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Quote III “What happens in the Arctic does not stay in the Arctic,” “We have the science. Now more urgent climate action is needed to steer away from tipping points that could be even worse for our planet than we first thought.” said Joyce Msuya, the acting executive director of UN Environment.Quote IV “There was always the assumption that there was command and control in the mob families, like our American corporations. But I don’t think that applies as much anymore. Today the business units are more fluid. The cells are smaller. There is not that loyalty to the boss and the underboss that there used to be.” “You know the gig economy? Well, we’ve got a gig Mafia now.” David Shapiro, a distinguished lecturer at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice and former FBI agent Quote V Being a state trooper is a dangerous and demanding job for all the reasons you’d expect: apprehending criminals, encountering volatile individuals, rushing toward emergencies rather than away. And now there is a new threat that we’re seeing up close: the risk of exposure to powerful drugs that can kill in even tiny amounts. This is so troubling and disconcerting, and it places members of law enforcement at unnecessary risk of possibly losing their lives. We are incredibly lucky and extremely thankful that Sgt. Flansburg is alive and recovering today. Were it not for the immediate availability of Narcan and the quick actions of his fellow troopers and medical personnel, we might be speaking today about the death of a trooper in the line of duty. I’m angry at how close we came, and relieved that the situation was no worse than it was. - Vermont State Police Director Colonel Matthew Birmingham Quote VI In a perfect world, this would not haunt O’Rourke forever; we would move on. But the Ice Cream Scoop/Todd Akin/Romney’s Dog/Russia Collusion Hoax Media have bastardized everything, and I refuse to be a second class citizen playing a rigged game under two sets of rules. So Godspeed, GOP… Troll, baby, troll…John Nolte Lori Loughlin and her daughters Olivia Jade and Isabella Giannulli reportedly are living what feels like “a terrible nightmare” in wake of the college admission scam. “They [the 54-year-old actress, Jade and Giannulli] can’t come out and face the world,” a source shared with E! News Friday. “They are in seclusion and alone with the exception of their lawyers.” Boo-fucking-hoo Instead of asking someone on Twitter if they were retarded I should have tweeted about pedophilia and gotten a job at Disney. Hollywood hypocrisy has struck again after entertainment giant Disney reversed itself and re-hired director James Gunn who had previously been fired over a series of tweets that some would say showed that he had a bizarre fascination with pedophilia. The director of the Marvel Comics franchise “Guardians Of The Galaxy” franchise’s “old” tweets came to light last year, driving him to go on a deleting spree as well as to issue an apology for how he used the now ubiquitous microblogging platform prior to Trump’s election. The UK has the National Health Service (NHS) so of course their government has an interest in the outcome of its patients. Now the UK is getting involved in the organ donation business (And I'm not talking about Hammond B3s either). 'All Adults Automatically Organ Donors Unless They Opt Out in New English Law' The Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Bill received Royal Assent on Friday, meaning that from 2020 all of England’s adult residents of sound mind will be presumed to have “consented” to having their organs donated after death unless they have specified otherwise.Why exclude children under 18 young vibrant organs are the best, amirite? Those of who are say 29 like to say, "Back in my day........" Well back in my day I liked cars, and driving, and girls and all the things one does with a car and a girl. Now, the youngsters don't care for cars and driving, but on the bright side, people will have sex in self-driving cars. Imagine hitting the road in 2025 for a trip to see grandma then along the way an autonomous vehicle passes with a couple going at it inside—in the driver's seat. People who try that today will likely die in a fiery crash before they reach that magical orgasmic moment. Eight to ten years from now it might not be an issue, scientists say, because the car or truck carrying the happy humpers will keep humming along safely to its destination. After all, self-driving vehicles are—to use the cliche—the wave of the future. Whale watching and whale hunting are not mutually exclusive. THE JAPANESE, IT seems, are becoming more interested in watching whales than eating them. Researchers at the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), an animal welfare and conservation organization based in Massachusetts, have been tracking the numbers, which they’ve shared exclusively with National Geographic ahead of a global whale watching report they plan to publish next year. Japan’s whale watching industry emerged during the 1980s but has been gaining momentum in recent years. During the seven-year period ending in 2015, the last year for which IFAW has statistics, the number of whale watchers increased by more than 40,000. IFAW estimates that about two-thirds of the people who take to the sea with binoculars are Japanese nationals rather than foreign visitors. On this day 18 Mar 1965 Died on this day, 18 Mar 2017 It's not quite a jet pack. Flying taxis on the horizon? Two words for you: flying taxis. That's right. In the not-so-distant future, you'll open your ride-hailing app and, in addition to ground options like car, SUV, scooter or bicycle, you'll see on-demand air flight. At least that's according to the optimists at South by Southwest, the annual tech-music-film convention in Austin, Texas. When the flying taxi comes, most of us will be passengers. We might hail it on our smartphones and head to the rooftop, where a ride is waiting at the helipad. It might look like a minivan with wings and four seats; or more like a gigantic drone.Air travel? As usual my shameless plug for the late great Little Timmy Wilson. 1. Why does everyone get so many robo-calls? Advanced automatic dialing systems make it easier and cheaper for small operations to generate huge numbers of calls. Robo-calling computer programs can dial many phone numbers at once, and play a prerecorded or computer-generated voice message to anyone who answers. A person running a robo-call operation just has to set up the system and let it run. The program will call mobile phones, homes’ landlines, businesses and just about any other number — either randomly, or from massive databases compiled from automated Web searches, leaked databases of personal information and marketing data. A 4.2 GPA? Only in a government school. But on the other hand, pass the popcorn. The dozens charged in the scheme already face criminal charges. But several civil lawsuits have also been filed. An Oakland woman filed a $500-billion class-action lawsuit this week against two Hollywood actresses and dozens of other wealthy parents accused of paying hefty sums to bribe college coaches or doctor exam scores to secure their children’s admission to elite universities. Jennifer Kay Toy, who previously taught in the Oakland Unified School District, alleges in the lawsuit filed in San Francisco County Superior Court that the actions of those implicated in the scheme prevented her son, Joshua Toy, from being admitted to several colleges ensnared in the scandal. She wrote in the filing that her son worked hard and graduated from high school with a 4.2 GPA but was still rejected from some of the colleges. It's like Stripes, only in Spanish. No word if OregonMuse knows this Genius Award Winner. Traffic on Highway 217 was snarled for about an hour early Saturday evening when a man sought by police crashed his car and then jumped onto the hood of another car before he was taken into custody, Beaverton police said. Baseball, America's past time and a contributing factor to Tonight's Feel Good Story of The Day. TURLOCK — A suspected burglar was beaten with a baseball bat Sunday in Turlock. The 33-year-old suspect broke into an Emily Street home and left in critical condition. After the incident, neighbors told FOX40 they are fed up with all the break-ins. “Commonplace where we do see a lot of people coming into the cars. We’ve been broken into twice,” said neighbor Sheila Barrios. Investigators say the homeowner was armed with a baseball bat when he awoke, startled, to the stranger in his home. Then a fight unfolded. Tonight's ONT has been brought to you by Future Directed Anxiety. Notice posted with permission by Ace Media Empire and AceCorp, LLC. Just another ONT in the wall. Loose change, drink tokens, burner phones and ONT tips to petmorons at gmail dot com. Comments(Jump to bottom of comments)1
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Posted by: ALH at March 18, 2019 10:00 PM (8wKjk) 2
ONT!
Posted by: Calm Mentor at March 18, 2019 10:00 PM (ffYR/) 3
Yes Yes Yes! Here is my Happy Dance!
Posted by: ALH at March 18, 2019 10:01 PM (8wKjk) Posted by: BackwardsBoy says #PurgeProgressivism at March 18, 2019 10:01 PM (HaL55) 5
Yay shoe thread!
Posted by: Jewells45 at March 18, 2019 10:02 PM (dUJdY) 6
Thanks for the ONT.
Shoes, eh? We were talking about horse shoes in the previous thread. *mind. blown.* Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 18, 2019 10:02 PM (pLB5t) 7
Thirſt!
Posted by: Zettai Roshia-no Botto at March 18, 2019 10:03 PM (CLcKT) 8
5 Yay shoe thread!
Posted by: Jewells45 at March 18, 2019 10:02 PM (dUJdY) Chuck Taylors for the win!! Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 18, 2019 10:03 PM (aA3+G) Posted by: irongrampa at March 18, 2019 10:03 PM (S/hVx) 10
shoe thread?
Posted by: votermom certified russian matryoshka bot at March 18, 2019 10:03 PM (dm05u) 11
Present!
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at March 18, 2019 10:04 PM (NMAzL) 12
Shoe thread. A wonderful shoe with multiple color choices. Life is grand, isn't it?
YOU DON'T NEED 28 CHOICES IN SHOES WHILE KIDS ARE GOING TO BED HUNGRY! Posted by: Bernie "Loveshevik" Sanders at March 18, 2019 10:04 PM (oVJmc) 13
I walked all the way here. My feet hurt.
Posted by: mindful webworker's clean socks at March 18, 2019 10:05 PM (BPHer) 14
Good Evening
Posted by: wing at March 18, 2019 10:05 PM (JFzNN) 15
You are very clever, MisHum. Only you could find a shoe picture that is also a flag picture. Well done.
Posted by: bluebell at March 18, 2019 10:05 PM (aXucN) 16
Who's the Dork sitting next to Trump?
Posted by: ALH at March 18, 2019 10:05 PM (8wKjk) 17
You are very clever, MisHum. Only you could find a shoe picture that is also a flag picture. Well done.
Indeed. MH is amazing! Posted by: Jewells45 at March 18, 2019 10:06 PM (dUJdY) 18
Shoe thread! Thank you, MisHum!
Posted by: Ladyl at March 18, 2019 10:06 PM (TdMsT) Posted by: Soothsayer, A Journailst and a Climate Expert at March 18, 2019 10:06 PM (sQimi) 20
I'm guessing twenty-second.
Posted by: FireHorse at March 18, 2019 10:06 PM (6mNeq) 21
A 4.2 GPA? Only in a government school. But on the other hand, pass the popcorn.
Even in the late 80'2 and 90's you could get above a 4.0 in my classes with Honors courses. To me it seemed a bit foolish, but there you go. Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 18, 2019 10:07 PM (pLB5t) 22
17 You are very clever, MisHum. Only you could find a shoe picture that is also a flag picture. Well done.
Indeed. MH is amazing! Posted by: Jewells45 at March 18, 2019 10:06 PM (dUJdY) Yes he is! Posted by: Ladyl at March 18, 2019 10:07 PM (TdMsT) Posted by: DR.WTF at March 18, 2019 10:07 PM (aS1PU) 24
So much content, so little time...
Posted by: Some rat in the Swamp at March 18, 2019 10:07 PM (LOq4H) 25
16 Who's the Dork sitting next to Trump?
Posted by: ALH at March 18, 2019 10:05 PM (8wKjk) Never mind, he's Canadian. Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 18, 2019 10:08 PM (pLB5t) 26
15 You are very clever, MisHum. Only you could find a shoe picture that is also a flag picture. Well done.
Posted by: bluebell at March 18, 2019 10:05 PM (aXucN) You have no idea how long I've been hanging onto that photo. Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 18, 2019 10:08 PM (aA3+G) 27
America: Land of the Free and the Home of the Sneakers
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at March 18, 2019 10:08 PM (4knXT) 28
P.F. Flyers. RedBalls. Keds.
