KeepItReal

It annoys me to hear how tourists misbehave. And it happens everywhere with tourists from all over the world. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/american-tourist-tokyo-meiji-jingu-shrine-arrested-b2647614.html

Please stop feeding the trolls.

It is not the end of the world. Really. I feel for the younger generation. We (older) went through rough years with HIV/AIDS, various wars and nuclear disasters. Hurricanes and financial disasters. We are tough - we will put out heads down, keep working at it and strive for small gains. I am concerned that the younger generation does not have the stamina and tenacity to see opportunity in the challenge. Time will tell and maybe prove me wrong. I will be glad for it. 😁

I was watching MAGA supporters attempt to talk up support for former Pres Trump on CNBC this week. They are making the case that a Trump presidency will be better for the economy. Problem is, beyond "tax breaks for the rich" there is very little in terms of policies to talk about. So they fall down under scrutiny. Not a good look.

You mean Johan Paulik, right? The guys get upset when you don't get their stage names correct! 😆

True - mandatory for investments. But what @EmmetK is doing is not investing - he is short term speculating.

I will pray for MAGA leadership. 🙏 Psalms 109:8. "May his days be few; may another take his place of leadership." (As seen in 2009 when the GOP put this on bumper stickers aimed at Pres Obama.)

Consult your accountant - if you purchased at IPO in April 2024 and sold already, you won't qualify for long term capital gain tax rate (you held it for less than a year) - it will be taxed as ordinary income. 🤓 Sorry to disappoint...then again, you are a Trump supporter so you are probably used to chronic disappointment. 😆😆

He is 97 kilometers away...is it really realistic to meet in short order?

Instead of feeding the trolls - get to an early voting station and vote! Then get your friends, neighbors and family to vote. The time for talk is over - now is the time to act! 🗳

It seems like more stringent and more frequent inspections may be needed, especially on older vehicles. Also, I am curious...do insurance on natural gas vehicles compare well with traditional diesel/petrol...

Oh look who is back! And just in time for Halloween! Well, sugar, I hope you stash away some treats for when you need to force down the medicine in November.

Why does this surprise you? Australia cheats at cricket all the time! 🤭

The grift continues. Read today in Newsweek that Trump is now requesting a military aircraft and additional secret service protection. I guess he figured out that with all the miles (hours?) he is putting on his own aircraft, the engines will need to be rebuilt by the time he loses the election. May as well let uncle Sam pick up the tab for his travel, right? Who is going to tell him that the military won't fly him to a non extradition country when he loses the election and faces jail time??

I know some people don't approve of nudity so strip poker may rub them the wrong way...but this seems like a bit of an over reaction! 😆

It is easy to criticize... you'd rather the USA stay home, let piracy run wild on the high seas (Somalia) and let the slaughter of innocent civilians continue (Syria and Israel)? We'd be happy to entertain other workable solutions.

I fear China is about to discover what Russia already has: the iPad generation has no interest in war and conquest. They can barely leave the couch. It is too late for subtle - make your move now or not at all. 😐

I am surprised (and a little impressed!) that they chose an R rated movie. 😆

You and I read the FT article very differently. Maybe I need a few drinks and then try reading it again. 😋

The art of the chase is half the fun! 😆

Ah! Now I am caught up - thanks! Some of the men I meet are pieces of art, so I feel fully covered! 😉😉

Is the cooking class and boxing academy references an inside joke? I think I miss the context...