Yes I fly Southwest for work frequently. I’ve also been on actual Central American bus lines and the two are nothing alike. Southwest’s staff is the only one who seems to enjoy their job. I’ve had major MAJOR issues with every other airline I’ve flown, either because of mishandled reservations, delayed flights, or…

They just need to color-code the armrests. Red on the right, blue on the left, yellow for the middle two. Yeah, it’ll make the planes look like a fast-food restaurant vomited on them, but I’m not flying because I want to look fashionable.

It definitely is a really weird system and I love discussing it to gain new perspectives and share my own. I have a brother-in-law who’s the CEO of a healthcare consultancy firm that basically explains the ins and outs of healthcare legislation to hospital administrators and health insurance companies. I pick his…

See, you’re failing to cope. I specifically told you to cope and you aren’t. Work on that.

I foresee a huge demand for a second-gen version of the Switch where they add hardware/software capability for in-game chat. As it is I don’t think the Switch has any sort of line-in capability, so it would definitely require a hardware revision. If there’s enough outcry it COULD happen. Based on Nintendo’s lethargy…

Stop feeding the troll.

What could have gone so wrong in the lives of these young girls that they would be anywhere close to OK with this stuff? I mean, seriously the guy is obviously a pervert and a sociopath. These girls must have zero self-esteem to be part of something like that.

You’re right, but it’s a tactic people use all the time. People are less likely to take that seat if there’s a chance they’ll be told “I’m saving it for my spouse/kid, etc.” I’ve done the same thing, but only when I’m actually saving the seats for my family that’s boarding after me. I’ve only ever had one or two…

Then I’ll state my views just as simply: Shit happens. Cope.

HAhahahaha! That’s awesome. I just assume every flight is going to be packed to the gills (which they are 95% of the time). Then if I end up with an empty seat next to me it’s just a bonus.

That sounds much more realistic. As I’ve read it the top 1% are earning a few hundred thousand per year. That’s basically orthodontist and plastic surgeon-level income (and way more than I’ll ever, ever make). Those guys are buying boats and SUVs, sure, but they aren’t creating PACs that sway national elections. It…

Oh, I never would have guessed. Why?

The fact is people tend to care about whatever is presented in the most dramatic light most frequently. Yes, there are people starving in Africa. There are also people starving in our own cities, it’s just not as easy to sell that because people tend to look at the starving in America as a homeless nuisance whereas…

I want to make sure I’m understanding your stance. It sounds like your feeling is that everyone should have equal access to healthcare (i.e. no discrimination, equal treatment for everyone) as a basic human right. What is your thought on universal health insurance? Is it a human right to have your health care paid…

Wait, the lesson you got out of my story about two stupid people is to avoid an entire airline? Hm.

It’s not that what you’re saying is inherently wrong, it’s that you’re stating it so categorically without giving the sense that you understand any part of the matter at hand besides the externalities. And yes, I agree that people should opt out of certain places/situations based upon their kids’ behavioral past (see…

I’m gonna derail this conversation to ask a question I’ve always wondered about: Why is healthcare more of a right than food? We’re fighting so hard to get everyone covered by universal healthcare, but isn’t eating 2-3 times per day a more basic right than having a doctor to look at you for free? Why isn’t the first…

Nah, couldn’t be. After all, Hillary’s favorite hot sauce is “I like’em all!”

I take issue with the whole “1%” thing. Do we really think one out of every hundred people is wielding this sort of unfettered secret cloak and dagger political influence? It’s more like the top 0.1% (or smaller) that actually have the money to do anything in politics.

Really?