leh-nerd skin-erd Posted May 31 Posted May 31 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 May 31 Posted May 31 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 May 31 Posted May 31 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 May 31 Posted May 31 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 May 31 Posted May 31 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 1
Andy1 Posted June 1 Posted June 1 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. 2
Doc Brown Posted June 1 Posted June 1 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.
Roundybout Posted June 4 Posted June 4 Many handsome and well-endowed posters on this board have been saying this for some time. 1
JDHillFan Posted June 4 Posted June 4 7 minutes ago, Roundybout said: Many handsome and well-endowed posters on this board have been saying this for some time. How do you know about said endowment? It’s Pride Month so I am certainly not judging. 1
Mikie2times Posted June 5 Posted June 5 Why is this entire message board just a twitter repost for like two people? Aren't people supposed to actually post original thoughts or have discussions vs just bombing each subject with reposted content from other places?
BillsFanNC Posted June 5 Posted June 5 2 minutes ago, Mikie2times said: Why is this entire message board just a twitter repost for like two people? Aren't people supposed to actually post original thoughts or have discussions vs just bombing each subject with reposted content from other places? Been brought up 1000 times. You are in the cesspool of TBD, aka PPP. Don't like it? Adios! and...
Mikie2times Posted June 5 Posted June 5 1 minute ago, BillsFanNC said: Been brought up 1000 times. You are in the cesspool of TBD, aka PPP. Don't like it? Adios! and... This is most of your existence it would appear which is interesting.
BillsFanNC Posted June 5 Posted June 5 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Mikie2times said: This is most of your existence it would appear which is interesting. That's another original one. Thanks! I've been here in the cesspool bowels on and off for two decades...this place is the same as it ever was. Intellectually honest discussion and debate? 😂 But thanks for paying a visit and griping the exact same gripe that has been going on since 2005. Never gets old. Edited June 5 by BillsFanNC
Mikie2times Posted June 5 Posted June 5 2 minutes ago, BillsFanNC said: That's another original one. Thanks! I've been here in the cesspool bowels on and off for two decades...this place is the same as it ever was. Intellectually honest discussion and debate? 😂 But thank for paying a visit and griping the exact same gripe that has been going on since 2005. Never gets old. We all have our addictions I suppose
BillsFanNC Posted June 5 Posted June 5 1 minute ago, Mikie2times said: We all have our addictions I suppose Don't gripe and deflect. Jump into the cesspool. Honest and good faith discussions await. Be the change man!
Mikie2times Posted June 5 Posted June 5 2 minutes ago, BillsFanNC said: Don't gripe and deflect. Jump into the cesspool. Honest and good faith discussions await. Be the change man! The these posts overwhelm every topic. If I wanted to read twitter I would go to twitter. If that's just what this place will always be so be it. 1 1
leh-nerd skin-erd Posted June 5 Posted June 5 18 minutes ago, Mikie2times said: Why is this entire message board just a twitter repost for like two people? Aren't people supposed to actually post original thoughts or have discussions vs just bombing each subject with reposted content from other places? I understand your perspective and certainly see people posting original thought. I also think @BillsFanNC is quite correct on how this place functions. On the other hand, I’m not certain there’s all that much original thought on the main board, quite a bit of repetition, and people opining on things they know little about. To be fair, there are a few excellent posters who seem to have good insight into the game, but mostly it’s just people with a common interest shooting the breeze.
BillsFanNC Posted June 5 Posted June 5 18 minutes ago, Mikie2times said: The these posts overwhelm every topic. If I wanted to read twitter I would go to twitter. If that's just what this place will always be so be it. And in 2005 it was griping about links to news websites and quoting from them, which is essentially 50% of what the X links are here now. Again, be the change why don't you? It will definitely work this time. Nose to the grindstone!
BillsFanNC Posted June 5 Posted June 5 52 minutes ago, leh-nerd skin-erd said: I understand your perspective and certainly see people posting original thought. I also think @BillsFanNC is quite correct on how this place functions. On the other hand, I’m not certain there’s all that much original thought on the main board, quite a bit of repetition, and people opining on things they know little about. To be fair, there are a few excellent posters who seem to have good insight into the game, but mostly it’s just people with a common interest shooting the breeze. There are of course exceptions to every rule and leh-nerd certainly is the exception here at PPP. He's consistently and steadfastly above the mire of this cesspool. If you want some honest discussion Mikie2times I'd suggest going a round or three with lehnerd. Also, I could be wrong, but I don't think I've ever seen him link to X on here.
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