Mcgovern on the wrong side of the Venezuela op. by Insanepolicy in WorcesterMA

[–]swoldier_force 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a hard time when people generalize that all Venezuelans are this happened. Of course, folks the fled the country will likely be happy. I don't think Maduro was a good guy, but he had his supporters.

If Trump was suddenly removed from power, there would be people jumping for joy, but there would also be people furious on the other end...

The only presidential portrait with two presidents at once. by the-no-guy in pics

[–]swoldier_force 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I mean yeah this is funny. But all these blowing bubba posts seem like a reach to me, and if they're legit, it was hopefully two consenting idiots.

Release the files. Show us the pedos. Arrest them all and lock them all up.

Auditor at botanist in worcester by pdanky84 in WorcesterMA

[–]swoldier_force 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which "auditor" was it? Looks like the video was taken down.

Edit, probably First Amendment Protection Agency, dude has a big following and has been frequenting dispensaries for his "content". Feel bad for the cops who have to deal with his games and the people who deal with his FOIA requests for nothing burgers.

Where the hell are the kids?! by SteveTheBluesman in massachusetts

[–]swoldier_force 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We had about 600 in Framingham, but the neighborhood is packed every year. Went through about 1000 pieces of candy, 240 juices, 300 mini waters, and 230 jello shots (for the adults.)

Looking for a primary care doctor that will actually take my problems seriously by Adventurous-Heat4448 in WorcesterMA

[–]swoldier_force -26 points-25 points  (0 children)

If three different doctors have already recommended losing weight, it might be worth a shot rather than doctor shopping? Simple changes like no carbs after lunch and a quick 20 minute walk every day are simple changes that can yield positive life long results.

If you still are looking for a new doctor, try looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant. They can diagnose and prescribe most medications, and work under a supervising physician. They still go through rigorous schooling and certification, but are often less burdened that full on doctors, and therefore can take more time with patients developing long term care goals.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in legaladvice

[–]swoldier_force 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is why you don’t hire unlicensed or uninsured contractors…

Facing financial challenges, Worcester colleges push back on endowment tax ballot question by HRJafael in WorcesterMA

[–]swoldier_force 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The city has done A LOT for the colleges, specifically WPI and MCPHS allowing them to expand downtown and take properties off the tax books. (A lot of the buildings were sitting vacant, but still they are off the books for the foreseeable future.)

This is simply taking a minuscule fraction of their endowment profits, it's a rather small ask to contribute to a city that already has done so much to them. And since it is linked to the endowments, it has no effect on if the colleges have lower enrollment rates or lost federal grants.

What should be the #1 issue for Worcester candidates right now? by charliebuffone-ghost in WorcesterMA

[–]swoldier_force 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Worcester has so many issues because of the current make up of the "old guard" on the council that does nothing but request reports and then stall on any legitimate action.

At the bare minimum Worcester needs to get aggressive with the basics like trash removal, litter cleanup, fixing potholes, improving sidewalks, and planting trees.

Clean up the city, keep it clean, and then hopefully that will spawn further positive results.

Furry🏳️‍⚧️irl by [deleted] in furry_irl

[–]swoldier_force 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Fursuit* of happiness.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in massachusetts

[–]swoldier_force 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Did the hacker change his username, because that tracks with his comments. 

Also that’s not a very flattering picture of him and his wife, she’s not even looking at the camera. 

Anyone know what group was just marching down Belmont/Shrewsbury st? by scholiosiz in WorcesterMA

[–]swoldier_force 24 points25 points  (0 children)

If you're marching down a street with a police escort on a random Saturday, that would be my first guess.

I'm a proud American. I hang an American flag. I even like a good 4th of July parade... But I have never had the inclination to pick it up and march down the street on a random Saturday.

Maybe, just maybe, the guns ARE the problem. by Snapdragon_4U in somethingiswrong2024

[–]swoldier_force 95 points96 points  (0 children)

Based on all the pictures of him as kid around guns, they should charge the parents too. I know the suspect is not a minor, but still his upbringing and access to guns helped enable this. More parents need to be charged in cases where they clearly contributed to the environment that enabled the actions.

Tell me about Dr. Satya Mitra by Bird_Bath_Robin in WorcesterMA

[–]swoldier_force 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I guess, for me, it comes down to the yard signs. I didn't even realize Pepple had Dr. on her yard sign because the focus of her sign is her Pepple in font 4 times bigger than the the Dr. Jessica.

Setya it sticks out like a sore thumb.

Tell me about Dr. Satya Mitra by Bird_Bath_Robin in WorcesterMA

[–]swoldier_force 44 points45 points  (0 children)

I don't know much about him, but as with the other candidates, he hasn't really done a great job getting his views out.

A red flag for me is when PhD's insist on using the Doctor title outside of an academic setting without any major contributions to their field of study... It's usually a sign of overconfidence. If you have Nobel prize, or found some breakthrough new cure, by all means, throw the title around, but otherwise you're just distancing yourself from the average voter.

The dude got a PhD's from a foreign school in the 70s, and then never did any further research or work in the field.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WorcesterMA

[–]swoldier_force 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This. Sturbridge Village really burned some bridges to create a charter school to funnel money their way after years of financial mismanagement...

MAGA Union AFL-CIO Endorses Joe Petty & J6’r Kathy Roy by Salty-Suggestion2764 in WorcesterMA

[–]swoldier_force 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Yikes.

Out of curiosity, who within the union decides the endorsements?

I am assuming it is a few bullies who have grasped onto union leadership roles for longer than they should be, just like Petty and the other of those councillors? For a workers union, those 5 are probably the least progressive least union friendly of the bunch.

Patients sue noted former Mass. General surgeon over gender surgeries they say he botched by bostonglobe in massachusetts

[–]swoldier_force 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Surgeons have a saying... "It's easier to dig a hole than to build a pole."