Chef Jim

All I ask is people explain their points like you just did. People just spew ***** here with nothing to back it up. That's why I ask questions. So he has things written down to process. Can he process them once written down? And as far as him representing me in CA? Sure, why not. There are two senators that represent "me". They have very little affect on my life. I affect my life for me and my family more than the two people who are in Washington ever will. And you middle of the road? No I don't think so. Not even close.

Personally I think it's great that a stroke victim wants to run, did run and won. You do realize that Senators have a team that they work with. Can he read? Can he think clearly? What part of his brain was affected by his stroke that will make him not able to perform his duties as a Senator? Can you answer these definitively or is it 100% conjecture on your part? And if it's conjecture is it because he's a Democrat? And you blame the whole state of PA and not one person who lost to an "invalid". What do I think you like about him? That's easy. He's a Republican. And I never accused you of being a right-wing partisan. I think the term I used was a hack.

And there it is. The eye roll. Thanks for your discussion Doc.

So instead of being an inspiration for stroke victims around the world we should lock him away? How severe was his stroke and according to his medical team how will HIS stroke affect his ability to represent PA? So did you B word about Hillary being a carpetbagger? I know I did. Still haven’t heard what you like about Dr Oz.

Sounds homophobic to me. 🤔

So you are part of his medical team that was aware of total mental abilities? I didn’t know that. Huh. Whether Hillary won is not the point. Just pointing out our possible hypocrisy. You probably said something derogatory about her being a carpetbagger but Oz being one is fine. Now one more time. Other than “he’s not Fetterman” what qualities did you like about Oz? Tell me more about Fetterman’s level of intelligence. And now we’re choosing our representatives based on how they dress? Almost as bad as basing it on their gender and race.

Who gives a ***** he’s not from PA?? Well all those people (I would bet my next 10 paychecks you were one) who called Hillary a carpetbagger? So you’re on record saying stroke victims can’t do his job? How severe is his stroke? When did you run diagnostics on him? And if they’re all “jamokes” couldn’t a stroke victim do the job? Kind of a contradiction there Doc. Now other than he’s not a stroke victim what else does Oz have going for him?

Cute. He’s a carpet bagger for one. And backed by Trump for another. Now your turn. Why would he have been a good Senator?

No it’s runny ***** candidates that got Fetterman elected. Dr Oz??

Oh I love my family too. I try to visit at least once a year but usually around August for my mom's birthday. I'll be there in a couple weeks to ski. Have not been back in the winter to ski since my dad passed in 2018. He was a fixture on the slopes at Holiday Valley for probably 60 years. He was a ski instructor there for 35 years or so. I told my brother this will be the first time in over 50 years I'll have to pay for my lift ticket. When I dad taught I got a free season's pass and after he quit teaching he'd get me a lift ticket when I visited. My brother said "no worries...I have connections." LOL

It's like asking a drug addict why they keep using when deep down they know sobriety would the the best thing for them. TDS is a hell of a drug.

I agree. The right needs to focus on making themselves more marketable to the American people. As of now they suck at it.

It's my understanding if the home is a total loss they would pay to rebuild. Not sure if they would just cut you a check and say "have fun!" Regarding why someone would want to move back? 1. Attitudes? The attitudes here in the CA desert are pretty laid back. High concentration of Latinos who are fantastic people and conservatives. 2. People. We have people here too. 3. Taxes. Yes our income taxes are higher. For example on an income of $100k the taxes in CA would be about $6,500 vs $5,275. So about $100 per month more. However property taxes is where the big difference is. Take a house assessed at $700k. In NY (Erie County) the annual taxes would be about $17,000 and here in CA (Riverside County) $10,000. A difference of $580 a month. Erie county sales taxes are 8.75% vs 7.75%. One percent of most everything you purchase over a year really adds up. So CA taxes being high compared to NY is a myth. I'm not even going to look at a no income state tax like FL has 4. Season. Just like people, we have seasons here too. For instance we are almost to winter. It was 34 degrees when I got up. In the summer it's usually around 90-100 when I wake up. We just don't have to deal with the snow. And damn when that ***** begins to melt and turn dirty? Uuuuuugly. 5. Family. I think my family prefers me 3,000 miles away. I always joke I would have moved further but the ocean got in the way. Now if I sold my $700k home here in CA and bought something for $700k in NY I'd get a lot of house. But again it comes with all the downsides and I don't need a lot of house.

Ok you guys wonder why I ask "stupid" questions but I would ask her this question. Can you define "actively" anti-racist?

1. Our income taxes may be higher but I'll compare our property taxes to NY's (and other states) and I imagine between the two we're lower overall. 2. I use my Ralph's (Kroger) rewards card for my gas. I get $.10 off per gallon for every $100 I spend. I've gotten as much as $.70 off a gallon. Ralph's just opened a fueling station by our store. It is $4.19 a gallon and with our rewards we're paying below $3 a gallon. 3. Homeless is an issue everywhere. It's horrible in places like SF and LA. We just retired to the Palm Springs area and though there are homeless here it's nowhere near as bad as LA. And with LA ***** with the Covid mandates I refuse to go there anyway. 4. CA has wonderful weather and incredible geography. Where else can you ski in the morning and surf in the afternoon. I've been here for 40 years and can't think of anyplace I'd rather live. They don't pay you for the damage of your home. They pay you what it would cost to rebuild. Often a big difference. And after living in FL or CA who the ***** would want to move back to Buffalo???

How about we invest in Mexico and put China “out of business”.

Did we just get scammed by a Nigerian Prince? Can someone explain why when we have so many issues in this country are we sending $350m to Africa?? https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2022/12/15/biden-announces-350m-to-facilitate-digital-transformation-in-nigeria-others/amp/ EDIT: yeah I thought he said $350 BILLION. Here is the transcript from the WH. This is ***** sad.

Truly sacred obligation?

Read his response that made your head spin again. Just go slower. It may come to you.

I've been saying this for a long time. Latinos have incredible Conservative values and the GOP has terrible marketing skills.

Sounds like a hell of a guy who will not be missed. For those saying get rid of guns? This is the type of person who will still hang on to theirs. I will hang on to mine too seeing I like a fair fight.

Good luck with that. This is almost as entertaining as the game day thread.

Yup. Now tell us all about these 10,000 new jobs in AZ.

So you rely on a tweet from the President to tell you what to think. Sounds kinda cultish to me. I’ll do you homework for you. From this time last year gas prices are down…..a penny!! Woohoo!!

B word all you want about CA politics. There is plenty to B word about trust me however not balancing the checkbook ain't one of them. We had a surplus this past fiscal year. I have no idea what they did with it but at least there was a surplus.