So, instead of admitting the obvious, he chose to appear inept.
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So, instead of admitting the obvious, he chose to appear inept.
"Just planning my next move..."
But don't forget the hypocrisy. The "you can't take away our rights" heard throughout the pandemic have become, "Trump can take away our rights." Not just pathetic; also apathetic.
So, game recognizes game, but narcissism doesn't recognize narcissism.
Funny
Did they get elected by using mail-in ballots to commit voter fraud, too?
Picture on the right is pre-spike.
Just when you think he's gonna make a move, he pulls a Højlund.
Increased risk of travel restrictions between the US and every other country in the world.
Good points. We have to stop giving tech a free pass.
Avoidance: Some Americans hate what's going on, but they can't accept what their country is becoming. Doing something about it confirms what their country has become. How much worse does it have to get, and when is it too late for action?
Can I get a fact check on this statement from the article: “The U.S. government does not control or direct the actions of private citizens,” it said.
So, it's not, "I am a Nigerian prince, and I want to hire you ..."?
The fact that school shootings persist is a reflection of their society.
A bad reminder
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Think how good you've become at setting low expectations, though. It's a good life skill.
Based on his recent history, I thought he was more "procreate" than "pro-corporate."
Where do they get their news? www-cbsnews-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.cbsn...
Are there any publicy traded law firms that specialize in prenups?
Or this.
JD Vance telling the electors not to certify that he's dead. 😏
Clever to start the statement with a negative caveat ("I always get in trouble ...): it makes people more agreeable to what he says next.
Calcium is slowly sleeping into spines.
There's an interesting Volts episode that deals with zoning and affordability, including in NYC, and how it affects voters. Worth a listen.
I would think your content is currently in demand.
Good analogy. Who's precious?
Although you'd still be stuck in bookkeeping reasoning, where you net a positive against a negative, regardless of whether they're equivalent.
I shared a story about what happened in the early 80s and you post an article dated in 2009. The policies of JP2 during the AIDS crisis and the religious demographics in Africa at the time would be more relevant.
Here's another quote by Chesterton: God is like the sun; you cannot look at it, but without it, you cannot look at anything else.
Churches, a lot of them Catholic. I'm not Catholic, neither is my friend (he's Jewish), but this is a little reminder that there's a place for a lot of beliefs in this world.
A friend of mine did a tour of South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe after he finished his MBA. This was in the 80s, at the height of the AIDS crisis. People were literally dying in the streets. Governments did nothing to help them. You know who DID help them?
Best country in the world! And now you can wear watches again in our capitol!
Also, see a doctor. There may be a medical reason why you back hurts, like Bertolotti syndrome (extra bone in and around the SI joints that can be managed with exercise). Good luck!
I've managed back pain with the equipment below. Ask a trainer how to use it and don't add weights until you're comfortable. Also, look up the acronym PEACE and LOVE for dealing with injuries. Physios don't do ice anymore.
If you're keeping to tradition, you have to leave from Canada. I'll drive.
Talk about damning with faint praise.
Judo in the 18 yard box
This is a sound proposal. One caveat: there was an article years ago about how the medical system in certain European countries reflected their national stereotypes (for lack of a better description). (Might have been in the Atlantic - couldn't find it). The system has to match the psyche.
Cents or sense? 😏
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Give what's happening in the US, any debate on taxing the wealthy should include the question of whether billionaires are a danger to democracy and the rights of citizens.
True but you also didn't acknowledge the answer I gave you, which looked like you were obstinately in favour of the policy. But I should have added that a tax on unrealized capital gains as part of a wealth tax that kicks in at a high wealth level would be much less of a disincentive.
I answered your question: assets that come with potential unfunded tax liabilities are less attractive than those that don't. Now think about how tax unrealized capital gains are bad tax policy. If you want to increase taxes on the rich, then say so (I agree), but don't advocate for bad tax policy.
I see. What if the government of Canada made unrealized capital gains on principal residences taxable? That would affect more than just the owners of mega yachts.
