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Spankytoes

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  1. Because someone wrote an article taking data, which can manipulated to defend or defeat any argument, told you so? If I post a counterpoint, using the same data, are you now wrong? Cool
  2. If we are parsing things down, I suppose you could group that into racism, albeit with a factual basis. The number of crimes committed by people with an expired visa vs. those that crossed the border illegally may trend there. Could we also not say that it's based on money rather than race? The expired visa klans tend to have white collar jobs, which are taxed, or are student paying tuition. Wouldn't a black guy from Ghana also be a target for this racism or are we assuming that this group is vastly white, and therefore, immune from prejudice? You know how easy foreigners have it here regardless of their status or race from "True Patriots". Is it that Americans literally won't work for these jobs or employers that found a cheaper alternative. Like manufacturing in China instead of the US, for example?
  3. Right, because spending $0.16 extra on goods is the same as 23% of your annual income. You got me. Yes, free healthcare from county hospitals that don't require payment from the destitute. For example, Parkland in Dallas.
  4. You mean other than the House Bill? https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/643 That's not newsworthy enough because it doesn't progress a racist agenda to stoke the flames.
  5. 1. What data are we using to track illegal border crossings to substantiate the argument? We can track an overstayed visa. 2. If true, what's the controversy with building a wall? If we further reduce the number of illegal border crossings...how is that a bad thing again?
  6. I can rattle off a ton of net positives for defrauding Chase bank. It's still illegal. That's not a valid argument. Is their contribution to the economy greater than or less than the cost of subsidizing their ability to live in our economy tax-free? If I understand you correctly, you are advocating that paying $2 more for a tomato is a greater strain than increased taxes to cover those that pay none? I'm not embarrassed. Are you?
  7. It's a racist symbol...why? Is no one is advocating for a wall to the north because Canada is predominately white or because the borders are much more secure? You don't try to stem a problem to be polite, culturally sensitive or PC. The vast majority of illegals are from Mexico and Central America that enter through the US-Mexican border. It would only be racist if this wasn't a looming issue.
  8. Newsflash: The people supporting the shutdown don't receive "refunds"
  9. What part of the problem is complex? While I agree that it won't solve the problem, what about building a wall as a start is controversial? If we reduce 10,000 people annually from crossing into our borders illegally, what do you think that will net us in savings as a country? (Taxes, healthcare, uninsured motorists, etc.) It's simple economics. If I get a job that pays me $100,000 annually, my employer is not on the hook for just $100,000. They also have to subsidize my healthcare and provide other benefits such as transportation aid and retirement matching. I am also a body for functions that are sponsored or mundane activities such as holiday parties. They can reasonably assume that I will cost $30,000 above my base salary, not including any bonuses or additional funds allocated for my performance. If we use the estimate of 11,000,000 illegal immigrants currently in America, what do you think this equates to in wasted spending? As a husband/son-in-law of legal immigrants, I've never understood the resistance to enforcing the law. Let's say that your house is burglarized and they steal your jewelry and TVs. Then the burglars take your wares to a pawn shop and cash out. But, then they donate half of their gains to a homeless shelter. Does this make burglarizing your house a good deed because the final action helped the needy? That's essentially the argument amnesty/partial amnesty folks are making. I've seen people getting angrier for people cutting in line at Starbucks than the ramifications of letting illegals remain.
  10. I don't see the issue with GPS trackers. To me, they make more sense in a positive light than a negative. If you get into a wreck out on a country road, you can be found. If your car gets stolen, it can be found. If you teenage child is missing, there is a recourse. Tracking my driving habits also lends data to road construction/work that may need to be done due to congestion. If I am suspected of a crime that I didn't do, my whereabouts could be used as supporting data for my alibi. People get tracked all the time through cell phones, even on an advertisement level. Not sure how this would restrict your freedom to travel or right to privacy. You give up your right to privacy when you enter into public.
  11. Could have sworn the aggies had a shot at us every year...
  12. Undefeated 2002 tOSU that beat 5 ranked teams says hello to 4-loss 2018 Texas? Ok...hi! https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/ohio-state/2002-schedule.html Not seeing the comparison to anything I posted.
  13. Texas, Washington State and Penn State would be fighting it out for the last at-large spot to play Florida/UCF in that scenario. Make an argument as to why Texas would be guaranteed a berth over the other 2 teams with the same records. Keep in mind that Texas lost to Maryland, OSU and WVU in your scenario.
  14. Did Clemson consistently struggle with subpar competition? You're defending an argument that no one is making. I am talking specifically about the 2018 Texas Longhorns vs. the teams on their schedule. You can play Tulsa, SMU, North Texas, etc. with an average win of 6 points to claim a good season. It's different than losing by an average of 3 points to ou, Bama, Clemson, etc. on every level except emotional. It doesn't necessarily mean that you are a better team based solely on the W-L record. That's why UCF wasn't even considered for the CFP.
  15. A win is a win is true at the beginning of the season. A win is a win is NOT true when your argument is that your team has gotten better despite the level of competition remaining stagnant. It's not about blowing out everybody on your schedule. It's about showing consistency rather than playing down to the level of talent if you are supposed to be the better team.
  16. Well, if you guarantee it, I guess you're right.
  17. Depends. How do you feel about kids? If you are solo, you need to look towards Ocho Rios or Negril. DR, without question.
  18. We did, but you have to admit, deep down, that it's a bit of fool's gold. 10-4 with a Sugar Bowl win is leaps and bounds better than 5-7 with no bowl. But, how impressive is it? We beat 2 teams that ended up in the final rankings, albeit, both in the Top 8. We lost to ou, who was the only other team worth a shit in the conference. We were 1-1 against the mediocre teams (WVU and ISU). And, of course, we lost to a 5-7 Maryland team (Without a coach) and a 7-6 OSU team. We barely survived teams like KSU, KU and Baylor. The only reason we had a shot at the Big 12 title was because of the Big 12 CCG, which almost everyone here has bemoaned the existence of. The only reason we played in the Sugar Bowl is because ou was so good that they made the CFP. Had the rules not changed, we may have gone 10-3 with a Peach Bowl win, which is good on paper but still has most of the above-mentioned issues. Now, we are losing 9 starters on defense, a good RB and possibly our best WR. It feels good on an emotional level and it's progress, but I think a lot of people are crowning us prematurely.
  19. Doing Oktoberfest, Amsterdam and Brussels later this year with some friends. I've done Bruges before, but haven't been to Brussels. Bruges is worth a day, so I figure Brussels would be fine for a tack on city for my flight back. Only plan is to drink large quantities of that cherry beer and grab a 6-pack of Westy. Staying at the Intercontinental Amstel in Amsterdam and Crowne Plaza Le Palace in Brussels. All I've got.
  20. I've used them several times. Never had an issue with food quality. Also have ordered from Snow's. Also good.
  21. If you're under 60, then know that you will be the youngest there. Exceptions are unmarried females with their mom doing a "girl's trip". For the amount of $ they charge, I would never do it. It's cheaper to travel to any place you want to see, in First Class, and just do a river cruise there. You can easily do London, Paris, the Rhine, the Danube, etc. A cruise would be hell on Earth for me though, so I'm biased.
  22. I'm being dragged (drug?) to Ocho Rios tomorrow. You can go for me.
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