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Is that Chelsea getting another award?
Posted by: East Valley AZ at May 11, 2017 09:22 AM (PbH71) 2
First?
Posted by: Brother Cavil, turkey ain't all that's stuffed at May 11, 2017 09:22 AM (V1M8q) 3
ping
Posted by: Grump928(c) at May 11, 2017 09:22 AM (QQ+il) 4
I should know better.
Posted by: Brother Cavil, turkey ain't all that's stuffed at May 11, 2017 09:22 AM (V1M8q) 5
Rather monumental ruins there in Bethlehem.
Posted by: Grump928(c) at May 11, 2017 09:22 AM (QQ+il) 6
There are questionable things happening in the bottom left corner.
Posted by: no good deed at May 11, 2017 09:24 AM (hJamr) 7
The Medici gave Botticelli training and a career. He paid them back by becoming a follower of Savonarola and destroying most of his work.
Posted by: Kris at May 11, 2017 09:24 AM (nwqNw) 8
WTH happened to this blog.... Enough of this shit already... Everyday???
Posted by: Fisht at May 11, 2017 09:25 AM (zOqbT) 9
Why are they standing around in their bathrobes?
Posted by: Beartooth at May 11, 2017 09:25 AM (61c4R) 10
Clicking the picture is fail.
Posted by: Grump928(c) at May 11, 2017 09:25 AM (QQ+il) 11
I shall rename this painting - "Microcephalic Jesus"
Posted by: Muldoon at May 11, 2017 09:25 AM (wPiJc) 12
Bethlehem also known as the city of bread and Jesus is born there ..always amazes me.
Posted by: IC at May 11, 2017 09:25 AM (gcme+) 13
Is that Chelsea getting another award?
Posted by: East Valley AZ at May 11, 2017 09:22 AM (PbH71) Yes, a Pulitzer for her next book. The ghost writer will get sh*t. Posted by: Colin at May 11, 2017 09:26 AM (l6A+z) Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 11, 2017 09:26 AM (mbhDw) 15
13 Is that Chelsea getting another award?
Posted by: East Valley AZ at May 11, 2017 09:22 AM (PbH71) Yes, a Pulitzer for her next book. The ghost writer will get sh*t. Posted by: Colin at May 11, 2017 09:26 AM (l6A+z) ============= Before it's published. Just like Obama with his Peace prize. Posted by: TheJamesMadison at May 11, 2017 09:27 AM (/prE6) Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at May 11, 2017 09:27 AM (sEDyY) 17
WTH happened to this blog.... Enough of this shit already... Everyday???
Posted by: Fisht at May 11, 2017 09:25 AM (zOqbT) www.hotair.com Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 11, 2017 09:27 AM (rF0hx) 18
This too is the story of Obama
Posted by: McCool at May 11, 2017 09:27 AM (08MOs) 19
"WTH happened to this blog.... Enough of this shit already... Everyday???"
We are being exposed to culture. In hopes that it's contagious, apparently. Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2017 09:27 AM (J+eG2) 20
CBD, thanks. This is lovely. The colors must be amazing in real life, because they are rich and varied here. I can't begin to imagine how difficult it was to mix and blend all of those shades.
Posted by: moki at May 11, 2017 09:28 AM (V+V48) Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 11, 2017 09:28 AM (rF0hx) 22
19 "WTH happened to this blog.... Enough of this shit already... Everyday???"
We are being exposed to culture. In hopes that it's contagious, apparently. Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2017 09:27 AM (J+eG2) Some appear to have natural immunity. Posted by: moki at May 11, 2017 09:28 AM (V+V48) 23
I might suggest to Mrs928 that we open a photography studio where we do family portrait as famous paintings. The Lord Supper etc. Some big backdrops, a few costumes and just a touch of photoshop and you could have a lot of fun with it.
Posted by: Grump928(c) at May 11, 2017 09:29 AM (QQ+il) 24
Coulda got a NEA grant if it was painted in menstrual fluid...
Posted by: McCool at May 11, 2017 09:29 AM (08MOs) 25
8 WTH happened to this blog.... Enough of this shit already... Everyday???
Posted by: Fisht at May 11, 2017 09:25 AM (zOqbT) And yet, you persisted. Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 11, 2017 09:29 AM (mbhDw) 26
WTH happened to this blog.... Enough of this shit already... Everyday???
Posted by: Fisht at May 11, 2017 09:25 AM (zOqbT) ****** Are you shaking your tiny fists impotently in the air and doing a Howard Dean "YEAAAAAAGGH" as you type that? 'Cause that's how I'm picturing you. Posted by: Muldoon at May 11, 2017 09:30 AM (wPiJc) 27
When the Daily Kos called for Comey's firing
http://tinyurl.com/k8s9a8c Posted by: McCool at May 11, 2017 09:30 AM (08MOs) 28
Just like Obama with his Peace prize.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison That's a good trivia question: Name three middle east countries that Obama did *not* bomb. Israel doesn't count, because he probably wanted to bomb them, but they could bomb back. Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at May 11, 2017 09:30 AM (HTdUD) 29
Russia hacked my breakfast.
Posted by: Les Kinetic at May 11, 2017 09:30 AM (U6f54) 30
When the WaPo wanted Comey fired
http://tinyurl.com/ltx274w Posted by: McCool at May 11, 2017 09:30 AM (08MOs) Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2017 09:31 AM (J+eG2) 32
That's a good trivia question: Name three middle east countries that Obama did *not* bomb.
Israel doesn't count, because he probably wanted to bomb them, but they could bomb back. Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at May 11, 2017 09:30 AM (HTdUD) Saudi, Qatar, Bahrain Posted by: moki at May 11, 2017 09:31 AM (V+V48) 33
Seriously though. What's with the size of that baby's head?
Posted by: Muldoon at May 11, 2017 09:31 AM (wPiJc) 34
Looks like it has deteriorated some.
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at May 11, 2017 09:31 AM (mpXpK) 35
Sure looks like old Judea to me. Look at how nicely the peasants are dressed. Pretty nifty. If they were living large like this, I don't much see the need for a revolt against Rome.
Cultural appropriation at its worst. Hey! I know! Let's use Jesus as an accessory in our family portrait! Posted by: grammie winger at May 11, 2017 09:31 AM (lwiT4) 36
At least it looks nice. There are no redeeming perks wrt our ruling class.
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at May 11, 2017 09:31 AM (vRcUp) 37
>>>WTH happened to this blog.... Enough of this shit already... Everyday???
Posted by: Fisht at May 11, 2017 09:25 AM (zOqbT) When I was locked into a perpetual cycle of outrage I used to be similarly inclined. Now I realize the importance of a pallet cleanser. Posted by: Max Power at May 11, 2017 09:32 AM (QCc6B) 38
We are being exposed to culture.
Well, you know what they say, you can lead a hor-ti-culture, but you can't make 'em think. Posted by: no good deed at May 11, 2017 09:32 AM (hJamr) 39
31 "Some appear to have natural immunity."
Heh! Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2017 09:31 AM (J+eG2) And it's richest if you read that in your best, Southern mom accent. Posted by: moki at May 11, 2017 09:32 AM (V+V48) 40
When the Iranian ferret wanted Comey fired
http://tinyurl.com/gmtn4r2 Posted by: McCool at May 11, 2017 09:32 AM (08MOs) 41
That's a good trivia question: Name three middle east countries that Obama did *not* bomb.
***** East Peruvia, Peruvia, West Peruvia Posted by: Muldoon at May 11, 2017 09:32 AM (wPiJc) 42
Posted by: moki at May 11, 2017 09:28 AM (V+V4
Very true. Pigment blending is probably a lost art at this point since ready-made paints have been available for quite a while now. Never thought of it before, but now I wonder if water color was "a thing" before easily used paints were available. Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at May 11, 2017 09:32 AM (sEDyY) 43
Seriously though. What's with the size of that baby's head?
Mercifully small. She was a virgin, after all. Posted by: Grump928(c) at May 11, 2017 09:32 AM (QQ+il) 44
Thank you CBD. Beats "Piss Christ" in every possible way.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 11, 2017 09:32 AM (u82oZ) 45
6 There are questionable things happening in the bottom left corner. Posted by: no good deed at May 11, 2017 09:24 AM (hJamr) Yeah, looks like that guy is groping that lady's sideboob. Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 11, 2017 09:32 AM (XWkhW) Posted by: chavez the hugo at May 11, 2017 09:33 AM (KP5rU) 47
Sargon: Southern Poverty Law Center has impugned the struggle of the displaced ethnic Kekistani diaspora.
https://youtu.be/MtXwkD-KgLg Because the trollery isn't obvious enough Posted by: BourbonChicken at May 11, 2017 09:33 AM (VdICR) 48
Bethlehem also known as the city of bread and Jesus is born there ..always amazes me.
Posted by: IC at May 11, 2017 09:25 AM (gcme+) ======================== Interesting how many "coincidences" there are in Scripture. Posted by: grammie winger at May 11, 2017 09:33 AM (lwiT4) 49
I can't begin to imagine how difficult it was to mix and blend all of those shades.
Posted by: moki at May 11, 2017 09:28 AM (V+V4 And it's not that big...about 4.3'x3.5', so the fine detail is even more impressive. Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 11, 2017 09:33 AM (rF0hx) 50
Guy on far right is only there for the free booze. Any minute now....
Posted by: Russkilitlover at May 11, 2017 09:34 AM (6fhhS) Posted by: Bandersnatch at May 11, 2017 09:34 AM (gIRsn) 52
Seriously though. What's with the size of that baby's head?
Didnt the prophets foretell that the Mashiach would have Zika ? Posted by: McCool at May 11, 2017 09:34 AM (08MOs) 53
Without checking, relying only on my alcohol-addled memory, I believe the fellow on the left in red doublet and blue stockings is a portrait of Lorenzo "The Magnificent" de Medici.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at May 11, 2017 09:34 AM (X6fMO) 54
"East Peruvia, Peruvia, West Peruvia"
West Peruvia is normally not associated with the Middle East. Either by culture, or location. Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2017 09:35 AM (J+eG2) 55
grammie, email thingy no workie. just send info to
kgdiestler@yahoo.com thanks Posted by: chavez the hugo at May 11, 2017 09:33 AM (KP5rU) ============================= It didn't work? Probably because I'm an idiot. I'll send off an email to you. Thanks! Posted by: grammie winger at May 11, 2017 09:35 AM (lwiT4) 56
I do remember, however, that the sneering fellow on the right in yellow is Botticelli himself.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at May 11, 2017 09:35 AM (X6fMO) 57
It's Thursday, - has Hillary Clinton been indicted yet?
Posted by: Fritz at May 11, 2017 09:35 AM (2Mnv1) Posted by: garrett at May 11, 2017 09:35 AM (xe7Ey) 59
I mean, did Boticelli not have any real life-sized babies that he could have used as a model? Is he painting the baby from memory? Just mailing it in? Did he use a Betsy-Wetsy doll as a stand-in for the baby?
**shakes tiny fists impotently in air** **YEEAAAGGH!!** (great, now fisht has me doing it.) Posted by: Muldoon at May 11, 2017 09:35 AM (wPiJc) 60
I would love to take my dad to an art gallery and let him look at paintings with his new Enchroma glasses. He didn't have the immediate results that some people get, but his color vision is improving.
Posted by: no good deed at May 11, 2017 09:35 AM (hJamr) 61
Never thought of it before, but now I wonder if water color was "a thing" before easily used paints were available.
Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at May 11, 2017 09:32 AM (sEDyY) That is a good question. I have no idea. Watercolor is my favorite medium, and we have some lovely originals from a Panamanian artist, and a Fort Worth lady who painted in Saudi. She painted a picture of a part of the Dirah Souk where my kids played, and used their blond, blue-eyed wiles to get free stuff from the merchants. Posted by: moki at May 11, 2017 09:35 AM (V+V48) Posted by: 21st Century American Leftist College Ignoramus at May 11, 2017 09:35 AM (+FSld) 63
32 That's a good trivia question: Name three middle east countries that Obama did *not* bomb.
Israel doesn't count, because he probably wanted to bomb them, but they could bomb back. Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at May 11, 2017 09:30 AM (HTdUD) Saudi, Qatar, Bahrain Posted by: moki at May 11, 2017 09:31 AM (V+V4 By giving money to the Fakestinians, Obama bombed Israel. Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 11, 2017 09:36 AM (mbhDw) 64
Joseph is going 'What does a guy have to do to get a little shuteye around here?!'
Posted by: Grump928(c) at May 11, 2017 09:36 AM (QQ+il) Posted by: Grump928(c) at May 11, 2017 09:37 AM (QQ+il) 66
The painting features the " old Joseph", a standard tradition, based on... well, something, I'm sure.
Posted by: kraken at May 11, 2017 09:37 AM (zSVEm) 67
Also, is there significance to certain individuals looking at the painter? There are several characters in the crowd who appear to be looking at the viewer, rather than adoring the Christ child.
Posted by: moki at May 11, 2017 09:37 AM (V+V48) Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 11, 2017 09:37 AM (rF0hx) 69
>>"Here we go. Business Insider is claiming that Trump will cost
Republicans big time in the mid terms and the dems might flip the House. " We were told Trump had no coattails in 2016. In fact, we were told he would help the Dems gain a majority in the House and Senate, he was so darn toxic. =========== Second-best part of Election Night was the dejection as they all had to project the Republicans would hold their majority in the Senate. Quite a fall from "Trump is so toxic, the Republicans will lose the Senate AND the House." Posted by: RoyalOil at May 11, 2017 09:38 AM (ZQpd0) 70
Living with purpose
A devotional from the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews: http://tinyurl.com/kdbg9vr Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 11, 2017 09:38 AM (fDdVG) 71
53 Without checking, relying only on my alcohol-addled memory, I believe the fellow on the left in red doublet and blue stockings is a portrait of Lorenzo "The Magnificent" de Medici.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at May 11, 2017 09:34 AM (X6fMO) Very possible. The guy on the right, looking at the camera is probably Botticelli himself. Posted by: Kris at May 11, 2017 09:38 AM (nwqNw) 72
Yeah, looks like that guy is groping that lady's sideboob.
That ain't a lady. And, yes, the sword hilt is supposed to mean what it looks like. Posted by: Bandersnatch at May 11, 2017 09:38 AM (gIRsn) 73
Beep beep!
Posted by: Ambiguously Gay Putin at May 11, 2017 09:38 AM (Qn/DZ) Posted by: McCool at May 11, 2017 09:39 AM (08MOs) 75
33 Seriously though. What's with the size of that baby's head?
Posted by: Muldoon at May 11, 2017 09:31 AM (wPiJc) Little known fact. While a teenager, Jesus rebelled against carpentry and ran off to join a circus sideshow under the stage name "Zippy." Posted by: Insomniac, Lord Hurlingbone, Earl of Melancholy at May 11, 2017 09:39 AM (0mRoj) 76
That's some shaky stonework, that's for sure. One minor earthquake away from disaster. Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at May 11, 2017 09:39 AM (HTdUD) Posted by: Mortimer - Finish Her! at May 11, 2017 09:39 AM (C52a9) 78
The guy who sold men's tights in Bethlehem must have been one hell of a salesman.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at May 11, 2017 09:40 AM (JZdsf) 79
72 Yeah, looks like that guy is groping that lady's sideboob.
That ain't a lady. And, yes, the sword hilt is supposed to mean what it looks like. Posted by: Bandersnatch at May 11, 2017 09:38 AM (gIRsn) If you really zoom in, the horse is about to bite that guy's hand. Posted by: moki at May 11, 2017 09:40 AM (V+V48) 80
Also, is there significance to certain individuals looking at the painter? There are several characters in the crowd who appear to be looking at the viewer, rather than adoring the Christ child.
Posted by: moki at May 11, 2017 09:37 AM (V+V4 See my #56. Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at May 11, 2017 09:40 AM (X6fMO) 81
Or I am going blind from wearing these cheap dollar store reading glasses.
Posted by: Mortimer - Finish Her! at May 11, 2017 09:40 AM (C52a9) Posted by: phineas gage at May 11, 2017 09:41 AM (XsVWn) 83
WTH happened to this blog.... Enough of this shit already... Everyday???
Yeah, the sight of art always fills me with impotent rage, too. Posted by: rickl at May 11, 2017 09:41 AM (xjiRE) 84
The origin of the Tiny House Movement.
Posted by: t-bird at May 11, 2017 09:41 AM (2z74n) 85
If you really zoom in, the horse is about to bite that guy's hand.
Stymieing the reacharound? Cockblocking horse! Posted by: Bandersnatch at May 11, 2017 09:41 AM (gIRsn) 86
I regard Boticelli as one of the artist high points of his era but his work still reflects a bit of the stiffness in figures of this period. However, his use of color is breathtaking. I could read an entire book just on the materials and techniques used to create the paints he used. (I already have some books on how paints were made in general.)
I saw that his patron wanted family members as figures in this work. I wonder if the three guys on the left was a private joke between the patron and Boticelli. Posted by: JTB at May 11, 2017 09:41 AM (V+03K) 87
The guy on the right, looking at the camera is probably Botticelli himself.
Posted by: Kris at May 11, 2017 09:38 AM (nwqNw) Correct. And take a close look...he painted his own eyes in a strange and suspicious looking way... Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 11, 2017 09:41 AM (rF0hx) 88
Alternate title: Italian Homos Miss the Point
Posted by: Insomniac, Lord Hurlingbone, Earl of Melancholy at May 11, 2017 09:42 AM (0mRoj) 89
The one dude in the lower right, (wearing red cape), has someone bent over about to mount. Can't tell if male or female.
Guess it don't matter none. Balloon knot is balloon knot. Posted by: rickb223 at May 11, 2017 09:42 AM (PCof0) 90
"Can Sarah Huckabee Sanders replace Sean Spicer?
Like, immediately?" Unpossible Trump hates women... remember Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2017 09:42 AM (J+eG2) 91
One brought Frankincense, one brought Myrrh, and one brought an iPod packed with Presidential speeches. "Pure gold," he said.
Posted by: mindful webworker - strictly scripture at May 11, 2017 09:42 AM (CJRaf) 92
Sort of like in the James Bond movies where behind the mirrored bed, guys are running the cameras.
Posted by: Colin at May 11, 2017 09:21 AM (l6A+z) Ironically, that's "From Russia, With Love." LOL. ============ Not surprisingly, the Dems never watched the end of the movie--far as they know, the blackmail plot worked. Posted by: RoyalOil at May 11, 2017 09:42 AM (ZQpd0) Posted by: Muldoon at May 11, 2017 09:43 AM (wPiJc) 94
67 Also, is there significance to certain individuals looking at the painter? There are several characters in the crowd who appear to be looking at the viewer, rather than adoring the Christ child.
Posted by: moki at May 11, 2017 09:37 AM (V+V4 There are several theories. If the figure looking at the painting is the artist, then it could be a way of signing his work. If not the artist, it could be a way of including the viewer in the event. Artists tried to make art as real a s possible. This was a way to make it feel more real, more relateable. Or it could be a wink at the viewer, saying "Ha ha. I'm here and you're not! Look how pius I am." Posted by: Kris at May 11, 2017 09:43 AM (nwqNw) 95
The guy on the right, looking at the camera is probably Botticelli himself.
You never acknowledge the fourth wall! Posted by: rickb223 at May 11, 2017 09:43 AM (PCof0) 96
My art appreciation abilities show me to be a Philstine... which makes me wonder about the Philistines... were they particularly notable for a love of Velvet Elvis, and Big- Eyed Urchins?
Posted by: kraken at May 11, 2017 09:44 AM (zSVEm) 97
The dandies in the fancy pants in the bottom left are showing adoration for each other.
Posted by: Fritz at May 11, 2017 09:44 AM (2Mnv1) 98
Yeah. Hot Air is awesome.
Allahpundit is convinced that Comey was fired to stop the investigation into mrphl mrphl mrphl Trump mrphl Russia! something. I can't decide if AP received a traumatic head injury or simply underwent a psychotic break? Oh well. We'll always have Humpy the Robot. Posted by: Mortimer - Finish Her! at May 11, 2017 09:44 AM (C52a9) 99
The guy who sold men's tights in Bethlehem must have been one hell of a salesman.
