masondixon

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by masondixon 10y ago
I do not think Dr Dao was aware of his rights or asserting them. Yes, in court he can make this argument. But is it really acceptable for a grown adult to be dragged off a plane? I don't want to live in a society like this, and I don&#
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by masondixon 10y ago
> abuse of the "deny boarding" part of the contract of carriage to keep their expenses down If they keep their expenses down is does benefit customers in paying less for tickets. > They offered $800 vouchers, which are limit
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by masondixon 10y ago
Yep. And I am arguing that there is a lot of analysis over something that should not have been a media firestorm, but a simple dispute with an airline that probably happens 1000s of times per day. Take away the kicking and screaming and you
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by masondixon 10y ago
> The priority of all other confirmed passengers may be determined based on a passenger’s fare class, itinerary, status of frequent flyer program membership, and the time in which the passenger presents him/herself for check-in with
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by masondixon 10y ago
If an airline says someone must leave the flight, the person must leave the flight. Simple as that. I can't imagine living in a society that does not allow the airline to do so. They can fight it out in court if they like afterwards.
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by masondixon 10y ago
Did they not pay out the compensation? I can't seem to find that part.
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by masondixon 10y ago
> in fact, obligated to incur thousands of dollars in losses by being "randomly" selected to miss a work day on which an entire medical office depends, in exchange for 800 units of United scrip. But its the law and he knew full
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by masondixon 10y ago
Agree. I had a similar dispute with a codeshare ticket in the past. You make a contract with the airline that sells you the ticket and it is their responsibility to resolve the issue with their carrier. In a codeshare dispute, both airlines
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by masondixon 10y ago
> (a) There was an unjust system and There was a legislated racist system. The bumping laws are not discriminatory and are good for everyone. Airlines can stay more competitive (offer passengers cheaper seats) by being able to bump pass
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by masondixon 10y ago
I don't get it. Airline bumping is legislated. You get bumped involuntarily, you get $800. He got bumped, he can get the money. If he doesn't get off the plane what else are they suppose to do? I don't know how a grown adult
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by masondixon 10y ago
They offered $800 to get off the flight. This is what they have to pay by law. Bumping is legal, and must pay if the bump involuntarily. I don't know how a grown adult can get into the kind of situation where they need to be carried of
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by masondixon 10y ago
> Countries that are reducing numbers of immigrant workers Is this headline accurate? Are numbers of immigrant workers reducing? The H1B visa program is always over-subscribed more than 4x so if the number of applicants decreases, there
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by masondixon 10y ago
> What I hear you saying is "if only we banned these foreigners, maybe our native born people would have a chance in Phd programs". And what I interpret that to mean is "Let's not spend $80 billion on free college for
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by masondixon 10y ago
Thanks for the chat. I learned a lot. I think we both agree system needs reforming, and subtracting the political rhetoric from both sides, there is middle ground reform that should hopefully prevail.
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by masondixon 10y ago
> I could not find the quote from Bannon or Miller saying that "Camp of the Saints is my favourite novel"? Where can I find this? >> You're in denial, the evidence is staring you in the face, you're just not con
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by masondixon 10y ago
> So larger number of immigrants overall What is the rationale behind this? Or how will this benefit existing citizens? Where do you draw the line for a cap on immigration, and why? There is an almost infinite number of people who want t
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by masondixon 10y ago
> its being regarded as unnecessary How so? Where do Trump supporters and right-wingers get their news from? If you are on the right, you look at MSNBC, CNN, NYT, etc. and see a ridiculously biased and censored view of the world. So dist
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by masondixon 10y ago
;)
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by masondixon 10y ago
> Here, this HuffPo article links directly to SoundCloud interviews where you can hear him say it: I cannot find it. Please give me a timecode. It being his favourite novel is implied from MSM is it not? > Bannon: “When two-thirds or
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by masondixon 10y ago
The left physically prevents speakers at right-wing events. Protests blocking highways and roads to right-wing events. During the campaign name a single time when Trump supporters tried to prevent a left-wing speaking event happening? The r
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by masondixon 10y ago
Right now I see plenty of examples on the left. Especially physically preventing speakers at right-wing events. But I do not see the same kind of stuff from the right. I'm not saying its always like this, but right now, this is how it
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by masondixon 10y ago
The left blockades right-wing events to prevent people speaking. They physically try to prevent speech. I think a lot of democrats don't see what is happening in the progressive left. I use to identify as a democrat, but after seeing t
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by masondixon 10y ago
> It's authoritarian because it refuses to accept facts and wants to distort them to fit its own narrative. It will discredit the press if it does not "fall in line". And on the right, its the press who is distorting facts
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by masondixon 10y ago
I hope someday we can return to a world with more people thinking like you.
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by masondixon 10y ago
> Is it the act of calling a homosexual person, gay instead of fag? Using the term 'homosexual person' is not PC. Are you a homophobe or what? :P http://americablog.com/2007/07/dear-washington-post-ple
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by masondixon 10y ago
Free exchange of ideas. This is by far the most important right. You must imagine that someone in power has enacted harsh laws that you oppose. These laws should never prevent your ability from finding other people who oppose these laws and
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by masondixon 10y ago
> Family-based migration absolutely does exist in other countries, including those you have specifically named. Sorry, I genuinely meant that its not as extensive. "Australia admits approximately two-thirds of its immigrants on skil
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by masondixon 10y ago
Nicely said :)
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by masondixon 10y ago
"It simply tries to get a handle on 1 million immigrants coming here a year, virtually none of whom are coming here based on their employment skills or demonstrated economic need," he said. " I don't think our immigratio
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by masondixon 10y ago
> Authoritarians Why do you think they are authoritarians. I don't get this. The right in the US is about freedom. The left is the part of authoritarianism. The progressive left especially has incredibly tight control of freedom of

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