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donquixote99 11-06-2017 05:48 PM

Company to Bike Rider: You're Fired!
 
Juli Briskman has now been fired for her spontanious speech expression that became a viral photograph. After she included the photo on her Facebook page, the company took immediate action, citing the following policy from the employee handbook:

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"Covered Social Media Activity that contains discriminatory, obscene malicious or threatening content, is knowingly false, create [sic] a hostile work environment, or similar inappropriate or unlawful conduct will not be tolerated and will be subject to discipline up to an [sic] including termination of employment."
Two points: should the post have been 'covered social media activity,' considering that neither the photo nor her facebook page linked her to her employeer, AKIMA LLC?

And second, why wasn't another executive fired a few months ago for saying to another employee, on an account that did identify him with the company, "You're a (expletive) Libtard a------"?

Conservative male not fired, liberal female fired. Got it.

http://www.sfgate.com/opinion/articl...d-12334966.php

https://img.huffingtonpost.com/asset..._720_noupscale

finnbow 11-06-2017 05:54 PM

That government contractor is afraid of the wrath of the vindictive Tweeter-in-Chief.

Rajoo 11-06-2017 06:18 PM

I read about this earlier in the day and she may have a very good case on hand.
On hindsight, she probably should not have identified herself to her employer voluntarily.
"Fuck them if they can't take a joke" I say and hope she wins in court.

Wasillaguy 11-06-2017 08:39 PM

I'm very familiar with this company, and unfortunately they probably did this woman a favor.
The place is full of people just as stupid as she is.
It's just another unethical Alaska native corp sucking money out of the set aside gov contracts they are handed.
Hopefully Trump will get around to taking apart this rigged game too, and save us all more tax dollars.

finnbow 11-06-2017 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Wasillaguy (Post 363707)
I'm very familiar with this company, and unfortunately they probably did this woman a favor.
The place is full of people just as stupid as she is.
It's just another unethical Alaska native corp sucking money out of the set aside gov contracts they are handed.
Hopefully Trump will get around to taking apart this rigged game too, and save us all more tax dollars.

Dream on.;)

bobabode 11-06-2017 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Wasillaguy (Post 363707)
I'm very familiar with this company, and unfortunately they probably did this woman a favor.
The place is full of people just as stupid as she is.
It's just another unethical Alaska native corp sucking money out of the set aside gov contracts they are handed.
Hopefully Trump will get around to taking apart this rigged game too, and save us all more tax dollars.

I wouldn't hold my breath on that one, Was.

Chicks 11-06-2017 09:29 PM

Trump's busy saving tax dollars for himself and his 1% cronies. Anyone who, at this point, STILL believes Trump is going to do anything for the little guy us a victim of his con.

Rajoo 11-06-2017 10:07 PM

If this even bothers Trump remotely, the only thing he needs to know is who to blame this one on. Obama or Hillary?

Rajoo 11-17-2017 12:34 AM

Give this man a medal for he is a true patriot.
And the sign on the back window of his truck says:
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“Fuck Trump and Fuck You For Voting For Him,”
:D :D

And now the sheriff of this town wants to bring Disorderly Charges against the driver. The sheriff is also contemplating a run for congress. What a party pooper. As usual, stuff like this only happens in Texas or Florida.

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry...b0dd63b1a960cf

donquixote99 11-17-2017 07:23 AM

You know, I think the sheriff has a point. I don't think he has a case, but he has a point. There's such a thing as being too provocative. Bad results typically outweigh good.

Dondilion 11-17-2017 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by donquixote99 (Post 364086)
You know, I think the sheriff has a point. I don't think he has a case, but he has a point. There's such a thing as being too provocative. Bad results typically outweigh good.

Yeah. Such a thing as adding to the overload.

Once entered a home where everyone was dropping the F bomb...from grandpa to great grand son.

Rajoo 11-17-2017 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Dondilion (Post 364093)
Yeah. Such a thing as adding to the overload.

Once entered a home where everyone was dropping the F bomb...from grandpa to great grand son.

He is using his private space, speaking his mind and exercising free speech. So unless Texas has laws against profanity in public places, I consider him a brave person and to be commended like the lady cyclist. Extra credit since it is in Texas.

Not that I would ever display a bumper sticker that is profane, but that is my choice. But I do if motivated flip my finger at drivers camping out on the left lane doing 55. :)

donquixote99 11-17-2017 07:49 PM

If you give the finger to another driver, they probably won't pick up a gun and start shooting at you. But you never know....

Rajoo 11-17-2017 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by donquixote99 (Post 364121)
If you give the finger to another driver, they probably won't pick up a gun and start shooting at you. But you never know....

I was exaggerating but there are times I do and times wish I can do. I am always running late (DNA), heavy traffic and wonder why pickups and Prius drivers insist on camping out in the left lane at 55 mph. If I do flip the bird, it's only after a good look and careful consideration of the Prius drivers only. These Prius drivers have HOV stickers and truly believe that the left lane belongs to them.
Pickups, I simply ignore them, they could be dangerous. I simply get around them.
Appreciate the warning though. :)

nailer 11-22-2017 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Rajoo (Post 364080)
Give this man a medal for he is a true patriot.
And the sign on the back window of his truck says:

:D :D

And now the sheriff of this town wants to bring Disorderly Charges against the driver. The sheriff is also contemplating a run for congress. What a party pooper. As usual, stuff like this only happens in Texas or Florida.

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry...b0dd63b1a960cf

And Texas says fuck you. :)

icenine 11-22-2017 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Chicks (Post 363710)
Trump's busy saving tax dollars for himself and his 1% cronies. Anyone who, at this point, STILL believes Trump is going to do anything for the little guy us a victim of his con.

Yes.

I will run into the Great Pumpkin before Trump does anything for the "regular people" who voted for him.

Rajoo 11-22-2017 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by nailer (Post 364304)
And Texas says fuck you. :)

And I will take that as a well deserved complement. :D


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