There's an old joke about a traveling salesman who makes a stop at a country store. While there, he buys a cigar and asks for a match. "Take your pick," says the storekeeper, waving his arm toward a wall filled from top to bottom with boxes of matches. "You must sell a lot of matches," says the salesman. "Nope," the shopkeep answers. "But the guy who sells them to me sells a lot." Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at May 11, 2017 09:44 AM (X6fMO) 100
96 My art appreciation abilities show me to be a Philstine... which makes me wonder about the Philistines... were they particularly notable for a love of Velvet Elvis, and Big- Eyed Urchins?
Posted by: kraken at May 11, 2017 09:44 AM (zSVEm) Velvet Goliath. Posted by: Insomniac, Lord Hurlingbone, Earl of Melancholy at May 11, 2017 09:45 AM (0mRoj) 101
The guy to the right of the red robed dude directly under her looks to be doing The Robot.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2017 09:45 AM (J+eG2) 102
In before the complaint about no trees.
Posted by: Beartooth at May 11, 2017 09:45 AM (61c4R) 103
Not very diverse. Painters should should be mandated to include people of all colors in their works.
Posted by: Sen. Cortez Masto at May 11, 2017 09:46 AM (1BQGO) 104
98 Yeah. Hot Air is awesome.
Allahpundit is convinced that Comey was fired to stop the investigation into mrphl mrphl mrphl Trump mrphl Russia! something. I can't decide if AP received a traumatic head injury or simply underwent a psychotic break? Oh well. We'll always have Humpy the Robot. Posted by: Mortimer - Finish Her! at May 11, 2017 09:44 AM (C52a9) Perhaps his Trump hatred has rotted his brain. I've seen this up close and personal with other people. Posted by: Insomniac, Lord Hurlingbone, Earl of Melancholy at May 11, 2017 09:46 AM (0mRoj) 105
M'aiq has it on good authority that an adorer on the right stuck a feather in his cap and called it macaroni.
Posted by: M'aiq the Liar at May 11, 2017 09:47 AM (Qn/DZ) 106
If this had taken place in Italy it would have been three wise guys.
Not so sure about the virgin. Posted by: Muldoon at May 11, 2017 09:47 AM (wPiJc) 107
74 Illinois thug picks wrong guy to rob at gas station
Gets ventilated. I love a happy ending.... Posted by: Deplorable Flyover 98ZJUSMC at May 11, 2017 09:48 AM (EjfPg) 108
Painting yourself into your work and looking at the audience is pretty common. For another example, see Raphael's "School of Athens". That's him on the bottom, far right.
Posted by: Kris at May 11, 2017 09:48 AM (nwqNw) 109
62 I see no diversity in this painting. Therefore, its historical significance means nothing to me.
Posted by: 21st Century American Leftist College Ignoramus at May 11, 2017 09:35 AM (+FSld) =============== "Where are the transgendered!?!?!?" -Very smart college student who just yelled at her little sister for questioning her decision to change majors to gender studies Posted by: TheJamesMadison at May 11, 2017 09:48 AM (/prE6) 110
Yeah. Hot Air is awesome.
Allahpundit is convinced that Comey was fired to stop the investigation into mrphl mrphl mrphl Trump mrphl Russia! something. I can't decide if AP received a traumatic head injury or simply underwent a psychotic break? Oh well. We'll always have Humpy the Robot. ========= Even for guys at a Harry Potter reading level, this plot is exceedingly stupid. "Yes, yes. I will end the investigation into my crimes by . . . FIRING THE MOST HIGH-PROFILE PERSON I CAN!!!! Hahahahahahahhahahahah!!!" Posted by: RoyalOil at May 11, 2017 09:49 AM (ZQpd0) 111
Looks like this was painted in Aleppo.
Posted by: MacGruber at May 11, 2017 09:49 AM (C278+) 112
It's no Rothko.
Posted by: garrett at May 11, 2017 09:49 AM (xe7Ey) 113
The guy on the left is pretty proud of his hosiery.
"nothing beats a great pair of L'eggs, amirite ladies?" Posted by: Mortimer - Finish Her! at May 11, 2017 09:49 AM (C52a9) 114
Yeah... wait a minute there... not nearly enough Persons of Color... and wimmenz... and Out LBGTXGMFERS... racist, and phobic.
This painting should be immediately removed from the gallery. Posted by: kraken at May 11, 2017 09:49 AM (zSVEm) 115
In before the complaint about no trees.
Posted by: Beartooth at May 11, 2017 09:45 AM (61c4R) Makes it kinda hard for us. Posted by: International Brotherhood of Snipers Local 1472 at May 11, 2017 09:50 AM (EjfPg) 116
Allahpundit is convinced that Comey was fired to stop the investigation into mrphl mrphl mrphl Trump mrphl Russia! something.
Comey went from the enemy for torpedoing the Beast's campaign to public hero overnight and the only person to save us from the Russian taking over the country. Posted by: TheQuietMan at May 11, 2017 09:50 AM (493sH) 117
So, this story jumped out of my morning paper:
Athens man arrested again in assault involving pork shop An Athens man arrested three months ago for allegedly assaulting his mother with a pork chop was arrested again early Wednesday for another incident involving his mother and a pork chop, Athens-Clarke County police said. The gist of the story is, his 60 y.o. mother once again forgot to buy him cigarettes, so he threw the pork chop at his mother and head-butted her. His dad had to sit on him to restrain him until the police arrived. Oh, he was also charged with probation violation. The whole incident started at 2:35 a.m. when his mother called the po-po to report he was trying to fight everyone in the home. He told the police someone ate his pork chop and now he had to eat noodles. No, the guy isn't some dumbass redneck. How do I put it.... If Obama had a son. Posted by: Jane D'oh at May 11, 2017 09:51 AM (PY9jH) 118
116 Allahpundit is convinced that Comey was fired to stop the investigation into mrphl mrphl mrphl Trump mrphl Russia! something.
Comey went from the enemy for torpedoing the Beast's campaign to public hero overnight and the only person to save us from the Russian taking over the country. Posted by: TheQuietMan at May 11, 2017 09:50 AM (493sH) Soon we'll be Putin on the ritz. Posted by: Insomniac, Lord Hurlingbone, Earl of Melancholy at May 11, 2017 09:51 AM (0mRoj) 119
The chap front and center in the red robe has the profile of Anthony Weiner.
Posted by: Fritz at May 11, 2017 09:51 AM (2Mnv1) 120
Allah Pundit has all the signs of a narcissist. It doesn't matter what the facts are, they will insist they are right. If the facts become indisputable that they are wrong they will shut up about it but continue to think to themselves that they are right. They won't acknowledge that they were wrong.
Posted by: Jack Sock at May 11, 2017 09:52 AM (/BXzQ) 121
Yeah... wait a minute there... not nearly enough Persons of Color... and wimmenz... and Out LBGTXGMFERS... racist, and phobic.
This painting should be immediately removed from the gallery. Posted by: kraken at May 11, 2017 09:49 AM (zSVEm) I can see that happening in a not too distant future Posted by: TheQuietMan at May 11, 2017 09:52 AM (493sH) 122
>>The chap front and center in the red robe has the profile of Anthony Weiner.
How can you tell with the robe on? Posted by: garrett at May 11, 2017 09:53 AM (xe7Ey) 123
Correct. And take a close look...he painted his own eyes in a strange and suspicious looking way...
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo ******** And he'll tease you, he'll unease you All the better Just to please you He's precious, and he knows just What it takes To make a pro blush He's got Donatello's standoff sighs He's got Botticelli eyes Posted by: Muldoon at May 11, 2017 09:54 AM (wPiJc) 124
The whole incident started at 2:35 a.m. when his mother called the po-po to report he was trying to fight everyone in the home. He told the police someone ate his pork chop and now he had to eat noodles.
I dunno, Jane, I'd be pretty hacked too if I had to eat noodles instead of tasty pork products, but I would hold out for ham or good bacon. Posted by: moki at May 11, 2017 09:54 AM (V+V48) 125
Athens man arrested again in assault involving pork shop
=== Pork shop proprietor Jimmy Dean could not be reached for comment. Posted by: Mortimer - Finish Her! at May 11, 2017 09:55 AM (C52a9) 126
Allah Pundit has completely lost it, consumed by Trump hatred.
Sad! I wonder if he is gay, since the gay male population, for reasons that escape me, are the most virulent foaming-at-the-mouth Trump haters. Posted by: phineas gage at May 11, 2017 09:55 AM (XsVWn) 127
Soon we'll be Putin on the ritz.
You can be sure that if the day comes when Trump ever threatens Russia militarily, the Left will be all 'Why is Trump being such a warmonger with Russia !!! Its Wag the Dag !!!!" The Left is trying to walk back their previous Comey hatred by saying, its not that Trump fired Comey, its the TIMING !!!! Posted by: McCool at May 11, 2017 09:55 AM (08MOs) 128
I did not know Hillary (the cankle) Clinton is actually a lizard! It explains the molting though.
Posted by: Killerdog at May 11, 2017 09:55 AM (J18ne) 129
I dunno, Jane, I'd be pretty hacked too if I had to
eat noodles instead of tasty pork products, but I would hold out for ham or good bacon. Posted by: moki at May 11, 2017 09:54 AM (V+V4 I know, right? Posted by: Jane D'oh at May 11, 2017 09:55 AM (PY9jH) Posted by: Fritz at May 11, 2017 09:55 AM (2Mnv1) 131
124 The whole incident started at 2:35 a.m. when his mother called the po-po to report he was trying to fight everyone in the home. He told the police someone ate his pork chop and now he had to eat noodles.
I dunno, Jane, I'd be pretty hacked too if I had to eat noodles instead of tasty pork products, but I would hold out for ham or good bacon. Posted by: moki at May 11, 2017 09:54 AM (V+V4 I would never waste a pork chop by throwing it at someone. Posted by: Insomniac, Lord Hurlingbone, Earl of Melancholy at May 11, 2017 09:55 AM (0mRoj) 132
Wag the DOG
Posted by: McCool at May 11, 2017 09:55 AM (08MOs) 133
Breaking News - Acting FBI Chief and DNC chum to testify. He'll let us know how the Russians went to every polling place and voted for Trump Posted by: TheQuietMan at May 11, 2017 09:56 AM (493sH) 134
You can be sure that if the day comes when Trump ever threatens Russia militarily, the Left will be all 'Why is Trump being such a warmonger with Russia !!! Its Wag the Dag !!!!"
The Left are Pikers? Soon they'll be asking for caravans. Periwinkle blue. Posted by: Insomniac, Lord Hurlingbone, Earl of Melancholy at May 11, 2017 09:57 AM (0mRoj) 135
Thanks, Muldoon, for taking me back down memory lane, to remember my first hearing the Lucky Strike and bourbon ravaged voice of Kim Carnes.
I wonder if she's still walking the earth? Posted by: kraken at May 11, 2017 09:57 AM (zSVEm) 136
Dude goes looking for a pork chop at 2:30 in the morning?
Could be part of the problem right there. Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2017 09:57 AM (J+eG2) 137
130 >>>How can you tell with the robe on?
He's registered with the constable as a sex offender. Posted by: Fritz at May 11, 2017 09:55 AM (2Mnv1) "So, that Mary, she's only fourteen? Still just betrothed, right?" Posted by: Insomniac, Lord Hurlingbone, Earl of Melancholy at May 11, 2017 09:58 AM (0mRoj) 138
I wonder if Comey will play the martyr for the leftist crowds, or enter private life with some semblance of dignity?
As I really need to ask... Posted by: phineas gage at May 11, 2017 09:58 AM (XsVWn) 139
I dunno, Jane, I'd be pretty hacked too if I had to eat noodles instead of tasty pork products, but I would hold out for ham or good bacon.
Posted by: moki at May 11, 2017 09:54 AM (V+V4 Including pork salad? Gator's got your granny... Posted by: TheQuietMan at May 11, 2017 09:58 AM (493sH) Posted by: The dog at May 11, 2017 09:58 AM (J+eG2) 141
Maybe it is just me, but I find it hard to imagine Bethlehem at the time of Christ's birth to be full of Roman or Greek ruins. Ruins being the key word.
Or that such fashion forward Magi would be wearing Medieval garb. Posted by: OneEyedJack at May 11, 2017 09:59 AM (z79tQ) Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2017 10:00 AM (J+eG2) 143
The guy really, really wanted his cigs. Thus, the thrown pork chop.
I guess he won't be celebrating Mother's Day with deal ol' mom. Posted by: Jane D'oh at May 11, 2017 10:00 AM (PY9jH) 144
Why does nutjob Beck still have a show? He's drooling with glee over the thought of PDT getting impeached, and thinks it's going to happen soon...
Posted by: Hikaru at May 11, 2017 10:00 AM (WDCYi) 145
Pork chop missing?
Don't look at me Posted by: The dog at May 11, 2017 09:58 AM (J+eG2) Barry: Dog missing? Don't look at me..*burp* Posted by: TheQuietMan at May 11, 2017 10:00 AM (493sH) 146
deal - dear (sigh)
Posted by: Jane D'oh at May 11, 2017 10:00 AM (PY9jH) 147
The guy on the right looking back at the viewer is supposedly a self-portrait of Botticelli.
Posted by: Abby Normal at May 11, 2017 10:00 AM (cQO95) 148
Pork is the fruit of the barnyard. You can boil it, broil it, grill it, roast it, filet it, sautee it, there's pork kebobs, pork sandwich, pork and beans, pork salad, pork cocktail, coconut pork, pork pie, pork soda, pork tartare, pork sashimi...that's about it.
Posted by: Insomniac, Lord Hurlingbone, Earl of Melancholy at May 11, 2017 10:01 AM (0mRoj) 149
F*CK YOU MA. I'M *NOT* EATING NOODLES. I WANT F*CKING PORK CHOPS!!!
Posted by: Aristotle at May 11, 2017 10:01 AM (vRcUp) 150
Maybe it is just me, but I find it hard to imagine Bethlehem at the time of Christ's birth to be full of Roman or Greek ruins. Ruins being the key word.
They just built them. Maintenance was a different union. Posted by: rickb223 at May 11, 2017 10:01 AM (PCof0) 151
No sniper but I think I see Machiavelli in the shadows.
Posted by: auscolpyr at May 11, 2017 10:01 AM (suO/a) 152
Have you ever tried to smoke a pork chop?
You cannot keep one lit and it's really hard to take a drag! Posted by: Killerdog at May 11, 2017 10:01 AM (J18ne) 153
117 So, this story jumped out of my morning paper: Athens man arrested again in assault involving pork shop An Athens man arrested three months ago for allegedly assaulting his mother with a pork chop was arrested again early Wednesday for another incident involving his mother and a pork chop, Athens-Clarke County police said. The gist of the story is, his 60 y.o. mother once again forgot to buy him cigarettes, so he threw the pork chop at his mother and head-butted her. His dad had to sit on him to restrain him until the police arrived. Oh, he was also charged with probation violation. The whole incident started at 2:35 a.m. when his mother called the po-po to report he was trying to fight everyone in the home. He told the police someone ate his pork chop and now he had to eat noodles. No, the guy isn't some dumbass redneck. How do I put it.... If Obama had a son. ============== I hope Mommy and Daddy are pleased with the little monster they created and nurtured. Posted by: bicentennialguy at May 11, 2017 10:02 AM (vg8iE) 154
Why does nutjob Beck still have a show? He's drooling with glee over the thought of PDT getting impeached, and thinks it's going to happen soon... Posted by: Hikaru at May 11, 2017 10:00 AM (WDCYi) I can't believe he still has an audience. He's still on Team McMuffin I suppose. He's full-on crazy. Posted by: Jane D'oh at May 11, 2017 10:02 AM (PY9jH) 155
By giving money to the Fakestinians, Obama bombed Israel. Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 11, 2017 09:36 AM (mbhDw) So, outsourcing. Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 11, 2017 10:02 AM (XWkhW) 156
Breaking News - Acting FBI Chief and DNC chum to
testify. He'll let us know how the Russians went to every polling place and voted for Trump Posted by: TheQuietMan ==== Yeah, Comey was just the frying pan. McCabe is the fire. Just a quick recap from Daily Mail Andrew McCabe, who was formerly the Deputy Director of the FBI and has temporarily taken over the intelligence agency, is also under review for his involvement in the Clinton scandal after his wife received funds from a close friend of Hillary for her political campaign in 2015. -When Comey was fired, his deputy director, McCabe, took over the bureau. -Before McCabe was appointed as the Deputy Director of the FBI, his wife Jill McCabe ran as a Democrat for the Virginia stat senate in 2015. -Her campaign received funds from the state Democratic Party and a political action committee run by Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe. -McAuliffe is a close friend of the Clintons and before his group, Common Good VA, donated to McCabe's campaign, Hillary Clinton headlined a fundraiser for the PAC. Posted by: Mortimer - Finish Her! at May 11, 2017 10:02 AM (C52a9) 157
Ah Religion..One of my Irish Catholic Emerg DRs send me this joke last night:
The Jewish Bookie A Jewish bookie was at the races playing the ponies and losing his shirt. He noticed a Priest step out onto the track And bless the forehead of one of the horses lining up for the 4th race. Lo and behold, that horse - a long shot - won the race. Next race, as the horses lined up, the Priest stepped onto the track. Sure enough, he blessed one of the horses. The bookie made a beeline for a betting window and placed a small bet on the horse. Again, even though it was another long shot, the horse won the race. He collected his winnings, and anxiously waited to see which horse the Priest would bless next. He bet big on it, and it won. As the races continued the Priest kept blessing horses, and each one ended up winning. The bookie was elated. He made a quick dash to the ATM, withdrew all his savings, and awaited for the Priest's next blessing that would tell him which horse to bet on. True to his pattern, the Priest stepped onto the track for the last race and blessed the forehead of an old nag that was 100/1. This time the priest blessed the eyes, ears, and hooves of the old nag. The bookie knew he had a winner and bet every cent he had on the old nag. He watched dumbfounded as the old nag pulled up lame and couldn't even finish the race. In a state of shock, he went to the track area where the Priest was standing. Confronting him, he exclaimed, "Father! What happened? All day long you blessed horses and they all won. Then in the last race, the horse you blessed never even had a chance. Now, thanks to you I've lost all my money!" The Priest nodded wisely and with sympathy. "You aren't Catholic are you my son?" "No, I'm Jewish." "That's the problem", said the Priest, "You couldn't tell the difference between a blessing and last rites." Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 11, 2017 10:03 AM (KlI/a) 158
Why does nutjob Beck still have a show? He's drooling with glee over the thought of PDT getting impeached, and thinks it's going to happen soon...
Posted by: Hikaru Call it the Charles Johnson syndrome. Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at May 11, 2017 10:03 AM (HTdUD) 159
Beck. I remember some bizarre show plug where he is doing the fool for Samantha Bee, the price I guess for being allowed to appear on her crummy show.
The man is a caricature of a buffoon. Posted by: kraken at May 11, 2017 10:03 AM (zSVEm) 160
' Comey was just the frying pan. McCabe is the fire.'
Given all that, what do the Dems have to complain about? Posted by: phineas gage at May 11, 2017 10:04 AM (XsVWn) 161
No worries Allah Pundit,the investigation continues.(the guy who took over is another Democrat hack ,of course).The investigation will last asclong as it has to,if for no other reason than to cast a shadow over Trump his whole time in office.
