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Politics is so fucking depressing. Last year, I worked my butt off volunteering for the Hilary Clinton campaign. I knocked on doors, handed out flyers, tried to talk my conservative brother into voting for someone other than Trump. I was certain Hilary was going to win. Trump is an sexist asshole racist and I just couldn't fathom anybody voting for him. Election night was one of the most depressing nights of my life. I was in a deep depression for 2 weeks afterwards. I couldn't even get out of bed most days. Eventually, I had to leave the country. I booked a flight to Costa Rica. I was there for 3 weeks and had the most amazing time. There was no internet, no TV, no cell reception and no mention of politics anywhere. I zip lined, hiked the rainforest, went snorkeling, laid by the pool, saw monkeys & sloths, and ate delicious food. I got back home on Christmas eve and spent the next week with my family. By New Years, I was ready to start fighting and helped organize the Woman's March in our area. I joined the local Indivisible group and I call, email and fax my lawmakers every week to voice my opinion.
My favorite lawmaker is our senator, Al Franken. I've volunteered for his campaign the last time he was up for election. He's an amazing guy - super nice, humble and tells the funniest jokes. He has great policy ideas and is always quick to respond to letters, phone calls and emails (even if it is just his staff responding). I know he would never intentionally assault someone. It's killing me that people want him to resign. So what if he accidentally touched a woman's ass or brushed against her boob (5 seconds, really?)? I would love it if a guy grabbed my ass. I'm not saying all women want their asses grabbed but I think some of these women are overreacting. I actually laughed at that picture of him pretending to grab that woman's boosum. It was clearly a joke (she was wearing a bullet-proof vest, there was no way he would be able to find her breasts under all that) and is definitely Franken humor. It makes me sad that we can just accuse someone of something and their entire career is ruined without them getting a fair trial. What happened to 'innocent until proven guilty'? It seems like a witch hunt to me. They say we must always believe the accusers but I know someone who lied about sexual assault. She told me she lied because she hated the guy and wanted him to lose his job. So some women do lie. And why are we calling for Al Franken to resign when Donald Trump is still President? Trump has admitted to intentionally groping women and has been accused of way worse than what Al supposedly did.
Politics is making me depressed again. I didn't want to get out of bed today. I want to give up (on politics, not life). I want to stop following politics. I want to be unaware of what's going on in the world. I want to live in blissful ignorance. I don't want to know about that horrible tax bill, the North Korea war shit, the selling off public land, the government shutdown, the Jerusalem stuff. I don't want to know about it. I fought hard against all of it and it's still happening. I feel like I'm going in circles. I feel like all of those phone calls, emails, faxes and protests are for nothing. And now I'm probably going lose my favorite Senator while we still have a President who has been accused of even worse. It's not fair. Al Franken is a good guy with a good heart. Trump is evil. I should have booked my next vacation out of the country for now instead of February. I don't know if I'm going to make it to February. I'm thinking about just going into hiding - no Facebook, no Twitter, no TV. I'm seeing these posts on Facebook and Twitter about planning protests for next year and all I can think of is "waste of time". What good are they going to do? The Woman's March, the Tax March, the Science March - didn't change a darn thing. Trump is still president and still ruining the country. Ugh, I'm going back to bed.
I went to see the Bon Iver Justin Vernon solo acoustic show tonight. The girl sitting next to me was a sloppy drunk. Spilled her wine, talked a bunch during the show, dropped her phone on the floor repeatedly. Just a hot mess. made the night less enjoyable.
