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Gossip & Opinions / Re: HBO MAX
« Last post by SF1900 on Today at 04:38:46 PM »
You’re probably right.From what I see advertised it seems to be an endless series of dinosaurs and superheroes remakes.

There are still a lot of good shows/series and movies.
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I'm saying that property taxes (and tax revenue in general) have not helped increase the quality of public school education.  It is the mismanagement of money, poor policy, misplaced priorities, and the focus on metrics over actually teaching kids how to read, write, do math, etc. that have led to the disintegration of the public school system.  In other words, cutting property taxes isn't going to have some kind of adverse impact on public schools. 

Indeed.  Minimally funded Catholic schools provided excellent educations.
Of course they could kick out troublemakers and the public schools can't.
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Politics and Political Issues Board / Re: Just another MAGA hypocrite.
« Last post by Grape Ape on Today at 04:23:37 PM »
Thank you for your response as to what you believe is critical thinking and for providing this example which explores the process of critical thinking. Warren Smith is definitely an interesting person. Have you watched this YouTube short film Secret Scholars (
i=3SrobDWy4uqUFU7X).

In your opinion, are your political viewpoints the result of your own critical thinking? Can you say that you absolutely never make assumptions which are preconceived based on your own societal influences, biases, and life experiences?  Do you agree that critical thinking can sometimes be based on false premises or flawed logic? Does critical thinking guarantee the truth?

1. I have not seen that video, will check it out, thank you.

2. My political viewpoints are based on my values and what I think is good for our country.  When I used to drive from NJ to Massachusetts when I was young, very few radio stations came in during parts of the trip so I made due with random stuff on AM radio.  I ended up listening to a guy who, to me at the time, made a lot of sense.  Just common sense stuff.  Turned out it was Limbaugh.  I didn't listen much after that, and didn't follow politics until 2016, because it became unavoidable.  Online "tests" put me as libertarian with a conservative slant.

I do always make assumptions when I see something. That's human nature.  If they seem important, or I'm going to discuss them here, I do additional research.  Of course mistakes can be made, but it's a better approach than what is happening with funk.  I am genuinely concerned for folks and how they are manipulated by big tech, agents of chaos, and algorithms.  I have seen way too many videos of folks "protesting" only to find out they have no idea of the subject they're protesting about, or they are protesting based on incorrect information.

It's creating too much angst, and too much mental instability.

But nothing guarantees truth these days - too many nefarious actors are at play.  But anything is better that consuming what you're fed and passing it along, whether it's true or not.

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Politics and Political Issues Board / Re: Waste, Fraud, and Abuse
« Last post by Dos Equis on Today at 03:54:58 PM »
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@TheThe1776
Minnesota DHS staff are exposing Governor Tim Walz for engineering a system of intimidation, retaliation, and fraud protection that allowed criminals to siphon hundreds of millions in taxpayer funds through programs like Feeding Our Future.  Whistleblowers claim Walz ignored warnings, threatened them and their families, installed loyalists to suppress audits, and empowered fraudsters.  Local DFL-aligned media reportedly covered it up.  Staff now urge federal intervention as the state drowns in corruption under one-party rule.  Walz's exposure highlights deep systemic issues.

https://x.com/TheThe1776/status/1995363635552776670
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Gossip & Opinions / Re: Bhank: Latest news and misadventures
« Last post by Rambone on Today at 03:52:51 PM »
Is that an ankle monitor ???

Haha! Good eye
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Gossip & Opinions / Re: Bhank: Latest news and misadventures
« Last post by chaos on Today at 03:44:16 PM »
Brian is banned but sends this for thanksgiving enjoy


Is that an ankle monitor ???
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Not clear on your logic but I must be missing it.

However, the highest per pupil costs are usually found in the worst districts.

Towns that spend the most on education usually are the most affluent with parents who value education.

I'm saying that property taxes (and tax revenue in general) have not helped increase the quality of public school education.  It is the mismanagement of money, poor policy, misplaced priorities, and the focus on metrics over actually teaching kids how to read, write, do math, etc. that have led to the disintegration of the public school system.  In other words, cutting property taxes isn't going to have some kind of adverse impact on public schools. 
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Politics and Political Issues Board / Re: Trump = Winning
« Last post by chaos on Today at 03:39:47 PM »
Thanks to Biden he gets his insulin for $35 a month. Or has Trump fucked that up too?
Is that more or less than your jaundice medication?
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Dorian’s training partner Leroy Davis probably kept her company.

“Let’s go Bev. Let’s get Nasty!”

Lmao!!
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