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  1. MikeM

    NYS could raise minimum wage to $20/hour

    Many union job pay rates are tied to a multiple of the minimum wage. Explains why so many are in favour or raising it.
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    Study: Illegal Immigration Is Costing Taxpayers a STAGGERING Amount of Money

    And now Adams wants to give them free college.
  3. MikeM

    Democrat Lawmakers in Maryland Introduce Bill Preventing Anyone 25 Under from Being Charged with Felony Murder

    Brains not formed at 24 but a 14y/o can decide to change their gender?
  4. MikeM

    Appears The IRS Wants To Go After Tips for Waiters/Waitresses

    FWIW waiters at high end restaurants can easily make over 100 k. Wait staff has always been required to report tips to the restaurant for payroll purposes. Whether they are honest or not is another thing. If they don't, then the restaurant allocates a percentage of sales.
  5. MikeM

    Trump/Lake 2024, Any Good?

    I like Trump but he can't win
  6. MikeM

    Anyone Know More About this Police Interaction?

    While I agree with (as Curtis Sliva would say) sometimes a wooden shampoo is warrented. We called it mag-light therapy. In this day and age you need to be more restrained. Every arrest can lead to riots and officers no longer get the support of their superiors or even the public. The beat...
  7. MikeM

    Many homeowners are now underwater on their mortgages with the housing downturn

    I think this is brilliant if done properly and without excessive greed. I like a house listed for 400k. Others send in offers in the high 200's ie 275. If the seller actively considers it then I come in at 300k to 325 and get the house.
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    Many homeowners are now underwater on their mortgages with the housing downturn

    The problem was that this was a corner lot with all the free land on the side of the property, bordered by roads. Trying to relax at the pool would have been hard with traffic noise.
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    Many homeowners are now underwater on their mortgages with the housing downturn

    2 houses we were tracking in Eastern Tenn. just sold. One started out ,4 months ago at 475k. Dropped 25k 3 times to 400k. It just got sold for $360,000. Except for the fact the land didn't allow for a pool it was perfect for us. However, A pool is a must for my wife's back. The other place...
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    Many homeowners are now underwater on their mortgages with the housing downturn

    I am in same boat, I plan to move to north eastern Tennessee next summer. watching the falling prices.
  11. MikeM

    Posted Signs

    Tell James that you saw Trump tearing down your signs and she will have your property surrounded by SWAT to catch him
  12. MikeM

    FBI director says TicTok is a national security threat

    Didn't they vilify Trump when he said that?
  13. MikeM

    Alex Jones order to pay sandy hook families 1 billion dollars

    does this set precedent for Trumps lawsuits against the media?
  14. MikeM

    Whats your shtf plan?

    Break out my McAllen 18 yr
  15. MikeM

    Priorities? (prepping and what to buy next?)

    Question, i have a 300w battery and most come with a 60W solar panel. Mine did not. Should i just buy a 60w panel or would a 100watt panel be more efficient?
  16. MikeM

    Selective Service System

    Movie sucked, you need to read the book. All time favorite author.
  17. MikeM

    Selective Service System

    Wonder if the draft gets reinstated if Russia fires A nuke? Personally, I think a world war would be more technologically based.
  18. MikeM

    Target Sports USA

    i ordered on Monday and received today. TRUE SHOT however will not ship to NY unless an FFL
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    What is your dumbest or most useless firearm related purchase?

    When I first got my permit I bought a few guns including a walther .22 which I thought my ten year old would enjoy. He did 2x then started shooting my 9 and 45. Its been in the safe for over 10 years.
  20. MikeM

    Miller's Amish Farm Under Siege by The Feds

    Ever been to a Taco Bell?
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    Judge rules Walmart, Target, and CVS to pay millions to two counties for their role in the opioid epidemic there

    I know people with legal scrips for Methadone for pain. More and more pharmacy's are refusing to fill it. The state calls the pharmacies and tells them they have to provide counselling on alternative pain control. This should be between the MD and the patient, not the state and the...
  22. MikeM

    Judge rules Walmart, Target, and CVS to pay millions to two counties for their role in the opioid epidemic there

    You mean food that makes you fat and leads to heart conditions or diabites? No way will they sell that stuff anymore.
  23. MikeM

