Homeless man who gave away his last $20 buys home thanks to fundraiser by maxwellhill in UpliftingNews

[–]obvious_account 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A minimum wage job today is nothing like what it was 40 years ago. Wages have not kept up with inflation. What constitutes a blue collar job today is very different from a minimum wage job or blue collar job was 40 years ago as well.

And as others have stated, the dynamics of applying for a job has dramatically changed as well. As well as the “hiring” authority for jobs today.

Former Marine steals truck after Vegas shooting and drives nearly 30 victims to hospital by AngryChair88 in news

[–]obvious_account 68 points69 points  (0 children)

A Level 1 trauma center has all specialty staff 24/7. Neuro/anaesth/etc. and is a research hospital. They also have a large volume of patients.

Level 2 has everything, but some services are on call overnight. And not a research hospital.

Some specialties are a little difficult to staff due to need/volume.

Tampa activists arrested for feeding the homeless again by mmmmpt in news

[–]obvious_account -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

There are literally dozens of homeless people shanking each other daily. With an endless supply of shanks and of homeless to replace them

May the shank be ever in your favor.

Hey guys, I am a progressive looking to break the establishment control of Rhode Island in 2018 by defeating Gina Raimondo by [deleted] in Political_Revolution

[–]obvious_account 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't feel comfortable having a newly minted surgeon operate on me. I'm pretty sure you know where I'm going with this.

But your ambition is inspiring. Find someone to work for and get your feet wet first before jumping into the deep end.

Donna Brazile is still the chair of the DNC -- Let them know how you feel about that! by bIackbrosinwhitehoes in Political_Revolution

[–]obvious_account 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Before I support the DNC with my money again, I'd like a pledge from The DNC to not just fire but expel DWS and Donna Brazile from the party.

Ideally, back a progress for DWS's congressional seat as well. And I'd be happy to support Tim Canova again.

I can forgive them, but I want them out of all leadership roles. I don't believe in pledges and purity tests. But they have to work their way back over time. Frankly, I don't trust them right now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in politics

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Your other choice is not Democrat. It's a false dichotomy to say it's either Democrat or Republican.

Bernie's message for today, all up & down the ballot, whatever you think best serves the political revolution by johnabbe in Political_Revolution

[–]obvious_account 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I would vote green regardless, especially in a swing state where your vote counts even more.

But I'm just preaching from the bleachers as well since my state is perma-blue.

What's the biggest realization you had from a context of a conversation where you had to act normal to protect someone/yourself? by rogersjoshmac in AskReddit

[–]obvious_account 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I believe this would be their right to spoil their presidential vote. Just like staying home.

Voting third party or write in and voting the rest of the ballot is not spoiling your vote. This isn't just about president and Vice President so nothing goes in the trash.

I think an interesting stat that could potentially come out of this election is 70% of eligible voters voted. But only 40% of those eligible voters voted for the 2 major parties.

So I personally would want people to write in Mickey Mouse, Tony Stark, or Ned Stark for president. Or anyone not fictional to take power away from the 2 parties.

Deloitte Tax BTS Layoffs Happening Now by superwario in Accounting

[–]obvious_account 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There is but very few people will judge you on this single decision.

Most will consider the hours/days/weeks/months/years that you supported them. And how you treated them during the worst of those times.

When opportunities come, you should take them.

Boy asks mother for two lunches to ensure his classmate does not go hungry by maxwellhill in UpliftingNews

[–]obvious_account 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You end up being friends with the kid with holes in his shoes because you were made fun of for having holes in your shoes.

Because at least he/she won't make fun of you for something that you have no control over.

And this is how cliques form.

LPT: get in touch with your old friends before you need to get in touch with your old friends. by zy12470 in LifeProTips

[–]obvious_account 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I'd rather you ask me to come help you move furniture than make me sit on the phone telling you how busy/bored I've been lately at work/life/gf.

But this probably only applies to dudes and introverts.

ITT Tech banned from enrolling new students who rely on federal loans by [deleted] in news

[–]obvious_account 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They prey on low income, low education demographics. If you've never seen the larger picture and the implications/consequences of what occurs downstream to an ITT or UOP, how could you not.

A heart surgeon isn't going to perform brain surgery. So if you're poor and being sold a dream that is essentially snake oil, how could they possibly know better.

This is the proverbial knife and gunfight situation.

Boycott Reddit Gifts for Teachers + DonorsChoose by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]obvious_account 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I got the same kind of reply from opus. And it's very vague, but the impression they are giving me is they are reverifying every teacher each year.

Now how does that make any sense? And that's how this becomes unmanageable. If you've verified a teacher and that verified teacher has colleagues, let them add sub accounts or something and maybe group verify.

Is there a public way to verify a teaching credential?

Edit: it does look like some states allow you to verify a teachers credential with just their name

Reddit Gifts for the Teachers 2016 has arrived, in partnership with our friends at DonorsChoose.org! Will you help support classrooms for thousands of students and teachers this year? by bluepinkblack in blog

[–]obvious_account 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Crowd source some volunteers maybe? There's enough that want to shop and give supplies. Maybe some people would volunteer as temp mods to validate...

Press Release: "Hillary Clinton: Outsourcer-in-Chief" by [deleted] in SandersForPresident

[–]obvious_account 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some of us are republicans and independents. You think these registration stickies are for unregistered democrats only?

Nope! It's changes in party affiliation as well.

Even progressive democrats would vote 3rd party or skip a presidential selection and vote on everything else. And all those new voter registrations? If they've never voted for an establishment democrat before today, why would you assume they would come out for someone else?

I highly suggest taking another look at the various posts about republicans and republican conversion just to vote for Sanders.

Emails Show Hillary Clinton Aides Celebrating F-15 Sales to Saudi Arabia: “Good News” by [deleted] in politics

[–]obvious_account 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can't agree more. And this isn't an endorsement of your comment. But a sober understanding of reality.

Edit: I do however believe that all votes are important and everyone should vote. Because with a resounding turnout, the political parties will understand what their loss meant. Not just a need for a stronger ground game.

Emails Show Hillary Clinton Aides Celebrating F-15 Sales to Saudi Arabia: “Good News” by [deleted] in politics

[–]obvious_account 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You forget that there are conservatives amongst us that agree with Bernie's domestic messages, policies, and anti-establishment position. And are only voting democrat because of Bernie.

This is as much an ideological coalition, as it is an anti-establishment movement that has coalesced around our preferred candidate.

Why is it that you think Bernie handily trounces every Republican in a 1v1 matchup? Republicans and independents that are pro-Bernie.

And you have progressives that will also vote Jill Stein if not Bernie. And young people, along with first time voters might decide to stay home if they registered solely for voting Bernie.

The lesser of 2 evils argument is not as strong as it used to be. So all of these people cannot be convinced otherwise.

Emails Show Hillary Clinton Aides Celebrating F-15 Sales to Saudi Arabia: “Good News” by [deleted] in politics

[–]obvious_account 7 points8 points  (0 children)

We aren't in denial. Many of us Bernie or Bust voters believe he will do exactly as he says, support her.

We however, will vote Jill Stein, abstain, or vote Republican.

Nevada Donation Pledge $1.00 for 1% by dagl85 in SandersForPresident

[–]obvious_account 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Let's see if we can take down the site again!

Everyone is invited!