Nole Man
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re: Trump-Ok with China buying American farm land. Explain this to me like I have an IQ <50
Posted by Nole Man on 5/16/26 at 1:50 pm to Covingtontiger77
The "America First" agenda has flown completely out the window. Business as usual with our politicians including Trump.
China was originally framed as the central long-term rival requiring firm economic pressure, investment controls, and strategic competition.
Bottom line: food = power. China can't feed its population as is, and taking over U.S. food production is a concern.
I thought Trump was tough on China, so why allow ANY of it?
China was originally framed as the central long-term rival requiring firm economic pressure, investment controls, and strategic competition.
Bottom line: food = power. China can't feed its population as is, and taking over U.S. food production is a concern.
I thought Trump was tough on China, so why allow ANY of it?
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Trump's Lawsuit Against The IRS..
Posted by Nole Man on 5/14/26 at 2:19 pm
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The DOJ is now weighing a possible settlement in Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit over the 2020 leak of his tax returns — a leak carried out by an IRS contractor who later went to prison.
Trump, his sons, and the Trump Organization filed the suit in January 2026, arguing the IRS and Treasury failed to protect their confidential records. If the Department of Justice settles a lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump against the IRS and the Treasury Department, Trump's net worth could be effectively double, based on his estimated worth and the damages he is seeking.
Now, as of May 2026, DOJ and IRS officials are reportedly discussing a deal that could include a major payout and even dropping ongoing audits of Trump-related entities. Critics say it raises conflict-of-interest questions since Trump oversees the very agencies negotiating with him.
Billions in taxpayer funds could possibly paid to Trump. He is the plaintiff and also the defendant. He states that “Any money that I win, I’ll give it to charity, 100% to charity, charities that will be approved by government or whatever.” We'll see.
I'm no fan of the IRS. Would like to see it either abolished or it's scope significantly reduced through some kind of flat tax or VAT (Value-Added Tax) system used similar to what many European countries have in place.
The IRS has a dismal record of protecting taxpayer privacy going back to the last century under both Republican and Democratic presidents. But, this makes no sense to hold average Americans liable for a federal agency’s faulty oversight of a contractor.
The DOJ is now weighing a possible settlement in Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit over the 2020 leak of his tax returns — a leak carried out by an IRS contractor who later went to prison.
Trump, his sons, and the Trump Organization filed the suit in January 2026, arguing the IRS and Treasury failed to protect their confidential records. If the Department of Justice settles a lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump against the IRS and the Treasury Department, Trump's net worth could be effectively double, based on his estimated worth and the damages he is seeking.
Now, as of May 2026, DOJ and IRS officials are reportedly discussing a deal that could include a major payout and even dropping ongoing audits of Trump-related entities. Critics say it raises conflict-of-interest questions since Trump oversees the very agencies negotiating with him.
Billions in taxpayer funds could possibly paid to Trump. He is the plaintiff and also the defendant. He states that “Any money that I win, I’ll give it to charity, 100% to charity, charities that will be approved by government or whatever.” We'll see.
I'm no fan of the IRS. Would like to see it either abolished or it's scope significantly reduced through some kind of flat tax or VAT (Value-Added Tax) system used similar to what many European countries have in place.
The IRS has a dismal record of protecting taxpayer privacy going back to the last century under both Republican and Democratic presidents. But, this makes no sense to hold average Americans liable for a federal agency’s faulty oversight of a contractor.
re: I don’t post here. This was weird.
Posted by Nole Man on 5/13/26 at 9:42 pm to Nix to Twillie
Any Chinese families in the area?
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The water is returned.
Data centers permitted after 2024 use closed loop water systems (like a radiator).
The water issue is a bullshite issue.
I get that newer data centers are shifting to closed-loop cooling, and that’s definitely better than the older open-loop systems. But closed-loop doesn’t mean the water is fully returned. These systems still lose water every day through evaporation and maintenance, so they have to keep pulling in fresh water.
And most existing data centers were built before the 2024 standards, so they still use high-consumption evaporative cooling. That’s why communities are raising concerns — not because no water is returned, but because the scale of the losses can still strain local supplies, especially in hot or drought-prone areas.
Article On Subject
re: Data center land grab in Jawja
Posted by Nole Man on 5/12/26 at 5:09 pm to Crimson Wraith
The issue is water.
Data centers are becoming a growing water-use concern in many communities. These facilities rely on cooling systems that use millions of gallons of water a day — sometimes as much as a small town.
As AI expands, that demand is rising fast. The challenge is that this can strain local water supplies, especially in areas already dealing with drought or aging infrastructure.
Cities are now trying to balance the economic benefits of data centers with the need to protect water resources and ensure residents aren’t competing with server farms for the same supply.
Article On The Issue
Data centers are becoming a growing water-use concern in many communities. These facilities rely on cooling systems that use millions of gallons of water a day — sometimes as much as a small town.
As AI expands, that demand is rising fast. The challenge is that this can strain local water supplies, especially in areas already dealing with drought or aging infrastructure.
