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[Adam]

The world is always changing, some people are fortunate enough to have those changes benefit, and others aren't so fortunate. What, in your lifetime whether positive or not, has been the most meaningful social revolution/movement? Was the African-American Civil Rights Movement of 1955-68 the most meaningful social revolution? Maybe you were empowered by the first woman being elected into the Supreme Court in 1981? Was Massachusetts being the first state to legalize same sex marriage the first glimmer of hope? The list could go on, but please share the movement/revolution that means the most to you.

[Bone]

a) Why is this in chit-chat?

b) Events/milestones =/= social movements/revolutions

[Adam]

a) Why is this in chit-chat?

b) Events/milestones =/= social movements/revolutions

Okay then, what events and/or milestones has society reached which you have benefited from?

[Sweeney]

Okay then, what events and/or milestones has society reached which you have benefited from?

All of them

[Derriere]

KONY 2012

[NapisaurusRex]

Probably when the Pilgrims landed.

[luvsmyncis]

The Affordable Care Act. As someone who works in a pharmacy, I have seen it's effects first hand. It has been eliminating waste and insurance fraud for years. It has quietly benefited millions of Americans for years. It will continue to benefit millions of Americans as more provisions roll out. And every single fucking day I get to hear some ignoramus go on a rant about how Obamacare has ruined everything because their copay for their medication went up 30 cents since last year.

[Bone]

From my very limited personal frame of reference, the Supreme Court's decision on DOMA sticks out. Because it means that, even for those who live in the less civilized parts of America, gay relationships will be acknowledged on at least some level of the government. So fuck you, Michigan et al!

[Fikri]

the only social movement that i know is walking to my laptop and chat with my online friends.

[Frizzle]

None. I'm rich, white, male and aged between 18-45. I'm also straight and in a position of authority. Social movements only affect the afflicted and down-trodden which I have never been.

 

Now where's my tiny violin? 

[Futurama]

The Affordable Care Act. As someone who works in a pharmacy, I have seen it's effects first hand. It has been eliminating waste and insurance fraud for years. It has quietly benefited millions of Americans for years. It will continue to benefit millions of Americans as more provisions roll out. And every single fucking day I get to hear some ignoramus go on a rant about how Obamacare has ruined everything because their copay for their medication went up 30 cents since last year.

 

  "WHAT DO YOU MEAN I HAVE TO PAY $25 DOLLARS? I PAID NOTHING LAST TIME!"

 

"Maam, I'm looking at the history on what you've paid before on this medication...the last 3 times you have paid $25. In fact, last month, 30 days ago, you got a month supply and paid $25 dollars on (insert date here), I can print it out if you don't believe me."

 

"Oh, nevermind, here's $25, just give me my medicine."

 

"Thank you and have a nice day." (fuck be well)

[luvsmyncis]

"WHAT DO YOU MEAN I HAVE TO PAY $25 DOLLARS? I PAID NOTHING LAST TIME!"
 
"Maam, I'm looking at the history on what you've paid before on this medication...the last 3 times you have paid $25. In fact, last month, 30 days ago, you got a month supply and paid $25 dollars on (insert date here), I can print it out if you don't believe me."
 
"Oh, nevermind, here's $25, just give me my medicine."
 
"Thank you and have a nice day." (fuck be well)

You don't know shit about customer service! The patient is never wrong!!

"WHAT DO YOU MEAN I HAVE TO PAY $25 DOLLARS? I PAID NOTHING LAST TIME! THAT DAMN OBAMACARE."

"Really? That's odd. Let me take a look." *takes a long time, squinting at the screen* How weird. The computer shows this is your copay since last July. That's weird! What did you pay last time?"

"Let me try and remember. *takes a long time thinking* I don't remember. Well, I better take them, or I'll die." *pays $25*

"We sure wouldn't want that. Thank you and be well." *mindless eyes, robotic wave*

[Keil]

6th wave Feminism. that is all.

[GhostMommy]

Daddy used to work for an insurance company.  Do you know that insurance companies would explain to your employer why their group rate was higher than last year.  Well, it was because Employee John, Juan and Marta were "high utilization" employees.  If not for them, well, you'd have a much cheaper rate.

 

Bye bye, John,  Bye bye Juan,  Adios Marta.     

I don't know much about Obamacare, but that RomneyCare that is sweeping the nation sounds like a dang good idea.  Imagine, a democrat like Barrak inacting a Republican plan!  

[Kat]

Daddy used to work for an insurance company.  Do you know that insurance companies would explain to your employer why their group rate was higher than last year.  Well, it was because Employee John, Juan and Marta were "high utilization" employees.  If not for them, well, you'd have a much cheaper rate.

 

Bye bye, John,  Bye bye Juan,  Adios Marta.     

I don't know much about Obamacare, but that RomneyCare that is sweeping the nation sounds like a dang good idea.  Imagine, a democrat like Barrak inacting a Republican plan!  

 

.. I'm not sure if you're being ironic.

 

At least spell our overlord Barack's name correctly.

[Bone]

Daddy used to work for an insurance company.  Do you know that insurance companies would explain to your employer why their group rate was higher than last year.  Well, it was because Employee John, Juan and Marta were "high utilization" employees.  If not for them, well, you'd have a much cheaper rate.

 

Bye bye, John,  Bye bye Juan,  Adios Marta.     

I don't know much about Obamacare, but that RomneyCare that is sweeping the nation sounds like a dang good idea.  Imagine, a democrat like Barrak inacting a Republican plan!  

 

*squints*

[luvsmyncis]

The 'adios Marta' bit is so racist!

[Waser Lave]

None. I'm rich, white, male and aged between 18-45. I'm also straight and in a position of authority. Social movements only affect the afflicted and down-trodden which I have never been.

 

Now where's my tiny violin? 

 

 

Since when were you rich anyway?

[Kat]

The 'adios Marta' bit is so racist!

 

Hopefully they are trolling.

 

..badly trolling..

[Frizzle]

 

Since when were you rich anyway?

 

 

I drive a BMW and have a house. I'm richer than like..90% of the world's population and the whole of Blackburn put together.

[GhostMommy]

I was trying to be multicultural and picked a German name but I can't spell the German word for good-bye.  Sometimes it is hard  keeping up with the sense of humor here, but the other neopets places are about as exciting as a dead cat on Prozac.

 

Also to the person that drives a BMW.  Do you drive one or do you own one?   

Edited by morlock, 02 December 2013 - 04:48 PM.

[luvsmyncis]

I was trying to be multicultural and picked a German name but I can't spell the German word for good-bye.  Sometimes it is hard  keeping up with the sense of humor here, but the other neopets places are about as exciting as a dead cat on Prozac.

I think it's spelled owf veederseen. I got a German friend somewhere (Germany) who can back this up.
I agree about the other Neopet places. Prozac is covered under Obamacare.

[Sweeney]

Also to the person that drives a BMW.  Do you drive one or do you own one?

He lives in the UK. We don't really do car leasing here.

[GhostMommy]

My German grandmother is dead or I would ask her.    I could ask my Creole grandmother but honestly I don't understand half the things she says.   She brings good donuts like things though.   Popeye's chicken is Cajun so don't tell Grand ma mae that I ever eat Cajun food.  Also don't ever tell her that  Mommy grows a little weed.  She wouldn't approve of that either.

 

I think the greatest social event is when we elect Hillary in 2016.  Although I won't get to vote for her until 2020.

Edited by morlock, 02 December 2013 - 05:07 PM.