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Political Discussion / Re: Masie Hirono steps up----again
« on: Today at 03:45:38 PM »
I'm just wondering, was Mazie this daft way back when she was in high school?  Surely somebody's parents went to school with her, but they're probably of that generation of "don't talk stink about powerful people, bumbei ...".

after all, Hawaii's second most popular line, "what year you grad?".   :shaka:
She's 77.
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Born on November 3, 1947, in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan

Raised in Honolulu, Hirono became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1959, the year Hawaii became a state.

She attended Kaʻahumanu Elementary and Koko Head Elementary Schools.

She graduated from Kaimuki High School, which had a predominantly Japanese
American student body at the time. Hirono then enrolled at the University of
Hawaii at Mānoa, graduating Phi Beta Kappa with a B.A. in psychology in 1970.[10]
She later attended Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C.,
where she obtained her juris doctor degree in 1978. Hirono then returned to
Honolulu, where she practiced law.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazie_Hirono

Most adults who knew her as she was growing up are probably dead or senile now.

Fun fact: Hirono has the distinction of being the only Democrat to run for Hawaii Governor and lose to a Republican.
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Political Discussion / Re: Masie Hirono steps up----again
« on: Today at 01:10:48 PM »
Just more hypothetical gamesmanship. 

"If Virginia were to be visited by beings from Mars, would you welcome them, or would you try to have them deported?"

 :wtf:
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IMO, Hk and Sig are better
I have a G19 gen5 and a 47. They shoot great, but I replaced the trigger, sights, tungsten guide rod, and holosun optic. Out of the box it's nothing special
My Sig P226 Legion SAO is probably my best semiauto. Trigger is like a 1911. Grip is super ergonomic. Came with suppressor height night sights and optic, flat face trigger. It costs a lot more than a Glock but it's worth it
I have a few HK's and better than a Glock. A glock will get the job done but there are better options
i'm also a Sig fan.  My P226 MK25 (Navy SEAL) 9mm is by far my favorite to shoot.  It's DA/SA, which i like.

i find the marketing hype to accurate IMO.  Easy to shoot, well balanced, very ergonomic for my hand, and a longer barrel than other Sig offerings (4.4").

Other than the makings and nomenclature, the only real difference in the MK25 and a regular P226 other than the rail (depending on model) is the internal metal parts are also coated like the slide to prevent rust.
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Political Discussion / Re: It should be and WHO CARES.
« on: Today at 09:36:33 AM »
The flags should remain at half staff for the full 30 days in honor of Carter, as is the custom. 

i did a quick read, and the last presidential death that occurred close to an inauguration was Harry S. Truman.  President Nixon ordered flags on buildings to be at half staff and on ships to be half mast for 30 days.

The only reason this is a "thing" now is to make it look like a big deal for Trump.

The Speaker should honor the executive order by observing the 30 day period of national mourning.  That takes precedence over any optics on an inauguration day.

When did we become so petty that even the death of a president becomes a political football?

The people who need to be at the swearing-in will be there.  Spectators are optional.

The Inauguration is a 4 day calendar of events.  That offers many chances to appear/not appear, so it's not really a problem if any one person attends or ditches any or all events.

https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/trump-inauguration-time-oath-office-event-schedule/6105195/
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Political Discussion / Re: It should be and WHO CARES.
« on: Today at 09:20:27 AM »
I guess barry started liking women again........ :rofl:

Or Mike started liking men?

 :rofl: :geekdanc:
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Off Topic / Re: TODAY IS.....
« on: Today at 09:16:43 AM »
I never thought I would like bagels.  Until I tried one on a plane flight somewhere.  First time and it tasted great! :thumbsup:

Or was I desperate and hungry........

Hunger makes you delusional sometimes.
The original bagels always tasted stale to me, probably just because of the hard, chewy texture compared to medium toast.  i didn't like the flavor and couldn't understand having to use spreads to make them paletable.

Then they started coming out with every flavor under the Sun:  plain, blueberry, onion, garlic, sourdough, cinnamon raisin, salt, poppy seed, sesame, French toast, Pumpernickel, whole wheat, cheddar, New York style, chocolate chip, multi-grain, and the list goes on.  I tried the blueberry bagel, and that sold me on bagels not being so, so bad.

I'd still rather have a sausage or bacon with egg McGriddle or even an original Egg McMuffin on an English muffin.   :thumbsup:

i've seen nutritional guides recommending plain bagels for their complex carb content.  That's not quite enough to turn me into a bagel lover.
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Off Topic / Re: Duck Video
« on: January 14, 2025, 10:22:57 PM »
Update:

There's no app that I can find for the Samsung Smart TV yet, and my FireTv stick died.  I've been okay using the Samsung's apps for everything else without a fireTV stick, so that's been a good thing.