And does a potential unfunded tax liability make an asset more or less attractive?
If the government is taxing you on unrealized capital gains on an asset, and you don't have other sources of liquidity, then they're telling you to sell it.
Presumably, investors sell assets when the potential for future gains is low, or when other assets offer higher future gains. Being forced to sell assets to pay taxes on unrealized gains reduces future gains, disincentivizing investment.
Thanks!
Because you need liquidity to pay tax on unrealized cap gains, and generating that liquidity requires you to sell some or all of the asset. The government chooses when you sell the asset, not you. So much for property rights.
A journalist wrote an article about getting a copy and phoning everyone in it. Sorry, but I can't remember the journalist's name or the article. Worth reading if you can find it online.
Don't panic. There are plenty of Allen keys and instructions in Sweden. They got this.
But it's a tax on unrealized capital gains. What happens if the value of the asset falls, shrinking the capital gain? People aren't taxed on expected income, only actual.
Thanks for bringing up some good points. I think economics plays a role in how good AI translation is. My example was Quebecois French. Maybe this is too small a market to justify the level of customization you're referring to. English to Mandarin would be another thing entirely.
"When you figure out which side is good, let me know."
The current administration is already blocking the source of information on climate, outbreaks of disease, and many other subjects. "Truth is the first casualty of war," and the federal government is very much fighting a war on truth.
In 🇨🇦, it's like living above a crackhouse.
"Yes, only Neil can cut your grass."
God: So, in the dual commandment, the part where it says, "Love your fellow man as you love yourself," is there a footnote about only loving them if they're white, straight, and conservative? No, there isn't. I hope you brought sun screen." Dobson:
Do we lose points if we guess wrong?
"Vote early and vote often."
Target shareholders would like to have a word with Mr. Rufo.
Know your audience.
I tried out AI English to French translation. The reviews from native French speakers were that the translation was terrible; like the translation was done word by word rather than by capturing the meaning of a sentence.
His avoidance of accountability is part of it. But it's also his desire to control everything so he can extract concessions. Look at his cancelation of FEMA. He looks at everything through a power lens.
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Seems like a logical thing to focus on for the perennial bottom performer in math and reading test scores.
So, 2/3 of companies are voluntarily giving back some price hikes they implemented during post-Covid inflation. Evidence of lots of sellers inflation. Why else would they accept lower margins and cash flow?
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Only gods get burnt offerings.
You're not bringing out the BLT index now, are you?
Exactly.
A "violent and threatening place" it isn't. People used to complain they rolled up the sidewalks at midnight it was so boring.
They may also be reluctant to criticize something they can employ when they're in power (which may be a big assumption).
And Toronto.
I can imagine the challenge of convincing people to use a new word.
Good distinction.
I certainly didn't learn this at Goethe.
That's good to know. Thanks for sharing. At least there are rules in German. Rules in English are more like guidelines.
To break when writing or speaking in a gender-neutral way.
I hadn't considered how this was unfolding in German (or other languages with gendered nouns). My in-laws (German and Austrian) would refer to some things always by the gender of the noun, regardless of the actual gender (der Hund oder die Katze, zum Beispiel). This must be a hard habit ...
Thanks for sharing this! And from Goethe Canada, too. In English-speaking North America, the movement for gender neutrality has largely been limited to pronouns, with less emphasis placed on the few gendered nouns that exist (actor / actress).
Except for young, Republican men who will simply try to change the rules, "redistricting" gender expectations.
Vintage reasoning from 2001. 😏
Is it comparable to the backlash in English, as in his/her?
I'm familiar with how many English words are used in German (even in deepest and darkest Niederbayer), but I didn't know they have been "naturalized" with genders. I also don't know how the asterisk works. Could you let me know?
So the noun Meme is neuter because it's a foreign word?
Zweisprachiges? Damn those adjective endings.
Bilingual memes / zweisprachige Memes 👍🏻
Might call this Beneficial Racism.
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Do you mean like they showed leadership when dealing with US tariffs?
