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by Winterborn
Thu Apr 20, 2023 4:47 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: 2024 elections Congressional & State
Replies: 251
Views: 19811

Re: 2024 elections Congressional & State

To clarify…I was speaking of the private profit from lending. It’s substantial. https://protectborrowers.org/130-billion-psl-market/ As mentioned, I’m not a fan of the current system for the same reasons as you. Not more but better government can help. Private profit from lending? Come on, that art...
by Winterborn
Thu Apr 20, 2023 4:43 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: 2024 Primary
Replies: 2345
Views: 107736

Re: 2024 Primary

I am going to assume you are trolling because that is a horrible comparison. :lol: Is it? If desantis is serious about treating Disney differently than Universal, Sea World, etc., and he's doing so for political or vindictive purposes, isn't he weaponizing whatever department he uses to do so? I co...
by Winterborn
Wed Apr 19, 2023 9:20 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: 2024 Primary
Replies: 2345
Views: 107736

Re: 2024 Primary

https://twitter.com/justinamash/status/1648038822918123554?s=46&t=ascmQ1_jzEznLLEdWL4H3w Weaponizing the Justice Department/IRS/FBI - Bad Weaponizing the Governorship - Good I'm glad we're now clear on this. :nod: I am going to assume you are trolling because that is a horrible comparison. :lol:
by Winterborn
Wed Apr 19, 2023 9:17 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: The Official "Making America Woke Again" Thread
Replies: 3135
Views: 173987

Re: The Official "Making America Woke Again" Thread

Ibanez wrote: Wed Apr 19, 2023 7:15 am
BDKJMU wrote: Mon Apr 17, 2023 11:25 am
Sure once in every long while you might run into a unicorn..
:lol:

I think the point is we shouldn't judge a book by it's a cover.

I know that's a foreign concept to evangelical Christians but it's worth a try.
Lot of hypocrites in this world. :nod:
by Winterborn
Tue Apr 18, 2023 1:37 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: The Official "Making America Great Again" Thread
Replies: 6926
Views: 945031

Re: The Official

Is there an inverse relationship between the size of a man’s penis and the number of trump stickers on a his truck? i.e. do MAGAts use trump stickers to compensate? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yes. One to One ratio between the number of "Save the Whales", "Obama", or &quo...
by Winterborn
Tue Apr 18, 2023 1:23 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Political memes, Posters, Funny Pics, Etc.
Replies: 17566
Views: 1714891

Re: Political memes, Posters, Funny Pics, Etc.

Technically it was a 1.2 million dollar bonus with a base salary of 3.7 million. I would expect a twatter feed titled "The intellectualist" to be better at reporting. But then based on the tweets it puts out, this is probably the best they can do. There were tons of tweets on it. I just g...
by Winterborn
Tue Apr 18, 2023 1:14 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: 2024 elections Congressional & State
Replies: 251
Views: 19811

Re: 2024 elections Congressional & State

Pretty much your last sentence. Like I mentioned above, I have no issue with k-12 being public, anything outside of that it is a hard no. I also like the idea of making the public side a bit more accountable ( I have seen, voted, and dealt with hugely over budgeted school referendums) and I think l...
by Winterborn
Tue Apr 18, 2023 11:16 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Miscellaneous news items that don't warrant their own thread
Replies: 9030
Views: 961475

Re: Miscellaneous news items that don't warrant their own thread

But is that the fault of the roads or part of the planning or just a factor of property values and directing traffic to specific spots? I am not denying that racists people do racist things, but to say roads are built or not built because of black people doesn't make much sense. Now if somebody wan...
by Winterborn
Tue Apr 18, 2023 10:55 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: 2024 elections Congressional & State
Replies: 251
Views: 19811

Re: 2024 elections Congressional & State

And after such a hopeful previous post from you. :ohno: I disagree with you as much here as I agree with Ganny on this topic. :D What part do you disagree with? Providing free tuition supports the entire society and helps build the middle class. Pretty much your last sentence. Like I mentioned abov...
by Winterborn
Tue Apr 18, 2023 10:51 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: 2024 elections Congressional & State
Replies: 251
Views: 19811

Re: 2024 elections Congressional & State

And after such a hopeful previous post from you. :ohno: I disagree with you as much here as I agree with Ganny on this topic. :D I think he just likes to be argumentative. As for the elitism, nonsense. I'm all in favor of public schools, I come from a long line of public school educators and my kid...
by Winterborn
Tue Apr 18, 2023 9:36 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Political memes, Posters, Funny Pics, Etc.
Replies: 17566
Views: 1714891

Re: Political memes, Posters, Funny Pics, Etc.

