US continues to go forward

Rob B. said:
m.economictimes.com

With $258 billion in the black, U.S. Treasury posts historic surplus, experts say it might signal brighter days ahead

The U.S. government achieved a remarkable budget surplus of $258.4 billion in April 2025, raising hope for better economic times ahead as tax payments surge.
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That's like looking at your bank account on payday and not thinking about all the bills you havd to pay.

Its always cool to have more money but it doesn't take away our spending problem. I hope the government doesn't forget about rent when spending like a baller at Sizzler on Friday.
 
cowboyinexile said:
That's like looking at your bank account on payday and not thinking about all the bills you havd to pay.

Its always cool to have more money but it doesn't take away our spending problem. I hope the government doesn't forget about rent when spending like a baller at Sizzler on Friday.
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Yep, that's always the hope...
 
James Talarico a rep here in Texas is calmly and intelligently dismantling the nanny state republicans here. He has a masters in divinity and fighting books being banned…..was a middle school teacher and is fighting the banning of THC products while offering common sense regulations to keep it out of kids hands. He is from the Round Rock/Georgetown/Hutto purple area north of Austin.

I’ll write a check tomorrow if the Dems would run him against Abbott…..or whoever follows Trump for pres.
 
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Donnyboy said:
James Talarico a rep here in Texas is calmly and intelligently dismantling the nanny state republicans here. He has a masters in divinity and fighting books being banned…..was a middle school teacher and is fighting the banning of THC products while offering common sense regulations to keep it out of kids hands. He is from the Round Rock/Georgetown/Hutto purple area north of Austin.

I’ll write a check tomorrow if the Dems would run him against Abbott…..or whoever follows Trump for pres.
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That guy's words and calm demeanor are incredible.

It would be a huge leap from a state house to presidency but I agree with you that a guy who thinks like that and can speak in such a disarmeing way would be the perfect response to MAGA insanity.
 
steross said:
That guy's words and calm demeanor are incredible.

It would be a huge leap from a state house to presidency but I agree with you that a guy who thinks like that and can speak in such a disarmeing way would be the perfect response to MAGA insanity.
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I’ve been trying to do homework on him. It’s not easy. There is obviously his own stuff but not much else. 36 and single will be no problem with that age and down but be a problem with older voters. I think he could beat Abbott and crew. I don’t know anyone that likes Abbott….he has ultra conservative pockets or he wouldn’t be there but no middle appeal. He has screwed up education so bad though teachers that stumped for all the Jesus in the classroom mess he pushed have turned on him. If Talarico runs he would have that vote and the influence that comes it locked up red and blue. Then maybe after a stint as gov a shot at the big chair and how amazing would it be to have a 44 year old smart president
 
We got our NCAA settlement:
* Previous players get paid lost $ opps to the tune of a couple billion at the cost of the schools.
* Schools can pay athletes directly up to 20.5 million for full ath dept. Goes up 4% a year for a decade.
* NIL payments over $600 will face evaluation for actual value.

At least its no longer the wild west.
 
Stillwaterman said:
We got our NCAA settlement:
* Previous players get paid lost $ opps to the tune of a couple billion at the cost of the schools.
* Schools can pay athletes directly up to 20.5 million for full ath dept. Goes up 4% a year for a decade.
* NIL payments over $600 will face evaluation for actual value.

At least its no longer the wild west.
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Will be interesting how different schools divvy up and prioritize the $20.5M (salary cap). Football will dominate the lions share of the $20.5M for most every school, but would expect to see some schools like UNC/Kentucky give a decent percentage to bball, an Oregon State/Vanderbilt to baseball, OU to gymnastics, and us to wrestling and golf.
 
Donnyboy said:
James Talarico a rep here in Texas is calmly and intelligently dismantling the nanny state republicans here. He has a masters in divinity and fighting books being banned…..was a middle school teacher and is fighting the banning of THC products while offering common sense regulations to keep it out of kids hands. He is from the Round Rock/Georgetown/Hutto purple area north of Austin.

I’ll write a check tomorrow if the Dems would run him against Abbott…..or whoever follows Trump for pres.
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Would the left actually get behind someone who is.....a pastor?
 
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