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  1. OR Member Down

    in Daily Ride

    Posted

    Thanks for the well wishes .. still trying to get a little settled . Good call on the bike camera . Because I hear the law enforcement on scene had there doubts about my version of what happened .. ha ! Oh well . It seems in this case it doesn't matter what he would think but it could have .. anyway ill be off my feet for a while .. good gear protected me from more significant injury and I recommend it very much .

  2. Senate Bill 5

    in Dumpster

    Posted

    Good of u to answer the question. And ill accept it as an honest one. As to Ur comment about your opinion. Id compare it a little bit to mine at work..... I can't express it. Difference is my livelihood is at risk if I express it there . If u express yours here , there is little at risk, apparently . I do however believe u should be held to a.different standard when it comes to subjects that are this sensitive in nature. As usual you can disagree. I also believe I like people more If they like bikes.but I personally am not giving people 'passes' anymore. If someone speaks out against my work rights .I will consider going out of my way to adversely effect there's. That appears to be the modern America way. In ending I wish u, the administrator would have expressed his opinion on this matter more like u did in Ur response to me here ..... p.s. if u can collect monies to use to donate to another good cause by seeing to it I 'g.t.f.o.' .... ban me please. Lord knows its a sad state of affairs when the only way to get people contribute to something is by them getting to throw a pie at someone's face. But hey ... modern America . :) peace

    It's been discussed on here before several times, hence the private message. No, Ohio Riders does not turn a profit. We generally end up just in the red. It's my fault we don't make money on the site. I don't try to. Throughout the year I donate money to charities out of the OR fund. Like last fall when we did the supplies drive for the Marines. I used cash from the OR account to help pay for a bunch of stuff several OR members chipped together and bought. Earlier in the year I sent a donation to the fund for that kid that died in Indy at the MotoGP. And we donated some to Pelotonia. Etc. We don't charge for membership. Plus we give away the Ohio Riders stickers for free. The only income is from sponsorship, which is dirt cheap, and supporting members. For the most part, we almost break even, maybe a couple hundred dollars in the red. The point of this site was never to make money. The point was to bring people from all spectrums together through motorcycles. For most, it's the only thing (or one of a few things) they have in common with anyone else on this site. But the love and passion of motorcycling brings the group together.

    Now with that said, I fail to find why this is of any importance to you. I have no say in your livelihood. I am not voting on this issue. I have no say with the bill. I didn't go support it on the state house lawn. Hell, I haven't even talked about it on Facebook (I don't think?). My opinion means nothing, and as I've stated repeatedly, it is just that; my opinion. I'm entitled to one just as you are entitled to your's. The point of this thread was for open, civil discussion about the bill between supporters and opponents, and those in between. I hold no grudges nor have any complaints against any supporters or opponents of this bill. All I've said remotely close is those who lied, called in sick, then went to protest should be disciplined. If they used vacation or personal days, great. I have not attacked you for your opinion of the bill. If you feel the appropriate action would be to attack me and boycott Ohio Riders because you disagree with my personal opinions, so be it. Most of the pro-union folks on this site I consider my friends. Hell, most everyone in general on this site I consider friends. We all disagree about a lot of things. Doesn't mean we have to hate and threaten each other.

    As I've said previously, this does not directly effect me. I am not a union worker. I will not be a union worker. I am not a firefighter, police officer, teacher, etc. I do believe in merit based pay increases over blanket raises for everyone. It's what stirs innovation and exceptional work. If the lady at the BMV was rewarded for giving good customer service, trips to renew plates probably wouldn't suck so bad.

  3. Senate Bill 5

    in Dumpster

    Posted

    I choose to answer your personal message publicly because I feel it is important for me to do so . You asked why do I ask if you profit from this website. The answer is because if you do the amount of members on the site may have something to do with how much so. You seem quite a bit opinionated when it comes to issues involving other peoples lively hood. In response to that open opinion . certain members may decide they don't care to help you with your livelyhood. So I ask again . Do u profit from this website ?

    **DISCLAIMER - THIS IS MY PERSONAL OPINION. THIS THREAD IS TO INVOKE INTELLIGENT DISCUSSION ON THE MATTER, BOTH FOR AND AGAINST.**

    With OSHA and other work safety organizations, the effectiveness of unions has long been overstated. In the 20s and 30s, they played a major role creating safe places to work. Great. Now, all they're about is squeezing more money out of already tight budgets. Raises should be based on merit/performance, not how long you've been there. Work hard, get a raise. Do the minimum, no raise. It's just how it should be. Unions unfortunately take a more socialist approach to it with equal raises for all, even those who don't deserve them. So in the end, you have outrageous payrolls and mediocre employees. Now I'm not saying all state employees are mediocre. However, think if you knew you'd get an X% raise no matter if you gave 75% or 110% at work. What would you do? The minimum? Or your best? It breeds a society of people thinking they deserve more for just showing up. Handouts and gimmes need to be stopped. It's a hard decision, but it has to be made.