Politics is so fucking depressing. Last year, I worked my butt off volunteering for the Hilary Clinton campaign. I knocked on doors, handed out flyers, tried to talk my conservative brother into voting for someone other than Trump. I was certain Hilary was going to win. Trump is an sexist asshole racist and I just couldn't fathom anybody voting for him. Election night was one of the most depressing nights of my life. I was in a deep depression for 2 weeks afterwards. I couldn't even get out of bed most days. Eventually, I had to leave the country. I booked a flight to Costa Rica. I was there for 3 weeks and had the most amazing time. There was no internet, no TV, no cell reception and no mention of politics anywhere. I zip lined, hiked the rainforest, went snorkeling, laid by the pool, saw monkeys & sloths, and ate delicious food. I got back home on Christmas eve and spent the next week with my family. By New Years, I was ready to start fighting and helped organize the Woman's March in our area. I joined the local Indivisible group and I call, email and fax my lawmakers every week to voice my opinion.
My favorite lawmaker is our senator, Al Franken. I've volunteered for his campaign the last time he was up for election. He's an amazing guy - super nice, humble and tells the funniest jokes. He has great policy ideas and is always quick to respond to letters, phone calls and emails (even if it is just his staff responding). I know he would never intentionally assault someone. It's killing me that people want him to resign. So what if he accidentally touched a woman's ass or brushed against her boob (5 seconds, really?)? I would love it if a guy grabbed my ass. I'm not saying all women want their asses grabbed but I think some of these women are overreacting. I actually laughed at that picture of him pretending to grab that woman's boosum. It was clearly a joke (she was wearing a bullet-proof vest, there was no way he would be able to find her breasts under all that) and is definitely Franken humor. It makes me sad that we can just accuse someone of something and their entire career is ruined without them getting a fair trial. What happened to 'innocent until proven guilty'? It seems like a witch hunt to me. They say we must always believe the accusers but I know someone who lied about sexual assault. She told me she lied because she hated the guy and wanted him to lose his job. So some women do lie. And why are we calling for Al Franken to resign when Donald Trump is still President? Trump has admitted to intentionally groping women and has been accused of way worse than what Al supposedly did.
Politics is making me depressed again. I didn't want to get out of bed today. I want to give up (on politics, not life). I want to stop following politics. I want to be unaware of what's going on in the world. I want to live in blissful ignorance. I don't want to know about that horrible tax bill, the North Korea war shit, the selling off public land, the government shutdown, the Jerusalem stuff. I don't want to know about it. I fought hard against all of it and it's still happening. I feel like I'm going in circles. I feel like all of those phone calls, emails, faxes and protests are for nothing. And now I'm probably going lose my favorite Senator while we still have a President who has been accused of even worse. It's not fair. Al Franken is a good guy with a good heart. Trump is evil. I should have booked my next vacation out of the country for now instead of February. I don't know if I'm going to make it to February. I'm thinking about just going into hiding - no Facebook, no Twitter, no TV. I'm seeing these posts on Facebook and Twitter about planning protests for next year and all I can think of is "waste of time". What good are they going to do? The Woman's March, the Tax March, the Science March - didn't change a darn thing. Trump is still president and still ruining the country. Ugh, I'm going back to bed.
I think it's helpful to take a step back from time to time. Politics and activism is stressful and overly time consuming. And considering the people in charge at the moment, everything right now seems hopeless and futile as you said. The more you keep pushing on, the more you just burn yourself out and lose faith in everything. You don't necessarily have to go off on vacation somewhere far away, just do other things to preoccupy your time. Scroll past all the political stuff on social media and cut back on how much you post about it, if you can. Don't show up to as many events. You're not an elected official (I assume), so you have this sort of luxury where you can step back.
I went over the top with political activism a few years ago, and had to pull myself back cause it got to be too much with seemingly no benefit achieved. I just burnt myself out, as I was all over the place trying to fight the good fight. Had to find a life beyond politics and activism to keep my sanity.
