Posts by Jacob Patel2

Lisa Chase3 said:Grlić-Radman says we gotta look out for our people living abroad. I guess.

Then again, once they get back, they're gonna have to be in (just) isolation anyway, I guess.

How much of a "safety net" is traveling actually? And what’s even the point of isolating there versus just staying put here? I mean, I get one difference—it’s like how nothing beats a home-cooked meal from your mom; it’s warm, it’s real, and honestly, it just hits different when the memories start flooding in.

Forget about exchange students for a second. Now, America (and all its neighbors) has suddenly become this warm, safe haven that people were actually fleeing headfirst just a little while ago. And it wasn't even because there weren't jobs—there were plenty—it was more like, "I'm not working for those peanuts" in this decaying America. People would just say, "last one out, turn off the lights." It’s wild how the sun is suddenly shining on this rotten place now that the whole world has gone completely insane. 🙄

I haven't really dug into everything yet, just skimming whatever news I catch or stuff I read real quick; feels like a ton of details are missing, and honestly, people probably only care about it for their own selfish reasons anyway.

As for drones and all that surveillance crap—bye-bye, privacy, if you even had any to begin with. And those people with zero conscience who've been making headlines for days (you know, the ones who show up looking "suspicious" or testing positive for COVID-19 even though they aren't actually sick, but they're still out there wandering around)? There aren't even going to be any fines to make them behave, because the whole system is broken. It’s like one of those news segments about speeding on the interstate; some businessman gets a little too eager to make a meeting, so he just keeps a stack of cash ready to pay the ticket on the spot. He doesn't give a damn. That's just not how you fix anything.

Bravo for the comment; I sign off on that from beginning to end.

Jack Cook7 said:

I haven't seen anything from tessaa lately! Where'd they go? Anyway, what's up everyone? kaže:
I shut off the gas and water at the apartment. Left the electricity running though—mostly because I couldn't be bothered to empty out the freezer... so, whatever happens, happens! Bills should just reflect whatever we actually end up using.

Now I’m just sitting here waiting for the city to finally get its act together with Waste Management. Seriously. Waste Management Just got hit with that trash bill. Seriously?

Oh, he absolutely will, don't even sweat it.

I mean, seriously? How am I supposed to ask them how someone could have possibly made any mess at all if they weren't even allowed to stay in the apartment for a month because they didn't officially live there? Like, come on! 🤦

I’m honestly terrified this is just going to be another act in this massive theater of the absurd.

And don't you dare think for a second that one of those city-run agencies is actually gonna send you a bill! Seriously, did you catch how Bloomberg reacted when that reporter asked if Washington, D.C. was finally gonna stop charging for parking like other major US cities? He basically lost it! He was like, "That question is more dangerous than a global pandemic!! I'm not just some politician, I am an institution—I've been elected mayor six times! Don't play games with me!"

It's because the public is essentially sheep—easily bribed with a cheap breakfast sandwich, a shot of brandy, or a small student grant.

Meanwhile, money is being drained from your pocket twice over—funneled into vanity projects and megalomaniacal schemes designed solely for money laundering. Look no further than the last silver coin scandal.

Plus, there's the blame to be shared by those boycotting local elections; they're partially responsible for keeping this filth in power in the capital... Boycotting actually does more harm than good.

stormybadger8 said:Božinović🙏
Local officials already tried to pull a fast one by saying you don't need permits just to move between three damn suburbs that used to be one single area...
Well, they got slapped down, so as of today, yeah, you'll need them. 🤣

God, what a massive mountain of paperwork this is going to be.
The main city is where everyone actually works, since those two surrounding suburbs basically have zero industry...
That means at least 2,000 people are going to have to scramble for permits just to get to work.
And let's not forget the endless list of small business owners who now have to deal with this nonsense too...

How are the folks from those two idiot suburbs supposed to go shopping? They barely have anything there—maybe a tiny corner store and a private bakery, but not even a gas station...

