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Sam Bach PDX
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Gay, married, oldish, tax professional, siaradwr Cymraeg (tipyn bach). Politically, economically and environmentally aware, so lean very far left by American standards, but basically Democratic socialist by European standards.
I would add that preventing a valid and legal ballot from being counted should bear the same penalties as casting an illegal ballot.
December 15, 2025 at 9:05 AM
There is a mechanism for removing corrupt justices, but it's impeachment and has to get through both houses of Congress.
December 1, 2025 at 5:14 AM
The tax attorney/advisor may be overkill unless getting assets instead of cash, but it can depend on the source: usually inheritance isn't taxable, but if the $$ comes from a tax-deferred retirement account, it will be & spreading draws over a decade would be better tax-wise.
November 29, 2025 at 11:41 PM
If Fireball is too sweet for you (it really is for me), try Sinfire.
November 29, 2025 at 12:09 AM
In the places I know about, states defer property taxes until they die and grab it all on the next property transfer. It's like reverse mortgages, saving Paul by robbing Peter.
November 18, 2025 at 7:58 AM
If you were due a refund, you already paid more taxes than you should. And if they owe you, get after them to pay you... plus interest!
November 14, 2025 at 1:31 AM
So is Rollins accusing that judge of violating the Hatch Act? Federal judges cannot legally make partisan political donations.
November 13, 2025 at 8:38 PM
If it happens, I'll join the group that pushes city council to cut the rest of their budget by more and direct it back to a protected fund supporting clean energy....
November 11, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Last night it was claimed that all 8 Dems (and Schumer) who voted for the CR had significant campaign contributions from the American Airlines PAC. I suspect that had more to do with it than private jets. Most of those have smaller airports within 50 miles happy to have them.
November 11, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Faith leaders in Portland, Oregon were told the same.
November 8, 2025 at 10:49 PM