OlDawg

I just have to say what is—hopefully—obvious to everyone. We probably can’t count the number of bots trying to influence opinions. Don’t make yourself look foolish by spreading without verifying.

My personal goal is to make it through this situation--and for a time following--without an enemy sympathizer/jihadist deciding that one of the refineries right outside my back door is as good a place as any to create some pain. Sorry. But, I don't trust the rent-a-cops to guard my ham sandwich.

My personal belief is the 'new leader' is merely a puppet for the IRGC. As I said when this started, air power alone will not get rid of them. They have nothing to lose as they have no place they can go that would be safe for them, and no country is going to take them willingly.

I hate to say it, but he'd be really impressive if he actually knew what he was talking about. In the distillation process of oil, lighter gases are drawn first. Gasoline, kerosene, and diesel is last. It's the dregs. Diesel is always more expensive because of the extra processing it takes to make it ULSD (required by him & his cohorts in government) for pollution control. Most gasoline stations aren't owned by the oil companies. Haven't been for decades. They set their prices based on their supplier's cost forecasts. Their suppliers (jobbers) are the middlemen. Typically, not the oil companies unless it's one of the few stations that are still company owned. The price of fuel rises before people think it should because the station owner doesn't want to go negative on their balance sheet when they have to purchase their next load. The oil in the pipeline is a load of crap as well. The oil is at a terminal. There are limited number of terminals, and pipelines connect the country and some refineries. There are a limited number of refineries, and not all refineries can refine every type of crude. Some states have no capability to receive crude via pipeline, nor a refinery to process it. When the gas in your tank was bought depends on the turnover of product at the service station where you filled up. Oil refining is the 2nd lowest margin business out there behind grocery. Both have margins below 5%. Much of the cost we pay are actually taxes and fees. The national average taxes levied from the Feds and States runs around $0.55/gallon. Seems like a nice fella'. Just needs to get his info correct where he can be taken seriously. He should have talked with someone with experience in the business before spouting the 'company line' of price gouging. If he was serious about cutting the cost of gasoline and diesel, he'd be for providing a tax holiday for however long the price per barrel is elevated because of the Iran conflict. THAT would be the largest, quickest, and easiest way to provide a discount and benefit the consumer.

That matches the historical pattern of the Georgia 14th Congressional District. Combined, the Republican candidates received 61% of the vote.

Conservatives could do a lot worse than picking representatives like the Senator and Congressman from Kentucky. They actually represent what true conservatives/libertarians should be trying to accomplish. Fiscal sanity, personal liberty, limited government, and adherence to the Constitution as it was intended. Just my opinion of course.

That's a shame. Massie is more of a Libertarian Conservative, and more someone my speed. Epstein files are causing issues for Trump. But, it's not Massie's fault. [Hidden Content]

16 Republican candidates, 3 Democratic candidates, 1 Libertarian candidate, and 1 Independent candidate. [Hidden Content]

The highlighted and bolded was that way because it was the title of the article. I thought it was almost hilarious, and showed the ridiculousness of polls if one actually read—and comprehended—the data. Of course, what was the first thing you responded with? A poll. 🤣

Because it shows that even supposedly reputable polls are wacky. Plus, I wanted to post it. Is that a problem?

If you read the poll I posted above, you’ll see why I don’t. Supposedly, Dems are looked at worse than everyone except Iran. But—it goes on to say—people still want them to take control of Congress. So, people are purposely voting for someone they say they approve of the least? A great example of why polls are useless. Or, people are just dumb.

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Yes you have. Celebs seem to be involved quite a bit. I’ve read and heard on local news where they’re very concerned about it during the World Cup.

Kind of ties into the sex trafficking topic. Brothers convicted in New York. Real estate brokers to celebrities. [Hidden Content]

Qatar wants to strengthen security ties with the U.S. [Hidden Content]

For the poll watchers out there...some interesting numbers. (NBC News poll) Democrats viewed less favorably than GOP and ICE — and only Iran does worse: poll [Hidden Content]

I can see that. I don't know that much about some of the new teams. Looking forward to seeing y'all's preview where I can learn a little more about their programs.

Ryker Reynolds has some new offers. He's up to 14 now. I really hope LP uses him more in the passing game this year. Albert Regis (Texas ATM DL) was the last LP TE with this much buzz, and he's making big waves at the NFL combine & scouting reviews this year. I think Ryker is more of a true TE if he continues to improve his hands. [Hidden Content] Peyton Smith is up to 10 offers. [Hidden Content]

The U.S. probably has to make sure the Gulf States can still sell their oil to maintain their economies & thus, their willingness to assist with Iran. The Chinese will have to pay going rates instead of the black market rate. They (China) get their oil—at a price—and the Gulf States stay as happy as they can be with the situation. It buys time. Literally. It also gives Trump leverage if he still keeps his upcoming meeting with Xi. Just my best guess.

For some reason I can’t explain, I’m thinking 5-4 with Barrett as the swing. Roberts goes with Sotomayor & group. He’ll be worried about the Court’s legacy and such. I just hope Alito, Thomas, Gorsuch & Kavanaugh are too strict in their textualism to give in to pressure. This could go a long way towards solving some of our immigration and social welfare problems long term without having to create any new laws.

I use an @ post when I reference another poster's idea. I don't do it very often. But, when I do, I want to give them credit, and let them know I used their post/idea if using it to post with someone else. Personally, I don't think they're a bad thing on their own. When used childishly, I can see them being a problem. I don't even have my notifications turned on.

Bringing this to the front again as I believe--if SCOTUS rules against universal birthright citizenship--it will be one of the major issues for voters in November. SCOTUS hears the case April 1, and is expected to give a ruling around June/July. I'd expect 3 things if universal, automatic citizenship is ruled against (as I think it should be according to textualism/originalism): Democrats will use the decision as an attack on a 'Welcoming America/Nation of Immigrants" from an 'illegitimate' SCOTUS Democrats will whip up their base, and have massive turnout for the midterms, while Republicans will not be able to match the voter intensity. Democrats will immediately begin pushing to pack the Supreme Court again, and will so vilify the current Judicial Branch system that the last of our 3 pillars of government will lose any remaining credibility. If universal, automatic birthright citizenship is canonized, it won't have much bearing on midterms--if at all.

And that disputes anything I said how exactly? The Politico article you posted also backs up my thoughts on the area’s more religious, conservative leanings. My opinion is they went for Talarico because Crockett was seen as way too progressive, and they didn’t know of many of Talarico’s views yet. When they find out, I don’t see them turning out in droves for him. You never know though. Lot can happen before November.

They like Cuellar. I assume he does a good job for them. From what I've read about his positions, he's one of the last few moderate Democrats left. His policies reflect his constituents--as they should. The Hispanics in the Valley aren't near as progressive as the Dem Party is now. Most Hispanics I know aren't near as progressive as many think. In fact, they're fairly conservative and very family oriented, hard-working folks.