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vtec to vvel 04-17-2023 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 4037939)
https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/17/busin...ers/index.html

"McDonald’s is upgrading its burgers."

"The upgrades apply to the Big Mac and the McDouble burger as well as the classic cheeseburger, double cheeseburger and hamburger."

If it ain't broke, don't fix it. I guess I will find out on Thursday on whether these "upgrades" are worthy.

WTF, the only "upgrade" the BM is getting is more sauce :confused:

How is this an upgrade?

On a side note, anyone remember a few years back when the BM came in 3 different sizes? Why did they take this away?

https://www.masslive.com/food/2017/0...big_mac_1.html

vtec to vvel 04-17-2023 07:49 PM

https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/17/polit...nts/index.html

"FBI arrests two alleged Chinese agents and charges dozens with working inside US to silence dissidents."

"....conspiring to act as agents of the Chinese government and obstructing justice."


See? This is a prime example of what I'm referring to below.

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 4037811)
https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/15/us/wh...cec/index.html

"Where immigrants come from and where they go after reaching the US.

"Meanwhile, immigration from other countries, including India and China, has been on the rise, according to MPI."

I'm Asian so I'm allowed to say this. If the US is so worried about China's spying capabilities, should the number of them immigrating to the US be limited? It's literally the same concept as Troy/Trojan Virus.

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Originally Posted by JNews86 (Post 4037826)
The number of immigrants from ANYWHERE should be limited unless they are able to prove they can be productive to society. We have enough problems as it is we don't need to be adding more people who will be living off working citizens dime.

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 4037832)
:iagree:

I think if certain countries are on radar/known for spies/espionage, there esp. should be a limit and a probationary period upon entry.


eastwest2300 04-17-2023 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 4037985)
F*CK the golden rule. I act accordingly to present company.

:icon14:

eastwest2300 04-17-2023 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 4037986)
EXACTLY! Typically, I ask for forgiveness, not permission. That particular time around, I ask the head-honcho of the store and gave me his blessing.

i will continue to ask the universe for brighter days.;)

eastwest2300 04-17-2023 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 4037987)
https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/17/polit...ion/index.html

"Santos announces 2024 reelection campaign for New York congressional seat."

No motherf*cker :gtfo2::gtfo2::gtfo2::gtfo2:

minus the potty mouth, i agree with you;)

eastwest2300 04-17-2023 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 4037988)
WTF, the only "upgrade" the BM is getting is more sauce :confused:

How is this an upgrade?

On a side note, anyone remember a few years back when the BM came in 3 different sizes? Why did they take this away?

https://www.masslive.com/food/2017/0...big_mac_1.html

did it? i didnt know that... interesting.:rolleyes:

eastwest2300 04-17-2023 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 4037989)
https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/17/polit...nts/index.html

"FBI arrests two alleged Chinese agents and charges dozens with working inside US to silence dissidents."

"....conspiring to act as agents of the Chinese government and obstructing justice."


See? This is a prime example of what I'm referring to below.

The PRC, they do some pretty bad stuff.. home and abroad.:shakes head:

vtec to vvel 04-17-2023 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300 (Post 4037990)
:icon14:

Newton's Third Law: Action and Reaction - for every action in nature, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

You respect me, I respect you.

You disrespect me, I'll purposely go out of my way to be a bigger @$$hole.

eastwest2300 04-17-2023 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 4037995)
Newton's Third Law: Action and Reaction - for every action in nature, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

You respect me, I respect you.

You disrespect me, I'll purposely go out of my way to be a bigger @$$hole.

i agree 100%

vtec to vvel 04-17-2023 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300 (Post 4037993)
did it? i didnt know that... interesting.:rolleyes:

It was right when COVID hit in the beginning part of 2020 and was very short-lived. They offered:

1. Mac Jr.
2. Big Mac (standard)
3. Grand Mac

vtec to vvel 04-17-2023 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300 (Post 4037994)
The PRC, they do some pretty bad stuff.. home and abroad.:shakes head:

They can :gtfo2::gtfo2::gtfo2::gtfo2:

Rusty 04-18-2023 03:56 AM

:hello:

God-Speed 04-18-2023 06:06 AM

Good Tuesday Morning All. 74* for a high today with 40% chance of rain. :bowdown: Time to Roll guys. :happydance: Hope you have a good one today. Stay Safe, Stay Positive and Keep Moving Forward. :tup:

Remember: "Act As If What You Do Makes A Difference. It Does." William James.

eastwest2300 04-18-2023 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 4037997)
It was right when COVID hit in the beginning part of 2020 and was very short-lived. They offered:

1. Mac Jr.
2. Big Mac (standard)
3. Grand Mac

:eek::eek::eek::eek:

eastwest2300 04-18-2023 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 4037998)
They can :gtfo2::gtfo2::gtfo2::gtfo2:

:iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree:

eastwest2300 04-18-2023 06:34 AM

morning mr. vtec:tiphat:

MZ DAIZY 04-18-2023 07:49 AM

<< Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk revealed in an exclusive interview with Fox News' Tucker Carlson that the United States, along with foreign government agencies, was granted "full access" to direct messages of private citizens on Twitter prior to his takeover. >>

This Administration is out of control. Banana Republics are laughing at Mr. Potato Head and his woke band of communist stooges.

vtec to vvel 04-18-2023 07:50 AM

219 Days until Thanksgiving 2023

251 Days until Christmas 2023

258 Days until New Years 2024

? Days until EW pays off his BMW

vtec to vvel 04-18-2023 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY (Post 4038011)
<< Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk revealed in an exclusive interview with Fox News' Tucker Carlson that the United States, along with foreign government agencies, was granted "full access" to direct messages of private citizens on Twitter prior to his takeover. >>

This Administration is out of control. Banana Republics are laughing at Mr. Potato Head and his woke band of communist stooges.

