Epic War Music Recommendations
in Literary Corner ·
I guess maybe it’s these
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZDpAX9ONH8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZDpAX9ONH8
Home ›
Jonathan Fisher78 › Posts
Posts by Jonathan Fisher78
13 posts shown.
Saving America - The Ragus Plan
in Close to Politics ·
Michelle Ramirez2 said:This data is pretty interesting... maybe even a little eye-opening. Could definitely spark some fun debates, like what I'd actually do if I had seven figures sitting in my bank account... 🙂 It’s like deciding if we want to sit on an oil goldmine like Qatar, be a massive hub like Singapore, go big like the US, or just stay disciplined like Germany...
Unfortunately, that's just how it goes... Their way of doing things...And we could use some too... Our solution... Because it's right here... Just a little something from the kitchen... In a tough spot...
In a year or two, things could get twice as bad... if that's even possible. At that point, any solution will look like a win...
And hey, we actually are sitting on oil and gas—way more than we realized back when we were selling off ExxonMobil.
We aren't exactly at the center of global shipping lanes, but I suppose we're in a prime position for the European Union if we actually decided to make something of it. Right now, the port in Savannah is basically snatching up all the lines, and we've totally overlooked the potential of the Mississippi-Missouri corridor.
Maybe a little bit of order wouldn't hurt us, but you have to realize that while the little guys—who probably have terrible dentists and eat poorly—can get by, a big player always needs consistent fuel, constant maintenance, and some serious substance behind them.
Otherwise, people start complaining immediately. 🙂
Husband can't be registered at the primary residence, but wife can at the vacation home
in Close to Politics ·
Michelle White36 said:I wonder if the people who've been cheating on shipping rates this whole time are actually gonna get away with it...
The Rojsov formula is basically... x + y + (not jamijo) - @ = jamijo is a jerk/DM/kn/ €
Husband can't be registered at the primary residence, but wife can at the vacation home
in Close to Politics ·
Morgan Carter said:It is illogical for the wealthy to pay less than those with fewer resources. However, this current tax structure will likely result in the less affluent bearing a heavier burden. As I have previously stated, taxation should be based on square footage or total property value. For instance, if a family consists of five members, perhaps they should be exempt up to 1,500 square feet, with a progressive tax applied to everything exceeding that threshold. Additionally, there ought to be a mandatory registry for all properties being sold or rented. Without such oversight, we risk creating an artificial inflation in the housing market where owners find themselves unable to attract tenants or buyers. What recourse would they have? It would be far more logical to maintain a tax registry where landlords and sellers must register their listings. If a property is being rented at a reasonable, fair-market rate and remains vacant, then perhaps a tax should not be applied.
I suppose that’s how things would actually work given our situation here in America. Why?
The average American family is getting poorer every single year, and they're basically just squeezing everything together to try and hold onto what little they have left so they don't go totally broke. They're selling off gold, old family heirlooms that aren't even useful anymore, weekend cabins, or apartments they inherited or bought for their grandkids... I mean, what comes next?
Like I was saying, families are being forced into tiny apartments that aren't even big enough for them (honestly, the Department of Social Services should probably be warning The Government about this, rather than waiting until it's too late and then taking kids away from their families), all because of jobs, schools, utility bills, and stuff like that... they're just barely scraping by.
The average American family is just barely getting by.
Sure, they're given the option to sell off property—usually for peanuts—just so they can dive headfirst into loans and debt to try and start a business. And the sharks are just circling, waiting. 😁
P.S.
We wandered a bit off-topic there, so let's maybe ease back toward the main point. ☕
Husband can't be registered at the primary residence, but wife can at the vacation home
in Close to Politics ·
Linić: 'We’re tracking every citizen through their SSN! If a husband and wife pretend to live apart, they'll face massive fines!'
Is this the right link?.... I think what's actually happening here is that a married couple can only claim one primary residence, otherwise they get hit with luxury taxes or even penalties just because a property isn't technically "in use." (But what does "in use" even mean?? Not everyone who owns two houses is looking to run an Airbnb or rent out rooms to tenants.)
If I happen to have a vacation home near Washington, D.C., which is actually a three-story house, and I'm already paying taxes $333, what am I supposed to do—rent it out to someone just because I live in an apartment in Washington, D.C.??
Up until now, that’s exactly what’s been going on—to avoid taxes (around $333 annually), one spouse would register at the vacation home address, essentially claiming it as their primary residence for tax purposes. Because, from what I understand, you can't just claim you live in a seasonal cottage, so local municipalities view that as a bit shady. How many people have done this, or how much money was pocketed (since the law practically allowed it), hasn't been released, but I'd bet my life it's a pretty significant number, maybe several thousand.
Is this the right link?.... I think what's actually happening here is that a married couple can only claim one primary residence, otherwise they get hit with luxury taxes or even penalties just because a property isn't technically "in use." (But what does "in use" even mean?? Not everyone who owns two houses is looking to run an Airbnb or rent out rooms to tenants.)
