Random Thought Thread

ferider said:
That only would work without corruption, Lorien.

You are always invited to visit me in California for a couple of days, to see how tax dollars are spent. Just watch the potholes when you drive on our freeways. And hopefully we won't have a power outage when you visit :)
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I think there must be a different form of corruption going on around here. I live off a section of old highway that has been replaced with the 101. The old highway is no longer continuous and the section I live off of only goes to my dirt road and then dead ends. There are only at most during our most populated times 10 households on my road. Yet, it has been replaved about six times in 20 years. I’m not complaining but it seems crazy. They keep it really nice for a little road in the middle of nowhere, that goes nowhere. I have to think that there’s more going on there. There are other roads in the county and state that are is desperate need.
 
"In a groundbreaking study conducted by the Institute of Essential Masculinity, researchers have discovered that the key to a man's happiness is a simple yet effective solution: regular flyovers by the iconic A-10 Warthog.

"Forget therapy, forget expensive hobbies, all you need is the sweet sound of freedom roaring overhead," Lead researcher, Dr. Chuck "Maverick" Thompson, explained. "After years of rigorous research involving thousands of men from all walks of life, we can confidently say that the happiness quotient of any man can be significantly boosted by the unmistakable sound of an A-10 Warthog tearing through the sky with its 30mm Vulcan blazing...."

 
That's so true about the A-10. My ex-brother-in-law and I were hiking up Mt. Monadnock in NH, near his home, and we were on the windward side of the mountain as we approached the summit in winter.

As we crossed the ridge to the lee side, an A-10 was flying toward us at essentially eye level and it was absolutely breathtaking to have that beautiful beast coming at us (without firing any ordnance). We were taken by complete surprise because you couldn't hear it from the windward side of the ridge.

The pilot waved, and we waved back as he ripped around the side of the mountain. It made a nice hike in winter extra special.
 
Smithhammer said:
"In a groundbreaking study conducted by the Institute of Essential Masculinity, researchers have discovered that the key to a man's happiness is a simple yet effective solution: regular flyovers by the iconic A-10 Warthog.

"Forget therapy, forget expensive hobbies, all you need is the sweet sound of freedom roaring overhead," Lead researcher, Dr. Chuck "Maverick" Thompson, explained. "After years of rigorous research involving thousands of men from all walks of life, we can confidently say that the happiness quotient of any man can be significantly boosted by the unmistakable sound of an A-10 Warthog tearing through the sky with its 30mm Vulcan blazing...."

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The joyful music of BRRRTTTT Bacharach...

🤣
 
oldmanwilly said:
Lorien Lorien nah, you can throw a few stones. I said "pretty close to libertarian" because I know there must be some form of taxation for any government to exist and provide services/protections to its citizens.

I agree with you that it's a tricky situation: the free market drives innovation which should benefit all, but the free market leaves many cracks for people to fall through. The big joke about the US system is that it really isn't a free market for the average citizen. Citizens must either (1) accept whatever health plan is offered by their employer, (2) if no plan is available through an employer then they must choose a plan through their state's "marketplace," (3) apply for coverage under Medicare or VA system, both of which are fraught with issues, or (4) opt out of any coverage and pay out of pocket for all, plus pay a federal penalty (but super important to remember it's not a tax). Then, any care or meds that fall out of your network (which happens frequently, particularly with specialists and mental health) are usually borne 100% out of pocket. The truly destitute don't participate in any of the above and can generally be booted from a hospital after being brought to stable condition.

I can't even begin to comprehend the fiscal gymnastics the insurance companies go through that drive prices so high.

It's a dysfunctional system that gives a thin illusion of choice, when in reality most citizens really only get to choose the best of a few bad options for coverage then pay extra out of pocket anyway. Idk what the best solution is, but the system we have isn't it.
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you laid that out really well👍
 
Here's a random thought...

I was hanging out with a younger friend from work one night , his mom stopped out and hung out at the brewery we were at

Today he told me "my mom said she thinks you're jolly"


............ am I the next Santa?

I've been called many things, but never jolly lol
 
yoko said:
Here's a random thought...

I was hanging out with a younger friend from work one night , his mom stopped out and hung out at the brewery we were at

Today he told me "my mom said she thinks you're jolly"


............ am I the next Santa?

I've been called many things, but never jolly lol
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Considering everything I've read here, and your big smile in all the photos, I'm surprised it isn't more common.
 
yoko said:
Here's a random thought...

I was hanging out with a younger friend from work one night , his mom stopped out and hung out at the brewery we were at

Today he told me "my mom said she thinks you're jolly"


............ am I the next Santa?

I've been called many things, but never jolly lol
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sounds legit🤘
 
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yoko said:
Here's a random thought...

I was hanging out with a younger friend from work one night , his mom stopped out and hung out at the brewery we were at

Today he told me "my mom said she thinks you're jolly"


............ am I the next Santa?

I've been called many things, but never jolly lol
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Don't worry too much until his mom asks to sit on your lap.
 
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