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My dad had a design-build firm in Baton Rouge in the 80’s. He held on as long as he could but we lost everything and moved out west. I was still a kid.
Got burned bad again in the 2008 crash. Lost job and everything else.
The condo next to the one I eventually lived in sold for $420,000 in 2007. By 2010, similar places were selling for $90,000. Now one will run you $600,000 or more.
Got burned bad again in the 2008 crash. Lost job and everything else.
The condo next to the one I eventually lived in sold for $420,000 in 2007. By 2010, similar places were selling for $90,000. Now one will run you $600,000 or more.
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What in the actual frick? States seceded peacefully from the Union. Had they been allowed to continue, they would have eventually freed the slaves, as every other nation on the planet did, without bloodshed. Ole Abe wanted blood. And he got it. Lots of it
Even ignoring the issue of slavery, the idea of conflict-free secession is based on the very optimistic assumption that the North and South could peacefully coexist in perpetuity, without any other reason for bloodshed. Which I HIGHLY doubt would be the case.
There would be tremendous tension over control of the Mississippi River and over the borders, along with the general political, economic, and military tension of having a rival power in such close proximity.
Also, once the precedent has been set for Secession, you can’t assume that further fracturing within the South and North would not occur, and possibly further breakup and unification between other factions of States. That would be a massive weakness that would absolutely be exploited by enemies foreign and domestic. So we could be looking at potentially dozens of separate countries here, each with their own possible reasons for conflict.
The idea that the South would be allowed to peacefully secede is basically a fairy tale. It is incredibly rare, and maybe nonexistent in recent history, where a country allowed a region to unilaterally secede, without conflict.
I think the question you mean to ask is “Did the South secede to preserve the institution of slavery?”
To which the answer is obviously yes. The articles of secession make it abundantly clear that slavery was the primary reason for secession.
However: It was clear from the outset that the South couldn’t win without international assistance. France was one of the most obvious and best choices - except one problem - France had outlawed slavery in their territories in 1848.
It would be very difficult to convince France to support a foreign war to preserve slavery, so during the war there was an intentional and concerted effort to re-frame the issue in ways that would appeal to French sensibilities.
So now the war is about “State’s rights” and not “Hooray for slavery!” And also why the historical record is somewhat more convoluted than it otherwise would have been.
To which the answer is obviously yes. The articles of secession make it abundantly clear that slavery was the primary reason for secession.
However: It was clear from the outset that the South couldn’t win without international assistance. France was one of the most obvious and best choices - except one problem - France had outlawed slavery in their territories in 1848.
It would be very difficult to convince France to support a foreign war to preserve slavery, so during the war there was an intentional and concerted effort to re-frame the issue in ways that would appeal to French sensibilities.
So now the war is about “State’s rights” and not “Hooray for slavery!” And also why the historical record is somewhat more convoluted than it otherwise would have been.
Wait are we defunding the police? Or expanding the police? Also maybe certain neighborhoods get disproportionally higher policing because that’s where the crimes occur.
re: How the UK would rank as a 51st state
Posted by Buryl on 4/24/26 at 4:33 pm to Galloglaich
Uk would be 2nd in life expectancy,behind Hawaii, not 1st. Controlling for race, may not even be in top 10.
Source: CDC
Source: CDC
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But do you really think tigerdroppings is any less of a monolith?
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(2) even here and other places like it, you don't get banned or harassed for simply disagreeing with the echo chamber. That's one of the main points of message boards is for people to discuss, argue and debate different viewpoints.
Exactly. Also Reddit applies forum rules differently, based on the viewpoint of the author. I was banned from r/Military for pointing out that they had dozens of posts celebrating the murder of Charlie Kirk and encouraging killing conservatives. Celebrating and encouraging violence was a direct violation of their posting guidelines… yet I got banned for pointing this out.
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I don’t want problems. I want a peaceful resolution. Actually, I’m the most ideal world, I’d love for my property to be zoned in with the hotel. I’d allow him to keep the lot as is, with me cutting the curb into my carport if he allows me to zone with him allowing me to STR the property. From talking to the zoning commission, they said that would be the easiest way for me to get zoned for it.
Seems reasonable, good luck.
Also wanted to mention that although others have discussed adverse possession, that likely wouldn’t apply to the shared alley, since AP requires an exclusive possession. He could have obtained a servitude through AP, but that likely wouldn’t give him the right to tell you that you can’t cut the curb.
MS also requires the party claiming ownership through AP to pay property taxes for at least two years.
I’m sure your attorney will tell you all of this…
Yes, raised a couple from about 7 days old to release last year. Main thing is keeping them warm. I bought a heating pad for reptiles and put it under half their box. They’ll instinctively move to the cooler parts if they get too hot.
Next make sure you buy squirrel specific formula. Also they need to be fed every 2-3 hours for the first few weeks. Including through the night.
It cost us a couple hundred dollars and a lot of time but was a ton of fun. We still see one in the backyard.
There’s lots of resources online if you look.
Next make sure you buy squirrel specific formula. Also they need to be fed every 2-3 hours for the first few weeks. Including through the night.
It cost us a couple hundred dollars and a lot of time but was a ton of fun. We still see one in the backyard.
There’s lots of resources online if you look.
re: The middle eastern slave trade v. the trans-Atlantic slave trade. One major difference.
Posted by Buryl on 3/29/26 at 12:42 pm to Chili Dawg
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The Civil War wasn’t about slavery until Lincoln (1864) saw his re-election was in jeopardy. His plan was to send the slaves back to Africa. Don’t try to rewrite history to fit your narrative.
Darn. If it wasn’t for those pesky articles of Secession, we would’ve gotten away with it!
re: What was your life like in the year 1998?
