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  1. TalonStrike

    Scott Walker

    Ok, so Governor Scott Walker had these reforms a few years ago that took a bunch of money out of schools to help balance the state budget. As of July 1, the people of Wisconsin will get a state income tax cut with the surplus that these reforms have created. Let's look at some simple math...
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    The Sequester: Do You Care?

    I do not. Mainly because my job isn't dependent on government funding, and no one that I care about will be affected by it. All the sequester really does is demonstrate why you should limit your dependence on the government. This $85 billion in cuts really won't do much to reduce the deficit...
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    Raising the Minimum Wage to $9.00

    The arguments in favor of this don't make a lot of sense. People are making statements like "There is no way that you could raise a family of four on just $7.25 an hour!" Wait a minute, what? Why would you? If you are making so little money, why would you think that it is a good idea to have...
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    Should Liberal Arts Majors have Limits on How Much Student Loans they Can take Out?

    It makes since to offer student loans to people majoring in STEM subjects, who will be able to actually get good paying jobs and pay down all of their loan debt. For instance, I majored in a STEM subject, and I am of track to pay off all of my debt within 3 years of graduation despite the large...
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    How do you rate the state of the union in the U.S.?

    Not the speech, I am asking how you'd rate the overall condition of the country.
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    What Should President Obama Focus on in his Second Term?

    Today, President Obama will give his State of the Union Address where he will outline his agenda for the next four years. What do you believe the president should focus on in his second term?
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    I Need a New Car Radio

    My current car radio isn't the best. I have a ten-year old Ford Focus and the radio came with the car. When I touch the volume know to turn the volume down slightly, sometimes the volumes shoots up very loud. This is extremely distracting and annoying when I am trying to drive. Also, it does not...
  8. TalonStrike

    When will Gov. Scott Walker's Middle-Class Tax Cuts Kick In?

    Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has been saying in recent interviews that he will provide a decrease in state income taxes for those within the $20,000-$200,000 salary range. This will help to compensate for the increase in the federal payroll taxes. He said that he will unveil further details...
  9. TalonStrike

    When will the Supreme Court Rule on Affirmative Action?

    The media keeps talking about the Supreme Court, saying that they are going to rule on affirmative action, and that it could be struck down. When is this going to happen? It should be struck down as soon as possible.
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    Who Should be Blamed for the Payroll Tax Increase?

    The payroll taxes have increased, taking away roughly $1,000 a year for an average middle-class household with an annual income of $50,000. The media was pretty clear that if there was no deal on the income taxes, it would be the Republicans' fault. Well there was a deal, and the payroll taxes...
  11. TalonStrike

    Did We Just Go Over the Fiscal Cliff?

    Did we, or did the Congress actually do something? Last time I looked at CNN, Joe Biden was apparently off to Capital Hill to save the day...
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    Are You Concerned about the Fiscal Cliff?

    I'm really not. So what if taxes go back to what they were under Clinton, when everyone was prosperous? It's just the media making a big hullabaloo over nothing again.
  13. TalonStrike

    Does John Edwards Deserve 30 Years in Prison?

    That's how much he could be facing if he is convicted. I think he does. Such a creepy, awful man. He cheats on his wife with cancer, pays for his mistress with campaign funds, and then blames his lovechild on a staffer. How disgusting. Now, he's apparently openly flirting with a juror. What an...
  14. TalonStrike

    The Official Walker vs. Barrett Debate Thread.

    The debate is in less than three hours. Who wills win?
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    Celebrity Apprentice Finale is on Tonight

    Who do you think will win? Clay or Arsenio?
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    Which of these Movies Would You Recommend the Most?

    in the poll
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    Good, Free JQuery Sliders for Web Developers?

    I am looking for a good, free JQuery slider to put on the front page of a website I am creating. For those of you who have no idea what I am talking about, it is basically when you have one big image on a homepage that fades to others images based on a timer. Here is an example...
  18. TalonStrike

    Good, Free JQuery Sliders for Web Developers?

    I am looking for a good, free JQuery slider to put on the front page of a website I am creating. For those of you who have no idea what I am talking about, it is basically when you have one big image on a homepage that fades to others images based on a timer. Here is an example...
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    Amazon Prime

    Have any of you tried Amazon Prime. It seems kind of liek Netflix. I'm thinking of trying it because I want to see the more recent episodes of MythBusters (only seasons 1-6 are on Netflix. Foe Amazon Prime, they say that you can have a free 30-day trial period, and then "After your free...
  20. TalonStrike

    Why are People Constantly Complaining about the Economy?

