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Both of my cousins who relocated/retired to Florida are musicians. The one who is 4 miles from me is active for small events, parties as a soloist on keyboards with some programmed electronic drum tracks. When possible, he hires out as a trio with a guitarist and bassist.

Several times we talked about his bass player going through some health (and personal) issues that is affecting his wanting to gig and if I'm interested should his guy decide to leave the trio. I said yes, but I'm no where 'up to speed' to play 40 songs at a gig. I'll need more time. He knows, I've got several bass guitars and amps and can 'rock & roll' at a moments notice... well, assuming I know the songs. But I want to be 100%

He's booked a local gig at a club in downtown as a duo because the club owner didn't want the trio. The bassist was offended and indicated it might be time for him to move on... I'll go to his gig, not to play and no expectations other than getting the experience of seeing them perform live, so I can make a few recordings. That way, I can fit in seamlessly and be an asset to the group.

I've been asked to provide some photos of me, the bass and me playing the bass along with a short write-up of my musical background so he can include it in an introduction sheet of the members with some list that he emails people who would be interested in hiring the group.

Doubting I can make this happen quickly, he's heard some of my demo tapes from years ago and said it should be no problem. He feels really good about this and said "Don't worry cuz, this is your fate."

Love is what you need.
From love comes forgiveness.
Hate is what you don,t need when comes from evil.
Hate makes killings.
You have to choose to love and not hate, this makes you what you need and who you are.
Hate makes not what you need and makes not who you are,but ruin and destroy you.
So love God and love all creation.
Is said:Love God with all heart...,and love your neighbours as yourself(love all people).
To love is to be.Love heals, hate makes sick.
To love is to know God and yourself and your neighbours.
Love brings happiness.
God bless.

Do you have any strong life principles and beliefs that you do not violate under any circumstances? a kind of personal code of ethics. Do you want to share it here?
I believe that this set of principles and values shows who you are and who you are not.

Let's answer the last bit of the question: Is universal healthcare socialism?

No. For decades, developed capitalist countries around the world, have had universal health care. These countries consider universal health care necessary for a healthy economy and population. Places like Australia, Japan, and Canada all have universal health care.

But what is it? Universal health coverage (UHC) means, that all people have access to the full range of quality health services they need, when and where they need them, without financial hardship. That means it won't financially ruin you if you have to go to the hospital to get surgery or if you decide to add another human to the population. It basically means that everyone is entitled to health care. From the homeless on the street to the CEO in the biggest company.

How is it funded? Via taxes. Financing comes predominantly from state-level general tax revenues and, to a lesser extent, a municipal income tax. That means that if I pay my taxes, I can get all the coverage I need, without having to pay for my visit.

I saw this bill here for the birth of a child


$30K for a child birth. Because Denmark has universal healthcare, we pay absolutely nothing for the birth of a child.

Now, you might be asking "How much are you paying in taxes?"

I will tell you how much: 39%. I pay the bottom-bracket tax. The top-bracket tax is for people who are high-earners. The limit is 568.900 kroner per year, or $82.299. Anything above that is taxed an additional 15%.

Yes, we do have a high taxes, but they aren't too high. Most people can make ends meet without having to work two or more jobs. Our salaries are also pretty high, so that is also a contributing factor to making ends meet with just one job.

Some people are pushing for health insurance, but it's been shelved because our current system is working well

Could this be true or can qualified doctors evaluating his mental abilities be wrong.
Put the speaker of the house in charge. Its a shame Doctor Jill and the rest of his family did this to sleepy joe and the rest of us.



Lets go brandon

I was coming back from running errands when someone in my condo remarked "You're missing a great game" and I take it he was referencing the Super Bowl football event.
I don't know what number in the series, who played, or where it was being played.
On Saturday, I did read that Usher was doing the half-time show and today there was a list of what celebrities attended.
It must have been a great game... to some.
Surely, It was a costly experience to those who attended.
Some team won, some team lost, millions were wagered yesterday...
Super Bowl.

A sweet song from yesteryears.

Is an EU sanction being discussed today because the EU has always been the aggressor punching the Bear when it can? Is it because the Putin interview doesn't fit the bullshit EU narrative which explains why nazis in Ukraine should be funded with my money?

And why is there an EU? What is NATO good for besides taking my money with no plans to repay me. What does it mean “ in the name of democracy.” How do I benefit sending my money to nato.

Back to EU sanctions:

My vote didn’t count in 2020 and I care about our constitution surviving. So, why should theirs count now when they have no allegiance to this country.

I'm not trying to cross any line
But it is so hard, when this life is actually mine
I'm trying to avoid stepping on a mine
But I'm on a minefield, and nothing is fine

The line between life and death seems to be so fine
So don't ask me to hang here, not crossing the line
When my life is hanging on a line so fine
The line has been crossed by someone Divine

I'm trying to keep walking with every step
I'm hoping to live with every breath
I hope that God will hold my hand
And be my guide until the end

I do not know what the end will be
But I still have hope that He's with me
It could end here for me tonight
But if He's with me, I'm gonna be all right

If I do not make it to the end of the line
The only life lost is gonna be mine
But if I do make it to the end of the field
Then I'll enjoy every breath of the wind