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ronniep1
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re: Single mother creates app and inadvertently re-invents prostitution
Posted by ronniep1 on 1/16/26 at 6:43 pm to LegendInMyMind
For the sake of discussion, okay; you have up front costs of hair, makeup, and maybe clothing tied up in this date.
The man, on the other hand, will pay for dinner, drinks, pre or post-dinner entertainment, and probably transportation expenses (gas, mileage, maybe an uber charge, etc).
Assuming the expenses on both sides are approximately equal, why can't it be an even exchange, with a decision to be made on whether or not the experience is repeated?
Why must the woman be both compensated AND reap the benefits of what the man planned and paid?
This is worse than prostitution. At least in prostitution, the man will typically receive a "happy ending." In this scenario, though, the only guarantee the man can expect is to be fleeced out of his money.
The man, on the other hand, will pay for dinner, drinks, pre or post-dinner entertainment, and probably transportation expenses (gas, mileage, maybe an uber charge, etc).
Assuming the expenses on both sides are approximately equal, why can't it be an even exchange, with a decision to be made on whether or not the experience is repeated?
Why must the woman be both compensated AND reap the benefits of what the man planned and paid?
This is worse than prostitution. At least in prostitution, the man will typically receive a "happy ending." In this scenario, though, the only guarantee the man can expect is to be fleeced out of his money.
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re: Old Miss does not deserve to be called the Rebels or use 'Ole'.
Posted by ronniep1 on 1/16/26 at 6:16 pm to DellTronJon
Be careful how far you want to push or advocate for this point.
Considering that we're "Tigers" because of the ferocity in which a group of Louisiana civil war soldiers are said to have fought, should we likewise drop our mascot?
Tread carefully and lightly on this, or maybe consider issuing a "My bad; never mind!" type response.
Considering that we're "Tigers" because of the ferocity in which a group of Louisiana civil war soldiers are said to have fought, should we likewise drop our mascot?
Tread carefully and lightly on this, or maybe consider issuing a "My bad; never mind!" type response.
re: Nussmeier NFL Interviews
Posted by ronniep1 on 1/16/26 at 6:10 pm to bippotheclown
The best approach, I believe, is to honestly tell teams/coaches "between my injury and offensive line woes, I couldn't attempt or complete certain throws, and I was hesitant to run and risk aggravating or further injuring myself. However, I'm fully healed now, all my abilities are back at pre-injury levels, and I look forward to working out for you to prove this."
FWIW, lots of library supporters voted against Thrive because those voters did not want the mayor to take $52 million of the library's fund balance, and after talking to library administrators, they knew that 8.3 mils was forced upon them by the Mayor and Council members who supported that proposal.
Those citizens knew that Thrive's failure would lead to this scenario in which the library would have to come back with a "stand alone" proposal. By that I mean that fund balance stays intact, and there would be no splitting of a higher millage. "8.3 to the library, and 2.8 to the general fund, for a total of 11.1, the amount/level you previously approved."
Those citizens knew that Thrive's failure would lead to this scenario in which the library would have to come back with a "stand alone" proposal. By that I mean that fund balance stays intact, and there would be no splitting of a higher millage. "8.3 to the library, and 2.8 to the general fund, for a total of 11.1, the amount/level you previously approved."
Respectfully, you're unaware of how tax millages work. In Louisiana, using assumed numbers, if the library system (or any other property tax jurisdiction) wants to generate $50 million, it consults with the assessor and Finance Department who calculate that parish-wide properties are worth "X" billion, and that a tax rate of "Y" mills will provide $50 million in tax revenue. (Not to insult anyone's intelligence, but $X value times Y mills = $50 million)
Per the state constitution, properties are reassessed every four years, and a new total valuation is determined. If that new valuation is "X+$2 billion," the millage rate is automatically lowered to "Y - 0.5 mills," as the object is to generate the same $50 million that voters originally approved.
During a 10 year taxing period, the millage rate will constitutionally be reviewed and (almost always) lowered twice. This is known as a rollback, and it is generally how municipalities and governmental departments function.
The exception is if or when circumstances change, and a department will request to roll forward their millage. Again using arbitrary numbers, a department will approach the Metro Council to say "We'd like to keep our tax rate of 9.5 mills, not roll it back to 9.0 mills, and with the new valuation, generate $55 million in tax revenue." With the additional revenue, the department, agency, or municipality can address the reason the money is needed.
