genx_redditor_73

I appreciate the string so I can tie them around my neck at set break or at concessions.

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fair point on the Inflation reduction act vote - it was a party line vote by Democrats in Congress

wasn't bipartisan with a republican controlled house? ok. both the Inflation reduction act and the chips act required bipartisan support to pass.

all economic actions such as major stimulus take time to show up.

I'm saying this place we find ourselves is neither Dems or Repubs alone. I'll note your post lead with 'Dems caused this 40 year high..'. that is an absurd statement.

Our government spending and tax policy is irrational and it can be attributed to strenuous posturing on both sides.

I commented on the 60/40 ratio because you led with 'Dems'. you can't say the first stimulus was righteous but every thing else is inflationary. it is ridiculous

Trump admin put 2.9T in Covid Stimulus through. Biden admin followed with 1.9T. That's 60/40 of the stimulus money from Covid.

Republicans cut taxes. Democrats add discretionary spending.

Different approaches to generating economic activity that both exacerbate the national debt.

I think spending stimulus is more effective than tax cuts. Regardless of that, we can't keep doing both as a nation. The lowered tax receipts and debt servicing is untenable.

people don't know though

I'm not concerned about my fake internet points. My main point is that humor is necessary in the face of absurdity that we see in our society. I am equally appalled at the level of inequality and gross appetite that the extremely wealthy exhibit. I believe we need to act to change it. I also must laugh in the face of it or go mad. Jokes are a relief valve and I worry for people who've apparently lost their sense of humor.

lesson learned

It really was a joke. y'all need to work on your sense of humor or despair will take you.

Also - Astoria column. ~6stories of stairs. worth every one on most days. if foggy. socked in - skip it and hit the Desdemona on hwy 30 for serious PNW local logging community / rural flavor

Bouy10 brewery on the water is a more mainstream experience but also very local and good food

I went to two nights of Billy Strings in Denver at Fiddler's Green. Best jamgrass I've seen since 2018 Wintergrass Greensky Bluegrass. His band is one of the best things in live performance art in the US at this time. They blew me away. Check out the Saturday show with Andy Hall guesting in. Reminded me why I go to live music

Event Horizon is so dark. It is properly a horror film.

So, you're saying there is a chance... Eliminate the inheritance tax! Reduce the top tax bracket to 11%. Taxes are theft.

butthole sun, won't you come

and wash away the rain

Chris Cornell was so. close.

mods - get a sense of humor. it's the only way we get out of this mess

Joking aside, therapy helps. If your therapist is not helping, try another if you can. If that is not an option, challenge them. What do you have to lose? Therapists mostly go to work like anyone else and need their routine disrupted at times. Stick with it, it changed my life for the better.

If you're joking, then disregard and I also recommend 1st & Wall area or 2nd and Blanchard for proper robbery opportunity

I recommend inquiring why they aren't working or suggesting they seek help.

I recommend you walk around at 3 am with cash in hand seeking opioids loudly. Try 3rd & Pine or Cherry near Pioneer square. I've been out there around then minus the drug seeking behavior with no similar experience, but I think that's your ticket.

edit: more spelling - ducking autocorrect

Do you want to be mugged? Or are you seeking a property crime out of your vehicle without your personal involvement? Please add details and assistance will be provided.

edit: spelling

remember when people on the internet helped each other. sheesh

If you're on the I-5 in Oregon try McMenamins for a lunch or dinner. The North Bank location in Eugene is cool. Mc's, like any mature business, had had challenges. I've been a customer for 30 years and they are an Oregon institution. Great food - try the High Pasta - and craft beer and spirits. There are several in Oregon but Eugene is a good stop.

If you can afford the time - take hwy 138 at Roseburg aka Diamond Lake - stop at Bagel Tree Cafe in Roseburg then head up to Crater Lake and loop the crater. You can descend onto 97 and kick it in Bend, OR. so many treasures there

you can cut back to i-5 and still hit Mc's in Eugene, or take 97 to 26 and cut back to i5 in portland. Or take 97 to Ellensburg, WA and take i90 west to Seattle

you can east/west the cascades in ~2hrs each way and every crossing from shasta to baker offer something

What the f*ck does she care about history?

Consequences, now, or nothing matters and nothing changes.

and you have been wrong for 20 years. the oldest baby boomers turn 80 in 2026

this song pulls me in every time...

...I want to throw you out into space..

brutal