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[squareeyes]

I was having a conversation about hanging clothes outside just this morning. I spent several years in a country where virtually everyone had a clothesline and used it, even small neighborhood apartment buildings had communal clotheslines.

While on vacation in Rome, a week spent in an apartment found a clothesline and clothespins hung outside the window, and all the apartments in the building had the same. I’d say, in the case above, it’s either a cultural thing or economic necessity or both.

[datamuse]

Hmm…I work for a private, religiously affiliated educational institution…and I still have employer-subsidized health care…what was the point, again?

Maybe it’s because I’m a librarian, not a teacher. Hmm.

Somewhat pertinently, I read this this morning. Yeah, it’s Daily Kos, but read it anyway. Want to get rid of teachers? Just make the working conditions more and more difficult until they can’t do the job anymore. That should work out well.

[redblack]

markangello: jo is referring to this:

The 51-to-17 vote just after at 1 a.m. in the Assembly drew boos and shouts of “Shame! Shame!” from Democrats who said that leaders had abruptly cut off debate and prevented more than a quarter of the legislators from casting votes.

shame? republicans in wisconsin don’t know the meaning.

The Tea Party and independents are taking back America for the worker one state at a time. Now about Washington…

really? how exactly does eliminating people’s right to collective bargaining and demanding wage and benefit concessions help workers?

let me fix your quote:

The Tea Party and independents are taking back America for the rich campaign donors one state at a time. Now about Washington…

what about washington?

check out this graph from this article before you say anything else about taxpayers heaping entitlements on liberals and democrats.

[MarkAngello]

JOB–convening the State House for a few minutes to quickly pass through a controversial bill without debate isn’t an abuse of power?

You are mistaken again. This is one of the most fully debated bills in WI history. The legislature kept open 24/7 to debate. The Dems / liberals put up all kinds of amendments which were voted down. The taxpayers won!

Job Now that is an abuse of logic if i ever saw one

No, Job, you never recognized it before. The Tea Party and independents are taking back America for the worker one state at a time. Now about Washington…

[Sue]

This was something I grew up with in NYC – it seems everybody in our neighborhood had a clothesline hanging in the backyard, usually from a window. I still hang half my clothing that I don’t want in the dryer, although I do hang them indoors on hangers on racks, not outdoors. I got a little spooked about outdoor drying after my brother put on a pair of pajama pants that were dried outside, and the wasp that got caught inside of it got kinda angry and took it out on his leg.

[I Wonder]

This is when we long for New England and all the mom and pop shops in every town. The best ice cream around, and the grocery store had a full aisle of choices. Here, not so much. But still, its Husky all the way. I find it a challenge to mix loud punk/heavy metal with my soothing treat. And, its kindof dark and dirty at FT. Experimental? How about cleaning the place?

[ishpeople]

sna: For me, I would add to your options a choice C: End tax giveaways to corporations and the super rich, such as those that Scott Walker just gave in Wisconsin.

(see http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2011/feb/22/donna-brazile/donna-brazile-said-wisconsin-governor-proposes-tax/ )

Reducing the budget deficit can be achieved both by decreasing spending (which union concessions on pay and contributions to health care and pensions contribute to) and by raising revenues. Why are we not more outraged that reducing the budget deficit has to come largely at the expense of workers?

I can only imagine that corporations and the super rich that they have spawned are laughing all the way to the banks while they watch the spectacle of us workers fighting with each other about giving up more more more, down to our most basic human rights of freedom of association and collective bargaining, while they remain almost entirely unscathed by our anger.

And of course, it’s no surprise that politicians are not rushing to ask corporations to contribute more to our societies and communities—how could they possibly bite the hand that feeds them? So it’s all up to us workers to demand policies that are more fair, but we’re too busy fighting amongst ourselves.

And to answer the question, no there is no institutional substitute for unions. And unions are as important in the public sector as in the private sector; they are the only means for workers to collectively participate in setting the rules of the workplace (which is an international human right, by the way). Without them, costs will always be the primary concern; to the detriment not just of the workers, but also of any recipient of public services. Unions, for example, help nurses bargain on their patient loads to keep their workload and ability to provide care at a manageable level—say 6 patients at a time versus 8 or ten. As a patient, I want nurses to have a say over their working conditions because they know their jobs better than anyone and because they want to do them well. As a parent, I want teachers to set limits against the public school system’s drive to continuously cut costs (by making classroom sizes larger, etc). There are a million rules like this that employers and unions(i.e. workers) sit together and work out—and there is no substitute for this process other than collective bargaining.

