Are W-2 physicians being suckered?

[Agast]

I doubt Musk himself personally fired anyone. But it is fun to think about. I'm more curious about how this dogecoin lawsuit is going to pan out and if he successfully backs out of buying Twitter.

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[MitchLevi]

Free speech also =/= ability to say whatever you want on a private platform without consequences.

Bad mouthing the boss of your publically traded company is not free speech.

 

[Baron Samedi]

Bad mouthing the boss of your publically traded company is not free speech.

We are talking in circles.

Also, for anyone interested here is the letter:

An open letter to the Executives of SpaceX,

In light of recent allegations against our CEO and his public disparagement of the situation, we would like to deliver feedback on how these events affect our company’s reputation, and through it, our mission. Employees across the spectra of gender, ethnicity, seniority, and technical roles have collaborated on this letter. We feel it is imperative to maintain honest and open dialogue with each other to effectively reach our company’s primary goals together: making SpaceX a great place to work for all, and making humans a multiplanetary species.

As SpaceX employees we are expected to challenge established processes, rapidly innovate to solve complex problems as a team, and use failures as learning opportunities. Commitment to these ideals is fundamental to our identity and is core to how we have redefined our industry. But for all our technical achievements, SpaceX fails to apply these principles to the promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion with equal priority across the company, resulting in a workplace culture that remains firmly rooted in the status quo.

Individuals and groups of employees at SpaceX have spent significant effort beyond their technical scope to make the company a more inclusive space via conference recruiting, open forums, feedback to leadership, outreach, and more. However, we feel an unequal burden to carry this effort as the company has not applied appropriate urgency and resources to the problem in a manner consistent with our approach to critical path technical projects. To be clear: recent events are not isolated incidents; they are emblematic of a wider culture that underserves many of the people who enable SpaceX’s extraordinary accomplishments. As industry leaders, we bear unique responsibility to address this.


Elon’s behavior in the public sphere is a frequent source of distraction and embarrassment for us, particularly in recent weeks. As our CEO and most prominent spokesperson, Elon is seen as the face of SpaceX—every Tweet that Elon sends is a de facto public statement by the company. It is critical to make clear to our teams and to our potential talent pool that his messaging does not reflect our work, our mission, or our values.

SpaceX’s current systems and culture do not live up to its stated values, as many employees continue to experience unequal enforcement of our oft-repeated “No dingus” and “Zero Tolerance” policies. This must change. As a starting point, we are putting forth the following categories of action items, the specifics of which we would like to discuss in person with the executive team within a month:

Publicly address and condemn Elon’s harmful Twitter behavior. SpaceX must swiftly and explicitly separate itself from Elon’s personal brand.

Hold all leadership equally accountable to making SpaceX a great place to work for everyone. Apply a critical eye to issues that prevent employees from fully performing their jobs and meeting their potential, pursuing specific and enduring actions that are well resourced, transparent, and treated with the same rigor and urgency as establishing flight rationale after a hardware anomaly.

Define and uniformly respond to all forms of unacceptable behavior. Clearly define what exactly is intended by SpaceX’s “no-dingus” and “zero tolerance” policies and enforce them consistently. SpaceX must establish safe avenues for reporting and uphold clear repercussions for all unacceptable behavior, whether from the CEO or an employee starting their first day.

We care deeply about SpaceX’s mission to make humanity multiplanetary. But more importantly, we care about each other. The collaboration we need to make life multiplanetary is incompatible with a culture that treats employees as consumable resources. Our unique position requires us to consider how our actions today will shape the experiences of individuals beyond our planet. Is the culture we are fostering now the one which we aim to bring to Mars and beyond?

We have made strides in that direction, but there is so much more to accomplish.

 

[hyperalgesia]

Waiting for the "crowded theater" reference or "Nazi" reference...

 

[MitchLevi]

We are talking in circles.

Also, for anyone interested here is the letter:

If I built SpaceX and you call me an embarrassment you're gone.

 

[Baron Samedi]

If I built SpaceX and you call me an embarrassment you're gone.

I'm not sure what you are arguing or what you think I'm arguing.

 

[hyperalgesia]

When Musk claimed to be a "free speech absolutist", he was referring to allowing Russia to use his Starlink network.

