The Official "Making America Great Again" Thread

[CAA Flagship]

Another strong jobs number released this morning. #TrumpTrain

We are in the midst of a once in a decade opportunity for people to make lateral and upward moves in their careers. The grass isn't always greener but the opportunity is there to get out of undesired situations.
Trip already made a move recently.
ASUG8, it's now or never.
clenzy, not sure what your current situation is. Still educating yourself?
SDH and Ibanez, I think your most recent moves have been satisfying. Probably no need to make a move?
Not sure about the rest of you. What say you?

[93henfan]

You don't see me agreeing with Trip that often but, if someone wants to fight then let them. I wish I was fit for duty when I tried to join in 2001.

Break it down and you all are worried about unit disruption. That's a valid concern.


Although, the same fear existed when blacks and women were allowed in. They did disrupt the unit. The unit got over it.

Don’t tell me what I’m “worried about”. You weren’t fit in 2001? Why not? For one of the MANY reasons that individuals are determined to be not fit for duty....Transgenders need long and expensive hormone treatments and surgeries...there’s TONS of examples of people being not considered fit for duty who needed long and expensive medical treatments. It’s about DEPLOYABILITY. Period. End of story.

From a CNN article:

In Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia Center for Transgender Surgery posts cost estimates for different procedures. Its price list mentions estimates of $140,450 to transition from male to female, and $124,400 to transition from female to male. This list, unlike many others, includes potential costs for things such as anesthesia, hospital stay and each of the potential surgeries that someone transitioning from one gender to the other may want or require. These numbers are based on one surgery center though, and will change depending on factors such as insurance, the hospital that is attended or if someone is using a different surgery center altogether.

Sorry, I'm way behind on this thread.

Z fucking nailed it here.

The military, particularly the forward deployed units that fight, has a mission that necessitates an certain level of fitness for duty. Probably 90% of men in this country, 99.99% of women, and 100% of people confused about their very being, should not be on the front line with a gun in their hands, responsible for the lives of human beings.

[Winterborn]

Another strong jobs number released this morning. #TrumpTrain

We are in the midst of a once in a decade opportunity for people to make lateral and upward moves in their careers. The grass isn't always greener but the opportunity is there to get out of undesired situations.
Trip already made a move recently.
ASUG8, it's now or never.
clenzy, not sure what your current situation is. Still educating yourself?
SDH and Ibanez, I think your most recent moves have been satisfying. Probably no need to make a move?
Not sure about the rest of you. What say you?

I made one a couple of years ago and am positioned nicely (I hope ) for another jump here probably next year. Will have to see how things shake out, otherwise I have other opportunies outside of the current company I work for.

That said, I fully agree with what you stated above. Promotions/opportunities will not be just given to you, you have to want it and no time like the present in this workers market.

[93henfan]

Fake news!

What would you like to wager that he wasn't attacked at all, and when he finally confesses, the media and everyone else would give his racism a pass?

Because you know if a white guy had done that, he'd have to change his name and flee the country.

I heard that he said he was on the phone with a particular person at the time of the attack. So the police asked him for his phone to verify the truth of that, but he won't relinquish his phone.

This story is QUICKLY coming apart. I hope Chicago bills his faggot ass for the cost of the investigation.

[Pwns]

https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/01/politics ... index.html

Putin's puppet, huh?

[Ivytalk]

https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/01/politics ... index.html

Putin's puppet, huh?

The Cold War is back, muthafuckas!

[Ibanez]

Another strong jobs number released this morning. #TrumpTrain

We are in the midst of a once in a decade opportunity for people to make lateral and upward moves in their careers. The grass isn't always greener but the opportunity is there to get out of undesired situations.
Trip already made a move recently.
ASUG8, it's now or never.
clenzy, not sure what your current situation is. Still educating yourself?
SDH and Ibanez, I think your most recent moves have been satisfying. Probably no need to make a move?
Not sure about the rest of you. What say you?

I have no plans to make a move in the next 4-5 years. I'm comfortable where I am. I know what's expected of me, I work with a great team and although I have a lot of responsibility, the path ahead of me is fairly clear. The bank takes great care of us and I couldn't be happier.

I have some credentials/certifications I want to earn before I think about jumping ship. It's common for people to go to another bank, for 10%-20% raise, then return to the bank for another 10%-20% raise. I've known quite a few people that have done that. It's a bold/risky move that you have to be damn sure will work.

[Ibanez]

Another strong jobs number released this morning. #TrumpTrain

We are in the midst of a once in a decade opportunity for people to make lateral and upward moves in their careers. The grass isn't always greener but the opportunity is there to get out of undesired situations.
Trip already made a move recently.
ASUG8, it's now or never.
clenzy, not sure what your current situation is. Still educating yourself?
SDH and Ibanez, I think your most recent moves have been satisfying. Probably no need to make a move?
Not sure about the rest of you. What say you?

I made one a couple of years ago and am positioned nicely (I hope ) for another jump here probably next year. Will have to see how things shake out, otherwise I have other opportunies outside of the current company I work for.

That said, I fully agree with what you stated above. Promotions/opportunities will not be just given to you, you have to want it and no time like the present in this workers market.

