ArkBengal
| Favorite team: | LSU  |
| Location: | Benton, AR |
| Biography: | From Louisiana and transferred to Arkansas (Indian country) |
| Interests: | Football, golf, reading |
| Occupation: | Consulting |
| Number of Posts: | 2144 |
| Registered on: | 8/11/2004 |
| Online Status: | Not Online |
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re: Privatize ATC (and most everything else)
Posted by ArkBengal on 11/11/25 at 7:46 pm to DyeHardDylan
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Makes no sense to have the country’s air traffic held hostage by lawmakers in Washington every few years.
This is why AI needs to be ramped up for ATC functions. With secondary systems and human oversight. Can’t be done overnight but this is a perfect application for AI
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I think this stuff precedes his leaving - some dated back to 2016 sounds like
re: Would you break up a fight between 2 people?
Posted by ArkBengal on 10/31/25 at 3:29 pm to weagle1999
From experience don’t try this with two cats either. Did that once and ended up with four claws imbedded in each forearm.
Couple points on HSA accounts.
1. They do accumulate and roll over year to year so younger folks can amass quite a nice amount of money in them over the years if they don’t have high medical expenses
2. Most plans do have interest payments (albeit small) but also allow investments of funds over a prescribed minimum.
3. They are tax free on contributions and withdrawals already
I would like to see the max contribution increased, especially with the high deductibles and out of pocket costs in many of today’s insurance plans. Also, take a look at the “high deductible” limit to be eligible and whether that should be eliminated so anyone could have an HSA plan. And Medicare recipients are currently ineligible for these plans - maybe look at that also to help pay for Medicare supplement plans which are pretty necessary in most cases
These are a very good vehicle to save up money for later in life medical expenses and the only cost to the government is the loss of tax revenues on contributions and earnings
1. They do accumulate and roll over year to year so younger folks can amass quite a nice amount of money in them over the years if they don’t have high medical expenses
2. Most plans do have interest payments (albeit small) but also allow investments of funds over a prescribed minimum.
3. They are tax free on contributions and withdrawals already
I would like to see the max contribution increased, especially with the high deductibles and out of pocket costs in many of today’s insurance plans. Also, take a look at the “high deductible” limit to be eligible and whether that should be eliminated so anyone could have an HSA plan. And Medicare recipients are currently ineligible for these plans - maybe look at that also to help pay for Medicare supplement plans which are pretty necessary in most cases
These are a very good vehicle to save up money for later in life medical expenses and the only cost to the government is the loss of tax revenues on contributions and earnings
re: Open enrollment and increases
Posted by ArkBengal on 10/21/25 at 7:52 pm to CharlesLSU
BCBS Medigap plan going up almost 15%
re: Little Rock Champions tournament
Posted by ArkBengal on 10/19/25 at 5:55 pm to Mr. Blutarski
Really nice course. Played it a few times but I think they modified some of the holes for this event last year
re: Something that no one on here is talking about, next year is a complete rebuild
Posted by ArkBengal on 10/19/25 at 5:28 pm to John Casey
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both Andersons could theoretically be back
One of these is not like the other. I called my Oklahoma buddy this week to see if we could get refunds for both their transfers (Sharp,Anderson).
“All sales final” as he laughed and said I told you so
Little Rock Champions tournament
Posted by ArkBengal on 10/18/25 at 9:53 am
Anyone planning to attend the Champions tour playoff tournament in LR next week?
Think it’s the last qualifier before the final event and a lot of the big name older pros show up.
Got rave reviews from the players and PGA last year and have a five year deal.
Think it’s the last qualifier before the final event and a lot of the big name older pros show up.
Got rave reviews from the players and PGA last year and have a five year deal.
Yes but few if any of those are 200-400% more like health care premiums
Are you paying your own health care premiums ? Are they a multiple of what they were prior to Obamacare ?
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Too many fed jobs were created to compensate donors and their family’s with employment. I’m okay with this.
Not only this but I am given to understand that a significant portion of the multimillion dollar fines against large banks somehow ended up in the Democratic fund raising coffers
re: McConnell falls. Again.
Posted by ArkBengal on 10/16/25 at 1:36 pm to Harry Boutte
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Mitch McConnell is single-handedly responsible for the current conservative majority on the USSC, and this is the thanks y'all give him.
Thank him for that - that was his shining moment and day in the sun. But it was several years ago and he is past his expiration date and needs to step aside. Truthfully, should have realized it was his crowning achievement and retired on a positive note.
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As for their political leanings…I am not versed, but the only real thing I have seen them do is lobby to keep social security in place.
Obamacare ring a bell ? We are all still paying for that. Democrats realize the game is up on the rebates from taxpayers and now we will see what the actual costs are
re: How many here follow and/watch
Posted by ArkBengal on 10/12/25 at 10:24 pm to SouthernInsanity
Chevy Camaro
Ford Mustang
Toyota Camry
However, these are mere shells over basically the same cars. Different engines and body is about all the difference I believe
Ford Mustang
Toyota Camry
However, these are mere shells over basically the same cars. Different engines and body is about all the difference I believe
Be nice, even if unlikely, to finish #5-8 and get a home playoff game at Tiger Stadium. Place would be rocking
re: South Carolina fires OL coach
Posted by ArkBengal on 10/12/25 at 12:48 pm to ibldprplgld
Problem is who would replace him at this point of the season
Well let’s not leave Bauer Sharp out of the discussion after he got pancaked in our backfield on a goal line situation. My OU buddy had told me good luck with him - can’t block or catch.
We switched from ATT to Consumer Cellular a few months ago. Uses ATT towers and haven’t noticed any coverage issues. My bill for 2 lines is $85 month including all fee and taxes and added unlimited data. ATT bill was $130 and 8 gig data limit. Did get small senior discount I guess with CC
Single line is cheaper, maybe around $35-45 month. CC customer service is much better helping to switch over and uses American reps, so a plus for that
Single line is cheaper, maybe around $35-45 month. CC customer service is much better helping to switch over and uses American reps, so a plus for that
re: Trump has officially petitioned the SCOTUS to allow him to END birthright citizenship
Posted by ArkBengal on 9/28/25 at 10:09 pm to SlowFlowPro
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Standing for what, specifically?
Which categories of population are covered by the language. Since originally written for slaves and descendants, whether it actually includes anyone who happens to be born in this country regardless of citizenship or status. Earlier court cases which appear to rule on this did not apparently address this specific problem.
So, the Supreme Court, although maybe not likely, could restrict this “birthright” without a constitutional amendment.
re: Trump has officially petitioned the SCOTUS to allow him to END birthright citizenship
Posted by ArkBengal on 9/28/25 at 4:39 pm to SlowFlowPro
Supreme Court hasn’t ever ruled on constitutional standing of that issue. May not take an amendment
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