Cinga
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On 6/18/2020 at 3:59 PM, Buffalo Timmy said:
Does he have a condition that makes the mask difficult for him wear? Otherwise he should just wear the mask- him using this as his moment to shine makes him stupid.
Due to HIPPA laws, that's actually none of your business.
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1 hour ago, bilzfancy said:
Paper bag was a must, although everyone knew what was in it, but sometimes we'd drink Coke out of the bag
For old time sake.... ?
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12 hours ago, RealKayAdams said:
But before thinking about causes and solutions to this defined problem, we first need to acknowledge that there IS in fact a greater problem. Many will describe the pre-pandemic Trump economy as excellent (or at least good enough) and will point to traditional conventional economic numbers like GDP and unemployment to assert that case. My claim is that the Trump economy has actually been performing at unacceptably sub-optimal levels and that we’ve been looking at the wrong economic metrics (such as wage growth and costs of living that we’re discussing here), ignoring an entire socioeconomic class of people, and allowing for a certain acceptance of low socioeconomic standards to seep through the collective American consciousness.
And just to reiterate, this isn’t intended to be a “Trump=bad economy, Obama/Biden=good economy” diatribe in disguise. I view the fundamental economic problems as having transcended the Rep-Dem political duopoly for decades now. From a generation-to-generation perspective, we are seeing an alarming decline in net wealth accumulation (that is, relative to chronological life stages and adjusted for population size and inflation) for Millenials. The Great Recession and the Coronavirus Recession (Depression?!) didn’t exactly help matters, but I don’t think these alone can explain the complete story. Generation Z is on deck now, so the economic landscape needs to change course soon or we may be looking at years of serious political and social uprisings ahead.
Ok, so what has caused this problem? Let’s ignore boring technical supply and demand curves of housing, education, and health care and think about more relatable history lessons. So the 1970’s were a chaotic and very critical transition era for our economy. Look beyond the obvious energy crisis and think about the end of the Bretton Woods monetary system, the mass emergence of women in the workforce, and the beginning of major trade deals with China. This era also fueled the 1980’s Reagan Revolution policies that would follow but had been brewing during the preceding two decades (Ayn Rand popularity, 1964 Goldwater). The 1990’s NAFTA deal was an important development as well (Ross Perot campaigns!). Oh yeah and the 2008 Great Recession which was also kind of relevant to the housing market (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, subprime mortgages, Dodd-Frank, financial derivatives).
Excellent observations and I really look forward to what I'm sure will prove to be a very civil discussion that hopefully we can all learn from. To the bolded part, it looks like you have thoughts on the gold standard and I'm curious to know how you think this may have affected post Bretton Woods inflation and the loss of real wages.
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1 hour ago, shoshin said:
You're arguing with someone, but not her. She made this point:
I read through it too fast, I stand corrected
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2 minutes ago, westside2 said:3 minutes ago, Muppy said:
false and moral equivalence, blah blah blah, platitude galore blah blah blah, paper tiger blah blah blah, straight up lies blah blah blah other than that this kid is just Fine
Can you prove these so called lies?
Course he can't, since there aren't any lies in what she said....
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14 minutes ago, shoshin said:
Forgot an option - NONE OF THE ABOVE
Early on we were only testing people who showed symptoms due to fewer tests available. So in doing this, we were skipping the asymptomatic people, to take care of the ones showing symptoms. This skewed the numbers of elderly high simply because they were more probable to show symptoms.
Now that literally anyone can get tested, as often as they want, we're beginning to see much more accurate numbers. We still however need to be more cautious around the elderly since they are still more apt to have troubles fighting this virus.
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43 minutes ago, Chef Jim said:
I was working with a British guy in a restaurant in the mid 80’s. He was so pissed because of all the hoops he was jumping through and money he was spending to go through the process when all the other Hispanic workers were here illegally. I don’t know if he ever became a citizen.That' pretty much what I meant about fixing our Immigration system. When it cost in the thousands, and can take years for people to come here legally, we are actually encouraging people to come illegally instead. Especially if we turn a blind eye towards them.
