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Title: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Wackaman9001 on July 18, 2012, 11:12:42 AM
This fall I'm going to baylor but I can't find the lgs. Hopefully I can find a playgroup but if not I'll just have to go really far out of my way to play a game
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: GoJuDragon on July 18, 2012, 11:32:43 AM
Have u tried using the locator thing online?
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: cltrn81 on July 18, 2012, 11:33:19 AM
Quote from: Wackaman9001 on July 18, 2012, 11:12:42 AM
This fall I'm going to baylor but I can't find the lgs. Hopefully I can find a playgroup but if not I'll just have to go really far out of my way to play a game
If your going to a campus college you should be able to find a play group.  I am still looking for a steady play group where I live in Kankakee, IL.
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Phat Max on July 18, 2012, 02:07:57 PM
I'd play with you cltrn81! What days work for you? :D

Once school starts up I'll have a better idea... I need a better job, working Friday and Saturday nights is ruining my Magic.
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Rass on July 18, 2012, 03:44:38 PM
Kankakee is the sux almost as bad as Canada



😱😱😱😱😱




Jkjk
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: BlackJester on July 18, 2012, 03:52:59 PM
Quote from: Rass on July 18, 2012, 03:44:38 PM
Kankakee is the sux almost as bad as Canada



😱😱😱😱😱




Jkjk
Sorry Rass, but I'm secure enough in the awesomeness of my country to be unfazed by your antagonizing.  ;)
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: AgrusKos on July 18, 2012, 04:44:54 PM
Quote from: BlackJester on July 18, 2012, 03:52:59 PM
Quote from: Rass on July 18, 2012, 03:44:38 PM
Kankakee is the sux almost as bad as Canada



😱😱😱😱😱




Jkjk
Sorry Rass, but I'm secure enough in the awesomeness of my country to be unfazed by your antagonizing.  ;)
Awesomeness? :/
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Rass on July 18, 2012, 05:07:05 PM
Quote from: AgrusKos on July 18, 2012, 04:44:54 PM
Quote from: BlackJester on July 18, 2012, 03:52:59 PM
Quote from: Rass on July 18, 2012, 03:44:38 PM
Kankakee is the sux almost as bad as Canada



😱😱😱😱😱




Jkjk
Sorry Rass, but I'm secure enough in the awesomeness of my country to be unfazed by your antagonizing.  ;)
Awesomeness? :/

He keeps saying that hoping one day someone will believe him.
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: BlackJester on July 18, 2012, 05:17:17 PM
HAHAHAHAHA

I couldn't care less who believes me.   ;D  I'm just stating facts here.
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Cindjor on July 18, 2012, 05:47:24 PM
Quote from: BlackJester on July 18, 2012, 05:17:17 PM
HAHAHAHAHA

I couldn't care less who believes me.   ;D  I'm just stating facts here.

Indeed.
PoutinΓ©. Ketchup chips. Aero. 'nuff said.
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Hays413 on July 18, 2012, 05:49:17 PM
Quote from: BlackJester on July 18, 2012, 05:17:17 PM
HAHAHAHAHA

I couldn't care less who believes me.   ;D  I'm just stating facts here.

This
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Jbombard51 on July 18, 2012, 05:55:41 PM
Quote from: Cindjor on July 18, 2012, 05:47:24 PM
Quote from: BlackJester on July 18, 2012, 05:17:17 PM
HAHAHAHAHA

I couldn't care less who believes me.   ;D  I'm just stating facts here.

Indeed.
PoutinΓ©. Ketchup chips. Aero. 'nuff said.

These are the true reasons why Latin Americans choose to risk the harsh conditions to make it to the USA -- once they are in the US, no one suspects them crossing into Canada for the good food, and the hopes of making the Canadian curling team for the Olympics :)
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: BlackJester on July 18, 2012, 05:57:30 PM
Quote from: Cindjor on July 18, 2012, 05:47:24 PM
Quote from: BlackJester on July 18, 2012, 05:17:17 PM
HAHAHAHAHA

I couldn't care less who believes me.   ;D  I'm just stating facts here.

