The point you're trying to make is definitely valid. There's enough nonsense coming from all directions to swear off this forum.
But there's a large disparity in the makeup of the folks that decided to not post here after the election. They are the same people that would be defending the actions of this admin. So instead of taking that well-earned victory lap, certain folks have decided to cut bait and run. I find that curious.
I disagree about the disparity of folks that have decided to not post here.
Here's why: EVERY single this is "negative" trump. It gets old.
This thread, for example. Trump is getting blamed for the lack of action on the flood.
Perhaps we ought to blame, oh, I don't know? FEMA? The gov't. agency that allowed Camp Mystic to expand in flood zones? Perhaps the rain amount in what WERE flood zones?
So ""they" don't want to give food designated for starving children in other countries. Fine But why let it sit aaround until it needs to be destroyed? At least see the expiration date coming and find a way to redirect to the starving children in this country
You are describing many of the great players in the NFL. Since you claim color isn't a factor here, what color are the vast majority of drafted NFL players fit into the category that profile describes? I'm not going to say that's your intention but that's certainly the results.
In the case of Judkins, nothing you posted even applies. both of his parents were heavily involved in his life and they are who he gives credit to for inspiring him to work hard. So why would you bring this up about a player none of this applies to?..................
The only son of Quincy and Teva Judkins, he's one of three children in the family. They moved from Montgomery, Ala., to Pike Road, Ala., when he was in the seventh grade, and he eventually graduated from Pike Road High School, which won an Alabama 5A state championship his senior season.
Judkins talked about his parents, football and academics during an interview with the Beacon Journal during the Browns' OTA in late May.
What has your mom, Teva, meant in terms of being a role model and influence in your life?
My mom is amazing. Both my parents are really a part of my desperation to be successful and compete every day at whatever it may be in my career. My parents just had such a huge impact on my life, and they're both big inspirations.
Was there a crossroads moment in your life where you realized just what your parents meant to you?
Really just their integrity, they've always had my entire life. Their drive to make sure me and my siblings had what we needed. Both of my parents are truly determined, and that's where I think I get my determination from because of how they have that grind and that fire and that drive to be successful. I think it was contagious and spread to me and my siblings.
Is what you have been focusing on simply something you assumed about Judkins while having no idea of his upbringing?
According to the police report Judkins hit his woman with his hand closed. In my country itās called a fist punch.
Thatās not normal for a man who had a decent upbringing, so either thereās risk factors involved that we donāt know about like ADHD, mental illness, drugs, alcohol, problem with impulse control or similar and maybe thereāre also more to his background story then whatās in the Beacon Journal.
Statistically thereās a very high probability that more women will come forward with similar stories about abusive or aggressive behavior and maybe even past incidents involving some sorts of violence.
[quote=PitDAWG The U.S. government does not get money from tariffs.
It doesn't?
"Where does the tariff money go?
The money from tariffs, paid by American companies, goes to the U.S. Department of Treasury and enters the general affairs budget, said Felix Tintelnot, an associate professor of economics at Duke University in North Carolina. From there, it can be used āessentially for anything.ā
Now, I am not saying tariffs are good or bad. But, yes, the gov't. (according to USA Today) does get the money.[/quote]
What the Government gets is irrelevant. We as the American people won't see a damn dime.
Now, let's talk about who's paying those Tariffs? Can you say, THE CONSUMER? That's you and me. Trump is still trying to say that isn't true. It is..,
Speaking of Promises.. Didn't Trump promise to release all the Jeffery Epstien documents? I believe he did. Boy, MAGA sure is ticked off at that failure
lol yeah reduce spending by passing the largest spending bill ever. Are you for real? Trump style policies help create homelessness. Like dismantling the department of Education. Under trump homelessness has grown exponentially this year. Inflation still up up up. Grocery prices up up up. Rent up up up. Tariffs making inflation worse. Prices up up up. There are people a paycheck away from becoming homeless.
And all we hear from Goperās is nothing can be done about homelessness while theyāre all backing Trump policies that help create more homeless. Pffft. Goperāsā¦And they wonāt even try to address it. Itās pathetic. No plan = a failure to act. IMO if weād solve homelessness weād also solve a multitude of other issues along with it. But we wonāt, because Americans in general are lazy asses.
If I saw Mr Jablum right here in the flesh, I'd punch him square in the face.
I've missed seeing you post.
Glad you're enjoying it. You seem to have the palate needed to really appreciate the subtle differences. I've gotten away from doing pour over, but I'm also changing up my morning routine and I think bringing pour over back is in the cards.
I don't care all that much. I can drink that last 2 inches that has been sitting on the pot for 3 hours if I want a hit of coffee. Black and hot is my choice.
I have a Keurig. It gives me 6 choices as to how many of ounces I want to use and if I want to brew fast or slow which impacts strength. It works great.
