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Charles Barkley called some of these guys like Rozier stupid for betting $50k vs risking their $26m salary. What Charles doesn’t get is that it’s not about winning $50k, it’s that it’s more likely that they’re deep in debt to the bookies perhaps millions in debt. Or they’re being blackmailed for the illegal poker games. Then the bookies want inside info, faking an injury and possibly throwing a game. Most likely the last item is unlikely since the bookies know that wouldn’t be guaranteed and possibly noticed. the millions in debt is the gambling addiction not the one off situation of giving info to the bookies. It could also be possible for someone earning $26m to be living paycheck to paycheck if not deep in legit debt much less other debt.
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MAGA may accept their politicians to be handicapped but they prefer ones who can walk.
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Impeachable offense especially if said President wears a tan suit. One time.
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If someone is a flight risk, especially if they may have access to a non-US passport, there should be careful consideration of letting them leave jail either either with bail or not. Now the whole bail question also brings up the issue our court system not meeting the constitutional right to a speedy trial. To me, most criminals trials should be held within weeks. If you are caught shoplifting at Target on a Monday, is there any particular reason that we're not conducting the trial the next week? And if the defense wants a delay, then it should still be a limited time. A delay request gets you an extra week. I understand there are limited resources from investigators to lawyers to courts. However this is why the bail system has turned into what it is: punishment for the non-convicted where they eventually plead guilty because they've served the sentence while awaiting trial. EDIT: I'm not suggesting that complex criminal trials should occur days after the indictment. There are certain crimes where we need to give both the prosecution and defense adequate time to prepare. However I don't think this should be ever measured in years except for rare and extreme circumstances.
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In many cases, bail is set to solely punish someone before they’re convicted. If they’re a danger to society or frankly to just one person, they shouldn’t have release options. Otherwise if they have ties to the community, I see little reason they shouldn’t be released without bail. Now if you have a history of not returning to court on prev charges, that should be a consideration for bail or kept in jail. you have to wonder how many low level arrestees have their life turned upside down including losing a job because they can’t afford bail. It’s still very likely their fault, assuming they are guilty, but that hasn’t been determined yet.
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There’s an argument to help out a country that is having financial problems. The world economies are linked and w have an interest in keeping north and South American countries aligned to the US. but why does Trump have to follow it up that he’s doing this because he likes the Argentina president? He really is the ultimate small businessman that personal connections and fealty to him are the only driving factors.
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'Lectronic forms of payment. Guess it's time.
Nice Guy Eddie replied to Parliament's topic in Can You Help Me With This?
This has always stopped me from paying with a CC online in Harris county. Every time I’m compared the fee with the expected points, it isn’t worth it. now if it’s to meet some promo spend level for other benefits to kick in, I can understand it. -
'Lectronic forms of payment. Guess it's time.
Nice Guy Eddie replied to Parliament's topic in Can You Help Me With This?
Property tax is about the only checks I write these days. remember when grandmas would write checks in the grocery store line. You didn’t know frustration until you she would wait until the groceries were rung up before even taking the check out of her purse. -
'Lectronic forms of payment. Guess it's time.
Nice Guy Eddie replied to Parliament's topic in Can You Help Me With This?
Aren’t you special that you’re demanding that everyone use one app to make your life easier. I rarely see a store not accept a credit card. And if needed just enabled one of the credit cards on Apple Pay or whatever android uses. As for what app to pay a friend, ask what most people in your friend group use. In my experience Venmo works for the majority. the nice part of enabling a card in Apple Pay is that if you leave your wallet behind, you can pay with your phone in many situations. -
I hate to think of degrees of horribleness of some crimes but filming the child porn, like what this coach is being accused, would seem to be much worse than possessing it. To be clear, possessing it is unthinkably bad in itself. on a side note, do high schools with $25m stadiums still have group shower areas? Looking back on it, I think it’s odd to ask young people to shower together especially when the school can afford otherwise.
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If leaving the phone behind is not an option, I would at least turn the phone off. If you need to start filming for your protection or you’re separated from others , then turn it on.
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The other annoying part is that Santos had a $400k penalty to his victims. Unless he already paid (highly unlikely) the restitution penalty is also removed.
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It’s also safe to assume that Trump doesn’t believe that fraud crimes are real crimes. It’s just one side not doing their due diligence. Why should that be a crime?
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The president of 49% of the population.
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I hear you and agree that the father doesn't have to participate in an investigation but then he should also step down from any position at the school as well.
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