#rwu

[noblesse-raeva]

One day I will post this in ooc and start rambling and I won’t stop.

[tenth-sentence]

The community prides itself on being 'a fraternal organization, an extended family of sorts'.

"Going Dark: The Secret Social Lives of Extremists" - Julia Ebner

[whats-in-a-sentence]

The European Parliament elections of May 2019 rank particularly high on the RWU agenda. In early 2019, they start preparing materials for their influence campaigns.

We decide to make meme contest on topic of Euroscepticism and nationalism. This May we have European elections in Europe and we need as much Eurosceptic memes as possible to share around. Best OC [Original Content] will be rewarded with money prize, how much depends how many memes will enter the competition and what's the quality of them. If you have any questions DM me, post memes in #activism instead of #shitposting-and-memes and ping my name so I can save and rate it. I'll give you one months to come up with the best you have. GOD SPEED.

"Going Dark: The Secret Social Lives of Extremists" - Julia Ebner

[nblraevart]

Carrying around worlds on my back that I can’t inflict upon others (Its intentionally blurry)

[markrosewater]

Didn't you say in the past specifically that you guys wouldn't make Captain America RWU just because of the USA flag and that he is a mono white character?

He’s core white, but he does have red and blue qualities.

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[saydams]

Amtrak expansion comment period ends tomorrow! (march 8 2024)

you can leave your comment here

This will restore service to places that used to have passenger trains, and add trains to exisiting routes to make service daily instead of just alternating days. it would also add new routes (in green, below)

bulletin from railroad workers united:

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is conducting an Amtrak Daily Long-Distance Service Study to evaluate the restoration of daily long-distance intercity rail passenger service and the potential for new Amtrak long-distance routes. This study will ultimately create a long-term vision for long-distance passenger rail service and identify capital projects and funding needed to implement that vision. The initial proposal would add 15 long-distance routes, serving 61 additional metropolitan areas to create a true national network. The FRA is seeking public input by Friday, March 8. After public comment, the FRA will make capital and operating cost estimates, and make recommendations to Congress. This Amtrak expansion plan has been 50 years in the making and of course, should have been executed in the 1970s or 1980s. Amtrak has survived against endless budget cuts, threats to eliminate various trains, micro-managing by Congress on food service options, and attempts to dismantle or privatize parts or even its entire system. So this is a huge step forward. That said, the forces allied against this proposal are huge, led by Class One rail carriers. They fight tooth and nail against any proposed new Amtrak route or additional frequency. RWU feels that the best way forward is to bring the railroads under public control, at least the basic infrastructure (track, signals, yards, terminals, etc) or it is very unlikely that we will see much in the way of passenger train expansion. In the meantime, smart Class One rail carriers will welcome the additional income stream from accommodating passenger service and the access to public money for track improvements that will improve freight service as well. Many sectors are coming together around a publicly run rail network - like the Plumb Plan of old - one that is administered by professional railroaders, representatives of the craft workers, and government appointees to protect the public interest. Check out the listing of endorsing organizations to date HERE. Do you want to make your voice heard on this vital question of an expanded passenger rail network? If so, please read through the presentation materials and make a comment by Friday, March 8.

read about the study here

high speed rail alliance reactions to the study

comment on the study here

Rail Passengers Association news on the FRA Study

THE ROUND THREE LD MAP IS OUT! February 16, 2024

You can click here to download all 163 pages of meeting materials we reviewed last week and this week. Your job as interested citizens and advocates is to review the materials, and offer constructive, fact-based feedback on how the routes are put together, what kinds of continuing planning should be done, and whether and how an independent entity should be created to ensure that as these route projects unfold the served communities continue to have a voice in making sure they really happen. You have until March 8th to review the materials and then draft and submit your feedback to the study team using the email address contactus@fralongdistancerailstudy.org. Remember, constructive, fact-based, specific observations and suggestions are the way to go here. Some 5,000 comments have been reviewed to date, and comments truly did help shape the final routings selected by the FRA team.

