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ai123 posted...

So any attempt to say that he isn't trying to be divisive and set poor against poor just doesn't stand up. There is zero sympathy for the people on welfare here. Only mockery and resentment.

Making the statement that some people abuse the welfare system is a bad thing?

It's not nearly at the level that conservatives want you to believe, but it does happen.

TheGoldenEel posted...

theres a longer quote here on that

https://www.stereogum.com/2234331/oliver-anthony-on-republican-debate-featuring-rich-men-north-of-richmond-i-wrote-that-song-about-those-people/news/

Yeah. I'm starting to think the guy just isn't smart enough to properly fit what he's actually trying to say into his songs.

ZMythos posted...

Literally sings about people in Washington DC

"mUh SoNg AiNt PoLiTiCaL"

It's political, but not in a "pick a side" way.

If you read the lyrics, it's basically about shitting on people wasting their welfare money, and how politicians waste their time arguing about "identity politics" instead of actually doing anything.

It is a VERY basic and rudimentary song, as most country song are, but when people think "Rich Man North of Richmond" and "Country Song" then naturally gravitate towards it being about Democratic Politicians, when in reality (If you believe Oliver Anthony) it's about how shitty ALL politicians are.

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I don't there is anything productive about it other than to reminisce or give yourself an ego boost.

There have been 3 women that I knew before I met my wife that let me know way afterwards that they had a thing for me and were waiting on me to make a move.

Two I definitely knew about, but I wasn't interested.

One caught me completely off guard when I found out. And I probably would've went for it, had I had known.

Any other women I've been attracted to I either let them know, or knew they weren't interested (or involved with someone else).

My current accounting job.

Just finished year 13.

It deserved to be closed.

The discussion/argument was being made either in bad faith, or with an extreme lack of knowledge on the subject.

Or perhaps both.

Not to his level, because he came in with name recognition that a "regular" politician doesn't have.

There's plenty of people in the GOP that mimic his rhetoric, but don't have the celebrity attachment that got Trump the jumpstart that he initially had.

Im 45 and in the best physical shape of my adult life.

Life is what you make of it.

GranTurismo posted...

so you don't believe that trump is worse than your average conservative?

In a way he was better.

Without Trump, there would be A LOT of people that wouldve continued to simply ignore the world of politics and how fucked up the GOP is.

Gwynevere posted...

This doesn't seem to be the case at all. Stupid offensive shit gets boosted by algorithms all the time because of the engagement it still gets

I meant ignored in the "OMG We have to cancel this person for what they said" torch and pitchfork way.

It's more met with "Oh, that was a stupid take" and then we move on to the next TikTok or YouTube video.

One of the greatest impulse purchases I ever made was back in 1991 when I went to Toys R Us to by "Bart vs The Space Mutants" for the NES and it was sold out so I bought GI Joe instead.

GI Joe slowly grew to become quite possibly my favorite NES game of all time.

The real question is, when someone who is "Trump-Lite", basically Trump's politics but more articulate, less brash, and a cleaner background, will the "Never Trump-ers" still care enough to come out in droves to vote against him?

I think I get the point she was trying to make, albeit she did a terrible job at it.

I think she's referring to the extreme cases of people calling for celebrities to be "canceled" for very minimal things, or even things that were said literally 50 years ago. like when people wanted to "cancel" John Wayne (despite being dead for 40 years) for something he said in an interview literally 50 years ago.

It ends up becoming such a "boy who cried wolf" situation that when truly offensive things are being said or spread on the internet, it largely goes ignored because people are starting to get numb to many of the "culture wars" that are out there.

SomeLikeItHoth posted...

All celebrities are like that. Why single out Fallon?

I think it's combined with the younger generation moving on from the late night talk shows, so it makes Fallon look like a "try hard" by trying to be in on the new trends, causing the younger generation to have more of an "OK Boomer" look at his Dad humor.

boomgetchopped3 posted...

Is Fallen known to be a prick or something? Always hated him on snl but I enjoyed the early days of his talk show. That moment is hard to read maybe he was going for a joke? It def looked like he lost his cool a bit tho.

I think he has a reputation for being extremely "fake" when compared to the person you see on TV.

