Robin Ortiz22 said:Look, if we’re talking about how much progress the USA has actually made over the last decade—take Germany, for instance—it feels like life in Germany is 40% worse than it was ten years ago. Standards are slipping, unemployment is climbing, wages are stagnant, and the cost of living just keeps skyrocketing.
Your take is pretty misguided, but since you asked, here’s my view:
-The wall is gone -There are more job opportunities now -Support for the impoverished has increased -People aren't losing their lives over free speech issues anymore -They aren't tethered to "Motherland" by an umbilical cord anymore -And so on...
William Mendoza6 said:I’m against America joining the USA because membership isn't going to do a damn thing for our economic growth. You can achieve that same level of expansion as a non-member by simply making the right monetary, fiscal, and political moves.
You're just ignoring the fact that being a member lets you pull all that off much faster and with way less friction...
I think you also forgot about the mindset component—if we weren't being squeezed and micromanaged by the USA for every little thing, we would have been exactly where we needed to be ten years ago.
I'm assuming those "..right monetary, fiscal, and political moves" you mentioned are being kept hidden like a snake in the grass, but I suppose if you ever actually took power, you'd show everyone exactly what you mean. 🙄
And maybe some trees, too. It’d actually be a decent move to plant something new if the old ones have finally given out...
As for being honest before a judge, I suppose I agree, though it seems like people around here are just hardwired to play games with any kind of authority...
Could someone please point me toward the specific section of the law being referenced? I can't seem to find anything regarding "causing" a traffic accident under the current statutes.
If my memory serves me right—and I’m thinking back to an older version of the legal code—a traffic accident was always tied to a specific misdemeanor. You know, speeding, failing to yield the right of way, driving under the influence...
An accident, by its very definition, can just happen. That's why they call it an accident. Brakes can fail mid-drive, or something else goes wrong, and suddenly everything goes to hell... I heard a story recently about someone whose wheel flew off, causing them to veer into oncoming traffic and result in a collision. There was zero fault on the driver's part...
Imposing a fine of several hundred dollars for a situation like that would be nothing short of excessive...
People love to act like experts and lecture everyone else after they've committed a violation, but in this case, it looks like there isn't even a violation to speak of, so I'll just keep rambling...
Brian Lopez8 said:I’m not entirely sure if the Supreme Court actually operates that way, but if that’s how they’re handling things, then it’s a catastrophically poor way to deal with outdated laws...
neonorca11 said:Has anyone actually used PayPal for this... how does the whole process work?
Yeah, I did it about a month ago. You just set up an account, punch in your card details and the amount, then you just settle it when the next credit card statement hits.
I don't believe we even have those types of CREDIT cards here in the States. I think there’s just something similar to a prepaid debit card where you load up whatever cash you want and spend accordingly, much like a standard checking account...
Since competition has forced banks to work wonders lately, I'm fairly certain you can open a checking account regardless of your employment status just by depositing some funds. Whether or not you actually have a job usually only dictates specific perks that depend on your income level—things like overdraft protection or being able to write checks...
In essence, I ended up writing the exact same thing in both scenarios, so I'd suggest just emailing a few different banks with your question; maybe there's a specific VISA or something out there that fits...
If we're talking about a standard salary, you'll need to divide those figures by 12 and then calculate the tax.
But before you even touch any deductions, you have to account for the 20.6% in payroll taxes, which means $2335 you're walking away with less right from the jump.
b) PORTION OF TAXABLE INCOME UP TO $12000 SUBJECT TO A 15% RATE c) PORTION OF TAXABLE INCOME BETWEEN $12000 AND $27000 SUBJECT TO A 25% RATE (on the next $15000) 25% d) PORTION OF TAXABLE INCOME BETWEEN $27000 AND $84000 SUBJECT TO A 35% RATE (on the next $57000) 35% e) PORTION OF TAXABLE INCOME OVER $84000 SUBJECT TO A 45% RATE 45%
It really all boils down to a few variables: the specific tax withholding percentage, whatever deductions you qualify for—like filing as single, having dependents, or extra medical expenses—and whether the refund hits your account in one lump sum or gets spread out over several months... essentially, while the calculation settles at year-end, the actual timing of the payout can vary quite a bit.
Violator said:Because I'm sitting in the red at Chase by about $1667, so I have to clear that debt before I can even think about moving my checking account over to Bank of America... right? 🙂
No.
Just open a new account and tell your employer to direct your paycheck there instead.