Sure, America is arrogant, but Hungary isn’t “boldly choosing” to buy oil from Russia. They just don’t want to be the next target if Russia is successful in Ukraine.

That’s a reasonable concern, but making the Hungarian government sound heroic because of it is a little much.

I only saw the top half of the pic before scrolling down, and didn’t realize it was just part of a “before and after” comparison. My initial thought was “uh, I’m not going to post any rude comments, but that pan looks like sh… OH WAIT A MINUTE!”

True. Jail time would often be overkill, but people need to understand that it’s not acceptable to threaten to take away someone’s livelihood (and often their health insurance) just because the employee is following company policy. That can be a much more serious threat than customers realize.

In order to refuse service, employees have to feel comfortable doing so. That means being certain that there will be no negative repercussions from management, and that management will back their decision 100%. Service workers shouldn’t have to choose between keeping their dignity or paying their rent.

It got me at first. Because “the concept itself sounds reasonable”, I needed an explanation of the flaws. Thanks for the short, informative video!

I’m not a big fan of the UAE, but I do like the idea of criminalizing the abuse of service workers. The American “kiss their ass faster and more thoroughly” style isn’t fair to employees, and only rewards bad behavior.

You’re not doing anything wrong. As far as the name caller is concerned, find a way to respond to her politely yet firmly. Don’t sink to her level, or create reasons for others to criticize your behavior, but don’t take her abuse, either.

Perhaps act surprised if she brings it up again. “I told you that I don’t buy things from bars, and that I’d continue this behavior. What is unclear about that?” You have explained yourself as thoroughly as you need to. Don’t let her put you on the defensive. If she wants to make it an issue, that’s her problem. It’s her turn to explain herself.

Funny is good. The same endlessly recycled puns, references, and predictable comment chains aren’t funny, though.

I do agree with you, however.

I remember saying something similar when I was a teenager, only I was complaining about other asshole relatives, not parents. “Why do we have to pretend to love these people, and waste our holidays with them, just because we have some genetic material in common? What does that have to do with anything? And why are we the ones who have to make all the effort? You know those people wouldn’t lift a finger for us.”

This is probably the best solution I’ve seen so far.

I’m surprisingly, inexplicably invested in this problem.

“I can fit eight hockey pucks in my… uh, never mind.”

Maybe finding a differently designed table is the way to go. Perhaps someone makes one where the base is intended to be tucked under the box spring, for example.

Maybe attaching the table directly to your bed frame is the answer, rather than raising your bed.

Regardless, don’t restrict yourself to Amazon. Look at websites for medical supply companies. I would expect them to have more varied solutions.

EDIT:
Maybe something like this https://www.medline.com/product/Pivot-Top-Steel-Base-Overbed-Tables/Overbed-Tables/Z05-PF08581?question=overbed%20table

Disclaimers: I don’t know what your budget is, or what country you live in. Yeah, it sucks that the website makes you log in to see prices, but at least it’s Medline. They’re a big name.

This isn’t a terrible idea like I initially thought. Permanently attach a heavy counterweight to the base of the overbed table and it’ll be more stable.

I’m hoping OP will be able to find an overbed table for situations where sliding the base under the bed isn’t possible. They can’t be the first person in the world with this problem.

The same way the world kept covid in check - by relying on others to be well informed, rational, responsible, and empathetic people.

Oh, wait - millions of people died because of wishful thinking, selfishness, disinformation, stupidity, and good old fashioned stubbornness. We’re fucked.

I was wondering if Judge Reinhold and that guy with the mustache would be in it… and there they were at the very end. I might actually give this one a chance!

Those are indeed good reasons, but there’s so much other content that doesn’t scale, like charts, graphs, and maps. If I was running a large media company, I’d rather use high-resolution screenshots than let the Muskrat alter the content of my stories.

Let him sue. I’d rather go to court than let that jackass undermine journalistic integrity.

He doesn’t need to normalize it. Anyone demented enough to still support him wants him to be a dictator. The only difference is whether they can admit that to themselves or not.

Better yet - just toss the 60s and keep the rest! Free decorations!

I’m glad that tired, old trick is getting the skepticism it deserves. Even the slowest among us are realizing that if you’re discussing a non-denominational issue and being called “antisemitic” for it, then maybe the accusation is bullshit. Human rights should not be a religious issue.

It [the Israeli government] cut off all commercial and humanitarian aid traffic from Israel into Gaza since Hamas launched its surprise terrorist attack on October 7 and has vowed to sever all ties with Gaza.

Good. Then sever them already, and get the fuck out of the way.

I don’t even know what ISO 8601 is, but I agree with the sentiment