I honestly don’t know where to post this.

JohnInCarolina

JohnInCarolina

Canugghead

https://youtu.be/PuFIs7OkzYY?si=1JrUYLvWpVLrA-jh

lousubcap

The collective we should be beyond ashamed that we have devolved to this in 2025 (or any other year). 
Yes an isolated incident but the underlying foundation of legal standing, human dignity, beliefs, and social norms has to mean more than to be a goon in the orbit of CHEETO.  

JohnInCarolina

lousubcap said:

The collective we should be beyond ashamed that we have devolved to this in 2025 (or any other year). 
Yes an isolated incident but the underlying foundation of legal standing, human dignity, beliefs, and social norms has to mean more than to be a goon in the orbit of CHEETO.  

Unfortunately it’s not an isolated incident.

JohnInCarolina

JohnInCarolina

lousubcap

No surprises there ^^^^.  It is classic "Easier to beg forgiveness (the courts), then ask permission."
Standard game plan...

JohnInCarolina

This seems like a real winner move, politically:



I’m sure that’s why the GOP is pursuing this, right?  Because they care about the citizens.  

fishlessman

maybe if public schools grades 1 thru 12 taught enough math skills to balance a checking account........

JohnInCarolina

fishlessman said:

maybe if public schools grades 1 thru 12 taught enough math skills to balance a checking account........

Yeah, good thing we’re eliminating the Department of Education.  I’m sure that will help too.

fishlessman

JohnInCarolina said:

fishlessman said:

maybe if public schools grades 1 thru 12 taught enough math skills to balance a checking account........

Yeah, good thing we’re eliminating the Department of Education.  I’m sure that will help too.

and where were they when first graders were supposed to be learning how to add and subtract.......

JohnInCarolina

fishlessman said:

JohnInCarolina said:

fishlessman said:

maybe if public schools grades 1 thru 12 taught enough math skills to balance a checking account........

Yeah, good thing we’re eliminating the Department of Education.  I’m sure that will help too.

and where were they when first graders were supposed to be learning how to add and subtract.......

You're right, they've obviously failed at their jobs, so let's just eliminate the entire department.  Kids will still feel left behind, but at least federal employees will learn their lesson!

fishlessman

i see your point, federal department of education employees will pay higher overdraft fees when they lose their pay.  i didnt know those fees are 5 bucks, i see now its been on the books for about 3 months   the sky is falling

JohnInCarolina

fishlessman said:

i see your point, federal department of education employees will pay higher overdraft fees when they lose their pay.  i didnt know those fees are 5 bucks, i see now its been on the books for about 3 months   the sky is falling

Maybe this will help enlighten you:

https://www.library.hbs.edu/working-knowledge/are-banks-the-bad-guys-overdraft-fees-are-crushing-low-income-customers

(I'm not optimistic)

fishlessman

My paycheck is not fully deposited on my checking for 3 to 5 days after putting it in. Funny how they don't give you cash either if there's no money in there yet

JohnInCarolina

fishlessman said:

My paycheck is not fully deposited on my checking for 3 to 5 days after putting it in. Funny how they don't give you cash either if there's no money in there yet

So knowing all the games played here, why would anyone vote for allowing banks to charge whatever they want for a fee on an overdraft? Note this is independent of the money they’re owed.  

fishlessman

JohnInCarolina said:

fishlessman said:

My paycheck is not fully deposited on my checking for 3 to 5 days after putting it in. Funny how they don't give you cash either if there's no money in there yet

So knowing all the games played here, why would anyone vote for allowing banks to charge whatever they want for a fee on an overdraft? Note this is independent of the money they’re owed.  

I don't know. How long has this gone on, how many presidents have you voted for that allowed it 😁 anyways, miss a visa payment and you are looking at maybe 34 percent interest. There's worse things, this is just a smoke screen for trump

Botch

fishlessman said:

My paycheck is not fully deposited on my checking for 3 to 5 days after putting it in. Funny how they don't give you cash either if there's no money in there yet

Your paycheck is not eligible for Direct Deposit?  

fishlessman

Botch said:

fishlessman said:

My paycheck is not fully deposited on my checking for 3 to 5 days after putting it in. Funny how they don't give you cash either if there's no money in there yet

Your paycheck is not eligible for Direct Deposit?  

If I don't have money for my check I don't deposit it til it's there. Small businesses get abused getting paid in 30 days. Sometimes it's 60 90 120 days....employees need to get paid on time

JohnInCarolina

fishlessman said:

JohnInCarolina said:

fishlessman said:

My paycheck is not fully deposited on my checking for 3 to 5 days after putting it in. Funny how they don't give you cash either if there's no money in there yet

So knowing all the games played here, why would anyone vote for allowing banks to charge whatever they want for a fee on an overdraft? Note this is independent of the money they’re owed.  

I don't know. How long has this gone on, how many presidents have you voted for that allowed it 😁 anyways, miss a visa payment and you are looking at maybe 34 percent interest. There's worse things, this is just a smoke screen for trump

I know this is hard to fathom, but perhaps the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was, you know, actually protecting consumers? 

fishlessman

JohnInCarolina said:

fishlessman said:

JohnInCarolina said:

fishlessman said:

My paycheck is not fully deposited on my checking for 3 to 5 days after putting it in. Funny how they don't give you cash either if there's no money in there yet

So knowing all the games played here, why would anyone vote for allowing banks to charge whatever they want for a fee on an overdraft? Note this is independent of the money they’re owed.  

I don't know. How long has this gone on, how many presidents have you voted for that allowed it 😁 anyways, miss a visa payment and you are looking at maybe 34 percent interest. There's worse things, this is just a smoke screen for trump

I know this is hard to fathom, but perhaps the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was, you know, actually protecting consumers? 

For a couple months anyways.....trump got one wrong or just changed the subject in the news, but

JohnInCarolina

Funny how there’s a distinct type for these kinds of crimes:

Canugghead

does he have a preemptive pardon in his backpocket?

Botch

Canugghead said:

does he have a preemptive pardon in his backpocket?

Or at least a donation record:
https://apnews.com/article/nikola-trevor-milton-fraud-trump-pardon-3fcebb0a3820cecb205656f2dc3f6764

Botch

I wasn't really sure because SO MUCH is happening every day, so I asked "Siri" this question:

"How many of trump's tariffs have actually been enacted so far?"

I did not take a screenshot of my question, so I'm paraphrasing myself here a bit; but I did take a screenshot of her answer (and yeah, I know Siri is a huge failure and embarrassment for Apple):
 

 

JohnInCarolina

JohnInCarolina

How quickly the turn tables.

DoubleEgger

Be careful about what you wish for; you might actually get it. 

Legume

They're just redirecting the research $, it's brain worm's turn.