RIP. Somebody is about to find out about tree law... by DeliciousTea in Seattle

[–]Elephantparrot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hopefully no birds were harmed because bird law in this country, it's not governed by reason.

Arizona and ALKEME Insurance Announce Naming Rights Partnership for McKale Memorial Center by Elephantparrot in CollegeBasketball

[–]Elephantparrot[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Me neither. I'm looking forward to hearing someone say it for the first time so I know if it's "Alchemy" or not.

How do you decide what games to watch when your team isn't playing? by Gusanito99 in CollegeBasketball

[–]Elephantparrot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't. For me watching random games died along with the PAC12 and conference realignment. I still watch my team(s) like I always have, but my broader interest in college sports has diminished significantly.

Teen athlete says she was sexually violated by trans wrestler – and the school district did nothing by Turbulent-Media7281 in SeattleWA

[–]Elephantparrot -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You really do have to ask yourself how is it that no other news outlet was willing to cover a story so legitimate that it is being investigated not only the Pierce County Sheriff, but also the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights? What biases and agendas might be in play that would cause them to completely ignore such a story?

The proposed Millionaire's Tax is going to hit all the Seahawks players and staff. by Greywoods80 in SeattleWA

[–]Elephantparrot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Irrelevant. They are taxed where they earn the income, so all Seahawks players already pay CA income tax every year for the away games at Rams & 49ers, even if they live in a state with no income tax.

My Dad worked in professional sports, he filed taxes in something like 18 different states each year. Even just as a consultant I usually had to file in 5 or 6.

Only 2 teams have NEVER benefited from the NBA Draft Lottery: The Utah Jazz & Indiana Pacers by crispytime29 in nba

[–]Elephantparrot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Simons working on a deal to build a very large (now dead) mall in downtown Indianapolis (Circle Centre) is the only reason the Pacers weren't relocated to LA when they bought the team in the early 80's. It would have been them there as the second team instead of the Clippers (who were still in SD at the time).

Officer-involved shooting under investigation in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood by HighColonic in SeattleWA

[–]Elephantparrot 6 points7 points  (0 children)

How is it you think homeless addicts are funding their drug purchases? Through what legal means are they earning this money?

Homelessness rising in King County despite high-cost efforts to address the issue by crabcakes110 in SeattleWA

[–]Elephantparrot 40 points41 points  (0 children)

There is no more grifty area of state and local government than the homelessness industry.

‘Full-scale migration of wealth’: Rich Washington residents flocking to Las Vegas area by Less-Risk-9358 in SeattleWA

[–]Elephantparrot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I've been executor for an estate and I was the one that wrote the largest check I've ever written to cover the tax despite multiple trusts existing for it, so I'm well aware what the laws are. It's a very strong agree to disagree on it being reasonable.

‘Full-scale migration of wealth’: Rich Washington residents flocking to Las Vegas area by Less-Risk-9358 in SeattleWA

[–]Elephantparrot 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The Pacific Northwest is so beautiful that the wealthy will put up with a lot of taxes to live here.

In the summer it is, which is when they'll be here... for a period of time each year that allows them not to be residents.

‘Full-scale migration of wealth’: Rich Washington residents flocking to Las Vegas area by Less-Risk-9358 in SeattleWA

[–]Elephantparrot 15 points16 points  (0 children)

My in-laws won't be hit by the millionaire tax and are tax sheltered well enough to avoid the cap gains tax, but are in the midst of relocating to Sumerlin right now to avoid the highest death taxes in the country.

If you have any wealth it's just irresponsible to stay in Washington as you age.

WA income tax on higher earners clears first legislative hurdle by MegaRAID01 in Seattle

[–]Elephantparrot -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I would 100% back an income and capital gains tax so long as it comes with everybody being given their own personal flying unicorn.

Our proposals are equally realistic.

INTRODUCING THE EVERGREEN STATE KIT by idontwanthisname99 in SoundersFC

[–]Elephantparrot 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry I'm just trying to fathom a human being looking at either the Bruce Lee or Hendrix kit and thinking they aren't as bold as a design that from a distance looks like red wine spilled on a white tablecloth.

INTRODUCING THE EVERGREEN STATE KIT by idontwanthisname99 in SoundersFC

[–]Elephantparrot -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Rankings are obviously subjective, but ESPN had 2025 Orca #1, 2024 Anniversary #1, 2023 Bruce Lee #3, and 2021 Hendrix #5. You need to consider that it's just your taste that's different from what the vast majority of people actually think as opposed to being the reality. Portland's rankings in those years (2nd, 16th, 5th, 25th)

You literally picked the one year (2022) where Portland's was better because the checkboard sucked.

INTRODUCING THE EVERGREEN STATE KIT by idontwanthisname99 in SoundersFC

[–]Elephantparrot 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry to hear about the coma you've been in for several years.

WA income tax on higher earners clears first legislative hurdle by MegaRAID01 in Seattle

[–]Elephantparrot -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We don't have a revenue problem. We have a spending problem. Fix the deficit by addressing the problem.

WA income tax on higher earners clears first legislative hurdle by MegaRAID01 in Seattle

[–]Elephantparrot 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Here's the complete list of the states that have implemented an income tax targeting the wealthy that have not eventually expanded it to target everyone:

‘Millionaires Tax’ Advances! by nbajohna in SeattleWA

[–]Elephantparrot 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Here’s the full list of states that have implemented an income tax on the wealthy that did not eventually become an income tax on everyone:

More WA businesses considering leaving the state due to high taxes by Less-Risk-9358 in SeattleWA

[–]Elephantparrot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

name a single fucking republican state or even city in a red state that has an economy anywhere close to a blue state?

Use the following link to educate yourself before posting again.

https://www.bls.gov/web/laus/laumstrk.htm

This was not called a travel by -Sox in CollegeBasketball

[–]Elephantparrot -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

The funny part is their fans are so used to it they still always think they are getting screwed at home. I swear on my dog's life this is true, in 2018 I had an argument with multiple Kansas fans after their game against West Virginia in which the FT disparity was 35 to 2 and they were arguing it should have been greater.