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Title: Willy's Boy
Post by: drewm on February 24, 2013, 10:31:35 pm
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Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: WillyWump on February 25, 2013, 11:20:51 am
Really Drew? Dont you think this is a bit played out??

Now stop smoking crack.

-W

PS- Dont think I haven't noticed your avatar either. Dont they have Uhauls in Houston? You are free to move out of state you know.

Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: drewm on February 25, 2013, 11:55:44 am
Really Drew? Dont you think this is a bit played out??

Now stop smoking crack.

-W

PS- Dont think I haven't noticed your avatar either. Dont they have Uhauls in Houston? You are free to move out of state you know.

Not sure why you have taken such a nasty disposition toward me but it is duly noted. Glad you noticed my avatar because I do plan on getting out of this flea-ridden state just as soon as I can. Have a great day Willimeana.
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Miss Philicia on February 25, 2013, 12:00:00 pm
I recommend escaping the entire South before you end up with diabetes and are attached to a Medicare scooter :P
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: drewm on February 25, 2013, 12:10:51 pm
I recommend escaping the entire South before you end up with diabetes and are attached to a Medicare scooter :P

LOL Miss P. I was thinking the same thing...  ;)
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: mikeyb39 on February 25, 2013, 04:32:32 pm
Well being a fellow Texan, I have to agree with Willy.  I may not agree with everything here, but i can't imagine living anywhere else.  Job market is better here than most places, no state tax, cost of living is less.  The sexy cowboys themselves are a great benefit.  Never bogged down in 12 inches of snow. Plus i can hop on a plane here in dallas and be just about anywhere in the country within 2 to 4 hours.
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: WillyWump on February 25, 2013, 05:55:18 pm
Not sure why you have taken such a nasty disposition toward me but it is duly noted. Willimeana.

Ohh now Droodles, don't get your Traitorist Texan panties twisted up. I still like you....for now.
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Miss Philicia on February 25, 2013, 06:10:23 pm
Not sure why you have taken such a nasty disposition

She's upset because I won't hold her hands when we walk down the street. And if you don't believe me I'll be happy to cut/paste the text transcript.
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: mitch777 on February 25, 2013, 06:16:49 pm
She's upset because I won't hold her hands when we walk down the street. And if you don't believe me I'll be happy to cut/paste the text transcript.
i don't believe you. :)
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: WillyWump on February 25, 2013, 06:24:54 pm
She's upset because I won't hold her hands when we walk down the street. And if you don't believe me I'll be happy to cut/paste the text transcript.

No, what I said was ...that I like to hold hands, but you wont find me skipping down the street hand in hand with my boyfriend.
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Miss Philicia on February 25, 2013, 06:30:08 pm
you wont find me skipping down the street hand in hand with my boyfriend.

You really need to talk to your therapist about your inability to separate reality from fantasy.

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Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: WillyWump on February 25, 2013, 07:15:57 pm
Well being a fellow Texan, I have to agree with Willy.  I may not agree with everything here, but i can't imagine living anywhere else.  Job market is better here than most places, no state tax, cost of living is less.  The sexy cowboys themselves are a great benefit.  Never bogged down in 12 inches of snow. Plus i can hop on a plane here in dallas and be just about anywhere in the country within 2 to 4 hours.


Also, hmm, Texans stand up for their gays. New Yorkers not so much...watch all the way through... ;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JibZ2U3o-M
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: drewm on February 25, 2013, 07:28:13 pm
Ohh now Droodles, don't get your Traitorist Texan panties twisted up. I still like you....for now.

But you'll never like me as much as the Biebs...  ;)
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Miss Philicia on February 25, 2013, 07:42:30 pm
It's sad that even the queers here believe Perry's own bullshit about Texas (http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/Articles/2011/07/08/Perrys-Texas-Miracle-Less-Than-Meets-the-Eye.aspx#page1).
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: drewm on February 25, 2013, 07:50:29 pm
It's sad that even the queers here believe Perry's own bullshit about Texas (http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/Articles/2011/07/08/Perrys-Texas-Miracle-Less-Than-Meets-the-Eye.aspx#page1).

Rick Perry was a 'D-Average' student at Texas A&M who has never held a real job in his life with the exception of a four year stint in the Air Force. The people of this state have kept this idiot in state office, Texas legislature, Agriculture Commissioner, Lt. Governor and Governor (3 terms). It really doesn't speak well for the voters here because he is a gaffe-prone idiot who is killing medicaid.  The Los Angeles Times wrote that under Perry, "working Texans increasingly have been priced out of private healthcare while the state's safety net has withered."

