Did we not learn from the last one!!
03-26-2021, 03:15 PM
#43
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The reason this country is so damn divided these days is because ppl are too scared to talk to each other about differences. There’s nothing wrong with talking about politics of you can have a rational adult conversation about it. You’ll actually find we agree on far more than we disagree.
03-26-2021, 03:25 PM
#44
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Joined APC: Mar 2018
Posts: 615
The reason this country is so damn divided these days is because ppl are too scared to talk to each other about differences. There’s nothing wrong with talking about politics of you can have a rational adult conversation about it. You’ll actually find we agree on far more than we disagree.
This....
I’ve always treated politics as a personal challenge to drill down to the base level ideals and then build back up from there.
MOST of the time, there is a solid base that even the most vehemently opposing views can agree on.
I need a good challenge on 4 hour legs!
03-26-2021, 04:16 PM
#45
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Posts: 27
The reason this country is so damn divided these days is because ppl are too scared to talk to each other about differences. There’s nothing wrong with talking about politics of you can have a rational adult conversation about it. You’ll actually find we agree on far more than we disagree.
03-26-2021, 04:34 PM
#46
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I'll listen and respond to anything. If it becomes a distraction inflight such as more than one missed call in cruise, I'll dial it back and it absolute terms, will not spin it up to create a interpersonal problem for the remainder of the sequence. Otherwise, any discussion is fair as long as it is respectful and does not interfere with crew performance. Any Captain letting something spin up amongst the crew is failing in his/her duty and IMHO, blanket and stifling directives just causes problems to fester. The cockpit isn't a liquored up Irish bar, discussions can be managed, even if by the FO if things need to dial back.
Biggest thing is if one really feels the need to discuss anything beyond a superficial level, hit the "INT" selector on your selector panel
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03-26-2021, 04:51 PM
#47
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Deleted for potential butthurt from the butthurt generation. Carry on.
03-26-2021, 06:51 PM
#48
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Position: DOWNGRADE COMPLETE: Thanks Gary. Thanks SWAPA.
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Can't talk about Golf since it's considered a privileged white mans game, except of course that token Tiger..
Kids? what if the other pilot is unable to have kids and you'll just dredge up deep pain?
Can't talk about cars since they pollute, either out the tail pipe or due to mining of lithium, and obviously you don't care about the environment if you're a gear head.
Shooting? you must be an ultra right wing freak who thinks the government is out to get them.
Military stories? War monger.
Lawn Care tips? Shouldn't you be xeroscaping?
Food? you'll offend the level 5 vegans
Kids? what if the other pilot is unable to have kids and you'll just dredge up deep pain?
Can't talk about cars since they pollute, either out the tail pipe or due to mining of lithium, and obviously you don't care about the environment if you're a gear head.
Shooting? you must be an ultra right wing freak who thinks the government is out to get them.
Military stories? War monger.
Lawn Care tips? Shouldn't you be xeroscaping?
Food? you'll offend the level 5 vegans
03-26-2021, 06:53 PM
#49
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Position: DOWNGRADE COMPLETE: Thanks Gary. Thanks SWAPA.
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The lesson of Communist countries is not, “Communism, bad.” It’s don’t turn your back on the poor. Socializing certain aspects of society protects all of us. Socializing retirement (social security/ Medicare), food stamps, and safety nets in general benefit the rich from the masses breaking into gated communities.
Before you say how these programs incentivize victimization logic, tell us again about how Southwest ruined your life.
Before you say how these programs incentivize victimization logic, tell us again about how Southwest ruined your life.
Listen. Don’t tell me about the “lessons” from communist countries unless you’ve lived under it like I have. ZERO clue about how much we’re pi$$ing away this country.....
03-26-2021, 06:55 PM
#50
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I had a captain that brought his own Connect 4 board with him and set it up on the center console of the Airbus. Wanted me to play non stop for 6 hours on a JFK SFO transcon. I started losing on purpose just to get the agony to end. Then he wanted to give me tips on better play. Can we just talk about ANYTHING? Anything at all...
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