My dad works for a motorcycle dealership that used to be a licensed HD dealer. The dealership has been around since the 60s. However, a few years ago HD pulled their dealership license because they gave a dealership to a big shiny new showroom that was closer to a small city and right off the highway so easier to get to. The dealership my dad works for is back of beyond, and definitely isn’t shiny and new. But they do have a great reputation and sell bikes to customers from literally all over the world. So now they sell used HD that they buy from people all over North America. The business is still doing well, it’s just changed the business model a bit. However, I know that this idea of closing down small shops that have been around forever but who don’t have the big fancy glassed in showrooms hasn’t only hit the shop near us. It’s been a common practise over the past decade or so. Maybe it isn’t working out as well as they’d like?
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/ng-interactive/2025/dec/10/parents-react-to-australias-under-16s-social-media-ban-interactive
It's only been two days, so polling so soon seems a bit ridiculous. But anyway, there are some interesting responses.
The one comment that stood out to me:
They (and I) would rather see regulation of the social media companies than the children.
Yeah, this. I think it's a shame that they had to include Youtube in the mix. There is so much really, really good stuff on YT. IMO, YT should be responsible for ensuring a safe platform so that everyone can enjoy its real benefits. I can't comment on snapchat or instagram because I've never used them. It seems to be 'profits at all costs' for these companies. If they'd taken their responsibility seriously to begin with, perhaps a ban would never have been necessary.
The dogs are the instigators. Their owners went out for dinner and....
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1204312071569492
Backstory:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/australia-andrew-mackay-pets-dogs-let-horse-steer-into-house-video/
@wtg said in Conflicted:
The father told Pioneer Press he supports Trump “in many ways,” but he doesn’t support the massive sweep of people based on their ethnicity.
As a Trump supporter, he's had to overlook a magnitude of egregious behavior that calls into question his judgement, and dare I say, morals.
How do these people turn a blind eye to the despicable things the painted one has said and done is beyond me.
‘It’s terrifying.’ Wyoming leads country with highest jump in Obamacare costs
For a 60-year-old Wyoming resident earning $63K a year, the average monthly ACA premium costs are increasing by 421%.
https://wyofile.com/its-terrifying-wyoming-leads-country-with-highest-jump-in-obamacare-costs/
@AdagioM said in It’s a Human Service I suppose:
I’m afraid to click that link. The pop up ads that would result!
It works with an ad blocker. You should still fear the link though.
The revenge campaign is never-ending. Probably looking for mortgage fraud.
The Department of Defense on Monday said it is launching a "thorough review" into Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, citing "serious allegations of misconduct."
The announcement comes days after President Donald Trump accused Kelly and other Democratic lawmakers of "seditious behavior" for a video in which they said that U.S. service members could refuse illegal orders.
In a statement posted to X, the Department of Defense said it "received serious allegations of misconduct" against Kelly, who is a retired U.S. Navy captain.
"In accordance with the Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. § 688, and other applicable regulations, a thorough review of these allegations has been initiated to determine further actions, which may include recall to active duty for court-martial proceedings or administrative measures. This matter will be handled in compliance with military law, ensuring due process and impartiality. Further official comments will be limited, to preserve the integrity of the proceedings," the statement read.
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/pentagon-launching-review-democratic-sen-mark-kelly/story?id=127827953
