hokiewolf said:
Did it cross your mind that I made the post basic because I was trying to keep it simple for others who aren't as experienced as you and storm are? This isn't a technical message board.
You guys are so condescending here, I don't get it.
here you go were, a post about government wastehokiewolf said:good news for you then, Trump has spent $2.5B because he hates windmills.caryking said:eljefe444 said:Gulfstream4 said:Civilized said:Gulfstream4 said:TheStorm said:Gulfstream4 said:eljefe444 said:caryking said:eljefe444 said:caryking said:hokiewolf said:caryking said:hokiewolf said:caryking said:hokiewolf said:DrummerboyWolf said:
This is not a peace deal. There is an understanding that they will continue talking and try to reach a peace deal in 60 days. If Iran does not behave they will get bombed. If they start meeting certain criteria, then they will slowly get some of the funds that have been frozen. What we have right now is a pause. Iran has a choice to make. Do what they signed on to do or be obliterated. No U. S. Forces are going anywhere for a while. Trump has all the leverage. Obama never had any.
Again let it play out and see where we go. There is plenty in the works behind the scenes. Americans don't want troops on the ground. Ok then we destroy them economically where they have to either give in or get destroyed. Trump is giving them an out to save face, but he is not letting them off the hook.
Yeah, I'm not buying that. This regime murdered tens of thousands of their own citizens, they were responsible for October 7th, they are responsible for the war in Gaza, and they have consistently maintained their main goal is to eradicate Israel off the map and to murder as many Americans as possible.
As a reward for all this, the US is now going to allow Iran to become richer than they have in the last 47 years.
Great negotiations. In 60 days you know what we're going to have? Jack squat.
What is the alternative?
finish the job you promised. Unconditional surrender
What would that include?
go ask Trump. He said it.
Perhaps he's accomplished what he wanted, right? So, what would you want him to do to finish the job?? Did you have an expectation of what that meant? If so, what was it?
What did he accomplish that he wanted?
He's gotten to a place where they can get a deal. What I find interesting is that some want him to finish the job. I really think it's them that need to let us know what they expected.
it appears obvious that Trump is at a place where he is content, for the time being. BTW, I'm not here to read anyone's mind, so, please enlighten us on your expectations.
I think this has been a total disaster and any deal he can make isn't going to be nearly as good as the JCPOA he withdrew from.
Unfortunately, we'll have to live with the lives already lost, economic hits, and would rather spend the potential $300 billion on our own citizens instead of rebuilding Iran after bombing them.
What are your expectations?
What $300 billion are you talking about?
He's still watching MSNOW apparently...
Must be
Are y'all being intentionally obtuse or are you not aware about the $300 billion redevelopment fund that's a component of the deal?
Or are you hiding behind "yeah but but but that money's not coming from the US government?"
Again, the deal sucks in many ways including this one. The Obama deal Trump hated had a fraction of that capital (and similarly it did not come from the US government) allocated as incentive to behave.
eljefe literally said he "rather spend $300 billion on our on citizens" so I was asking him what he is talking about? I get the feeling he is misinformed.
As I said 500 times in the last three pages of this thread, I skeptical Iran will meet the requirements for any money to make it to them. If you don't like this part of the deal, take it up with the gulf coast nations.
Let's change it to something less ambiguous then. I'd rather the $30 billion already spent on this war (and additional $80 billion the Pentagon is requesting) be used on the American people.
I'd rather really help the American people by not spending the money at all. In fact, spend less money, balance the budget by cutting spending (across the board) and without raising taxes on no one. That will have more positive effect on more people than any spending that could potentially happen.
Ok, ok… I'll accept taxing some. For all the people that net out to zero and or getting money back on Federal taxes, well… put in a minimum 5% to 10% tax rate. You know, kind of like that minimum alternative adjusted tax deal we used to have.
Once all US citizens participate in the tax collection by the IRS, I'll be willing to discuss mine. Until then, stay out of the pocketbook.The Trump administration just paid Invenergy $765 million to cancel four wind projects. That brings the running total to roughly $2.5 billion in taxpayer money spent to stop energy from being built.
— Mike Levin (@MikeLevin) June 21, 2026
Think about that.