Blue_Inigo posted...

Your 15 year old should definitely at least know what the song is

He did, but not by the title. When I told him what song it was, he knew it, but not the whole thing.

foreverzero212 posted...

Yeah if you're at risk or having severe symptoms you can get one.

If you're a mid 30s guy that wants to screen because the news is constantly saying that younger people should screen, idk what they want us to do with that info. People under 45 are banned from screening.

Just tell your GP that runs in your family. It's not like they as for names and look into it.

As long as your insurance approves your doctor's request, there's no reason why you cant get one when you're younger.

Literally going to my Gastro on Friday to make an appointment.

foreverzero212 posted...

You're not allowed to preventative screen for colon cancer unless you're 45+. I've tried. They won't even sell you a cologuard.

I think it depends on the person and the state.

At-risk individuals can get them

I just called both my kids (17 and 15) and asked them to sing it.

17 year old got 3 lines in, 15 year old asked me what song it was.

And theyre both pretty big hip hop heads.

That I owned? Vinyl. Michael Jackson's Thriller.

That I bought with my own money? Also Vinyl. Bruce Springsteen's Born in the USA.

For a Conservative Joke it was actually one of the few I found funny.

Akuryu posted...

The county containing this small town went nearly 70% Republican in the last election. I have to assume this is what they wanted, and I do not feel sorry for them. Getting tired of all the "woe is me" coming outta red states.

You know, for that other 30%, its not quite as simple as Just move to a bluer state.

"An item is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it."

It's as simple as that.

They can slap whatever price tag they want on a game, but if months go by and no one buys it, is it really "worth" that much?

brestugo posted...

Voted "something else". Christie, Haley or Scott would probably be doing better, but I have a feeling the whole field would be different if Trump weren't running.

What legitimate candidate wants to join the shitshow that follows Trump?

Basically my thoughts as well.

Tyson.

After about 3 months of playing Punch-Out non stop, I could get to him fairly easily, but couldn't beat him to save my life.

Sadly, still can't. Granted, I haven't tried in about 2 decades.

I didn't know anyone else was running other than Biden and Kennedy

A dozen eggs is down to $2.69 at my local supermarket.

I could also just make three separate meals of 4 scrambled eggs.

DepreceV2 posted...

Store brand items

16 oz bag of Rice: $1.19
16 oz bag of Red Kidney Beans: $1.59
26 oz can of Salt: $0.89

Total: $3.67

w/ 7% tax: $3.93

Something like this. If its for only one day, large bag of rice and large bag of beans. A hearty bowl of rice and beans will keep me full for 3 meals.

Stop & Shop White rice. $1.09 for a 16ox bag
Nature's Promise Dried Red Kidney Beans. $.99 for 16oz bag
Stop & Shop Taco Seasoning. $.69 per packet

$2.77 plus tax.

Basically 5oz of rice and 5 oz of beans mixed with the seasoning for each meal. That would keep me more than full for a day.

Of the things on the list, I've done 4 of them within the last 5 years, so I'm confident I could do them again.

1.) Hitting a 70 mph fastball out of the infield in 10 pitches
2.) Shoot and make a free throw, a 2pt Shot, and a 3pt shot in basketball. No one guarding you in 5 attempts for each.
3.) Kick a 25-yard field goal in 10 attempts
5.) Get two bowling strikes in 10 attempts

He was considered the good guy, and people were supposed to root for him in his rivalry with Vince McMahon during the "Battle of the Billionaires" feud leading up to WrestleMania 23, even though I knew he was an asshole back then.

I assume it means whatever they what you to be there for will be starting at that time.

For example. I organize my Fantasy Football draft every season, and I tell the guys to be there by 2 so we can go over any rule changes, votes, awards, etc.

Which mean be there before 2, so all that can start at 2.

Questionmarktarius posted...

Wealth taxes will poison it. Always does.

I mean, we all know why is isn't already happening. Insurance lobbying and wealthy donors with politicians in their pockets.

Which is why we are all begging for the political spectrum to get younger.

Questionmarktarius posted...

source?

Unlike Obamacare, it would cover everyone and every doctor/hospital.

