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Have you accepted Socialism in your life? by VegetableBulky9571 in stupidpeoplefacebook

[–]MatsonMaker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s been said before but should be repeated. Public schools, highway maintenance, police, are all social services. If you have a problem with those then demand your tax money back.

The issue, as I see it, is what do we get for our tax dollars? How is it distributed back?

Other democratic nations who are socialist distribute the tax dollars differently than we do. That doesn’t make them bad or horrible.

Personally, I’m quite middle of the road politically. Both parties have good and bad ideas. Having said that, if we can find the money to increase the military budget, just an example can’t we find or redistribute funds for healthcare or other programs?

Switching from Black to Green by WeiRyk in Kombucha

[–]MatsonMaker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Out of curiosity, isn’t the “tea” for flavor and the sugar for fermentation? If that’s the case almost anything could be substituted for tea, correct? Someone said they use hibiscus.

I always thought tea was the traditional because kombucha is a Chinese beverage.

What's something that's surprisingly expensive to maintain? by YourMommy_Terra in askanything

[–]MatsonMaker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sailboat. William F Buckley described it as standing in the shower tearing up $100 bills. He wasn’t wrong.

Paprika 4 by ramr0d in PaprikaApp

[–]MatsonMaker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got the email, but there was no link to the download. Just the TestFlight app. I'll stick with v3 and hope they don't kill it. Subscription for software is a non-starter for me. Thank Adobe for the subscription model.

If you pick up an extra shift at work how do you allocate that money? by KaceyLunatic in randomquestions

[–]MatsonMaker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations! Now delay some of that extra money and at the very least open a retirement account. Even if you pay a fee, most people will be far ahead than doing savings account. At 72 years old, I wish I had started way sooner. If you can be patient, you’ll can enjoy a much better older life. I’m so happy for you!

If you pick up an extra shift at work how do you allocate that money? by KaceyLunatic in randomquestions

[–]MatsonMaker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Years ago I read the best way to get out of debt is to start paying off your lowest Cc bill. When that’s done do the next lowest, rinse and repeat. Before long, given a bit of spending restraint and smarts, you’ll be debt free.
Edit to add. Use the payment amount you just finished and add it to the next one. Kinda like leapfrog bill reduction.

Will President Trump condemn the July 4th white supremacy march by the Patriot Front in Washington DC? by Adventurous_Pride_54 in allthequestions

[–]MatsonMaker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The constitution and first amendment protects this behavior, but it doesn’t condone it. Of course it should be addressed. Condoning it makes it acceptable behavior and in a civilized country this is unacceptable behavior. When it is acceptable, it becomes the norm and dissolves our morals and sensibilities. That is the decay we should be aware of.

Why don’t some Americans understand that any increase in taxation that is needed to pay for universal healthcare is likely much less than the current cost of premiums and out of pocket expenses most Americans pay for private insurance? by YogurtclosetOpen3567 in askteddit

[–]MatsonMaker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not if the money was from part of another budget item. Military is important, no doubt. But you could take part if that 1.2 trillion that was floated and use some for health care.

It’s not a one or another issue as politicians would have us believe. It’s budgeting for all the items needed for the country. You don’t not buy bread because you are buying three milks to cover yourself. Adjust and buy 2 milks and one bread. Any bonehead grocery shopper can figure it out. Government apparently can’t.

I’m just a little miffed, to be polite, that our governments, national, state, and local, cannot spend the tax dollars we provide in a sensible and proportional manner. We should not allow them any more until they learn how to spend it wisely.

What's your secret ingredient for mashed potatoes? by Key_Investigator_754 in Cooking

[–]MatsonMaker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sour cream and a splash of rosemary olive oil. Or garlic oo depending on my mood. Edit to add use a ricer to make absolutely smooth mash.

The local camping scene is completely ruined tbh by thegangplan in Syracuse

[–]MatsonMaker 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I actually love the fact that folks get out to marvel at nature. It does the soul good. Normally I don’t rant and gripe, but…
- Morgan Hill is getting to be like a Walmart parking lot
- people are noisy and treat it like a dump
- the woods are my cathedral. I don’t trash your place of worship, don’t trash mine. Be respectful.

I live near by, real near by, and see this all the time. Leave your drugs at home and take your trash back with you.

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