shadowpanther3 said:Who's to say it's a failure—if things keep going the way they are with us getting robbed blind, socialism might actually make a comeback.
Rachel Garcia said:So, how many Communists are there even in America? Honestly, none of us on this Forum have exactly been known for our tireless work ethic.😉
It’s not like we’re getting paid for this. We make our living somewhere else.
For heaven's sake, you people clinging to Communism need to realize that if you actually want to own anything, you’re going to have to start working for it.
James Nguyen13 said:So, I saw this massive headline on Newsweek today: "Son of powerful Republican Party figure caught up in traffic accident scandal." I can't help but wonder, will the media coverage stay this intense once the verdict comes down for Kennedy?
I doubt it. He’ll probably just buy himself an acquittal.
1. Stjepan Mason personally leads a platoon of the US Army. 2. The Mexican people fire only a single shot from an infantry weapon. 3. Mason falls dead on the spot. 4. Both the Mexicans and the American people immediately cease hostilities and celebrate together.
bluerider63 said:What’s even the point of these get-togethers? It's just people hanging out, so what's the big deal if someone from San Francisco grabs a drink with someone from Minneapolis, Donji Vakuf, Niš, or Tetovo? There's really no need to read into it all that much; they aren't sitting around plotting some grand political comeback to rebuild my USA. That's just pure fantasy.
I suppose you have a point there. For instance, a new social club called "my 3rd Reich" was recently founded in Indianapolis. And what exactly is the problem? People are just socializing. What is so controversial about someone from Indianapolis grabbing a drink with someone from Munich, Graz, Bratislava, or Budapest? There is no reason to assign deep significance to this; I doubt they have any political agenda to attempt building some new 3rd Reich. Honestly, those are just fairy tales.
coastalridge64 said:A handful of folks are pulling the strings behind that association, but let’s just look at the big picture here. ☕
A handful? There were seventeen of them there, including the journalists. And isn't it true that their founding assembly actually took place in a meeting room at the state psychiatric hospital?
The guy’s gross pay is $1.25. Once you strip away the 20% for payroll taxes and social security, he's left with $1.00. Since he doesn't have any dependents to claim for tax credits, after federal income tax is taken out, his take-home pay sits at $1.00. Now, with this additional 3% hit coming, he’s looking at a final paycheck of just $989. So, what’s the move here? Honestly, he should just go to his employer and suggest lowering his gross salary to $1.25. That way, his net pay ends up being $1000, and there isn't a dime extra being shaved off by the government. It’s a win-win for both the company and the employee. Simple enough, I guess.
wirednomad42 said:That's exactly what retirees thought too😢
That logic is just plain foolish. Under this setup, someone with a steady salary $1000 would end up receiving the exact same amount, while the person who actually earns $1000 would effectively be getting $970. It makes no sense. I suppose it's perfectly logical for someone with a decent paycheck to walk into their boss's office and ask for a pay cut just so they can pocket more in benefits. And honestly, there are plenty of people like that. I was actually looking for some clarity on this yesterday, and the only thing I could find on CNN was just a repetition of the same points I made earlier.
slytinker82 said:Man, you’re 40 years old. You should have some common sense by now. What, were you actually in the war or just blowing smoke? If you really were out there—though I bet you were just guarding the edge of your neighborhood like those loudest "patriots" always are when they start whining about their rights—you’ve probably got PTSD. You’re likely drawing a pension from $2333, maybe even got a subsidized house. You’re first in line at every Republican rally. You aren't even going to feel the tax hikes nearly as much as the rest of us who actually have to work to stay afloat.
My involvement in the war was minimal—I think I've made that clear several times already. I served on a volunteer basis during the summer and fall of '91. I wasn't defending Warsaw, I don't suffer from PTSD, and I've never once cashed in on my service. I work for a pretty modest salary at a private firm, I bought my own place, you won't find me at any Republican rallies, and I'll feel the tax burden just as much as anyone else making the same salary I do (which isn't much). Honestly, I'm just angry at the government because they can't seem to get any order within state-run agencies or finally stand up to the unions. But don't expect me to ever take your side.
neonheron11 said:hiddensurfer17, I knew you were a total Republican at heart 🙂
This kind of hypocrisy is just pathetic; instead of everyone taking a hard look in the mirror and asking themselves who they've been backing all these years, people just spit on everyone else to dodge their own responsibility...
I'm sure there are plenty of people here rooting against the Republican Party, but I seriously doubt things would be any different if the Democratic Party had been in charge, because back then they were overspending like crazy too—it just wasn't a global crisis period, so they were just plugging holes. Anyone who doesn't grasp how massive this global crisis really is, or how much every single country is struggling right now, is being as shallow as a 2D photograph.
I wouldn't call myself a Republican, even though I did vote for them in the last two Congressional elections. If there were an election today, I honestly don't know who I'd go for. You're right, though; there isn't much of a functional difference between them when it comes to running the country. I suppose I approached my voting with a sort of left-right logic. It wasn't the Democratic Party itself that bothered me, but rather figures like Pusićka, Čaćić, Mason, Kajin, and the rest of that crowd. You know I'm firmly against communism and any lingering American sentiments. Back in 2000, I voted for Račan's administration, but I ended up disappointed and told myself I wouldn't be that quick to trust again.
neonheron11 said:I honestly don't get it; I can see this intense wave of rage sweeping through most Americans right now...
I mean, wasn't there an election just recently? Most citizens presumably went out of their way to cast their ballots and support the Republican Party and Dr. Isaac. It’s not like the Republicans just popped up overnight; they held power for four years back in 2003, and then you all gave them a second shot... before you start throwing stones at the administration, maybe take a second to ask yourselves why you voted for them in the first place...