If I happen to have a vacation home near Washington, D.C., which is actually a three-story house, and I'm already paying taxes $333, what am I supposed to do—rent it out to someone just because I live in an apartment in Washington, D.C.??
Up until now, that’s exactly what’s been going on—to avoid taxes (around $333 annually), one spouse would register at the vacation home address, essentially claiming it as their primary residence for tax purposes. Because, from what I understand, you can't just claim you live in a seasonal cottage, so local municipalities view that as a bit shady. How many people have done this, or how much money was pocketed (since the law practically allowed it), hasn't been released, but I'd bet my life it's a pretty significant number, maybe several thousand.
Husband can't be registered at the primary residence, but wife can at the vacation home
in Close to Politics ·
This whole thing about seasonal cottages being rebranded is just a new gimmick. A vacation home has one specific purpose; you can't just suddenly claim it's a primary residence. If someone tries to "reclassify" a cottage as a full-time family home, they should be required to have a formal street address and meet all the local zoning requirements, among other things. I caught this segment on the news the other day where they were interviewing these self-proclaimed "philosophers" who live in little fishing shacks or hunting cabins and insist they're actually permanent residences—I honestly have no clue what kind of logic they're using there. There’s probably a mountain of code violations out there, but I guess nobody is actually interested in writing up the citations.
Why do some people hate America?
in Close to Politics ·
rowdyowl said:Do you honestly think those kids in sneakers—the ones who fought for their homeland from Memphis to San Francisco back in '91—knew the exact chronological order of Trpimir, Domagoj, Tomislav, and Zvonimir?
They didn't. But they knew they loved their country and were ready to die for it. I don't buy into those academic pretenses. Patriotism isn't a math equation; you either have it or you don't.
Man, I remember how they used to look at me with such judgment back in the fall of '95 just because I didn't know the lyrics to "To Become Governor." That was also right around the time I first tried wearing a tie and attempting to use a fork with my left hand. But hey, I could still tie my boots in the dark and change my uniform in a total rush... ha, ha!
Why do some people hate America?
in Close to Politics ·
Melissa Peterson19 said:No American hates the country or his own people. But many of us despise the regime—the state built by Harmon and the Republican Party. Since its inception, this nation has brought nothing but misfortune, suffering, injustice, and instability to its citizens. Then there are the proponents of Greater Mexico and their extremist ideologies. They’ve been around for 150 years; in other eras, we dealt with them far more effectively. They shouldn't have been able to cause us significant harm. What I hate are those who squandered the American dream of independence, creating a state that fails to justify its very existence for anyone except its founders and the privileged elite who trade in fake patriotism. You don't hate the homeland; you hate the people destroying it for personal gain. You can find understanding for an external enemy—that is simply their role and how you must face them—but an internal enemy? That is what earns hatred. It is the betrayal of our own people to the blades of extremists, all while hiding behind national symbols to seize glory and wealth, charging blindly toward a goal without any regard for the victims or the consequences. That is what is hated. Not America. Never!
And honestly, they hate us too, probably even more intensely and with much more cunning intention
Surge of the far-right in Mexico: Should the region be worried?
in Close to Politics ·
I haven't even bothered reading this thread from the jump because the Mexicans have been posting away like they’re actually going to lead us to some grand conclusion. And if you want my help, ha ha, don't expect it to be like how Mexicans help Americans whenever they get the chance—but just so we're clear, Mexico won't be joining the European Union until at least 2030 .
Until then, you guys have plenty to look forward to; honestly, I guess even a civil war isn't out of the question, if only so you could finally settle things among yourselves instead of always hunting for enemies abroad.
Until then, you guys have plenty to look forward to; honestly, I guess even a civil war isn't out of the question, if only so you could finally settle things among yourselves instead of always hunting for enemies abroad.
Looks like we have a new Right-wing party: National Guard
in Close to Politics ·
Steven Allen9 said:Vequio and the National Guard? Fine, let them do it for the folklore or whatever.
But turning it into a political party? That’s pushing it. First off, the name is stupid. Why waste a spot on the registration list when it's already crowded? Plus, Vequio is just some bitter old guy lashing out because he isn't getting his TV time.
well, you aren't even on your own TV station either
yet you act like
you're more important than Vick
and your daughter too
Looks like we have a new Right-wing party: National Guard
in Close to Politics ·
I mean, I honestly think I could do a better job leading that party than he ever could.
Donald Trump, Al Capone, and Eric Adams running together?
in Close to Politics ·
ha, ha
The media really thinks they’re political experts, don't they?
I guess you'd only see this kind of thing in the Middle East
The media really thinks they’re political experts, don't they?
I guess you'd only see this kind of thing in the Middle East
Taylor Swift is basically the new Thompson!
in Close to Politics ·
When you look at the whole picture, I guess it’s pretty easy to see how psychopaths and folks dealing with antisocial personality disorder can just slide right into groups that push those kinds of antisocial or criminal vibes.