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raven4747 t1_jcl1920 wrote
Reply to comment by Super_C_Complex in Penn State president says cuts will be deeper than anticipated as leaders finalize layoff plans by Aggravating_Foot_528
another spoiler alert: most of the admins at that level are Republicans lol
edit to add: your statement is also blatantly false, which is easily confirmed through a quick search. PSU has a thing called Advocate Day where students go to Harrisburg and talk to the PA representatives & senators to essentially ask for more money. I attended more than once. PSU definitely gets enough money from the state, and until the administration actually shows they are spending the money in the direct interest of students, I don't think we should line their pockets with more taxpayer money..
raven4747 t1_jcklfl4 wrote
Reply to comment by SlightlyAnnoyed7 in Penn State president says cuts will be deeper than anticipated as leaders finalize layoff plans by Aggravating_Foot_528
for me, I'm happy I went there for a number of reasons, but among the most prominent is that I was able to see what this type of corruption and corporate apathy actually looks like (because spoiler alert: it is EVERYWHERE in the modern American workplace). I learned to navigate it while I was in school and that has made my work life a lot easier and less stressful tbh.
still, I would not recommend my younger family members to attend PSU by any means.
raven4747 t1_jckftu1 wrote
Reply to comment by VenomB in Penn State president says cuts will be deeper than anticipated as leaders finalize layoff plans by Aggravating_Foot_528
I can tell you, the satellite campus I attended has lost around 10-15 established professionals over the past 5 years. it's nowhere near the same campus that it was when I attended, and everyone who is left is just exhausted from having to do the work of 3-4 people since PSU doesn't know how to post competitive job listings or actually hire qualified people.
raven4747 t1_jci4nhk wrote
Reply to Penn State president says cuts will be deeper than anticipated as leaders finalize layoff plans by Aggravating_Foot_528
trust me when I say PSU is crooked as all hell at the top levels. 3+ years of serving in student government really left me disillusioned. there are students (and staff) that are driving themselves crazy trying to make the university better while the administrators & board of trustees could give less of a shit bc they are all making their millions.
raven4747 t1_jcbl14i wrote
Reply to comment by Cold-Resolve1923 in Filing my part-year resident taxes, and realized that Pennsylvania is truly hell on earth by [deleted]
well said. its blatantly ridiculous at this point.. but thats apparently what the people need to realize how important it is to engage in the political process as a citizen. all the luxuries we enjoy today are not simply a given. they are a results of centuries' worth of work building a society both in terms of infrastructure but also law, government, and civics. we can't just coast on the past, we have to build like the ones who came before us.
raven4747 t1_jcb8oey wrote
Reply to comment by Cold-Resolve1923 in Filing my part-year resident taxes, and realized that Pennsylvania is truly hell on earth by [deleted]
you are right. deindustrialization in the late 20th century fucked over so many communities in this country. the only way to truly fix the issue is a coordinated approach between federal & state govts (local govts too if they can be bothered, but thats always a crap shoot).
raven4747 t1_jc8ynzg wrote
Reply to comment by Cold-Resolve1923 in Filing my part-year resident taxes, and realized that Pennsylvania is truly hell on earth by [deleted]
not sure why you are being downvoted. there are a lot of neglected communities in PA, especially in the western side, that really need help from our govt.
raven4747 t1_jai3h4e wrote
Reply to comment by tehmlem in After further testing, Fentanyl was NOT found in the THC gummies that were taken by police last week. by DelianSK13
true but at least with supplements they are usually produced by actual companies with a documented presence in society. good luck tracking down any of the "legal edible" companies, if they are even registered as such.
raven4747 t1_jai3a5f wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in After further testing, Fentanyl was NOT found in the THC gummies that were taken by police last week. by DelianSK13
I agree with you 100%.
raven4747 t1_jai248n wrote
Reply to comment by Excelius in After further testing, Fentanyl was NOT found in the THC gummies that were taken by police last week. by DelianSK13
I mean the facts are that the "legal edibles" in PA are pretty much unregulated and anyone could put anything in that shit. why take a risk with that? all it takes is one asshole on the production/packaging side to put something funky in there and really have you fucked up. maybe not fentanyl but do you really trust these shady gummymakers to not cut costs and put something in there that's not good for you?
raven4747 t1_jai23oe wrote
Reply to comment by Excelius in After further testing, Fentanyl was NOT found in the THC gummies that were taken by police last week. by DelianSK13
I mean the facts are that the "legal edibles" in PA are pretty much unregulated and anyone could put anything in that shit. why take a risk with that? all it takes is one asshole on the production/packaging side to put something funky in there and really have you fucked up. maybe not fentanyl but do you really trust these shady gummymakers to not cut costs and put something in there that's not good for you?
