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[Buck 5,000+ posts]

‘But the effort to transform Taiwan into a weapons depot faces challenges. The United States and its allies have prioritized sending weapons to Ukraine, which is reducing their stockpiles, and arms makers are reluctant to open new production lines without a steady stream of long-term orders.

And it is unclear how China might respond if the United States accelerates shipments of weapons to Taiwan, a democratic, self-governing island that Beijing claims is Chinese territory.’

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[Buck 5,000+ posts]

Wow Supreme Court justice's wife says the democrats stole the election in 2020 for Biden:

'Conservative activist Virginia "Ginni" Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, told the House Jan. 6 committee Thursday that she still believes the 2020 election was stolen, the panel's chairman said.'

Ginni Thomas told Jan. 6 committee she still believes the election was stolen, chair says

Thomas, a conservative activist and the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, said in her opening statement to the panel that she never discussed any activities surrounding the 2020 election with her husband.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[RobGMN Premium Member]

Wow Supreme Court justice's wife says the democrats stole the election in 2020 for Biden:

'Conservative activist Virginia "Ginni" Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, told the House Jan. 6 committee Thursday that she still believes the 2020 election was stolen, the panel's chairman said.'

Ginni Thomas told Jan. 6 committee she still believes the election was stolen, chair says

Thomas, a conservative activist and the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, said in her opening statement to the panel that she never discussed any activities surrounding the 2020 election with her husband.

www.nbcnews.com

Who cares?
She "doesn't discuss" things with her husband, and is a GOP activist. She can believe whatever she wants. Without proof, her beliefs mean nothing.

As long as the judge doesn't make decisions without proof.
Oh. Damn...

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

There is NO law that says a person cannot work for free. The law is that you must be paid if the employer requires you to work, or if the employer knows you are working and does not pay you for it.

But let’s run with your feelings on this: What is the punishment if you get caught breaking this “law” of yours, and are working for free?
Is there a fine, or probation, or what?

And again, what is the CFR or statute that says *I* am not allowed to perform a task without being paid for it?
I’m not asking the law regarding employER, I’m asking the law regarding employEE.

You say you work in fraud. You are full of shit. I literally showed you statutes regarding working off the clock and you are actually arguing it because you have NO comprehension skills and apparently can't read. It says "a non exempt employee" that means you dickhead. Damn you are stupid.

See, you don't debate facts, you argue any facts presented to you even after you request them as if they are wrong no matter what. How about you go back to school troll and stop trying to get a free education on web forums.

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

Sounds quite Republican of you.
Ignore facts in favor of feelings.

That's two thus far shooter.

Now you are using the word Republican as an insult saying they ignore facts and feelings. Well you get that wrong too. Republicans use facts along with feelings. A thing you can't comprehend because you're an idiot.

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

Need proof because you guy like to spew lies and opinions all the time. If you state it as a fact then you should be able to prove it.

Lies and opinions because you don't understand or haven't the knowledge of what is being talked about so right off, you say it's a lie so we need to prove it to you. How about you educate yourself some more or go acquire some more actual knowledge by interacting with real humans. I commend both Rob and Booby for trying to gain more knowledge by demanding us to prove everything for them but truth be told, they should go out on put effort into it themselves. It's hard to teach idiots and they aren't paying us.

 

[RobGMN Premium Member]

You say you work in fraud. You are full of shit. I literally showed you statutes regarding working off the clock and you are actually arguing it because you have NO comprehension skills and apparently can't read. It says "a non exempt employee" that means you dickhead. Damn you are stupid.

See, you don't debate facts, you argue any facts presented to you even after you request them as if they are wrong no matter what. How about you go back to school troll and stop trying to get a free education on web forums.

No, you provided Federal Regs and statute regarding the EMPLOYER, not the EMPLOYEE.
Answer the questions:
What is the federal, state, or local punishment to an employee caught working off the clock?
Where does it say it is against the law for a person to choose to do work without compensation and without their employer knowing about it?
Who would enforce the law?

Read the words YOU posted, carefully: "employer must compensate its employees for work even where it is not expressly authorized as long as it is performed with the knowledge and acquiescence of management."
" If the employer knows or has reason to know that the employee is doing work away from the job, it must be counted as hours worked."

The FLSA doesn't regard laws telling workers what they must do (i.e. you MUST work a 40 hour week, or you MUST eat food on a paid break), it is to regulate employers for the benefit of employees:
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting employees in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments.

Again, you are arguing your feelings and opinion in disregard of fact.

