Amil Zola

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  • in reply to: Israel is the safest country for Jews #1974835
    Amil Zola
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    My life experience is similar to that which CT. Lawyer just explained. As one who lives outside the tristate Jewniverse in a diverse community, I don’t feel threatened at all for being a Jew. It’s likely if I was a male POC living in a densely populated urban area, I could feel threatened.

    Unfortunately here in the PNY hate groups such as The Proud Boys are highly visible, but they are viewed as threats towards the American Democracy, not just Jews or POC. Their hate isn’t tolerated, not by our communities at large or religious minorities. We ALL join hands to defend our rights to worship, build community, educate our children and defeat the forces of bigotry.

    in reply to: Thank Biden for the Gas Shortage #1973878
    Amil Zola
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    CS, gas prices west of the Mississippi have traditionally been higher than the rest of the country , trust me we don’t move to the PNW for cheap gas.

    in reply to: Thank Biden for the Gas Shortage #1973811
    Amil Zola
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    No, it’s sad that you couldn’t address the topic I raised vis a vis why the east coast is suffering from shortages in vehicle fuel an rising costs. Here in the PNW with minimal refineries our prices yo yo and it’s not dependent on who is elected.

    The east coast is suffering ’cause this is a pipeline that fills the needs of east coast refineries. Why so stubborn to admit the truth?

    in reply to: Thank Biden for the Gas Shortage #1973711
    Amil Zola
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    I recognize that the folks that bloviate here are from the tri state Jewniverse. Be aware, and perhaps be more catholic, small c, in your news reading. The midwest and west are not suffering from fuel shortages.

    in reply to: Unemployment rate and job numbers #1972536
    Amil Zola
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    Always, I’ve googled and can’t find federal documentation to support your posits. Its would have been helpful if you read my post for comprehension and actually addressed the issue I raises vis a vis Frum women. Now again, the Jewish women who work either inside or outside their homes to support their families while the father is studying has not been addressed by you. This is traditional and certainly hasn’t been forced by our government.

    Here in the burbs (mixed not part of the the Jewniverse) a serious issue is childcare outside the home and how it has been impacted by the pandemic. Small communities such as mine have crafted solutions. Employers have also been part of the solution. From what I read on frum women’s sites like Ima, costs of child care are a lot lower on the east coast and frum Women will use unlicensed facilities. Here west of the Mississippi, our average hourly licensed facility will charge an average of $20/hr. Frum women also send their children out a lot earlier than their non Jewish cohorts. These are all apples and oranges you are unaware of. The claims of the NYTd are pretty much bunk without an actual statical study.
    Have a good day and a pleasant tomorrow.

    in reply to: Unemployment rate and job numbers #1972279
    Amil Zola
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    I don’t live in a homogeneous Jewish town or area. I’m not quite sure how you can claim and/confirm that the Biden admn feels ‘compelled’ to make all women work. Do you have any data to support this claim?
    I have family in Lkwd for generations and it’s been my experience that Frum women in Lkwd do work to support their husbands who are learners and help pay for childrens tuition. I personally don’t feel that the current President is forcing these women to work outside (or inside) the home. It is merely a religious lifestyle choice that is very expensive.

    in reply to: The Democrat Playbook #1965293
    Amil Zola
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    It’s been my experience over the years that folks that credit Alinsky with a laundry list of changes 1) have never read Alinsky 2) don’t even bother to fact check.

    In the same vein, folks that think that all PPA does is perform abortions, don’t bother to investigate their claims either.

    Amil Zola
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    ST it’s called Operation Paperclip.

    in reply to: Talk Radio #1952425
    Amil Zola
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    That Steve Allen quote up thread was worthy. “Radio is the theater of the mind; television is the theater of the Mindless” – Steve Allen.

    in reply to: Systemic racism, the woke get woker #1951020
    Amil Zola
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    POC have been victims, they continue to be victims for a variety of reasons which I won’t argue here. Again your kids aren’t going to public school. And you still can do what other towns have done. Elect nothing but Frum Jews to your school board.

    in reply to: Systemic racism, the woke get woker #1950834
    Amil Zola
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    I just don’t get the rant. You don’t live in Oregon, and I would guess that your children and the children of your community don’t go to public school. BTW the Oregon DOE suggests teachers take this training, it’s not required, nor has the DOE adopted ethnomathematics. (I don’t even think it goes toward CE credit.)

