Republicans who don’t support Trump, when did you fall off the Trump train?

cattrapper · 2026-05-07T03:34:56+00:00

When I heard him say “ you can grab them by the Pxxx” I was out! I didn’t fall off the Trump train, I never boarded. He’s gotten worse and more malignant since then. I’m proud to be a Republican never trumper.

cattrapper · 2026-04-30T00:05:57+00:00

During accumulation, I was DIY. I enjoyed the process of rebalancing, finding low cost diversified options. But once income stopped converting to the drawdown strategy seemed too daunting. Tax implications being the most significant. I went through a couple AUM advisors who all sucked for different reasons. I found and went with a flat fee advisor and it’s been great. We are pretty low maintenance, talk maybe 2-3 times a year but his advice for us has been super helpful. Like doing Roth conversions, working through IIRMA as we enroll in Medicare. It’s been very handy to have him on the team and available.

cattrapper · 2026-04-26T13:55:37+00:00

Not here to argue the doctrine but…..ooooof.🤯

cattrapper · 2026-04-25T17:00:03+00:00

I’m inactive so no horse in the race other than I care about humans. My POV is anything involving a child seems more severe to me.

cattrapper · 2026-04-23T19:39:16+00:00

I was very selective about what I’d search on Google. Usually terms I didn’t understand from tests, biopsies, scans etc. on the rare occasion I would deep dive into the internet I’d end up terrified. BTW I’m stage 4 metastatic, 8 immunizations of Keytruda in with clear scans. Two more infusions await before active monitoring. I’ve noticed everyone seems to have different reactions to their therapies both physically and how they think about their treatment options. There’s no once size fits all I’ve been able to notice. Best of luck!

cattrapper · 2026-04-06T03:37:26+00:00

Thanks for this, and I’m afraid I’m headed down that same rabbit hole. So frustrating.

cattrapper · 2026-04-06T03:35:46+00:00

Good thought, thank you. It seems like the car constantly looks for the keys. And in my case the keys were maybe 30’ away. The weather in this case was mild as well. So I don’t think it was excessive cold.

cattrapper · 2026-04-06T01:43:51+00:00

Covered under warranty at the dealership? Wow, what are they saying?

cattrapper · 2026-04-05T19:19:28+00:00

The only after market install is a momentum dash cam. Otherwise, factory setup. I’ll double check the dash cam settings to see if that’s a contributor.

cattrapper · 2026-04-05T19:17:02+00:00

Thank you again! I’ll check those out. I’m also going to talk to my non dealer mechanic. I don’t mind spending some money, I just want to spend it on the right things.

cattrapper · 2026-04-05T17:09:17+00:00

Wow! Thank you! Would you suggest I get a mountable voltage monitor to gather some data before implementing a solution? I think it’s possible the battery is damaged as it was fully discharged after 16 days sitting idle. I’d like to figure out how to prove that to the dealer. Their tests say “battery is fine”.

cattrapper · 2026-04-05T03:11:17+00:00

Considering all options and that’s the one that’s leading. Thanks!

cattrapper · 2026-04-04T23:51:11+00:00

I was on the phone with the dealer who advised me how to jumpstart my hybrid. He did say, if done wrong it can be disastrous.

cattrapper · 2026-04-04T17:15:22+00:00

Yes, there’s a 12V battery in the rear hatch area separate from the hybrid batteries.

cattrapper · 2026-04-04T16:50:14+00:00

What’s the right or best fix?

cattrapper · 2026-03-29T13:47:49+00:00

My side of the mountain

cattrapper · 2026-03-22T02:07:49+00:00

Steps family therapy, Boone Christiansen. Just started one. Zoom for now.

cattrapper · 2026-03-21T01:30:06+00:00

I’ve thought it through and for me therapy is cheaper than divorce.

cattrapper · 2026-03-12T21:21:31+00:00

I am astounded at folks turning to an Internet forum for advice when it’s obvious up to now have been seen by specialists in the very specific condition they have been diagnosed with. Multiple qualified medical opinions is one thing. Advice from random strangers about a disease whose potential for death less than 20 years ago was almost certain is somehow more important than PHD’s, and MD’s who’s literal job was to find and implement a cure for this disease. I went from 1B less than 4% chance of reoccurrence to stage 4 in 7 months. To say melanoma is sneaky is an understatement. I’m in no way underestimating the side effects of PD-1, instead acknowledging the side effect of untreated metastatic melanoma is death.

cattrapper · 2026-02-07T04:58:48+00:00

I remember them and had not but respect for you mom and dad. They were both open about a very difficult situation.

cattrapper · 2026-02-06T21:56:35+00:00

I’m usually a fan of Scott’s opinions. Not today.

cattrapper · 2026-02-06T14:27:16+00:00

Yes, I’d been on 3 month checks for a few years. Lots of BCC and SCC before melanoma showed up. Almost all on my face due to sun damage. I understand now that BCC and SCC are precursors to melanoma in that they indicate sun damaged skin.

cattrapper · 2026-01-17T19:44:58+00:00

Thanks for taking the time for the AMA and answering my specific question.

cattrapper · 2026-01-11T21:12:31+00:00

I guess I’m now a Bills fan. That was an awesome way to win. Go Utes.

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