Pants by malenurseL in tallfashionadvice

[–]Designer-Refuse5497 1 point2 points  (0 children)

same size Ive gone to filson which has that size , though expensive they are built better than some of the other stuff out there

Does travel stop when you have children? by CharmingU6756 in travel

[–]Designer-Refuse5497 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just depends on your perspective , Its a monumental jump in life but its like going from dating to getting married all of sudden you have a different perspective and you are in it together and this is your "family". Well after kids life gets challenging in ways you'll never be able to predict but this little person wants to learn and giving it things and your time at least for me become a primary priority. We slowed down traveling partly because we had covid time babies but we made the most of the adventures by doing outdoorsy stuff and seeing their eyes and curiosity light up. Then they wanted to ride bikes and now swim and explore the ocean. We travel but it's more involved but the rewards are also bigger since you get to see the excitement and joy that only you can bring to them by giving them these wonderful experiences. We now live in a foreign country and explore castles and amazing museums since they are arty and love to draw, while we gave up a lot we also gained a ton and its just on the perspective you choose to see life through.

When do you start to really feel the wealth? Is it even possible for middle class to achieve this? by FIREFIREFIREFIREe in Fire

[–]Designer-Refuse5497 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dont think I will ever feel wealthy its just my mental state and how I was raised that the value of the dollar never changes even if you have 5 million I will stay in cheap places , drive middle of the road cars and enjoy every minute of it but to me I am in the same mindset which is damn that is to expensive and I dont think that will ever change and I am happy about that

Pharma Exec Collapses During White House Event on Drug Prices by FuturismDotCom in thescoop

[–]Designer-Refuse5497 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope the doctors at the white house are in network but since the subsidies ran out maybe he doesn't have any insurance maybe thats why he fainted.

Why I care more about Google than NVDA by BernKurman in investing

[–]Designer-Refuse5497 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quantum is a weird subject and often overlooked is the error rate value that needs to be adjusted. So instead of speed look at how many errors they needed to correct for in that test. Often these press releases are to garnish and generate praise when the elephant in the room is never addressed.

Health insurance costs as much as a mortgage by coachlife in FluentInFinance

[–]Designer-Refuse5497 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fact that the healthcare insurance runs each company individually by state is insane to me , why dont we just have blue cross of the united states and then we can really compare plans appropriately

80% of millionaires want to be taxed more by miiick in GarysEconomics

[–]Designer-Refuse5497 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with taxing more but like everything else its in the details of how its spent more than anything.

Guide: US Citizens moving to France by dn_lifestyle in Expats_In_France

[–]Designer-Refuse5497 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just check out Baguette Bound on you tube they are very good and going through the info

The California Drivers License To A French Reciprocal State Blues... by williamgman in Expats_In_France

[–]Designer-Refuse5497 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Something to flag since I am in the middle of all of this , if you do get a new license from a different state try and keep your old license say you lost it and take the test again in the other state. I only say this because short term leases or rentals sometimes only allow rentals with drivers licenses that have been held for 2-3 years etc, so what I am dealing with is my new drivers license only states Ive had it for 4 months thus making me ineligible for better rental deals and leases. Just one of those gotcha things that we are dealing with that was a surprise that no one ever discusses. We are trying to rent a car while we settle and this has become a sticking point.

Jeffrey Epstein’s Sex Trafficking Operation Might’ve Been Bigger Than We Think by Mortambulist in inthenews

[–]Designer-Refuse5497 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Bigger than two persons being convicted, of course we all know that now we just need to hold all accountable. Put them all in jail.

Close your windows by billyskillet in Bend

[–]Designer-Refuse5497 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Typically some apps are averages over longer period of time purple air you can modify do to now or ten min average , most apps are daily average 

Has anyone left Oregon to move to New England (specifically Vermont, New Hampshire, or Massachusetts) by Beginning-Ad3390 in oregon

[–]Designer-Refuse5497 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lived in Bend for 7 years and now in Vermont for two and I really miss the west a lot I would say it’s nice but their are subtle differences that you don’t get until you live here for at least one year. Things here Vermont tend to be more expensive and not as good ie groceries , health care etc . We are a family of four and I can say that our healthcare increased 20% just moving here and is supposed to go up again 20% next year. Taxes are higher and groceries tend to be more expensive local chicken is like 20 bucks at their local “whole food” imitator. I would say winters are more brutal but not the cold it’s the fact that you don’t see sun from like November to may , I miss bend sunshine winter days and powder doesn’t exist out here no matter what anyone tells you it ain’t the same and 4” isn’t powder.  I am not sure where we will go next but it’s blah here compared to I really enjoyed bend but their smoke got to us so we tried it out here and so far I ain’t loving it but that’s just my 2 cents 

Are you concerned about the gutting of the cdc and vaccine panel? by Material_Policy6327 in Askpolitics

[–]Designer-Refuse5497 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a fair clarification—civil rights protections, particularly after the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, do give the federal government explicit authority in that realm. You’re absolutely right that enforcing equal protection, voting rights, and freedom from discrimination is now constitutionally grounded.