    Yea your rant fascinates me. As an Oregonian, meh. It’s not likely that the DOE will adopt ethnomathematics in the near or distant future. I spent a few years working for the DOE, and I’m guessing due to prior experience this is a new national trend in pedagogy. I’m also guessing that the DOE has gotten some grant money to fund these trainings, that’s their usual SOP.

    in reply to: Equality vs Equity #1948038
    Amil Zola
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    jackk I seriously doubt that these folks have read the EO. My guess is like the majority of our citizens they depend on their talking heads to give them a filtered understanding of same.

    For the OP that started this thread, our nation wasn’t established on ‘equality’. If it was women and POC would not be able to vote. (Just one very important point.) Perhaps you tell us what you think equality means.

    in reply to: Lindsey Graham’s Stupid Argument #1947998
    Amil Zola
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    Just what was up with Mitch’s little coda speech?

    in reply to: Sinking Inside The Box #1946401
    Amil Zola
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    Meh, the internet is filled with creative do it yourself costumes, and they also include costumes for children with physical challenges as well.

    in reply to: Is there a middle class frum family financial crisis ? #1946382
    Amil Zola
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    Bke, I apologize. I totally messed up that post and the figures. The alternate plan by the demos would give an annual $3000 per child annually, by check, this would not be a tax credit. Nothing was mentioned about what would happen to the basic child tax credit or if this additional income would impact means tested public support.

    in reply to: Is there a middle class frum family financial crisis ? #1946287
    Amil Zola
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    How many will be supporting the Democrats proposal to pay $3000 per child. 8 kids would equal $24k a year. Would these families be willing to give up means tested public benefits if those funds put them over the top?

    in reply to: Problems with the Covid vaccinations #1946105
    Amil Zola
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    I had my first moderna vax last week. No biggie, sore arm nothing unusual.

    in reply to: Sheitels from India #1946103
    Amil Zola
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    Actually, tests have shown that the majority of wigs supposedly made of ‘European’ hair aren’t. Since sifseichachamim hasn’t seen the doc, I find their comment calling it a ‘black hole’ to have been made out of ignorance. I’m good with the opinion, I just don’t agree with it.

    in reply to: Sheitels from India #1946069
    Amil Zola
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    Hair India is a good doc on YouTube.

    in reply to: Is there a middle class frum family financial crisis ? #1946044
    Amil Zola
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    I read the public area of Imamotherdotcom. There are two extremes represented when it comes to spending. Some mothers argue that regardless of how broke they are they have to buy the kids a hoverboard, $100+ backpack (just examples). Or there is the son getting bar mitzvahed that needs a borsellino and a $50 hat is ‘just not right’ (<this is a quote that has stuck in my mind for years. The reasoning of many is their children will emotionally suffer if they don’t have the same things as their peers. Of course as those children grow up, they will need the diamond bracelet/watch etc or be ridiculed by their peers, or their parents will be looked upon with shame. Yes there are some purportedly wealthy women posting there but I’m guessing they are in the minority. Some are extremely generous to women who are strangers that need groceries or other necessities. It’s a real mixed bag.

    in reply to: boycott amazon? #1944343
    Amil Zola
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    Businesses have the right to refuse service.

    If I would boycott Amazon it could be about the massive wealth Bezos has accrued from the work of his poorly paid employees. Amazon is a service that makes life (with or without Covid) convenient for me as an elder. Ergo my preference is to support those Amazon workers who are organizing for better wages, hours and conditions.

    in reply to: united Biden stands #1941865
    Amil Zola
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    CA there is a lot of of coverage about the plans to gas legislators in the tunnels beneath the Capitol. And yea I’m gonna ignore everyone’s whines about MSN etc.

