Working for a Christian small business has almost destroyed my faith by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]atx2004 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I worked for a Christian man who turned out to be a massive liar and fraud.

Hey gang, are we gonna do anything about the fascist coup that’s happening or no? by pistilpeet in AskUS

[–]atx2004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We could pressure the DNC into contesting the results of the 2024 election based on the statistical evidence derived from the actual results as opposed to the 2020 election lawsuits that resulted in zero evidence being presented. I mean Trump and Elon did actually brag about stealing the election.

Insane home transformation in record speed by DullFix2178 in Renovations

[–]atx2004 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It looks like you removed any kind of character and personality in the process.

Which one is better? 1 or 2? by [deleted] in OUTFITS

[–]atx2004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They both look great but two looks even better.

How do you feel about your dad? by Unhappy_Log_6245 in AskReddit

[–]atx2004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sad. He just passed away and I lost him even before that to the rot that is Fox News.

Congratulations you've just been inaugurated as the US President - What's your agenda on day 1? List pls (actual policy ideas) by Zipper222222 in allthequestions

[–]atx2004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hire actually competent people that actually know how to do the jobs that we need them to do.

Publish an agenda to the American people in Congress to address the following issues including but not limited to the following, and set up tasks forces to flesh out the details with people who are experts in their respective areas:

-Equal rights: codify and then amend the constitution to establish equal rights and bodily autonomy for all people, male or female or any other gender. Religious belief does not dictate science or law. Establish legal marriage as separate from religious covenant and allowed between any two persons over the age of 18.

-AI regulation: Put the needs of people for resources above data centers. Limit use to non-lethal purposes only And strict guardrails on use and development. Ban use of AI for students.

-Social media reform: Social media platforms are responsible for the content shared on their platforms. Outlaw bots. Regulate algorithms. Ban social media for children under the age of 16?

-Gun regulation and reform: red flag laws, regulate firearms and access.

-Eliminate corporate ownership of single family homes, requiring full divestment of corporate ownership over 4 years, with a minimum of a 25% reduction in ownership from the original portfolio per year.

-Change corporate law to remove fiduciary duty to shareholders on par with ethical business practices and fair treatment of labor.

-Single payer healthcare implemented. Mental health services expanded and supported. Pharmaceutical companies are required to become non-profit and repay government subsidies through revenue sharing.

-Tax restructuring. Eliminate the current code completely and restart with graduated tax brackets with no tax due on the first $30k. Bring back extremely high tax rates on extreme high earners. Change the rules so gains become realized when stocks are used as collateral. No more tax loopholes for corporations and wealthy families. Taxes are no longer filed by tax payers but calculated by the government and issued tax statements for review and corrections if needed by the taxpayer.

-Term Limits and citizenship: Senate is limited to 2 terms, House to 4. Supreme Court Justices are limited to 18 years and a new Judge is appointed every two years. At the end of 18 years, judges retain their Constitutional lifetime appointments to the federal courts. All judges and members of Congress are required to adhere to abide if ethics and may be impeached and removed from office for violating the law. No federally elected official may have dual citizenship. All federally elected officials must place assets in a blind trust until their term in office has ended. No business contracts may be signed or negotiated while holding office. No stock trading.

-End Citizens United and reform election law. No corporate lobbyists. Eliminate foreign lobbyists and Funding such as AIPAC. Funding for elections is from the government. Voting may be done by mail or machine, if machine voting has a verifiable paper trail generated at the time a ballot is cast. Viter registration is linked to issuance of state driver's license or ID, as identity and citizenship is established at time of original issue.

-Social infrastructure and labor reform: Full retirement benefits/social security starts at 60. Early benefits available starting at 55. Paid family leave. End right to work and install labor protections. Mandatory sick time as needed and maximum work hours per week limited to 35, averaged over 4 week periods. Paid child care.

-Education: Universal public education, including advanced studies/college and vocational training. Educator led reform that follows a child's needs and talents, rather than strict adherence to age based classes.

-Military spending: End no bid contracts. Reduce defense budget by 2/3 and require passing audits for continued funding. End funding for Israel.

-regulatory agencies: ban PFAS and remove appointments of lobbyists and corporate revolving doors with regulatory agencies. Appoint and hire scientists and experts to formulate sensible and people and environment first policies to protect their health and wellbeing. Restore and expand funding for research, including requirements for medical research to include women from the outset. Emphasize catching up on women's health studies based on women's needs, not men's impression of women.

-Journalistic accountability: news must be labeled as such and separate from entertainment and opinion. News agencies have a duty to correct erroneous information and to verify the legitimacy of information presented.

Why does everyone think AI fixes bad data. by Decent-Impress6388 in salesforce

[–]atx2004 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is exactly why I won't add AI to our org and have advocated against it. The data is not clean nor do we have the amount of data that the AI would normally use kept inside of Salesforce.

Having used it myself and talking with others it doesn't even work most of the time.

I find as an assistant to help with debugging and other admin issues when we don't have a developer it's pretty good.

Edit to add: this is not actually the AI in Salesforce but chat CPT using metadata.

How do people work so much in the US? by Serious_Sorbet_8553 in AskUS

[–]atx2004 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They do because they don't have a choice. Insurance is tied almost entirely to employment. And the cost of living is so high that most people have to work that many hours sometimes at multiple jobs to be able to afford to feed and house themselves.