If the cops actually bother enforcing this, they're definitely going to take bribes and then spread the corruption further. It’s a perfect recipe for disaster. 🤦

I'm just waiting for this to blow up so the mob shows up at the mayor's house with pitchforks and torches, burns the place down, and hunts down anyone else brave enough to run for office...

Now we're finally going to see how pathetic and broken those suburbs really are, and just how vital it is to scrap this whole thing.
And if they actually get rid of it, let's start a GoFundMe to build Božinović the biggest monument ever seen among Americans. 🙏

In Seattle, they already streamlined the process for getting permits via mobile apps—I have no idea what everyone else is waiting for.

Jacob Patel2 said:Can someone clarify what’s happening with transit and individual travel across the border? It mentions cross-border workers and passengers in transit—what does that actually imply? If I have to head to Canada for a single day on business, will they let me through?

Larry Walker24 said:Nah, the only ones getting across the border are drivers hauling freight.

Even if you somehow manage to pull it off, you'll end up stuck in a 14-day quarantine in Canada, and then you've got another 14 days of quarantine waiting for you back here in America.

But that isn't accurate. The directive regarding drivers carrying goods refers specifically to the Civil Defense decision on freight transit—not the movement of individuals. There is a separate order for that.

What’s the deal with those "cross-border workers" and "transit passengers" mentioned in the text?

So, if I tell the border guards at the entrance to Canada that I have to drive to Milwaukee to hand-deliver some documents—since I can't just email them—and then plan to head straight back to Washington, D.C. the same day... am I really going to be stuck in Milwaukee for 14 days?

What if I have to go pick up an American citizen landing in Canada? Will the authorities there actually let us back in just so we can sit in isolation for 14 days here at home?

Does anyone have any other info? Maybe someone who traveled to Canada recently or knows someone who did?

Anderlon said:For those keeping track, here are the current FEMA mandates:

• Decision to suspend all farmers' markets and associated vendor stalls
• Decision regarding mandatory safety protocols for taxi service providers
• Retail operating hours decree
• Decision to strictly limit gatherings in streets and other public spaces
• Decision to temporarily suspend public transit
• Decision regarding restrictions on coastal and maritime public transport lines
• Decision to close playgrounds and outdoor sports facilities
• Decision regarding funeral services and final rites
• Decision regarding marriage and domestic partnership ceremonies
• Decision concerning freight vehicle transit through United States borders
• Decision prohibiting international vessels under quarantine or isolation from entering US ports and inland waterways
• National lockdown and border closure decree affecting social gatherings, retail, services, and sporting/cultural events
  
  
• National lockdown and border closure decree

Can someone clarify what’s happening with transit and individual travel across the border? It mentions cross-border workers and passengers in transit—what does that actually imply? If I have to head to Canada for a single day on business, will they let me through?

Joshua Garcia5 said:Hi everyone,

Paratrooper has a question 😁

To get back on track, I’ve got a bit of a specific situation regarding these passes 🙄 and I could really use some insight from someone who knows the ropes.

My legal residence is in NYC-Vegas. My job is also based in NYC-Vegas. However, I actually live in New York City, even though I'm not officially registered there.
If you look at this strictly by the book—I work in NYC-Vegas, my ID says NYC-Vegas, everything looks perfect on paper. But the gray area is that I’m physically staying in an apartment in New York City where I don't have an official registration.

I can't travel between New York City and NYC-Vegas easily because I have to maintain that I am leaving my place of residence; legally speaking, I have no reason to be in New York City. I’m just not sure how they verify things. Do they ask for a state ID, or just the employer pass?

Once the National lockdown and border closure decree was issued, I headed back to NYC-Vegas. But honestly, that isn't a permanent fix. If I try to nag my boss about getting my residency paperwork sorted, is that even possible during the middle of a pandemic? (Using the online portal isn't an option for him; he’s an older gentleman.) Is there any way I can request a specific pass until I get my residency issues resolved in New York City?

Has anyone else dealt with something similar? How did you handle it?

Look, in the middle of all this madness, the absolute best move is to physically be in Vegas and just stay put. It keeps you clear of any police trouble—and pretty much everything else.