Damage In Tolland Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, powderfreak said: Oh for sure I know what you were up to and it’s easy to see where he’s going too, ha. Its a hot topic right now but the act of creating an account for a third-party outfit like AMWX means you lose that freedom of speech to the admin of whatever platform you sign up for. Thats why these places have you check a box that states you agree to their policies. You don’t check that box “I agree” for nothing. I was able to circumvent checking that box 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreaves Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 54 minutes ago, 40/70 Benchmark said: Right. Its just not worth it to go back to work, so they protract the befits as long as possible, which fosters dependency. But wasn't that the point? Pay people to stay home in order to reduce spread, so they wouldn't feel they had be out regardless of how susceptible or ill they already were. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon Tip Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 this ought poke some hornet nests... How 'bout Deutsche Bank's proposed 5% "work from home" tax to be levied against those who ...wait for it - work from home Ha ha... It's great ... Pandemic forces this state of affairs, then ... those that who have no choice but to work from home, get economically pinged for it - it's soft persecution to single out that group for one. It's another example of how the human contrivance of 'money' ... is intrinsically disconnected from the same nature that evolved humanity. It's always fascinated me how it seems we, as a species, seem to lose sight of that. As though it's indispensable, we can couch its illusion of value in with, E=MC2, PV=NRT, and DNA = DeoxyriboNucleic Acid ... etc Point being, when the illusion gets in the way of the real processes of nature, to wit the pandemic is one such real process... trying to use that same illusion to fight back is going to cause iniquity .. there's no way around it. The simple solution is, don't do that - ...Here's some fake yet plausible news for you... NO, Douche-Bank doesn't give a ratz ass about recouping a 5% work from home tax, so that those who have been displaced from employment can breathe relief - hell no! Their f'n cloaking their incentives in good deeds ... They're trying to take wealth from working folks, give it to non-working folk, so the non-working folk can resume payment on defaulting mortgage ..and school ..car or whatever loans Douche' ultimately owns the account #s for, that's all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewbeer Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 There is a politics subforum only 2 clicks away and it has a covid thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40/70 Benchmark Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 37 minutes ago, mattb65 said: I can understand the various perspectives from those in favor of lockdowns and those vehemently opposed. It does seem that the calculus changes a bit with the news of an effective vaccine. There is now a tangible end point, back in the spring the end point was highly uncertain with most seeming to assume no vaccine would be developed for years. With a tangible end point now with much less uncertainty, a rational accounting of the costs in terms of lives, economic impact, etc can realistically be calculated at this point. We also have already seen that once the brakes are taken off, the economy does seem to rebound pretty effectively. If the restrictions are taken off and the virus is no longer a threat, I believe there will be a realease of a lot of pent up demand for travel, entertainment, and all the other industries most affected by the virus. I would also categorically disagree that we are a country of people that would lose their motivation to go out and work hard to move up the economic ladder if they were given government support for a month or two especially since the support would end. It's an interesting thought experiment, in the end I just hope everyone here doesn't lose someone they love to this virus and doesn't lose their livelihood or mental well being. This virus has taken a heavy toll on all of us. I would also disagree with the notion that we are a country of people who would engage in such behavior, which is why I specified that those people are in the minority, but there were some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40/70 Benchmark Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 21 minutes ago, mreaves said: But wasn't that the point? Pay people to stay home in order to reduce spread, so they wouldn't feel they had be out regardless of how susceptible or ill they already were. Yes, but the issue was those who were staying home after they had the option to going back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 19 hours ago, HoarfrostHubb said: 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Down in Tolland there is violence, And a lot of yard work to be done. No place to hang Ray's outlook, And Tip blames all on Hadley Cells oh no... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 No mask on your face. You big disgrace. Spreading your germs all over the place. We will, we will, rock you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40/70 Benchmark Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 17 minutes ago, CoastalWx said: Down in Tolland there is violence, And a lot of yard work to be done. No place to hang Ray's outlook, And Tip blames all on Hadley Cells oh no... Plenty of yard work in Methuen....gotta start the leaves this wknd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNNAWAYICEBERG Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 1 hour ago, powderfreak said: Free speech doesn’t mean you can use someone else’s platform to say whatever you want anyway. I’m not sure why that’s a difficult concept lol. Pretty sure the forum rules state no politics unless in OT and we all agree to that when creating an account. America...where we believe to have the freedom to do whatever and say whatever we please. You ask people to wear masks and they say it’s their right not to but what they don’t realize it’s not their right to put others in danger by possible infecting them. We have stop signs, speed limits, seat belt laws, etc...laws and guidelines to protect society. Sure, some are more infringing then others but the idea this is the wild wild west is short sighted, cherry picked, and agenda driven. Generations before us have given up a lot more then putting on a mask...I think we have lost sight of that. It’s sad. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the ghost of leroy Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Brewbeer said: There is a politics subforum only 2 clicks away and it has a covid thread. It’s trash tho. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Miser Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 I just learned today that where I work, Juneteenth is going to become a work holiday starting in June, 2021. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TauntonBlizzard2013 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 5 minutes ago, Cold Miser said: I just learned today that where I work, Juneteenth is going to become a work holiday starting in June, 2021. Same.... there is speculation that it will be replacing something else though where I work. Not sure what that would be; or how true that is though . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Miser Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 5 minutes ago, TauntonBlizzard2013 said: Same.... there is speculation that it will be replacing something else though where I work. Not sure what that would be; or how true that is though . Yeah. They talked about using the floating holiday but voted against that as it would just be "moving one day to another" and that it would not be an original day off. For now it is an added holiday. (15 holidays now) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhineasC Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 2 hours ago, Brewbeer said: There is a politics subforum only 2 clicks away and it has a covid thread. What a mess that must be. Yikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPPYVALLEY Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 2 hours ago, Brewbeer said: There is a politics subforum only 2 clicks away and it has a covid thread. Ha, for many on here the PR forum is like venturing into the dark web. You do have to have pretty thick skin over there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreaves Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Paid $1.71/gal for a heating oil delivery yesterday. How does that compare to SNE? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhineasC Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 2 hours ago, mattb65 said: I can understand the various perspectives from those in favor of lockdowns and those vehemently opposed. It does seem that the calculus changes a bit with the news of an effective vaccine. There is now a tangible end point, back in the spring the end point was highly uncertain with most seeming to assume no vaccine would be developed for years. With a tangible end point now with much less uncertainty, a rational accounting of the costs in terms of lives, economic impact, etc can realistically be calculated at this point. We also have already seen that once the brakes are taken off, the economy does seem to rebound pretty effectively. If the restrictions are taken off and the virus is no longer a threat, I believe there will be a realease of a lot of pent up demand for travel, entertainment, and all the other industries most affected by the virus. I would also categorically disagree that we are a country of people that would lose their motivation to go out and work hard to move up the economic ladder if they were given government support for a month or two especially since the support would end. It's an interesting thought experiment, in the end I just hope everyone here doesn't lose someone they love to this virus and doesn't lose their livelihood or mental well being. This virus has taken a heavy toll on all of us. The support wouldn’t end under certain conditions, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weathafella Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 7 hours ago, Baroclinic Zone said: That suck Jerry. My FIL is the same. He's going on 8mo now since being diagnosed with a glioblastoma. We're in a holding pattern until the chemo stops working or he has some sort of stroke/aneurysm due to the swelling in his brain. We're planning on Thanksgiving in CT for a small gathering. So sorry Bob! Tough times for your family as well. We take what comes but it's not fun. Since we had to travel here at least retirement allows flexibility. I can do my side gig from anywhere. Godspeed Bob! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitinsvilleWX Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 23 minutes ago, mreaves said: Paid $1.71/gal for a heating oil delivery yesterday. How does that compare to SNE? Similar Mu guy is $1.50 right now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewbeer Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 41 minutes ago, PhineasC said: What a mess that must be. Yikes. 41 minutes ago, HIPPYVALLEY said: Ha, for many on here the PR forum is like venturing into the dark web. You do have to have pretty thick skin over there Yeah, it's definitely not for weak-willed or thin-skinned folks. Some end up leaving because they can't take it and end up melting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weathafella Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 If one is careful, there is a very high likelihood that covid will be avoided. Many however are not careful... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klw Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Cold Miser said: I just learned today that where I work, Juneteenth is going to become a work holiday starting in June, 2021. I believe President Trump said he would support this during the campaign and some states have enacted it as state level holiday this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted November 12, 2020 Author Share Posted November 12, 2020 1 hour ago, mreaves said: Paid $1.71/gal for a heating oil delivery yesterday. How does that compare to SNE? https://www.newenglandoil.com/massachusetts/zone6.asp?x=0 10-15 cents cheaper at quick glance here 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 We pay for price protection so we can ride the lows. Costs a little bit but I don’t have to chase 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metagraphica Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 1 hour ago, mreaves said: Paid $1.71/gal for a heating oil delivery yesterday. How does that compare to SNE? Paid $1.42/gal on 11/3, but I see the local place I get mine is up to $1.65 now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorEastermass128 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 4 minutes ago, Hoth said: Almost 1,900 deaths today. I don’t see that. Worldometers currently shows 858. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoth Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, NorEastermass128 said: I don’t see that. Worldometers currently shows 858. Dunno, saw it front and center on Drudge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 13 minutes ago, Hoth said: Dunno, saw it front and center on Drudge. That was from yesterday and I didn’t see any sites that had that high of a number 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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