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  1. I think this is oversold. Something that would "change the housing market dramatically" would be: "a large public interest group has teamed with a public sector retirement investment fund and become controlling agent of [Big Corporate Landlord] tbey have pledged to freeze rents and operate for the benefit of the middle and lower class" "[Billionaire Johnny Techbro has announced a housing development aimed at bringing back cheap housing to America. They plan on using the new California multi-zoning law to invest in additional property. They will use a "rent to own model" that will undercut current landlords. Johnny Techbro said, instead of building a rocket to nowhere, I think this will help humanity more. Also, my workers have nowhere to live. And I want to stay in California. I make enough to pay taxes."
  2. But comon. We all know in a week he'll magically have "someone" backing the bond. He's gotten so far with fraud and Russian loans....
  3. @The Evil Genius i just learned about something called "NET" - NCAA evaluation tool. It ranks teams based on quality wins/losses. Michigan State actually ranked 24th in NET. Their losses are to a bunch if top 30 teams. UVA was 54th in NET. Indiana State (28 in NET), St. Johns (32nd) and Providence (57th), were snubbed. You could argue that NC State should have stolen UVA's bid, but UVA finished ahead of Clemson in the ACC. Same thing with Oregon stealing a bid, and Colorado (higher NET) with Washington St (better conference record, lower NET). Indiana St. should blame themselves for losing their conference auto bid and losing to Drake all 3 times they played.
  4. It's not gonna be impressive until we hit our lottery picks. We don't know that until 3 to 4 years. That's how the NBA is. Milwaukee was trash until Giannis. Minnesota is just starting to get somewhere with KAT and Edwards. There were a lot of lottery picks between. Even Philly before Embiid. I think, aside from the Warriors with the obvious Curry/Klay/Draymond core drafting. The Heat are pretty good at talent evaluation. The Jazz also seem to overhit their draft picks. We love to armchair GM. But GMing is not easy.
  5. Why don't states sue Trump and his campaign for spreading election fraud lies? I mean, it does seem ridiculous to go to those lengths. But, its garbage.
  6. 3 nightclubs sued against curfew and lost. She got arrested for mouthing off to the cops.
  7. Am I the only one who heard them say we are waiting for our food? And who heard the police say, "You can pick up your food, and then leave". You guys are trippin.... uh oh, I'm under arrest!
  8. Trump has seemingly turned a bunch of people's minds to mush. But he has built a really scary power base: (1) Anti-government libertarians ("burn it down" types) (2) Folks who want a strong central authoritarian (3a) Xenophobic/anti-immigrant types (3b) Racists (4) Anti political status quo types (5) "We need to go back to our Christian roots" types (these folks always vote GOP, but he has enegized them more) (6) Anti-globalist, trade treaty, "America is the leader of the free world" type. Plus (7) the existing cut taxes, pro-gun, anti-abortion "conservative base" Silver lining? He is so much worse at execution parts of those competing agendas than selling himself. He basically ran his last Presidency like a GOP one and I expect it to be maybe a "more right-wing" than typical one if he is elected. Additionally, his own agenda is (8) Enrich Donald Trump as much as possible. His voters don't realize how DOA a Trump Presidency will be. The GOP does (why are they all retiring?).
  9. @Califan007 The Constipated About a 30 second "conversation" straight to handcuffs. Police should be willing to de-escalate the situation. But what I see is she said "we ordered our food" multiple times, seems like they are waiting for food. The police never asked, "are you waiting for food?". You would think that would be important. They kept yelling at her like, "get outta here!" And she is upset that they are yelling in their face. The police didn't listen to her. If you have a legal right to wait for your food, you shouldn't be accosted in this manner. Watch closely... it also seems like there is a racist component to the arrest as well. How is this "enforcing curfew"?
  10. Did we not have a "bloodbath" on January 6? I guess that was just a "blood-dip"?
  11. National championship team is likely to be Houston, Purdue, UCONN (50%) UNC, Tennessee, Arizona, Iowa State (35%) Duke, Auburn, South Carolina (10%) Huge upset like South Carolina, Gonzaga, St. Mary's, Utah State (5%). Basing this in their losses. Typically the National champion has no more than 5 or 6 losses. It's rarely above 8 (UCONN last year a special case). I like more unpredictability. And I did this based on their losses a week ago.