There are tools for installing Android apps onto the FireTv stick.  i did that before for some movie server app -- can't recall the name.  There are instructions online for installing the DuckDuckGo browser (from now on "DDG").

Anyway, I'm able to use my Samsung Galaxy phone's Smart view in settings to display my phone on my TV.  I launch the DDG browser, navigate to the YT site, find the video I want, and just play as normal in the Duck Player.

If I want to interact with the YT video (likes, comments, etc.) there is the normal YouTube logo on the bottom bar on the right.  When I want to go back to the video, I just hit the phone's back button 1 or 2 times.

Every single video I've watched the last 2 days were 100% ad-free!!

I can't use the TV remote to control the player on the phone -- I use it for volume only.  The phone is within reach, so not a biggie.
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Political Discussion / Re: Masie Hirono steps up----again
« on: January 14, 2025, 08:51:51 PM »
steps up?
or steps in it?

...schleps up?
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Political Discussion / Re: Masie Hirono steps up----again
« on: January 14, 2025, 05:44:24 PM »
I believe even though she said private sector, she meant to what you referred to.  Hegseth also said that he never thought about it and she was asking him for his "promise" now.

Since Trump will be in charge, I can see that if Hegseth doesn't do a good job, he gets fired.  Or like how Trump ran his businesses, people are brought in to fix 1 thing, then they resign after it's done.  See Gen Mattis story. So it would be unfare if Hegseth was in the job for 6 months and then resigned.  Plus add in that he's much younger and cannot retire as easily as say a general can who gets $1 million a year for life.

I found the video inside another video -- no way i'm suffering through the whole thing myself!   :shake:

She quoted him, saying "defense industry", not "private sector."

Just fyi.
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Off Topic / Re: What happened to the Vegas I used to know.....smh
« on: January 14, 2025, 03:53:03 PM »
Gotta be aware that some casinos, the dealer gets their cards first for poker type games.  Cause I used to play 2 hands to change the vibe if I saw the dealer always wnning too.  Then I noticed what I stated. But what I do try to do is sit in #1 position so people coming in don't affect my cards. I began doing this when playing UTH at Resorts World. A lady sat to my right and she was getting full houses very often.

Good point.  That's been stated in many gambling videos on YT as well. 

Seems in most card games, there's a hot seat and an ice cold seat.  i've had people come in on my right and start winning like crazy with "my" cards.  Really dampens the fun!
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Off Topic / Re: What happened to the Vegas I used to know.....smh
« on: January 14, 2025, 03:17:58 PM »
I don't have a daily budget, but recognize when on tilt.  In general, I keep about $3K in my pocket. Good thing I CCW. When I hit the UTM royal flush on the river, I had $8K in my pocket ($3K starting plus $5K win).

I usually buy in $500 for any given game. But have left after losing $100 often. Last trip we were at Resorts World and they had $15 3 card poker. Lost 5 hands in a row, so I left. $45 a hand ($15 table). Even the deal agreed it was good for me to leave when I was cashing out.

At least with craps, my strategy change is after 3 PSO's. I then hedge with laying the 4 and 10 if they haven't been rolled. And if they have, then I'll play DP enough to cover my place bets.  But in general, my stop loss is $500 on craps. Regardless the time spent on the table.

i remember the first time playing 3 card poker at The Cal.  i was head-to-head with the dealer, and she kept beating my hand no matter what i had.  This dude walked up and sat to my left.  He won every hand he played and left when I left.  After an hour having an early breakfast, it hit me.  He was watching the flow of the cards for awhile.  When he saw the dealer making very good hands, he started taking her cards.  When I left, he figured he'd be getting my crappy hands and left, too.

That's what I try to do now.  Any poker game, I see if the dealer is getting hands.  If not, i avoid jumping in and causing them to get better cards.  if so, i try to get third base so i can take those good cards.

Live and learn.
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Political Discussion / Re: Masie Hirono steps up----again
« on: January 14, 2025, 03:08:12 PM »
Add in no matter what he says, there is no way Pochanatas or Crazy Maizie will support him.

True.  Might as well be trying to sell ice cubes to Eskimos.
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Off Topic / Re: What happened to the Vegas I used to know.....smh
« on: January 14, 2025, 02:59:34 PM »
It's less than 1% is what is the common saying.  IIRC it's like 0.41%.

