rowdypilot19 said:Okay, so does anything like that actually exist in the Constitution or what? And what does it even say?
I feel the exact same way when someone’s digging through their wallet, hunting for change. It’s like, oh, there isn’t any, then wait, there is, then it drops on the floor, then the cashier just grabs it from the customer's hand, or they insist on giving back every single cent, or when someone shows up with $167, and there’s no change left, so they have to run to the next cashier, then to the shift manager...
In some big retail chains out here, they’ve actually set up lanes specifically for card payments, mostly because the cash customers were complaining about how slow the system gets.
The opposite wasn't really an issue.
If you look at some studies, maybe—I think it's around 30%—cash lanes actually move faster than the ones using cards.
It exists.
Which card is totally free? Like, zero fees, no interest, no transaction charges, no monthly maintenance... nothing.
The credit card processing system was down for like two days in America recently, wasn't it? So what are you supposed to do during those two days while their whole system is a complete mess?
Those machines are honestly useless sometimes, which is so frustrating, because it feels like something is always broken. Then a woman pulls out the wrong card, so he swipes it five times because she insists, then, okay, let's say there's no money, so she pulls out another one, and then this happens, then that happens... man, I just want to pay with cash, have my money in my pocket, and call it a day. That should be my right.
When? The whole US? Not necessarily. The issue was localized to a specific region due to AT&T (and the Internet). There were also issues with issuing receipts back then (and it wasn't even for two days). From what I read, shops were complaining because they couldn't make sales, so it didn't matter if you wanted to use cash or a card. If there is a problem, it gets resolved within a few hours at most. These types of failures don't happen all the time. No bank is going to allow its systems to be offline for two days, especially not something as vital as the credit card network. Issues with the IRS and receipt generation are much more frequent.
Look... you're annoyed because a woman pulls out one card after another because her cards are blocked. I'm annoyed when people pull out a massive wad of bills and tell the cashier to "just take what you need." Or when they dig through their wallet searching for loose change to cover a bill. It wastes time.
The thing about cards is that there is less shady business regarding receipts. When you pay with cash, merchants (especially in the restaurant industry) void receipts to pocket the money and avoid taxes. If you ask me, we should abolish cash entirely. At least here in these shady parts of the US (where everyone is trying to cheat the system).
I don't know what to tell you. Some people just refuse to see what's right in front of their faces. It’s like talking to a brick wall sometimes. I’ve dealt with this before—remember that headache last summer when I was trying to deal with the DMV? Absolute nightmare. Same energy. People just want to stay comfortable in their own little bubble instead of facing reality. It's infuriating. I can't even begin to tell you how much this gets under my skin. Honestly, it’s enough to make me want to throw my phone across the room. I was sitting there just minding my own business when I saw it, and now I’m absolutely fuming. It’s like people just don't care about common sense anymore. Everything is just a mess! Exactly. I get every single cent back without any hassle at all. 👍
Look, I get the whole thing about the credit cards, but it’s pretty obvious you’re totally missing the point on this part. Look, let's get one thing straight: credit cards aren't actually legal tender in this country. You can go to a shop and they can absolutely refuse to swipe your plastic if they feel like it. It’s a total joke. I tried using my card at a small diner outside of Austin last week, and the owner basically told me to pull out some cash or walk away. No apology, no nothing. People act like it's a right to be able to pay with a piece of plastic, but legally? It just isn't.Look, it’s just one single service from the bank where you hold your account. That's it.
Look, you can't just take these cards—any of them!—and treat them like some kind of universal blueprint or a rulebook for how to act. It’s ridiculous.
Let’s talk about "due process"—that concept everyone loves to preach about until they actually have to follow it. In the real world? It doesn't exist. We're talking about straight-up lawbreaking here, plain and simple.
I can't even deal with this right now. Seriously. Every time I log on, there’s some new nonsense going on that makes me want to put my head through a wall. It's constant. Just endless, repetitive garbage. Does anyone else feel like we're just circling the drain here? Because I definitely do. I'm about two seconds away from throwing my laptop out the window. Honestly, it's exhausting. kaže: Life isn't a freaking buffet where everything is handed to you on a silver platter. You want things? You gotta go out there and grab them. It doesn't just happen by magic.
Look, Pladner and the rest of them are full of it, and you’re still out here digging for excuses. You’ve backed yourself into a corner with that claim of yours, and now you can't back it up to save your life. Honestly? I don't even care anymore. At the end of the day, my stance is clear: There is no such thing as a free credit card. Period. Stop falling for it! Look, I don't have anything left to prove. Period. You can go ahead and hunt for all the deep philosophies, excuses, or "interpretations" you want just to make yourself feel right, but newsflash: you aren't going to find a single thing that actually works.