There are a lot of good things about Texas but this state is all about 'small southern politics.' Texas is no better, politically, than Louisiana.
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: WillyWump on February 25, 2013, 07:57:11 pm


There are a lot of good things about Texas but this state is all about 'small southern politics.' Texas is no better, politically, than Louisiana.

btw Droodly droo, where are you moving when you leave Texas?
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: mitch777 on February 25, 2013, 08:01:53 pm
Rick Perry was a 'D-Average' student at Texas A&M who has never held a real job in his life with the exception of a four year stint in the Air Force. The people of this state have kept this idiot in state office, Texas legislature, Agriculture Commissioner, Lt. Governor and Governor (3 terms). It really doesn't speak well for the voters here because he is a gaffe-prone idiot who is killing medicaid.  The Los Angeles Times wrote that under Perry, "working Texans increasingly have been priced out of private healthcare while the state's safety net has withered."

There are a lot of good things about Texas but this state is all about 'small southern politics.' Texas is no better, politically, than Louisiana.
i have held the belief that "nationalism" thinking can blind people with false pride. It can be difficult for some to admit.
the same thinking goes on at the state level.
nothing wrong with pride per se but when it clouds your ability to see reality...
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: anniebc on February 25, 2013, 08:04:55 pm
Don't y'all be dissing Texas now, not when I'm about to visit in a few months, I want to hear only good things... ;)

Aroha
Jan :-*
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: WillyWump on February 25, 2013, 08:06:14 pm
Don't y'all be dissing Texas now, not when I'm about to visit in a few months, I want to hear only good things... ;)


Thats right you bitter queens Jan and Jen are coming to San Antonio!!! Take that!

*sticks tongue out*
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Dachshund on February 25, 2013, 08:13:15 pm
Thats right you bitter queens Jan and Jen are coming to San Antonio!!! Take that!

*sticks tongue out*

And Memphis cowgirl, where true southern hospitality lives. Can't wait!
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: WillyWump on February 25, 2013, 08:20:03 pm
And Memphis cowgirl, where true southern hospitality lives. Can't wait!

GASP! Jan! are you cheating on me?
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: drewm on February 25, 2013, 08:22:42 pm
btw Droodly droo, where are you moving when you leave Texas?

Indiana
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: anniebc on February 25, 2013, 08:23:42 pm
And Memphis cowgirl, where true southern hospitality lives. Can't wait!

Can't wait to see you Dachs, and looking forward to meeting Sammers (I hope).

Thats right you bitter queens Jan and Jen are coming to San Antonio!!! Take that!

*sticks tongue out*

LOL..doing the whole nine yards this year Will, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, (with Creighton and Santi)  Birmingham Alabama, Memphis and Atlanta, (with Jeff) can't wait to see all my best AMG buddies again, looking forward to catching up again Will.

Aroha
Jan :-* :-*
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: anniebc on February 25, 2013, 08:24:56 pm
GASP! Jan! are you cheating on me?

Sorry you had to find out this way Will, I was going to tell you ...honest.. ;)

Aroha
Jan :-*
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Jeff G on February 25, 2013, 08:25:28 pm
GASP! Jan! are you cheating on me?

Yes she is Will , with me ! . Im getting a visit as well .
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: WillyWump on February 25, 2013, 08:26:43 pm
Yes she is Will , with me ! . Im getting a visit as well .

WELL!

A man in every port ::)
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Dachshund on February 25, 2013, 08:27:27 pm
Can't wait to see you Dachs, and looking forward to meeting Sammers (I hope).

LOL..doing the whole nine yards this year Will, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, (with Creighton and Santi)  Birmingham Alabama, Memphis and Atlanta, (with Jeff) can't wait to see all my best AMG buddies again, looking forward to catching up again Will.

Aroha
Jan :-* :-*

Oh, the Sammers will be there with bells on. Can't wait to meet you all.
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Jeff G on February 25, 2013, 08:29:45 pm
JK ... READ YOUR PM'S .
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: WillyWump on February 25, 2013, 09:12:27 pm
anywayyys...since this thread has my name on it I'm going to go ahead and put this here...

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Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: anniebc on February 25, 2013, 09:23:40 pm
WELL!

A man in every port ::)

At my age you have to grab all you can while you have the time.. ;D

Oh, the Sammers will be there with bells on. Can't wait to meet you all.

I'm so glad Sammers will be there as well.

Aroha
Jan :-*
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: anniebc on February 25, 2013, 09:25:20 pm
anywayyys...since this thread has my name on it I'm going to go ahead and put this here...

(http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af308/IwuvPhilly/SHAKE3_zpsa09eddf3.gif)

LOL..mine is not to reason why...but WHY!!

Aroha
Jan :-*
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Solo_LTSurvivor on February 25, 2013, 11:35:26 pm
anywayyys...since this thread has my name on it I'm going to go ahead and put this here...