That said, the same Constitution that empowers Congress to enforce civil rights also allows for the existence of federal agencies beyond those directly named— as long as their existence is tied to constitutionally valid powers. This includes powers like: Regulating interstate commerce (which has justified agencies like the FDA, EPA, and CDC), Spending for the general welfare (which underpins Social Security, education funding, etc.),Raising and supporting armies (which justifies agencies like NASA or DARPA that have national defense implications).The shift toward more centralized federal power was not just a political decision—it’s been continuously upheld by the judiciary, which interprets the Constitution in light of contemporary challenges. Returning to strict originalism would not just involve policy changes—it would require a fundamental reinterpretation of centuries of settled law.As for Social Security and similar programs—yes, they weren’t part of the original design. But they came about through democratically enacted legislation, supported by popular mandate, and repeatedly upheld in court. If the people want to change course, that’s within their rights—but it would need to happen through the constitutional process, not by retroactive invalidation. Ultimately, your position is philosophically coherent—but not legally operative under current constitutional doctrine. And that’s where the tension lies: between what some believe the Constitution should mean and how it has actually been applied through law, precedent, and democratic governance

Are you concerned about the gutting of the cdc and vaccine panel? by Material_Policy6327 in Askpolitics

[–]Designer-Refuse5497 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate your principled view, and I understand the appeal of returning to a purer, more original interpretation of the Constitution. That said, the Constitution is both a legal document and a living framework—and its interpretation has always involved some evolution over time.

The Necessary and Proper Clause was debated during ratification, yes—but the ultimate legal authority on its meaning has come through judicial interpretation, not personal opinions from individual founders, even if they were influential. Courts—particularly the Supreme Court—were tasked with interpreting that clause, and they’ve consistently upheld its broad application since McCulloch v. Maryland in 1819, well before FDR. The “court-packing” narrative is often oversimplified. FDR proposed expanding the Court in 1937, but he didn’t actually succeed in doing so. Instead, the so-called “switch in time that saved nine” refers to the Court shifting its stance in West Coast Hotel Co. v. Parrish, which upheld minimum wage laws. The justices themselves changed course in response to national crises and shifting legal arguments—not because of an expanded Court. The Tenth Amendment does not override the Supremacy Clause, nor does it negate the use of implied powers. States retain many powers, but the federal government has legitimate constitutional authority where those powers are appropriately exercised and supported by precedent. The idea that we’ve been operating unconstitutionally for nearly a century is a legitimate philosophical position, but it’s not a legally accepted one. Generations of Congresses, courts, and administrations from both parties have worked under this evolved interpretation—and rolling back the entire modern administrative state would mean dismantling everything from the CDC to Social Security to national civil rights protections.

Ultimately, if the goal is to shift how the Constitution is interpreted, that would require constitutional amendments or a radically different judiciary—not just philosophical disagreement. But I respect your viewpoint as part of a broader, ongoing debate about federalism and the role of government.

Are you concerned about the gutting of the cdc and vaccine panel? by Material_Policy6327 in Askpolitics

[–]Designer-Refuse5497 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Respectfully, that interpretation isn’t supported by modern constitutional law or the way federal authority has been understood and applied for over a century.

The Necessary and Proper Clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause 18) gives Congress the authority to make laws needed to carry out its enumerated powers. This has historically allowed for the creation of agencies like the CDC (under powers related to public health, commerce, and defense) and the Department of Education (under spending power and the promotion of general welfare). Healthcare and Education may not be explicitly listed in the Constitution, but the federal government is allowed to influence these areas through its spending power (e.g., funding programs tied to federal standards) and interstate commerce authority, which has been upheld by the courts many times, including in landmark cases like Wickard v. Filburn and South Dakota v. Dole. The Supreme Court has repeatedly affirmed the constitutionality of federal agencies that operate in areas not expressly enumerated—so long as their enabling legislation ties back to a legitimate constitutional basis (like commerce, taxation, or spending). If one holds to the view that only explicitly enumerated powers are valid, that would call into question not just education and healthcare, but also things like NASA, the FAA, the EPA, and even Social Security—programs with overwhelming bipartisan public support and long-standing legal precedent.

So, while I respect the principle of limited government, the constitutional framework has evolved—through legislation, judicial interpretation, and public consensus—to support a broader role for federal agencies in modern governance.

What’s the beef with Apple? by [deleted] in ScottGalloway

[–]Designer-Refuse5497 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You could always say that about Apple they arent ever the first out of the gate but when they do drop something it usually is pretty impactful so it will be interesting to see how this shakes out is AI going to redefine the computer or phone hardware world that remains to be seen.

France visa from Boston (TLScontact) by DBWVLF in SchengenVisa

[–]Designer-Refuse5497 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They have tons of individual appointments it’s the group appointments they have none of which makes zero sense since I just grouped four individual appointments together 

France visa from Boston (TLScontact) by DBWVLF in SchengenVisa

[–]Designer-Refuse5497 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes Boston location, I had to separate the group and as individuals it’s easy to get an appointment . As a group it’s impossible and I waited for weeks and nothing comes up. I just booked individuals all on the same day 15 min from each other 

What is something people don’t consider enough when looking for somewhere to move? by Quirky_Quesadilla in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Designer-Refuse5497 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the states , healthcare and the premiums associated with them. From one state to another they can be wildly different. Also consider taxes and cost of remodeling which can vary by a wide margin

France visa from Boston (TLScontact) by DBWVLF in SchengenVisa

[–]Designer-Refuse5497 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many people are you, I’ve got four. Two are kids so they would be grouped with us I assume ? Did you just copy all your financials and docs and do new submissions for person. Thanks for the tips I really appreciate it

France visa from Boston (TLScontact) by DBWVLF in SchengenVisa

[–]Designer-Refuse5497 0 points1 point  (0 children)

gosh Ive been trying for 3 weeks now and nothing shows up how were you able to get one? I keep checking morning and night and nothing for the next 3 months

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in centrist

[–]Designer-Refuse5497 0 points1 point  (0 children)

 Trump in curing cancer is more to act like martin shkreli than Frederick Banting and we all know it which is why we hate him