My interpretation is that he tolerates users' ability to use a platform to express their ideas.

When Musk's kid runs up and screams in his face and he tells the kid "no", you guys be like, "Haha GOTCHA, he's not an absolutist!!"

Ridiculous, learn about context.

 

[MitchLevi]

I'm not sure what you are arguing or what you think I'm arguing.

I replied to the letter you posted. We're having a group discussion here bro.

 

[Baron Samedi]

When Musk claimed to be a "free speech absolutist", he was referring to allowing Russia to use his Starlink network.

My interpretation is that he tolerates users' ability to use a platform to express their ideas.

When Musk's kid runs up and screams in his face and he tells the kid "no", you guys be like, "Haha GOTCHA, he's not an absolutist!!"

Ridiculous, learn about context.

I said "just wait until his employees talk about his companies on twitter and see how he responds" and you literally said:

No one ever said anyone has to "be cool" with everything posted on Twitter. Will he tolerate it, yes, absolutely. That's the difference. Lefties do NOT tolerate it. They use whatever means available to stifle and shut it down. Musk will NOT do this.

 

[Ducttape]

When Musk claimed to be a "free speech absolutist", he was referring to allowing Russia to use his Starlink network.

My interpretation is that he tolerates users' ability to use a platform to express their ideas.

When Musk's kid runs up and screams in his face and he tells the kid "no", you guys be like, "Haha GOTCHA, he's not an absolutist!!"

Ridiculous, learn about context.

he is not a free speech absolutist with the company he now owns.

he has already said he would go against what twitter did with trump and reinstate him. he has taken a political position.


there is nothing to suggest that he would act counter to the tenor of his current actions after he buys twitter. he will not suddenly become a true free speech absolutist. a leopard cant change his spots...

 

[hyperalgesia]

I said "just wait until his employees talk about his companies on twitter and see how he responds" and you literally said:

Ok, to clarify, I think he would tolerate the actual voicing of opinion on Twitter. I don't think he would ban the user to suppress their opinion. That is tolerance in the sense of free speech. But does that mean he has to continue to employ someone who is badmouthing and undermining his company?

 

[Baron Samedi]

Ok, to clarify, I think he would tolerate the actual voicing of opinion on Twitter. I don't think he would ban the user to suppress their opinion. That is tolerance in the sense of free speech. But does that mean he has to continue to employ someone who is badmouthing and undermining his company?

So he would just negatively impact their livelihood, instead? Isn't there a word for that? "Cancel"?

 

[lobelsteve]

Free speech.
But words have consequences.

 

[Ducttape]

Ok, to clarify, I think he would tolerate the actual voicing of opinion on Twitter. I don't think he would ban the user to suppress their opinion. That is tolerance in the sense of free speech. But does that mean he has to continue to employ someone who is badmouthing and undermining his company?

i guess we will have to wait and see.

however, i read this article and articles like this and i have my doubts.. he seems to have a certain vindictiveness against those who express counter opinions.

Elon Musk says he wants Twitter to be a free-speech bastion but his companies have a long history of silencing critics

At Tesla Inc. and SpaceX, Musk has a long track record of silencing or punishing anyone who goes public with criticism. Workers must sign nondisclosure agreements and arbitration clauses that prevent them from taking their employer to court.

fortune.com

 

[hyperalgesia]

i guess we will have to wait and see.

however, i read this article and articles like this and i have my doubts.. he seems to have a certain vindictiveness against those who express counter opinions.

Elon Musk says he wants Twitter to be a free-speech bastion but his companies have a long history of silencing critics

At Tesla Inc. and SpaceX, Musk has a long track record of silencing or punishing anyone who goes public with criticism. Workers must sign nondisclosure agreements and arbitration clauses that prevent them from taking their employer to court.

fortune.com

This article cites an example of an employee posting a proprietary video of a beta software build at Tesla on Youtube as "free speech". It's just absurd.

I'll give you the personal vindictiveness. He's like Trump in that way and it's a repulsive quality on a personal level. But again, in context, the concern with Twitter and social media is the suppression of ideology.

Every company has the right to fire employees that interfere with company business.

