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If the Republicans truly believed in the wall, they would have easily been able to get it done when they had the majority.

I agree. I'm all for border security. But, I'm more concerned about the erosion of checks and balances.

The 'no' votes are more about maintaining separation of powers than their feelings about border security. Many on this forum often site loyalty to the constitution as the most important job for elected officials. 'Siding with the President' is tribal and shortsighted when it has serious long-term consequences like eroding separation of powers.

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Why not make a post on here to announce that someone has been banned? Might serve as an example to discourage the nonsense.

I heard a few shock gobbles while duck hunting on Long Island a month or so ago. After first light, another hunter shot at a group of ducks and a group of turkeys that were roosted near my spot gobbled in response.

Is the 3 as highly regarded as the 2? I've read mixed reviews.

Get a heat tracer wire.

I think the SBE3 goes for around $1,800 new.

I’ve done a fair amount of fishing from a pontoon boat and have found them to be difficult to fish from in water that has a current. Just tough to control. Then again, the boats that we used didn’t have trolling motors- I’d imagine that would make a difference.

Sounds like a question for your real estate agent.

Not sure if you were being serious. They only have a couple of minutes for their questions. Why wouldn't they prepare in advance? Rehearsing with the witness is a different story- that sounds shady.

She is a goofball. But, I think it's the Right that's pumping her up more than the Left. I don't usually look at the CNN website. But, I did a little bit ago and see no mention of her. Yet, Fox has multiple headlines and pictures of her on their main page every single day. They've obviously set out to portray her as the future of the Democrat party so as to fire up their base. My impression is that conservatives are much more interested in her than anyone else is.

'Aoc says don't have kids its bad for the climate' She probably just meant you, Papist.

Any idea when they put out the goose season dates?

This woman provides enough real content to use against her. Why must you constantly post fake garbage? Is this kind of post so different from the actor who reported a phony hate crime?

A snare?

Anyone get their taxes done yet? I had mine done yesterday and it was a serious punch in the gut. I knew that New York was among the states that were being punished by the new tax code for voting blue in 2016. But, I wasn't sure what to expect. My accountant said it's been awful seeing most of his clients learn that the 'tax cuts' were not for them; and that many, like me, are finding that this year they owe twice what they did last year. Just curious what everyone else's experience has been.

And most don't know the difference.

I have a job also. Doubt that lobbying was an option. Amazon had dozens of cities bidding for them to bring their headquarters to them. They get offered tax incentives because of the massive revenue that their presence will generate- not to mention all the new ancillary businesses that would sprout up in the area as a result of Amazon and the local real estate boom that would have been realized. Amazon is probably not interested in setting up elsewhere in NYS- there's obvious inherent value for big business to be close to NYC versus anyplace else that NYS has to offer.

Sounds like biting off your own nose to spite your face to me. I can't see how this would have been a bad thing.

Once a thread devolves into nothing more than a pissing match, is there any reason to keep the thread open any more? Who benefits?

Would you have trusted the election results if Cuomo had lost?

I just put in an application after reading this thread. When is the draw?

I agree with Otto and ChefHunter's recommendations. I've traveled to and worked in Italy and could spend a lifetime exploring the different regions. Don't be afraid to drive in Italy- maybe avoid driving in cities. But, driving between destinations will allow you to see the countryside in ways that the train won't. Avoid tourist traps at all costs- Italy is filled with them. Get off the beaten path and seek out neighborhoods and restaurants that don't cater primarily to tourists. I prefer to travel slow and spend a bit more time in fewer places to get a better feel for each city or village. Montalcino is a mountain town in Tuscany and was a highlight- an hour or so from Florence. The central market in Florence. The catacombs in Rome. Ravello. Bologna doesn't get a lot of attention, but is a great small city to visit. Siena and Lucca are also great and easy day trips from Florence. Venice is not what it was, but is still worth a visit- be sure to spend a night or two there so that you'll have the city to yourselves in the early morning and evening once all the day trippers and cruisers have left. Naples is crazy, but definitely worth a visit also. Amalfi coast is stunning, but can be very touristy- avoid Sorento. Capri is definitely worth a day trip- the blue grotto is neat. If you spend time in or around Lake Como, you can do a quick day trip to Locarno in Switzerland. Typing this from my desk at work is depressing....