Trump has essentially used patronage to override them. Our HoL is largely immune, having jobs for life, but on their own they can’t do that much. We should be wary in thinking that some sort of magic… (View Post)

That last is certainly true. Leon lambasts others for almost every fault that he displays so regularly and reliably himself, almost as if his posts were some sort of weird ranting to the mirror. (View Post)

Yes, if it's money for a core retirement income, and someone's outlook is pessimistic or risk averse, there's a strong argument for looking for an annuity (for at least a good proporti… (View Post)

Or, you get back in your basket! This site doesn't need a Leon mini-me, and your idol makes more unpleasant personal comments than all the rest of us combined. (View Post)

Says the pot… (View Post)