Indeed.
PoutinΓ©. Ketchup chips. Aero. 'nuff said.
Wait, you guys don't have Ketchup Chips or Aero bars?  For realz?
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: BlackJester on July 18, 2012, 05:59:02 PM
Quote from: Jbombard51 on July 18, 2012, 05:55:41 PM
Quote from: Cindjor on July 18, 2012, 05:47:24 PM
Quote from: BlackJester on July 18, 2012, 05:17:17 PM
HAHAHAHAHA

I couldn't care less who believes me.   ;D  I'm just stating facts here.

Indeed.
PoutinΓ©. Ketchup chips. Aero. 'nuff said.

These are the true reasons why Latin Americans choose to risk the harsh conditions to make it to the USA -- once they are in the US, no one suspects them crossing into Canada for the good food, and the hopes of making the Canadian curling team for the Olympics :)
Worlds largest unprotected boarder, baby. That's how much we trust you, US. πŸ˜‰
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Hays413 on July 18, 2012, 06:14:56 PM
You know, in the argument of which is better, I could spout off tons of hard facts from Mercer or the UN clearly showing we are better. But really, all I have to say is this; Through inferior poll taking and rediculous shenanigans, you elected George W. Bush... Then did it again...
And War of 1812

Just saying.
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: cltrn81 on July 18, 2012, 06:21:29 PM
Since you guys are on the subject.......New statistics are out the average Canadian has around $380,000 in wealth and the average American has $320,000.  This is largely attributed to the US housing market crash.  I know this cuz I am a dork and listen to proggressive news radio during my commute.
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Rasser on July 18, 2012, 06:21:53 PM
Quote from: BlackJester on July 18, 2012, 05:57:30 PM
Quote from: Cindjor on July 18, 2012, 05:47:24 PM
Quote from: BlackJester on July 18, 2012, 05:17:17 PM
HAHAHAHAHA

I couldn't care less who believes me.   ;D  I'm just stating facts here.

Indeed.
PoutinΓ©. Ketchup chips. Aero. 'nuff said.
Wait, you guys don't have Ketchup Chips or Aero bars?  For realz?
Or Smarties. Every time my brother comes back to the homeland he always take back a bunch.
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Rasser on July 18, 2012, 06:23:59 PM
Quote from: cltrn81 on July 18, 2012, 06:21:29 PM
Since you guys are on the subject.......New statistics are out the average Canadian has around $380,000 in wealth and the average American has $320,000.  This is largely attributed to the US housing market crash.  I know this cuz I am a dork and listen to proggressive news radio during my commute.
Who would of thought igloos where worth so much. πŸ˜ƒ
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Jbombard51 on July 18, 2012, 06:26:54 PM
Quote from: cltrn81 on July 18, 2012, 06:21:29 PM
Since you guys are on the subject.......New statistics are out the average Canadian has around $380,000 in wealth and the average American has $320,000.  This is largely attributed to the US housing market crash.  I know this cuz I am a dork and listen to proggressive news radio during my commute.

New statistic : research causes cancer in laboratory mice.
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: cltrn81 on July 18, 2012, 06:28:08 PM
Quote from: Rasser on July 18, 2012, 06:23:59 PM
Quote from: cltrn81 on July 18, 2012, 06:21:29 PM
Since you guys are on the subject.......New statistics are out the average Canadian has around $380,000 in wealth and the average American has $320,000.  This is largely attributed to the US housing market crash.  I know this cuz I am a dork and listen to proggressive news radio during my commute.
Who would of thought igloos where worth so much. πŸ˜ƒ
I think it is mainly the jump in price of beaver pelts.
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Hays413 on July 18, 2012, 06:28:44 PM
It's the pelts.
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: BlackJester on July 18, 2012, 06:30:15 PM
Quote from: Hays413 on July 18, 2012, 06:14:56 PM
...War of 1812
I love this!  XD  I just got too loonies the other day (yes our $2 coin is called a Loonie.  :)) and it was a new minting commemorating the battle.

