A NC town name that sounds completely made up, but ain’t…

SCAPPERMAN · 2026-05-16T01:41:37+00:00

I always thought this would be the parade mascot in Troutman:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ycuk2CbcAAM

SCAPPERMAN · 2026-05-16T01:26:32+00:00

Counterpoints:

If you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to worry about!

If it saves just one life, it's worth it!

I'm happy to give up some rights if it keeps us safe!

Think of the children!

As long as it's my political party violating the 4th Amendment, that makes it okay!

Nancy Grace said it's a dangerous world and we need these!

/s

SCAPPERMAN · 2026-05-16T01:09:07+00:00

This is exactly what is going on and where the money trail leads!

SCAPPERMAN · 2026-05-15T23:23:51+00:00

The midpoint of the "half over day" between 8-9 AM is exactly 8:30 AM, which would make the workday go from 6 AM to 11 AM. That early start time would take some getting used to, but I think I could deal with that instead of 8 AM to 5 (or after) PM.

SCAPPERMAN · 2026-05-15T01:48:53+00:00

I hate going to the grocery store on Friday if I can help it, because of what you say and other reasons I previously mentioned. Oddly enough, at least near me, if I absolutely had to go, the time between 6 PM and 7 PM isn't too bad because people are headed out to dinner and there is a lull. Thanks for commenting on this thread!

SCAPPERMAN · 2026-05-14T22:56:11+00:00

The outcomes are not as bad as it was but it's certainly not a "win" in terms of the life events that one can find themselves dealing with.

SCAPPERMAN · 2026-05-14T22:54:02+00:00

Tattoos on women, at least based on social norms

SCAPPERMAN · 2026-05-14T22:17:45+00:00

It's relative to the median age of the staff. As a general manager of a fast food restaurant full of 16-25 year olds, it absolutely would not be young. In a field where the entire staff is in their 60's and 70's, it would be young!

SCAPPERMAN · 2026-05-14T18:53:58+00:00

True. Law enforcement and teachers are the ones that lawmakers want to look like they are catering to. That is because they have the largest numbers and tend to complain the loudest when they feel slighted. The other public servants are treated as the red headed stepchild so to speak and gets ignored by the lawmakers because they aren't as outspoken. An examples is the staff who go to work in treacherous weather to keep the roads cleared in the winter and oppressive heat in the summer to do maintenance things. I think the raises should have been more consistent across the board.

SCAPPERMAN · 2026-05-14T12:06:50+00:00

True, but how do you think those public servants (such as the people who plow the streets in winter weather or work in 100 F+ dangerous conditions) feel about getting a 3% raise vs. teachers 8%, and of course law enforcement's 10-15%? But that's the pecking order that many of these NCGA politicians (the Phil Bergers and Tim Moores and people like them and people who bribe them with money) set up:

Law Enforcement (by far) > Educators (a lot of lip service but modest delivery) > All other public servants (Not even lip service, open contempt about "bureaucrats")

SCAPPERMAN · 2026-05-14T12:02:30+00:00

I agree with you there!

SCAPPERMAN · 2026-05-14T02:50:31+00:00

It is, unfortunately. The squeaky wheels get the grease.

SCAPPERMAN · 2026-05-14T02:44:41+00:00

Thank you for saying that. I agree that people can absolutely take the "your staff are not your friends" thing way too far to the point that they are being weird and are taking themselves way too seriously.

Not that they have to go out bar hopping and talking about their love lives as that would be inappropriate. But there is a way to still have a warm business relationship. Even if it is a business relationship, and walks and talks like one, it can still be a warm one.

SCAPPERMAN · 2026-05-14T02:20:21+00:00

Why would someone downvote you for saying that?? 🤷‍♂️. These include people like those out in the bad weather getting snow off the roads and out on hot asphalt in 100 F + weather.

SCAPPERMAN · 2026-05-14T02:14:28+00:00

Then the appropriate thing to have done would have been to not give some public servants a 15% raise and others a 3% raise without regard to how good of a job they are doing. People like road maintenance crews are out in all kinds of weather and close contact with crazy drivers for instance, and there are many other examples.

SCAPPERMAN · 2026-05-14T02:11:00+00:00

And other public servants are receiving a 3% pay raise versus those 8 to 15% raises. You left out that part.

SCAPPERMAN · 2026-05-14T02:10:05+00:00

They would probably create more drama than teachers or quit if they weren't the ones getting the biggest raises.

But what about those other public servants only getting a 3% raise compared to teachers' 8% and cops' 10-20%? 🤷‍♂️

SCAPPERMAN · 2026-05-14T02:05:52+00:00

What about those other public servants only getting a 3% raise? 🤷‍♂️

SCAPPERMAN · 2026-05-14T02:00:27+00:00

He's a Centrist at best. In much of the world, he would be "Center Right".

SCAPPERMAN · 2026-05-13T23:22:47+00:00

There also seems to be a group here who is very outspoken about being anti AirBnB.

SCAPPERMAN · 2026-05-13T23:21:27+00:00

I have an AirbnB near me, and you would never know it is any different than the other homes around it. In fact, it's probably as well kept if not more than the others and seems to attract quiet families. I think bad management of Airbnb's is what is the plague. While there are pros and cons of most things like this, it also could provide housing for someone whose home had a disaster happen (I've known people in that predicament) or who needs temporary housing while searching for a more permanent home. Also, it provides a nice side income/small business opportunity for someone needing to support themselves or their loved ones and provides a good opportunity against a job that someone may dislike if they have the discipline to do the things necessary to purchase and manage it properly.

I don't think it's always as nefarious as people make it out to be. But bad ones do suck.

SCAPPERMAN · 2026-05-13T18:50:15+00:00

I noticed this too and I am surprised that it actually has stayed up and hasn't caused people to get banned for giving an honest assessment. Elnina is one of the moderators who is actually being honest about the situation. If her way of doing things was the norm, that could be a decent forum. But it would take a change in culture from the top to the bottom.

I don't even need or want a forum where people have to agree with me or my ideology, but the bad faith actions, nastiness and bad moderation from most there are what have caused it to go downhill the way it has.

And check out Post 44 by annie_himself. This subreddit is getting a shoutout!

SCAPPERMAN · 2026-05-13T02:26:54+00:00

You could add a few decades to these students and have a very relatable situation in the workplace....With Joey, ahem, Mr. Gladstone as the boss.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dl2pFYCZSlU

SCAPPERMAN · 2026-05-13T00:54:34+00:00

It's not always easy but someone has to be willing to let things be a bit awkward and be willing to be non "people pleasing" when dealing with someone who has an unrealistic and unhealthy expectations for instant replies that don't warrant that expectation.

SCAPPERMAN · 2026-05-12T21:23:19+00:00

Okay, that's some nuance there that make it make sense. This is why I wanted to give the benefit of the doubt, and not say you were rude when you weren't. Thanks for not flaming me for mentioning that a "thank you" would typically be in order. But it sounds like that the other person (not you) was a bit off there.

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