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Post by doublestuf on May 5, 2023 20:40:46 GMT -6
Ugh I'm watching the local news and of course someone captured the gunfire on their phone. It was definitely an automatic weapon...at least 30 shots And I looked at a map to see how close the grocery store they were headed into was, and it was like a street over. I am in absolute shock they went in anyways. I am speechless. Between that shopping center they were in and a hospital across the street, it could have been so, so much worse. Holy shit.
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Post by addymac on May 5, 2023 20:47:14 GMT -6
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Post by enchanted on May 5, 2023 21:36:37 GMT -6
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Post by byjove on May 6, 2023 5:31:53 GMT -6
doublestuf That is all incredibly tough and I also can’t believe that this is just our reality now. I don’t know what else to say
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Post by byjove on May 6, 2023 5:32:03 GMT -6
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Post by byjove on May 6, 2023 5:36:29 GMT -6
Hopefully not an October 2024 surprise 🥴
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Post by byjove on May 6, 2023 5:55:28 GMT -6
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Post by goldenbird on May 6, 2023 6:04:38 GMT -6
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Post by goldenbird on May 6, 2023 6:05:08 GMT -6
Hopefully not an October 2024 surprise 🥴 JFC I hope not
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Post by goldenbird on May 6, 2023 6:06:10 GMT -6
Also dark LOL at 'coming back'. It's never gone away...
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Post by starbuck on May 6, 2023 6:53:45 GMT -6
doublestuf hugs, my friend. This is all too close. I'm glad your mom is OK. I hope her friend's family finds peace.
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Post by byjove on May 6, 2023 6:57:03 GMT -6
Also dark LOL at 'coming back'. It's never gone away... Agreed
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Post by cnf on May 6, 2023 6:58:36 GMT -6
Our professional development this morning was active shooter training. We are a spec ed preschool so being in the moment will definitely be different than what we practiced. First scenario was to just hide and I was shot. 2nd and 3rd scenarios involved barricades, distractions, etc. My heart rate was through the roof. The trainer did mention that we were in a "good" location because of how close we are to nearby law enforcement. We have city, county, port authority, and others within 5 miles. That is so fucked up.
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Post by cnf on May 6, 2023 6:59:28 GMT -6
So I just got an email, text, and phone call about a threat for a school shooting at my kid's district. It's an image that a high schooler reported and is now spreading like crazy through the HS and MS. Curious if it's another national hoax thing, or something that's generic from Snapchat and has just found its way into their district or what. I'm going to spoiler the image they emailed out, it's a shitty picture of a screenshot, but anyone else seen this yet? I'm hoping it's another nation farce since their district or schools aren't specifically named. Was in a neighboring school district to us. A girl sent through someone else’s phone. No actual intent to follow through is being reported. Still, disturbing anyone would think it’s an ok thing to write or “joke”. Or that it wouldn’t be traced back to them. They’re not in elementary school. An 18 year old. Our district figured out it originated from Florida. So yeah, fun times. I'm so sick of this shit.
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Post by cnf on May 6, 2023 7:00:52 GMT -6
The heaviness of the news and the fuckery that is happening in my state's legislature with the new GOP supermajority have done a number on me, and I've had to stay away from here and most news. But I need to word vomit. There is active shooter in my mom's town about 30 minutes away. She is fine, but the shooter is her best friend's nephew, who they also know well. My mom is with her best friend trying to comfort her, but she is beside herself. According to the news, he shot an officer, who has non life threatening injuries, and has barricaded himself in his home. I'm sure it won't end well. It's so fucking sickening how this is literally going to touch every single person in our country. When it started, my mom and her husband were at a nearby grocery store and heard a round of gun shots. They fucking decided to go in anyways!!! Like Jesus Christ mom, how do you not have the sense to realize this shit is not a drill and that is the opposite of what you do in this fucked up country??? After I yelled at her about that, I couldn't help myself but remind her that it doesn't have to be this way, and that how we vote is literally a matter of life and death. I'm pretty sure she has started to vote more D after some long talks to think about how things affect her grandchildren. But I'm sure her husband votes all R. If only gun violence affecting you on the most personal level would cause some people to wake up. It sounds so insensitive to write out, but I just didn't know how to process it all in the moment besides mostly anger. Oh my god, I am so sorry on so many accounts.
