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RV - it is your thesis that he voluntarily stepped down? He was the best, he was at the top of his game, he was running circles around everyone. Why would he voluntarily step down if he was that spritely? https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/08/09/anita-dunn-no-regrets-biden-trump-debate-00173348 https://www.news.com.au/world/north-america/us-politics/joe-biden-admits-he-was-forced-out-of-presidential-race/news-story/8b0dd49da43d839af83a7f8cccd117da These articles say he was forced out. You might want to use some critical thinking skills rather than take what is given you as truth. You must have been gobsmacked when he quit because he was so physically and mentally fit he was a wonder if you listened to all the synchophants that lied to all of us. But they said it. So it must be true right? mspart

Thanks to all, this has been a great respite to read on these boards. Funny and hilarious. Some of these comics are great. Thanks again! mspart

I think he has a tough row to hoe. Best of luck to him. A great competitor. Medalled every time he went to WCs, only missing in the 2016 Olys. I would like to see him be able to continue. Best of luck to him. mspart

Yeah, I think at that point you are tipping the establishment that takes their cut. I think they have to give some to the employees but that is all handed out equally, not based on the server's service. I think your Barber if honest will not claim as tip. Otherwise she will. mspart

That would be a campaign push that would end very quickly. Better to add to the CO2 pollution so she can get her garbage policies out there and not take any questions about them. mspart

"We have to vote for it to find out what's in it" Where have we heard this before? Malfeasance at a colossal level. mspart

By the way, in all the excitement of this thread I forgot to congratulate Ionel on his superb headline writing skills. Perfection!!! mspart

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Thank you! mspart

Will tips inflate because of no tax on tips? Both poobahs are proposing this. Although one poobah thought it up first. mspart

Again, you are not arguing the article, but association. What in the article do you disagree with? Be specific. mspart

What did she say? She apparently forgot to add in "unburdened by what has been". mspart

True. I like gymnastics but not that aspect of it. Can she be taken to some IOC court (or some international body) and forced to give it back. Maybe the equivalent of UWW disbars her from ever competing again. I don't know. Seems like IOC has a lot to answer for in this. mspart

And yet you have nothing at all to say about the merits of the article? Or is it guilt by association? Or is it when they agree with you they are a good liberal rag, but when they disagree with you, they are a product of some unnamed rich guy and are in the tank for the wealthy? Perhaps a discussion on the merits of the article would be an appropriate response. Or you could just knee jerk react with an ad hominem that makes very little sense regarding the topic you are responding to. Only you can decide. mspart

Why argue about this? Even WAPO said this plan is waco. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/08/15/kamala-harris-price-gouging-groceries/ When your opponent calls you ‘communist,’ maybe don’t propose price controls? mspart

Where does he say he is making another run? Not doubting it, cannot find it. mspart

Are you kidding me? https://www.newsweek.com/secret-service-investigating-report-agent-left-trump-event-breastfeed-1939973 https://www.mrctv.org/blog/brittany-m-hughes/report-duty-secret-service-agent-snuck-nurse-her-baby-during-trump-event https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/aug/15/secret-service-agent-at-donald-trump-event-left-po/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13747173/donald-trump-secret-service-investigation-breastfeed-child.html mspart

I was there as a company rep to a local business. I lived on the west side, Makakilo hill which is in the second city of Kapolei. This is on the way to Waianae from Honolulu. It was great, I loved it there. Unfortunately the assignment ended and we moved back to the Seattle area where we started from. I think the sun was bad for us there. I got a pre cancerous mole on my back that had to be removed and my wife similar on her nose that has been removed. So it was probably not the best place for us fair skinned folks, but I sure loved it there. mspart

Riveting article. I loved it. mspart

Yeah, poor UCLA. They must protect Jewish students on campus and ensure they can make it to their classes safely. Whodathunkit? mspart

I think one of the great things that Trump did was put the lie in Obama's vision of lethargy in the economy is the new normal. Trump killed that idea and showed that the new normal was economic growth. Biden or his string pullers have tried to revive it but I think most know we can definitely have better days ahead of us. What Kamala is saying, in effect, is that her and Joe's policies really bad and price controls are the only way to fix it. This is pure bunk. Price controls have never worked. It is a leftist's dream that it can work. The only thing it does is stifle innovation and cause shortages because eventually manufacturers cannot make stuff cheap enough to make a profit. So then you get an underground economy. That is just a throwback to Obama's New Normal. Which was proven false. mspart

Sounds like there is some anger in Michiganistan. mspart

True. It seems to be hitting a few roadblocks. https://thehill.com/homenews/4824496-harris-campaign-joy-sour-moods/ mspart

Well, those numbers show wages did not keep up with inflation, in fact real wages went down because of inflation. mspart

Yes it is when you do so only for political gain. No, not when facts prove your position wrong and you change to agree with facts. Now I was trying to make a funny about the double standard that is applied. R's are not allowed to change their minds. D's are expected to. Kamala, the architect of the Biden economy is now trying to distance herself from him. That much is apparent because she is going to "fix" the economy. But she really cannot hide who she is when she offers money for votes, $25k for first time home purchasers. That there is sound economic policy. mspart