leh-nerd skin-erd Posted Saturday at 12:56 PM Posted Saturday at 12:56 PM 10 hours ago, Joe Ferguson forever said: I just got my passport renewal approved. was concerned as I'm a registered D and not ashamed of it. they're looking at social media posts for foreign higher education visas. But was any R ever concerned in the same way? I think not. Not for any good reason. When a fifth gen American is worried about the guarantee of his citizenship, there's a problem. No obvious litmus test for citizenry now, but it's not far off. I think the problem is an untreated anxiety disorder, but keep fighting the good fight. Glad you made it through. 1 1
leh-nerd skin-erd Posted Saturday at 01:07 PM Posted Saturday at 01:07 PM 1 hour ago, JDHillFan said: The reason you were worried and no reasonable R would be (along with any reasonable D) is because you are mentally weak. Please don’t drink and post. This is embarrassing. When I first started reading Fergie’s post, I was drawn to the parallels between his story and “The Diary of Anne Frank”. Then I thought of the trauma of a 60+ year old retired rich guy heading to a local post office without valet parking, having to wait in line behind 2 ladies buying forever stamps, submitting his paperwork and then popping over to the country club to practice putting. Everyone has their battle, I suppose. Then again, I’m 6th generation and Fergie is just another carpet bagger if you ask me. 1
Joe Ferguson forever Posted Saturday at 01:44 PM Posted Saturday at 01:44 PM 1 hour ago, Niagara Bill said: So now China has violated the trade agreement....according to truth social poster trump. How can anyone see the world through this lens. 145% tariffs, 50% on steel and China violated the trade agreement. Hilarious. Trump is becoming the Henny Youngman of politics. So now all trumps buddies hit the markets, make money on the downside and then again when he speaks on the upside. Such maneuvers are so obvious. So sic. yup, the TACO trade.
Joe Ferguson forever Posted Saturday at 01:53 PM Posted Saturday at 01:53 PM 37 minutes ago, leh-nerd skin-erd said: When I first started reading Fergie’s post, I was drawn to the parallels between his story and “The Diary of Anne Frank”. Then I thought of the trauma of a 60+ year old retired rich guy heading to a local post office without valet parking, having to wait in line behind 2 ladies buying forever stamps, submitting his paperwork and then popping over to the country club to practice putting. Everyone has their battle, I suppose. Then again, I’m 6th generation and Fergie is just another carpet bagger if you ask me. guess you've never applied for a passport, at least recently. The post office isn't involved. It's all done online, even the photograph. They have a program to approve or disapprove it. Took about 5 tries. It's been raining steadily the last 10 days so no golf. The pool and pickleball courts are open but not used. So it's sad. Cool that you have a greater generational legacy than I do. Isn't it a shame that so many trump administration officials that are recent citizens are making decisions about who can be American?
leh-nerd skin-erd Posted Saturday at 02:21 PM Posted Saturday at 02:21 PM 13 minutes ago, Joe Ferguson forever said: guess you've never applied for a passport, at least recently. The post office isn't involved. It's all done online, even the photograph. They have a program to approve or disapprove it. Took about 5 tries. It's been raining steadily the last 10 days so no golf. The pool and pickleball courts are open but not used. So it's sad. Cool that you have a greater generational legacy than I do. Isn't it a shame that so many trump administration officials that are recent citizens are making decisions about who can be American? You are correct—I haven’t updated my passport in 5+ years, maybe as much as 8. Thank you for bringing me up to date on the process—and serious question—you were not approved 4 times? What caused the rejection? I have a much bigger issue with visiting DMV to get my Real ID. I’ve lived in the same house for nearly 40 years, pay property and school taxes, a valid driver license, lived in only 5 or 6 places in my life, and DMV demands my papers as proof of my me-ness. It’s absurd. It’s like they really never cared about who obtained a license and the system is really broken. It’s not unlike our immigration issue, and no, I do not agree with you on Trump’s attempt to fix the system. If the country can get back to a sensible system, everyone benefits. Sorry about the golf situation. I understand Nelson Mandela had the same issue for many years. 1
Joe Ferguson forever Posted Saturday at 02:49 PM Posted Saturday at 02:49 PM 27 minutes ago, leh-nerd skin-erd said: You are correct—I haven’t updated my passport in 5+ years, maybe as much as 8. Thank you for bringing me up to date on the process—and serious question—you were not approved 4 times? What caused the rejection? I have a much bigger issue with visiting DMV to get my Real ID. I’ve lived in the same house for nearly 40 years, pay property and school taxes, a valid driver license, lived in only 5 or 6 places in my life, and DMV demands my papers as proof of my me-ness. It’s absurd. It’s like they really never cared about who obtained a license and the system is really broken. It’s not unlike our immigration issue, and no, I do not agree with you on Trump’s attempt to fix the system. If the country can get back to a sensible system, everyone benefits. Sorry about the golf situation. I understand Nelson Mandela had the same issue for many years. my picture was rejected 4 times - uneven background, too much shadow etc. Never had a Nelson in my foursome as far as I can remember.