You really have to be the squeaky wheel. I learned that too late.

[Winterborn]

You really have to be the squeaky wheel. I learned that too late.

As did I. Something I wish I had been told in college. But that is assuming I would of remembered it when I actually got a job.

[kalm]

Another strong jobs number released this morning. #TrumpTrain

We are in the midst of a once in a decade opportunity for people to make lateral and upward moves in their careers. The grass isn't always greener but the opportunity is there to get out of undesired situations.
Trip already made a move recently.
ASUG8, it's now or never.
clenzy, not sure what your current situation is. Still educating yourself?
SDH and Ibanez, I think your most recent moves have been satisfying. Probably no need to make a move?
Not sure about the rest of you. What say you?

I’m still trying my hardest to retire after 30 years at the same place.

Looking forward to a 2nd career of being a course marshall and irrigation tech (IE ditchdigger) Either that or I’m opening up a fly fishing and hunting retreat and do some guiding.

[Ivytalk]

Another strong jobs number released this morning. #TrumpTrain

We are in the midst of a once in a decade opportunity for people to make lateral and upward moves in their careers. The grass isn't always greener but the opportunity is there to get out of undesired situations.
Trip already made a move recently.
ASUG8, it's now or never.
clenzy, not sure what your current situation is. Still educating yourself?
SDH and Ibanez, I think your most recent moves have been satisfying. Probably no need to make a move?
Not sure about the rest of you. What say you?

I’m still trying my hardest to retire after 30 years at the same place.

Looking forward to a 2nd career of being a course marshall and irrigation tech (IE ditchdigger) Either that or I’m opening up a fly fishing and hunting retreat and do some guiding.

I’ll start my second career in community mediation after I get my master’s in May. Imagine that: helping to settle disputes instead of fomenting them!

Except around here.

[HI54UNI]

Another strong jobs number released this morning. #TrumpTrain

We are in the midst of a once in a decade opportunity for people to make lateral and upward moves in their careers. The grass isn't always greener but the opportunity is there to get out of undesired situations.
Trip already made a move recently.
ASUG8, it's now or never.
clenzy, not sure what your current situation is. Still educating yourself?
SDH and Ibanez, I think your most recent moves have been satisfying. Probably no need to make a move?
Not sure about the rest of you. What say you?

My industry is screaming for experienced management and wages are going up faster than inflation. I received a good raise this year plus a promise to go through a formal study on where I should be at in terms of salary which should get me another good bump next year. I really don't want to make a move right now as HI5.5.1 is a senior and HI5.5.2 is a sophomore. Once we get through 2 more years the situation will change a lot. Already have my eye on another job where the incumbent will be retiring in the next 3 years.

[HI54UNI]

I’m still trying my hardest to retire after 30 years at the same place.

Looking forward to a 2nd career of being a course marshall and irrigation tech (IE ditchdigger) Either that or I’m opening up a fly fishing and hunting retreat and do some guiding.

I’ll start my second career in community mediation after I get my master’s in May. Imagine that: helping to settle disputes instead of fomenting them!

Except around here.

I had a small town lawyer friend tell me this once - if you're the only lawyer in town you'll starve, if there's two you'll do OK, and if there's 3 or more you'll get rich. There were more than 3 and now he's retired living on a lake. Must be true!

[AZGrizFan]

I would love to see the same comparison absent defense spending.

Yes....everything should have an asterisk (*) including this Presidency.

It has nothing to do with an asterisk. It has everything to do with donks cutting the military and conks building it back up through increased spending. It's the circle of life... And I'm not saying either one is right or wrong (although I've personally been an advocate here of a smaller military that doesn't include a role as 'world police')...but those two mindsets are diametrically opposed...so I'd love to see a comparison of spending that does NOT include military spending/increases...to see if "government growth" also includes the rest of government or just/typically excess military spending...

It's not a fucking conspiracy, Jeff. Just a question...

[css75]

Utah has the strongest economy in the country, businesses are having trouble finding employees.


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[CAA Flagship]

Utah has the strongest economy in the country, businesses are having trouble finding employees.


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No. I went to a Taco Bell the other day at 11:45 am in Missouri and the interior was closed. Only the Drive-Thru was open because they didn't have enough staff. This is tragic.

[JohnStOnge]

Another strong jobs number released this morning. #TrumpTrain

I think it'll be strong as it's been many times over the past 10 years once it is adjusted but I wonder why they even release these initial estimates at the end of the month. Like for instance at the same time they released the January initial estimate they indicated that they were correcting the initial December estimate downward by 90,000 from 312,000 to 222,000. That's by 29%. That's a big difference.

Seriously, when there is that much error potentially associated with the initial estimate why do they even release it? Just wait a month and provide the final estimate to start with.

[CAA Flagship]

Another strong jobs number released this morning. #TrumpTrain

I think it'll be strong as it's been many times over the past 10 years once it is adjusted but I wonder why they even release these initial estimates at the end of the month. Like for instance at the same time they released the January initial estimate they indicated that they were correcting the initial December estimate downward by 90,000 from 312,000 to 222,000. That's by 29%. That's a big difference.