  12. I just watched an RFK interview on CNBC from a couple weeks ago. My question for him would be "Why don't you start your own political party?". Put candidates in the House and Senate. Running for President (and he seems like the type that might run again in 4 years) is just not really going to make an impact because you aren't going to win. Even though you claim not to be a stalking horse to Biden, you likely will be (but who knows -- he could attract the moderates who'd prefer Trump).. Although it is true that you take positions popular on both the left and right (anti-illegal immigration, but let's open up the boders more; pro American energy, but don't want to sell it to Europe). Ok, and his voice thing is a legit medical issue....
  13. Bet it gets thrown out. Ridiculous power trip by police there.
  14. I guess you all already answered the question whether... is inappropriate to make a joke about Presidential candidates banging their running mates? Living up to the Kennedy name, eh?
  15. Ok. I deeped dive this "Rule 29" shtuff to see if I buy that Judge Cannon can just acquit Trump without a jury verdict (or after the government's case.) While, yes, she notionally can... she still has to follow the law. She can still get reviewed by the 11th circuit. So, I don't get why all the liberal legal experts are saying she will acquit Trump and it won't get appealed. I think someone has been spreading and repeating bullhockey. Which makes sense. I think these people want to see her get kicked off the case. This is from 11th Circuit cases. Here is the legal standard from a Rule 29 ruling. Second is an appeal of a Rule 29 ruling. 834 F.3d 1206 (2016) UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Carmen GONZALEZ, Defendant-Appellant Citation --- 390 F.3d 1319 (2004) UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Brenda J. WILLIAMS, Defendant-Appellee So how do these appeals exist if Rule 29 is absolute.
  16. You can buy yourself a spot on the VP ticket!!!! But, I bet this is not the case in 72 hours....
  17. No one smart is saying that. I have heard, "It's impossible to remove a judge." Certainly legal community is acting like Smith can't appeal a winning judgement. I think he could and argue that "this issue is not one that can be brought up after a jury is seated -- and BTW, this is the third time that she has so blatently favored Trump that she should be off the case." But guess what? That goes to the 11th Circuit and potentially the Supreme Court. And that adds more months to the case. So he has to balance, "roll the dice that she won't rule 29 him" or find some other new way to screw him over like she is signalling here. I mean, we should already expect her to screw the prosecution anyway. I really am not convinced that a President can just drop all criminal cases against himself. That would mean they can be treated like a "king". And given that the voters know he has these cases scheduled, its wholly different than indicting a sitting President.
  18. To summarize the videos, because they take a bit of time to get to. She dismissed Trump's motion without predjudice and without citing any case law. The concern is that Trump could raise it again at trial, and she could dismiss the case after jury is seated and it's done. In fact, it sounds like she encouraged this. I have heard this argument before and it seems crazy. No judge has ever found the Espionage Act too vague. But, she is gonna keep punting and delaying the case. Joyce Vance has an article on this and how insane what the Judge is ruling. https://joycevance.substack.com/p/snarkier-takes-tonight
  19. @China i suppose I didn't realize how much he sucks at politics. So much so, that he thinks an NFL QB is a decent running mate. And people are talking about him being on 50 state ballots.
  20. No issues with the ruling. There were 3 items - (1) direct conflict of interest due to the financial intermingling with Wade, (1b) appearance of improriety due to relationship, (2) forensic prejudice as a result of public statements. The judge smacked down the direct conflict of interest, saying Fani was not trying to extend the case -- in fact they wanted a quick trial. Appearance of impropriety, Fani lost this one. It's pretty straightforward appearance of conflict. Forensic prejudice, also didn't go Fani's way.... judge gave her a warning. Unfortunately, this sideshow has delayed the case past the election.
  21. This is farcical. It really is. I am going to not look at the polls. I am just going to vote, and hope that the media is pushing a "neck and neck" narrative so that media buys will not dry up in a landslide. How is Biden's age just as big of an issue as Trump's crimes? I guess I should feel happy about some voters saying a Trump conviction will "change their mind". COVID has fried our collective brains. I am just thinking about the 2016 vs. 2018 elections. Biden's age is killing him. I am starting to join the "Joe should not have run" camp. Missed the chance to pass the baton. Looking at PA polling... Casey is up 5 points on his GOP opponent. But Biden is down 4 points. Are there really going to be Casey-Trump voters?
  22. @PleaseBlitz Ahem.. I just happened to think of a certain regional big box electronics store... ...
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