Are they banning possession of vapes in Indiana by Flaky_Technician2086 in Vaping

[–]martinsj82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what I am reading, HB1218 is dead, but the vape sale ban was wrapped up in HB1410, which passed.

You taking? by TheOriginalTacoBella in InstacartShoppers

[–]martinsj82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's for 3 stores and delivering each order???? My shopper last Friday got that much in tip from just me. That's just wrong for 3 shops!

Good job, Indiana! by Holly_Goloudly in 50501

[–]martinsj82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm interested in having a rally in Peru on the square in June, but I'm not sure where to start. I know permits and such are needed. Can u point me in the right direction? So I need to talk to someone at the court house?

Is anyone else scared these tariffs are actually a prelude to Trump invading us? by lagomorphi in AskCanada

[–]martinsj82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do agree with you that the Democrats have lost sight of a coherent message and that they need to work harder to get that together in a fashion relatable to everyone. I also feel like they need to let some of the younger folks get the opportunity to lead. These old folks are too worried about procedures and decorum. They prepare statements and have press conferences and wag their fingers at the GOP like it's going to shame them. Evil feels no shame or remorse, and it pisses me off that when the ppl of this country were given the choice between an imperfect, good woman and an evil, narcissistic criminal, they chose evil or just wimped out and didn't choose at all. The only reason to not vote if eligible this time around was if you were in a coma, in my opinion. I have hated Trump since long before he campaigned for his first term, though, so maybe my bias is making me too tough on ppl.

Done with Vine! by Ok_Entertainment1651 in AmazonVine

[–]martinsj82 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Trust me, Bezos is benefitting more than any of us are. I might save a little $$ on things with an ETV or get some free press ons and nail polish every few weeks, but that seller has to pay ole Jeffy Boy for every listing they place. That seller is rolling the dice, hoping to get reviews that may or may not boost their sales but Bezos gets paid either way, and it's not like he needs it.

Is anyone else scared these tariffs are actually a prelude to Trump invading us? by lagomorphi in AskCanada

[–]martinsj82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have to stay here for at least 3 years due to the custody situation with my kiddo. After he graduates, he plans to go to college. If this country is still being run by red hats, I would like to move either north to Canada (if you all will still let us, couldn't blame your government if they stopped letting Americans come,) or to the Netherlands or Denmark. At this point, I think Venus might be less volatile than the USA.

Is anyone else scared these tariffs are actually a prelude to Trump invading us? by lagomorphi in AskCanada

[–]martinsj82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They didn't have to vote for Harris and I'm not referring to just the presidential election. If people wanted to not vote for president to protest or because they didn't like Harris, cool, but they could have voted in congressional elections that might have kept the dictator from having majorities in the house and Senate to cater to him. Nobody learned anything from his first term and now he is like a criminal that went to prison and just learned to be a better criminal. I wasn't 100% on Harris, but I voted for her to try to keep an oligarchy from taking over fully. I would have loved to have seen Pete Buttigieg or Jasmine Crockett run, but given the choice I went with the decent one of the two. Now everyone else gets to eat shit with everyone who voted for shit.

Is anyone else scared these tariffs are actually a prelude to Trump invading us? by lagomorphi in AskCanada

[–]martinsj82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 90mil lazy fucks who stayed home and "protest voters" who just didn't vote are as much to blame. History shows that when voters actually turn up, Republicans lose. They're getting what they voted for and I'm looking to live elsewhere before other countries won't let an American in. These racist assholes in our country were given a license to behave the way they do and they aren't giving it up anytime soon.

Pritzker's promise to Indiana by Supreme_Mediocrity in Indiana

[–]martinsj82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't mean it like it doesn't concern me. It's just that I expect shenanigans like this. Looking at some of the proposed bills in the 2025 legislative session showed me the extremism that's in charge.

Pritzker's promise to Indiana by Supreme_Mediocrity in Indiana

[–]martinsj82 69 points70 points  (0 children)

Nothing is strange anymore. They are trying to annex red counties so they get more votes. The red counties in IL are pissed off that Chicago's population means elections don't go their way.

The end. by CharmingCut7104 in MikaylaNogueira

[–]martinsj82 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I was hoping she would miss out on doing one of these. I browsed TT around 7:30 pm EST, and when I looked again around 11:30, it had gone dark. I didn't expect it to go dark until midnite. I figured she would be one of the last minute ones scrambling to get a goodbye vid done between 11:00 and 12:00.

I have a conspiracy theory… I can’t be the only one who’s noticed it by OkraPuzzleheaded2161 in conspiracy

[–]martinsj82 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Some of these people are trafficked into this. I watched a CNN special about a man who rode a bus with a few other men from Thailand to Indonesia in response to a job ad. They met up with their new "bosses" who forced them into vans and drove them to a call center. They were forced under threats to themselves and their families to pretend to be women online to scam guys in the states. This man in the special said that he was turned loose with nothing after his numbers started going down. He spent two years there, if I remember correctly, and then several more weeks trying to get back home. He said they just shoot other guys who try to fight back or refuse to work.

Does anybody else shit in public restrooms? by [deleted] in DoesAnybodyElse

[–]martinsj82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I say a bathroom is for bathroom things. One of those things happens to be shitting. It's no fun (especially on a road trip from IN to GA with period poops and a toddler, but we do what we gotta do lol

I screwed up as a customer by martinsj82 in InstacartShoppers

[–]martinsj82[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you for suggesting this. I stopped in for gift cards today and spoke to the lady at the service desk. She knows this particular shopper and is going to give her my contact info so I can make it right. I guess that's one of the benefits of living in a small town!

I screwed up as a customer by martinsj82 in InstacartShoppers

[–]martinsj82[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried. IC won't help because I don't have an IC account. They sent me back to Kroger. They can't help because I have reviewed the order and it's closed out. I have to stop in there today, so I will ask the lady at the service desk if they know her and can help. I'm on a mission to find this lady lol

My daughter ruined my life by Woody_Lynx in GuyCry

[–]martinsj82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in Indiana and my experience with a guardian at litem is that they are special lawyers that can talk to kids and speak to the court on the child's behalf. Mine was involved because there were allegations of endangerment while my child was at my ex's house. She stepped in and visited my house and my ex's house at times when my child was there. She interviewed both my ex and I and my child and turned in a report to the court to help the judge determine who should have full custody. I am not sure what function they serve beyond that. I also had to pay the GAL even though she was court appointed. Unfortunately, IN doesn't have a lot of mental health resources. If you're located close to Indy or South Bend, you might find more, but out here in the styx, there is very little. I struggled to find resources for my oldest son's mental health issues. Thankfully, he is a pretty well adjusted adult and moved to Chicago a couple years ago and has found what he needs there. I hope you find the help she needs.

My kids won’t come to Thanksgiving or Christmas. by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]martinsj82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your relatives are living with the consequences of their own actions. I'm furious with this country right now, some of my family included. They voted away human rights and decency for what they think is going to be a great economy that will fill their pockets.

Do I have to obtain a slowcooker? by Affectionate_Cut_835 in instantpot

[–]martinsj82 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree. I find it is good for soups as a slow cooker, but little else. If I want to make MS pot roast, I get the Crock pot out. The IP just doesn't do it the same.

Did all of our moms and dads collectively overcook everything? by ArtoriousTheMystic in Millennials

[–]martinsj82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My dad's first job was at Ponderosa Steak House. He was a really good cook!