That is a perfect Tl;dr. Heh

I borrowed money to pay for it. I was lucky, very lucky.

I did the math in the USA. When I was married with kids my effective rate for a the highest year was 52%. My last year as a single male and all kids over 26, it was 46%. Effective, not marginal, because that matters in the USA as we don’t track those “other salary deductions” for taxes. Effective for those ready to argue include stupid shit like deductibles, copays, uncovered care, out of network care (that happens more than you think with kids). one year we spent 40k (max. In network deductible) because one of my kids had a spiral fracture of his leg on a growth section that had he not endured 3 (THREE) surgeries, he would be left side shorter. That was 190k for all surgeries and 40k out of pocket. Dental, HSA, FSA, Vision, Medical… People need to realize that even though its pre tax, you’re still paying for it and that needs to be considered for effective rate.

I was offered a job in Denmark, so I know this for fact: Denmark was a near match at marginal rate to USA effective rate assuming I never needed critical care in the USA (i would be in debt). BUT, Denmark has effective tax rates in the 40% for those making less than 85k (USD). I think there’s a rich person tax above that at 49%, but I never accepted the job because my Ex wife was a shithead so I didn’t find out.

I’m now in spain paying around 47% effective, but get Beckhams law will make that be 24% at tax time for the next 10 years. After that I need to pay like everyone else and at 10 years I get a pension (small one) for spain.

So yes, Americans pay more. Waaaaay more.

Ahhh. Memories.

• Me at 11yr answering phone: “hello? I AM NOT <moms name>!!!
• Me at 16yr answering phone: “hello? I AM NOT <dad’s name>!!!

And:

• Also me: “MOM PHONE FOR YOOOOUUU!!”
• Mom: <normal tone cause she’s in the room near by> “did you ask who it was!?!”
• Me: <normal tone> “who’s calling please? <yelling>Mom, it’s Debbie!!!”

And lastly:

Kids will never get to experience the thrill of talking to your girlfriend about tonight while your little sister gets on the phone in the basement and makes “make out noises” loudly before giggling and hanging up.

Or how about you just have this god person you’re so fond of, come on down and shake my hand and then show me how he smites the wicked as he’s done so many times in that book you carry around? Worried you might be on the smite list? Im pretty sure I’m not…

No one wants to kill a baby or eat a baby or just hurt a baby in any way. My goal in life is to get that kid giggling so hard they hiccup.

Shhh, the smart people are talking. Listen and learn

Anonymous? Lmafo. My Facebook IS FUCKING FULL OF PUBLIC POSTS. Bring it on

This will be be one of those that they use to tag onto your allegedly illegal activities. Probably a larger penalty but a secondary infraction that can be painful. They just need reason.

I think you can equate it to if you were pulled over for speeding, and they noticed a busted taillight which makes the fine larger. They can’t pull you over for a busted taillight alone but they can add those fees on and wow do they add up.

I’m shaking in my boots, Utah. I’m skared!!! Prove that I’m surfing PORN. Maybe I just want to protect my privacy and stop my ISP from selling my online activities. But also, porn. I know Europe has a few countries imposing this, but damn am I glad to not be in the USA anymore. I’d likely be shot and killed leading a revolution. At least people would have a martyr…

Mullvad has quantum resistance and DIATA. Only when VPNs are outlawed will this be an issue.

Smooth Jazz yes, but when there’s improvisation I tend to nope right out. Smooth jazz, big band, ragtime - all play the same way each time but for different focus (like big band/swing is for dance).

The only time I’ll tolerate improvisation jazz is while eating dinner when it’s socially acceptable to ignore the music and leave when done eating.

His ‘Orange’ fake tan… it’s implied.

So many nick names.

Taco comes to mind, mushroom boy too.

This just in: Donald Trump is a fucking moron and will lose every deal he’s ever made. News at 24/7.

The news I want to see: the fuck project 2025 people are doing. If someone can share those links, I’ll let you pet my dog, She’s cute and loves nearly everyone and might even make a better president.

American here you orange fat fuck! Your war is lost, your deals suck and your hair is pathetic like your little mind.

Treasonous is what you do, every day.

T A C O

I’m just outside those years. Guess my opinion doesn’t matter :P

Probably a Red Bull can then, because uk and USA cans are like 8” and 10” in circumference. Red Bulls are something like 6.5”.

Don’t ask why I know this useless info unless you like to know more about geek night trivia, and beer.

I was just in Bordeaux. Not a single issue with my weak French and I’d almost always get a reply in French. I promise I am nowhere near fluent, maybe A2 level.

But in Paris, nearly every reply was in English and even if I replied back in French I’d get that look “please stop butchering my language” before they’d reply in English. It’s a running joke now, but I really question if it’s just parisons being assholes or maybe they just want to practice.

Ps. Never had this issue with Italian. My accent is almost Roman too and I’m again, not fluent.

American soda can or UK? Asking for a friend.

Yep. My dog doesn’t need a collar, no other reason. But she has a harness because it’s the leash law. She doesn’t run off, she doesn’t leave the yard… why put a collar on her that does nothing more than become an ornamental with personal info. I value my privacy, trained my dog to be better… tell me why she needs a collar?! I just want to say, “You know what, your dog runs away because she doesn’t have freedom!” Hah

Anyway, glad I’m not alone in my version of crazy. Hah