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  1. A couple of things I see conflated in all this stuff. Most states offer some kind of tax break or advantage for a "homestead," that generally means your primary residence, that you spend most of your time in or intend to return to. Broadly speaking, you cannot have two homesteads, certainly not within one state. The ramifications of this are state law penalties, like you owe back whatever tax or other advantage you obtained by falsely claiming a second, or third, homestead. That differs, at least in legal effect, from representations that might be made to a mortgage company or guarantor like FNMA or VA. The definition of "principal residence" and "vacation home" and all that differs from state designations of homestead. They may be similar, but they're not the same and not prescribed by law, but rather by the rules of the mortgage company or guarantor. The penalty for making false representations to a mortgage company/guarantor comes in potential criminal liability for mortgage or bank or wire fraud. And possibly foreclosure. An incorrect or even fraudulent homestead designation is not mortgage fraud. First of all, it's not a representation to a mortgage company, but rather to a state or state taxing entity. Second, the definitional differences can be significant. For example, you can have more than one "principal residence," but not more than one homestead, typically. Homestead designations can be, perhaps, EVIDENCE of mortgage fraud. That is, to the extent the definition of a homestead under state law is the same or overlaps that of "principal residence" or whatever representation you make to a mortgage company, your homestead claims may undercut or belie that or vice versa. It seems the richie riches and political types commonly claim more than one homestead. They deserve whatever penalties state law calls for. But that isn't mortgage fraud.
  2. But whatever you do, don't give him noogies.
  3. He looked vaguely unkempt to me for years before he started wearing diapers and having a catheter bag.
  4. The HOTTEST!
  5. Just for a bit of perspective, a 2018 Buick Regal Sportback would blow the doors off it 0-60, 5.6 vs. 8.0. A 2025 Chevy Malibu with a 1.5L four would run neck and neck with it.
  6. That's actually a better look for him than the baggy blue suits and single color, poorly knotted ties.
  7. Actually, Donald, you're both fat. Pritzker, however, unlike you, is not a slob. He actually dresses like a billionaire. And he doesn't have stupid hair, like you and Kyle's mom.
  8. https://www.cwc.org/CWC/CWC/Updates/2025/President-Trump-Nominates-Carter-Crow-As-EEOC-General-Counsel.aspx Fulbright head of employment tapped to EEOC GC. I know this guy a little bit. Not at all surprised he's at least a little Trumpy, well-off, lives in Memorial all that shit. Did not think he's that political. But I'm kind of surprised anyone with a credible career at a credible place like Norton Rose Fulbright would join the confederacy of dunces that is Trump appointments. I guess "general counsel of EEOC" is a good credential, but geezus criminy. He went to blOwU, which may explain everything.
  9. I was super-skeptical of those for tshirts and the like as it's really just polyester. That is DryFit, CoolMax, cooldrysupermaxfit, whatever. But, I started mountain biking, a very sweaty endeavor in Texas, and damned if they aren't kinda the shit. But the cheap ass ones from Walmart or Amazon are as good as any.
  10. They're not "falling for the line." It's a fact that it will be suspended for six months on refusal, even if you are acquitted on the DUI. It is relatively simple to obtain an occupational license, but you have to go through the steps and pay some fees.
  11. I mean, shit, if everyone gets a can of Fancy Feast, it's $9.00.
  12. The number 1 hit in 1939 was Over The Rainbow (Judy Garland). There were some bangers on the list. But old bangers. https://playback.fm/charts/top-100-songs/1939
  13. Probably mentioned it before, but I'm an Eagle Scout. I had kind of a love-hate relationship with Scouting at the time (was nerdy, interfered with my stupid me time, but I also dig outdoor stuff), but on reflection, it's one of the best and more formative experiences of my life. Glad it's still relevant for some of you.
  14. Kind of ironic that this guy is an Israeli named Offer Shlomi. At some point, you'd think Jews would be very wary of an administration like this. I guess Steven Miller gives them some reassurance.
  15. At volleytalk? Those are some ruthless, catty mofos. "We just want Lexi to be happy."
  16. Don't blow because Intoxilyzers are notoriously inaccurate. Maybe not even if you've drunk nothing. But, you will have your license suspended with pretty much no recourse except an occupational license for 180 days. If you really are sober, demand a blood test. They can't suspend if you take one. And if you're borderline and feel froggy, they might delay enough that your BAC drops. Assuming it doesn't go up (that happens depending on the length from your last drink).
  17. As does "lickspittle."
  18. This is kind of a lawdog thing, but justsecurity has compiled a listing of bullshit stunts the DOJ has pulled in federal courts, lies, dissembling, changing stories. https://www.justsecurity.org/120547/presumption-regularity-trump-administration-litigation/#_Toc214438844
  19. They're both grumpy looking sonsabitches, that's for sure.
  20. Would be a fun exercise in witness examination. In fact, something like this is often used in a trial advocacy course. Lead the cop into admitting that the only cause he had for the stop was speeding. See what evidence he has of speeding, then bust him up with the GPS thing.
  21. Ben Wittes on point at Lawfare. https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-situation--not-the-way-i-wanted-this-to-end Let me be candid: This is not the way I wanted these cases to end. Comey and James are, as best as I can discern, factually innocent of these indictments, which were brought maliciously by a woman acting at the direct behest of a president who hates the defendants. There is something mildly unsatisfying about the court’s resolving their two cases on the basis of merely one of the myriad procedural outrages that were all just mosaic tiles in a much larger abomination: the president’s abuse of the criminal process to go after those who displease him. It misses a very large forest for a single proverbial tree. I know he's buddies with Comey and Richman and some of you long time political perverts have beef with him, but on Trumpco CJ issues, he's righteous.
  22. It was top competition, but yeah, we had em. And, I gotta say, it's better than the old days when about all we had was a front row and if you could defend and block that, we were done.
  23. Could be and maybe Busboom isn't Satan, er, John Cook. But I have respect for Corn that borders on fear. Big 10 doesn't seem to be quite what it used to be, though.
  24. Possibly. It's not a slam dunk. Cop will probably lie.
  25. Not historically. Last couple of years they've been young, like we are now. Maybe a Busboom thing (I know it's Busboom Kelly, but plain Busboom is more fun).
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