 

[hyperalgesia]

So he would just negatively impact their livelihood, instead? Isn't there a word for that? "Cancel"?

If you screw with your employer, you get fired. Your livelihood is something you should carefully consider before acting like an IDI0T.

Free speech doesn't protect an employee who is a liability for the company.

 

[SSdoc33]

Hes gonna end up spending a billion for the privilege to not buy twitter. Nice little influx of capital for them....

 

[clubdeac]

he is not a free speech absolutist with the company he now owns.

he has already said he would go against what twitter did with trump and reinstate him. he has taken a political position.


there is nothing to suggest that he would act counter to the tenor of his current actions after he buys twitter. he will not suddenly become a true free speech absolutist. a leopard cant change his spots...

You're right "a leopard can't change his spots..." so why'd you vote for an habitual liar as president? you thought he'd follow through on his promises?

The guy plagiarized about 10 speeches including a term paper in law school resulting in him failing the class. Complete quack

"The “final blow” for the campaign came when Newsweek unearthed C-SPAN footage of Biden rattling off his academic accomplishments, including saying that he graduated in the top half of his law school, when in fact, he ranked 76th out of 85."

Why Joe Biden’s First Campaign for President Collapsed After Just 3 Months

 

[SSdoc33]

You're right "a leopard can't change his spots..." so why'd you vote for an habitual liar as president? you thought he'd follow through on his promises?

The guy plagiarized about 10 speeches including a term paper in law school resulting in him failing the class. Complete quack

"The “final blow” for the campaign came when Newsweek unearthed C-SPAN footage of Biden rattling off his academic accomplishments, including saying that he graduated in the top half of his law school, when in fact, he ranked 76th out of 85."

Why Joe Biden’s First Campaign for President Collapsed After Just 3 Months

Habitual liar?

Inflating academic credentials?

Hmmmm. Where have i heard that before?

You couldn't be more hypocritical if you tried

 

[Baron Samedi]

You're right "a leopard can't change his spots..." so why'd you vote for an habitual liar as president? you thought he'd follow through on his promises?

The guy plagiarized about 10 speeches including a term paper in law school resulting in him failing the class. Complete quack

"The “final blow” for the campaign came when Newsweek unearthed C-SPAN footage of Biden rattling off his academic accomplishments, including saying that he graduated in the top half of his law school, when in fact, he ranked 76th out of 85."

Why Joe Biden’s First Campaign for President Collapsed After Just 3 Months

Just in case you weren't aware, Biden didn't win because people love him. If you're looking for a horde of Pro-Biden fanaticals to come rushing to his defense and argue incessantly in his favor, you'll be waiting for a while.

 

[Agast]

Just in case you weren't aware, Biden didn't win because people love him. If you're looking for a horde of Pro-Biden fanaticals to come rushing to his defense and argue incessantly in his favor, you'll be waiting for a while.

Yeah, he really lucked out in his old age. I was just reminiscing about how the inauguration party looked like a bunch of traumatized people coming together for group therapy, with the song selections and poetry lol.

 

[clubdeac]

Habitual liar?

Inflating academic credentials?

Hmmmm. Where have i heard that before?

You couldn't be more hypocritical if you tried

Please do explain. I really want to hear this one

 

[Ducttape]

You're right "a leopard can't change his spots..." so why'd you vote for an habitual liar as president? you thought he'd follow through on his promises?

The guy plagiarized about 10 speeches including a term paper in law school resulting in him failing the class. Complete quack

"The “final blow” for the campaign came when Newsweek unearthed C-SPAN footage of Biden rattling off his academic accomplishments, including saying that he graduated in the top half of his law school, when in fact, he ranked 76th out of 85."

Why Joe Biden’s First Campaign for President Collapsed After Just 3 Months

i think your context is missing.

he was confronted and made those false claims in 1987.

shortly later, he retracted said claims and stated clearly he misspoke.

that was 35 years ago.

it is important to note he has never repeated those claims.

Please do explain. I really want to hear this one

Here's Why Donald Trump Doesn't Want Anyone To Know His Grades Or SAT Scores

Trump has a reputation for projection, so it’s possible his vocal criticisms of Obama’s academic record are more similar to his own record than he’d admit.

www.forbes.com

FWIW, i voted for Biden equally to protect the United States and the Constitution of the United States as to further liberal ideals. that action turned prescient on January 6th.

