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[JoeM 9,522]

2 hours ago, Ed Kennell said:

again, and again, and again

Come on Ed, Josh needs ya!

[Ed Kennell 44,546]

On 2/3/2026 at 6:03 PM, JoeM said:

Come on Ed, Josh needs ya!

Yep

Edited 19 hours ago by Ed Kennell

[lynnmor 8,529]

1 hour ago, Ed Kennell said:

Yeah he's up there now trying to get over half a trillion.

But he is trying to raise the minimum wage, now we can get back to work and pay even more taxes.

[mrc 1,043]

i'm with you lynnmor!

 

 

[Handy Don 15,728]

On 2/3/2026 at 3:23 PM, Ed Kennell said:

I hate taxes.  

Not a fan myself, but I am a fan of many government services (though, of course, not all government services ). One goes with the other, however. 

As a teen, when I started earning enough to pay income taxes, I complained. My Dad’s take as WW II Navy vet? Count yourself lucky that you earn enough to owe and pay. 

[adsm08 4,155]

On 2/2/2026 at 11:27 PM, JoeM said:

I am not sure is PayPal and Venmo siblings?

 

 I know PayPal is owned by Alphabet corp, which owns Google and eBay. I think they also own Venmo.

[lynnmor 8,529]

3 hours ago, Handy Don said:

 I am a fan of many government services (though, of course, not all government services 

 

I can't come up with much of anything of real value, other than defense.

[nylyon-(Admin) 8,742]

45 minutes ago, adsm08 said:

 

 I know PayPal is owned by Alphabet corp, which owns Google and eBay. I think they also own Venmo.

Google (Alphabet) does not own PayPal, but PayPal does own Venmo.

[Lee1977 7,542]

On 2/3/2026 at 5:19 AM, SylvanLakeWH said:

Have PP, Venmo and Zelle. Use primarily Zelle, but have used all three with no issues or fees...

 

Well... uhm... er...
Now about that $80 I owe you for the Brinley...  honest I planted some pennies in @Pullstart's field. As soon as they grow I'll give you the first $80 off the top... 

You trust Pullstart with your money trees!  He's probley already destroyed them with the bus, so I guess it's safe enough.

[Handy Don 15,728]

14 hours ago, lynnmor said:

 

I can't come up with much of anything of real value, other than defense.

Really??

[lynnmor 8,529]

10 minutes ago, Handy Don said:

Really??

Really!

[WHX?? 54,338]

11 hours ago, Lee1977 said:

You trust Pullstart with your money trees!  He's probley already destroyed them with the bus, so I guess it's safe enough.

 Lordy if that ain't the truth ... you oughta see the way his young'uns run around in the field with trucks! 

[adsm08 4,155]

22 hours ago, lynnmor said:

 

I can't come up with much of anything of real value, other than defense.

 

I like national parks.

 

I don't get to many, but I like the concept.

[adsm08 4,155]

22 hours ago, lynnmor said:

 

I can't come up with much of anything of real value, other than defense.

 

 

[lynnmor 8,529]

1 hour ago, adsm08 said:

 

I like national parks.

 

I don't get to many, but I like the concept.

More taxes:

TypeAvailable toPrice

Resident Annual Pass US citizens and residents$80.00

Non-Resident Annual Pass Non-US residents$250.00

Senior Annual Pass US citizens and residents 62+ years old$20.00

Senior Lifetime Pass US citizens and residents 62+ years old$80.00

Military Annual Pass Current US military and dependentsFree

Military Lifetime Pass Gold Star Family members and veteransFree

Access Pass US citizens and residents with permanent disabilityFree

4th Grade Pass US 4th gradersFree

Volunteer Pass Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hoursFree

America the Beautiful Passes are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Passholders must show valid photo identification (ID) with each pass.

[nylyon-(Admin) 8,742]

Reminder to keep politics out (I see it coming) 🫤

[WHX?? 54,338]

56 minutes ago, nylyon said:

Reminder to keep politics out (I see it coming)

Yep you beat me too it Coach. 

Time to change subject ... How bout dem Bears @stevasaurus 

[adsm08 4,155]

36 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

How bout dem Bears @stevasaurus 

 

I thought we were getting this away from politics.

[WHX?? 54,338]

32 minutes ago, adsm08 said:

 

I thought we were getting this away from politics.

Ok lets not talk about the firing or hiring of head coaches. 

[adsm08 4,155]

2 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

Ok lets not talk about the firing or hiring of head coaches. 

 

I like fire.

[702854boy 460]

1 hour ago, adsm08 said:

 

I like fire.

I do too, its very nice to keep the garage warm and to throw random stuff in and watch it get engulfed in flames.

[squonk 45,292]

8 hours ago, WHX?? said:

Ok lets not talk about the firing or hiring of head coaches. 

Or the " extending contracts of coaches" 

 

Speaking of State parks. I am fortunate enough to live within 15 miles of 4 beautiful state parks in the Finger Lakes where I can walk my dog. The upkeep on all this land must be tremendous. 1 park has a golf course. Another park has a acres of  fall hunting area  2 parks have large camping area's and there are also 2 large marina's. I can have free access weekdays during camping season and unlimited access the  rest of the year. I gladly pay my share. 

[SylvanLakeWH 30,422]

9 minutes ago, squonk said:

I can have free access weekdays during camping season and unlimited access the  rest of the year. I gladly pay my share.

I too enjoy our state parks, and gladly pay the substantial state taxes and annual pass fee that keep them going, but please don't repeat the line that they are "free"... They come at a substantial cost... to the taxpayers of that state, and to out of state users through fees.

 

When you visit my state you can have unlimited access as well, but you'll pay for it, just as I will do likewise in your state. As it should be. Eliminates the free loader problem.

 

Nothing the public or private sector provides is "free". Someone somewhere is paying.

 

No politics, just simple math.

[Handy Don 15,728]

6 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

No politics, just simple math.

Yep,

This is why I sat on my hands (until now) once @lynnmor replied . I could see myself going down the rabbit hole and so I pulled back.

 

I once visited the island of Capri--an extremely pricey place to visit and famous for producing Lemoncello from its abundant lemon trees. A saying goes, “The only thing that is free on Capri is the smell of the lemon blossoms."

Edited 2 hours ago by Handy Don