Then wouldn’t it have made more sense to call them the United Colonies of Magic (in the Americas)? Since there were no ‘states’ at that point?

I can tell you what I’ve, personally, done in the state of VA (Northern portion), Alexandria City, Fairfax City, RT 495 (state troopers), and Fairfax County. I, universally, turn on my hazards (4-ways, whatever) as soon as I know I’m being pulled over. If there is no shoulder, I drive to someplace I can safely pull…

Yes, absolutely, actually this... I was told that my direct manner of speech was too aggressive and off-putting. I had extensive one-on-ones with one of my bosses ‘counseling’ me on how to come accross better (a lady-boss). Specifically, to couch everything I said as non-confrontationally as possible and caveat it at…

Dunno, is it a short ton or a long ton?

‘Cause she’s a girl. Didn’t you know that if girls make things that draw explicit attention to themselves it is always narcissistic? I mean, duuuuuuuuuh.