Posted by: steevy at May 11, 2017 10:04 AM (rmVvL) 162
The office lefties are all in a flutter over acting FBI director testifying. He's going to let us all know about Trump and the Russians AND let the Colbert audience know what to cheer Posted by: TheQuietMan at May 11, 2017 10:05 AM (493sH) 163
Democrats and NeverTrumpers (birm)get a hardon by saying "He's under investigation by the FBI,"
Posted by: steevy at May 11, 2017 10:05 AM (rmVvL) 164
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Thanks for this one. Colors and light. I really like the patrons included in the art -- seems so intimate. They all have different opinions and interests, but are all united in adoration. I know it sounds kinda silly, but rather than a remote objectified Mary and Child, they are all a part of a family. So, I like the temporal anomalies and just enjoy. Posted by: mustbequantum at May 11, 2017 10:05 AM (MIKMs) 165
We've really degenerated since then. People like Rob Zombie or Marilyn Manson use degeneration as an affectation. They're being ironic. But I think nowadays, most people really are "DEVO".
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at May 11, 2017 10:05 AM (vRcUp) 166
Given all that, what do the Dems have to complain about?
=== Gibbering lunatics need no reason to gibber. Posted by: Mortimer - Finish Her! at May 11, 2017 10:05 AM (C52a9) 167
161 No worries Allah Pundit,the investigation continues.(the guy who took over is another Democrat hack ,of course).The investigation will last asclong as it has to,if for no other reason than to cast a shadow over Trump his whole time in office.
Posted by: steevy at May 11, 2017 10:04 AM (rmVvL) That's the ONLY reason for this bullshit investigation. Posted by: Insomniac, Lord Hurlingbone, Earl of Melancholy at May 11, 2017 10:05 AM (0mRoj) 168
Insomniac: ...I would never waste a pork chop by throwing it at someone.
Head-butting mom because she forgot to buy cigs, perfectly justified & understandable. Throwing a pork chop? Proof he's got mental problems. Posted by: mindful webworker - needs bacon at May 11, 2017 10:06 AM (CJRaf) 169
>>-Her campaign received funds from the state Democratic Party and a
political action committee run by Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe. In related news, McAuliffe's wife apparently isn't going to run for office in Virginia. Bullet dodged. Posted by: General Zod at May 11, 2017 10:07 AM (Bdeb0) Posted by: Mortimer - Finish Her! at May 11, 2017 10:07 AM (C52a9) 171
Breaking News - Acting FBI Chief and DNC chum to testify. He'll let us know how the Russians went to every polling place and voted for Trump
Posted by: TheQuietMan I went down to the polling place The way I always do How was I to know? I was with the Russians too! Send Lawyers, lawyers and lawyers The shit has hit the fan! HEH! Posted by: Bossy Conservative....deplorable American at May 11, 2017 10:07 AM (RFeQD) 172
159 They agreed they hated Trump,and he also allowed himself to be painted as a deranged Left wing caricature of conservatives .He was dead to me long before that but that was the final nail in the coffin.
Posted by: steevy at May 11, 2017 10:07 AM (rmVvL) 173
http://www.frontpagemag.com/
Frontage Magazine regularly has great articles. Today's it's one on the hypocrisy of the Dems regarding Comey. Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 11, 2017 10:08 AM (fDdVG) 174
For some reason I'm getting a Dali vibe from the top half of the painting.
Posted by: Vlad the Impaler, whittling away like mad at May 11, 2017 10:08 AM (oPl0w) 175
Given all that, what do the Dems have to complain about?
Posted by: phineas gage at May 11, 2017 10:04 AM (XsVWn) The sun rising in the east, water being wet, it's dark at night, the perpetually aggrieved don't need much to get all worked up Posted by: TheQuietMan at May 11, 2017 10:08 AM (493sH) 176
167 True.
Posted by: steevy at May 11, 2017 10:08 AM (rmVvL) 177
The wife of a man blamed for one of the worst mass shootings in recent U.S. history has lost her appeal to be released from jail.
A panel of the 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled last week that Noor Salman should remain in jail until her trial next March. Salman is charged with obstruction and aiding and abetting her husband, Omar Mateen, who opened fire at the Pulse gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, last June. Forty-nine people were killed. Posted by: undocumented SMOD at May 11, 2017 10:09 AM (e8kgV) 178
Democrats and NeverTrumpers (birm)get a hardon by saying "He's under investigation by the FBI,"
So was Scankles. Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at May 11, 2017 10:09 AM (X6fMO) 179
A question for any of you art historians: Why is Joseph so often portrayed as an old man in so many Renaissance paintings?
Posted by: huerfano at May 11, 2017 10:09 AM (TO4Og) 180
170 2:30 am porkchops
=== Is there ever a bad time for a pork chop? Posted by: Mortimer - Finish Her! at May 11, 2017 10:07 AM (C52a9) 10:00AM Shabbat service? Posted by: Insomniac, Lord Hurlingbone, Earl of Melancholy at May 11, 2017 10:10 AM (0mRoj) 181
For some reason I'm getting a Dali vibe from the top half of the painting.
Posted by: Vlad the Impaler, whittling away like mad at May 11, 2017 10:08 AM (oPl0w) Interesting. I see a hint of Dali in the stone wall on the upper right... Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 11, 2017 10:11 AM (rF0hx) 182
I think whenever we refer to one of these NeverTrumpers we should preface it with "Possible Russian agent".Like possible Russian agent Egg McMuffin.
Posted by: steevy at May 11, 2017 10:12 AM (rmVvL) 183
The beginning of the end of Boy Scouts of America. The Mormon Church, which is the largest charter organization of BSA, has announced that it is dropping Scouting for boys 14-17. It is keeping Cubs and Scouting for boys through age 13, but they may be dropped in the future. Nearly 1 in 5 Boy Scouts is in a Mormon church troop.
Posted by: biancaneve at May 11, 2017 10:12 AM (A/iod) 184
179 A question for any of you art historians: Why is Joseph so often portrayed as an old man in so many Renaissance paintings?
Posted by: huerfano at May 11, 2017 10:09 AM (TO4Og) It goes back to a tradition that Jesus' brothers were really his step-brothers. Mary was Joseph's second wife and the brothers were his from another marriage. Jesus is Mary's only child. Posted by: Kris at May 11, 2017 10:12 AM (nwqNw) Posted by: garrett at May 11, 2017 10:13 AM (xe7Ey) 186
Possible Russian agent John McCain was subject to mind control and torture under the commies ,after all.He might not even KNOW he is actually a Russian agent.
Posted by: steevy at May 11, 2017 10:13 AM (rmVvL) 187
A panel of the 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled last week that Noor Salman should remain in jail until her trial next March.
Nice to see the 11th still has some sense. Posted by: Insomniac, Lord Hurlingbone, Earl of Melancholy at May 11, 2017 10:13 AM (0mRoj) 188
Boticelli is a noted herbalist: although his plants appear sketchy, they are painted with exquisite attention to relevant botanical detail. Superb artist, and loved for all the wrong reasons.
Posted by: Alcoholic Asshole Shut In at May 11, 2017 10:13 AM (CPk08) 189
Beck. I remember some bizarre show plug where he is doing the fool for
Samantha Bee, the price I guess for being allowed to appear on her crummy show. The man is a caricature of a buffoon. === They say power corrupts. It seems that fame does the same thing. A guy like Beck depends on publicity and shock-jockery to get advertisers and thus revenue. His used Ted Cruz to prop up his appeals to "character". It was simply a sham he used to milk an audience. Just like every other media-talking head. He is a whore. And his two-dollar price tag is dropping fast. Posted by: Mortimer - Finish Her! at May 11, 2017 10:13 AM (C52a9) 190
185 It's 2:30 AM...
Do you know where your pork Chop is? Posted by: garrett at May 11, 2017 10:13 AM (xe7Ey) Upside momma's head, apparently. Posted by: Insomniac, Lord Hurlingbone, Earl of Melancholy at May 11, 2017 10:14 AM (0mRoj) 191
The beginning of the end of Boy Scouts of America. The Mormon Church, which is the largest charter organization of BSA, has announced that it is dropping Scouting for boys 14-17. It is keeping Cubs and Scouting for boys through age 13, but they may be dropped in the future. Nearly 1 in 5 Boy Scouts is in a Mormon church troop. Posted by: biancaneve at May 11, 2017 10:12 AM (A/iod) Well, too bad for them. Our church-sponsored troop keeps producing Eagle Scouts. Posted by: Jane D'oh at May 11, 2017 10:14 AM (PY9jH) 192
178 Yeah but that was a partisan witch hunt forced on them by evil Republicans.
Posted by: steevy at May 11, 2017 10:14 AM (rmVvL) 193
I'm not an art historian, but some of the thinking is that in order to enshrine the idea of the perpetual virginity of Mary (Not trying to debate this It's just what the RC doctrine is) Joseph be portrayed as old. Here's an interesting article on it from EWTN, RC network:
http://www.ewtn.com/library/MARY/THEOINTR.htm Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 11, 2017 10:15 AM (fDdVG) 194
Why are there columns next to the manger? Did Bethlehem even have columns?
I'm thinking not. Posted by: Diogenes at May 11, 2017 10:15 AM (+dh7Q) 195
The beginning of the end of Boy Scouts of America. The Mormon Church, which is the largest charter organization of BSA, has announced that it is dropping Scouting for boys 14-17. It is keeping Cubs and Scouting for boys through age 13, but they may be dropped in the future. Nearly 1 in 5 Boy Scouts is in a Mormon church troop.
Posted by: biancaneve at May 11, 2017 10:12 AM (A/iod) I've heard that Catholic churches are doing the same or not sponsoring local scout units any more. Maybe the Boy Scouts can get NAMBLA to sponsor them or a former Senator from Nevada Posted by: TheQuietMan at May 11, 2017 10:15 AM (493sH) Posted by: The Political Hat at May 11, 2017 10:16 AM (vBeA5) 197
>>186
Possible Russian agent John McCain was subject to mind control and torture under the commies ,after all.He might not even KNOW he is actually a Russian agent. Posted by: steevy at May 11, 2017 10:13 AM (rmVvL) "It might appear that the hydrangea is a fairly simple plant, but there are more complications..." Posted by: General Zod at May 11, 2017 10:16 AM (Bdeb0) 198
193 I'm not an art historian, but some of the thinking is that in order to enshrine the idea of the perpetual virginity of Mary (Not trying to debate this It's just what the RC doctrine is) Joseph be portrayed as old. Here's an interesting article on it from EWTN, RC network:
http://www.ewtn.com/library/MARY/THEOINTR.htm Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 11, 2017 10:15 AM (fDdVG) Joseph wasn't impotent, it just took him three days to rise again. Posted by: Insomniac, Lord Hurlingbone, Earl of Melancholy at May 11, 2017 10:16 AM (0mRoj) Posted by: Muldoon at May 11, 2017 10:17 AM (wPiJc) 200
Meanwhile, the Girl Scouts are still actively embracing Planned Parenthood. Gotta teach the grrllz all about sex and abortion. Grrll Power.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at May 11, 2017 10:17 AM (PY9jH) 201
The wife of a man blamed for one of the worst mass shootings in recent U.S. history has lost her appeal to be released from jail.
====== My take on the Orlando shooting was that the killer was homosexual and his Muzzie father told him 'You better get right with Allah or I'll kill you myself'. Just a reasonable as whatever bullshit the press will spew. Posted by: Vlad the Impaler, whittling away like mad at May 11, 2017 10:17 AM (oPl0w) 202
169 >>-Her campaign received funds from the state Democratic Party and a political action committee run by Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe. In related news, McAuliffe's wife apparently isn't going to run for office in Virginia. Bullet dodged. Posted by: General Zod at May 11, 2017 10:07 AM (Bdeb0) Payoff deposited. Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 11, 2017 10:18 AM (XWkhW) 203
190 185 It's 2:30 AM...
Do you know where your pork Chop is? Posted by: garrett at May 11, 2017 10:13 AM (xe7Ey) ***** Im guessing buried with Lamb Chop and Sheri Lewis. Posted by: Diogenes at May 11, 2017 10:19 AM (+dh7Q) 204
183 The beginning of the end of Boy Scouts of America. The Mormon Church, which is the largest charter organization of BSA, has announced that it is dropping Scouting for boys 14-17. It is keeping Cubs and Scouting for boys through age 13, but they may be dropped in the future. Nearly 1 in 5 Boy Scouts is in a Mormon church troop.
Posted by: biancaneve at May 11, 2017 10:12 AM (A/iod) Well, I appreciate their decision to uphold the spirit and morals of the organization as it was founded. Girls Scouts went over the edge long ago. If my kids were little now, they sure wouldn't be in either. Although, when my daughter was little and in Brownies, she thought it was stupid. "Why do I need to sit on a stupid plastic covered piece of foam, when I can be at home on my comfy sofa?" She was five. Posted by: moki at May 11, 2017 10:19 AM (V+V48) 205
SPLC to produce a documentary series about "far right extremism" and of course ,Donald Trump.
Posted by: steevy at May 11, 2017 10:20 AM (rmVvL) 206
Geez, that sidebar Salon article... these people are completely unhinged.
Posted by: Chupacabra at May 11, 2017 10:20 AM (lvqY2) 207
Although, when my daughter was little and in Brownies, she thought it was stupid. "Why do I need to sit on a stupid plastic covered piece of foam, when I can be at home on my comfy sofa?" She was five.
Posted by: moki at May 11, 2017 10:19 AM (V+V4 Did you tell her "because it builds character"? Posted by: Insomniac, Lord Hurlingbone, Earl of Melancholy at May 11, 2017 10:21 AM (0mRoj) 208
Did you tell her "because it builds character"? Posted by: Insomniac, Lord Hurlingbone, Earl of Melancholy at May 11, 2017 10:21 AM (0mRoj) After that comment, I quickly realized she had all the character I could handle. Posted by: moki at May 11, 2017 10:21 AM (V+V48) 209
NY/NJ bomber says cops shot him excessively (11 shots) and wants that considered in his plea bargain.
http://tinyurl.com/l6swfru Posted by: McCool at May 11, 2017 10:22 AM (08MOs) 210
We're fortunate that our Scout troop is strong and so many great dads are leaders. Husband and son are asst. Scout masters.
Many of our closest friendships were formed over the years with families in our troop. We've been blessed. Posted by: Jane D'oh at May 11, 2017 10:24 AM (PY9jH) 211
Posted by: Insomniac, Lord Hurlingbone, Earl of Melancholy at May 11, 2017 10:16 AM (0mRoj)
I don't think they were saying that he was impotent necessarily-only that he was too old to be interested in sex. As for the joke, you can do better, Insomniac. ;^) I like to keep references to Jesus' resurrection separate from references to Joseph's supposed impotency , but of course i realize that this Is the horde. Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 11, 2017 10:24 AM (fDdVG) 212
>>205
SPLC to produce a documentary series about "far right extremism" and of course ,Donald Trump. Posted by: steevy at May 11, 2017 10:20 AM (rmVvL) With any luck, it'll backfire in its intent and achieve a "Reefer Madness" kind of cult movie status among racists, rednecks, deplorables, gun owners, heterosexualists, non-self-mutilation-fetishists, and the gainfully employed. Posted by: General Zod at May 11, 2017 10:24 AM (Bdeb0) 213
Shame about the Boy Scouts. It's pretty obvious why the Mormons are keeping a certain age group away. I had my own experience with the ghey thing in scouting. Some firing range instructor (maybe 21-25 years of age) visited our troops summer campground and got caught j*rking off someone I knew (14-15 year old) in my troop. Said firing range instructor got packed up and escorted away that same night. That was it for me and scouting. Never looked back, despite having earned a shitload of badges. Was glad when my own son didn't want to get involved. Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at May 11, 2017 10:25 AM (HTdUD) 214
NY/NJ bomber says cops shot him excessively (11 shots) and wants that considered in his plea bargain.
http://tinyurl.com/l6swfru Posted by: McCool at May 11, 2017 10:22 AM (08MOs) ====== the fact that he is alive to claim he was shot excessively disproves his entire claim. Posted by: Uber Lyft Driver at May 11, 2017 10:25 AM (HTKQp) 215
I saw Momma's Porkchop open for Hambone Willie in '53 at Uncle Remus' BBQ Hut off Rte 63 in Alabama.
They were smokin' that night! Posted by: Muldoon at May 11, 2017 10:25 AM (wPiJc) Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 11, 2017 10:26 AM (IqV8l) 217
Speaking of unhinged, Charlie Rose was completely losing his mind this morning about Comey. Comey is incompetent, and was fired for cause, but now he's some kind of investigative dynamo?
Maybe someone saw him doing the Maddow spreading printouts all over her office floor thing that lefties seem to think is required from a investigator? Stupid gawdamned times. Posted by: Chupacabra at May 11, 2017 10:26 AM (lvqY2) 218
OT, but story at Insty about California Democrats going after each other for revenue to cover pensions by jacking up the fines on traffic tickets:
Who thinks that the state will be able to maintain the Medicaid expansion? They have to start paying part of it this year, upping the amount until 2020 when they have to pay 10% of the total cost of the expansion. And they're already having major issues with funding. Posted by: TheJamesMadison at May 11, 2017 10:26 AM (mC1ZI) 219
NY/NJ bomber says cops shot him excessively (11 shots) and wants that considered in his plea bargain.
http://tinyurl.com/l6swfru ----- Fuck Him. He's still breathing. Its not excessive. Posted by: fixerupper at May 11, 2017 10:27 AM (8XRCm) 220
We're fortunate that our Scout troop is strong and so many great dads are leaders. Husband and son are asst. Scout masters.
===== Three of my nephews are Eagle Scouts. Their father has been a great leader in area scouting. My son could not join because my area had too many volunteer hours required (single parent), so they wouldn't take him. Posted by: mustbequantum at May 11, 2017 10:27 AM (MIKMs) 221
218 OT, but story at Insty about California Democrats going after each other for revenue to cover pensions by jacking up the fines on traffic tickets:
Who thinks that the state will be able to maintain the Medicaid expansion? They have to start paying part of it this year, upping the amount until 2020 when they have to pay 10% of the total cost of the expansion. And they're already having major issues with funding. ============== I believe I also heard the other day that CA is going to experiment with a "guaranteed income." Posted by: bicentennialguy at May 11, 2017 10:27 AM (vg8iE) 222
IT'S FUNNY BECAUSE FRANKINCENSE AND MYRRH ARE DERIVED FROM TREE SAP AND THE DEMOCRATIC BASE ARE SAPS.
Posted by: BEN ROETHLISBERGER at May 11, 2017 10:27 AM (57R5r) 223
huerfano: Why is Joseph so often portrayed as an old man in so many Renaissance paintings?
Actually, Joseph was a hearty young carpenter who was working on an addition to a house, when the householder's daughter brought the hunky carpenter a glass of water. Mutual affection ensued. Tragic thing, that crane falling on Joseph while working on Herod's palace. Not only left Mary and the eldest boy to raise all those younger kids, but also, Herod refused to pay damages or even Joe's back pay. Government, as always. Mary and the ben Josephs muddled through, with Jesus assuming the father role. It was good, though, that Jesus thereby got mortal parenting experience, since he never got to have kids of his own. He was in all ways tested as a mortal, including dealing with the rebellious middle child. Posted by: mindful webworker - needs bacon at May 11, 2017 10:27 AM (CJRaf) 224
This just in - The Russians are hacking the hearing!!! Everyone Run!!!! Posted by: TheQuietMan at May 11, 2017 10:28 AM (493sH) 225
NY/NJ bomber says cops shot him excessively (11 shots) and wants that considered in his plea bargain.
http://tinyurl.com/l6swfru Posted by: McCool at May 11, 2017 10:22 AM (08MOs) Personally I think all those cops need a remedial target aiming course Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 11, 2017 10:29 AM (KlI/a) 226
Morning all. What's with Drudge and the headlines from WaPo and NYT?I used to like Drudge but the story about the Deputy AG threatening to quit is a bit much...
Posted by: Princess Chelsea at May 11, 2017 10:29 AM (O2RFr) 227
>>That was it for me and scouting. Never looked back,
despite having earned a shitload of badges. Was glad when my own son didn't want to get involved. Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at May 11, 2017 10:25 AM (HTdUD) Sorry to hear it--what a damned shame. I did scouting way back when, had a great time, learned a lot. Another fine institution that's been largely compromised. I hope the pervert involved was prosecuted for statutory rape. Posted by: General Zod at May 11, 2017 10:30 AM (Bdeb0) 228
That's stupid. A good shoot's a good shoot.