(http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af308/IwuvPhilly/SHAKE3_zpsa09eddf3.gif)

Shouldn't you have posted this over on that porn thread  ::)
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Ann on February 26, 2013, 07:48:46 am
Indiana

Really (http://www.wave3.com/story/21230745/indiana-leaders-battle-washington-over-healthcare)? Moving from one Republican stronghold to another is a good thing when you live with hiv and have a high dependency on affordable healthcare? I hope you've thought this move through.
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: denb45 on February 26, 2013, 05:02:57 pm
Indiana

drewm  move to Albuquerque, NM  :D  good health care for HIV+  housing also available, if you need it

 ABQ- Metro  is 32nd largest city in the US and is 52 miles wide X 92 square-miles long, it has just about everything  you could want  ;) population wise it has about a million and a half  :D

maybe you should re-consider moving to Indiana.......just sayin  ;)


HUGS

DEN  :D
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Miss Philicia on February 26, 2013, 05:06:25 pm
Philadelphia has a better selection of cheese so naturally I advocate that choice. Plus it's four times the size of Dennis' shithole.

Also, one can travel to NYC on a train in an hour and only slightly longer to DC. One can survive here with no car.
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: denb45 on February 26, 2013, 05:09:30 pm
And, I love you too sweetheart  :-*

HUGS

DEN  :D
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: WillyWump on February 26, 2013, 05:29:18 pm
drewm  move to Albuquerque, NM 


LMAO! Albuquerque.  ::)
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: denb45 on February 26, 2013, 05:52:28 pm
LMAO! Albuquerque.  ::)

beats pushing a shopping cart around and being  HIV+ and a homeless VET

cause that is the only thing I could hope for living in any other large city

at my income level  :-[

as I could NOT afford to do so...........just being honest here, nothing more


HUGS

DEN  :D
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: drewm on February 26, 2013, 09:36:02 pm
Really (http://www.wave3.com/story/21230745/indiana-leaders-battle-washington-over-healthcare)? Moving from one Republican stronghold to another is a good thing when you live with hiv and have a high dependency on affordable healthcare? I hope you've thought this move through.

It's home. Family is there.
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: wolfter on February 26, 2013, 09:56:42 pm
I have family in Indiana and have spent considerable time in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne.  They're both great places.

I'm considering moving to Columbus, OH.  I think it's about time to live amongst the gays.  It's one of the most gay friendly cities in the US.  I can't find the study, but I know I read that somewhere.

Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Miss Philicia on February 26, 2013, 10:14:56 pm
I think it's about time to live amongst the gays. 


You probably should have done that 25 years ago.

edit: whoa, big move there Big W... 66 miles!
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: wolfter on February 26, 2013, 11:26:10 pm
You probably should have done that 25 years ago.

edit: whoa, big move there Big W... 66 miles!

Since I was preparing to die 25 years ago, why would I move to start a new temporary life?

I found this interesting, Columbus is underrated for its gayness.

http://gaytravel.about.com/od/placestogo/tp/underrated_gay.htm
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Miss Philicia on February 26, 2013, 11:43:52 pm
Since I was preparing to die 25 years ago, why would I move to start a new temporary life?


Well why the hell not? That's exactly when you should do wild and crazy things. In fact, not only should you have moved to the city, you should have become a coke dealer.

Don't you remember Auntie Mame's sage advice? LIVE! LIVE! LIVE!
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Ann on February 27, 2013, 07:26:21 am
It's home. Family is there.

Ah, so you're a Hoosier? Me too. I was born in Fort Wayne, but moved back to the Greater Cleveland area when I was but a toddler. I still toddle from time to time, but that's a whole other thread. ;D
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: wolfter on February 27, 2013, 10:57:11 am
Ah, so you're a Hoosier? Me too. I was born in Fort Wayne, but moved back to the Greater Cleveland area when I was but a toddler. I still toddle from time to time, but that's a whole other thread. ;D

I'm visiting my Aunt & Uncle for a few days before AMG this year.  She's watching after Miss Lily while I attend.  And Cleveland?  Way cooler city than many believe.  Bill and I spent many of weekends there.  We'd take the camper and stay in a campground that was real close to the nightlife action.  I still have my autographed Suzanne Westenhoefer Tshirt from when we saw her perform at a comedy club.

I won't tell the story of the one time he let me drive his conversion van pulling that damn camper.  I'll just say that I forgot it was back there. ;D
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: denb45 on February 27, 2013, 11:20:39 am

I'm considering moving to Columbus, OH.  I think it's about time to live amongst the gays.  It's one of the most gay friendly cities in the US.  I can't find the study, but I know I read that somewhere.

So how long has this been going on  ??? even here in Albuquerque, I live amongst the gays, and just about any other ethnic race you can think of...........where the hell do you live again?  if you would have moved to
Columbus yrs. ago we wouldn't be having this discussion, now would we  ::)

HUGS

DEN  :D
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Miss Philicia on February 27, 2013, 11:25:05 am
live amongst the gays

amongst, but not of...
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Dachshund on February 27, 2013, 11:28:10 am
live amongst the gays

amongst, but not of...