I don't want to get into better-best.  US gave me my iPhone.  I <3 Canada.  We're all cool.  (Although some of your political stuff scares the bejezus outta me.  :o)
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Hays413 on July 18, 2012, 06:31:49 PM
Quote from: BlackJester on July 18, 2012, 06:30:15 PM
Quote from: Hays413 on July 18, 2012, 06:14:56 PM
...War of 1812
I love this!  XD  I just got too loonies the other day (yes our $2 coin is called a Loonie.  :)) and it was a new minting commemorating the battle.

I don't want to get into better-best.  US gave me my iPhone.  I <3 Canada.  We're all cool.  (Although some of your political stuff scares the bejezus outta me.  :o)

... Dude. Toonie...
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: BlackJester on July 18, 2012, 06:33:15 PM
Quote from: Rasser on July 18, 2012, 06:21:53 PM
Or Smarties. Every time my brother comes back to the homeland he always take back a bunch.
I'm not a fan.  M&M's are far superior! 

P.S. Did you know that due to our lower temps, we use less wax in our chocolate, which makes it tastier.  :9   
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Jbombard51 on July 18, 2012, 06:34:29 PM
Quote from: BlackJester on July 18, 2012, 06:30:15 PM
Quote from: Hays413 on July 18, 2012, 06:14:56 PM
...War of 1812
I love this!  XD  I just got too loonies the other day (yes our $2 coin is called a Loonie.  :)) and it was a new minting commemorating the battle.

I don't want to get into better-best.  US gave me my iPhone.  I <3 Canada.  We're all cool.  (Although some of your political stuff scares the bejezus outta me.  :o)

China gave you your iPhone silly :)

I love the loonies I have.  I used to keep all the ones I came across when I was younger since they were all like, geometrical and 'gold'!  That and the infamous US $2 bill. I mean what's more awesome than a wad of 2's? 
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Hays413 on July 18, 2012, 06:34:56 PM
Quote from: BlackJester on July 18, 2012, 06:33:15 PM
Quote from: Rasser on July 18, 2012, 06:21:53 PM
Or Smarties. Every time my brother comes back to the homeland he always take back a bunch.
I'm not a fan.  M&M's are far superior! 

P.S. Did you know that due to our lower temps, we use less wax in our chocolate, which makes it tastier.  :9

Huh... But no Aero bars? How many Americans have never tasted the bubbles melt!?!?!
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Jbombard51 on July 18, 2012, 06:37:23 PM
I've tasted the Aero and they are so much better when smoking some players. Lol.
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: BlackJester on July 18, 2012, 06:40:33 PM
Hays, second thread hijack.  ;)

Quote from: Jbombard51 on July 18, 2012, 06:34:29 PM

China gave you your iPhone silly :)

I love the loonies I have.  I used to keep all the ones I came across when I was younger since they were all like, geometrical and 'gold'!  That and the infamous US $2 bill. I mean what's more awesome than a wad of 2's? 
China fab'ed it, but US designed it.  That's more important.  US gives us video games, movies, celebs.  You entertain us all!  Kudoos!  I'm just worried you guys are ripping yourselves apart from the inside.  Y'all be Cray-Zee!

Forgot to mention, US gives us Magic.  ;)
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Jbombard51 on July 18, 2012, 06:43:16 PM
Quote from: BlackJester on July 18, 2012, 06:40:33 PM
Hays, second thread hijack.  ;)

Quote from: Jbombard51 on July 18, 2012, 06:34:29 PM

China gave you your iPhone silly :)

I love the loonies I have.  I used to keep all the ones I came across when I was younger since they were all like, geometrical and 'gold'!  That and the infamous US $2 bill. I mean what's more awesome than a wad of 2's? 
China fab'ed it, but US designed it.  That's more important.  US gives us video games, movies, celebs.  You entertain us all!  Kudoos!  I'm just worried you guys are ripping yourselves apart from the inside.  Y'all be Cray-Zee!

