Mark Davis

We can, and have, debated the overall impacts of Trump's policies. I'm not as pro tariff as he is so some of that I agree causes inflationary pressures. To me, the problem with Mamdani isn't the overall impact. You are right it's just a NYC issue. But in some ways he's dangerous in that if he doesn't stay long enough to show long term what those short term rent controls for instance would cause, people might not see his term for what it truly is. To me this type of economic message is dangerous to the overall well being of our country. The tariffs you may disagree with, I may disagree with some of them, but rolling those back if needed or negotiating them away can be done. What Mamdani espouses is a philosophy, not just one policy, but rather an entire playbook of policies that have historically failed over time. Like you said, initially these things can look good, maybe even good enough to consolidate some more power, but long term they are catastrophic. He's a talented politician, great at giving a speech. But while the style I have to admit is captivating to the public, when you look at the content, he's quoting Eugene Debs for instance.

Not to mention his policies would be like taking arsenic for the common cold. Are you of the opinion socialist policies reduce costs? Seems out of line for capitalist ideology.

This is the problem with the Palestinians. There's a reason Egypt has that big wall and won't accept them into Egypt. When you come from a radicalized population or family, it's no surprise statistically you'd be much more likely to be an extremist yourself. All of that being said, my biggest problem with Mamdani is he's anti capitalist. I don't really care that he's a Muslim. Anyone who is quoting Eugene Debs in his speeches and saying openly "no problem is too small for the government" is no friend to me or where I want to live.

How is that not overlapping? The reason we have issues with Muslim extremism is they hate the West and it's culture, including the acceptance of gay people.

I don't have all the data, but how about 9/11/01? Does it count if Muslims just imploded the whole building or does it need to be an arm drag over the top?

I voted for Gore but after 9/11 I thought for awhile maybe Bush was the right President for what we were facing. I was wrong in a dramatic way. Likely all caused by one Democratic county in Florida having a confusing ballot format that led their own voters to vote for Pat Buchanan.

Perhaps the politician that has cost our county the most in lives and treasure of my lifetime, if you believe he was the driving force behind pushing GW Bush into Iraq. I don't see him as evil, but he was a hawk who in my mind would stretch the facts to fit that hawkish view and it cost us dearly.

The Republicans don't have any real power in NY but someone made the observation tonight the state might reel in some of this from Albany. The R's would be wise to stand aside and let him put this to the test. I suspect clearer heads from Albany may prevail on the D side. But to be honest, when AOC unseats Schumer they may fear to do so for their own political lives.

I don't think it's going to fix it either. But it's a thing of the past IMO. Our Twin Peaks looks modern, better building, more money in the infrastructure. Most Hooters locations I know of are in need of major renovations. Most of these type establishments are under NNN leases where the tenant is responsible for all upkeep and any renovations. That's just one issue, but back to the food. If the premise is their food is subpar, if you fix that, if you refresh the brand in some way, at what point does it cease to hold it's brand value that remains?

Better food from what I've heard. We have a Twin Peaks near one of the areas I go for lunch sometimes and know some people who eat there. Hooters had some of the greasiest food I've ever tried.

Outdated business model. You can find more scantily clad women walking around your neighborhood market these days. He may as well open a Blockbuster up.

We had it here with Roy Moore. At least Roy Moore lost. We had people justifying voting for him for a variety of reasons. It's funny when the sides flip, people's morality changes. The truth is becoming more and more that the dominant party in a state can nominate the most despicable person and they will still win the general due to the polarization of our politics.

I'm all for him. I hope he and his allies strongarm their way to enact whatever they want.

Becky is a baddie for 53 years old

This will fall under the category of sometimes people get what they deserve

I know that area pretty well. Those folks don't want Hep C from some monkey, they prefer to get it the good old fashioned way, by reusing needles. Last I heard only one was left unaccounted for. I guarantee you there are rednecks with rifles out there hunting that one right now.

Horrible managing by Toronto had them rolling out a lineup that was sub MLB standard for most of extras. If there's a 5% chance that pinch runner at 1st is going to score when the other person couldn't but a 50%+ chance the game is going to continue beyond that inning, it's remarkably dumb to do it. He ran for most of his best hitters. Even more egregious was he burned Kirk for a PR, then chose to bunt, which failed. If you're going to bunt, you expect the guy to be able to get a lead and advance when the 1B crashes. The fact Straw couldn't execute is even more evidence but even if you assume success, every person who played baseball at any competitive level knows when that 1B goes to crash and you're being sacrificed over you take a huge secondary walking lead. You can go as far as the 2nd baseman coming in behind you. You shouldn't need a PR. Especially if that PR is also a catcher, while Kirk is incredibly slow, it's not like the backup C was Vince Coleman or Willie McGee from the 80s coming out there.

He was hoping something would change but with Mamdani's win inevitable, it's an effort to bend the knee and ask that the far left not come for him next. I'm no Jeffries fan, but he's not far out enough for the wing that is bringing Mamdani in. The only other question is will Schumer do it as well and I'm not sure that he will because I think he knows they are coming for him either way.

Yeah I mean for most people who are around our age, few are ahead. I definitely got ahead during that time. Around the start of Covid I took an interest in finishing that old 86 set again I used to have and buy and sell in for money while in college. I got some 10's. One I did buy/flip was the Steve Johnson. I realized it was low pop. I bought one and when things got nuts I put it out there and sold it. I bought it for around $330 in late 2020 and got $8K for it in April 2022. I wish I had bought all of them up I could find rather than just 1. They were like low 80s in pop count for 10s. So that lick definitely helps. I picked up my Jordan as an investment for $5350 back in late 2019. I'm obviously way up but not near what I was. I had Heritage Auctions ready to do my set with stickers at the time but the packaging to send to them was onerous. I should have followed through because my normal business was stalled during Covid. My set was top 50 back then, I just checked it and I"m bumped down to 54. It's weird b/c the valuable ones just sit in a box at the bank. I have that set all 9's and 10's, then stickers with a 9 Jordan. I am missing the Jabbar. The estimate on the auction was I'd get around $100K (I can't recall if the Johnson 10 was still in the set or if I'd sold it and put a 9 in it's place). Talk about missing the boat.

It’s baffling.

I can remember the days of those old team bags of Star cards. I still have a couple, I think I have the Kings and Bucks sealed from 1986. I have an 86 Fleer set in the registry. I was top 50 but may have slipped some. Haven't checked in quite awhile. So stupid not to sell during Covid.

Most valuable probably a PSA 9 graded 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie card. Most prized, either Lance Berkman's AA BP/alternate jersey or a cracked Louisville Slugger name stamped bat from my since deceased HS teammate when he got a short stint with the KC Royals.

I don't get too worried about that. Believe it or not I've heard of people who would cheerlead for that scumbag Abrego Garcia to get some of our money too.

He's got nothing on Ken Williamson, who could make a WWE referee look competent and impartial https://www.on3.com/news/report-sec-official-ken-williamson-permanently-suspended-after-controversial-calls-in-auburn-vs-georgia-game/

I'm just shocked to see we are all on the same page of not wanting the government to take more of our money.