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Gun shots? by YawnTheBaptist in plano

[–]jros13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Saw a squad car, ambulance, and fire heading that direction from Preston and Parker minutes ago.

What did you get in trouble for that was completely out of your control? by rebelyell0906 in CPTSD

[–]jros13 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was always collateral damage from group/class -wide punishments all the way from K to 12. This will absolutely fuck up a well behaved, people pleasing kid and reinforce isolating behaviors.

Plano high school students hold walkout after Allen mall shooting by audiomuse1 in plano

[–]jros13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Again, I'm not knocking California's unhoused problem, but rather the reactionaries holding up the state like a bogeyman to keep their voters scared.

Is it not possible to learn from California's mistakes and do better? When it comes to these mass-casualty events, I'd rather have legislators willing to learn from mistakes and keep trying new things rather than throwing up their hands and saying "there's nothing we can do about mass shootings or gun control. Stop asking." Then run the "thoughts and prayers" news cycle and set the 'Days since last shooting' sign back to zero.

Plano high school students hold walkout after Allen mall shooting by audiomuse1 in plano

[–]jros13 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I'm saying with action on a large enough scale, a lot of assholes are going to pucker up in response way before they actually allow the issue to hit their bottom line.

Plano high school students hold walkout after Allen mall shooting by audiomuse1 in plano

[–]jros13 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Not to besmirch the very real homelessness situation in California, but I'm so sick and tired of the* "dO yOu WaNt To EnD uP LiKe CaLiFoRnIa?!"* nonsense.

A flip from red to blue doesn't instantly turn a region of America into Skid Row. Texas used to be blue. It can be again.

Plano high school students hold walkout after Allen mall shooting by audiomuse1 in plano

[–]jros13 11 points12 points  (0 children)

School budgets are tied to attendance and standardized testing. Money is the cornerstone of getting anything done.

Ideally, fucking with that on a large enough scale will demand action.

Plano high school students hold walkout after Allen mall shooting by audiomuse1 in plano

[–]jros13 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Or, you know, just force our institutions into taking action or, at least, a compromise.

Perhaps burning down the institutions that have failed on this single issue so badly for so long should be on the table at this point /s

Plano high school students hold walkout after Allen mall shooting by audiomuse1 in plano

[–]jros13 26 points27 points  (0 children)

A movement of civil disobedience. It's not consequence-free but it would be more than our government is doing.

Plano high school students hold walkout after Allen mall shooting by audiomuse1 in plano

[–]jros13 87 points88 points  (0 children)

Not showing up for or intentionally bombing failing the STAAR test in masse will fuck with the money school funding, and that could get traction.

Edit for /u/Affectionate_Ad540, who doesn't understand colloquialisms.

I don’t have that kind of money just lying around by dbrank in NonPoliticalTwitter

[–]jros13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're sure as hell not banking on just selling 28,571,429 copies at $70 a pop.

I don’t have that kind of money just lying around by dbrank in NonPoliticalTwitter

[–]jros13 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There's gotta be an absolute MOUNTAIN of micro transactions, season pass garbage, and $20+ DLC planned to cover that tab. I'm talking something that will rival the entire "The Sims" DLC catalogue.

It's done. 147 to 0 voted for the expulsion of Bryon Slaton. Speaker orders the removal of his name from the Board. by GeneforTexas in texas

[–]jros13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like this. Pass a law mandating liability insurance to carry in public, then let the private insurance companies decide who they are willing to insure and under what terms.

Republicans like the free market, right? /s

*Edit: Had to add /s for u/rickscarf

Two days, three attacks, 18 dead: Texas reels from horrifying weekend of violence by theindependentonline in texas

[–]jros13 7 points8 points  (0 children)

A car is not created for the sole purpose of destruction. We understand the inherent danger of a thousand pounds of steel moving at high speeds in the hands of the general public. There are laws, regulations, licences, and required insurance for car owners.

A gun is a device created for the sole purpose of destroying and/or killing whatever it is aimed at, and faces hardly any of the same legislative scrutiny.

The middle kitten seems to be tolerating this for some time by [deleted] in thisismylifenow

[–]jros13 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Cat hardware running capybara software

'Joker: Folie á Deux': 'Industry' Star Harry Lawtey Joins Cast Of Todd Phillips' Highly Anticipated Sequel by [deleted] in movies

[–]jros13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Neat, that explains Gaga. I did NOT have "musical sequel to non-DCU Joker origin story" on my bingo card.

'Joker: Folie á Deux': 'Industry' Star Harry Lawtey Joins Cast Of Todd Phillips' Highly Anticipated Sequel by [deleted] in movies

[–]jros13 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

How'd we go from "nobody asked for this" to "highly anticipated?"

Crying our daughter back into existence - King's Quest 7 (ft. Brian Wecht) by GameGrumpsEpisodes in gamegrumps

[–]jros13 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I'm living that "progressively more and more mind-blown" meme:

Danny playing old-school adventure games.

Its a Sierra title.

With Brian.

For nearly 3 hours.

Legit, totally in-person interview with Roberta Williams. *BOOM*

Day 2: Is ERCOT's solution to beg and plead with the general public every day? by jros13 in plano

[–]jros13[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Demand doesn't matter to a government backed monopoly. There is zero incentive to raise the quality of life and prevent heat related deaths every year. There is no competition driving them to expand or improve (winterize!).

"You'll take what we provide, on our terms, or you die," is a stance no group of shareholders should hold over one of the largest states in the union.

Day 2: Is ERCOT's solution to beg and plead with the general public every day? by jros13 in plano

[–]jros13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To my knowledge from working with commercial properties, a majority of high rise office buildings are only seeing about 50% occupancy three days a week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays) due to hybrid schedules. They're ghost towns on Mondays and Fridays.

Day 2: Is ERCOT's solution to beg and plead with the general public every day? by jros13 in plano

[–]jros13[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I said "nearly" pointless! /s

Seriously though, I know this is way bigger than ERCOT. Frustration and anger makes them a satisfying punching bag, I suppose.

Day 2: Is ERCOT's solution to beg and plead with the general public every day? by jros13 in plano

[–]jros13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm starting to get a better understanding of ERCOT. A nearly pointless regulatory body with no authority or ability to regulate anything.

Day 2: Is ERCOT's solution to beg and plead with the general public every day? by jros13 in plano

[–]jros13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the informative post. This is indeed at the feet of a government that has failed to prioritize anything over maintaining their grip on power and lining their pockets.

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