    Portland "We Want To Ban The Sale Of Diesel Fuel In Our City Limits & State

    Supreme Court says you can't ban something in common use.
  24. MikeM

    Trump has reportedly made decision that he will run in 2024, timing of announcement uncertain

    Yeah, just like they did last time they had the majority. They stuck their heads in the sand. So after Hilary? Obama? Any other rem rabble rouser?
  25. MikeM

    Used Car Repossession Rates Double for Both Sub-Prime and Prime Borrowers, Indicates Trouble on Main Street

    And faster in the income you earn keeping your money in the bank. As long as its more than the rate you are paying, you are coming out ahead.
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    Used Car Repossession Rates Double for Both Sub-Prime and Prime Borrowers, Indicates Trouble on Main Street

    I never mention financing until price is set. Same with trade in. Also, as @Saltwater60 said, sometimes its good to take longer term. I taught my son that when he was refinancing his student loans. He wanted a 5 year term and I told him to take 10. 2 months later his car engine cost him...
  27. MikeM

    Recommendations for a CCW that is 9mm, 10 rd capacity, but very compact and easy to hide.

    Lefty too, we should form a club. At 5'7". 250# I am to fat to carry appendix. When I carry its at 8. For work I wear button downs so a jacket is needed too.
  28. MikeM

    Zeldin found his balls. Comments on gun infringement

    I believe he was the first to challenge the safe act.
  29. MikeM

    Lonsberry: LEE ZELDIN LOST THE ROOM

    Same as voting for hockel
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    Lonsberry: LEE ZELDIN LOST THE ROOM

    You have to look at electability. Sure a very very conservative candidate is the choice for most of us but they would never win over any libs or moderates. A more moderate conservative who has won numerous elections in a democratic district has the best chance to win statewide. The goal is to...
  31. MikeM

    Lonsberry: LEE ZELDIN LOST THE ROOM

    Zeldin is very pro 2A. And the guest speaker at my gun club every year.
  32. MikeM

    EMT in Staten Island shot

    When I worked in certain areas I would wear a vest.
  33. MikeM

    Hello from Western Suffolk County Long Island

    Welcome, Huntington here
  34. MikeM

    Political Picture thread. (humor/memes/etc)

    No, we also use a fork
  35. MikeM

    Upstate guy here

    North of the Bronx to us Long Islanders
  36. MikeM

    Update on my "questionable" handgun purchase (Canik TP9 SFX)

    That's my sons carry gun too. Nice piece for a good price.
  37. MikeM

    Colorado District Forced to Cancel Classes After Nearly 1,500 Teachers Call In Sick to Protest Recently Elected Conservative School Board

    I was going to say this too. Now you need 5,000 kids to call in sick and boycott the school for a few days.
  38. MikeM

    NYC bill lowering speed limits again - would be 5-20 MPH on most streets

    Most time i wish i could go 15 mph on city streets
  39. MikeM

    NY concealed carry questions

    Suffolk county actually encourages you to carry to and from range. I think people were getting followed home and robbed of their guns. You are allowed a food and gas stop only
  40. MikeM

    NY concealed carry questions

    Centre county does
  41. MikeM

    Biden and his infinite wisdom will require all truck drivers to be vaccinated

    Have my son register the car in Alabama, no inspections.
  42. MikeM

    Wife wanted to go on an expensive date.

    You can come to me to get your taxes done. I promise to make it expensive.
  43. MikeM

    Hello from Farmingdale.

    Welcome, Huntington here.
  44. MikeM

    Westchester County Firearm Owners endorse Rob Astorino

    Almost every county has endorsed Lee Zelden.
  45. MikeM

    Eric Adams first speech as Mayor

    Anyone else notice he fubbed the oath at least twice?
  46. MikeM

    Alec Baldwin Charged in “prop gun” shooting (Merged Threads)

    Brett Bair on Fox in a news report said Alec Baldwin was holding a gun that shot a camera person. Really tap danced to not say baldwin pulled the trigger.
  47. MikeM

    Sotomayor Supreme Court won't survive the stench!

    So she is more worried about Perception than finding a constitutional decision. Perfect definition of a political hack.
  48. MikeM

    New Online Retailer (True Shot Gun Club) - Shipping to NYS?

    I have bought from them revently
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