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UHC systems sometimes get overloaded and lead to overworked doctors and nurses making errors, too. I am Canadian and the provincial government where I live is very conservative. Their goal is to wreck the public system so people are ok with increasing privatization. It's working.

And this is why you don't exit a job by soaking the bridges in jet fuel and lighting them up with a flamethrower.

I have left jobs where I literally wanted to punch my boss out but stayed professional and got a
good reference.

I have also watched people lose their minds and yell insults and threats while being escorted out.

Your ego is bullshit. Leave on good terms and get a better job.

First Gary in sales, then it's time to take on Putin.

I remember feeling like this in junior high. There was this group of athletic dudes who were mind numbingly offensive to everyone. Shoving people, locker stuffing, knocking books out your hand, tripping kids on stairs... Just constant abuse and scorn on anyone not in their group. And these guys were popular. I won't say every girl liked them because there were lots of smart girls. But a lot of girls liked them and guys thought they were cool, etc. It blew my mind that we weren't all ostracizing them for being obnoxious, abusive bullies.

It was junior high. I get it. I moved on.

But Trump's success brings that feeling back. There's no logic to it. It's a creepy mammalian subconscious need to stay on the good side of the bully so you don't end up targeted. Or maybe you see someone acting like you would like to act but can't get away with it.

I have no idea but I blows my mind every time I think about and I know it's what is wrong with the world. No question about that.

People like that do not think long term. Otherwise, they woukd realize change is inevitable and unstoppable. This change might not be what they want or what any of us want (robot apocoloypse comes to mind) but its coming.

Note: investing does not count as long term thinking here. I'm talking about a social and political future.

I'm not a doctor, I was just goofing around.

I'll float some possible ideas:

• I'm totally strong enough to unstick my wet hand from this freezing metal railing (noone had warm water but rumour has it there's another tape he doesn't want coming out now)
• If I wear gloves I'll appear weak. Suffers frostbite. Has no idea because he has peripheral neuropathy from dementia from the sugar diabetes.
• Real theory? He heard Hitler and the boys didn't bother with British Sudafed. They went all in on crystal meth. They say fascism burns itself out but a little amphetamine really keeps the magic alive. Yes, Trump spent a lot of time scratching one hand with the other over and over. A lifetime of narcissism keeps him from scratching his face, but for how long!

• Always have a folded up piece in your pocket and a pen. As you complete your transaction write "grocery $37" on it. Later enter into a spreadsheet (do the same with a phone by using a note taking app, Google sheets, or whatever)
• have a set of folders, one for each month, in a file drawer or a hanging file box. This month's file is first. When you get home dump your receipts in it (and bills, etc). At the end of the month pull out the file and track what you want to track and shred any unneeded paper. You can leave useful reminders in there so they turn up next year and remind you to renew things, etc. Place the folder in back. Now this month's folder is in front.

And so on.

To be fair, anything that allows a Swiss person to avoid small talk will be overwhelming popular.

Crap, I meant to write that, thank you... Was going for "could not care less".

I think it's important to remember that he could care less if nothing works so when say replace, what he might actually do is just remove.

He could cripple the federal government and just not replace people.

Eventually, they will get replaced but he could do a ton of damage by removing any politically appointed officials, auctioning off those positions to business interests, and having them fire everyone they can (or will, really, becuase I think you'd be going to court over this).

What really bothers me is if his supporters even hear of this at all it will be a wish fulfillment fantasy about telling your boss to go to hell when you rage quit your job (at an emotional level) and they will imagine Trump cooly dropping burn after burn on the judge before mic dropping, leaving everyone thinking Trump (who they have attached their ego to) is the coolest guy ever and the judge is a loser.

That's what is really sad. That, and the fact that they get to vote.

Wouldn't snowbirds just load up before leaving our socialist paradise for the winter?

I have a hunch it's them telling all their Bridge partners about how they access medication that contributed to popular support for this. :)

"No, this was totally illegal but I think I should get away with it, anyway."

Bold strategy.

I have been using computers since the 80s. I had a hiatus in the late 80s/early 90s. Seeing an ad in a magazine for HyperCard is what made me want to get back into it.

My brother is ten years older than me and works electrical. I worked as a cook then got into programming. I'm in my 50s.

We both have a chronic illness that causes spinal fusion. I look like a hunchback and his posture is normal.

So trades can wear you down, I got out of cooking for my health, but all the movement and exercise can be good for you if you don't wreck your back and knees, I guess.

I know few people who earn a decent living as a "handyman". Jobs too small for contractors or not sure who to call, you call them. You can get a lot done with a truck or trailer, some basic tools and outdoor yard equipment.

Edit: word of mouth recommendations are now you grow the business. Always give out two business cards and ask them to pass one on. One guy sends out a carefully written, well designed email quarterly with things you might want to do around your home and his reasonable rates.

Electrical involves less working in messy situations but you'll also be cold more often.

I do think electrician offers more ways to specialize (network cabling, alarm tech, etc). Plumbing may also but I'm not as familiar.

Be nice if these headlines added "by telling people what they want to hear".

I just had a really good laugh that I needed very much. Thank you!