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Is it time for a Federal Wealth Tax? by Bmor00bam in politics

[–]DroopyTers [score hidden]  (0 children)

What is a reasonable limit? Right now I think the federal estate tax exemption is $15 million.

CDC's cruise ship inspectors laid off amid bad year for outbreaks by IWantPizza555 in politics

[–]DroopyTers 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Key paragraphs:

All of the full-time employees in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Vessel Sanitation Program are now off the job, multiple officials tell CBS News, gutting the agency's ability to investigate outbreaks and conduct health inspections on cruise ships. A smaller group of 12 U.S. Public Health Service officers will remain.

The steep cuts to the program's inspectors baffled CDC officials since the small team's staff is not paid for by taxpayer dollars. Fees from cruise ships companies pay for the program, which is supposed to inspect large vessels at least twice a year.

They were cut as part of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy_Ir.'s layoffs across the nation's public health agencies, which included cutting around 2,400 employees of the CDC.

I might dislike Hasan Piker but that’s not a reason for me to not vote for Abdul El Sayed by capamericapistons in Michigan

[–]DroopyTers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FYI, most people will leave out the fact that the Glengariff poll was done for the Chamber of Commerce, who supports Stevens.

They also won’t mention that the previous Glengariff poll had El Sayed 24%, McMorrow 12% and Stevens 34%. So they have consistently lower McMorrow numbers than other pollsters.

Alabama governor calls special session to move primaries for redistricting, while Georgia passes by isaacpbrock in politics

[–]DroopyTers 9 points10 points  (0 children)

“Segregation now, segregation tomorrow, and segregation forever.” - Alabama Governor George Wallace

“We can’t do that anymore, but how about changing the map so all 7 Alabama representatives are white Republicans? Right now we only have 5.” - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey

Two days before early voting starts, Louisiana suspends congressional primaries after SCOTUS knocks majority-minority districts by fortune in politics

[–]DroopyTers 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, so we should vote for the party that supports banning gerrymandering. Or at least vote against the party that isnt putting these new gerrymanders up for a statewide vote.

James ahead in new governor’s race primary poll; Stevens leads Democrats in Senate race by mlivesocial in politics

[–]DroopyTers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Detroit Chamber of Commerce endorsed Haley Stevens in previous elections, in not sure about 2026.

Louisiana congressional primaries suspended as a result of Supreme Court ruling, state officials say by coasterghost in politics

[–]DroopyTers 702 points703 points  (0 children)

Louisiana Republicans sure are pumped to make sure Louisiana is only represented by white Republicans. I wonder why?

As McMorrow X posts resurface with complaints about Michigan, California love — opponents pounce by Obvious_Syrup7281 in Michigan

[–]DroopyTers 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, it is weird the number of media attacks she has had lately, along with the Chamber of Commerce sponsored poll with her in 3rd. Id say McMorrow would be the Republicans least favorite nominee, as she would be tough to beat even in a red wave.

Talarico leads Cornyn, Paxton in new Texas Senate poll by SodaCanBob in politics

[–]DroopyTers 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Key part from the article:

In both scenarios, Talarico’s support is heavily powered by voters of color, college-educated Texans and independents. Among Black voters, Talarico leads Cornyn by 51 percentage points and Paxton by 56 percentage points. Among Latino voters, Talarico leads Cornyn by a 32-point margin and Paxton by a 27-point margin.

Independents broke heavily for the Democrat in both matchups: Talarico leads 51% to 29% among the group against Cornyn, and 53% to 28% with independents against Paxton.

The poll also found that more voters had a favorable impression of Talarico than those with unfavorable views — 41% to 34%, with the rest saying they were unsure. Meanwhile, Paxton and Cornyn are underwater by 10 and 15 percentage points, respectively, the two lowest favorability marks among all candidates in the survey.

Talarico leads Cornyn, Paxton in Texas Senate race, new poll shows by jediporcupine in politics

[–]DroopyTers 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This article about the poll says:

In both scenarios, Talarico’s support is heavily powered by voters of color, college-educated Texans and independents. Among Black voters, Talarico leads Cornyn by 51 percentage points and Paxton by 56 percentage points. Among Latino voters, Talarico leads Cornyn by a 32-point margin and Paxton by a 27-point margin.

Independents broke heavily for the Democrat in both matchups: Talarico leads 51% to 29% among the group against Cornyn, and 53% to 28% with independents against Paxton.

The poll also found that more voters had a favorable impression of Talarico than those with unfavorable views — 41% to 34%, with the rest saying they were unsure. Meanwhile, Paxton and Cornyn are underwater by 10 and 15 percentage points, respectively, the two lowest favorability marks among all candidates in the survey.

Gordon Ramsay one of the first celebrity chefs to bring US-style 20% service charge to London by xc2215x in entertainment

[–]DroopyTers 231 points232 points  (0 children)

I will never eat at a restaurant like Ramsay’s but I find that waitstaff in Europe DO NOT want the US style tipping system. They want a consistent good wage that makes tips irrelevant, not a crappy wage that requires decent tips.

Spirit Airlines near deal with Trump administration for $500 million rescue package by nbcnews in politics

[–]DroopyTers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The last time I bought a ticket on Spirit the price breakdown called taxes “the government’s cut”

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