 

[clubdeac]

i think your context is missing.

he was confronted and made those false claims in 1987.

shortly later, he retracted said claims and stated clearly he misspoke.

that was 35 years ago.

it is important to note he has never repeated those claims.

Here's Why Donald Trump Doesn't Want Anyone To Know His Grades Or SAT Scores

Trump has a reputation for projection, so it’s possible his vocal criticisms of Obama’s academic record are more similar to his own record than he’d admit.

www.forbes.com

FWIW, i voted for Biden equally to protect the United States and the Constitution of the United States as to further liberal ideals. that action turned prescient on January

Well you chose very poorly. November 2020 immediately before Biden was elected gas was $1.65 per gallon, diesel 1.87.
Interest rates were 2.65 percent for a 30 year mortgage. The stock market closed at 28,300 even though we had been fighting COVID for 9 months. Our GDP growth for the 3rd Qtr was 33 percent. We had the best economy ever until COVID and it was recovering. We had not had any new wars or conflicts in the last 4 years. North
Korea had been under control and had not been testing any missiles. ISIS has not been heard from for over 3 years. The housing market was the strongest it had been in
years. And let's not forget that peace
deals in the Middle East were signed by 4 countries.

 

[mid|ine]

Do you really believe gas was that low due to who was in the white house? It had nothing to do with the near total economic collapse a few months earlier?
Do you blame republicans for gas prices hitting nearly $5/g in 2008? Do you blame them for the economic collapse in 2008? 2020?
If you go back and look at what economist said about the tax cuts in 2017 they predicted it would lead to overstimulation of the markets and subsequent pull back. Add to that all of the free stimulus money started under the republican administration and continued under democrats.
I think a major unmentioned driver of inflation here is the major crackdown on illegal workers and severe restrictions on work visas. There is no one to do a lot of jobs.
N Korea felt they had a friend in the WH. Putin had a puppet.

'm not a fan of Biden, but he is OK. I fear the mainstream on the right is heading towards autocracy and fascism. We had an attempted coup, and changes are underway to be sure the next time would be successful, by purging any law abiding members of the republican party. Yes, there are socialist, and even communist on the left. I will even grant that the Democratic party is moving further to the left, but the mainstream democrat is more centrist then the mainstream republican.

 

[clubdeac]

Do you really believe gas was that low due to who was in the white house? It had nothing to do with the near total economic collapse a few months earlier?
Do you blame republicans for gas prices hitting nearly $5/g in 2008? Do you blame them for the economic collapse in 2008? 2020?
If you go back and look at what economist said about the tax cuts in 2017 they predicted it would lead to overstimulation of the markets and subsequent pull back. Add to that all of the free stimulus money started under the republican administration and continued under democrats.
I think a major unmentioned driver of inflation here is the major crackdown on illegal workers and severe restrictions on work visas. There is no one to do a lot of jobs.
N Korea felt they had a friend in the WH. Putin had a puppet.

'm not a fan of Biden, but he is OK. I fear the mainstream on the right is heading towards autocracy and fascism. We had an attempted coup, and changes are underway to be sure the next time would be successful, by purging any law abiding members of the republican party. Yes, there are socialist, and even communist on the left. I will even grant that the Democratic party is moving further to the left, but the mainstream democrat is more centrist then the mainstream republican.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, it doesn’t matter how good things were before Biden or how bad they are now, those that voted for Biden or who lean left will never acknowledge that his administration’s policies directly contribute to the current state of our country and the economy. Your statement completely ignores that fact and is extremely myopic. I’m not saying they’re 100% responsible but don’t tell me the current admins policies have no bearing on what’s happening. Again the left will never own this fact which is unfortunate. And for clarification I’m not saying Trump didn’t help us get to this point with his frivolous spending packages. Biden just added fuel to the fire. His policies are horrendous

 

[hyperalgesia]

Do you really believe gas was that low due to who was in the white house? It had nothing to do with the near total economic collapse a few months earlier?
Do you blame republicans for gas prices hitting nearly $5/g in 2008? Do you blame them for the economic collapse in 2008? 2020?
If you go back and look at what economist said about the tax cuts in 2017 they predicted it would lead to overstimulation of the markets and subsequent pull back. Add to that all of the free stimulus money started under the republican administration and continued under democrats.
I think a major unmentioned driver of inflation here is the major crackdown on illegal workers and severe restrictions on work visas. There is no one to do a lot of jobs.
N Korea felt they had a friend in the WH. Putin had a puppet.