Inflation shows biggest rise in five months, amid only scattered signs of tariff effects
Story by Jeffry Bartash
The numbers: Consumer prices in June posted the biggest increase since the beginning of the year and are likely to keep the Federal Reserve from cutting interest rates later this month, but there were only scattered signs of tariff-related inflation.
The consumer-price index rose 0.3% last month, the government said Tuesday, and matched Wall Streetās forecast. It was the biggest rise since January.
Higher gasoline prices and the cost of shelter drove the bulk of the increase in inflation last month. There were only scattered signs of rising prices from the Trump administrationās tariffs.
As a result, the crucial core rate of inflation rose a more modest 0.2% in June. The core rate strips out food and gas and is viewed by the Fed as a better predictor of future inflation trends.
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The overall rate of inflation in the past year climbed to 2.7% from 2.4% in the prior month.
The yearly increase in the core CPI moved up to 2.9% from 2.8%.
The Fed is aiming to return inflation to the low prepandemic levels of 2% or less, but the central bankās effort has been complicated by the highest U.S. tariffs in decades.
Tariffs could stoke more inflation depending on how high they are raised and how long they are kept in place. Yet many economists and top Fed officials now believe the effect on inflation is likely to prove small and short-lived.
Key details: The biggest source of inflation in June was rent and housing, the single biggest expense for most people.
Still, shelter costs only rose 0.2% last month. Thatās a smaller increase than what has been typical over the past few years.
Energy prices ā mainly the cost of oil ā also rose 0.9% and reversed most of the decline in the prior month.
The cost of food rose faster than usual for the fourth time in the past six months, possibly a residue of tariffs on agricultural goods.
Tariff-related increases also appeared to show up in June in the cost of clothing, footwear, furniture, appliances and toys.
None of those goods show big increases over the past year, however.
Prices fell for new and used vehicles, hotels and airfares.
Big picture: Higher inflation stemming from tariffs had been expected to show up in June, but it only manifested in dribs and drabs. Inflation is still fairly tame compared with a few years ago and doesnāt appear likely to spike again.
Even so, most senior Fed officials seem content to wait for further confirmation from inflation reports for July and August before deciding to reduce borrowing costs again. They also want to wait to see how trade negotiations play out before a key Aug. 1 White House deadline.
Investors believe the first reduction in interest rates this year will come in late September.
President Donald Trump and his key allies, meanwhile, are keeping the pressure on the Fed to cut rates given the relatively low rate of inflation. Trump has repeatedly called for Fed Chair Jerome Powell to resign.
Looking ahead: āIf itās true that inflation is staying in check, then the Fed can go ahead and cut interest rates ā potentially as early as September,ā said Chris Zaccarelli, chief investment officer at Northlight Asset Management.
āBut if subsequent reports show a different story, then the Fed is going to have to stay on hold even longer.ā
I think many people were against the inaction that was tied to the Biden admin. I (personally) don't disagree with that feeling... though you can certainly make an argument against voting based on that feeling alone.
Maybe I'm off-base, but I think people want a solution/end to the immigration issue and are tired of inaction. Trump filled that want with a lot of bluster and perceived action (aggressive enforcement), and while enforcing laws is never a bad thing, he went overboard and also managed to skip over the actual issue (the laws and processes involved in legal immigration/asylum/etc and removing people that legit shouldn't be here).
I think Trump did good in recognizing that people want something done on this issue, but missed the mark in what he's choosing to do.
Well, Iām still kicking. I think the worst part, with all the pain, hyperventilating, and pain labored breathing has passed. Blood flow wise, Iām 20 years younger. But it may take quite a while longer to feel normal again. And honestly, I just want to feel normal, like it never happened. The full quad tear last year kind of prepped me for the healing journey, but nothing could prepare you for the pain that comes with this surgery. It still beats dying, but itāll also make you question that. Thanks to all for the well wishes.
Glad to see this update. I was just thinking about you before I saw this latest update and was a bit concerned by nothing new, but did consider you have more important things to do right now than post on a message board.
Tailgate Forum A forum for fans to discuss things outside of pure football. Buy/sell game tickets, talk about the Tribe and MLB, the Cavs and the NBA, Buckeyes and the rest of the NCAA, other sports, TV/Satellite listings for games and/or player appearances, professional athlete police blotter reports, and getting together for tailgates. NFL Draft discussion goes here as well until the off-season draft forum is created.
My YouTube algorithm is (predictably) weighted to music, so I get my fair share of, "See what this reaction was to that" prompts. I generally hate them. But, every once in awhile, I find an example that makes me want to think. This is one such example.
"How does a Metal drummer respond to/play to a 50 year-old Jazz/Fusion standard?" ALERT: (15- minute video.... for all you 'short attention-span' internetters)
I've wasted a ton of time online, since 1996. The time I spent watching and sharing this video is not part of that number.
