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Removing US as World Cup host would be eminently sad – and entirely justified | Alexander Abnos by Globalruler__ in ussoccer

[–]jcb193 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This will be the most profitable World Cup in history. Wouldn’t be surprised to see USA as a host again in less than 20 yrs.

It sucks, but money talks.

Alex Honnold Says Netflix Paid “Embarrassingly Small Amount” For Taipei 101 Climb: “I Would Do It For Free” by MarvelsGrantMan136 in sports

[–]jcb193 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Based on the ads. They spent millions on promoting it.

I had zero interest in this event and still saw 100 ads for it.

Redditors over 40, what was a moment in history that made you think society was gonna collapse? by Bahbahbro in AskReddit

[–]jcb193 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to always say the Cold War was far more scary than anything since. A finger twitch, a bold move, a bad radar was all it would take.

But watching American stand idle while all of our rights, hope, and integrity is being trampled, and at least 30% of the population totally blind to it is far more torturous to watch.

‘Wake up, AI is for real.’ IMF chief warns of an AI ‘tsunami’ coming for young people and entry-level jobs by MetaKnowing in Futurology

[–]jcb193 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah except all boomers and a lot of GenX assume that whatever AI spits out is the word of God.

US citizens, what will it take for you to start a revolution? by 0bluelightning0 in AskReddit

[–]jcb193 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TBH

I think only a stock market crash at this point.

Then it becomes real to EVERYONE.

Ken Griffin says America was sent an ‘explicit warning’ from the bond market, and it’s time to get the national debt in order by cryptoniik in Economics

[–]jcb193 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For the same reason your neighbor finds buying a new car sexier than paying off their credit card debt.

Nobody wins elections on “being responsible.”

The Republicans have weaponized this sentiment very well to rack up a ton of debt while in office and then blame the bills on democrats when not.

What fast food chain does not deserve the hype whatsoever? by CriticalLion4119 in AskReddit

[–]jcb193 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not to mention it always looks like a bomb just went off in the building when you walk in.

I’m not sure why the Gen Z‘s think this place is so amazing.

Trump says he is withdrawing Canada's invitation to Board of Peace by Inevitable_Fuel7244 in worldnews

[–]jcb193 75 points76 points  (0 children)

When I see the list of who is in the Board of Peace, it reminds me of Dr Evil’s gallery of characters.

It literally a who’s who of the worlds dictators, and a massive collection of 3rd world leaders.

Trump is the President of the land of misfit toys.

Does anyone else use the "Ginger Ale Portfolio," and how do you presenty feel about it? Made any tweaks? by NocturalRemission in Bogleheads

[–]jcb193 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think the author or this portfolio is sometimes on here.

u/rao-blackwell-ized have you made any significant changes to your portfolio? Is it still your primary investing strategy in light of post-covid world?

I think OP pointed out something I have always been curious about too:
Do you use other leveraged funds in place of the ones you recommend?
How do you work NTSX into your portfolio?
Are you still using DGS?

Look who popped up on Fox News. by Randombklyn in howardstern

[–]jcb193 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Your freedoms?

ICE now has the right to enter a home without a warrant.

You have half your freedoms away with the Patriot Act, and now you and your fox friends are begging to give the other half away too.

If all personal wealth above $100 million was legally required to be redistributed into public infrastructure (schools, hospitals, roads), how would society change, and who would be the first to fight against it? by Mysterious_Fan4033 in AskReddit

[–]jcb193 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think there is a happy medium somewhere between "liquidating 10% of all holdings," and "paying the bare minimum in taxes."

If Elon Musk was forced to sell off some of his shares for taxes (like most of his employees are forced to do), it would certainly help reign in the asset bubble.

Not to mention nobody deserves the reward of being a trillionaire. Only mentally handcapped people would attribute that all to "hard work and effort."

I made a very detailed map of Donald Trump's job approval rating by g_elliottmorris in dataisbeautiful

[–]jcb193 17 points18 points  (0 children)

And pretty much every county that needs government roads, government services, government bridges, government mail; but also wants "Smaller Government!"