I believe that's if you combine the base bet's odds once it's established to the odds bet's odds.    The odds bet alone is not in the house's favor.

Base bet odds:
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The House Edge on Come Bets
Like all casino games, craps has a built-in advantage for the house, known
as the “house edge.” The house edge on come bets is slightly lower than the
one on pass line bets, but it is still present.

In craps, the house edge is determined by the number of ways a player can
win or lose and the payout odds for each possible outcome.

For come bets, the house edge is 1.41% on the 4 and 10, 1.52% on the 5
and 9, and 1.82% on the 6 and 8. This means that, on average, the casino
will keep a certain percentage of every come bet placed on these numbers.

"Odds bet" odds
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One way to reduce the house edge on come bets is to take “free odds.”

Free odds are an additional bet that you can place after a come bet or pass line
bet, and they pay out at true odds rather than the lower odds that the casino pays
on the original wager.

Free odds bets are placed on the layout behind the pass line or come area and
are usually marked with the words “free odds.”

For example, if the point is a 6 or 8, the true odds of rolling the point again before
rolling a 7 are 6:5.

This means that if you place a $5 free odds bet on the 6 or 8, you’ll receive a payout
of $6 if the point is rolled again. Free odds bets have no house edge, meaning
the casino doesn’t have an advantage on these bets.

https://www.artofcraps.com/craps-bets/the-come-bet/
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Political Discussion / Re: Masie Hirono steps up----again
« on: January 14, 2025, 02:57:42 PM »
I find it hypocritical for the Dems in Congress to demand promises from GOP nominees for anything they might do years in the future.

When faced with an obvious conflict of interest over the money taken in by the Clinton Foundation from foreign entities -- governments and individuals -- Hillary promised as Secretary of State her foundation would not accept any foreign-sourced donations.

She broke that promise more than once while she was Secretary, but nothing was ever done about it.  The foundation admitted after they were called out to breaking the rules at least once -- not asking the ethics watchdogs permission before accepting $500K from a new donor.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/foreign-governments-gave-millions-to-foundation-while-clinton-was-at-state-dept/2015/02/25/31937c1e-bc3f-11e4-8668-4e7ba8439ca6_story.html
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Off Topic / Re: What happened to the Vegas I used to know.....smh
« on: January 14, 2025, 02:10:41 PM »
The math says DP is the bet to do.  With 1 of 6 rolls that is supposed to be a 7. I think the 1% house advantage though is based on pass with max odds and not on the DP.

Yes. The only time the dice odds are in the player's advantage is on the come out roll, when a 7 wins automatically -- and the 11 helps the odds slightly.  Come bets are nothing more than a pass line bet you can place after the come out roll, so that bet has the same mechanics and advantages as a pass line bet.

The odds bets are a double edge sword.  When that bet wins you make more than you risked.  If you happen to win 5 out of 10 come bets with odds, you made more money than you lost. How much more depends on the pay out for each number that won.  Rolling a 4 and 10 will pay double the odds bet.

The downside is, the odds on the pass line only work after the come out roll, at which point the house has the advantage with the odds of a 7 coming up.  Winning on a come out roll only pays even money on the pass bet.

This sheet shows the house edge is 0% for odds bets on the pass line and come bets.  if memory serves, that's a rounded number.  The real number i remember seeing was a very small fraction.

https://www.controlledcraps.com/craps-payouts-odds-chart/
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Political Discussion / Re: Masie Hirono steps up----again
« on: January 14, 2025, 01:30:02 PM »
Pochahantas asked something:

"Since you stated no retired general should work in the private sector for 10 years, will you do the same?"

It's not like he is spending 20 years in this position, compared to a general who worked their way thru the ranks.  At best, 4 years (trumps term) and he's probably done.  This would cause him at such a young age to not be able to work anywhere else and be called a liar by the fake news.  I'm glad his response was "I'm not a general" and everyone laughed.

if that's a direct quote, she's intentionally using "the private sector" as a gotcha.  Every job that's not government is in the private sector. 

What Pete said was "...  implement a 10-year ban on generals working for defense contractors after retiring from the military."

He specifically said defense contractors, not the private sector.  He also said "10-year ban," so that the programs and contacts the generals cultivate on active duty would have had time to evolve or dissipate prior to the retirees being able to benefit from them in their new career.

Conflicts of interest do exist, and i would expect a SECDEF to abide by the same 10-year ban.  As a former SECDEF, I'm sure Fox will be glad to give him is old job back!! 
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General Discussion / Re: CCW Insurance
« on: January 14, 2025, 01:16:07 PM »
State farm had a small amount of coverage for firearms loss but the limit was $1,000 I think. I paid a little extra to raise the limit on my firearms.