15 NEW TRAINS: CLOSER TO OUR LONG-DISTANCE GOALS February 16, 2024

Keep an eye out for the public release of the study materials on the FRA long-distance study website (which you can reach by clicking here), but here’s a brief rundown of the 15 new routes FRA offered up for our consideration in the upcoming Round Four later this spring: 1 – Chicago to Miami, via Indianapolis, Louisville, Nashville, Chattanooga, Atlanta, Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa. 2 – Dallas/Fort Worth to Miami, via Marshall, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Pensacola, Tallahassee, and Jacksonville. 3 – Denver to Houston, via Trinidad, Amarillo, and Dallas/Fort Worth. 4 – Los Angeles to Denver, via Barstow, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, and Cheyenne. 5 – Phoenix to Minneapolis/St. Paul, via Flagstaff, Albuquerque, Amarillo, Newton, Kansas City, Omaha, and Sioux Falls. 6 – Dallas/Fort Worth to New York, via Oklahoma City, Tulsa, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Pittsburgh. 7 – Houston to New York, via New Orleans, Mobile, Montgomery, Atlanta, Chattanooga, Roanoke, Lynchburg, Lorton, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia. 8 – Seattle to Denver, via Portland, Boise, Pocatello, Salt Lake City, and Grand Junction. 9 – San Antonio to Minneapolis/St. Paul, via Dallas/Fort Worth, Tulsa, Kansas City, and Des Moines. 10 – San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth, via Merced, Bakersfield, Barstow, Phoenix, Tucson, El Paso, and Midland. 11 – Detroit to New Orleans, via Columbus, Cincinnati, Louisville, Nashville, Montgomery, and Mobile. 12 – Denver to Minneapolis/St. Paul, via Cheyenne, Pierre, and Sioux Falls. 13 – Seattle to Chicago, via Yakima, Kennewick, Spokane, Sandpoint, Helena, Billings, Bismarck, and Fargo. 14 – Dallas/Fort Worth to Atlanta, via Marshall, Jackson, Meridian, and Birmingham. 15 – El Paso to Billings, via Albuquerque, Trinidad, Denver, Cheyenne, and Casper.

FRA STUDY DRAFT: MORE TRAINS, MORE PLACES February 9, 2024

If this map is fully realized, 89 percent of the U.S. population would have access to Amtrak trains, including 19 million more Americans in the most-populated metropolitan areas. In this plan some 13 million Americans who lost service to the various Amtrak cuts over the years would get it back. This new map would add 102 stations in rural communities, nearly doubling service in rural areas. Tribal areas would see 112 percent more access, and for people living in what the Dept. of Transportation defines as “health-disadvantaged areas” – that is, areas with poor access to medical facilities and hospitals – there would be 66 percent greater access. Five million people without good medical access could get it via this new map, which would ensure that 86 percent of all U.S. medical centers are served.

source

@amtrak-official, did you know about this?

[loreleywrites]

I know plenty of people have already talked about a possible return to Alara set, but since the original shards were so popular, how about a twist to it, wedge worlds instead of shards?

Narratively, I'm not sure exactly how this could happen, perhaps the Phyrexian invasion caused even more instability or a nostalgic person/group wanted to restore the shards and Alara separated again but into 5 wedge worlds instead of 5 shards.

So Naya loses red for black and is centered in green with black and white as secondary colors, Jund loses black for blue and is GRU, Grixis loses blue for white and is RBW, Esper loses white for green and is GUB, and Bant loses green for red and is RWU.

How would the new wedges of Alara look compared to their respective shards? Naya but make it goth?

You don't dilute shard world's identity by making it something Magic already has. Ikoria is wedge world. (And the further caveat that Alara stopped being shard world, narratively, so it's hard to return to because of that.)

[kaydub80]

Not a surprise that AOC was caught lying about RWU's view on the railroad strike.

[nightsidewrestling]

D.U.D.E Bios: Patrick Rhydderch

The Cyhyraeth Prince Patrick Rhydderch (2020)

Kirby's cousin, Hywel's nephew, and Naoise's son, Patrick. An Irish-Catholic living in Wales and an ambitious, empathetic father. His kids are in the C.R.C wrestling school, both as trainers and students.

"Train until you can't train anymore."

Name

Full Legal Name: Patrick Ruadhán Nudd Cian Rhydderch

First Name: Patrick

Meaning: From the Latin name 'Patricius', which meant 'Nobleman'

Pronunciation: PAT-rik

Origin: Irish, English, French, German, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish

Middle Name(s): Ruadhán, Nudd, Cian

Meaning(s): Ruadhán: From Old Irish 'Rúadán' derived from 'Rúad' 'Red' combined with a diminutive suffix. Nudd: Welsh cognate of 'Nuada', which is from Old Irish 'Nuadu', which probably comes from 'Nodens' which itself is possibly from the Old Celtic root 'Snowdo' meaning 'Mist, Haze'. Cian: Means 'Ancient, Enduring' in Irish

