I'm a little surprised. I just heard an NPR interview with Dan Alexander of Forbes where he'd gone through Trump's assets vs. debts and came up with a $2.5 billion net worth figure. I'd assumed he was doing well, just by crooked means like refusing to pay vendor contracts and having loans from Russian oligarchs forgiven in return for political favors.
Well, we may not have parted on the best of terms. I realize certain words were exchanged. Also, certain... bullets. But that's air through the engine. It's past. We're business people.
Mal ,'Serenity'
Natter 76: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Foaminess
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Matt the Bruins fan - Sep 27, 2020 3:52:38 pm PDT #26790 of 30019
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Vortex - Sep 27, 2020 5:06:38 pm PDT #26791 of 30019
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Net worth doesn't necessarily equate to actual money, it's about value. So you could have assets that have value (e.g. an expensive resort in Florida), but still be in debt (you owe people money that you haven't paid).
Laura - Sep 27, 2020 5:08:31 pm PDT #26792 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.
Laura, add it to the list for when the virus is over. I'd be happy to have you over and cook for you?
That is indeed something to look forward to! Next summer.
Yay, msbelle!
Has anyone who's gotten the flu shot had side effects?
Somewhat embarrassed to say the last flu shot I had was in the 60s. I have excuses. I've never had the flu. I had the shingles vaccine so I am not anti-vax or anything, just selective.
MY sister and I watched the whole Comey thing on Showtime tonight. verdict, no news, no surprises. The only person we liked was Yates. No opinions changed on anything else. Maybe an upside that it will piss of the orange one?
The taxes. Maybe it will get a news cycle. I'm weary. Nothing matters. My only hopeful feeling is that he only loses people, he never gets new followers.
lisah - Sep 27, 2020 6:09:27 pm PDT #26793 of 30019
Punishingly Intricate
Get your flu shot, Laura!!!!
Cass - Sep 27, 2020 9:13:57 pm PDT #26794 of 30019
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
Anyone up? Seems cruelty to hope for insomniacs but here I am.
Dream well, all.
Theodosia - Sep 28, 2020 2:03:25 am PDT #26795 of 30019
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Sorry, you'll have to settle for the people who check in before they go to work.
My sprained ankle is still really noticeably swollen and tender. I stayed off it more this weekend, and even iced it a couple times. Probably should have been doing that from the start.
Laura - Sep 28, 2020 2:35:46 am PDT #26796 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.
RICE! Sorry, Theodosia. Can you take a sick day?
-t - Sep 28, 2020 4:38:51 am PDT #26797 of 30019
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Oh no, Theo! I'm sorry to hear that.
sj - Sep 28, 2020 4:44:20 am PDT #26798 of 30019
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Cass, sorry about the insomnia. I hope you got some sleep.
Theo, take care of yourself, and I hope you're feeling better soon.
meara - Sep 28, 2020 5:10:06 am PDT #26799 of 30019
Theo take care of yourself!!
Puppy did not want to sleep in today, but DID manage to not poop until we went outside this morning (albeit at 630am, before my alarm). It's a step in the right direction. I super don't want to work today though—I've been clenching my teeth at night almost every night and it gives me an awful headache in the morning. If it's super bad I will call in sick, but if it's just medium I can't always be doing that! Apparently the stress is getting to me