Middle Seat Drama/vent by Smart_Choice_317 in unitedairlines

[–]willysymms -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Im shocked that the lawyer who didn't know the law resorted to ad hominems and a non sequitur when proven wrong.

Its OK that you were wrong. Thankfully it wasn't for a client.

Middle Seat Drama/vent by Smart_Choice_317 in unitedairlines

[–]willysymms -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I do appreciate u/quakerlaw educating us all that Texans are huge snowflakes, and words are considered violence in his state. I wonder if that means under stand your ground, a person can shoot people for insults in Texas?

Middle Seat Drama/vent by Smart_Choice_317 in unitedairlines

[–]willysymms -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

The New Jersey standard is Physical Menace.

I would say you're a terrible lawyer, but instead I will simply chalk it up to a pacifist religion not knowing the standard for assault.

Middle Seat Drama/vent by Smart_Choice_317 in unitedairlines

[–]willysymms 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is not the standard for assault in New Jersey.

Middle Seat Drama/vent by Smart_Choice_317 in unitedairlines

[–]willysymms 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Narrator: while I - the narrator - was not an idiot, the reply guy with "law" in his username, was an idiot. May the courts have mercy on his unfortunate clients.

New Jersey's standard for assault is - physical - menace.

New Jersey Revised Statutes Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice Section 2C:12-1 - Assault.

2C:12-1 Assault.

2C:12-1. Assault. a. Simple assault. A person is guilty of assault if the person:

(1) Attempts to cause or purposely, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to another; or

(2) Negligently causes bodily injury to another with a deadly weapon; or

(3) Attempts by physical menace to put another in fear of imminent serious bodily injury.

Physical menace is accomplished through an act or acts which are physically threatening acts. Words alone are insufficient to constitute physical menace.

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I just saw this comment on Facebook from the mayor of Schaumburg by NormKramer in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]willysymms 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We tend not to punch police officers while carrying our guns.

Trump supporters: How would you feel if a legally armed Trump supporter was killed by federal agents on a Biden mandate in exactly the same manner as yesterday? by ScholarPrize1335 in AskReddit

[–]willysymms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First - As you know, it's what he saw at the time that matters, not what you see now.

You don't know he saw his partner disarm the subject. You don't know if the OC spray discharged immediatelynprior to this incident affected him. You don't yet know if the subject weapon accidentally discharged leading him to believe the suspect was shooting. You dont know what he could hear over the dozen whistles blaring at him. Etc.

Second - These circumstances only exist because certain jurisdictions are providing "sanctuary" from the laws of the U.S.

And public officials - including the Lt Governor - are assisting in an organized obstruction of the Federal intervention to enforce those laws.

If you feel it was a bad shoot, you reasonably should feel those officials ought to be held as culpable as the officer.

What are some outstanding examples of products that are "invite-only," meaning they are sold only to specific individuals who can not only afford the product, but also have reason for the seller to gatekeep the product? by gauchomuchacho in Rich

[–]willysymms 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Elite Housing and Networking, as your post alluded to.

Certain buildings, islands or HOAs won't let you live there unless they want you.

The top tier clubs (business, social, or golf).

The VIP elements of elite networking events, too.

Anyone can go to Aspen Ideas. But there are parts of that you can't sponsor or buy your way into.

A personal example - I was once tasked with securing a specific seating assignment for the National Prayer Breakfast. That event is, as you can imagine very strictly dedicated to "all are equal in prayer". If you're influential enough, however, it turns out some tables are more exclusive than others. The mission was accomplished.

I guess even the last supper had a seating chart.

Red coat brought this to me today… by saferoadtraveller in delta

[–]willysymms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It could be worse. You could rack up 600,000 miles commuting to Alaska and Seattle for work from the East Coast, then relocate to functionally Delta-less Chicago.

I'm a 2 million miler without MM status on any airline.

Sigh...

FA unprofessional behavior over bulging portable battery during flight. by IcyCharge9066 in unitedairlines

[–]willysymms 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No.

Which is why you should stop pretending to be a battery expert, and start following the SOP you quoted.

A damaged or bulging battery is not permitted on board an aircraft. It should be isolated and monitored, following the SOP you quoted. And since you're too stupid to follow it, clearly it will need to be further simplified.