Pronunciation(s): RWU-an. NIDH. KEE-an

Origin(s): Irish. Welsh Mythology. Irish, Irish Mythology, Old Irish

Surname: Rhydderch

Meaning: From the given name 'Rhydderch' from the Old Welsh name 'Riderch', derived from 'Ri' 'King' and 'Derch' 'Exalted'

Pronunciation: HRUDH-ehrkh

Origin: Welsh

Alias: Cyhyraeth Prince, Patrick Rhydderch

Reason: This is Patrick's ring name

Nicknames: Pat, Rick, Red, Nid-iot, P.R Nightmare

Titles: Mr

Characteristics

Age: 41

Gender: Male. He/Him Pronouns

Race: Human

Nationality: Welsh. Irish-Welsh Mix. Dual Citizenship ROI-UK

Ethnicity: White

Birth Date: September 25th 1979

Symbols: Banshees, Cyhyraeths, Ghosts, Crowns

Sexuality: Heterosexual

Religion: Irish-Catholic

Native Language: Welsh

Spoken Languages: Welsh, Irish, Scottish (Scots Gaelic), English

Relationship Status: Married

Astrological Sign: Libra

Theme Song: 'Don't Lose Your Head' - Queen (1997-)

Voice Actor: Chris O'Dowd

Geographical Characteristics

Birthplace: Tullahought, Kilkenny, Republic of Ireland

Current Location: Llanfaethlu, Anglesey, Wales

Hometown: Llanfaethlu, Anglesey, Wales

Appearance

Height: 5'11" / 180 cm

Weight: 157 lbs / 71 kg

Eye Colour: Blue

Hair Colour: (Born Blond) Brown

Hair Dye: None

Body Hair: An 'Average' Spread

Facial Hair: Clean Shaven

Tattoos: (As of Jan 2020) 30

Piercings: Triple Earlobe (Both), Snake Eyes

Scars: None

Health and Fitness

Allergies: None

Alcoholic, Smoker, Drug User: Smoker, Social Drinker

Illnesses/Disorders: None Diagnosed

Medications: None

Any Specific Diet: None

Relationships

Allies: (As of Jan 2020) The Rhydderch Clan

Enemies: (As of Jan 2020) None

Friends: Jarlath Rhydderch, Lochlainn Rhydderch, Fionn Rhydderch, Uilliam Rhydderch, Ivor Rhydderch, Sean Rhydderch, Wyn Rhydderch, Vaughan Rhydderch, Neifion Rhydderch, Roderick Rhydderch, Fergus Rhydderch, Flann Rhydderch

Colleagues: The C.R.C Locker Rooms / Too Many To List

Rivals: None

Closest Confidant: Moira Rhydderch

Mentor: Naoise Rhydderch

Significant Other: Moira Rhydderch (41, Wife, Née Callaghan)

Previous Partners: None of Note

Parents: Naoise Rhydderch (80, Father), Talulla Rhydderch (81, Mother, Née MacGinnis)

Parents-In-Law: Fintan Callaghan (72, Father-In-Law), Morven Callaghan (73, Mother-In-Law, Née Mac an Bhaird)

Siblings: Maeve Pritchard (50, Sister, Née Rhydderch), Deirdre Llewellyn (47, Sister, Née Rhydderch), Jarlath Rhydderch (44, Brother), Bridget Griffiths (38, Sister, Née Rhydderch), Rosaleen O'Sullivan (35, Sister, Née Rhydderch), Lochlainn Rhydderch (32, Brother)

Siblings-In-Law: Conall Pritchard (51, Maeve's Husband), Ivan Llewellyn (48, Deirdre's Husband), Ursula Rhydderch (45, Jarlath's Wife, Née Cavanaugh), Raeburn Griffiths (39, Bridget's Husband), Rafferty O'Sullivan (36, Rosaleen's Husband), Vanessa Rhydderch (33, Lochlainn's Wife, Née Sauvageot), Paulu Callaghan (39, Moira's Brother), Io Callaghan (40, Paulu's Wife, Née Connor), Ilithyia Conroy (36, Moira's Sister, Née Callaghan), Dejan Conroy (37, Ilithyia's Husband), Antonio Callaghan (33, Moira's Brother), Iphigenia Callaghan (34, Antonio's Wife, Née Cooney), Ione Cullen (30, Moira's Sister, Née Callaghan), Damir Cullen (31, Ione's Husband), Dalibor Callaghan (27, Moira's Brother), Larisa Callaghan (28, Dalibor's Wife, Née Curran), Kalliope Fannon (24, Moira's Sister, Née Callaghan), Krsto Fannon (25, Kalliope's Husband), Domagoj Callaghan (21, Moira's Brother), Metis Callaghan (22, Domagoj's Wife, Née Finnin), Leda Callaghan (18, Moira's Sister), Dragoljub Callaghan (15, Moira's Brother)

