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#531 Re: The Garden » US Politics Thread » 439 weeks ago
Various tidbits:
1) Downtown Reno is dumpy, but it's being rebuilt away from it's original heavy casino presence. I'd imagine in 10 years it will be a really cool area. Not long ago Reno was bigger than Vegas, believe that or not. However the rest of Reno is gorgeous IMO. Most people visiting don't see much more than downtown or Tahoe.
2) The Fed is raising rates again, this might slow down asset prices. However if this horrible tax bill passes, and it's looking like it might, I'd imagine Wall Street will celebrate, pushing prices up even more. However a recession most certain is in order, as you said, simply by the cyclical nature of the economy. It's almost past due IMO.
3) No way Trump finishes his term. 2020? I find this hard to fathom. Even if he did make it through this term and tried to run, he'll get probably get primaried by the GOP and if he beat that, he'd lose to the Democrat. Trump's approval ratings right now are record lows. Lower than any president at this point in his presidency so far. He's not going to get better, and he's not going to change.
4) It is heavily rumored that Paul Ryan is going to leave. Word is that he doesn't want to be around for the Trump fiasco as it continues to unfold and his party unifies to obstruct justice. This is authoritarianism we're slowly watching unfold masquerading as "special investigations" and "accountability."
5) Omarosa was fired from the White House. She's crazy, and I'm curious what she's going to say/do next.
6) Lindsey Graham said we have a high chance of attacking NK if they launch missiles again...yippie.
So are we having fun yet? Are we going to say there is no difference between the two parties? The two candidates? That a reality TV show and real estate con man is acceptable to run the country? I hope everybody is enjoying this shit show.
#532 Re: The Garden » US Politics Thread » 439 weeks ago
The more we realize Trump wasn’t guilty of collusion, the more the DNC and fringe people will generate new accusations to validate their irrational hatred.
It’s plain as day.
Sure thing dummy. That's why we have two guilty plea deals, and two other arrests so far that we know about. Flynn is working with Mueller, which you also constantly deny is happening. Mueller is moving in on Kushner, and they are freaking out now. It's just an arm's reach away from Trump at this point. We have 30 times where Trump corresponded with Russians that we're aware of. Both son and son in law admitting they went to Russians for dirt on their opponent. Trump openly in cahoots with Wikileaks, who our IC identified as being directly connected to Russia. Trump refusing to impose new sanctions on Russia. Trump working from day one to open a secret back channel with Russia. Trump and friends constantly lying about their communication with Russia. It never stops.
As it's been pointed out to you several times, this investigation is ongoing. Yet somehow you've closed the case, ahead of Mueller no less. Randy and the Scooby Doo gang solving mysteries wherever the pop up.
I don't know why you deny reality and lie the way you do. But you're just kind of a horses's ass, so there is that.
#533 Re: The Garden » US Politics Thread » 439 weeks ago
The closer Mueller and his team get to Trump, the more the GOP are trying to discredit him.
It's plain as day.
#534 Re: The Garden » US Politics Thread » 439 weeks ago
The entire notion that the GOP is going to investigate Mueller for "bias" is akin to obstruction of justice perpetrated by an entire political party IMO. Outrageous in its scope. Even with a hostile state involved in our elections, they're still rolling out the tired old canard: liberal bias. Fox News is essentially state TV now, it's seriously fucked up.
The GOP know what the repercussions for their party will be when the ills of Trump administration comes to light. They're already seeing the consequences now in smaller elections because of Trump. What happened last night is a harbinger of things to come. They know what's around the corner with this investigation, and as usual want to muddy the waters as much as possible.
#535 Re: The Garden » US Politics Thread » 439 weeks ago
I’m impressed with and agree with a lot of the analysis being done here.
Take everything out of it and focus on the fact that Democrats shouldn’t win in Alabama. They eagerly voted for Trump a year ago. He’s not that different from Moore. In the span of a year, they overwhelmingly voted for Trump and then voted for a “liberal democrat.”
I’m still having trouble wrapping my mind around that.
I agree.
#536 Re: The Garden » US Politics Thread » 439 weeks ago
This is very much about Trump. Moore is clearly a disaster of a human being, but this is also about Trump, and frankly the GOP who didn't speak up against Moore en masse.
#537 Re: The Garden » US Politics Thread » 439 weeks ago
slcpunk wrote:Jones wins.
Huge loss for Trump.
Can’t wait to see his reaction...is he gonna bash the whole state of Alabama?
#538 Re: The Garden » US Politics Thread » 439 weeks ago
Jones wins.
Huge loss for Trump.
#539 Re: The Garden » Getting Fit and Staying That Way » 439 weeks ago
I've hit my second goal weight (220lbs)
I'm down 48 lbs from when i started (about 6 and a half months ago)
Im not sure if i keep going or try to maintain now...if u look up bmi for my height and age it says 198ish is ideal weight for me
Any thoughts?
Congrats!
I can't speak to your ideal weight, but I will say a few words about it in general.
1) Don't get too focused on the number itself. I've had weight loss that was swift, then plateaued for months, before dropping sharply over the course of a month. Diet and exercise remained the same during that time. I've seen people lose very little weight and have an entirely different physique over the course of a year too. If they went solely by numbers, they may have given up.
2) Find an additional way to gauge progress. I recommend taking body measurements. You may not lose weight, but your body may recompose itself. This could be true especially if you are lifting weights.
3) Look out at the horizon. What are your long term health goals? What do you need to do every day to achieve them? Slow and steady wins the race, and also has a lower chance of dying from a preventable disease.
You put one foot in front of the other and move forward.
#540 Re: The Garden » US Politics Thread » 439 weeks ago
Moore road his horse in to vote. Talk about theatrics. What a clown show.