Cities are now trying to balance the economic benefits of data centers with the need to protect water resources and ensure residents aren’t competing with server farms for the same supply.
Article On The Issue
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“Homes are for people, not corporations.”
I agree with this statement and the order. However, it's range and practicality need to be discussed further.
So Who Are "The Big Guys"
If you added it all up, institutional investors (typically defined as those with 1,000+ homes, like Blackstone for example) own roughly 450,000–600,000 single-family homes nationwide — less than 1% of the total U.S. stock (~86–92 million homes) and only about 3% of the single-family rental segment, which is dominated by small “mom-and-pop” landlords.
Even if both the executive order and the bill take effect, the national impact could be modest. Large institutions hold only an estimated 1–3% of single-family rentals, so these steps alone likely won’t move prices much. Affordability still rises or falls on supply, zoning, and local permitting.
So, the actual impact is likely to be:
• Current portfolios stay intact—there’s no mandate to sell homes already owned.
• Smaller landlords and mom-and-pop buyers are mostly unaffected.
• Investors could still buy with cash or private financing—just without government-backed boosts.
• Enforcement would hinge on penalties, but purchases may be funneled through LLCs or affiliates.
Step in the right direction if fully implemented, but impact will be negligible to the average homeowner in terms of moving the pricing needle.
re: Sell UNH?
Posted by Nole Man on 5/12/26 at 12:45 pm to tigercross
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UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)
UNH hit a new 52-week high as investors reacted to strong earnings, lower medical costs, and Optum Rx’s move toward a more transparent pharmacy pricing model. With Medicare Advantage rates improving and hospital utilization easing, the market is rewarding stability and cash flow in healthcare.
$394.41
+$9.97
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52 week high! $400 this week?
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UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)
UNH hit a new 52-week high as investors reacted to strong earnings, lower medical costs, and Optum Rx’s move toward a more transparent pharmacy pricing model. With Medicare Advantage rates improving and hospital utilization easing, the market is rewarding stability and cash flow in healthcare.
$394.41
+$9.97
(+2.59%)
52 week high! $400 this week?
Trump's Health...
Posted by Nole Man on 5/12/26 at 12:32 pm
Liberal Media is at it again with all this BS and "serious concerns" about Trump’s mental and physical health. They point to examples of photos showing him with swollen ankles, makeup covering bruised hands, and him dozing off during White House meetings.
Examples:
MSN
Forbes
Pure TDS BS. How come nobody ever questioned the medical exam of Joe Biden? He got a clean bill of health!
The man is tireless and works more hours for our country than anyone out there, Routine checks and prevention are smart at any age, and he undergoes his annual physical at Walter Reed on May 26.
Examples:
MSN
Forbes
Pure TDS BS. How come nobody ever questioned the medical exam of Joe Biden? He got a clean bill of health!
The man is tireless and works more hours for our country than anyone out there, Routine checks and prevention are smart at any age, and he undergoes his annual physical at Walter Reed on May 26.
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Viking is being booked months out.
Viking is being booked months out.
re: Arthur's Steakhouse in Little Rock seams like a nice fancy place.
Posted by Nole Man on 5/11/26 at 4:02 pm to boxcarbarney
What's next? Cracker Barrell? Golden Corral? Where does it stop!
People like that shouldn't be allowed to live.
Apparently, he was discharged from a psychiatric ward hours before the incident—why so soon?
The discharge may be a central point, raising concerns about repeat offenders, unaddressed violent histories, and limited post-discharge support—especially without family or housing.
Apparently, he was discharged from a psychiatric ward hours before the incident—why so soon?
The discharge may be a central point, raising concerns about repeat offenders, unaddressed violent histories, and limited post-discharge support—especially without family or housing.
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If you think maga is collapsing because of that list of people you’re wrong. Those are piss ants in the political world, probably why the anti maga crowd likes them.
Guess the concern is the amount of estimated viewership those represent and who's going to replace that going forward for the MAGA movement. It's not insignificant.
Some quick research...
Audience snapshot of major conservative media figures (public metrics):
• Tucker Carlson: 5.6M YouTube subscribers; ~67M views in the past month; podcast ~380K monthly listeners.
• Megyn Kelly: 4.1M YouTube subscribers; 3.1B+ total views; daily podcast ranks high on major platforms.
• Candace Owens: ~6M YouTube subscribers; ~1.4B total views; gained 9M+ followers across platforms in 2025.
• Alex Jones: Among Rumble’s top streamers with 1.26M hours watched in April 2026.
re: Scotland trip.
Posted by Nole Man on 5/10/26 at 10:34 am to jkylejohnson
Haven't been yet. But have had several friends go that time of year.
And to paraphrase what they'd told me previously:
If you’re heading to Scotland in the summer, just be aware of the midges — they’re mostly an issue on the west coast, the Highlands, and places like the Isle of Skye on still, cloudy days. The good news is that the cities and coastal areas you’ll be in — Edinburgh, St Andrews, Aberdeen, and even Inverness itself — don’t really have problems with them, and the golf courses stay breezy enough that players barely notice anything. If you do head into the Highlands or over to Skye, just bring a little Smidge spray and try to go when there’s at least a light wind. It’s totally manageable, just something worth knowing ahead of time.