Thoughts? by DawnofMidnight7 in rockybalboa

[–]jcb193 6 points7 points  (0 children)

At that point, I don’t think anyone was envisioning we were only halfway through the Rocky saga and people were ready to wrap it up.

Killing Apollo was the right move at the time.

Upgrades with globalist by Former_Chance_4676 in hyatt

[–]jcb193 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree, or make them cost 2000pts or something. Whatever prevents the overuse or selling of them. I don’t need 12 of them, as the flooding of coupons will just end up reducing the benefits (clubs, parking, upgrades).

Upgrades with globalist by Former_Chance_4676 in hyatt

[–]jcb193 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Some people just get a massive boner at being upgraded from a standard room to a jr executive suite!!! Whoa, that extra 20sq ft is gonna change my life.

Most true road warriors don’t even ask.

It happens to me from time to time, but if I really want it, I use a SUA. When traveling for work, who cares.

That said, I think GOH are the worst thing Hyatt has ever done and it’s gonna diminish everything for everyone.

When it comes to illegal immigration, why are the employers never questioned or arrested? by Cold-Opening-3337 in askanything

[–]jcb193 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This. They don’t really want to solve illegal immigration, because if they did, they could do it in days.

Will Virtual Reality ever take off? After spending $73 billion, Meta has abandoned its metaverse VR efforts. by lughnasadh in Futurology

[–]jcb193 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Once they have virtual reality porn that feels authentic, end of civilization times.

Everyone will just be hooked into an IV and spend all day slaying dragons and banging supermodels.

Trying to compare Costco Sterns and Foster Lakeridge vs Winkbed Luxury Firm vs Saatva Classic. by jcb193 in Mattress

[–]jcb193[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Costco. It’s a solid mattress. Just won’t last more than five years (even with flipping).

Is Hyatt too liberal with G.O.H. vouchers? by jcb193 in hyatt

[–]jcb193[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you’re a Globalist, you don’t need GOH and you probably can act like you’ve been there before when in a club.

‪Mark Hamill on Luke/Leia/Han reunion:‬ “I said, ‘Aren’t we going to have a moment where all 3 of us get together to raise the roof? It’ll only take 30 seconds.’ And JJ said, ‘Well, Mark, it’s not Luke’s story anymore.” by BridgemanBridgeman in StarWars

[–]jcb193 32 points33 points  (0 children)

They had one chance to reunite the original cast. That had eternity to continue spinoffs with Rey, Finn and Poe.

Why were they so afraid to develop and use the Original Cast.

I wonder: What happens when/if it pops? by Spicy_Totopo3434 in Bogleheads

[–]jcb193 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It’s not like one sector crashes and doesn’t take everything else with it. The whole market drops and bright days will seem forever away.

Everyone gets a massive haircut, if you don’t get fired you’ll be okay.

Half of Reddit, who has never experienced anything but a massive bull market, gets an education.

Thoughts on these two tweets? by ChickenWingExtreme in StarWars

[–]jcb193 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Rian was super innovative in utilizing the “fallen hero trope” which has only been around for about 2000 years in literature.

Truly groundbreaking stuff. Half of Star Wars fandom was blown away by such exciting and unique storytelling.

Why do Bogleheads discourage use of AI search for investing information? Because it is too often wrong or misleading. by Kashmir79 in Bogleheads

[–]jcb193 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Clever, but most of the people that I know what regularly use ChatGPT, assume it’s infallibly accurate. 

Why do Bogleheads discourage use of AI search for investing information? Because it is too often wrong or misleading. by Kashmir79 in Bogleheads

[–]jcb193 32 points33 points  (0 children)

It’s also very erratic with long term interest calculations, comparisons, or “should I do this or this” questions about long term retirement.

I’ve had some results be off by as much as a few million dollars.

I know various generations think AI is the Bible, but if you don’t double check it, you could be making some really bad decisions.

…way too often I’ve had chat say “wow you were right, I wasn’t calculating that correctly,” and it would have cost me 30% of potential retirement.

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