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Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts Yesterday, 09:20 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 1,533
Posted By Dr. Keith
Have they been laid out in this thread in their...

Have they been laid out in this thread in their original context?

I’d like to read the whole statement before forming an opinion on excerpts. Reporters don’t always convey nuance well.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 17th March 2024, 10:02 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 1,533
Posted By Dr. Keith
The thread title really had me hoping that this...

The thread title really had me hoping that this was a local story.
Forum: USA Politics 17th March 2024, 10:01 PM
Replies: 1,570
Views: 39,907
Posted By Dr. Keith
I remember when oil was quite cheap under Trump....

I remember when oil was quite cheap under Trump. All my friends lost their jobs, but XOM borrowed money and paid their dividend on time. Those were good times, what with the fighting over toilet...
Forum: USA Politics 10th March 2024, 04:47 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 6,579
Posted By Dr. Keith
Or fund more grants instead of wasting money on...

Or fund more grants instead of wasting money on loan guarantees.

We have many tax-funded universities that still charge tuition. My Alma mater is one of the largest land owners in the state and...
Forum: USA Politics 10th March 2024, 04:30 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 6,579
Posted By Dr. Keith
I believe in personal responsibility. If you make...

I believe in personal responsibility. If you make bad decisions, you are responsible for the consequences of those bad decisions. There shouldn’t be a government program to shield people from the...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 9th March 2024, 10:35 AM
Replies: 53
Continuation Electric Vehicles II
Views: 1,645
Posted By Dr. Keith
According to my utility, average electric rates...

According to my utility, average electric rates in the US are just a bit over $0.16/kwh and my local rates are $0.1025 per kWh. But we are currently blessed with a lot of renewables in Texas, despite...
Forum: USA Politics 9th March 2024, 09:52 AM
Replies: 1,570
Views: 39,907
Posted By Dr. Keith
Poe’s law strikes, I sincerely thought it was...

Poe’s law strikes, I sincerely thought it was satire. Please let it be satire, please.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 9th March 2024, 09:03 AM
Replies: 1,711
Continuation Musk buys Twitter II
Views: 70,274
Posted By Dr. Keith
Much as I subscribe to eating a healthy diet and...

Much as I subscribe to eating a healthy diet and getting regular exercise. I’ll let you know when either actually happen.
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 5th March 2024, 05:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 999
Posted By Dr. Keith
This is certainly true. But it is much easier now...

This is certainly true. But it is much easier now than it was in the past with digital communication. Everybody says way more than they should in email and text.
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 4th March 2024, 01:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 999
Posted By Dr. Keith
Gardening clauses are very rare in the US outside...

Gardening clauses are very rare in the US outside the C-suite. I would be completely behind a move towards such paid non-competes.

Most of the justification for non-compete clauses can be more...
Forum: USA Politics 25th February 2024, 04:40 PM
Replies: 2,333
Views: 73,448
Posted By Dr. Keith
Is this a process crime?

Is this a process crime?
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 25th February 2024, 04:34 PM
Replies: 1,711
Continuation Musk buys Twitter II
Views: 70,274
Posted By Dr. Keith
OS X has a nice ring to it. That guy is good with...

OS X has a nice ring to it. That guy is good with names.
Forum: USA Politics 25th February 2024, 12:36 AM
Replies: 2,333
Views: 73,448
Posted By Dr. Keith
I feel like some have already made their decision.

I feel like some have already made their decision.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 23rd February 2024, 05:42 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 975
Posted By Dr. Keith
Well, Thermal doesn’t. So embarrassing. ...

Well, Thermal doesn’t. So embarrassing.


Oh, me neither, really. Four people in our family and five SIM cards. Four cell phones and a hot spot. I’ll drop the hot spot once I quit working. Just...
Forum: USA Politics 20th February 2024, 12:48 PM
Replies: 2,333
Views: 73,448
Posted By Dr. Keith
If someone came after my career I would have no...

If someone came after my career I would have no problem destroying their credibility at every turn. Fair game.
Forum: USA Politics 14th February 2024, 11:39 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 1,163
Posted By Dr. Keith
I take this as an impassioned argument against...

I take this as an impassioned argument against capital gains being taxed at a lower rate than earned income and agree with it to that degree.
Forum: USA Politics 14th February 2024, 10:23 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 1,163
Posted By Dr. Keith
In a discussion on tax I find that most terms are...