CEO of the year!!! https://twitter.com/highbrow_nobrow/status/1648068515297935360?s=46&t=ascmQ1_jzEznLLEdWL4H3w Technically it was a 1.2 million dollar bonus with a base salary of 3.7 million. I would expect a twatter feed titled "The intellectualist" to be better at reporting. But th...
by Winterborn
Tue Apr 18, 2023 9:15 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Miscellaneous news items that don't warrant their own thread
Replies: 9030
Views: 961475

Re: Miscellaneous news items that don't warrant their own thread

Ah, yes, stepping foot in the door at a corporation starts a person on the path of evil. ;) Well since he was only a consultant there and worked on "grocery pricing" and "climate change" (from a early interview he had) he sure picked up the lingo quick, considering he spent 8 ye...
by Winterborn
Tue Apr 18, 2023 9:04 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: 2024 elections Congressional & State
Replies: 251
Views: 19811

Re: 2024 elections Congressional & State

I probably agree that we don't really have enough STEM majors, but one the plus side I really don't mind using immigration to fill that gap. Immigration is a major strength for us (no on immigrates to places like China, or Russia, or Japan or the like), so let's use that strength. In addition, I do...
by Winterborn
Tue Apr 18, 2023 9:02 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: 2024 elections Congressional & State
Replies: 251
Views: 19811

Re: 2024 elections Congressional & State

If you have a STEM degree you already know that these people are, generally, not suited for the kind of work that that requires decisions that aren't already rigidly guided by something like the laws of physics. The only Presidents that come to mind for me that were engineers were Jimmy Carter and ...
by Winterborn
Tue Apr 18, 2023 8:59 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: You Might Be Gay If ...
Replies: 39
Views: 4509

Re: You Might Be Gay If ...

Yes! :lol:

If you have your pickup decked out in the Carolina Squat style.
by Winterborn
Tue Apr 18, 2023 8:53 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Miscellaneous news items that don't warrant their own thread
Replies: 9030
Views: 961475

Re: Miscellaneous news items that don't warrant their own thread

The only reason he exists is to keep plants happy (photosynthesis)..... In fact he is so incompetent that the only "job" he can hold down is being a politician. But employees are a window into a business and how it is run. What does it say about a boss that not only supports a individual ...
by Winterborn
Tue Apr 18, 2023 8:40 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Miscellaneous news items that don't warrant their own thread
Replies: 9030
Views: 961475

Re: Miscellaneous news items that don't warrant their own thread

We know, we know - corporate experience bad, government experience good. How do you know this statement and Pete aren't a reflection of the arrogance of government? They are. Do you think I’m happy with government? Nobody is. Government capture has been advancing for decades. Thank you for the camp...
by Winterborn
Tue Apr 18, 2023 8:32 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Miscellaneous news items that don't warrant their own thread
Replies: 9030
Views: 961475

Re: Miscellaneous news items that don't warrant their own thread

Since we don't have a "Why are all Politicians so stupid thread", I put this here. I know a few road builders and civil engineers and they would fall out of their office chairs if somebody mentioned the roads they designed are racist. Now their maybe infrastructure problems in some areas,...
by Winterborn
Tue Apr 18, 2023 4:33 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: The Official "Making America Great Again" Thread
Replies: 6926
Views: 945031

Re: The Official "Making America Great Again" Thread

With today’s news on Ali Alexander I’m beginning to see where MAGA gets their grooming ideas from. Probably the same spot that: Jeffrey Epstein Asia Argento (settled a lawsuit from having sexual activities with an underage actor) Anthony Weiner (sending obscene material to underage girls as young a...
by Winterborn
Tue Apr 18, 2023 4:19 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Biden’s Scorecard
Replies: 1667
Views: 94228

Re: Biden’s Scorecard

And history repeats itself. https://nypost.com/2023/04/16/how-the-us-is-subsidizing-high-risk-homebuyers-at-the-cost-of-those-with-good-credit/ Going to do wonders for the housing market as mortgage rates continue their upward climb. Prime example of why Fannie and Freddie need to be abolished. The...
by Winterborn
Tue Apr 18, 2023 4:17 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Miscellaneous news items that don't warrant their own thread
Replies: 9030
Views: 961475

Re: Miscellaneous news items that don't warrant their own thread

Since we don't have a "Why are all Politicians so stupid thread", I put this here. I know a few road builders and civil engineers and they would fall out of their office chairs if somebody mentioned the roads they designed are racist. Now their maybe infrastructure problems in some areas,...
by Winterborn
Mon Apr 17, 2023 1:59 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: All Things California
Replies: 940
Views: 145037

Re: All Things California

And California decides to cripple its solar installations. Maybe they will build a few nuclear plants...... California’s three largest power companies have put forward a new plan for how homeowners will pay their energy bills. The general idea is that the cost of the actual electricity you use each ...
by Winterborn
Mon Apr 17, 2023 1:51 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Biden’s Scorecard
Replies: 1667
Views: 94228

Re: Biden’s Scorecard

And history repeats itself. A little-noticed revamp of federal rules on mortgage fees will offer discounted rates for home buyers with riskier credit backgrounds — and force higher-credit homebuyers to foot the bill, The Post has learned. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will enact changes to fees known a...
by Winterborn
Mon Apr 17, 2023 1:48 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Miscellaneous news items that don't warrant their own thread
Replies: 9030
Views: 961475

Re: Miscellaneous news items that don't warrant their own thread

Since we don't have a "Why are all Politicians so stupid thread", I put this here. I know a few road builders and civil engineers and they would fall out of their office chairs if somebody mentioned the roads they designed are racist. Now their maybe infrastructure problems in some areas, ...
by Winterborn
Mon Apr 17, 2023 1:37 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Political memes, Posters, Funny Pics, Etc.
Replies: 17566
Views: 1714891

Re: Political memes, Posters, Funny Pics, Etc.

Didn’t you just say that was sophomoric? I’m not mad, I’m worried about the future of a country that continues to nominate and elect buffoons like trump and Biden. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk and Pelosi, and Feinstein, and McConnel, Gaetz, Cruz, Jordan, Santos, AOC, MTG, .....the list is lon...