I can't believe I'm even typing this, but someone had to say it. I am absolutely fed up with the constant nonsense we have to deal with lately. It feels like every time you turn around, there's some new hurdle or some ridiculous rule designed just to make life harder for everyone else. Honestly, it’s exhausting. I was sitting at my kitchen table this morning, staring at my coffee, just thinking about how much energy we waste fighting these pointless battles. It makes me want to scream! We deserve better than this constant headache. kaže: How's it going? I am so sick of this. Seriously, I cannot deal with how much of a headache credit cards have become lately. It’s like every time you turn around, there's some new fee, a new security glitch, or some ridiculous policy that makes it impossible to actually use your own damn money. I was trying to grab a coffee downtown yesterday—just a simple transaction, right?—and the card reader decided to take a nap. Then, instead of just working, it flags the whole thing like I’m trying to pull some heist. It’s infuriating! You pay your bills, you play by the rules, and yet the system treats you like a criminal half the time. I’m tellin' ya, it feels like they’re just looking for any excuse to squeeze another couple of bucks out of us. Total joke. I finally got to it. Credit cards. Honestly, what a complete scam. I was looking at my statements the other day and nearly lost it. It’s like these banks just sit there waiting for you to make one tiny mistake so they can bleed you dry with interest rates that feel more like highway robbery than actual finance. I remember back when I first started working in Chicago, I thought I was being smart using a card for everything to build up my score. Big mistake. One month I bought a new grill for the backyard—totally worth it, by the way—and suddenly I'm staring down a mountain of interest that makes no sense. You think you're in control, but then you realize the house always wins. They design these things specifically to keep you trapped in a cycle of debt. It's infuriating. Be careful out there, seriously. Don't let them get a foothold on your wallet.? 😵 Maybe that would actually explain why your answers are so damn confusing and flat-out wrong.
Wait, excuse me? Where on earth does it say we were only talking about debit cards??
Are you seriously digging up philosophy books just to prove you're right? Give me a break.
And don't even get me started on those "free" debit cards. They aren't actually free! They hit you with a monthly maintenance fee, and if you look closely at the fine print in your contract, they basically admit that the card cost is buried right inside that service charge. So, it’s not like it's some kind of gift—it's just a total scam. It's like saying a meal is free when they've already padded the cover charge to pay for it. Absolute garbage.
I don't know what to tell you people. I’ve seen some nonsense in my time, but this takes the cake. It’s like nobody actually thinks before they open their mouths anymore. Just mindless noise. Honestly, it makes me want to throw my phone across the room. Fix your logic or stop posting. kaže: If everything moves to electricity and high-speed internet, then bills basically vanish. You won't have a paper statement sitting on your counter, and you definitely won't have the option to just drop off cash at a local branch. At least, not if you want to stay on the right side of the law. The real issue with credit cards? It’s all about people who just can't control themselves. Seriously.
Look, it’s perfectly legal. A voucher or a receipt is still a valid way to pay, especially when you process it electronically after the fact. It’s not some shady workaround; it’s how things work. Honestly, every single corner store in a city like Chicago or Philly handles transactions this way whenever the power goes out. They aren't breaking any laws—they're just keeping the lights on.
Look, when you’ve got cold hard cash sitting right in front of you, you don't need to hold back. But honestly, that leads us down some deep, messy rabbit holes that have nothing to do with how we actually pay for things.
Not a single store is going to give goods to a stranger without issuing a receipt just because the power is out. Nobody is going to risk a fine for you. Whenever the power goes out, stores close. I have never experienced people buying things from a shop where the registers aren't working due to a blackout.
If everything moves to electricity and internet connections, then bills and cash payments won't even exist. At least not legally. People who can't control their spending are the ones with the real problem regarding credit cards.
There it is. A fungal issue. That explains why the Plimycol worked for you. If this keeps coming back, don't just settle for creams or pills—ask your doctor for more options.
It might just be an allergy issue. Your best bet is to head to a dermatologist so they can take a look and figure out which tests you actually need. It's nearly impossible to guess what's causing this, let alone prescribe the right treatment.
Since Plimycol is an antifungal, if you’re seeing improvement, you might be dealing with a fungal infection. Could be seborrheic dermatitis? Where exactly is this breaking out?
Kaiser Permanente - full blood panel. I see you already had that done. I'm not sure what to say. I dealt with low body temperature while on antibiotics, and if you factor in my pulse and how cold I felt when I was off hormone therapy (stopped taking euthyrox), it's been an issue.
If I were in your shoes, I would definitely go see a private cardiologist. There is no harm in getting another professional opinion. The doctors we see through our insurance providers can be hit or miss—ranging from incredibly skilled and kind professionals to the complete opposite (arrogant, self-important people whose medical knowledge is barely more than mine, and I'm not even a doctor; I just make sure I'm well-informed so I don't get pushed around by those arrogant types). You might have just run into one of the bad ones, so perhaps someone else in private practice can provide the actual diagnosis.
I’m not sure what to make of this. I know body temperature can drop below 96.8 when taking antibiotics. However, I have no idea what the pulse looks like in that state. Your circulation is definitely poor. It isn't normal, according to your doctor. Have you been to Kaiser Permanente? Are you dealing with any inflammation or a virus? If so, your temperature would likely be elevated. My kidneys aren't healthy—I don't even have them. That slow pulse and constant feeling of being cold was the result of me not taking my hormones. If I were you, I’d get a full blood panel done and see a cardiologist.
