In the past couple years I have grown to really enjoy bird watching. There is an app called Merlin that I use frequently to identify different species by recording bird calls in the area. Sometimes I use the sounds in their database to draw in uncommon and rare birds. Lots of fun!

The AFL-CIA has come to rescue the working class. I’m all for the working class, but AFL-CIA needs to reckon with their past betrayals before I can put any faith in them. This could be a great opportunity to actually push against the billionaire class, but only to be led right back to square one.

Just to avoid confusion: The AFL-CIO should stop being lackeys for capitalists and actually fight for workers. I don’t actually believe it’s likely though.

There is also Ukraine.

In a union and among members that seem politically apathetic it’s best not force the discussion. If an opportunity presents itself where a quick political quip can be thrown in, do it. Then shut up. Listen to what people say. The strike again a twice as hard.

Over the course of three years I have been able to provoke many discussions around immigration, China, trade, the importance and history of unions and many other topics. To which my insights were actually received quite well by other members and our representative.

Our classes are 8hrs a day, 5 days a week for one month. This means I get to spend a lot of time with my brothers and sisters as well as our representative, without being bogged down with work. This allows for all kinds of discussion to open up outside of the topic of our trade.

Except for funding wars and all that, you’re good!