Forgot to mention, US gives us Magic.  ;)

Drive and determination to better yourself and your family's future does that sometimes ;)
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Rasser on July 18, 2012, 06:44:45 PM
Quote from: cltrn81 on July 18, 2012, 06:21:29 PM
Since you guys are on the subject.......New statistics are out the average Canadian has around $380,000 in wealth and the average American has $320,000.  This is largely attributed to the US housing market crash.  I know this cuz I am a dork and listen to proggressive news radio during my commute.
Just think how much more πŸ’°we'd have if our beer was under $20 for a flat
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: BlackJester on July 18, 2012, 06:56:45 PM
Quote from: Jbombard51 on July 18, 2012, 06:43:16 PM

Drive and determination to better yourself and your family's future does that sometimes ;)
Yup, you really put a priory on fun and entertainment, I'll say that much.  ;D

Quote from: Rasser on July 18, 2012, 06:44:45 PM
Just think how much more πŸ’°we'd have if our beer was under $20 for a flat
Meh, I don't think making alcohol a whole lot cheaper is a great thing.  I'll pay my booze tax, thankyouverymuch.
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Jbombard51 on July 18, 2012, 09:41:11 PM
You should need a special license to purchase alcohol IMO, you do need one to sell it after all lol.
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Rass on July 18, 2012, 09:48:19 PM
Quote from: Jbombard51 on July 18, 2012, 09:41:11 PM
You should need a special license to purchase alcohol IMO, you do need one to sell it after all lol.

Yes yes we need more taxes
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Jbombard51 on July 18, 2012, 10:05:55 PM
Would be used to offset the cost for rehabs,prevention,education, etc.  I could spin off into a tangent of the horrible disease of addiction but that's not for an iMtg board lol.

Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Rass on July 18, 2012, 10:08:13 PM
Hehe we can always do a point counter point.
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: BlackJester on July 18, 2012, 10:24:20 PM
Quote from: Rass on July 18, 2012, 09:48:19 PM
Quote from: Jbombard51 on July 18, 2012, 09:41:11 PM
You should need a special license to purchase alcohol IMO, you do need one to sell it after all lol.

Yes yes we need more taxes
You guys are so afraid of taxes. ::)
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Rass on July 18, 2012, 10:33:29 PM
I don't mind taxes they are a necessary evil. I just don't think we need more government telling us what we can and cannot do.

I think they should tax the 1% a lot more.
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Hays413 on July 18, 2012, 10:34:34 PM
Quote from: Rass on July 18, 2012, 10:33:29 PM
I don't mind taxes they are a necessary evil. I just don't think we need more government telling us what we can and cannot do.

Actually they were only necessary during a World war. Taxes were supposed to be temporary and te government would make money using countless other programs.
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Rass on July 18, 2012, 10:43:15 PM
Quote from: Hays413 on July 18, 2012, 10:34:34 PM
Quote from: Rass on July 18, 2012, 10:33:29 PM
I don't mind taxes they are a necessary evil. I just don't think we need more government telling us what we can and cannot do.

Actually they were only necessary during a World war. Taxes were supposed to be temporary and te government would make money using countless other programs.

At that time yes but now there are so many other things offered by the government that they are necessary. Garbage pick up roads bridges parks and so on.
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Kuberr on July 18, 2012, 10:45:28 PM
Quote from: Hays413 on July 18, 2012, 10:34:34 PM
Quote from: Rass on July 18, 2012, 10:33:29 PM
I don't mind taxes they are a necessary evil. I just don't think we need more government telling us what we can and cannot do.

Actually they were only necessary during a World war. Taxes were supposed to be temporary and te government would make money using countless other programs.

Idk if you have ever taken economics in school, but taxes have been around since the classical times. There really is no other way for the government to make enough money to function without turning communist. And back then it wasn't even heard of.
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Hays413 on July 18, 2012, 11:21:23 PM
I'm not talking just any taxes. I'm talking income tax. The ones most people bitch about. Started for you guys during the civil war. Until 16th amendment it was unconstitutional.

Sure other taxes have been around for ages, land tax, sales, marriage. But income, no
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Kuberr on July 18, 2012, 11:24:58 PM
I think I'm missing the point.

