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  1. What's new in this club
  2. Tweety

    This was interesting in the news today...

    Tweety replied to toomuchbaloney's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    I might add the SSI tax cuts expire in 2028 and a provision was written in that the other tax breaks (to the wealthy) will never expire, while they are cutting other programs. I wonder how these...
  3. Tweety

    This was interesting in the news today...

    Tweety replied to toomuchbaloney's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Not sure where you're getting that number but you are correct there are a number of people that won't experience a change because they already don't pay taxes. I've read already half of recipients or...

  4. This was interesting in the news today...

    toomuchbaloney replied to toomuchbaloney's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Yeah. It's all very dishonest. We have seen this stuff before. Turns out, right wing extremists don't have many new ideas or much imagination when it comes to new ways to be cruel. We can be...
  5. heron

    This was interesting in the news today...

    heron replied to toomuchbaloney's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Interesting. I saw a post recently (I don't remember where) about some fancy timing in the BBB, too. Some of the more problematic cuts (I.e. to food assistance and nutritional programs) are written to...

  6. This was interesting in the news today...

    toomuchbaloney replied to toomuchbaloney's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Roughly 75% of SS recipients don't qualify for that break. Lots of retirees who are too poor or too well set won't experience a change. It will help a group who will greatly appreciate it,

  8. Trump's DERP State

    toomuchbaloney replied to toomuchbaloney's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    People are going to need to pay closer attention to their state and local government if the federal isn't really going to provide emergency management expertise and man hours to assist people in need....
  9. subee

    This was interesting in the news today...

    subee replied to toomuchbaloney's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    I don't qualify for that tax
  10. Tweety

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    Tweety replied to Crusades's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Speaking of Mr. Japan, the English language The Japan Times talks about Trump.
  11. Tweety

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    Tweety replied to Crusades's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Maybe Trump wants to establish relationships with the dictator in Myanmar because of the rare earth minerals. But that seems to be problematic....
  12. Tweety

    Trump's DERP State

    Tweety replied to toomuchbaloney's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    I know they were overwhelmed with calls but back in October during our back to back hurricanes, I was able to get a live person with FEMA to answer questions. I was actually surprised considering...
  14. nursej22

    Trump's DERP State

    nursej22 replied to toomuchbaloney's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    The federal response to the Texas flooding just seems to get worse and worse....
  15. nursej22

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    nursej22 replied to Crusades's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    He sent a letter to the military leader of Myanmar, a nation that US diplomats do not interact with since a junta overthrew the elected leader. Myanmar thanked Trump for the recognition. He...

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    toomuchbaloney replied to Crusades's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Trump is not an embarrassment to conservative Americans. They are accepting of his loud, ignorant, and vulgar style. Only Americans who value ethics and morality and empathy and competence in...
  17. GrumpyRN

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    GrumpyRN replied to Crusades's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Is that the letter he sent to Mr. Japan? He is really becoming an embarrassment to you. Sorry, should say, even more of an

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    Beerman replied to Crusades's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    "Circle jerk"? That example actually doesnt hold a candle to the one a few of you here have

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    toomuchbaloney replied to Crusades's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    I commented the other day that Trump doesn't seem to be making the decisions about many important matters. He seems to have confirmed it by admitting that he didn't decide to stop military support...

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    toomuchbaloney replied to Crusades's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Now it appears that Trump deal making isn't as strong a skill set as advertised. It's OK. He's sent a letter now. Trump should try not hitting them with the carrot while he's threatening...

  21. This was interesting in the news today...

    Beerman replied to toomuchbaloney's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    The member I was replying to implied that the new law in regards to SS tax was irrelevant to her as PA was already "tax friendly". As to your post, the new law increases the number of folks who...
  22. subee

    This was interesting in the news today...

    subee replied to toomuchbaloney's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    I don't believe the federal government gives any retirement relief for taxes. For many retirees state taxes are an issue and people will seek low state tax relief. Why people actually choose to...
  23. subee

    This was interesting in the news today...

    subee replied to toomuchbaloney's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    2 flag poles! Tallest flag poles

  24. This was interesting in the news today...

    toomuchbaloney replied to toomuchbaloney's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Just watch him make public remarks and one can see that he is mentally ill and unwell. He recently abruptly started talking about gold leaf on architectural features out of nowhere. He looks like...
  25. subee

    This was interesting in the news today...

    subee replied to toomuchbaloney's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    I read that the county board turned down a siren system because it cost too much. I see posts online that people think that people would sleep through the sirens. I don't listen to the chatter of...
  26. nursej22

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    nursej22 replied to Crusades's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    It's time to put papaw in a

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    toomuchbaloney replied to Crusades's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Oh

  28. This was interesting in the news today...

    toomuchbaloney replied to toomuchbaloney's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Sure. We talk about deaths but we don't necessarily make changes because of deaths. If we did, we would have national gun laws and Kerr County would have the flash flood warning system that they know...