At a time when electricity demand is rising, the Trump…
Gulfstream4 said:hokiewolf said:Oh, ok. Thanks for clearing that up. So basically, because you agree with Storm, his experience is ok, but mine is not? Thanks for clearing that up.Cthepack said:hokiewolf said:
Buddy we have the same "talking points" because we both have common sense.
Thanks for clarifying your knowledge though, I appreciate it.
See how that works Storm, I acknowledge your position now that you added more context.
I have 26 years of experience in commercial construction with epoxy coating for various types of floors and waterproofing of structures. So, it'd be nice if you had a little respect that I have an informed opinion.
But I guess you would rather hurl insults about me employing illegals, which again challenges my professional integrity, which I do not appreciate.
His point is you do not need 26 years of experience. It is basic construction 101.
Come on man, just stop. Take the L and move on.
Cthepack said:hokiewolf said:
Did it cross your mind that I made the post basic because I was trying to keep it simple for others who aren't as experienced as you and storm are? This isn't a technical message board.
You guys are so condescending here, I don't get it.
I stated facts, period. Just stop man. If you gave it that much thought you should get another hobby.
SmaptyWolf said:Cthepack said:hokiewolf said:
Did it cross your mind that I made the post basic because I was trying to keep it simple for others who aren't as experienced as you and storm are? This isn't a technical message board.
You guys are so condescending here, I don't get it.
I stated facts, period. Just stop man. If you gave it that much thought you should get another hobby.
As usual, I can't make heads or tails of the point of your bloviating.
Are you saying you actually believe Trump and the problems with the reflecting pool are because of some sort of vandalism?
Cthepack said:SmaptyWolf said:Cthepack said:hokiewolf said:
Did it cross your mind that I made the post basic because I was trying to keep it simple for others who aren't as experienced as you and storm are? This isn't a technical message board.
You guys are so condescending here, I don't get it.
I stated facts, period. Just stop man. If you gave it that much thought you should get another hobby.
As usual, I can't make heads or tails of the point of your bloviating.
Are you saying you actually believe Trump and the problems with the reflecting pool are because of some sort of vandalism?
It does not surprise me at all that you do not understand. You do not understand ARMs, you do not understand consulting, you do not understand waste/Lean, list goes on and on....... All of which you proven to have no knowledge of but continue to insult. You are the definition of someone behind a keyboard with a lot of confidence. And most of the the time wrong!
PackofDawgs22 said:
I'm confused with the obsession over the SAVE act and the belief that our future depends on it. We have never had any evidence released by the government that proves the 2020 election was stolen. If dem's were so good at stealing elections how do R's have control of every part of the government right now? And if R's have control of the gvt , why has 47 not released any official evidence that 2020 was stolen? And before anyone replies with their favorite conspiracy theory twitter account, I am referring to any sort of official investigation and subsequent findings from the United States government - not "MJ TRUTH ULTRA Q" .. open to explanations , I'm mainly frustrated he pushed the signing of the latest housing bill that should equally benefit constituents on both sides of the aisle
SmaptyWolf said:Cthepack said:SmaptyWolf said:Cthepack said:hokiewolf said:
Did it cross your mind that I made the post basic because I was trying to keep it simple for others who aren't as experienced as you and storm are? This isn't a technical message board.
You guys are so condescending here, I don't get it.
I stated facts, period. Just stop man. If you gave it that much thought you should get another hobby.
As usual, I can't make heads or tails of the point of your bloviating.
Are you saying you actually believe Trump and the problems with the reflecting pool are because of some sort of vandalism?
It does not surprise me at all that you do not understand. You do not understand ARMs, you do not understand consulting, you do not understand waste/Lean, list goes on and on....... All of which you proven to have no knowledge of but continue to insult. You are the definition of someone behind a keyboard with a lot of confidence. And most of the the time wrong!
Obviously I can't hang with such a preeminent expert such as yourself, but you didn't answer the question. Do you actually think this reflecting pool mess was caused by vandalism?
And if so, can you lean on your renowned expertise to explain what the terrorists did exactly to produce that result, and perhaps even how they did it without being caught on camera?
