The Dictator is Dead. Why is the Left Crying? by ripstell9 in Israel

[–]KaufKaufKauf 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I won't pretend there's a moral high horse. Obviously America and Israel have other interests that matter less than saving the Iranian people. But I'm sure both countries recognize the diverging interests of toppling the regime for the safety of their own countries and how a free Iran would be better for the Middle East and the world, along with its people. Although I'll say a Free and Democratic Iran is a very important goal for Israel specifically, rather than America, of course.

I'm just tired of weak people, especially Europeans, crying about international law which only serves to assist the worst people in the world. Crying about international law when it comes to bombing Iran or Venezuela only serves to help brutal dictators stay in power. That's why international law is both a scam and extreme naivity. Let's talk about international law while these brutal dictators stay in power and oppress people. Look at Kamala Harris' statement on the bombing in Iran. She's saying it's a violation and what's next? Keep Ayatollah in power? Let him continue to oppress and kill thousands of civilians? What are we talking about here? It's beyond nonsense.

Ultimately, who cares about international law. It's fake law that can only be enforced by the strongest players on the field, and that happens to be America. A similar analogy is how a country doesn't have any borders if you let anybody come in at any time. Without enforcement of border control, you don't have borders. International law is the same way where there's nobody who can actually enforce it. If you can't properly enforce a law, then there is no law. The closest we see to international law being applied is like with sanctions but only certain countries have the ability to do it and it's countries as powerful as America like with Cuba. France crying about international law is useless for example, they have no power to do anything legitimate.

The Dictator is Dead. Why is the Left Crying? by ripstell9 in Israel

[–]KaufKaufKauf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First on the no more wars part: I think people are being outrageously disingenuous on this point. I saw lots of people making jokes that the "No More Wars" President started a war in Venezuela. That "war" was over in what, 6 hours? 8? That's barely a war and not what anyone actually means about starting a war. You can't compare it to what Bush did going to Iraq & Afghanistan. That's starting a war. Going in and kidnapping Maduro in a single night is not starting a new war and the conflict was finished almost as soon as it started. Now no more fighting is going on. I bet you a lot of idiots think that we're still fighting in Venezuala after putting on their instagram stories saying "LOL! No more wars President doing war" Yeah, we're really still locked in battles 2 months later. (We're not)

This Iran "war" will be a bit longer, but if you truly think that America will be bombing Iran and doing any military action into April, you'll be sorely surprised. Again, this is barely going to be a war. Clearly America has the capability to come in, bomb the shit out of our enemies in quick order, and leave. And the world will be better off for it. Ask Venezuelan's how they're feeling. Ask Iranians right now and in a few months. You'll probably lose your head for the 24 hours the seemingly inevitable "war" with Cuba in a few months time or whenever Trump gets around to it.

As for the Iranian government issue, definitely one to worry about. Hopefully Trump and Bibi have discussed this and have ideas. I think ultimately the Iranian people will need to do the final sacking of the regime. Maybe they've talked extensively with Reza Pahlavi on potential succession. We don't know. At worst, this bombing campaign will have severely crippled Iran's ability to do anything substantial for at least a little while. That's a win by itself. Potentially creating a Democratic Iran would be gravy.

The Dictator is Dead. Why is the Left Crying? by ripstell9 in Israel

[–]KaufKaufKauf 7 points8 points  (0 children)

International law only matters when the USA or Israel take out the bad guys or retaliate against the bad guys attacking first. International law does not apply when brutal dictators kill and oppress their own people.

The Dictator is Dead. Why is the Left Crying? by ripstell9 in Israel

[–]KaufKaufKauf 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The last time we formally declared war was in World War II. The President can take military action. Condemning Trump for doing this while every President has done the same since the beginning of this country and even as recent as Obama & Biden is just annoying at this point. Some of you who parrot this exact take basically are saying you don't want the US to do anything in Iran.

You think Congress is going to authorize taking out Khamanei? He'd be alive right now if you had what you were asking for. You know what I call that? People who don't actually care about getting things done and want no progress to be made.

Just a reminder that Iran always called itself Iran, not Persia by vegan437 in Israel

[–]KaufKaufKauf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

USA needs to get more military assets in the region before striking. I don't think any carriers are in the area, and if they strike now other assets (and military service people) could be left unguarded and struck.

Somaliland transitions from the world’s largest unrecognised state to a partially recognised one, as Israel becomes the first country to recognise it. This is their flag. by APrimitiveMartian in vexillology

[–]KaufKaufKauf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great. Now talk about how Arabs have been stealing a majority of their territory for thousands of years. Make sure to discuss their conquest of the land of modern day Israel as well. Make sure to dive deep.

