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After a certain threshold, the death tax should be considerably higher. Under a certain (still high) threshold, zero tax should be taken.

I think you have misunderstood me. I'm a bitter holiday guy that prefers holidays that focus on spending quality time with loved ones and expressing genuine gratitude.

YES! AND they must follow the public decency laws!

Many people support at least one policy that go against the well-being of society. What specifically are talking about and why?

This is a friendly reminder that the post contained two links indicating a large number of celebrations for sexual preference and parenthood. Besides it not really being 100 holidays for either, there are a lot of holidays for both and over 100 days of recognition for sex preference.

Nope, but I believe him because I've seen this as both a manager and employee. There is reason I continue to tell my daughter she is on the expedited leaderhship path in engineering if she has confidence and competency.

The behavior at the parades often violate the golden rule and public decency laws. I'm not 17 years old... rather am the father of one.

Religion is a framework that can be used in various ways. Not all religions are the same, and some are certainly better than others. Find me where the New Testament has its followers threaten punishment for existence. It could? I'm aware that the punishment for sin is separation (and worse) from God in the afterlife. I'm not aware of punishment during life. Its rather about forgiveness and love. ...now the Old Testament is different but does not apply People are even changing the bible to fit their needs! Wrong. Morals are straightforward and universal: Follow the Golden Rule and obey your community/government laws. Do this, and we would still have parades—but probably not nudists on bicycles.

I generally agree, but... many things do not need to be celebrated in public, sexual preferences is one of them. My niece's mid-career boyfriend has been recommended for promotion four times and lost out to a diversity hire each time. He wants to change companies but worries that all the large companies utilize DEI. He is marginalized because of his sex and race. Should he get 100 holidays? Regarding multicultural society, what are your thoughts on the studies discussing how this creates violence and uncomfortable situations? I have mixed thoughts.

Most of us are happily clueless—ignorance is bliss. Now that it is known, it cannot be unknown. It's not just one day—over 100 days are recognizing a tiny percentage of the population. This seems unreasonable. https://twitter.com/JonSchweppe/status/1774199221895254125 But then again... who knew there were so many parent holidays? https://nationaltoday.com/parents-holidays/ I'm the bitter guy who finds holidays are actually forced shopping days. I'd rather have 100 days of Thanksgiving than any shopping, sexual choice, or whatever weird days people want to celebrate.

The dog woke me up in the middle of the night, as usual, and my mind is spinning over work stuff. Can't sleep. So what do I do about nearly two decades? I open up and begin reading Proverbs from the Old Testament. It truly contains timeless wisdom, and certain insights hit me differently now than they did then. The concept of prudence, showing goodwill, showing kindness to those that annoy you... spot on. I see the comments about how you become the people you hang out with. How you should avoid negative people. How you should recognize and address injustice when you can. Those who give are given more in return. The value of diligence and personal responsibility. Later, I stumbled upon a secular message that I agreed with from an unlikely source. You don't have to be Christian to recognize its goodness so far as religions go. So much of what I value as good comes from it.

well done!

I think you misunderstood. We need to hold both sides accountable in politics. It's not about saying one side is always right—it's about fairness. If you see something wrong, speak up! Don't let loyalty to your party silence you.

This up there is called deflection. Even while criticizing Ds way more than Rs... yes, I can. Politicians are not family so I'm free to publically criticize. I've also history of showing receipts when you ask these quesions.

How weak-minded type is it to create multiple accounts under fake names to put down others and act like you are better than everyone? Talk about deep-seated insecurity, immaturity, and projection...

Another one.

It's OK that you prioritize character over policy alignment and I'm the other way around. Here we have two grossly immoral presidents... I'll go with the orange man whose policies better align with my interests. Please, let's not rehash the gazillion wrongdoings of these two for the Nth shower time.

I don't know anyone who believes Trump is a practicing Christian. I don't think he is even a Sunday Christian. I would wager he has read the bible, or at least parts of it, as have most that profess. I always struggled with the concept that one's sins are forgiven and redemption. None of his 'sins' matter because they were 'forgiven.' But if you truly believe... then why do you continue to live in 'sin?' Hypocrisy. God's Grace. Acknowledge imperfections. Circle of blah. What you are pointing out is my issue with people overall and a major disappointment with what Christianity could have been. Because most people are immoral in areas... skeletons in closets... skeltones in public... skeletons celebrated... I imagine people accept Trump's Christianity as not so different from themself.

Welcome back @GreatWhiteNorth, I mean @RockLobster

Maybe. Republicans will tell you that government size is fine so long as it is focused on doing more efficiently and effectively what it can only do. Nobody is going to say the government shouldn't help those in need. However, the government is currently doing a poor job running things that it shouldn't be attempting to run. What informs your statement?

It is unclear if OP trolls or is misinformed. Republicans often support a strict interpretation of the Constitution, emphasizing limited government, individual freedoms, and adherence to the original intent of the Founding Fathers. Democrats seem to change intent and focus on government intervention to address societal problems.

While the New Testament still has its ethical criticisms, the world would be better if there were true followers of just the second of its two greatest commandments. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. In the New Testament, Christians are told to give what they decide in their hearts. The idea of giving 10% to the church comes from a different period in the Old Testament (Mosiac law), and some carry it forward in loose tradition. If the 10% comment went over your head, you might not understand what the bible teaches. I'm not blaming you because many self-proclaimed "Christians" behave in a way that turned me off of religion. The NT and OT contain some of the best life guidance of any book created. Don't get me wrong, there are also some terrible laws in the OT that are dated. It is easy to fall into the trap that the bible is a waste of time but as a non-Christian, I'm telling you, even the OT is filled with wisdom, insights, and truths. You may not believe in the NT miracles of Jesus... but to strive to be like him is a wonderful concept.

Her words did not admit that she lied, but her actions imply that she lied. It could be that she had financial help and guidance that informed her this was the smarter approach to end the trial and pay. She might also believe her own statements and lack the evidence to prove them. That doesn't necessarily make her a liar, but that implies she made a dumb mistake.

Excrement piling up? Sounds like the US is regressing into a developing country.

Great question. What do you think should be done?