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The Nuclear Power Plant proposal got the NIABY prize from the activist group., as a form of recognition of their successful opposition to the proposal.
by mlhiss December 11, 2019
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For those greedy selfish interested parties who would never consider donating a dime for a positive benefit, there is always ESG investing, where profiteers can make a positive contribution, create new jobs without getting all pinko.
by mlhiss August 3, 2020
Get the ESG mug.Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles (MRAP also know as a MRAPV). It is an American armored fighting vehicle that is supposed to be resistant to bombs but is suceptible to EFPs.
MRAP Mouvement contre le racisme et pour l'amitié entre les peuples (Movement Against Racism and for Friendship between Peoples). It is an anti-racist NGO in France.
MRAP Mouvement contre le racisme et pour l'amitié entre les peuples (Movement Against Racism and for Friendship between Peoples). It is an anti-racist NGO in France.
Man, that MRAP is hot?
It sure is hot especially with a burning EFP going through it. Hot enough to burn your nuts off.
It sure is hot especially with a burning EFP going through it. Hot enough to burn your nuts off.
by mlhiss May 6, 2008
Get the MRAP mug.Typically any situation where municipal and traffic violations are strickly enforced and fines are levied. Unfortunately for the poor who cannot afford to pay, the tab gets bigger and violations are compounded for not paying the original fines.
In some cases cash register justice can be a method available to those that can afford to pay the justice system and meet minor stipulations to get their minor criminal charges dropped and expunged from their record.
In some cases cash register justice can be a method available to those that can afford to pay the justice system and meet minor stipulations to get their minor criminal charges dropped and expunged from their record.
Cash register justice can be a "pay-to-get away with it" kinda thing especially when criminal charges are dropped and expunged by paying fees to the prosecutor in additions to minor stipulations. This may available to all in theory but easily taken care of by the rich, but not easily affordable by the poor.
by mlhiss August 2, 2020
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In spite of having some of the best sources there were significant problems with IIGO because of special interest politics.
by mlhiss July 1, 2020
Get the IIGO mug.Affirmative reaction is when the person responsible for hiring employees crosses the line and illegally excludes qualified people from consideration because of their personal, political, spiritual, and/or economic beliefs.
Monica could you please explain your employment practices?
Yes, we have affirmative reaction. We exclude everyone who will not agree with us on every decision. We want some one who will not question bad judgement and illegal activities. This is a very open policy, many of these people are highly unqualified, and who would not normally be hired.
Yes, we have affirmative reaction. We exclude everyone who will not agree with us on every decision. We want some one who will not question bad judgement and illegal activities. This is a very open policy, many of these people are highly unqualified, and who would not normally be hired.
by mlhiss October 21, 2008
Get the Affirmative reaction mug.An economic recovery in which many of the rich the trend is upward and they benefit or gain new advantages, while many others the downward trend makes suffering worse. This is especially true for those without a support system.
The "K-shaped" recovery was not the same for the poor as the rich. For the poor it is a downward trajectory into poverty.
by mlhiss September 10, 2020
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