Nanker

Well, you are rather dim and all.

Looks like the poor girl just ran through the stage curtain and they clung to her when she rushed from backstage in a fit of nervous excitement to get into the spotlight again.

I heard that the US State Department is GIVING Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador a total of $10 BILLION. Mexico’s money is for their southern boarder “infrastructure“. We cant get the Dems to pony up $5 Billion to find our border security, but we can give away twice that much to foreign countries that are corrupt and the source of much of our immigration issues? How can US tax dollars be collected and used for this while our basic national security goes lacking?

Happy Birthday in 2030 Ever wonder why many restaurants sing stupid songs for a birthday celebration? They don’t want to be sued for royalties.

Congrats. It’s a good move. A really, really good move.

I think there's more than the Logan act he might be facing. I think he's protecting his son and perhaps others. The agreement with Mueller is contingent on his accepting the "guilty" plea and sticking with that. He won't have any jail time if he does. If he crosses Mueller, he and his son (and perhaps others) will be persecuted to the fullest extent of the law and then some. He doesn't have the $ to fight it any further.

From the linky: The 29-year-old progressive champion encouraged her followers to share their self-care regimens and followed up the post with a string of Instagram messages about how she had to give up her Zen lifestyle when she launched her congressional bid. “Before the campaign, I used to practice yoga 3-4x/week, eat nutritiously, read and write for leisure,” Ocasio-Cortez wrote. “As soon as everything kicked up, that all went out the window. I went from doing yoga and making wild rice and salmon dinners to eating fast food for dinner and falling asleep in my jeans and makeup.” Gee, I wonder if we can help her out with some suggestions. Maybe STFU for 10 minutes a day. Think of the reduced carbon footprint you'll have.

Just a hunch, but I'd bet that about 95% of the "deep state" are just bureaucrats that are stuck in a rut that began in their early twenties or when they joined the government service. They're old school, and school's been out for decades and they haven't learned anything beyond their original loyalties. Most of those folks would never be in a position to off someone, but they'd likely turn a blind eye or some would even bend over backwards to thwart an Administration they find anathema to their world view. The top old dogs in the IC are now out (Brenner, Clapper, Comey) and they're the ones that are screaming the loudest about this Administration. While not exactly powerless, they do still have a cadre of loyalists in their former agencies, and I have little doubt that those deep stater underlings are doing the will of their former masters - not just out of loyalty, but because they "know" it's right for the country. My 2¢.

Oh yeah, what if this is what they see? Or, what if one of them did this: Or did this?

1 + 1 = 11

And as Bills fans, we all ignore that he stepped out of bounds on that play. Didn't really matter though. If the refs called it, they probably wouldn't have left enough time on the board for Houston to eventually tie it up in regulation. That was one for the ages. Kelso's helmet did look weird. Probably saved him from a concussion or two though. CONGRATS to Mr. Beebe! And, what a great name for a speedster!

Tolls are expensive... These are the five most expensive road tolls: Whiteface Mountain Memorial Highway (New York): $1.25 per mile 17 Mile Drive (California): $0.59 per mile Chicago Skyway (Illinois): $0.51 per mile Fort Bend Parkway (Texas): $0.51 per mile Delaware Turnpike (Delaware): $0.29 per mile These are the five most expensive bridge tolls: Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (Virginia): $30 round trip Verrazano Narrows Bride (New York): $15 one-way George Washington Bridge (New York): $13 one-way Golden Gate Bridge (California): $7 one-way Tacoma Narrows Bridge (California): $5.50 one-way These are the five most expensive toll tunnels: Lincoln and Holland Tunnel (New York): $13 one-way Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel (Alaska): $12 one-way Fort McHenry Tunnel (Maryland): $8 round trip Brooklyn Battery Tunnel and Queens Midtown Tunnel (New York): $7.50 one-way The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel has a new fee schedule for 2019 EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2019 All discounts require E-ZPass Two-axle, four-tire vehicle including passenger car, pick-up truck, panel truck, station wagon, motorcycle (including all attachments), and minibus/van with 15 or less seating capacity; Two-axle, six tire vehicle less than 8’ in height (OFFPEAK) $14.00 (PEAK**) 18.00 *Return trip within 24 hours (OFF PEAK) 6.00 (PEAK**) 2.00 **Peak Season Pricing is Friday thru Sunday during May 15 thru September 15. Off Peak season pricing is all other times.

I've heard that about the oriental models.

Chris Keating was a very, very fine ILB for The Bills for several years before they turned the corner. He was a Maine alumni. I almost went there waaaaay back in the day. Have fond remembrances of Maine. The old port part of Portland is a very nice area.

Flynn’s protecting his son. His son was a bombastic hubris-filled douche during the campaign who likely stepped over the lines and Mueller is using that to squeeze Flynn. The General is falling on his sword.

Which is why HE was targeted.