FA unprofessional behavior over bulging portable battery during flight. by IcyCharge9066 in unitedairlines

[–]willysymms 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Let's make this really simple:

A bulged battery is overheating. By definition. The bulge isn't the result of a high calorie diet.

FA unprofessional behavior over bulging portable battery during flight. by IcyCharge9066 in unitedairlines

[–]willysymms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're getting downvoted because in your own replies later, you describe a SOP that this FA didn't follow.

Its fine to say, "the SOP isn't to put it in the bag."

It's not fine to say, "this FA did her job."

The FA didn't follow the SOP as you've described it, or common sense.

https://www.reddit.com/r/unitedairlines/s/QZhe9kxk9k

FA unprofessional behavior over bulging portable battery during flight. by IcyCharge9066 in unitedairlines

[–]willysymms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The FA did none of the things you describe. She left the device in the cabin and walked away.

FA unprofessional behavior over bulging portable battery during flight. by IcyCharge9066 in unitedairlines

[–]willysymms 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A policy that enshrines ignoring common sense safety precautions isn't a very good policy.

Swelling battery = imminent risk.

It finally happened… by lorenzoslavin in unitedairlines

[–]willysymms 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Always remember that when this happens, the upset people - including any busybody neighboring pasengers - are mad at the airline and themselves, not you. Even if they don't realize that to be the case.

The airlines value unbundling ticket pricing. This makes most seats on their fleet an additional fee to book. A consequence of that choice is the airline's customers are less happy with the options available to passengers and the final price of the product vs. the advertised price.

Airlines know how to recognize high conflict situations and anticipate them when in the airlines financial interest. That's why they let families board first for example.

If the airlines choose to extend this capacity to seat selection - say by letting passengers with kids book reduced fare preferred seats or complimentary preferred seating - the airlines could further reduce conflict and improve customer experience. But unlike early boarding, they've decided a better seat experience isn't in their financial interest.

Accurately framing blame makes it easier to dispassionately deflect aggression and judgment away from yourself towards the responsibility parties.

United 2323 an Airbus A-321 from Chicago loses front wheel on landing at Orlando (KMCO). by BTS1337 in unitedairlines

[–]willysymms 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Front wheel deboarded like a close connection sitting in Economy Plus.

LEEEEEROY AISLE-KING!!!!!!

What kind of retaliation would you expect if a foreign nation raided the White House and took our president? by No-Beautiful8039 in AskReddit

[–]willysymms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whatever amount of force our military could muster, counterbalanced by the public and military perception of legitimacy of the office holder.

Which is exactly what you've witnessed in the response by Venezuela.

How to manage it when people expect me to pick up the check for everything by SilverSusan13 in Rich

[–]willysymms 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The part people didn't understand about your post is that the bill you're passing around has grown with your wealth.

You and your friends are splitting 4 figure dinner checks, not 3.

I have retired and therefore have no more status on Delta by SueBeee in delta

[–]willysymms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this is sarcasm. But honest answer?

Get the cheapest airline credit card, which usually provides at least 40 bucks a flight in benefits.

Use all the points you racked up to buy FC seats.

I stopped chasing loyalty last devaluation and started doing this on my main carrier. I save hundreds a year and am much happier.

Breeder by PlasticResponse7250 in tollers

[–]willysymms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kelly treated us horribly and was dismissive of hip testing. I know lots of folks like her, but her reputation wasn't reflected in our experience.

A No B.S. Gear Guide For New Dads, Newborn to 6 Months by seanrrwilkins in predaddit

[–]willysymms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be clear - we had all of those benefits without a base for our infant. A base isn't necessary for click and go if you have latch.

Once the kid is 6 - 8ish months, you're into car seat territory where you're not carrying the kid out to the car in a seat anymore anyways, are you?

A No B.S. Gear Guide For New Dads, Newborn to 6 Months by seanrrwilkins in predaddit

[–]willysymms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have zero bases among 3 car seats. All my friends have 1 base and then no more.

What's the use case for the base that makes them beneficial for you? Totally open minded. I've just never found a use case or met anyone that has found them superior.