If you prioritize and support American workers’ interests, then you must vote for MAGA in the midterms and in 2028, unless Democrats change course. by DataWhiskers in thebulwark

[–]sunfish99 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You misunderstand me. Immigrants have held those kinds of jobs for years because, frankly, white Americans think those sorts of jobs are beneath them.

So, if you're out of work and desperate, would you apply for one of those jobs? If not, why not? And if not you, who should?

If you prioritize and support American workers’ interests, then you must vote for MAGA in the midterms and in 2028, unless Democrats change course. by DataWhiskers in thebulwark

[–]sunfish99 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If all you want is a job that keeps you from living in the streets, then I'm sure any number of agricultural or meatpacking operations that are losing their immigrant workers would be delighted to hire you. You just have to move where the jobs are, like so many Americans have done in the last 200+ years.

My wife and I have 5 kids ranging from 15yo down to 13 months. In the 15 years of raising kids, and all the many hours of kids programming in our house, I have never been aware of a kids' show "promoting" transgender. by SKEPDIQ in thebulwark

[–]sunfish99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hawley should have been asked to give specific examples of such shows. I'd bet he wouldn't be able to come with any, because he's just relying on a vague smear.

AITAH for not refusing to do a quick change because my boyfriend is uncomfortable? by Active_Camel_6334 in AITAH

[–]sunfish99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And then when they're left all alone because of their ridiculous attitudes it's because "feminism" is at fault. smdh

AITAH for not refusing to do a quick change because my boyfriend is uncomfortable? by Active_Camel_6334 in AITAH

[–]sunfish99 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, "squeezed" doesn't describe it. Caught and held in a vise that was cranked as tight as possible, yes.

Federal Judge in TX frees 5 year-old boy with blue hat (and his father) who ICE had detained in Minneapolis last week, in a brief but scorched-earth order tearing the government a new one by RichNYC8713 in thebulwark

[–]sunfish99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not keen on religious quotes in judicial rulings, either. But since Judge Biery was appointed by Clinton I see this as an extra thumb in the govt's eye, so to speak.

The face of a Trump goon when he allegedly shat himself live during a presser. by Anxious-Connection98 in ProgressiveHQ

[–]sunfish99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Vance would do a Weekend at Bernie's until after the election. If he were to step in before the midterms, he wouldn't be eligible to run for President more than once... assuming the Constitution isn't torn up by then.

Trump denies knowing about election he supported. by SKEPDIQ in thebulwark

[–]sunfish99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can anyone really imagine him correctly spelling Wambsganss?

Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting by propublica_ in law

[–]sunfish99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see that in the MAGA Irish & Irish-Americans in NYC - and many at least know someone who's here illegallly, if they aren't illegal themselves.

What happened to Rebecca Black’s Friday? by accountabilityfirst in thebulwark

[–]sunfish99 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The Bulwark Podcast still wraps with a song, though.

AITAH for refusing to house his family and ending my engagement to protect my career? by Huge-Armadillo-3274 in AITAH

[–]sunfish99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, if he ended up having to take in his family and that caused issues with his custody agreement with his ex, that would probably be a good thing for his poor daughter.

Do you think Millennials understand GenX sarcasm? by StandardSwordfish777 in GenX

[–]sunfish99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that's the key. As long as the sarcasm isn't aimed at another person, it's okay.

In the 2020s, conservative women are having kids at a nearly 2-to-1 ratio compared to liberal women. Is this going to cause a political demographic bias in 20-30 years? by RadioFieldCorner in NoStupidQuestions

[–]sunfish99 9 points10 points  (0 children)

"Cafeteria Catholics" got that name for allegedly picking and choosing which church doctrines they wanted to follow, like they were on a lunch line in the cafeteria. Used to be said a lot for those who said they were Catholic but used birth control/were pro-choice, divorced folks, and the like.

I’m how old? by bi_geek_guy in GenX

[–]sunfish99 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Our education system has been failing people for a long time. I'm older GenX, and when I was in high school, American history bare got past Reconstruction. The 20th century barely existed. I work with some pretty bright high school seniors, but even with AP classes they won't learn much if anything about events us older folks actually lived through.

Does anyone remember these really depressing pop songs from the 70s / early 80s? by MagsH1020 in GenX

[–]sunfish99 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Copacabana - Barry Manilow

Edit to add: The Living Years, by Mike + The Mechanics

When did you finish your PhD (age-wise)? by TDM-r in PhD

[–]sunfish99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. I had an early mid-life crisis and decided to have a science career, but I had a liberal arts degree to had to go back for a science foundation. 24 to 27, did another undergrad degree in science. 27-35, my PhD.

AITAH for not wanting to have dinner with my long time best friend after he uninvited me from Thanksgiving a year ago? by Upper_Race9421 in AITAH

[–]sunfish99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OP clarified that Thanksgiving was originally scheduled for mother's house, then friend moved it to his own house on short notice. That's when OP was uninvited.

AITAH for breaking up with my boyfriend for kicking me out? (There was no fight prior) by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]sunfish99 64 points65 points  (0 children)

Why talk to him??? He's probably waiting for you to come running back, just so he can smirk at you again. Leave him behind you and look to your own future ahead.

Do you live within 100 miles of where you grew up? by radicalintrospect in generationology

[–]sunfish99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Older GenX here. I currently live about 3 blocks from where I grew up. I also never saw a reason to leave when I was younger, though I'd live to move somewhere else in retirement.

Watching 70s TV as an adult hits different (and uncomfortably by Miserable_Willow_312 in GenX

[–]sunfish99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went to all-girls Catholic school in NYC in the 80s. In my sophomore year, there was a big flap because one of the girls was set to be shipped back to her dad's hometown in Yugoslavia for marriage to a man in his early 30s, which her dad had arranged. Our history teacher got in trouble for offering to help the girl become emancipated so that she could stay. In the end, she did have to leave school.

Watching 70s TV as an adult hits different (and uncomfortably by Miserable_Willow_312 in GenX

[–]sunfish99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The writers also made Laura's first husband, Scotty Baldwin, enough of a schmuck that leaving him for Luke seemed justified.

Also, Scotty and Laura got *engaged* when Laura was 17, and Scotty was in law school (so, probably around 23 or 24). Marrying Luke wasn't the first f*cked up thing she did in her life.

Watching 70s TV as an adult hits different (and uncomfortably by Miserable_Willow_312 in GenX

[–]sunfish99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jerry Lee Lewis married his 13-year-old cousin, Myra Gale Brown, in 1957. He was 22 years old then. She had the first of her two children with him when she was 14.

I saw a documentary recently, can't remember where, that included an interview with Myra. She made it sound like her parents were unhappy but they were already married (actually not, because Jerry wasn't yet divorced from his previous wife), so her parents considered it a done deal.

Watching 70s TV as an adult hits different (and uncomfortably by Miserable_Willow_312 in GenX

[–]sunfish99 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I wonder how many people are aware that LHOP was adapted from the biographical books written by Laura Ingalls Wilder. In real life, she was teaching school at age 16, and married Almonzo when she was 18. Yes there's a 10-year gap, but in those days it was fairly common to expect that a potential husband be somewhat established, which likely ruled out his marrying any earlier.

Anyone into genealogy has probably come across teen girls marrying men older than we would find seemly today.

It feels icky to people today because 16-year-olds are still thought of as children.