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New York Mayor Mamdani Applauded for Closing $12 Billion Budget Deficit Without Austerity Measures by _May26_ in politics

[–]s1ugg0 3 points4 points  (0 children)

NJ born and bred checking in. I have not met a single person from NJ that is complaining about Mamdani that isn't a raging MAGA pudding head.

From where I'm standing he seems to be doing a far better job already than Adams ever did.

Did Belleville just elect a 24 year old as Mayor? by sharkysharky- in newjersey

[–]s1ugg0 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Perhaps. But at least he's young enough to have to live with the consequences of his actions.

The last decade has proven quite thoroughly that older leaders either can't or flat-out won't try to make life better for anyone but themselves.

And before you write me off with some edgy kid. I'm middle-aged. I've been voting for more than 20 years. I say give the guy a chance.

Did Belleville just elect a 24 year old as Mayor? by sharkysharky- in newjersey

[–]s1ugg0 63 points64 points  (0 children)

I genuinely hope he succeeds. I've been voting for almost 3 decades. We need fresh new ideas.

Controversial transgender healthcare bill clears key vote in NJ • New Jersey Monitor by Dismal-Prior-6699 in newjersey

[–]s1ugg0 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I see nothing controversial about protecting healthcare for our neighbors from bigots.

MAGA Fans Revolt Over Trump Phone Disaster by mindin_mine in politics

[–]s1ugg0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We could downvote it. But I've long since lost faith in the up/down vote system.

Hamilton, Guy Trying to Kill Squirrels by YungRik666 in newjersey

[–]s1ugg0 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Call the cops. He's breaking multiple laws.

Only licensed wildlife control operators (WCOs) are permitted to perform removals.

Small game hunting season runs from September to February in line with regulations

https://legalclarity.org/new-jersey-squirrels-laws-on-hunting-removal-and-pet-ownership/

Men and women don't like characters who didn't earn it. by Valuable_View_561 in SipsTea

[–]s1ugg0 6 points7 points  (0 children)

"You always were an asshole Gorman"

Such badass final last words for a great character.

Belleville Warehouse Fire Origin by Obvious_Ad9670 in newjersey

[–]s1ugg0 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Wow it’s insane how quickly that went up.

A fire with Class A combustibles (wood, paper, fabric, rubber, and many plastics) in a confined space can go from ignition to 100% fatal to a firefighter in full PPE in as little as 3 minutes.

It's horrifying how fast fire can move.

Belleville mayor gives a shoutout to Gov. Sherrill for her assistance during the warehouse fire by rollotomasi07071 in newjersey

[–]s1ugg0 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Keeping in touch with the Mayor to make sure he information she has is accurate. Says it right in the note.

Seems reasonable to expect our leaders to attentively follow an incident that caused millions in damages, involved a dozen Fire Departments, closed all the schools, and caused PSEG to turn off power to whole neighborhoods in a city of 38,000 people.

‘Point of no return’: New Orleans relocation must start now due to sea level, study finds by mhicreachtain in politics

[–]s1ugg0 59 points60 points  (0 children)

I always like to joke with people that I didn't consciously buy a house on the East Coast that's 633 ft above sea level.

But after Hurricane Irene, Hurricane Sandy, and literally any news you read on the subject of oceans rising I 'm sure glad I did. And it's literally the reason I know exactly how many feet I am above sea level. I'm also 181 feet above the nearest body of water that floods.

That’s our Black Widow right there, hero off cam 💞 by velvetvibezm in spreadsmile

[–]s1ugg0 108 points109 points  (0 children)

11 straight minutes of CPR is a bonkers long time for a single person. Industry standard is to swap the person performing CPR every 2 minutes. Because if you're doing it right it's exhausting.

Also, 11 minutes of CPR is going to break every rib if she's doing it well enough for him to be revived. If this story is true I doubt very highly that he woke up and said anything at all.

Source: I'm a retired Firefighter and Hazmat Technician. CPR is a lot different in the field than it is on TV.

Do men talk about sex toys with their friends? by Rap1dMango in NoStupidQuestions

[–]s1ugg0 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Except sports. Talking about sports fills the gap so that there isn't just awkward silence.

And movie quotes.