    Does this mean I don't think firefighters, police officers, paramedics, teachers, etc should be paid more? Absolutely not. My brother is a firefighter and a paramedic, and I hope nothing but prosperity for him and his wife. I want to see all people succeed. I believe those who work hard deserve more money than those who do not. This goes for all positions in all professions. Do your job well, get paid well. Suck at your job or do the bare minimum, you can keep making what you're making or even face disciplinary action. If you don't like it, that's the beauty of America; go find a different job, go to school to better qualify for better positions, etc. I love this country. I love this state.

    This, of course, is only my opinion, which I am entitled to. So before the name calling starts, sit back and think about what I'm saying. If you disagree with me, that's your right, but let's keep this discussion civil.

    If you don't know what Senate Bill 5 is, you can read it here: http://www.legislature.state.oh.us/BillText129/129_SB_5_PSC_N.html

  4. Senate Bill 5

    in Dumpster

    Posted

    Is this 'your' web site ? For instance , do u or can u profit from it ?

    **DISCLAIMER - THIS IS MY PERSONAL OPINION. THIS THREAD IS TO INVOKE INTELLIGENT DISCUSSION ON THE MATTER, BOTH FOR AND AGAINST.**

    With OSHA and other work safety organizations, the effectiveness of unions has long been overstated. In the 20s and 30s, they played a major role creating safe places to work. Great. Now, all they're about is squeezing more money out of already tight budgets. Raises should be based on merit/performance, not how long you've been there. Work hard, get a raise. Do the minimum, no raise. It's just how it should be. Unions unfortunately take a more socialist approach to it with equal raises for all, even those who don't deserve them. So in the end, you have outrageous payrolls and mediocre employees. Now I'm not saying all state employees are mediocre. However, think if you knew you'd get an X% raise no matter if you gave 75% or 110% at work. What would you do? The minimum? Or your best? It breeds a society of people thinking they deserve more for just showing up. Handouts and gimmes need to be stopped. It's a hard decision, but it has to be made.

    Does this mean I don't think firefighters, police officers, paramedics, teachers, etc should be paid more? Absolutely not. My brother is a firefighter and a paramedic, and I hope nothing but prosperity for him and his wife. I want to see all people succeed. I believe those who work hard deserve more money than those who do not. This goes for all positions in all professions. Do your job well, get paid well. Suck at your job or do the bare minimum, you can keep making what you're making or even face disciplinary action. If you don't like it, that's the beauty of America; go find a different job, go to school to better qualify for better positions, etc. I love this country. I love this state.

    This, of course, is only my opinion, which I am entitled to. So before the name calling starts, sit back and think about what I'm saying. If you disagree with me, that's your right, but let's keep this discussion civil.

    If you don't know what Senate Bill 5 is, you can read it here: http://www.legislature.state.oh.us/BillText129/129_SB_5_PSC_N.html

  5. Senate Bill 5

    in Dumpster

    Posted

    Too much. I can't take it. All this garbage about lazy union workers. Blah blah. Fact is collective.bargaining has worked for decades . U.a.w... really ? Good comparison . Not. Binding arbitration ? Less than 2% of contracts go to binding arbitration. And the cost is either split or the loser pays. It's state law the arbitrator is from Ohio. And I don't know too many that would award labor at the cost.of bankrupting a municipality . And keep there job. Pensions.... there negotiated...... hello. Less pay in exchange for retirement. Fact is the country is broke.. war.doesn't work stimulating the economy anymore. I find it unbelievable that middle class working people would fi against another middle class working person ... all in the name I'd capitalism and chance for riches. There will soon be less reason to be a state worker . Teacher . Or public/safety worker in Ohio. More jobs and workers leaving . Good plan . Workers should just shut the whole thing down. And ya . I'm talking about strikes. Any group of workers have the right to strike. Unless they agreed not to by agreeing to a contract... hello. There's no contract? According to the governor. Fire them. Nice. Maybe a union of one is what this country is coming to. Get yours . Suck butt. Back stab. Make deals. Get yours. Screw Ur follow employee. May the best man win. I'm gonna try to go look in the classifieds . I'm sure there will be some stuff cheap ..... what an opportunity.:)

  19. Win a FREE trackday with NESBA at Putnam May 1st and 2nd

    in Track is Crack

    Posted

    when i got home the first thing i did is tell my wife i meet these super kewl guys that go to lots of track days all over.... ( insert flame for being HOMO) she said not only am i not allowed to talk 2 u and am no allowed to talk about u...(insert flame for being pussywhipped) i cant help myself from holding on too tight. (insert masturbation flame) .etc. but seriously please let me know when u guys are doing future LOCAL track days. mid-ohio or gratton maybe? also if u guys are kickin around going to a race let me know. i going to indy for moto gp and mid ohio for ama this year. p.s. please lay off my mothers day bug my flowery folding chair a orange trailer it really hurts my feelings.:cry:

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