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Post by enchanted on May 6, 2023 7:49:10 GMT -6
Hopefully not an October 2024 surprise 🥴 No. ETA: No as in please no. Not no, I don't believe it.
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Post by SweetPotato on May 6, 2023 9:24:41 GMT -6
I’m I but that means 80% it won’t which sounds good to me
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Post by dc2london on May 6, 2023 9:50:42 GMT -6
She looks fabulous, as always
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Post by Minerva on May 6, 2023 10:29:47 GMT -6
Also dark LOL at 'coming back'. It's never gone away... DD’s best friend’s family is down with it right now. Her mom had to go to the ER for treatment yesterday. We were definitely exposed on Thursday - I’m crossing everything that we still have some extra protection from catching it in late Jan. Anyway, definitely still here. 😢
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Post by byjove on May 6, 2023 10:45:22 GMT -6
I’m I but that means 80% it won’t which sounds good to me I think there is almost no doubt it will be a politicized thing as part of the election cycle though.
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Post by Minerva on May 6, 2023 10:48:10 GMT -6
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Post by AmyG on May 6, 2023 11:29:37 GMT -6
So it's official got the az medicaid paperwork in the mail to confirm income and drop son that moved to Washington that they wouldn't drop before because covid rules they couldn't drop anyone. Req to send back paperwork by end of May.
With dh getting a $100 soc sec raise we no longer qualify for medicaid. Don't know actual drop of insurance date hoping end of June so can fill all the rx for 3 months as transition to new insurance of some kind.
Spending some time making a spreadsheet to figure out a plan on health care.gov Quick look sure we qualify for a $0 a month plan but most have 15-18k deductible and many don't pay anything but one yearly dr visit until you meet your deductible. That's wack.
So have to drill down thru the 11 pages of different plans to weigh affordable monthly plus lowest deductible plus covers some dr visits and rx for lowest cost before deductible. Bonus if they cover Dr's we currently use so don't have to start over.
I don't wanna lose dr ray of sunshine and rob the dpt that sometimes makes my pain go away.
I'm putting this here cause I mentioned it before that congress needs to address somehow that the income level for medicaid does not adjust to account for soc sec raises so people would get kicked off medicaid. and then have to pay more than their soc sec raise to try to cover medical care.
And that sucks
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Post by dc2london on May 6, 2023 12:49:37 GMT -6
Someone was just arrested locally after making threats against LGBTQIA+ students in a neighboring school district. The Prom King & Queen were both part of the LGBTQIA+ community. A couple weeks ago the Superintendent of another local-ish district cancelled the Prom court after the students nominated a trans student to the Prom court. Another local district just voted to remove wording from their district policies specifically protecting LGBTQ staff and students because it was "too broad". It's a small district and over 40 students spoke over a few hours against removing the wording I attended a local Dem group's "thinking of running for local office?" meeting and they were really pushing being involved in EVERYTHING and it not being worth it/not being a good elected official if you aren't. If I could make a difference helping protect these students and staff (the outgoing board member, who also is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, thinks this will be the next issue to come up in our district), shouldn't that be a positive? I would love to be more involved, but it's not in the cards right now. It would probably be a bit difficult to manage a school board position while MH is working on his PhD, but I feel strongly about everyone having access to a good education and fighting against the current attacks on children (and staff), especially those against the LGBTQIA+ community. Shouldn't that be enough? We're in such a red area it was really discouraging to get the vibe if you're not doing it all you shouldn't even bother Sorry for my word vomit. I'm struggling with my feelings on running for school board I just completely disagree with that sentiment. Holding elected office comes with a lot of obligations, for sure. And networking is a must. But they shouldn't be scaring people off.