Posted by: adobe juan kenobe at March 18, 2019 10:09 PM (K+eBF) 29
That sidebar post about the meteor being 10 times as powerful as the Hiroshima bomb was, how do you say it? debunked? yes, debunked over at wattsupwiththat dot com. Not even going to try to link it but it's from today. The math is wrong they say.
Posted by: kahall at March 18, 2019 10:09 PM (h6hOp) 30
FYI, Converse is a Nike brand so take the patriotism with a grain of salt.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at March 18, 2019 10:09 PM (4knXT) 31
Honestly Jewells45 and Ladyl, I simply cannot picture either of you in Chuck Taylors.
Posted by: Tonypete at March 18, 2019 10:09 PM (Y4EXg) 32
21 A 4.2 GPA? Only in a government school. But on the other hand, pass the popcorn.
Even in the late 80'2 and 90's you could get above a 4.0 in my classes with Honors courses. To me it seemed a bit foolish, but there you go. Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 18, 2019 10:07 PM (pLB5t) Our oldest daughter was Valedictorian of her class, all she could earn was a 4.0 and her parents admiration, especially here dumbo father. Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 18, 2019 10:10 PM (aA3+G) 33
16; that's some cuban dude, i think. castro or some shit.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at March 18, 2019 10:10 PM (KP5rU) 34
You have no idea how long I've been hanging onto that photo.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 18, 2019 10:08 PM (aA3+G) ---------- Worth the wait. Posted by: bluebell at March 18, 2019 10:10 PM (aXucN) 35
29 That sidebar post about the meteor being 10 times as powerful as the Hiroshima bomb was, how do you say it? debunked? yes, debunked over at wattsupwiththat dot com. Not even going to try to link it but it's from today. The math is wrong they say.
Posted by: kahall at March 18, 2019 10:09 PM (h6hOp) -------- Okay, so what happened to the dinosaurs? Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at March 18, 2019 10:10 PM (4knXT) 36
Is this the Sponge thread?
Posted by: FIRST!!!!! at March 18, 2019 10:10 PM (C1NyB) Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 18, 2019 10:10 PM (aKsyK) Posted by: ALH at March 18, 2019 10:11 PM (8wKjk) Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at March 18, 2019 10:11 PM (kQs4Y) 40
Given today's Morning Report, I initially thought the pile of shoes was..... something else.
https://tinyurl.com/y4d7a8gn My 100% German dad insisted that we go to the museum, but was quiet the whole time. Our family came to America in the 1840s, but still... it was painful. Posted by: pookysgirl at March 18, 2019 10:11 PM (XKZwp) 41
Trudeau looks like a boy next to Trump. Sad!
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 18, 2019 10:11 PM (EZebt) 42
31 Honestly Jewells45 and Ladyl, I simply cannot picture either of you in Chuck Taylors.
Posted by: Tonypete at March 18, 2019 10:09 PM (Y4EXg) You never met me when I was a kid! My mother despaired. Posted by: Ladyl at March 18, 2019 10:12 PM (TdMsT) 43
mishum, how did you get a photo of lileks' closet?
Posted by: chavez the hugo at March 18, 2019 10:12 PM (KP5rU) Posted by: navybrat, sometime commentater at March 18, 2019 10:12 PM (w7KSn) 45
Posted by: Tonypete at March 18, 2019 10:09 PM (Y4EXg)
I think I could a rock a pair with the right outfit. Posted by: Jewells45 at March 18, 2019 10:12 PM (dUJdY) 46
A guy calls the FBI after a bad fire at the Hoover building. The operator tells him "We can't take calls right now, the FBI has burned down!"
He calls back 5 minutes later, and the operator tells him the same. He calls in another 5 minutes and the operator says "Why do you keep calling?! I told you the FBI has burned down!!" The man replies "I know... I just love hearing it." Posted by: Because the old Soviet jokes are new again. Might as well laugh. at March 18, 2019 10:12 PM (5aX2M) 47
34 You have no idea how long I've been hanging onto that photo.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 18, 2019 10:08 PM (aA3+G) ---------- Worth the wait. Posted by: bluebell at March 18, 2019 10:10 PM (aXucN) So I'm reading The ONT last night and the idea of a shoe thread came up. The old light bulb went off. Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 18, 2019 10:12 PM (aA3+G) 48
If the planet was truly in peril, then why only the focus on the USA? If these Leftists hoaxers really believed the planet was in peril, they would be focusing on the world's biggest polluters (by far) China and India and DEMANDING those two governments stop killing the planet. Posted by: Soothsayer, A Journailst and a Climate Expert at March 18, 2019 10:13 PM (sQimi) 49
I played basketball, softball, touch football in those Chuck Converse all stars. Even ran 50-plus miles a week -- back when I was 25.
All the shoe I needed. Posted by: Smilin Jack at March 18, 2019 10:13 PM (yDxHh) 50
Our oldest daughter was Valedictorian of her class, all she could earn was a 4.0 and her parents admiration, especially here dumbo father.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 18, 2019 10:10 PM (aA3+G) That's awesome, MisHum. I know you must be very proud of her. Posted by: ALH at March 18, 2019 10:13 PM (8wKjk) 51
Who's the Dork sitting next to Trump?
Posted by: ALH at March 18, 2019 10:05 PM (8wKjk) Fidel Castro's son, Justin. Posted by: literally serious at March 18, 2019 10:13 PM (tRLIC) 52
Ked's red ball express tenney shoes. Accept no other.
Posted by: Beartooth at March 18, 2019 10:13 PM (3OT++) 53
I think I could a rock a pair with the right outfit. Posted by: Jewells45 at March 18, 2019 10:12 PM (dUJdY) I have an impressive collection of running shoes and tennis shoes. But no high tops. Posted by: Ladyl at March 18, 2019 10:14 PM (TdMsT) 54
If these Leftists hoaxers really believed the planet was in peril, they would be focusing on the world's biggest polluters (by far) China and India and DEMANDING those two governments stop killing the planet.
Logic is lost on those people. Posted by: Jewells45 at March 18, 2019 10:14 PM (dUJdY) 55
Sure, robo-calls can be stopped. Just put a ten thousand dollar bounty on the heads of those who are doing it.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 18, 2019 10:14 PM (nPGq2) 56
The Castro, Jr. Clench.
Posted by: The Gipper Lives at March 18, 2019 10:14 PM (Ndje9) 57
LadyL, I always wanted a pair of pink high tops.
Posted by: Jewells45 at March 18, 2019 10:15 PM (dUJdY) 58
MisHum--you must be so proud of your daughter!
Posted by: Ladyl at March 18, 2019 10:15 PM (TdMsT) 59
57 LadyL, I always wanted a pair of pink high tops.
Posted by: Jewells45 at March 18, 2019 10:15 PM (dUJdY) What would you wear them with? Posted by: Ladyl at March 18, 2019 10:16 PM (TdMsT) 60
Robocalls. Question about them--if you let your answering machine pickup the bot never plays it's message. So what do they use as criteria to differentiate between a real live person and an answer machine? Posted by: irongrampa at March 18, 2019 10:16 PM (S/hVx) Posted by: kahall at March 18, 2019 10:16 PM (h6hOp) 62
NASA Administrator Bridenstine chats with an animatronic simulacrum of Elon Musk:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2t4l_yMStE Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at March 18, 2019 10:16 PM (kQs4Y) 63
people will have sex in self-driving cars.
Reeeealllly? In High School, I learned that the Mustang can be accomodating to certain activities, but it was not easy. Linked in nic: #14 of the 28-panel "Getting From Here to There" series, "Getting Away From Everywhere," about vehicles & "dating." (Hit the bigger image link.) (Never mind about the PayPal button, I won't mention it here.) Posted by: mindful webworker's hubcaps with spinning wheels at March 18, 2019 10:16 PM (BPHer) 64
Shoe thread?
Sew this is what Ms Hum cobbled together to give the ONT some sole. And an excellent job of it, it is! Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, TX Posted by: Jim at March 18, 2019 10:16 PM (QzJWU) 65
57 LadyL, I always wanted a pair of pink high tops.
Posted by: Jewells45 at March 18, 2019 10:15 PM (dUJdY) I've been looking for a pair of red kitten heels. The only sneakers I've ever owned were Keds. Posted by: ALH at March 18, 2019 10:17 PM (8wKjk) 66
Lacy white top, denim skirt. Cute lacy socks. Girly stuff.
Posted by: Jewells45 at March 18, 2019 10:17 PM (dUJdY) 67
What, in bloody hell, is an "answering machine"?!
Posted by: Zettai Roshia-no Botto at March 18, 2019 10:17 PM (CLcKT) 68
Dinosaur flatulence killed the dinosaurs. We can all learn from that lesson.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at March 18, 2019 10:17 PM (4knXT) 69
what happened to the dinosaurs?
you haven't been paying attention. cow farts kilt them all. quickly. Posted by: chavez the hugo at March 18, 2019 10:18 PM (KP5rU) 70
66 Lacy white top, denim skirt. Cute lacy socks. Girly stuff. Posted by: Jewells45 at March 18, 2019 10:17 PM (dUJdY) That actually sounds really cute. On me, it might be a case of sheep dressed as lamb... Posted by: Ladyl at March 18, 2019 10:18 PM (TdMsT) 71
58 MisHum--you must be so proud of your daughter!
Posted by: Ladyl at March 18, 2019 10:15 PM (TdMsT) I'm proud of all of them, the oldest obtained her Ph.D last May. The youngest two will graduate with their Masters in May. All of them in health care fields. Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 18, 2019 10:18 PM (aA3+G) 72
29 That sidebar post about the meteor being 10 times as powerful as the Hiroshima bomb was, how do you say it? debunked? yes, debunked over at wattsupwiththat dot com. Not even going to try to link it but it's from today. The math is wrong they say.
Posted by: kahall at March 18, 2019 10:09 PM (h6hOp) Got a link? Posted by: rickl at March 18, 2019 10:18 PM (sdi6R) 73
Think of the shoes as being warn by beto and aoc voters.
Posted by: raimondo at March 18, 2019 10:18 PM (fkAPO) 74
And lots of blingy jewelry of course
Posted by: Jewells45 at March 18, 2019 10:19 PM (dUJdY) 75
Chuck Taylor's are a young man's shoe.
