Things that annoy me (4 Viewers)
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Alexander the Great
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Very sorry about your loss.
The fact that we spend billions of our money (ours yes the taxpayers) on wars that will never be won always bothered and will bother me in the future.
We have billions to spend on other countries but not enough to fund a healthcare system or support social security.
And to your point the cost of long term care is excruciating (my in-laws are facing it now). Independent leaving/assisted living and all of that. Who can afford upwards of $8K per month for a considerable amount of time. System is definitely broken.
Panzer ace
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Doug:
May your Mom rest in peace.
We are keeping a good thought for you and your family during this impossibly difficult time.
We especially pray for your Dad who clearly did everything he could as he provided exemplary care for your Mom as she passed.
Best,
Jason
Alexander the Great
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Not to mention asking you to state your religion.
OzDigger
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These questions are standard in Australia, including if you identify as being an Aboriginal and of course the latest is Gender, pick a number on that one.
I don't have a problem answering most questions, some I have some fun with, e.g. for language I usually put down 'Australian', because it's a special type of English, and for religion I put 'Non-delusional' because I like to be different. Don't Judge, I'm not the first person to start a new 'Religion' ^&grin
As for mental state, I would say that was relevant information for your Doctor, in Australia they are often initial contacts for referrals to mental health specialists. We don't have Social Security numbers as such, and no one here would care who knew your number anyway, what could people do with it, fraud is fraud. However you do need to write down your Medicare number as health care here is free or heavily subsidised by the government, some may call that Socialism, we call it Caring. Big Government, Big Pharma, not really an issue in Australia, with most Aussies at least.
I don't have a problem answering most questions, some I have some fun with, e.g. for language I usually put down 'Australian', because it's a special type of English, and for religion I put 'Non-delusional' because I like to be different. Don't Judge, I'm not the first person to start a new 'Religion' ^&grin
As for mental state, I would say that was relevant information for your Doctor, in Australia they are often initial contacts for referrals to mental health specialists. We don't have Social Security numbers as such, and no one here would care who knew your number anyway, what could people do with it, fraud is fraud. However you do need to write down your Medicare number as health care here is free or heavily subsidised by the government, some may call that Socialism, we call it Caring. Big Government, Big Pharma, not really an issue in Australia, with most Aussies at least.
OzDigger
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Recent thing that does Annoy Me is people that think it's OK to let their Cat(s) run free. I live in an over 50s complex, but they're not strict on age as anyone can buy a unit here. Anyway, we've had a few problems with cats damaging screens on doors and windows and messing with people's cars etc.
We had a Body Corp meeting recently and decided to take some action as some people choose to ignore the rules. We acquired a free live animal trap from the local council today, baited it with sardines and now waiting for any naughty feline to spring it, then it's off to the pound, owners either pay a fee or it's Bye Bye Moggie.
Personally I think it's a bit extreme, but fellow committee members are adamant they want a final solution for problem cats here, some Women are tough aren't they ^&grin
Feral and Domestic cats cause a lot of problems in Australia, just wondering what the Cat situation is like in other countries.
We had a Body Corp meeting recently and decided to take some action as some people choose to ignore the rules. We acquired a free live animal trap from the local council today, baited it with sardines and now waiting for any naughty feline to spring it, then it's off to the pound, owners either pay a fee or it's Bye Bye Moggie.
Personally I think it's a bit extreme, but fellow committee members are adamant they want a final solution for problem cats here, some Women are tough aren't they ^&grin
Feral and Domestic cats cause a lot of problems in Australia, just wondering what the Cat situation is like in other countries.
thebritfarmer
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Sorry to hear this, my Mum was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's, it is a cruel disease. She is a care facility as we do not have the means to care for her in her own home or ours.
thebritfarmer
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They are bad in our town, people say they help keep the rat population down but I don't see that. We wouldn't likely have a rat problem if people weren't pigs and litterbugs.
Warrior
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I've got my semi annual physical tomorrow, today they emailed me a questionnaire; a **** ton of questions about how am I feeling/do I feel depressed ever/do I feel hopeless/am I employed/do I have the means regarding transportation to get to my appointment/do I have a proper living arrangement, etc etc.
Really?
Sorry; that's a bit extreme to be asking those sorts of questions.
Combat
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Entering a completely empty restaurant only to be told there is a five-minute wait. HA HA HA. That one cheered me up. I told my wife what better metaphor for the post-pandemic America. The age of idiocracy. I was tempted to ask what is supposed to happen in those five minutes but restrained myself.
jazzeum
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That’s what I was referring to. Just ridiculous.
OzDigger
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Agreed, that does seem extreme and unreasonably specific, is that related to the private health insurance in the US? I sometimes forget that the US has such an expensive health system.
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When I almost chopped off my arm (another story for another day) just about everyone I encountered from the EMT’s to my physical therapist asked me if I smoked.
It got the to the point where when the clerk at the grocery store asked me how I was doing I simply answered, “No, I do not some…..”
Combat
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I told my son that with the speed at which society is dumbing down, he could be the next Oppenheimer if he can just add two plus two.
Last week, it was reported that every single soon-to-be eighth grader at LeBron James‘ ‘I Promise School’ has not passed the Ohio state math test since their 2018-2019 school year. Following the reports, the Ohio public school — which opened in 2018 to focus on at-risk students, and reportedly costs a yearly $8 million in taxpayer money — is now responding to the “discouraging” test results.
Last week, it was reported that every single soon-to-be eighth grader at LeBron James‘ ‘I Promise School’ has not passed the Ohio state math test since their 2018-2019 school year. Following the reports, the Ohio public school — which opened in 2018 to focus on at-risk students, and reportedly costs a yearly $8 million in taxpayer money — is now responding to the “discouraging” test results.