'm not a fan of Biden, but he is OK. I fear the mainstream on the right is heading towards autocracy and fascism. We had an attempted coup, and changes are underway to be sure the next time would be successful, by purging any law abiding members of the republican party. Yes, there are socialist, and even communist on the left. I will even grant that the Democratic party is moving further to the left, but the mainstream democrat is more centrist then the mainstream republican.

Both parties have been trying to juice the economy since forever. Republicans with their low taxes and decreased regulations, and democrats with their social spending.

I think economic growth is normally a positive goal and especially was a necessary goal during the initial surge of covid. That is loooong since over.

 

[mid|ine]

I acknowledged (see my post you quoted) that Biden's policies have contributed to inflation. The $1.9T American Rescue Plan, passed under Biden has been a factor. But this was on top of $3T of economic covid related stimulus under Trump. Add in all of the supply chain and labor shortages and, until recently, cheap money, and you get inflation

 

[hyperalgesia]

I acknowledged (see my post you quoted) that Biden's policies have contributed to inflation. The $1.9T American Rescue Plan, passed under Biden has been a factor. But this was on top of $3T of economic covid related stimulus under Trump. Add in all of the supply chain and labor shortages and, until recently, cheap money, and you get inflation

The thing with Biden though is, even with rampant inflation, he is STILL trying to juice the economy with financial aid, loan forgiveness, Build Back Better, etc.

Trump's efforts with tax reform and his pressure on J Powel to keep interest rates low, that was a different time. At that time, inflation was a distant memory. DEFLATION was a bigger concern at that time.

I don't judge Biden for inflation itself, but for how HE handled it and how he's currently handling it.

Can you imagine if Senator Manchin and Sinema caved into the democrat pressure machine and signed off on BBB? When Sinema was follwed into the ladies room and harassed - if that had actually worked?

Build Back Better Budget Deficits Could Mean More Inflation, More Policy Uncertainty

As the Senate weighs changes to the spending and tax portions of the Build Back Better Act, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and Tax Foundation find the bill would increase the cumulative budget deficit over the next 10 years—contrary to claims the legislation is “fully paid for.”

taxfoundation.org

 

[mid|ine]

BBB was being proposed before inflation was a problem (a different time), though it was predictable that it was coming. I don't think BBB is really on the table any more, but I agree it would have made inflation MUCH worse. Personally, I would like to see some of the environmental aspects of the bill, but engineered in a way to minimize inflation and push our economy away from fossil fuels to renewables.

In regards to student loans, its really more of a campaign promise then trying to juice the economy, IMO. I would suggest that they restart loan payments, scrap any loan forgiveness, but subsidize the interest rates on student loans with a low floor and a max as some percent of inflation

What policies would you like to see to address inflation?

I don't agree with everything the Democratic party does. But I don't hear many Republicans say the same thing about their party. What are things you disagree with the Republican on?

 

[Ducttape]

it is fallacy to not acknowledge that the prior administrations actions adversely affected the current economy, even as one is blaming the current administration for its actions or lack thereof.

it is your assessment that biden's policies are horrendous, but remember, his major policy platform did not pass the Senate and never went in to effect, and his infrastructure bill was cut in half.

Build Back Better never happened. who knows how our economy would be if it had passed. yes, it might have been worse than it is now. but the point is that you are critiquing his policies without the recognition that his policies did not come to fruition.



i agree with midline - there is an interesting dichotomy where republicans rarely if ever critique a republican administration yet expect - nay, demand - a democrat to freely critique a democrat administration.

 

[hyperalgesia]

BBB was being proposed before inflation was a problem (a different time), though it was predictable that it was coming. I don't think BBB is really on the table any more, but I agree it would have made inflation MUCH worse. Personally, I would like to see some of the environmental aspects of the bill, but engineered in a way to minimize inflation and push our economy away from fossil fuels to renewables.

