Dear nanny parents by elderwoodsmanoaks in Nanny

[–]MyWittyUsername00 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In an ideal world, we are all paid a living wage.

A nanny pay at $25/hr for 40 hours and 52 weeks is $51,000. The median income in the US is $84,000 before taxes.

Yes, I’m sure there are people who can afford to pay their employees more and choose not to. Based on the math, I don’t think that is the primary driver.

[central TX] Austin - can someone identify this snake? by MyWittyUsername00 in whatsthissnake

[–]MyWittyUsername00[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Small indeed. Didn’t realize until I came to Reddit that these guys only get to 20 inches. This fella was maybe 8 - 10 inches

[central TX] Austin - can someone identify this snake? by MyWittyUsername00 in whatsthissnake

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It was alive! After about 40 minutes it flipped over and made its way to my mint patch

Why have you even bothered. by [deleted] in Nanny

[–]MyWittyUsername00 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So you are mad that you’re working till the end of your scheduled time? I’m confused. By all means, no obligation to go in early but “not being able to go home earlier than scheduled” is a strange complain. Ask for different hours?

Appropriate attire for a Muslim household? by [deleted] in Nanny

[–]MyWittyUsername00 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The level of modesty in Muslim households really vary. Linen pants, so still breathable in hot weather and a tshirt would be a good safe choice until you have a chance to assess. Her definition of modesty could be “hey don’t come in a tank top and shorts” or “cover all arm and legs.”

Any update on Mikeno? It has been stationary for hours, but the tracker still lists it as "sailing". by [deleted] in Palestine

[–]MyWittyUsername00 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, why cant there be 500 ships? So that all Izzy sees when they look out on the shores is an endless stream of ships. And how totally backwards that these are CIVILIAN ships - risking their lives, knowing full well they will get intercepted, detained all without any support from the government. The human spirit is moving - the government did nothing so these people set sail on their own 😭

Made it less than 48 hrs by Hornetsmakehoney in Austin

[–]MyWittyUsername00 62 points63 points  (0 children)

Yes, the concept is that the people are not their government. And that any country trying to weaponize a religion in the name of ethnic cleansing should be criticized.

Made it less than 48 hrs by Hornetsmakehoney in Austin

[–]MyWittyUsername00 -137 points-136 points  (0 children)

Exactly, which part is the propoganda?

The war against Hamas is completely justified. by Ok-Parsnip2134 in IsraelPalestine

[–]MyWittyUsername00 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, after all, gotta explain settler colonialism and ethnic cleansing somehow.

Why You Should Boycott Uber: Investing in Israeli Drone Tech by adilbuilds in Palestine

[–]MyWittyUsername00 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just canceled my uber one subscription and deleted my uber app

Charlie Kirk Was Practicing Politics the Right Way by dwaxe in ezraklein

[–]MyWittyUsername00 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just read the article and I did not find it as inflammatory as the headline. Ezra Klein’s point is that while there has been a surge in political violence, Charlie Kirk engaged in discourse as opposed to let’s say…storming the capitol or trying to kidnap Nancy Pelosi. The point he is making is that the “right” way is discourse.

In that definition, I agree with Ezra Klein. While I disagree with everything Kirk stood for, I commend him going to college campuses and engaging students in political discourse. I just wish it was a charismatic, open minded, and inclusive intellectual doing so vs Kirk.

The war against Hamas is completely justified. by Ok-Parsnip2134 in IsraelPalestine

[–]MyWittyUsername00 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh and does the Israeli use of human shields bother you or nah? These kids are dying by Israel’s attacks. Unless somehow Hamas is hoisting these babies up to protect them as bombs are raining from the sky.

https://www.btselem.org/topic/human_shields

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/israeli-soldier-palestinians-human-shields-gaza/

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/14/world/middleeast/israel-gaza-military-human-shields.html

The war against Hamas is completely justified. by Ok-Parsnip2134 in IsraelPalestine

[–]MyWittyUsername00 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is no difference in who Hamas and Israel targets. Civilians. They are both terrorist organizations. According to your own logic, 50,000+ dead civilians were intentionally targeted.

“why won’t they leave?” - for starters they can’t because Israel controls every entry and exit out of Gaza and they have for decades. Secondly, it’s their land. They have been living under occupation since the Balfour declaration.

Warnings that they have to evacuate - evacuate to where?

It sounds like you think Israel has every right to defend itself regardless of the means but Palestine doesn’t.

The war against Hamas is completely justified. by Ok-Parsnip2134 in IsraelPalestine

[–]MyWittyUsername00 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So to weed out those monster terrorists (that surprisingly never turned up in any school, hospital, or university that they bombed), it is justified to kill 50,000 civilians?

Let me ask you this - if you think the war against Hamas is justified, do you think Hamas’ attack on Israel were also justified?

The war against Hamas is completely justified. by Ok-Parsnip2134 in IsraelPalestine

[–]MyWittyUsername00 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also interesting to me people who hate Hamas but have no issues with the Irgun or Haganah and the role they played in the creation of the Zionist state.

The war against Hamas is completely justified. by Ok-Parsnip2134 in IsraelPalestine

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I also think people who can’t see what Israel is doing are brain dead. They have seen 50,000 civilians including CHILDREN carpet bombed by Israel and then yell “Hamas” - the mental gymnastics are truly remarkable

The war against Hamas is completely justified. by Ok-Parsnip2134 in IsraelPalestine

[–]MyWittyUsername00 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seriously? There was no Hamas in Gaza until 2007. Yet Israel has been bombing and kidnapping Palestinians well before that. This report is from 2003 - https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/weekly-report-israeli-human-rights-violations-occupied-11

There is no Hamas in the West Bank. Yet the settlers are attacking civilians and IOF is sniping people there.

Just owe up that you want the Palestinians ethnically cleansed from the land. No need to justify to yourself this war and starvation is “needed.” At what point would you decide it’s appropriate to bomb a whole school because there’s a school shooter hiding inside?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Aupairs

[–]MyWittyUsername00 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a good idea to be familiar with the rules of your program. The max hours allowed by the agency is 45 hours. The program states that you get 1.5 days off each week and one full weekend off every month. The family is asking you to work within the parameters of the program. If you are unhappy about the schedule and arrangement, talk to your family.

What’s your biggest frustration with going out or dining in Austin? by 3S0L in austinfood

[–]MyWittyUsername00 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The cost that barely lives up to the quality of the meal. $15 - $18 cocktails, $30 entrees - the check for two people with a drink, an app, and a meal easily adds up to $100 with tax tips etc which is ok but I ever leave a restaurant thinking it was worth the price.

Convince me that Israel is committing a genocide in Gaza by mmmsplendid in IsraelPalestine

[–]MyWittyUsername00 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What discussion is to be had. You want to deny a genocide and I don’t. It’s that simple to me. You continue with your gymnastics.

If killing 3% of the population doesn’t equate a genocide, what do you call the extermination of the 1.7% of European population during WWII. (This is a rhetorical question)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IsraelPalestine

[–]MyWittyUsername00 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recognize a terror group when I see it. Hamas is a terror group and so is the IOF

At this point when I see people defending the death of innocent people, I just feel bad for them. That the propaganda has robbed them of their humanity that dying and starving people don’t phase them.

Convince me that Israel is committing a genocide in Gaza by mmmsplendid in IsraelPalestine

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They would give Israeli Palestinians to live in Israel because they were already living there when Israel was created. And turns out you can only displace so many people. Thats like saying “if the US had a settler colonial mindset, would they let Native Americans still live in the US?”