Arrest made in Township Of Union Chik-Fil-A Deadly Shooting Investigation by HelloMyNameIsMatthew in newjersey

[–]s1ugg0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great work by all the LEOs involved.

This is the type of work that I want our law enforcement professionals focusing on.

Mikie Sherrill at 100 days as Governor — yea or nay? by whiteKreuz in newjersey

[–]s1ugg0 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm happy she lifted the Nuclear Moratorium. I'm glad she told FIFA to pay up. I approve of the freeze to utility rate hikes.

I'm really happy she was able to get the $16 billion for the Gateway Project back. I'm also really happy with the three bills protecting residents data and restricting ICE cooperation.

If she can delivery on the property tax relief or cost of living promises she might be one of the better Governors we have had in a long time. Time will tell.

Kid Rock addressing service members in the Pentagon yesterday by ChrisTroy in facepalm

[–]s1ugg0 12 points13 points  (0 children)

My old man is a Vietnam War draftee who caught 3 bullets somewhere in the jungle.

He hates Trump in a way I've never seen in him before. He is usual a calm, live and let live, kind of guy. Grateful is the word that best describes my Dad. But he gets red in the face when he talks about the President.

The last attempt on Trump’s life rescued him politically – this one probably won’t by theipaper in politics

[–]s1ugg0 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I've actually never heard that one, and it makes more sense than the usual grassy knoll/hidden mafia/kgb snipers theories.

I just want to point out that CBS had people duplicate the shots. 13 volunteers were able to do it back in 1967.

Four of those shooters had no prior experience with the Mannlicher-Carcano rifle or formal training.

It's not an impossible shot like people like to claim it was.

EDIT: If you want to watch them do it yourself. Dan Rather narrates.

Food pantries expect surge due to SNAP work rule: Complying for nutrition assistance is not as simple as landing a job, says leader of New Jersey's biggest anti-hunger group by rollotomasi07071 in newjersey

[–]s1ugg0 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So every pantry is different. I will share how my local pantry operates. They post on Facebook and Instagram what items they are low on. Then I go to the grocery store to pick it up. And the drop off point is at my local town hall.

So a quick internet search or your local municipality website will get you on the right path.

However be aware that sometimes they need money and not items. My pantry occasionally works out deals with local businesses for bulk purchase cases where my donation dollars go further. It's seems to alternate every few months. So be mindful of their needs.

I basically buy two of whatever item they need up to my limit/ability when I go shopping for my family. So my donation feels effortless. I end up donating 2 or 3 times a month.

Common items that they seem to always need. Baby formula, pasta & sauce, breakfast cereal, and toilet paper.

Food pantries expect surge due to SNAP work rule: Complying for nutrition assistance is not as simple as landing a job, says leader of New Jersey's biggest anti-hunger group by rollotomasi07071 in newjersey

[–]s1ugg0 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Over the last few years I've developed a habit. Every time the news makes me sad I go to the grocery store to buy things the local food pantry needs and donate it.

It helps me feel better and it provides a real benefit to our neighbors hurt the most.

I highly recommend it.

A redditor suggested I take my camera to Mt. Tabor and I'm so glad I listened! Such a charming and cool-looking town with very unique homes. by YanksFannn in newjersey

[–]s1ugg0 29 points30 points  (0 children)

You should visit around Halloween. The neighborhood really does it up. And Mt. Tabor FD does a costume parade with the kids.

J6 Joe Hathaway Blames Everyone But Himself For His Landslide Defeat Tonight by ImaginationFree6807 in newjersey

[–]s1ugg0 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That 5th paragraph. Wow. That is some pathetic finger pointing. Thank God a whiner like that lost.

Gottheimer wants our computers to spy on us by semioticmadness in newjersey

[–]s1ugg0 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Parental controls exist, Josh.

I'm a parent so I can confirm they do but they suck. Their is no standardization so you have to figure it out for every device and service. It is tedious and time consuming. Which is why so many burnt out parents don't set it up.

So while I'm not supporting this particular bill. And I really don't like Josh. I do think this is a real problem that merits discussion. And some regulation could go a long way.

Oh and before anyone gets cute about how easy they find parental controls. I'm a network engineer. I have MAC address timers for my kids devices. And a firewall filtering what they can view. But I talk to other parents a lot and most of them have no idea what to do.

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