lawrocket 3 #1 March 15, 2013 Actually, it seems like since the feared and horrible sequester, there has been a sense of encouragement. The Dow is on a ten day winning streak (best since 1996), unemployment applications are down, hiring up. I think it leads to a nice rule: if the politicians tell you it will be bad, then it shall be presumed that it will be good. If they tell you it will be good, then you can presume that it will be bad. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #2 March 15, 2013 it's worked for me ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #3 March 15, 2013 I'd reply at length, but I'm too busy soaking the rich. Oop! Time to flip them and add more brine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #4 March 15, 2013 QuoteI'd reply at length, but I'm too busy soaking the rich. Oop! Time to flip them and add more brine. soaking in brine really leaches out the mercury - MUCH more healthier ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #5 March 15, 2013 QuoteQuoteI'd reply at length, but I'm too busy soaking the rich. Oop! Time to flip them and add more brine. soaking in brine really leaches out the mercury - MUCH more healthier Chelation is for sissies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #6 March 15, 2013 QuoteChelation is for sissies. is that some kind of quiche? or a frozen dessert of some kind I can never remember ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoink 321 #7 March 15, 2013 Quote I think it leads to a nice rule: if the politicians tell you it will be bad, then it shall be presumed that it will be good. If they tell you it will be good, then you can presume that it will be bad. 'Remember: Politicians are lying shitheads' It's more pithy and fits on a bumper sticker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jch20 0 #8 March 16, 2013 As long as you bull is not being gored, it is alright. When you start losing 20% of your pay, it is a travesty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
champu 1 #9 March 16, 2013 QuoteAs long as you bull is not being gored, it is alright. When you start losing 20% of your pay, it is a travesty. There was a plot (bar chart) floating around on here that showed total projected outlays over the next decade, and showed the cuts mandated by the sequester. Such a plot certainly makes it easier for most people to shrug off the hyperbole getting tossed around. The thing missing from the plot, though, is an indication of how much of the outlays are exempt from the sequester. Claims that the cuts are "across the board" are as bullshit as anything else that comes out of Washington, and that's why a "less than 3% cut in federal spending" results in many workers getting a 20% furlough. Directors will make choices they didn't want to have to make, but life will go on. Just keep in mind when looking at the sequester and thinking, "thank you sir, may I have another" that this kind of approach will very quickly turn into the usual, "layoffs of teachers and firefighters" while less-defensible line items continue to get exempted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #10 March 16, 2013 This one? "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
champu 1 #11 March 16, 2013 That's the one. I think that any federal program with a cost that grows as O(n*log(n)) or faster relative to the population is doomed to bury us. Meanwhile the things not exempt from the sequester are things like the FAA which is probably O(log(n)) and the National Park Service which I'd bet is damn near O(1). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #12 March 17, 2013 QuoteAs long as you bull is not being gored, it is alright. When you start losing 20% of your pay, it is a travesty. My bull has been getting gored. By the IRS. For well in excess of 20% of my pay and they want more of mine so they don't have to give up anything? That word can be found in the dictionary between "shit" and "syphilis." My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,110 #13 March 17, 2013 >My bull has been getting gored. By the IRS. For well in excess of 20% of my pay You must have a very good tax lawyer! I've been paying a lot more than that. What, do you have some connections or something? Some in with other lawy . . . Wait, nevermind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #14 March 18, 2013 QuoteActually, it seems like since the feared and horrible sequester, there has been a sense of encouragement. The Dow is on a ten day winning streak (best since 1996), unemployment applications are down, hiring up. I think it leads to a nice rule: if the politicians tell you it will be bad, then it shall be presumed that it will be good. If they tell you it will be good, then you can presume that it will be bad. I don't think it will destroy the economy. However, on my latest round of travels I just flew back to Canada, with a lay over in Houston. They had 3 CBP officers dealing with three plane loads. Naturally the delay caused me to miss my flight, which has resulted in lost luggage. Obviously, any further travel around the world will no longer contain any stops in the US. The hassle has just gotten too much. I am at a point where I will pay extra, and travel longer just to avoid stops in the US, unless my destination is in the US. It would be nice if Americans start making voting decisions based on more than guns and abortion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #15 March 18, 2013 QuoteIt would be nice if Americans start making voting decisions based on more than guns and abortion. But we do: there's gay marriage, flag burning and whether Obama is an Indonesian Moozlim. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #16 March 18, 2013 QuoteQuoteIt would be nice if Americans start making voting decisions based on more than guns and abortion. But we do: there's gay marriage, flag burning and whether Obama is an Indonesian Moozlim. Kenyan Moozlim. C'mon Andy, get it right."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tkhayes 348 #17 March 19, 2013 FL leading on unemployment numbers. yep, it's a disaster alright..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 892 #18 March 19, 2013 We used to just call it Tourist Season. When it's over, the .1 percent lead will more than likely tick right back up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
