Phil1111

Wendy, you're such a diplomat.

Whats more Americana than your wife with a Tommy gun and your 13 year old daughter with a Uzi? All together for the Christmas family photo for your constituents. I can hardly hear for all the dog whistles a-blowing.

Do you mean the parenting system? The American justice system? Or the whole arming of US society system?

With parents like those what chance did the ......never-mind, bring on the lawyers. Parents indifferent to causal effects of their actions.Of their thinking.

Obtaining natural immunity through infection is a .......oh hell all just a part of God's plan.

Sure you can. An aversion to PLFs is an invitation to a sprained ankle, broken ankle or something more serious. If the brain isn't in gear on landing the bones or muscles in the body may get the gears.

Too funny. I meant I agree you're not a trump-ette. But the quote I made omitted the preceding sentence Sorry about that. and i liked that motorcycle story you linked a bit ago.

"I am some form of trump-ette." I agree. I'd admit President Biden is guilty of a certain amount of pandering the the center of American politics/voter. Its well known that most of media tends to be center left. IMO part of that arises from a better understanding of the macro issues and part because their jobs involve a understanding of all the issues.

I agree President Biden has continued with some of trump's protectionist policies. He has continued trump's: a. Border policies on southern immigration. Failed to tackle or mention comprehensive immigration reform. b. "America first" trade policies in clear violation of the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) c. A go it alone China policy when he should be working with more allies than just Australia. Agree. We know more about how to deal with covid. Travel restrictions will just buy a bit more time in holding new variants at bay. trump however intermixed racism, downplayed the dangers and ignored the science. At least President Biden is not directly butting heads with CDC policy. Promoting Ivermectin,bleach injections etc. See Joe's quote above. How quickly the far right switches on the selective memory options.

Actually I found Joe's comment more profound.

There are rural parts of Switzerland? I'm heading off to google earth....??.... Like where the local dairy farmers can shoot their SG 550 rifles for fun? Obviously when the cows are in the milking sheds.

Or who in the population trusts, understands science and truly respects others. I was surprised at the disclosures this week about the low vax rates in Switzerland. Or the debate that led to the national vote on vaccine passports for the vaccinated. Which passed at 63% v. eliminating them. Previously I'd thought the Swiss to be more a homogeneous population with a more scientific mind.

Correct. I should have said first detected in S. Africa. Most likely because you have the only top class medical industry in the whole continent. A EU virologist was talking on BBC to the effect that the new variant isn't more severe in the cases she was aware of. But of course because this variant is so new that may end up being incorrect. Unfortunately your area of the world is going to take a hit for the next six months or so. Take care.

Well just when you thought it was safe to visit family and friends. A new variant is out and about. Originating in S. Africa, called B.1.1.529, it features "with mutations that one scientist said marked a “big jump in evolution.” Including "a “very unusual constellation of mutations,” with more than 30 in the spike protein alone, On the ACE2 receptor — the protein that helps to create an entry point for the coronavirus to infect human cells — the new variant has 10 mutations. In comparison, the Beta variant has three and the Delta variant two". “All these things are what give us some concern that this variant might have not just enhanced transmissibility, so spread more efficiently, but might also be able to get around parts of the immune system and the protection we have in our immune system,” Dr. Lessells said." New travel restrictions in Europe are already in effect. Masks and social distancing is the answer until more is known. Pfizer stock and its research scientists to the fore.

So the little guy that grabs $950 is the problem eh? While white collar criminals get strippers and yachts. Plus the offshore accounts to hide it all. How Corruption is Becoming America’s Operating System "Your book looks at networks of people who exploit political and economic systems to increase their wealth by working across private and public sectors. Help us understand this in a historical context. What is new or distinct with corruption in America today?" Yachts, Strip Clubs, and Fast Cars: An Analysis of the First 56 Cases Alleging PPP Fraud

Perhaps President Biden should propose a Build Black Better spending section to include body cams for Blacks.

