Muda69

So it's the government's job to prevent ideas you and others may view as "ludicrous" via legislation? Who exactly is an "independent janitor" harming with his choices of profession, Dante?

I'll grudgingly be rooting for the 49ers, primarily because they actually commit to running the football and just don't use the run to setup the pass.

https://www.insideindianabusiness.com/story/41583400/bell-tremendous-launch-for-sports-gaming-in-indiana Kudos to Indiana lawmakers and regulators on this one. Is this increased tax revenue earmarked for one specific purpose? I noticed yesterday while watching the AFC and NFC championship games on both the Lafayette CBS affiliate and the Indianapolis FOX affiliate that practically every other ad was for some kind of betting application/system.

If an individual want to be an "independent janitor" why should that be prevented by the state?

Except that the USPS has constitutional justification for existing. Amtrak does not.

https://mises.org/wire/californias-anti-self-employment-law-already-crushing-freelancers She further dismissed complaints, urging everyone to “educate” themselves on the benefits of AB-5. One Twitter user summarized the thoughts of the many affected by this law: “Wow, you really suck at this.” CNBC spoke with Jeremiah LaBrash, who earns half of his annual income from freelancing. Based in Los Angeles, the freelance cartoonist noticed the decline in potential clients and projects. When LaBrash submitted proposals to media companies, these employers turned him down when they learned he is from California. He told the business news network: Once again, the paternalistic central planners strive to make the decisions for adults. They failed to comprehend that a lot of freelancers enjoy being independent professionals, setting their own hours, and opting for freedom rather than a nine-to-five structure. The bill is marketed as a safety net, but the question is: what good is a safety net if you do not have any work? Leave California or Bust! When first reporting on the bill, Kelli Ballard at Liberty Nation wrote that the historic motto had been “California or bust!.” After years of big government encroachment, Ballard posits that it is now “Leave California or bust!.” It may not be that simple. The biggest concern is that other blue states will eventually adopt similar legislation to combat the $1 trillion national gig economy, proving that there is no escaping bad economics. More government intervention for a "solution" looking for a problem. Why does the state always think it has to make the decisions and set the agenda for hard-working, competent adults?

Then please tell us what it is.

I did. 12 minutes of nothing I hadn't read already, all for an AWAY suitcase ad.

https://reason.com/2020/01/16/family-sues-dea-and-tsa-after-elderly-mans-life-savings-were-seized-at-airport/#comments The DEA then notified Brown that it was seeking to permanently forfeit Rolin's life savings. Neither Rolin or Brown have been charged with a crime. In the meantime, the lawsuit says the loss of Rolin's savings has left him unable to fix his truck, which is his primary means of transportation, or get needed dental work. "My father and his parents worked hard for this money, and the government shouldn't be able to reach into his pocket and take it," Brown said a press release. "We did nothing wrong and haven't been charged with any crime, yet the DEA is trying to take my father's life savings. His savings should be returned right away, and the government should stop taking money from Americans who are doing something completely legal." In cases like Brown's, the DEA seizes cash using civil asset forfeiture, a practice that allows police to seize cash and property suspected of being connected to criminal activity, even if the owner is not charged with a crime. Federal, state, and local law enforcement seize millions of dollars in cash every year in drug interdiction operations, much of being transported along highways and through airports. In 2016, a USA Today investigation found the DEA seized more than $209 million from at least 5,200 travelers in 15 major airports over the previous decade. Police groups say civil forfeiture is a vital tool that allows them to disrupt drug trafficking by targeting its illicit proceeds. However, civil liberties groups say there are few safeguards to protect innocent owners, who bear the burden of challenging the seizure to get their property back. ... This has to stop. Really, this type of government abuse of power would cause the founding fathers to roll over in their graves. This is no longer America, land of the free and the home of the brave. It is a defacto police state. Thanks uni-party.

Sounds like a great event. It's spelled Maconaquah, btw.

Lighten up, Francis. It was a question, not an attempt to put words in your mouth. One could easily say your reading comprehension could use some improvement as well, friend.

Yeah, Mr. Lindelof said as much during the Watchmen podcast. He did a great job on this season, but I wonder what another writer-producer would do?

You sure the open enrollment laws for government schools have had nothing to do with the increase in transfer cases?

He gets my vote.

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/high-school/2020/01/16/ihsaa-commissioner-bobby-cox-resigns/4490470002/ If only Mr. Cox had had the courage to institute a true football multiplier maybe he would actually be remembered as doing something.................

Some recommended series/shows that I am currently viewing or have viewed over the last several months: The Witcher: Netflix The Expanse: Amazon Prime The Man in the High Castle: Amazon Prime Mindhunter: Netflix The Mandalorian: Disney+ The Outsider: HBO Watchmen: HBO Chernobyl: HBO Succession: HBO The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Amazon Prime (admittedly more liked by my spouse, but I'll watch with her on occasion) On the horizon: Westworld, season 3: HBO

Interesting that Mr. Trump, Mr. Giuliani, Mr. Parnas, and Russia care so much about Lizton, Indiana and the Northwest Hendricks Government School Corporation.

I never understood the deal with the pens. Knowing what we know about government waste those things are probably procured for about $100 a pop or so. How many thousands of taxpayers dollars has that wasted over the years?

https://www.theindychannel.com/news/call-6-investigators/feds-investigate-handling-of-sexual-harassment-allegations-at-north-west-hendricks-schools Calling in the feds seems like a serious matter. What in the world is going on in Lizton?

Rack this post! Now just waiting for the "but, but rail is better for the environment! What about climate change?" angle................................

You are welcome. Also don't keep your gold in something like a bank safety deposit box. Keep in something like a heavy duty gun safe, or bury it in strategic locations that you can find quickly when the need arises.

https://www.cato.org/publications/commentary/counterpoint-be-skeptical-about-census All I answer on a census form, and have done so for several decades, is how many individuals currently live on my property. Have yet to receive a phone call or knock on the door from the Census Bureau or DoJ. I urge everyone else to do the same. All the other information the CB tries to gather is frankly unconstitutional.

Elizabeth Warren Has a Fake Plan To Pay for Medicare for All: https://reason.com/2020/01/16/elizabeth-warren-has-a-fake-plan-to-pay-for-medicare-for-all/