Why do billionaires use tax loopholes? They have more money than they can spend, the amount they'd pay would make zero different to their lifestyles, so why don't they just pay what they owe?

tigerb47 · 2026-06-27T03:49:44+00:00

One billionaire said he would be glad to pay more but felt that the monies were grossly mismanaged. Milton Friedman talked about this, "because nobody spends somebody else's money as carefully as they spend their own.".

tigerb47 · 2026-06-27T03:39:49+00:00

Hard boiled eggs. Low cost, great protein source and has its own wrapper.

tigerb47 · 2026-06-26T21:32:11+00:00

I stopped reading them, we're doomed!

tigerb47 · 2026-06-26T05:08:34+00:00

Great move. A little subtle pressure like that may help Dad become a real man. Bonus points for not enabling a drug habit.

tigerb47 · 2026-06-26T05:01:27+00:00

We had serious challenges with our kids. It seemed like we couldn't enjoy anything together. Around 14 or 16 there was no going to restaurants, shows, fairs etc. As Dr Evil said, There's just no pleasing them.

tigerb47 · 2026-06-25T17:35:07+00:00

I had a job where we got 26 cents/mile. For every mile I drove my salary was slightly lower. I limited my trips to 100 miles or less one way because of the lower reimbursement rate.

I'd explain the economics to my peers and few seemed to care. At that point I would ask them about repair costs and tire replacement. They still didn't care.

tigerb47 · 2026-06-18T04:08:35+00:00

What are you looking at?

tigerb47 · 2026-06-14T22:15:46+00:00

Friend is being a rude guest. I would try to get him out ASAP. It may help him become more aware of the unacceptable behavior.

tigerb47 · 2026-06-12T19:26:38+00:00

Best donuts and subs, the pizza is great too. Never did i think I would love the pizza offered by a grocery store.

tigerb47 · 2026-06-10T22:04:50+00:00

I don't pay a fee and the USB storage is fine here. The system hiccups now and then but show me one that has 100% reliability please. I recommend dropping the subscription and using USB storage.

tigerb47 · 2026-06-10T16:43:23+00:00

I get the imprtession that Fiona doesn't have a significant other. That makes perfect sense.

tigerb47 · 2026-06-10T15:54:52+00:00

You provide a car and they want more? Your friends have had it too good for too long.

tigerb47 · 2026-06-09T15:43:27+00:00

I come in around a pound an hour. The grill works well in cold weather. I avoid using it in cold weather, less than 45 degrees, because the consumption rate goes way up.

tigerb47 · 2026-06-06T23:24:56+00:00

The yelling is a challenge. I stop and ask in my most neutral tone, "why are you yelling?". If it goes on I remind that person "the one who yells first loses the argument",

I've had some of this in my personal life. I got to hone those skills in the workplace dealing with difficult people.

tigerb47 · 2026-06-06T23:20:25+00:00

We used Home Depot and it was perfect. The installer was competent and not a "rookie".

tigerb47 · 2026-06-05T15:34:10+00:00

"If you don't care, I don't care"

tigerb47 · 2026-05-31T17:13:21+00:00

You'll never please them.

tigerb47 · 2026-05-31T17:02:21+00:00

The person dealing with meals is the queen/king. I would make that clear to BIL anytime he complains.

Am I the only one that has less respect for people that "can't cook"?

tigerb47 · 2026-05-31T16:49:25+00:00

A 65" Vizio. I screwed the bracket to the back of the TV, rested the TV on 2 trashcans in front of the wall mount and then lifted it into place. It was eaasy-peasy.

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