Posted by Buryl on 2/18/26 at 1:00 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
Spring/Summer 1998 was the greatest time of my life. I was living out west and in high school. I had a very rough go for the prior 4 years, but everything came together that summer. Had my first girlfriend, first concert, first whitewater rafting trip, first time backpacking, first time camping without the parents. It’s impossible to describe how much fun we had.
Even today when things go to shite I think back to that summer and how grateful I am that I got to live that experience… doesn’t fix a damn thing, but it makes me a little less depressed!
Even today when things go to shite I think back to that summer and how grateful I am that I got to live that experience… doesn’t fix a damn thing, but it makes me a little less depressed!
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His death is the only reason his music was more than Puddle of Mudds’s.
Nevermind alone sold more than 10 million copies before his death. Puddle of Mudd’s most successful album didn’t break 4 million.
re: What does the OT consider a “good” salary?
Posted by Buryl on 2/9/26 at 9:07 pm to sidewalkside
Depends on life circumstances. Baton Rouge specific: If you bought a house before COVID, that’s easily $10,000-$30,000/year difference compared to buying same house after COVID. If you don’t have to send kids to private school, that can easily be $7,000-$15,000 per year difference, per child. I also have friends whose parents paid for their college and grad/law school. Even assuming inexpensive state schools, if you took out loans that’s easily another $10,000-$15,000/ year difference.
re: We shouldn't deport killers.
Posted by Buryl on 2/1/26 at 7:31 pm to prplhze2000
Is there a SINGLE example of the Trump administration deporting someone convicted of murder in the US, and that person being released in their home country? I’m going out on a limb and saying no.
This is more fear-mongering and hand-wringing by the press. They normally support releasing murderers anyways so I don’t see what the big deal is.
This is more fear-mongering and hand-wringing by the press. They normally support releasing murderers anyways so I don’t see what the big deal is.
How odd! A bunch of folks here said he was just a peaceful guy, helping a poor lady who got knocked down. And hey, who DOESNT bring a gun when they plan to obstruct and assault federal agents? That’s normal!
There better be some crow eating mfers in here.
There better be some crow eating mfers in here.
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or maybe none of those? You can't think of any other scenarios where you may want to defend yourself at a protest?
quote:I’d also suggest that term “tyrannical”, as used in your hypothetical, is vague and subjective
Yeah. No shite. It was meant that way. quote:Regarding the specific circumstances of this case The OP wasn't about an specific case. It was a general question. You all keep trying to make it about the current case though.
The OP asked for a valid reason NOT to bring a gun to protest a “tyrannical” government. I provided an answer, while acknowledging that term “tyrannical” is vague.
And I also applied his hypothetical to the real-world situation that prompted his question. I don’t need your permission to do so, even if you don’t like my response.
re: When going to a protest, do you bring a firearm with you?
Posted by Buryl on 1/25/26 at 9:20 pm to fightin tigers
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Remember, most defending the death in this situation will defend Jan 6. They have no actual belief, they are just blindly defending the movement.
Almost nobody here defended the January 6 rioters. People rightly pointed out the hypocrisy of certain politicians and elitists who condemned the January 6 riots, but had spent the previous 5 years encouraging and funding BLM and race riots, which caused billions in damage, dozens of deaths, including multiple terrorist attack from black nationalists.
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if you were going to protest what you believed to be a tyrannical government, why would you ever NOT bring a weapon? ETA: I wish the people downvoting this would provide an answer as to why they wouldn't bring a weapon
Whether one should bring a firearm to a “protest” depends on how they intend to “protest”. If “protesting” involves intentionally provoking and interfering with law enforcement, then bringing a firearm could reasonably be perceived as threatening and could increase the uncertainty in an already tense situation.
If the goal is to engage in a violent interaction and inflict damage, then bringing a firearm might make sense. Although I’d suggest bringing more than a 9mm pistol.
I’d also suggest that term “tyrannical”, as used in your hypothetical, is vague and subjective. Regarding the specific circumstances of this case: if enforcing basic immigration laws constitutes “tyranny”, then every government in the world is tyrannical. If we reject the government’s ability to enforce necessary foundational laws required to maintain societal structure, we’ll quickly devolve into anarchy… That’s not an accident, either.
re: Border Patrol-involved shooting in Minneapolis; person shot was allegedly armed
Posted by Buryl on 1/24/26 at 1:09 pm to NawlinsTiger9
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You had no problem with it under Biden, Trump 1, Obama 2, Obama 1, Bush 2, Bush 1, Clinton, etc.
Ask yourself why Genuinely Take some time and actually consider the differences.
Answer the question. You can’t because you weren’t told to care until Trump was elected.
Unlike you, I actually know and was friends with plenty of “undocumented” folks. Dated a few too. This is going back 20+ years.
I’m telling your from firsthand knowledge nothing significant has changed, other than Democrats openly supporting illegal immigration. And the host of issues that come along with it, including human trafficking of kids, sometimes under 12 months age.
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They beat the dude, disarmed him and shot him like a dog for the crime of filming them. Your rights are being taken and some of yall are cheering this on. Disgusting
Yes, the left is cheering this on. Stop pretending you’re upset. This is EXACTLY the outcome you wanted. Disgusting.
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This is a 'We The People' moment in our history. People like to plaster it all over their trucks and get tattoos of the saying bit for what? Saying you're a Patriot? Patriotism isn't applauding a government and country being taken over by fascist oligarchs. People are so bloody brainwashed in this country.
The problem is that yall think that enforcing basic laws that are enforced by EVERY country in the world is fascism. What does Patriotism have to do with defending illegal immigration?? You had no problem with it under Biden, Trump 1, Obama 2, Obama 1, Bush 2, Bush 1, Clinton, etc.
It’s so obvious that yall are being manipulated that it’s painful. Please, for the love of god, make it make sense.
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