I've always assumed this, which is why I've stopped using social media altogether. Even with cell phones, there really is no expectation of privacy.

vtec to vvel 04-18-2023 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300 (Post 4038009)
morning mr. vtec:tiphat:

:hello:

vtec to vvel 04-18-2023 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 4038004)
:hello:

:hello::hello:

vtec to vvel 04-18-2023 08:02 AM

https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/18/us/un...cec/index.html

"Undocumented immigrants are paying their taxes today, too."

I find this article laughable at best.

How are they able to measure how many undocumented immigrants are paying taxes? My opinion is that most of them are NOT paying because:

1. Why bring attention to yourself when you are here illegally.
2. Why pay taxes when you technically don't have to (no SSN/ITIN).

Per the article:

"Some undocumented immigrants choose to pay taxes:

It shows they’re complying with federal tax laws.

It can help them demonstrate 'good moral character' if they later have an opportunity to legalize their immigration status."

Okay, so completely ignore the fact that you crossed over illegally, and paying taxes would justify making your presence legal somehow.

vtec to vvel 04-18-2023 08:54 AM

https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/18/polit...ing/index.html

"Millions of Americans could face massive consequences unless McCarthy can navigate out of a debt trap he set for Biden."

While I'm glad Pelosi got replaced by McCarthy, I really hope he knows what he's doing :ugh2:

MZ DAIZY 04-18-2023 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 4038016)
https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/18/us/un...cec/index.html

"Undocumented immigrants are paying their taxes today, too."

I find this article laughable at best.

How are they able to measure how many undocumented immigrants are paying taxes? My opinion is that most of them are NOT paying because:

1. Why bring attention to yourself when you are here illegally.
2. Why pay taxes when you technically don't have to (no SSN/ITIN).

Per the article:

"Some undocumented immigrants choose to pay taxes:

It shows they’re complying with federal tax laws.

It can help them demonstrate 'good moral character' if they later have an opportunity to legalize their immigration status."

Okay, so completely ignore the fact that you crossed over illegally, and paying taxes would justify making your presence legal somehow.

Let them name ONE illegal alien that payed taxes. Just ONE is all I ask. I wont hold my breath. Another of a long list of lies by these clowns.

50% of CITIZENS pay no taxes. They really expect anyone to believe illegals are paying? LOL!

81,000,000 votes! LOL!

danegrey 04-18-2023 08:56 AM

Happy Mid-Morning all..
just been lazy and busy
back for good, maybe
Cheers
:happydance:

vtec to vvel 04-18-2023 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY (Post 4038022)
Let them name ONE illegal alien that payed taxes. Just ONE is all I ask. I wont hold my breath. Another of a long list of lies by these clowns.

50% of CITIZENS pay no taxes. They really expect anyone to believe illegals are paying? LOL!

81,000,000 votes! LOL!

:iagree:

How do I get this benefit?

MZ DAIZY 04-18-2023 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 4038021)
https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/18/polit...ing/index.html

"Millions of Americans could face massive consequences unless McCarthy can navigate out of a debt trap he set for Biden."

While I'm glad Pelosi got replaced by McCarthy, I really hope he knows what he's doing :ugh2:

I wasn't sold on McCarthy and I'm still not. Until the Republicans grow a set, nothing is going to change. We had a guy that was draining the swamp but 81,000,000 (LOL) clowns got offended by a couple of mean, late night tweets.

This is what you get when someone votes AGAINST someone instead FOR someone.

vtec to vvel 04-18-2023 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY (Post 4038022)
Let them name ONE illegal alien that payed taxes. Just ONE is all I ask. I wont hold my breath. Another of a long list of lies by these clowns.

50% of CITIZENS pay no taxes. They really expect anyone to believe illegals are paying? LOL!

81,000,000 votes! LOL!

They won't. They will say something to the effect of "We don't want to expose them and risk deportation" :rofl2:

MZ DAIZY 04-18-2023 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 4038025)
:iagree:

How do I get this benefit?

Quit your job, renounce your citizenship, move out of the country, sneak back in illegally, get on the Government dole and vote Democratic. Easy Peasy! ;)

MZ DAIZY 04-18-2023 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 4038027)
They won't. They will say something to the effect of "We don't want to expose them and risk deportation" :rofl2:

Next thing they'll tell us is that illegals can't vote in our elections. Oh, wait... :wtf2:

vtec to vvel 04-18-2023 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY (Post 4038026)
I wasn't sold on McCarthy and I'm still not. Until the Republicans grow a set, nothing is going to change. We had a guy that was draining the swamp but 81,000,000 (LOL) clowns got offended by a couple of mean, late night tweets.