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/5/9/5/AAafKOAAEw1T.jpg

ClayGuida posted...

I thought about writing a story about someone who embraces grifting right wingers for money. The toll it takes on you. Eventually they'd start believing the bullshit the spew.

That honestly has the makings of an amazing documentary.

Following a full fledge grifter from inception to their rise to fame and fortune.

I feel like it's something Sacha Baron Cohen could do, but not for comedic effect, more to show how easy it can be.

He has no reason to be in the debate.

The people that think he's a bumbling fool don't need another showing of it to assure them of it.

People have already made up their mind about whether or no they will be voting for him.

Giant_Aspirin posted...

I know that I would not want anyone's sweaty, bare ass touching common surfaces in a public space. so at minimum, these people need to cover up their butts.

That's a general you have to mentally jump over anytime you workout in a public gym, regardless of what people wear.

When I workout, I sweat A LOT. Thankfully, I don't smell though. I usually wear a sleeveless compression shirt with a DriFit shirt over it, and then compression shorts with regular drawstring shorts over it. I still sweat through both shirts. But I make sure to thoroughly clean every piece of equipment I use.

If everyone follows suit, there should be no issues with what the person that used the equipment before you is wearing.

Questionmarktarius posted...

What's actually going to happen is "VA for everyone", with a private system plopped on top for people who can afford to not wait and/or get services the public system won't pay for.
If you think that's a fair trade, shitty "free" healthcare at the cost of more inequity, call your congressman.

No it wouldn't. Not the way the most popular plan that is being proposed would work.

It would basically just expand Obamacare to include ALL doctors and ALL hospitals. No more "Oh, that doctor doesn't take my insurance" because everyone would be required to take the government insurance, otherwise they would bill the individual directly.

WingsOfGood posted...

Wrong.
Healthcare costs are inflated.
Also smaller countries not only figured it out for the people but visiting foreigners.

Again insurance and providers inflate all the costs to force you to need insurance.

Aspirin don't cost $30 but that is what they charge you.
Pure greed

Well, we all know this part, but at the moment, we can only crunch the numbers they give us.

The stuff I read is that the true cost would be closer to $27 Trillion over 10 years, because the system would save around $11 Trillion a year based on the savings being made via no more price gouging.

I don't want to ever do a rewatch of it simply because I loved it during it's initial run and I'm afraid it won't hold up.

harley2280 posted...

It would cost me a lot more than your calculation TC. Mostly because my employer would no longer exist.

Assume you work for an Insurance Company?

You know how many government jobs would be created if this happened? A good majority of you would just slide right into the same job you have now.

Tyranthraxus posted...

This would also completely replace Medicare/Medicaid so you can save quite a lot of money there.

Agreed.

I was just giving raw per-person numbers of what it would cost to insure everyone, not necessarily what each person would have to pay.

OK...

For 10 years, it's costs is about $38 Trillion.

Assume that 332 Million number is correct.

That would be $114,457.83 Per person for 10 years, or $11,445.78 per year.

That's how much it would cost to cover each person, not necessarily how much each person would have to pay.

This could be easily attainable with a tiered tax plan that would pay for it.

ellis123 posted...

That is much higher than the 2.5 average in the US.

Apparently.

The basement one rarely gets used. Usually just for the overflow when we have our annual Super Bowl party.

I'm actually kind of surprised that the average is only 2.5, as you can get really good 27-35 inch TVs for fairly cheap nowadays.

Reason I asked, is because I have 6.

Living Room
My Bedroom
Each Kid's room (2)
Basement
Office/Spare Bedroom (Strictly used for gaming)

Assuming 4 people (Mom, Dad, two teenage children) live in the house.

And this is TVs, not "screens" such as phones, tablets, etc.

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Good God 100% THIS.

If you have a broad pallet, it's amazing how relatively easy it is to eat "right" and maintain it for a long period of time without ever getting tired of what you eat or finding your meals to be repetitive, which is why a lot of people break their diets.

If you're looking to simply lose weight, just eat at a calorie deficit.

But if you're looking to eat healthy, then you really need to do research about food macros, and truly look into what you put into your body on a daily basis.