Homo's in the mist.
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: wolfter on February 27, 2013, 11:31:07 am
So how long has this been going on  ??? even here in Albuquerque, I live amongst the gays, and just about any other ethnic race you can think of...........where the hell do you live again?  if you would have moved to
Columbus yrs. ago we wouldn't be having this discussion, now would we  ::)

HUGS

DEN  :D

After Bill died, I moved to the burbs of Columbus (Pataskala).  I had to move back to my mother's home after I got sick the last time.   I couldn't quite make the big move to a real city....lol  I've only recently doing things out of my comfort zone.  I live in an area where there is NO diversity and only a few gays.

I really don't see much need to remain in these parts any longer.
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: denb45 on February 27, 2013, 11:39:09 am
After Bill died, I moved to the burbs of Columbus (Pataskala)

I really don't see much need to remain in these parts any longer.


Yes we all do what we have to do after a death of a loved one  :'(

Well good for you, 66 miles to Columbus really isn't all that far away ya know  ::)

glad your starting to think outside the box  ;)

HUGS

DEN  :D
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: drewm on February 27, 2013, 03:53:10 pm
Ah, so you're a Hoosier? Me too. I was born in Fort Wayne, but moved back to the Greater Cleveland area when I was but a toddler. I still toddle from time to time, but that's a whole other thread. ;D

Hoosier by birth, Texan by choice but hey, everyone is entitled to a mistake  ;)
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Miss Philicia on February 27, 2013, 04:03:05 pm
Why in the world would any cocksucker make such a choice? It's like choosing to relocate to Uganda.
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: WillyWump on February 27, 2013, 04:53:23 pm
  We'd take the camper and stay in a campground that was real close to the nightlife action.

Yeah, nothing like heading home to the campground after the clubs  ::)


It's home. Family is there.


Enjoy that State Income Tax

*edited to change "sales tax" to 'Income tax"
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Miss Philicia on February 27, 2013, 05:00:59 pm

Enjoy that State Sales tax Droodles.

Texas state sales tax = 6.25%

Pennsylvania state sales tax = 6%

stfu

Also, as far as I know in terms of state income tax which you don't have, your property taxes are more onerous, so again stfu

Honestly the more important issue is if one performs job "X" are they paid more in Texas or in New York? I think we all know that particular answer.
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: WillyWump on February 27, 2013, 05:04:10 pm
Texas state sales tax = 6.25%

Pennsylvania state sales tax = 6%

stfu

Also, as far as I know in terms of state income tax which you don't have, your property taxes are more onerous, so again stfu

Im talking to traitor Droodles not you. This has nothing to do with Shitsylvania.

Indiana State Sales tax- 7% +State Income Tax. I dont think Droodly owns a home. I could be wrong.
Texas - no state income tax.

so STFU

Ps- my orginal comment to Drew should have said "Good luck with that State Income tax" not sales tax
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Miss Philicia on February 27, 2013, 05:05:27 pm
Im talking to traitor Droodles not you. This has nothing to do with Shitsylvania.

Indiana State Sales tax- 7% +State Income Tax. I dont think Droodly owns a home. I could be wrong.
Texas - no state income tax.

Wow, so you're quibbling over a difference of 0.75% in sales tax? You know, not every queer has to pinch pennies because they're paying twenty years of child support.
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: WillyWump on February 27, 2013, 05:07:06 pm
Wow, so you're quibbling over a difference of 0.75% in sales tax? You know, not every queer has to pinch pennies because they're paying twenty years of child support.

This is about Income tax. Not sales tax. see above Einstein.
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Miss Philicia on February 27, 2013, 05:10:45 pm
This is about Income tax. Not sales tax. see above Einstein.

So your proud that your state has no income tax which leads to placing near the bottom in terms of public health and education? Fascinating, especially for someone with AIDS.
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: denb45 on February 27, 2013, 05:19:44 pm
The New Mexico state gross receipts tax rate is currently 5.125%. Depending on local municipalities, the total tax rate can be as high as 8.625%.

as I live in the most populated county & city in the whole entire state
so 8.625% is what we pay here in ABQ-metro & Bernco county  :-[

HUGS

DEN  :D
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: WillyWump on February 27, 2013, 05:22:35 pm
So your proud that your state has no income tax which leads to placing near the bottom in terms of public health and education? Fascinating, especially for someone with AIDS.

yes in a nutshell

"education" is a broad term, can you be specific please. For instance Texas ranks 20th in Adults who attend at least some college. and 30th in Adults who attain Bachelors degrees.

