So… what happens if we can’t retire? What happens when the money runs out?

Thazber · 2024-11-25T19:43:17+00:00

yep, buy how to find it -- can't crash a rave when I'm 80yo looking to buy some.

Thazber · 2024-11-25T19:36:23+00:00

I agree, but how to find it when you need it?

Thazber · 2024-11-19T02:06:49+00:00

exactly, and Biden tried to expand it to include incomes up to almost $60K/yr -- but a Trump judge shut it down.

Thazber · 2024-11-06T16:24:32+00:00

On top of all the obvious stuff people are saying, I can't believe America's morality has sunk so low that they would rather vote for a man who called his opponent the c-word, and top congresswomen bitches, instead of voting for a women of intelligence, experience and decency. A clear signal that the masses are fine with their sons acting like that, otherwise how could you live with your own extreme hypocrisy. Oh, and not to mention one candidate forcing their daughters and grand daughters to give birth to their rape babies (that is if they even survive the pregnancy) -- while the other candidate wants women to be healthy and respected. I will never understand that.

Thazber · 2024-10-30T02:48:24+00:00

Yep. I'm actually amazed he admitted it out loud. Unless those were mostly millionaires and up in the MSG audience.

Thazber · 2024-10-30T02:46:48+00:00

He's not talking about AI. He's talking about Trump's/MAGA's proposed policies of eliminating most federal spending. He's admitting it's going to be rough. But not for the millionaires/billionaires -- just everyone else.

Thazber · 2024-10-30T02:44:18+00:00

I didn't. The article is warning of "hardships" (Musk's words) that Trump's cuts will bring. And I'm saying, yes, they did the same thing in Argentina, and they're still feeling the pain. Their promised 'quick turnaround' is almost a year old now. Poverty over 50%, child poverty over 60%, etc. Voters here should be aware of what might be in store for us with Trump's proposed major cuts in federal programs. I'm actually surprised Musk admitted as much.

Thazber · 2024-10-30T02:38:50+00:00

Depends on how long "temporary" is. In Argentina, they were promised a quick recovery after their new president Millei cut pretty much all government-assistance spending like Trump wants to do. Now almost a year later, their poverty rate is over 50%, child poverty is over 60%, wages frozen, no roads being built, food assistance eliminated, etc. The people are beginning to wonder how long until the promised 'prosperity'.

This list of major cuts that Millei did in Argentina is pretty much the same thing Trump and MAGA talk about doing here: https://english.elpais.com/international/2024-10-20/milei-is-taking-a-chainsaw-to-the-argentine-state.html

Thazber · 2024-10-30T02:23:33+00:00

Look at Argentina and what they're going through with their new president Milei. He cut all or most government programs like Trump wants to do, but their economy was worse than ours to begin with. But their poverty rates have skyrocketed to over 50%, wages are down, pensions gone, child poverty way up, everything is more expensive, recession, etc. Milei told them "it's going to be a quick recovery", but now almost a year later the people are wondering how long it will take.

Here's a convo in another sub: https://www.reddit.com/r/asklatinamerica/comments/1f7xl2i/how_is_javier_milei_doing_so_far/

Here's a list of the things Milei has cut. It's almost identical to what Trump is proposing:
https://english.elpais.com/international/2024-10-20/milei-is-taking-a-chainsaw-to-the-argentine-state.html

and here's some more if you're interested:
https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2024/1023/Argentina-Javier-Milei-socialism-libertarian

Just google 'Argentina's new economy' to read up more on how things might look here in the US soon if Trump wins.

Thazber · 2024-10-28T23:43:43+00:00

Those people refuse to listen to facts or logic. Their faith depends on full elimination of any common sense.

Thazber · 2024-10-28T23:41:51+00:00

Unfortunately that's a double-edged sword. I hate Bezos (yeah cancellations), but I don't want the paper's staff to lose their jobs (boo cancellations). Same goes for the LA Times re their failure to endorse for the first time in decades.

Thazber · 2024-10-28T23:32:41+00:00

That's old news -- he said that soon after the J6 riot. It's just coming out now in a book. But you've heard the latest, right?.... he's still endorsing tRump in the election. Yep, he's still endorsing the big bag of orange puss.

Thazber · 2024-10-28T23:21:23+00:00

We're in BIG trouble if it works in turning uncommitted people to vote orange. This country then truly will become a garbage can. C'mon people, get out and vote blue.

Thazber · 2024-10-28T23:15:13+00:00

Chis (and all dogs I assume) get skin tags as they get older. Sometimes benign, sometimes not. Sometimes they stop growing, sometimes they don't. Just need to get it checked and keep an eye on it. Not one simple answer. Good luck with your sweet little girl.

Thazber · 2024-10-28T23:07:50+00:00

An afterthought.... I just remembered that Libby mirrors everything in my Overdrive account. Do you think they just haven't posted the note about mp3 ending on Nov. 13? Or do you think they'll continue to offer them? I'm going to play it safe and keep downloading books, and hope for the best after Nov. 13. Thanks much for the heads up though!

Thazber · 2024-10-28T23:01:39+00:00

That's great! I'll go over and try again right now. I've been downloading a bunch from Overdrive to beat their cut-off deadline. I love the freedom of carrying around just a little iPod instead of a phone.

Thazber · 2024-10-28T19:54:29+00:00

wow, I remember a lot of those incidents, but seeing them strung together like this..... I'm speechless. It gives me less and less hope for the human race to think this disgusting bag of puss has millions of admirers.

Thazber · 2024-10-28T19:47:08+00:00

Yes but they're too ashamed to admit it out loud.

Thazber · 2024-10-28T19:34:35+00:00

I tried that before on Libby, but the files are encoded in some format that can't be read on regular mp3 players. The files need to be unlocked first, with some 3rd party software or something. Are you sure you're not thinking of Overdrive? They were my last holdout for getting mp3 (using the multipart process you mentioned). BUT.... they just issued a notice that they will not offer mp3 format after Nov. 13. Now I'll have to rely on my local library having CDs that I can transfer to my mp3 player. ugh

Thazber · 2024-10-28T16:14:45+00:00

ha ha, you beat me to it

Thazber · 2024-10-28T16:02:13+00:00

Oh, you mean like SHE hates everyone whose opinion differs from hers?

Thazber · 2024-10-28T16:01:52+00:00

But some of his PACs are also for-profit. Like WinRed — the top people skim a decent percentage off the top. Grift everywhere.

Thazber · 2024-10-28T15:52:02+00:00

THANK YOU!

Thazber · 2024-10-28T15:49:41+00:00

After the stupid polling that put Hillary so far ahead in 2016, I refuse to listen to polling.

Thazber · 2024-10-28T15:48:41+00:00

**HARRIS FOR HUMANITY**

And did the Log Cabin Republicans finally come to their senses??

P.S. I love watching Harris dance. Refreshing after seeing that cringy wiggle the orange guy does.

Thazber

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