Well thats the number that caught my eye.
(a lot of the other points were confusing to me)

But there’s all kinds of algebra out there,
on this topic. Lots of numbers.
This site says “welfare” is nine percent.

It all depends on what you’re looking at. A lot of people will see 9 percent and think that this is only about handouts in the form of food stamps or money to welfare frauds. The truth is that they throw different things under the “welfare” umbrella including social security disability payments, unemployment and worker’s compensation. So yes–it depends on what numbers you are looking at and how they classify them.

Maybe bring this guy back:

nittany ram wrote:

10. Handouts are bankrupting us. In 2012, total welfare funding was 0.47 percent of the federal budget.

That’s the biggest welfare myth out there and it’s perpetuated by Mitt Romney and his ilk with their 47%’er bullshit. Unfortunately, the elite are good at making the middle class believe that the poor are responsible for their tax burden.

I get so many things in my email or on Facebook about welfare handouts and how horrible it all is and on Facebook they always get tons of LIKES. If I post something about the top 1 percent and how money flows to the top all I get are crickets. No one gets it or cares. After all–the 1 percenters are “earners” the “doers” the “job producers” or whatever other myth they want to believe.

It always irritates me. I always tell them that they’re closer to the bottom and the top and the ones most likely to NEED welfare if their lives collapsed.

But it doesn’t get through their walls.

Frustrating.

Oddly enough, I think it’s his “style” I’m not a big fan of, and I’m not sure why. In many ways it seems like a diorama come to life and while I respect that he has his owns style to things, I think my preference is toward a more gritty reality. Think Scorsese.

It’s just a flavor thing, really.

On the other hand–I think his style was perfect for telling “The Grand Budapest Hotel” story. But even that would not have worked for me if not for the brilliant performance of Ralph Fiennes.

I think the word I want to use is “pretentious”.

I know that sounds very insulting but I’m not really trying to insult him. The best thing I can say is that it’s just my particular taste. The style attempts to overwhelm the plot for me. I could not even get through “The Life Aquatic” or “Moonrise Kingdom”

Also anything he casts Owen Wilson in loses points for me. He is my least favorite actor hands down. He’s on my “I don’t get” list, along with Kathie Lee Gifford, Kim Kardashian and others.

But as I said, I did like this film. I actually thought of the list of Best Picture nominees it was one of the top three or four.

I would be stunned if the Rams made any effort to get Mariotta. In fact, if somehow he fell to #10 I would find it more likely they would trade the pick. I mean–they might take him at #10. It’s not impossible. But I just think they would rather move forward with Foles, Keenum and maybe a lower QB.

But I see no way they try to move up for him.

And if Wisenhunt liked Foles why didn’t the Eagles strike a deal with them?

I see the Browns as the most likely team to try to make a move for him.

I’m hoping like hell that Scherff is there at #10.

If so–I take him.

If not, I’d consider trading down but I would think carefully about taking Amari Cooper if he’s there.

Chris Borland retweeted
Neil deGrasse Tyson @neiltyson · Feb 1
Just an FYI: A 250 lb football player, running 15 mph, has more kinetic energy than a bullet fired from an AK-47 rifle.

Laram – If a team wanted to trade up to 10, to take A.Cooper…
I would trade out and let them have him.

I like Dorial-Green-Beckham more Bigger, faster and more physical. He might have the best ball skills I’ve seen this season..

I’d avoid that guy.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorial_Green-Beckham

Legal issues[edit]
Late on the night of October 3, 2012 Green-Beckham and two other freshman teammates, linebacker Torey Boozer and receiver Levi Copelin, were arrested on marijuana charges by the University of Missouri police department after the three were found in possession of 35 grams (1.2 oz) or less of marijuana.[24] Green-Beckham and the others were parked in a vehicle south of Memorial Stadium in Columbia at the time of their arrest. Two other unnamed individuals—also Mizzou players—were in the vehicle as well, but were released after police determined they were not involved in the drug possession.[24] After being processed at the campus police station Green-Beckham, Boozer, and Copelin were released on signature summons.[25] In response to the arrest a spokesperson for the MU athletic department said that all five players would be suspended from the next game, October 6 against Vanderbilt. Other disciplinary action may also be taken by the team[24] and handled internally with no additional public comment on the issue.[25] The case was resolved on October 16, 2012 when Green-Beckham entered a guilty plea to a reduced charge of trespassing in Columbia, Missouri Municipal Court. He was fined $200 plus court costs.[26]

