@ShawnOL said:
It costs the IRS $0.34 to collect every $100 from citizens and businesses.
We should just go to a federal sales tax and eliminate the IRS. IMO
Or go with a low, fixed rate income tax that applies to everyone and businesses alike. And fire half of the irs employees. No more paying to do your taxes.
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@ShawnOL said:
I large scale fatal catastrophe at the wedding wouldn't be such a bad thing.
Can't endorse the fatal part, but I'm reasonably sure a catastrophe will follow shortly.
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So, the Gas Price Hike scare was a bust. Still $4.35 for regular. gov.cal.gov states it was all false and nothing but the normal 1.6 cent per gallon raise for the year.
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We should just go to a federal sales tax and eliminate the IRS. IMO
Sounds like some of the people I haven been working with for years...
Or go with a low, fixed rate income tax that applies to everyone and businesses alike. And fire half of the irs employees. No more paying to do your taxes.
Trapped in the People's Communist Republic of Massachusetts.
Not in favor of a sales tax, pay 10 per cent now. Besides Trump is gonna make all my income tax free.
Don't let the wife know what you spend on guns, ammo or cigars.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/sexual-synesthesia-paints-the-world-in-color-at-the-moment-of-****/
https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/kardashians-arrive-bezos-sanchezs-wedding-extravaganza-venice-2025-06-26/
What a cheesy collection of arrogance
I large scale fatal catastrophe at the wedding wouldn't be such a bad thing.
Trapped in the People's Communist Republic of Massachusetts.
Can't endorse the fatal part, but I'm reasonably sure a catastrophe will follow shortly.
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Boston drivers ranked worst in the nation for the 10th consecutive year
Sorry, Massholes. You're still #1 (just not in a good way)
The average Boston driver goes just 3.07 years between crashes.
https://www.timeout.com/boston/news/boston-drivers-ranked-worst-in-the-nation-for-the-10th-consecutive-year-062625
I need to top off the cars before has prices raise $0.66 a gallon on the first of July
I don't have problems, just more work to do.
Price just dropped here, guess I'll see what Tuesday brings. Back down to 2.59
Don't let the wife know what you spend on guns, ammo or cigars.
Best price here: $2.89.
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$3.59 here Shell regular
I know, You're a big dog and I'm on the list.
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It'll be fine once the swelling goes down.
$4.35 Regular (Not Chevron or Shell). Update in a couple of days.
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My area is about $2.90 - $3.10.
Yea, but in your area the average driver wrecks every 3 years.
Pa about $3.64. Price 10 miles away in Ohio $3.04
It was nice getting premium in Iowa for 2.40. It was less nice to get back home and pay 4.45 for 87
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The U.S. dollar has weakened more than 10 percent in the past six months — its worst start to a year since 1973.
1973… right after Nixon showed just how much the Fed is a political organization.
So, the Gas Price Hike scare was a bust. Still $4.35 for regular. gov.cal.gov states it was all false and nothing but the normal 1.6 cent per gallon raise for the year.
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Update: Never mind.

The human brain develops slowly compared to other animals. It takes almost 30 years, roughly half our average lifespan, to mature and refine its connections. A mouse brain fully develops in just 5% of its lifespan.
Imagine being a toddler with a fully developed brain. Wouldn’t that just piss you off? 😱
It would freak out all of the adults.
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Most would say I am..... with a mostly developed brain.
On this date 1804 Vice President Aaron Burr mortally wounded President Alexander Hamilton in a duel.
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