General Discussion, Saturday, October 11, 2025

Day TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE of Presidential recovery.

 

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  1. Lucille's avatar Lucille says:

    Stellars….

    Mojave Desert, Clark County, Nevada…

    Point Imperial, Grand Canyon North Rim, Arizona…

    The Imperial Sand Dunes, Colorado Desert, SE California…

    Have a blessed day!

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  2. Lucille's avatar Lucille says:

    Lifelong Democrat Sees the Light

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    • auscitizenmom's avatar auscitizenmom says:

      And, THIS is why President Trump and his people are always on TV explaining what they are doing and why. I have seen a lot of complaints from some commenters next door about that and I figure they just don’t understand or are just wanting to cause trouble.

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  3. WeeWeed's avatar WeeWeed says:

    Mornin’ kids!

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  4. czarina33's avatar czarina33 says:

    National I Love Yarn Day

    National Motorcycle Ride Day

    National Chess Day

    National Costume Swap Day

    National Sausage Day

    General Pulaski Memorial Day

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  5. Reflection's avatar Reflection says:

    Good morniing, Wee.

    Good morning, Czarina,

    I’m a bit behind the day curve, but in relation to National Blue Cheese Day, I submit the following:

    Skit Blue cheese has mold in it.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmadzQ1uL0s

    Hope everyone enjoys the performance. Even Czarina.

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  6. Menagerie's avatar Menagerie says:

    Good morning all y’all!

    My husband is reading a book called Biscuits, Butter, and Blessings, given to him by his best friend. I find it charming that two big, tough old guys will read and enjoy a book like this, but, back to the point.

    From the book: “The devil knows your name, but calls you by your sin. God knows your sins, but calls you by name.” Good to reflect on.

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  7. texan59's avatar texan59 says:

    Good mornin’, and happy Saturday, kids! Got a few extra hours of sleep this morning as I’m getting ready for the Medicare enrollment season! Fire’s going, coffee’s brewing…..Keep your head on a swivel and carpe’ your coffee. Sorry I’m late!!!!

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    • WeeWeed's avatar WeeWeed says:

      Mornin’ T!

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    • Stella's avatar Stella says:

      Mornin’ Tex! I’m staying with my current insurer (Blue Cross/Blue Shield), but my premium is going up this year after several years on a downward trend. Not too much though.

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      • texan59's avatar texan59 says:

        Lots of changes in the general marketplace. Isn’t your program through your employer? Send your orphaned friends my way. I’m licensed in 24 states and DC! 😉

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        • Stella's avatar Stella says:

          No, I buy Medicare Advantage myself. I lost employer coverage when I retired. My premium is quite reasonable, I think, considering the coverage. There are also some changes in coverage, but I don’t think they will be too bad. I got my “Notice of Change” and am trying to absorb it.

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        • Stella's avatar Stella says:

          As you probably know, BCBS is a major provider in Michigan because of the auto industry.

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          • texan59's avatar texan59 says:

            I worked for the holding company out of Chicago that owned BCBS – IL, TX, OK, NM, and MT. I just saw where MI is laying off people as are many carriers around the country right now. There have been numerous changes this year, but a few have been minor. People don’t understand that a lot of plans literally vary county by county. One carrier I use in IN pulled out completely in some places, and clients in the next county over were basically unaffected. Crazy stuff. But the adage applies……if you like your plan, it’s a lot esier to let it ride for another year. Good for you.

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            • Stella's avatar Stella says:

              My daughter works for BCBS National in Chicago. I’m not sure I understand what that means! I do know that premium amounts vary by the area you live in Michigan. Mine is Region 6, which is the Detroit metro area. I have a PPO plan. It looks like the changes will mostly be with drug coverage, but I don’t think it will affect me much, because all but one of my drugs are in tier one preferred with no copay.

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              • texan59's avatar texan59 says:

                It’s likely either National Accounts for BCBSIL, or the BCBS Association who does a lot of work for the individual plans across the Country. For those who’s meds are Tier 1 or Tier 2, these changes are hardly noticable. The biggest impact is for the standalone Rx plans that people buy when they have a supplement plan. I’m seeing several carriers bumping those premiums up by literally $50/month. They can “hide” it with an Advantage plan because the medical and Rx re combined into one product.

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      • auscitizenmom's avatar auscitizenmom says:

        I figure I should stay with my Advantage plan, too. Benefits actually went up for most things. The vision plan went down from $200 to $75. So, I am going to get some glasses because I think I really need them.

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        • texan59's avatar texan59 says:

          A lot of plans have cut back dental benefits and vision benefits. Some Anthem plans even pulled the Silver Sneakers benefits. I’m changing my plan for next year, but I do it as an experiment since I am a broker, I want to get experience with all the carriers I represent in my area at one point or another.

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    • Reflection's avatar Reflection says:

      Good morning, Tex,

      Fireside is good for a frosty fall!

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  8. Lucille's avatar Lucille says:

    Good morning, Texan!

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  9. Lucille's avatar Lucille says:

    Foreign Billionaire Pours Millions Into U.S. Politics to Push Radical Green Agenda

    By Gregory Lyakhov  Oct. 11, 2025 7:45 am

    For more than a decade, British billionaire hedge-fund manager Christopher Hohn has quietly funneled hundreds of millions of dollars into American politics. 

    Federal law strictly prohibits foreign nationals from directly or indirectly influencing U.S. elections, yet Hohn has become one of the most aggressive violators of that rule.

    https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/10/foreign-billionaire-pours-millions-u-s-politics-push/

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  10. texan59's avatar texan59 says:

    Looks like Hunter’s old lawyer has some openings on his calendar and picked up a new client! 😀

    https://pjmedia.com/matt-margolis/2025/10/10/guess-who-letitia-james-hired-as-her-lawyer-n4944730

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  11. Stella's avatar Stella says:

    Follow up to Tennessee munitions plant explosion: ‘No survivors were recovered’

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  12. texan59's avatar texan59 says:

    Just got word of a major scandal developing……..at Pop’s Assisted Living community. Seems that a particular resident was winning the bingo coverall almost every time as of late. She usually comes in late and by herself.

    The other day she sat real close to Pop. During the short break during the final game of the night when cookies are dispensed, he saw her remove a card from her purse that had all the spots covered already.

    He didn’t say anything to her directly, but he went to the Activity Director a couple days later and shared his findings with them. She is under surveillance from here on out. Did I mention that Pop was a former State Trooper? I’m dying here! 😀 😀 😀

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  13. auscitizenmom's avatar auscitizenmom says:

    That is really sad.

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    • Reflection's avatar Reflection says:

      Good people doing a very difficult job.

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      • auscitizenmom's avatar auscitizenmom says:

        Yes, and that one sheriff is having a very difficult time with it all. We can’t know what connections he had with the people who were killed or their families. My family comes from around Chattanooga and family and connections are very tight.

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