CubsFanBudMan

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Not to mention it's not enough to move the needle at all on income taxes

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Per ChatGPT:

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President Donald Trump's proposal to exempt all tip income from federal income and payroll taxes could significantly impact federal revenue. The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) estimates that, without considering behavioral changes, this policy would reduce federal revenues by approximately **\$150 billion to \$250 billion** over the next decade (Fiscal Years 2026–2035) .([CRFB][1])

However, the actual fiscal impact could be even higher. If the policy leads to an increase in reported tip income—due to workers and employers reclassifying wages as tips to take advantage of the tax exemption—the revenue loss could rise substantially. For instance, a 10% increase in reported tips could elevate the revenue loss to between **\$165 billion and \$275 billion**, while a 100% increase could push the loss to between **\$300 billion and \$500 billion** over the same period .([Newsweek][2], [CRFB][1])

This proposal has sparked debate among policymakers and experts. While some argue it would provide relief to low-income workers, others caution that it could disproportionately benefit higher-income individuals and lead to unintended economic consequences. Additionally, the potential for increased tax avoidance through reclassification of income raises concerns about the policy's effectiveness and fairness.([NY1][3])

In summary, exempting tip income from federal taxes could cost the U.S. government between **\$150 billion and \$250 billion** over the next decade, with the possibility of higher losses if behavioral changes lead to increased reporting of tip income.([CRFB][1])

[1]: LINK "Donald Trump’s Proposal to Exempt Tip Income from Federal Taxes-2024-06-16"
[2]: LINK "No Tax on Tips: Embraced by Trump and Harris, Questioned by Tax Experts - Newsweek"
[3]: LINK "Experts: Removing taxes on tips would be difficult to enact"

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So, worse case scenario $500B over 10 years would be $50B per year, so tariffs would cover it in 3 months.

No tax on OT is calculated around $1.7trillion over 10 years, so $170billion per year. 10 months of tariffs would cover that.

So now we need to make up 17 billion since there are only 12 months, not 13. I would hope that the extra spending money of these 2 policies would generate enough extra tax base to cover it.

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They wouldn’t need to do this if they just learned to follow the law

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It's not too late for others to protect themselves and self-deport

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Generates $22 million annually. Oh, it does something…

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Is that the state's cut. The reason they won't get rid of it is due to pressure from the mom & pop inspection places that derive most of their revenue from either their cut or sales from items needed to pass inspection. "Your back taillight is out. I can give you a fail sticker that's good for a month as long as you come back within that time with it repaired, or you can buy a new light from me and I'll install it for you.

Part of my covid protest against JBE was to not get a new sticker when mine expired in 2020. The key is to remove the expired sticker so that you can't get a ticket for an expired sticker. If a cop asks you about it, tell him that the glue that holds the sticker on is so crappy that your sticker came off and you don't know what happened to it.

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So 1 billion in 2 cases..........

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That would be million, not billion.

What are the qualifications to be eligible for photo of the year? Does it have to be taken by a member of the WHCA? Does it have to take place at the WH? Does it have to include the President or some other elected official?

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The White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) does not have a specific award titled "Photo of the Year." However, it does offer the "WHCA Award for Excellence in Presidential News Coverage by Visual Journalists," which recognizes outstanding work by photojournalists covering the presidency. This award is part of the WHCA Journalism Awards, which honor exemplary journalism produced in the previous year. ([Awards | White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA)](LINK ))

### Eligibility and Submission Guidelines

- **Eligibility**: The award is open to photojournalists who have produced work covering the presidency, either at the White House or in the field. ([Awards | White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA)](LINK ))

- **Submission Deadline**: The deadline for submissions is typically 5 p.m. EST on February 28 each year. ([Awards | White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA)](LINK ))

- **Submission Requirements**: Entries must include the work completed in the previous year, and all submissions are reviewed by a panel of judges. ([Terms and conditions - WHNPA’s Annual Video, Editing and Digital Storytelling Contest - Picter](LINK ))

- **Awards Presentation**: The awards are presented at the WHCA's annual dinner, which takes place in April. ([Awards | White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA)](LINK ))

### Criteria for Judging

While specific judging criteria are not publicly detailed, the WHCA emphasizes excellence in journalism, including: ([Awards | White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA)](LINK ))

- **Accuracy and Fairness**: Ensuring that the work is truthful and unbiased. ([Terms and conditions - White House News Photographers Association Annual Still Photojournalism Contest 2025 - Picter](LINK ))

- **Impact and Relevance**: The significance of the coverage in informing the public about presidential activities.

- **Creativity and Technical Skill**: Demonstrating innovation and proficiency in visual storytelling.

For more detailed information or to submit an entry, please refer to the official WHCA website. ([Awards | White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA)](LINK ))

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"Excess solar resulted in too little inertia”…….. can I get a translation

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This quote is referring to a technical issue in power grid management. Let me break it down:

"Excess solar" means there was too much solar power being generated and fed into the grid at a particular time.

"Too little inertia" refers to the physical property of rotational inertia that traditional power generators (like coal, gas, or nuclear plants) naturally provide to the grid. These conventional generators have large spinning turbines that resist changes in their rotation speed, which helps stabilize grid frequency.

So the quote is saying that having too much solar power generation relative to conventional generation created a stability problem in the electrical grid. Since solar power systems are connected through electronic inverters rather than spinning masses, they don't naturally provide the same stabilizing inertia to the grid. When the proportion of solar gets too high without proper compensation measures, the grid can become unstable and vulnerable to fluctuations, potentially leading to a power outage.

This is one of the technical challenges in transitioning to renewable energy sources - finding ways to maintain grid stability while incorporating more non-inertial generation like solar and wind.

I always order using the place's app. Usually has discounts and don't have to worry about how someone else puts your order in.

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Sean’s in Denver now. He could give two shits aboot LSU.

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This. Sean didn't like local media asking why former great LSU player wasn't getting more playing time. The Denver media won't be asking those questions about an LSU player.

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One of my ex gf’s was a cheerleader for the Showboats.

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There are rules around here!!!

Will need to defer to SFP, but doesn't the judges actions open up every case she has ruled on to appeal for possible prejudice?