Muda69

Disdain? Where was that word used in our recent conversation? You don't agree that sometimes minds can be changed, or at least thought-provoking questions raised, on a internet message forum?

1. Generally agree. 2. Sorry that choose to keep you head in the sand.

Why just the Department of Defense? Are you saying there is no waste/graft/corruption endemic in other parts of the federal government?

In full agreement. How about a 25% cut in spending across all federal government departments/agencies/bureaus/etc.? That should help out.

I think that there are, one just has to be more discriminating. Most of the news articles I read at places like apnews.com or reuters.com do not have a uni-party bias. Neither does the excellent reporting and opinions at reason.com or the podcast No Agenda. So you believe you can "change the world" from a high school football internet forum?

California Freelancers Suffer From Totally Predictable 'Unintended Consequences' of Gig Worker Protection Bill: https://reason.com/2019/12/17/california-freelancers-suffer-from-totally-predictable-unintended-consequences-of-gig-worker-protection-bill/ Sympathy for the freelance writers and editors harmed by this shameful legislation.

Agreed. Being elected the Senior Patrol Leader of an active Scout troop and taking the responsibility seriously will help to development leadership qualities.

I have only watched the likes of Mr. Lemon and Mr. Hannity a handful of times and have no desire to revisit their partisan rhetoric. Agree on the point about ad blockers.

My favorite NFL team is the Chicago Bears. And oh, also whoever happens to be playing the Cowboys or Patriots that week.

Ok. May I please ask what sources you utilize for "real news" and "substance"? Or is consuming "entertainment" currently your only goal in life?

So you go to facebook for substance? I try to eschew most forms of social media. There is enough 'entertainment' out there to last a person a lifetime even without facebook, twitter, instagram, etc.

Watchmen, not Game of Thrones, proved to be HBO’s show of the decade: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2019/12/watchmen-not-game-of-thrones-proved-to-be-hbos-show-of-the-decade/

Yes. But I'm fairly certain I'm not missing anything of real substance, much like your posts.

Please elaborate.

https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/12/mitch-daniels-conversation-national-debt-entitlement-spending/ Agreed. Just get in the hell done. This national debt is slowly destroying the country and endangering the livelihoods of our children and grandchildren.

No, thank you. I choose not to have anything to do with facebook, including viewing links.

Double Jeopardy for School Choice: https://reason.com/2019/12/17/double-jeopardy-for-school-choice/ It will be interesting to see what the SCOTUS decides in this case.

The blind leading the blind.

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2019/12/16/cheating-patriots-dare-roger-goodell-kick-them-out-nfl-playoffs/2670738001/ It sure is the Patriot Way.

Nice to see the Colts embarrassed in front of a national audience last night. It appears most of the team has thrown in the towel: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2019/12/17/colts-vs-saints-indianapolis-falls-apart-and-out-2019-nfl-playoffs/2633814001/ Once again Mr. Doyel is spot on with his commentary:

Interesting indeed. One wonders when the Virginia National Guard will be called in to defuse the situation.

Your insipid links to facebook pictures don't work for some of us, including me. I believe that is a good thing. And the fact that your political views are primarily based on a facebook circle jerk, not so good.

Hmm, exactly who do you believe is "instructing" swordfish, Gonzo? And who exactly is the adult being attacked?

https://www.npr.org/2019/12/16/787909495/fewer-students-are-going-to-college-heres-why-that-matters Boo-hoo. Colleges have been sucking up that sweet, sweet free government money, in the form of student loans, for decades now in order to hire more administrative workers than teaching staff and to turn campuses into veritable Taj Maha'ls with ambitious building projects that cost hundreds of millions. And now it's time to pay the piper.

James Comey Asked the American People To Trust the FBI. Why Should They?: https://reason.com/2019/12/15/james-comey-fox-news-chris-wallace-ig-report-fbi/