Edited to add: hmmm Texas is 9th according to US Dept of Education rankings of graduation rates....which is well above Shitsylvania

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/26/high-school-graduation-ra_n_2194378.html
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: wolfter on February 27, 2013, 05:23:57 pm
Indiana is quite expensive to maintain and drive a vehicle.  Your vehicle registration cost is based on the year and value of your car.

My aunt and uncle once told me it cost them over $2,000/year just for vehicle registrations for them and my cousins.

Ohio has a marginal income tax rate of 5.92% and a 7% sales tax.
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: wolfter on February 27, 2013, 05:32:22 pm
Yeah, nothing like heading home to the campground after the clubs  ::)


Why?  Is this another gay faux pas?  Or is camping not a fun activity in Texas? 

A lot of campgrounds have communal shower areas btw. :o
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Miss Philicia on February 27, 2013, 05:37:49 pm
NYC has probably the highest combined taxes in the country, and I don't remember sitting around moaning about it.
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: denb45 on February 27, 2013, 05:39:20 pm
Willy Boy THIS IS FOR YOU  :-*


 "Texas, Our Texas"

Texas, Our Texas! all hail the mighty State!
Texas, Our Texas! so wonderful so great!
Boldest and grandest, withstanding ev'ry test
O Empire wide and glorious, you stand supremely blest.
(chorus)

Texas, O Texas! your freeborn single star,
Sends out its radiance to nations near and far,
Emblem of Freedom! it set our hearts aglow,
With thoughts of San Jacinto and glorious Alamo.
(chorus)

Texas, dear Texas! from tyrant grip now free,
Shines forth in splendor, your star of destiny!
Mother of heroes, we come your children true,
Proclaiming our allegiance, our faith, our love for you.

Chorus

God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong,
That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ages long.
God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong,
That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ages long.


HUGS

DEN  :D
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Miss Philicia on February 27, 2013, 05:41:38 pm
Texas drops close to bottom in student spending (http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/2013/02/texas-drops-close-to-bottom-in-student-spending.html/)

Way to go, Alamo! ::)
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: WillyWump on February 27, 2013, 05:44:44 pm
Texas drops close to bottom in student spending (http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/2013/02/texas-drops-close-to-bottom-in-student-spending.html/)

Way to go, Alamo! ::)

But is 9th nationally in graduation rates. Our kids are smart so we don't need to spend money on remedial Dick and Jane readers.
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Miss Philicia on February 27, 2013, 05:49:37 pm
But is 9th nationally in graduation rates. Our kids are smart so we don't need to spend money on remedial Dick and Jane readers.

Graduation rates mean little when your standards for grading them are so abysmally low. That's why they end up at some crappy place like Texas State - San Marcos.

How are your teen pregnancy rates?
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: denb45 on February 27, 2013, 05:52:04 pm
I'm proud to be a neighbor to the west of TEXAS  :D

and as you all know, NEW MEXICO was once part of Texas, if my history is correct  :)

Will, glad you are my neighbor to the east of me  ;)


HUGS

DEN  :D
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: WillyWump on February 27, 2013, 05:53:20 pm
crappy place like Texas State - San Marcos.


Oh HELL NO you dint!

Somebody hold my wig while I teach a queen some respect.
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: wolfter on February 27, 2013, 05:54:39 pm
I'm proud to be a neighbor to the west of TEXAS  :D

and as you all know, NEW MEXICO was once part of Texas, if my history is correct  :)

Will, glad you are my neighbor to the east of me  ;)


HUGS

DEN  :D

Weren't they both part of Mexico?
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: WillyWump on February 27, 2013, 05:56:03 pm
I'm proud to be a neighbor to the west of TEXAS  :D

Will, glad you are my neighbor to the east of me  ;)


HUGS

DEN  :D

 :-*

I am honored to have you as a neighbor to the west of me Den. I got your back man.
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: WillyWump on February 27, 2013, 05:57:57 pm
Weren't they both part of Mexico?

Until we beat them Pancho Villa bastards back with a stick and took it from them 8)
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Miss Philicia on February 27, 2013, 06:03:33 pm
New Mexico and Texas were separate political divisions dating back to the Viceroyalty of New Spain (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cf/Viceroyalty_of_New_Spain_Location_1819_%28without_Philippines%29.png). There was a smidgen of current day western areas of Texas that could be viewed as part of the of the province of Santa Fe de Nuevo México but that's it as borders were not surveyed by today's methods but left somewhat vague.

Seriously, how can you people live down there and not know this? Is our children learning?
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: wolfter on February 27, 2013, 06:25:39 pm
Before European invasion, I believe texas was inhabited by Native Americans and Mexicans. 
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: denb45 on February 27, 2013, 06:31:25 pm
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Seriously, how can you people live down there and not know this? Is our children learning?

