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8-16-19, 9:37am

Rogar replied to a thread Gun Violence Continued: Ritchie German with shotgun, handgun and handcuffs... in Simple Public Policy

News today is that T is backing off any gun control measures and is focusing instead on mental illness. That was almost predictable.

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8-16-19, 9:03am

Rogar replied to a thread 2020 Presidential Candidates in Simple Public Policy

Hickenlooper got a lot done here. He never used dirty campaign tactics in his runs for office. Gun control legislation like universal background...

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8-10-19, 12:27pm

Rogar replied to a thread another Boring Simple day in SE Alaska Bushes in Open Forum

Thanks, AG. That's interesting. Here in Colorado we have advertisements paid for by our wildlife division promoting , "Hug a fisherman". And...

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8-10-19, 10:18am

Rogar replied to a thread Jobless & Homeless or starting a new life near Chicago in Workplace Issues & Jobs

Best wishes on the move. By my accounting, moving sort of sucks, but the adventure of a new home and job is exciting.

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8-10-19, 10:14am

Rogar replied to a thread another Boring Simple day in SE Alaska Bushes in Open Forum

Nice. Sockeye? Is the low water normal and will it affect the spawning run?

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8-9-19, 5:45pm

Rogar replied to a thread Buying discounted food - do you? in Frugality, Products & Purchases

Not usually. Back in my carnivore days I had a couple of bad experiences with meat that was marked down. But there was a store that would have...

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8-8-19, 11:51am

Rogar replied to a thread Hay from Iowa City! in WELCOME TO OUR SIMPLE LIVES

I have a friend who lived in a straw bale house, which as far as I know is still standing 20 or more years later. The bales need to be off the...

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8-8-19, 8:35am

Rogar replied to a thread Naturally scented Clothing detergent in Health & Health Care

I used to make soap and had some essential oils around. I experimented with adding them to detergent but they were too volatile to add much scent...

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8-8-19, 8:31am

Rogar replied to a thread Hay from Iowa City! in WELCOME TO OUR SIMPLE LIVES

I remember some ideas around using hay bales around the skirting or even a double wall for a mobile. You could probably google some info.

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8-6-19, 8:26pm

Rogar replied to a thread Gun Violence Continued: Ritchie German with shotgun, handgun and handcuffs... in Simple Public Policy

Indeed. And that's not to mention the gamers who entertain violent adolescent gun play fantasies daily. As good as some of the ideas sound,...

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8-6-19, 7:33pm

Rogar replied to a thread 2020 Presidential Candidates in Simple Public Policy

Is there such a thing as a moderate anymore? I fall into the democrat crowd for many things and especially climate change, but am a gun owner,...

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8-5-19, 9:07pm

Rogar replied to a thread Gun Violence Continued: Ritchie German with shotgun, handgun and handcuffs... in Simple Public Policy

Does gun sales criminal background checks from licensed gun dealers qualify, in spite of the gun show loophole in states that don't have universal...

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8-5-19, 4:22pm

Rogar replied to a thread Gun Violence Continued: Ritchie German with shotgun, handgun and handcuffs... in Simple Public Policy

I think gun control is a part of the answer, but the easy fall guy to blame for other problems. Banning the sale of assault weapons seems to be a...

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8-3-19, 8:31am

Rogar replied to a thread Bicycling.... in Transportation

Our dedicated bike/walking trails here have plenty of use from bike racers, electric bikes which I see going really fast, and recreational walkers...

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8-2-19, 6:09pm

Rogar replied to a thread 2020 Presidential Candidates in Simple Public Policy

I'm not sure how much Bernie's health care type proposals hold up under scrutiny, but he makes a case that since we won't pay deductibles, health...

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8-1-19, 11:41am

Rogar replied to a thread 2020 Presidential Candidates in Simple Public Policy

I know that Michael Moore is a crusty old hoot, but I occasionally get some entertainment value from him. He had a recent interview where he said...

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8-1-19, 8:31am

Rogar replied to a thread Death and Debt in Personal Finance

I've wondered about similar situations. Help me if I'm wrong, but unsecured debtors need to file with probate court to recover debt from the estate....

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7-31-19, 9:52am

Rogar replied to a thread 2020 Presidential Candidates in Simple Public Policy

I missed the debate, but it seems like a lot of the differences are focusing on the progressive medicare for all vs. the moderate enhancement of...

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7-30-19, 2:10pm

Rogar replied to a thread Cannabis questions? in Health & Health Care

You are right about Charlotte's Web. I stand corrected, but in my defense I did not say that the medical promises are bogus, just overstated. I'd...

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7-30-19, 11:32am

Rogar replied to a thread Cannabis questions? in Health & Health Care

Reports I hear are that it reduces the use or tendency for alcohol consumption. I was reading the other day that beer analysts have attributed...

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7-25-19, 7:42am

Rogar replied to a thread “Convenience foods” in Food & Recipes

Peanut butter.

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7-24-19, 7:37pm

Rogar replied to a thread Democrats take a Mueller Mulligan in Simple Public Policy

I didn't get much out of it. A bunch of slick politicians using lawyer rhetoric to advance their argument and complicated questions trying to get...

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7-24-19, 7:31pm

Rogar replied to a thread Bad words. in Simple Public Policy

I suppose "it's the bomb" is out

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7-23-19, 9:16am

Rogar replied to a thread The Hard Decade Ahead for Hospitals in Simple Public Policy

Ha, ha. Might work in a society where there is no retirement and you work 'til you can't. But wait...that's the millennials.

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7-23-19, 7:55am

Rogar replied to a thread The Hard Decade Ahead for Hospitals in Simple Public Policy

Medicare is most likely here to stay and the problems will only get bigger as the boomers file into the system. One thing that seems in line with...

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7-22-19, 5:39pm

Rogar replied to a thread The Hard Decade Ahead for Hospitals in Simple Public Policy

I suppose the boomers will put a strain on the mortuary businesses. Public radio features outrageous medical bills once a month. Today they had a...

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7-22-19, 10:25am

Rogar replied to a thread White dudes and identity politics. in Simple Public Policy

It's a little deceiving to talk tax rates without considering the effective rates after various tax advantages. ...

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7-22-19, 10:09am

Rogar replied to a thread Adjustable beds and recliners in Health & Health Care

I have the basic Sleep Number where you can adjust the hardness/softness, but nothing else. I can't say it's any great shakes for my back problems,...

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7-19-19, 10:14am

Rogar replied to a thread What is your favorite cult classic film? in Reviews

I'm surprised Blade Runner hasn't been mentioned. It's my second favorite.

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7-19-19, 7:14am

Rogar replied to a thread Apollo 11 landing on the moon in Open Forum

The different specials and articles have been fascinating. I have the some vague nostalgic memories of watching the landing. (Not to age me, but I...

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