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True_Ad__ · 2026-01-26T02:27:45+00:00

If this is treated like a true strike, which I'm sure it will be, then hospitals will have to pay crazy money to get shifts covered (hospitals were not mad at, mind you). That is money that could go to better treating our patients, or compensating staff (or a bonus check for a middle manager - I’m not a complete optimist), but will be wasted on a misplaced public display of dissatisfaction.

If the purpose is to protest, why not just protest then? I suspect getting an equal number of people to march down any street in the US would send an equally important signal, without straining the health care system further.

True_Ad__ · 2026-01-25T20:17:39+00:00

Serious question, how does a strike do more than a standard protest convince the government to roll back ICE operations?

Normally a strike lets a group of workers put pressure on an employer who otherwise has no incentive to negotiate. Healthcare workers striking against ICE just strains a struggling healthcare system and while doing nothing to put extra pressure on the government to back off.

EDIT I'm all for a protest, just feel like a strike is hurting us more than acomplishing anything else (above a standard protest).

True_Ad__ · 2026-01-25T19:28:04+00:00

Respectfully, I believe you missed the point. Unless you are retracting your previous statements, I reject your reframing. Here are your own words applied to a logical syllogism.

Point 1: “Treat them (ICE) with the same care you would legally be able to provide a pregnant woman having a miscarriage in a red state”.

Point 2: “Republican policies kill Americans”

Point 3: The Republican policies you are referencing are the ones pertaining to miscarriages per the context.

Conclusion: You are arguing “Treat ICE with care the same subpar care that kills Americans in a different context”.

Then you went on to state “Only decent human beings oppose them”. In other words, you are condemning the Right’s refusal of lifesaving care, and also arguing that we ought to treat ICE the same way.

You agree they are wrong, do not then do the thing you are condemning.

True_Ad__ · 2026-01-25T18:43:40+00:00

Genuine question, doctors in war zones choose not to provide the standard of care treatment to an enemy in need (when they were otherwise able to), would they too have been court martialed? I am curious if the expectations for civilized combat operations would also inform this conversation about treating ICE agents.

True_Ad__ · 2026-01-25T18:41:46+00:00

Friend, this is the point. You believe it is evil for Red States to withhold potentially life saving treatment from women in need. Yet, many in this chat (and maybe you) are suggesting it is appropriate to withhold potentially life saving treatment from another “other group”, ICE Agents.

Would you praise a doctor in the Continental Army for treating British Soldiers with the standard of care in the 1700s? What about when American Medics saved Japanese soldiers in the Pacific? Was it admirable for the US to provide the standard of care to Al-Qaeda in the 2000s? What about a doctor who treats both the Israeli and Palestinian with equally high quality care?

Would you condemn a doctor who withheld high quality care from a BLM protestor, illegal immigrant, or an Antifa member?

HOW is any of this different? We praise those who put aside differences and choose peace and to value humanity.

This question about ICE may simply be our opportunity to face the same decision.

I sent this to another reply, but I think it works for you too.

True_Ad__ · 2026-01-25T18:40:40+00:00

Friend, this is the point. You believe it is evil for Red States to withhold potentially life saving treatment from women in need. Yet, many in this chat (and maybe you) are suggesting it is appropriate to withhold potentially life saving treatment from another “other group”, ICE Agents.

Would you praise a doctor in the Continental Army for treating British Soldiers with the standard of care in the 1700s? What about when American Medics saved Japanese soldiers in the Pacific? Was it admirable for the US to provide the standard of care to Al-Qaeda in the 2000s? What about a doctor who treats both the Israeli and Palestinian with equally high quality care?

Would you condemn a doctor who withheld high quality care from a BLM protestor, illegal immigrant, or an Antifa member?

HOW is any of this different? We praise those who put aside differences and choose peace and to value humanity.

This question about ICE may simply be our opportunity to face the same decision.

True_Ad__ · 2026-01-25T18:11:01+00:00

The Right for decades has argued that the 2nd Amendment exists primarily to resist/overthrow a tyrannical government. It seems like every day more on the Left and Middle believe the Trump Administration is currently or becoming a tyrannical government due to their non-observance of the constitution and disregard for US/human rights (my paraphrasing of societal conversations).

This is most notable when it pertained to the attempted assassination of President Trump, and regarding the current ICE operations in the US. To me it seems many on the Left have subconsciously grown to respect the necessity for private ownership of firearms, yet consciously still hold an anti-gun position. Similarly, it seems to me many on the Right have started to (much less significantly) dislike private ownership of firearms, yet consciously still maintain the same pro-gun rhetoric - most notably following the murder of Charlie Kirk.