Those thin soles offer zero support for an old guy's feet. Posted by: Mr. Peebles at March 18, 2019 10:19 PM (oVJmc) 76
68 Dinosaur flatulence killed the dinosaurs. We can all learn from that lesson.
Posted by: Cicero Reading AOCs "My first science book" again? Posted by: Some rat in the Swamp at March 18, 2019 10:19 PM (LOq4H) 77
ALH with another Primus Noctus notch on the belt.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 18, 2019 10:19 PM (xSS18) Posted by: Some rat in the Swamp at March 18, 2019 10:20 PM (LOq4H) 79
77 ALH with another Primus Noctus notch on the belt.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 18, 2019 10:19 PM (xSS1 Blind Squirrel. Nut. Some assembly required. Posted by: ALH at March 18, 2019 10:20 PM (8wKjk) 80
75 Chuck Taylor's are a young man's shoe.
Those thin soles offer zero support for an old guy's feet. Posted by: Mr. Peebles at March 18, 2019 10:19 PM (oVJmc) Amen. Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 18, 2019 10:20 PM (aA3+G) 81
I'm proud of all of them, the oldest obtained her Ph.D last May. The youngest two will graduate with their Masters in May. All of them in health care fields. Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 18, 2019 10:18 PM (aA3+G) You and your family have accomplished great things! Posted by: Ladyl at March 18, 2019 10:20 PM (TdMsT) 82
aoc prays she never get pregnant with twins. she can't imagine what it would be like to be pregnant for 18 months.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at March 18, 2019 10:21 PM (KP5rU) 83
74 And lots of blingy jewelry of course
Posted by: Jewells45 at March 18, 2019 10:19 PM (dUJdY) Well heck yes! Posted by: Ladyl at March 18, 2019 10:21 PM (TdMsT) 84
The FBI is called in after an art thief is arrested. One of the paintings appears to be an unknown Picasso, but the local cops can't date it.
An FBI agent goes into a room with the painting. He comes out three weeks later and says "It's from 1927." The local detective is astounded and asks "How did you figure it out?" The FBI agent replies "I got it to confess!" Posted by: Because the old Soviet jokes are new again. Might as well laugh. at March 18, 2019 10:21 PM (5aX2M) 85
82 aoc prays she never get pregnant with twins. she can't imagine what it would be like to be pregnant for 18 months.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at March 18, 2019 10:21 PM (KP5rU) She probably could breast feed twins. Posted by: ALH at March 18, 2019 10:21 PM (8wKjk) 86
Chuck Taylor's are a young man's shoe.
Those thin soles offer zero support for an old guy's feet. Posted by: Mr. Peebles at March 18, 2019 10:19 PM (oVJmc) Sadly, yes. But low-top Chucks are killer underway shoes. Posted by: hogmartin at March 18, 2019 10:22 PM (t+qrx) 87
bluebell, some nice things were said about you on one of the threads yesterday.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 18, 2019 10:22 PM (xSS18) 88
Things can't get any worse - "It could be worse! It could be rainin'!!!"
(as long as you're still alive, things can always get worse.) Posted by: Tom Servo at March 18, 2019 10:22 PM (V2Yro) 89
If you know anything about body language and what it projects, that pic of Trump and Trudeau is perfect. From the way he holds his hands, sitting posture, man spreading Trump is alpha as f**k and makes Trudeau look like he should be wearing a dress he's so beta.
Posted by: JROD at March 18, 2019 10:22 PM (qry2e) 90
Dinosaur flatulence killed the dinosaurs. We can all learn from that lesson.
Posted by: Cicero Reading AOCs "My first science book" again? Posted by: Some rat in the Swamp at March 18, 2019 10:19 PM (LOq4H) No, it's simple. Look at dinosaurs. They're huge. Digestive tract has to be about 40 yards long. When their asshole slams shut after a big fart, it sends a pressure pulse all the way back up their gut to their mouth, and it hammers on their brain. Small concussions, over and over and over again. They get punch-drunk, and then they die. Science! Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 18, 2019 10:22 PM (nPGq2) 91
Mis Hum, sounds like your kids are pretty dang awesome
Posted by: votermom certified russian matryoshka bot at March 18, 2019 10:23 PM (dm05u) 92
Look at dinosaurs. They're huge.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 18, 2019 10:22 PM (nPGq2) OK well that's just your opinion. Posted by: hogmartin at March 18, 2019 10:23 PM (t+qrx) 93
Fox is dead to me. I can watch discredited dem scum on any network.
Posted by: Billy Goat Gruff at March 18, 2019 10:23 PM (0x00j) 94
89 I love my President.
Posted by: ALH at March 18, 2019 10:23 PM (8wKjk) 95
That sidebar post about the meteor being 10 times as
powerful as the Hiroshima bomb was, how do you say it? debunked? yes, debunked over at wattsupwiththat dot com. Not even going to try to link it but it's from today. The math is wrong they say. Posted by: kahall at March 18, 2019 10:09 PM (h6hOp) https://tinyurl.com/y2brbsaoThe math may be wrong, but the part about the sensors in the sidebar article checks out. Posted by: pookysgirl at March 18, 2019 10:24 PM (XKZwp) 96
Thanks for the ONT, MH. I've heard that Keith Richards line before but it still makes me laugh.
Posted by: Donna&&&&&&V. at March 18, 2019 10:24 PM (d6Ksn) Posted by: Ladyl at March 18, 2019 10:24 PM (TdMsT) 98
Now more urgent climate action is needed to steer away from tipping points that could be even worse for our planet than we first thought. I am so sick of these alarmist pricks. Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 18, 2019 10:24 PM (pNxlR) 99
No, it's simple. Look at dinosaurs. They're huge. Digestive tract has to be about 40 yards long. When their asshole slams shut after a big fart, it sends a pressure pulse all the way back up their gut to their mouth, and it hammers on their brain. Small concussions, over and over and over again. They get punch-drunk, and then they die.
Science! Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon You are so on my staff! (giggle) Posted by: AOC at March 18, 2019 10:24 PM (LOq4H) Posted by: pookysgirl at March 18, 2019 10:24 PM (XKZwp) Posted by: qdpsteve at March 18, 2019 10:25 PM (miE9U) 102
I love my President.
Posted by: ALH at March 18, 2019 10:23 PM (8wKjk) I love him, too. Posted by: Ladyl at March 18, 2019 10:24 PM (TdMsT) Catfight! Posted by: hogmartin at March 18, 2019 10:25 PM (t+qrx) 103
Look at dinosaurs. They're huge.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 18, 2019 10:22 PM (nPGq2) But what if they identify as being small? Ever thought of that, sweaty? Posted by: Sauropod Justice Warrior at March 18, 2019 10:25 PM (tVQUs) 104
91 Mis Hum, sounds like your kids are pretty dang awesome
Posted by: votermom certified russian matryoshka bot at March 18, 2019 10:23 PM (dm05u) I need them to be successful so they can take care of me in my old age. I won't be 29 forever. Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 18, 2019 10:25 PM (aA3+G) 105
Run faster, jump higher in Keds! I'm just doing the old in-out tonight, I'm trying to come down with bronchitis and I feel like shit. Y'all try to behave. Posted by: BackwardsBoy says #PurgeProgressivism at March 18, 2019 10:25 PM (HaL55) 106
AGGGAHHHAHAHAH
Posted by: wasn't me mindful webworker at March 18, 2019 10:25 PM (BPHer) Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 18, 2019 10:26 PM (aA3+G) 108
When their asshole slams shut after a big fart, it sends a pressure pulse all the way back up their gut to their mouth, and it hammers on their brain.
In many ways, this is also the story of barak obama. Posted by: adobe juan kenobe at March 18, 2019 10:27 PM (K+eBF) 109
I've tried to follow the Canuck scandal that might bring Ladyboy Trudeau down, but it's pretty dry stuff. I was hoping it was a juicy sex scandal, but unfortunately, no...
Posted by: Donna&&&&&&V. at March 18, 2019 10:27 PM (d6Ksn) Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at March 18, 2019 10:28 PM (4knXT) 111
Good to see you too, MH!
Posted by: Donna&&&&&&V. at March 18, 2019 10:28 PM (d6Ksn) 112
Nick Maduro dies and goes to Saint Peter.
Peter says "Nope, you won't set foot in here, bub," and sends him to Hell. A month later, three demons arrive at the Pearly Gates. Saint Peter says "What are you lot doing here, of all places?" The head demon replies "We are the first refugees." Posted by: Because the old Soviet jokes are new again. Might as well laugh. at March 18, 2019 10:28 PM (5aX2M) Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 18, 2019 10:29 PM (aA3+G) 114
I need them to be successful so they can take care of me in my old age. I won't be 29 forever.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 18, 2019 10:25 PM (aA3+G) now that's my kind of retirement planning Posted by: votermom certified russian matryoshka bot at March 18, 2019 10:29 PM (dm05u) 115
In many ways, this is also the story of barak obama.
Posted by: adobe juan kenobe I doubt his is air tight anymore. Posted by: Some rat in the swamp at March 18, 2019 10:29 PM (LOq4H) Posted by: Ha at March 18, 2019 10:29 PM (MAstk) 117
When their asshole slams shut after a big fart, it sends a pressure pulse all the way back up their gut to their mouth, and it hammers on their brain.
In many ways, this is also the story of barak obama. Posted by: adobe juan kenobe at March 18, 2019 10:27 PM (K+eBF) Absolutely not, Barry's asshole can't shut! Posted by: Reggie at March 18, 2019 10:30 PM (tVQUs) Posted by: Donna&&&&&&V. at March 18, 2019 10:30 PM (d6Ksn) 119
113 >>>Lena Dunham is ???
Tomorrow night's ONT? Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 18, 2019 10:29 PM (aA3+G) --------- Someone's going to have to explain this to Yoko. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at March 18, 2019 10:30 PM (4knXT) 120
Never have been able to wear Chuck Taylor's. High arches. Instant pain.
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 18, 2019 10:30 PM (pLB5t) 121
Misanthropic Humanitarian, uh *tugs collar like Rodney Dangerfield* you can have any number of commenters draft a shoe thread, like AtC or Anna Puma. For a bonding moment, let your wife or daughter do the shoe part while you add value to it with your usual skill.
I still will not pay attention to the shoe part, but that is a couple of options for you. Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 18, 2019 10:31 PM (u82oZ) 122
One feature I enjoy about my cell phone, Caller ID.
------- *?* Do you mean your contact list? Or, is my luddite-like clinging to my old cell phone keeping me from Caller-ID? Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 18, 2019 10:31 PM (xSo9G) 123
Lena Dunham is ???
Tomorrow night's ONT? Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 18, 2019 10:29 PM (aA3+G) -------------------------------- Make sure the vids are autoplay. The Horde would love that. Posted by: Calm Mentor at March 18, 2019 10:31 PM (ffYR/) 124
i'm too lazy and old for high tops.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at March 18, 2019 10:31 PM (KP5rU) Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 18, 2019 10:32 PM (u82oZ) 126
109 I've tried to follow the Canuck scandal that might bring Ladyboy Trudeau down, but it's pretty dry stuff. I was hoping it was a juicy sex scandal, but unfortunately, no...
Posted by: Donna&&&&&&V. at March 18, 2019 10:27 PM (d6Ksn) Well, look who it's about. Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 18, 2019 10:32 PM (pLB5t) 127
Ok.
1. I'm in love 2. I have converse in pink 3. My 18 yo kid wants to join the Marines. I'm scared shitless. And proud. And honored. Advice? Posted by: nurse ratched at March 18, 2019 10:32 PM (PkVlr) Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at March 18, 2019 10:33 PM (H5knJ) 129
Lori Loughlin and her daughters Olivia Jade and Isabella Giannulli reportedly are living what feels like "a terrible nightmare" in wake of the college admission scam. Be honest and deal from the top of the deck and you'd not be in this situation, ladies. But I doubt that lesson will "take" with you. Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 18, 2019 10:33 PM (pNxlR) 130
Advice?
