" So, no. You really don't."

Don't be a dummschittt.

I regularly make moves to legally avoid taxes.

If Thiel wants to leave California, don't let the redwoods hit him in the ass.

Now, let me ask you: were Roths ever designed to reach a $15-$20 billion balance?

" Do you understand why someone might take actions to avoid a wealth tax?"

Sure. Why wouldn't I?

But I also know Theil has most of his assets in non-qualified investments, like retirement accounts and real estate.

So basically he's just being a miser.

"does not authorize a foreign corporation to engage in any business or exercise any power that a corporation may not engage in or exercise in this state."

I'm quite familiar with that, from my days as a Health Plan Trustee. A large issue at one point was health plans being allowed to sell in multiple states, and the lynchpin turned out to be ... they already could, they were just trying to get legislation which allowed an Alabama company to sell in Florida ... WITHOUT adhering to Florida's laws.

It got defeated. Otherwise, we would've been treated to a race to the bottom. And, by this point, we'd all have Bamacare.

" retirement accounts would be excluded from the tax."

Then what is Peter Thiel worrying about?!?

FFS, the guy had $15 billion IN HIS ROTH IRA about five years ago.

" Meals are made with local, fresh ingredients. THAT's why it tastes better."

A few years back, the bride and I were part of a CSA. We had to purchase the subscription, as well as work two days during the season to help with the harvests. Every week we'd get a representative share of the harvest.

One spring day, we were at the farm harvesting butter lettuce, aka Bibb or Boston Bibb. I'd always enjoyed it before, but eating it that night, after it was harvested a few hours before, was stunning. The difference was night and day. Now I know why it's called "butter" lettuce.

Another favorite experience was having a lunch in the Olympic Peninsula featuring smoked salmon, swimming until about three hours prior. Not only the best smoked fish I've ever had, but possibly the best fish I've ever had.

Fresh ingredients are da bomb.

" you friend had good food in Italy because he was on vacation. "

I disagree; there's a different culture around dinner in Europe.

In America, dinner is a stop-off towards the evening's event. In Europe, dinner IS the evening's event. Locals usually juke between the bakery, the cheese shop, the vegetable stand, and the Salumeria on their walk home. Meals are made with local, fresh ingredients. THAT's why it tastes better.

My favorite meals in Italy were when we'd go our separate ways during the day, returning with goodies for that night's feast.

Frankly, the only time the food wasn't stunning in Italy, was when I ordered wrong.

"What do air traffic controllers have to do with this incident?"

They were near an airport; did you miss that part?

I mean, I know it's hard to fathom, but ATCs are there to help planes AVOID each other.

"I don't see it, what did he say?"

Post #12. Then read #46.

Bell got caught lying ... again.

"(Bellringer), Fact Checked into Oblivion again."

Bell, are you planning on retracting your false claim about Johnny, or have you no class?

And speaking of billionaires, the average billionaire saves over $1 million per week with the renewed Tax Giveaways to the world's richest.

Meanwhile, the waitress who doesn't have to pay taxes on her tips, might save 20 bucks a week.

And GRATS? Grantor Annuity Trusts allow parents to give their children unlimited amounts of money, without gift or inheritance taxes.

Meanwhile, a $25 gift certificate to the employee of the month is taxable income to the recipient.

" many millionaires and billionaires pay less percentage of taxes on their income than you"

In 2026, the worker with the highest federal tax rate is not the millionaire, nor even the billionaire. It's the guy making $185K per year.

" MAGA was promised cheaper healthcare and better coverage. Instead, they're getting much higher bills and worse coverage than ever."

Obamacare, minus the mandate, is TrumpCare.

"Someone's gone full moron."

In his defense, it's a short jaunt.

" But I heard GDP grew...so we all got 4.3% richer...somehow..."

Possibility the dumbest claim ever. And by someone who's supposed to know better. Although, that said, he did claim Trump's statement of 1,500% reduction in prescription prices depends on "how you look at it".

(Narrator: No, kids, it doesn't matter how you look at it. The furthest you can drop prices is 100%. Stay in school, and be aware of Republican Math!)

" assuming you are interested in actually discussing this"

Frankly, I'd rather discuss these subjects with folks who are actually knowledgeable about the subject.

You've already claimed 11-year-olds are getting their Johnson's cut off on a regular basis. Do you believe that's the default?!?

" it's a good argument that unfortunately rests under the assumption that this is sound medicine and it is anything but. "

Based on what bona fides of yours?

FFS, all you have is an opinion, and it's that you belong between patient and doctor.

" I saw the video"

Then you probably saw:

The SS huddle photographers to one side.
The SS violating protocol by placing the target back within easy range.
Someone LOWERING A FLAG ... AFTER the shots had rung out.

You also must be aware, for the first time in our lives, doctors didn't have a press conference explaining the injury.

You also must be aware, cartilage doesn't repair itself in three days, and doesn't grow back (see Holyfield for proof).

You've also never heard a single thing about the shooter, his motive, and any follow up.

Feel free to explain all of those happenstances, before you hyperventilate.

" Do you support or oppose any regulations on health care?"

I 100% oppose you sticking your nose between doctors and patients.

Clear enough for you?

Only 8 years?!?

Heck, he can do that standing on his (latest victim's) head!

" That's Snoofy level attempt at equivalence"

You're just embarrassed it's spot-on.

In one case, it's someone who isn't the doctor, patient, or guardian usurping their decisions.

And in the other case, it's someone who isn't the doctor, patient, or guardian usurping their decisions.

"I'm differentiating minors and adults."

Is that why you lied about the minor?

" Do you even take into consideration the newer evidence being produced "

Of course I do. That's why I said upthread puberty blockers should be revisited.

Do you ever take these folk's torture into consideration? If so, I've yet to see it.

But how about this: what if I call YOUR doctor, and dictate what medical care YOU can receive? Good idea, or not? And do I get bonus points because I don't inquire about any details?!?

" Your answer always is to lop off 11 year old Jonny's dong "

If you're going to resort to lying, I'm done.

BTW, how many post-trans folks do you know in real life?

" We are talking about minors having life altering chemicals administered and procedures performed."

And rather than address the specific issue, your answer is ALWAYS to deny any-and-all treatments.

In the board meetings, we'd make you go sit at the little kid's table.