I'm Northern California transplant here, but was born in the City of Torrance, Ca (way back in 1956) a suburb of Los Angeles and L.A. county located within the L.A. basin

I've only been living here in ABQ-Metro since (09/11/01) going on 11 and half yrs. now

Thanks for the history lesson, as you are well awear that my 56 yr old mind can be
very dootie @ times


Hugs

DEN  :D
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Miss Philicia on February 27, 2013, 06:35:41 pm

I've only been living here in ABQ-Metro since (09/11/01) going on 11 and half yrs. now

That's long enough to buy a history book.
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Dachshund on February 28, 2013, 08:18:52 am
Graduation rates mean little when your standards for grading them are so abysmally low. That's why they end up at some crappy place like Texas State - San Marcos.

How are your teen pregnancy rates?

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/attytood/If-this-is-the-deal-Philly-teachers-should-strike.html
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Miss Philicia on February 28, 2013, 11:16:08 am
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/attytood/If-this-is-the-deal-Philly-teachers-should-strike.html

Have you got a point to make or do you just like slapping links up on the forums?
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Dachshund on February 28, 2013, 11:20:29 am
Have you got a point to make or do you just like slapping links up on the forums?

That's rich coming from you Mary. You slap obscure links into any thread where you aren't getting enough attention. It has a valid point that you're more than welcome to shove up your boney ass.
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Miss Philicia on February 28, 2013, 11:36:57 am
That's rich coming from you Mary. You slap obscure links into any thread where you aren't getting enough attention. It has a valid point that you're more than welcome to shove up your boney ass.

It's an opinion article, which I did in fact skim -- I just don't understand why you quoted me and then made the link, so I asked. Alas you decided to resort to launch personal attacks.
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Dachshund on February 28, 2013, 11:43:04 am
It's an opinion article, which I did in fact skim -- I just don't understand why you quoted me and then made the link, so I asked. Alas you decided to resort to launch personal attacks.

God you can be such a passive aggressive little girl when it suits you. Alas, my ass. Don't worry it won't happen again.
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Ann on February 28, 2013, 11:51:43 am
Dox, Miss P, put those sticks down and stop poking each other with them. You're gonna put someone's eye out with those damn things. >:(
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: WillyWump on February 28, 2013, 04:25:25 pm
So cute... like 2 little girls fighting over their dollies ^

Now where were we...let's see...Dingy teeth, little bit of Texas history, token Beiber potshots, Texas education, Sales tax..

I dunno.

Maybe its time to put this thread down.
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: mitch777 on February 28, 2013, 04:50:39 pm


Now where were we...let's see...Dingy teeth, little bit of Texas history, token Beiber potshots, Texas education, Sales tax..

I dunno.

Maybe its time to put this thread down.
Awe, c'mon now Wumpy, we haven't even discussed that Steven Colbert's sister is running for office, the leatherback turtles might become extinct in 20 years, or the LATEST "happiest states" list! :)
http://www.livescience.com/27537-list-happiest-states-2012.html
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: WillyWump on February 28, 2013, 06:10:56 pm

...Dingy teeth,


My apologies to the fair patrons of this thread... Wolfter's Dingy teeth are being discussed in the "Smoking and HIV" thread, not this one.  ;)
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: leatherman on February 28, 2013, 06:51:06 pm
we haven't even discussed that Steven Colbert's sister is running for office
Mitch, let's keep the fighting to Texas and Pennsylvania. ;)

Elizabeth Colbert Busch will be running as a Democrat to fill the seat vacated by Tim Scott  (who was appointed to the U.S. Senate to fill the seat vacated by Jim DeMint) in South Carolina.
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: mitch777 on February 28, 2013, 09:07:20 pm
Mitch, let's keep the fighting to Texas and Pennsylvania. ;)

Elizabeth Colbert Busch will be running as a Democrat to fill the seat vacated by Tim Scott  (who was appointed to the U.S. Senate to fill the seat vacated by Jim DeMint) in South Carolina.
but i want to hear the inside story from a gay hiv+ south carolinian. ;)
i like steven and would hope his sister would be a big improvement, but i really don't know anything about her.
(this thread should be retitled "hodgepodge" or "misc.") ;D
it could go on foreverrrrrrrrrrrrrrr................. :)
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: drewm on March 01, 2013, 09:47:23 pm


Enjoy that State Income Tax

*edited to change "sales tax" to 'Income tax"

No car inspection. Tag fee about $17.00, State Sales Tax 7%. You are taxed Willimeana, they just don't call em taxes.
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: WillyWump on March 01, 2013, 10:47:47 pm
No car inspection. Tag fee about $17.00, State Sales Tax 7%. You are taxed Willimeana, they just don't call em taxes.

 But do they have any fisters in Indiana? Wont you miss that?
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Miss Philicia on March 02, 2013, 10:06:04 am
o hai guys!