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

No, you provided Federal Regs and statute regarding the EMPLOYER, not the EMPLOYEE.
Answer the questions:
What is the federal, state, or local punishment to an employee caught working off the clock?
Where does it say it is against the law for a person to choose to do work without compensation and without their employer knowing about it?
Who would enforce the law?

Read the words YOU posted, carefully: "employer must compensate its employees for work even where it is not expressly authorized as long as it is performed with the knowledge and acquiescence of management."
" If the employer knows or has reason to know that the employee is doing work away from the job, it must be counted as hours worked."

The FLSA doesn't regard laws telling workers what they must do (i.e. you MUST work a 40 hour week, or you MUST eat food on a paid break), it is to regulate employers for the benefit of employees:
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting employees in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments.

Again, you are arguing your feelings and opinion in disregard of fact.

Look, you are wrong. You are a non exempt employee. It is ILLEGAL for you to work off the clock. ILLEGAL as in against the law. Now fuck off.

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

No, you provided Federal Regs and statute regarding the EMPLOYER, not the EMPLOYEE.
Answer the questions:
What is the federal, state, or local punishment to an employee caught working off the clock?
Where does it say it is against the law for a person to choose to do work without compensation and without their employer knowing about it?
Who would enforce the law?

Read the words YOU posted, carefully: "employer must compensate its employees for work even where it is not expressly authorized as long as it is performed with the knowledge and acquiescence of management."
" If the employer knows or has reason to know that the employee is doing work away from the job, it must be counted as hours worked."

The FLSA doesn't regard laws telling workers what they must do (i.e. you MUST work a 40 hour week, or you MUST eat food on a paid break), it is to regulate employers for the benefit of employees:
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting employees in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments.

Again, you are arguing your feelings and opinion in disregard of fact.

THERE IS NO EMPLOYEE WITHOUT THE EMPLOYER!!!!!. It is illegal for you to work off the clock, period.

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

Is working off the clock ethical?


According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), yes, it is illegal for most employees to work off the clock. There are laws in place to protect hourly workers from being exploited and expected to work without pay.

 

[RobGMN Premium Member]

THERE IS NO EMPLOYEE WITHOUT THE EMPLOYER!!!!!. It is illegal for you to work off the clock, period.

Is this a "because Thxone said so" moment? I ask because you insist on not providing facts to back up what you say.
The proofs that you provided say it is illegal for the employer not to pay me if they know and allow me to work "off the clock". The law does not say *I* am not allowed to work unpaid by my choice.

In case you missed it, my questions were an opportunity to back up what you CLAIM. I'll try again:
What is the punishment if you get caught breaking this “law” of yours, and are working for free?
Is there a fine, or probation, or what?
What is the CFR or statute that says *I* am not allowed to perform a task without being paid for it?
I’m not asking the law regarding employER, I’m asking the law regarding employEE.

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

Still don't believe me... go ask a Lawyer... this is what they do.

On the Clock: Timekeeping Laws, Off-the-Clock Work, and Your Rights

When you're at work, every minute matters, especially when it comes to getting paid. Whether you're starting your shift, finishing up, or stepping away for a break, the law is clear: your employer must follow strict rules when it comes to tracking and compensating your time. But what happens...

www.forthepeople.com

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

Is this a "because Thxone said so" moment? I ask because you insist on not providing facts to back up what you say.
The proofs that you provided say it is illegal for the employer not to pay me if they know and allow me to work "off the clock". The law does not say *I* am not allowed to work unpaid by my choice.

In case you missed it, my questions were an opportunity to back up what you CLAIM. I'll try again:
What is the punishment if you get caught breaking this “law” of yours, and are working for free?
Is there a fine, or probation, or what?
What is the CFR or statute that says *I* am not allowed to perform a task without being paid for it?
I’m not asking the law regarding employER, I’m asking the law regarding employEE.

Seriously, gain some knowledge and set your ego aside. Your ego isn't helping you.

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

Is this a "because Thxone said so" moment? I ask because you insist on not providing facts to back up what you say.
The proofs that you provided say it is illegal for the employer not to pay me if they know and allow me to work "off the clock". The law does not say *I* am not allowed to work unpaid by my choice.

In case you missed it, my questions were an opportunity to back up what you CLAIM. I'll try again:
What is the punishment if you get caught breaking this “law” of yours, and are working for free?
Is there a fine, or probation, or what?
What is the CFR or statute that says *I* am not allowed to perform a task without being paid for it?
I’m not asking the law regarding employER, I’m asking the law regarding employEE.

Even if it is YOUR CHOICE to do work off the clock, it is ILLEGAL. Penalties? You can be fired your employer can be fined.

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

So.... Nord Stream 2. Who blew it up? Russia? United States? Ukraine? EU?