Posted by: nurse ratched at March 18, 2019 10:32 PM (PkVlr) They'll issue him shoes, you don't have to send him to boot camp with your pink Chucks. Until around week 5, send them then. Posted by: hogmartin at March 18, 2019 10:34 PM (t+qrx) 131
Enjoyed that Dick Dale video.
I must confess a deep dark secret. I enjoyed those Ghost Rider movies. As dumb and ridiculous as they were, I was entertained. I will never recover from that shame. Posted by: Puddleglum at March 18, 2019 10:34 PM (VLXv9) 132
124 i'm too lazy and old for high tops.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at March 18, 2019 10:31 PM (KP5rU) I have high top steel toe work shoe/boots. I like them. Last time I went to get new ones, I tried out wellington boots. Damn those feel strange. Best work shoes I have found for high arches? Keen. Nice, light and comfortable and seem to fit my feet well for a change. Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 18, 2019 10:34 PM (pLB5t) Posted by: Some rat in the swamp at March 18, 2019 10:34 PM (LOq4H) 134
1. Why does everyone get so many robo-calls?
On the old landline of my mom's, I got her a new handset with call blocking. The volume of robo calls is now very low. If the # is a stranger, she allows it to go to voice mail; if no msg left, BLOCK. Easy peasy. I hear there are apps for smart phones that allow # blocking. Mine is rarely turned on. One thing the robo calls are ruining is polling -- To get 1000 responses, they have to call 16k+ private #s; it used to be 3k. Posted by: GnuBreed at March 18, 2019 10:34 PM (Z4rgH) 135
Have a great evening, everyone. May your hair be manageable after this full moon.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 18, 2019 10:34 PM (u82oZ) 136
1. I'm in love 2. I have converse in pink 3. My 18 yo kid wants to join the Marines. I'm scared shitless. And proud. And honored. Advice? Posted by: nurse ratched at March 18, 2019 10:32 PM (PkVlr) Pink converse: very cute. Son enlisting: do you trust his commitment? Posted by: Ladyl at March 18, 2019 10:34 PM (TdMsT) 137
...Ok.
1. I'm in love 2. I have converse in pink 3. My 18 yo kid wants to join the Marines. I'm scared shitless. And proud. And honored. Advice? Posted by: nurse ratched at March 18, 2019 10:32 PM (PkVlr) Don't send your son off to Boot Camp wearing those pink Converses? /snrk And seriously, congrats as regards both Insom *and* your son. Much for you to be proud of and pleased with, on all counts! Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, TX Posted by: Jim at March 18, 2019 10:34 PM (QzJWU) 138
Advice?
Posted by: nurse ratched at March 18, 2019 10:32 PM (PkVlr) breathe? I'd be scared and proud too about #3 Posted by: votermom certified russian matryoshka bot at March 18, 2019 10:34 PM (dm05u) 139
That shoe pic. Reminds me of the stores in Cuba in the 1970s. Not much in the way of choice. That is, the stores for the exclusive use of tourists. The stores for Cubans had the same color selection minus 100% of the available shoes in the photo.
Posted by: Martell at March 18, 2019 10:35 PM (4R308) 140
Advice?
Posted by: nurse ratched at March 18, 2019 10:32 PM (PkVlr) ------ Enjoy your good fortune what with the shoes and the love stuff. Can't do anything about #3, as he's a man and it's up to him. Just keep on being proud, and pray that he makes it out of the Corps in one piece. Posted by: Because the old Soviet jokes are new again. Might as well laugh. at March 18, 2019 10:35 PM (5aX2M) 141
Jim's #64 closed my italicans. Yay.
How long a stay in the barrel is just one message hit? 'Cause I gotta tell you, I haven't been in the barrel for a long time, and the last time I developed this bad rash... and I have this get out of the barrel free card that I bought from a guy in a trenchcoat in the alley behind the blog... Posted by: mindful webworker at March 18, 2019 10:35 PM (BPHer) 142
I missed the "I'm in love" part!
Posted by: Ladyl at March 18, 2019 10:35 PM (TdMsT) 143
Advice?
Posted by: nurse ratched at March 18, 2019 10:32 PM (PkVlr) If it is what they want to do, I doubt they would be harmed by it. It is a risk, but so is life in general and they have much to gain. My .02. Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 18, 2019 10:35 PM (pLB5t) Posted by: Imelda Marcos at March 18, 2019 10:35 PM (bsGzI) 145
127 Ok.
1. I'm in love 2. I have converse in pink 3. My 18 yo kid wants to join the Marines. I'm scared shitless. And proud. And honored. Advice? Posted by: nurse ratched at March 18, 2019 10:32 PM (PkVlr) 1. Cool 2. Cooler 3. Coolest. Give the kiddo your blessings and tell him/her what you just told us. Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 18, 2019 10:36 PM (aA3+G) 146
At least that's according to the optimists at South by Southwest, the annual tech-music-film convention in Austin, Texas. Wankerfest Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 18, 2019 10:36 PM (pNxlR) 147
I've tried to follow the Canuck scandal that might bring Ladyboy Trudeau down, but it's pretty dry stuff. I was hoping it was a juicy sex scandal, but unfortunately, no...
Posted by: Donna&&&&&&V. at March 18, 2019 10:27 PM (d6Ksn) Considering the super-Zeta Trudeau is, if it was a juicy sex scandal, it would only help boost his image, no matter which way the sex went. Better for a boring scandal to get rid of this inconsequential nancy-boy. Posted by: RickZ at March 18, 2019 10:36 PM (Y8PSl) 148
Until around week 5, send them then.
Posted by: hogmartin DI made the BIL eat the envelope cause sis had put SWAK on it. Posted by: Some rat in the swamp at March 18, 2019 10:36 PM (LOq4H) 149
Mazel tov nurse ratched, I know that Jane D'oh went through having a son in the military.
Posted by: Billy Goat Gruff at March 18, 2019 10:36 PM (0x00j) 150
DI made the BIL eat the envelope cause sis had put SWAK on it.
Posted by: Some rat in the swamp at March 18, 2019 10:36 PM (LOq4H) Posted by: hogmartin at March 18, 2019 10:37 PM (t+qrx) 151
139 That shoe pic. Reminds me of the stores in Cuba in the 1970s. Not much in the way of choice. That is, the stores for the exclusive use of tourists. The stores for Cubans had the same color selection minus 100% of the available shoes in the photo.
Posted by: Martell at March 18, 2019 10:35 PM (4R30 --------- There's a separate waiting list for the right shoe and the left shoe. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at March 18, 2019 10:37 PM (4knXT) 152
although... how about an ROTC scholarship instead maybe?
Posted by: votermom certified russian matryoshka bot at March 18, 2019 10:37 PM (dm05u) 153
142 I missed the "I'm in love" part!
Posted by: Ladyl at March 18, 2019 10:35 PM (TdMsT) I think that is called 'Burying the lede.' *tries to stop* 'That's what she said.' Sorry. Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 18, 2019 10:37 PM (pLB5t) Posted by: Ladyl at March 18, 2019 10:38 PM (TdMsT) 155
23 All your organs are belong to us.
-- NHS Posted by: DR.WTF at March 18, 2019 10:07 PM (aS1PU) Monty Python saw this coming. https://tinyurl.com/yxffbrkp Posted by: tankdemon at March 18, 2019 10:38 PM (C2FaL) 156
High-top Chucks are great for wading the trout streams you gotta hike to get to and don't want to carry waders or hip boots in and out.
Posted by: davidt at March 18, 2019 10:38 PM (Pp8LH) 157
In this photo, some of these are not like the others.Can you find the ones that do not belong?
Hint: white over blue. Posted by: Your 2nd Grade Elementary Teacher at March 18, 2019 10:39 PM (GzeO9) 158
Quote VI! Bwahahahahaha!
Troll baby troll[b/] Unfortunately, the GOPe will just roll over and spread their cheeks for better DNC penetration. Posted by: BifBewalski -sofa king we Todd did at March 18, 2019 10:39 PM (VcFUs) 159
Why does everyone get so many robo-calls? Are you telling me that marvelous federal government wunderprogram, the "Do Not Call List", has attained the preferred end-state of all government programs, abject failure? Get outta town! Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 18, 2019 10:39 PM (pNxlR) 160
I do not question his commitment.
He's a great kid. He knows he needs direction and discipline. He knows if he's not challenged, he will get lazy. He's been a football player for 10 years. He's tough. And competitive. Just like his mom. And he wants to protect the people and the country he loves. Oh my. Posted by: nurse ratched at March 18, 2019 10:39 PM (PkVlr) 161
Oh! And FIRST!
Posted by: BifBewalski -sofa king we Todd did at March 18, 2019 10:40 PM (VcFUs) 162
131 Enjoyed that Dick Dale video.
I must confess a deep dark secret. I enjoyed those Ghost Rider movies. As dumb and ridiculous as they were, I was entertained. I will never recover from that shame. Posted by: Puddleglum at March 18, 2019 10:34 PM (VLXv9) You're human, we all enjoy something that is dumb and ridiculous, well all of us who aren't foaming fucking leftards Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 18, 2019 10:40 PM (aA3+G) 163
Hint: white over blue.
If I remember correctly, the stars on a US flag are white. Posted by: Panhandler at March 18, 2019 10:40 PM (BdkLu) 164
Just curious, but are we finally trying to fill the void left left when The Manalo stopped blogging?
Posted by: tankdemon at March 18, 2019 10:41 PM (C2FaL) 165
It's backslash b, dumbass.
Posted by: The Barrel at March 18, 2019 10:42 PM (VcFUs) 166
You're human, we all enjoy something that is dumb and ridiculous, well all of us who aren't foaming fucking leftards
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 18, 2019 10:40 PM (aA3+G) --------- Let me sing you the song of my people. REO Speedwagon. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at March 18, 2019 10:42 PM (4knXT) 167
Dick Dale combined musical elements from his Middle Eastern roots and surfer music to get his unique sound. R.I.P.
Posted by: kallisto at March 18, 2019 10:42 PM (RaxiV) 168
Got your Chucks on with St. Laurent?
Posted by: Insomniac at March 18, 2019 10:42 PM (NWiLs) 169
What's weird is how many phone calls I get from the same area code + same first 3 digits of my own phone number. Different name. Never leave a message. Posted by: Soothsayer, A Journailst and a Climate Expert at March 18, 2019 10:42 PM (sQimi) 170
Yeah, I never could wrap my head around how so-called "educators" could justify a "greater than 4.0" score on a 0 to 4 scale.
If the scoring goes above "4", then a new scale is required and descriptors such as "poor," "average," "above average," etc. must be re-aligned to that new scale. Every time I have attended a graduation in the past 20 years, this bullshit with announcing final average scores like "4.2" drive me up the f*cking wall and seems a direct contravention to basic educational measurement. In a school of all places! Posted by: Shinjinrui at March 18, 2019 10:43 PM (h5hE3) 171
I do not question his commitment.
He's a great kid. He knows he needs direction and discipline. He knows if he's not challenged, he will get lazy. He's been a football player for 10 years. He's tough. And competitive. Just like his mom. And he wants to protect the people and the country he loves. Oh my. Posted by: nurse ratched at March 18, 2019 10:39 PM (PkVlr) ------------------ Then you raised a great one there. Kudos to you. I'll echo what somebody said above. Try to steer him into looking at ROTC. No reason not to get a degree out of it, and he can choose to make it a career as an Officer rather than enlisted if that is what he wants. Posted by: Calm Mentor at March 18, 2019 10:45 PM (ffYR/) 172
Prime Minister Bollywood and Beto seem kind of like soul mates.