So many people are calling for a public fight, massive protests... okay, fine, go ahead, march in the streets and block the government, but what actually changes?! Even if you did, we're looking at nothing more than a few months of campaigning before a new government is formed, and in the meantime, no radical move that’s actually necessary can be taken because nobody wants to risk the populism surrounding an upcoming election.
You complain about sales tax hikes and new taxes being introduced, but what’s the alternative? There is one: mass layoffs that turn into a social powder keg on the streets.
It’s easy enough to know what you’re against—anyone can do that—but how many people here actually know what they ARE for, what they truly support... beyond the empty slogans of an honest, uncorrupted government, better wages, and higher pensions... which usually end up being nothing more than dead letters on a page...
You make a fair point. Our opposition seems mostly preoccupied with the idea of seizing power, yet they rarely offer any actual solutions. I suppose the Republican Party is much the same. By the way, the Republican Party also managed to sweep the local elections just two months ago.
slytinker82 said:We’re getting screwed from both ends at once. You all voted them in, so now we all get stuck with the bill. I still remember those campaign rallies where the brainwashed crowds were chanting names like they were gods.
Here’s my math😛if I lose 3% $1333on my paycheck =$40every single month when I do the math, 120x12=$480equals $200. That’s seven days at the beach I won't be able to afford. How am I supposed to explain to my kid, who deals with special needs and constant bronchitis, that we can't go on vacation? Where is that money actually going? (Oh right, probably to certain "patriots" overseas, or maybe the church, or rehab centers for addicts, or those massive shipyards, or maybe just to those useless bureaucrats in government agencies who don't even know why they have jobs in the first place)
DAMN THIEVES, JUST YOU WAIT UNTIL YOU PAY THE PRICE, AND IT COULD BE SOON And to wrap it up, a line from an old anthem: "The day comes for heroes and the poor alike"
Now it looks like Americans were fighting the wrong enemies back in the 90s, because these guys are way worse
slytinker82 said:We’re getting screwed from both ends at once. You all voted them in, so now we all get stuck with the bill. I still remember those campaign rallies where the brainwashed crowds were chanting names like they were gods.
Here’s my math😛if I lose 3% $1333on my paycheck =$40every single month when I do the math, 120x12=$480equals $200. That’s seven days at the beach I won't be able to afford. How am I supposed to explain to my kid, who deals with special needs and constant bronchitis, that we can't go on vacation? Where is that money actually going? (Oh right, probably to certain "patriots" overseas, or maybe the church, or rehab centers for addicts, or those massive shipyards, or maybe just to those useless bureaucrats in government agencies who don't even know why they have jobs in the first place)
DAMN THIEVES, JUST YOU WAIT UNTIL YOU PAY THE PRICE, AND IT COULD BE SOON And to wrap it up, a line from an old anthem: "The day comes for heroes and the poor alike"
Now it looks like Americans were fighting the wrong enemies back in the 90s, because these guys are way worse
I suspect your math might be a bit off here. From what I gather, they're only taxing the portion above $1.00, which is how it was reported on CNN. In other words, if you're pulling in a $4,000 salary, your take-home pay only drops by $10, not $40. $10 x 12 months = $120 = 50 dollars annually If that's actually the case, then I suppose this isn't really a direct hit on the working class.
These kinds of mindless arguments only seem to thrive in the volatile parts of the Middle East. I suppose no movement against Bolshevism has ever been entirely flawless or without its own flaws, but in a truly civilized society, these debates shouldn't even be happening. It was settled long ago that Bolshevism—in all its various incarnations—represents one of the greatest evils of modern society. In most places, it isn't something you debate; it’s something you address through education and legal frameworks. Except, of course, in places like Mexico or America, where you find these little communist enclaves right in the heart of the West, where streets and squares are still named after notorious thugs and war criminals... Anyway, let's move on.
What kind of arenas? There shouldn't be any arenas. All of that space ought to be repurposed into factories or hospitals. Honestly, what’s the point of sports? Who actually wants to watch people pump themselves up just to chase a ball? It should all be abolished. I'm talking about Manchester United, the Kennedy Center, and all those other similar follies. Tear them down immediately and build a hospital or a daycare center on those exact sites instead. What is there to do in those places—just run around, jump, or pretend to be something they aren't? Or take those galleries where people stare at empty spaces filled with some random scribble. Think about how much that costs. People should be working, not just idling away. Work, and work constantly. Only labor provides any real salvation. There's no need for any more distractions.
hiddensurfer17 said:Earlier today (December 3rd, 2008), I went in for some blood and urine tests. A few things seem out of whack to me: my ALT came back at 64 (standard range is 0-48) and my uric acid is sitting at 452 (standard range is 163-403). On top of that, the lab work showed an MCHC 348 (normal is 320-345) and an RDW of 15.6 (range is 9.0-15.0). Does anyone have any expert insight on this?
It’s been over two months since those initial blood results came in. I haven't touched alcohol at all—not that I drank much to begin with—and I’ve cut my meat and processed meat intake down to about a third of what it used to be. I went back for more blood work today, and my uric acid level is still hovering at 450. So, where does that leave me? Am I supposed to just start taking medication? I don't have any symptoms or issues to report.
Did you guys see how the Partisans fared yesterday over in San Diego? I saw some folks checking the betting odds and doing some quick math, thinking they knew exactly what to expect. I guess they’d much rather just stay tucked away in California and call it a day, rather than deal with being insulted in a place like San Diego. It seems their fans decided to vent that frustration by targeting the flag of America.