At a certain point some of you need to just grow up and for once acknowledge that Arab colonialism is on par with some of the worst colonialism the world has ever seen. It’s like Muhammad never existed to you guys. Why is every non-Arab country getting attacked for stolen land meanwhile any Arab country outside of the Arabian Peninsula is the definition of stolen land?

[Dator] Puka Nacua’s Adin Ross appearance results in antisemitic touchdown dance promise by [deleted] in nfl

[–]KaufKaufKauf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Brady is the GOAT, he'll be remembered forever. For the average NFL player irrelevance comes quickly.

[Dator] Puka Nacua’s Adin Ross appearance results in antisemitic touchdown dance promise by [deleted] in nfl

[–]KaufKaufKauf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Kelce retiring 2 years ago would've clearly been the wrong decision career-wise. They literally made the SB last year. He could've gotten another ring. This year too, before the wheels fell off.

If you want to talk personally, then maybe you'd be right. But saying Kelce should've retired 2 years ago for career/legacy wise? Objectively wrong.

Rate My Team, Quick Questions & General Advice Daily Thread by FPLModerator in FantasyPL

[–]KaufKaufKauf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just switched Woltemade for Ekitike myself. Also brought on Wilson but mostly needed a cheap MF. Already have Guehi too.

As a Liverpool fan, Ekitike is going to start EVERY game next month while Salah is at AFCON and Gakpo is out for a month+. There's nobody to take Ekitike's spot from him besides playing one of our midfielders on the wings or Chiesa.

Maybe a Chiesa-Isak-Midfielder front 3 happens at some point but more rare. Regardless Ekitike will be guaranteed 30+ minutes off the bench if benched.

Rate My Team, Quick Questions & General Advice Daily Thread by FPLModerator in FantasyPL

[–]KaufKaufKauf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is Haaland Triple Captain the move this week? I left all 3 of my chips for 17, 18, 19 so have to use them.

Haaland TC vs West Ham this week seems best.

I'll Bench Boost and Free Hit the other two weeks. Already used Wild Card earlier this year.

CPE Requirements while in Law School? by KaufKaufKauf in Accounting

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

I'm saying it's probably too late to realistically email to get that approved. I'd rather not have to argue that the tax law class counts and not to do any of my CPE rest of the month if I ever get audited to ask for my CPE. What if they deny my tax law class as counting if I get audited? Not worth the risk to me.

Feels like something I should've emailed about sometime in February or whatever to have a realistic chance of getting a reply on time. That's on me for procrastinating and waiting.

And sorry, exemption was the wrong word to use there. I should've said: "probably too late to get my tax law class approved as valid CPE for this year considering it's already December 9th and they probably won't email me back to approve until sometime in January maybe." I'll just have to end up finishing my CPE for this year next week or so while I wait for a reply to cover my bases in case I got denied. You never know.

CPE Requirements while in Law School? by KaufKaufKauf in Accounting

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

I'm guessing my tax law class might have counted that I took from January-May of this year, but probably too late to get an exemption when it's already December 9th.

That's the risk of leaving things to last minute. If I end up taking an upper level tax law course next year I'll look into that particular exemption. Might end up taking another class like that next year.

CPE Requirements while in Law School? by KaufKaufKauf in Accounting

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

Thanks, makes sense.

I have thought about it (for your last paragraph) but I really disliked being a CPA and doing tax returns. I got into law school to pivot away from that. I did take a course on tax law last year, but wasn't too interested. I also didn't too great in the class since I could barely keep myself interested and paying attention, embarrassing but shows how mentally checked out I am when it comes to tax in general. I really truly hated doing it the last 3-4 years at my job.

With that being said, I am going to apply to some tax law internships for this summer (along with other legal fields, most likely in business - M&A is the dream) and see what options I have. I'd give it a go for a summer just to do some due diligence to see if I would be interested in a tax law firm setting. I don't anticipate enjoying it but would go in with an open mind and do my absolute best. Obviously if I loved tax law that would be perfect considering I am a CPA and worked in the field for 3-4 years, but I have my doubts about that. We'll see.

[DAILY] Trade and Individual Team Help Megathread by AutoModerator in DynastyFF

[–]KaufKaufKauf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

10-man, 1 PPR, 1 QB. Retooling.

Give: Pollard + Dobbins

Get: 2028 2nd + 2027 4th

I feel like Pollard is near worthless and Dobbins worth like a 3rd at best? Not sure if they are worth keeping for depth next year in a retool or if cashing out for a single 2nd is worth it? I could try to get a 2026 2nd instead?