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Forum: General Discussion 10-06-2021, 10:41 AM
Replies: 316
Views: 147,343
Posted By FlyingScot
When you say Fox has shifted its bias, I am not...

When you say Fox has shifted its bias, I am not aware of this--do you mean more to left or more to right? As I understand it, they still broadcast several hours every night with hosts who minimize...
Forum: General Discussion 10-06-2021, 08:43 AM
Replies: 316
Views: 147,343
Posted By FlyingScot
Seems extreme to no longer trust any mainstream...

Seems extreme to no longer trust any mainstream outlet, and ironic to imply that outlets outside the mainstream are more reliable. Groups outside the mainstream are typically even more focused on...
Forum: General Discussion 10-05-2021, 05:20 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 147,343
Posted By FlyingScot
Won't be millions. Pretty much everybody folds. ...

Won't be millions. Pretty much everybody folds. A few examples:

Mass State Police Unions asserted dozens would walk. Maybe 1 person actually has.

United Airlines--the first(?) big name...
Forum: General Discussion 09-18-2021, 04:48 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 147,343
Posted By FlyingScot
As the grandson of impoverished refugee...

As the grandson of impoverished refugee immigrants, I agree we should let in more immigrants, especially those sponsored by employers.

One thing to keep in mind is that the reduced number of...
Forum: General Discussion 07-30-2021, 07:08 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 147,343
Posted By FlyingScot
Maybe because it's too sad, even for us? (haha) ...

Maybe because it's too sad, even for us? (haha)

One thing that screams out from the Globe article is the Camp Director's incompetence at multiple levels. I don't think labor shortages in...
Forum: General Discussion 07-14-2021, 09:10 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 147,343
Posted By FlyingScot
Exactly! If you have the brains, work ethic, and...

Exactly! If you have the brains, work ethic, and luck to be a successful CEO, then the economy works great for you, your children, and your grandchildren. I'm happy for you--it's the American...
Forum: General Discussion 07-14-2021, 02:33 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 147,343
Posted By FlyingScot
I agree too. Your kids illustrate the basic...

I agree too. Your kids illustrate the basic problem with soaring real estate prices. They create an economy that is great for older people and the wealthy, but makes it super hard for young...
Forum: General Discussion 07-03-2021, 09:37 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 147,343
Posted By FlyingScot
Great point. Pretty much everything about...

Great point. Pretty much everything about cryptocurrency, NFTs, and meme stocks flies in the face of finance theory and should cause sophisticated investors deep confusion and discomfort.

Do you...
Forum: General Discussion 05-29-2021, 01:40 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 147,343
Posted By FlyingScot
Exactly. The only housing available is people...

Exactly. The only housing available is people who own housing full time or have parents who own. Almost impossible to hire a kid from out of the area for a summer job. So with a small full time...
Forum: General Discussion 05-21-2021, 02:18 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 147,343
Posted By FlyingScot
It's nihilistic (and also unfair) to respond to...

It's nihilistic (and also unfair) to respond to half a dozen citations with nothing other than "it's clear...no studies will convince me...".

You should post some real studies with real data...
Forum: General Discussion 05-12-2021, 11:02 AM
Replies: 316
Views: 147,343
Posted By FlyingScot
One thing that economists on both sides of the...

One thing that economists on both sides of the aisle have pushed for over the past 5 years has been higher bargaining power for working class Americans. Trump's immigration policies, Biden's covid...
Forum: General Discussion 05-08-2021, 11:31 AM
Replies: 316
Views: 147,343
Posted By FlyingScot
Yes--it's an old quote and not related to covid...

Yes--it's an old quote and not related to covid as the issues you point out are. But it is an accurate description of how low wage labor in America has been hammered over the past several decades...
Forum: General Discussion 05-08-2021, 09:26 AM
Replies: 316
Views: 147,343
Posted By FlyingScot
Kind of weird that you expect a person to have...

Kind of weird that you expect a person to have data on NH restaurant pay?

But for those without some sort of chip on their shoulder, and genuine interest in the issue....

Here's a quote from...
Forum: General Discussion 05-06-2021, 05:24 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 147,343
Posted By FlyingScot
This is a great story, and I'm sure your daughter...

This is a great story, and I'm sure your daughter is terrific. But she is not working for minimum wage, she's working for minimum wage plus tips.

The minimum wage rules do not apply to people who...
Forum: General Discussion 05-04-2021, 09:06 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 147,343
Posted By FlyingScot
I feel your pain! My daughter is a few years...

I feel your pain! My daughter is a few years older and I tried a similar trick, also telling myself it conflicted with my conservative views (not to be confused with my liberal political views,...
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