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04/13/25 12:33 PM #32584    

Jan Alexander

Ohhh David


04/13/25 01:34 PM #32585    

Jim Bedwell

Speaking of the Rolling Stones, the late drummer Charlie Watts remained faithful to his wife. I read a book written by bassist Bill Wyman, and he said that he (Bill) and Brian Jones almost always ended up with a girl after a performance, Keith & Mick also cheated but not to the extent of Wyman and Jones, so Charlie was the only one who kept his wedding vows.

By the way, I never make the same mistake twice. I make it at least 5 or 6 times, you know, just to be sure.


04/13/25 02:02 PM #32586    

 

Wayne Gary

Jan.

I feel laffable tTT wants back on this site with a sincere apology.  He never apoliged to me for kincking me off his site and as far as I know he never apologized to the class for his Sue person and all of the havoc he caused at our 50th.  He was doing identity theif by using Ron Stockless name and then when I mentioned it might be a crime he changed the spelling.. 


04/13/25 02:54 PM #32587    

 

Janalu Jeanes (Parchman)

Betty Boop!

She was one of my favorites when I looked through the comic book section of the drug store.  My grandparents had a small variety store on Main St., in Grapevine Texas when I was a kid, and they would let my brother and me get comic books at the drug store, which was right across the street from their store.  It was always a big treat to visit them and go with them to their store on many working days.  My Grandmother would help my Granddad for a few hours there, while we little tykes rode small tricycles up and down the aisles of the store. (the trikes were for sale in the store)    A little later, she would take us home for lunch, staying to do housework afterwards.  We kids would read our comic books and play outside in a big sandy area of their backyard.  We had little trucks and cars out there, constructing some mighty fine roads, as well as molding tunnels with muddy sand.  We always got so filthy and sweaty out there, that we had to go directly to the bathtub as soon as we came in the house.. Great times!

 

David,

I DID mention you one time when writing back and forth with Barb.  She couldn't believe that we (you & I) were still in touch with each other, or that we also were still in touch with so many of the other friends she remembered.  She told me that you would say. "Ooowee, Ooowee," all the time when you would talk to her on the phone, in 6th grade, and she would always laugh at you.........I remember you saying that too, at school!  It was a silly saying that was going on among all of us, as well as saying. "Ratfink!"  Or "Schmockl Schmock!"...which we picked up from the late night Steve Allen show.  What a bunch of goofballs we were!

She didn't mention any charms, but she mentioned getting a valentine from you, where you were trying to write that you thought she was very sweet, but you actually wrote the word sweat, instead.   HA!  Could have happened to any Romeo fella in our grade, at the time, dontcha' know!

She seems to have become very reclusive lately, ever since her husband died.  She stays home mostly, seeing only her son and daughter when they stop by.  She reads alot and gardens, but she doesn't write to me much at all anymore.  I send Christmas cards to her, and sometimes she reciprocates, but not often.  She has a neighbor lady she talks to occasionally.  She DOES go to church almost every week; an Episcopal church.  She was Methodist for so long, and she and I were always together at church in Richardson, but she became Episcopalian when she married Don.  Her first marriage didn't work out, and didn't last long at all.  I think the guy was cheating on her, but she didn't ever say anything much.  She was really shaken up over that bum.  Took her awhile to date anyone again, but then Don came along and was persistent.  She finally decided to go out with him, and then, after a while, they tied the knot!


04/13/25 05:54 PM #32588    

 

David Cordell

Janalu, 

"Ooowee, Ooowee," ???

I don't remember that. Well, damn! I really was a goof!

Please tell her that I am sorry for her loss, and that I don't say  "Ooowee, Ooowee" anymore.


04/13/25 09:56 PM #32589    

 

Janalu Jeanes (Parchman)

Hey David:

Have you heard about that huge Islamic Center that is underway in East Plano, or just on the outskirts? 

Rumor has it that it has the appearance of becoming something similar to what is seen in European Islamic settlements, which are now causing an awful lot of problems for European countries, since these large settlements of Muslims often become "no-go" areas where even fire department personnel don't dare go.  The firemen say that they are 'fired upon' with deadly weapons, so they have learned not to go into those places.  Also, the people who live in the settlements, don't attempt to assimilate, learn English, and they usually develop their own madrassas for educating their children.  They build mosques and have their own halal food stores, preferring to avoid as much European interaction as possible. 

