The thing is, such people, psychopaths, people on power trips, narcissists, are precisely those who are drawn to become cops Presidents.

That’s spot on. I’d say to dress like Steve Jobs: Crisp, fresh, well-groomed, and expensive-looking, but still casual and comfortable. It’s what the really rich guys do. (Well, the really rich have private flights, but you get the idea.)

I don’t think he was talking about slave owners. The Confederacy was insurrection and treason against the United States. Why should we honor those people? Mount Rushmore doesn’t include Jefferson Davis et al. #themoreyouknow

Don’t go there, at least right now. This is exactly what Donald wants you to do — change the subject. The current issue isn’t whether confederate statues should be removed, it’s about neo-Nazis, the KKK, and white supremacy, and how our President thinks these people are okay.

Others have already pointed out the obvious about Trump, and it’s important not because someone may be throwing a tantrum. Defense budgets and strategy are directly influenced by the POTUS in a very big way. His priorities and understanding of the subject is pretty important.

If you try to rob a bank and fail, you’ve still committed a crime. If you credibly plan and intend to rob a bank and don’t actually do so, that can be a crime as well.

Nope, sorry, gotta disagree. First, I really do want to stretch my legs after sitting on the Iron Throne (a.k.a, my “seat”) for hours. It may be uncomfortable to stand in the aisle hunched over like Quasimodo, but it’s better than sitting in that damned tiny seat with my kneecaps crushed.

“a device designed for recreational use”

Door-to-door canvassing for a Democrat in an African-American neighborhood is great! 99% positive feedback, and only a rare bad attitude, regardless of your skin color. After a few hours, even an introvert feels like he/she has done something positive to make things a little better. (And if you really don’t like the…

You are correct, thanks for the catch! And yeah, buying what you can afford is the key. So many people just look at it as a monthly payment, without thinking about the rate or term. A 7-year car loan is pretty crazy, but the low monthly sucks some people in.

Sure, the details matter: down payment, interest rate, sales tax, value of the car at the end of the loan. But the cost of the loan can be quite high indeed.

Smart smart smart. Pay off the student loan, and keep driving the Accord as long you can stand it and saving your cash. Your friends will still be in debt and you’ll be ahead of the game with more money in your pocket.

“Predatory lending” is a lender taking advantage of a naive buyer. It doesn’t have to be a gun to the head, it’s gaining someone’s trust to convince them of the benefits of debt and glossing over the negatives. The buyer may be young and inexperienced, or just not all that wise, and the sales sharks know how to take…

Seriously, don’t buy a car unless you can pay cash. A car is not an investment. It’s a large expense that loses value the minute you sign the paperwork. Keeping your current car running is nearly always cheaper than buying a shiny new one.

Feel sorry for none of the trump kids (well, maybe for Tiffany). Their father is a monster, and the apples didn’t fall far from the tree.

Similar problem on an MR-2. Rear drive and technically mid-engine, but more rear-weighted than a front engine car. I got backwards in a major intersection only once, on a slightly damp day. No harm, kinda fun, but slightly embarrassing.

Really good perspective on what happens when you get to be well-off. After, no one like to pay taxes.

Comey definitely made a huge mistake with going public about about the emails when he did. These certainly had an effect on the voters, and I agree he should have been asked to resign or be fired. It was extremely bad judgement for someone in his position.

Yes, he really is stupid enough. He is his own worst enemy. If he were half as smart as Nixon and with his much more compliant Republican party, he would get away with everything. All he has to do is keep his fat lips shut, but he just can’t stop himself.

I bought the 1986 in bright red with the wing. Really fun, fun car, and helped me catch my future wife! It stayed in the family over 20 years.