Remember how much we all admired her?
Yeah, well she lost her damn job:
The woman’s name is Juli Briskman. Her employer, government contractor Akima LLC, wasn’t so happy about the photo. They fired her over it.
In a Saturday interview with HuffPost, Briskman, a 50-year-old mother of two, said she was stunned that someone had taken a picture of her giving Trump the middle finger.
As the photo circulated online, Briskman decided to tell Akima’s HR department what was happening when she went to work on Monday. By Tuesday, her bosses called her into a meeting and said she had violated the company’s social media policy by using the photo as her profile picture on Twitter and Facebook.
“They said, ‘We’re separating from you,‘” said Briskman. “Basically, you cannot have ‘lewd’ or ‘obscene’ things in your social media. So they were calling flipping him off ‘obscene.’”
Briskman, who worked in marketing and communications at Akima for just over six months, said she emphasized to the executives that she wasn’t on the job when the incident happened and that her social media pages don’t mention her employer. They told her that because Akima was a government contractor, the photo could hurt their business, she said.
Well that is just fucked up.
Here this woman expressed the emotions felt by the vast majority of the American people in this country, and she gets canned?
Don't you feel that Donald Trump is behind this, cause I certainly do.
Well here's my prediction.
I bet money that there are company executives who are reading about this woman's situation right now, and I bet in the next several days she will have a different job, with better pay, and a more secure future.
After all this is still America isn't it?
If our rights to freely express ourselves and to protest authoritarianism are no longer valid, then Donald Trump and his deplorables truly have won haven't they?
"These people “live the dream” of enjoying “the benefits of society without being subject to any of its constraints,”"
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Luv Liberal Redneck 'TT'
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https://www.salon.com/2017/11/06/officials-expect-devos-to-resign-from-trump-administration_partner/
ReplyDeleteI hope she does but what fundamentalist, totally unqualified, theocratic dope will replace her
DeleteA MALE colleague did worse on his Facebook page, which had Akima’s logo on it. But he just got a reprimand and had to take his (obscene) post down.
ReplyDeleteHer they fired.
Now that is absolutely grounds for a lawsuit but she’s smart to just move on. It’s Virginia, after all. I’m sure as a Democrat she will be much more comfortable working at a different company. If she’s smart, in a different state.
But I would council her to avoid PETA. They aren’t who she thinks they are.
Virginia is a right-to-work state. Companies don't even have to give you a reason for separation.
DeleteDiscrimination based on gender or political affiliation is still against the law in any state.
DeleteThe administrative law Judge will decide the employment outcome for this woman. A right to work state does not automatically and completely protect the employer. She has federal employment rights and this is extraordinary circumstances due to the terrible current political chaos and liar receiving the legal hand gesture to make a right turn or stay in bicycle lane. There is no respect nor honor given to a con artist and liar with his hand out and treason smile.
DeleteSorry, think about it, fantasize about it even, maybe talk about about it but as soon as you do something in public like this and then are identified as the person, and then are connected to your employer - you're done. If any grown up in the world today doesn't think that there could be blowback from something like this they are delusional. I learned this same lesson in high school where I decided to show my displeasure to someone in authority with my middle fingers and was almost immediately reprimanded and for good reason.
ReplyDeleteAnd have you been a total wuss all these years? #Sad.
DeleteI personally would have flipped him the bird too, and gave no fucks about the consequences. I know will be ok regardless.
DeleteWere you expelled from school while a classmate that did much worse only got a day’s detention?
Delete@ mlaiuppa11:49 AM, i was expelled for something minor. I sprayed Lysol for a rank fart somebody in class let loose, meanwhile a guy that beat the living shit out of somebody got a week. Maybe it was because i used to be bad, prior too said event.
DeleteI learned not to be a jerk and grew up. I keep my fingers in my pockets. I don't let my adolescent anger control me. I still remember the well-deserved lecture I got from another kid's mother. She was right. Rage tweeting or making obscene gestures doesn't really tell the other side what you feel. It is a way of you releasing your negative feelings. Not being a jerk is different from being a wuss.
DeleteToo bad. I hope she has some recourse.
ReplyDeleteI agree with what she did, but the "do something that goes viral and suffer professional consequences" thing goes both ways.
ReplyDeleteHOW:
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https://www.rawstory.com/2017/11/what-doxxing-really-is-and-advice-on-how-to-protect-yourself-from-unwanted-exposure/
Why isn't the employer named? Frightened are they as to a back lash? Kind of think so!
ReplyDeletewe will find the sob who did this. i am sure a boycott of this company will hit them in the wallet.
DeleteAkima LLC of Herndon, Virginia. They're online, on Facebook, and have a phone number.
Deletehttps://www.facebook.com/akimallc/
DeleteYeah knock yourself out. Not the sort of company most of us do business with. They are part of NANA the native Corp. In NW Alaska.
DeleteBrag about grabbing women by the p***y and get elected president. Flip off the guy who bragged about grabbing women by the p***y and get fired for being too indecent to be part of a company working for the government run by a p***y grabber. sigh
ReplyDelete"Baldwin has received heavy criticism for his relationship with the aforementioned James Toback, an indie filmmaker accused of sexual misconduct by hundreds of women—including the actresses Rachel McAdams and Selma Blair.