If we're dealing with a brand-new disease, you might just get the honor of having it named after you. 😁 😉 Jokes aside... weak pulse, low body temperature... You claim your kidney function is fine. Do you actually have lab results with specific numbers? You’re describing the exact symptoms I experienced when I went without hormone therapy for a month (I take euthyrox; I don't have a thyroid). Is your body retaining fluid (swollen face and things like that)?
Aha... I wasn't aware of that mutation. I am aware that platelets typically die off after a few days. I didn't realize that in this specific case, a mutation leading to a longer lifespan was actually the reason for the elevated platelet count.
Aspirin, Coumadin, and similar blood thinners prevent clotting, which effectively keeps elevated platelet counts under control for years if necessary. Regardless, you have to find the underlying cause of those high platelets and treat it—whether it's inflammation, internal bleeding, anemia, or cancer.
Believe me, people would tell me if they noticed it. I’m not talking about random coworkers, either—I mean my inner circle, the people who actually tell me the truth. It’s noticeable when you’re right in their face, breathing directly on them. If you’re just standing nearby or talking from a foot away, they won't smell a thing. I’m certain of it. You’re describing people who gorge themselves on garlic (and don't even bother trying to mask the scent) or folks who don't wash their clothes for a week.
P.s. I eat garlic tonight, maybe an hour or two before bed. There is zero chance anyone smells anything in the morning.
steelwalker26 said:I have to take this opportunity.
First: I fully respect your choice to consume whatever you want for the sake of health and immunity.
But, please— don't don't think that a glass of milk or a piece of gum covers up the scent of such an excessive amount of garlic. The smell penetrates every pore of your body and comes out through your sweat. Even your pinky toe, your clothes, and your shoes will smell like garlic if you wear them for any length of time.
Maybe garlic is fantastic for immunity. Maybe it also helps because everyone around you subtly backs away from the unpleasant odor, so they won't pass a virus to you. Why do I say unpleasant? A small amount of garlic in a freshly cooked meal smells fine; I'll stand by that. But once the body processes it and it mixes with sweat and sits for a while, let me be clear: it stinks.
There is a woman at the company I work for who is otherwise perfectly lovely, sweet, and great at her job. Everyone likes her. She washes regularly; she isn't some slob. But everyone avoids standing upwind of her because she clearly has a habit of taking garlic in those "medical" quantities. When she walks down a hallway, a cloud follows her for five minutes. It’s great if you can function like that... just be aware of it.
A little garlic definitely doesn't smell as bad as you're describing. Okay, garlic smells (I agree), but it only smells from the mouth if you overdo the consumption. And that can be relatively well masked, just as was written. Of course, something can be sensed, but not nearly as much as you wrote. Those people where it's highly noticeable either don't wash (or their clothes) or they eat massive amounts. When you have long-term issues with inflammation, or rather immunity, and you want to avoid antibiotics, you can deal with the smell a bit more since it isn't as noticeable as you claim. The alternative would be pharmaceuticals (chemicals). After taking chemicals for a long time, you find yourself reaching for natural remedies, and garlic definitely falls under the better natural remedies.
Elizabeth Rodriguez34 said:I also get sinus infections if I catch a draft or head outside in the winter without drying my hair properly. If the roots are still damp from washing and drying, I have to wait an hour before leaving a heated building. Otherwise, I risk a massive migraine caused by sinus inflammation the next day. An air conditioner that isn't cleaned regularly becomes a breeding ground for bacteria. That can trigger respiratory issues, sinus problems, and even the common cold. One year, two months before flu season hit, I started taking two cloves of garlic every single day. Naturally, I didn't catch the flu that year. Meanwhile, I was spending my time in hospitals for various tests. Even when everyone else was wearing masks and people were being terrified by the so-called swine flu, I didn't see a single case of it, despite everyone around me coughing and sneezing. You don't have to bite into raw garlic because of the smell; just mince it and swallow it with water like a pill. If you're worried about bad breath, follow it with a glass of milk to kill the odor. Gum helps too.😁
Good advice regarding the garlic. I would add this: mince and crush two cloves of garlic in a small bowl, then squeeze in half a lemon and let it sit for 20 minutes. After that, stir in a spoonful of honey. Eat or drink that mixture. It is much easier than eating plain garlic, and the lemon and honey make it more effective. Use gum afterward to kill the smell.😉
Hannah Gray77 said:Thanks for the heads-up. I see now that there is a Thyroid thread.
And yeah, you're right about the tube. I distinctly remember being woken up and having people calling my name, feeling like I was drifting in and out of consciousness while they were pulling the tube out. Then I’d fall back asleep, wake up again, and feel them pulling it again. It felt like every time I drifted off, they were shoving it back in and then pulling it out again. Honestly, I don't know—that's just how it felt. I told my doctor, but he just brushed it off and said that wasn't the cause. But I'm telling you, there's almost certainly something to it.
That’s probably what caused it. When it happened to me, I did some digging online and everyone mentions that exact issue. The main thing is that it should settle down eventually.