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Re: Changes in 2023

Influencers do make a living. But to get it is just nonsense. Sell everything you believe in to whatever company or brand needs your influence. No thanks. I don’t like social media at all (even though I know it from my job). But some of them do make a very good living and have heaps of money which ...

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Re: Everything That George Santos Has Lied About (So Far)

seb146 wrote:
SHE APOLOGIZED because she knew she done wrong!!! SHE APOLOGIZED!!! Get over it. They are not the same. They. Are. Not. The. Same.

NOT THE SAME!!

As did he, they are the same. He will be seated. Move on.

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Re: Southwest Airlines News and Discussion - 2023

We got what the congress wanted - more competition and lower fares. Until recently, I was paying lower fares on routes than I did in 1978 - and when sales hit, the fares are still lower than those of 1978 We also got a bad attitude toward routine maintenance and business models that revloved around...

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Re: Changes in 2023

Entitled? To what? I have worked for everything I have. The entitled are the Millennials who feel they don't have to get a regular job and think tik tok will get them a steady salary for posting videos of the most inane things. I mean at least have some content that is useful. Millennials are actua...

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Re: Changes in 2023

I really want to see Tim Tok go away. Not because of the political stuff but because it rots kids brains. Keeps them lazy and unemployed. Not a good combo. Ahhh the words of a typical self entitled Gen X/Boomer… Entitled? To what? I have worked for everything I have. The entitled are the Millennial...

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Re: Southwest Airlines News and Discussion - 2023

Congress doesn't have to leave this to the FAA as a safety matter, nor to the DOT as a matter of operating to schedule. It has the FTC (unfair and deceptive trade practices), or it can directly regulate the industry itself as per the Constitution 1.0. Airline regulation went away in 1978 - it ain't...

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Re: Everything That George Santos Has Lied About (So Far)

Both of those were really just taken out of context by the media. Blumenthal was a bit sloppy with his speech but he meant he was in the Marines during the Vietnam war, which was misrepresented as “I physically fought in the Vietnam War”. He would talk about experiences that other Marines who had b...

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Re: Everything That George Santos Has Lied About (So Far)

Impressive. Even by today's GOP standards. https://newrepublic.com/post/169751/everything-george-santos-lied-so-far As opposed to Liz I’m an Indian Warren, or I Served in Vietnam Blumenthal. There is a difference, though. Sen. Warren got a DNA test, found she has zero Native ancestry and corrected ...

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Re: Pele has passed away

He was a great player, but the GOAT? Football has evolved tremendously. IMHO he’s the GOAT of his era and one of the greatest of all time. Also is Maradona and Messi, to name a few. He didn’t play in European competitions, but had to stay in Brazil. The level of play is the highest in South America...

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Re: 4 College students murdered

An arrest has been made in the murder of the four Idaho students. https://abcnews.go.com/US/idaho-murders-police-hold-news-conference-friday-afternoon/story?id=95976902 Too bad Idaho does not have a death penalty, Id say "fry him". If anyone deserves the electric chair, he does! Going to ...

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Re: 4 College students murdered

An arrest has been made in the murder of the four Idaho students. https://abcnews.go.com/US/idaho-murders-police-hold-news-conference-friday-afternoon/story?id=95976902 Too bad Idaho does not have a death penalty, Id say "fry him". If anyone deserves the electric chair, he does! Going to ...

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Pele has passed away

https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/29/football/brazil-pele-soccer-died-intl-latam-spt/index.html There is only one GOAT on the pitch. Did it all. Was able to dribble, score from his head, pass. I loved him in the movie “Victory”. Truly a sad day for the globe. Every time someone wears the #10 or rips their...

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Re: Changes in 2023

I really want to see Tim Tok go away. Not because of the political stuff but because it rots kids brains. Keeps them lazy and unemployed. Not a good combo. Not only that but teens seem to think they all can make money from it. Obviously most don't understand supply/demand, but this app's popularity...

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Re: Migrants dropped off at VP Residence Xmas Eve

Newark727 wrote:
Nothing says "I'm serious about this problem" like dumping it on somebody else's doorstep, after all.

Why should Texas have to bear the brunt of illegal immigration? Let everyone share in helping these “asylum seekers”

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Re: Changes in 2023

I really want to see Tim Tok go away. Not because of the political stuff but because it rots kids brains. Keeps them lazy and unemployed. Not a good combo.

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Re: Southwest Airlines News and Discussion Thread - 2022

Southwest CEO apologizes to passengers, staff after flight cancellation chaos https://abcnews.go.com/US/airlines-cancel-thousands-flights-amid-winter-storm-chaos/story?id=95834221 In a nearly three-minute video statement Tuesday, Southwest CEO Bob Jordan said he is "truly sorry" for the a...