Fuck some motherfuckers. I'm at work trying to get tickets to Dixie Dregs' 40th show which went on sale this morning at 10:00. First, all Ticketmaster stuff is blocked at work. So you can only get to any of their sites via personal mobile. I get to Live Nation and my password is all f'd up. So I get the new one and update my account. They don't list the show. I'm 'like wtf?!?!?! Eventually TM had the show up, but my credit card with them was out of date. So I had to put in my new credit card. No problem. But it didn't ask for that CVS code or whatever they call it. I get in the queue for the tickets and there is a cell to input it. Every time I do it says that the number is missing. I'm like wtf?! I already deleted the app a long time ago because it sucks anyway. So I'm like f this. I'll just walk over to House of Blues and eat lunch and get tickets at the box office. Hell, I need Black Label Society for next Tuesday anyway. It's about 11:30, and the entire place is locked up. What? They don't do lunch anymore? Well I'm not going to wait at the box office because 1, it's an outside window, and 2) it's about 40 degrees with 25 mph winds. No way I'm standing in that for a half hour. Whatever. I come back and figure I'll just call them. After the first try where they have too many calls now and it hangs up on me, I try again. This time it kicks me to the automated system. After numerous prompts and responses, because sometimes that computer ear doesn't understand simple responses it asked for, it gets me to the ticket selection: 1 GA. I get to that and it starts going through some discussion about the show and hangs the fuck up on me again. Jesus. Why does this have to be so hard? The last time I saw the Dregs I was in high school and the only issue I had to face was not telling my mom I was going to a concert (which she found out about anyway because it flooded that night back in 1982 and we got stuck on a neutral ground in my friend's car). Finally, I figured I'd try it again on mobile, and yeah, that time it worked. What a pain in the ass. Plus I hate their fucking $10 fee plus mail charges because a $26 ticket has to be at least $39, right? Dix. But I still don't have a ticket for BLS, and I'm off Monday. I'm not sure if it will sell out, but I really don't want to fuck with them right now. Maybe I'll walk over there Tuesday afternoon and try to get one.
LCD Soundsystem cancelled their Australian tour. Which means I don’t get to see Nick Murphy (fka Chet Faker) now! I was more excited for him than I was for LCD since I haven’t seen him before. I’m really hoping that he still does a show here, but I think this was a one off thing for LCD, so I doubt it.
LCD Soundsystem cancelled their Australian tour. Which means I don’t get to see Nick Murphy (fka Chet Faker) now! I was more excited for him than I was for LCD
LCD Soundsystem cancelled their Australian tour. Which means I don’t get to see Nick Murphy (fka Chet Faker) now! I was more excited for him than I was for LCD since I haven’t seen him before. I’m really hoping that he still does a show here, but I think this was a one off thing for LCD, so I doubt it.
Come to their Santa Barbara Bowl show! This way you can also see your brother
You can also come and stay at my place (just found it today!) if you don't wanna stay with a lot of bros
LCD Soundsystem cancelled their Australian tour. Which means I don’t get to see Nick Murphy (fka Chet Faker) now! I was more excited for him than I was for LCD since I haven’t seen him before. I’m really hoping that he still does a show here, but I think this was a one off thing for LCD, so I doubt it.
Come to their Santa Barbara Bowl show! This way you can also see your brother
You can also come and stay at my place (just found it today!) if you don't wanna stay with a lot of bros
You found a place!!! YAAAY! So glad to hear! And good to know I have a escape from all the bros of IV!!! lol
LCD Soundsystem cancelled their Australian tour. Which means I don’t get to see Nick Murphy (fka Chet Faker) now! I was more excited for him than I was for LCD
No, why would I be? I saw LCD at ACL last year and I thought they were so boring live. Idk if everyone just built them up to me or something, but they did not live up to the expectation. Nick Murphy, on the other hand, is FANTASTIC live (or so I've heard from very reliable sources) and I've been pretty in love with him for several years now and I've never gotten to see him. So yes, I was way more excited to see Nick Murphy than I was for LCD... It's not a confession, it's a fact.
I saw LCD at ACL last year and I thought they were so boring live.
The. Fucking. Worst.
