Lib universities, paying new price

[TerryRohrer]

The Land Grant University here is whining about the loss from Federal grants, which supposedly account for $257 million of their total $567 annual revenue. That alone should tell you that our university system has become a network to launder taxpayers' money while indoctrinating the next wave of fools to ensure the largess continues.

 

[Sadie]

I thnk this is in the wrong forum. Shouldn't it be in the Watercooler?

Or are you needing help with understanding the real world (not just the world filtered throught the MAGA lens)?

 

[Mark K]

Or are you needing help with understanding the real world (not just the world filtered throught the MAGA lens)?

Waaaaaahhhh!

Poor little lib doesn't realize that the MAGA lens is actually a clear glass, unlike the libs idea of transparency is looking thru the warped window panes in 150 yr. old homes or seeing it reflected in a fun house mirror.

 

[ucbruin]

The idea that Scientology and the Satanic Temple....
Are tax exempt is nuts....

 

[Tom D]

I thnk this is in the wrong forum. Shouldn't it be in the Watercooler?

I wanted this thread to run in a safe long space time. This thread is pretty much unused now. So, i put it in a safe harbor.

One of the most affected groups includes individuals over 55 who still carry student loan debt. According to a study by the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis at the New School, approximately 2.2 million people in this age bracket are still repaying student loans. This debt often stems from returning to higher education later in life or co-signing loans for children or grandchildren.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has introduced a significant policy change that could impact beneficiaries with additional income or outstanding debts. This measure, effective from late 2024, aims to safeguard the financial integrity of the Social Security system but may result in reduced benefits for those with unpaid obligations. Beneficiaries must be aware of these changes to avoid potential financial pitfalls.

 

[Terrel L. Shields]

You can argue Fern contributes to economy in giving housing, paying business taxes, hiring contractors and workers, and such so don't give me excuse that Churches only ones doing good.

No one said the church is the only one doing good. But without the largess of churches and church-goers the government and your tax dollars would have to cover the BILLIONS spent each year for food pantries, kitchens, shelters, drug rehab etc. Never mind that Christmas exists solely for the reason that Christians celebrated it - If you are an atheist, you should not be celebrating Christmas. PERIOD. You've complained about "cultural appropriation" hypocrite. Stop it.

So, what happens to the economy if Christmas didn't exist? A huge bump in the economy would not even exist. Get over it.

 

[Terrel L. Shields]

The idea that Scientology and the Satanic Temple....
Are tax exempt is nuts....

That's a court issue and not a Christian issue. And the nation was founded on principles of Christian ideology. They simply determined it was best for everyone to apply their own religion as they see fit. That means even a practicing Atheist like you can purse their religion. And, yes, atheism is a belief system with a faith and practice, just like Christianity. If it wasn't then you wouldn't be so opposed to Christianity. In fact, religion would be a non-event to you. You wouldn't buy Christmas presents for your kids, etc. That's fundamentally why Hindu, Buddhist, Islamist, Jews, and all other religion are welcome in the nation. Everyone gets to pick their own medicine.

 

[Sadie]

I wanted this thread to run in a safe long space time. This thread is pretty much unused now. So, i put it in a safe harbor.

One of the most affected groups includes individuals over 55 who still carry student loan debt. According to a study by the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis at the New School, approximately 2.2 million people in this age bracket are still repaying student loans. This debt often stems from returning to higher education later in life or co-signing loans for children or grandchildren.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has introduced a significant policy change that could impact beneficiaries with additional income or outstanding debts. This measure, effective from late 2024, aims to safeguard the financial integrity of the Social Security system but may result in reduced benefits for those with unpaid obligations. Beneficiaries must be aware of these changes to avoid potential financial pitfalls.

This has nothing to do with needing help on an appraisal. Maybe follow the rules?

 

[Tom D]

This has nothing to do with needing help on an appraisal. Maybe follow the rules?

Nay nay nay nay. All the political threads, on this blog, have what to do with an appraisal blog. This is a living blog that evolves with the posters. There is no appraisal business, or help, to discuss today or tommorrow. I did a peaceful sit in with my non appraisal post.

I am sorry for annoying you with a non conforming action.

 

[Cob]

That subtracts from the amount used for charity almost dollar for dollar. Again, it is YOU the taxpayer that picks up the tab and serves zero purpose. Just because you hate religion, at least understand that the churches are substantial part of the economy in a number of ways.

Some Texas religious leaders live in luxurious homes– tax-free

Clergy members can avoid paying taxes on multimillion-dollar estates, thanks to an obscure state law.

www.texasstandard.org