Fixing the legal system wouldn't be an end all, but it would surely at leas help to get illegal immigration under control
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3 hours ago, JetsFan20 said:
Dr Fauchi pretty much shot this idea that the virus is weaker down today. There is no evidence that’s the case right now.
These politicians are not public health officials. This thing is still out there and until we have it under control you should probably avoid public public places without a mask.
Dr Fauci? Seriously? He flipped so much during all of this he could be an gymnast!
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2 hours ago, TakeYouToTasker said:
And, as predicted, they are now coming for statues of Jesus, and stained glass windows depicting Him.
That's not going to end well for them.....
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3 minutes ago, B-Man said:
SEATTLE’S CHOP ANTIFASTAN TURNS BLOODY AGAIN: SECOND SHOOTING IN LESS THAN 48 HOURS.
Curiously though while the new autonomous nation is still outsourcing its crime fighting to America: People still dial 911 after 17-year-old CHOP resident shot; Refuses to talk to detectives.
I say just wall them in. If evolution is true, one of them will eventually be a doctor. Problem is that there will also be a lawyer and politicians.... If they survive long enough...
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So much for the mayor's Summer of Peace and Love I guess....
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I'll just leave this one here:
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Kansas man faces 1,245 years in jail after spraying town with manure
I was going to put this in the what have Dems done lately thread, but decided here was better.
QuoteAccording to the police report, pilot Barry Woods, 51, had a blood alcohol level of 0.48% at the time of his arrest, six times over the legal limit to drive a motor vehicle, and 12 times the limit allowed to fly a plane. Consequently, his vision was too impaired for him to realize that instead of spreading the manure over his employer's fields, he had taken a wrong turn, releasing his cargo over the town and its residents instead. “Everyone was freaking out, complaining about s**t falling from the skies, fearing a biological attack from Islamic terrorists or the Democrats,” Butler County Sheriff’s Office spokesman, Lt. John Fitzpatrick said. Emergency lines were swamped as more than 900 calls came in within five minutes of the town being crop-sprayed, but the local deputies jumped quickly to action
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This young lady gives me hope for the future
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On 6/18/2020 at 8:20 PM, B-Man said:
THE PARTY OF COMPASSION, TOLERANCE, AND CARING ABOUT THE CHILDREN:
Some of those tweets by the Dems are absolutely disgusting!
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42 minutes ago, billsfan1959 said:
It is interesting what the flag signifies to different people. Those thoughts certainly vary from person to person, and each is entitled to his or her opinion.
Whenever I think of my time in the military and my subsequent career in law enforcement, I always think of the term, "serving my country." That is really how I have always thought about it. It was never anything specific, just a general sense of, "I served my country." For me, the flag represents the country that I served: all that is good in this country and the potential and promise that it holds for all of its citizens.
It is an imperfect work in progress and throughout its history, many of its citizens have been denied that potential. However, the good in this country, that which should be celebrated in the flag, and what I personally see in the flag, is the continual struggle to be better as a society, the individual rights and freedoms that allow every citizen to speak out over injustice; the ability for each citizen to participate in righting wrongs and creating change for the better; and the knowledge that, as a nation, we have come so far, while still recognizing how far we have yet to go. And, the understanding that, while this country still has so far to go, it is the greatest nation on earth and still holds the greatest potential and promise for its citizens.
Much of my consulting work now involves the military and I spend a considerable amount of time on military installations. For those who are unfamiliar, on most installations, Reveille (A bugle call followed by "To the Colors") is played at 6:30 a.m. over speakers to signify the start of the day, and Retreat is played (followed by the National Anthem) at 5:00 p.m. to signify the end of the day. Whenever I am walking on a base and Reveille or Retreat is played, it is really is an amazing sight to see everyone, no matter what they are doing, to stop, come to attention, and face the flag (or music if they cannot see the flag). They are always moments that make me feel incredibly proud.
People can look at and feel about the flag however they wish. This is just how I feel.