What is the point?
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Hays413 on July 18, 2012, 11:52:13 PM
I forgot.
Income tax sucks.
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Hays413 on July 19, 2012, 12:34:18 AM
Tru, but I like to keep the myth going. Way to blow it.

Jester and I are in Edmonton. Rasser is near us too
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: BlackJester on July 19, 2012, 01:16:34 AM
Quote from: KangaRod on July 19, 2012, 12:05:16 AM
Fun Fact! American beer is not actually less alcoholic than Canadian beer. Americans measure by weight where as canadian is measured as volume and since alcohol is lighter than water our percentages come out higher, but it's actually usually around the same alcohol content per beer.
Cool fact, yo!  Regardless I still like the joke: "Why is American Beer like making love in a canoe?  'Cause they're both f***ing close to water!"  XD

Quote from: Rass on July 18, 2012, 10:33:29 PM
I think they should tax the 1% a lot more.
I think everyone but the 1% thinks that.  But I think the 1% have better accountants and overseas accounts.
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: AgrusKos on July 19, 2012, 01:19:51 AM
Quote from: BlackJester on July 19, 2012, 01:16:34 AM
Quote from: KangaRod on July 19, 2012, 12:05:16 AM
Fun Fact! American beer is not actually less alcoholic than Canadian beer. Americans measure by weight where as canadian is measured as volume and since alcohol is lighter than water our percentages come out higher, but it's actually usually around the same alcohol content per beer.
Cool fact, yo!  Regardless I still like the joke: "Why is American Beer like making love in a canoe?  'Cause they're both f***ing close to water!"  XD
why not just sitting in a canoe?
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Rasser on July 19, 2012, 01:22:10 AM
Quote from: Hays413 on July 19, 2012, 12:34:18 AM
Jester and I are in Edmonton. Rasser is near us too
I'm right behind you πŸšΆπŸšΆπŸƒ
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: AgrusKos on July 19, 2012, 01:22:41 AM
Quote from: Rasser on July 19, 2012, 01:22:10 AM
Quote from: Hays413 on July 19, 2012, 12:34:18 AM
Jester and I are in Edmonton. Rasser is near us too
I'm right behind you πŸšΆπŸšΆπŸƒ
Dun dun duhh
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: BlackJester on July 19, 2012, 01:27:25 AM
Quote from: AgrusKos on July 19, 2012, 01:19:51 AM
Quote from: BlackJester on July 19, 2012, 01:16:34 AM

Cool fact, yo!  Regardless I still like the joke: "Why is American Beer like making love in a canoe?  'Cause they're both f***ing close to water!"  XD
why not just sitting in a canoe?
One being figurative, the other literal.
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Hays413 on July 19, 2012, 01:30:41 AM
Lol
What kind of coveralls does Mario wear?
Denim denim denim

...so that joke doesn't work as well through text...

I'm tired.

Everything is different, but the same... things are more moderner than before... bigger, and yet smaller... it's computers... San Dimas High School football rules!
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Wackaman9001 on July 19, 2012, 01:31:13 AM
I love how this turned from being unable to find a store in TEXAS all the way up to Canada and .politics.
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: BlackJester on July 19, 2012, 01:32:52 AM
Well you know, Alberta is REALLY the Texas of Canada, eh?  ;)
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Hays413 on July 19, 2012, 01:32:52 AM
Quote from: Wackaman9001 on July 19, 2012, 01:31:13 AM
I love how this turned from being unable to find a store in TEXAS all the way up to Canada and .politics.

Lol what can we say, the Jester and I like to hijack threads.
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: BlackJester on July 19, 2012, 01:34:27 AM
Quote from: Hays413 on July 19, 2012, 01:32:52 AM
Quote from: Wackaman9001 on July 19, 2012, 01:31:13 AM
I love how this turned from being unable to find a store in TEXAS all the way up to Canada and .politics.