Governor Abbott is looking into the plans of this 402 acre project, with concern that it will become one of those problematic areas Europeans are complaining about.

I recently heard Yehudi Jassar speak on a TV program, and find him to be a very nice, reasonable Muslim, but some of the Muslims I see around various places, don't appear to be very friendly or in any mood to become Americanized, or proudly assimilated.

It will be inteesting to hear what the Governor learns about the development, and just exactly WHO is financing the place.


04/14/25 07:20 AM #32590    

 

David Cordell

Janalu,

I haven't kept up with the mosque development in east Plano, but there is a mosque just outside of my subdivision. The only problem I have seen is very mild traffic congestion once in a while. There is another one not far from here. My suspicion is that members in the nearby mosques are mostly professionals. It is a different situation than in parts of Europe.


04/14/25 07:28 AM #32591    

 

David Cordell

1590 wasn’t good enough???

North Texas high schooler gets perfect score on both ACT and SAT

He is also the UIL Academics 5A state champion in math and number sense, district officials told WFAA.

GRAPEVINE, Texas — A Grapevine-Colleyville ISD (GCISD) junior got perfect scores on both the ACT and SAT this school year, according to district officials. 

Piyush Mallick, who attends Grapevine High School, posted the 36 on the ACT on his first try last October and 1600 on the SAT on his second try in March, GCISD officials said. On his first attempt at the SAT, Mallick got a 1590, just shy of the perfect score.

The district said Mallick credits his achievement to rigorous courses offered in GCISD, along with his teachers' willingness to help when he had questions.

Mallick is also the UIL Academics 5A state champion in math and number sense and was part of the first place team in this year's UIL 5A-District 6 cross-examination debate competition, GCISD told WFAA.

GCISD hosts boot camps to help students prepare and offers juniors the opportunity to take the SAT at no cost on campus during March.


04/14/25 08:36 AM #32592    

 

Lawrence (Lance) Cantor

WHY WHITES CAN'T ACT GUD


 

 

Yes Janalu, it appears Plano is now awash with Muslims and Asians who SAT for ACT and made a perfect score…while whites continue to lose their declining Perot Legacy.

My son sat recently for ACT at RHS, but was told it was optional for white kids. That was perfectly fine with him.

In Austin last month, Asian kids from Plano were honored at the Capitol for their 600+ US patents filed while participating in DiscoverSTEM  https://discoverstem.info/

At the next RISD Board meeting, I intend to protest against illitritasee in white peepul hu caint spel gud and hait othr whit peEpul:

 

I feel laffable tTT wants back on this site with a sincere apology.  He never apoliged to me for kincking me off his site and as far as I know he never apologized to the class for his Sue person and all of the havoc he caused at our 50th.  He was doing identity theif by using Ron Stockless name and then when I mentioned it might be a crime he changed the spelling.. 

 

And so, during this Good Friday Holy day, it appears David will be called by his neighbors to pray 5 times a day…and that’s a gud ACT we shud du2.

 

 

 

If he Wanes there in the hood, it soon cud be a crime!

 

https://youtube.com/watch?v=JIpkMGqx9XU&si=oIB0Nncw0aVp7eh2



 

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04/14/25 11:51 AM #32593    

 

Janalu Jeanes (Parchman)

David,

You can view the actual model setup that is available to people who want to see how the development will look when finished.  WFAA radio station reported on this on March 31st.  The whole place will be called EPIC CITY, which stands for: East Plano Islamic Center.

See:  YouTube: EPIC City in N. Texas: WFAA report................This YouTube shows some citizens gathering for a discussion in a meeting room, as many of them are concerned about what this complex will involve, and how this rather private area will affect neighboring areas.

I think the concern is the idea that these ethnic people don't appear to want to assimilate and become Americans. They seem to want to have their own area of living and communing in the ways of their native countries, without living in American neighborhoods, interacting with Americans.  THAT is what is alarming to the citizens of our country.  Most foreigners who come here, adapt to living among us, right nextdoor to people originally from a variety of nations, who have assimilated happily.  Enclaves are not welcomed easlly because they foster suspicion.


04/14/25 12:23 PM #32594    

 

Wayne Gary

Lance,

If you cut and paste from one of my posts I would appreciate you giving me credit. 