Joe Ferguson forever Posted Saturday at 02:57 PM Posted Saturday at 02:57 PM 33 minutes ago, leh-nerd skin-erd said: I have a much bigger issue with visiting DMV to get my Real ID. I’ve lived in the same house for nearly 40 years, pay property and school taxes, a valid driver license, lived in only 5 or 6 places in my life, and DMV demands my papers as proof of my me-ness. It’s absurd. It’s like they really never cared about who obtained a license and the system is really broken. It’s not unlike our immigration issue, and no, I do not agree with you on Trump’s attempt to fix the system. If the country can get back to a sensible system, everyone benefits. this is interesting. I've heard horror stories for Real ID, especially married female friends. One needed to get a marriage license from the clerk where she was married. hmmm, making difficult to prove identity and simultaneously making at hard to vote 1
leh-nerd skin-erd Posted Saturday at 03:00 PM Posted Saturday at 03:00 PM 8 minutes ago, Joe Ferguson forever said: my picture was rejected 4 times - uneven background, too much shadow etc. Never had a Nelson in my foursome as far as I can remember. How hideous are you??! As to no Nelsons, I’m not surprised. That’s long been sort of a country club thing. 1 1
Doc Brown Posted Saturday at 05:31 PM Posted Saturday at 05:31 PM On 5/30/2025 at 9:49 AM, Big Blitz said: Trade policy 101 really needs to be a new high school curriculum. There is no such thing as a "trade deficit." It's a subjective made up term. It's as silly as saying a surplus of imports is positive or exports exceeding imports as negative. It's like saying I have a trade deficit with the grocery store because I give them money for goods. 1
Andy1 Posted 22 hours ago Posted 22 hours ago 8 hours ago, Doc Brown said: Trade policy 101 really needs to be a new high school curriculum. There is no such thing as a "trade deficit." It's a subjective made up term. It's as silly as saying a surplus of imports is positive or exports exceeding imports as negative. It's like saying I have a trade deficit with the grocery store because I give them money for goods. Correct. It’s stupid to expect the wealthiest nation in the world to have a trade surplus unless we all return to work in factories and farms. Aside from food, medical and national defense related products, it doesn’t matter much where products from. Diversifying production away from China makes sense and has been happening. I personally try to buy American when I can. We bought a USA made hammer staple gun today. Last time I looked to buy a pair of USA made work boots they were priced at over $300. I’ll pass at that price. For alot of products, USA production will never be possible, or cost competitive with import stuff and imports are often better quality. I think a lot of people mistakenly equate trade deficit with national deficit. Trump intentionally confuses people about this with his lies claiming other countries are paying the tariffs and making us rich. 1
Doc Brown Posted 21 hours ago Posted 21 hours ago 43 minutes ago, Andy1 said: I think a lot of people mistakenly equate trade deficit with national deficit. Trump intentionally confuses people about this with his lies claiming other countries are paying the tariffs and making us rich. Trump may actually think that as he's had that confusion since he was railing against Japan in the late 1980's. It's more the Republican sycophants that know this who turn a blind eye at best or perpetuate that lie at worst.
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