Lol what can we say, the Jester and I like to hijack threads.
I figure it's okay if the original topic has run it's course.  I know, I'm a bad Mod.  Whatiya gonna do?  *shrug*
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: AgrusKos on July 19, 2012, 01:40:17 AM
Just because πŸ”¨πŸ”¨πŸ”¨πŸ”¨πŸ”¨πŸ”¨πŸ”¨πŸ”¨πŸ”¨πŸ”¨πŸ”¨πŸ”¨πŸ”¨πŸ”¨πŸ”¨πŸ”¨πŸ”¨πŸ”¨πŸ”¨πŸ”¨πŸ”¨πŸ”¨πŸ”¨πŸ”¨πŸ”¨πŸ”¨πŸ”¨πŸ”¨πŸ”¨πŸ”¨
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Wackaman9001 on July 19, 2012, 01:45:08 AM
I think Texas could be a country in its own right.
Oh wait, I forgot. IT WAS!
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: AgrusKos on July 19, 2012, 01:46:48 AM
Quote from: Wackaman9001 on July 19, 2012, 01:45:08 AM
I think Texas could be a country in its own right.
Oh wait, I forgot. IT WAS!
:O
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: BlackJester on July 19, 2012, 01:53:38 AM
Quote from: KangaRod on July 19, 2012, 01:34:54 AM
I like to think Texas is a bigger, fatter version of Alberta
Fatter, not bigger.
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: BlackJester on July 19, 2012, 02:20:10 AM
Ahhh, in the "we like big stuff and we cannot lie" bigger.  I was thinking of actual land mass.

You know, I once had a Mickey from Texas.  Grain alcohol.  XP
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: BlackJester on July 19, 2012, 02:29:05 AM
Quote from: KangaRod on July 19, 2012, 02:23:09 AM
Texas has to be bigger than Alberta. Texas is huge
It's close, but if we can trust wiki Texas is:

Alberta is 661,848 km^2 (255,541 sq mi) while Texas is 696,241 km^2 (268,581 sq mi)

Edit: to slow.  ;_;

Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Rass on July 19, 2012, 06:29:54 AM
Quote from: Wackaman9001 on July 19, 2012, 01:31:13 AM
I love how this turned from being unable to find a store in TEXAS all the way up to Canada and .politics.

Yes I hijacked another topic
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Jbombard51 on July 19, 2012, 08:38:15 AM
Quote from: Rass on July 18, 2012, 10:43:15 PM
Quote from: Hays413 on July 18, 2012, 10:34:34 PM
Quote from: Rass on July 18, 2012, 10:33:29 PM
I don't mind taxes they are a necessary evil. I just don't think we need more government telling us what we can and cannot do.

Actually they were only necessary during a World war. Taxes were supposed to be temporary and te government would make money using countless other programs.

At that time yes but now there are so many other things offered by the government that they are necessary. Garbage pick up roads bridges parks and so on.

Because government options should be the only option, lol.  Government is always such a fluid an transparent choice, I mean let's take more money from the 1% and give it to a highly dysfunctional government.  It would be like paying for Cable Internet and only getting dial up speed.  I know I love paying for more and getting less. 
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Rass on July 19, 2012, 09:42:53 AM
Quote from: Jbombard51 on July 19, 2012, 08:38:15 AM
Quote from: Rass on July 18, 2012, 10:43:15 PM


Because government options should be the only option, lol.  Government is always such a fluid an transparent choice, I mean let's take more money from the 1% and give it to a highly dysfunctional government.  It would be like paying for Cable Internet and only getting dial up speed.  I know I love paying for more and getting less.

As I said earlier I believe in a smaller government. 

If the 1% had their way everyone would have to pay "their share" and there would be no more middle class.

Taxes are necessary people would let the [ deleted ] hit the fan then complain when it happens. Someone has to play watchdog but sometimes they take it too far.

I sense a split topic in the near future.

Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Jbombard51 on July 19, 2012, 10:02:36 AM
Too far as in being taxed because you are alive, as in affordable care? Lol, yeah.  Bigger slap in the face with that is places like Walmart and GE being exempt...lol

As far as taxes being necessary, to a point. But if you're going to complain about the higher income not paying a fair share, devils advocate would ask why lower income pays little to none. Class warfare may win you popularity, but doesn't fix any problems with the current dysfunction and disconnect from reality.
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: BlackJester on July 19, 2012, 11:27:27 AM
Quote from: Jbombard51 on July 19, 2012, 10:02:36 AM
Too far as in being taxed because you are alive, as in affordable care? Lol, yeah.  Bigger slap in the face with that is places like Walmart and GE being exempt...lol

As far as taxes being necessary, to a point. But if you're going to complain about the higher income not paying a fair share, devils advocate would ask why lower income pays little to none. Class warfare may win you popularity, but doesn't fix any problems with the current dysfunction and disconnect from reality.
In this Jester's opinion, (which has little value in this context, but hey! this is what the internet is for right?) there should be less focus on taking more money, and more focus on fiscal responsibility.  How about some military cuts?
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Jbombard51 on July 19, 2012, 11:37:10 AM
Military cuts is a very broad and generic statement. Please be more specific.

It's always easy to scapegoat military spending while sweeping government abuse of revenue under the rug. GSA and federal Hawaii seminars including how to use an iPad are some easy examples.
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: BlackJester on July 19, 2012, 11:41:43 AM
Quote from: Jbombard51 on July 19, 2012, 11:37:10 AM
Military cuts is a very broad and generic statement. Please be more specific.

It's always easy to scapegoat military spending while sweeping government abuse of revenue under the rug. GSA and federal Hawaii seminars including how to use an iPad are some easy examples.
The best I can do is to be broad.  I admit to insufficient knowledge on the topic.  I know that some military spending goes to areas like DARPA, which is good in my book.  Other military spending goes to killing people overseas and "fighting evil".  That part I'm not so sure about...
Again, I haven't looked at the US budget, and don't have the knowledge to make an adequate comment here.  But as always abuse is wasteful and shouldn't be tolerated.
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Rass on July 19, 2012, 05:45:19 PM
Quote from: Jbombard51 on July 19, 2012, 10:02:36 AM

if you're going to complain about the higher income not paying a fair share, devils advocate would ask why lower income pays little to none

As far as them not paying taxes all of them I know do. They pay the same amount when buying items. And it's a bigger percentage of their money. We can argue little points to make both of our comments valid. There are a lot of things that can be done better.
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Rass on July 19, 2012, 05:49:18 PM
Also why do I think the 1% should be taxed more is because I am in the middle class and I pay about 50% of my income in taxes and I think they should do the same. Maybe if I ever get to the 1% I would change my mind but I doubt it.
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: BlackJester on July 20, 2012, 12:19:13 AM
Pure communism?  Interesting, sharing is caring. ;D
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Kuberr on July 20, 2012, 12:20:23 AM
Communism = πŸ’©for the uneducated.
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Hays413 on July 20, 2012, 01:16:10 AM
Quote from: BlackJester on July 19, 2012, 11:27:27 AM
Quote from: Jbombard51 on July 19, 2012, 10:02:36 AM
Too far as in being taxed because you are alive, as in affordable care? Lol, yeah.  Bigger slap in the face with that is places like Walmart and GE being exempt...lol

As far as taxes being necessary, to a point. But if you're going to complain about the higher income not paying a fair share, devils advocate would ask why lower income pays little to none. Class warfare may win you popularity, but doesn't fix any problems with the current dysfunction and disconnect from reality.
In this Jester's opinion, (which has little value in this context, but hey! this is what the internet is for right?) there should be less focus on taking more money, and more focus on fiscal responsibility.  How about some military cuts?

Hey now Jester, our military does not need to take anymore cuts. We're scraping by as is. But responsible spending, now there's the ticket. Too much frivolous spending is abound nationwide. From the top to the bottom. Take the new Arena to be built downtown. WTF!?! Do we need to spend millions so the F'ing Oilers can play in a nice ice rink? Is Rexall really that bad? Did we need that ugly, expensive as tits art gallery? IMO, it comes down to priorities. And to be very honest, and I don't care who it offends, but when are we going to cut off the first nations from sucking the hind teat of the gov't? We took your lands, raped your women and pillaged. Over 100 years ago!! Get over it! Stop perpetuating the stereotype. Sink or swim I say. the amount of social, education, health and tax exemptions/programs available to them is huge. Succes rate? F'ing sad. On a whole of course. Some first nations people, and I know many, have the drive and are successful as all hell.