Cthepack said:hokiewolf said:Cthepack said:hokiewolf said:
Buddy we have the same "talking points" because we both have common sense.
Thanks for clarifying your knowledge though, I appreciate it.
See how that works Storm, I acknowledge your position now that you added more context.
I have 26 years of experience in commercial construction with epoxy coating for various types of floors and waterproofing of structures. So, it'd be nice if you had a little respect that I have an informed opinion.
But I guess you would rather hurl insults about me employing illegals, which again challenges my professional integrity, which I do not appreciate.
His point is you do not need 26 years of experience. It is basic construction 101.
Oh, ok. Thanks for clearing that up. So basically, because you agree with Storm, his experience is ok, but mine is not? Thanks for clearing that up.
As a son of a contractor I have over 35 years contracting experience both as a laborer and a general contractor. I did not need storms experience. I have more experience than you do.
Cthepack said:SmaptyWolf said:Cthepack said:hokiewolf said:
Did it cross your mind that I made the post basic because I was trying to keep it simple for others who aren't as experienced as you and storm are? This isn't a technical message board.
You guys are so condescending here, I don't get it.
I stated facts, period. Just stop man. If you gave it that much thought you should get another hobby.
As usual, I can't make heads or tails of the point of your bloviating.
Are you saying you actually believe Trump and the problems with the reflecting pool are because of some sort of vandalism?
It does not surprise me at all that you do not understand. You do not understand ARMs, you do not understand consulting, you do not understand waste/Lean, list goes on and on....... All of which you proven to have no knowledge of but continue to insult. You are the definition of someone behind a keyboard with a lot of confidence. And most of the the time wrong!
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jkpackfan said:Cthepack said:SmaptyWolf said:Cthepack said:hokiewolf said:
Did it cross your mind that I made the post basic because I was trying to keep it simple for others who aren't as experienced as you and storm are? This isn't a technical message board.
You guys are so condescending here, I don't get it.
I stated facts, period. Just stop man. If you gave it that much thought you should get another hobby.
As usual, I can't make heads or tails of the point of your bloviating.
Are you saying you actually believe Trump and the problems with the reflecting pool are because of some sort of vandalism?
It does not surprise me at all that you do not understand. You do not understand ARMs, you do not understand consulting, you do not understand waste/Lean, list goes on and on....... All of which you proven to have no knowledge of but continue to insult. You are the definition of someone behind a keyboard with a lot of confidence. And most of the the time wrong!
What a great post.
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SmaptyWolf said:jkpackfan said:Cthepack said:SmaptyWolf said:Cthepack said:hokiewolf said:
Did it cross your mind that I made the post basic because I was trying to keep it simple for others who aren't as experienced as you and storm are? This isn't a technical message board.
You guys are so condescending here, I don't get it.
I stated facts, period. Just stop man. If you gave it that much thought you should get another hobby.
As usual, I can't make heads or tails of the point of your bloviating.
Are you saying you actually believe Trump and the problems with the reflecting pool are because of some sort of vandalism?
It does not surprise me at all that you do not understand. You do not understand ARMs, you do not understand consulting, you do not understand waste/Lean, list goes on and on....... All of which you proven to have no knowledge of but continue to insult. You are the definition of someone behind a keyboard with a lot of confidence. And most of the the time wrong!
What a great post.
Lol, uh huh.
I only worked in Mortgage Backed Securities in the second largest investment bank on Earth, but ARMs are really hard. Thankfully the guy who got his ass handed to him by an ARM was here to help me out.
It's definitely true that I don't understand why anyone would pay this bloviating tool for his consulting services… seems like the exact waste they should be cutting.
Cthepack said:SmaptyWolf said:jkpackfan said:Cthepack said:SmaptyWolf said:Cthepack said:hokiewolf said:
Did it cross your mind that I made the post basic because I was trying to keep it simple for others who aren't as experienced as you and storm are? This isn't a technical message board.
You guys are so condescending here, I don't get it.
I stated facts, period. Just stop man. If you gave it that much thought you should get another hobby.
As usual, I can't make heads or tails of the point of your bloviating.
Are you saying you actually believe Trump and the problems with the reflecting pool are because of some sort of vandalism?
