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So Argentinians are a somewhat rare thing to run across here when it comes to tourists. I met a couple who are here that live in Miami. They are here studying and working off the books. They explained how dire things are monetarily by saying that she could make 8k a month here, but back home she would make the equivalent of 1500 USD doing the same job. They think we are off our rocker to put a crazy person back in office because they see enough of a nut job back home. Still they hope to stay here solely because they can both earn more with a work visa here if they get one.

I see you ate responsibly after that.

Why not both? But yes in general very few servers are going to save this money. It’s a waste that should be spent on government programs that can actually help people. Take that proposed cut and instead give the money to jobs programs for veterans to help them integrate back into society with more job skills that can help them live better lives. Handing out money on the form of tax cuts on tips is just high comedy.

This is something that should be said far more often. Our military can be trusted. I would not hesitate to say that some officers will not stand down even when Trump attempts to remove them. It’s going to be quite the battle of wills. I’m still siding with our military and their constitutional oath over the maga cult.

I want to say that I am not a real big fan of the proposed tax cuts on tips. While that would add around 900-1100 to my bank account 11 months out of the year (I take one month and head off for a vacation as far away from Americans as I can get), it is a really unsound tax policy to undertake. This money is not going to go to savings for most of the people receiving this tax break. It is a farce and hopefully someone in Congress realizes that the math on this is going to hurt more Americans than it will help. I suppose the hurt part is part and parcel with Trump’s America though.

Last long region I trip for Lampasas this week. They will meet Dumas in Andrews this Friday. Lampasas will drive 305 miles to get there and Dumas a little over 280. The next round should be in Waco with Brownwood the possible next opponent if they can beat West Plains. If not it’ll be a 3rd long bus ride. At least this year there will be no repeat of the bus driver completely screwing over any chance Lampasas had to win their 2nd round game last year against Alice by taking a route that put them squarely into rush hour traffic and got them to their game late. I think @4thand5 can tell this story better than I can as his father knows all those details. An aside to this is in early June the entire Andrews High School band visited NYC and I took care of them. Really nice kids and probably the most well mannered group of people I have ever had. It’s rare to hear someone say yes sir and whatnot, especially a teenager. Those young Texans were really nice and so were the adults that came along with. I told them to watch out for Lampasas since they could meet in the playoffs, but they went and did every Badger fan a solid. They beat Burnet 35-21 last week. Any team that beats Burnet is a favorite of mine.

The Great McDonald’s plague of 2025 will start in the White House. The National Champion Longhorns will be the unwitting first victims of the tainted double quarter pounders. Pity the toilets on the plane ride back to Austin.

I am a very ardent supporter of the people in our military. I believe they take that oath they took to the Constitution seriously. Push comes to shove I am of the belief that our military will tell him to kick rocks on harming American citizens. For me the historical perspective comes from looking at how the Japanese were sworn to protect the Emperor. Not the people, but the Emperor and their honor first. It was not an oath to a document of ideas for the country. It was an oath to defend their Emperor to their very last breath and then it was off to Yasukuni Shrine.

I see price gouging in grocery stores here that is just incredible. 18 dollars for a frozen pizza just makes me laugh. I can go to a chain pizza place and get two pizzas cheaper than that.

So if my soon to be alma mater of ASU wins out they will be in the playoffs. BYU travels to Tempe this coming week. Should be a fun game.

Montrezl Harrell doing everything he can to prove he should get another look from an NBA team. Joey Wright used to be the head coach of the 36ers for several years. Harrell was having a good season in the NBL to this point as well. I like keeping up with Aussie sports and this just happened today. https://www.espn.com.au/nbl/story/_/id/42438033/nbl-montrezl-harrell-fans-ejected-tensions-boil-melbourne

What will happen will happen. I had no say in policy when Biden was there and I have none now. I at least trusted Biden to mostly do the right thing. Life is so very, very short. Just enjoy each day that you are given. The only thing any of us has control over is our own emotions and how we treat others. Do your best by others and show as much kindness as possible to those who need it.

There are definitely some areas in Texas that have to have those fields. I always worry about injuries on artificial turf though. I just do not seem to remember such a high incidence rate of ACL tears and similar injuries when more grass fields were in use.

One of the things I really do like about my hometown is that Lampasas still uses the same field they have had that was built during the WPA-era in 1935. Generation after generation play on the same field. They also haven’t put artificial turf down like so many schools have opted to do. I do not believe they will ever leave that field for a new one or go away from natural grass.

Will good ol Bill In Sinton be in attendance with his focusness? I talked to him one time on the phone years ago. He was a pleasant enough guy. I have another friend in Sinton that knows him as well.

Icono: Hold my beer.

If you know what the going rate on blowjobs under overpasses is you will have your answer.

I was just explaining what a lot lizard was to someone a couple of hours ago so this hits close to home.

He’s a Trump University grad. A university that was so elite it doesn’t even exist anymore. Only the true believers graduated from it.

And that’s fair.

When she eats chips and salsa does it come out of a jar of Pace?

We are going to have some really fun additions to this thread over the next four years. A whole bunch of people with an IQ of potato are about to find out starting in January.

McConnell is a craven coward who loved having power, but he got all of his power before god king came onto the scene. Graham went from trashing the maga clowns to gladly being one as it was his path to more power.

There is absolutely nothing Graham will not say or do in order to gain more power. The day he dies will be the 2nd best Magaworld death behind their orange god.

Going to be deporting a lot of doctors, lawyers, bankers and tech magnates among the hordes of illegals it sounds like. What a time to be alive to witness all this stupidity. Can’t wait to see some dumbfounded looks from maga cult members when their favorite restaurants close down because there is no one to cook their food or clean their dishes.