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"But we don't say "Odell got the job because he's so experienced and knowledgeable." Or "Odell got the job because he's a great leader." Or "Odell got the job because he always put more effort in than anyone else." Or "Odell got the job because he's a great guy, and a good person." We say "Odell got the job because he's black." We're telegraphing to the world what we think is important about guys like Odell. It isn't their experience, work ethic, or character. We see them as black folks, first and foremost. The only way an employer is going to run afoul of affirmative action is if they're not interested in hiring intelligent, hardworking, talented, honest, decent employees- regardless of their skin color. Is that the sort of business you want to be supporting?" Not sure where you get your information. No where did I say he got the job because he was black. All I know is he was an experienced hand that had been there for several years and I was fortunate to have worked with him. Typical of left leaning folks you jump to conclusions to try and make your point.

"You don't get to pick a star to be. Just trying to live the life you have lived as a black man. Think about it. Just try it." What if your parents adopted you as a 1 day old African american baby and raised you the same way you were raised? Would you still have privilege?

Love me some slaw just not on my sandwich.

Patrick Mahomes would be a good gig.

The national debt is absurd.

Numbers are great. I don't believe the election will be won based on the things that should be of importance. I believe it will be won based on folks being tired of the constant social media biotching, dissatisfaction with the handling of corona, and the current surge of racial tensions causing division among the citizenry.

While on the topic of batteries - I run a 24 volt trolling motor. Is there a problem using one of the trolling motor batteries to start the 25 HP outboard?

The Company had 6 permanent roustabaouts 1 of which was African-American. I spent a lot of time working with Odell and learned a lot from him. He was always at work early and typically the last to leave. He was a great guy and a good person. I was 1 of 3 summer hands. All were petroleum engineering students at UMR.

"If either made an offer because you were white or male and the other candidates weren't, would you have accepted the position?" Interesting question. It is one I can't answer as the recruiters found me to be well qualified for the job that I was seeking. I did the work through high school and college. Created my own summer jobs (painter, re-coating asphalt) or found good summer jobs including a summer in the oil fields of Oklahoma as a roustabout. Dad always said nothing is given to you. Education, hard work and perseverance pays off.

I got out of college with my engineering degree in December of 83. Jobs were tough in the oil industry then. Recruiters from two different major oil and gas companies told me at the end of my interview that they would hire me in a second, but they needed to hire a minority. Both said if you were black and/or a woman we'd hire you right now. Piss on affirmative action. It should be about what you know and not what you are.

My Dad passed 6/3/18. Still doesn't seem possible that he's not around. Best things he ever gave me was sound advice to be a good man, treat people right, always do more than your share, work hard to achieve what you want in life, and he instilled my love for hunting, fishing, canoeing, and being outdoors. I have several wooden decoys he carved and others he and his brothers hunted over that that they bought. Wildfowlers, Masons, and Passagoulas I value the ones he made over those. Miss ya Dad.

Great way to start retirement. Congrats to her on a nice one.

Dandy right there

Amazing

So if we get rid of anything relating to the confederacy, slavery, the Antebellum period, Columbus, Churchill, history books, and on and on will it really change anything? I really doubt that anyone lost sleep because a confederate general's statue resided in a park. History should be remembered and learned from. Pretty sure when Catherine Bach leaned over the General Lee I never noticed the confederate flag on the roof. People should be judged by whether they are a good person, their talents, and abilities. Not by the color of their skin, gender, creed, etc.

Doubt anyone could taste a difference.

Hard to beat good fried chicken.

Got several officers that are good friends. They are doing a thankless job that is made worse by a few bad apples across the Country. Defend the Police!!!!!!

That is a beauty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well done. Wish I could still fish with my Dad.

Hey Phil you might check the tinboats.com website. Lots of of boat builds there. Not sure if any were toons, but I bet those folks can direct you to some great places to acquire materials/parts.

Any yellow perch in those lakes?

Definitely not as easy to find a 2 stroke 25 as you might think. I got a 2001 Merc I'd sell that needs a little work.

Float before Memorial day and after Labor day to avoid the crowds.

Otoliths also known as lucky stones