Is Beto Fidel's bastard child as well? Posted by: N.L. Urker, champion of Urkers everywhere at March 18, 2019 10:46 PM (JgA4k) 173
"What happens in the Arctic does not stay in the Arctic," "We have the science. Now more urgent climate action is needed to steer away from tipping points that could be even worse for our planet than we first thought."
According the National Snow and Ice Data Center, the Arctic icecap is bigger now than it was in 2006 at this time of year. Since 1979, the Arctic icecap in February has been shrinking at the terrifying speed of 3.0% - per decade. I guess if they announced that the ice cap was shrinking at a frightening rate of 0.3% a year, people might make fun of them. Posted by: The ARC of History at March 18, 2019 10:46 PM (I2/tG) 174
So what do they use as criteria to differentiate between a real live person and an answer machine? You say something. If you simply pick up and do not speak, or say "Hello" only once, no message kicks in. That's my experience, anyway. Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 18, 2019 10:46 PM (pNxlR) 175
3. My 18 yo kid wants to join the Marines. I'm scared shitless. And proud. And honored.
Does he have someone with recent experience in the Corps to go with him when he meets the recruiter? Posted by: Jean at March 18, 2019 10:47 PM (25Dt7) Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at March 18, 2019 10:47 PM (sy5kK) 177
116 Check Pirro rumor at GP.
Or not. Posted by: Ha at March 18, 2019 10:29 PM (MAstk) I love it when people give me a homework assignment. Posted by: rickl at March 18, 2019 10:47 PM (sdi6R) 178
What's weird is how many phone calls I get from the same area code + same first 3 digits of my own phone number.
Posted by: Soothsayer, A Journailst and a Climate Expert at March 18, 2019 10:42 PM (sQimi) It's called neighbor spoofing. The idea is that you're more likely to answer a call from the same area code and prefix, so they make it look like it's coming from one of those. It isn't; they're just collecting numbers where someone answers. Posted by: hogmartin at March 18, 2019 10:47 PM (t+qrx) 179
Cm.
He doesn't think he's disciplined enough to go to a regular 4 year college and not get distracted by girls and parties and fun. And I tend to agree with him Posted by: nurse ratched at March 18, 2019 10:48 PM (PkVlr) 180
I hear 4.2 GPA and think - kid who should have gone to another school.
Posted by: Jean at March 18, 2019 10:48 PM (25Dt7) 181
The above 4 gpa is supposed to allow kids to study harder material (Honors, AP, Dual Enrollment) without risking their GPA.
Otherwise you might have the kid who only took Algebra being the valedictorian because the kid who took Calculus got a B in it. Something like that. Posted by: VMs phone at March 18, 2019 10:48 PM (dm05u) 182
He's been a football player for 10 years. He's tough. And competitive. Just like his mom. And he wants to protect the people and the country he loves.
Oh my. Posted by: nurse ratched at March 18, 2019 10:39 PM (PkVlr) It sure sounds like he has what it takes! Posted by: Ladyl at March 18, 2019 10:49 PM (TdMsT) 183
Advice?
Posted by: nurse ratched[\i] halfway through boot, send him a box of 64 crayons. the DI will love it. don't do that! your kid will suffer. wait till graduation from boot then give a custom box of a single "flavor" but have a second box of the original 64 colors as a gift for the DI. the kid will have an NCO that will remember him/her for life and you kid will also have a 'cool' parent that gets the Marine humor. Posted by: The Barrel at March 18, 2019 10:49 PM (VcFUs) 184
He doesn't think he's disciplined enough to go to a regular 4 year college and not get distracted by girls and parties and fun.
And I tend to agree with him Posted by: nurse ratched \ One of the reasons I went to The Citadel. However, the girls found me. Damn dress whites. Posted by: Jean at March 18, 2019 10:49 PM (25Dt7) 185
He's met with the recruiter several times already. Tonight was my turn.
Posted by: nurse ratched at March 18, 2019 10:50 PM (PkVlr) 186
Let's not tar all of REO Speedwagon with the human treacle that is Kevin Cronin, Richrath was a rock and roll guitar monster.
Posted by: Billy Goat Gruff at March 18, 2019 10:50 PM (0x00j) 187
Off damned sock! Bedsides it's forward slash I.
Posted by: BifBewalski -sofa king we Todd did at March 18, 2019 10:50 PM (VcFUs) 188
SCIENCE! ONT Compliance Pics
http://tinyurl.com/y6a4lnvz http://tinyurl.com/y32pech8 http://tinyurl.com/y3qfyt6y http://tinyurl.com/y5vn3lak http://tinyurl.com/y5lh3vy3 Posted by: kbdabear at March 18, 2019 10:51 PM (0Ntuf) 189
And I tend to agree with him
Posted by: nurse ratched They'll see what they have and "steer" him to OCS...and throw buckets of money at him. Posted by: Some rat in the swamp at March 18, 2019 10:51 PM (LOq4H) Posted by: Jean at March 18, 2019 10:52 PM (25Dt7) 191
Nurse, do you have anyone to translate what the recruiter is saying?
Posted by: Jean at March 18, 2019 10:53 PM (25Dt7) 192
186; reo was better without cronin. and, yes, richrath kicked ass. bet he loved cranking out those shit ballads.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at March 18, 2019 10:53 PM (KP5rU) 193
Hmm, the French riots have had more legs than I imagined- probably helped by Macron being so ham handed and ineffectual. Probably police beat downs help as well.
IIRC, the Bread riots percolated for some time before the Revolution kicked off. Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 18, 2019 10:53 PM (pLB5t) 194
More SCIENCE! ONT Compliance Pics
http://tinyurl.com/y3yvxs8a http://tinyurl.com/y2btkkn8 http://tinyurl.com/y6667v6j http://tinyurl.com/y4z26y6c http://tinyurl.com/yxm8k4wr Posted by: kbdabear at March 18, 2019 10:53 PM (0Ntuf) Posted by: BifBewalski -sofa king we Todd did at March 18, 2019 10:54 PM (VcFUs) 196
Cm.
He doesn't think he's disciplined enough to go to a regular 4 year college and not get distracted by girls and parties and fun. And I tend to agree with him Posted by: nurse ratched at March 18, 2019 10:48 PM (PkVlr) ------------------------ Well then, he is more self aware than I ever was at that age! I have a nephew who was in a very similar situation. He enlisted with a Logistics MOS. So, he is in an area in which he should be able make a good living at if he decides not to make the Marines a 20 or 30 year career. Posted by: Calm Mentor at March 18, 2019 10:54 PM (ffYR/) 197
95 That sidebar post about the meteor being 10 times as
powerful as the Hiroshima bomb was, how do you say it? debunked? yes, debunked over at wattsupwiththat dot com. Not even going to try to link it but it's from today. The math is wrong they say. Posted by: kahall at March 18, 2019 10:09 PM (h6hOp) https://tinyurl.com/y2brbsaoThe math may be wrong, but the part about the sensors in the sidebar article checks out. Posted by: pookysgirl at March 18, 2019 10:24 PM (XKZwp) The comments in the Watts Up With That? article say that CNN confused two meteors: a 173 kt one in November and a 4.2 kt one in February. The first one was indeed 10x more powerful than Hiroshima. Posted by: rickl at March 18, 2019 10:54 PM (sdi6R) Posted by: nurse ratched at March 18, 2019 10:55 PM (PkVlr) 199
"People who try that today will likely die in a fiery crash before they reach that magical orgasmic moment"------------
Guess I'm lucky to be alive. Posted by: NOT THAT GUY at March 18, 2019 10:55 PM (MIkft) 200
178 What's weird is how many phone calls I get from the same area code + same first 3 digits of my own phone number.
Posted by: Soothsayer, A Journailst and a Climate Expert at March 18, 2019 10:42 PM (sQimi) It's called neighbor spoofing. The idea is that you're more likely to answer a call from the same area code and prefix, so they make it look like it's coming from one of those. It isn't; they're just collecting numbers where someone answers. Posted by: hogmartin at March 18, 2019 10:47 PM (t+qrx) I'm partial to Warren Zevon If you come calling He'll be mauling with intent to maim Don't knock on my door If you don't know my Rottweiler's name Or all me either. Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 18, 2019 10:55 PM (aA3+G) 201
Well then, he is more self aware than I ever was at that age!
Posted by: Calm Mentor at March 18, 2019 10:54 PM (ffYR/) This. Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 18, 2019 10:55 PM (pLB5t) 202
fuck the arctic. more than 10 miles from me.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at March 18, 2019 10:55 PM (KP5rU) 203
@190. Bwahahahahaha
That is priceless! Posted by: BifBewalski Im tempted to send them all my jarhead friends Posted by: Jean at March 18, 2019 10:55 PM (25Dt7) 204
One of the reasons I went to The Citadel. However, the girls found me. Damn dress whites.
Posted by: Jean ---- Good friend of mine, passed away about two years ago, Citadel grad. Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 18, 2019 10:56 PM (xSo9G) 205
What's weird is how many phone calls I get from the same area code + same first 3 digits of my own phone number.
Different name. Never leave a message. Posted by: Soothsayer, A Journailst and a Climate Expert at March 18, 2019 10:42 PM (sQimi) Number spoofing is an odd tactic, but one that I have seen used on my cell phone number only. On the landline, which is enrolled (successfully) in the do not call system, there is no spoofing, but I still do get the occasional call from charity fundraisers, who are apparently exempt from its proscriptions. They still don't get any of my money, however. Posted by: HTL at March 18, 2019 10:56 PM (3oh1r) 206
One of the reasons I went to The Citadel. However, the girls found me. Damn dress whites.
Posted by: Jean ---- Good friend of mine, passed away about two years ago, Citadel grad. Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. --------- Oops, left out the important part: http://tinyurl.com/ybd67b4j Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 18, 2019 10:57 PM (xSo9G) 207
nurse,
Exactly what jean is asking. get one of the horde that is a Marine to help with the lingo and buzzword bingo translation. First and foremost, EVERY Marine is a rifleman. Secondary skillz can be damned near anything else. Posted by: BifBewalski -sofa king we Todd did at March 18, 2019 10:57 PM (VcFUs) Posted by: four seasons at March 18, 2019 10:57 PM (+OJ1b) 209
Chuck Berry turned out to be a creepy perv.
Posted by: kallisto at March 18, 2019 10:57 PM (RaxiV) 210
One thing the robo calls are ruining is polling -- To get 1000 responses, they have to call 16k+ private #s; it used to be 3k. Oh, too bad. Put those shills back out on the street running three card monte games. Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 18, 2019 10:58 PM (pNxlR) 211
So I have $8 in Powerball winnings, do I travel to buy more tickets?
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 18, 2019 10:59 PM (/snPg) 212
209: well, it's not like he didn't advetise it.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at March 18, 2019 10:59 PM (KP5rU) 213
It's called neighbor spoofing. The idea is that you're more likely to answer a call from the same area code and prefix, so they make it look like it's coming from one of those. It isn't; they're just collecting numbers where someone answers. Right. It's obvious that all our Carriers are in on the scam because they allow these Indian spammers to disguise their own number with a counterfeit number. Posted by: Soothsayer, A Journailst and a Climate Expert at March 18, 2019 10:59 PM (sQimi) 214
Made risotto with portobello shrooms and gorgonzola for dinner. Yum.
