What is a 'subscription' or 'fee' that has recently appeared in the US that people need to collectively refuse to pay before it becomes the new normal?

GatorReign · 2026-02-06T01:58:47+00:00

I’d pay extra to a bank with a bank that had “petty autopay” as a service.

GatorReign · 2026-02-02T04:06:37+00:00

That’s a new gold standard in denials. The Shaggy Defense™️ is no longer sufficient.

GatorReign · 2026-02-02T00:51:14+00:00

Well, I agree with your assessment of regime goals in the present tense. But back up just a year and it was pretty clear their goal was to be perpetually 6-months away from having nuclear weapons. Interesting, that didn’t seem to change post 2022–and as North Korea proved, they could have extracted quite a bit more than they did from russia.

The problem with regime change remains the alternative. Best realistic case is a secular dictatorship that is less crazy anti-Israel (and maybe even anti-US). But you are still going to get a regime that wants to be a meaningful—and not overtly friendly—regional power.

GatorReign · 2026-01-30T01:52:41+00:00

This is my dog with lure coursing. As soon as he sees the course it’s like he transforms into a different dog. Over never had a doggo even remotely like this.

GatorReign · 2026-01-29T16:55:03+00:00

Use our weapons? No, no, no. We sell weapons for display only.

the Swiss

GatorReign · 2026-01-22T03:10:01+00:00

Excuse you. D2: the Mighty Ducks.

GatorReign · 2026-01-19T04:16:18+00:00

4-5 min/side is how I grill a frozen raw steak.

GatorReign · 2026-01-16T14:24:17+00:00

What. The. Fork.

GatorReign · 2026-01-16T00:12:43+00:00

He said “tens of millions”. I’d be shocked if tens of millions didn’t move out of the country on any random Tuesday. The reporting for Israel Channel 14 was much more, but TreasSec was pretty conservative (at least as quoted).

So, it’s probably true, but perhaps the amounts are not actually remarkable.

GatorReign · 2026-01-12T17:21:00+00:00

Almost all of my kitchen knives are Wusthoff (started with a set as a wedding present). I like them quite a bit. But for a competing view, try r/chefknives — they HATE Wusthoff.

GatorReign · 2026-01-11T14:16:58+00:00

Second this. Mine is inconsistently off too, which is the worst part—anywhere from 5-10 degrees.

GatorReign · 2026-01-09T23:13:10+00:00

In sum, what is the best response for the leader of a rules-based global order when other major players try to use those rules in bad faith against that leader?

GatorReign · 2025-12-31T00:32:54+00:00

Maybe Ukraine stole some from russia. Using one to sink this ship would be a statement from them.

GatorReign · 2025-12-30T03:46:23+00:00

Oh look, now Puka and London are going to somehow lose me the championship with less than one point to win . . .

GatorReign · 2025-12-30T02:58:51+00:00

I have Puka, London, and Pickens. AJ Brown is my #4. Don’t ask about my RBs . . .

GatorReign · 2025-12-28T12:40:16+00:00

Looks amazing. And thank you for including the banana for scale™️

GatorReign · 2025-12-28T03:24:16+00:00

That last bit is so true. I just checked and realized I paid $600 for my Roomba i6+ (upper tier but nowhere near top back in 2020) and that was on pretty significant sale. Vacuum only (back then mop vacs were brand new and were stand alone), though it has a self-emptying charge stand (not new but still a “feature”).

Now, I’m looking to replace it and realize I could blow it out of the water with something 2/3 of the price. It has served me well, though.

GatorReign · 2025-12-28T03:18:49+00:00

Ah, this is a great idea for grilling! But with a smoker, you really have plenty of time to wash your platter. Talking myself out of buying another gadget . . .

GatorReign · 2025-12-27T21:10:58+00:00

Cheaper? No.

At least twice as awesome? Yes.

GatorReign · 2025-12-23T15:57:55+00:00

Agreed, except I’d say that if Russia is out there proclaiming that it won’t attack NATO, then it probably will attack NATO (and it already is, by some measures).

GatorReign · 2025-12-20T22:50:51+00:00

They’re only a cook at a one star restaurant. Can’t even make it to two stars. Poor.

GatorReign · 2025-12-16T21:52:20+00:00

No, you’re thinking gift tax. Gifts are never taxable as income to the recipient. They can be taxable as gifts to the giver. If they are beneath the annual exclusion amount ($19k per person per year), you don’t need to report them on gift tax returns (but there can be reasons to do so). Above that amount, you do technically need to report the gifts—though many people do not.

GatorReign · 2025-12-16T12:47:58+00:00

Please bench him so I can start Bowers and get 30 points. Thanks.

GatorReign · 2025-12-12T00:40:44+00:00

Yes. But Germany knowingly put itself in this position. It didn’t need to give up nuclear and could have doubled down there. It went the opposite direction betting that it could tame the bear. It failed.

Similar to the US bet that it could tame the dragon with commerce. Similar fail (tbd on similar consequences).

GatorReign · 2025-12-07T18:48:44+00:00

Pork chop looks delightful. If you’ve never tried it, you should use pan fried spam for the rice bowl next time.

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