Well said! I think everyone here can agree, we still have a lot of work to do as a country, but some wish to just blow it up and start over again which is where the disconnect comes from I think. We are still the greatest country in the history of the world, even with the work we still have ahead of us.
But your right, to some of us that Flag; the Colors, stands for everything GOOD about this country. And by God when I hear Taps and the Anthem it sends chills down my spine to this day...
The meaning to me is similar to the old Spartan saying to come home carrying their shield or on it
For our Flag it's the Pledge to come Home carrying the Flag, or under it....
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11 minutes ago, reddogblitz said:
Good catch. Yes the flag is unfurled in every breeze from dawn to dusk. But nowhere does it say they fight for the flag but it DOES.say they fight for freedom. But now we are just passing song lyrics.
As a Marine myself I take it to mean fighting for freedom. So I respect others freedom as long as they aren't hurting any one.
Evidently you take it different which is cool.
Thanks for your service.
Semper Fi Mac.
Semper Fi, and Peace to You and Yours Brother
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21 minutes ago, reddogblitz said:
sounds like you're assuming what they were fighting for.
A couple of lines from the Marine Hymm seem to suggest otherwise.
Why stop at the first verse?
Our flag's unfurled to every breeze
From dawn to setting sun;
We have fought in every clime and place
Where we could take a gun;
In the snow of far-off Northern lands
And in sunny tropic scenes,
You will find us always on the job
The United States Marines.
Here's health to you and to our Corps
Which we are proud to serve;
In many a strife we've fought for life
And never lost our nerve.
If the Army and the Navy
Ever look on Heaven's scenes,
They will find the streets are guarded
By United States Marines.So I guess it's where ever our Flag is unfurled even unto the Streets of Heaven.
I'm a Marine
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2 minutes ago, B-Man said:
THE POLICE AREN’T THERE TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC FROM CRIMINALS. THEY’RE THERE TO PROTECT CRIMINALS FROM THE PUBLIC:
Nashville liquor store owner, 88, explains why she shot alleged shoplifter: ‘I’m fed up.’
“I did what I had to do, and I hope word gets out on the street that I’m fed up and I’m not taking it anymore. . . .
You’ve got to stick up for yourself sometimes.”
I love that she said she tried to scare him by shooting at the floor but missed the floor!
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12 hours ago, reddogblitz said:
They didn't fight and in some cases die for a flag. They fought to protect freedom. Freedom to do what you want even of its not popular as long as its not ilegal. Like kneeling for the national anthem for example.
Don't ASSUME to know what any military member or veteran fought for, or died for. I'm sick and tired of that bullsh1t line.
That very Flag is the Symbol of this Nation, and THAT is what we serve for, fight for, and some died for!
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11 minutes ago, \GoBillsInDallas/ said:
I would have thought that would be essential services?
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5 minutes ago, Wacka said:
My mom was still driving at 85, 8 years ago. Wanted to drive until 90 (wouldn't have been able to). Stopped when she saw reports of old people driving into buildings. The way they got her on reminds me of how we have to get mom into a car to take her places today. She'll be 94 in 70 days.
WOW... God Bless your Mom!
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19 minutes ago, Unforgiven said:
perfect analogy for the halfwits, tho this is how they see themselves...
Is that supposed to be a Wonder Woman Burka?
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6 minutes ago, Magox said:
I've heard a few infectious disease experts from Europe saying the same thing. Seems implausible but who knows?
Not sure why it might be implausible myself. Both MERs and SARs were also coronaviruses that also just disappeared after time. A bit longer, 1 to 2 years, but I've seen nothing to suggest this one wouldn't do the same thing.
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Who will be the next Republican Standard Bearer for 2024?
in Politics, Polls, and Pundits
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I'm with some others here... I too supported Cruz over Trump in 2016 but now see his best position to help for the future would be on the Court. I really think, as of now, the nomination in 2024 would be Nikki Haley's to lose. And we could certainly do a lot worse on the Dem side for the first woman POTUS as Nikki is more qualified than even the supposed over qualified Hillary.