Both of which are used for existing real property. Not proposed developments. Because final costs are unknown for future proposed developments. Only proposed or anticipated costs. Income approach is the same. Until a property is occupied there is no income. Only anticipated occupancy rates and proposed. incomes. Which is why engineering reports, architectural reports stating the percentage of project completion and costs of completed construction. Are standard accompanying, supporting documents for such reports. In addition standard boilerplate statement(s) such as "“The values reported herein are based on data collected and reviewed as of the date of this report. The appraiser assumes no responsibility for unforeseeable events that alter market conditions prior to the Effective Date of this Report.” To cover their asses. bankers in turn only advance funds in proportion to the lending agreement. bringing this back to trump. The alleged fraud involved existing properties with two appraisals. The intent of which was to obtain fraudulent advantage in lending or to avoid and defraud taxation authorities. Not proposed developments.

I have yet to meet any bankers that will lend someone else's money on a "dream". Any appraisal is done by a "professional" and that opinion of value is based upon comparable properties that have sold recently. There are appraisals done by certified appraisers and ones done by realtors. Banks and other mortgage lenders will not accept a realtors opinion(appraisal) for lending purposes. They need to document everything in case of audit. For the purposes of property tax appeals. Sometimes the appeals tax clerks may accept a realtors opinion. But they have their own appraisers as well. A "appraised value" of a marketing plan for a future property development is just that. Its based upon something that doesn't presently exist. Cost overruns, delays in construction, unexpected financing costs, etc. Can all push development costs from a profit to a loss. In addition an "appraisal" based upon rezoning runs the risk of failing the change of zoning. Of rezoning appeals. Thats why lenders of such projects would never advance funds for construction or even purchase of such properties without built in equity protections for their lending positions. All through the development process. The legal drafts and finalized terms from a lawyer for such lending can easily run to $50,000. i.e. rezoning agricultural land to condominium. All borne by the property developer. So if a proposed property redevelopment plan can't get a loan for that "appraised" price without substantial equity guarantees. Through the secured liens on secondary properties. Or other substantial financial guarantees. Its not an appraisal. Its not a dream. Its a proposed development plan and without a good track record of success in similar developments. Bankers can be dream killers.

Add this to the cost of the second amendment. Justice Department to Pay About $130 Million to Parkland Shooting Victims "The Justice Department will pay about $130 million to 40 survivors and families of victims of the 2018 massacre at a high school in Parkland, Fla., over the F.B.I.’s failure to properly investigate two tips in the months before the shooting that suggested the gunman might open fire at a school.' Which is a drop in the bucket: "House Joint Economic Committee, published a new report Wednesday(2019) that estimates gun violence costs the U.S. $229 billion a year. The report used data from the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence and the Centers for Disease Control to estimate the cost of gun violence in all 50 states."

Come on Wendy. We all know Decker here.

B.S.

Because he understands the standards of proof in civil actions. The FOX, NRA, crowd here doesn't understand that nor the 1st amendment.

It was "self defense" because current US gun laws place a heavy burden on the prosecution of shooters. Together with a "fear of life" defense that makes it easy for shooters to defend. The instructions to the jury tied the hands of the jury because they use the fenceposts of current US laws as their foundations. Open carry of an AR-15,sure. Vigilante justice with a gun,sure. Shoot someone with a skateboard as a "weapon", sure. All because a 17 year old was parading around at night with a AR in order to "protect property" of which he owned none himself. In a civil action the standards are different. A 17 year old dimwit ain't gonna get big civil damages for slander either.

Why pour fire on the group guzzling Kool-aid at the NRA-right wing fountain? Could Kyle Rittenhouse face civil penalties despite acquittals in Kenosha deaths? Well Yeah, the first one yesterday: Denver Attorney Files Civil Action In Kyle Rittenhouse Shooting with more to follow. The $250 million from the WP? More Kool-aid "Nicholas Sandmann agreed to settle with the Post because the Post was quick to publish the whole truth—through its follow-up coverage and editor's notes," Sandmann's attorney, Rittenhouse will likely find the best job in the rest of his life working at a gun shop at minimum wage.

Thats some funny s*#t.