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The Batlord · 03-14-2023, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

Yeah but when this guy comes knocking at election time, if he helped you out or at least spoke to you and looked like he was going to, wouldn't you be more inclined to vote for him? And vice versa? We here in Ireland all listen to WIIFM, you know...

You've seen a politician? Were you not blinded by either the radiance or the fumes? Did their entourage not slice open your belly and let your innards be spilled upon the ground to ask forgiveness of their pagan god for the temerity of allowing you to gaze upon their emmisary's visage?

Synthgirl · 03-14-2023, 09:52 PM

You listen to WIIFM? Is that a radio station that only plays music from Nintendo Wii games?

Trollheart · 03-15-2023, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

You've seen a politician? Were you not blinded by either the radiance or the fumes? Did their entourage not slice open your belly and let your innards be spilled upon the ground to ask forgiveness of their pagan god for the temerity of allowing you to gaze upon their emmisary's visage?

Yeah but you get over it. Seen one All-Powerful Master of the Pit, seen them all.

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Originally Posted by Synthgirl

You listen to WIIFM? Is that a radio station that only plays music from Nintendo Wii games?

No, it's What's In It For Me?...

SGR · 03-15-2023, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Synthgirl

You listen to WIIFM? Is that a radio station that only plays music from Nintendo Wii games?

djchameleon · 03-15-2023, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Mindfulness

Watched uncut gems, movie was a wow! Plus the banshees of inisherin was odd. Been in Iowa this past week but can't wait to get back home too. Seeing family here, it's been cold because I wore shorts but it's okay. Took some nice photos and video for my vlog and blog. Peace out until I get home

are you the type that wears a jacket or huge coat with shorts? lol

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

Yeah but when this guy comes knocking at election time, if he helped you out or at least spoke to you and looked like he was going to, wouldn't you be more inclined to vote for him? And vice versa? We here in Ireland all listen to WIIFM, you know...

Everything you are saying TH is what more people should do. Politicians should care more about what their constituents are going through and there are times when I tell people to call their local council member or legislator for their area depending on the issue they are dealing with. Ideally if the person doesn't care then when they come around door knocking asking for support you know NOT to vote for them again because they did absolutely nothing for you when you were in a time of need. Most Americans are too disconnected from their local politics to even bother or know they can do what you have said. Nothing you have said is alien or out of the norm to be expected of someone that you voted to put into an office to represent you.

The Batlord · 03-15-2023, 08:36 AM

City Council when DJ walks up to the podium:

djchameleon · 03-15-2023, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

City Council when DJ walks up to the podium:

lol basically! They need to be reminded and I don't care. I will constantly be in their faces. I voted for 4/7th of that council body so the least they can do is hear me out for 3 mins or less.

Trollheart · 03-15-2023, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by djchameleon

Everything you are saying TH is what more people should do. Politicians should care more about what their constituents are going through and there are times when I tell people to call their local council member or legislator for their area depending on the issue they are dealing with. Ideally if the person doesn't care then when they come around door knocking asking for support you know NOT to vote for them again because they did absolutely nothing for you when you were in a time of need. Most Americans are too disconnected from their local politics to even bother or know they can do what you have said. Nothing you have said is alien or out of the norm to be expected of someone that you voted to put into an office to represent you.

Yeah it's amazing to me that you guys don't do that, or consider doing it. As I say, I have not done it myself (never needed to) but when things like Karen's extension was not being built were happening, I considered it. The politicians will only do it for the political clout of course - they couldn't give a pair of fetid dingo's kidneys whether you get your extension or not - but it makes them look good. Guy stands up in the Dail (our parliament) and goes on about this woman who has been waiting x number of years to get the council to build her a downstairs extension as she's disabled, where is the accountability, what is she supposed to do, who will foot the bill if she takes a header down the stairs etc, and it all goes on his CV. Plus, if it works, then next time he needs to be voted in you can sure as hell bet his staff will make sure he knocks on your door and reminds you.

As you say, it works in the other way too. If they shrug and do nothing then you tell them to **** off when they come looking for your vote. Democracy in its purest form in action. Help me, I'll help you. Don't help me, why should I help you? And worst of all, you didn't help me but this guy (your hated rival) did, so I'm voting for him this time. Make the bastards work for their big salaries, say I. Imagine if ISB had someone in local govt he could go to with this problem. Would probably make a whole lot of difference.

WWWP · 03-18-2023, 09:37 AM

My manager approached me yesterday about training for a supervisory role, without knowing I had reached out to HR and my director just the day before about my interest in pursuing the same. It’s nice when we’re all on the same page.

Trollheart · 03-18-2023, 01:19 PM

Yup. They clearly value you.

Or are alien psychic entities who are mining your thoughts for secrets about...

No, they probably just value you.

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Synthgirl Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Cheeseland USA Posts: 159	You listen to WIIFM? Is that a radio station that only plays music from Nintendo Wii games?