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The shelves are bare. That's not helping anyone. Similar to Eastern Europe during communism. It simply doesn't work, good intentions or no. mspart

Not running for Governator. mspart

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/07/18/city-owned-grocery-stores-crime-funding/ https://nypost.com/2025/07/24/us-news/zohran-mamdanis-nyc-grocery-stores-scheme-draws-fresh-scrutiny-as-video-of-empty-city-owned-missouri-market-goes-viral/ https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/government-funded-grocery-store-flounders-midwest-city-similar-proposal-gains-steam-nyc Just a few other articles on this KC flop. mspart

https://heartlandernews.com/2025/07/27/kansas-citys-government-backed-grocery-store-failing-customers-taxpayers-more-critics-than-tomatoes/ Kansas City’s government-backed grocery store failing customers, taxpayers; more critics than tomatoes Kansas City’s failing government-funded grocery store has earned international infamy for its “empty shelves and rotten smells,” even as a leading New York mayoral candidate promises such operations there. Despite millions of tax dollars thrown at the project since its 2018 opening in a city-owned strip mall at Linwood Boulevard and Prospect Avenue, news reports say the KC Sun Fresh grocery store “is on the verge of closure.” Fox Business News and the Washington Post have sent reporters to see it for themselves, while London’s Daily Mail told readers, “Images at the Sun Fresh grocery store show mostly bare shelves and coolers as well as empty meat, produce and deli departments.” “Kansas City poured millions into a grocery store. It still may close,” the Post headline reads. “KC Sun Fresh lost $885,000 last year and now has only about 4,000 shoppers a week,” the Post reports. “That’s down from 14,000 a few years ago, according to Emmet Pierson Jr., who leads Community Builders of Kansas City, the nonprofit that leases the site from the city. Despite a recent $750,000 cash infusion from the city, the shelves are almost bare.” Bold and underlined are my additions. KC sun Fresh sounds very nice, who wouldn't want to shop there? It only lost $885k. And throwing money at it doesn't seem to help. What a real world example of socialism not working. Of course Mamdami will do it right when he gets a chance. The go to statement for all socialists/communists. Sure it failed, but it wasn't implemented correctly. Ha ha! mspart

https://thedailyeconomy.org/article/new-study-californias-20-minimum-wage-killed-18000-restaurant-jobs/ New Study: California’s $20 Minimum Wage Killed 18,000 Restaurant Jobs The authors estimate that the negative employment effect is anywhere from -2.3 to -3.9 percent, (as compared to all states, or just to states with no minimum wage changes). Relative to a world where California did not increase the minimum wage, 18,000 jobs were lost. This is a large number, but it’s even more jarring when you realize how limited this law change was. Again, this bill only applied to restaurants with over 60 locations, so many other low-wage jobs were exempted. Even within the restaurant industry, implementation was limited. In other words, those 18,000 more unemployed workers were the victims of a relatively limited change. This large drop puts talks of a national “living wage” — often proposed as $15 or more — in serious doubt. California has a relatively high cost of living, which means all else being constant, a $20 minimum wage would have an even larger unemployment effect where average wages are lower. Very interesting. 18k jobs lost due to good intentions. Another D fiasco. mspart

I knew Bo Jackson and you are no Bo Jackson!!!! I was not really a Bo fan. But I loved that he ran over Bosworth. Just wrecked him. From wikipedia: Later that season, prior to the Seahawks' second matchup with the Los Angeles Raiders, Bosworth publicly claimed that he was going to "contain" Raiders running back Bo Jackson. During a red zone play, Jackson received a hand-off and powered through Bosworth's attempted tackle to score a touchdown. According to Jackson, when he and Bosworth got to their feet after the play was over, he told Bosworth, "Next time, have bus fare," infuriating Bosworth.[14] The Raiders went on to win that game, 37–14, thanks in part to Jackson's 3 touchdowns and 221 rushing yards.[15] Just wrecked! Obviously Bo went after Bosworth and won that battle. mspart

All initiated by Oct 7 Hamas attack on Israel. If they had done nothing, the situation in Gaza would have remained as it was. MO - Hamas attacks. Hamas hides behind civilians during the expected retaliation. Hamas spreads falsehoods about damage, deaths, injuries. Hamas shows the starving people to gain sympathy for a ceasefire. Hamas takes the food aid and keeps it for themselves. Hamas proclaims that the Palestinians are not their problem, but the UN's problem to resolve. Hamas needs to go. mspart

That's a good thing. I heard there were folks in the top floors of beach hotels partying hard and celebrating the tsunami. Did they ever consider the water could compromise the foundation of the building? I'm glad the wave was not as feared. mspart

This is nazi eugenics white dominance if I've ever seen it. No wait, that was the jeans ad. To be honest, I am just trolling. I found this thread funny and appreciate it very much. Bringing levity to this board is a good thing. mspart

You are turning into the blue viking. mspart

This is true. Our state government makes $0.55 per gallon in gas tax and the CO2 tax is 46 cents for gas and 56 cents for diesel. In comparison, at 8.3% profit margin, a $4.35 per gallon (current cheap price here in WA) yields 36 cents a gallon. So yes, the government makes more on gas than the gas companies do. mspart

But they have degrees!!! mspart

I remember when Bo ran through our Seahawks guy Bosworth. I think that ended his career, Bosworth that is. He was not the big man everyone thought. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnDlFKTNkeE mspart

You try and try and just keep digging deeper and deeper. mspart

You might look above. mspart

Bo knows. mspart

No, he is saying that rocks built the cell phone. I have a master's degree and I memorized a lot. That is what learning is all about. if You learn and don't remember, you didn't learn it. It is fair to say that not all higher degrees are equal. For instance, if I didn't not memorize F=ma, I would not have graduated with a bachelors much less a masters. Hard core learning is hard core memorizing in one form or another. I'm hoping my grandson memorized that grabbing a tailpipe after getting out of the car is not a good idea. That there would be real learning. He's 2.5 years old so he may not remember until the next time, although he is pretty smart. mspart

Dovetails with a post by Turley. https://jonathanturley.org/2025/07/29/i-am-not-a-trump-fan-disturbing-public-statements-surface-from-brennans-hand-picked-head-of-controversial-assessment/ mspart

I think he is from Turkey. I can hear him gobbling all the time. mspart

Definitely not the same as a rock star. mspart

No you said and I quote: "It's perfectly fine to say they "may" be the same color when you don't even have a pic of both of them yet. " You play fast and loose with he facts there RV. mspart

No you predicted Hannity which I don't listen to nor do I know how find it. And yeah, it looks like everyone is talking about it now. The absurdity of this is amazing. mspart

Elections do work in a working democracy or republic. They don't work so well in a dictatorship. Case in point. Biden said the border situation could not be fixed without legislation. A bill was introduced that would codify the then current border situation. The people rejected the notion. They voted for Trump over Harris and this issue was a large part of that. Within 6 months, there is basically zero people crossing the border with no legislation having been passed. Just enforcing law that was current for Biden as well as Trump. We have two outcomes. The voters had their say and got what they wanted in that scenario. mspart

RV, you are one of a kind. You typed the words, I directly quoted the words and you call it a lie. All while maintaining your motives are pure. mspart

But why label it racist or nazi etc? That is just plain unhinged. I don't buy many jeans so the ad doesn't concern me. What is concerning is this unhinged reaction to it. Now if they were saying Syndey Sweeney is awesome looking etc etc, or is ugly why did they pick her as a model, that is more understandable. Or if you just don't like that brand for whatever reason. But to call the ad with its play on words racist or nazi is just plain unhinged. mspart