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Monday, September 5. 2022

Labor: Inchworm


Labor Day was meant to be a celebration of labor unions I guess. I do not love government unions, but I have no problems with unions. Free association.


In the end, I respect work of any sort.  We sedentary workers have to workout in gyms etc. to try to remain mentally and physically fit for life. It is difficult and unpleasant, but afterwards you feel wonderful. Or not.


A new calisthenic for y'all: Inchworms. People call it a warmup or a rest, but I do not. It's a bitch of an exertion if you do 10 per set: 



Posted by Bird Dog in Physical Fitness at 14:17 | Comments (2) | Trackbacks (0)

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The problem with unions is they have used their influence to get laws passed that allow then to extort the employers. Free association would imply free choice to not associate with then as well. But you cannot refuse to negotiate with a union.
#1 OneGuy on 2022-09-05 14:50 (Reply)
The government just told us that unemployment barely raised this month to 3.7%. Not bad. But the actual data shows an actual unemployment rate of about 24%.

The government told us that the inflation rate for July was only 8.5%. But if we calculated inflation the same way that we did in 1980 the real rate would be 17%.

It's fine! I'm sure it doesn't mean anything. I'm sure there is a good reason for them to lie to us. Oh, by the way, did you hear about the CFO of Bed Bath and Beyond jumping from the 18th floor to his death? Wow! That hasn't happened since 1929 ... It's fine!
#2 JustMe on 2022-09-05 15:49 (Reply)

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