Gotta back away from the guitars. Been learning Townes Van Zandt stuff and playing reggae versions of old shit like Hotel California. My fret fingers are numb. Wind and rain expected tomorrow here in Margaritaville, and I can walk through the warm puddles in my flip flops. Posted by: Les Kinetic at March 18, 2019 10:59 PM (+fPHo) 215
I'm back!
Posted by: dat warm tingle at March 18, 2019 11:00 PM (tRLIC) 216
211 So I have $8 in Powerball winnings, do I travel to buy more tickets?
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 18, 2019 10:59 PM (/snPg) Go out and buy half a cup of coffee. Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 18, 2019 11:01 PM (pLB5t) 217
The Army-bound and kolij-bound Elder Spawn has been instructed by his recruiter NOT to tell his kolij about his enlistment until told to do so... Apparently some universities will rescind acceptance if an incoming student is going into the military! In my son's case, the Army Reserve... Once he's officially in skool, then the kolij has to hold his place by law whilst he completes basic training -- or so we're told...
Posted by: Zettai Roshia-no Botto at March 18, 2019 11:02 PM (CLcKT) 218
I pretty much despise phones. Spent a good share of working life using one to the extent that it isn't a good idea to suggest I use one now. I've had 2 cell phones so far, neither survived the impact. Wife keeps telling me to buy an el cheapo because there are times where if assistance is needed I'd be SOL due to location and lack of company. Still mulling that over. Posted by: irongrampa at March 18, 2019 11:02 PM (S/hVx) 219
209 Chuck Berry turned out to be a creepy perv.
Posted by: kallisto at March 18, 2019 10:57 PM (RaxiV) --------- Hold my Jesus juice. Posted by: Michael Jackson at March 18, 2019 11:02 PM (4knXT) 220
8 dollars in winnings? vegas, baby!
Posted by: chavez the hugo at March 18, 2019 11:02 PM (KP5rU) 221
Top 20 since I read the content.
Posted by: NALNAMSAM - not as lean, not as mean, still a Marine at March 18, 2019 11:02 PM (+ldAm) 222
re: above 4 gpa
Don't know much about it, but my understanding is it a combined field of regular HS work and AP classes. So, theoretically: (My numbers will be off, but You could have a child who is a wiz at Math but sucks at Home Ec. If the child has a 3.85 HS score AND excels at Calculus and other AP Math courses: Would his score be 3.87 or 3.85.02? Posted by: dDan at March 18, 2019 11:03 PM (hwYmz) 223
Right.
It's obvious that all our Carriers are in on the scam because they allow these Indian spammers to disguise their own number with a counterfeit number. Posted by: Soothsayer, A Journailst and a Climate Expert at March 18, 2019 10:59 PM (sQimi) I really wish I knew enough about how modern phone routing works to understand how they can do that. Posted by: hogmartin at March 18, 2019 11:03 PM (t+qrx) 224
Good friend of mine, passed away about two years ago, Citadel grad. Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. --------- Oops, left out the important part: http://tinyurl.com/ybd67b4j Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. ----------------- Pic, taken in the Philippines, 5th from left. http://tinyurl.com/y6zr7689 Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 18, 2019 11:03 PM (CDGwz) 225
204 One of the reasons I went to The Citadel. However, the girls found me. Damn dress whites.
Posted by: Jean ---- I work with a couple USMAPS graduates and enjoy tweaking them when I catch the home turf swag (lapel pin, notebook cover, etc.) by asking if the New Mexico MI knows that one of their graduates is sporting swag from the college of the upper Potomac. ---- Posted by: BifBewalski -sofa king we Todd did at March 18, 2019 11:03 PM (VcFUs) 226
It's called neighbor spoofing. The idea is that you're more likely to answer a call from the same area code and prefix, so they make it look like it's coming from one of those. It isn't; they're just collecting numbers where someone answers. Posted by: hogmartin I had a voicemail from a "neighbor" trashing me up and down for calling his number with robocalls. I had never ever called him. They had spoofed my number to call the guy. Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 18, 2019 11:03 PM (aKsyK) 227
Jean,
Hubby is Citadel class of 1971. Posted by: four seasons four seasons, Im 92; Mike those WW2 guys had some crazy optempo - what they got done in 3-4 years was insane. Posted by: Jean at March 18, 2019 11:04 PM (25Dt7) 228
While you fret over Robocalls we're preparing to take you by surprise!
Posted by: The Spammers at March 18, 2019 11:05 PM (tVQUs) 229
If you flunk out of college while on rotc scholarship can't you enlist anyway? What are the roolz?
Posted by: VMs phone at March 18, 2019 11:06 PM (dm05u) 230
It never fails to astound me that there are still people who allow themselves to be phone scammed.
Posted by: Ladyl at March 18, 2019 11:06 PM (TdMsT) 231
My 18 yo kid wants to join the Marines. I'm scared shitless. And proud. And honored.
Advice? Posted by: nurse ratched at March 18, 2019 10:32 PM (PkVlr) One nephew just got stationed overseas with the USAF, and the next in line wants to join the Marines. If your son is committed, makes sure he has all he needs and let him go for it. PS-I was afraid you were going to say that it was your daughter that wanted to join the Marines, in which case I would have to inform you that in my experience, she would have to be 5'2" or less and scarier than a starved pitbull. Posted by: pookysgirl at March 18, 2019 11:07 PM (XKZwp) 232
I had a voicemail from a "neighbor" trashing me up and down for calling his number with robocalls. I had never ever called him. They had spoofed my number to call the guy.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. ----------- I've received one from my own number, "They're in the basement!" Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 18, 2019 11:07 PM (xSo9G) 233
The Army-bound and kolij-bound Elder Spawn has been instructed by his recruiter NOT to tell his kolij about his enlistment until told to do so... Apparently some universities will rescind acceptance if an incoming student is going into the military! In my son's case, the Army Reserve... Once he's officially in skool, then the kolij has to hold his place by law whilst he completes basic training -- or so we're told...
Posted by: Zettai Roshia- Sort of, they don't have to hold and financial assistance letters or scholarships. Posted by: Jean at March 18, 2019 11:07 PM (25Dt7) 234
@ Mike,
You were honored to have known such a fine gentleman. I can only wish there were more of his class that were in their early twenties today. Posted by: BifBewalski -sofa king we Todd did at March 18, 2019 11:08 PM (VcFUs) 235
hiya
Posted by: JT at March 18, 2019 11:09 PM (XTxlQ) 236
212 209: well, it's not like he didn't advetise it.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at March 18, 2019 10:59 PM (KP5rU) Remember that stupid damn Ding a Ling song? Posted by: Donna&&&&&&V. at March 18, 2019 11:10 PM (d6Ksn) 237
Howdy, Horde!
...got done making some sliders and a Big Salad for dinner over the next few days. No Brother on Thursday, so I had to make a couple-a extra dinners. That's okay. He needs a break, as well. Posted by: Joe Biden at March 18, 2019 11:10 PM (Ckg4U) Posted by: Beto O'dork at March 18, 2019 11:11 PM (hjaPQ) 239
*off!*, you Damnable Paste-Eating sock.
Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 18, 2019 11:12 PM (Ckg4U) 240
Posted by: irongrampa at March 18, 2019 11:02 PM (S/hVx)
Mrs. IG is right considering you are out and about fishing & hunting Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 18, 2019 11:12 PM (aA3+G) 241
Dear NHS, you sure you want Keith Richards' organs?
Posted by: kallisto at March 18, 2019 11:12 PM (RaxiV) 242
Mike those WW2 guys had some crazy optempo - what they got done in 3-4 years was insane.
Posted by: Jean --------- While he was in school, Henry was a lifeguard at the local lake. This pic might work for the 'ettes. http://tinyurl.com/y454sjnu Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 18, 2019 11:12 PM (xSo9G) 243
*off!*, you Damnable Paste-Eating sock.
Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 18, 2019 11:12 PM (Ckg4U) ------------------------- Even with that sock, I knew who it really was. Posted by: Calm Mentor at March 18, 2019 11:13 PM (ffYR/) 244
Remember that stupid damn Ding a Ling song? Posted by: Donna&&&&&&V That was worse than "Squeeze Box." Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 18, 2019 11:14 PM (aKsyK) 245
It seems to me the problem of robo calls is a simple one.
The profit robocallers make is low, but the costs to society are high. We punish them on the low profits they make, when we should be punishing them for the high costs they inflict on society. Execute a few robocallers, spammers, or hackers and you will see a major change in how much such activity there will be. Posted by: 18-1 at March 18, 2019 11:15 PM (cRkMZ) 246
"Even with that sock, I knew who it really was."
-Posted by: Calm Mentor at March 18, 2019 11:13 PM (ffYR/) Damn! I've become predictable! Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 18, 2019 11:16 PM (Ckg4U) Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 18, 2019 11:17 PM (aKsyK) 248
Have you guys seen the brave NZ Senator who first called out the PC BS leading to these sorts of attacks, and then when a leftist thug assaulted him, he slapped the guy silly.
https://tinyurl.com/y6fgmohd Posted by: 18-1 at March 18, 2019 11:18 PM (cRkMZ) 249
It's just a matter of time before cell phones will auto-block all strange numbers by default.
Posted by: BourbonChicken at March 18, 2019 11:18 PM (rnAwa) 250
>>>Execute a few robocallers, spammers, or hackers and you will see a major change in how much such activity there will be.
Fuck we can't get CA to execute child raping murderers Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 18, 2019 11:18 PM (aA3+G) 251
One last comment about Henry Baker and the Citadel, his younger brother was also a Citadel student, but entered the Army during the war, shipped to Europe. Jim caught a German MG round in his left arm. Went through something like 6 surgeries over 16 months, but never recovered full use of his arm.
Both returned and became very well respected members of the community. Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 18, 2019 11:18 PM (CDGwz) 252
Some musings on spam calls:
I've had my personal cell phone number ported through about four different carriers since I got it back in 1998 or so. I almost never get spam calls to it - maybe one a month. The number's right there on my resume, which is public if you know where to look. My work-issued phone gets about four to ten spam calls or texts per DAY. I get significantly more junk calls than legitimate ones; if I went out and got a new number and it started out like that, I'd never carry a damn phone again. I have no idea why one gets so much crap and the other is usable, but I'm grateful it's that way around instead of the other. At least if my work phone rings, I know that whatever it is, I'm not going to like it. I still use a call screening app on both phones. On the work phone, if it identifies the number as one of the partner utilities, it's probably legitimate. If it's the personal phone and it's a headhunter that I'm expecting a call from, I can answer it if I'm not busy instead of letting it go to voicemail. I ended up using Hiya, which is available for iPhones and Android. The free version (no ads) shows public caller ID info if it's there, checks its user-submitted reports to identify known scammers (if it's in the list), bill collectors, telemarketers, etc. and flags neighbor spoofs and the like. The paid version (about $3/month) does that but also lets you do 200 lookups per month in the telco database, kind of like how landline caller ID used to show just the number while business-class caller ID showed the full name and city. If you know the only people in your area/prefix that you want to talk with are in your contacts list, you can just turn neighbor spoof blocking on with either version and if the number matches but it's not in your contacts, it goes straight to voicemail. https://hiya.com/ Posted by: hogmartin at March 18, 2019 11:19 PM (t+qrx) 253
I answer spam callers just to piss off the indians on the other end. I use my perfect Indian accent to tell them that I am going to kill their cown. This sets many of them off.
