Recent comments in /f/massachusetts
AnyRound5042 t1_j6o3zr5 wrote
Reply to comment by Outrageous_Map3458 in Anyone have success holding a local police officer accountable for abuse of power in MA? by FormalOpportunity668
Or just fucking shoot you those thugs don't take this kind of thing lightly
yO_JimBo909 t1_j6o3meo wrote
Long hair dont care
Kodiak01 t1_j6o3j7u wrote
Reply to If someone said they were bringing coffee from Dunkin, and they show up with this; what are you doing? by jpige93
Going and making myself a cup of my own. Iced coffee is disgusting.
New_Analyst3510 OP t1_j6o3iai wrote
Reply to comment by missesbrian in Justice for Tyre Nichols Worcester, Massachusetts at Kelly Square at 4:00 PM Tomorrow. please share by New_Analyst3510
We didn't yesterday and also that's highly unproductive because it disrespects the family so why would we???
Coggs362 t1_j6o3b1u wrote
What is clear to me is that the producer's apparent sole knowledge of Boston comes from playing Fallout 4.
Prove me otherwise.
Doctor_Chow t1_j6o2s8p wrote
It’s still a fun time to watch, loved the games
barzbub t1_j6o2ooh wrote
Reply to comment by Syncope7 in Should there be a ballot initiative about repealing Section 9A(a) of a law banning public employees from striking? by 96suluman
Not a boomer, but I’ll take the compliment
Syncope7 t1_j6o2idk wrote
Reply to comment by barzbub in Should there be a ballot initiative about repealing Section 9A(a) of a law banning public employees from striking? by 96suluman
Boomer take lmao.
dudeKhed t1_j6o2d40 wrote
Reply to I've had this chocolate bar in my freezer from the 90s. It's been through several moves and is in now in my Austin TX freezer. by jesagain222
Was it labeled $1.00 and you actually paid $100?
Then it checks out..
[deleted] t1_j6o2156 wrote
Reply to comment by 5teerPike in Should there be a ballot initiative about repealing Section 9A(a) of a law banning public employees from striking? by 96suluman
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Wizard_of_Rozz t1_j6o1xv1 wrote
NerdyKirdahy t1_j6o1jhv wrote
Reply to I've had this chocolate bar in my freezer from the 90s. It's been through several moves and is in now in my Austin TX freezer. by jesagain222
Is there a sub for Massachusetts nostalgia?
5teerPike t1_j6o1h69 wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Should there be a ballot initiative about repealing Section 9A(a) of a law banning public employees from striking? by 96suluman
Well aren't you just a ball of sunshine then.
Past-Adhesiveness150 t1_j6o19of wrote
Reply to comment by morninggirth in Park St. by No_Rope6843
Lol. Why's that? It's hardly a badge of honor.
Illustrious-Nose3100 t1_j6o1881 wrote
Reply to comment by Animallover4321 in Bundle up for Friday night… the coldest temperatures (even if pictured is wind chill) we’ve seen all season! by redheelermama
I think you get a bigger rebate if you replace the old gas system (if they used mass save for a rebate)
[deleted] t1_j6o0wr3 wrote
Reply to comment by 5teerPike in Should there be a ballot initiative about repealing Section 9A(a) of a law banning public employees from striking? by 96suluman
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[deleted] t1_j6o0ob2 wrote
Reply to comment by BlaineTog in Should there be a ballot initiative about repealing Section 9A(a) of a law banning public employees from striking? by 96suluman
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Outrageous_Map3458 t1_j6o0m0c wrote
Reply to Ideas for adventures or activities to spend girlfriend's birthday in Boston? by LordeLordeYaYaYa
Go to Logan airport and go some where warm.
Rizzpooch t1_j6nzuo1 wrote
Reply to comment by 5teerPike in Should there be a ballot initiative about repealing Section 9A(a) of a law banning public employees from striking? by 96suluman
Yeah, and generally people pay enough attention to understand the difference. Teachers striking for smaller class sizes and living wages? Parents bring them pizza. Cops striking to refuse body cameras and oversight? I don’t see that many people being sympathetic
Rocktopod t1_j6nzp60 wrote
Reply to comment by Waggmans in This is a long shot but…is anyone missing a dog? He was found in a Hooksett NH and nobody has claimed him. by rmarkham
Too much time on the internet.
barzbub t1_j6nzd0x wrote
Reply to Should there be a ballot initiative about repealing Section 9A(a) of a law banning public employees from striking? by 96suluman
The public shouldn’t suffer from government workers refusing to work! If they don’t like it, quit and find a better job! No one is forcing them to stay!
morninggirth t1_j6ny4ja wrote
Reply to comment by Past-Adhesiveness150 in Park St. by No_Rope6843
No way you’re from Southie
NerdyKirdahy t1_j6ny24u wrote
Reply to comment by IntelligentMeal40 in Should there be a ballot initiative about repealing Section 9A(a) of a law banning public employees from striking? by 96suluman
It’s already a law in MA. Whenever you read about a teacher strike, they’re taking the risk that they’ll be fined and disciplined because of this law.
AnyRound5042 t1_j6nxrks wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Should there be a ballot initiative about repealing Section 9A(a) of a law banning public employees from striking? by 96suluman
Wow can't believe they let a scab in the union for ten years
BlaineTog t1_j6o4sdj wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Should there be a ballot initiative about repealing Section 9A(a) of a law banning public employees from striking? by 96suluman
> I have some unfortunate news for you: We're already faced with bad/inexperienced employees saturating administrative positions the public sector.
Yes, I was speaking rhetorically. My prediction was really just a reverse-engineered description of the present. This sad reality is partially because these employees aren't allowed to strike.
> You want your municipality attract the same talent as the private sector, and top-shelf public sector workers from other municipalities, do what I do: Say "I could stand to pay more in property tax," show up for your local elections, and approve budget overrides.
None of that means anything if employees aren't allowed to advocate for themselves. The additional money will just get thrown somewhere else in the budget. This is exactly what happens with lottery money: in theory it's meant to support schools, but in practice, the government just lowers school budgets by exactly the amount that the lottery adds so they can use that money elsewhere. The school is basically only in the mix to launder gambling dollars.
We absolutely do need to put more money into our public sector, schools especially, but we need to solve the problem at both ends. A rising tide doesn't actually raise all boats when some of those boats are frantically pumping sea water to their private-sector buddies with sea water businesses.