This is a bigger fish:

No. Those costs are for EVERYONE. If you worked for 30 quarters, i.e., 7.5 years and paid into Medicare through your payroll taxes, when you reach retirement age (that's a moving goalpost), you are not charged a Medicare Part A premium. If you haven't worked that long - you have to pay the Medicare Part A premiums. There are some exceptions, e.g., if you're on kidney dialysis, or deemed disabled, the premiums are waived. However, EVERYONE (as far as I know) is charged Medicare Part B and Part D premiums, and the amount of those premiums are tiered according to your earnings. ON TOP of that is your Supplemental insurances - for Medicare Part B and Part D. Again, Medicare is not "free" by a long shot.

A very good summary of where things are at the moment. Nothing new here because DR has been on the top of things for over two years now. But it’s gratifying to hear this spoken over the airwaves.

Or at least a Brown Star.

We keep hearing about giving everyone Medicare. Well guess what folks, it ain't "free", and they only have individual plans - i.e., NO FAMILY plans. https://www.medicare.gov/your-medicare-costs/part-a-costs Most retirees don't pay Medicare Part A premiums because they worked more than 30 quarters and paid into the system. Pretty much ANY person who hasn't paid in for that amount of time has to pay Medicare Part A premiums as outlined below. Also, there are no "family" plans in Medicare. So ever person would have to have their own account and pay their monthly premiums. That would be really something for a family of six. Part A covers: Inpatient care in a hospital Skilled nursing facility care Inpatient care in a skilled nursing facility (not custodial or long-term care) Hospice care Home health care Part A premiums If you buy Part A, you'll pay up to $422 each month in 2018 ($437 in 2019). If you paid Medicare taxes for less than 30 quarters, the standard Part A premium is $422 ($437 in 2019). If you paid Medicare taxes for 30-39 quarters, the standard Part A premium is $237 ($240 in 2019). In most cases, if you choose to buy Part A, you must also: Have Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) Pay monthly premiums for both Part A and Part B Part A At a Glance: Part A premium Most people don't pay a monthly premium for Part A (sometimes called "premium-free Part A"). If you buy Part A, you'll pay up to $422 each month. If you paid Medicare taxes for less than 30 quarters, the standard Part A premium is $422. If you paid Medicare taxes for 30-39 quarters, the standard Part A premium is $232. Part A hospital inpatient deductible and coinsurance You pay: $1,340 deductible for each benefit period Days 1-60: $0 coinsurance for each benefit period Days 61-90: $335 coinsurance per day of each benefit period Days 91 and beyond: $670 coinsurance per each "lifetime reserve day" after day 90 for each benefit period (up to 60 days over your lifetime) Beyond lifetime reserve days: all costs Now Part B! It's not "FREE" either folks. What Part B Covers: Medically necessary services: Services or supplies that are needed to diagnose or treat your medical condition and that meet accepted standards of medical practice. Preventive services: Health care to prevent illness (like the flu) or detect it at an early stage, when treatment is most likely to work best. You pay nothing for most preventive services if you get the services from a health care provider who accepts assignment. Part B covers things like: Clinical research Ambulance services Durable medical equipment (DME) Mental health Inpatient Outpatient Partial hospitalization Getting a second opinion before surgery Limited outpatient prescription drugs What your Medicare Part B costs - it's income adjusted folks... (Medicare calls it Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount - IRMAA) If your yearly income in 2016 (for what you pay in 2018) was You pay each month (in 2018) File individual tax return File joint tax return File married & separate tax return $85,000 or less $170,000 or less $85,000 or less $134 above $85,000 up to $107,000 above $170,000 up to $214,000 Not applicable $187.50 above $107,000 up to $133,500 above $214,000 up to $267,000 Not applicable $267.90 above $133,500 up to $160,000 above $267,000 up to $320,000 Not applicable $348.30 above $160,000 above $320,000 above $85,000 $428.60 Part B Deductibles: Part B deductible and coinsurance $183 per year. After your deductible is met, you typically pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for most doctor services (including most doctor services while you're a hospital inpatient), outpatient therapy, and durable medical equipment (dme) Part D is optional for additional drug coverage. Follow the link to see what Medicare Part D can cost YOU! If your filing status and yearly income in 2016 was File individual tax return File joint tax return File married & separate tax return You pay each month (in 2018) $85,000 or less $170,000 or less $85,000 or less your plan premium above $85,000 up to $107,000 above $170,000 up to $214,000 not applicable $13.00 + your plan premium above $107,000 up to $133,500 above $214,000 up to $267,000 not applicable $33.60 + your plan premium above $133,500 up to $160,000 above $267,000 up to $320,000 not applicable $54.20 + your plan premium above $160,000 above $320,000 above $85,000 $74.80 + your plan premium So each person wanting Medicare would have to pay: Part A $422 per month Part B $134 per month - up to $428.60 per month based on household earnings Part D $ 70 per month (roughly) based on what plan you get and again - how much you earn because like Medicare Part B it has IRMAAs. But wait! There's MORE! Medicare doesn't cover everything. So most people buy Medicare Supplemental insurance for Parts A and B. There are lots of those plans and based on where you live they cost around $175 per month. So if you want Medicare for all - these are approximately what it'll cost each and every person: From $796 per month up to $1,165.40