It does not surprise me at all that you do not understand. You do not understand ARMs, you do not understand consulting, you do not understand waste/Lean, list goes on and on....... All of which you proven to have no knowledge of but continue to insult. You are the definition of someone behind a keyboard with a lot of confidence. And most of the the time wrong!
What a great post.
Lol, uh huh.
I only worked in Mortgage Backed Securities in the second largest investment bank on Earth, but ARMs are really hard. Thankfully the guy who got his ass handed to him by an ARM was here to help me out.
It's definitely true that I don't understand why anyone would pay this bloviating tool for his consulting services… seems like the exact waste they should be cutting.
Help me understand what getting their ass handed to him means. I am making over 30% ROI with the ARM. When you were working in securities if you only made 30% for your clients would you consider that they got their asses handed to them?
SmaptyWolf said:Cthepack said:SmaptyWolf said:jkpackfan said:Cthepack said:SmaptyWolf said:Cthepack said:hokiewolf said:
Did it cross your mind that I made the post basic because I was trying to keep it simple for others who aren't as experienced as you and storm are? This isn't a technical message board.
You guys are so condescending here, I don't get it.
I stated facts, period. Just stop man. If you gave it that much thought you should get another hobby.
As usual, I can't make heads or tails of the point of your bloviating.
Are you saying you actually believe Trump and the problems with the reflecting pool are because of some sort of vandalism?
It does not surprise me at all that you do not understand. You do not understand ARMs, you do not understand consulting, you do not understand waste/Lean, list goes on and on....... All of which you proven to have no knowledge of but continue to insult. You are the definition of someone behind a keyboard with a lot of confidence. And most of the the time wrong!
What a great post.
Lol, uh huh.
I only worked in Mortgage Backed Securities in the second largest investment bank on Earth, but ARMs are really hard. Thankfully the guy who got his ass handed to him by an ARM was here to help me out.
It's definitely true that I don't understand why anyone would pay this bloviating tool for his consulting services… seems like the exact waste they should be cutting.
Help me understand what getting their ass handed to him means. I am making over 30% ROI with the ARM. When you were working in securities if you only made 30% for your clients would you consider that they got their asses handed to them?
Sorry, I knew that would sidetrack you. Please answer the reflecting pool question, I'm really trying to understand this conspiracy.
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Cthepack said:SmaptyWolf said:Cthepack said:SmaptyWolf said:jkpackfan said:Cthepack said:SmaptyWolf said:Cthepack said:hokiewolf said:
Did it cross your mind that I made the post basic because I was trying to keep it simple for others who aren't as experienced as you and storm are? This isn't a technical message board.
You guys are so condescending here, I don't get it.
I stated facts, period. Just stop man. If you gave it that much thought you should get another hobby.
As usual, I can't make heads or tails of the point of your bloviating.
Are you saying you actually believe Trump and the problems with the reflecting pool are because of some sort of vandalism?
It does not surprise me at all that you do not understand. You do not understand ARMs, you do not understand consulting, you do not understand waste/Lean, list goes on and on....... All of which you proven to have no knowledge of but continue to insult. You are the definition of someone behind a keyboard with a lot of confidence. And most of the the time wrong!
What a great post.
Lol, uh huh.
I only worked in Mortgage Backed Securities in the second largest investment bank on Earth, but ARMs are really hard. Thankfully the guy who got his ass handed to him by an ARM was here to help me out.
It's definitely true that I don't understand why anyone would pay this bloviating tool for his consulting services… seems like the exact waste they should be cutting.
Help me understand what getting their ass handed to him means. I am making over 30% ROI with the ARM. When you were working in securities if you only made 30% for your clients would you consider that they got their asses handed to them?
Sorry, I knew that would sidetrack you. Please answer the reflecting pool question, I'm really trying to understand this conspiracy.
I have made no comments about the reflecting pool. Just another topic that Fox will report one way and CNN will report another way. Continuing to divide. I only commented on basic construction knowledge. Now throw more insults keyboard warrior!