Posted by: Chupacabra at May 11, 2017 10:30 AM (lvqY2) 229
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This just in - The Russians are hacking the hearing!!! Everyone Run!!!! Posted by: TheQuietMan at May 11, 2017 10:28 AM (493sH) Emergency! Emergency! Everyone to get from street! Posted by: Insomniac, Lord Hurlingbone, Earl of Melancholy at May 11, 2017 10:30 AM (0mRoj) 230
Posted by: Vlad the Impaler, whittling away like mad at May 11, 2017 10:17 AM (oPl0w)
That's what the press wants you to believe because it becomes a hate crime against Homosexuals resulting from society causing repressed anger and not because of Islamic terrorism. Posted by: Jack Sock at May 11, 2017 10:31 AM (/BXzQ) 231
Just a quick recap from Daily Mail
Andrew McCabe, who was formerly the Deputy Director of the FBI and has temporarily taken over the intelligence agency, is... The stupid - it just burns. The FBI is not, and never has been, an intelligence agency. It is supposed to do some counter-intelligence work, but historically has proven to be completely incompetent to the task. Posted by: moon_over_vermont at May 11, 2017 10:31 AM (kUmUV) 232
(sigh) - another racial hoax at a college.
A racist note sparked protests at a Minnesota college. The school now says the message was fake. http://tinyurl.com/k2l49jk Posted by: McCool at May 11, 2017 10:31 AM (08MOs) 233
Bangladesh prime minister says Clinton personally pressured her to help foundation donor
But that's trump's fault right? Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 11, 2017 10:31 AM (KlI/a) 234
Posted by: mindful webworker - needs bacon at May 11, 2017 10:27 AM (CJRaf)
__________ That was beautiful.. see the concierge on the way out for your gift. Posted by: IP at May 11, 2017 10:32 AM (UmSfZ) 235
The stupid - it just burns. The FBI is not, and never has been, an intelligence agency. It is supposed to do some counter-intelligence work, but historically has proven to be completely incompetent to the task.
Posted by: moon_over_vermont at May 11, 2017 10:31 AM (kUmUV) Say what? Posted by: Robert hanson at May 11, 2017 10:32 AM (KlI/a) 236
226 Morning all. What's with Drudge and the headlines from WaPo and NYT?I used to like Drudge but the story about the Deputy AG threatening to quit is a bit much...
Posted by: Princess Chelsea at May 11, 2017 10:29 AM (O2RFr) Speculation is Drudge is bitter over not getting White House press credentials. Posted by: Hikaru at May 11, 2017 10:33 AM (CMbMd) 237
"did Boticelli not have any real life-sized babies that he could have used as a model?"
Maybe not. My all-time favorite piece of Renaissance art (which I use as an avatar on Disqus and other sites) is Botticelli's "Madonna del Libro", which depicts a rather chunky-headed Baby Jesus sitting on Mary's lap while she reads to him from a book. Not the most realistic painting in the world but there's just something about the coloring and the atmosphere that I really like: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki /Madonna_of_the_Book Posted by: Secret Square at May 11, 2017 10:33 AM (+HoK2) 238
17 Intelligence agencies. Thanks Dubya.
Posted by: Under Fire at May 11, 2017 10:33 AM (57R5r) 239
232 (sigh) - another racial hoax at a college.
A racist note sparked protests at a Minnesota college. The school now says the message was fake. http://tinyurl.com/k2l49jk Posted by: McCool at May 11, 2017 10:31 AM (08MOs) My default position on all campus reports of "hate" incidents is that they're fake until proven otherwise. Same with rape. Posted by: Insomniac, Lord Hurlingbone, Earl of Melancholy at May 11, 2017 10:33 AM (0mRoj) 240
FBI is in charge of counter intel inside the US.
Posted by: steevy at May 11, 2017 10:33 AM (rmVvL) Posted by: The Gipper Lives at May 11, 2017 10:33 AM (Ndje9) 242
233 Bangladesh prime minister says Clinton personally pressured her to help foundation donor
But that's trump's fault right? ========== I mean, with all the misogyny, she was forced to do whatever it took to spread her righteousness. Kind of like we're told that certain demographic groups are forced to commit crimes due to all the oppression they experience, just to survive. Oh, the humanity! Posted by: bicentennialguy at May 11, 2017 10:33 AM (vg8iE) 243
Government intelligence. The great oxymoron.
Posted by: Insomniac, Lord Hurlingbone, Earl of Melancholy at May 11, 2017 10:34 AM (0mRoj) Posted by: The Tasarov Brothers at May 11, 2017 10:34 AM (O2RFr) 245
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I believe I also heard the other day that CA is going to experiment with a "guaranteed income." Posted by: bicentennialguy at May 11, 2017 10:27 AM (vg8iE) =============== Just imagine the narrative when California goes effectively bankrupt and can't meet monthly debt obligations. How will the media spin it? Posted by: TheJamesMadison at May 11, 2017 10:34 AM (mC1ZI) 246
First question and McCabe is already lawyering up.
Posted by: Under Fire at May 11, 2017 10:35 AM (57R5r) 247
Just imagine the narrative when California goes effectively bankrupt and can't meet monthly debt obligations. How will the media spin it? It's Trumps fault? Posted by: It's Me donna at May 11, 2017 10:35 AM (O2RFr) 248
Posted by: Secret Square at May 11, 2017 10:33 AM (+HoK2)
That's beautiful, I agree. The color in her robe is sumptuous and I like the idea of the baby Jesus having an interest in scripture-which probably refers to him- at such a young age. :^) Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 11, 2017 10:36 AM (fDdVG) 249
I didn't say they were any good at it.
Posted by: steevy at May 11, 2017 10:36 AM (rmVvL) 250
Sorry to hear it--what a damned shame. I did scouting way back when, had a great time, learned a lot. Another fine institution that's been largely compromised. I hope the pervert involved was prosecuted for statutory rape.
Posted by: General Zod Yes, it was great and I learned a lot, too. But I was only 14 or 15 at the time and didn't want to grow up or even think about sexual stuff. Especially not with another male. I just wanted to catch one of those huge native trout in the crystal clear streams of Pennsylvania and do outdoor stuff. Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at May 11, 2017 10:36 AM (HTdUD) 251
245 221
I believe I also heard the other day that CA is going to experiment with a "guaranteed income." Posted by: bicentennialguy at May 11, 2017 10:27 AM (vg8iE) =============== Just imagine the narrative when California goes effectively bankrupt and can't meet monthly debt obligations. How will the media spin it? Posted by: TheJamesMadison at May 11, 2017 10:34 AM (mC1ZI) Trump's fault. California is by all rights bankrupt already. Their unfunded pension liability alone will sink them, despite what CALPERS' fraudulent accounting says. Posted by: Insomniac, Lord Hurlingbone, Earl of Melancholy at May 11, 2017 10:36 AM (0mRoj) 252
Just imagine the narrative when California goes effectively bankrupt and can't meet monthly debt obligations.
How will the media spin it? ============= With illegal aliens no longer enriching the economic landscape of California due to the evil, maniacal Trump, the California economy has collapsed. Millions will die. Thanks to Republicans. Or words to that effect. Posted by: bicentennialguy at May 11, 2017 10:36 AM (vg8iE) 253
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Just imagine the narrative when California goes effectively bankrupt and can't meet monthly debt obligations. How will the media spin it? It's Trumps fault? Posted by: It's Me donna at May 11, 2017 10:35 AM (O2RFr) ============== Probably. But...who will buy it? The hardcore left, of course, but anyone else? "Structural spending problems that have plagued the state for decades, and it's suddenly Trump's fault? Fuck off, media." Posted by: TheJamesMadison at May 11, 2017 10:36 AM (mC1ZI) 254
I'm totally sure California will implement guaranteed income and do the other part of that, which is get rid of all other welfare.
Sure thing. Day. One. Posted by: Chupacabra at May 11, 2017 10:36 AM (lvqY2) 255
247 Yes,and GW Bush's fault and Republicans in general.
Posted by: steevy at May 11, 2017 10:37 AM (rmVvL) 256
I have mixed feelings about the Mormons dropping Scouting. Scouting used to be a fine program, but it's not for every boy and the church has used it as their youth program, so if you were a boy who just didn't like scouting, you spent a lot of time being miserable at church activities. Also, Scouting is expensive and sucks up a huge amount of funds. The girls' programs do not receive nearly as much money.
Still, it's sad. I know a lot of adult men who appreciated Scouting more and more as they got older. Posted by: biancaneve at May 11, 2017 10:37 AM (A/iod) 257
Actually GW must be relieved,he is no longer the cause of everything that is wrong with America.In fact he enjoys a strange new respect.
Posted by: steevy at May 11, 2017 10:37 AM (rmVvL) 258
254 I'm totally sure California will implement guaranteed income and do the other part of that, which is get rid of all other welfare.
Sure thing. Day. One. Posted by: Chupacabra at May 11, 2017 10:36 AM (lvqY2) ============== I think I need to reach out to my representative and senators to see if there's any thinking in D.C. about how to respond to a state going into bankruptcy. Posted by: TheJamesMadison at May 11, 2017 10:37 AM (mC1ZI) 259
NY/NJ bomber says cops shot him excessively (11 shots) and wants that considered in his plea bargain. http://tinyurl.com/l6swfru Posted by: McCool at May 11, 2017 10:22 AM (08MOs) Personally I think all those cops need a remedial target aiming course Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 11, 2017 10:29 AM (KlI/a) That's what I was thinking. Reminds me of a bit from one of Carl Hiaasen's novels. "My dear, these policemen are expert marksmen." "Err, I promise you that most cops couldn't hit the broad side of the SS Norway with a bazooka at 10 paces." Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 11, 2017 10:38 AM (XWkhW) 260
257 Actually GW must be relieved,he is no longer the cause of everything that is wrong with America.In fact he enjoys a strange new respect.
Posted by: steevy at May 11, 2017 10:37 AM (rmVvL) ============== Romney doesn't cause cancer anymore. Now he's the good moderate Republican who could have saved the party from racism and stuff. Posted by: TheJamesMadison at May 11, 2017 10:38 AM (mC1ZI) 261
Just imagine the narrative when California goes effectively bankrupt and can't meet monthly debt obligations.
How will the media spin it? Posted by: TheJamesMadison at May 11, 2017 10:34 AM (mC1ZI) Will they blame it on Trump? for $500.00 Alex! Posted by: Killerdog at May 11, 2017 10:38 AM (J18ne) 262
#221 -I believe I also heard the other day that CA is going to experiment with a "guaranteed income."
Oh goodie. I hope that will include their undocumented citizens. Posted by: Abby Normal at May 11, 2017 10:38 AM (cQO95) 263
Posted by: Secret Square at May 11, 2017 10:33 AM (+HoK2)
Lots of wonderful details in the Madonna with book-The azure blue sky seen through the window, the trees and the red of her dress contrasting with the blue of her robe. If I've seen it before I'd forgotten it. Thanks for posting it! Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 11, 2017 10:38 AM (fDdVG) 264
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NY/NJ bomber says cops shot him excessively (11 shots) and wants that considered in his plea bargain. http://tinyurl.com/l6swfru Posted by: McCool at May 11, 2017 10:22 AM (08MOs) Personally I think all those cops need a remedial target aiming course Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 11, 2017 10:29 AM (KlI/a) That's what I was thinking. Reminds me of a bit from one of Carl Hiaasen's novels. "My dear, these policemen are expert marksmen." "Err, I promise you that most cops couldn't hit the broad side of the SS Norway with a bazooka at 10 paces." Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 11, 2017 10:38 AM (XWkhW) The NYPD is particularly notorious for not being able to hit sand if they fell off a camel. Posted by: Insomniac, Lord Hurlingbone, Earl of Melancholy at May 11, 2017 10:39 AM (0mRoj) 265
Just imagine the narrative when California goes effectively bankrupt and can't meet monthly debt obligations.
How will the media spin it? It's Trumps fault? Posted by: It's Me donna at May 11, 2017 10:35 AM ========= Yep. The Feds (Trump) not giving back enough of the massive amount of money Cali pays the Feds will be the spin. Posted by: Uber Lyft Driver at May 11, 2017 10:39 AM (HTKQp) 266
I think I need to reach out to my representative and senators to see if there's any thinking in D.C. about how to respond to a state going into bankruptcy.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison at May 11, 2017 10:37 AM (mC1ZI) They'll probably be too worried about the federal unfunded liability bomb going off. Posted by: Chupacabra at May 11, 2017 10:40 AM (lvqY2) 267
266 I think I need to reach out to my representative and senators to see if there's any thinking in D.C. about how to respond to a state going into bankruptcy.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison at May 11, 2017 10:37 AM (mC1ZI) They'll probably be too worried about the federal unfunded liability bomb going off. Posted by: Chupacabra at May 11, 2017 10:40 AM (lvqY2) ============== People in D.C. still say that they're worried about that? Posted by: TheJamesMadison at May 11, 2017 10:40 AM (mC1ZI) 268
Wasn't it New York City, decades back, with financial troubles who wanted a government bailout? When the feds demurred the headline was that the Republican (was it Ford?) got blamed in 300 point type. Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at May 11, 2017 10:40 AM (HTdUD) 269
OT, but story at Insty about California Democrats going after each other for revenue to cover pensions by jacking up the fines on traffic tickets:
Who thinks that the state will be able to maintain the Medicaid expansion? They have to start paying part of it this year, upping the amount until 2020 when they have to pay 10% of the total cost of the expansion. And they're already having major issues with funding. Posted by: TheJamesMadison at May 11, 2017 10:26 AM (mC1ZI) ----- Jeebus, $490 for a red light ticket. I'll keep that in mind next time I'm in CA...if there's a next time. Posted by: WisRich at May 11, 2017 10:41 AM (hdpay) 270
The secret to accurate and effective use of a firearm. Range. Time.
Well, one secret anyway. Posted by: kraken at May 11, 2017 10:41 AM (zSVEm) 271
SO
Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 11, 2017 10:41 AM (KlI/a) 272
Just imagine the narrative when California goes effectively bankrupt and can't meet monthly debt obligations.
How will the media spin it? See Puerto Rico for an example... Posted by: McCool at May 11, 2017 10:41 AM (08MOs) 273
The NYPD is particularly notorious for not being able to hit sand if they fell off a camel.
Posted by: Insomniac, Lord Hurlingbone, Earl of Melancholy at May 11, 2017 10:39 AM (0mRoj) Mandated 13lb triggers will do that to 'ya. Posted by: Chupacabra at May 11, 2017 10:42 AM (lvqY2) 274
So who gets to the Fed bailout first? California, Illinois or Puerto Rico?
Posted by: mustbequantum at May 11, 2017 10:42 AM (MIKMs) 275
I will add that, along with range time, a serious attitude about improving marksmanship is needed.
Posted by: kraken at May 11, 2017 10:42 AM (zSVEm) 276
The NYPD is particularly notorious for not being able to hit sand if they fell off a camel. Posted by: Insomniac, Lord Hurlingbone, Earl of Melancholy at May 11, 2017 10:39 AM (0mRoj) Like that Times Square shooting a few years ago (I THINK it was Times Square). 1 perp, 3-4 cops, a bazillion pistol rounds, equals 1 wounded perp, 9 wounded bystanders. Short version: the cops from Idiocracy Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 11, 2017 10:42 AM (XWkhW) 277
Russia Russia Russia
Posted by: Sen. Mark Warner at May 11, 2017 10:43 AM (57R5r) Posted by: McCool at May 11, 2017 10:43 AM (08MOs) 279
Wasn't it New York City, decades back, with financial troubles who
wanted a government bailout? When the feds demurred the headline was that the Republican (was it Ford?) got blamed in 300 point type. FORD TO CITY: DROP DEAD Posted by: tu3031 at May 11, 2017 10:43 AM (qJhUV) 280
This is where the Medicis lived? Talk about your "fixer-uppers"!
Posted by: Publius Redux at May 11, 2017 10:43 AM (Fb9aZ) 281
276 At least they didn't bring down an airliner...
Posted by: steevy at May 11, 2017 10:43 AM (rmVvL) 282
Just imagine the narrative when California goes effectively bankrupt and can't meet monthly debt obligations.
How will the media spin it? Joos. Excessive interest $$. Posted by: rickb223 at May 11, 2017 10:44 AM (PCof0) 283
California is by all rights bankrupt already. That's unpossible. Lib commenters tell me California supports the rest of the country. Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 11, 2017 10:44 AM (IqV8l) 284
Yep. The Feds (Trump) not giving back enough of the massive amount of money Cali pays the Feds will be the spin.
Posted by: Uber Lyft Driver at May 11, 2017 10:39 AM (HTKQp) -------- Unfortunately, I don't think Trump and especially the squishy R's would be strong enough to resist a bailout. CA will have bet correctly with its spendthrift ways. Posted by: WisRich at May 11, 2017 10:44 AM (hdpay) 285
280 This is where the Medicis lived? Talk about your "fixer-uppers"! Posted by: Publius Redux at May 11, 2017 10:43 AM (Fb9aZ) ============ Just wait til I get my hands on it. A few coats of paint and I can make a cool $2 million. Posted by: Lizzie "Flipper" Warren at May 11, 2017 10:44 AM (vg8iE) 286
279 Wasn't it New York City, decades back, with financial troubles who
wanted a government bailout? When the feds demurred the headline was that the Republican (was it Ford?) got blamed in 300 point type. FORD TO CITY: DROP DEAD Posted by: tu3031 at May 11, 2017 10:43 AM (qJhUV) ============== Did the bailout happen? I honestly don't know. If it didn't...then the press played hardball at pretty much the height of their power and lost. Now that their power is on the wane... Posted by: TheJamesMadison at May 11, 2017 10:44 AM (mC1ZI) 287
Yeah, it was President Ford...
In one of those journalistic feats that convert a political leader's comments into pungent rhetoric, the New York Daily News reported the president's position with the headline FORD TO CITY: DROP DEAD . The Ford rationale, of course, was simple: only by his display of firmness would the city tidy its financial house. http://www.presidentprofiles.com/Kennedy-Bush/Gerald-R-Ford- The-new-york-city-crisis.html Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at May 11, 2017 10:44 AM (HTdUD) 288
This is where the Medicis lived? Talk about your "fixer-uppers"!
Posted by: Publius Redux at May 11, 2017 10:43 AM (Fb9aZ) ---- ...hey... Posted by: fixerupper at May 11, 2017 10:45 AM (8XRCm) 289
>>>WTH happened to this blog.... Enough of this shit already... Everyday???
-------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- I am not very culturally inclined (rather just go to a baseball game, sorry) but I've learned much from this daily thread. Have been fascinated with some of the artwork, the backstories, and the comments. Thanks, CBD Posted by: RM at May 11, 2017 10:45 AM (U3LtS) 290
While the institution of Boy Scouting has for the most part been OK, the moral rot seeping into it has been pervasive.
And yes, I believe that each Troop takes on it's own identity and moral compass. But, As I see too many rules and regulations being re-interpreted to a desired outcome, I think it has come time to personally move on in a direction separate from BSA. Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2017 10:45 AM (J+eG2) 291
Unfortunately, I don't think Trump and especially the squishy R's would be strong enough to resist a bailout.
CA will have bet correctly with its spendthrift ways. Posted by: WisRich at May 11, 2017 10:44 ==== Sadly, I think you are correct. Posted by: Uber Lyft Driver at May 11, 2017 10:46 AM (HTKQp) 292
See? This group of Intelligence leaders conclude RUSSIA interfered with the election.
Posted by: Sen. Mark Warner at May 11, 2017 10:47 AM (57R5r) 293
They hit the guy 11 times. I don't think marksmanship was the problem.
Posted by: Jack Sock at May 11, 2017 10:47 AM (/BXzQ) 294
They hit the guy 11 times. I don't think marksmanship was the problem.