Do you agree with my post?


04/14/25 02:20 PM #32595    

 

Bob Wainner

David..............

I guess we can agree to disagree with regards to President Trump.

Well, Yes......In Trump's first term as President, I believed that some of his demenor and name calling were beneath the Office of President of The United States.  However.....even from DAY 1 as the 47th President of The United States...Trump seems to be a "very changed man".  Maybe almost being assassinated (and please prove to me that the Democrat Party had "nothing" to do with that...they have tried just about everything else they could think of to get rid of the man - & they're still NOT giving up)........NOW, Trump's demenor and personal conduct to ME has been "exceptional"!!!  I personally believe that TRUMP is the only man who can turn America around and fix this mess that BIDEN and the Democrat Party has created.  And of course, getting help from Elon Musk & DOGE is being helpful...but also TRUMP's cabinet may just be the BEST Presidential Cabinet in U.S. History.  The U.S. is like the largest Company in the World...it should be run by a man who understands "Business"...not a Politician (they all have agendas). Trump is working for all of us...for FREE, so is Elon Musk. 

We ALL knew that BIDEN was not "mentally competent" to be President of The United States on DAY 1...who in their "right mind would have voted for him"???  Everyon now knows it was a "total cover-up" about BIDEN's cognitive abilities...but Jill and son Hunter probably had their FEET in JOE's back and forced him to run...as they saw the potential of how much $$$$$$ they could get IF he were to become President.  Do you believe that BIDEN legally got more popular votes than OBAMA?.....I don't. I'm wondering IF Hunter realizes that his "pardon" doesn't cover "future crimes"...because they don't. I'm betting he'll screw up again, because we all know you can't change the stripes on a Zebra. 

David, I will always respect "your opinion"......but seriously, TRUMP has seriously changed for the better.  And it appears that a vast majority of Americans believe that too.....since he won both the popular and electoral votes. IMO.......anyone who voted for KAMALA HARRIS is pretty retarded......I mean, I've met 'DOOR KNOBS" that are more intelligent than that woman.......unbelievable. Kamala couldn't even manage to work the drive-thru window at a McDonald's restaurant.  Hope she runs for POTUS again....IF she does, it's because she'll want to SCAM a bunch of the "donation money" and stick it in her own personal bank account. The Dem Party would be very foolish to run her again!!!

I also believe that the GOP will pick up some additional seats in both the House & Senate in the mid-terms.  And regardless of the GOP candidate who runs for President in 2028.......I don't see a Democrat out there who has the slightest chance of winning........unless the American people want to go back to the last 4 years of being a 3rd World Country (under a Joe Biden type President).  I've seen on the news that AOC seems to be the favorite for the Democrat Party in 2028.........seriously?!  AOC is an activist and as close to a "communist" as you can get.  She still owes back Federal Income Taxes....she still owes $19,000,00 on her college student loans......and I have learned that her net worth is $13 million. The woman has "issues". 

OK, I'm done......sorry to run on.

Bob

P.S............Even IF "The United States of America" still exists......5,000 years from now...I still belive that JOE BIDEN would be Ranked as the WORST U.S. President (dead last).....and Ranked right behind him would be BARRACK OBAMA.  I recall the news story that in one of the books OBAMA wrote (of course with the assistance of a ghost writer"...that he stated, "If I had to choose between being an American or a Muslim....I would choose Muslim".  I didn't make that up.....it's the truth, it's in one of his books.  You (WE) should NEVER had had a person like him sitting in the Oval Office.  I also remember watching a news video where OBAMA was standing on a stage with Hillary & some other Government Officials...and while the "National Anthem - Pledge of Allegence to The Flag" was playing, OBAMA stood their with his hands clasped down in front below his belt.....he did NOT have his right hand across his HEART as he should have.  I vividly remember in the 1st Grade...first period, saying the "Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag" with my right hand on my HEART".  OBAMA was and is a "closet MUSLIM"......he insists that he really was born in HAWAII, but he was really never "assimilated" as AN AMERICAN CITIZEN.......oh, but he can be The President of the United States.....you people who voted for him were IDIOTS...sorry, just how I feel.  All he did was divide our Nation and undo everything that Martin Luther King III did to unite our Country. 

