shotgunshane

Taxation systems that are shaped by lobby groups, and feed into a government that is massively influenced by yet more lobby groups, might be closer to theft. This Florida example sounds like another example of interest groups.

I've lived most my life in countries with simple tax systems and reasonably effective public services, I can live with tax.

Occasional comments on SBAF about having to sell off audio gear to pay medical bills hammer home how lucky I am to live in such places.

I've had friend and family come down with strokes, cancer, what have you in different countries. Knowing that personal financial concerns were not overriding priorities at these times made me appreciate systems that work well.

Once upon a time, there was an old-fashioned idea. Governments provided services, etc, to people, and people paid tax to finance that. Then that got lost underneath a whole heap of tax-is-evil propoganda. It was a simple idea, and a good one.

Now, governments charge tax and /don't/provide the services. A simpler idea, and a bad one!

It’s a feature, not a bug.

Something died in me when Comedy Central ranked him as the #1 standup

Something about Google Home and Pandora playing dirty together when using voice control.

Whaaat?!! RIP brother, joining Dimebag again for the great gig in the sky...

Whaaat?!! RIP brother, joining Dimebag again for the great gig in the sky...

A little eerie, was listening to Great Southern Trendkill last night.

Yooo that’s beer mecca. I’ll be there in December before I head down to Miami.

All types of beer or just IPA’s?

@shotgunshane stouts and some sours. Also there are a few meaderies that are well regarded. I would recommend Angry Chair, Cycle, Cigar City, Green Bench to name a few. You should be able to trade a lot you get locally for rare beers if you're inclined to try.

What're you driving them with? I've only heard the ubiquitous S520.

Model of Dancers is the Mini-2 and power amp is Anthem MCA-20.

Nice amp too!

Enjoy. All the best to you and the Falcons.

Welcome! :)

You're one lucky bastard! Good luck. I'll be rooting for the Falcs.

I never thought I'd ever go to a Super Bowl, much less go to it with my team. Livin' the dream!

I was sad to see the Pack go down, but they never even showed up. I find myself in no way upset about ATL winning. On a related note, fuck the Pats. Good luck!

They were the better team today.

keep your positive thoughts going, until then I'm going to rewatch highlights from SB33. Go Broncos! ;-)

you're going #2 in florida?

I can't be the only one who read your status like that :)

We left a steaming pile right in the center of Raymond James Stadium.

Have you gone to every away game?

I have a seasonal job with the team, so I travel with them.

Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Between you and gunner, it's SBAF new job week, congrats!

I love the NFL preseason, it means NHL will be starting up in another month.

Don't mind me, I'm a salty ex rams fan.

Pfft, you weren't around here when the murd--erm.. showgirl moved the Rams to St. Louis.