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[RobGMN Premium Member]

So you take care of a family member? So why give me grief for helping my family members?

I don't take money from the government for any kind of assistance. I own my own home, I have a degree, I have plenty of money in savings, I work because I want to and because I can, not because I "need" too. This doesn't mean I can't gripe about shit or have opinions about shit. My family members have a place to live because of me and I don't mind at all. In the mean time, I will hang here with my friend and his wife, our two annoying dogs and work this job until I don't want to. Then I will wonder wherever. My brother wanted to move to Bakersfield, Ca. before he passed away. I may try that down the road.

I provide care on my own time and dime. I have my own house that I live in. I don't live with them in order to care for them.

Similarly, I have never been on any assistance. Sine I was able to work full-time, I have had employment in every single quarter except for a self-paid sabbatical and times when I moved from one job to the next. I will remain employed until I retire, and my retirement will be self-funded. I will not be eligible for Social Security due to my assets and income streams from my assets. I am considering getting into rental properties when the housing market dips again to bolster my retirement income.

 

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[Buck 5,000+ posts]

‘Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), for example, introduced a bill in May that would both underline the Senate’s view that Russia engages in acts of terrorism, but it mainly calls on Blinken to make the designation official.’

Pelosi to Blinken: Label Russia as terrorist state, or else Congress will

Her comments highlight the chasm in the actions lawmakers want the administration to take and what the secretary is comfortable doing.

www.politico.com

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

What do you mean the government is blackmailed?

'Despite Valadao’s plea for support, his motion was rejected following a 219–206 vote, when House Democrats unanimously voted against it. Every House Republican voted in favor of the measure except five who didn’t cast a vote.

“Every single Democrat just voted to put China’s national security over our own,” Valadao wrote on Twitter following the result.'

ZeroHedge

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[Jimi77 Premium Member]

Well, he’s talking about shutting off our energy even more, and we’re in the middle of an energy crisis, so can someone explain to me how that isn’t an absolute shit idea?

Even as confused as Joe gets, I don't recall him saying we need to shut off energy. I assume you're referring to his desire to see our nation transition to greener energy sources and energy sources that are less dependent on our enemies and frenemies. I agree shutting off energy would indeed be a shitty idea, but moving to non-fossil fuel energy sources seems like a good idea, especially since fossil fuels will eventually run out.

 

[Bobbytwonames 5,000+ posts]

Apparently you and Rob are allergic to answering direct questions with direct answers.

I ask if you said Biden doesn't control gas prices. I had to answer for you. The answer is yes. You did say it.

Now you Democrats are saying Biden is LOWERING gas prices. How the fuck is he doing that if he doesn't control them. I am pointing out your hypocrisy when it suits your narrative. That being that Biden is good.

Because when I told you that Biden doesn't control has prices you had a shitt fit and wouldn't stop blaming him. I know that he doesn't control prices. Can you now admit that Biden doesn't control gas prices?

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

Even as confused as Joe gets, I don't recall him saying we need to shut off energy. I assume you're referring to his desire to see our nation transition to greener energy sources and energy sources that are less dependent on our enemies and frenemies. I agree shutting off energy would indeed be a shitty idea, but moving to non-fossil fuel energy sources seems like a good idea, especially since fossil fuels will eventually run out.

What makes an energy source green? Like stuff that doesn’t put out carbon dioxide?

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

‘Overall, the aircraft looks incredibly seamless, with a very smooth exterior with minimally exposed panels, large fasteners, gaps, creases, antennas, and other elements that could be adverse to its radar signature.’

Our Best Look Yet At China's J-35 Carrier-Capable Stealth Fighter

The first high-resolution picture of China's new naval stealth fighter jet shows new details about its engines, canopy, and more.

www.thedrive.com

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

'"Despite previous reports to the contrary, the United States is indeed considering sending fighter jets to Ukraine and training their pilots how to fly them, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall says," reports Newsmax based on his revealing words before the Aspen Security Forum this week.'

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It’s not WW3; don’t be ridiculous

 

[Jimi77 Premium Member]

What makes an energy source green? Like stuff that doesn’t put out carbon dioxide?

I not aware of any completely carbonless way to produce energy. Ie even nuclear energy requires diesel for extraction, construction, etc. Probably the best definition would be an energy source that doesn't require combustion in actual production of energy - ie hydro, solar, tidal, nuclear. Now that I've answered your question, can you clarify if Biden has ever actually suggested we "shut energy off?"

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

I not aware of any completely carbonless way to produce energy. Ie even nuclear energy requires diesel for extraction, construction, etc. Probably the best definition would be an energy source that doesn't require combustion in actual production of energy - ie hydro, solar, tidal, nuclear. Now that I've answered your question, can you clarify if Biden has ever actually suggested we "shut energy off?"

Why does combustion make something not green? The sun is full of nuclear reactions, is it not what powers green already? Nuclear fission is basically a combustion.

 

[RobGMN Premium Member]

Why does combustion make something not green? The sun is full of nuclear reactions, is it not what powers green already? Nuclear fission is basically a combustion.

You sidestepped the question with a logical fallacy.
The combustion of the sun does not cause pollution on Earth.
Focus man, focus.

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

You sidestepped the question with a logical fallacy.
The combustion of the sun does not cause pollution on Earth.
Focus man, focus.

The sun causes almost all heat and climate change on Earth; should we put the sun out to stop climate change?

What is green energy?

 

[RobGMN Premium Member]

What makes an energy source green? Like stuff that doesn’t put out carbon dioxide?

Energy sources that result in less overall pollution than current ones could be considered green on a simple evaluation, but it’s more about them being renewable or coming from natural sources.
Coal is natural, but burning it for energy is not. Solar, water, wind can be considered green.

 

[RobGMN Premium Member]

The sun causes almost all heat and climate change on Earth; should we put the sun out to stop climate change?

What is green energy?

What pollution does the combustion of the sun directly cause on Earth?
Climate change is a natural phenomenon, but when pollution contributes to it, we should stop it.

Natural forest fires happen and cause major damage to the environment. Should we just start more forest fires since they happen anyway?