Posted by: Jack Sock at May 11, 2017 10:47 AM (/BXzQ) ___________ referring to history and the Time Square thing I ask.. Out of how many? Posted by: IP at May 11, 2017 10:48 AM (UmSfZ) 295
273 The NYPD is particularly notorious for not being able to hit sand if they fell off a camel. Posted by: Insomniac, Lord Hurlingbone, Earl of Melancholy at May 11, 2017 10:39 AM (0mRoj) Mandated 13lb triggers will do that to 'ya. Posted by: Chupacabra at May 11, 2017 10:42 AM (lvqY2) That's an excuse. Even with the heavy triggers, training should take care of that. And they were mandated because the barely-trained doofuses on the NYPD kept shooting themselves with their new Glocks because they didn't follow instructions. And there's a reason that police trade-in Glocks are snatched up in seconds when a batch go on sale. Because most of them have barely been fired. Other than the holster wear, they're virtually brand-new, at used prices. Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 11, 2017 10:48 AM (XWkhW) 296
The Boy Scouts surrendered to the SJW. That is the entire problem in a nutshell.
Posted by: Jack Sock at May 11, 2017 10:48 AM (/BXzQ) 297
Unfortunately, I don't think Trump and especially the squishy R's would be strong enough to resist a bailout.
CA will have bet correctly with its spendthrift ways. If they don't secede, can we kick them out? Posted by: tu3031 at May 11, 2017 10:48 AM (qJhUV) 298
Just imagine the narrative when California goes effectively bankrupt and can't meet monthly debt obligations.
How will the media spin it? ======= Dishonestly. Gee, that was easy. Let's try another one. Posted by: Vlad the Impaler, whittling away like mad at May 11, 2017 10:48 AM (oPl0w) 299
Like that Times Square shooting a few years ago (I THINK it was Times Square). 1 perp, 3-4 cops, a bazillion pistol rounds, equals 1 wounded perp, 9 wounded bystanders.
Short version: the cops from Idiocracy Posted by: IllTemperedCur Cops from Reno 911. Posted by: rickb223 at May 11, 2017 10:49 AM (PCof0) 300
McCabe - You can't stop the work of the FBI. Yes, but what kind of work are they doing? And are they just working for the political ends of one party? Posted by: TheQuietMan at May 11, 2017 10:49 AM (493sH) 301
And they were mandated because the barely-trained doofuses on the NYPD kept shooting themselves with their new Glocks because they didn't follow instructions
---- Glocks. Now I know why they cant hit anything........ Posted by: fixerupper at May 11, 2017 10:49 AM (8XRCm) 302
Hey Adelphi's not too far from me on LI. If lacrosse has home playoff games, I may have to stop by and watch in some anti-liberal gear.
Posted by: What's a Seawolf? at May 11, 2017 10:50 AM (72PAC) 303
As far as I know, the FBI also runs crime labs for testing, etc and those services can be used by local law enforcement. There have been major problems with those. I think that should always be a primary concern for any investigative body and the FBI is falling down on the job.
Posted by: mustbequantum at May 11, 2017 10:50 AM (MIKMs) 304
Daily caller is reporting that Trump has NOT walked back from his promise to move the Embassy to Jerusalem.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2017 10:50 AM (J+eG2) 305
I had bullet holes in the bottom of my shoes man.
Posted by: Zombie Amadou Diallo at May 11, 2017 10:51 AM (57R5r) 306
Spraying bullets is not really what is taught in firearms training. Stance, breath control, and trigger control.
Posted by: kraken at May 11, 2017 10:51 AM (zSVEm) 307
And there's a reason that police trade-in Glocks are snatched up in seconds when a batch go on sale. Because most of them have barely been fired. Other than the holster wear, they're virtually brand-new, at used prices.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 11, 2017 10:48 AM (XWkhW) Yep. I have one in fact. Great shape, about $150 below retail. Posted by: Insomniac, Lord Hurlingbone, Earl of Melancholy at May 11, 2017 10:51 AM (0mRoj) 308
McCabe - There has been no effort to impede our Russia investigation. Well the MFM will have to scrub that because that doesn't fit the narrative at all Posted by: TheQuietMan at May 11, 2017 10:51 AM (493sH) 309
Just imagine the narrative when California goes effectively bankrupt and can't meet monthly debt obligations.
How will the media spin it? They went broke supporting the inbred racist states. That's already their spin. Posted by: WhatWhatWhat? at May 11, 2017 10:51 AM (s/EUv) 310
That's an excuse. Even with the heavy triggers, training should take care of that.
And they were mandated because the barely-trained doofuses on the NYPD kept shooting themselves with their new Glocks because they didn't follow instructions. And there's a reason that police trade-in Glocks are snatched up in seconds when a batch go on sale. Because most of them have barely been fired. Other than the holster wear, they're virtually brand-new, at used prices. Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 11, 2017 10:48 AM (XWkhW) They don't train enough to be even marginally proficient with a 5.5lb trigger, they certainly don't to handle a NY-1 Glock, either. Posted by: Chupacabra at May 11, 2017 10:52 AM (lvqY2) 311
That's an excuse. Even with the heavy triggers, training should take care of that.
Not 13 lb triggers. Posted by: rickb223 at May 11, 2017 10:52 AM (PCof0) 312
Just imagine the narrative when California goes effectively bankrupt and can't meet monthly debt obligations. How will the media spin it? -- "Evil Trump/Republicans denying babies and old people food. Details at 11" Posted by: shibumi at May 11, 2017 10:53 AM (8zWAk) 313
"Just imagine the narrative when California goes effectively bankrupt and can't meet monthly debt obligations.
How will the media spin it? " Had to spend it all fixing the dam. The dam that Donald Trump caused to fail. Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2017 10:53 AM (J+eG2) 314
Not 13 lb triggers.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 11, 2017 10:52 AM (PCof0) ----- Yeah.... 13 lbs trigger is .... excessive. No way to avoid sympathetic squeeze with your other fingers. Posted by: fixerupper at May 11, 2017 10:53 AM (8XRCm) 315
They don't train enough to be even marginally proficient with a 5.5lb trigger, they certainly don't to handle a NY-1 Glock, either.
Posted by: Chupacabra at May 11, 2017 10:52 AM (lvqY2) It's a big problem. Your average cop shoots less in a year as required qualification than your average recreational shooter does warming up at the range. Posted by: Insomniac, Lord Hurlingbone, Earl of Melancholy at May 11, 2017 10:54 AM (0mRoj) 316
"We're fortunate that our Scout troop is strong and so many great dads are leaders. Husband and son are asst. Scout masters.
Many of our closest friendships were formed over the years with families in our troop. We've been blessed. " Ditto. My son became an Eagle Scout about 5 years ago at a troop that is well respected for turning out Eagle Scouts. And trust me, they don't hand them out for showing up and checking the boxes. I consider my son's Scoutmaster as family. He drove quite a ways to show up at son's graduation from police academy a few months ago. My son participated in scout activities through college and is now an adult leader who is looking forward to being more active when he settles into his job. I'm very, very blessed. Posted by: RM at May 11, 2017 10:54 AM (U3LtS) Posted by: eye tye at May 11, 2017 10:54 AM (lPaKY) 318
I have my Berretta 92 9 mm as my preferred gun.
I find it quite accurate and generally user friendly. Posted by: kraken at May 11, 2017 10:54 AM (zSVEm) 319
Sen. Finestein very worried about North Korea. Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at May 11, 2017 10:54 AM (HTdUD) 320
Yeah.... 13 lbs trigger is .... excessive. No way to avoid sympathetic squeeze with your other fingers.
Posted by: fixerupper at May 11, 2017 10:53 AM (8XRCm) The only trick I know is the one Mas Ayoob recommends: death grip so you have no strength left for sympathetic anything. Posted by: Chupacabra at May 11, 2017 10:55 AM (lvqY2) 321
296 The Boy Scouts surrendered to the SJW. That is the entire problem in a nutshell.
Posted by: Jack Sock at May 11, 2017 10:48 AM (/BXzQ) It's an unbroken string of unforced errors and own goals, both inside of government and out. An independent observer might be forced to conclude that there are larger forces driving the direction of human history. Posted by: TexasDan at May 11, 2017 10:56 AM (yL25O) 322
re the recognition of Jerusalem: i expect Trump will continue not walking back from that promise for the remainder of his Presidency. he just wont ever find an opportune moment .
that's how bullshit promises made for rubes work. Posted by: Boulder terlit hobo at May 11, 2017 10:56 AM (iuyR8) Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2017 10:56 AM (J+eG2) 324
Yeah.... 13 lbs trigger is .... excessive. No way to avoid sympathetic squeeze with your other fingers.
Posted by: fixerupper at May 11, 2017 10:53 AM (8XRCm) Not as much of a trigger snob as some ... but no way in hell would I want a 13 lb trigger. Posted by: ScoggDog at May 11, 2017 10:56 AM (xIBU4) 325
I am on my new computer now and one typo after another because the keyboard for this one is only half as big as my old Dell.
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at May 11, 2017 07:07 AM (mpXpK) Hey Vic, Making a couple assumptions here but if you didn't toss the old keyboard you can get an adapter, for cheap. Works just fine. http://preview.tinyurl.com/k2vtat6 You'll find them cheaper on eBay if you are into that.
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319: sen. feinstein should stfu and worry about that barn owl on her head she calls hair. senile old bint.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at May 11, 2017 10:56 AM (KP5rU) 327
Wasn't it New York City, decades back, with financial troubles who wanted a government bailout? When the feds demurred the headline was that the Republican (was it Ford?) got blamed in 300 point type. FORD TO CITY: DROP DEAD Posted by: tu3031 at May 11, 2017 10:43 AM Watching Barney Miller reruns from that era and the characters are all whining that they aren't getting a bailout. Makes me want to throw something at the TV. Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 11, 2017 10:56 AM (IqV8l) 328
With a 13 lb pull, I would have to wait a really long time between shots... like muzzle loader time....
Posted by: kraken at May 11, 2017 10:58 AM (zSVEm) 329
Is Trump colluding with the North Koreans too?
Posted by: steevy at May 11, 2017 10:58 AM (rmVvL) 330
Daily caller is reporting that Trump has NOT walked back from his promise to move the Embassy to Jerusalem.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2017 10:50 AM (J+eG2) LOL Don't hold your breath Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 11, 2017 10:58 AM (KlI/a) 331
327; the only good thing about barney miller was, fish. the rest of them were all assholes. hated that effin show.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at May 11, 2017 10:59 AM (KP5rU) Posted by: Sandra Fluke at May 11, 2017 10:59 AM (X6fMO) 333
There's a threat in the Pacific ocean.
Posted by: Nana DiFi at May 11, 2017 10:59 AM (57R5r) 334
It's a big problem. Your average cop shoots less in a year as required qualification than your average recreational shooter does warming up at the range.
Posted by: Insomniac, Lord Hurlingbone, Earl of Melancholy at May 11, 2017 10:54 AM (0mRoj) Bastards are still plenty deadly if you ask us ... Posted by: Spot and Rex at May 11, 2017 10:59 AM (xIBU4) 335
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Sen. Finestein very worried about North Korea. ====== What, Fat Bhoy is having problems and she wants us to prop him up? Posted by: Vlad the Impaler, whittling away like mad at May 11, 2017 11:00 AM (oPl0w) 336
There's a threat in the Pacific ocean. Posted by: Nana DiFi There's a hole in the bottom of the sea... Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 11, 2017 11:00 AM (IqV8l) 337
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So who gets to the Fed bailout first? California, Illinois or Puerto Rico? Posted by: mustbequantum at May 11, 2017 10:42 AM (MIKMs) CA effectively went bankrupt back around 2009. They could not pay off their bonds when they came due, and when they tried to sell more bonds to pay off the old bonds they had no takers. The all Democrat congress approved something like $500B to buy up their bonds. And Obama continued to buy their bonds even after all that money was gone. PR went legally bankrupt last week when they defaulted on their debt and can't even pay the interest. The Democrats have been clamoring for a bailout for them as well but so far they can't get it though congress. So in the end all the banks who ought PR bonds will have to eat it. Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at May 11, 2017 11:00 AM (mpXpK) 338
re the recognition of Jerusalem: i expect Trump will continue not walking back from that promise for the remainder of his Presidency. he just wont ever find an opportune moment .
that's how bullshit promises made for rubes work. Posted by: Boulder terlit hobo at May 11, 2017 10:56 AM (iuyR If you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor. Posted by: Sandra Fluke at May 11, 2017 11:00 AM (X6fMO) 339
There's a hole in the bottom of the sea...
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 11, 2017 11:00 AM (IqV8l) And a crack in Uranus. Posted by: Chupacabra at May 11, 2017 11:01 AM (lvqY2) 340
333: does the ocean know about this?
Posted by: chavez the hugo at May 11, 2017 11:01 AM (KP5rU) 341
313 "Just imagine the narrative when California goes effectively bankrupt and can't meet monthly debt obligations.
How will the media spin it? 1. California is the only one doing it right, so they end up sharing an unfair portion of the welfare burden as all the tired, the poor, and the huddled masses have streamed to the beckoning light of hope that is the State of California. 2. Ergo, it's really the fault of everyone else who is falling behind in creating utopia, such that there is a need for these refugees to flee to California. 3. Ergo ergo, pay up everybody. It will be our "fair share" of the burden that California bears. Posted by: TexasDan at May 11, 2017 11:01 AM (yL25O) 342
Fenstein 'existential' threat to USA from North Korea.
Amazing. I thought her party only worried about some Russian whispering in a Trump aides ear. West coast democrats vs. East coast democrat fracture? Rerun of West coast rappers vs. East coast rappers? Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at May 11, 2017 11:01 AM (HTdUD) 343
" Bastards are still plenty deadly if you ask us ...
Posted by: Spot and Rex at May 11, 2017 10:59 AM (xIBU4)" http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2017/05/10/dog-shot-by-cop/ Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2017 11:02 AM (J+eG2) 344
When I was locked into a perpetual cycle of outrage I used to be similarly inclined. Now I realize the importance of a pallet cleanser.
Posted by: Max Power at May 11, 2017 09:32 AM (QCc6B) Clever pun on a thread with art, or homonymic fail? I report, you decide. Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at May 11, 2017 11:02 AM (hyZqB) 345
They said if I voted for Trump, segregation would come back..
They were right ! Girls only prom in Detroit suburb (Hijabs not-so-optional) http://tinyurl.com/mq8phja Posted by: McCool at May 11, 2017 11:02 AM (08MOs) 346
It's a big problem. Your average cop shoots less in a year as required qualification than your average recreational shooter does warming up at the range weekly
Posted by: Insomniac Fixed Posted by: Jean at May 11, 2017 11:02 AM (zZb/S) 347
North Korea wishes they were an existential threat to the USA.Not that we should take those nuts lightly.
Posted by: steevy at May 11, 2017 11:02 AM (rmVvL) 348
translation of Daily Caller: "hope is on the way!".
Posted by: Boulder terlit hobo at May 11, 2017 11:03 AM (iuyR8) 349
337; vic, maybe chelsees' husband could buy some pr bonds. greece worked out well for that slimey sonofabitch. what a tool that monkeyboy is.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at May 11, 2017 11:04 AM (KP5rU) 350
Not as much of a trigger snob as some ... but no way in hell would I want a 13 lb trigger.
Posted by: ScoggDog at May 11, 2017 10:56 AM (xIBU4) Who wants to break blood vessels in their eye trying to pull a trigger? Posted by: TexasDan at May 11, 2017 11:04 AM (yL25O) 351
Ummm, reading several panicky stories about North Korea, and their ability to wreck our communications infrastructure with EMP attacks, either from space, or with missiles.
Any opinion from the Horde on the veracity of this claim? Posted by: kraken at May 11, 2017 11:04 AM (zSVEm) 352
>>339
There's a hole in the bottom of the sea... Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 11, 2017 11:00 AM (IqV8l) There is water at the bottom of the ocean. Under the water, carry the water. Posted by: Zod Byrne at May 11, 2017 11:05 AM (Bdeb0) Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at May 11, 2017 11:05 AM (mpXpK) 354
CA will have bet correctly with its spendthrift ways.
If they don't secede, can we kick them out? Posted by: tu3031 at May 11, 2017 10:48 AM (qJhUV) I say demote it to a territory and ride it like a bicycle, Posted by: Killerdog at May 11, 2017 11:05 AM (J18ne) 355
West coast democrats vs. East coast democrat fracture?
Rerun of West coast rappers vs. East coast rappers? Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at May 11, 2017 11:01 AM (HTdUD) === But I'm not a rapper. Posted by: Supa Hot Fire at May 11, 2017 11:06 AM (BDZWU) 356
Anyone know the cable ratings for the various news shows? How's Fox doing since they caved and canned O'Reilly/moved the Five?
Posted by: What's a Seawolf? at May 11, 2017 11:06 AM (72PAC) 357
North Korea wishes they were an existential threat to the USA.Not that we should take those nuts lightly.
Posted by: steevy If they have as many nukes as is whispered, they're approaching the nuclear deterrent of a country like Great Britain. Good thing FedEx would probably refuse delivery to the White House. But I'd think a 25 city simultaneous attack on major US cities is pretty existential. Especially to the democrat party and its voters. Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at May 11, 2017 11:07 AM (HTdUD) 358
Not as much of a trigger snob as some ... but no way in hell would I want a 13 lb trigger. Posted by: ScoggDog at May 11, 2017 10:56 AM (xIBU4) Who wants to break blood vessels in their eye trying to pull a trigger? Posted by: TexasDan at May 11, 2017 11:04 AM (yL25O) ===== Forgive the rather naive questioning here, but how in the heck can women (even strong and trained women) manage that kind of pull. Posted by: mustbequantum at May 11, 2017 11:07 AM (MIKMs) 359
351: i would like to think our military is a bit more ready for something like that than lil kim is. at least we can still get shit off the ground sometimes. kim, not so much.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at May 11, 2017 11:08 AM (KP5rU) 360
West coast democrats vs. East coast democrat fracture?
My guess is the west coast is much more at risk from North Korea than the east coast is. Launch during a congressional recess and she along with a few million friends may become crispy critters. Posted by: moon_over_vermont at May 11, 2017 11:08 AM (kUmUV) 361
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Not as much of a trigger snob as some ... but no way in hell would I want a 13 lb trigger. Posted by: ScoggDog at May 11, 2017 10:56 AM (xIBU4) Who wants to break blood vessels in their eye trying to pull a trigger? Posted by: TexasDan at May 11, 2017 11:04 AM (yL25O) ===== Forgive the rather naive questioning here, but how in the heck can women (even strong and trained women) manage that kind of pull. Posted by: mustbequantum at May 11, 2017 11:07 AM (MIKMs) With their grrrrl power. Duh. Posted by: Insomniac, Lord Hurlingbone, Earl of Melancholy at May 11, 2017 11:08 AM (0mRoj) 362
They said if I voted for Trump, segregation would come back..
They were right ! Girls only prom in Detroit suburb (Hijabs not-so-optional) http://tinyurl.com/mq8phja ===== Yeah, that's Hamtramck which is completely surrounded by Detroit (Oy!). For decades it was largely a Polish enclave, now it's largely Muzzie so of course gender segregation is the norm. Not seeing much feminazi screeching over it. Posted by: Vlad the Impaler, whittling away like mad at May 11, 2017 11:08 AM (oPl0w) 363
They were right !
Girls only prom in Detroit suburb (Hijabs not-so-optional) -- This story makes me really sad. Hamatramck used to be a vibrant Polish community. Then all kinds of weird nationalities started moving in and they're ruining it. Also.. I thought we hated segregation. Oh wait, it's good for Muslims, but no one else. /different rules for our betters I guess... Posted by: shibumi at May 11, 2017 11:08 AM (8zWAk) 364
I believe our government did some EMP survivability testing decades ago. Damage would be minimal unless multiple devices were detonated at low atmospheric altitudes. So, total Bogeyman BS.
