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Definitely not artificial intelligence. Opinions might be my own, hard to tell these days.
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Tweet from Ben Hodges July 1935 German generals were called to a surprise assembly in Berlin and informed that their previous oath to the Weimar constitution was void and that they would be required to swear a personal oath to the Führer. Most generals took the new oath to keep their positions.
September 26, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Image of baby face bitch JD Vance sitting in front of the red stock market saying "Have you said thank you once?"
March 10, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Dems need to fire Lynda Tran. What a joke.
Democratic strategist Lynda Tran said “in the age of Trump, it’s more important than ever that we respect and adhere to long-standing traditions” to not debate with the current leader of the country. “We should have faith in the other branches of government — and the advocacy and justice movements — to take action to push back where appropriate.”
February 20, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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At the same time, Vail has destroyed the local villages around their mountains, making it impossible for their staff to live near work on the wages they pay.
A photograph of a sign reading "I Stand With The Ski Patrol" outside Vail's Park City Canyons resort, Utah.
January 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Union ski patrollers at 3 more Vail resorts have spoken out against their employer. Breck, Crested Butte, and Keystone patrollers stand with Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association. Support the Ski patrol unions! This sport relies on the grueling work these people do for us day and night.
Photo of an email, email reads (truncated due to exceeding 2,000 character length): From: BSP Union December 31, 2024 at 7:52:12AM MST To: undisclosed-recipients Subject: Urgent: Vail Resorts' Harmful Actions Regarding 'Patrol Support Team' and Impact on Workforce Morale December 31, 2024 Ms. Kirsten Lynch Chief Executive Officer Vail Resorts Dear Ms. Lynch, We, the unionized and unified patrol teams across Vail Resorts' portfolio, are writing to formally object to the actions you have taken in creating the "Patrol Support Team" and to bring to your attention the serious consequences these actions have had on our local patrol teams. While we understand that the situation at Park City Mountain Resort may be viewed through different lenses, we believe that Vail Resorts' response has far-reaching implications that must be addressed. Through the company's tactics of pressuring, coercing, and intimidating skilled patrol leaders to travel to Park City to join the "Patrol Support Team," you caused irreparable harm to both your patrol labor force and patrol management across all affected resorts. By removing local leadership from their resorts without notice, you failed to provide these patrols proper leadership at the height of the busiest time of the year. This created uncertainty and disruption throughout the patrol teams, amplifying the detrimental effect of what we perceive as a callous disregard for the needs of employees and the teams they have worked tirelessly to build.. The remaining patrol leaders, who have been told they may also be required to travel to Utah, are now faced with sudden disruption of their personal and professional lives. These patrol leaders are faced with a no-win situation. In many cases, it has been implied that their careers and livelihoods are at risk if they do not support the company's demand. The totality of these pressures shake our leaders' morale, actively undermine their commitment to the company, and erode the trust vital for effec… Photo of email continued, email reads (truncated due to exceeding 2,000 character length): Vail Resorts are beginning to question whether the company prioritizes its workforce and safety standards over short-term financial interests. Negative perceptions and growing dissatisfaction already spreads through social media and word of mouth. This negative attention will lead to reputational damage that affects patronage, brand loyalty, and public trust. It is critical for Vail Resorts to recognize lasting impacts of these shortsighted decisions. What needs to happen moving forward? ⚫ Clear and transparent communication: Employees need to be informed in a timely and respectful manner about any decisions that impact their workplace. • Respectful treatment of employees: All staff must be treated with dignity and consideration, especially when decisions affect their livelihoods and well-being. • Restoration of trust and relationships: The bonds of trust and teamwork that hold our patrol teams together must be repaired, fostering a more collaborative and supportive work environment. What steps can be taken to resolve this? • We demand that you immediately cease the practice of pressuring employees to travel to Park City and to cross a picket line. We also ask you to reevaluate the long-term implications of your actions and work with the patrol teams to develop solutions that respect both the needs of the company and the well-being of your employees. ⚫ Furthermore, we urge you immediately and actively work with the Park City Ski Patrol Union to reach a fair contract. This agreement needs to take into account the skyrocketing cost of living in Park City, the immense skill set required to ski patrol at a large Western North American ski resort, and the inherent dignity that an employee deserves. As unions, we remain committed to the continued success of Vail Resorts and are hopeful that we can collaborate to address these concerns in a constructive and mutually beneficial mann…
January 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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UMG responded to Drake with "sounds like a skill issue" and I'm here for it.
November 26, 2024 at 6:24 AM