Displaying 421 To 450 Of 2,270 Comments Jesus, isn’t that EVERY SINGLE possible side effect? » Posted By funksands On February 26, 2014 @ 9:56 pm This is so depressing….. 10 million scallops dead in Canada thanks to overly acidic water PARKSVILLE, British Columbia, Feb. 26 (UPI) — Island Scallops, a shellfish producer on Vancouver Island, is laying off staff after it lost a majority of its scallop harvest — 10 million, worth $10 million — due to high acidity levels in the waters of the Georgia Strait. » Posted By funksands On February 26, 2014 @ 9:53 pm Nirek/Ad, what’s interesting (per Rachel Maddow) is that the cuts they are arguing for actually result in a LARGER military budget than what is already law in the Sequester. So the big argument for a reduction in the military budget is actually a request for an increase in military spending over what is already coded into law. So why the hysteria? Is it just cover to mask another increase in defense spending? We’ll find out. » Posted By funksands On February 26, 2014 @ 7:59 am Nirek, I keep thinking that someone is going to jump out of the bushes and say “We’ve been screwing with you for years…no one is this obstinately stupid”. But it has yet to occur. Really? Computers are the White House’s plan to indoctrinate your children to hate the Constitution? They picked a bad week to quit sniffing glue… » Posted By funksands On February 22, 2014 @ 7:19 pm Since we’re talking about the elimination of Chained CPI-U from budget discussions, here is an older paper on the “SS Problem” (from 2000) by some of the foremost MMT thinkers. An excerpt: “Finally, we consider a host of cost-reducing reforms such as: reducing cost-of-living- adjustments, increasing the retirement age, cutting benefits payments and adopting means-testing criteria. These reforms share a common theme—each seeks to reduce the volume of benefits payments relative to contributions. However, none of these proposals is likely to improve society’s productive capabilities. Instead, they are designed to help the government cope with a perceived “financial” problem, which we have already argued is a fiction. Thus, none of the major Social Security reforms advocated—whether by the President or by his critics—will significantly reduce the real burden that future workers might face. Indeed, many of these proposals would merely increase the burden on today’s workers and retirees without reducing the future burdens at all.” http://www.cfeps.org/pubs/wp-pdf/WP5-Bell-Wray.pdf Its interesting historically too as it was written when we had a surplus, and why it ultimately doesn’t matter. I think you will find the “Subway Token” analogy especially helpful to understanding the point the authors are trying to make. » Posted By funksands On February 22, 2014 @ 12:18 pm Arizona Legislators Vote to Exclude Children of Arizona from Employability Cuz Computers and Algebra “PHOENIX — Ignoring pleas from business leaders, the Senate Education Committee voted 6-3 along party lines Thursday to bar Arizona from implementing the Common Core standards the state adopted four years ago. Sen. Al Melvin, R-Tucson, who championed SB 1310, said he believes the concept of some nationally recognized standards started out as a “pretty admirable pursuit by the private sector and governors.” “It got hijacked by Washington, by the federal government,” said Melvin, a candidate for governor, and “as a conservative Reagan Republican I’m suspect about the U.S. Department of Education in general, but also any standards that are coming out of that department.” Melvin’s comments led Sen. David Bradley, D-Tucson, to ask him whether he’s actually read the Common Core standards, which have been adopted by 45 states. “I’ve been exposed to them,” Melvin responded. Pressed by Bradley for specifics, Melvin said he understands “some of the reading material is borderline pornographic.” And he said the program uses “fuzzy math,” substituting letters for numbers in some examples.” » Posted By funksands On February 22, 2014 @ 10:47 am Nirek, wait until you hear the MMT take on SS. It’ll make your head spin a little, but is an excellent take. » Posted By funksands On February 21, 2014 @ 6:33 pm Kalima, this was clearly one of the benefits of the ACA. It’s always been my suspicion that many Americans would retire before the Medicare age of 65 if they could, but because of medical fears/needs were afraid to, because they’d lose their insurance. Now they can. And now we know how many are likely to. » Posted By funksands On February 5, 2014 @ 8:01 am Fergie1, all “bar” the shouting? Nice 😉 » Posted By funksands On February 3, 2014 @ 8:15 pm Smot, I have a feeling Joe’s problem is of the fermented variety. » Posted By funksands On February 3, 2014 @ 8:14 pm Thanks Ad, it exceeded every expectation I could have imagined. Unbelievable. » Posted By funksands On February 2, 2014 @ 7:31 pm It’s gotta be better than losing a close game. He had no chance from the opening kickoff. You just have to tip your hat and move on. He set the SB record for completions, but it didn’t matter. » Posted By funksands On February 2, 2014 @ 7:30 pm KT, its Patrick Stewart. LOL 🙂 » Posted By funksands On February 2, 2014 @ 7:29 pm This says it all….First championship in Seattle in 34 years. Feel great for the city, we had a lot invested in this game. » Posted By funksands On February 2, 2014 @ 7:15 pm I must be dreaming. This is unreal! » Posted By funksands On February 2, 2014 @ 5:33 pm HOW bout them HAWKS!!! » Posted By funksands On February 2, 2014 @ 4:42 pm Heartwarming! [img]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PJpOF5EzlE[/img] » Posted By funksands On January 31, 2014 @ 11:27 am Can’t focus. Sick and already nervous about the Super Bowl. Must get better before Sunday…. » Posted By funksands On January 31, 2014 @ 11:20 am Nirek, I’m very sorry to hear about your brother. I hope the pain of his loss gets a little lighter each day. » Posted By funksands On January 27, 2014 @ 11:13 am Ad, that smell is the smell of freedom. The Benzene burns mean its working. » Posted By funksands On January 24, 2014 @ 12:17 pm Kalima, just another “Huckster” (snicker) trying to cash in on the impending money-pocolypse that is coming in 2016. Every rube and their mother is going to be hit up for every spare dollar they have with Hillary running and Obama still President. You haven’t seen ANYTHING yet. » Posted By funksands On January 24, 2014 @ 12:08 pm Nirek: Ironic. What does she blame her own dementia on? » Posted By funksands On January 24, 2014 @ 12:05 pm This is the billboard located outside the gates of FreedomCorp in WV: This stuff writes itself… » Posted By funksands On January 16, 2014 @ 6:26 pm Pink: Great start! Freedumb Cooooorrrrrp, foul my hooooomme » Posted By funksands On January 16, 2014 @ 6:21 pm Smot, have you noticed any other new abilities now that you’ve lost your hearing? Perhaps you are rapidly evolving! My sarcasm aside, I am on pins and needles waiting to hear how this turns out. Two noble chickens have lost their life in sacrifice to you. » Posted By funksands On January 16, 2014 @ 6:15 pm Merry Christmas to everyone here on the Planet. May you have good thoughts about those you love, those you’ve lost and yes, even those you battle with. If you are with all of your family, don’t sweat the small stuff. If you are alone, call someone else that is alone and spend it with them. Love to all. » Posted By funksands On December 24, 2013 @ 3:37 pm Choice, this might have been our driest fall ever. The Paradise snow-park about 1/2 way up Mount Rainier is still closed with nearly no snow. (until today) Typically they have several feet by now. » Posted By funksands On December 20, 2013 @ 12:26 pm Morning Nirek! Snowed here last night, which of course means everyone is completely losing their minds…. » Posted By funksands On December 20, 2013 @ 9:11 am 🙂 [img]http://i.imgur.com/fbCskDs.jpg[/img] » Posted By funksands On December 20, 2013 @ 8:47 am Pink, you in Oz? Where at? » Posted By funksands On December 20, 2013 @ 8:40 amComments Posted By funksands
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