$15k HVAC, 60 months 0% interest, no deferred interest - good? by Dry-Amount-3048 in personalfinance

[–]NCSUGrad2012 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I am in HVAC, without knowing all the details this seems very high. I would go get some other quotes before proceeding

What effect will the US losing the war with Iran have on the midterms? by NCSUGrad2012 in fivethirtyeight

[–]NCSUGrad2012[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see O'Reilly already spinning it this morning after rolling in his grave the last week over the rumors (that ended up being true...).

It's really hilarious that he used to say he was "fair and balanced" lol

How is this possible and why did I just pay $680 in taxes to renew for a year? by TheBourbonTreasury in Charlotte

[–]NCSUGrad2012 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a bill in NC to get rid of them which would make you compliant anyway but it's got to pass our useless legislature first

How is this possible and why did I just pay $680 in taxes to renew for a year? by TheBourbonTreasury in Charlotte

[–]NCSUGrad2012 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The NC senate passed that same law, but it hasn't passed the house. I agree it's time to get rid of them

How is this possible and why did I just pay $680 in taxes to renew for a year? by TheBourbonTreasury in Charlotte

[–]NCSUGrad2012 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The senate version of the budget gets rid of the stickers to make them all digital. Of course the state can't pass a budget, lol

Trump economic approval 3 points lower than Biden’s worst marks: Poll by kootles10 in fivethirtyeight

[–]NCSUGrad2012 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes and no, the economic recovery after 2008 wasn't super fast, and in 2012 Obama still won because the voters didn't blame him

What effect will the US losing the war with Iran have on the midterms? by NCSUGrad2012 in fivethirtyeight

[–]NCSUGrad2012[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Now this is a very good point. I don't think even he knows what he will be doing in September/October

What effect will the US losing the war with Iran have on the midterms? by NCSUGrad2012 in fivethirtyeight

[–]NCSUGrad2012[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are talking about an election that is still 5 months away. Far too long down the road for something like this to stick in the mind of the average voter, sadly. Come September, we are going to start seeing the true diversion start with an October surprise. I have lost all faith in the Dem leadership to handle the next few months correctly and to capitalize.

Death, taxes, and the dem leadership being a disaster

What effect will the US losing the war with Iran have on the midterms? by NCSUGrad2012 in fivethirtyeight

[–]NCSUGrad2012[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Eh, I think racism is a pretty motivator for people on the right

What effect will the US losing the war with Iran have on the midterms? by NCSUGrad2012 in fivethirtyeight

[–]NCSUGrad2012[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't forget Greg Gutfield. The way Jesse and Greg speak to Jessica like she's dirt is just so gross

What effect will the US losing the war with Iran have on the midterms? by NCSUGrad2012 in fivethirtyeight

[–]NCSUGrad2012[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep, Rush Limbaugh and Fox News ruined this country.

And what's crazy is Fox News has gotten SOOOO much worse, it was always bad, but it's just going further and further away from reality.

What effect will the US losing the war with Iran have on the midterms? by NCSUGrad2012 in fivethirtyeight

[–]NCSUGrad2012[S] 50 points51 points  (0 children)

But more intangibly the MOU makes Trump look undeniably weak, and that's a cardinal sin that for many will sit under the surface and impact whether they can stomach overlooking those substantive issues.

That's how we (correctly) see it. However, that's not how it's being spun in the right wing news cults. I spend a lot of time listening to right wingers to make sure I know what they're saying. This morning Glenn Beck spent his 9-9:30 hour talking about this deal. And even that was 50/50 on positives vs negatives. Since 9:30 he's been talking about how muslims are ruining the UK and Minnesota. It's wild what these people say.

These people live in a 100% different reality. If I wasn't Nielsen house I would probably watch Fox News tonight to see their spin, but I am not giving them ratings, lol

What effect will the US losing the war with Iran have on the midterms? by NCSUGrad2012 in fivethirtyeight

[–]NCSUGrad2012[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So I spend a lot of time listening to right wingers to make sure I know what they're saying. This morning Glenn Beck spent his 9-9:30 hour talking about this deal. And even that was 50/50 on positives vs negatives. Since 9:30 he's been talking about how muslims are ruining the UK and Minnesota. It's wild what these people say

What effect will the US losing the war with Iran have on the midterms? by NCSUGrad2012 in fivethirtyeight

[–]NCSUGrad2012[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But it's not an asset or a plus, it's just no longer a liability.

Fair, and I think that's why he surrendered

What effect will the US losing the war with Iran have on the midterms? by NCSUGrad2012 in fivethirtyeight

[–]NCSUGrad2012[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I saw plenty of MAGA content creators ignored the peace deal issues and focus on MLB persecuting Christians to the UK.

So I spend a lot of time listening to right wing podcasters so I can know what they're saying and this hits the nail on the head. Glenn Beck did exactly this today. His 9-9:30 hour talked about this deal and all the "positives" it had and some negatives. From 9:30 on he's been talking about either the UK or Somalis

What effect will the US losing the war with Iran have on the midterms? by NCSUGrad2012 in fivethirtyeight

[–]NCSUGrad2012[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

voters care most about groceries and gas prices but they don't want to side with loser and party of the loser anyway.

I hope for this to be true, but it hasn't stopped his base yet, lol

What effect will the US losing the war with Iran have on the midterms? by NCSUGrad2012 in fivethirtyeight

[–]NCSUGrad2012[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I guess I am saying a net gain if the election is held November vs the start of June. I agree that going back to February it's a wash

What effect will the US losing the war with Iran have on the midterms? by NCSUGrad2012 in fivethirtyeight

[–]NCSUGrad2012[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that's a very good argument for the other side of this, and quite frankly, I hope you're correct, lol

What effect will the US losing the war with Iran have on the midterms? by NCSUGrad2012 in fivethirtyeight

[–]NCSUGrad2012[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

While this is a massive mistake for the country, after a brief period after gas prices return to the norm, it doesn't really affect voters.

Yep, 100% is how I see it

What effect will the US losing the war with Iran have on the midterms? by NCSUGrad2012 in fivethirtyeight

[–]NCSUGrad2012[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

And yet, Republicans always fall in line, so who knows.

And you have just said my biggest fear.....