In a discussion on tax I find that most terms are already defined. So that’s what I try to use.
Forum: USA Politics 14th February 2024, 10:21 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 1,163
Posted By Dr. Keith
Five seconds of googling would render this place...

Five seconds of googling would render this place a ghost town on many threads.
Forum: USA Politics 14th February 2024, 10:13 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 1,163
Posted By Dr. Keith
I think they do tax the shares upon grant or...

I think they do tax the shares upon grant or vesting. But I’m not a tax expert.
Forum: USA Politics 14th February 2024, 10:03 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 1,163
Posted By Dr. Keith
https://itap1.for.irs.gov/owda/0/resource/Commenta...

https://itap1.for.irs.gov/owda/0/resource/Commentary_Files_Redirect_ITA/en-US/help/unearn.html#:~:text=Unearned%20income%20includes%20investment%2Dtype,unearned%20income%20from%20a%20trust.
...
Forum: USA Politics 14th February 2024, 10:00 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 1,163
Posted By Dr. Keith
It’s funny to me that capitalism is so fabulous...

It’s funny to me that capitalism is so fabulous that it needs a tax break to make it attractive.

But back to OP proposal for CEO pay, options and RSUs and PSUs should all be considered “pay” for...
Forum: Computers and the Internet 13th February 2024, 09:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 800
Posted By Dr. Keith
I love the phishing attempts from my CEO. I have...

I love the phishing attempts from my CEO. I have never received an unsolicited email from my CEO.
Forum: USA Politics 13th February 2024, 08:37 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 1,163
Posted By Dr. Keith
I find it weird that we tax the fruits of labor...

I find it weird that we tax the fruits of labor at a higher rate than unearned income.
Forum: USA Politics 13th February 2024, 08:00 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 1,163
Posted By Dr. Keith
At some point the CEO stops being a person and is...

At some point the CEO stops being a person and is an LLC that provides CEO services as outlined in the consulting agreement.

The only thing stopping this is that CEOs love company perks. You...
Forum: USA Politics 13th February 2024, 07:56 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 4,925
Posted By Dr. Keith
I think Reagan proved that mental fitness is not...

I think Reagan proved that mental fitness is not a requirement for the job.
Forum: USA Politics 6th February 2024, 10:33 AM
Replies: 1,570
Views: 39,907
Posted By Dr. Keith
Just to be clear, this is what I’m asking about....

Just to be clear, this is what I’m asking about. Did Texas have any intention of being as generous as New York if there were no buses?

I doubt it. But Brainster seems to think differently, so I’m...
Forum: USA Politics 6th February 2024, 07:41 AM
Replies: 1,570
Views: 39,907
Posted By Dr. Keith
Does that address my question?

Does that address my question?
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 5th February 2024, 07:51 PM
Replies: 1,492
Views: 52,691
Posted By Dr. Keith
Those bastards. I’ll start a blog tomorrow and we...

Those bastards. I’ll start a blog tomorrow and we will take them down!







You’re right. That is weird.
Forum: Trials and Errors 5th February 2024, 07:38 PM
Replies: 1,059
Views: 160,790
Posted By Dr. Keith
Very different for the friend. Both still...

Very different for the friend.

Both still murder. Especially since hiding in a toilet room does not make one an assailant. That implies at least attempted assault.
Forum: USA Politics 5th February 2024, 06:05 PM
Replies: 81
Split Thread: Why Capital punishment?
Views: 1,422
Posted By Dr. Keith
The punishment for a capital crime includes all...

The punishment for a capital crime includes all available punishments for the lesser included crimes as well.

It’s not like we just let a cop killer go free if he convinces the jury that he...
Forum: USA Politics 5th February 2024, 12:17 AM
Replies: 564
Views: 9,785
Posted By Dr. Keith
It doesn’t go against a legal mandate. There is...

It doesn’t go against a legal mandate. There is no legal mandate that doctors must participate in executions. It is legal for them to do so, but it is not mandated.

Many professional...
Forum: USA Politics 4th February 2024, 03:34 PM
Replies: 564
Views: 9,785
Posted By Dr. Keith
I feel stupid posting this, because I’m sure I...

I feel stupid posting this, because I’m sure I just missed the link, but the AMA does explain its position on executions:
...
Forum: USA Politics 4th February 2024, 08:31 AM
Replies: 1,570
Views: 39,907
Posted By Dr. Keith
I ask because it doesn’t seem like something we...