Posted by: Under Fire at May 11, 2017 11:09 AM (57R5r) 365
And a crack in Uranus.
Posted by: Chupacabra They need to send up that repair company, Titan. Titan Uranus. Posted by: rickb223 at May 11, 2017 11:09 AM (PCof0) 366
360 West coast democrats vs. East coast democrat fracture?
My guess is the west coast is much more at risk from North Korea than the east coast is. Launch during a congressional recess and she along with a few million friends may become crispy critters. Posted by: moon_over_vermont at May 11, 2017 11:08 AM (kUmUV) ============= Is it just me, or have we heard a lot less criticism of Trump's approach to North Korea since that meeting with all 100 senators? Posted by: TheJamesMadison at May 11, 2017 11:10 AM (mC1ZI) 367
356 Anyone know the cable ratings for the various news shows? How's Fox doing since they caved and canned O'Reilly/moved the Five?
Posted by: What's a Seawolf? Apparently Maddow is the new King/Queen Posted by: Rick in SK at May 11, 2017 11:10 AM (FZYNt) 368
356; it's fox news. who cares? i have turds as important than that saudi arm of communication. chris wallace, please! that network is a joke. shep smith not withstanding.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at May 11, 2017 11:11 AM (KP5rU) 369
McCabe should have been canned before Comey, but now that he is leading the Russia crap the Dims have nowhere to go and if he goes off reservation - well he took 700k from the Dims ...
Posted by: Jean at May 11, 2017 11:11 AM (zZb/S) 370
I would think 13 lb trigger pull, aside from the difficulties of the mechanics of a smooth pull, would lead to some sloppy habits.
You could get pretty comfortable running around with your finger on the trigger knowing it's not just going to go off. That would be insanely stupid to do and think, but I also bet it would happen. Posted by: TexasDan at May 11, 2017 11:11 AM (yL25O) 371
NEW ORLEANS (AP) Workers wearing bulletproof vests and helmets removed the statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis in New Orleans before dawn Thursday amid cheers from a crowd of people glad to see it taken down.
Yeah, yeah, yeah....enough yeah's? Posted by: Colin at May 11, 2017 11:11 AM (l6A+z) 372
doubtless the citizens of Hamtranck were promised if you like your clitoris, you can keep your clitoris.
Posted by: Boulder terlit hobo at May 11, 2017 11:11 AM (iuyR8) 373
Any opinion from the Horde on the veracity of this claim?
Posted by: kraken As to EMP - I recently watched a program on the Dust Bowl. You have to realize the unbelievable power of mother nature. Anyway, they would have these storms, 200 miles wide, with powerful wind and dust. These storms created huge static electricity which charged the grid, phone lines, and automobiles. If you walked up and approached an automobile the spark would fly a foot and a half and knock a person down. Picking up the telephone was just as dangerous. But no mention was made of electrical issues. So make of this what you may. Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at May 11, 2017 11:12 AM (HTdUD) 374
Is it just me, or have we heard a lot less criticism
of Trump's approach to North Korea since that meeting with all 100 senators? Posted by: TheJamesMadison at May 11, 2017 11:10 AM (mC1ZI) _______ now that you mention it.. Nork news in general is way down. Posted by: IP at May 11, 2017 11:12 AM (UmSfZ) 375
"Anyone know the cable ratings for the various news shows? How's Fox doing since they caved and canned O'Reilly/moved the Five?
Posted by: What's a Seawolf? " What is this "Cable" of which you speak? Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2017 11:12 AM (J+eG2) 376
351 Ummm, reading several panicky stories about North Korea, and their ability to wreck our communications infrastructure with EMP attacks, either from space, or with missiles.
Any opinion from the Horde on the veracity of this claim ====== Planted by the Norks in order to puff themselves up, and the press dutifully going along because Chicken Little. My guiding principle in analyzing the 'news' : Fear sells fishwrap. Posted by: Vlad the Impaler, whittling away like mad at May 11, 2017 11:13 AM (oPl0w) 377
Sen Wyden seems to be trying to out-stupid Al Franken.
Posted by: mallfly the Peach of Hoboken at May 11, 2017 11:13 AM (b7fwp) 378
Girls only prom in Detroit suburb (Hijabs not-so-optional) http://tinyurl.com/mq8phja ===== Yeah, that's Hamtramck Be sure to read the comments. Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 11, 2017 11:13 AM (IqV8l) 379
"if you like your clitoris, you can keep your clitoris."
Her ya go.. *Hands girl jar, with clitoris in it* Posted by: The Followers of Islam at May 11, 2017 11:14 AM (J+eG2) 380
EMP attack on us cities is ways off, an EMP attack on Seoul or Tokyo, or space is possible.
Posted by: Jean at May 11, 2017 11:14 AM (zZb/S) 381
376; the quality of fishwrap is in the shitter.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at May 11, 2017 11:14 AM (KP5rU) 382
Is it just me, or have we heard a lot less criticism of Trump's approach to North Korea since that meeting with all 100 senators?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison at May 11, 2017 11:10 AM (mC1ZI) I've noticed it too. Posted by: moon_over_vermont at May 11, 2017 11:14 AM (kUmUV) 383
But no mention was made of electrical issues.
So make of this what you may. Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at May 11, 2017 11:12 AM (HTdUD) I don't think the induced current in 12 gage wire is the issue. It's when a mechanical field collapses around a bunch of very, very fine circuitry, which suddenly sees amperage it was never designed for. My electrical knowledge is mostly limited to sticking forks in outlets though, so I'd be interested to hear actual intelligent commentary. Posted by: TexasDan at May 11, 2017 11:14 AM (yL25O) 384
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Sen Wyden seems to be trying to out-stupid Al Franken. Posted by: mallfly the Peach of Hoboken at May 11, 2017 11:13 AM (b7fwp) That will take all day. Maybe Bad Hair Maxine can do it. Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at May 11, 2017 11:15 AM (mpXpK) 385
>>Just imagine the narrative when California goes effectively bankrupt and can't meet monthly debt obligations.
How will the media spin it? They'll spin it just like they did Detroit: Republicans' fault. It will be the mean Republicans for not wanting to bail them out enough and/or putting in heartless rules/restrictions on how the bailout is spent. Posted by: Lizzy at May 11, 2017 11:16 AM (NOIQH) 386
Amazing detail in that painting. A lot of colors.
Posted by: Berserker- Dragonheads Division at May 11, 2017 11:16 AM (aMlLZ) 387
When the UMC and/or Catholics go Trail Life, that will be it for the Boy Scouts. I give it five years tops.
Posted by: Brother Cavil, turkey ain't all that's stuffed at May 11, 2017 11:16 AM (V1M8q) Posted by: Boulder terlit hobo at May 11, 2017 11:16 AM (iuyR8) 389
now that you mention it.. Nork news in general is way down. Posted by: IP at May 11, 2017 11:12 AM (UmSfZ) I'm still starting my morning meetings with the observation that we're not at war with North Korea today. For the last two weeks I've been getting blank responses. Not gonna let it stop me, of course. Posted by: TexasDan at May 11, 2017 11:17 AM (yL25O) 390
My view is the Nork's getting a nuke anywhere in our vicinity via some sort of space based delivery system is bullshit.
Their offensive capabilities aren't anywhere near our defensive ones. Posted by: Chupacabra at May 11, 2017 11:17 AM (lvqY2) 391
Is it just me, or have we heard a lot less criticism
of Trump's approach to North Korea since that meeting with all 100 senators? Posted by: TheJamesMadison at May 11, 2017 11:10 AM (mC1ZI) _______ now that you mention it.. Nork news in general is way down. Posted by: IP at May 11, 2017 11:12 AM (UmSfZ) That's because the Russians took over Korea Posted by: TheQuietMan at May 11, 2017 11:18 AM (493sH) 392
Their offensive capabilities aren't anywhere near our defensive ones.
I don't know, I find them offensive.. Posted by: It's Me donna at May 11, 2017 11:18 AM (O2RFr) 393
What is this "Cable" of which you speak?
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2017 11:12 AM (J+eG2) It was something our family had when I was a small boy in a small town. Wire was run from tree to tree, and until they install foil over the relays, everyone with a small antenna could get free TV...They did upgrade, and our little antenna didn't pickup shit...My mother became the secretary, treasure of it later...good old days. Then it went high tech and raised the price up, way up. Posted by: Colin at May 11, 2017 11:18 AM (l6A+z) 394
DNI Director Coats: It's a dangerous world.
Translation: We will need an assloads more of your money. Posted by: Under Fire at May 11, 2017 11:18 AM (57R5r) 395
390; especially when the guidance system came out of a samsung washer/dryer combo.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at May 11, 2017 11:19 AM (KP5rU) 396
Their offensive capabilities aren't anywhere near our defensive ones.
I find the Norks offensive, but that's a personal thing. Posted by: IP at May 11, 2017 11:19 AM (UmSfZ) 397
NEW ORLEANS (AP) Workers wearing bulletproof vests and helmets removed the statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis in New Orleans before dawn Thursday amid cheers from a crowd of people glad to see it taken down.
Yeah, yeah, yeah....enough yeah's? Posted by: Colin at May 11, 2017 11:11 AM (l6A+z) Bullet proof vests and helmets? Were they afraid of a volley of fire from Johnny Reb? Posted by: TheQuietMan at May 11, 2017 11:19 AM (493sH) 398
374 Is it just me, or have we heard a lot less criticism
of Trump's approach to North Korea since that meeting with all 100 senators? Posted by: TheJamesMadison at May 11, 2017 11:10 AM (mC1ZI) _______ now that you mention it.. Nork news in general is way down. Posted by: IP at May 11, 2017 11:12 AM (UmSfZ) ================ Almost like the senators said, "Holy shit, the Norks are a real problem. Maybe even above partisanship (stop laughing). We should back off of this criticism." Maybe. Posted by: TheJamesMadison at May 11, 2017 11:19 AM (mC1ZI) 399
Ummm, reading several panicky stories about North Korea, and their ability to wreck our communications infrastructure with EMP attacks, either from space, or with missiles.
Any opinion from the Horde on the veracity of this claim ====== Planted by the Norks in order to puff themselves up, and the press dutifully going along because Chicken Little. My guiding principle in analyzing the 'news' : Fear sells fishwrap. The way I understand it, is for EMP to work, it has to be an air blast well above sea level. Otherwise it's limited to a very small locale. Posted by: rickb223 at May 11, 2017 11:20 AM (PCof0) 400
I don't know, I find them offensive..
Posted by: It's Me donna at May 11, 2017 11:18 AM (O2RFr) Har-de-har-har I mostly feel sorry for them, too many generations living as slaves to know any better. Posted by: Chupacabra at May 11, 2017 11:20 AM (lvqY2) 401
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They'll spin it just like they did Detroit: Republicans' fault. It will be the mean Republicans for not wanting to bail them out enough and/or putting in heartless rules/restrictions on how the bailout is spent. Posted by: Lizzy at May 11, 2017 11:16 AM (NOIQH) =============== It's Germany's fault that Greece lived beyond its means for 30 years. Posted by: TheJamesMadison at May 11, 2017 11:20 AM (mC1ZI) 402
398; yeah, and then monkeys flew out of their asses.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at May 11, 2017 11:21 AM (KP5rU) 403
smoke break.
Posted by: IP at May 11, 2017 11:21 AM (UmSfZ) 404
They'll spin it just like they did Detroit: Republicans' fault. It will be the mean Republicans for not wanting to bail them out enough and/or putting in heartless rules/restrictions on how the bailout is spent. Posted by: Lizzy at May 11, 2017 11:16 AM (NOIQH) Yep. Just like the Flint lead saturated water dabacle. Eeevil Rethuglicans! Eleventy!! Posted by: Fried Baloney Sandwich at May 11, 2017 11:21 AM (5snrk) 405
390 My view is the Nork's getting a nuke anywhere in our vicinity via some sort of space based delivery system is bullshit.
Tend to agree, however one stashed in the hold of cargo ship at the port of Los Angeles is quite low tech and will achieve the desired results. Posted by: moon_over_vermont at May 11, 2017 11:21 AM (kUmUV) 406
371 NEW ORLEANS (AP) Workers wearing bulletproof vests and helmets removed the statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis in New Orleans before dawn Thursday amid cheers from a crowd of people glad to see it taken down
====== This one doesn't bother me much. Lee, Jackson, Beauregard are one thing, but a politician? Don't care. Posted by: Vlad the Impaler, whittling away like mad at May 11, 2017 11:21 AM (oPl0w) Posted by: Lizzy at May 11, 2017 11:21 AM (NOIQH) 408
NEW ORLEANS (AP) Workers wearing bulletproof vests and helmets removed the statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis in New Orleans before dawn Thursday amid cheers from a crowd of people glad to see it taken down
====== This one doesn't bother me much. Lee, Jackson, Beauregard are one thing, but a politician? Don't care. Posted by: Vlad the Impaler What's laughable is the vests & helmets. Posted by: rickb223 at May 11, 2017 11:22 AM (PCof0) 409
Was in the Uffizi a couple of weeks ago.
You get kind of overwhelmed with Madonna and child after a bit. Posted by: blaster at May 11, 2017 11:22 AM (KOaTi) 410
My electrical knowledge is mostly limited to sticking forks in outlets though, so I'd be interested to hear actual intelligent commentary.
Posted by: TexasDan I did some aerospace level wiring for a large military contractor through a subcontractor. They're on it and have been for decades. So a lot of 'stuff' is hardened. As to the nations electrical grid, that I'm not sure. They've either determined it's either totally unnecessary or they don't give a shit. With your own recollections of our political leaders you can decide which is more likely. Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at May 11, 2017 11:22 AM (HTdUD) 411
Workers wearing bulletproof vests and helmets removed the statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis in New Orleans before dawn Thursday amid cheers from a crowd of people glad to see it taken down
And then everything stayed the same. Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at May 11, 2017 11:23 AM (B+qrE) 412
407 >>It's Germany's fault that Greece lived beyond its means for 30 years.
Bingo! Posted by: Lizzy at May 11, 2017 11:21 AM (NOIQH) ============= Will it work, though? Republican senators and representatives have to report to Republican electorates. Republican electorates would most likely generally hate the idea of a bailout of California. Like...if a Republican representative voted to bailout California a primary becomes a guarantee and a loss for the incumbent becomes very very possible. Posted by: TheJamesMadison at May 11, 2017 11:23 AM (mC1ZI) 413
That's because the Russians took over Korea
Posted by: TheQuietMan at May 11, 2017 11:18 AM (493sH) Hmmmm. That could be an improvement. Posted by: Emmie at May 11, 2017 11:23 AM (ZapPq) 414
McCabe now licking Comey's balls. Why is this traitor still in the FBI?
Posted by: Under Fire at May 11, 2017 11:23 AM (57R5r) 415
Tend to agree, however one stashed in the hold of cargo ship at the port of Los Angeles is quite low tech and will achieve the desired results.
Posted by: moon_over_vermont at May 11, 2017 11:21 AM (kUmUV) I don't know enough about our capabilities on that front, but I'd think your probably right. Posted by: Chupacabra at May 11, 2017 11:24 AM (lvqY2) 416
It's Germany's fault that Greece lived beyond its means for 30 years.
Pfffft, It's the U.S.' fault that Hugo Chavez and Nicolas maduro are corrupt, incompetent pigs. Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at May 11, 2017 11:24 AM (B+qrE) 417
All of this stuff about the rule of law being thrown out by trump is just another step toward the left's psychodrama endgame.
If they can't get rid of trump legally, via election, impeachment, they'll do it illegally, and claim he brought it on himself. Riots coming. Uncivil disobedience. Congressional/Senatorial walk outs. Posted by: paolo the gay baboon at May 11, 2017 11:24 AM (xVRrG) 418
Oh noes, I see ABC is cancelling Last Man Standing... The only TV show I watch... Not surprised...
Posted by: It's Me donna at May 11, 2017 11:25 AM (O2RFr) 419
You get kind of overwhelmed with Madonna and child after a bit.
Posted by: blaster at May 11, 2017 11:22 AM (KOaTi) I, for one, am really glad she had that Baby. Posted by: Emmie at May 11, 2017 11:25 AM (ZapPq) 420
I pretty sure that throwing a pork chop in anger is sacrilegious.
Posted by: Fritz at May 11, 2017 11:25 AM (2Mnv1) 421
I'm more concerned about a Sun produced EMP than I am about NK attempting an EMP attack. If they have any electrical devices in the middle of nowhere in the Pacific Ocean , there may be a very slight danger of a NK EMP attack.
Posted by: Jack Sock at May 11, 2017 11:25 AM (/BXzQ) 422
Workers wearing bulletproof vests and helmets removed the statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis in New Orleans before dawn Thursday amid cheers from a crowd of people glad to see it taken down And then everything stayed the same. Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) You mean Utopia won't spring up as soon as the statue comes down? Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 11, 2017 11:25 AM (IqV8l) 423
I say demote it to a territory and ride it like a bicycle,
Posted by: Killerdog at May 11, 2017 11:05 AM (J18ne) Excellent idea - if California cannot meet the obligations of a state - paying its bills - they lose their senators and congressmen. Sure, they can have non-voting reps like PR, but not actual, counting votes. Posted by: East Valley AZ at May 11, 2017 11:25 AM (PbH71) 424
If they can't get rid of trump legally, via election, impeachment, they'll do it illegally, and claim he brought it on himself.
Riots coming. Uncivil disobedience. Congressional/Senatorial walk outs. Bring it. Let's get our Purge on. Posted by: rickb223 at May 11, 2017 11:26 AM (PCof0) 425
McCabe - There has been no effort to impede our Russia investigation. ==== OFFICIAL INVESTIGATIVE SUMMARY REPORT Russia : Country Size : Hyoog Population: Vodka-swilling Caucasians, hackers, bears Chief export : Vodka-swilling Caucasians, hackers, bears Identifying characteristics: Ridiculously long, cold winters, salad dressing, vodka Conclusion: TBD - Need 6 more months and an interview of at least one Vodka-swilling Caucasian, hacker and/or bear Posted by: Mortimer - Finish Her! at May 11, 2017 11:26 AM (C52a9) 426
Why is W. C. Fields at the Senate hearing and why is he wearing that wig? Oh...it's Susan Collins. Posted by: TheQuietMan at May 11, 2017 11:26 AM (493sH) 427
I'm more concerned about a Sun produced EMP than I am about NK attempting an EMP attack.
This. Our grid stinks. Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at May 11, 2017 11:26 AM (B+qrE) 428
Oh noes, I see ABC is cancelling Last Man Standing... The only TV show I watch... Not surprised...
Posted by: It's Me donna WTF?? Posted by: rickb223 at May 11, 2017 11:27 AM (PCof0) 429
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While the institution of Boy Scouting has for the most part been OK, the moral rot seeping into it has been pervasive. And yes, I believe that each Troop takes on it's own identity and moral compass. But, As I see too many rules and regulations being re-interpreted to a desired outcome, I think it has come time to personally move on in a direction separate from BSA. Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2017 10:45 AM (J+eG2) Uncle Redux, until his passing a decade ago or so (God rest his soul) was actually General Counsel for the BS of A for almost 30 years. He was a very moral guy (despite being Harvard educated - sorry Uncle Redux!) and worked tirelessly to preserve the constitutional right of free association that the BS of A enjoyed (meaning, at the time, the right to exclude openly gay scoutmasters) which was antithetical to the Scouts' Christian calling. And, as he used to relate, that right was constantly under assault - and no matter how many cases they won and set precedent, even at the Supreme Court level, "teh gheys" and the ACLU continued to file suit (in bad faith he always said - sicne they knew that the cases had no chance of sucess). Ahh the good old days. After he passed the Scouts lost a bit of their moral compass and a lot of their backbone. I miss my uncle. A good man and a good lawyer - he used to yell and get pissed about champerty ( look it up) to give you an idea. Posted by: Publius Redux at May 11, 2017 11:27 AM (Fb9aZ) 430
>>What's laughable is the vests helmets.
