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As for me, I am retired. I miss working as I was one of those who loved working in my field. I was in electronics for over 35 yrs. Worked my way up to being an engineering lab assistant in R & D. Built prototypes, interfaced with the ME's, EE's and to the factory. Later became an independent contractor in the same field, freelanced.
Whoo Hoo! Yeah! Thanks again! How I did the direct link: I held my stylus on the address bar and chose Copy when the drop down appeared. I then typed what you instructed, the first bracketed url after which I held my stylus down and chose paste from the drop down, followed by [/url]. Yippee! I'm a happy camper today!
Thanks Cat! Here goes [url]https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film_industry_in_Florida[/url]
I have no idea why he became a surgical tech, but I wouldn't assume he's introverted. A surgical tech isn't standing on the sidelines during surgery. He/she is an important part of a surgical team, maybe second to the surgeon. This to me denotes someone who has to interact and communicate freely.
BTW, arvin, you seem to have a lot of free time on your hands as evident to you being online. Am I correct your field of work is the film industry? If so, why not check out Florida? It's been said Central Florida is becoming "Hollywood" east. See the following:
[url]https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film_industry_in_Florida[/url]
Why give your kid a name which opens the door for teasing? Parents need to think ahead when choosing a name. Don't name your kid after a fruit, a vegetable, or a light saber villain. So many people named their "not so friendly" dogs "Darth Vader".
Zing! Just too, too funny! Thanks for the chuckle!
Finally you respond! I have a suggestion for you since you can't handle the truth. You are unable to discuss the facts rationally so yet again you resort to insults. Oh, the suggestion? Look in the mirror. Surprise! The real jerk is looking back at you! If you are lucky...the mirror will crack.
Sayonara!
Just to let you know, in case you don't, I checked Netflix for The Blacklist. It's available for streaming. I can't recall if you have Netflix. I'm aware you don't have cable.
I've watched The Blacklist from the beginning. Haven't missed an episode. James Spader is phenomenal as Reddington. As you will see, there are so many twists and turns in the series. Reddington is such a baddy...no compunction in killing someone. He's the character we hate to love. Just never cross him! The series is complex and at times hard to get the gist of, but it will hold you due to Spader. There was a spin-off for a few weeks this year called "Redemption". Binge watch The Blacklist then onto Redemption. Another good series is "Hell On Wheels" definitely adult material. Also, "The Americans" a good espionage theme for Mature Audiences. There are some risqué scenes. Good Show...
There you go again, hurling insults. You don't know me so don't judge me by saying I "lack empathy". Cradle to grave...the entitlement mentality. Could that be your way of thinking?
I'm not aware of your age, but I can recall when Medicare and "The War On Poverty" began in the '60's. FYI, nothing has changed for the better! People are still in poverty if not due to illness or impairment, but due to the hands outstretched while popping out one kid after another, or due to not having drive to do better, or just plain lazy! The Earned Income Tax Credit is yet another boondoggle. Do you know there are some who have calculated to the last penney how much they can earn in order to stay qualified for the EITC?
Since I detested the Medicare boondoggle to the nth degree, I did not want to sign up for it. It's wrought with fraud and pays diddly squat! I don't recall anyone being denied healthcare due to their finances before Medicare. If we were short on funds the good doctor would let us pay it out. Now you can't get past the front desk. I had doctors who for a fact charged Medicare a different fee (higher) than those who paid cash or had different insurance.
You speak how great Medicaid is. Do you know anyone who has Medicaid? I do and the service is horrible. For one thing there aren't enough doctors (if any choose to take patients) to care for those on Medicaid. If you want to see a good example of how great Medicaid expansion would be, look no further than the VA!
Do you realize the ER's are still full because the Obamacare premiums are too high or the deductible can't be met?
Obamacare also affected those who are still working. Sure they may have employer based insurance but yet again the deductibles are astronomical. I know a person with skin cancer who is paying out of pocket until the $4000 deductible is met! I've never had to meet such a high deductible while working. The Obamacare mandates are costing loss of jobs...why go over 49 employees? The mandates are asinine! Why should I pay for maternity? Then there are the employers who provided benefits, but due to the mandates it's either lay people off or in order to stay in business no longer provide the benefits.
I recall years ago someone stated to the effect of "Every time the government does something, it costs me. They take from my pocket to put into another's pocket." The government is holding a virtual gun to our heads and demanding more. Instead of your neighbor knocking on your door demanding you pay his medical bills, you permit the government to knock and do the demanding.
Today's news is reporting more insurance companies are pulling out of states leaving thousands uninsured. Many of those had employer based health insurance which was dropped due to Obamacare.
Obamacare...it's a wonderful thing...if you can get it, pay for it, locate a doctor, etc., etc.
"Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds”. To quote Oppenheimer. Those words haunt me.
BTW, Cat, you again caught something which I utterly skimmed over...arvin's statement about the atomic bomb being dropped on Pearl Harbor! I have to be more thorough in my reading and cease with the cursory habit! You are our official proof editor!