And to paraphrase what they'd told me previously:
If you’re heading to Scotland in the summer, just be aware of the midges — they’re mostly an issue on the west coast, the Highlands, and places like the Isle of Skye on still, cloudy days. The good news is that the cities and coastal areas you’ll be in — Edinburgh, St Andrews, Aberdeen, and even Inverness itself — don’t really have problems with them, and the golf courses stay breezy enough that players barely notice anything. If you do head into the Highlands or over to Skye, just bring a little Smidge spray and try to go when there’s at least a light wind. It’s totally manageable, just something worth knowing ahead of time.
re: The Tucker Carlson crashout is the cringiest.
Posted by Nole Man on 5/10/26 at 10:32 am to cajunangelle
What to make of all these recent MAGA defections. Some stalwarts of the movement. A number of prominent figures who were once among Trump’s strongest allies have publicly criticized him:
Marjorie Taylor Greene
Tucker Carlson
Megyn Kelly
Candace Owens
Alex Jones
These defections are significant because they reveal that the movement is no longer completely unified around Trump. Don't know what the chain of events were to shake their allegiances so hard.
Marjorie Taylor Greene
Tucker Carlson
Megyn Kelly
Candace Owens
Alex Jones
These defections are significant because they reveal that the movement is no longer completely unified around Trump. Don't know what the chain of events were to shake their allegiances so hard.
Most politicians of course. Particularly those in the White House, Senate and House right now. Can't name an honorable one.
Lobbyists prioritizing special interests, self-interest, or partisanship over truth/transparency.
"Faith Leaders" like Joel Osteen, offering blessings as financial prosperity, health & improved personal relationships, particularly the more you tithe. Or those who delve into politics under the guise of "Christian Nationalism" while dining at the trough like Paula White.
'Nuff said.
Lobbyists prioritizing special interests, self-interest, or partisanship over truth/transparency.
"Faith Leaders" like Joel Osteen, offering blessings as financial prosperity, health & improved personal relationships, particularly the more you tithe. Or those who delve into politics under the guise of "Christian Nationalism" while dining at the trough like Paula White.
'Nuff said.
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Posted by Nole Man on 5/9/26 at 1:47 pm
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Pastor Mark Burns presided over the dedication of “Don Colossus,” a 22-foot gold-leaf statue depicting Donald Trump with his fist raised, at Trump National Doral Miami. Commissioned by cryptocurrency investors associated with the $PATRIOT memecoin and sculpted by Alan Cottrill, the statue reportedly cost about $450,000.
The faith leaders support Trump as a principled, faith-driven leader and builder of people and community. The artwork is intended to symbolize Trump's defiance following the July 2024 assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania.
But Liberals, of course, immediately expressed their outrage. All of a sudden everyone is quoting scripture. Invoking "golden calf" Biblical references.
Really hypocritical, given the financial impact the Obama Presidential Center has on Chicago and the people of Illinois in terms being on the hook for hundreds of millions in related public infrastructure costs (roads, parks, transit upgrades in Jackson Park).
Pastor Mark Burns presided over the dedication of “Don Colossus,” a 22-foot gold-leaf statue depicting Donald Trump with his fist raised, at Trump National Doral Miami. Commissioned by cryptocurrency investors associated with the $PATRIOT memecoin and sculpted by Alan Cottrill, the statue reportedly cost about $450,000.
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If tweet fails to load, click here. The faith leaders support Trump as a principled, faith-driven leader and builder of people and community. The artwork is intended to symbolize Trump's defiance following the July 2024 assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania.
But Liberals, of course, immediately expressed their outrage. All of a sudden everyone is quoting scripture. Invoking "golden calf" Biblical references.
Really hypocritical, given the financial impact the Obama Presidential Center has on Chicago and the people of Illinois in terms being on the hook for hundreds of millions in related public infrastructure costs (roads, parks, transit upgrades in Jackson Park).
re: Retired folks - Making the adjustment to freedom
Posted by Nole Man on 5/8/26 at 2:18 pm to TigerBR1111
I took early retirement last May. Frankly, kind of miss it. Had a good salary and plenty of time off available.
You'll find yourself busy all day long with stuff around the house. Maybe you get involved in local civic or volunteer organizations. Maybe you can travel more, but then money becomes the worry.
Guess the advice would be to find a hobby you like, get involved more in your community. Travel while you can. Help out family members get their careers going or stable.
You'll find yourself busy all day long with stuff around the house. Maybe you get involved in local civic or volunteer organizations. Maybe you can travel more, but then money becomes the worry.
Guess the advice would be to find a hobby you like, get involved more in your community. Travel while you can. Help out family members get their careers going or stable.
Healthcare.
Specifically, PT/OT. Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA). Physician's Assistant (PA).
Specifically, PT/OT. Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA). Physician's Assistant (PA).
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