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Posts Made By: Mel Maki

May 18, 2019 05:31 AM Forum: Politics

Oh Great, The Market's Dumping Again On Trump's Tariffs...

Posted By Mel Maki

Originally Posted by Richard Davis


Canada has that policy in place. They take people based on merit.  
We could have been taking advantage of the wealth and resources of this nation and stacked the world's best and brightest right on top of these resources. But wait, would that be FAIR? No, they would have too many of the world's greatest schools, invent too many things, create too much wealth, and cure diseases.  I am sure there are plenty of examples of a booming economy not helping the bottom fifty percent one bit.

We need to make sure this never happens. Elect as many Democrats as possible. Get as many of the poor and sick from third world countries into this formerly great nation as soon as possible. Make sure the payroll taxes are high so that money can be taken from the private sector and given to the biggest bureaucracy quickly. They have years of experience spending the private sector's money. If you let them have the money first they can chop it up, take out what they need for expenses, and then give some of it back to you. Bill Clinton told a rather stressed looking person, "I could give you a big tax cut but you wouldn't know where to spend it. And remember that what people say is more important than what people do. Wait, Bill Clinton did not say the sentence about it being more important what you say. I'm sure of that.

May 19, 2019 01:07 AM Forum: Politics

Biden

Posted By Mel Maki

Anybody watching Biden? What do you think? It is early and maybe I am watching him at a temporary low point. I don't think he has it. 

May 19, 2019 01:09 AM Forum: Politics

Biden

Posted By Mel Maki

This is his first rally and he should be prepared. Maybe he is just warming up. It's early. If he goes off script maybe he will be better? 

May 19, 2019 02:40 AM Forum: Politics

Oh Great, The Market's Dumping Again On Trump's Tariffs...

Posted By Mel Maki

Originally Posted by Rod Kaufman

Actually, he heard Kasich...
Kasich? Thought this was funny.
https://www.politico.com/story/2019/05/16/kasich-russia-sanctions-1328756

May 19, 2019 03:09 AM Forum: Politics

Biden

Posted By Mel Maki

Originally Posted by Mel Maki
This is his first rally and he should be prepared. Maybe he is just warming up. It's early. If he goes off script maybe he will be better? 
Biden said Trump is squandering the great economy that he inherited, just like he does with everything else he is given. 

May 19, 2019 04:38 AM Forum: Politics

Starting to look like a feeding frenzy in DC.....

Posted By Mel Maki

I have seen remarks that Comey has protected himself better than Brennan and that Brennan is more likely to get some grief over the GetTrump! affair.

May 19, 2019 05:01 AM Forum: Politics

Preventing Suicide

Posted By Mel Maki

CNN has a story on a man that jumped the Golden Gate and survived. Press about it spurred action to get a net installed. They got one installed. They say it is worth it because, "What if it saves just one life?"
Ok, I am one serious jerk, but there is a cost we can argue where it is NOT worth it. It is about the money.
$20,000 ?
$2,000,000 ?
There are places it is worth $2,000,000 to save a life.
A place where our greatest scientists are working? Our military minds? And (as an attempt at political humor) maybe where our politicians are gathered? 

May 19, 2019 05:13 AM Forum: Politics

Will Trump Go To War In Iran To Get Re-Elected?

Posted By Mel Maki

Walrus! His grooming does make one wonder if he lacks a certain amount of seriousness. It also is rare for him to start talking without saying, "Well," Some days he will start everytime saying, "Well," At least that is what the media can show us.

May 19, 2019 05:27 AM Forum: Politics

Schwarzenegger Gets It In The Back

Posted By Mel Maki

Says something about being in shape. That would have dropped me dead, right there. That kicker has trained. Is this anything about Jews vs Arab?

May 19, 2019 05:47 AM Forum: Politics

Schwarzenegger Gets It In The Back

Posted By Mel Maki

From the thin air. If it was something I had looked at I wouldn't have asked.
Seems like half of the incidents I notice have some Arab involvement.