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10 hours ago, pegman said:

Funny, I pay next to no tax on my gov pensions up here in socialized medicine practicing Canuckistan 

Already taxed, ie avg Canadian government pension $727, American $1666.

 

As I said, about 50%.

My friend here is always saying this thing is S word, that place is S word, and I'm a C word. He's the funniest friend I've got. 

 

The world needs to get over themselves. I guess we come from another time/experience. 

 

Not to worry, we'll be outta here in the next 20 years or so. 

3 hours ago, josephbloggs said:

 I would love to know why the anti-maskers insist on using ridiculous childish names for masks - it makes their arguments seem very ranty / childish.

"mouth and nose covering moisture dispersant material"
"face nappy"
"face muzzle"
"face condom"

If you want to debate the virtue of masks just call them masks and have a proper conversation.

You forgot "face diaper". ????

Concentrate on the good events in your day, not the bad. You'll have a more peaceful, happy life. 

There's always Medicare assisted living. Sure, they'll take all your SS, but they'll leave you $60 to play with every month. 

 

I know because my mother is in one. 

 

Trust me, if the blue run cities, which have the most homeless as well as the most capital can't solve the issue, no one can, right? $837,000 to house one homeless person; corruption much?  Nuts. 

 

I'd recommend roomies, or family, like the Europeans do, but I'm sure the next excuse would be "has no family and can't make friends". Always excuses for some people instead of looking for solutions. 

 

If I get that desperate, I'll just stop eating and end my time on this earth. We're all lucky to have lived, albeit temporarily. 

9 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

Yes they are taxed in the US both by the Federal Government and the State.

Not all states, ie my state, SD. 

On 7/8/2022 at 12:21 PM, gearbox said:

Are defined benefit pensions taxed in the US? Seems harsh to me.

I believe yes, as it was rare for a company to contribute post-tax dollars into the plan.

 

Mine is. 

Love Whiter Shade of Pale. Get goosebumps everytime I hear it. BUT, it's an organ, no lead guitar and minimal background rhythm guitar. So why would that be listed here; oh I guess Eminem is here so let the thread detour begin. 

 

Joe Satriani for me, for his "love" songs (You're my World, Always with Me Always with You, Meaning of Love, Rubina, etc.), song writing (I like instrumental music growing up in school band classes), and just because he's a good guy. Oh, and Flying in a Blue Dream just for it's mastery of the Lydian mode. 

 

Obviously not Scottish. You don't use the word "were" everytime it should be "was". Maybe an old English thing; dunno. 

 

I "were" happy to read your post. 

Sorry, thought Janis was a man back then, still do. Although I do appreciate female singers/musicians; at least we'd have one thing in common other than sex. 

3 hours ago, GrandPapillon said:

that guy is simply not there, what a loon, listen to last 10min, it's hilarious ????

Should've found a brain surgeon, much smarter probably. ????

Best sandwich?

Muffaletta 

 

What's one thing you own that you really should throw out?

Worn out clothes 

 

What is the scariest animal?

Human

 

Apples or oranges?

Apples

 

Have you ever asked someone for their autograph?

Didn't ask, but Joe Satriani meet and greet

 

What do you think happens when we die?

The same thing that happens before you're born. 

 

Favorite action movie?

The Fifth Element 

 

Airplane: window or aisle?

Window 

 

Favorite smell?

Women 

 

Least favorite smell?

Acetylene breath

 

Exercise: worth it?

Everybody dies anyway so probably no

 

Flat or sparkling?

Sparkling water, flat wine

 

Most used app on your phone?

Chrome 

 

You get one song to listen to for the rest of your life: what is it?

Bohemian Rhapsody 

 

What number am I thinking of?

The number of suckers you persuaded to answer these questions 

 

Describe the rest of your life in 5 words?

Live free, die smiling always 

On 4/30/2022 at 7:02 AM, jacko45k said:

There are frequently moves as we enter the weekend, that often are reversed Monday morning..... I wonder if the spread increases as a way to protect markets. 

Agreed. Almost always see USD go down slightly on Fridays. My theory is the market doesn't want to be caught out if something "big" happens over the weekend while trading is paused. 

Any judge that can pen a 59 page opinion, in my opinion, is qualified. I'm fairly certain nobody on this forum read it all. 

Loose swingers in denim? No thank you. 

The elephant in the room, is my fear that the moment NATO (ie USA) gets drawn into this war, China will move on Taiwan. 

 

I have a simple solution for that. The US can preempt the strike by stating its intent to destroy All chip factories on the island. Taiwan is useless to the Chinese without those factories. I say let the world build back and see who wins round two of the chip wars. 

 

Of course, big US corporations would never allow that option, and they do control the government. 

29 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

All you do is deflect. That's not discussion. Bye.

"Unbelievable garbage" is not deflection? OK. Bye. I've stated my opinion. I'll exit your thread. 

7 minutes ago, ozimoron said:

I draw your attention to the NATO statement made 3 days ago which included "Ukraine - which is an independent, peaceful and democratic country, and a close NATO partner."

Ukraine has been at war for many years now. Against many of its own citizens. It's also one of the most corrupt European nations. Not a bastion of peaceful, democracies. Also, the West's history of trying to create democracies has not gone well. 

 

My argument is only to reduce casualties from the current situation. Pulling in the West will surely not produce this result, and it doesn't take a 5 star General to deduce that. 

 

If Russia stops at Ukraine, it's just one more land mass that has a shi..y government like so many others; some democracies included. 

 

If Russia doesn't stop at Ukraine, then we have no choice, I suppose. This would be the worst outcome for everyone. 

3 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Unbelievable garbage. 

If you find my replies garbage, I'm an easy block away. Free speech and all... 

 

I mean why even have discussion forums where everybody agrees with each other? Who would need that much validation? Oh, I think I know. 

3 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Oh, mary, please.

 

This isn't about your personal problems on the forum.

 

The Jews comparison is about minority groups being scapegoated for political gain.

 

I brought up free speech in relation to the anti LGBT school laws. They are definitely anti free speech laws coming from the right. I've explained how numerous times already. The right is doing a very similar thing with the anti CRT laws.

 

Mary? Another disgruntled Catholic? 

 

The left have been scapegoating minorities for decades for political gain, and where has that gotten them? They're doing it as we speak at the US southern border. They're using you too, and your issues, and you don't even know. 

21 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Woke fighting force?

That's a Russian propaganda talking point which they got from maga rhetoric 

Very revealing.

Because Msnbc, The New York Times, and CNN told you. OK. You do know that all these liberal media outlets are pro war, right? 

 

Nothing sells like a good ole war.