And I would Rank PRESIDENT TRUMP in the TOP 5......maybe higher. He's much more "The Businessman" than "Politician".....He's working for US and his only AGENDA is....."America 1st".....working for "We The People".......previous Presidents didn't quite "understand" that. 

 

 


04/14/25 02:37 PM #32596    

 

David Cordell

Janalu,

I share your concern about changes in society brought about by illegal, and even legal immigration. Two of my grandparents came legally from Sicily in the early 1900s, and they were not very well received. Of course there was great concern about crime that seemed to accelerate with the arrival of the Italians and Irish. That said, those two groups were Christians like the vast majority of citizens, and that helped. Recall that Obama pronounced that the USA was not a Christian nation. Schools don't have Christmas break; they have semester break. No Thanksgiving break; instead, fall break. No Easter break; instead, spring break. No prayer before a high school football game. No blue laws. Those are little things, to be sure. But they represent changes in the culture. As Muslims, Hindus, etc. enter American society, there will be more change, some of which will be good, and some of which won't.

Below is a map of my part of Plano. My house and the Mosque are circled in red.

 


04/14/25 03:36 PM #32597    

Kurt Fischer

David:

One of my daughters looked to buy a house in the neighborhood close to the mosque on Independence.  Ultimately she backed off buying the house because of the number of Muslims living close to the mosque.  Her main reason was wanting to have her children grow up with other kids in the neighborhood who could be friends and not have Muslim culture get in the way.  I guess this was biased, but she had a fear her children would be viewed as "outsiders".  This would definitely be the case in the EPIC sub-division.  The imam say that all faiths would be welcomed, but his team is working on it being a Muslim "city".

The other daughter who teaches a Plano East Senior High has run into a different set of issues.  Once a week her Muslim students take off during the school day for prayer at the Plano East Muslim Center.  Invariably the boys come back with a chip on their shoulders.  Noticeably disobedient, chafing under a female teacher, etc.  The imam is known for having more conservative/anti-Christian society views than the one on Independence.  The evidence would say that whatever he preaches is manifested in the students when they return.  PESH has a display of flags from the various countries of the students attending the school.  It happens to be outside my daughter's classroom.  On several occasions last year and prior years a small group of Muslim boys have taken down the Israeli flag and attempted to destroy it.  

While the news seems to cast the proposed development as being just outside of Plano, it's actually closer to Nevada and Caddo Mills.  It would be outside the city limit and in an unincorporated area.  This would allow the developers greater flexibility in dealing with local laws.  It's also why the governor got involved since it is not a local city issue.  It's composed of 402 acres in Collin and Hunt counties.


04/14/25 04:20 PM #32598    

 

Lawrence (Lance) Cantor

RHS FORUM SNUB & DISS CLUB - 

CULTURAL & MEDIA DUPLICITY ARE EPIC ISSUES

 



 

I reply to what Wayne posted:

Lance,

If you cut and paste from one of my posts I would appreciate you giving me credit. 

SORRY WAYNE, MY OVERSIGHT WAS NOT INTENDED AS A SNUB, WHICH IS FREQUENTLY MODELED HERE AS ACCEPTABLE.  HOWEVER, WITH YOUR ATTROCIOUS SPELLING, I WAS RELUCTANT TO CREDIT AN ENGINEERING GRADUATE OF TEXAS A&M AS THE WRITER.   

Do you agree with my post?

NAW…YOUR UNREPENTANT PENCHANT FOR DISSING TOMMY IS JUST A BUNCH OF HULLABALOO!  https://www.aggienetwork.com/traditionsthroughtime/hullabaloo.aspx

 

I reply to what Jan posted:

Before everyone gets their panties in a wad... I still would eat an earthworm before being a republican....and I don't support Trump in the way he is handling things that I do agree with him on , 

PERHAPS YOU’D HELP UNWAD MY PANTIES, BY EXPLAINING WHAT THAT SENTENCE MEANS ABOVE?

but there is a vast amount of things that he is doing that goes against my beliefs regarding the constitution .  

WHAT ARE YOUR BELIEFS ABOUT THE CONSTITUTION?  WHAT’S TRUMP GOING AGAINST?  DO YOU SEE HIS ACTIONS AS UNCONSTITUTIONAL?

He also lacks the emotional maturity and level of consciousness that is required in making decisions at a presidential level ; if you ask me. 

