the "Headline That Caught My Attention or the WTF" thread

[Roccus7]

so charge it then......................

Mastercard moves to ban cannabis purchases on its debit cards

(Reuters) -Mastercard has told financial institutions to stop allowing marijuana transactions on its debit cards, dealing a blow to an industry already on the fringes of the financial system in the United States. Most banks in the country do not service cannabis companies as marijuana remains...

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They can't take CCs, nor checks, so if they can't take debit cards it's cash only.

 

[Chinacat]

so charge it then......................

Mastercard moves to ban cannabis purchases on its debit cards

(Reuters) -Mastercard has told financial institutions to stop allowing marijuana transactions on its debit cards, dealing a blow to an industry already on the fringes of the financial system in the United States. Most banks in the country do not service cannabis companies as marijuana remains...

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Cash and carry is the way to go until they straighten this nonsense out
So stupid that a business that states deem legal are getting such a hassle from banks

 

[Chinacat]

They can't take CCs, nor checks, so if they can't take debit cards it's cash only.

Its so F’ng stupid forcing these LEGAL business owners to have so much cash on hand at the end of their business day that they are targets to be robbed

 

[Avenger]

Cash and carry is the way to go until they straighten this nonsense out
So stupid that a business that states deem legal are getting such a hassle from banks

The card companies are doing something similar against firearm purchases. I wonder where the uproar is about that.

 

[Chinacat]

The card companies are doing something similar against firearm purchases. I wonder where the uproar is about that.

Is that true?
You cant by ANY firearm anywhere in any form other than cash??

 

[Aquarius]

Any licensed captains or anyone holding a mariner's document remember, you need to be in a drug testing program. When you renew your credentials with the NMC you need to show a drug test to get your medical certificate.

If you want to smoke pot, kiss your license good bye!

 

[Avenger]

Is that true?
You cant by ANY firearm anywhere in any form other than cash??

The CC company association has created a special classification for firearms and firearm sellers. So, no it's not banned yet, but one has to wonder why they would do that unless there was intent to limit or eliminate transactions.

It's a step toward the same thing you're talking about with cannabis sales. A legal product that is being shadow-banned by the inability to conduct business with a common form of exchange.

In the case of cannabis though, I wonder if it doesn't have to do with federal law. AFAIK, the feds haven't legalized it yet, and maybe the card issuers are concerned about being involved in what is still a federally illegal activity.

 

[wader]

The CC company association has created a special classification for firearms and firearm sellers. So, no it's not banned yet, but one has to wonder why they would do that unless there was intent to limit or eliminate transactions.

It's a step toward the same thing you're talking about with cannabis sales. A legal product that is being shadow-banned by the inability to conduct business with a common form of exchange.

In the case of cannabis though, I wonder if it doesn't have to do with federal law. AFAIK, the feds haven't legalized it yet, and maybe the card issuers are concerned about being involved in what is still a federally illegal activity.

Pot buyers have been paying cash for more then 50 years - they're used to it so I don't see it as an issue.

 

[Roccus7]

Its so F’ng stupid forcing these LEGAL business owners to have so much cash on hand at the end of their business day that they are targets to be robbed

It's even more insane since they must pay employees in cash too because no FDIC banks or the equivalent Credit Union can provide bank services to these business because they are dealing with an Federally decreed Schedule whatever drug.

The card companies are doing something similar against firearm purchases. I wonder where the uproar is about that.

Not even close since you can always use cash or ATM card for purchases, while the businesses can have banking services.

 

[longcast]

So I would think that charging an EV should be the first item to stop........................

Biggest US electrical grid operator issues energy emergency alert as temperatures soar

PJM Interconnection said the alerts for Thursday are part of its early notification system that emergency procedures are "prepared and ready" amid heatwave.

www.foxbusiness.com

 

[Rick67]

I wonder what it’s called if made plural. ?

Army in Niger backs coup as U.S. forces in the country assess situation

The U.S. has about 1,100 troops in Niger spread out at three outposts, with a primary mission of training and supporting the local Nigerien forces, specifically the Special Operations.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[longcast]

Biden admin withholding key funding for schools with hunting, archery programs

EXCLUSIVE: The Biden administration is blocking funding for elementary and secondary schools with hunting or archery programs under its interpretation of a recent school safety law.