DeleteBaldwin has made several films with Toback, including the 2013 HBO documentary-satire Seduced and Abandoned, wherein the two pals jokingly try to secure financing for a bogus film at Cannes. The doc featured not one, but two alleged serial sexual predators. In one scene, Toback and Baldwin sit down and have a friendly chat with Roman Polanski, who stands accused of raping five underage girls between the ages of 10 and 16."“Knowing what we do now, ‘Seduced and Abandoned’s’ ‘boys will be boys’ tone transforms from mildly charming to repulsive. As a viewer it’s deeply uncomfortable to watch Toback confidently saunter into exclusive meeting after exclusive meeting knowing that the director has likely already forced several women to help him get off.”
https://www.thedailybeast.com/alec-baldwin-melts-down-on-twitter-after-weinstein-comments-blocks-asia-argento
"Back in September 2009, Polanski was en route to the Zurich Film Festival—where he was set to receive a lifetime achievement award—when he was arrested by Swiss police on a U.S. arrest warrant related to his 1977 guilty plea. The Hollywood film community rallied to his defense, circulating a petition with 138 high-profile signatories—including Woody Allen, Martin Scorsese, and Harvey Weinstein—that demanded “the immediate release” of the “renown and international artist.”"
https://www.thedailybeast.com/its-time-for-hollywood-to-cast-out-roman-polanski
IMO it was foolish of her to post the photo on FB.
ReplyDeleteShe didn't post it. The person who took the picture posted it. The article says that when she found out it had been posted she told the company. Geez..read the article!!!
DeleteI work for a governmental agency. A member of the public called to complain because someone who claims to work at this particular agency was posting rude and racist posts on facebook. I know the guy in questions & I believe that he would do it, he is also sexist. Our admin & HR did nothing. I am all for free speech but not hate speech. I think HR should have at least given the guy a reprimand and asked him to take off his place of work on FB. What really gets my goat, is that he is probably posting all of these racist thing while at his desk on the job. THere has to be a line.
ReplyDeleteSalon says Betsy DeVos may resign over her frustration over her lack of influence.
ReplyDeleteI have to wonder if there is a different reason. She seems like a rat that would be the first off of a sinking ship.
Wasn’t she also tied to Mercer? Didn’t Mercer’s daughter tell Trump to appoint DeVos?
BRO
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Donald Trump probably was napping and didn't notice. Now he will probably notice. Off with her head! He will say.
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ReplyDeleteTrumpy Bear - most bizarre thing I've seen in a long time - it is REAL - I saw the tv commerical for it yesterday and had to tape it for my husband to see because I knew he would not believe me - who the heck would buy this thing !!!!! and who ever they are I wouldn't want to meet them - have to be some of the weirdest folks ever
here's a link to ad on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=i9qv8RSreIM
"I have one. it's made in China. The care tag says not to machine wash but instead, Trumpy Bear required to be Golden Showered by multiple women in a hotel room." 2 XxxpayMe $19.95
DeleteWhen I first saw that ad I thought it was a SNL skit,wonder what trumps cut is
Delete'T'ur-key? Xxx--->>>
ReplyDeleteMaybe she was applauding Trump, signalling "You're # 1" ! LOL
ReplyDeleteshe was ordering 1 beer...
DeleteYes, her pointer finger had already been injured. She couln't use that one so she used the next one. Omg I'm djt....lying my ...off.
DeleteAs this is not the best example of protest, it is the gesture of majority. The Illegitimate presidence insulted America for 2yrs and deserves no respect. His presence causes everyone disgust and despair. Trump is disgusting and brings out the worst in everyone. He is a liar MORON DOTARD useful idiot. Is this company a citizen united trump supporter?
ReplyDeleteTwo years?
DeleteIt may seem like it but he hasn’t even passed the one year mark.
OT?
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What did trump say? I can shoot someone on fifth avenue and no body would do anything about it. He feels secure that he would not be arrested, he can commit crimes and no body cares or will charge don with a crime.
ReplyDeleteAlso he has been getting away with various crimes for years and never held accountable.
DeleteHe'll get his some day! Possibly at Hell's open door w/the greeting of Satan.
DeleteRemember this is Trump's hell - he will open the door with the greeting of president Hillary....
DeleteShero!
ReplyDeletedoesn't this come under freedom of speech? she didn't say any thing but she made her point.
ReplyDelete" Just be respectful, for crying out loud.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing what people will put on social media these days. " Sarah Palin's hired help helping Sarah.
https://twitter.com/SarahPalinUSA/status/927616021124603904
Oh wow. That sucks.
ReplyDeleteThis is our new world.
I can see me getting fired for the same reason.
I hope she gets a great new job asap.
She's toxic now, she'll be working at McDonald's, if she's lucky.
DeleteVirginia is a "right to work" state. She was being a little dense posting this action to social media while working for a government contractor. I get it she let her emotions get the best of her and now she's unemployed.
ReplyDeleteSometimes our big brains work against us, but a deep breath, a calming moment of reflection allowing us to look at the bigger picture can prevent things like this from happening, but hey, social media dude, look at me I'm cool, I flipped off the POTUS, but oops, I also get paid by the government. She didn't think, period.
She could have been personally satisfied that she flipped off the motorcade, instead she shared, that's what got her fired.
But just like all good liberals she's now a victim, and will never, ever believe she caused this herself.
https://www.adn.com/politics/2017/11/06/woman-who-gave-trump-motorcade-middle-finger-fired-from-alaska-native-corporation-affiliate/
ReplyDeleteShe was employed by one of our Native corporations. Some of the wealthiest government contractors in America and they don't mess around. They give very little back to their actual native population and they don't suffer fools. Of course, they are all run by white lawyers.
I hope that she is financially fit to withstand the wave of justice she is about to ride.
DeleteShe should march down to local unemployment office and sign up today. It is Wrongful termination. The corporation jumped into the barrel of political liars and The liar drumpf has caused much anxiety to all. His presence makes flowers die. He is extremely toxic and pathetic to all. Unlike drumpf she pays taxes for the use of that road.
Looks like she was making a right turn signal which is required while operating a bicycle on public streets. Give that woman a promotion. And send that corporation a message from America. She did the right thing. Mr Trump understands that hand gesture and freedom to express it. He does it daily to America.
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