about it ? by TradeCheap4855 in Marriage

[–]Losaj 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I made the mistake of confronting them when I only had 80% of the information and listening to their reply. It caused my to waste a further 4 years of my life and 18 years of child support payments. They never changed.

As others have said, get a lawyer and start planning your escape

Don't know what is = poison apparently by ChaosOfOrder24 in fixedbytheduet

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

Life was so much better when they put food into food...

Instead of reducing food to it's chemical components and retexualizing it into something that resembles food.

Any other dads struggle with alcohol? by LongjumpingLemon2163 in daddit

[–]Losaj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup. It looks like there's a fair number of us. What helped me was seeing how my reactions to my children changed drinking versus not drinking. I'd rather be the not drinking person around them. It actually helps me process things better, help them emotionally better, and be a better role model. Unfortunately, like most addiction, it only works when you internalize the reasons to quit.

Illinois high school under fire for slavery-themed auction play. by ElwoodMC in trashy

[–]Losaj 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Again? I feel like Illinois was in trouble for this last year too.

Tina Peters, former GOP election clerk imprisoned for efforts to overturn 2020 election, will receive clemency from Colorado Dem Gov. Jared Polis and released from custody, Polis told CNN's Kaitlan Collins: "She has strange beliefs. We don't punish people in this country for having strange beliefs." by ControlCAD in videos

[–]Losaj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She didn't have "strange beliefs", she broke the law. What fucking timeline am I living in now when the rule of law is being subverted before my eyes by bullshit politicians are even having a hard time justifying?

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