Mike Sixel
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You weren't working for a multi billion dollar industry rolling in money. There's a huge difference there.
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I don't agree with this at all. I think almost everyone here (and online) would agree he can win. But so can a lot of others. We are choosing among those we think can win, by default. Only a tiny percent of people are going to back some random super liberal that can't win.
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Ya, it cuts it by almost exactly 40% (just went to a site to check).
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I gotta say, I do think Brock is talking about a lot of help here, not "nothing"..... I don't agree with his second to last paragraph, because lots of stuff happens in life, but that's a quibble. And, I agree with the concern raised in his last paragraph for sure. Now, if we just gave everyone Medicare for All, that would ease the burden on everyone, including those trying to pay off their college debts.....
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that last part is on my mind also.....which is why ( I think) most of us in favor of some kind of relief have also said the system needs fixing overall (though I frankly have no idea how to do that).
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Higher taxes, yes. We are the lowest taxed nation around. And, life isn't "fair", never has been, never will be. The question is, given this debt crisis and income inequality, what should we do about it....not, what is makes everyone in the nation get the same money out of this deal.
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I'm not sure how private schools are inherently bad, or whatever....it's not like they cost more than out of state tuition at public schools. Or are you saying everyone has to stay in state (which I doubt)? I don't disagree with your stance that people would have acted differently, maybe worse, if they knew this was coming. I disagree that it is bad policy to help everyone. Most of this board would agree that if people that struggle, or even don't struggle but make about 400 a month more than they "need" to break even, had more pocket money, the economy would really take off (compared to giving millionaires more money they will never spend)......so I'm surprised that just looking at it form that angle seems to be even a non-starter for some here.
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And, then factor in you need to buy multiple pairs of shoes, gloves, pay for private coaching, etc...... How many internships last 3-5 years? Seriously.
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I mean, the maker of Oxycontin is likely to declare bankruptcy (somehow) to avoid lawsuits, but bankruptcy is not an option for student loans......
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I like the smaller September teams, for competitive reasons. I hate it for minor league players that will now never see the show. That's a lot of money (and helathcare?) down the drain for them. OTOH, one more player gets a full time salary, meaning 2-4 probably get part time ones......so, it might be good for a smaller number of players, but bad for a larger number. I like one trade deadline. I hate the three batter minimum. We've always had specialists......it isn't about pitching changes for me, it's about batters stepping out of the box, and pitchers and catchers taking forever to get on the same page. It's about pace, not logical stoppages. But, I get that this is done, so whatever. I'll adjust.
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I like you, and we generally agree, but you sound like grumpy old man here.....why should we help those other people, when I pulled myself up by myself? That's how you sound, whether you mean to or not. And, you may be right, but I'm with Psuedo.....even my son that chose Morris because of the cost has over 40K in debt, and that's only because I paid a ton for him. If we couldn't have helped him, it would be closer to 100K. To go to a small, public, "inexpensive" school.
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Beto.....does he have any policies? Or is he just a guy that looks and sounds good? Really, I've been boycotting the news about the race mostly....so I don't know.
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Your argument seemed to be expensive schools are only chosen as a mistake, or that we should reimburse people as if they went to less expensive schools, because going to more expensive ones is just a choice.. when for some kids, it's not a random, priveledged, choice. But maybe I misunderstood your point....
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You realize it costs 20000 per year for MN in state tuition, at the less expensive schools, right? So, one year? That schools and loan companies have conspired to raise tuition ridiculously fast? That some kids would get crushed in big schools, so choose smaller, more expensive, schools for good reasons? I could be up for major changes to how school is funded, but I don't know what that is. Just giving students money means schools just raise costs..... I'm in the forgive percentages camp, though what those are is hard to say.
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It's a miracle we survive as a species.
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More OL signing today. Guess they are assuming the draft will fall perfectly, and that their new coaches can fix this horrible mess. But, hey, at least they drafted a CB last year in round one.....
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Ask Seth (Ft. Myers Edition)
Mike Sixel replied to Seth Stohs's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
In last week's post? I do..... -
I agree this was the right move, even just for perception's sake......I literally have no idea if the planes are unsafe or not, but since most people now think they are, they need to be grounded.
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Ask Seth (Ft. Myers Edition)
Mike Sixel replied to Seth Stohs's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
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And who they questioned his work ethic. Mind. Boggling.
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Service time? He's 25. You don't worry about service time at that age
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Paradis also gone now, but hey, this D has won so many playoff games.......
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My thought also......this OL is going to kill them again. But, hey, the draft just didn't fall right, that's why they HAD to pick a DL in round 1.....
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This defense needs to be 10x better.....
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I continue to wonder if they should have left Remmers at OT......and had O'Neill inside last year. Or drafted an IOL instead....
