43rd is “some of the highest”?

https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/highest-taxed-countries

> create a “parents’ bill of rights” to expand parental oversight over curriculum and school activities

This is such a crock of shit. It’s not “parents,” it’s a couple of busybody assholes who haven’t cared about schools or education for years and didn’t get involved until they “heard” on Facebook that there’s a litter box in the classroom because a kid “identified as a cat.” They don’t care what’s being taught, they care that they can exert control, they want to feel important in their pathetic lives by pretending they’re doing something good.

There’s a difference between “it’s not allowed” and “they did it and didn’t get caught”

Shill and by-bidding could/should get the auctioneer in trouble. I have no doubt it happens and they don’t get caught. Or they do get caught and they shut down that auction license and apply for a new one.

This is pretty straightforward.

> What you linked says that the Auctioner must disclose whether or not he can actually bid as well. It does not say that he must disclose other bidders that are in the audience solely for the purpose of raising the auction prices.

If somehow that “other bidder” won, would they pay for the item? If not, they’re working for the auctioneer and according to what I posted that person must be disclosed.

If they’re bidding to drive up the price but would not pay for the item if they won, they’re bidding for the auctioneer.

> the Auctioneer does not have to reveal whether or not "friends" are in the audience to up the bids. The only rule about this applies to the auctioneer and owner of the item themselves, not their accomplices.

Where does anything say that?

According to the page I linked, it’s not allowed.

No it’s not irrelevant. It says if the auctioneer is going to bid they must disclose it. That’s the whole point of the first post.

And this says if they can’t have fake bidders in the crowd… they must disclose it or they (probably) risk their auction license.

I can’t find the law but I found this

> https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/board-licensing-auctioneers/frequently-asked-questions/consumers-questions

> What should I expect when I attend an auction?

> At the beginning of the auction, the auctioneer is required to post for display and describe the conditions of the auction sale. The conditions must indicate:
> 6. Whether or not the auctioneer or consignor reserves the right to bid;

So it looks like the auctioneer may bid, but must disclose it.

The only time I don’t do it is if it’s raining and I want to wipe the dogs down before they come in.

When I put the dogs out I generally leave the front door open for 5-10 min

1. So they can come back in
2. To move some air around the kitchen

Musk is shitty because Ukrainians agreed not to use it for offensive weapons and then used it for offensive weapons?

> “It was never intended to be weaponized, but the Ukrainians have leveraged it in ways that were unintentional and not part of any agreement,” SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell said

I won’t be surprised if the next post complains that Musk is complicit in murders because starlink is being used for offensive weapons 🤦🏻‍♂️

Have we hit today’s quota for fear-mongering crap posts about starlink yet?

> I would say worse, because now he's almost suggesting it's fine to grab that line

That’s about the dumbest take I’ve ever read on Reddit.

No, it says nothing like that.

That ad has nothing to do with downed power lines tomorrow.

The moon is not the best choice for a telescope

https://www.forbes.com/sites/startswithabang/2018/10/25/why-dont-we-put-a-space-telescope-on-the-moon/?sh=1538d7a6777f

You don’t believe mistakes happen?

It’s more realistic to move than to get the absentee-parent of an autistic kid to all the sudden care about noise when she’s not home.

Realistically?

Move.

Bssc runs a quality gig.

Not just for skiing, either.

Cannon will either be the best or worst day of skiing you’ve ever had.

Waterville is always a solid choice.

I loved Wildcat.

I never had a good day at Loon.

If it’s true, yes.

Not at all.

You should see if Boston ski and sport club has a trip and see if it’s something you can sign up for

https://bssc.com

SpaceX should pay for a satellite China launched before SpaceX was a company?

That’s just dumb.

Toxic 🙄

I’m giving you the simple answer. Call and talk to your friend. If she says no problem, good. If she says problem, talk it through.

You know that thing you’re holding? The electronic device that you’re using to send your text-based messages?

There’s also a green icon you can touch to connect with another electronic device and make words come out!

You talk to her and ask.

Use your words.