Seriously, when there is that much error potentially associated with the initial estimate why do they even release it? Just wait a month and provide the final estimate to start with.

Yes. It is dumb. The error from December was a result of low participation of data input.
It's not uncommon for a second revision two months after the first read.

[css75]

Another strong jobs number released this morning. #TrumpTrain

I think it'll be strong as it's been many times over the past 10 years once it is adjusted but I wonder why they even release these initial estimates at the end of the month. Like for instance at the same time they released the January initial estimate they indicated that they were correcting the initial December estimate downward by 90,000 from 312,000 to 222,000. That's by 29%. That's a big difference.

Seriously, when there is that much error potentially associated with the initial estimate why do they even release it? Just wait a month and provide the final estimate to start with.

If Trump cured cancer, you would hate it. TDS


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[BDKJMU]

Another strong jobs number released this morning. #TrumpTrain

We are in the midst of a once in a decade opportunity for people to make lateral and upward moves in their careers. The grass isn't always greener but the opportunity is there to get out of undesired situations.
Trip already made a move recently.
ASUG8, it's now or never.
clenzy, not sure what your current situation is. Still educating yourself?
SDH and Ibanez, I think your most recent moves have been satisfying. Probably no need to make a move?
Not sure about the rest of you. What say you?

Yep.
-304k jobs added.
-100 straight months of job growth, longest streak ever.
-Labor Force participation rate at Trump presidency high of 63.2%.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-employ ... 1549028008
https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/su ... 32-percent

But wait, what about the shutdown?

[Chizzang]

Another strong jobs number released this morning. #TrumpTrain

We are in the midst of a once in a decade opportunity for people to make lateral and upward moves in their careers. The grass isn't always greener but the opportunity is there to get out of undesired situations.
Trip already made a move recently.
ASUG8, it's now or never.
clenzy, not sure what your current situation is. Still educating yourself?
SDH and Ibanez, I think your most recent moves have been satisfying. Probably no need to make a move?
Not sure about the rest of you. What say you?

Yep.
-304k jobs added.
-100 straight months of job growth, longest streak ever.
-Labor Force participation rate at Trump presidency high of 63.2%.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-employ ... 1549028008
https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/su ... 32-percent

But wait, what about the shutdown?

So...
isn't 100 months almost a decade..?

[JohnStOnge]

I think it'll be strong as it's been many times over the past 10 years once it is adjusted but I wonder why they even release these initial estimates at the end of the month. Like for instance at the same time they released the January initial estimate they indicated that they were correcting the initial December estimate downward by 90,000 from 312,000 to 222,000. That's by 29%. That's a big difference.

Seriously, when there is that much error potentially associated with the initial estimate why do they even release it? Just wait a month and provide the final estimate to start with.

If Trump cured cancer, you would hate it. TDS

I have no problem with job creation. What I try to get across to people like you is that there has been no change with Trump. Below is a graph of job creation over time. As you can see, something like 222,000 jobs created in a month is not out of line with what's been happening over the years. There is no way anyone would look at that graph without knowing anything about who was President when and think something happened near the end of 2016 to make things suddenly get better. The point is that the idea that there is some association between Trump becoming President and a change in job creation statistics is absolute nonsense. There's no indication at all in the data to suggest Trump "caused" an increase in job creation.

[CID1990]

Yep.
-304k jobs added.
-100 straight months of job growth, longest streak ever.
-Labor Force participation rate at Trump presidency high of 63.2%.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-employ ... 1549028008
https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/su ... 32-percent

But wait, what about the shutdown?

So...
isn't 100 months almost a decade..?

Yeah I saw that too

Using “growth” as the only metric makes every President since Hoover good on the economy


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[AZGrizFan]

If Trump cured cancer, you would hate it. TDS

I have no problem with job creation. What I try to get across to people like you is that there has been no change with Trump. Below is a graph of job creation over time. As you can see, something like 222,000 jobs created in a month is not out of line with what's been happening over the years. There is no way anyone would look at that graph without knowing anything about who was President when and think something happened near the end of 2016 to make things suddenly get better. The point is that the idea that there is some association between Trump becoming President and a change in job creation statistics is absolute nonsense. There's no indication at all in the data to suggest Trump "caused" an increase in job creation.

I dont’ know the answer to this and I’m too lazy to look....could it be the KIND of jobs that are being created? He’s “trumping” that more manufacturing jobs are coming back...instead of the service sector & retail jobs created under Obama?

[css75]

If Trump cured cancer, you would hate it. TDS

I have no problem with job creation. What I try to get across to people like you is that there has been no change with Trump. Below is a graph of job creation over time. As you can see, something like 222,000 jobs created in a month is not out of line with what's been happening over the years. There is no way anyone would look at that graph without knowing anything about who was President when and think something happened near the end of 2016 to make things suddenly get better. The point is that the idea that there is some association between Trump becoming President and a change in job creation statistics is absolute nonsense. There's no indication at all in the data to suggest Trump "caused" an increase in job creation.

A lot of Obama’s job creation was in government jobs, Tru p more private sector.


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