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I know this one girl because of us being in the same scholarship cohort. Before I used to always notice her staring at me and even when I was stare at her back she continued staring until I looked away. With that I was 80% sure she was interested. I didn’t bother talking to her because I was interested in someone else at the time (well for a long time). Recently I thought about trying to talk to her or at least to get to know her more. I have her phone number but that’s only from the group chat for the cohort. I personally thought it’d be better to add her on Snapchat since it’d be more casual but I also feel weird that I would be adding her through search. I’m not really sure how to go about this since I don’t want to come off too strong since I’d love to be friends with her too. Also since I’ve know her I never really talked to her either. We have the same interests and all. I also could very much so be overthinking this too. What are your opinions on this? Never used this site but I would assume I can reply to people so if you have any questions just ask.

FYI: Most economists will not even begin to ascribe credit or blame to a POTUS for an economy until a minimum of 18 months after they were inauguration when they truly have control of various policy levers and not what they inherited.

FYI #2: The mandate of the Federal reserve is for "full" employment and price stability; this means unemployment below 2.5% & headline inflation at/under 2%. (Includes volatile food & energy).

The Fed is closing out 2024 with a strong economy, inflation that is fading (albeit slowly), and a resilient job marketAs the Fed began cutting rates, many thought the U. S. dollar would also start to weaken from historically strong levels. That hasn’t happened: The dollar index, which measures the U. S. currency against a basket of major trading partners, is trading close to its highest level in more than two decades.

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the third time in 2024, and forecast half of a percentage point worth of rate cuts next year, suggesting that officials will make two quarter point reductions. Fed officials also lowered their forecasts for unemployment in 2025, and revised their forecasts for inflation in 2025 to 2.5 percent. That’s up from 2.1 percent when they last released them in September

As the Fed began cutting rates, many thought the U. S. dollar would also start to weaken from historically strong levels. That hasn’t happened: The dollar index, which measures the U. S. currency against a basket of major trading partners, is trading close to its highest level in more than two decades.

Some history I didn't know. Apparently Joe Biden's first wife, mom to Hunter and Beau, was distracted, maybe tired... made a mistake... and pulled out in front of a tractor trailer. Handling a 2yr old myself, I can see how one would be tired, not focusing, distracted. It's worse today, with cell phones. Her and baby daughter were killed.

Joe Biden shortly after was sworn into Senate... the rest is history.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neilia_Hunter_Biden

Also mention why?

Felt like we were building a genuine connection, I like to take things slow but never made it clear. I usually lead with friendship because thats important to me.

Her: so I’ve really enjoyed spending time with you and getting to know you, but I’ve realized I see us more as friends than anything else. I think you’re a great person, and I wanted to be honest about how I’m feeling. I hope you can understand

Me: I respect how you’re feeling, thank you for being honest with me. Not going to sit here & act like I had no interest in you early on. Definitely should have been more straightforward with you earlier on. Just want to tell you that you’re an amazing person, don’t ever change who you are. Wish you nothing but the best :)

Me: Hey, I just wanted to make sure there was no confusion in what I wrote. If the feeling is mutual I am open to a friendship as well

Her: Yes I'm opened to it, I just wouldn't be able to hangout til the new year

She is traveling for holidays.

Liberals call for uprising to stop Trump inauguration, the left is supporting extremism and violence - https://youtu.be/DwkrDk3-hsM?si=tfGzmrL0Zk-9Sgwq

"Man claims Trump will be never make it to the White House because 11 million Americans will storm Washington DC on Jan 20th.

Air Force vet turned TikTok influencer Jerry Doran says Trump will be stopped on Dec 20th due to Executive Order 13848.

If that doesn’t happen, 11 million Americans will storm DC on January 20 and demand that Trump be stopped.

“The 3% rule states that if you have 3% of a group of people's population, 3% of a particular population, if they gather en mass, they can change everything.”

Congrats, Jerry. You get my clown of the week award: 🏆" - Collin Rugg on X - x.com/collinrugg/status/1869223244148133960?s=46

A friend of mine lost something like 600 pounds in a bar, he got drunk on holiday and he got scammed out of that money paying for drinks with them writing stupid numbers on the card machine and him putting his pin in.

Will a loss from a scam like that happen to everyone?