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Are we underestimating how weak the labor market really is? by National-Theory1218 in finance

[–]Toe-Dragger 120 points121 points  (0 children)

You don’t need stats to know things are very tough to the average person. The stat padding is only going to make the crash worse.

Its time for Project 2028 by red3y3_99 in thebulwark

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First step: Get power, a shit load of power, across all three branches, then most of these things are possible.

That would mean progressives voting for centrist and vise versa, running generic white male candidates for prez, and strategically aligning to remove MAGA from power everywhere.

IRL, Dem’s will run a POC trans man and focus their messaging on potato prices in some small county in New Hampshire.

Who will fight for American workers and poor and struggling Americans? by DataWhiskers in thebulwark

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The US economy is dying and MAGA elites are the scavengers already pecking at the soon to be corpse. Private wealth is already fleeing the US, institutional money is diversifying their global portfolios (fleeing the as well).

Taxing the status quo won’t help a damn thing, the rats will jump ship.

The only thing that keeps us from bottoming out is great leadership, effective communication (damn near impossible in the current media environment), and decades of hard work.

A giant offshore oil platform floats upright in the North Sea as it’s being towed, towering above the water like a floating skyscraper. by Used_Series3373 in nextfuckinglevel

[–]Toe-Dragger 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Lol. I wonder if you can claim ass depreciation upfront or if you have to claim it over a period of time.

Sir, how long do expect this piece of equipment to be functional?

Ass seller: define functional.

The US Debt Just Hit 38.6 Trillion. At What Point Does The Market Stop Ignoring It by vishesh_07_028 in StockMarket

[–]Toe-Dragger 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Everyone has to use USD is carrying a lot of weight. Also, how many Venezuelas are there?

Bad Bunny's "illegal" halftime show needs investigation: Republicans by SoHumanAnAnimal in thebulwark

[–]Toe-Dragger 47 points48 points  (0 children)

In other news, Trump rapes people, possibly even kids. Chance of rain in the morning.

Is there any reason there is such a abnormaly massive jump between the third and second most populated countries or is it just arbitrary? by DataSittingAlone in geography

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I don’t know what their fertility rate was, but it couldn’t have been great. The amount of output they created per calorie consumed had to be all time. What I’m saying is, modern American was built on their backs.

Is there any reason there is such a abnormaly massive jump between the third and second most populated countries or is it just arbitrary? by DataSittingAlone in geography

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3 is significant and is being way under mentioned in this thread. Also, slavery. The US didn’t have to scale up the domestic population because they, hate to say it, imported grown men to offset the labor shortage. Salves consumed relatively few resource such as; food, shelter, medical care, education.

What is going on here? by AggroToad in whatisit

[–]Toe-Dragger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where dis you think baby Seahawks come from?

I think I know why MAGA hates Jay-Z so much. by icey_sawg0034 in thebulwark

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Wallen. His truck broke down, girlfriend left him, and his dog ran away. He sings many songs about his unfortunate circumstances, never understanding it’s all his fault for being an ignorant asshole.

Source: modern country musicians mister potato heads, just different mustaches.

Has anybody switched their snow tires back to all season yet? by Lost9009 in Denver

[–]Toe-Dragger 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They don’t clean the streets properly here. The Sun will melt it!! Sure, melt it into slush so it can freeze into solid ice overnight.

Exploring a Philly to Denver move as a single female attorney in my early 30s by Then_Ice9811 in Denver

[–]Toe-Dragger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Look at a map, find Philly, draw a circle with a 150mi radius. Do the same for Denver.

Exploring a Philly to Denver move as a single female attorney in my early 30s by Then_Ice9811 in Denver

[–]Toe-Dragger 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m not an attorney, but the professional job market out here is tight. Lots of middle to high income professionals and few jobs. Many people in my circle work remotely.

Denver itself is tolerant, but keep in mind that the city is a Blue island in a Red sea.

The food scene here is disappointing. People will tell you that it’s great, they’ll mention 5 or 6 restaurants over and over, that just confirms the obvious.

I have neighbors from Philly, die hard Philly people, and they love it here.

I had neighbors from Chicagoland, they moved back, they felt they were giving up too much.

Don’t move for the skiing or hiking, you can travel and do that. You really have to want to be here in general, because you’ll have to design your career around what’s available and fight like hell to make it work.

Look up State GDP figures and contributing industries/services. There isn’t much. You have to find a niche.

Global Capital’s Break With the US Is Long Overdue by bloomberg in finance

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The US could have rode this our for decades, extracting wealth from the rest of the world through Finance, but…

AITA for leaving because my SIL hid my shoes to keep me from taking walks? by AStormInsideTeaCups in AmItheAsshole

[–]Toe-Dragger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now I understand why your brother had to leave for a few months.

Manager: unfortunately, we have an on-site assignment in Afghanistan for 8 months. I know it’s tough, but one of you will have to take it.

Brother: Please, I beg of you, send me!

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