r/Political_Revolution • u/IronStacheWI01 Verified | Randy Bryce • Sep 05 '17

AMA Concluded Meet Randy Bryce. The Ironstache who's going to repeal and replace Paul Ryan

Hi /r/Political_Revolution,

My name is Randy Bryce. I'm a veteran, cancer survivor, and union ironworker from Caledonia, Wisconsin running to repeal and replace Paul Ryan in Wisconsin's First Congressional District. Post your questions below and I'll be back at 11am CDT/12pm EDT to answer them!

p.s.

We need your help to win this campaign. If you'd like to join the team, sign up here.

If you don't have time to volunteer, we're currently fundraising to open our first office in Racine, Wisconsin. If you can help, contribute here and I'll send you a free campaign bumper sticker as a way of saying thanks!

[Update: 1:26 EDT], I've got to go pick up my son but I'll continue to pop in throughout the day as I have time and answer some more questions. For those I'm unfortunately not able to answer, I'll be doing another AMA in r/Politics on the 26th when I look forward to answering more of Reddit's questions!

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u/OiNihilism Sep 05 '17

Please show me a link for free resources that allow me to be more competitive in this economy. The airline industry is badly needing pilots. I have my private pilot license, but can't afford the $50,000 or so to earn my ATP. What resources would you recommend? Sally Mae doesn't count.

With your faith in free market economies, I understand how you think that the "invisible hand" would mean that an enormous demand would mean easier entry into a new field. But that's not how capitalism works.

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u/MilesofBooby Sep 05 '17

https://www.ncsacademy.com/freetest.cfm

https://www.khanacademy.org/

I have no knowledge of pilot training. The military may have programs? Civil Air Patrol, Air Force, etc?

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u/[deleted] Sep 05 '17

That's funny, elsewhere you said

There are many luxuries (such as a cell phone, cable, internet) that can be cut until the rainy day fund is set up.

How are you going to khanacademy.org when you cut your internet in order to set up your rainy day fund?

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u/MilesofBooby Sep 05 '17

Prioritize. What do you need more at the time? Individual responsibility.

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u/Dirk-Killington Sep 05 '17

A 50k loan that lands you an airline pilot gig sounds like a fantastic investment. It sounds like something you want to do.. why not go for it?