    Amil Zola
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    I’m glad there is still time for the sitting president to release his healthcare plan.

    in reply to: What incitement?? #1938523
    Amil Zola
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    It was Kathy Griffin.

    in reply to: Why is everyone so worked up? #1937796
    Amil Zola
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    I certainly find anyone who would forcibly enter and vandalize our nations capitol and smear the walls with human feces to be deplorable. Add to that fact these individuals wanted to overturn a legal election via force I’d add treasonous to the pejoratives as well.

    Unfortunately Trumpism won’t end with the swearing in of Joe Biden. Trumpers are planning on violent confrontations in our states capitols as well as DC on 1/20.

    in reply to: Blue lives don’t matter #1937797
    Amil Zola
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    Amidst all of this angst and foment we have a sitting president who refuses to address the nation via normal means. Surely a man who was concerned about healing a nation would put his personal feelings aside and attempt to communicate to the citizens of America. Prior to our current presidents election our leaders took to the airwaves, TV and press conferences. The sitting president has foregone traditional means of communication with his constituents and instead has become dependent on social media.

    in reply to: Would Mike Pence pardon Trump? #1937336
    Amil Zola
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    Thats a hard one to call. I have to give the Veep kudos for honoring his oath during the EC vote.

    “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God.”

    in reply to: What incitement?? #1937289
    Amil Zola
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    I dare say any of those people at the Capitol could have expressed their right to free speech in their own towns or state legislatures. And being the liberal I am sure expressing your rights under under the constitution could possibly mean smearing feces on the wall of a public building.

    See UJM you’ve yet to say what those people gained by defacing, our Capitol. Both houses were in closed sessions, that were covered gavel to gavel by any number of news orgs (across the spectrum). Do you think those people wanted to disturb the vote? To stop the vote?

    in reply to: The fat lady has sung #1937234
    Amil Zola
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    Thanks for the clarification Common. Unfortunately it doesn’t help me understanding frum Jews aligning themselves with neonazis, white nationalists and anti semites.

    in reply to: What incitement?? #1937202
    Amil Zola
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    Ubiquitin, you raise a valid point. What was the purpose of the rally? What was the purpose of people marching down to the Capitol? What do they think this march would accomplish? The Senate and House were in session, fulfilling a constitutional mandate.

    in reply to: Blue lives don’t matter #1936739
    Amil Zola
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    Ben Levi, a point of information. There were no through out the day communications from the president. IRRC there were three tweets and a taped message in the evening. I’m sure you can find them by googling.

    in reply to: The fat lady has sung #1936452
    Amil Zola
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    Syag, do you have a mouse in your pocket? There’s got to be some reason you’re using the imperial we.

    I think these home grown terrorists should be treated just like antifas, gas, rubber bullets, tazers, sensory weapons. I am happy that many of these folks will be identified because they chose to be interviewed by the media. I do hope that the courts and LE follow our current presidents recommendations “I have authorized the Federal Government to arrest anyone who vandalizes or destroys any monument, statue or other such Federal property in the U.S. with up to 10 years in prison, per the Veteran’s Memorial Preservation Act, or such other laws that may be pertinent…..” DJT tweeted June 2020.

    in reply to: The fat lady has sung #1936323
    Amil Zola
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    What do you say to the Chabdniks who were on the steps of the capitol following the terrorists inside?

    in reply to: Stop the Steal, Anarchists #1935990
    Amil Zola
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    Well this isn’t a president who has good follow through. It would be nice if he backed his words with actions.