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According to federal guidance circulated among hunting education groups and shared with Fox News Digital, the Department of Education determined that, under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) passed last year, school hunting and archery classes are precluded from receiving federal funding. The interpretation could impact millions of American children enrolled in such programs.

According to Floyd, his organization boasts 1.3 million students from nearly 9,000 schools across 49 states who are enrolled in archery courses. Some of those schools have already canceled plans to include archery or hunting education courses in their curriculum due to the Education Department guidance.

 

[longcast]

NY bracing for gas and electric bill shock amid green push: ‘Very aware’ of the ‘burden,’ Con Ed says

As Con Edison readies to gradually raise gas and electric rates by starting with a 9% hike next month, the company responds to customer complaints of "overcharging."

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The utility company, Con Edison, responsible for providing energy to 10 million people in New York City and Westchester County, justified the decision to raise rates in an interview with Fox News Digital.

"Our customers demand safe and reliable service and increasingly renewable energy. This investment from customers is going to allow us to redesign and rebuild the grid, to move it towards electrification," Con Ed media relations director Jamie McShane told Fox News Digital.

"We're very aware [of] the burden that this puts on customers who are struggling to pay their bills," he continued.

Last week, the energy company announced that the state had approved its plan to raise customer rates and acquire more than $11 billion by 2025 to fund initiatives contributing to New York’s clean energy goals.

 

[longcast]

Deep-blue state doled out $5.2 billion in 'overpayments' during COVID, gave millions to dead people: audit

Illinois improperly paid out billions of unemployment tax dollars during the COVID-19 pandemic, with tens of millions going to people who were either dead or in prison.

www.foxnews.com

 

[longcast]

Keep smiling while you pay taxes for this to be in the forefront of issues related to a sinking country.

Terms 'husband' and 'wife' could be canceled under new proposal: 'It's bulls---' says one lawmaker

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill shared whether the terms "husband" and "wife" were controversial as new legislation attempts to strike the terms from federal laws.

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Democratic California Rep. Julia Brownley introduced the Amend the Code for Marriage Equality Act on July 14, seeking to eliminate the terms "husband" and "wife" from a number of existing laws. The proposed legislation would replace those terms with gender-neutral words like "spouse" or "married person."

The bill would strike terms "husband and wife" and "former wife," in favor of "married couple" and "person who has been, but is no longer, married to." The term "one man and one woman" would also be eliminated and replaced with "two people as spouses."

 

[longcast]

Cash and carry is the way to go until they straighten this nonsense out
So stupid that a business that states deem legal are getting such a hassle from banks

That is exactly what they have been doing. "Illegal" business, but still have responsibility to pay taxes!

 

[Avenger]

That is exactly what they have been doing. "Illegal" business, but still have responsibility to pay taxes!

That's how they got Al Capone.

IIRC when Colorado legalized it the IRS put all the shops out of business. Since buying a federally illegal product wasn't expense-able they had to pay tax on 100% of their income.

It's more proof of the incompetence of government. When it was illegal, they couldn't stop it. When it was legal, they bankrupted it.

Maybe it's time to declare a War on Education.

 

[WhatKnot]

Deep-blue state doled out $5.2 billion in 'overpayments' during COVID, gave millions to dead people: audit

Illinois improperly paid out billions of unemployment tax dollars during the COVID-19 pandemic, with tens of millions going to people who were either dead or in prison.

www.foxnews.com

No worries, a Billion Dollars is not worth what it used to be.

 

[wader]

Japanese man who spent $16K to become a ‘dog’ shares video of 1st public walk

A Japanese man who shelled out thousands of dollars on a realistic rough collie costume to fulfill his childhood dream of becoming a dog has shared a video of his first public walk. The video: The man, known only by his canine moniker “Toco,” can be seen interacting with people and other dogs...

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[jpd]

Unf'inbelievable

Fla. Boy Dead, Brother Seriously Injured After Jet Ski Crashed Into Boat While They Were Fishing

A collision between a jet ski and a boat in Florida's Manatee River ended in tragedy, leaving 14-year-old Hunter Ganey dead and his 17-year-old brother James Ganey in critical condition.

people.com