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As of 15 minutes ago, the sign still says "2013", wonder when they will update it. I have a feeling they are doing something different this year than the usual monotonous blue and white text on a sign.
 
I'm back to work tomorrow after the week off:(. I drive right by the sign. If they updated it the afternoon of Easter Sunday I'll let you guys know.
 
BoatShow said:
I'm back to work tomorrow after the week off:(. I drive right by the sign. If they updated it the afternoon of Easter Sunday I'll let you guys know.
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They didn't! I drove by last night :)

Actually when I thought about it as I drove by, I thought about what a shame it is that the new sign will probably only be up for one year before the women win again.

But I guess that's kind of a good thing too. The men's team always has to be looking forward because that sign is never gonna be there very long.
 
MattMang23 said:
You're a .
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So which part do you take exception with ? The fact that you will often times drive by a work site where state employees are routinely standing around, or that he referred to them as "scumbags" ?
 
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Deadrody said:
So which part do you take exception with ? The fact that you will often times drive by a work site where state employees are routinely standing around, or that he referred to them as "scumbags" ?
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The scumbags part. Calling somebody a "scumbag" because of their job title is douchey. Why don't I just call all salesmen "scumbags?" Or all accountants? Or all doctors? Or all lawyers? Oh, wait, I wouldn't because that's douchey.

And fwiw I routinely drive by private projects, whether they be construction sites, the building of a new home, or whatever, where private sector employees are just standing around. Are they all "scumbags" too? Or do you have to be employed by the State to qualify for that title?
 
MattMang23 said:
The scumbags part. Calling somebody a "scumbag" because of their job title is douchey. Why don't I just call all salesmen "scumbags?" Or all accountants? Or all doctors? Or all lawyers? Oh, wait, I wouldn't because that's douchey.

And fwiw I routinely drive by private projects, whether they be construction sites, the building of a new home, or whatever, where private sector employees are just standing around. Are they all "scumbags" too? Or do you have to be employed by the State to qualify for that title?
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The difference in private vs state - who's paying them???
If we are paying them we can comment
 
Irish Loop said:
Are you sure we can't find a way to blame Obama for this? Or maybe FDR?
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Obama is on vacation playing golf - he don't care about anything
 
gtcam said:
The difference in private vs state - who's paying them???
If we are paying them we can comment
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That's not the point. My point is calling an entire group of people "scumbags" because they draw their salary from taxes is douchey.

To drive by a worksite and assume you know what's going on there because of the five seconds you drove by is moronic. You're entitled to complain and comment. You're also entitled to be ignorant and a for doing it and I am entitled to call that out.
 
gtcam said:
The difference in private vs state - who's paying them???
If we are paying them we can comment
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Most DPW jobs are not part-time. They get paid whether they are on site, or in the garage. Just like you get paid whether you are entering a formula into an Excel cell or posting on the Boneyard. I'd venture to guess that your job description did not include ripping Public Works on a chat wall...
 
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gtcam said:
The difference in private vs state - who's paying them???
If we are paying them we can comment
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Not to pop the prevailing thought balloon that paying taxes gives you some level of operational control over public service employees, but it doesn't. At least not any more than buying poorly manufactured goods from Wal-Mart gives you a say in who is running the register.

In both cases John Q. is the consumer He has the right to bitch to whomever will listen or take their business (residency) elsewhere, but that's about it.

A consumer berating a worker without cause is usually asked to leave. John Public isn't burdened with that option.
 
SubbaBub said:
Not to pop the prevailing thought balloon that paying taxes gives you some level of operational control over public service employees, but it doesn't. At least not any more than buying poorly manufactured goods from Wal-Mart gives you a say in who is running the register.

In both cases John Q. is the consumer He has the right to bitch to whomever will listen or take their business (residency) elsewhere, but that's about it.

A consumer berating a worker without cause is usually asked to leave. John Public isn't burdened with that option.
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Exactly my argument, but I am not nearly articulate enough to have stated it that way. Thank you.
 
Should be ready soon...just making some much needed adjustments:

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MattMang23 said:
The scumbags part. Calling somebody a "scumbag" because of their job title is douchey. Why don't I just call all salesmen "scumbags?" Or all accountants? Or all doctors? Or all lawyers? Oh, wait, I wouldn't because that's douchey.

And fwiw I routinely drive by private projects, whether they be construction sites, the building of a new home, or whatever, where private sector employees are just standing around. Are they all "scumbags" too? Or do you have to be employed by the State to qualify for that title?
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Well said, except the lawyer part.
 
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Drove by yesterday (Friday) on the way to the annual Accounting Department awards dinner. No change in sign. State new budget year starts July 1. Maybe that's the change date. Obviously had to stop by the co-op while on campus and left a wad of money after shopping for championship gear for kids, grandkids (and me).
 
tdrink said:
I drove by that exit (i actually exitted since i live in storrs) and honestly forgot to look at the sign. I was too busy looking across the highway to make sure the Electric Blue hadn't been closed down.
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I took that exit yesterday. I was cutting from the center lane in front of an 18 wheeler so I too did not have an opportunity to check out the sign!
 
Anyone have any updates on the DOT guys? Do they think they'll be able to get it up before vacation season? I was really looking forward to loading up the kids and taking them to exit 68 this summer. Probly gonna spend 10 days out there if I get the time off.
 
Bryan Lord said:
Anyone have any updates on the DOT guys? Do they think they'll be able to get it up before vacation season? I was really looking forward to loading up the kids and taking them to exit 68 this summer. Probly gonna spend 10 days out there if I get the time off.
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Is that before or after the trip to the World's Biggest Ball of Twine?
 
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Yes,annual Accounting Department dinner. I am a proud accounting alum. There do exist other departments at UConn other than the Department of Athletics, although many people do not notice. I am also a marching band alum (check out my photo at left). I was voted most spirited band member both my junior and senior years at UConn. GO HUSKIES!
 
Larry67 said:
Yes,annual Accounting Department dinner. I am a proud accounting alum. There do exist other departments at UConn other than the Department of Athletics, although many people do not notice. I am also a marching band alum (check out my photo at left). I was voted most spirited band member both my junior and senior years at UConn. GO HUSKIES!
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I used to go to that when I was still in public.

Palatine is not interested in giving away free money. Anyone who gets a scholarship is, by definition, a "taker" and therefore a drain on society. :rolleyes:

(I kid, I kid);)
 
Just got off exit 68 and the new sign is on its way up! Was traveling a tad too quickly to snap a pic, but I'm sure one of our BY-ers will post one soon.
 
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