[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by tvbound

"I've found that many of the people constantly accusing others of racism are, in fact, the actual racists..."


I initially wasn't going to respond, but my ethics/integrity just won't let me pass...on such a ridiculous statement.

I've found that many of those who throw that phrase around, are simply trying to deflect from their own prejudice/bigotry/racism and making an excuse for not speaking out when it happens. Particularly those who purport to not even being able to see racism/injustice/prejudice, when normal/decent people can easily identify it when it occurs.

Which is the primary reason it continues in such a destructive/massive amount - and is institutionally baked-in.

Perfect examples are contained in the Netflix series..."The Innocence Files."

https://www.netflix.com/title/80214563

I challenge everyone to watch it - then try to continually deflect.

And this will be my last post in this thread, as I fully expect those who see themselves in what I've said and take umbrage...will come out of the woodwork in droves.

IOW, too much work answering each one of those types...so bye. lol

That's a pretty good speech...

Of course, it has nothing to do with what I said...

But thanks for the personal insult...

Wanna' see racists in action? Watch this video of people explaining why "voter ID is racist". They think that POC aren't able to obtain IDs because they don't have the ability to use a computer, or know where to get an ID...

https://youtu.be/3JGmKHrWKMQ

[tvbound]

Originally Posted by tvbound

My good friend (almost 50 years in the railroad industry, many at the executive/upper management level) predicts that the NTSB will recommend a law that requires all railroads to follow regarding a maximum distance between detectors, as well as a lower delta between ambient and component temperatures on rail cars.

My buddy knows his stuff.

Norfolk Southern announces six-point safety plan - Railway Track and Structures

"The initiatives are based on the preliminary findings of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) following the East Palestine, Ohio, derailment."


"Enhance the hot bearing detector network."

"In addition to reevaluating the temperature threshold at which an alarm is triggered, the company plans to work with peers to analyze data for patterns that could provide earlier warnings of potential safety issues."

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

It isn't just that. A previous administration's rollback on EPA guidelines for hazardous material contributed to the disaster. However - another rollback, which was on the faster brakes for trains with flammable/hazardous cargo would not have applied to this particular train, as it was a mixed-use train and the disaster would've happened anyway since it was a busted wheel bearing that caused it.

Yes, I was interested in that also... if the rollbacks of some of the guidelines were a factor. From all the articles I've been able to find, on line and in the the papers, it seems the unfortunate brake problem (the bearings) were not a result of the "rollback". It does seem that this particular company has more than its share of accidents and de-railings. Personally, I've thought for years our nation's disinterest in the state of our rails and rail beds, was asking for a major disaster. Any country's rail system is it's live blood for sure, and if we had the interest, we could probably increase the availability, speed, convenience, and efficiency of our PASSENGER rail system and save millions, billions, in congested highways, emissions, gasoline, even electricity.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

It isn't just that. A previous administration's rollback on EPA guidelines for hazardous material contributed to the disaster. However - another rollback, which was on the faster brakes for trains with flammable/hazardous cargo would not have applied to this particular train, as it was a mixed-use train and the disaster would've happened anyway since it was a busted wheel bearing that caused it.

The issue is related to regular inspection and maintenance. If one wheel bearing failure can take a whole trail off tracks, seems to me that the cost of regular inspections and maintenance can save a huge amount of time and costs, most likely non linear but i digress regardless of the existence of any laws mandating such . also this can be called risk management

how many of us get our cars fixed when the brakes wear out without waiting for an annual state inspection or crashing your car when brakes fail? how many get your oil changed on a regular mileage / usage basis without waiting for the oil pressure red light to come on?

But we are accepting of corporations who perform less inspection and maintenance on their equipment going through our neighborhoods? no excuses