I hope we don’t have to return to the days of sweatshop factories to remember the importance of a voice for workers….

[JanS]

MarkAngello: you said ” We parents are responsible to God for the moral and spiritual training of our children.” You’re absolutely correct. I, and only I, am responsible for the moral and spiritual training of my child. Not you, not your children, not the woman who lives down the street, no matter how nice she comes across. And, I must say, I would not sign any permission slip for anything without knowing beforehand exactly what it’s about. To only say it’s teaching “Christian values” could mean almost anything; there are many brands of “christians”..and it ain’t all good, nor does it coincide with my private beliefs. Yours is NOT the only way, truth or light.

[JanS]

I would like a link to the statistics about what Wisconsin pays PER TEACHER for health insurance. I’d like to see that in writing. Anyone can pull numbers out of a hat. $30k a year translates to $2500/mo for health insurance…I’m sure there are premiums like that, but it does seem very strange..paying more for health insurance than what the teacher’s actual salary is.

MarkAngello, I’m going to guess that you are young, and probably attended a school that no longer teachers civics classes, or history classes…I’m just guessing, but I’m betting you aren’t part of the generation that was taught about what unions did for this country. The 40 hour work week is one of them…weekends off, another. And then there’s safety regulations in the workplace, in factories. Oh, but left leaning liberals must be the only one’s who care about that stuff, according to you. The unions fought for those things..are you ready to give them up?

[MarkAngello]

Let us parse that which JoB refused to admit. Firstly, there is no abuse of power by the Wisconsin gov and legislature. That means they are doing exactly what the state constituton and federal constitution permit or require and the courts agree.

Secondly, it is a true statement that the they are in fact correcting the actual abuses of power by leftwingers over the decades. I think of the speech by the WI gov last week exposing the union insurance scam. So I confront JoB and liberals with another “inconvenient truth”, job. Surely you, JoB, do not approve forcing cities to spend $30,000 for what is worth only $19,000, do you? Only a liberal powerhungry thug would.

This is an honesty test. Let’s see how you do!

[JoB]

SlyBanker…

this is still your life.

even though some not so handsome abnormality has hitched a ride.

if you have options.. exercise them.

but don’t forget about life.

it’s still hidden in all those day to day details.

treat yourself well…

[singularname]

You can “address” your “abnormality” and still keep ALL control. Anyone who tells you otherwise–doctors, parents, friends, etc.–is simply wrong. Spouse, SO? I’m not sure, because I don’t have one (but it probably has a lot to do with the fact I’d never give any control to anyone else ;-7). Bottom line: Take care of it now if you want the best possible outcome. “Abnormalities” can go from easy-peasy to monsters in as little as a month. “Abnormalities” can end up being some gnat you swallowed walking down the street so the treatment is drink more OJ *lol*. “Abnormalities” can be bad news but only get to be better news as you deal with them–it’s the “new normal.” By not pursuing it, you in fact have completely lost all control.

As for telling people, you don’t have to tell a soul. It’s no one’s business but your own. If it’s people you live with–i.e., IN a home AND with whom you’re intimate–then I think it’s different. I can’t help with that one, as I mentioned above. My son knows because he lives with me. People at work vaguely know because … duh … I had to leave work for a few months. My one best friend knows everything (because I CHOSE to make her my confidante and helper) and my other equally best friend knows next to nothing (because I CHOSE to not to burden her life with my shi*tty news and to still have our happy times together, but of course I could lean on her in a second). A couple of other random people know because I was in a stituation with them where I let my mouth run. My mother, sister, all other friends, in Seattle and outside, don’t have a clue. I’ve had the few who know argue with me on that point very judgementally, but at this point I’ve spared my 70-year-old mother 3 solid years of 24/7 misery in worry. And nothing could beat that for her.

Inspire.com is a good place to go if you need a “family” to talk to in-depth about anything re. your specific “abnormality.”

go, Go, GO, SlyBanker. Grab it by the horns and take control! And I hope your build came out all right. :->

PS: Really important!!! DO NOT read statistics. If you do have a “bad thang,” all your stats should be compiled directly from the people’s mouths with whom you share the damn “abnormality.”

[dobro]

A brief question, mostly aimed at those who dislike or are philosophically opposed to trade and labor unions- what other institution exists in American society that protects workers rights and could possibly defend and save the middle class in this country? the key point-what institution–I’m talking about some established entity. Is there one?

