Forced Indoctrinated Thought Control. Funny how anytime I've ever hired people let go from these large corporations they have proved out to be the least productive and problematic people I have ever hired..... black or white. I'll take the raw individuality any day of the week over your 'yassar masta' empty suits any day of the week.

It's funny how few independent and successful individuals actually prosper in the real world after leaving some of these companies. Okay... maybe it's not so funny. I'll put my politically incorrect team up against the same amount of your indoctrinated corporate hacks any day of the week to see who gits-er-done.

Don't Spread My Wealth.... Spread My Work Ethic

Where is this "magical place", where they prefer individuality and there are no empty suits? It sounds wonderful.

Don't Spread My Wealth.... Spread My Work Ethic

the desired racial make-up is not achieved then what?
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Oh - we always checked to make sure there were at least one or two white males in the pool. Geeez!! In most urban areas - getting a balanced racial make-up (that is qualified) is not that difficult anymore!

I will watch you spew your hatefullness no more. If you don't like the below link. I suggest you get some real facts to back things up and then come back and talk.

http://www.geocities.com/race_articles/lynn_race_evol.html

you do nothing but stir up racial hatred. You must prey to Sharpton's picture every night!

You do like Hutch does when playing golf. You break out the ole foot wedge.

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Musta been all that "gettin' busy around the house" that distracted you. Personally, I'm proud of rousting my rear out of bed early and hitting the FC Dump area and getting 2 loads of mulch to spread in needed places. One of the best deals in town--it's free and they load it for you on Saturday.

that. My youngest son's Eagle Scout project used some of that free mulch. It is the best deal in town.

Anyways, the "beast" is now ready to tow the box down to the beach. Only 3½ days till I play with those pesky fish.
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Hope you guys have a wonderful time on your vacation. We sure did enjoy our Daytona trip.

Good to hear from you and thanks!

Cy.
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I'm getting ready to get about 4 P/U loads of that mulch myself. You can't go wrong with that stuff and it's the only gumament program around where this white male can get something for free.

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Git, they only load it for you on Saturdays, starting at 0730. And if you can, ask for some old stuff that's dried. It's a helluva lot easier to unload. Stuff I had yesterday wasn't cured yet and made me break sweat unloading. I use a grain shovel to do that with.

I'm very familiar with the landfill. I think the process goes like this. Wind blows it down, Git cuts it up, Git loads it up, Git pays $4.00 a load to get past the guard shack, Git unloads it, The night crew chops it up, morning crew loads it up for free, Gym orders kids to unload. Good deal for Gym. Gym watch baseball game.

Seriously... it's a great system. But Git uses a manure fork and a broom.

Thanks for the info.

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won't work for me. They're 37 & 35 and don't live here. And Thanks for saying "Thanks"---it was one of the unpleasant parts of my profession.

Thanks again. I can ONLY imagine the unpleasantness.

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Twas only 3 chunks of shrapnel in my skull and 4 days in the hospital--plus 2 weeks of not flying due to my loss of equilibrium--think it's called "concussion!" I was lucky. Several others in the same place at the same time did not survive.

What can one say?

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I too say thanks and Welcome Home!
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I appreciate it. Just where is it that you're going fishing?

Here
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won't work for me. They'rer 37 & 35 and don't live here. And Thanks for saying "Thanks"---it was one of the unpleasant parts of my profession.

Git, the only =better deal I know of is that if you happen to be a Purple Heart Recipient--no tag fee and no "birthday tax" for your vehicle.

You have to get shot or blown up to get that. Free drivers license too.

I yam what I yam....Popeye

Oh yes, I'm well aware of the pre-requisite! I'm in the "blown-up" category.

Thank you! I know words are cheap and saying that hardly sounds like enough.....But THANK YOU!

Don't Spread My Wealth.... Spread My Work Ethic

I didn't know that about Purple Heart vets getting those benefits. Hey... I personally have NO problem what-so-ever with that benny. That's a cheap price the rest of taxpayers have to pay for the freedoms we've enjoyed to this point as a result of our Purple Heart Heroes. Not making light of those that thankfully served and were not wounded nor especially those who gave not only their lives but a part of the lives of their loved ones.

Don't Spread My Wealth.... Spread My Work Ethic

No - I don't think that is the expectation or the result of alternative testing procedures. The criteria and methodology of the procedure is crystal clear; the persons administrating the process are well-trained; and more importantly, the appeal process is considered fair. If a woman or a racial minority or white male does not get promoted, they have a tested appeal process that can be used. So far - it has worked. Unfortunately - not many promotional exams are being given - and people are just glad to have a job!

really means "Advancement will no longer be based on Merit". Call it what you want, but it sure smacks of a thinly-veiled quota system. I'd like to know what cities are doing this--got any names?

Appears to me that the city made the decision not to certify test results in an effort to avoid a possible lawsuit from one of the minorities who did not qualify and in doing so, created themselves a different, maybe worse problem. Not sure they got best legal advice. Even if one of the minorities had filed suit, I don't think the City would have had any problem proving that the tests were racially neutral. What no one knows is "How much did each test participant study?" Ricci claims to have studied 12-13 hrs daily. No published claims from others. And from what I read, the Appeals Court decision was simply about whether or not what the city did was legal--doesn't mean it was smart or ethical. I'm betting it gets overturned. And just what sort of loyalty would you now expect to the city from those who scored high and got nothing for their efforts? Wouldn't be surprised to see retirements and resignations forthcoming.

I'm curious as to why New Haven didn't decide to go ahead and certify and let the appeal process work. I suspect they caved into political pressure from Rev. Boise Kimber.
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That was my understanding after briefly going over the court case. I think that had the plaintiffs utilized a mediator first - the outcome would have been different. New Haven, IMO, took the course of least resistance - and simply did not certify the test. . .therefore no harm, no foul. The court was not responsible for judging the 'fairness' but the 'law'. No doubt the political pressure from Kimber played a big role in New Haven's decision - and the court acknowledged this - but that was not what the plaintiffs were suing about. Their 'rights' under the law, had not been violated - according to the court.

Well the city claims it did not to certify because they felt the test (which I'm assuming the city has used before) is now suddenly not in alignment with VII.

I believe it was political pressure by the good Rev. Kimber et al. It will be interesting to see how the "Supremes" will rule. Either way, someone or group will not be happy. I've got to get busy around the house. Talk tonight.
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No Cy, they went out and contracted with a company that specialized in developing tests for Safety officials like firefighters and law enforcement. Tests were reviewed for accuracy/level of knowledge required for Lieutenant/Captain by fire officials outside of CT--one reviewer was here in Georgia!

Yes. It was IOS.

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