vxbush 9/16/2022 7:34:30 AM

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Another person who sees the BRICS movement as significant regarding the power of the dollar. 

Something to watch over the next 10-20 years. 

Occasional Reader 9/16/2022 7:42:46 AM

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Reply to vxbush in 1:

FWIW, I work with some very smart people in the area of global macroeconomics.  None seem worried about this.

vxbush 9/16/2022 8:11:08 AM

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In #2 Occasional Reader said: FWIW, I work with some very smart people in the area of global macroeconomics.  None seem worried about this.

I can't say that the writer of this article is worried. He sees this as a long-term movement toward higher digital coin adoption with impacts on both the dollar and whatever BRICS ends up using. But I haven't finished reading the article all the way. 

Occasional Reader 9/16/2022 8:49:08 AM

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Reply to vxbush in 3:

Well, again FWIW, I don't hear these people I work with talking about crypto displacing the dollar and/or other global national currencies, to any significant degree. 

Then again, they could be wrong, of course.

JCM 9/16/2022 10:14:49 AM

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Owner of stolen car tracks down suspected thief, shoots him in Federal Way

Police added it’s never a good idea to try to find a stolen car yourself.

Well maybe if police actually tried to track down stolen cars and car thieves and prosecutors you know prosecuted car theft in a manner commensurate with the impact of the crime on people?

Occasional Reader 9/16/2022 11:31:00 AM

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"shoots him in Federal Way"

What's the Federal Way of shooting someone?

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JCM 9/16/2022 12:03:13 PM

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Reply to Occasional Reader in 6:

Located on the Military Road Connection WA Territory Forts along Puget Sound, the "Federal Way". Such notables as George B. McClellan, Joseph

Hooker, Ulysses S. Grant, George Picket were involved in the surveying and construction. Picket's house that he used while working on the road is still standing and a museum in Bellingham.

Kosh's Shadow 9/16/2022 6:05:38 PM

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In #6 Occasional Reader said: What's the Federal Way of shooting someone?

It involves lots of paperwork.

Occasional Reader 9/16/2022 7:14:58 PM

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In #8 Kosh's Shadow said: It involves lots of paperwork.

I have some Federal HST .45ACP ammo.   Does that count?

Kosh's Shadow 9/16/2022 7:17:10 PM

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In #9 Occasional Reader said: Does that count?

Only to 6, MUdhead. So did I fire 6 rounds or only 5?

Occasional Reader 9/16/2022 7:29:01 PM

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In #10 Kosh's Shadow said: So did I fire 6 rounds or only 5?

I've long believed they should do a Dirty Harry prequel, feature Harry's great-great-great-great grandpappy, set in late 18th century America.

"I know what you're thinking, punk; did I fire one shot, ,or only zero?..."

Kosh's Shadow 9/16/2022 7:32:50 PM

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Reply to Occasional Reader in 11:

Maybe it could be done as a Black Powder Exploitation film

Occasional Reader 9/16/2022 7:33:33 PM

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In #10 Kosh's Shadow said:

Fun fact: the actor to whom that famous line is uttered in “dirty Harry“ plays an entirely different character in the sequel, “Magnum force“; and then another different character in “sudden impact“

I guess we were not supposed to notice because “all those people look alike“, or something..

Occasional Reader 9/16/2022 7:34:13 PM

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Reply to Kosh's Shadow in 12:

Heh.

Kosh's Shadow 9/16/2022 7:38:14 PM

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Reply to Occasional Reader in 14:

I really think the movie musket done

Occasional Reader 9/16/2022 7:40:10 PM

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Reply to Kosh's Shadow in 15:

only if it can showcase a woman of color; like brown bess.

Occasional Reader 9/16/2022 7:40:38 PM

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Reply to Kosh's Shadow in 15:

but I admire your flinty resolution

Occasional Reader 9/16/2022 7:41:37 PM

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Kosh's Shadow 9/16/2022 7:42:39 PM

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Reply to Occasional Reader in 16:

It could be called "In Like Flintlock"

Kosh's Shadow 9/16/2022 7:45:09 PM

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In #18 Occasional Reader said: And your dedication to this project seems enduring, it’s not just some flash in the pan.

It will require proper preparation, so we don't go off half-cocked

(All these idioms most people don't know where they came from. Grammar Nazis, it is late, I am tired, and trying to be understood - while I listen to Firesign "I Think We're All Bozos on this Bus", the first piece of hacker comedy.)

Occasional Reader 9/16/2022 7:46:23 PM

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Reply to Kosh's Shadow in 19:

There could also be a Jaws crossover subplot…that would truly sear this film into the audience’s memory.

Kosh's Shadow 9/16/2022 7:48:40 PM

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Reply to Occasional Reader in 21:

I think it could be done with some stock footage.

If not, we could be over a barrel.

Occasional Reader 9/16/2022 7:52:28 PM

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Reply to Kosh's Shadow in 22:

I think I’m pretty slick with my puns, but I fear if I continue to ramrod this particular line down readers’ throats, I’ll be seen as just a smooth bore.  So, I bid you goodnight.

Kosh's Shadow 9/16/2022 8:00:05 PM

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Reply to Occasional Reader in 23:

Good night. I'm tired, too