[The Velvet Bulldog]

SB: Thanks for sharing. Must be a crazy and confusing time for you. I’ve never had an “abnormality” (unless you count my personality) but have known many family and friends who have. Everyone handles them differently, but what seems to have made a difference to most I’ve known is they let people help them. People really want to help out (and they want to give books–so prepare yourself.) I’ve always encouraged people to go to support groups because even if you’re not into the camaraderie thing, it’s a great way to learn about resources. Mainly, take care of yourself. And get some sleep!

[WSLifer]

Hi SlyBanker,

Now I know what caused me to wake up super-early this morning. I think I needed to see your post.

No pushing from me on how to treat it; just important to those closest to you that you do. Treat it. Now.

You keep control by keeping your your treatment options as broad as possible. You do this by taking the first (hard) step forward.

I wish you health, wellness and especially peace of mind.

[BLhappypets]

New posting with new photos from CL, still available!

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/fuo/2236629284.html

[HelperMonkey]

hear hear! it is seriously the best pizza in town. drinks at Company Bar, dinner at Proletariat and dessert at Full Tilt. White Center ROCKS.

[DP]

Hello again, MarkAngello.

As a matter of fact, Mengstab did talk a bit about the religious composition of Eritrea. He said that Christians and Muslims (there are many of both) generally get along well there. There are actually many flavors of Christianity in Eritrea today, but Christianity as an institution goes way way back to the old Axum* empire, which “converted” en masse to Christianity . . . sometime before the 3nd Century AD (???). I think Axum* converted even before Rome did.

Mengstab said something about evangelical Christians in Eritrea and I got the impression that evangelicals were making inroads there now, much as they are in Latin America.

I seem to recall Mengstab saying something about evangelizing of any kind being officially discouraged by the government, which Mengstab characterized as a dictatorship.

 

*Gesundheit.

[MarkAngello]

I worked with a guy from Eritrea before it became free. There are lots of persecuted Christians there. The Moslems in the north tried to kill them, but their territory is so rugged that the moslems couldn’t kill them all, and outside pressure made them give Eritrea its independence.

Wish that could happen for south Sudan and in Nigeria. Sharia law is used to murder non-moslems and silence freedom of speech. Free Speech Rulz! atleast in Eritrea…

[DP]

Hello. My name is David. I live in West Seattle.

Sometimes I try to be bored or distracted, but it never works.

Take two Fridays ago, for example. I was just chillin’ in the crib, keeping an eye-watch on the old parking strip, when a lady I know invited me to some kind of “Meet the Eritreans” party at the White Center Community Cultural Center (formerly St. James Lutheran Church.) There was gonna be free food there, according to the flyer she sent me.

What did I have to lose? I thought.

–Not much. An hour. Two hours, tops.

What did I have to gain? I thought.

–Free food.

Well, that decided it.

Plus: I’ve always wondered who the Eritreans are. Haven’t you?

Anyway, when I got to St. James, some Eritrean people were already there, setting out the free(!) food and chatting about their country and the strange times it’s been through over the centuries.

For example, did you know that Eritrea was once part of a huge trading empire called Axum*, which included parts of present-day Egypt, Somalia, Ethiopia, and even Yemen.

—I didn’t.

And did you know that Eritrea had coffee way before Seattle? And that they had the French braid before there even was a France?

–I had a vague suspicion about that last bit already, but whereas before, I never would have brought that information up at a party, now I can wield it with assurance.

I also learned that Eritrea is the youngest country in Africa, having just gained its independence in 1991. Over the centuries, Eritrea was dominated by several bully-boy countries (both European and African) but was eventually promised its freedom by the UN after World War II.

Unfortunately, in 1962 the UN betrayed Eritrea (with the complicity of the US) and forcibly annexed the country to Ethiopia. (Sound familiar? See: “Viet Nam”)

In any event, centuries of domination and betrayal did not result in the Eritreans becoming bored or distracted, and they finally won their independence from Ethiopia after a 30-year struggle. Unfortunately, Eritrea still suffers from a home-grown dictatorship, and that’s one of the reasons there are so many Eritreans living outside of Eritrea. But that’s another story . . .

Here are a couple of pictures I took:

   

This is Mengstab Tsegay and Eden Woldu, two leaders in the local Eritrean community. (Both married, neither one to the other.)

Mengstab and Eden put together an excellent PowerPoint slideshow and presented it to the audience. They also brought along a bounty of healthy and delicious Eritrean food . . . although, in all fairness, I must say that Eden prepared more food than Mengstab. You know how that goes.

   

These are three young Eritrean men whom I chatted up after the presentation. (I would tell you their names, but in keeping with my editorial policy, I don’t publish the names of people whose names I can’t remember.) These guys are also married (also not to each other), and right now, they’re all about finding good jobs.