On January 10, 2014, Green-Beckham was again arrested on a marijuana charge.[27] Officials with the Springfield, Missouri police department confirmed the Mizzou star was arrested on suspicion of drug activity and booked into the Greene County, Missouri jail in the early morning hours of January 11. Police found a pound of marijuana in the car he was riding in.[27] According to the Springfield News-Leader, Green-Beckham was originally arrested for possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute following a traffic stop but was later released without charges, pending further investigation.[28] Authorities, citing an ongoing investigation, declined to provide further information on the incident.

§Dismissal[edit]
On Friday, April 11, 2014, Dorial Green-Beckham was dismissed from the University of Missouri football team. His dismissal followed his prior drug-related problems and an incident in which he allegedly forced open an apartment door and pushed an 18-year-old woman down several stairs. Green-Beckham was not charged in the incident, with police citing a lack of cooperation from the alleged victim. Head coach Gary Pinkel said in a prepared statement, “This decision was made with the best interests of all involved in mind. Dorial’s priority going forward needs to be focusing on getting the help he needs. As we have all along, we will continue to do everything we can to assist Dorial and his family. We care deeply about Dorial and his well-being, but hopefully he can benefit from a fresh start.

Yes.

Foles IS good enough to win, considering how this team is built and what it wants to do.

Also–no one will tell you that, QBs aside, the Rams got the short end of the deal in regards to draft picks. They did great in that regard.

The fact that they were able to free cap room, that I won’t be holding my breath every time Sam takes a snap, that they were able to improve some draft position this year and next year are all reasons I think they did a good job.

True–a year or two from now, if we watch Bradford leading them to the Superbowl we could be kicking ourselves, but I’m not going to blame Snead then either. Considering the position they were in–I didn’t want to go through another season like that and certainly did not want to commit the money for Bradford. I was ready to move on and I think they did it in a very smart way.

My wife woke me up today with, “We’re going for pie it’s pie day!”

It wasn’t until much later in the day I found out it was “Pi” day.

Anyway, we got blueberry.

James Laurinaitis ‏@JLaurinaitis55 3h3 hours ago
@Nick_Fairley251 Welcome to the squad! The squad I have in front of me is insane….it’s more than the five…Hayes. Sims. Westbrooks. Wow

The free agent signings are targeting the defense.

I expect the draft may go heavy on offense.

Although I’d be surprised if they didn’t sign at least one veteran lineman.

The problem with taking a QB this year isn’t whether to take one or not. It’s always great to have a young guy on the roster who could develop into something special or at least serviceable. The problem is WHERE do you take him. I think that a lot of us were disappointed when the Rams waited and waited last year to take a QB–holding off to the late rounds after all the good prospects were gone.

I’m not sure there ARE really good prospects this year and I’d hate to pick them ahead of their value and since the Rams have Foles I don’t think they have to reach in that second round for one of them. I’d be even hesitant in the third round. I’m not sure there is that much separation from one of these guys to the next.

If they can hold off until round 4 and take one that would be fantastic. Last year would have been a better year for reaching higher. They have Foles and they have Keenum. None of these young guys will be ready this year. On the other hand, having the luxury of using the first pick for Amari Cooper and then still being able to load up on linemen with the next two rounds would be more appealing to me than having to take that lineman in round 1 so that you can take Brett Hundley in round 2.

But I’m not at all sold on these QBs so that has something to do with it for me. If I really liked these guys I would be more inclined to take one higher.

So, yes.

Take a QB.

But not too soon.

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