All of them. unfortunately I don't get Showtime.

@lufins-dad said in "Say, where is that mandate?": @george-k What about the HHS? Stands.

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He does everything the Chinese tell him to do.

@george-k said in This Is CNN?: @lufins-dad said in This Is CNN?: That Tapper guy https://twitter.com/RNCResearch/status/1481028082526048265?s=20 They read the polls and found out the American people like voter ID by a pretty significant margin?

Well, look at the bright side...Every time she blinks her eyes, it lifts her ass by two inches.

@jon-nyc said in $2000: Kyle Rittenhouse has said he wishes the rifle which was purchased on the agreement it be transferred to him after he attained the age of 18, to be destroyed. I bet he ends up monetizing it somehow. Ain't Rittenhouse's rifle.

We don't have this "jury" thing, which I find sad in some ways and good in others. All in all, I'd weigh the advantages of having juries higher than the disadvantages.

@mik said in Is there ANYTHING marijuana can't do?: Now it can prevent and cure COVID. https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/cannabis-and-covid-cannabinoid-acids-found-in-hemp-can-prevent-and-treat-coronavirus-infection-new-research-suggests/ar-AASI2hZ?ocid=msedgntp What the report failed to mention is that in addition to the taking the cannabis, a person should also gargle a half dozen times a day with warm vodka from the onset of symptoms.

@jon-nyc said in When you've lost Mitt...: @george-k Harry Reid did it, and he was applauded. When Mitch McConnell did it, he was vilified. They were both applauded and vilified, just by different people. True. The difference being that The Turtle followed Reid's example. Dingy Harry did it without precedent.

RIP Ms. Specter Awesome Link to video

@jon-nyc said in The AP Changes Guidance: Totally appropriate to focus more on hospitalizations rather than case count given how much less lethal this variant is. Huge difference between 200k cases of Omicron and 200k cases of Delta. Agreed. Although I have no insight into the AP or how standards are set. Seems weird for guidance to be sent out at all. But then again... the modern day "press" is really just Corporate Media with the occasional authentic journalist or unbiased reporter here and there.

@89th Well - get used to that. You're officially "old" in the lexicon of America's youth. I remember being 13 when 70 year old relative made a joke to show how "with it" he was. I didn't laugh. He wasn't "with it" in my eyes. He had no chance whatsoever.

The unifying power of the nation state seems to be eroding.

@jolly said in Biden blames everyone else for inflation: @xenon said in Biden blames everyone else for inflation: @lufins-dad said in Biden blames everyone else for inflation: @xenon said in Biden blames everyone else for inflation: @lufins-dad said in Biden blames everyone else for inflation: @jolly said in Biden blames everyone else for inflation: @lufins-dad said in Biden blames everyone else for inflation: You guys are acting like the inflation isn’t a goal of this administration, it absolutely is. Increasing gas prices helps promote the renewable energy plans they have. High inflation makes both the elderly and the poor more dependent on government largesse. Massively increasing wages allows the administration to point towards an accomplishment. And devaluing the dollar devalues the debt. The inflation isn’t just an accidental consequence of the pandemic, it’s an opportunity that they are fully embracing. Don't forget...Inflation means the debt is technically less. That’s what I meant by devaluing the dollar devalues the debt. I've said it before. I'm completely ok so far with inflation. I'm just throwing savings into assets that will hopefully keep appreciating. My income will hopefully keep up with inflation And given where I am in life (big debt with low fixed rates - my mortgage)... inflation reduces my debt. That’s great…I’m probably 10-15 years closer to retirement than you, but I’ve got time to make some adjustments, too. Now, what about those guys 10 years closer to retirement than me? And more, what about those that are already retired? That’s not a small number of people.. And the benefits of inflation will not lead to any meaningful quality of life improvements for those that are in a position to shift their investment plans. No, you're right - many will be hit hard. Rising costs without a rise in income is tough. But I do think there has been a huge uptick in household debt (as % of income or GDP) since the last time there was a lot of inflation. (e.g., rising mortgage costs, student debt, credit card debt, etc.) I'm curious how that will change the picture this time if inflation persists. If I had any debt, I'd let you know. I'm more worried about a fixed income vs. inflation. It tempts one to borrow against real estate if I wasn't so damn dead set against debt.