Random Thoughts...or...What's on Your Mind?

[Oddish]

Socialism is, in theory, from each according to their ability, to each according to his need. Problem is, if people aren't motivated to work hard and innovate (i.e. by getting rich), they don't bother. That's why the Soviet Union crumbled from within.

On the other hand, we experimented with unregulated capitalism a century or so ago. People starved, kids were forced to work and die in factories to support their families, and people like Rockefeller and JP Morgan made obscene amounts of money.

So, yes, we need capitalism. People need to be able to benefit from their work. And welfare needs to be kept at modest levels. But when people are being denied basic necessities while the rich get tax cuts, that's a bridge too far.

 

[Fantasy Lover]

Socialism is, in theory, from each according to their ability, to each according to his need. Problem is, if people aren't motivated to work hard and innovate (i.e. by getting rich), they don't bother. That's why the Soviet Union crumbled from within.

Wasn't the Soviet Union communist?

 

[Oddish]

Communism is just socialism taken to a toxic extreme.

 

[Set Harth]

Definitely. I was known for enthusiastic story and singing times, back in the day.

music-er, Raffi, GEDDIT

 

[scotpens]

What is the purpose of energy drinks?
Had a couple of salespeople come into the store this afternoon with free samples of a new energy drink they were promoting.
I took a case as a courtesy, and, after they left, looked at the ingredients.
Do people really need that much caffeine in their life?
I'd either be bouncing off the walls or having heart palpitations, neither of which is good.
I would blame Red Bull, but I think it goes father back than that, because I remember Surge and Jolt Cola, and those had sh*tloads of caffeine as well.​

If you need a jolt of caffeine, just pop a No-Doz pill. That's what I do. I'm sure it's cheaper than those so-called "energy drinks."

 

[comsol]

If you need a jolt of caffeine, just pop a No-Doz pill. That's what I do. I'm sure it's cheaper than those so-called "energy drinks."

Reminds me of my college days when my only reason for drinking coffee was to have something to wash the no-doz and vivarin down with.

 

[Set Harth]

I only took No-Doz once to do an all-nighter for a physics final, and it was a huge mistake.

 

[Oddish]

I eventually learned that it was better to just start studying earlier and get enough sleep.

 

[Celystial]

I hope I sleep tonight.

 

[Aragorn]

I just learned this had to be said:

"We’re getting calls about polls being closed. They are closed because we do not have elections today. Kentucky votes next year. You cannot vote today in Kentucky for the mayor of New York City or the Governor of Virginia. Sorry." -- Secretary of State Michael Adams (R), Kentucky

 

[jerriecan]

Walmart can deliver neither groceries or prescriptions reliably. Being housebound, this is more than an annoyance, it's a problem.

 

[Set Harth]

I just learned this had to be said:

"We’re getting calls about polls being closed. They are closed because we do not have elections today. Kentucky votes next year. You cannot vote today in Kentucky for the mayor of New York City or the Governor of Virginia. Sorry." -- Secretary of State Michael Adams (R), Kentucky

when you really, really wanna vote for Mamdani really bad but you live in Kentucky...

 

[Oddish]

Cest la vie, I guess.

 

[Aragorn]

when you really, really wanna vote for Mamdani really bad but you live in Kentucky...

They actually wouldn't vote for him in Kentucky. I'm guessing they just saw that some states had November voting and were shocked that they didn't (despite the lack of TV ads, radio ads, junk mail, press junkets and debates). If nothing else, not getting five pounds of political junk mail should've been a clue.

Kentucky is a poorly-educated state. The Secretary of State just made his already-stupid voter base sound even more stupid.

 

[Annie McCoy]

doctor said something kinda scary so now i have to wait on test results to determine whether a specialist is necessary. Itll be okay, just scary - plus uni is picking up. idk just wondering and hoping you know? need to say it to *someone*

 

[Oddish]

doctor said something kinda scary so now i have to wait on test results to determine whether a specialist is necessary. Itll be okay, just scary - plus uni is picking up. idk just wondering and hoping you know? need to say it to *someone*

Not knowing sucks.

 

[jerriecan]

Found out why my order wasn't delivered last night. Evidently Walmart has a 'policy' at my local store that prescription deliveries need a phone call confirmation before they'll actually be sent out. This has never been an issue before, I was not informed of this change and it's nowhere I can find on the website. Evidently it's been put in place by the local manager. So I'm expected to pay double the tip for subpar service.

 

[Annie McCoy]

Not knowing sucks.

especially as the tests i’m waiting for is either “nothing or worst case scenario”

 

[DarrenTR1970]

Found out via my High School Reunion page on Facebook that another classmate passed away yesterday after a long illness.

I'm almost out of fingers counting the number of deaths there has been since we graduated in '89 and will have to move to toes soon if any more happen between now and our 40th Reunion.

That's depressing.

Damn It.
We've lost two this week.
That's it.
I'm officially out of fingers.

 

[Oddish]

Never been notified about any reunions, with 35th anniversary just past. Can't say I'm that sorry. My life has not been impressive.