Oh, there have been crowds at these statues from both sides, including bused-in Antifa people. http://takimag.com/article/the_battle_of_new_orleans _gavin_mcinnes#axzz4gmj6wecp Posted by: Lizzy at May 11, 2017 11:27 AM (NOIQH) 431
so I'd be interested to hear actual intelligent commentary.
==== You do realize this is the Horde, right? Posted by: Vlad the Impaler, whittling away like mad at May 11, 2017 11:28 AM (oPl0w) 432
McCabe - I believe we have adequate resources for Russia investigation. Oh dear that won't do either. We all know that Trump fired Comey on direct orders from Putin to cover up Vlad casting every ballot in our last election Posted by: TheQuietMan at May 11, 2017 11:28 AM (493sH) 433
Susan Collins shaking like a paint mixer at the Dutch Boy store. Parkinson's?
Posted by: Under Fire at May 11, 2017 11:28 AM (57R5r) 434
Our grid stinks.
Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at May 11, 2017 11:26 AM (B+qrE) I was told the stimulus would be for repairing our aging infrastructure. Are you telling me the government lied to me? Posted by: Chupacabra at May 11, 2017 11:29 AM (lvqY2) 435
All of that shit about EMP being generated by a nuclear air-burst is just that, theory. It has never been tested or proven.
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at May 11, 2017 11:29 AM (mpXpK) 436
Oh noes, I see ABC is cancelling Last Man Standing... The only TV show I watch... Not surprised...
It was a good miniseries idea. Anything more and it becomes "how can we recycle old West Wing scripts without getting sued." Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at May 11, 2017 11:29 AM (B+qrE) 437
428 Oh noes, I see ABC is cancelling Last Man Standing... The only TV show I watch... Not surprised...
Posted by: It's Me donna WTF?? Not because of low ratings either...Supposedly contract "issues" but no one believes it... Posted by: It's Me donna at May 11, 2017 11:29 AM (O2RFr) 438
Even the CDC won't culture me.
Posted by: The Barrel at May 11, 2017 11:29 AM (DMUuz) 439
Accidentally clicked on a HotAir bookmark, my goodness the crazy there is immense. Those guys need a rubber room
Posted by: MAGA at May 11, 2017 11:30 AM (LQ1Q3) 440
436 Oh noes, I see ABC is cancelling Last Man Standing... The only TV show I watch... Not surprised...
It was a good miniseries idea. Anything more and it becomes "how can we recycle old West Wing scripts without getting sued." Have you ever watched it? Posted by: It's Me donna at May 11, 2017 11:30 AM (O2RFr) 441
Tend to agree, however one stashed in the hold of cargo ship at the port of Los Angeles is quite low tech and will achieve the desired results.
Posted by: moon_over_vermont Extremely inefficient. Maybe achieves some tiny percentage of yield as opposed to airblast and that downward overpressure on structures. Might take out a few blocks, but... That being said, that action then pops the cork on the nuclear genie in the bottle and 45 minutes later North Korea no longer exists. Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at May 11, 2017 11:30 AM (HTdUD) Posted by: Mortimer - Finish Her! at May 11, 2017 11:30 AM (C52a9) 443
Susan Collins shaking like a paint mixer at the Dutch Boy store. Parkinson's?
Maybe she should retire... Posted by: It's Me donna at May 11, 2017 11:31 AM (O2RFr) Posted by: It's Me donna at May 11, 2017 11:31 AM (O2RFr) 445
Posted by: blaster at May 11, 2017 11:22 AM (KOaTi)
Hey blaster have you read about the psychological disorder some experience in Florence? It's caused by an overload of art that leads to feelings of disassociation, inadequacy and depression. It has a name which I don't remember. Posted by: Meremortal at May 11, 2017 11:31 AM (3myMJ) 446
I was told the stimulus would be for repairing our aging infrastructure.
Only if it involved postmodern feminist squirrel screeds or cowboy poetry. Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at May 11, 2017 11:31 AM (B+qrE) 447
Posted by: Lizzy at May 11, 2017 11:27 AM (NOIQH)
==== Lizzy, could you please use tinyurl for links? You are blowing out the margins on phones. Thank you. Posted by: Uber Lyft Driver at May 11, 2017 11:31 AM (HTKQp) 448
You get kind of overwhelmed with Madonna and child after a bit.
Posted by: blaster at May 11, 2017 11:22 AM (KOaTi) Guy Ritchie agrees. Posted by: Insomniac, Lord Hurlingbone, Earl of Melancholy at May 11, 2017 11:32 AM (0mRoj) 449
McCabe - There was Russian meddling in the French election. So was Le Pen robbed of winning too? Posted by: TheQuietMan at May 11, 2017 11:32 AM (493sH) 450
oh look, Lois Griffin's father is at the Senate hearings.
Posted by: mallfly the Peach of Hoboken at May 11, 2017 11:32 AM (b7fwp) 451
So. North Carolina. You can't do any better than Burr? Dude doesn't even want the job.
Posted by: gm at May 11, 2017 11:32 AM (K0tm3) 452
THE HYPERLINK GENIE HAS BEEN UNCORKED!
Posted by: Chupacabra at May 11, 2017 11:32 AM (lvqY2) 453
Oof--I mistook Last Man Standing for Designated Survivor.
Yeah, ABC is purging Tim Allen because he is a conservative. That is all. Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at May 11, 2017 11:32 AM (B+qrE) 454
Susan Collins shaking like a paint mixer at the Dutch Boy store. Parkinson's? ===== Old white lady. Think Katherine Hepburn. Posted by: mustbequantum at May 11, 2017 11:33 AM (MIKMs) 455
What's laughable is the vests helmets.
Oh, there have been crowds at these statues from both sides, including bused-in Antifa people. The bp vests and helmets are projection for what the right will do. Remember, the left/amerifa WANT the statues to come down. So the vests/helmets are total bullshit. Posted by: rickb223 at May 11, 2017 11:33 AM (PCof0) 456
Maybe she should retire...
Posted by: It's Me donna at May 11, 2017 11:31 AM (O2RFr) Hmmm. I look at ger, and her ilk infesting Washington, and think Why? and How? And then I consider those who keep putting them back in office. And then, my misanthropic tendencies take over. Posted by: kraken at May 11, 2017 11:33 AM (zSVEm) 457
I guess Burr is looking to take over for McCain. Listening to him this morning was... painful...
Posted by: Chupacabra at May 11, 2017 11:34 AM (lvqY2) 458
Oh noes, I see ABC is cancelling Last Man Standing... The only TV show I watch... Not surprised...
Posted by: It's Me donna The only show I can think of with a conservative lead character who wasn't portrayed as a racist jerk. About the only 'network' show I watch. Watched. Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at May 11, 2017 11:34 AM (HTdUD) 459
Hey blaster have you read about the psychological disorder some experience in Florence? It's caused by an overload of art that leads to feelings of disassociation, inadequacy and depression.
It has a name which I don't remember. Posted by: Meremortal Talentless? Posted by: rickb223 at May 11, 2017 11:34 AM (PCof0) 460
McCabe - There was Russian meddling in the French election.
... ... ... To no effect apparently. And the FBI cares about foreign elections for what reason exactly? Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at May 11, 2017 11:34 AM (B+qrE) 461
So. North Carolina. You can't do any better than Burr? Dude doesn't even want the job.
Posted by: gm at May 11, 2017 11:32 AM (K0tm3) Oh yeah? Check the JUNIOR Senator. Posted by: Golfman at May 11, 2017 11:34 AM (yxVpR) 462
"Susan Collins shaking like a paint mixer at the Dutch Boy store. Parkinson's?"
Sybian stuck on High again. Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2017 11:35 AM (J+eG2) 463
NEW ORLEANS (AP) Workers wearing bulletproof vests and helmets removed the statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis in New Orleans before dawn Thursday amid cheers from a crowd of people glad to see it taken down.
Yeah, yeah, yeah....enough yeah's? Posted by: Colin at May 11, 2017 11:11 AM (l6A+z) Remove any statues of Rosa Parks, too. She was a Communist agitator specifically groomed for her now historic role. Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at May 11, 2017 11:35 AM (SRKgf) 464
re 443: was thinking the same thing.
Posted by: mallfly the Peach of Hoboken at May 11, 2017 11:35 AM (b7fwp) 465
457 I guess Burr is looking to take over for McCain. Listening to him this morning was... painful...
He's from NC isn't he?If so he could lose there unlike McCain in AZ. Posted by: It's Me donna at May 11, 2017 11:35 AM (O2RFr) Posted by: IP at May 11, 2017 11:35 AM (UmSfZ) 467
Anus King just said cyber penetration.
Posted by: Under Fire at May 11, 2017 11:35 AM (57R5r) 468
462 "Susan Collins shaking like a paint mixer at the Dutch Boy store. Parkinson's?"
Sybian stuck on High again. Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2017 11:35 AM (J+eG2) Maybe she and Hillarhoid can split the salary of the big black guy with the syringe. Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at May 11, 2017 11:36 AM (SRKgf) 469
Pfffft,
It's Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at May 11, 2017 11:24 AM FIFY. Posted by: MSM Copy Editors at May 11, 2017 11:36 AM (DMUuz) 470
Salon is hilarious! We are witnessing a slow-motion, alternate-universe, reverse-psychology coup in which the Executive Branch of government, get this, takes over the operation of the federal departments. Posted by: Soothsayer -- That's class! at May 11, 2017 11:36 AM (44gVn) 471
Overall our grid is in pretty good shape, for the time being. Obama's war on coal fired generation did not help it any though. The North East and CA however suffer from a lack of generation because of the NIMBYs, NAMBYs, and NOPEs. Every blackout that we have experienced in the last 10 or 15 years that wasn't caused by bad weather has been caused by an overloaded grid from lack of generation.
When we finally get out of this Obamaconamy though look out. Power usage will go way up and we have not replaced all that coal generation Obama shut down. Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at May 11, 2017 11:36 AM (mpXpK) 472
I hate all these Dem Senators..not a decent one amongst them. Cock suckers one and all
Piss on them Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 11, 2017 11:36 AM (KlI/a) Posted by: IP at May 11, 2017 11:36 AM (UmSfZ) 474
"Susan Collins shaking like a paint mixer at the Dutch Boy store. Parkinson's?"
Sybian stuck on High again. Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice GET OUTTA MA BRAIN! Posted by: rickb223 at May 11, 2017 11:37 AM (PCof0) 475
"I can't help you because I am still learning the computer system."
THEN WHY THE FVCK DID YOU ANSWER THE PHONE? Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 11, 2017 11:37 AM (rF0hx) 476
Workers wearing bulletproof vests and helmets removed the statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis in New Orleans before dawn Thursday amid cheers from a crowd of people glad to see it taken down
And then everything stayed the same. Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) You mean Utopia won't spring up as soon as the statue comes down? Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 11, 2017 11:25 AM (IqV8l) I believe I read somewhere that the statues are going to go to a private park, etc? Condi Rice said in an interview that you can't erase history by simply removing a statue and we should remember that history , not try to block it away. This from a woman who grew up in segregation but chose to over come it with encouragement from her parents. The Dems and SJW simply want to keep the victimization narrative going. Since NO was a slave trade center, how about removing NO? Posted by: Jen the original at May 11, 2017 11:37 AM (bJ+bK) Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 11, 2017 11:37 AM (rF0hx) 478
last man standing. the only show i watched. the only one to ever diss spanky. knew it wouldn't last. at least tim allen didn't compromise himself. that would have been worse. and, fuck abc. pineapple, flames, barbed wire, ass. some assembly required.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at May 11, 2017 11:37 AM (KP5rU) 479
"Susan Collins shaking like a paint mixer at the Dutch Boy store. Parkinson's?"
Like an unbalanced Maytag spin cycle? Posted by: rickb223 at May 11, 2017 11:38 AM (PCof0) 480
Only if it involved postmodern feminist squirrel screeds or cowboy poetry.
Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) _________ WTF? These guys reading poems about beans and steers and tumbleweeds are MEN. I specifically indicated that the earmark was for cowBOYS. You know--little fellas. Posted by: Harry Reid at May 11, 2017 11:38 AM (j+dfT) Posted by: rickb223 at May 11, 2017 11:39 AM (PCof0) 482
418 Oh noes, I see ABC is cancelling Last Man Standing... The only TV show I watch... Not surprised...
====== Crap, I was looking forward to seeing how they were going to handle the Hildebeast loss. Wouldn't be surprised of that was a factor. The only family on TV where the dad is not an idiot. I haven't warched anything at all on NBC for the last couple of years. I believe this was the only thing I turned ABC on for since Castle went away. Just a couple shows on CBS and CW. Posted by: Vlad the Impaler, whittling away like mad at May 11, 2017 11:39 AM (oPl0w) 483
Piss on them
Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 11, 2017 11:36 AM (KlI/a) Not if they are on fire! Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 11, 2017 11:37 AM (rF0hx) My piss is explosive Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 11, 2017 11:39 AM (KlI/a) Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2017 11:40 AM (J+eG2) 485
Gorgeous picture, CBD. Thanks for this.
And if anyone tries to paint the Holy Family using the Clintons as models, I will personally hunt them down and burn the painting. Posted by: bluebell at May 11, 2017 11:40 AM (bezLb) 486
"Not if they are on fire!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 11, 2017 11:37 AM (rF0hx) " How about if they're drowning? Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2017 11:40 AM (J+eG2) 487
Aren't ABC, Disney, and ESPN all the same company? The same financially troubled company? They probably told Tim Allen to take a cut in pay. If so, I hope he told them to pound sand. He'll survive. They may not. Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at May 11, 2017 11:41 AM (HTdUD) 488
So according to the "media, the Deputy AG was gonna resign because he was sooo mad at the way Trump portrayed his letter that led to the firing of Comey?At least that's what "sources" say...
Posted by: It's Me donna at May 11, 2017 11:41 AM (O2RFr) 489
For the last few days I've been in the hospital. It's been quite interesting watching everything unfold in DC and being shot up with large quantities of morphine.
Posted by: Soona at May 11, 2017 11:41 AM (Fmupd) 490
well, no more network tv for me. good riddance you talentless hacks. and, they are bringing back american idol. this time on abc. speaking of talentless hacks, just go away.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at May 11, 2017 11:42 AM (KP5rU) 491
I hate all these Dem Senators..not a decent one amongst them. Cock suckers one and all
Piss on them Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 11, 2017 11:36 AM (KlI/a) Kinda like trying to pick out good turds from bad turds in a pile of dog shit. Posted by: Berserker- Dragonheads Division at May 11, 2017 11:42 AM (aMlLZ) 492
"For the last few days I've been in the hospital."
Is this an issue where prayers would be considered appropriate, or desired? Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2017 11:43 AM (J+eG2) 493
Bullet proof vests and helmets? Were they afraid of a volley of fire from Johnny Reb?
Posted by: TheQuietMan at May 11, 2017 11:19 AM (493sH) Non-snarky answer: they actually think the construction workers are in danger from Trump voters, who, of course, revere slavery and want nothing more than to put the darkies back picking cotton. **shrugs** Fuck it. New Orleans is a dirty, feculent, spew-spattered hellhole and I wasn't planning on visiting anyway. This pig-ignorant historical idiocy just reinforces my decision. Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at May 11, 2017 11:43 AM (X6fMO) 494
489: that's the only way to watch that shitshow.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at May 11, 2017 11:43 AM (KP5rU) 495
457 I guess Burr is looking to take over for McCain. Listening to him this morning was... painful...
Posted by: Chupacabra at May 11, 2017 11:34 AM (lvqY2) ============== Aaron Burr? That'd be interesting... Posted by: TheJamesMadison at May 11, 2017 11:43 AM (/prE6) 496
489 For the last few days I've been in the hospital. It's been quite interesting watching everything unfold in DC and being shot up with large quantities of morphine.
Sorry to hear that... not about the morphine...It would take a lot of morphine to watch the shit going on recently..... That's to say I would watch it... Posted by: It's Me donna at May 11, 2017 11:43 AM (O2RFr) 497
Any truth surrounding PDT keeping Priebus out of the Comey Your Fired loop. and low and behold...no leaks.
Posted by: Under Fire at May 11, 2017 11:44 AM (57R5r) 498
Extremely inefficient. Maybe achieves some tiny percentage of yield as opposed to airblast and that downward overpressure on structures. Might take out a few blocks, but...
That being said, that action then pops the cork on the nuclear genie in the bottle and 45 minutes later North Korea no longer exists. Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at May 11, 2017 11:30 AM (HTdUD) Absolutely, I agree completely. I'm thinking physical damage similar to that from the ammo ship going off in Halifax harbor during WWI, with the added effect of radioactive fallout to the west. The fallout would likely be more damaging. Imagine all of LA suddenly being not fit for human habitation. I'm not convinced that North Korea is a rational actor. I think they would be perfectly happy just to show that they could. Posted by: moon_over_vermont at May 11, 2017 11:44 AM (kUmUV) Posted by: bluebell at May 11, 2017 11:44 AM (bezLb) Posted by: rickb223 at May 11, 2017 11:44 AM (PCof0) 501
For the last few days I've been in the hospital. It's been quite interesting watching everything unfold in DC and being shot up with large quantities of morphine. Posted by: Soona at May 11, 2017 11:41 AM (Fmupd) ===== Hope you get through it well. Posted by: mustbequantum at May 11, 2017 11:45 AM (MIKMs) 502
This time Trump is done for!
When all or the right people are saying that, you know we're still winning. Posted by: MJ AoS at May 11, 2017 11:45 AM (KFaNY) Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2017 11:45 AM (J+eG2) 504
Imagine all of LA suddenly being not fit for human habitation.
And that is different from now, how? Posted by: rickb223 at May 11, 2017 11:45 AM (PCof0) 505
Mark Levin, who drives me nuts with his 'free trade" tirades, hit it out of the park on Hannity when he was interviewed about the Comey firing.
Breitbart has an excerpt from the interview, recommend reading. Posted by: Jen the original at May 11, 2017 11:46 AM (bJ+bK) 506
"Not if they are on fire!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 11, 2017 11:37 AM (rF0hx) " How about if they're drowning? Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2017 11:40 AM (J+eG2) New use for hydraulic cement? Posted by: Berserker- Dragonheads Division at May 11, 2017 11:46 AM (aMlLZ) 507
Dammit VIA!
Posted by: rickb223 at May 11, 2017 11:46 AM (PCof0) 508
Oh geez. This hash.
Posted by: bluebell at May 11, 2017 11:44 AM (bezLb) Is that a birthmark? It looks like 666... Posted by: TheQuietMan at May 11, 2017 11:46 AM (493sH) 509
Oh geez. This hash.
Posted by: bluebell at May 11, 2017 11:44 AM (bezLb) _________________ Breakfast for lunch? Posted by: IP at May 11, 2017 11:47 AM (UmSfZ) Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2017 11:47 AM (J+eG2) Posted by: mustbequantum at May 11, 2017 11:47 AM (MIKMs) Posted by: Vlad the Impaler, whittling away like mad at May 11, 2017 11:47 AM (oPl0w) 513
499 Oh geez. This hash.
Posted by: bluebell at May 11, 2017 11:44 AM (bezLb) *sprinkles holy water* Posted by: Insomniac, Lord Hurlingbone, Earl of Melancholy at May 11, 2017 11:47 AM (0mRoj) 514
Oh geez. This hash.
Posted by: bluebell at May 11, 2017 11:44 AM (bezLb) Is that a birthmark? It looks like 666... Posted by: TheQuietMan Bummer of a birthmark, Hal. Posted by: Deer #2 Posted by: rickb223 at May 11, 2017 11:47 AM (PCof0) 515
I visited NO last year for a few days... if you're like me and prefer to eat eggs Benedict for breakfast in peace and quiet, it's probably not the town for you.
That and the paint-blistering heat. Posted by: Chupacabra at May 11, 2017 11:48 AM (lvqY2) 516
Oh now I see it Bluebell... yikes!
Posted by: IP at May 11, 2017 11:48 AM (UmSfZ) 517
Imagine all of LA suddenly being not fit for human habitation.
