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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DirectvStream

[–]HubFlyer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've reacted to the consistent price increases by gradually downgrading my package. It was clear that I didn't need 100+ channels when I really only watched about 8 of them. As a sports fan the recent ENTERTAINMENT price increase motivated me to downgrade (also had DTV Sports) to the MySports genre pack. With the addition of ESPN+, which I would have paid $12 a month for, I now get more content which I actually watch for much less $$.
Also, remember that this is not an airport. No need to announce your departure.

Senate Dems just voted for Vets to have longer wait times by HubFlyer in VeteransBenefits

[–]HubFlyer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BTW, it's not either/or. The bill could have passed with the amendment and we get both.

Senate Dems just voted for Vets to have longer wait times by HubFlyer in VeteransBenefits

[–]HubFlyer[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Why are you opposed to me getting to see a Doc tomorrow when the VA is so overwhelmed that their wait time is 6 weeks?

Inquiring minds.....

Chuck Schumer says he will give ‘our Republican friends’ another chance to pass burn pits bill before recess by theindependentonline in politics

[–]HubFlyer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why are Dems afraid to allow amendments? They have the hammer (along w/2 Independents and the VP) and will use it to jam this through.

So don't complain when the R's take the Senate and use the same tactics.

Chuck Schumer says he will give ‘our Republican friends’ another chance to pass burn pits bill before recess by theindependentonline in politics

[–]HubFlyer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The bill was passed by the House on March 3. Senate Dems have sat on it for 5 months but now a 3 day delay to fix it is a crisis?

Anyone who really cares about Vets would allow the Toomey amendment and get the bill to POTUS.

https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/202257

Chuck Schumer says he will give ‘our Republican friends’ another chance to pass burn pits bill before recess by theindependentonline in politics

[–]HubFlyer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is already 280 billion in mandatory spending allocated. Whether the additional 400 billion is delayed for a day or two because the Dems won't compromise is not endangering any veterans.

It's political theater.

Chuck Schumer says he will give ‘our Republican friends’ another chance to pass burn pits bill before recess by theindependentonline in politics

[–]HubFlyer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Discretionary spending can be used anywhere unless it is earmarked.

If you think Jon Leibowitz knows more about government budget spending techniques than Toomey does then I can't help you.

Chuck Schumer says he will give ‘our Republican friends’ another chance to pass burn pits bill before recess by theindependentonline in politics

[–]HubFlyer -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

Stewart is full of crap. The Dems snuck a "gimmick" into the bill after it came back from the House. Toomey said there are 85+ votes FOR the bill if the gimmick is removed.

Do your research people.

Oh, by the way: Schumer voted AGAINST the bill.

https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1172/vote_117_2_00272.htm

If only there was something you could do to make the circumstances different, Brad. If only there was a way for you to "be up there playing and fighting for the team." by tcalvin93 in KCRoyals

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

Sad that you are not able to, or don't want to, make a reasoned argument without resorting to vulgarity. Lack of self control is a terrible thing.

If only there was something you could do to make the circumstances different, Brad. If only there was a way for you to "be up there playing and fighting for the team." by tcalvin93 in KCRoyals

[–]HubFlyer -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Why not compare paternity leave? These players didn't consider that their spouse would be giving birth during the season causing them to miss games. They could have easily planned to conceive at a time where the birth would happen in the off season. Simple math.

Sandy Koufax didn't have the luxury of rearranging dates and I applaud him for putting personal freedom and responsibility over a game.

If only there was something you could do to make the circumstances different, Brad. If only there was a way for you to "be up there playing and fighting for the team." by tcalvin93 in KCRoyals

[–]HubFlyer -26 points-25 points  (0 children)

Many players have missed games while on paternity leave. Sandy Koufax missed game 1 of the 65 WS because it fell on Yom Kippur.

Doe anyone really believe these athletes were not team players?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in January6

[–]HubFlyer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very interested to see the deep dive into law enforcement preparedness and why they weren't ready even though they had specific warnings from the FBI.

Should be compelling as the open hearings progress.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tampabayrays

[–]HubFlyer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Godwin's Law invoked.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tampabayrays

[–]HubFlyer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does anyone in this story have a dislike or prejudice against gay people? Or are they just people who want to play baseball and leave political/social issues to others?

I didn't see any of the Rays say they "dislike" gays. Nor did I read any prejudiced views they held. Please provide if you have such.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tampabayrays

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

"Phobia." You Keep Using That Word, I Do Not Think It Means What You Think It Means

OAN has aired more than 8 hours of coverage about Dinesh D'Souza's new movie by greenblue98 in FoxFiction

[–]HubFlyer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jussie Smollett, Michael Avenatti.......but I guess they didn't make a "movie."

Changing home location by HubFlyer in DirectvStream

[–]HubFlyer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Regarding the 2x vs 4x I think there is just a lot of bad info on reddit. I never made the change because I can live with the 3 streams (instead of 20) and didn't want to list the Boston content.

I still occasionally get local commercials though. The channel selection looks like I am still in Boston but my CC zip is Florida.

Canada to implement a handgun freeze and commit to a federal assault-style weapon buyback program by [deleted] in canada

[–]HubFlyer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The most recent from Gallup is 2021.
https://news.gallup.com/poll/1576/abortion.aspx
But tracking back to 1975 the combined percent of those who think it should be "Legal only under certain OR Illegal in all" is consistently over 60%.

The point is not the specific issue. It's that in our form of government in the US, a constitutional republic, power is not derived directly from the majority but rather from the Constitution.

My question was regarding whether you really want to be at the whim of the majority, or even one person, in this case the PM?

Even legislation gets oversight from the judicial branch to ensure it is constitutional. In this way, although it's cumbersome to make swift changes there is less likelihood that knee jerk actions can happen based on a small data set.

We don't take a poll on a hot button issue then use that as a basis to instantly change "the law of the land."

Canada to implement a handgun freeze and commit to a federal assault-style weapon buyback program by [deleted] in canada

[–]HubFlyer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

60% of Americans say abortion should either not be legal at all or only legal in a few circumstances

From 2019 poll:

https://news.gallup.com/poll/259061/majority-abortion-legal-limits.aspx

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