Maybe it was an off night or something but I was not impressed. We left halfway through to go watch the end of Mumford. Even Tejas said it wasn’t like their Bonnaroo set.
Maybe it was an off night or something but I was not impressed. We left halfway through to go watch the end of Mumford. Even Tejas said it wasn’t like their Bonnaroo set.
I hate doing this, but I have to agree with Monie. For whatever reason they had a off night. Ok, now I can go back to disagreeing with everything she says.
You're just too young to grasp how stylin' I really was. All the boys wanted to do me when I was 5. Actually the girls did too. My haircut was confusing.
Post by Bonnascoot on Jan 30, 2018 19:57:01 GMT -5
FUCK JURY DUTY. I have to be downtown at 8am tomorrow. Even if I get excused (which I should, I'm a full time student) I still have to be down there and that's bad enough. I might as well make $25 while I'm there.
FUCK JURY DUTY. I have to be downtown at 8am tomorrow. Even if I get excused (which I should, I'm a full time student) I still have to be down there and that's bad enough. I might as well make $25 while I'm there.
This is coming from someone who doesn't work so time isn't an issue for me but when I served on a jury I found it to be an invaluable experience. It was only a civil case but it was enlightening to see the legal process in motion. My biggest takeaway is lord help you if you're a defendant and your case goes to trial. I couldn't believe how thick headed and ignorant some of the jurors were. One of them stated verbatim he'd made up his mind right at the onset of the trial. It was a medical case and that same guy talked all the time about how doctors don't know everything and he didn't believe any of the medical testimony.
I kept detailed notes of everything. The juror next to me literally doodled in her pad through the entire trial and knew nothing going into deliberation. There is a lot of social pressure to make a decision and to be unanimous with the group, whether you think it's the right decision or not. One juror, who actually was engaged with the process, basically said he didn't care what we decided so long as we reached a consensus because he couldn't miss any more days of work. Anyways, I'm sure you'll get excused. If not, enjoy that sweet $50 a day and free coffee.
Post by NothingButFlowers on Jan 31, 2018 14:05:51 GMT -5
I've been eligible for jury service for 20 years and have never been called. I'm super bitter about this because I've always wanted to do jury duty. Even if I got called now, it's unlikely I'd actually get picked for the jury.
FUCK JURY DUTY. I have to be downtown at 8am tomorrow. Even if I get excused (which I should, I'm a full time student) I still have to be down there and that's bad enough. I might as well make $25 while I'm there.
This is coming from someone who doesn't work so time isn't an issue for me but when I served on a jury I found it to be an invaluable experience. It was only a civil case but it was enlightening to see the legal process in motion. My biggest takeaway is lord help you if you're a defendant and your case goes to trial. I couldn't believe how thick headed and ignorant some of the jurors were. One of them stated verbatim he'd made up his mind right at the onset of the trial. It was a medical case and that same guy talked all the time about how doctors don't know everything and he didn't believe any of the medical testimony.
I kept detailed notes of everything. The juror next to me literally doodled in her pad through the entire trial and knew nothing going into deliberation. There is a lot of social pressure to make a decision and to be unanimous with the group, whether you think it's the right decision or not. One juror, who actually was engaged with the process, basically said he didn't care what we decided so long as we reached a consensus because he couldn't miss any more days of work. Anyways, I'm sure you'll get excused. If not, enjoy that sweet $50 a day and free coffee.
I ended up not going (still went downtown), I did have classes today and I don't like missing classes, but I kind of feel bad about it. I hope if I were to need a jury that the people would actually give a shit. I'll go next time.
I've been eligible for jury service for 20 years and have never been called. I'm super bitter about this because I've always wanted to do jury duty. Even if I got called now, it's unlikely I'd actually get picked for the jury.
Yeah. You wouldn't get past the occupation question. A co-worker used to be a federal park ranger. When he got called, he showed up in uniform. He said he didn't even get asked questions before he got booted.