Posted by: moon_over_vermont at May 11, 2017 11:44 AM (kUmUV) Might be an improvement actually. Posted by: Berserker- Dragonheads Division at May 11, 2017 11:48 AM (aMlLZ) Posted by: Barry at May 11, 2017 11:48 AM (57R5r) Posted by: bluebell at May 11, 2017 11:49 AM (bezLb) 520
Good Morning MoronLand!!!!
Posted by: Don Q., Lost Boy at May 11, 2017 11:49 AM (NgKpN) 521
And that is different from now, how?
Posted by: rickb223 at May 11, 2017 11:45 AM (PCof0) Massive flood of illegals heading to Mexico? Posted by: moon_over_vermont at May 11, 2017 11:50 AM (kUmUV) 522
I just downloaded the latest ACU ratings to new computer so I could check the Senators from NC. BOTH are hard core RINOs that are almost down to DIABLO level. WTF is that all about?
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at May 11, 2017 11:50 AM (mpXpK) Posted by: Meremortal at May 11, 2017 11:50 AM (3myMJ) 524
I'm thinking physical damage similar to that from the ammo ship going off in Halifax harbor during WWI, with the added effect of radioactive fallout to the west. The fallout would likely be more damaging. Imagine all of LA suddenly being not fit for human habitation.
Posted by: moon_over_vermont It would certainly be extremely dirty in the immediate area. How far that extends would be pretty much uncharted area, perhaps. Although I think the US once did an H-bomb ground blast on a Pacific atoll. One where they thought they'd be able to return people to. I think it's still too dirty - half a century later. Maybe Vic knows. Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at May 11, 2017 11:50 AM (HTdUD) 525
Non-snarky answer: they actually think the construction workers are in
danger from Trump voters, who, of course, revere slavery and want nothing more than to put the darkies back picking cotton. Good optics. My God, who knows what these insane knuckle draggers are capable of! Posted by: tu3031 at May 11, 2017 11:51 AM (qJhUV) 526
503 "Imagine all of LA suddenly being not fit for human habitation. "
And we would notice this how? Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2017 11:45 AM (J+eG2) The rest of the state would suddenly have a lot more water and electricity? wait... LA State? or LA City.... LOL Posted by: Don Q., Lost Boy at May 11, 2017 11:51 AM (NgKpN) 527
McCabe looks like an lefr wing dick
Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 11, 2017 11:51 AM (KlI/a) 528
All of that shit about EMP being generated by a nuclear air-burst is just that, theory. It has never been tested or proven.
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at May 11, 2017 11:29 AM (mpXpK) Actually, yeah it was. Posted by: Roland THTG at May 11, 2017 11:52 AM (QM5S2) 529
Oh geez. This hash.
Posted by: bluebell at May 11, 2017 11:44 AM (bezLb) So the whispers are true; you really have become a Yankees fan. Posted by: Duncanthrax at May 11, 2017 11:52 AM (lmPMy) 530
Keep the coral rock, we're digging it living here in Oahu for free on the Government money.
Posted by: Bikini Islanders at May 11, 2017 11:52 AM (UmSfZ) 531
It would certainly be extremely dirty in the immediate area. How far that extends would be pretty much uncharted area, perhaps. Although I think the US once did an H-bomb ground blast on a Pacific atoll. One where they thought they'd be able to return people to. I think it's still too dirty - half a century later.
Maybe Vic knows. Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at May 11, 2017 11:50 AM (HTdUD) Bikini Atoll Posted by: Chupacabra at May 11, 2017 11:52 AM (lvqY2) 532
So according to the "media, the Deputy AG was gonna resign because he was sooo mad at the way Trump portrayed his letter that led to the firing of Comey?At least that's what "sources" say...
Posted by: It's Me donna at May 11, 2017 11:41 AM (O2RFr) There was some Dem congressman on Tucker last night that kept screaming that even though he thought Comey should be fired, the timing is "suspect" and to prove it, the WH had just stated that President Trump had listened to the hearing and went to Sessions(who shouldn't be involved in who works for him, because Russia) and told the AG and Dep AG he wanted Comey out. That shows that Trump knew Comey is on to him and wanted him out. It took Tucker most of the screaming match to get the Dem to finally say he agreed Comey should be gone. But the Dem spent 99% of the interview repeating that Trump wants to block being investigated. Tucker kept saying that Trump himself is NOT being investigated as per all of the investigators, yet the congress dumbass kept repeating the "investigation of Trump ties to Russia". Posted by: Jen the original at May 11, 2017 11:53 AM (bJ+bK) 533
NEW ORLEANS (AP) Workers wearing bulletproof vests and helmets removed the statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis in New Orleans before dawn Thursday amid cheers from a crowd of people glad to see it taken down.
How are helmets and bulletproof vests going to help them when them Duke boys show up in the General Lee and haul off the statue so they can't take it down? Posted by: TheQuietMan at May 11, 2017 11:53 AM (493sH) 534
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Aren't ABC, Disney, and ESPN all the same company? The same financially troubled company? They probably told Tim Allen to take a cut in pay. If so, I hope he told them to pound sand. He'll survive. They may not. Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at May 11, 2017 11:41 AM (HTdUD) Yep and in the latest financial news they are saying that the problems at ESPN are dragging Disney down. Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at May 11, 2017 11:53 AM (mpXpK) 535
Oh geez. This hash.
Posted by: bluebell at May 11, 2017 11:44 AM (bezLb) Let me guess. Your SSN is 666-66-6666. Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and You're Not at May 11, 2017 11:53 AM (Nwg0u) 536
--Sorry about blowing the margins for smartphone readers!
-- Soona, hope you're out and well soon! (But if you want to share some of that morphine...?) And yes, the NO statues are going to slavery-themed park/museum called The Whitney Plantation. It boggles the mind: "[it] is a bizarre house of slavery horrors where statues of black kids stare at you until you beg for forgiveness. Locals told me his is going to have slave rides where you can cram yourself into the bowels of the ship and tour around the Mississippi River to atone for your sins. Mitch [Landrieu] stood to benefit from the carnage because he'd be the one selling the statues and the left benefited because it furthers their narrative. Next to the broken obelisk in Cummings' museum, he could put up his own plaque explaining that this commemorated a time when racist whites stormed city hall and murdered black politicians." http://preview.tinyurl.com/my53lnk Posted by: Lizzy at May 11, 2017 11:53 AM (NOIQH) 537
Yep and in the latest financial news they are saying that the problems at ESPN are dragging Disney down.
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at May 11, 2017 11:53 AM (mpXpK) Finally some good news Posted by: TheQuietMan at May 11, 2017 11:53 AM (493sH) 538
And I think you can live on Bikini, but can't eat anything that grown there.
Posted by: Chupacabra at May 11, 2017 11:54 AM (lvqY2) 539
o. North Carolina. You can't do any better than Burr? Dude doesn't even want the job.
Posted by: gm at May 11, 2017 11:32 AM (K0tm3) --- Burr just won reelection. I'm saddened to report I actually voted for that useless waste of flesh. Tillis, meanwhile, is busy representing the Chamber of Commerce and actively portraying conservative voters as extremist bigots. He's going to lose next year Posted by: MAGA at May 11, 2017 11:54 AM (LQ1Q3) 540
It took Tucker most of the screaming match to get the Dem to finally say he agreed Comey should be gone. But the Dem spent 99% of the interview repeating that Trump wants to block being investigated. Tucker kept saying that Trump himself is NOT being investigated as per all of the investigators, yet the congress dumbass kept repeating the "investigation of Trump ties to Russia".
Posted by: Jen the original at May 11, 2017 11:53 AM (bJ+bK) That dude was a total asshole. Posted by: Berserker- Dragonheads Division at May 11, 2017 11:54 AM (aMlLZ) 541
So the whispers are true; you really have become a Yankees fan.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at May 11, 2017 11:52 AM (lmPMy) ------- Heh. No, but I'm sure the namesake of my hash is one. Posted by: bluebell at May 11, 2017 11:54 AM (bezLb) 542
"Beck still have a show?"
His crew is good. Beck is often absent. He emotes well. That is how he survived on CNN and FOX. Sunday morning radio preacher? Male audience has to have already evaporated. I can't take a minute of Beck. The rest of the crew are entertaining. Posted by: Ok at May 11, 2017 11:55 AM (OE5e7) 543
"And I think you can live on Bikini, but can't eat anything that grown there."
*Types* *Deletes* Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2017 11:55 AM (J+eG2) 544
Let me guess. Your SSN is 666-66-6666.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and You're Not at May 11, 2017 --------- Oh great. There goes my identity. Posted by: bluebell at May 11, 2017 11:55 AM (bezLb) 545
The hypocrisy today is just absolutely breathtaking.
From both sides, but mostly from the left. Say what you will about Maxine 'Aunt Esther' Waters but at least she's honest that she only cares that it was Trump that fired Comey. Honest can also be interpreted as dumb. You make the call. Posted by: MJ AoS at May 11, 2017 11:56 AM (KFaNY) Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2017 11:57 AM (J+eG2) 547
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Delicious Trembles Posted by: Thanatopsis at May 11, 2017 11:57 AM (jrxFC) Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2017 11:58 AM (J+eG2) 549
And I think you can live on Bikini, but can't eat anything that grown there.
Posted by: Chupacabra at May 11, 2017 11:54 AM All the trees that grow there are hardwoods. Posted by: Gwenyth P., lifestyle guru at May 11, 2017 11:58 AM (lmPMy) 550
"In fact he enjoys a strange new respect"
Only among the people who had Bush Derangement Syndrome. After he left office some things came out on GWB that tarnished his image among people who voted for him. Posted by: Ok at May 11, 2017 11:58 AM (OE5e7) 551
WTF is that all about?
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at May 11, 2017 11:50 AM (mpXpK) The GOPe machine wins out in primaries. Stuck with Burr for 6 more years. Tillis, 4. Posted by: Golfman at May 11, 2017 11:59 AM (yxVpR) 552
Posted by: Jen the original
That dude was a total asshole. Posted by: Berserker- Dragonheads Division === That guy pissed Tucker off. His eyes were flashing danger by the end of the segment. I don't how he keeps from losing it every night. Did you check out the Maxine Waters defender immediately afterward? First time I heard Tucker say " ok this is just stupid". And she was. Twisting up words into semantic pretzels. Perfect example of a Borderline /Narcissist. Posted by: Mortimer - Finish Her! at May 11, 2017 12:00 PM (C52a9) 553
And I think you can live on Bikini, but can't eat anything that grown there.
Posted by: Chupacabra at May 11, 2017 11:54 AM All the trees that grow there are hardwoods. Posted by: Gwenyth P., lifestyle guru at May 11, 2017 11:58 AM (lmPMy) and I heard its mostly Red Snapper in the lagoon Posted by: IP at May 11, 2017 12:00 PM (UmSfZ) Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at May 11, 2017 12:00 PM (X6fMO) 555
I wonder what's going to happen today or tomorrow?
Usually a gossip girl event is followed by something of consequence that the press will be happy to avoid. Posted by: MJ AoS at May 11, 2017 12:00 PM (KFaNY) 556
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It would certainly be extremely dirty in the immediate area. How far that extends would be pretty much uncharted area, perhaps. Although I think the US once did an H-bomb ground blast on a Pacific atoll. One where they thought they'd be able to return people to. I think it's still too dirty - half a century later. Maybe Vic knows. Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at May 11, 2017 11:50 AM (HTdUD) Bikini Atoll Posted by: Chupacabra at May 11, 2017 11:52 AM (lvqY2) As I understand it the island itself is relatively clean. The inhabitants were allowed to return once but then when more surveys were done they were evacuated again. The problems arise from the ground water and food sources such as crabs who have long term exposure. Nobody ever publishes what the actual level of contamination is though. What the US did to those islanders is obscene. Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at May 11, 2017 12:00 PM (mpXpK) 557
And I think you can live on Bikini, but can't eat anything that grown there.
Posted by: Chupacabra at May 11, 2017 11:54 AM All the trees that grow there are hardwoods. Peak Teak. Posted by: rickb223 at May 11, 2017 12:00 PM (PCof0) 558
Bikini Atoll
Posted by: Chupacabra at May 11, 2017 11:52 AM (lvqY2) --- i took a toll on a bikini just last week. Posted by: Chelsea Clinton Mezvinski at May 11, 2017 12:01 PM (h/uSM) 559
'Completely within the Presidents authority' to shitcan Comey, per McCabe. Candor. Still, Trump has to put somebody decent in the position. Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at May 11, 2017 12:01 PM (HTdUD) 560
537 Yep and in the latest financial news they are saying that the problems at ESPN are dragging Disney down.
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at May 11, 2017 11:53 AM (mpXpK) Finally some good news Posted by: TheQuietMan at May 11, 2017 11:53 AM (493sH) === Gooooood. Goooood. My loyal apprentice Lord Plinkett will now have an easier time finishing them off... with cutting movie reviews on the internets! Posted by: Sheev Palpatine at May 11, 2017 12:02 PM (BDZWU) 561
Burr can eat a bag of dicks. Tillis can eat the bag of dicks that Burr ate and vomited up.
Posted by: NCKate at May 11, 2017 12:02 PM (KDsfS) 562
Is Drudge dead? No update since last night.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 11, 2017 12:02 PM (KlI/a) Posted by: Jack Sock at May 11, 2017 12:02 PM (/BXzQ) 564
OMG I just read that story on DM about those vile pieces of filth who tortured their little boy to death and then fed his body to feeder pigs. The sick sadists actually photographed some of the evil, depraved things they did to that poor child before he finally died. I won't describe the photos, because they are sickening -- literally, they will make you want to vomit with rage at what was done to that innocent baby. May God bless and protect his soul.
There is no hell hot enough for the evil of the filthy scum who did this. I just hope their prison cellmates find out what they did, and dispense some in-kind retribution. Posted by: TrivialPursuer at May 11, 2017 12:02 PM (riF5p) 565
Hmm,I hadn't thought of that.No leaks that a Comey firing was in the works.Maybe Trump killed two birds with one stone.
Posted by: steevy at May 11, 2017 12:03 PM (rmVvL) 566
As I understand it the island itself is relatively clean. The inhabitants were allowed to return once but then when more surveys were done they were evacuated again. The problems arise from the ground water and food sources such as crabs who have long term exposure. Nobody ever publishes what the actual level of contamination is though. What the US did to those islanders is obscene.
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party The question I had was - was that a ground blast there at Bikini? I remember seeing videos of an early h-bomb test and it was obviously sitting on the ground. Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at May 11, 2017 12:04 PM (HTdUD) 567
And she was. Twisting up words into semantic pretzels. Perfect example of a Borderline /Narcissist. --- Just another example of Personality Disorder Theater, starring any random Leftist/Democrat. Posted by: shibumi at May 11, 2017 12:05 PM (8zWAk) 568
Extremely inefficient. Maybe achieves some tiny percentage of yield as opposed to airblast and that downward overpressure on structures. Might take out a few blocks, but... That being said, that action then pops the cork on the nuclear genie in the bottle and 45 minutes later North Korea no longer exists. Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at May 11, 2017 11:30 AM (HTdUD) Absolutely, I agree completely. I'm thinking physical damage similar to that from the ammo ship going off in Halifax harbor during WWI, with the added effect of radioactive fallout to the west. The fallout would likely be more damaging. Imagine all of LA suddenly being not fit for human habitation. I'm not convinced that North Korea is a rational actor. I think they would be perfectly happy just to show that they could. Posted by: moon_over_vermont at May 11, 2017 11:44 AM (kUmUV) Model it out on the NukeMap. And those rumors about me spending hours modeling nuke strikes on Santa Monica while giggling uncontrollably are dastardly lies. Lies, I say. http://www.nuclearsecrecy.com/nukemap/ Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 11, 2017 12:05 PM (XWkhW) 569
Completely within the Presidents authority' to shitcan Comey, per McCabe.
=== Also per Comey himself- Comey's own remarks, in writing, after the fact :"... the POTUS can dismiss an FBI Director for ANY reason, or NO reason." Posted by: Mortimer - Finish Her! at May 11, 2017 12:06 PM (C52a9) 570
Cory Booker: A Paul Revere Moment Is Underway The Russians Are Coming
Breitbart LMAO Another nut cake heard from. I wonder if his imaginary friend knows about this? Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 11, 2017 12:06 PM (KlI/a) 571
Strictly an academic point: taking pictures of torturing someone, then feeding their body to pigs, seems to completely defeat the purpose of that form of disposal. May as well have just blamed it on Some Puerto Rican Guy.
Posted by: Chupacabra at May 11, 2017 12:07 PM (lvqY2) 572
"Model it out on the NukeMap. "
Very good site. Gives a real idea of what you might be able to survive. And even this close to DC, we are better off than I would have thought. Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2017 12:07 PM (J+eG2) 573
Imagine all of LA suddenly being not fit for human habitation.
--- why would i have to imagine it? Posted by: Buzzsaw90 at May 11, 2017 12:07 PM (h/uSM) 574
"Romney ...the good moderate Republican"
Things came out on Romney that say we dodge a bullet. Obamacare may be repealed under Trump. Romney would have raised taxes, enforced the mandates and given more illegal money to the insurance companies. Romney is not as good as Grubber. At least with Grubber you can easily see he is a L-S-of-S. Grubber doesn't wrap it in Elders Robes. Romney as Governor was once involved in a While-you-were-out TV episode. Obvious that he was getting exposure for a Presidential run. That episode was a disaster. Very entertaining. Posted by: Ok at May 11, 2017 12:07 PM (OE5e7) 575
Comey's own remarks, in writing, after the fact :"... the POTUS can dismiss an FBI Director for ANY reason, or NO reason."
--- the LEGITIMATE Potus Posted by: The Resistince at May 11, 2017 12:08 PM (h/uSM) 576
Nood. Ace is awake.
Posted by: Lord Chancellor johnd01 at May 11, 2017 12:08 PM (ukNFU) 577
566 The question I had was - was that a ground blast
there at Bikini? I remember seeing videos of an early h-bomb test and it was obviously sitting on the ground. Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at May 11, 2017 12:04 PM (HTdUD) There were somewhere around 20 to 25 tests. I think most of them were underwater. The actual contamination is from residual fallout. Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at May 11, 2017 12:08 PM (mpXpK) 578
>>Still, Trump has to put somebody decent in the position. Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at May 11, 2017 12:01 PM (HTdUD)
Barron Trump, your moment has come, young man. Posted by: Zod Byrne at May 11, 2017 12:08 PM (Bdeb0) 579
570 Cory Booker: A Paul Revere Moment Is Underway The Russians Are Coming
Breitbart LMAO Another nut cake heard from. I wonder if his imaginary friend knows about this? Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 11, 2017 12:06 PM (KlI/a) T-Bone's got all the evidence that Putin voted 40,000,000 times for Trump. Posted by: Hikaru at May 11, 2017 12:08 PM (WDCYi) 580
Are they remaking The Russians Are Coming The Russians Are Coming? Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 11, 2017 12:09 PM (IqV8l) 581
And I think you can live on Bikini, but can't eat anything that grown there. Posted by: Chupacabra at May 11, 2017 11:54 AM All the trees that grow there are hardwoods. Posted by: Gwenyth P., lifestyle guru at May 11, 2017 11:58 AM (lmPMy) and I heard its mostly Red Snapper in the lagoon Posted by: IP at May 11, 2017 12:00 PM (UmSfZ) Don't forget the Flame Box Crabs. Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 11, 2017 12:13 PM (XWkhW) Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2017 12:14 PM (J+eG2) 583
New robot woman TV program coming out. Robot has super powers when put into test mode. To keep testers from using its super powers without authorization it automatically disrobes whenever put into test mode. In the show it is always blocked from view by some inconvenient object. Whoever is viewing it makes a funny remark. Like, "Why did they put flashing LEDs on the tips of her breast?" The plot is how to use its super powers while finding a way to hide it from sight.
Posted by: Ok at May 11, 2017 12:21 PM (OE5e7) 584
Botticelli has a double T
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