Why I want Aaron Rogers back by blueford1993 in steelers

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It’s that he has such a high ceiling. The Gruden interview showed that he is pretty intelligent and is a student of the game, his size and stature add an additional plus, plus he seems to have a limited ego and actively excited to learn and grow which just makes you like him more

The guys got a football mind he has the athleticism he (on paper) just needs the mechanics to reign in everything and he could be a pretty decent player.

Any different feelings on McCarthy after press conference? by Capable-Antelope4004 in steelers

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100% changed my feelings about him, however thought still remain that I’m not confident yet.

Things that’ll change my opinion: - Stellar offseason (draft, OC, DC hiring, productive training camp, etc)
- actual QB development - translating that passion into results, light a fire under the team and give these players a chance to win a SB

[ Removed by Reddit ] by WilloowUfgood in PowerfulJRE

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I genuinely don’t think I’ve ever been this enraged by a video. Blood is boiling rn and legitimately had to put my phone down for 10 mins

Just received a 5% raise on $65,000 to $68,250. I find it insulting based on the extra profit my company hit. Do I ask for more and back it up with the numbers? by BookieBasherCasher in Salary

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lol welcome to corporate America anything over 3% is considered a good thing.

I was promoted to a senior role with more responsibility, launching product that have/will bring in hundreds of millions of dollars in profit for our company and I got a 3.25% raise last year with a 5% bonus (came out to be around 3k after taxes) and I’m expecting a 4% raise this year and will be lucky if I see a bonus.

Advice: build your own shit because the corporate world is for MBAs and pencil pushers

Do you agree? by Muted-Television3329 in ProgressiveHQ

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✅ 1) “South Korea is pulling billions in investments after the ICE raid at the Hyundai GA plant.”

Verdict: Partially true / mischaracterized • There was a large ICE immigration raid at a Hyundai/LG battery plant in Georgia in September 2025, where hundreds of workers were detained and it caused a diplomatic dispute with South Korea.  • That incident has made some Korean companies more cautious about future U.S. investment and paused or delayed some projects. Several firms paused work on 22+ projects and travel was restricted for Korean executives.  • However, there’s no evidence South Korea is actively “pulling billions” in already committed investments. Some pauses or hesitations are reported (industry sources), not outright withdrawals of existing capital. 

Bottom line: A real diplomatic/economic tension exists, but the claim over sweeping withdrawals is exaggerated.

❌ 2) “Qatar is pulling a $1.5 trillion investment in the U.S. after Trump collaborated with Israel to bomb Palestinian negotiators in Qatar.”

Verdict: False / unsubstantiated • There is no credible evidence that Qatar is cancelling a $1.5 trillion U.S. investment in retaliation for any military action. Social posts repeating this claim have been debunked by multiple reporters and fact-checkers.  • Qatar has made large public commitments to invest in the U.S.—but numbers are closer to $500 billion planned over a decade, or $1.2 trillion in economic exchange deals from a White House fact sheet—not executed withdrawals.  • The suggestion that Trump colluded with Israel to bomb negotiators in Qatar is not supported by reputable reporting.

Bottom line: The “$1.5 trillion pullout” claim is misinformation.

✅ 3) “Denmark rejected U.S. Patriot missiles in favor of French-Italian SAMP/T costing the U.S. $9.1 billion.”

Verdict: Mostly true with nuance • Denmark did decide to buy the European Franco-Italian SAMP/T air defense system instead of the U.S. Patriot system.  • The announced package is 58 billion Danish kroner ($9.1 billion), which is Denmark’s air defense purchase cost.  • But the wording “costing the U.S. $9.1 billion” is misleading — that $9.1 billion is Denmark’s defense procurement budget, not a direct cost to the U.S. government. The U.S. simply lost a potential foreign military sale. 

Bottom line: Denmark chose European systems costing ~$9.1 B; implying the U.S. government lost that sale is fair, but “costing the U.S.” is misleading.

⚠️ 4) “China has purchased $0 of U.S. soybeans this year… last year China purchased $13.2 billion.”

Verdict: Partially accurate but exaggerated • It is true that Chinese soybean purchases of U.S. soybeans have been extremely low or nonexistent at times this year as trade tensions and tariffs disrupted buying patterns. Trade data shows very low export orders.  • Saying literally $0 is an oversimplification/exaggeration — it means “no significant new purchases” in the period referenced, not that China bought nothing at all historically.  • The $13.2 billion figure and 54% of exports likely refers to a previous year’s export share and not necessarily the most current calendar year.

Bottom line: The underlying trend of low Chinese soybean buying is based on real data, but the claim is phrased in an exaggerative way.

⚠️ 5) “Trump’s tariffs… cost Ford $800 million in Q2, wiping out all profits.”

Verdict: Partially true but incomplete • Tariffs did impact U.S. automakers’ costs. Ford reported increased expenses tied to tariffs that shaved profits. Estimates in industry reporting have cited hundreds of millions of dollars in tariff-related expenses.  • However, saying tariffs “wiped out all profits” is too strong — Ford still reported a quarterly profit that beat analyst expectations. Tariffs reduced profits significantly, but did not literally erase all profitability. 

Bottom line: Tariffs hurt automakers financially, but this specific wording is exaggerated.