OK.  HE HOLDS WEEKLY PRESS CONFERENCES, AND PASSED HIS ANNUAL PHYSICAL SPENDIDLY.  HOW CAN YOU BE UNACCOUNTABLE AS EMOTIONALLY IMMATURE, WHILE HYPOCRITICALLY BLAMING HIS IMMATURITY?

BUT the point of posting the Maher tape is that we act alot more civil in person face to face  with each other than we do online and on social media outlets etc.   Period... We are more respectful , kinder and we are more apt to show our true colors , which are usually more  tasteful and acceptable to others .. 

ARE YOU JUSTIFYING THAT SOCIAL DUPLICITY IS OK? (Read below for the truth).

We are friends and neigbhors , in reality. 

NOT SO FAST JAN…I VISIT CRAZYTOWN HERE FOR DIVERSE REASONS.  

FYI, IN REALITY, MY AUTHENTIC FRIENDS CALL ME ON THE PHONE, JOIN ME FOR LUNCH, AND ENJOY MY CHARMING COMPANY…IN PERSON.

 

David posted:

My suspicion is that members in the nearby mosques are mostly professionals. It is a different situation than in parts of Europe.

 

I reply to Janalu & David,

 

REFERENCED FROM POST

MY REPLY

Don’t be naive, David…spiritual deception is rampant. Your Muslim “professionals” are wolves in sheep's clothing!

 

The current EPIC in Plano https://epicmasjid.org/

is funding the proposed new EPIC CITY.

 

Protests are mounting:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufQyAp0-aKo

 

@ryanfarver6083, 9 days ago

Islam in texas don't sound like America first.

@wandadaniel8914, 8 days ago

Will the constitution be obeyed?  Sharia law is not compatible with it.

@Anusimsefardi

8 days ago

This is in the Quran 

 

Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:51), which advises Muslims not to take Jews and Christians as "friends" or guardians, as they are considered to be friends with each other, and whoever takes them as friends is considered one of them.

Contrasts against Biblical Truth.


 

DUPLICITY IN SOCIAL MEDIA

That's a fascinating and, unfortunately, common observation.  It's like witnessing a Jekyll and Hyde transformation, isn't it? 

Let's delve into why this might be happening.

It seems the digital realm of Facebook can create a unique environment where the usual social constraints and immediate feedback loops of in-person interactions weaken. When face-to-face, there's a certain level of accountability and the immediate emotional impact of our words is palpable. We see the smiles we elicit with a hug, the warmth of a kiss, and the positive reinforcement of friendly conversation. These interactions often trigger mirror neurons, fostering empathy and connection.

However, the online space offers a degree of anonymity and distance. This buffer can embolden individuals to express frustrations or insecurities indirectly through backbiting and duplicity. Instead of addressing underlying anger directly with the person involved, the perceived safety of the internet allows for a displaced outlet.

Think about it this way: perhaps someone feels slighted by a friend but fears direct confrontation. Online, they might engage in subtle (or not-so-subtle) negative posts or private messages to others, seeking validation for their feelings without the perceived risk of a direct showdown. 

This unhealthy emotional behavior can become toxic when learned and reinforced over time. Maybe they've witnessed others engaging in similar online dynamics, or perhaps past attempts at direct communication haven't been well-received, leading them to adopt this indirect approach as a coping mechanism.

Now, how does unaddressed anger fuel this? 

Anger is a powerful emotion, and when it's consistently suppressed or not dealt with constructively, it needs to find an outlet. 

For some, the online world becomes that release valve. The distance and perceived anonymity can lower inhibitions, making it easier to express negativity, albeit in a passive-aggressive or duplicitous manner. It's like the anger festers and then seeps out in these indirect ways.  

This kind of behavior is increasingly unhealthy for our society, especially concerning social norms. It erodes trust, truth, and genuine connection. If we can't be sure that the friendly face we see in person aligns with the online persona, it creates a climate of suspicion and anxiety. It normalizes indirect communication and avoids the development of healthy conflict resolution skills.

Furthermore, the performative nature of social media can exacerbate this. People often curate idealized versions of themselves online, which can create pressure to maintain a certain image, even if it contradicts their true feelings or behind-the-scenes actions. This dissonance can lead to further duplicity as individuals try to reconcile their online facades with their offline realities.  