Briefly, if a new state or federal statute will cost $5 million, the taxing jurisdiction can either roll forward its millage rate, or reduce existing services by $5 million to fund that new statute.
FWIW, I can think of only once in 40 years when the Library's millage was rolled forward. Approximately 15 -17 years ago, because a former Metro Council member wanted a branch in his area, he led the push, on behalf of the library, to roll forward their existing millage and provide additional funds to construct that branch. After every other reassessment/new valuation, the millage rate was lowered.
TL:DR - the process of setting and lowering (or keeping) a millage rate is deliberate, calculated, and required by the state constitution.
Per the state constitution, properties are reassessed every four years, and a new total valuation is determined. If that new valuation is "X+$2 billion," the millage rate is automatically lowered to "Y - 0.5 mills," as the object is to generate the same $50 million that voters originally approved.
During a 10 year taxing period, the millage rate will constitutionally be reviewed and (almost always) lowered twice. This is known as a rollback, and it is generally how municipalities and governmental departments function.
The exception is if or when circumstances change, and a department will request to roll forward their millage. Again using arbitrary numbers, a department will approach the Metro Council to say "We'd like to keep our tax rate of 9.5 mills, not roll it back to 9.0 mills, and with the new valuation, generate $55 million in tax revenue." With the additional revenue, the department, agency, or municipality can address the reason the money is needed.
Briefly, if a new state or federal statute will cost $5 million, the taxing jurisdiction can either roll forward its millage rate, or reduce existing services by $5 million to fund that new statute.
FWIW, I can think of only once in 40 years when the Library's millage was rolled forward. Approximately 15 -17 years ago, because a former Metro Council member wanted a branch in his area, he led the push, on behalf of the library, to roll forward their existing millage and provide additional funds to construct that branch. After every other reassessment/new valuation, the millage rate was lowered.
TL:DR - the process of setting and lowering (or keeping) a millage rate is deliberate, calculated, and required by the state constitution.
The library system was FORCED into accepting 8.3 mills by Sid Edwards' minions in the Mayor's office, and several council members. Woody Jenkins also heavily influenced that plan. Had the library board and management refused that rate, Edwards was prepared to put the system back into the general fund and the money he wanted to provide would have led to huge cutbacks in hours and services.
9.5 mills, I believe, is a good rate, it's less than we're paying now, and with 2 rollbacks over 10 years, it will come down to 8.4 - 8.5 (educated guess) by 2036.
9.5 mills, I believe, is a good rate, it's less than we're paying now, and with 2 rollbacks over 10 years, it will come down to 8.4 - 8.5 (educated guess) by 2036.
For Those Who Want Wade, Why Would He Come Back?
Posted by ronniep1 on 1/14/26 at 8:58 pm
I liked the direction our basketball team was headed under Will Wade, but considering that we fired him, why would he entertain an offer to come back?
Money can't, and doesn't, fix everything. We all have some level of pride and ego, so just from that standpoint, I don't see a scenario in which Wade would come back this soon.
Maybe someday enough time will have passed for Wade to forgive and forget, but IMO, it is still too soon for that to happen.
Also, in terms of basketball hierarchy, NC State is much more of a "basketball school" and is more highly regarded than LSU. So if Will is trying to build his brand, or increase his value, he'll do both much faster at NC State than at LSU.
If you disagree, I look forward to reading your reasons pointing out why I'm wrong or uninformed.
A change at the top is absolutely needed. This has to be the last year for McMahon. But with that said, IMO, Will Wade, like Elvis, has left the building.
Money can't, and doesn't, fix everything. We all have some level of pride and ego, so just from that standpoint, I don't see a scenario in which Wade would come back this soon.
Maybe someday enough time will have passed for Wade to forgive and forget, but IMO, it is still too soon for that to happen.
Also, in terms of basketball hierarchy, NC State is much more of a "basketball school" and is more highly regarded than LSU. So if Will is trying to build his brand, or increase his value, he'll do both much faster at NC State than at LSU.
If you disagree, I look forward to reading your reasons pointing out why I'm wrong or uninformed.
