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Nice Guy Eddie

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  1. Is the idea about not funding ACA subsidies just a method for the GOP to kill the entire program by making it as expensive as possible? Even to the detriment of people forgoing healthcare or having to go deep in debt if they're unfortunate to get sick.
  2. I would have guessed that Deion was quietly going to step away from CU in the past week but that didn't happen. I realize that he has a contract thru 2029 so he's not leaving that money on the table but why wouldn't CU orchestrate his departure? It's been a complete failure in terms of CU results and expectations over the past 25+ years.
  3. In this same manner, I'm going to write up a letter proclaiming how I'm breaking up with Emily Ratajkowski. Alina can't step down from a position that she never legally held!
  4. great point. Trump is a fan of wrestling and would think himself clever to script a heel turn by pardoning a dem politician. Keep Cuellar in his back pocket until he's needed. Perhaps even after the '26 elections.
  5. I'm unsure the billionaires vs you, is the best strategy. I've watched way too many below-the-poverty-line republicans get angry when its suggested that billionaires should pay more in taxes. I think kicking their dog would illicit a more calm response. It's really amazing how blind so many on the right have become to their own self interests.
  6. Yes. Running a centrist gets you a 10 point loss in Texas. Its possible that a progressive could lose by much more, but they at least have the opportunity to win.
  7. Dems need to start insinuating that JD is the real President and Trump is incompetent. Nothing would piss off Trump more if anyone thinks he isn't in charge. While JD would denounce that implication, it would force Trump to start calling out JD as unable to lead. And then the more Trump fights that opinion, start doubling down more. Force an inner WH fight even a one direction fight.
  8. Platner has his military background and blue collar beard look that appeal to some. Talarico can't mimic that. How someone physically looks can count for a large % of their support.
  9. I disagree with suggesting SPYI or QQQI when someone indicates they're interested in a dividend strategy. These are not dividend ETFs but rather operate a financial strategy with covered call options to generate income. I have zero problem with someone using these ETFs to earn income but it's wrong to infer that they're a stable entity. Someone should also be careful of buying them without fully understanding the tax implications. There is more of an argument to use them in a tax advantaged plan, especially Roth, as opposed to a taxable brokerage account.
  10. Common sense says that running a centrist Dem increases the likelihood of winning a statewide vote in Texas but that hasn't really come to working in the last 20 years. Don't get me wrong, running a more progressive Dem doesn't mean that every far left, progressive idea should be proclaimed since that will automatically disqualify them for many voters. I would stay away from guns and trans rights by just saying that this is an item for the courts to decide. I would run a progressive Dem who mainly points out how the GOP has lied to their base and in many cases used Christianity to fool their voters. The GOP main strategy is to wrap themselves up in the flag, Jesus and hatred. I've long thought that the left should scream that a someone can't call themselves a Christian and vote Republican. At least attempt to force some Christian Texans look themselves in the mirror.
  11. Beyond stupid that organizations have to flatter/bribe our President to avoid problems but this is who America wanted as president. EDIT: And I don't fault FIFA for doing this. give Trump a $15 medal and a ceremony and you eliminate many chances for Trump to interfere with the World Cup.
  12. I'm loving/hating the continuous GOP politician declaration that they know nothing about the Honduran drug dealing, ex-President pardon. Even when the facts are presented to them, they attack the media. They don't even pretend to defend Trump's action since it's indefensible.
  13. The voice recording was Howard from better call Saul.
  14. There’s a strong argument that Trump may have accidentally pardoned this guy with his blanket Jan 6 pardon. If this dude planted the pipe bombs early in the morning of Jan 6, he’s probably all good. Hence why blanket pardons are potentially dangerous when morons are in office.
  15. Imagine if you're on the open waters and your boat suddenly explodes and you find yourself flung a dozen feet away from an upside down boat. Do you decide to swim the miles back to shore which is out of sight, or do you immediately grab onto any large floating object like an upside down boat? You would be the most dedicated drug runner in the world if your immediate thought is to flip the boat and continue on your mission. And FYI, it's impossible for someone to flip a boat of that size.
  16. Cassidy could easily call for a non-binding resolution for RFK to resign or be removed. Instead Cassidy appears to attack one off policies. Weak. If this was a crazy, far left, anti-vaxxer, Cassidy would be calling on the President to fire them or face impeachment.
  17. Did Halligan present to the grand jury or did another DOJ official? There is also the possibility that a more experienced and impartial AG lawyer did not put 100% effort into this. Anyone in any profession knows that they can perform the any job to a satisfactory level but not at a full effort.
  18. so without much info being released, is it safe to assume it's a white male. Most likely suffering from discrimination due to minority preference and rejection from women who only accept dates from alpha men >6 ft tall.
  19. Has anyone confirmed or asked Hegseth if he's lived up to the promise of not having a drink while he's secretary of defense? Or did his title change to secretary of war provide him with a loophole to get out of that promise? Of course, I don't think he's allowed a real reporter to talk to him since he took office.
  20. While I think it was horrific, Bush's team at least wanted to provide their team with legal cover. Trump's team will write an excuse/legal brief well afterwards. "12-4-25 Hegseth can do whatever he needs to do to keep the evil Venezuelan horde and their fentanyl out of America. signed Epstein's mother."
  21. Love how RFK is doing the exact opposite of what he promised in his nomination hearings. And by love I mean hate.
  22. I would avoid going for “max” dividends as those can be risky and they may distribute at the same levels their share price is dropping. SCHD and SPYD are 2 good conservative funds of dividend paying companies. SCHD pays out a little less but they have higher dividend growth over time. SPYD is a decent 4.5% annual yield and low risk. And while their share price could drop with overall market drop, if you mainly care about their dividends, their ongoing share price doesn’t matter. You will keep receiving about the same dividend with a 2-3% annual growth. (I don’t mean 4.5% becomes 7%. 4.5% becomes 4.6% in year 2.)
  23. Late quote bump, but have you thought about trying to make yourself closer to 40 with ~15 years experience? At least on your resume. drop the oldest experience and remove years from your education list. i understand that people are proud of their accomplishments and experience but the name of the game is earning a paycheck not highlighting a server upgrade back in 2002. Don’t flat out lie but don’t broadcast that you’re 50. Make them assume you’re 40. Im 56 and my resume wouldn’t have anything before 2008, which is when I started at one particular company. And when I’m interviewing a candidate, I seriously don’t care about any experience older than 10 years ago. It’s irrelevant for many positions especially individual contributors up to mid level mgrs.
  24. When new head coaches sign a contract with a school, are there constraints that prevent them from immediately fielding or accepting offers from other schools? Like a 1-2 year period that they can’t leave without a massive buyout owed to the school. In other words could someone like a Penn St even go after Kiffin today? (This is an example not saying that is a real possibility.)
  25. Wish this was an open session but word will quickly leak what he says. I want to understand how drug operations were continuing after the videos we’ve seen of the boat becoming very inoperable.
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