So anyway, here’s the deal. Before going to this event, my life was essentially Eritrean-free. Do you know what I mean? Sure, I had seen Eritreans around the town, but the number of them I had actually spoken to or knew anything about was exactly zero. And what I knew about the country of Eritrea at that time could have fit into a few hundred pixels.

Now, by contrast, I know 5 Eritreans (and feel I could meet 5 more without 2 much difficulty) and the amount of stuff I actually know about them and their country can barely fit into this blog post.

So what do you think about that? Pretty cool, huh?

And it was all for free.

And it all happened within just a few blocks of my home.

What could be cooler than that?

I’ll tell you what could be cooler. It could be cooler if I told you all in advance about the next one of these events that’s coming up.

(Teaser: It’s going to be in March.)

So I think I’ll just do that. Only I’ll do it in a separate posting, just to keep the rest of you all from becoming bored and distracted.

In the meantime, you’d all better just hope that I don’t become distracted by something unfortunate happening in my parking strip.

And I think you all know what I’m talking about there . . .

Peace out,

DP

 

Source: Wikipedia

(Under Wiki Commons Media License)

*Gesundheit!

[localgirl]

Slam Dunk!!! Awesome Pizza, great prices, cool music, great staff, easy parking!

Yahoo!

[Zenguy]

Seriously, that is more like the Minnesota profile…lol, I used to work for PEMCO, I have many friends that still do. One of them procured the chainsaw bear from a carver in Allyn.

[Zenguy]

MarkAngello, one thing you have to understand is that the Supreme court “interprets” the constitution, judges and opinions change over time and that people make mistakes and occasionally allow personal bias to creep in where it should not.

I am pretty sure if the Supreme court had voted that children are protected and cannot make their own decisions, that you would be screaming from a soap box about judges legislating from the bench…sorry, you cannot have it both ways.

I respect your beliefs and how you want to raise your children, you need to do the same…hmmm, Maybe I will target the Mars Hill School and see how many I can convert to Athiesim.

[MarkAngello]

JoB, I think most laws are based upon good morals, and in this case the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights are. There is no conflict between the law and good morals concerning Child Evangelism Fellowship and Good News Clubs meeting after hours on public school grounds.

JoB==And parents should trust the moral education of their children to a program that promotes these values?

I certainly trust Child Evangelism Fellowship. I love my dear children and want them to learn good citizenship and morality. Part of that is learning the Ten Commandments and Bible stories and becoming good Christians. I want my family to be nurtured in a spiritual environment. I see the after school club as a good way to promote my parenting and wholesome values. It is safe and good for them.

JoB===You think it’s moral to masquerade a class whose sole purpose is religious indoctrination as bible stories to parents who believe their children are protected from that kind of indoctrination in their schools by law.

There is no masquerade… no concealment. I don’t know where you get that from, but the CEF explains its goals and values and activity on the take home permission slip. And the school board and the US Supreme Court approves. I don’t have a problem with that.

Job==Your lack of honesty in refusing to make the curriculum public indicates that you are well aware many parents would not give consent if they understood the content of the instruction.

I resent your calling me dishonest. That is rude and offensive. As a parent I was sincerely explaining why I think Child Evangelism Fellowship and Good News Clubs are a good thing. I suspect you are just prejudiced against their religious views. So what? It’s a free country. We encourage free speech. CEF is not required to list all their meeting notes. It is enough for a parent to read that they are a Christian religious club teaching the Bible and promoting wholesome character. If the club choose to phrase it differently from you, then who are you to impose your speech upon them? They describe themselves well enough for me to approve them, and I do visit their national and local websites. I encourage other parents to check them out and, if they also like what they read, sign the permission form.

Job==Without disclosure..where is your off switch?

In case you did not notice, the permission slip is the ON switch. Parents sign so that their children may join the club. I approve of that policy.

Job==

parents who believe their children are protected from that kind of indoctrination in their schools by law.

Just to make the law and the US Constitution clear. There is no prohibition against private citizen’s religious teaching on public school PROPERTY or any government property. The only constitutional limit on religous speech on gov’t property is that the speech cannot be endorsed by the government. That is all. Otherwise parents and children are free to speak without censorship.

Free speech rulz!

[Genesee Hill]

localgirl:

The main thing is this: Did your dishwasher previously drain OK, and now it does not?

If it did and now does not, then I believe the following are possibilities:

Kinked or plugged drain hose.

Bad Pump.

Bad computer circuit board.

I recommend you call Wiseman Appliance repair if you cannot troubleshoot it yourself. He has great reviews.