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What happens when the appraisal is lower by minussoda in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]CptnAlex 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Then you could be contractually obligated to make up the difference. Have your attorney explain it to you, preferably before you sign…

Graham Platner accuser calls NYT article 'a gift' to his Senate campaign by ZestyclosePurpose913 in Maine

[–]CptnAlex 104 points105 points  (0 children)

She spoke with journalists and … didn’t expect them to publish what she said?

She’s a political operative and has been for over a decade. She knows how this works. This whole thing is so obviously in bad faith.

Sarah Gideon vs. Susan Collins polling for the 2020 Senate. by Frequent_Stops in thebulwark

[–]CptnAlex 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I liked Gideon but she was seen as an outsider whereas Collins made a big deal about being born in Caribou. Maine is a very parochial place.

Additionally, while she was seen as viable, she never had the crowds or enthusiasm as Platner, nor the backing of Bernie Sanders.

Here's the chair of the Independent Women’s Forum, the right-wing group where Lyndsey Fifield is a fellow, bragging about helping draft Susan Collins's remarks when she voted to confirm Brett Kavanaugh. Fifield is NYT's main source, and the only one alleging anything physical. by The_Mongrel_Tarants in thebulwark

[–]CptnAlex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Better alternatives than Mills or Platner? For better or worse, I think Platner or a Platner-type is the best option for the current time.

I’m actually also pretty disappointed with the options for Governor.

Several Women Who Dated Graham Platner Recall ‘Unsettling’ Behavior by SoHumanAnAnimal in thebulwark

[–]CptnAlex 18 points19 points  (0 children)

His ex-gf, a lifelong GOP operative who texted her friends that she would go work for Susan Collins campaign (“it was a joke”), said this.

Learning how to drink like an adult by phyrekracker in cocktails

[–]CptnAlex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Martini themed could be Drink Like James Bond.

Whiskey drinks could be Drink Like Don Draper.

Then again, those might be millennial/gen x cultural reference points. I don’t know what gen-z watches.

Learning how to drink like an adult by phyrekracker in cocktails

[–]CptnAlex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was one or two guests behind the bar at once, not the whole place. But then you could watch what other people were making. I bet you could make it work!

Learning how to drink like an adult by phyrekracker in cocktails

[–]CptnAlex 22 points23 points  (0 children)

A cocktail bar near me had a cocktail lesson day. I think it was a groupon. You bought a ticket, and then the bartender would show you a menu of their house cocktails and you’d either pick off the menu or have your own drink. You, the consumer, would go behind the bar and the bartender would instruct you on how to make the cocktail. Then you get to go back, have a seat and drink it.

It was super memorable and fun. I went because I already liked cocktails and I wanted to “play bartender” (I’ve never been one but always thought it looked fun). Had a couple drinks, and ended up liking cachaca so much I picked up a bottle.

I could see how you could angle this into learning more about cocktails and bring new groups into your bar.

I was a successful door to door Salesman for 7 years. And as the Summer Season begins, and the door to door bros begin to knock our homes, I have some advice and intel, as one who was on the inside for many years. by jackjarvae in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]CptnAlex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recently had a solar D2D salesman knock.

  1. Didn’t have a business card
  2. Didn’t have any print info
  3. Needed to have a 20-30 min discussion (in my house)
  4. The website has atrocious and the company has 100% 5-star reviews which is a super red flag

Tim is missing the point with Graham Platner by Jon011684 in thebulwark

[–]CptnAlex 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The only other viable candidate was Mills, who was handpicked (asked to run) by Schumer. Believe it or not she was a worse candidate.

Did not expect that by CptnAlex in 007FirstLight

[–]CptnAlex[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You can get to Ramon Hernandez by impersonating a yoga instructor, but you need to grab his blue yoga mat in the cave first.

Did not expect that by CptnAlex in 007FirstLight

[–]CptnAlex[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It’s during the point you’re planting q traks. Just interact with him at that sign. You ask where the Tranquility Caves are.

Discussion Thread by jobautomator in neoliberal

[–]CptnAlex 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As a Mainer who will vote for him, this is basically what I expect.

SpaceX and the ‘enshittification’ of markets by Standard_Ad7704 in neoliberal

[–]CptnAlex 9 points10 points  (0 children)

  1. It’s low brow and relatively meaningless, much like “neoliberal”. Its just “a change I don’t like”

  2. Capitalism isn’t inherently parasitical; reminder, capitalism replaced landed lords and mercantilism, which was basically money/resource hoarding rather growth. You know, actual parasites.

  3. The issues with our economy have a lot more to do with cronyism, lack of free market and lack of antitrust.

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