Our Capitalist Overlords and the "labor shortage"
Submitted by gjohnsit on Sat, 10/23/2021 - 9:53pmPaying people more money not to work disincentivizes work, plain and simple. Increased unemployment benefits are leaving employers struggling to staff up. I applaud @GovCox for this decision—it’s time we reopen our economy. https://t.co/9FquRBMsJ3
The Dose - 10-23-2021
Submitted by studentofearth on Sat, 10/23/2021 - 5:34am
A few articles of interest.
In the early 80's I read a fictional short story on computer automation of public records and have always been suspicious of computer records. A problem in a water bill reported through the automated customer support was misinterpreted. Through a series of interpretive errors over a year the customer was finally convicted of first degree murder and ordered to be executed, appeal denied.
This report on digital vaccine passport technology reported by wokkamile and Azazello this week leave me with the same sense of uneasiness.
Welcome to Saturday's Potluck - 10-23-2021
Submitted by studentofearth on Sat, 10/23/2021 - 5:32am
“Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.”
Pablo Picasso
Doing a number of repeats of the week. Valuable information in multiple diaries and comments.
Scott Horton Show interview of James Bradley on the Lies Americans Are Fed About China - 10/14/21
[video:https://youtu.be/dxfvrnSEt24]
(thanks CB for the orginal link)
At the 24.47 mark is an important part of our history to understand.
"McCarthyism came out of China not the USSR. McCarthy stood up and said John Service of the State Department I got this sheet of paper in my hands, but he only mentioned one guy."
Bring Me The Head Of The Town Burned Down
Submitted by hecate on Sat, 10/23/2021 - 1:58am
(More, from the Salamander book. Burning. Across. All lands.)
The other day the weather went wrong, so I had to wear a Hawaiian shirt. I have been dreading this. Once, it was okay, to wear Hawaiian shirts. I would get them from Paradise Surplus, used but like new, actually came from Hawaii, sold for ridiculous prices like $2 or $5. But then the town burned down, and Paradise Surplus with it. The guy tried for a while to have a tubes store, but it didn’t really work out. So now it’s just one of hundreds of stores, that once was, but never, again, will be.
Friday Night Photos Monkeyshines Edition
Submitted by Socialprogressive on Fri, 10/22/2021 - 5:00pmHappy Friday to all. Hope everyone is doing well. Post whatever you got.
Female Mandrill
The Evening Blues - 10-22-21
Submitted by joe shikspack on Fri, 10/22/2021 - 2:17pm
Open Thread 10/22/21 - The Draft
Submitted by JtC on Fri, 10/22/2021 - 7:00am
I woke up in 1968 when I was 14. I smoked my first weed. I grew my hair long. I became aware. I paid attention to politics for the first time. I saw older guys going off to war. Some didn't come back. I realized what was at stake. I knew what may be in store for me in just a few years. I became an activist.
Here's my original draft card from 1973 (redacted of course) back when my hair was still brown. I was also 3 inches shorter than I am now:
The Dose - 10-22-21
Submitted by joe shikspack on Fri, 10/22/2021 - 6:00amAn open thread for gentle discussions of all things Covid.
The Evening Blues - 10-21-21
Submitted by joe shikspack on Thu, 10/21/2021 - 3:25pm
