Recent content by ronjon

It’s possible this whole Greenland thing is the dumbest idea I’ve ever heard at any level on any topic from any person or group. The Canada idea might be second dumbest. But it would have the benefit of adding a number of dem leaning states that tip scales allowing us to kick maga down the...

Once the tariffs hit, grocery prices will be on the rise again. Fun fun.

The healthcare insurance line of business is restricted to 20% profit. These companies are all starting services companies to juice the profits.

Next time im shopping, im starting with Kia / Hyundai.

There is a real shot that a couple of these folks get nixxed, Gaetz and Fox guy would be enough. RFK also, but I’m morbidly curious. These folks are going to run high visibility, low effective programs.

Gaetz as AG is letting the fox in to the chicken coop. Wonder if this one has trouble, he’s not that popular with the Rs.

Oregon is the way to go: Towns & Cities of all sizes, beaches and mountains, outdoor activities, good weather, jobs.

I like to vote in person on what is now the last day of voting. Makes me feel connected to the process. I do show up when polls close to avoid lines.

A lot of drama, a lot of inaction, followed by a lot of bluster.

I wonder if there is a chance to revitalize river arts district. I’d love to see salvage station come in along with a rebuild of artist / restaurant spaces. There were some industrial companies (recycling etc) closer to the north end. I don’t know their situation, but seems like there are...

That is awesome! I heard they were able to salvage quite a bit and will be opening soon. So thankful for that.

Yeah, it’s such a terrible situation. I didn’t realize you taught at UNCA. That’s awesome. I live up in Woodfin and we frequent Hickory Nut Gap in/near Fairview. When the city gets going again would love to get drink (alcohol or not)

There are about 10k solar systems in that radius. Almost no chance any of them have intelligent life. Then if they don’t have faster than light travel, it’d take 100+ years for them to get here once they sourced the signal. Almost no chance of that on top of the other no chance.

There is almost certainly life out there. The odds of that life being advanced enough to travel faster than the speed of light is much lower, but possible. The odds that the Civ that can travel faster than light exists in the past say 20k years is slimmer still. Then that Civ would have...

You can’t pay doctors less because we also have a shortage of doctors.