Hank

I think we needed a change because Biden showed on national TV that his competency could be questioned, by both parties. Did that change have to be Trump? No, I don't think so, I didn't vote for him. More than half the voters did though so hear we are. I still can't believe Harris lost. I think Obama was a phenomenal president. My previous comment is not so much an indictment against Biden, but acknowledgement of how good I think Obama was, and both men who came after paled in comparison. I'm not knowledgeable enough about the economy, and what effects it, to know if Biden did a good or bad job. I think my comments were specific to mortgage rates. They have more than doubled since I purchased my home, I hope they come back down some. That seems like a reasonable thing to hope happens, regardless of who's responsible or gets credit. Unless you're LGR of course, who'd rather see the country burn than anything good to happen over the next four years and Trump be given credit.

I agree with you about the bankruptcy. I think it was a purposeful, strategic, sleazy way to get out of paying his creditors. Morally reprehensible in my opinion, but not uncommon or illegal. I don't think he CAN run the country into the ground. I think the last eight years have shown us, especially when the other side of the aisle refuses to work with you, that the president doesn't have the freedom to do much on his own. I thought Obama had a great first term. His second term, not so much. Trump and Bidens term were significantly worse than Obamas 2nd in my opinion.

I'm sure you're right about that, but is it what YOUare saying?

Almost a coherent thought. Nonsensical hyperbole, but Almost! GOOD JOB!! Are you saying war is good for the economy?

Maybe you guys don't remember because I don't post here much, but I don't like Trump either. I hated him less than Hillary eight years ago, but I've always said there were at least a half dozen Republicans I wish had won the primary over him and there were that many Democrats I would have voted for, Hillary just wasn't one of them.

Speaking of taxes; my escrow went up over $200/mo this year. My son's escrow went up over $600/mo. We're aligned on the tax issue.

Me calling him a snowflake was in response to him calling me sparky. Maybe enough with insults in general? I'm hoping mortgage rates will come back down to under 4% I have my eye on a small house in Tonawanda I want to use in the summers and rent as an air bnb the rest of the year.

Thanks snowflake. I know you're struggling to see past the burning white hatred of a thousand orange sun's, but perhaps one day, you know, in the process of regurgitating the opinions of people you identify with and follow, you might answer the question in the very short OP? Even for someone like you, there must be something you'd like to see Trump accomplish that would make you happy.

Republicans have the Presidency, Congress and the House. What are you hoping they will accomplish over the next four years that will make you happy?

I hope so. Recessions are yard sales for the well prepared.

I've had flo for years to watch rugby on it. No idea if it's a factor in any way, or if the devise you use matters. I've always watched it on roku.

Replay.

I watched the Amerks games last night on flo, on the Amerks feed, the sound was fine.

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Diggs traded to Houston for pick(s)

Good catch on the Levi prediction Thorny. My arrogance has earned me a big piece of humble pie. Well played sir!

Rent free

I thought it was obvious I was referring to judging playing ability. Perhaps not? Good on you though for taking the time to scroll through my posting history and finding I was wrong on Skinner hitting free agency six years ago. I doubt anyone else would care enough to do that. I like it in your head Thorny. It's spacious, there's no clutter, and the rents free.

A few weeks ago I heard John Scott talking about John Tavares going to court with the CRA over back taxes. I can't remember exactly what he said, but something to the effect of players being taxed at 35%, but 70M of the 77M for Tavares was a signing bonus which is only taxed at 15%, putting about an extra 15M in his pockets. Scott credited (blamed?) Prime Minister Trudeau with closing this loophole, and the CRA did a reassessment and is going after Tavares for the 15M. Is what Scott said accurate? If it is, will it make it harder for canadian teams to sign/keep players?

He found his love for the game gown here in Nashville, and we're happy to have him! Honestly, I'm assuming being in Nashville puts more money in his pocket than staying in Toronto, and that's the biggest reason he's here.

To add to your point (I think?), Draisaitl may be the 3rd best center in the world. I consider only McDavid and McKinnon to be better. Is Draisaitl not considered a 1C because he happens to be on the same team as McDavid, even though he'd be a 1C on 30 other teams? Seems pretty subjective.

Regarding O'Reilly, he is the #1C in Nashville, and a damn good one.

Yes. We traded first line players for prospects. Let's trade those prospects, plus picks, for third line players. That's brilliant! 😒

After coming back from a 4-1 third period deficit to beat Vegas 5-4, the Preds points streak is up to 18 games, 16-0-2. Sabres cast-off, Mark Jankowski, has been a good 3rd line winger during this streak, scoring three goals and ten points in eleven games in the month of March.

To your point, let's not make the same mistakes. We traded top line players for prospects. Trading those prospects, plus picks, for in thier prime 3rd line players as some are advocating for because they're impatient on the develop part of draft and develop would be a mistake. You've been advocating for a number one goalie, 6K has emerged as one. You've been advocating for a top four defenceman, Adams got you a top pair defenceman in Byram. These are two huge pieces that are encouraging for next year. Still some work to be done. Glad you didn't put me on ignore Thorny. Cheers!