A change at the top is absolutely needed. This has to be the last year for McMahon. But with that said, IMO, Will Wade, like Elvis, has left the building.
re: All those soft linemen who bailed will be sorry
Posted by ronniep1 on 1/14/26 at 4:20 pm to PalletJack
This depends on the preference of each player, but would you rather play and contribute at a lower level school, or ride the bench at a place where the only time you'll play is if the 2 - 3 guys ahead of you die? (Exaggerated, but you get my point)
Part of life is knowing and accepting your place on the proverbial totem pole. If those linemen did not know their spot before, they're aware of it now.
Part of life is knowing and accepting your place on the proverbial totem pole. If those linemen did not know their spot before, they're aware of it now.
re: Unpopular opinion: Not every man is meant for the trades
Posted by ronniep1 on 1/13/26 at 10:43 am to ClemsonKitten
You can count my mechanical skills or abilities on one hand, and have fingers left over. So yes, I fully agree that not every individual is meant to be a tradesman.
However, it is precisely because my skills are so minimal that I depend on good craftsmen and tradesman to keep my house, car, lawn equipment, etc in good condition.
However, it is precisely because my skills are so minimal that I depend on good craftsmen and tradesman to keep my house, car, lawn equipment, etc in good condition.
re: What were you doing 22 years ago, Sunday January 4, 2004?
Posted by ronniep1 on 1/5/26 at 9:03 pm to I-59 Tiger
I was in the dome, maybe 2 rows from the top, with my daughter. While lower seats would have been great, I was ecstatic just to be in the building.
When we won, it was the greatest sports related moment of my life. I was 43 at the time, and between bad seasons, bad coaches, and various heartbreaking losses, I had begun to think I'd never see us win a championship.
Barring Alzheimer's or Dementia, and for as long as The Lord allows it, that's a night I will never forget.
When we won, it was the greatest sports related moment of my life. I was 43 at the time, and between bad seasons, bad coaches, and various heartbreaking losses, I had begun to think I'd never see us win a championship.
Barring Alzheimer's or Dementia, and for as long as The Lord allows it, that's a night I will never forget.
If I were to land any of the top 3 women, I'd consider myself as having outkicked my coverage. Or, as some might put it, I'd have "scored above my station." I am not, nor have I ever claimed, to be in the rarified air in which many of you high rollers circulate.
But for many of these women, they already have significant "booty meats" as comedian Ginger Billy calls it. Between child birth, and what for many is the (genetic) normal effect of aging, they'll need old fashioned car/truck bench seats to hold all that arse by age 50 - 60.
But for many of these women, they already have significant "booty meats" as comedian Ginger Billy calls it. Between child birth, and what for many is the (genetic) normal effect of aging, they'll need old fashioned car/truck bench seats to hold all that arse by age 50 - 60.
re: How many pieces of jewelry can a gentleman get away with besides a watch and wedding ring?
Posted by ronniep1 on 12/31/25 at 4:50 pm to shutterspeed
Wedding ring, collegiate class ring, and a watch. That's it.
Anything more, and you done caught the ghey.
I see the post below where someone questioning the need or desire for a watch. Having worn one all my life, and being 65, I'm used to having it, and would feel lost without it. But, especially among younger individuals, I can see your point about not having or wearing a watch as long as you have a phone.
Anything more, and you done caught the ghey.
I see the post below where someone questioning the need or desire for a watch. Having worn one all my life, and being 65, I'm used to having it, and would feel lost without it. But, especially among younger individuals, I can see your point about not having or wearing a watch as long as you have a phone.
re: NYC revealers peeing in diapers to hold their spot………worse than Mardi Gras parades.
Posted by ronniep1 on 12/31/25 at 4:44 pm to AncientTiger
In addition to having NO desire to stand amongst people who have willingly pissed and/or shite themselves, and enduring what has to be a horrendous odor, there comes a point where I say "that's just too many people, and I'm out."
So even without the diapers and odors, that's too many people for me to be or feel comfortable. If, though, that's your thing, feel free to have both your allotment of fun, and mine, too. I've never been, and neither will I go, under those circumstances.
So even without the diapers and odors, that's too many people for me to be or feel comfortable. If, though, that's your thing, feel free to have both your allotment of fun, and mine, too. I've never been, and neither will I go, under those circumstances.