I've been eligible for jury service for 20 years and have never been called. I'm super bitter about this because I've always wanted to do jury duty. Even if I got called now, it's unlikely I'd actually get picked for the jury.
Yeah. You wouldn't get past the occupation question. A co-worker used to be a federal park ranger. When he got called, he showed up in uniform. He said he didn't even get asked questions before he got booted.
I still hold out hope, though. When I was in Nevada, one of our Supreme Court justices got called for jury duty, and he was actually picked for service. My theory on that is that neither side wanted to be the one to exclude him because they were afraid it would look like they were worried about the quality of their case.
This is coming from someone who doesn't work so time isn't an issue for me but when I served on a jury I found it to be an invaluable experience. It was only a civil case but it was enlightening to see the legal process in motion. My biggest takeaway is lord help you if you're a defendant and your case goes to trial. I couldn't believe how thick headed and ignorant some of the jurors were. One of them stated verbatim he'd made up his mind right at the onset of the trial. It was a medical case and that same guy talked all the time about how doctors don't know everything and he didn't believe any of the medical testimony.
I kept detailed notes of everything. The juror next to me literally doodled in her pad through the entire trial and knew nothing going into deliberation. There is a lot of social pressure to make a decision and to be unanimous with the group, whether you think it's the right decision or not. One juror, who actually was engaged with the process, basically said he didn't care what we decided so long as we reached a consensus because he couldn't miss any more days of work. Anyways, I'm sure you'll get excused. If not, enjoy that sweet $50 a day and free coffee.
I ended up not going (still went downtown), I did have classes today and I don't like missing classes, but I kind of feel bad about it. I hope if I were to need a jury that the people would actually give a shit. I'll go next time.
For future reference, I think most courts will allow you to defer for up to six months or so if you've got something going on (like school) that makes it problematic for you to serve at the particular time you're called. I'm sure the procedure varies by court, but I think you usually just have to call beforehand and let them know why the timing is bad and when you would be eligible to serve, and they'll reschedule you.
I ended up not going (still went downtown), I did have classes today and I don't like missing classes, but I kind of feel bad about it. I hope if I were to need a jury that the people would actually give a shit. I'll go next time.
For future reference, I think most courts will allow you to defer for up to six months or so if you've got something going on (like school) that makes it problematic for you to serve at the particular time you're called. I'm sure the procedure varies by court, but I think you usually just have to call beforehand and let them know why the timing is bad and when you would be eligible to serve, and they'll reschedule you.
Yeah, I got called when I was studying abroad in Paris and got excused
I wouldn't mind being picked. I am lucky enough to have a job where I wouldn't lose any money. They deduct what the Courts will pay you from your paycheck, and still pay the rest of your salary.
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
This is coming from someone who doesn't work so time isn't an issue for me but when I served on a jury I found it to be an invaluable experience. It was only a civil case but it was enlightening to see the legal process in motion. My biggest takeaway is lord help you if you're a defendant and your case goes to trial. I couldn't believe how thick headed and ignorant some of the jurors were. One of them stated verbatim he'd made up his mind right at the onset of the trial. It was a medical case and that same guy talked all the time about how doctors don't know everything and he didn't believe any of the medical testimony.
I kept detailed notes of everything. The juror next to me literally doodled in her pad through the entire trial and knew nothing going into deliberation. There is a lot of social pressure to make a decision and to be unanimous with the group, whether you think it's the right decision or not. One juror, who actually was engaged with the process, basically said he didn't care what we decided so long as we reached a consensus because he couldn't miss any more days of work. Anyways, I'm sure you'll get excused. If not, enjoy that sweet $50 a day and free coffee.
I ended up not going (still went downtown), I did have classes today and I don't like missing classes, but I kind of feel bad about it. I hope if I were to need a jury that the people would actually give a shit. I'll go next time.
I actually got called for jury duty yesterday, but I'll be out of town on the day. I just had to call the court and reschedule.