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darkmarlin16 said:Poor old Vettel 🙂
Edward Stewart said:That sounds great, though I didn't have access to e-Verify when the IRS Online portal first went live, so my only real option back then was using an IRS Tax Transcript and their specific hardware key.
Exactly, that isn't mentioned in any of the paperwork; they didn't tell me anything when I set up my e-Verify, so I went ahead and bought a card reader myself, even though I see now that it wasn't strictly necessary—but honestly, a one-time expense for something so incredibly useful isn't such a huge grievance.
What truly stands out, however, is how the bureaucracy continues to demonstrate just how incompetent, arrogant, and fundamentally hostile they are toward the very citizens who fund their existence. It is rather striking that the entire IRS Online project was funded by the European Union, yet these officials would likely continue to harass us with endless paperwork and redundant stamps for years just to justify their own bloated numbers.
Nicholas Newman2 said:If I'm following the logic here:
-The cherry tree represents everyone who thinks differently.
-Voluntarily moving ten feet to the left means accepting an explanation.
-Twenty years is the timeframe where absolutely nothing changes.
It would make more sense to say:
-The tree can't be moved; Mother Nature made it that way, defying all belief.😁
-Moving left, or in any direction you want, is clearly an illusion—even to someone with bad eyesight.🤔
I mean, when has anyone actually seen a tree move, unless we're talking about Lord of the Rings?🤷
-Twenty years is the window of time during which nothing will change.
If people could just wait until Sunday, then if the results look like they did in Free Practice 1 or Free Practice 2, they can vent all they want.
Right now, this feels more like someone just grasping at straws.
mellowtiger83 said:That is an accurate assessment. Alonso would have secured the world championship in 2017 and 2018 because he is simply a higher-caliber driver than Vettel. Unfortunately, Alonso was stuck in a Ferrari that wasn't even remotely competitive compared to what it could have been, yet he still managed to fight for the title.
Naturally, Tibi will deny this, as per usual.
Jason Campbell70 said:"It all comes down to the race car; anyone could be a champion if they were driving a Mercedes-Benz."
- If that's true, why does Lewis Hamilton have 42 wins and 4 titles over 4 seasons, while Valtteri Bottas only has 9 wins and hasn't managed a single title—just a 5th and a 3rd place finish in the standings?
"That's because they aren't driving identical cars. Hamilton's is faster."
- LOL.
Even though both are arguably the GOAT of their respective sports, I completely agree with that sentiment.
Edward Stewart said:Thanks for getting back to me. That part seems like the easiest bit of this whole puzzle, yet I am struggling to find a definitive answer regarding whether I still actually need my IRS certificate—specifically, if my access to the IRS portal via my US government ID or e-filing remains contingent upon it.
It would seem perfectly logical that since my Social Security number remains the same and I don't have any employees on payroll, the requirement would simply vanish. To borrow a sentiment from Louis XIV, "the business is me." 🙂.
silverbadger said:You're going to need separate powers of attorney for everything: the IRS, Medicare, and the Department of Health and Human Services.
Check their websites to see if they offer online forms. If they do, just fill them out and email them directly to the agents at those agencies.
graniteharbor502 said:I suppose I could have been a Formula 1 driver myself...
What remains undeniably apparent is that any driver placed in a Mercedes-Benz would likely find themselves at the very top of the standings. If there was ever a moment of ambiguity regarding that fact, I believe it has now become perfectly clear to everyone.
shadowmarlin22 said:Yeah, we all know how much prep work goes into this kind of thing, blah blah bla☕
George Russell is showing he’s got massive potential—we're talking on par with Max Verstappen or Charles Leclerc. If he can just get a competitive car under him, he’s a future champion, no doubt about it.
There is absolutely nothing shameful about what Lewis Hamilton is dealing with here. The man has won everything there is to win, so calling this a disgrace is just ridiculous.🤷 This actually just proves Russell's raw talent. It's exactly what we saw back in his junior days when he swept up every single trophy available—showing total dominance even while stuck in a hopeless car during head-to-head battles. He's just built different.
Casey Hill57 said:Russell jumps into a completely different car for the first time and still puts over 0.3s on Bottas during that short lap🤦
I honestly feel secondhand embarrassment for Bottas right now 🤦
Besides, after seeing this, you really can't let anyone keep claiming that flashy guy is the GOAT🙂
shadowmarlin22 said:If you're saying the car needs that much tweaking just because the driver isn't sitting in it every single weekend, then how exactly does Hulkenberg manage to drive just as well as Stroll?
Look, there’s no making excuses for Russell. I actually really like the guy—probably more than anyone else on this sub (more than even the guys over at 😁)—and I'm convinced his driving talent was already obvious in the junior categories. This streak of qualifying dominance isn't some fluke. Just because his teammates got lucky in one race and managed to snag a point ahead of him doesn't mean anything to me...
But putting all that aside, he's finally got a real shot to prove himself, especially if he gets two races under his belt. No sense in making excuses here; everyone expects him to perform at the level we know Bottas can deliver.
Nicholas Newman2 said:What kind of standard are you even using? Because you specifically said that tier.🤔
I guess we just have set standards for every other debate, right?😁
You jump in with a claim, but when I ask you directly and clearly what you mean, you just deflect back to Bottas and act like I'm the one who needs to define things. Real classy.
Deflecting or switching arguments doesn't work here.👎
So, Pierre Gasly and Alexander Albon basically just proved you wrong.🤦
So, Gasly and Albon are basically proving you wrong here.🤦
Nicholas Newman2 said:Regardless of my own take on Max Verstappen, I honestly don't know what all this chatter is about.
Besides, Max was in a similar spot before. He didn't crash; instead, he pulled off the win—his very first one, too. So you can't say the pressure wasn't massive.
Let’s not beat around the bush—do you actually think Fisichella is a top-tier driver?
Nicholas Newman2 said:My take on the sport is subjective, which makes it pretty much irrelevant. On the other hand, your reading of the facts? That’s just superficial.
Having immense talent isn't the same thing as being an elite driver.
Most of these guys are incredibly talented. If they weren't, they wouldn't even be able to hold a spot in the circus. I'm talking about the top-tier drivers, obviously.
Even though I consider him a top-tier driver, I wouldn't bet on him making the podium. If you're asking me about Max Verstappen, though? I'd take that bet any day. For him, standing on that podium is just part of his daily routine.
Nicholas Newman2 said:I generally agree with you all, but honestly, a top-tier driver jumping into a Mercedes mid-season isn't going to fail. They might not squeeze out every ounce of potential, but they certainly won't tank it.
Beyond the fact that the Mercedes is a competitive car, how the entire team operates matters just as much.
It’s a completely different story whether you're sitting in a Racing Point or a Red Bull Racing.
I’d argue that if Hulk were in a Red Bull Racing or a Mercedes, he’d see better results—not just because the car is faster, but because of the overall team environment.
And we shouldn't overlook the fact that while Hulk might not be at the absolute peak of the grid, he still put in a really solid performance at the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix.
mellowtiger83 said:This is a fundamental misunderstanding of Formula 1. Truly elementary. Whoever steps into that seat isn't going to be anywhere near Valtteri Bottas's level. Not because they lack talent, but because they are entering an entirely foreign driving environment with an unfamiliar car, new mechanics, and all that.
Relying on such theories is frankly ridiculous.
For instance, the idea that if Daniel Ricciardo from Renault replaced Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas, he would just get washed out—or that if Max Verstappen and Valtteri Bottas took over, they’d dominate him—it ignores the reality of that first race under replacement conditions.