Good point -- though, anecdotally I think my assumption here isn't too far off the mark.
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Good point -- though, anecdotally I think my assumption here isn't too far off the mark.
Yeah it's a shame to see those go. Even driver's ed is gone now. I remember taking the course in high school on those janky simulators from the 70s.
So what was funny about what I said?
baldref
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I'm not here to debate anyone. However, since you asked, I think it's funny when someone makes a blanket statement and presents it like it's a fact. That's a product of the pols and media constantly doing it. "The research funding is worth it though." In my opinion, very little of it is, and even a smaller percentage is worthy of my tax dollars. These institutions are part of a mutli-billion dollar industry. Fund your own research. As for your questions about my education, it matters not. Why would you believe me or even want to know? And again, that's just my opinion and I'm not here to argue or debate it. Just here for a few laughs. So, have a great day...... I am.
Ok, so I was right
And I appreciate you responding. While I disagree with your opinion, I can respect it. The reason I asked about whether or not you went to a University has everything to do with exposure to the research I'm talking about.
The Internet was formed in collaboration of DARPA and many universities. Our ability to even be having this conversation or for you to post a laughing emoji is all due to federal monies. While the Internet was a massive economic engine starting in the late 90s, that certainly wasn't the drive or motivation back in the 70s. There are countless discoveries that have come out of universities that you and I benefit from. But I get it, you have your frame of reference, and that's fine.
Which research grants would you remove?
Enacting that endowment tax was one of the patches to cover up the revenue lost due to the big tax cuts for the wealthy enacted at that time.There is an endowment tax: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endowment_tax
I don't think these large endowments are super ubiquitous considering how many colleges/unis there are out there:
But I agree, those should be chipped away a bit -- an indirect way of taxing the 1% I suppose.
baldref
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I did.Ok, so I was right
The reason I asked about whether or not you went to a University has everything to do with exposure to the research I'm talking about.
The Internet was formed in collaboration of DARPA and many universities. Our ability to even be having this conversation or for you to post a laughing emoji is all due to federal monies. While the Internet was a massive economic engine starting in the late 90s, that certainly wasn't the drive or motivation back in the 70s. There are countless discoveries that have come out of universities that you and I benefit from. But I get it, you have your frame of reference, and that's fine.
Multi Sport
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Warning signs...
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Warnings from Target, Apple, and Microsoft are the start of a pattern that's going to spread, Morgan Stanley says. Here's why the firm says investors should watch out for another market downturn this summer.
Morgan Stanley US stock chief Michael Wilson says companies are going to cut their guidance in the next month or so, leading to more pain for stocks.
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I didn't realize you had left the republican party. I know you were a long time and proud member... so you couldn't have taken that lightly.
And yes, I agree Trump and Biden have been terrible leaders. On the left you got the liberals running around braying about how the 'noble criminal' is actually the victim. And on the right... well would it even be possible for a Republican to win on the national stage who isn't willing to lie about how Trump won the election. What a mess things have become.
There is an endowment tax: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endowment_tax
I don't think these large endowments are super ubiquitous considering how many colleges/unis there are out there:
But I agree, those should be chipped away a bit -- an indirect way of taxing the 1% I suppose.
Or rather than trusting the government to fix it... we could loosen the bankruptcy laws.
My bet is if colleges are forced to show the degrees they are selling are worth what's being charged- they will suddenly start figuring out how to bring those costs down themselves.
Yes I agree... it's become hard to know where to get your news anymore. I def think the tech giants have become comfortable with the censorship software they use over in China. Now it's to the point that if you are unwilling to pay for your news, then you're getting news that's been filtered.
I think Hunter should be held accountable, but to me singling out Hunter Biden as especially corrupt is like "handing out speeding tickets at the Indy 500" (to quote that old movie Apocalypse Now). Hunter just had the misfortune of also being an idiot and drug addict- so a lot of his shenanigans got recorded on iphone.
I think this is a good question. I'd also like to see a breakdown of what sort of research is getting funded?
Maybe not detailed enough, but this gives you a better idea of where research money is going:
Looks like higher education is a sliver in comparison to the other sectors.
A couple small reasons for optimism:
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San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin Recalled by Voters
The rejection of the reform-minded D.A. Chesa Boudin is a blow to the progressive prosecutors movement as crime climbs across the U.S.
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MAGA candidates fail to oust mainstream Republicans in House primaries
Former President Donald Trump's touch didn't extend fully into blue states in a trio of Congressional primaries Tuesday.
Hüsker Dü
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The “reformers” are on notice.A couple small reasons for optimism:
San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin Recalled by Voters
The rejection of the reform-minded D.A. Chesa Boudin is a blow to the progressive prosecutors movement as crime climbs across the U.S.
MAGA candidates fail to oust mainstream Republicans in House primaries
Former President Donald Trump's touch didn't extend fully into blue states in a trio of Congressional primaries Tuesday.
Hopefully Gascon is next.
Desert Hound
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Yep we need to promote trade schools a lot more. Some very good paying jobs in those fields.On this we can agree. It would be nice if Technical Colleges we viewed more like traditional colleges by HS counselors.
It's like it's frowned upon.
After decades of pushing bachelor’s degrees, U.S. needs more tradespeople
As California budgets millions to rebrand long-disparaged vocational education, there are an estimated 30 million jobs in the U.S. that pay at least $55,000 per year and don’t require a bachelor’s degree.www.pbs.org
Years ago when I was starting my biz I worked at some high end restaurants at night in order to survive while the biz got up and running.
Almost every single waiter had a bachelors degree. And almost every single one didn't have plans to do anything beyond being a waiter. They all had student debt. I thought to myself why bother going to college when this is what you are going to do.
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Who is that?