God I'm ranting now.
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: BlackJester on July 20, 2012, 01:24:24 AM
Quote from: Hays413 on July 20, 2012, 01:16:10 AM
Hey now Jester, our military does not need to take anymore cuts. We're scraping by as is. But responsible spending, now there's the ticket. Too much frivolous spending is abound nationwide. From the top to the bottom. Take the new Arena to be built downtown. WTF!?! Do we need to spend millions so the F'ing Oilers can play in a nice ice rink? Is Rexall really that bad? Did we need that ugly, expensive as tits art gallery? IMO, it comes down to priorities. And to be very honest, and I don't care who it offends, but when are we going to cut off the first nations from sucking the hind teat of the gov't? We took your lands, raped your women and pillaged. Over 100 years ago!! Get over it! Stop perpetuating the stereotype. Sink or swim I say. the amount of social, education, health and tax exemptions/programs available to them is huge. Succes rate? F'ing sad. On a whole of course. Some first nations people, and I know many, have the drive and are successful as all hell.

God I'm ranting now.
XD
Nononono, I was referring to US, we barely have a military budget to cut.  Although, I think having a downtown arena for events would be good, or at least leave Rexall open for more Concerts and such.  Edmonton Downtown needs work, though.  I'm sure you can agree with that.
I'm not touching the first nations stuff though. 
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Kuberr on July 20, 2012, 01:26:30 AM
I was in the united states army for four years to get my citizenship, went to Iraq back in 09. And not one time have I ever seen a Canadian trooper. Did they just not go to Iraq? I've heard great stories of the Canadian paratroopers.
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Hays413 on July 20, 2012, 01:31:59 AM
Ah I see. Lol.
I just dont think that while, a new arena would be nice, I mean, whatever. But I'm 100% certain there are much better ways to spend the money. Did you hear about the 60,000 dollar float for a parade our provincial gov't spent. A. Parade. Float. Really?
As for the 1st nations, I was weary about broaching it, but maybe thats everybody's problem.
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: BlackJester on July 20, 2012, 01:48:54 AM
Quote from: Kuberr on July 20, 2012, 01:26:30 AM
I was in the united states army for four years to get my citizenship, went to Iraq back in 09. And not one time have I ever seen a Canadian trooper. Did they just not go to Iraq? I've heard great stories of the Canadian paratroopers.
We do train your best snipers.  We don't send too many bodies out there though.
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Hays413 on July 20, 2012, 01:58:20 AM
Iraq? Only JTF2 that I know of. Black clad ninja's that nobody really knows about... Sneaky bastards. And yes for years we held the record of longest confirmed Kill. Rob Furlong, 2,400m i think, using a McMillan Tac-50. Sexy rifle! The benefits of having such a small army, we have some of the best training in the world.
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: BlackJester on July 20, 2012, 02:05:12 AM
I love that our military and government agencies are so under the radar no one even knows about them.  XD  Ever heard of CSIS?  Probably not, even most Canadians never hear about them.  XD
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Hays413 on July 20, 2012, 02:15:28 AM
Quote from: BlackJester on July 20, 2012, 02:05:12 AM
I love that our military and government agencies are so under the radar no one even knows about them.  XD  Ever heard of CSIS?  Probably not, even most Canadians never hear about them.  XD

I have actually. But only in the capacity of "CSIS, don't know what they do, but it's something secret!" that's about it lol
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: Prophylaxis on July 20, 2012, 11:49:45 PM
...Has this thread gotten a bit off-topic?
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: BlackJester on July 21, 2012, 12:32:43 AM
Hays and I abducted it, manhandled it, and then dumped it in a ditch outside town. 😜
Title: Re: 😭😭😭no store close to college
Post by: smokin terry on July 21, 2012, 06:27:44 AM
Quote from: BlackJester on July 21, 2012, 12:32:43 AM
Hays and I abducted it, manhandled it, and then dumped it in a ditch outside town. 😜
I love your responses.