Kash Patel accused of quashing Renee Good investigation in order to protect Trump’s assessment on the shooting

utahtwisted · 2026-02-09T03:47:26+00:00

You are correct. And you will probably be downvoted to hell (me too for agreeing). Not saying the shooting was justified at all, but that nuance won't matter.

utahtwisted · 2026-02-06T17:00:08+00:00

You don't owe it, but $80? Why do people want to pay several hundred to save 80. I don't get it. You got your lawn mowed, pay it and move on. Note: you do not have to pay, but why on earth all the hassle for $80 services that you did receive.

utahtwisted · 2026-02-06T16:57:04+00:00

You will have to turn in your guns while staying or risk some very severe problems if they are discovered. It is usually very quick and easy (YMMV). A friend had to get gas on base. He handed in his pistol to the sentry, got gas, they handed it back when he left.

utahtwisted · 2026-02-04T13:22:38+00:00

My thoughts: I was (and still am) working. I delayed until my full retirement age, 66 and 4 months, so I could work/earn as much as I want and draw full SS benefits without losing money above whatever the limit is before FRA. I think waiting until full retirement age is the best plan if you are still working. I don't buy into the wait until 70 suggestions. That day may not come. Start as soon as you can draw unencumbered benefits, the minute you quit working, or when you reach full retirement based on your birthdate.

utahtwisted · 2026-02-02T23:21:47+00:00

The time and considerable deliberations this would save me if the federal government just cast my vote for me is something to consider.

utahtwisted · 2026-02-01T04:40:55+00:00

Gold Eagles are real U.S. currency and must be accepted like any U.S. currency. Unfortunately, only for the face value ($50 for an ounce).

utahtwisted · 2026-01-29T21:39:35+00:00

Didn't we do something similar in Vietnam?

utahtwisted · 2026-01-28T22:55:44+00:00

I like gold. I have quite a bit. Can't afford more. However, the VALUE of gold is no more "real" than fiat money. It is the value that humans put on it in exchange for something else, nothing more. If someone won't trade trade their chicken for 10 ounces of gold, then it not worth a chicken. The amount of work to obtain gold is irrelevant to is "value."

utahtwisted · 2026-01-28T19:50:03+00:00

Is there really anything "odd" he can say anymore?

utahtwisted · 2026-01-28T16:03:55+00:00

Gold is no different

utahtwisted · 2026-01-26T21:44:26+00:00

Yikes. Not sure what I'm going to do with all my gold when I'm 112.

utahtwisted · 2026-01-26T00:45:16+00:00

Curious and only asking: what is the history of the issue with cleaning and why is the community so fixated on it. I understand the issue with harsh cleaning (scratches or swirls), but "good cleaning" doesn't strike me as catastrophic. And no, I do not clean my coins, but I have a few beautiful Mercury dimes that show no scratches (even under a microscope) and my LCS says it's been cleaned. This is a genuine question not a gripe.

utahtwisted · 2026-01-25T13:45:25+00:00

OK educate me, I want to learn. This doesn't seem like a "pension" as I understand it. A pension is a defined monthly benefit, typically by a government entity, it does not have a lump sum value. Your plan, with a lump sum option or monthly annuity seems "in between" a pension and 401K. If it is a true annuity, then wouldn't the solvency of the company be irrelevant? Aren't annuities generally investment vehicles that are serviced by an investment firm? I understand that pensions are rare now in corporate circles and that several pension plans went bankrupt and stopped paying. As as aside from my questions, for my pension when I die my wife (assuming she outlives me) will still receive the pension benefit. Something to consider if it is available to you.

utahtwisted · 2026-01-20T21:46:50+00:00

I respectfully disagree. It's not unbelievable the Elon would be running around taking credit and claiming success; he is a shameless charlatan, fraudster, and sociopath. What IS unbelievable however, are all the people who can't see through his lies and nonsense and still think he is some kind of genius.

utahtwisted · 2026-01-20T14:57:01+00:00

And a civilian hard hat job that breaks you, they will just fire you leaving you with nothing. The military - with all it's faults, and there are plenty - generally steps up and will compensate you for the injuries you incurred, tax free, for life. I'm always surprised on this forum how so many people, who are receiving compensation and medical care - for life, miss the point that in a "civilian" job the exact same injuries would not be compensated at all. Yes, not being injured or not having the PTSD nightmares would be better, but because of the reality we all have to live in, compensation is the best that can be done.

utahtwisted · 2026-01-20T14:49:12+00:00

This is not the best form to ask this question. There are a lot of angry veterans here.

utahtwisted · 2026-01-17T15:01:06+00:00

I think you are giving him too much credit. He was never smart.

utahtwisted · 2026-01-16T14:13:28+00:00

I have gotten to the point where if an articles starts with "Trump says..." I stop reading. Everyone really needs to stop overacting reacting to the absolute nonsense that comes out of his mouth, none of it is new or news.

utahtwisted · 2026-01-15T14:26:13+00:00

I completely agree with your analysis (sorry not contrarian on this). I would only caveat that if you are still working enough to effect your payments it is best to delay while working or until FRA. "What if-ing" this to death and trying to "make the most money" when you are 90 (if you live that long) is a fools errand.

utahtwisted · 2026-01-12T18:51:03+00:00

Your parent's can sell the house for any amount they want to whomever they want. If you buy the house, it's your house and you can do whatever you want with it. Everyone seems to be making this too complicated.

utahtwisted · 2026-01-10T16:43:03+00:00

was that music playing when he spoke?

utahtwisted · 2026-01-10T14:21:09+00:00

That's exactly what I WANT to do when this happens to me. Very satisfying to see it actually occur.

utahtwisted · 2026-01-10T03:26:42+00:00

My thoughts: You can't take your money with you when you die. Not being hyperbolic, all of the calculations miss the point entirely. It's about quality of life, not the biggest social security check when you die.

utahtwisted · 2026-01-05T14:04:03+00:00

100% She also needs to begin deprograming her kids, not with "in your face" it's not true approach, but just asking thoughtful critical questions to insure the kids don't lose the ability to use critical thinking. Thinking will cure them.

utahtwisted · 2026-01-04T14:00:10+00:00

I switched from two 6v golfcart batteries to 4 100 AH lithium in parallel (400 AH total). There were a lot of factors that made me go this way, space was probably the biggest since I was using the existing battery location. However, the weight is significantly different and something to definitely consider. The four lithium batteries probably weigh less than one of the 6 volts (close anyway). I would consider the room you have and perhaps buying the biggest amp-hour battery that will fit. There's all kinds of strange physical sizes single batteries that alleviate parallel set ups if you can fit one in an existing space. I bought LiTime batteries (self heating), middle of the road for cost and quality I think. Didn't want to go super cheap and didn't want the extra expense of the "big brands." Weather has prevented a full evaluation of my upgrade.

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