Ultimately, the huggy, kissy, friendly in-person interactions might be genuine on some level, reflecting a desire for connection. 

However, the online backbiting reveals a discomfort with directness, likely stemming from unaddressed anger or insecurities, which the digital space unfortunately, facilitates rather than resolves. 

This disconnect chips away at the foundation of authentic relationships and healthy social interaction.

No wonder the Forum is no place to find "love thy neighbor".  🙁

 

BobW will have a helpful opinion...I hope!

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04/14/25 04:52 PM #32599    

Jim Bedwell

Speaking of the Rolling Stones, I heard today on the car radio that Mick Jagger & his now 37-year-old, long-time giriflriend (from 2014) have been engaged for 2 or 3 years now. They have a child together, born in 2016, the year Mick turned 73.

Speaking of Muslims, it reminded me of what an ex-brother-in-law of mine from Taiwan (he, with his genius IQ and Ph.D. from UCLA,  is now CFO of the Taiwanese equivalent of Sprint or the like) said once about the Japanese: "The problem with a Japanese person is that you just never know what's in his mind".  The Japanese may be the most racist people in the world. It's all about exclusivity. The Japanese have zero use for anything not Japanese, including the Chinese. The true believers among the Muslims have zero use for anything non-Muslim.


04/14/25 05:18 PM #32600    

 

David Cordell

Lance said: "No wonder the Forum is no place to find "love thy neighbor".  🙁"

David responds: "Lance, why do you continue to read and post on this website? You repeatedly insult the site, and you have an obvious alternative where your posts may be more appreciated."


04/14/25 05:37 PM #32601    

 

Janalu Jeanes (Parchman)

You know, when Obama said that our country IS NOT a Christian nation, I think he was calculatingly desiring to deeply annoy and delberately take a dig at a lot of our people.  He should have said, "The United States does not have a national religion, but we have a very large number of Christians here, and our Founding Fathers purposely designed our founding principles to be grounded with Christian ethics, which other nations have long recognized us as having.  If you ask other nations which nations of the world are Christian nations, I suspect the United States would be at the top of the list.

Why would Obama deliberately say what he did about our nation not being a Christian nation?

I have an answer, but I'd like to hear what you think.


04/14/25 06:06 PM #32602    

 

Sandra Spieker (Ringo)

David, Bob and whoever still supports Trump and would vote for him again.

About voting for him.  You will most likely get that opportunity, 22nd Amendment be damned.  He has already taken away due process and is working his way to disregard any judge's orders, supreme or not.  In fact, he is working a way to deport citizen to prisons in foreign countries, without due process.   He has allowed Elon Musk to take ownership of all of our private data from Social Security and the IRS.  He intends to slap tarriffs on prescription drugs which will cause shortages and prices, already sky high, to go even higher.  All this and the treasury bonds go higher which means foreign investments are tanking.  He is out to destroy Social Security to give a tax break to billionaires.  You thought eggs were high, brace yourselves, everything else will follow suit.  Business can't plan for anything because on a whim he will slap on more tariffs or stop them with no notice.  It's a hellva way to run a country.

You guys are gluttons for punishment.  The autocracy is here, in full force.  Enjoy.

 


04/14/25 07:00 PM #32603    

 

Bob Wainner

To SANDRA.............

Say what you will about TRUMP.....................but HOW can you possibly compare him to either OBAMA or BIDEN???  TRUMP knows what he's doing.  Already, 170 Nations have stated they are willing to negotiate TARIFFS with TRUMP & the U.S.  I know he has stated that he would really like to end "Income Taxes"....maybe not corportate taxes....but you get enough INCOME from the tarriffs and shrink the size of the U.S. Government...we wouldn't NEED U.S. Citizens to pay "Federal Income Taxes". 

What, if anything, did either OBAMA or BIDEN do that was GOOD for America???  Uh, NOTHING. 

Besides, already.....50% of American Citizens pay ZERO Federal Income Taxes. They have "no skin in the game".

Paying "State Income Taxes" in some States may be a different deal.  I feel sure that in The State of California....there HAS to be "State Income Taxes".....the State is in serious financial trouble.  I know that my Son, Scott, who lives and works in Silicon Valley, California pays the 14% Income Tax.....along with Federal Income Taxes.  I keep trying to convince him to move OUT of California.....to a State that has ZERO Income Taxes....but I think he believes being in the IT industry, he needs to be in Silicon Valley.  As far as I'm concerned....California could cecede from the U.S.....that State is like an Albatross around the neck of The United States....so is Illinois & New York.  