States with “High Rate” Income Taxes are Still Outperforming No-Tax States (http://www.itep.org/pdf/lafferhighrate.pdf)

• In reality, states that levy personal income taxes, including the states with the highest top rates, have seen more economic growth per capita and less decline in their median income level over the last ten years than the nine states that do not tax income.
Unemployment rates have been nearly identical across states with and without income taxes.

• Laffer’s claims to the contrary rely on cherry-picking a number of blunt, aggregate measures of economic growth that are closely related to population trends, and incorrectly asserting that tax policy is a leading force behind the migration trends that fuel this
growth. Laffer omits measures like median income growth and state unemployment rates in his comparisons of states with and without income taxes, yet selectively cites these measures in other studies when the story they tell fits his preferred narrative.

• More fundamentally, Laffer’s simplistic analysis fails to account for the fact that states without income taxes often choose not to levy such a tax precisely because they possess unusual economic advantages that allow them to raise revenue (and grow their
economies) in ways that other states cannot. In-state analysts and Laffer himself have correctly observed that factors like natural resources, federal military spending, and even favorable climate contribute to state economic growth. Many of these factors are of great  significance in states without income taxes, but while Laffer mentions them in the text of his reports, he makes no effort to control for them in his quantitative analyses.
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Buckmark on March 02, 2013, 11:19:02 am
Quote from: WillyWump
...
Now where were we...let's see...Dingy teeth, little bit of Texas history, token Beiber potshots, Texas education, Sales tax..

Quote from: Miss Philicia"
States with “High Rate” Income Taxes are Still Outperforming No-Tax States (http://www.itep.org/pdf/lafferhighrate.pdf)

If you own a home in Texas, you are essentially paying the same amount in property taxes as a state income tax.  The problem with the Texas property tax system is that it produces uneven results.  Property-rich districts spend far more per pupil than property-poor districts, despite the state's "Robin Hood" law which attempts to even things out.  Public education funding in Texas = fail.

Then there is Texas' obsession with standardized testing in public schools.  Students spend huge amounts of time preparing for standardized tests.  I hear this all the time from my co-workers.  With all that focus, of course they pass the tests, and graduate.  But that doesn't equal a good education. 

Sorry, Wumpy -- Texas can do better.  But I hate to see what our crazy legislature will come up with this session.


Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: WillyWump on March 02, 2013, 12:47:18 pm
o hai guys!

States with “High Rate” Income Taxes are Still Outperforming No-Tax States (http://www.itep.org/pdf/lafferhighrate.pdf)

• In reality, states that levy personal income taxes, including the states with the highest top rates, have seen more economic growth per capita and less decline in their median income level over the last ten years than the nine states that do not tax income.
Unemployment rates have been nearly identical across states with and without income taxes.

• Laffer’s claims to the contrary rely on cherry-picking a number of blunt, aggregate measures of economic growth that are closely related to population trends, and incorrectly asserting that tax policy is a leading force behind the migration trends that fuel this
growth. Laffer omits measures like median income growth and state unemployment rates in his comparisons of states with and without income taxes, yet selectively cites these measures in other studies when the story they tell fits his preferred narrative.

• More fundamentally, Laffer’s simplistic analysis fails to account for the fact that states without income taxes often choose not to levy such a tax precisely because they possess unusual economic advantages that allow them to raise revenue (and grow their
economies) in ways that other states cannot. In-state analysts and Laffer himself have correctly observed that factors like natural resources, federal military spending, and even favorable climate contribute to state economic growth. Many of these factors are of great  significance in states without income taxes, but while Laffer mentions them in the text of his reports, he makes no effort to control for them in his quantitative analyses.

 Yawn   (http://www.economist.com/blogs/freeexchange/2010/06/migration)

Migration statistics reveal that people are moving in droves to Texas. Why? Jobs and no state income taxes. High earning New Yorkers and Californians can take home between 9% and 11% more of their income by moving to Texas. Every trip down I speak to at least one bitter New Yorker/Californian fed up with high taxes and cost of living.

I wonder if anyone is moving to Pennsylvania?



Then there is Texas' obsession with standardized testing in public schools.  ..  But that doesn't equal a good education. 

Sorry, Wumpy -- Texas can do better.  But I hate to see what our crazy legislature will come up with this session.


This is not unique to Texas, every state has some sort of Standardized test that they are obsessed with ...gotta get that govt money. But yes I agree there is much room for improvement, but we still outrank Pennsylvania.


Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: buginme2 on March 02, 2013, 01:19:55 pm
Forbes recently listed "The best cities for good jobs."

Four of the top five are in Texas (Seattle was the only non Texas city in the top five, woot woot).

I'm not one who usually speaks highly of the lone star state however, obviously the economy is doing well.  It does make me wonder though, are they attracting all these jobs by offering business low tax rates by slashing social services? 

http://www.forbes.com/sites/danielfisher/2013/02/25/texas-dominates-the-best-cities-for-good-jobs/
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Cliff on March 02, 2013, 02:07:44 pm
Why all the Texas hate?

