https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/arts-...new-yorker
Editorial talking about a New Yorker issue of a dozen essays from the left post election:



"...How honest are we about our ignorance? How honest do we want to be? In answer to that eternal question, which is—or should be—of particular interest to reporters, the 20-page, 12-essay onslaught of postelection “dispatches” that dominates the latest issue of The New Yorker is one of the most honest pieces of magazine publishing we are likely to ever see. Some of the greatest minds in America have gathered in the pages of the country’s leading weekly to declare how little they understand things now, and how little they care to understand them moving forward...."

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(11-27-2024 03:17 PM)SUisBigEast4ever Wrote:  https://x.com/TheMonologist/status/1859705883829338538

Oh that was REALLY good. +3

Wait. Is that guy peeing while laying on his side? lol I didn't know that was a thing.

(12-06-2024 01:46 PM)GeminiCoog Wrote:  Wait. Is that guy peeing while laying on his side? lol I didn't know that was a thing.

Needs to work on his arc.

But are we sure its a guy?

Portland LGBTQ+ Crush Bar closes over crime, vandalism after 20 years


Pod Save America's production co sells Antifa merch, including baby onesies

Ok guys, you have to watch until the end to answer the question.....

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gross

I may never forgive you

(12-10-2024 05:17 PM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote:  gross

I may never forgive you

Bwhahahaha


But RUOK?


Bwhahahaha

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(12-06-2024 01:42 PM)CrimsonPhantom Wrote:  

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At least it won't be hard to see who the enemy is. Clowns.

(12-13-2024 01:25 PM)CrimsonPhantom Wrote:  

(12-06-2024 01:42 PM)CrimsonPhantom Wrote:  

Sheeeeeeeaaaat

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(11-27-2024 03:17 PM)SUisBigEast4ever Wrote:  https://x.com/TheMonologist/status/1859705883829338538

could you repost it here for posterity, if you please:

thread link: Spin Room Comedy Thread

PA launches fund for 'disadvantaged' businesses based on race, economic status

Quote:On Tuesday, Pennsylvania launched a business grant and assistance fund that is meant for businesses in "historically disadvantaged communities" based on race, economic status, and other factors. Similar programs have been hit with lawsuits for alleged discrimination.

Pennsylvania's Department of Community & Economic Developemnt is offering a business assistance program that could raise eyebrows with similar discrimination concerns. The program stems from Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro's 2024-2025 budget that "includes funding for small, diverse businesses that have historically been denied access to social or economic opportunity, including minority-owned businesses, through the Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance Program."

The president of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania, Barãta Bay, claimed that the program will have a positive "ripple effect" across Pennsylvania. The program would include funding to create and support "business assistance service centers" as well as microgrants programs for funds to cover start-up and expansion costs meant for "historically disadvantaged businesses."

According to the program website requirements, a "historically disadvantaged business" is defined as a "for-profit business enterprise that is owned or controlled by one or more socially or economically disadvantaged persons who are residents of this Commonwealth. The disadvantage, regardless of sex or marital status, may arise from cultural, racial, chronic economic circumstances or background or other similar cause. Such persons include, but are not limited to: African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans."

Frank Gamrat, executive director of the Allegheny Institute for Public Policy, a nonprofit institute that researches economic policy impacts in Pittsburgh, told The Center Square that he agrees Pennsylvania should make it easier for small businesses to succeed and create jobs, but this program is “that whole picking winner and losers thing all over again. The state has a horrible, horrible record of doing that, at least on the side of the state.”

Gamrat told the outlet that the state would be better off addressing regulatory barriers that discourage entrepreneurs. He said, “Let’s look at those and start knocking them down and make it simpler for someone to start. I don’t disagree with that sentiment but let's cut the red tape.”

He also opposes Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro’s plan to designate and fund eligible minority organizations, such as educational institutions and nonprofit community groups focused on economic development, to act as technical assistance centers in different parts of the state that would then create “micro-grants” to help those hoping to start or expand their business.