    “I have authorized the Federal Government to arrest anyone who vandalizes or destroys any monument, statue or other such Federal property in the U.S. with up to 10 years in prison, per the Veteran’s Memorial Preservation Act, or such other laws that may be pertinent…..” Trump tweeted .June 2020.

    in reply to: Stop the Steal, Anarchists #1935947
    Amil Zola
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    NPR has excellent coverage via YouTube. Reports of 1 civilian shot NG is on it’s way. The presidents brief taped speech was sad considering these terrorists support his view re the election and he just rubbed more salt in their wounds.

    in reply to: Amen, Awomen #1935635
    Amil Zola
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    This is all too funny. A bunch of Jews arguing about xtian prayers. I’m sure there are more important things. But FWIW I’ll go with the OEDs authority on the etymology of the word ‘amen’.

    in reply to: Nannies #1935214
    Amil Zola
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    I often wonder what kind of background check people do on nannies. Do parents check to see if the potential nanny is currently certified in CPR for kids, first aid? And why wouldn’t you have cameras if you have a housecleaner or baby sitter alone in your residence???

    in reply to: Trump vs the Constitution #1935191
    Amil Zola
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    GA Secy of States press conf. is live on YouTube. Debunking point by point the conspiracy claims regarding the GA election.

    in reply to: Trump vs the Constitution #1935144
    Amil Zola
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    UJM, why did you lie about Goldsmith being a liberal democrat?

    in reply to: Trump vs the Constitution #1935008
    Amil Zola
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    UJM: ‘As I suggested, read “A Presidential Succession Nightmare”, written by a liberal Democrat legal scholar.” Jack Landman Goldsmith is not now nor has he ever been a liberal Democrat. It’s pretty apparent after reading the blog post you cited above that you have zero understanding of the convo. But it’s a blog post, not a scholarly opinion on COG or presidential succession.

    in reply to: Stop the Steal, Anarchists #1934977
    Amil Zola
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    Here’s some great pretzel logic to go along with this whole debacle.
    Rep. DeanPhillips 🇺🇸
    @RepDeanPhillips
    Jan 2
    Members of Congress elected on the very same ballots to which they plan to object on Jan 6 should refuse to be sworn-in tomorrow, for if Trump’s defeat isn’t legitimate, how can their victories be legitimate?

    in reply to: Summarize Donald Trump #1933875
    Amil Zola
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    “A wonderful president, who stopped at nothing to get things done.” Yup he made it a habit to ignore the constitution whenever possible.

    in reply to: Limiting Presidential Pardons #1933106
    Amil Zola
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    Health, I’m merely trying to show that some presidents, both Rs and Ds, follow rules and regulations regarding pardons and commutations, while our current president did not.

    in reply to: Limiting Presidential Pardons #1932895
    Amil Zola
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    GW Bush, his son, Clinton and Obama ALL followed DOJ procedures for pardons and commutations. As per the usual, our current President did not. Nothing new. There is good news though as someone mentioned up thread, none of those pardoned can claim the 5th when called on to testify later.

    in reply to: Stop the Steal, Anarchists #1932698
    Amil Zola
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    A week ago armed anarchists in Oregon broke into the state capitol in an effort to stop a special session of the legislature. These misguided uneducated fools were under the impression that if they stopped the special session they would help ‘stop the steal’.

    in reply to: The Trump Vaccine for the Chinavirus Developed via Operation Warp Speed #1932458
    Amil Zola
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    TYVM Charlie, you saved me the typing. I’m really tired of the mythmakers. I can’t figure out if they are lying, brainwashed or just too lazy to do the research to confirm the facts.

    in reply to: Limiting Presidential Pardons #1931755
    Amil Zola
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    Here in the US it is typical that a president review the clemency and pardon requests via the DOJ before granting same. Our current president has a disregarded that part of the process.

    in reply to: Mandatory Vaccines #1929299
    Amil Zola
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    I seriously doubt that the majority of those vaccinated will social distance and mask up for a few weeks after their final vaccination. So many people really think you get a shot and go back to life as before and two weeks later you get another shot and it’s SOS.

    in reply to: Student Loan Forgiveness #1929297
    Amil Zola
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    Once upon a time state college educations were free to residents. My undergrad in NJ cost me about $1k a semester.

    in reply to: Democrats cheated, Biden won #1925362
    Amil Zola
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    Point of information, the PA suit advancing to the SCOTUS is a suit filed by the President’s allies and not the campaign or the President. It’s highly unlikely it will be heard by the court, because states determine how their elections are run.

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