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[Avenger]

Yeah “MM”

What always baffles me with these people is not so much that they can't answer questions when they're put on the spot. I can accept that not everyone is that quick when they have a camera in their face. But if you want people to take your argument seriously,...

Why are you dressed as a banana?

It makes you look like you've literally gone completely bananas. Like you're deranged. Like....

I wonder,... Maybe this is some next level self-awareness irony.

 

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Internet erupts over 'disqualifying' leaked audio from Democrat in key Senate race discussing Khamenei's death

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed faces backlash after leaked audio reportedly shows him avoiding comment on Khamenei's death over Dearborn voters.

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A Michigan Democrat running for U.S. Senate is facing backlash after a report on leaked audio showing him explaining why he shouldn’t take a public position on the death of former Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei because of people in Dearborn, Michigan, who are "sad."

Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, according to a report from the Washington Free Beacon, was recorded in a staff meeting strategizing about how to address the Iranian leader’s death after he was killed during U.S. and Israel’s military action in the country.

"I'm just gonna go straight to pedophilia, frankly," El-Sayed is heard saying about his response if pressed by a reporter. "I'll just be like, 'Pedophile president decides that he doesn't like the front page news, so he decides to take us into another war.'"

El-Sayed also told his team, in reference to the significant Muslim population in Dearborn, "I also want to remind you guys that there are a lot of people in Dearborn who are sad today. So, like, I just don't want to comment on Khamenei at all. Like, I don't think it's worth even touching that."

WOW

 

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Average tax refund up nearly 11% from a year ago, IRS data shows

IRS data shows average tax refunds have climbed to $3,571 in the 2026 filing season through March 20, a 10.9% jump from last year as the April deadline nears.

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[Roccus7]

Average tax refund up nearly 11% from a year ago, IRS data shows

IRS data shows average tax refunds have climbed to $3,571 in the 2026 filing season through March 20, a 10.9% jump from last year as the April deadline nears.

www.foxbusiness.com

You better than most, know that this means people have been stupidly giving the government a 0% loan..,

 

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You better than most, know that this means people have been stupidly giving the government a 0% loan..,

Hmmmmm

It is from the BBB.

The returns that are strict W-2 driven with withholdings governed by prior year tables. Many many more of those Vs. returns where income is variable thus estimates are paid to match them.

 

[Rick67]

You better than most, know that this means people have been stupidly giving the government a 0% loan..,

Right?

 

[Roccus7]

Hmmmmm

It is from the BBB.

The returns that are strict W-2 driven with withholdings governed by prior year tables. Many many more of those Vs. returns where income is variable thus estimates are paid to match them.

The general mindset of most folks is that interest-free government loan Tax Refund is a good thing, when it's really not, and you know that...

People don't realize they can adjust all of these tax payments on the fly, especially the 4Q 1040 ES. I don't think I've ever paid the April forecasted estimated taxes in January because at that point I have all the data to adjust that payment to keep more money in my pocket and break just about even come April 15th.

When was the last time you actually forecasted that 4Q 1040 ES correctly in April?

 

[jpd]

The general mindset of most folks is that interest-free government loan Tax Refund is a good thing, when it's really not, and you know that...

People don't realize they can adjust all of these tax payments on the fly, especially the 4Q 1040 ES. I don't think I've ever paid the April forecasted estimated taxes in January because at that point I have all the data to adjust that payment to keep more money in my pocket and break just about even come April 15th.

When the last time you actually forecasted that 4Q 1040 ES correctly in April?

I do that, this year my Fed refund was $38.

 

[longcast]

The general mindset of most folks is that interest-free government loan Tax Refund is a good thing, when it's really not, and you know that...

People don't realize they can adjust all of these tax payments on the fly, especially the 4Q 1040 ES. I don't think I've ever paid the April forecasted estimated taxes in January because at that point I have all the data to adjust that payment to keep more money in my pocket and break just about even come April 15th.

When the last time you actually forecasted that 4Q 1040 ES correctly in April?

You said it - general mindset. The majority. It is actually good for folks with "weak" financial skills. It is forced savings.

No need to preach to the choir, I owe every April!

 

[jpd]

Frightening - I miss the simple days of the 1970's.........

How the Internet Became the ‘Cookbook’ of the Drug Trade

 

[Roccus7]

No need to preach to the choir, I owe every April!

But not enough to trigger a penalty...

 

[longcast]

But not enough to trigger a penalty...

Correct......................................but what if I told you that an opportunity could turn a 20% return and pay the penalty in April, and keep the gain?

Might even be cheaper than margin........................just saying!

 

[jpd]

 

[longcast]

Didn't this guy want Trump files released no matter what?????? Tax returns, etc????

RELEASE THEM!!

Swalwell threatens FBI with legal action as Patel reportedly weighs 'Fang Fang' files release

Swalwell's lawyers warned FBI Director Kash Patel that releasing files related to his relationship with suspected spy Christine Fang would violate federal law amid his governor run.

www.foxnews.com

 

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NYC Dem, Hochul aide under investigation over alleged migrant shelter bribes

Federal prosecutors are reportedly probing whether NYC Council member Farah Louis and a top Hochul aide accepted bribes tied to migrant shelter contracts.

www.foxnews.com

Federal prosecutors are investigating whether a New York City councilmember and her sister, a top aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul, accepted bribes or kickbacks tied to city funding steered to a migrant shelter provider, according to a search warrant obtained by The Associated Press.

The March 19 warrant seeks evidence of possible criminal conduct involving Councilmember Farah Louis, a Brooklyn Democrat; her sister, Debbie Louis, Hochul’s assistant secretary for New York City intergovernmental affairs; and Edu Hermelyn, husband of Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, the chair of the Brooklyn Democratic Party.

A spokesperson for Hochul said Debbie Louis was placed on leave last week after the governor became aware of the federal corruption probe.

 

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New York investment giant Apollo joins headquarters migration to ‘freedom’ states

Texas, South Florida and Nashville are reportedly vying for Apollo Global Management's second U.S. headquarters as the Sun Belt's financial dominance grows.

www.foxbusiness.com

The move signals a growing trend of financial titans abandoning traditional hubs like NYC and San Francisco in favor of the Sun Belt, seeking lower taxes, better talent pools and a friendlier regulatory environment.

Interesting - It used to be "different" talent pools. Now it is "better" talent pools.

Hmm. Higher intelligence? Better work ethics? Conservative leaning?

 

[Roccus7]

New York investment giant Apollo joins headquarters migration to ‘freedom’ states

Texas, South Florida and Nashville are reportedly vying for Apollo Global Management's second U.S. headquarters as the Sun Belt's financial dominance grows.

www.foxbusiness.com

The move signals a growing trend of financial titans abandoning traditional hubs like NYC and San Francisco in favor of the Sun Belt, seeking lower taxes, better talent pools and a friendlier regulatory environment.

Interesting - It used to be "different" talent pools. Now it is "better" talent pools.

Hmm. Higher intelligence? Better work ethics? Conservative leaning?

Da Gov & Da Mayor will not be amused with this No Shit Sherlock, and many more to come, news.

 

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Da Gov & Da Mayor will not be amused with this No Shit Sherlock, and many more to come, news.

The city is in some real trouble.

 

[MakoMatt]

Kristi Noem weighs in on report husband lives cross-dressing double life: 'The family was blindsided by this' — New York Post

Kristi Noem is “devastated” by salacious allegations her husband Bryon lives a double life in which he dabbled in cross-dressing and chatted online with fetish models.

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