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Wed Jan-04-06 01:10 PM
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Somebody please help!! Urgent!! |
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My next door cube mate at work just turned on Rush Limbaugh on his radio. And I have to work closely with the guy. Delicate situation. Any ideas?
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Wed Jan-04-06 01:10 PM
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Wed Jan-04-06 01:11 PM
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Wed Jan-04-06 01:14 PM
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11. That was legal in 94 when |
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WMMS (eventually a Clear Channel company) in Cleveland cut the broadcasting of Howard Stern . . .
The "intern" got a slap on the wrist . . . and years later, WMMS became a Clear Channel station . . .
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Wed Jan-04-06 01:11 PM
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3. Suggest that he use headphones........... |
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because you find that the noise distracts you from your work.
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Wed Jan-04-06 01:13 PM
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7. I second this motion. n/t |
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Wed Jan-04-06 02:49 PM
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I'd think that would be company policy, especially if you tell him you find it hard to concentrate with the radio on. If he won't use them, ask your boss about the policy. Hope that helps.
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Wed Jan-04-06 01:12 PM
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4. Unplug his radio? Or, get your own radio and play AAR. |
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If you play yours louder than his, the boss will probably tell both of you to turn them off. At least you won't have to listen to anymore Rush!
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Wed Jan-04-06 01:13 PM
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5. Turn on Air America Radio... |
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Wed Jan-04-06 01:13 PM
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6. Shout snarky retorts live. |
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Maybe you'll get a radio show yourself. ;-)
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Wed Jan-04-06 01:13 PM
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"Oh shit, that voice reminds me, I forgot to take my Oxycontin!"
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Wed Jan-04-06 01:39 PM
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Wed Jan-04-06 02:30 PM
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Wed Jan-04-06 01:14 PM
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9. Tell the guy you don't like politics at work |
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and he should use headphones?
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Wed Jan-04-06 01:14 PM
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10. There is no way on the planet I could work in that place |
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where every desk has its own noise machine.
They need to do a study correlating absence to proximity to radios.
It's become a workplace hazard and most employers refuse to confront it.
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Wed Jan-04-06 01:15 PM
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12. Is this the only person using a radio there? |
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If so, complain about the noise to the boss . . .
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Wed Jan-04-06 01:15 PM
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Ask him to turn on music because the talking is distracting. |
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If he won't cooperate, then follow company procedure for filing a complaint.
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Wed Jan-04-06 01:15 PM
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Smash that freeper's radio.... |
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he'll think twice before he turns on El Fat-bo again.
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Wed Jan-04-06 01:15 PM
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13. Tell him you have a medical condition |
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and the sound of Rush's voice causes you to have convulsions, so he must turn it off.
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Wed Jan-04-06 01:17 PM
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14. If you LAUGH every time Rush lies, |
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you could have an entertaining time of it.
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Wed Jan-04-06 01:27 PM
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20. And its not hard to do, his lies and the level of ignorance required |
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to actually believe his lies makes his show quite funny.
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Wed Jan-04-06 01:36 PM
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and then tell him that you gave him too much credit in the past and laugh some more.
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Wed Jan-04-06 01:37 PM
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24. That's a great idea... |
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if your neighbor hears you yukking it up, sees you wiping tears from your eyes, he'll get self-conscious. Good Lord, he might even start thinking.
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Wed Jan-04-06 01:41 PM
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28. excellent suggestion! |
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Wed Jan-04-06 01:19 PM
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15. My wife has the same problem - person in next cube was listening |
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to Michael Savage. So my wife was putting on NPR - but now she switches between NPR and AAR.
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Wed Jan-04-06 01:21 PM
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16. Rush is better than stand up comedy |
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Tell him you listen to Rush every once in a while for a good laugh just like he obviously does and make sure you laugh at his lies.
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Wed Jan-04-06 01:23 PM
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for politeness' sake ask him to get headphones first. if that fails.
you know those little ringers you can hit to make a loud "ding".
hit it everytime rush lies. and when he asks why tell him outright.
eventually the annoyance factor will make him turn off the radio or get your boss to step in.
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Wed Jan-04-06 01:26 PM
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18. All good suggestions folks. Thanks! |
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He's turned it off now. I knew all along he was a freeper, but this is the first time he's played rushbo.
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Wed Jan-04-06 01:26 PM
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19. Just laugh really loudly whenever you hear him lie, or say "BULLSHIT" |
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whenever you hear Rush spew BS.
Don't be shy about it, either.
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Wed Jan-04-06 01:28 PM
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21. Headphones are the only polite way to listen to a radio at work, |
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Buy a cheap pair at the Dollar store and leave them on his desk.
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Wed Jan-04-06 01:38 PM
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25. unfortunately she will just have to wear the headphones, there are sound |
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canceling headphones.. too..
i pitty her.. i always feel so dirty after being exposed to his Apriori Fascist filth
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Wed Jan-04-06 01:31 PM
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22. Get a "carry" permit, and shoot the bastard in self defense, |
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and/or buy a dozen baby coral snakes and place them in his cube drawers, and/or put a large dose of quality rat poison in his coffee, and/or drape several bare electrical wires around his cube and chair and toss a gallon of salt water on him, and/or grab the guy with your bare hands and jamb your thumbs into his windpipe until his body cools down to room temp.
If these don't stop the limbaugh slime them post again, as I have some less subtle methods you can try.
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Wed Jan-04-06 01:38 PM
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to never ever cross you. I think that you may have earned the distinguished title of evil genius extrodinaire. Thanks tex. Good Belly laughs. :yourock:
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Wed Jan-04-06 01:45 PM
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29. Shovel some shit over the cube wall.... fair is fair, dammit! |
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Wed Jan-04-06 02:18 PM
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32. that's a great visual! |
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:rofl:
Or how about a less direct approach--stand right near the cube wall and fling a chunk of the merde up in the air on a nearly vertical trajectory. When it lands on the other side of the wall it'll seem to have fallen straight from heaven--a sign from God.
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Wed Jan-04-06 02:05 PM
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30. Boeing would us use a single earphone while assembling, i cant |
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imagine letting people in each cubical have an open radio.. earphone yes.
i was on a bus from Elko Nevada to Modesto before it left the driver made the announcement about radios and earphones.. a couple of Mormons were behind me debating the political problems of the Church.. for about 4 HOURS..!!! the bus stopped and the person in front got off, then one of them moves in front of me and got on his knees sideways to me.. making it a big deal getting positioned.. he put his hands together and looked up.. then looked at me and asked, 'you dont mind if i pray do you.?? i replied no problem as long as you use an earphone.. he looked shocked and i said i dont want to have to listen to your conversation with him too.. he disappeared.
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Wed Jan-04-06 02:11 PM
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Take the metal cover off your PC, the stray RF from the motherboard will wipe out all AM reception within 3 or 4 yards of your desk. Try it!
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Wed Jan-04-06 02:19 PM
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33. leave franken's book on his chair. nt |
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Wed Jan-04-06 02:26 PM
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34. tell him you can't concentrate with talk radio on |
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make it a work issue, not a political issue.
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Wed Jan-04-06 02:28 PM
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35. give him headphones (belated X-mas gift) |
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Wed Jan-04-06 02:35 PM
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37. Explain to Human Resources that you consider Rush hate speech. |
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