SmaptyWolf said:Cthepack said:SmaptyWolf said:Cthepack said:SmaptyWolf said:jkpackfan said:Cthepack said:SmaptyWolf said:Cthepack said:hokiewolf said:
Did it cross your mind that I made the post basic because I was trying to keep it simple for others who aren't as experienced as you and storm are? This isn't a technical message board.
You guys are so condescending here, I don't get it.
I stated facts, period. Just stop man. If you gave it that much thought you should get another hobby.
As usual, I can't make heads or tails of the point of your bloviating.
Are you saying you actually believe Trump and the problems with the reflecting pool are because of some sort of vandalism?
It does not surprise me at all that you do not understand. You do not understand ARMs, you do not understand consulting, you do not understand waste/Lean, list goes on and on....... All of which you proven to have no knowledge of but continue to insult. You are the definition of someone behind a keyboard with a lot of confidence. And most of the the time wrong!
What a great post.
Lol, uh huh.
I only worked in Mortgage Backed Securities in the second largest investment bank on Earth, but ARMs are really hard. Thankfully the guy who got his ass handed to him by an ARM was here to help me out.
It's definitely true that I don't understand why anyone would pay this bloviating tool for his consulting services… seems like the exact waste they should be cutting.
Help me understand what getting their ass handed to him means. I am making over 30% ROI with the ARM. When you were working in securities if you only made 30% for your clients would you consider that they got their asses handed to them?
Sorry, I knew that would sidetrack you. Please answer the reflecting pool question, I'm really trying to understand this conspiracy.
I have made no comments about the reflecting pool. Just another topic that Fox will report one way and CNN will report another way. Continuing to divide. I only commented on basic construction knowledge. Now throw more insults keyboard warrior!
It's pretty binary. Either you believe Trump's evidence-free claim that vandals are responsible for the algae and peeling paint, or you think Trump''s full of it and it was just shoddy work.
For some reason you felt the need to jump into the conversation and condescend Hokie's assessment of the construction situation. What was the point of that again?
Cthepack said:SmaptyWolf said:Cthepack said:SmaptyWolf said:Cthepack said:SmaptyWolf said:jkpackfan said:Cthepack said:SmaptyWolf said:Cthepack said:hokiewolf said:
Did it cross your mind that I made the post basic because I was trying to keep it simple for others who aren't as experienced as you and storm are? This isn't a technical message board.
You guys are so condescending here, I don't get it.
I stated facts, period. Just stop man. If you gave it that much thought you should get another hobby.
As usual, I can't make heads or tails of the point of your bloviating.
Are you saying you actually believe Trump and the problems with the reflecting pool are because of some sort of vandalism?
It does not surprise me at all that you do not understand. You do not understand ARMs, you do not understand consulting, you do not understand waste/Lean, list goes on and on....... All of which you proven to have no knowledge of but continue to insult. You are the definition of someone behind a keyboard with a lot of confidence. And most of the the time wrong!
What a great post.
Lol, uh huh.
I only worked in Mortgage Backed Securities in the second largest investment bank on Earth, but ARMs are really hard. Thankfully the guy who got his ass handed to him by an ARM was here to help me out.
It's definitely true that I don't understand why anyone would pay this bloviating tool for his consulting services… seems like the exact waste they should be cutting.
Help me understand what getting their ass handed to him means. I am making over 30% ROI with the ARM. When you were working in securities if you only made 30% for your clients would you consider that they got their asses handed to them?
Sorry, I knew that would sidetrack you. Please answer the reflecting pool question, I'm really trying to understand this conspiracy.
I have made no comments about the reflecting pool. Just another topic that Fox will report one way and CNN will report another way. Continuing to divide. I only commented on basic construction knowledge. Now throw more insults keyboard warrior!
It's pretty binary. Either you believe Trump's evidence-free claim that vandals are responsible for the algae and peeling paint, or you think Trump''s full of it and it was just shoddy work.
For some reason you felt the need to jump into the conversation and condescend Hokie's assessment of the construction situation. What was the point of that again?
More options exist. One being I could care less. I am allowed to share however I want to on a message board.
I was not once condescending. I stated facts. I did not insult like you have numerous times about me and my profession. Or as I believe Hokie himself has done about my companies brand being to focus on the customer.