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Re: Southwest Airlines News and Discussion Thread - 2022

Remember when SY had their little meltdown and it got the attention of Minnesota legislators? If I were WN, I'd be lighting a fire under my own tail to get everything back up and running. Enough of this and airlines might see more regulations put into the next FAA reauthorization bill. We asked for...

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Re: Southwest Airlines News and Discussion Thread - 2022

All the people blaming this on it are talking out of their ass. This looks like it was strictly a matter of staffing. Sent from my SM-G981U using Tapatalk Of course it was. Also not being prepared or refusing to prepare once you saw the forecast for the whole Midwest. As said earlier in the thread ...

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Re: Storms Across the United States

jetwet1 wrote:

Yep, we will be suffering with temps in the mid 60's this Christmas.

It's a nice 65 here in Cal-Nev-Ari right now but I am taking a red eye to JFK to be with the family for Christmas tonight. When I am walking to the TWA hotel in the morning it will feel below zero!!! Ugh.

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Re: FTX Crypto Business Crash & Ponzi Scheme?

johns624 wrote:

So basically, he got out of jail for free. There's some money hidden somewhere offshore.

I would love to know who fronted the money.

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Re: Storms Across the United States

https://weather.com/maps/current-wind-chill

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Re: FTX Crypto Business Crash & Ponzi Scheme?

Not just on Crypto. Jim Cramer was bullish on Meta and had to apologize when that dropped. He was riddled in the media for that call As he should be. He is just another Louis Rukeyser. Nice suit and a time slot but I wouldn't trust their stock advice. Sam Bankman-Fried puts up -0- dollars for his b...

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Re: FTX Crypto Business Crash & Ponzi Scheme?

As a Canadian who has seen this guy run his mouth for 15 years. He is not necessarily who you want to invest with as his funds aren't really that competitive. His acumen in investing leaves a lot to be desired. He probably won't be losing all your money with him but you would be better off with an ...

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Re: FTX Crypto Business Crash & Ponzi Scheme?

That is a bad precedent to set. I could see offering that deal to a much lower level participant but she and the other employee need to spend some time in prison. Otherwise, you could be the number 2, live large and then turn on the boss and skate with no less than what you started the game with. R...

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Re: Title 42 Expiration and the Border - What happens next?

The GOP had both houses of Congress + POTUS for 6 years under 43 and 2 years under 45, and no effective solution arrived then either. 8 years wasn't enough?? https://history.house.gov/Institution/Presidents-Coinciding/Party-Government/ Obama had the same. did nothing. We both know why and we are se...

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Re: Title 42 Expiration and the Border - What happens next?

You are complaining about things that are far more complicated than your blatent political favoritsm So you don't beleive anything about assylum seekers, or the people that work for the border patrol and judges that make those decisions, but you will believe anythign a Texas polician will say? It's...

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Re: Title 42 Expiration and the Border - What happens next?

Yeah that's great, but there's never any detail. How would the guest worker program work? How would Mexico ensure compliance on their end? The Mexico we are dealing with now is not the same as when the bracero program was running decades ago. 'They should come here legally' is not a solution - it's...

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Re: FTX Crypto Business Crash & Ponzi Scheme?

FTX’s Gary Wang, Alameda’s Caroline Ellison plead guilty to federal charges, cooperating with prosecutors https://www.cnbc.com/2022/12/22/ftxs-gary-wang-alamedas-caroline-ellison-plead-guilty-to-federal-charges-cooperating-with-prosecutors.html https://twitter.com/SDNYnews/status/160574536184232755...

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Re: Title 42 Expiration and the Border - What happens next?

Don't conflate all the migrants with the homeless. Many of those seeking assylum found ther way thousands of miles from home. They are resourceful and hard working for the most part. Despite what the GOP likes to claim to the contrary. Can you provide any source the GOP has said that? I mean nobody...

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Re: Oregon Gov Commutes death sentences.

Cool story bro. Though I am sure there are probably a few wrongfully convicted people in the US - some sentenced to death - who would strongly disagree with you. Believe it or not, other countries base their justice systems on innocent proven guilty, and provide for appeals - so the US is not an ou...

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Re: Musk, Twitter News and Discussion Thread

About Twitter polls, or any similar online polls on websites, they're totally meaningless. On Twitter it's worse since it's an app used all over the world, but of course Musk is first and foremost followed by US users. And on Twitter and facebook, you can have a few people that call on their commun...