I ask because it doesn’t seem like something we would spend money on out of the state coffers. Sure, there are charities that do these things, but I assumed the state didn’t. I’m genuinely curious if...
Forum: USA Politics 4th February 2024, 12:16 AM
Replies: 1,570
Views: 39,907
Posted By Dr. Keith
Was the state of Texas on the hook for feeding or...

Was the state of Texas on the hook for feeding or housing these migrants?
Forum: Trials and Errors 3rd February 2024, 07:15 PM
Replies: 1,059
Views: 160,790
Posted By Dr. Keith
Agreed. But it’s murder either way.

Agreed. But it’s murder either way.
Forum: Trials and Errors 3rd February 2024, 05:46 PM
Replies: 1,059
Views: 160,790
Posted By Dr. Keith
Yes, but that too is murder.

Yes, but that too is murder.
Forum: USA Politics 2nd February 2024, 09:55 AM
Replies: 482
Views: 12,561
Posted By Dr. Keith
Really? At her age I would have been...

Really?

At her age I would have been tempted by several million in collections in a single year in exchange for my license and reputation as a lawyer. Maybe I would have asked for a higher...
Forum: USA Politics 31st January 2024, 04:30 PM
Replies: 482
Views: 12,561
Posted By Dr. Keith
Add Fisk to your watchlist on Netflix.

Add Fisk to your watchlist on Netflix.
Forum: USA Politics 30th January 2024, 09:44 PM
Replies: 482
Views: 12,561
Posted By Dr. Keith
Thanks for highlighting this.

Thanks for highlighting this.
Forum: USA Politics 30th January 2024, 09:43 PM
Replies: 482
Views: 12,561
Posted By Dr. Keith
That’s my take: she is willing to sell her...

That’s my take: she is willing to sell her license to Trump in hopes that she’ll never have to bill hours again. If she does what he wants he will keep the money flowing even if the cases don’t go...
Forum: USA Politics 29th January 2024, 09:02 PM
Replies: 482
Views: 12,561
Posted By Dr. Keith
For context: Paul Weiss is a massive high end...

For context: Paul Weiss is a massive high end firm.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 27th January 2024, 12:20 PM
Replies: 1,492
Views: 52,691
Posted By Dr. Keith
EPA range tests are not one and done. They are...

EPA range tests are not one and done. They are more like a menu of options and they are designed to all give a similar result. I could see some automakers picking tests that favor their design while...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 18th January 2024, 01:03 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 4,263
Posted By Dr. Keith
Is there any well known national source of news...

Is there any well known national source of news that you do think is unbiased and transparent?
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 15th January 2024, 11:16 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,351
Posted By Dr. Keith
Looks like an engineering team talked to a...

Looks like an engineering team talked to a marketing team about some very specialized battery tech. The marketing team didn’t pay attention to all the limitations and expounded on what a great...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 11th January 2024, 07:35 AM
Replies: 1,492
Views: 52,691
Posted By Dr. Keith
He is a focus because he makes himself a focus....

He is a focus because he makes himself a focus. Is that really in question?
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 11th January 2024, 06:11 AM
Replies: 1,492
Views: 52,691
Posted By Dr. Keith
I thought the ADL comparing Musk to Ford was...

I thought the ADL comparing Musk to Ford was witty, apparently it was a mistake. That saddens me.

https://m.jpost.com/diaspora/article-719178
Forum: Education 30th December 2023, 12:56 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,356
Posted By Dr. Keith
I took a current events class in high school that...

I took a current events class in high school that taught me more about history than any history class I took. We would talk about the front page stories of the day and it was fascinating. I think...
Forum: Computers and the Internet 30th December 2023, 12:28 AM
Replies: 376
Views: 15,019
Posted By Dr. Keith
I tried to log into the wrong system to handle my...

I tried to log into the wrong system to handle my expenses before the end of the year. My IT guy was very polite in sending me the screenshot of where my expenses are in the system I was already...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 30th December 2023, 12:23 AM
Replies: 1,711
Continuation Musk buys Twitter II
Views: 70,274
Posted By Dr. Keith
Better or worse, it would certainly be quite...

Better or worse, it would certainly be quite different. Probably better.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 30th December 2023, 12:21 AM
Replies: 1,711
Continuation Musk buys Twitter II
Views: 70,274
Posted By Dr. Keith
We are not all that clever, and yet I agree that...

We are not all that clever, and yet I agree that you don’t seem to get us at all.
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