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Post by dc2london on May 6, 2023 12:51:50 GMT -6
So I just got an email, text, and phone call about a threat for a school shooting at my kid's district. It's an image that a high schooler reported and is now spreading like crazy through the HS and MS. Curious if it's another national hoax thing, or something that's generic from Snapchat and has just found its way into their district or what. I'm going to spoiler the image they emailed out, it's a shitty picture of a screenshot, but anyone else seen this yet? I'm hoping it's another nation farce since their district or schools aren't specifically named. Jesus, I'm sorry
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Post by dc2london on May 6, 2023 12:54:52 GMT -6
The heaviness of the news and the fuckery that is happening in my state's legislature with the new GOP supermajority have done a number on me, and I've had to stay away from here and most news. But I need to word vomit. There is active shooter in my mom's town about 30 minutes away. She is fine, but the shooter is her best friend's nephew, who they also know well. My mom is with her best friend trying to comfort her, but she is beside herself. According to the news, he shot an officer, who has non life threatening injuries, and has barricaded himself in his home. I'm sure it won't end well. It's so fucking sickening how this is literally going to touch every single person in our country. When it started, my mom and her husband were at a nearby grocery store and heard a round of gun shots. They fucking decided to go in anyways!!! Like Jesus Christ mom, how do you not have the sense to realize this shit is not a drill and that is the opposite of what you do in this fucked up country??? After I yelled at her about that, I couldn't help myself but remind her that it doesn't have to be this way, and that how we vote is literally a matter of life and death. I'm pretty sure she has started to vote more D after some long talks to think about how things affect her grandchildren. But I'm sure her husband votes all R. If only gun violence affecting you on the most personal level would cause some people to wake up. It sounds so insensitive to write out, but I just didn't know how to process it all in the moment besides mostly anger. My goodness, I'm so sorry. I often think about the families of the perpetrators and what a strange, gutwrenching situation that would be. Unfortunately, re: voting, there's a segment of this country that have been convinced that this constant fear and violence is "the price of freedom"
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Post by dc2london on May 6, 2023 12:57:58 GMT -6
Damn AmyG I'm sorry that truly sucks. I will go write my elected guys right now.
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Post by bitsandpieces on May 6, 2023 14:37:22 GMT -6
So I just got an email, text, and phone call about a threat for a school shooting at my kid's district. It's an image that a high schooler reported and is now spreading like crazy through the HS and MS. Curious if it's another national hoax thing, or something that's generic from Snapchat and has just found its way into their district or what. I'm going to spoiler the image they emailed out, it's a shitty picture of a screenshot, but anyone else seen this yet? I'm hoping it's another nation farce since their district or schools aren't specifically named. Jesus, I'm sorry Went around AZ too. I don't have elementary school kids yet but it was posted with questions on the neighborhood Facebook page.
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Post by addymac on May 6, 2023 15:36:20 GMT -6
Oh AmyG that is total crap. I’m so sorry. Can you get a divorce and qualify for Medicaid on your own? I have no suggestions, clearly. What ducking shit.
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Post by doublestuf on May 6, 2023 17:19:22 GMT -6
Thanks ladies. Apparently he died by suicide some time in the night. Thankfully, the officer shot is stable and no one else was injured. Still, a whole community of people traumatized.
Local news reported he had recently lost his job, and my mom said he had been mentally unwell for a while.
My mom said her BFF is emotionless right now. It's complicated by the fact that she had encephalitis 1.5 years ago and has suffered some long term cognitive effects. Apparently about 10:30 last night while they were still sitting with them, everyone realized no one had had dinner, so they went out and grabbed something quick. Mom's BFF asked a few times what they were celebrating 😬.
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Post by athn64 on May 6, 2023 17:54:48 GMT -6
Also dark LOL at 'coming back'. It's never gone away... DD’s best friend’s family is down with it right now. Her mom had to go to the ER for treatment yesterday. We were definitely exposed on Thursday - I’m crossing everything that we still have some extra protection from catching it in late Jan. Anyway, definitely still here. 😢 The last unaffected members of my original BMB got struck down this week. It's never going away. Just like the flu.
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