Nieces & Nephews: Too Many To List

Children: Macaulay Rhydderch (21, Son), Napier Rhydderch (18, Son), Oighrig Rhydderch (15, Daughter), Paige Rhydderch (12, Daughter), Quintus Rhydderch (9, Son), Radcliff Rhydderch (6, Son), Sable Rhydderch (3, Daughter)

Children-In-Law: Anwen Rhydderch (22, Macaulay's Wife, Née MacIntyre)

Grandkids: Alpin Rhydderch (1, Grandson)

Great Grandkids: None

Wrestling

Billed From: Kilkenny, Ireland

Trainer: The C.R.C Wrestling School, Naoise Rhydderch

Managers: Moira Rhydderch

Wrestlers Managed: Moira Rhydderch

Debut: 1997

Debut Match: Patrick Rhydderch VS Naoise Rhydderch. Double Count Out

Retired: N/A

Retirement Match: N/A

Wrestling Style: Brawler / Hardcore

Stables: The Rhydderch Clan (1997-)

Teams: No Team Names

Regular Moves: Belly To Back Suplex, Bulldog, Figure-Four Leglock, Inverted Atomic Drop, Low Blow, Multiple Jabs, Poking / Raking Opponent's Eyes, Running High Knee Strike, Big Boot, Atomic Drop, Backbreaker Rack, Diving Overhead Chop, High Knee, One-Armed Body Slam, Piledriver, Running Big Boot, Running Leg Drop, Vertical Suplex Powerslam

Finishers: Sleeper Hold,, Jumping Knee Drop, Top Rope Jumping Knee Drop

Refers To Fans As: The Fans, The Family

Extras

Backstory: Patrick Rhydderch of the C.R.C (Welsh Wrestling League / Cynghrair Reslo Cymru) owning Rhydderch family. When Naoise dies Patrick will have a 1/56th ownership of the promotion. Patrick is a 'Cyhyraeth Style' (Brawler / Hardcore) trainer. He's a uarter-Welsh and three quarters-Irish

Trivia: Nothing of Note

[tenth-sentence]

For January 2019 alone, they list the Political Meeting at St Kilda Beach in Melbourne, which escalated in violent clashes between protestors and counter-protestors, the March for Life and the Women's March, both in Washington DC.

"Going Dark: The Secret Social Lives of Extremists" - Julia Ebner

[whats-in-a-sentence]

Back in the RWU poll rooms:

Is it possible for a political group or person to rebuild their reputation after their optics are ruined?

3 yes, 18 no.

"Going Dark: The Secret Social Lives of Extremists" - Julia Ebner

[nblraevart]

From the brair

[sneezest]

Railroad Workers United (RWU) has received a remarkable outpouring of support and solidarity as our struggle for a fair contract has caught national attention, and the daily realities of our working conditions have reached the hearts and minds of our communities. Railroaders, friends, and allies are joining our membership organization, subscribing to our newsletter service, and asking how they can help.

Despite actions by Congress and the Biden Administration, we intend to continue to organize for our dignity and job quality, and fight exploitation by Class I rail carrier billionaires.

We are a group of fighting railroaders and we fight for all workers.

Amid this season of giving, RWU humbly asks you to help propel our campaigns and capacity building forward. Your donation will support:

Expanding our campaign for public ownership of the railroads

Fighting to consolidate the railroad craft unions to achieve one strong and unified voice at the next round of bargaining — organizing for which begins today!

Funding research, development, and labor education

Building our staff and administrative capacity to meet the needs of a growing membership, and to support member organizing

By giving to Railroad Workers United, you become a steward of fairness and decency on the railroads, which are so crucial to the supply chain. Join our struggle and please donate today. Thank you!

Donate Here - Help Build the Movement!

[markrosewater]

Is there any specific colour order for the mana symbols in the CMC? Most Jeskai cards I've seen are ordered URW but some older cards I've seen are ordered RWU.

There is a set order. Wedge order permanently changed during Khans of Tarkir.

[jobustad]

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