In regards to student loans, its really more of a campaign promise then trying to juice the economy, IMO. I would suggest that they restart loan payments, scrap any loan forgiveness, but subsidize the interest rates on student loans with a low floor and a max as some percent of inflation

What policies would you like to see to address inflation?

I don't agree with everything the Democratic party does. But I don't hear many Republicans say the same thing about their party. What are things you disagree with the Republican on?

I would address inflation at both the supply and demand sides:
Higher Fed rate and no more QE (Biden supports - great)
Less federal government accommodation (completely against democrat party orthodoxy)
More energy independence. Biden has been HORRENDOUS on this point imo. Canceling the Keystone XL pipeline and boasting about decreasing federal land available to drill for fossil fuels by 80%. This is clearly a decision to accede to liberal fears of climate change at the expense of energy independence. Biden is doing these things while simultaneously courting Saudi Arabia to refine more oil.

The Biden Admin needs to mobilize corporate America like Trump did for Operation Warp Speed. Not write nasty letters to executives threatening to apply federal management to their businesses. Where is Operation Warp Speed for the Supply Chain?

One thing I disagree with Repubs on is this 2020 election was legit imo. I say imo because they have some valid concerns about how the rules changed at the last minute, in the absence of legislative authority. However, these cases were adjudicated by the courts and the matter is settled.

Also, I've said this MANY times, Trump disgraced himself at the end of the last election. Jan 6 was just a small part of that imo.

 

[Ducttape]

for the last time, Keystone does nothing for energy independence. it is primarily a pipeline for canada.

key points - a total of 50 net jobs would have been created by the end of the project after all the construction was done.

the trump 2017 report stated that the pipeline would not contribute to energy independence and would not have impact gas prices such as what we are now paying.

and remember, if approved - they would still be doing construction if it had been approved.

here is a fairly neutral article on keystone:

'Drill here': Would Keystone XL give America energy independence?

Even as oil production falls and prices rise, the United States of America remains the largest producer of oil in the world.

www.keloland.com

biden opened up more land for drilling in his first year than trump did.

New Data: Biden’s First Year Drilling Permitting Stomps Trump’s By 34%

Center for Biological Diversity: Thousands of Permits OK’d Despite President’s Authority to End Drilling by 2035

biologicaldiversity.org

he also opened more federal land for drilling.

Infuriating climate activists, Biden expands oil drilling on public land

President Joe Biden is bringing back leases for oil and gas drilling on federal land in a move that could help with high gas prices but is angering climate activists.

abcnews.go.com

please stop watching fox news.

 

[Agast]

I’m thinking of giving my personal employees gift cards to buy gas but I’m worried the other staff will get jealous and it might make the other doctors look bad…

 

[mid|ine]

One thing I disagree with Repubs on is this 2020 election was legit imo. I say imo because they have some valid concerns about how the rules changed at the last minute, in the absence of legislative authority. However, these cases were adjudicated by the courts and the matter is settled.

Also, I've said this MANY times, Trump disgraced himself at the end of the last election. Jan 6 was just a small part of that imo.

Its worse then that, because the Republican party is purging members that prevented the attempted coup. The party is gearing up to ignore the results of future elections.

I'm in Ohio, the the Republicans are simply ignoring the constitution and courts and have implemented congressional maps deemed unconstitutional.

I wish we could get back to the point of civilly disagreeing on issues, both sides making some compromises and not demonizing the other side. And on this point, I would particularly call out Republicans that have a widely accepted conspiracy accusing democrats of pedophilia and satanism

 

[SSdoc33]

Its worse then that, because the Republican party is purging members that prevented the attempted coup. The party is gearing up to ignore the results of future elections.

I'm in Ohio, the the Republicans are simply ignoring the constitution and courts and have implemented congressional maps deemed unconstitutional.

