At a business, a secretary, almost always a woman, would answer the phone for all calls. There were no direct lines into anyone. If you were in she would transfer the call to your office. If you were out she would use this pad to take messages. When you came back in to the office you would always stop at the front desk and you...
You are a proud member of a group. Your group believes in living a virtuous life and spreading those beliefs onto the non-believers. The leaders of your group constantly announce viewpoints that you should live by. They recently told everyone that whenever you want to toast bread your toaster should be set to the highest level,...
There are so many times that you see something or are told something and you say that CAN’T be real. But then you remember that we now live in Clown World and anything is possible. The new rule of thumb has to be if big Pharma says it, it probably is a lie
I enjoyed college and was fortunate enough to enjoy a good white collar career. But if I could do it all over again, I would have learned how to become a licensed electrician, plumber, etc.
My comment will only mean something if you understand that I am actually a moderate. I have voted for both parties. I don’t vote for politicians. I vote for policies. Policies that I think make sense and actually work. As a for instance I am against the banning of abortion, but think there should be some time limit based on...
If you are incapable of dealing in factual evidence but prefer belief in the narrative, please don’t watch this video. It will upset you. Better to disregard the provable facts presented in a video and live in fantasy land because the thought of finally realizing that they have been lying to you would crush you.
This is fine as long as you realize that the price of most things will rise. If an employer has to hire additional people to provide the service hours required the net effect is that cost is pasted onto you.
I don’t know any dedicated democrat that is in favor of ZERO restrictions on abortion. It will be interesting to see if they finally speak up and end the bullshit of abortion up to the point of birth, and unfortunately in some states beyond that point.
Do you sometimes lose your patience when dealing with a co worker or friend who is barely capable of using a computer or smart phone?
Need More Proof Biden Was Drugged for the State of the Union? Here It Is. (pjmedia.com)
Forget about his horrible policies screwing the country, what I will never understand are people still denying that he has dementia
Republicans Team Up to DEMOLISH CNN Libs on Biden’s Border Disaster (newsbusters.org)
Does anyone remember these? This was a time before answering machines, hard line voice mail, beepers, cell phones etc? (lemmy.world)
At a business, a secretary, almost always a woman, would answer the phone for all calls. There were no direct lines into anyone. If you were in she would transfer the call to your office. If you were out she would use this pad to take messages. When you came back in to the office you would always stop at the front desk and you...
The thrill of getting a new toaster for your wedding anniversary (lemmy.world)
Burnt Toast and the denial of proven outcomes (lemmy.world)
You are a proud member of a group. Your group believes in living a virtuous life and spreading those beliefs onto the non-believers. The leaders of your group constantly announce viewpoints that you should live by. They recently told everyone that whenever you want to toast bread your toaster should be set to the highest level,...
Just found out that "pain" is racist. Anyone still trust Big Pharma? (lemmy.world)
There are so many times that you see something or are told something and you say that CAN’T be real. But then you remember that we now live in Clown World and anything is possible. The new rule of thumb has to be if big Pharma says it, it probably is a lie
If you could do it all over again, would you have gone to a trade school?
I enjoyed college and was fortunate enough to enjoy a good white collar career. But if I could do it all over again, I would have learned how to become a licensed electrician, plumber, etc.
A moderate's view of political groups on lemmyworld
My comment will only mean something if you understand that I am actually a moderate. I have voted for both parties. I don’t vote for politicians. I vote for policies. Policies that I think make sense and actually work. As a for instance I am against the banning of abortion, but think there should be some time limit based on...
If you see this you just know it will screw up your head and you will hit an awful shot (lemmy.world)
Today Jim Jordan proves how Biden Had $8 Million Reason To Keep Classified Docs At Hur Hearing (www.youtube.com)
If you are incapable of dealing in factual evidence but prefer belief in the narrative, please don’t watch this video. It will upset you. Better to disregard the provable facts presented in a video and live in fantasy land because the thought of finally realizing that they have been lying to you would crush you.
Patrick Dai, 21-year-old engineering student, arrested in ‘horrendous’ Cornell University anti-Jewish death threats (nypost.com)
Have you ever read the book "The Passover Plot"? The book presents an interesting theory of how the crucifixion and resurrection could have been done in human terms, not divine intervention. (lemmy.world)
I read this book many, many years ago. I found the proposed theory interesting. I am not saying that I believe it.
When will all cable companies Only provide internet access?
With the move to streaming for TV programing, movies, and everything else cable TV is slowly dying
Bernie Sanders unveils 32-hour workweek bill (thehill.com)
This is fine as long as you realize that the price of most things will rise. If an employer has to hire additional people to provide the service hours required the net effect is that cost is pasted onto you.
Biden eases fears of nuclear war by posting 'Nuke Free Zones' signs around the country (genesiustimes.com)
Activists Force Democrats To Admit Their Abortion Radicalism (thefederalist.com)
I don’t know any dedicated democrat that is in favor of ZERO restrictions on abortion. It will be interesting to see if they finally speak up and end the bullshit of abortion up to the point of birth, and unfortunately in some states beyond that point.
Very disappointed that SYFY channel did not have a marathon of the original Twilight Zone episodes
Anyone have a favorite or top three that you can just watch over and over?
Have you ever used Telegram? What did you think of it?
Anyone remember when these hung on most kitchen walls? (lemmy.world)
I’ve Been at NPR for 25 Years. Here’s How We Lost America’s Trust. (www.thefp.com)
Obama’s Biden Conundrum (www.americanthinker.com)
I still don’t think biden will be the candidate in November. But the democrats also have to get rid of Harris. Should be fun to watch how they do
Great tee shirt for both the Christmas and Easter season (lemmy.world)
Have you ever received a message that you believed was from a deceased friend or relative?
NYC’s Mayor Adams sees the light on lunatic sanctuary laws (nypost.com)
They were so proud of their sanctuary city status. Now let them enjoy being overrun by illegal aliens