Shaggy1050

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[–] Shaggy1050 21 points 9 months ago (11 children)

Except the GOP has already started doing those things... It's not like this is coming out of nowhere. I hate the DNC but hate facism a whole lot more so the choice is clear.

[–] Shaggy1050 -1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Not sure why you're being downvoted. I feel like her and Bill Maher are the left's version of Tucker Carlson. Sure they're not AS egregious as Tucker and the Fox wackos but they come off so pompous and smug.

My dad and I loved the original Daily Show with Jon Stewart and when Jon left (I'm so happy he's back now), I tried some other shows and my dad suggested Maddow. I felt like I was watching Fox News at points. I couldn't make it through an episode.

[–] Shaggy1050 9 points 9 months ago (33 children)

I believe he specifically said it during one of the debates. I really wish he would have followed through with it.

[–] Shaggy1050 5 points 9 months ago

As a former 3rd party voter; it's a wasted vote. I don't like either parties but voting 3rd party favors the GOP in US elections. Now that the GOP is full steam ahead on facism, voting 3rd party is dangerous. Hopefully more municipalities, states, and national elections will migrate to ranked choice voting to make voting for other parties a viable option. Until then, I'd rather not vote for the party that wants a dictatorship.

[–] Shaggy1050 1 points 10 months ago

Fully agree. My employees have unlimited sicks days. If they're not feeling well, I'd rather they stay home and rest up. We work with schools so spread happens so quick and easily.

[–] Shaggy1050 1 points 10 months ago

If you stay away from people when you're sick that definitely helps. The only drawback that is you may be contagious before showing symptoms.

Getting boosters help reduce spread and reduce risks of complications from viruses (like getting an annual flu shot or Tdap boosters). Not everyone can get the vaccine (i.e. they're allergic) or individuals may have weakened immune systems and their body can't produce enough antibodies. If the community continues to test and get boosters, it helps everyone stay healthier and potentially save lives.

Just because it's endemic doesn't mean there's no more action needed. Hospitals may not be packed like they were (although they still get busy with COVID during peaks stressing the system), it doesn't mean that you can't help protect others.

One of the positive things that came from this pandemic is at home tests (not just for COVID). By testing when sick (whether it's the flu, COVID, rsv, etc... I've had COVID where I really thought it was allergies. Was about to go out to meet with friends and figured I'd test just in case. Sure enough I was positive with what felt like mild hay fever (it was summer time). I'm just glad I tested and didn't get anyone else sick.

[–] Shaggy1050 8 points 10 months ago (4 children)

I agree. I feel like many people aren't testing. I had it very mild in June of 2023. I thought it was allergies but tested and sure enough; positive. My fiance thought she had a cold in November of 2023 but decided to test and it was positive. Meanwhile all these people around us have "colds" but aren't actually testing. I somehow escaped it when my fiance had it so I got a booster last month hoping I can escape this wave and help cut the spread.

[–] Shaggy1050 1 points 11 months ago

May I ask why? My old town had about a dozen golf courses when I was growing up. Now when I drive by it's all housing developments other than the few that remain. It used to be a more rural area.

I'd much rather see green space and golf courses than housing developments. While I completely agree that there is a housing shortage, it appears that root issue isn't solved by more housing developments on golf courses. Instead, why not convert existing buildings (such as unused office spaces) into public housing. Or, prevent corporations or investment firms from buying up real estate/housing to turnaround and jack up costs.

I may be biased but I've had these views before picking up golf. I mainly use golf as a way to stay active as I'm getting older and get outside in the fresh air.

[–] Shaggy1050 17 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Same here. I left for about 10 years but started coming back gradually a few years ago. After everything that happened this year, I made the full switch to Mozilla on all my devices. I'm very happy to be back though!

[–] Shaggy1050 3 points 1 year ago

I love mine. I just have a little Impreza and it is a beast in the snow.

[–] Shaggy1050 1 points 1 year ago

You can get wireless IP cameras and put them on a separate wireless network that does not connect to the internet.

[–] Shaggy1050 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Not sure why you're being downvoted when you're right.

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