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Great win. Bats stayed alive. Caratini came through with a clutch double.

I see what you are saying. Possibly I asked a different question. I think MP Materials should review their shareholders. It seems that Shenghe Resources owns stock and is the primary customer. There is so much going on that we don’t jnow about. This is what I found……. Shenghe Resources, a Chinese rare earth company, holds a significant minority stake in MP Materials, the company that owns the Mountain Pass rare earth mine in California. As of July 2025, with the U.S. Department of Defense becoming the largest shareholder, Shenghe's stake will be surpassed. Historically, Shenghe was MP Materials' primary customer, purchasing a large portion of its rare earth concentrate, but MP Materials has ceased shipments to China as of April 2025 and is accelerating its own processing and magnet manufacturing facilities. Shenghe's Shareholding Minority Stake: Shenghe Resources holds a significant minority share of MP Materials, which has been reported as approximately 7.7% to 8%. U.S. Government as Largest Shareholder: In July 2025, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) acquired preferred stock in MP Materials, making it the largest shareholder and surpassing Shenghe's stake. Relationship Evolution Historical Customer Role: Shenghe was a major customer for MP Materials, purchasing the majority of its rare earth concentrate produced at the Mountain Pass mine for processing in China. Shift Away from China: MP Materials ceased shipments to China in April 2025 and is actively building its own separation and manufacturing capabilities, reducing its reliance on Shenghe as a customer. Strategic Context U.S. Rare Earth Strategy: Shenghe's stake has been a point of concern for U.S. policymakers, including Senator Lisa Murkowski, due to its potential influence on a critical rare earth resource. MP's Strategic Build-out: MP Materials is expanding its downstream capabilities, including separating and refining its concentrate and building a magnet manufacturing facility, to reduce dependence on China and its processors

That’s a terrible link I posted. It worked when I posted it. Maybe this one is better….. [Hidden Content] Correct me if I’m wrong, but Trump threatened tariffs against Mexico and Canada unless they made an effort to help with border security. Seemed like a reasonable offer to me. Your last sentence is spot on.

My question was asked incorrectly. McCormick laid down a bunt and the pitcher’s throw to 1st was wild. I always wonder how pitchers lose ‘control’ when making that play. Your info was however valuable because I wasn’t aware of the rule.

Peńa!!!

Can somebody please tell me why a pitcher can’t throw to first? I’m glad it happened, but it’s a mystery to me.

No offense taken, but I still think the first 3 paragraphs make sense. The USPS and Amtrak comment was lame.

It’s a Google search. The rest of the post made sense.

What I found…. No, the Pentagon becoming a stakeholder in a mine is not a form of communism . While it is a form of government intervention in the economy, communism is a much broader economic and political ideology that seeks to abolish private property and class systems. The Pentagon's investment is instead a targeted intervention for national security purposes within a capitalist framework. Why the Pentagon's investment is not communism Not an abolition of private property. In communism, the state or community owns all the "means of production" (factories, mines, etc.). The Pentagon's recent 15% stake in the rare earth mineral miner MP Materials does not change its status as a publicly-traded company. MP Materials remains a private business, with the Pentagon as its largest single shareholder, not its sole owner. Driven by national security, not ideology. The investment's purpose is to secure a domestic supply of critical minerals for military and technological applications. This action is a form of industrial policy intended to counter China's dominance in the rare earth market and reduce U.S. dependency on foreign sources. Part of a capitalist system. The Pentagon's move can be categorized as a public-private partnership, a tool used in capitalist economies. The CEO of MP Materials explicitly stated the investment is "not a nationalization" and that the company remains "shareholder driven". This is different from the state control of industry seen in historical communist states. The US government owns other businesses. The US government already owns and operates a variety of enterprises, known as government corporations or state-owned enterprises, including the U.S. Postal Service and Amtrak. These specific, targeted ownerships for public benefit or strategic interest also do not make the country communist.

No one better….

[Hidden Content]

lol. Sometimes, when someone got up to adjust the rabbit ears, just them touching it would make the picture crystal clear, and we would make them stand there for a few minutes. The first remotes simply turned the dial and you would have to go from 4, 6, and 12 till it got to the right number. lol

Well, I do fit this category….

Putin?

Definitely a message. Putin is a pos and very difficult to deal with. Zelensky could have had a deal months ago but he decided to throw a tantrum, like the punk that he is. Putin is always a nuclear threat so we have to be very careful. Let’s not any of us play ignorant here. Combined, the world nuclear powers have enough weapons to blow up the entire world multiple times over. Like LRF said, Putin is a madman and that’s all it takes. MAD does not phase him because he thinks WW3 is survivable. I too am pulling for Trump. This war is like a forest fire…..easier to prevent than to put out.

Above, you posted in all caps and increased the font size, meaning to me that you are happy with Newsom. Anyone who follows Newsom is not only anti-conservative, but is a communist. Tell me where I misinterpreted.

Sorry for the late post. Didn’t know how to act. Lol. When bats come alive, good things can happen. Alexander has been very effective.

Lol. I have no problem with anyone owning an EV. I just don’t think they’re practical, and I don’t want anyone forcing me to buy one. China owns the market on batteries and their buddy Newsom is helping them by phasing out internal combustion engines. California is probably the leader in “Save the Planet” weirdos, so these findings will not go over well.

Smog is better.

Still no leftys. Lmao

Thought I read it needed 60%

You love Newsom? Then you are a communist.

Thought you said you were a conservative.

Bye🙋‍♂️👋😂

They could eat high on the hog for $2,000 per month. Time to get off her back, which is where she seems to spend a lot of time.