I wish we could get back to the point of civilly disagreeing on issues, both sides making some compromises and not demonizing the other side. And on this point, I would particularly call out Republicans that have a widely accepting conspiracy accusing democrats of pedophilia and satanism

this sounds so stupid -- but it is true.

policy differences are one thing. pro-life, immigration reforms, lower taxes, states' rights, etc. but how can you reason with a group that doesnt accept that the election was fair? that is a clear platform of the GOP right now. the issue of all the weird crap with satanism and pedophilia and groomers and conspiracy theories is also quite troubling.

you can disagree with the far far left, but at least they are grounded in reality.

 

[callmeanesthesia]

I’m thinking of giving my personal employees gift cards to buy gas but I’m worried the other staff will get jealous and it might make the other doctors look bad…

I’ve considered this too but I’m concerned to would just have the effect of highlighting that I’m aware the pay isn’t adequate for inflation. They can’t count on gift cards like they can on an hourly pay increase. I did get them gift cards for Christmas as usual but really what they need at this point is a pay increase to account for inflation. I’ve tried to bring it up with the group but until half the staff have left for greener pastures they won’t act. The wage scale is set at a group level.

 

[Doctodd]

he also opened more federal land for drilling.

Infuriating climate activists, Biden expands oil drilling on public land

President Joe Biden is bringing back leases for oil and gas drilling on federal land in a move that could help with high gas prices but is angering climate activists.

abcnews.go.com

That pro-Biden abc news article headline is curious….contradicts the department of the interior and actual gas prices. And common sense tells you that we wouldn’t need to ask OPEC to drill more if it were true. Did you read your own article? They also increased the prices by 60%. There’s a lot of BS in that article. You should try to read neutral sites regarding oil production.

Interior Department Announces Significantly Reformed Onshore Oil and Gas Lease Sales

In compliance with an injunction from the Western District of Louisiana, the Department of the Interior is taking action that reflects the balanced approach to energy development and management of our nation’s public lands called for in the agency’s November 2021 report on the Federal Oil and...

doi.gov

 

[Doctodd]

So tell me again how Biden is for fossil fuels all of a sudden?

Biden administration cancels Alaska oil and gas lease sale

The Interior Department's decision to not move forward with the lease sale comes as gas prices soar.

www.cbsnews.com

https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2022/05/11/gulf-of-mexico-leasing-canceled/

 

[mid|ine]

You can be for energy independence, against expansion of domestic fossil fuel development and OK with talking with current sources of fossil fuels.

We already have energy independence. We are net producers.
Our future energy development needs to be in renewables, building out the production, storage and distribution.
Even if we open up more domestic fossil fuels to drilling now, that doesn't result in an instant increase in supply. It takes time to bring those online. On the other hand, Saudis can dial up production today. Its not that we need the oil here. Its that the global supply needs more oil, particularly with sanctions on Russia.

 

[Ducttape]

That pro-Biden abc news article headline is curious….contradicts the department of the interior and actual gas prices. And common sense tells you that we wouldn’t need to ask OPEC to drill more if it were true. Did you read your own article? They also increased the prices by 60%. There’s a lot of BS in that article. You should try to read neutral sites regarding oil production.

Interior Department Announces Significantly Reformed Onshore Oil and Gas Lease Sales

In compliance with an injunction from the Western District of Louisiana, the Department of the Interior is taking action that reflects the balanced approach to energy development and management of our nation’s public lands called for in the agency’s November 2021 report on the Federal Oil and...

doi.gov

we asked OPEC to drill less in 2020, and that had an effect on overall supply, that OPEC until very recently has been unwilling to increase.

ive posted info on this trump deal to cut oil production already. here's another, neutral source.

Special Report: Trump told Saudi: Cut oil supply or lose U.S. military support - sources

WASHINGTON/LONDON/DUBAI (Reuters) - As the United States pressed Saudi Arabia to end its oil price war with Russia, President Donald Trump gave Saudi leaders an ultimatum.

www.reuters.com

from your article:

In a statement shared first with CBS News, the Department of the Interior cited a "lack of industry interest in leasing in the area" for the decision to "not move forward" with the Cook Inlet lease sale. The department also halted two leases under consideration for the Gulf of Mexico region because of "conflicting court rulings that impacted work on these proposed lease sales."

i bolded the quotation so you could see it better. noone wanted to drill in Cook Inlet.
gulf of mexico - legal problems.