raven4747 t1_jai1phm wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in After further testing, Fentanyl was NOT found in the THC gummies that were taken by police last week. by DelianSK13
missing the point that for kids to get dispo edibles, they need an adult with a med card. the dispo system is pretty regulated and every purchase is tied to your name. as opposed to the "legal" gummies that are largely unregulated and much easier for a kid to purchase or get their hands on. even if an adult were to purchase one of those for a kid, if they paid cash there'd be nothing connecting the transaction to their name. dispo edibles would be a much safer and more secure alternative.
raven4747 t1_jaciq0l wrote
Reply to Pennsylvania GOP Senator Pushes State Police To Reconsider Gun Restrictions For Cannabis Consumers by OregonTripleBeam
well, you know what they say about blind squirrels and nuts...
raven4747 t1_j9qydr9 wrote
Reply to comment by Canopenerdude in Central Bucks SD playing the victim card after losing their communications firm by Pennzingers
yea i think my SD started teachers around 50k but gave them a 3-4k raise every year. so if you stay 10 years you are making 80-90k.
raven4747 t1_j9ghcc8 wrote
Reply to comment by AvidChurchGoer in Pennsylvania Cyber Charter Owners and Operators Get Rich While Students Receive Poor Education by Open_Veins_8
yes but there are actual checks and balances in place that enable school district residents to hold their schools accountable, even if these processes aren't always effective or efficient. the important part is that with public schools, those processes are there and they can be improved upon. in a private education system, the amounts of checks and balances are drastically reduced.
raven4747 t1_j9ggqc2 wrote
Reply to comment by AvidChurchGoer in Pennsylvania Cyber Charter Owners and Operators Get Rich While Students Receive Poor Education by Open_Veins_8
yeah, privatization is not the route to get there, unless you want to make the issues 100x worse.
raven4747 t1_j8ea77y wrote
Reply to comment by Weary_Ad7119 in PennDOT charges $6 more for online license renewal? by exhilaration
really? the federal level only encompasses 50 states, i guess its not that different.. /s
raven4747 t1_j7rwpt3 wrote
Reply to comment by Atrocious_1 in Democrats sweep special elections, affirming first Pa. House majority in 12 years by AgentDaxis
politics is complicated enough that you probably want someone in that seat who knows the landscape. associating politicians with corruption but not CEOs and businessmen is hilarious.
raven4747 t1_j6izhg3 wrote
Reply to comment by No_Analyst_9131 in Pennsylvania latest to eliminate college degree requirements for most state jobs by Created-being
yeah in most parts of PA, a 40k salary is pretty decent if you dont have kids or a lot of expenses. however a lot of these jobs aren't even paying 40k and that's just a joke. 40k is just about the bottom of the "somewhat comfortably livable" range imo.
raven4747 t1_j47u31j wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Hunter won’t face charges for killing dog in Berks County by narkj
yep. still remember my training course and the story of the dude who got shot in the bushes by the dumbass turkey hunter who saw a silhouette, heard movement, and decided to shoot.
raven4747 t1_j47qxfp wrote
Reply to comment by Left_Philosophy5545 in Hunter won’t face charges for killing dog in Berks County by narkj
the article states the dogs were wearing more than just a collar. even so, hunters are taught from day one not to take a shot unless you can see your target fully and clearly. don't you remember the turkey hunting story from your hunter safety certification course?
raven4747 t1_j4739ro wrote
this is fucked up. according to the article the dog was wearing a colored vest. what wild animal do you know that wears clothing? the hunter needs to do what they can to make it right with the family, it's not easy losing a pet in such a bloody way. I've seen pets shot before in this county and it seems like no one gives a fuck. big shame indeed.
raven4747 t1_j37ivqz wrote
Reply to comment by YoungHeartOldSoul in Are sex offenders required to notify neighbors in PA? by mama-moth
nah I agree there are some rare instances where its not as bad.. but as an 18 yr old male, you gotta know better and its no one's fault but your own if you get in trouble for it.
raven4747 t1_j37fyds wrote
Reply to comment by YoungHeartOldSoul in Are sex offenders required to notify neighbors in PA? by mama-moth
sounds like you're doing a lot of mental gymnastics to justify this lol. an 18 year old is out of high school or just about to be, a 15 year old is still in 9th-10th grade. thats creepy.
raven4747 t1_jcl58su wrote
Reply to comment by Super_C_Complex in Penn State president says cuts will be deeper than anticipated as leaders finalize layoff plans by Aggravating_Foot_528
President Barron did make $1.8mil during Covid. how is that not overpaid? you're a unique type of bootlicker.
edit: spelling