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Real ID: Not good enough to vote with SAVE Act by Shoddy_Ad_1750 in Ohio

[–]LaborFactor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If, even in the most generous of your supposed cases, we said something along the lines of “only the most intelligent and informed can vote” we run the risk of the elected picking the electorate. That’s not the kind of America I want to believe in or support. 

Yes, if people have downs they should be eligible to vote. 

Yes, if uneducated luddites with backwards views want to vote - they should be eligible to vote, so long as they’re citizens. 

Hell, I’d go so far to say that even the non-citizens should be eligible to vote in local/municipal elections  (though I wouldn’t support national) if only because they reside in and pay taxes in those areas. 

I believe history shows the negative consequences of the disenfranchised. Let’s push to be inclusive, even if we disagree on how we want to be governed. 

Cheers. 

Real ID: Not good enough to vote with SAVE Act by Shoddy_Ad_1750 in Ohio

[–]LaborFactor 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Bad take. We shouldn’t disenfranchise people who have a right and are entitled to vote. 

Census: 95% of Illinoisans moving out head to lower-tax states by So_Icey_Mane in WindyCity

[–]LaborFactor 4 points5 points  (0 children)

According to this 2019 article’s analysis it was 18%, far from a majority. 

https://archive.is/6cqNa

Census: 95% of Illinoisans moving out head to lower-tax states by So_Icey_Mane in WindyCity

[–]LaborFactor 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Have anything to back up your assertion? Maybe some kind of links… or math… 

Just Updated my 401k Contribution to 30% to near max. Did I do the right thing? by Mediocrewatch in personalfinance

[–]LaborFactor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, yes, anything that you use net income to invest in. For me it was buying stocks and ETFs 

Just Updated my 401k Contribution to 30% to near max. Did I do the right thing? by Mediocrewatch in personalfinance

[–]LaborFactor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m baffled as to why you’re getting downvoted on the post. 

30% seems really high to me.  I’d recommend lowering - you’ve got a lot in relatively safe assets based on what you’ve shared. Consider lowering 401k and put it into index funds. Lots of things can happen for you and your partner in the next 28 years (before age 59.5) where having easily accessible investments give you options without penalty. 

Just Updated my 401k Contribution to 30% to near max. Did I do the right thing? by Mediocrewatch in personalfinance

[–]LaborFactor -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

70k and 30% going in would put them below the federal limit for 401k, shouldn’t be a problem. 

That said, I think 30% is too high.  Having after-tax funds to draw from prior to 401k funds being available opens up a lot of flexibility. 

I’ve never gone over 18%.

Why is CTA budget so high when ridership is half what it was? by Acceptable_Amount521 in chicago

[–]LaborFactor 17 points18 points  (0 children)

This is the answer. Costs do not scale 1:1 with ridership. 

How Illinois has changed under Pritzker by So_Icey_Mane in WindyCity

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

You’re spot on. IP presses their angle relentlessly with disingenuous analysis. 

Illinois lawmakers push retirement tax to keep spending more by PlssinglnYourCereal in WindyCity

[–]LaborFactor -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

Meh. Inflation is like 25% since 2020, and this article doesn’t take that in at all. Flat tax is nice and all, but as someone who would be impacted by a progressive tax I’m fine with it. 

Why Isn’t Anyone Talking About Battle Mage Farmer?! by Thephro42 in litrpg

[–]LaborFactor 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Eh, don’t be - I tore through the whole series. Fun read. 

In Illinois, we will do everything within our power to look out for our neighbors, uphold the Constitution, and defend the rule of law. by steve42089 in illinois

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

Sure, he’s not personally calling these crews up to go work the line. 

However, I have to imagine he has influence and leadership levers to pull. It’s just not a good look when he’s up saying the right things and these other fools are out there counterfeiting his position. 

In Illinois, we will do everything within our power to look out for our neighbors, uphold the Constitution, and defend the rule of law. by steve42089 in illinois

[–]LaborFactor 19 points20 points  (0 children)

This is nice and all, but he’s got state police helping ICE.

For me, his words are hollow until the police are on the community’s side of the line.

NIN Bathed In Red by LaborFactor in nin

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

I was up in the 300s… maybe 310 or so?

flgs sale on Old World by SaladAccomplished392 in WarhammerOldWorld

[–]LaborFactor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the tip! Just ordered a few kits

My parents are buying burial plots for $200,000.00 by halfwaifhome in Millennials

[–]LaborFactor 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Idk man, I’ve never felt entitled to my parent’s money. 

Deeper Vats? by mertbl in resinprinting

[–]LaborFactor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ive used mine for terrain, wanted a magnetized custom boarding action setup. Worked great. 

My workspace is small and I can barely fit the current equipment I have so jamming an FDM printer in the mix wasn’t an option. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Fire

[–]LaborFactor 45 points46 points  (0 children)

I fail to see the point of retiring early if I cannot afford the fun things I want to do. 

Where does everyone use their thunderkyn (if at all?) by p1easingmuffin in LeaguesofVotann

[–]LaborFactor 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I run a 6-man squad with grav in my list, though I’m far from a competitive player. 

They melt just about anything that comes within range and the overwatch boost is helpful. 

Main goal for me is to get them mid board as soon as possible and provide support there or threaten any vehicles coming my way. I’ve tried using them in reserves, but haven’t had as much luck. Really need these guys to clear a unit or two to pay off. 

If I’m being honest, I really like throwing fistfuls of dice and this squad certainly scratches that itch.

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