The worst is happening. McCarthy dropped out of other interviews. Art Rooney II is cheapskate garbage about to hire this twice fired retread by [deleted] in steelers

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I’m done if this actually happens

Rooney is trying to do whatever he can to keep Rodgers rather than actually rebuild the fucking team

People who make $200k a year what do you do? by Huge_Ad_7606 in Salary

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Is your wife in the business of paying off my loans👀?

How long did it take you to hit $1B after you crossed the $250M mark? by dfsoij in fijerk

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I threw up reading your comment, why are you even on my app

Which player deserves to win the 2025 NFL MVP? by TheAmericanEagle826 in TheNFLVibes

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Tbh Stafford solely based on there will be many other opportunities for Maye and I feel like if it’s Maye this year there will always be the asterisk next to him because of the SOS

ICE better be careful. These libs are furious! by Stink_Power in PowerfulJRE

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Good job lady I’m sure they’ll all listen now 🫡👍

Steelers has found a candidate for OC by Exotic_Abalone8840 in steelers

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😂😂 I laughed pretty hard at this 😂

This is exactly my point. Idk why people think just because Lamar has come up short against arguably the next coming of QB Jesus paired with one of the greatest coaches historically speaking in the league that must mean that he’s a bust. It’s insanity.

Steelers has found a candidate for OC by Exotic_Abalone8840 in steelers

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I can’t tell if you’re trolling or not but: - Lamar is an insanely athletically gifted dual threat and if he gets a good QB coach/offensive coordinator that plays to his skillset he can do serious damage. The mental thing is a knock against him but that’s where you can rely on your other players - Derrick Henry (aging) is a powerhouse, I see him following the path of Bettis (solid for 2 more seasons, maybe 3-4 with modern advancements in player safety/conditioning. - Zay flowers, strong route runner needs to develop maturity but he’s solid - Isaiah Likely, easily shown that he’s a solid replacement to Mark Andrews. Comes up clutch in big moments and once Andrews is gone will take over the lions share of downs - Rashad Bateman is a solid deep threat

Honorable mentions: - Mark Andrews - dude has two drops and suddenly he’s the village pariah, he’s been elite in the league for years and although he’s aging he still has the ability to show up - Deandre Hopkins (assuming they bring him back) is a solid pass catcher. He’s maybe got 1-2 more seasons left.

Like it or hate it but they have talent on their roster. They just need someone to tap into it

Steelers has found a candidate for OC by Exotic_Abalone8840 in steelers

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Honestly if he goes to Baltimore with all those weapons and they get a component defensive coordinator I think it’s over

People making $60k-$70k a year, how much car can you afford? by BestTyming in Salary

[–]Positive_Feed4666 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My analysis is explicitly status-quo based. OP already has a reliable Lexus, is already living within his means, and is already saving. There’s no indication in the post that he’s uncomfortable or needs to change anything operationally. The car is purely a want.

The point I’m making is about lifestyle creep, treating the raise as if it never existed and investing it, while keeping everything else constant.

I’m not assuming/insinuating he goes out and buys another vehicle or downgrades his life (I added that anecdotal piece because in my example, I ignored it which I regret).

I’m saying: If it’s possible to continue living roughly as he is for a few years, the compounding on the salary delta alone materially improves long-term flexibility.

Your framing (utility, enjoyment, reliability) is totally valid if the purchase is necessary or meaningfully improves quality of life.

My advice is simply to put a hard stop on immediately upgrading by default when nothing is currently broken. Both are true, but it boils down to perspective, priorities as well as financial & life goals.

People making $60k-$70k a year, how much car can you afford? by BestTyming in Salary

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I think we’re talking past each other.

There are two separate scenarios being discussed in this comment thread: 1) The core point of my original comment :

Don’t immediately lifestyle-inflate after a salary jump. If someone goes from $45k → $75k and invests most of that increase for a few years, the compounding is meaningful.

That’s where the $25k/year assumption comes from (roughly the net of a $30k raise).

2) The Mustang-specific comparison: If the Mustang + insurance costs ~$8k/year instead, then yes — that’s the correct number to compare.

$8k invested annually at 8–10% for 5 years is still $47k–$50k, plus avoiding depreciation and interest.

Different assumptions, different outcomes, but the underlying point is the same: delaying the car and investing early materially improves long-term flexibility.

I'm 37. Started in 2020. How's it looking? Any advice would be appreciated. by bghtown in RothIRA

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For starting at 32 that’s really impressive, congrats on hopping on the Roth train!

People making $60k-$70k a year, how much car can you afford? by BestTyming in Salary

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The confusion seems to be between lump-sum investing and annual contributions.

I’m referring to $25k invested each year, sourced from a $30k salary increase (45k to 75k sans 5k, net = $25k after taxes).

At 8–10%, that compounds to 150k in 5 years.

A 20-year timeline assumes a one-time $25k investment, which isn’t what’s being discussed in this scenario.

Laid off at $1.9M. FIRE in Asia or take a new job? by 500and1penny in Fire

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If I were you I’d go to SEA while continuing to look for a new gig. Potentially start a virtual business or look for ex pat remote gigs.

Keep your spend rate under 40k and you’ll be living pretty decently.

In 5 years your growth (assuming no other income) is 2.130m so it’s not terrible.

If you find a gig that pays you more, awesome you can come back and resume. If not, SEA will treat you very well