Next time I call State Farm to pay my bill I will have to ask specifics about the umbrella coverage. I know they said it won't cover me for something I do at work but it covers other things including on top of my car insurance. Definitely have to ask about the limitations like whether it will cover a criminal case or just a civil case and then what it covers like CMO said, the damages if I lose or just the attorney fees.

The $1000 limit on firearms is for property loss, not liability.  if you need more coverage for any high value property including firearms, jewelry, designer accessories, etc., you need a rider on your homeowner's policy.  In my experience, those riders are so expensive, 4-5 years of paying the rider cost would cover another $5,000 in property.  The higher the value of the goods, the higher the premium for the rider alone.  Better to pay those premiums to yourself and build your savings account to cover those high value articles.

The problem with generic liability policies like homeowners is they normally exclude intentional acts.  if you shoot a prowler in the wee hours of the morning, even if it's officially ruled self defense, the act was intentional -- you decided to shoot someone.

In short, the insurance company can't become an ATM for policy holders who cause damage or injuries on purpose.  Unfortunately, the exclusion is broad enough to exclude self defense with or without using a firearm.  Not all policies are the same, so you need to ask or read the exclusions for yourself, keeping in mind lawyers wrote these exclusions for a reason.
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I am not saying you are wrong here, I am trying to understand what you meant by saying "should have been made just as public as the 34 felonies". It sounded like you are saying something was kept secret. I don't know what you are saying did not get brought forward about the federal campaign finance law part. 


As for AOC and other people who commit campaign finance violations, IIRC people are almost never convicted for violating those laws, just fined because the rules are so complex that they are violated all the time, intentionally or unintentionally.


As for your statement that the sentence proves he did nothing wrong, that is not what it means. The ruling is a practical one, made so as not to disrupt the function of the presidency. Can you imagine trying to have the president on probation?

When the government and the media repeat the "34 felonies" in every story but almost never include the underlying felony he was never convicted of, it's for a purpose.  Anyone with a brain would ask, "Why not convict on that one felony instead of manufacturing 34 more felonies that should have been misdemeanors?"

They wanted this prosecution to become a barrier to Trump winning the election.  If you want an example of actual election interference, which was the supposed never-tried underlying felony, this case is a perfect example.  It would be perfect if the DOJ convicted Bragg of election interference.

The fact you know campaign finance violations are usually punished with a fine (plus giving back any illegal donations) is important.  What makes this case different?  Why did Trump get tried on 34 felony counts based on one count of election interference for PAYING someone to be quiet -- the exact opposite of what most campaign finance violations entail, i.e. receiving money?

It would not be difficult for Trump to perform 30 hours of community service.  in fact, he would love being out with people cleaning up a park, serving the needy in a soup kitchen or visiting the very ill in a hospital or hospice.  Probation is a problem because he has to be able to travel.  Same problem with having an ankle bracelet.  He could have also been fined a few million to pay back a portion of the money NYC wasted trying to keep him from winning the race.

There's also something called deferred sentencing.  He could have been sentenced to 2 years probation deferred for 6 months (or some other probationary period). After 6 months of probation, if he's not brought up on any more charges in that jurisdiction, the sentence is replaced with a dismissal of any conviction or plea deal, so as to not have a conviction on his record.
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A deferred sentence is a court-passed judgment that allows a probationary
period before imposing the sentence. This option might be given in cases
when repeat offenses are unlikely, when the accused has no criminal record
or often at the judge’s discretion. If at the end of the probationary time the
defendant has met all imposed conditions, a judge might throw out the
sentence and guilty plea, leaving the defendant without a recorded conviction
for most purposes.
https://www.mylawquestions.com/what-is-a-deferred-sentence.htm

By choosing unconditional discharge, they are basically saying, "Game's over.  We quit."  They keep his felony convictions on his criminal record so they can use them against him in the future.  Hopefully the next president has the good sense to grant him a full pardon for these charges that never should have been filed against him, much less convicted and sentenced.

Who in the history if the US is convicted of 34 felonies in one trial and not sentenced to any punishment at all?  Felonies are pretty serious charges.  If they were really conerned about it impacting his ability to perform his presidential duties, they would have dismissed the entire thing with prejudice.  Jury verdicts get set aside all the time.  But when the DA and judge are going after a political target, they can't see the damage they are doing.  They only see the chance to bag a big trophy.
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