OlDawg

Journalism is great & I'm happy for your awards. But, I hope your Carnac the Magnificent skills are better! 😁

As long as China is buying massive amounts of Russian oil, Putin has no reason to stop, and Trump doesn’t seem to want to impose major tariffs on China while trying to negotiate a trade deal. I’m guessing Putin is well aware of the box Trump is actually in.

I question any list that doesn’t include NOLA.

All bets are off if the court rules Trump can’t impose tariffs in the manner he has used. I’d expect that decision to come out by mid to late next month. Also, I’m FIRMLY against the Trump Administration looking to take a 10% stake in Intel. This is no better than Soylndra, or any other ‘too big to fail’ venture. This is a form of socialism/communism, and shouldn’t even be on the table. We’ve (Biden Admin) already given Intel over $10 Billion, and they’ve done nothing. The government has no business using our money to take a stakeholder position in any company. Very disappointed in him even contemplating this fiasco.

Correct. You don’t want 0% inflation.

Many things affect prices. Wages, government spending, disease among crops/livestock/poultry, weather, war, energy, tariffs… Inflation is never caused by a single item problem. The current tariffs aren’t effecting prices at this time. This is a shell game being played by producers/sellers to squeeze a little more profit, and a general excuse for poor company performance. Good management teams are doing just fine as the markets attest. Tariff costs will hit. But, mainly Brazil. The others are already incorporated into costs. The effective, all-inclusive tariff rate is about 13-15%. Producers are basically absorbing the 10%. With the passage of the BBB, real wage increases (increases minus inflation) should wind up around $3500-$10k/yr. for the average family making ~$70k/year. Obviously, those not paying income tax now will have minimal benefit. That’s where increased medical costs may hurt them. Medical costs will need to be addressed, or there will be major sticker shock. I’d expect produce, coffee, chocolate, and beef all to rise in price. But beef is as much due to the screwworm invasion, drought, and low domestic cattle numbers as it is tariffs on Brazil. We only import 20% of our beef from Brazil. Shelf stable items should remain about the same as what they are currently. I still expect a 50 basis point cut by the Fed in September. I could be wrong. But, they’re behind the 8 ball as I mentioned earlier.

The Fed’s target rate is 2%. There will never be 0% inflation.

About time. All inactive TS clearances should be reviewed for need & access. All active TS clearances for separated personnel should be rechecked—including their digital footprint, and all the way down to their third sister’s aunt’s adopted cat. Check the shelter and microchip as well. This stuff has been ridiculous. I had to turn mine in upon separation. That’s the way it should be for all. Expediency/cost be damned.

Another piece of the puzzle for La Porte. Coach Johnson is a former All-State CB at La Marque. Looking forward to great things from the LP D again this year. Excited to announce our new Defensive Coordinator Domonique Johnson! He comes to us from Katy Freeman HS where he was the Defensive Pass Game Coordinator. Coach Johnson has multiple years experience as a Defensive Coordinator at great programs. He will also coach our cornerbacks. Coach Johnson has playing experience at the collegiate level at Jackson St. University and The University of Missouri! Coach Johnson played professionally for the Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions, Washington Commanders and Indianapolis Colts! Welcome to LP Coach! #OneTeamOneHeartbeat

The DOJ employee that threw the foot long subway sandwich at the agent got fired, and is now charged with a felony. Next time, he needs to stick to a 6”. That would only have been a misdemeanor.

As one of the few posting here that haven’t voted either ‘for or against’ Trump (Yes, I was one of the 4.5 Million/3.3% that voted for Johnson in 2016, and didn’t vote in the last election), I just try to add some facts vs total opinion. Sometimes, I try to add a little wit and sarcasm. Probably fails most of the time. Many times, what someone posts makes me research more and learn. I like that. Hopefully, what I post helps others think about things from a different perspective as well. Although, not sure If what I link to even gets read. I typically focus on economics and personal liberties. I try to keep up with SCOTUS and the economy. Much of the other stuff posted I have to read about because it isn’t something I would normally seek out. If I’ve offended anyone, it wasn’t my intention.

I think I read in the article posted that Trump helped her with another rampant crime issue in 2020. Sounds like New Mexico has a serious fentanyl problem.

Not a Dem., but I don’t think she’s calling for the Guard yet. As I understand it, she’s allocating funds for cooperation. Sounds like the people requested help, so she’s complying. I really have no idea how the Guard situation would work on Tribal land. I assume the Tribal Governor would have to okay?

One of the other local sports magazines/sites has the district finish: La Porte Angleton Kingwood Park Friendswood Crosby Porter Kempner Pasadena

That wasn't the point. I was agreeing with @Separation Scientist on groups that would influence/choose candidates. The three major influencers in Dem circles as far as $$$ are Soros, Bloomberg, and Holder's PAC. ...Which also brings up an interesting question. I'm not sure election laws have caught up with cryptocurrency yet...

Stepp has personally picked LP & Angleton to switch up this year with Angleton handing LP a district loss, and LP beating Angleton in the Region Finals.

^^THIS^^ And don’t forget Eric Holder’s group. He was counseling Democrats on redistricting yesterday with Hakeem Jefferies and other players.

She was probably IMMEDIATELY released on no cash bail.

I’d say the Democratic Party hasn’t been ‘democratic’ since 1968 when they introduced superdelegates. But, how many Democratic voters even know that? They actually still think their vote counts even though for two consecutive cycles they’ve been shown it doesn’t. More delusional than even the rest of us. My vote in Harris County hasn’t meant much since 2008. Might as well be in Travis County, even though La Porte is the most conservative voting area in all of Harris County. Just not enough population. Pretty sure folks on here are aware of how I typically have voted. Still, I always look for the least intrusive candidate’s policies. IMHO, we’ve already given up enough personal liberty. We can’t afford to lose any more. I gave blood for our freedoms. Not to be controlled by either Party.

I was thinking about y’all’s QB situation, and had BH on my brain. Sorry. I’m not sold I see SCOTUS approving a change in the census/apportionment. If they don’t, seat apportionments won’t change until 2032. Long time away. As far as NYC imploding, it won’t be seen by the majority. How often do you see anything about Chicago that’s not on Fox? I don’t think the majority are that engaged. You have more faith in the everyday voter than me I guess. I also think you underestimate the allure of ‘free stuff.’ (Didn’t you post something about Jesse Waters interviews and other people on the street interviews, or was that someone else?) But, you could be right.

No offense, but Barbers Hill isn’t mainstream America. Just because Dems are at an all-time low approval doesn’t mean the voters will switch Parties, and it doesn’t guarantee Republicans will show up to vote Republican. I’m reading a great number of both Parties are moving Independent. Texas will lose as many seats as California if illegals aren’t counted. I want less government intervention—from either Party.

I fail to see how very likely electing a Socialist/Communist Mayor of NYC and Seattle, already having one in Chicago, and—closer to home—having basically a Socialist Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and 2 Council Members reflects people waking up.

You’re just finding out the difference in a libertarian & a Republican. Now, it should be more clear where we align & where we don’t.

Incorrect.

You are correct about the status of DC. Also, as I mentioned to you in your thread about this, the next time Dems have control of Congress & POTUS, it only takes a simple majority to accept DC as a state. BANG! Two more Senators, at least one Representative, and electoral votes that will be 100% Democratic. Dems won’t have to gerrymander more states. They’ll just create new ones. Trump is giving them the ammo—so to speak. The Guard wasn’t needed. Do what needs to be done with law enforcement available. Reorganize. Ramp up. Just not with the Guard.