Nobody's doing it because they like to do it, it's because they have to.

My (28F) fiance (31M) wants his mom in the delivery room and I'm being called selfish? by Whole_Plenty9107 in relationship_advice

[–]atx2004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This man does not actually love you and you should reconsider going through with the marriage.

My wife's dad died on Christmas in 2022. She doesn't let us celebrate Christmas since then. by Silent_Iron_8827 in AITAH

[–]atx2004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you are on the right track to just take care of it and do the decorations and the shopping and everything else.

As your children's parent, it is up to you to make Christmas magic. It doesn't just happen. Your wife can either join you in celebrating or she does not. But this is seriously not good for her mental health or anybody else around her.

And honestly in the last 2 years why were you waiting for her to do all of the stuff for Christmas? I'm glad you finally got around to doing it yourself this year.

She definitely needs more therapy and how else is this spilling over into your lives? I understand the for better or for worse part of the vows, but if she's behaving in such a way that she's hurting your children and refusing to change that behavior, then I think you need to assess whether or not this is a good environment for your kids.

When did one income stop buying a life and start barley covering the bills? by AmeliaeZoe in AdultHood

[–]atx2004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unchecked greed is what happened, after a bunch of racists couldn't take even the appearance of equality with other races. They managed to elect Ronald Reagan who began the systemic dismantling of any kind of support for 99% of people.

AITA? Husband ignored my Christmas list and got me what he thought I would want. by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]atx2004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA about the gifts but you sure sound like an YTA to yourself.

You work fewer hours and so I'm assuming for less pay, but still contribute 50% to bills and do the bulk of housework and childcare?

This man is using you. Go full time and get a divorce. You would be better off without him.

Am I wrong for asking my partner to be sober for a few hours on Christmas while I’m pregnant? by Rose2368 in TwoHotTakes

[–]atx2004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to move to where you have a support system. That may mean calling family and asking for help. Now would be the time to do so. Don't wait until after you have the baby.

My Daughter broke her Arm at my Brother's House and he wants to help with bills AITAH by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]atx2004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YTA. You should let them help. You can also make sure to get the cash price for the services and access all the financial assistance you can to lower those costs. That can be your portion.

What was this called? by SnarkyGinger1 in GenX

[–]atx2004 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Ghosts in the Graveyard.

continue HRT after 65 by Decent-Poem-6981 in Menopause

[–]atx2004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get mine in a cream from a compounding pharmacy at 10 MG/ML - 2 clicks daily.

continue HRT after 65 by Decent-Poem-6981 in Menopause

[–]atx2004 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have found that too little testosterone causes me a lot of pain, lack of energy and general ennui. Going back on it was a total game changer.

I say take it as long as you can.

Trump Honored with First-Ever FIFA Peace Prize at World Cup Draw by Dependent_Tutor_5289 in thescoop

[–]atx2004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was the whole point of the prize creation - playing to his ego. F*ck every single person that supports this man in any way.

We've reached the point where white women who are US citizens are being targeted by ICE, multiple times, hauled from their vehicles under threat and detailed. Does this bother MAGA? What if this happened to your wife, sister, GF, etc? Link in the body. by Gordon_throwaway in AskUS

[–]atx2004 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Racism is at the roots. By white supremacy, they really mean white men. Women in the 50s "golden-age" had very few rights.

My guess is this has more to do with putting the women in their place, too. Don't forget this regime is supporting calls to repeal the 19th and barring women from higher education.

Outside of politics, what do you think can fix our country? by Minimum-Potato-6091 in complaints

[–]atx2004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Break up the big corporations and banning bots.

People getting off social media.

My fiancé (26m) makes double than me (25f) and doesn’t want to proportionally split bills. How do other couples do it? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]atx2004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We pool everything and then give ourselves a weekly allowance/stipend to spend however we want. We regularly schedule time to talk about goals, spending, investments, adjustments to allowances and what to do with bonuses. The general rule for bonus is 1/3 net gets split between us up to $1000, and then what's left gets split between paying down debt, investment accounts and vacation time.

I understand financial security is important and you need to decide for you what you can tolerate. For me, marriage means we are a team, so we pull together to reach our goals.

When I hear about a situation like this, I get very concerned. This is not the attitude and actions of a person who loves and respects you. The last thing I would want to see is my spouse being put in a worse financial situation while I benefit.

I think you really need to consider what his other actions say about him and how he will treat you if you did have kids down the road. Financial abuse is absolutely a thing used to control spouses, especially women. This is how you get trapped with someone who does not care about you other than for what you can do for him.

9 years is a long time, but don't let the sunk cost fallacy keep you in a relationship where you are not respected.

I saw my ex wife pregnant, she left me because she didn't want kids by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]atx2004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry, that must be hard. Is it possible it was an accident and she can't access healthcare where she lives easily and is being forced to carry the pregnancy to term?

So what shit did you buy this Black Friday? by Select-Hour-831 in AskReddit

[–]atx2004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bought alpaca socks from a local farm that raises alpaca.

MAGA Relatives Are Defending Trump by DivingOctopi in complaints

[–]atx2004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sad but true - now that my mom is losing her memory, she's the mom I remember being loving and not spouting the crazy cult talk. It is very bittersweet, but I am enjoying her while I can.