You enjoy hurling insults, don't you. Believe what you will about Obamacare as it's collapsing on it's own sword. I would say let it alone to fail, but then those that may be receiving a benefit would be hurt. BTW, the premiums are skyrocketing, high deductibles which can't be met or doctors closing shop. This "affordable health care options for all sure was “damaging.” Yes, it was damaging. It affected all of us who had good health insurance then retired with the same insurance for the same premium. After the Obamacare mandates (I'm going to have a miracle birth!) our two premiums Medicare, (which pays a smidgen), and our retirement plan went from $1100 monthly to over $2000.00 monthly! Our plan included coverage for drugs, vision and dental. Of course, we couldn't afford the increase due to taking from our pocket to pay for the subsidies for people who have a much higher income than our retirement. We now pay for separate vision and dental. I have no drug plan ....deductible too high. Yep, those "affordable healthcare options" definitely helped us. NOT! BTW, insurance companies are pulling out of states, so where are those who receive the great Obamacare going to obtain coverage?
Please don't respond to me with lewd language! I have been respectful of you...do the same for me!
Again, you are defining bigotry as rascism. Rascism has been thrown against the wall so much, how does one defend himself or herself? The "Archie Bunker" character in "All In The Family" was a BIGOT...not a racist. A parent may not want their child to marry a black or a white, but more than likely it's due to bigotry not racism.
To reiterate a person can be a bigot but not a racist. Then again a person can be a racist but not a bigot. Slavery was a racist stain in our history, but the "owners" (makes me ill to think about it) loved them as one would love a mule. Disgusting, isn't it? They weren't bigoted. They were proud of their property and looked upon them as sub-human. Racism for sure. Good Lord, just writing this is difficult. But, we can't keep using the word, Racism, so easily as it waters down the horrific history.
BTW, you referred me to an article to read, so turn about fair play. Here's one for you, I'm using an Ipad so I apologize for it not being a direct link. Please copy & paste:
http://www.breitbart.com/live/vice-presidential-debate-fact-check-livewire/fact-check-donald-trump-not-call-mexicans-rapists-criminals/
Yes, there are consequences for one's actions. I don't believe this country will ever be able to rectify the damage done over the prior eight years.
Read my reply again...I stated I don't care for him personally. But, do give a source where he is guilty of racism. He may be a bigot, which is not necessarily being a racist. Sexism...not! Permitting his daughter to run his businesses is one of many instances proving he's not sexist. Your last point doesn't deserve a response other than....I recall Bill Clinton.
Seriously, are we going to have to listen/read about this for four years? We put up with Obama for eight so give it a rest. BTW, I'm not stupid!
@Kewi_Kat
I will preface this with Thank God for Trump, even though I don't care for him personally. I will say no more. Except what in the he double hockey sticks does a "Trump America" have to do with the subject at hand? Oh, I get it...it's not Bush's fault anymore. Oh, well...
My response was directed at your detailed comments about a certain orifice in the human body. I do agree teenagers, not just females, need to change their ways. But, no one, no matter how inebriated he/she is deserves to be raped.
Culture has changed so drastically and not for the better. Young guys have lost respect for young women. Why? Because the young women have lost respect for themselves. They demanded to be equal. They didn't wish to be looked upon as the fairer sex. They frowned when a door was held open for them. They burned their bras! "I am woman...hear me roar" crap! Mores have become more coarse.
The female demanded to be included in male activities, to be fire? what are they called? PC won't permit the word firemen. They demanded to be police personnel, do the same job as the men. They demanded to be put in the same military units as the males even though it handicaps the elite forces. BTW, I would like to know how an average sized female fire fighter rescues a 250lb plus male. How an average sized female subdues a hefty male hell bent on doing harm. Women just don't get it...they are not as strong physically as males so most of the standards are lowered in order to qualify. We all lose then.
None of the above is an excuse for sexual assault. But, what has changed to cause the increase in rape and gang rapes? Loss of respect was the beginning. Young girls mature much sooner now. So many flaunt themselves while the male hormones are raging. I feel empathy for them...they don't know what to do, how to behave. Then as a group the pack mentality sets in.
@Metatron
I, Sir or Madam, am not a Quasi-fascist! I am an advocate for free speech, but I believe with free speech comes a responsibility to do no harm. It doesn't need to be vile, disparaging, laced with profanity....did you even read my post? Did I mention banning someone who doesn't adhere to a modem of decorum? I believe not! You on the other hand apparently believe it's open warfare, speech wise...no respect for others. As another poster stated, you believe a true message board should permit someone to be obscene, aggressive, disparaging...no holds barred...rules be damned! Complete and total anarchy! I do believe these are the traits and actions of trolls. Just sayin'
@arvin
Touché! Right on! About humans!
@Metatron1970
Oh, for Pete's sake! (sorry if I've offended anyone named Pete) Metatron, you speak with big words...but let's speak with simplicity. Just use common sense. Think of the person you most respect and how you would relate to that person. You can have heated discussions/debates without being abusive, bullying, using profanity, being disparaging, etc. The vernacular of some posters is chock full of vile, venomous insults...so disgusting if you are the target, you shrink away. This type poster sits anonymously behind his/her keyboard and hurls the garbage without compunction. To reiterate, just use common sense...behave as if in a court of law...which can get fairly heated.
I think the conduct rules Jim posted are a good start. As for the Mods...the more the merrier! These sites should NOT be a free for all, anything goes, no responsibility for one's hateful actions. The old adage "Sticks and stones..." doesn't cut it anymore. Words can hurt and do harm.