Posted by: Phil Hartmark F/K/A Truck Monkey at March 18, 2019 11:19 PM (flINI) 254
Execute a few robocallers, spammers, or hackers and you will see a major change in how much such activity there will be.
Posted by: 18-1 if I could catch a local-to-me robo caller, he/she/it would be out of some capital hardware and need a loan for medical expenses. Posted by: BifBewalski -sofa king we Todd did at March 18, 2019 11:19 PM (VcFUs) 255
"Even with that sock, I knew who it really was."
-Posted by: Calm Mentor at March 18, 2019 11:13 PM (ffYR/) Damn! I've become predictable! Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 18, 2019 11:16 PM (Ckg4U) ------------------- Think of it as more like having an inimitable style. This will make you feel better. Posted by: Calm Mentor at March 18, 2019 11:20 PM (ffYR/) 256
"Use"
https://www.nomorobo.com/ -Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 18, 2019 11:17 PM (aKsyK) Nice! Having only a Land-Line, I get ALL the pollsters, robocalls, scammers, etc. The phone rings thirty times a day. Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 18, 2019 11:20 PM (Ckg4U) 257
>>Enjoyed that Dick Dale video
Sad to see himm go. Guy was a fucking legend. Saw him melting picks in Tucson. Amazing show. I still have the tape of it. Posted by: garrett at March 18, 2019 11:20 PM (Xgtpu) 258
A guy goes to vote in his precinct in Philly.
The poll worker hands him a ballot. But when he goes to break the seal, the worker snatches it away, barking "What do you think you're doing?! You know the ballot is secret!" Posted by: Because the old Soviet jokes are new again. Might as well laugh. at March 18, 2019 11:21 PM (5aX2M) 259
Anybody got any tips for dealing with mood swings that don't involve seeing a therapist?
Posted by: Hikaru at March 18, 2019 11:21 PM (pgXNG) 260
what happened to the dinosaurs?
you haven't been paying attention. cow farts kilt them all. quickly. Posted by: chavez the hugo A fart kilt the Sex Thread. Posted by: JT at March 18, 2019 11:22 PM (XTxlQ) 261
Huh? I did not know this --
I'm excited that @PJMedia_com is joining the @townhallcom family! PJ Media Joins the Townhall Media Family In which Townhall itself is part of Salem Media Group, owner of Redstate, Twitchy, and Hotair. PJ Media has sold out. Posted by: GnuBreed at March 18, 2019 11:22 PM (Z4rgH) 262
Nice! Having only a Land-Line, I get ALL the pollsters, robocalls, scammers, etc. The phone rings thirty times a day. Posted by: Slapweasel ---------- If you take the time to do it, AT&T allows blocking of specific numbers. I've never bothered to compile a list to see if they are at all consistent. Probably not. Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 18, 2019 11:22 PM (CDGwz) 263
>> I answer spam callers just to piss off the indians on the other end.
I always let them know I am eating one of their gods. Posted by: garrett at March 18, 2019 11:22 PM (Xgtpu) 264
My Android mobile gives me a "suspected spam" alert automatically when I get one of those calls -- I think it's a standard feature of the Go Ogle phone app now...
Posted by: Zettai Roshia-no Botto at March 18, 2019 11:23 PM (CLcKT) 265
Anybody got any tips for dealing with mood swings that don't involve seeing a therapist?
Posted by: Hikaru --------- If you're in a 'down' cycle, remember, remember, remember, you will come out of it. Hang tough. Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 18, 2019 11:23 PM (xSo9G) Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 18, 2019 11:23 PM (aKsyK) 267
Then I ask them if they know why Vishnu has so many hands?
Because three penises can't satisfy your mother, Apoo! Posted by: garrett at March 18, 2019 11:23 PM (Xgtpu) 268
It's just a matter of time before cell phones will auto-block all strange numbers by default.
Posted by: BourbonChicken at March 18, 2019 11:18 PM (rnAwa) ------------------- My phone already throws up a red screen when it is a probable scam caller. I also have the option to only accept calls from those in my address book. Posted by: Calm Mentor at March 18, 2019 11:24 PM (ffYR/) 269
>>Anybody got any tips for dealing with mood swings that don't involve seeing a therapist?
Have you tried murdering a Hobo? Posted by: garrett at March 18, 2019 11:24 PM (Xgtpu) 270
"It's just a matter of time before cell phones will auto-block all strange numbers by default.
Posted by: BourbonChicken" What do you mean "A matter of time"? Unless time is flowing backwards mine already does this. What I need now is an AI that will answer Robo-Calls and fuck with them. Posted by: AshevilleRobert at March 18, 2019 11:25 PM (DjIXP) 271
"If you take the time to do it, AT&T allows blocking of specific numbers. I've never bothered to compile a list to see if they are at all consistent. Probably not."
-Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 18, 2019 11:22 PM (CDGwz) I have blocked over two-hundred fifty numbers, but with the spoofing, they can call right back about the Back Brace, my Windows OS dying or Timeshares. Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 18, 2019 11:25 PM (Ckg4U) 272
Huh? I did not know this --
I'm excited that @PJMedia_com is joining the @townhallcom family! PJ Media Joins the Townhall Media Family In which Townhall itself is part of Salem Media Group, owner of Redstate, Twitchy, and Hotair. PJ Media has sold out. Posted by: GnuBreed At least Ace can't be corrupted by money Posted by: Jean at March 18, 2019 11:26 PM (25Dt7) 273
that wall of shoes made me think of the Langoliers.
Posted by: Kindltot at March 18, 2019 11:26 PM (mUa7G) 274
>>> 265 Anybody got any tips for dealing with mood swings that don't involve seeing a therapist?
Posted by: Hikaru --------- If you're in a 'down' cycle, remember, remember, remember, you will come out of it. Hang tough. Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 18, 2019 11:23 PM (xSo9G) Yes, this. ...also, maybe get to a MoMee! Posted by: Helena Handbasket at March 18, 2019 11:26 PM (0ReGO) 275
Everyone knows that Ace's kryptonite is Tan Lines.
Posted by: garrett at March 18, 2019 11:27 PM (Xgtpu) 276
"They turned Japanese and forgot to procreate.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot" Imagine a line of Tyrannosauruses singing: "I'm turning Japanese, yes I'm turning Japanese, I really think so...." Posted by: AshevilleRobert at March 18, 2019 11:27 PM (DjIXP) 277
Anybody got any tips for dealing with mood swings that don't involve seeing a therapist?
Posted by: Hikaru at March 18, 2019 11:21 PM Regular exercise, walks in the woods, get a guinea pig? Posted by: Zettai Roshia-no Botto at March 18, 2019 11:27 PM (CLcKT) 278
Waiting for their wearers to go and vote for beto and aoc.
Posted by: raimondo at March 18, 2019 11:28 PM (fkAPO) 279
Every once in a long while, I do like to check up to see that kbdabear is "in compliance," so I sampled the first link tonight.
http://tinyurl.com/y6a4lnvz Girl in red has a deceptively-placed left elbow. By which I mean, elbow. Carry on. Posted by: mindful webworker - compliance reviewer at March 18, 2019 11:28 PM (BPHer) 280
"At least Ace can't be corrupted by money."
-Posted by: Jean at March 18, 2019 11:26 PM (25Dt7) I bet if I did his shelving in one afternoon, for Free, I could get my Baseball Threads back. ...forget it. I just don't have the time. Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 18, 2019 11:28 PM (Ckg4U) 281
261 Huh? I did not know this --
I'm excited that @PJMedia_com is joining the @townhallcom family! PJ Media Joins the Townhall Media Family In which Townhall itself is part of Salem Media Group, owner of Redstate, Twitchy, and Hotair. PJ Media has sold out. Posted by: GnuBreed at March 18, 2019 11:22 PM (Z4rgH) Because nothing says diversity of viewpoints like all the media being owned by a handful of corporations. Posted by: rickl at March 18, 2019 11:28 PM (sdi6R) 282
One spoof number and name I got recently was a 212 area code (Manhattan) with the called id'd as 'UN SEC GEN'. Curiosity got the better of me and I picked up the call. All I heard was Chinese.
Posted by: RickZ at March 18, 2019 11:29 PM (Y8PSl) 283
*derp*
Posted by: raimondo at March 18, 2019 11:29 PM (5aX2M) 284
What I need now is an AI that will answer Robo-Calls and fuck with them.
Posted by: AshevilleRobert at March 18, 2019 11:25 PM (DjIXP) https://www.robokiller.com/ Posted by: hogmartin at March 18, 2019 11:29 PM (t+qrx) 285
Any morons going to be in Columbus OH for the NCAA first round games and wanna meet up?
Posted by: AshevilleRobert at March 18, 2019 11:29 PM (DjIXP) 286
Anybody got any tips for dealing with mood swings that don't involve seeing a therapist?
Posted by: Hikaru at March 18, 2019 11:21 PM My goofy Irish Red & White Setter is good for lifting my spirits. So is a good walk with headphones & Zappas Just Another Band From LA Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 18, 2019 11:30 PM (aA3+G) 287
I was wearing Jack Purcell's.
Posted by: free tibet at March 18, 2019 11:30 PM (gHCnG) 288
I just thought of something.
Bombies. Zombies that are also bombs. Bombies. Posted by: Soothsayer, A Journailst and a Climate Expert at March 18, 2019 10:06 PM (sQimi) If you go to YouTube, look up Oats Studios - Volume 1 - Kapture: Fluke As are all Oats Studios bits, it is extremely disturbing. Well filmed, but disturbing Posted by: Kindltot at March 18, 2019 11:31 PM (mUa7G) 289
241 Dear NHS, you sure you want Keith Richards' organs?
Posted by: kallisto For research purposes, absolutely. Keith Richards has been dead for at least 30 years. His organs would provide valuable information on how he still continues to exist. Posted by: Puddleglum at March 18, 2019 11:31 PM (VLXv9) 290
Will de-lurk to pay respect to Dick Dale.
Amps worldwide sigh in relief... This land-locked hot rodder salutes you! Posted by: Hudson Hornet at March 18, 2019 11:31 PM (/ZRms) 291
...what happened to the dinosaurs?
They turned Japanese and forgot to procreate. Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 18, 2019 11:23 PM (aKsyK) Yeah, "T-Rex, rubbin' one out" does seem to have gone MIA 'round here. Bueller? Bueller? Buelllerrrr? Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, TX Posted by: Jim at March 18, 2019 11:31 PM (QzJWU) 292
259 Anybody got any tips for dealing with mood swings that don't involve seeing a therapist?
Posted by: Hikaru at March 18, 2019 11:21 PM (pgXNG) Way too much exercise. To the point of exhaustion. At least a couple times a week. If you can't make yourself do it, then get a therapist, or at least a good psychiatrist and a good prescription. Life is too short to deal with uncontrollable stuff. Posted by: tcn in AK at March 18, 2019 11:31 PM (vVOK2) 293
a few more posts and i will have enough rupees for a shoe one is better than none
Posted by: raimondo at March 18, 2019 11:31 PM (5aX2M) 294
>>I bet if I did his shelving in one afternoon
He'd go into a state of depression and start binge fasting. Posted by: garrett at March 18, 2019 11:31 PM (Xgtpu) 295
"https://www.robokiller.com/"
Not really the same thing. I want one that'll carry on a rambling conversation with them, and react to what they say. Posted by: AshevilleRobert at March 18, 2019 11:31 PM (DjIXP) 296
Doing Beto poetry tonight?
