Happy Juneteenth!

[DoggyDaddy]

An increase is an increase.

I don't get COLA and my percentage is close enough so I don't have pity on a .5%

Then I'll offer you the same opportunity that I offered Hatin'Since87...

USAJOBS - The Federal Government's official employment site

Search and apply for federal jobs. Learn about unique hiring paths for veterans, students and graduates, individuals with a disability, and more.

www.usajobs.gov

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Seems like this thread has devolved into a wage/benefit envy thread. Don't like your situation? Change it.

 

[kickbacked]

I haven't heard anything about it. Got a link?

https://www.southbendtribune.com/st...ay-shooings-granger-andsouth-bend/7762191002/


it may have been a private party im not sure. I dont see any advertising on their facebook page for it.

 

[gregr]

How many times does it have to be explained that we are NOT a democracy?

Singer Macy Gray writes op-ed calling for the U.S. flag to be replaced: 'It is tattered, dated, divisive and incorrect'

The Grammy winner suggested a redesign with 52 colors in a range of skin tones and off-white stripes.

www.yahoo.com

 

[littletommy]

https://www.southbendtribune.com/st...ay-shooings-granger-andsouth-bend/7762191002/


it may have been a private party im not sure. I dont see any advertising on their facebook page for it.

Is it possible to have an event, with the main draw being rappers, WITHOUT having any gunfire? I don’t think the reason for the event matters.

 

[foszoe]

Then I'll offer you the same opportunity that I offered Hatin'Since87...

USAJOBS - The Federal Government's official employment site

Search and apply for federal jobs. Learn about unique hiring paths for veterans, students and graduates, individuals with a disability, and more.

www.usajobs.gov

Why? I like my job

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Why? I like my job

I dunno. It sounded like you were complaining about not getting COLA?

Happy Juneteenth!

Oakland representing.... https://abc7news.com/oakland-lake-merritt-shooting-juneteenth-at-in/10811349/

www.indianagunowners.com

 

[bwframe]

Seems like this thread has devolved into a wage/benefit envy thread. Don't like your situation? Change it.

To be clear, I was just passing along what I heard reported in the news. I'm happy the claim was substantiated. Thank you!

My intent was not to be critical of any individual. Make all you can and take all you can, please.

It's another matter all together whether gov't spending of our tax dollars is efficient or excessive. For sure though, it was just this week increased.

Wonder if there is a figure of how much the Junteenth executive order cost us?

 

[Hatin Since 87]

Seems like this thread has devolved into a wage/benefit envy thread. Don't like your situation? Change it.

I wasn’t envious of wages or benefits. I was just pointing out I think it’s funny the people who benefit the most from the holiday are the ones that voted for it to become a holiday. I’m glad people like you who actually work and take pride in their work get raises and good benefits... I’m not in gov but I made sure I found a job with both of those attributes... My beef isn’t with the workers/beneficiaries... I was just pointing out most black Americans work a regular job that dont get most holidays off... but the government that voted for it does.


Meh. I’m full of chicken and a crown and coke... so if that didn’t clear up any misconceptions I only get worse at it from here

 

[Kutnupe14]

How many times does it have to be explained that we are NOT a democracy?

Singer Macy Gray writes op-ed calling for the U.S. flag to be replaced: 'It is tattered, dated, divisive and incorrect'

The Grammy winner suggested a redesign with 52 colors in a range of skin tones and off-white stripes.

www.yahoo.com

Apparently as many times as it has to be explained that we actually are a Democracy, just not a direct Democracy, but representative.

 

[Hatin Since 87]

Apparently as many times as it has to be explained that we actually are a Democracy, just not a direct Democracy, but representative.

So, we... “are” a democracy, but we “aren’t” a democracy.



Got it.

 

[Leo]

America Is a Republic, Not a Democracy | The Heritage ...​

https://www.heritage.org › american-founders › report



by B Dobski — America is a republic and not a pure democracy. The contemporary efforts to weaken our republican customs and institutions in the name of ...


If the USA was a democracy, the entire bill of rights would have already been overturned.

 

[Kutnupe14]

It appears there may be some legitimately to the idea that schools are failing our students.

 

[Cameramonkey]

It appears there may be some legitimately to the idea that schools are failing our students.

WTF!!?!?!? Where have YOU been, Captain Obvious?!??! The rest of us have been saying this for years!

 

[BigRed]

WTF!!?!?!? Where have YOU been, Captain Obvious?!??! The rest of us have been saying this for years!

Water is wet.

 

[d.kaufman]

 

[gregr]

Illinois city cancels July 4 parade over COVID-19 concerns but allows Juneteenth and Pride celebrations

The city of Evanston, located just north of Chicago, joined communities across the U.S. in celebrating their first in-person Juneteenth parade Saturday, but some have been left wondering why celebrations for the nation’s Independence Day have been canceled.

www.yahoo.com

 

[KLB]

Illinois city cancels July 4 parade over COVID-19 concerns but allows Juneteenth and Pride celebrations

The city of Evanston, located just north of Chicago, joined communities across the U.S. in celebrating their first in-person Juneteenth parade Saturday, but some have been left wondering why celebrations for the nation’s Independence Day have been canceled.

www.yahoo.com

This is the same city that decided to pay reparations

Evanston Local Reparations | City of Evanston

Why is the City of Evanston implementing local reparations?
After the passage of Resolution 58-R-19, “Commitment to End Structural Racism and Achieve Racial Equity,” in the summer of 2019, the Evanston City Council took action to address the historical wealth and opportunity gaps that African American/Black residents of Evanston experienced. Alderman Robin Rue Simmons sought a “Solutions Only” process with the support of the City’s Equity and Empowerment Commission to identify actions that the City could take to implement a meaningful repair and reparations policy. The first initiative identified was a housing program.

 

[JettaKnight]

Absolutely, let`s DO celebrate something that stirs up division and heated emotions. Good idea FRANCIS!

Why does celebrating the end of slavery stir up division? Why does this bother you so much? Why can't you just be joyful with others?

 

[JettaKnight]

I'm perfectly fine with celebrating the end of slavery, I just think it's the wrong date.

Now this I fully disagree with and in fact find it disgusting.

'Larger than life' George Floyd statues unveiled to mark Juneteenth in US cities

Several U.S. cities unveiled new monuments this week to mark Juneteenth and honor the lives of George Floyd, Harriet Tubman and others.

amp.usatoday.com

Wrong dates? Let's talk about Christmas.