to wit:

She added that the department will not hold “lease sales 259 and 261 in the Gulf of Mexico region as a result of delays due to factors including conflicting court rulings that impacted work on these proposed lease sales.”

and

Biden officials have said they are working on a proposal for a new offshore program and describe the industry’s concerns as overblown. According to Interior’s figures, more than three-quarters of the offshore federal waters already under lease remain unused — that’s about 8 million acres where companies could drill new wells but have not.

and finally:

Because most oil-and-gas production takes place on private and state-owned land, experts have said there’s little evidence the administration’s leasing approach will affect prices in the months ahead. Even if Interior held the three planned offshore lease sales, it typically takes years for companies to drill new wells and ramp up production.

in addition, i know you wont watch this, but the oil and gas companies already own a huge amount of public land that they choose not to drill on "equivalent to the size of Maryland and New Jersey combined".

start watching at the 2:08 marker.

 

[Doctodd]

So now you’re saying that Biden is pro fossil fuel again. I’m reluctant to debate this.

Just because you have a lease doesn’t mean you can get the permit. Permits have also been slow walked by the current administration. Again, oil prices are speculative and based on futures and when you have an administration constantly attacking the oil industry, they will be reluctant to do anything.

This is a better source for the oil market. I’m seeing patients so I can’t go through it right now.

Asian Gasoline Feedstock Exports To U.S. Soar | OilPrice.com

Exports of feedstocks for the production of gasoline from Asia to the United States have been on a sharp rise recently

oilprice.com

 

[Agast]

I’ve considered this too but I’m concerned to would just have the effect of highlighting that I’m aware the pay isn’t adequate for inflation. They can’t count on gift cards like they can on an hourly pay increase. I did get them gift cards for Christmas as usual but really what they need at this point is a pay increase to account for inflation. I’ve tried to bring it up with the group but until half the staff have left for greener pastures they won’t act. The wage scale is set at a group level.

We set our raises individually so I already did mine, but I do need to consider raising them again. It’s hard to compete with the hospitals which are offering much more plus good benefits, the only plus of working for a smaller doctor’s office is having a more friendly low key environment. It’s so painful trying to hire new staff right now.

 

[Analgesia108]

Agree: MAs are demanding $18-20/hr here in FL ...

 

[Dr. Ice]

Dollar general pays $24/hour. Stocking shelves (might) beat listening to whinny pain patients as an MA

 

[Gauss]

Agree: MAs are demanding $18-20/hr here in FL ...

that's starting pay at Amazon warehouses with full benefits beginning on day1
we're also unable to find staff and hear this consistently in negotiations

 

[SSdoc33]

that's starting pay at Amazon warehouses with full benefits beginning on day1
we're also unable to find staff and hear this consistently in negotiations

same. can't keep staff

 

[Doctodd]

we asked OPEC to drill less in 2020, and that had an effect on overall supply, that OPEC until very recently has been unwilling to increase.

ive posted info on this trump deal to cut oil production already. here's another, neutral source.

Special Report: Trump told Saudi: Cut oil supply or lose U.S. military support - sources

WASHINGTON/LONDON/DUBAI (Reuters) - As the United States pressed Saudi Arabia to end its oil price war with Russia, President Donald Trump gave Saudi leaders an ultimatum.

www.reuters.com

in addition, i know you wont watch this, but the oil and gas companies already own a huge amount of public land that they choose not to drill on "equivalent to the size of Maryland and New Jersey combined".

start watching at the 2:08 marker.

i started reading the Trump threatening Saudi Arabia with removing troops/defense weapons article.....that's called leverage. Trump was pro-oil industry obviously. That's not what we have now. Maybe Biden should make the same threat when he meets them? Back then there was no Russian war and COVID.....now we have increased demand AND a war with Russia.

The congress woman grilling oil executives is not "pro-oil".

 

[hyperalgesia]

We set our raises individually so I already did mine, but I do need to consider raising them again. It’s hard to compete with the hospitals which are offering much more plus good benefits, the only plus of working for a smaller doctor’s office is having a more friendly low key environment. It’s so painful trying to hire new staff right now.

It's too bad fee schedules aren't going up with inflation...