This is what you get when someone votes AGAINST someone instead FOR someone.

Same. A newbie trying to make a name for himself, as other newbie's would. But, anyone is better than Pelosi.

Pelosi :gtfo2::gtfo2::gtfo2::gtfo2:

vtec to vvel 04-18-2023 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY (Post 4038026)
I wasn't sold on McCarthy and I'm still not. Until the Republicans grow a set, nothing is going to change. We had a guy that was draining the swamp but 81,000,000 (LOL) clowns got offended by a couple of mean, late night tweets.

This is what you get when someone votes AGAINST someone instead FOR someone.

I remember that. It only took a few re-votes to get him in as Speaker :rofl2:

vtec to vvel 04-18-2023 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY (Post 4038028)
Quit your job, renounce your citizenship, move out of the country, sneak back in illegally, get on the Government dole and vote Democratic. Easy Peasy! ;)

So I have to go through the Darien Gap also?

https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/15/ameri...ntl/index.html

"On one of the world’s most dangerous migrant routes, a cartel makes millions off the American dream."

vtec to vvel 04-18-2023 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY (Post 4038029)
Next thing they'll tell us is that illegals can't vote in our elections. Oh, wait... :wtf2:

:icon18::icon18::icon18::icon18:

I literally spit out my Red Bull reading this lol

vtec to vvel 04-18-2023 09:24 AM

https://www.fox13news.com/news/tampa...r-a-busy-march

"Tampa International Airport is seeing strong passenger traffic after a busy March."

Spring Breakers :gtfo2::gtfo2::gtfo2::gtfo2:

vtec to vvel 04-18-2023 10:34 AM

https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/18/homes...rch/index.html

“New home starts pulled back in March.”

As I always inform any potential home buyers, the US is experiencing a severe shortage of homes since 2008, with COVID (global shortage supply) and rising rates (even less new homes built) further damping new home builds.

This will keep home values (different from home prices) steady. Home prices have slowly started to come down, BUT, keep in mind, home prices today are still above pre-pandemic levels.

The good news is in this current market, though it will continue to be a seller’s market until the supply side corrects itself (which will not be any time soon), buyers now have some leverage and power due to the rise in rates, which in turn gives the sellers a reason to work with the buyer and even offering incentives/seller concession credits (which this can be used towards buying the rate down) or even your closing costs.

So remember, even if you are hearing/reading that NOW is a bad time to buy, look at your financial situation and look at what is happening in the market to see if it is a good or bad time to buy for YOU:

-Higher rates = less competition (less bidding wars) = less likely of paying above asking price
-Higher rates = home pricing slowly coming down due to sitting on the market longer than during COVID and when rates were much lower
-Higher rates = homes sitting on the market longer = seller willing to work with buyers and offer seller concession credits, which could be applied towards buying the rate down and/or closing costs
-Higher rates = can be refinanced when rates go down
-Higher rates = room for negotiating the price of home
-Lower rates = opposite of everything listed above, minus the refinancing part (I suppose you could refinance to a higher rate, but only makes sense if you need liquid cash and are doing a cash-out refinance.)

On a side note, think of difference between buying now at a higher rate vs waiting to buy when rates drop: from the time you buy at a higher rate to the time you refinance to a lower rate, you would have built that much more personal wealth/equity compared to not buying until rates drop. In the same amount of time and renting, all you would have done is pay 100% interest and someone else’s mortgage with no equity/wealth of your own built.

EDIT: Again, this all depends on YOUR personal financial situation.

MZ DAIZY 04-18-2023 12:25 PM

<< Riley Gaines, a former All-American swimmer from the University of Kentucky, didn't hold back when reacting to President Biden's promise to veto a bill that would prevent biological males from participating in women's sports. >>

Can any sane person defend the demented puppet’s promise to allow biological men compete against biological women?

Yea, didn’t think so…

81,000,000 votes! :rofl2::rofl2::rofl2::rofl2:

eastwest2300 04-18-2023 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY (Post 4038022)
81,000,000 votes! LOL!

10,000,000 more than the other guy. LOL:bowrofl::bowrofl::bowrofl::bowrofl:

eastwest2300 04-18-2023 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY (Post 4038049)
<< Riley Gaines, a former All-American swimmer from the University of Kentucky, didn't hold back when reacting to President Biden's promise to veto a bill that would prevent biological males from participating in women's sports. >>

Can any sane person defend the demented puppet’s promise to allow biological men compete against biological women?

Yea, didn’t think so…

81,000,000 votes! :rofl2::rofl2::rofl2::rofl2:

10,000,000 more than the other guy. LOL #oneterm #twiceimpeached #loser

eastwest2300 04-18-2023 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by danegrey (Post 4038023)
Happy Mid-Morning all..
just been lazy and busy
back for good, maybe
Cheers
:happydance:

:hello::hello::hello:


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