Assuming you're correct, why keep him for one year? Why not start new with someone better?
I know a lot of you sing Baker's praises, but I don't see it. From being unable to slow down, let alone contain/stop a mobile QB, to unforgivable failures at critical times, I don't get why Baker is so highly regarded.
Is he better than who we had in '23? Yes, but that's like saying Baker won a race against a wheelchair bound quadriplegic.
I know a lot of you sing Baker's praises, but I don't see it. From being unable to slow down, let alone contain/stop a mobile QB, to unforgivable failures at critical times, I don't get why Baker is so highly regarded.
Is he better than who we had in '23? Yes, but that's like saying Baker won a race against a wheelchair bound quadriplegic.
The Wrong QB Won The Heisman
Posted by ronniep1 on 12/27/25 at 10:13 pm
Based on Weigman's(sp?) first half performance, he should have been the Heisman winner instead of Indiana's Mendoza.
I'm at the point that I don't care who's suited up, who's not, who's injured, etc. I'm just damn tired of opposing QB's having All-American performances against our defense.
Couple that with an anemic and inept offense, and it's going to be a LONG second half.
I'm at the point that I don't care who's suited up, who's not, who's injured, etc. I'm just damn tired of opposing QB's having All-American performances against our defense.
Couple that with an anemic and inept offense, and it's going to be a LONG second half.
re: So do we have the annual Christmas dinner family story gone wrong?
Posted by ronniep1 on 12/26/25 at 10:50 am to IlikeyouBetty
Knowing that your wife was so busily practicing her craft (professional wine drinker), it sounds like letting her assist in the lasagna extraction process was an unwise decision on your part.
"Let's see; there's a heavy, soupy, lasagna that has to come out of the oven, and my sloshed wife, who may be having some equilibrium issues, wants to help. What's the worst that could happen?"
Or put another way, hindsight is always 20/20.
"Let's see; there's a heavy, soupy, lasagna that has to come out of the oven, and my sloshed wife, who may be having some equilibrium issues, wants to help. What's the worst that could happen?"
Or put another way, hindsight is always 20/20.
You have to admire someone who shows such a command and mastery of the English language. In addition, his pronunciation skills are equally impressive. This video tells me that every dollar spent on education in Louisiana is money well spent.
Way to represent, bro!
Way to represent, bro!
re: A 15-year-old programmed his home’s Star Wars–themed Christmas light show
Posted by ronniep1 on 12/21/25 at 1:10 am to boxcarbarney
From a guy old enough to remember watching film strips in school, I have a tech question: what type of (?)projector(?) is needed to show something like this on a house? And, how is the video altered or programmed so that it only shows on the 2 peaks or gables of the house?
I'm very behind when it comes to this type technology, so in my mind, I'm thinking of a typical TV or video projection system in which images would be shown across the width of the house, including the shingles between the peaks.
I'm very behind when it comes to this type technology, so in my mind, I'm thinking of a typical TV or video projection system in which images would be shown across the width of the house, including the shingles between the peaks.
I didn't see any of these in the theater, so I thankfully saved money on these titles. I did, though, watch Captain America on Disney+, and I agree that it was definitely one of the year's worst.
As a whole I've liked the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, but based on Captain America, it's time for that character to die in a cinematic sense.
As a whole I've liked the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, but based on Captain America, it's time for that character to die in a cinematic sense.
I never saw The Revenant, but I found Birdman to be REALLY strange.
This clip strikes me as very odd as well, and the music in the trailer does nothing for me. So unless another clip or teaser saves the day, I think I'm gonna pass.
But with that said, mine is only one opinion. If you think you'll like it, see it. Hell, if you like it, see it a few times.
This clip strikes me as very odd as well, and the music in the trailer does nothing for me. So unless another clip or teaser saves the day, I think I'm gonna pass.
But with that said, mine is only one opinion. If you think you'll like it, see it. Hell, if you like it, see it a few times.
re: When did coach acronyms start?
Posted by ronniep1 on 12/16/25 at 2:49 pm to jafari rastaman
It became a thing to me when Bama fans constantly referred to CNS.
It's possible I missed earlier references and uses, but Bama fans really seemed to embrace it.
It's possible I missed earlier references and uses, but Bama fans really seemed to embrace it.
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