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Re: Musk, Twitter News and Discussion Thread

Genuinely, I think if you found some better sources, some that aren't in it to manipulate you, you'd find yourself being much less angry and scared at things going on around you. The anger and fear are the point. You have never met me and know zero about me, how do you know I am angry? See that is ...

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Re: Title 42 Expiration and the Border - What happens next?

The bracero program ended in 1964. What is the 'process' now for agricultural workers? And on the subject of wages, don't tell me motel chains, construction, and the meatpacking industry don't like things *just the way they are*. No unionization to worry about because all supes have to do is threat...

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Re: Musk, Twitter News and Discussion Thread

bluecrew wrote:
I agree with previous posts here. You really need to develop some group think and look at your sources.

Changed it for you. Sorry I will pass.

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Re: 2022 US Elections

Kari Lake makes me think she’s going to throw her hat in the ring for the Republican 2024 primaries or run for the House. Of course she is, she is taking crazy to a whole new level which will hurt her. I don't like the way the AZ voting went but she is beating a dead horse at this point and should ...

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Re: Oregon Gov Commutes death sentences.

The best part of election night for me was watching Sisolak lose, for he is just another Newsom and hurt Nevada. Of course it's a slap in the face and it's being done as a screw you as they finish their last days in office. We have seen what happens when you weaken laws as far as the death penalty a...

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Re: Title 42 Expiration and the Border - What happens next?

Red herring to answer a red herring? POTUS narrative doesn’t change the fact CBP is actively securing the border as best they can. But they are very undermanned, not enough investment has been made in monitoring tech for all sectors, and immigration courts are 25 years behind being setup to process...

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Re: Brand loyality

Another one for my list now that I'm eating my dinner: Pasta - DeCecco I use the same but trade off sometimes to Barilla. Only two I use though. Here are are a few more: Hair salons - SuperCuts Safety razors - Gillette Shoes - Mostly Skechers Web Browser - Microsoft Edge A/V Recievers - Yamaha MS e...

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Re: Musk, Twitter News and Discussion Thread

Pretty clear he is just suspending people reactively. The irony is he doing the things he claims Twitter did before, but actually didn't. Really? Come on. The info that Taibbi released is pretty clear. Musk on his own account is apparently polling whether he should step down Don't ask the question ...

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Re: Title 42 Expiration and the Border - What happens next?

If this goes badly, it will play into the hands of the far-right. And this will further push away any sensible solution. The window may have have been in the last 12 months. You think 12 months is enough time to solve CBP attrition and recruiting challenges that have lasted years? Red herring, Bide...

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Re: World Cup 2022 Football Thread

Not a Messi fan GOAT https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/512/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2022/12/18/49852da7-9242-4432-ab6b-97550dd0efa8.jpg Source: https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/512/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2022/12/18/49852da7-9242-4432-ab6b-97550dd0efa8.jpg Not even close...

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Re: Title 42 Expiration and the Border - What happens next?

If this goes badly, it will play into the hands of the far-right. And this will further push away any sensible solution. The window may have have been in the last 12 months. Any sensible solution has to start with closing the border which Biden will never do so once Title 42 expires more illegal im...

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Re: World Cup 2022 Football Thread

One of the best, if not the best, WC final I’ve ever seen. Edge of the seat match, and as in all good fairy tales the right team on the day won in the end. Congratulations Argentina, a truly deserved World Champion! Not a Messi fan but he and his team withstood a France comeback and deserve the win.

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Re: World Cup 2022 Football Thread

OMG a finals for the history books! Shame it has to go to PKs. I wish FIFA would at least change the rule in a final game that it has to play to a natural goal to win. PKs is just not right to decide this game.

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Re: World Cup 2022 Football Thread

I can't handle this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Re: World Cup 2022 Football Thread

Mbappe has to win it here. PKs favors ARG.

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Re: World Cup 2022 Football Thread

France has shocked the world!!!!!!! OMG a PK and an epic goal!!! Macron is pumped! It's on!!!!!!! Tie game!!!

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Re: World Cup 2022 Football Thread

The only bad thing about a World Cup is that it has to end. Anthems being sung. Messi looks amped up. Mbappe very calm. LETS GO FRANCE!!!!!!

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Re: US Senator Kristen Sinema changes to Independent

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema has filed a statement of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission to run for the U.S. Senate again in 2024. Got to keep one's options open. If the Republicans in Arizona nominate another Blake Masters or Martha McSally it would shape up as a interesting race if Sinema stay...

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Re: Storms Across the United States

LabQuest wrote:
Yup, its winter. Happens every year.

I am glad that system skirted us to the north as it moved West and hit Tahoe hard. It was 22F in Searchlight last night. I couldn't believe it.

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