    The economy isn't bad at all. So long as you know what you're doing, it isn't hard at all to get a job. Did all these complainers major in something completely useless? Then they blame the economy that they can't get a job?
  21. TalonStrike

    Is it Possible to Have a Tan So Dark that You Look Black?

    This woman says yes.
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    Tough Love New Orleans on VH1

    anyone else watching this? This women are all so ugly. not a looker in the bunch. Last season, some of the women actually looked half-way decent.
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    What Should Happen to the Teachers in this Situation?

    ok, say that some kid is getting bullied and harassed on a daily basis at school. He asks the teachers and school administrators for help, but they ignore him. His parents get involved and the teachers and school administrators still ignore the situation, and act like the kid should put up with...
  24. TalonStrike

    Who Would You Vote for in the WI Recall Election?

    I'm voting for Barrett :)
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    TiVo, DVR, or Screen Capture?

    Which is the best option?
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    Why is Fox New Defending George Zimmerman?

    I can't believe this. It seems like every stupid/evil position of every possible news story is defended by Fox News. All people want is for George Zimmerman put on trial just like anyone else would be if they shot someone.
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    Will the Supreme Court Kill Obamacare?

    Looks like they might. My guess: it will be a 5-4 decision hinging entirely upon Justice Kennedy. Anyone know what his thoughts on this are?
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    That New Snow White Movie Looks Badass

    I saw the trailer for it and I was like omg! awesome! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgbiAfK3BHU&feature=player_embedded#! Also, I'm loving Charlize Theron as the beautiful, evil queen:
  29. TalonStrike

    IT Staffing Firms

    Do any of you have any experience with the following IT staffing firms: TEK Systems Robert Half Technology KForce Apex Systems Did you find them to be helpful? Otherwise, what is your opinion on IT staffing firms in general?
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    Skillets!

    Every day he talks about the story of Trayvon Martin, a young African-American, who was shot dead by a racist cop. Trayvon was holding a bag of Skittles when he was shot. Every day, Al Sharpton exclaims "How can the cop claim self defense? Trayvon was only holding a bag of skillets!" How can...
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    lol Gingrich

    Looks like going to lose both Mississippi and Alabama. He should just drop out already and give his delegates to Santorum.
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    What Exactly is Romney's 59 Point Plan?

    I can't find it anywhere! I want to be able to see what his 59 points are and it is no where to be found. I googled "Romney 59 point plan" and it takes me to Romney's site with absolutely no mention of this plan, and a bunch of angry liberal blogs bashing the plan, but lacking any details of...
  33. TalonStrike

    Why are Repubs so Worried about Mexicans?

    Repubs seem so worried that the Mexicans will eventually become the majority, rather than just a minority. Always talking about some make-believe fence at the border every election year, even though it will never happen. So what if Mexicans become the majority of America? Almost all of the...
  34. TalonStrike

    Super Tuesday

    According to the most recent polling data from RealClearPolitics.com, this is what the Super Tuesday map currently looks like. I have cleaned up this thread and removed all the off-topic derailing posts. Keep your posts on topic please. Administrator Idontcare
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    Is there any Way to Create a Custom Theme for G-Mail's New Look?

    I was able to create a custom theme in G-Mail's old look, but now that I've switched to G-Mail's new look, I do not see this option anymore. Is there any way to create a custom theme in the new look, or perhaps have the custom theme from the old look be brought into the new look?
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    What's Wrong with the People in Michigan?

    What is the world? Willard "Mitt" Romney says "Let Detroit go bankrupt" and the Repubs vote for him anyway? And the county where Detroit is located also voted for him? What? I don't know what is wrong with Repubs anymore. It seems like if a candidate went to a state, and said, "I hate all of...
  37. TalonStrike

    LinkedIn Profile: Increasing Number of Views

    How can you increase the number of people looking at your LinkedIn profile?
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    Repubs Running Out of Ways to Attack Obama

    First, they attacked him on the wars. Whoops! Can't do that anymore! Second, they attacked him on the economy. Whoops! Can't do that anymore either! Now, they are attacking him on gas prices. With the wars ending and the economy improving, the Repubs' argument of "Obama fails at everything"...
  39. TalonStrike

    Would You Ever Do This?

    Would you ever say to a female co-worker, "You look nice today."? Or would you be so afraid of sexual harassment laws that you would be too scared to say that?