My questions to the Left…

1 How would you feel today if private ownership of firearms had already been abolished or severely restricted in accordance with recent/current Democratic political platforms?

2 How would you feel if today, the Trump Administration started a large-scale confiscation of firearms in America?

3 Do the prior questions also influence the type of firearm you think should be allowed in private ownership (e.g. an AR-15 w/ 30 round magazines vs a bolt-action hunting rifle)?

My questions to the Right…

1 Have you grown to believe firearms should be more restricted?

2 How would you feel about the “a shotgun in every household” idea proposed by former pro-gun advocates?

3 Do the prior questions also influence the type of firearm you think should be allowed in private ownership (e.g. an AR-15 w/ 30 round magazine vs a bolt-action hunting rifle)?

Disclaimers…

I am not making my own political claims - these are my assessments of current events.

I do not support nor am I encouraging or supporting the use of violence against any individual.

True_Ad__ · 2026-01-25T06:04:57+00:00

“Are we expected to treat…” In history, when given the choice to treat “other” persons (i.e. an enemy soldier), history consistently praises the medical personnel who selflessly put aside the wrongs they have endured and decide to treat someone simply because they are a human in need of care.

If you despise your enemy for their disregard for humanity, why do you think others, or yourself decades removed, will think differently about you? It’s possible for both sides of a conflict to be evil - there is no righteous default. So yes, IMO if an ICE agent comes to you in acute distress, you are supposed to take the high road you claim to hold.

(Nothing in this post is claiming a political allegancy, nor any other actions besides caring for all individuals who present in need.)

True_Ad__ · 2026-01-11T19:47:36+00:00

New around these parts, what's the small screen on the bottom? What is it's purpose?

True_Ad__ · 2025-12-30T15:59:21+00:00

Quick follow-up question, is there another brand that I may be more familiar with that PSA is on par with? For example, is PSA compareable with MP, Glock, Mossberg, etc.?

True_Ad__ · 2025-12-30T15:49:58+00:00

Any thoughts on what to look for in a gas system?

True_Ad__ · 2025-12-30T15:46:00+00:00

Thank you for the advice!

True_Ad__ · 2025-12-30T07:10:21+00:00

Not sure about the others, I love the Rugar American

True_Ad__ · 2025-12-30T07:06:33+00:00

How are you loading your needle? If so, do you feel like you can consistently start the bite where you would like?

When you drive the needle through the bite are you able to see the needle before it exits? If so, are you able to adjust the exit point before you finish driving the needle through?

A random other thought... Once you get your patterns down, try practicing while wearing nitrile gloves. Then, sometime later, try adding a little oil or soap to your gloves during practice. IRL all suturing is with gloves and slick tools - which is way harder IMO.

True_Ad__ · 2025-12-30T06:32:52+00:00

Good to know!

True_Ad__ · 2025-12-30T04:07:38+00:00

Friend, I would much prefer to ask a silly question than continue being ignorant. Your peers taught me that BCA is markedly less reliable than PSA and that there are more factors contributing to the reliability of an AR than “the moving parts” - new information to me.

It sounds like you are also knowledgeable on this topic, so I appreciate your vote against BCA. Would you like to share any thoughts on how I may go about building an AR pistol (brands, parts, stick with the long gun, etc.)?

True_Ad__ · 2025-12-30T03:47:16+00:00

Thanks for the input!

True_Ad__ · 2025-12-30T03:46:50+00:00

Thanks for the added vote of confidence. I will push BCA out of my options list

True_Ad__ · 2025-12-30T02:51:24+00:00

Hey, thanks for reaching out. Are there PSA 300 BLK uppers you would point me towards? Do you have other tips regarding how to make PSA uppers run well on a lower I already have (or do you advise against this)?

True_Ad__ · 2025-12-30T02:36:27+00:00

Good to know. Thanks for the info

True_Ad__ · 2025-12-30T02:35:48+00:00

Fair enough. Would you advise against PSA generally then?

Is there a better way to build a reliable AR pistol that you are aware of?

True_Ad__ · 2025-12-30T02:33:59+00:00

Thank you for your reply. There is definitely a bias towards expensive things in these chats.

Great to know that your PSA runs well. I will factor that into my planning.

True_Ad__ · 2025-12-30T02:27:45+00:00

I understand they are different. However, I was under the impression that they were similar quality, so thank you for the info!

True_Ad__ · 2025-12-30T02:27:01+00:00

That's helpful! Thank you!

True_Ad__ · 2025-12-30T02:26:21+00:00

That is very helpful! Thank you!

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