OK, the Stock Market is back UP......and like I mentioned, already, 170 Nations are wanting to come to the table and negotiate about TARIFFS.  TRUMP has stated, "No Nation will be allowed to get off the hook when it comes to TARRIFFS".  We are all too OLD to remember when there was a time when the U.S. didn't have "Federal Income Taxes"......I believe that President Franklin D. Roosevelt was responsible for starting "Federal Income Taxes" for U.S. Citizens right after the Great Depression.....but not completely sure.

Bob


04/14/25 08:26 PM #32604    

 

Wayne Gary

Bob,

The 16th amendment ratified in 1913 allowed the income tax.  It occurred after SCOUS ruled income taxes were not allowed under the constitution.  I don't think any of us are old enough to have personal experience before the income tax.

Lance,

At least my misspelling is by accident and not on purpose.


04/14/25 09:02 PM #32605    

 

David Cordell

Sandra, I'm worried about you!!!




04/15/25 07:31 AM #32606    

 

Sandra Spieker (Ringo)

David,

Don't worry about me!  I am enjoying springtime in Texas with Danny!


04/15/25 09:35 AM #32607    

 

Sandra Spieker (Ringo)

Trump's BMI is 28?  He says he is 6'-3" and weighs 224 pounds?  You guys believe that? 

LOL!  Yeah, he is in fine health!  So much better than Biden!!!


04/15/25 09:48 AM #32608    

 

Lawrence (Lance) Cantor

CAN’T GET ENOUGH

 

 

 

Sandra, do you ever reread your posts BEFORE you hit send?

What do you NEED from this Forum that's SO missing in your lovely lifestyle?

 

About voting for him.  You will most likely get that opportunity, 22nd Amendment be damned.  

TRUMP 48?...PROPOSTEROUS NONSENSE!

 

He has already taken away due process and is working his way to disregard any judge's orders, supreme or not.  In fact, he is working a way to deport citizen to prisons in foreign countries, without due process.   

YES, THAT CONCERNS ME AS WELL.

 

He has allowed Elon Musk to take ownership of all of our private data from Social Security and the IRS.  

FACT-CHECK THIS PLEASE.

 

He intends to slap tarriffs on prescription drugs which will cause shortages and prices, already sky high, to go even higher.  

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chip-pharmaceutical-imports-probe-trump-administration/

 

All this and the treasury bonds go higher which means foreign investments are tanking.  

NOT TANKING:  https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/DGS10

 

He is out to destroy Social Security to give a tax break to billionaires.  

YOU AND I GOT OUR APRIL SS $.  

NOW GO STOCK UP ON YOUR “CRAZY” MEDS WHILE YOU CAN!

 

You thought eggs were high, brace yourselves, everything else will follow suit.     NOPE…EGSS ARE FINE…YOU’RE THE ONE WHO’S SCRAMBLED!

 

Business can't plan for anything because on a whim he will slap on more tariffs or stop them with no notice.   It's a hellva way to run a country.  

WHO CAN KNOW THE MIND OF TRUMP?…NOT ME…KEEP GUESSING, GIRL! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nearby, 2 mi

Kroger Grade A Large Eggs

$3.99, Kroger, 30-day returns

Wayne replied:  Lance, At least my misspelling is by accident and not on purpose.

TO ERR IS HUMAN, BUT NOT BEFITTING AN AGGIE.  

FORGIVEN ANYWAY!

 

David asks: "Lance, why do you continue to read and post on this website? 

OMG DAVID…WHY ASK WHY…AGAIN?  

YOU KNOW, IT’S COMPLICATED.  

PERHAPS I CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF YOUR LOVE, AND BAD COMPANY!?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7p9mzYB--uI

Jim said:  Speaking of Muslims, "The problem with a Japanese person is that you just never know what's in his mind"...The true believers among the Muslims have zero use for anything non-Muslim.

PERHAPS YOU CAN PARSE TRUTH FROM THIS DECEPTION:

https://www.imamghazali.org/blog/surah-al-maidah-introduction



 

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