Jan, when are you in Texas?
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: RapidRod on March 02, 2013, 03:01:31 pm
Wolf, you just live up the road from me, those farm guys are the best. You can have the large cities. I'll stay in the country.  ;)
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Miss Philicia on March 02, 2013, 03:49:09 pm
But yes I agree there is much room for improvement, but we still outrank Pennsylvania.


PLEASE STOP LYING ALL OF THE TIME ABOUT ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING (http://testprep.about.com/od/satscores/l/bl_SAT_Scores_By_State.htm)

Texas' 2012 SAT Scores

Here are Texas' most recently published SAT scores. How do yours compare?

Critical Reading: 474

Mathematics: 499

Writing: 461

Pennsylvania's 2012 SAT Scores

Here are Pennsylvania's most recently published SAT scores. How do yours compare?

Critical Reading: 491

Mathematics: 501

Writing: 480
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: WillyWump on March 02, 2013, 04:36:24 pm
PLEASE STOP LYING ALL OF THE TIME ABOUT ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING (http://testprep.about.com/od/satscores/l/bl_SAT_Scores_By_State.htm)


um Pumpkin I'm just going by the   US DEPT OF EDUCATION'S  (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/26/high-school-graduation-ra_n_2194378.html#slide=1805698) most recent ranking  :-*

Preliminary data from the U.S. Education Department shows Texas tied with five other states for the third-highest high school graduation rate in the nation


-W 

PS- LMAO. Philly celebrates  60% graduation rate! (http://thenotebook.org/february-2012/124482/district-time-graduation-rate-surpasses-60-percent)  Way to go Philadelphia, up from 46% (less than half) just a few years ago! Keep up the Good work!
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Miss Philicia on March 02, 2013, 04:57:14 pm
That just means that you're grading your students on a curve. SAT scores are, by nature, a level field for comparing students state by state. The fact that you don't realize this is an apt illustration of the disappointing education level of Texans.

ps: and now you're attempting to "move the goalposts" by comparing a city with an entire state. Further proof that you had a lobotomy when you were 12.
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Ann on March 02, 2013, 05:30:41 pm
PLEASE STOP LYING ALL OF THE TIME ABOUT ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING (http://testprep.about.com/od/satscores/l/bl_SAT_Scores_By_State.htm)

Texas' 2012 SAT Scores

Here are Texas' most recently published SAT scores. How do yours compare?

Critical Reading: 474

Mathematics: 499

Writing: 461

Pennsylvania's 2012 SAT Scores

Here are Pennsylvania's most recently published SAT scores. How do yours compare?

Critical Reading: 491

Mathematics: 501

Writing: 480

Pfft. The difference in those numbers is not clinically significant. Everyone knows numbers can fluctuate by as much as 100 points over the course of a single day. ::)
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: denb45 on March 02, 2013, 05:44:12 pm

ps: and now you're attempting to "move the goalposts" by comparing a city with an entire state. Further proof that you had a lobotomy when you were 12.

 I've had several lobotomies in my course of life  ;D

and I'm still standing, I do zone-out from time to time  ;)

HUGS

DEN  :D
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Jeff G on March 02, 2013, 06:03:24 pm
Pfft. The difference in those numbers is not clinically significant. Everyone knows numbers can fluctuate by as much as 100 points over the course of a single day. ::)

Those numbers mean nothing to those that are of undetectable intelligence .
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Ann on March 02, 2013, 06:06:55 pm
Those numbers mean nothing to those that are of undetectable intelligence .

;D
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: anniebc on March 02, 2013, 06:13:12 pm
Those numbers mean nothing to those that are of undetectable intelligence .

Good one Jeff, just duck when the missiles start flying .. ;D

Aroha
Jan :-*
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: mitch777 on March 02, 2013, 07:56:28 pm
Good one Jeff, just duck when the missiles start flying .. ;D

Aroha
Jan :-*
Jan,
I think you are giving Wumpy too much credit here.
On another thread you mentioned his balls and now missiles.
LMAO! ;)
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: Jeff G on March 02, 2013, 08:09:21 pm
Just so Im understood my little tiny quip wasn't directed at any forum member , ya know .
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: drewm on March 02, 2013, 08:46:48 pm
But do they have any fisters in Indiana? Wont you miss that?

YES YES YES!!!!!! Lovely paws!  ;)
Title: Re: Willy's Boy
Post by: WillyWump on March 03, 2013, 10:43:28 am

ps: and now you're attempting to "move the goalposts" by comparing a city with an entire state. Further proof that you had a lobotomy when you were 12.

Interesting how I didn't make any comparison at all with that figure...I was simply pointing out the sad sad state of education mere blocks form your penthouse. I certainly hope you are doing something to rectify that.

 :-*