Beto Almost as smart as Jared Leto He takes his craps out in the meadow Knows all the words to 'In The Ghetto'... Posted by: qdpsteve at March 18, 2019 11:32 PM (miE9U) 297
"He'd go into a state of depression and start binge fasting."
-Posted by: garrett at March 18, 2019 11:31 PM (Xgtpu) *HAH!* Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 18, 2019 11:32 PM (Ckg4U) 298
275 Everyone knows that Ace's kryptonite is Tan Lines.
Posted by: garrett at March 18, 2019 11:27 PM (Xgtpu) Mmmm, tan lines. Wait, are we talking about the same thing? Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 18, 2019 11:33 PM (pLB5t) 299
I was just telling farmer that I used to fuck with telemarketers before they were robocalls.
I'd keep 'em on the line for forty-five minutes, acting stupid, and then tell them "no". Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 18, 2019 11:34 PM (Ckg4U) 300
Hey Mike. Wanna hear something funny? I've got a hotel room up near Coumbus to got to the NCAA tournament. The town it's in? Ashville.
Posted by: AshevilleRobert at March 18, 2019 11:34 PM (DjIXP) 301
speaking of someone who loves the organ, heeeere's raimondo.
Posted by: boulder t'hobo at March 18, 2019 11:34 PM (ykYG2) 302
You know what the ONT needs? Marketing merch!
How about one of those notebooks full of blank pages? We could print on the cover, "Everything I Know About Economics and the Real World," by AOC. Posted by: qdpsteve at March 18, 2019 11:34 PM (miE9U) Posted by: Puddleglum at March 18, 2019 11:36 PM (VLXv9) Posted by: Soothsayer, A Journailst and a Climate Expert at March 18, 2019 11:36 PM (sQimi) 305
Has anyone suggested 'Robbie the Robot' as a meme for Robert O'Rourke?
Vid clip: http://tinyurl.com/ycjhb23r Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 18, 2019 11:36 PM (CDGwz) 306
>>Wait, are we talking about the same thing?
If you are thinking tan lines on a woman yes, we are thinking the same thing. If you are thinking tanlines on Bradley Cooper, then you and Ace are thinking the same thing. Posted by: garrett at March 18, 2019 11:36 PM (Xgtpu) 307
used to fuck with telemarketers before they were robocalls.
I'd keep 'em on the line for forty-five minutes, acting stupid, and then tell them "no". Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at M that is a lot of fun for $3.75. Posted by: yankeefifth at March 18, 2019 11:37 PM (MTjB1) 308
Not really the same thing. I want one that'll carry on a rambling conversation with them, and react to what they say.
Posted by: AshevilleRobert at March 18, 2019 11:31 PM (DjIXP) It kind of does, though. Well enough that they can't tell the difference. There's a sample further down on the page if you missed it. After it disconnects the call from you, it just plays recordings back to them and wastes their time. Posted by: hogmartin at March 18, 2019 11:37 PM (t+qrx) Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 18, 2019 11:37 PM (aA3+G) 310
Hey Mike. Wanna hear something funny? I've got a hotel room up near Coumbus to got to the NCAA tournament. The town it's in? Ashville.
Posted by: AshevilleRobert -------- *?* Uh, why? You live just up the street. Is this for someone else? Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 18, 2019 11:38 PM (CDGwz) 311
Okay, Horde...
Off to watch Yoob-Toob videos until I drift away into sweet, sweet Dreamland. G'Night, Ev'ry-Buddy! *static* Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 18, 2019 11:38 PM (Ckg4U) 312
that is a lot of fun for $3.75.
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 18, 2019 11:37 PM (MTjB1) -------- Same as in town. Posted by: Michael Jackson at March 18, 2019 11:38 PM (4knXT) 313
"What REALLY killed the dinosaurs?"
"MEEEEEEEEEE!" *flying brain shoots lasers at the dinosaurs* Posted by: Hikaru at March 18, 2019 11:39 PM (pgXNG) 314
I was just telling farmer that I used to fuck with telemarketers before they were robocalls.
I'd keep 'em on the line for forty-five minutes, acting stupid, and then tell them "no". Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 18, 2019 11:34 PM (Ckg4U) ----------------------- When Caller ID was young, I used to screw with them in all sortsa ways. My favorite was to answer with something like "it's done, just gotta find a place to bury it now". Click! Posted by: Calm Mentor at March 18, 2019 11:40 PM (ffYR/) Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at March 18, 2019 11:40 PM (4knXT) 316
used to fuck with telemarketers before they were robocalls.
If you have an Asterisk PBX you can add on a module called "Lenny" and direct all unknown phone calls to it. It's digitized recordings of an older gentleman timed to play in such a way as to simulate one side of a conversation. So you can let 'em call and talk to your robot. Posted by: Blanco Basura - It's OK, I'm with the banned at March 18, 2019 11:40 PM (0bu2O) 317
what happened to the dinosaurs?
------- Why? What's wrong with them? Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at March 18, 2019 11:40 PM (4knXT) *shoves dinosaur behind back* ...nothing. Nothing is wrong with them. Posted by: hogmartin at March 18, 2019 11:41 PM (t+qrx) 318
Night Slap.
Posted by: Calm Mentor at March 18, 2019 11:41 PM (ffYR/) 319
Why? What's wrong with them? Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at March 18, 2019 11:40 PM (4knXT) Coal Mining is a wonderful thing, Father! Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 18, 2019 11:42 PM (pLB5t) 320
Night Slap.
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 18, 2019 11:42 PM (pLB5t) 321
If you have an Asterisk PBX you can add on a module called "Lenny" and direct all unknown phone calls to it. It's digitized recordings of an older gentleman timed to play in such a way as to simulate one side of a conversation. So you can let 'em call and talk to your robot. Posted by: Blanco Basura - It's OK, I'm with the banned at March 18, 2019 11:40 PM (0bu2O) -------- I'm not paying a phone bill just so a couple of robots can yak at each other all day long. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at March 18, 2019 11:42 PM (4knXT) 322
PJ Media has sold out? Didn't like their website format anyway, and rarely went there, even if JJS links 'em.
Posted by: mindful webworker - so? at March 18, 2019 11:43 PM (BPHer) 323
fernandez was the only reason to go to that site anyway.
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 18, 2019 11:44 PM (MTjB1) 324
What's weird is how many phone calls I get from the same area code + same first 3 digits of my own phone number.
Different name. Never leave a message. Posted by: Soothsayer, A Journailst and a Climate Expert at March 18, 2019 10:42 PM (sQimi) That's a scammer/spammer stunt. They spoof a phone number that appears to be from your own 'hood to try to fool you into picking up. Spoofing phone numbers should be a hanging offence. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 18, 2019 11:44 PM (nPGq2) 325
Instapundit (Glenn Reynolds) reacts to the PJ Media news:
CHANGE: As Stephen Green posted earlier, PJ Media Joins The Townhall Media Family. That doesn't affect InstaPundit directly. PJ handled my ads, and now Townhall will, but from your perspective the only significant change is likely to be fewer bad ads. InstaPundit is still independent and nobody edits it but me and mine. I do hope, though, that this will get me a chance to swill martinis and smoke cigars at the Trump International Hotel in DC, with Kurt Schlichter. (Bumped). Posted at 10:22 pm by Glenn Reynolds Posted by: GnuBreed at March 18, 2019 11:45 PM (Z4rgH) 326
"*?*
Uh, why? You live just up the street. Is this for someone else? Posted by: Mike Hammer" Different town, just outside Columbus. Only spelled with no 'e'. Hwy 23 also runs right through it. Posted by: AshevilleRobert at March 18, 2019 11:45 PM (DjIXP) 327
Spoofing phone numbers should be a hanging offence.
What have you got against drawing and quartering? Posted by: Blanco Basura - It's OK, I'm with the banned at March 18, 2019 11:47 PM (0bu2O) 328
Spoofing phone numbers should be a hanging offence.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 18, 2019 11:44 PM (nPGq2) I had an employee I just fired do that the other night. Fun stuff. Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 18, 2019 11:48 PM (pLB5t) Posted by: qdpsteve at March 18, 2019 11:48 PM (miE9U) 330
What have you got against drawing and quartering?
Posted by: Blanco Basura - It's OK, I'm with the banned Cleanup. Posted by: Some rat in the swamp at March 18, 2019 11:48 PM (LOq4H) 331
i am a coprophage
Posted by: raimondo at March 18, 2019 11:49 PM (5aX2M) 332
327 Spoofing phone numbers should be a hanging offence.
What have you got against drawing and quartering? Posted by: Blanco Basura - It's OK, I'm with the banned at March 18, 2019 11:47 PM (0bu2O) Drawing and Quartering should be for the really Evil. Like the dudes who piss on the seat in public restrooms. Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 18, 2019 11:49 PM (pLB5t) 333
Drawing and Quartering should be for the really Evil. Like the dudes who piss on the seat in public restrooms.
1. I was drunk. 2. I said I was sorry. Posted by: Blanco Basura - It's OK, I'm with the banned at March 18, 2019 11:50 PM (0bu2O) 334
Drawing and Quartering should be for the really Evil. Like the dudes who piss on the seat in public restrooms.
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 18, 2019 11:49 PM (pLB5t) -------- What about guys who put their towel on a machine in the gym and then go socialize? The wheel? Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at March 18, 2019 11:50 PM (4knXT) 335
1. I was drunk.
2. I said I was sorry. Posted by: Blanco Basura - It's OK, I'm with the banned at March 18, 2019 11:50 PM (0bu2O) 'Sorry' don't get it done, Dude. Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 18, 2019 11:51 PM (pLB5t) 336
That's a scammer/spammer stunt. They spoof a phone number that appears to be from your own 'hood to try to fool you into picking up.
Spoofing phone numbers should be a hanging offence. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 18, 2019 11:44 PM (nPGq2) Agreed, wife and I both received calls form our own number on the same day. For some reason she gets those calls all the time, I get them occasionally. Posted by: Evasiveboat42 at March 18, 2019 11:51 PM (Rz2Nc) 337
What about guys who put their towel on a machine in the gym and then go socialize?
The wheel? Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at March 18, 2019 11:50 PM (4knXT) Not a bad start. This is why I bought my own rowing machine for home. I hate gyms with a passion. Like the women, hate everything else. Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 18, 2019 11:52 PM (pLB5t) 338
The whole thing is a big sham. Carriers have the power and tech to stop number spoofing. They allow it to happen because they make $$ every time India makes a phone call to us. Posted by: Soothsayer, A Journailst and a Climate Expert at March 18, 2019 11:54 PM (sQimi) 339
Anyone remember those infamous phishing calls from "the IRS" -- they'd call your spouse at xis business number and and ask for YOU by name?
IIRC, they were caught eventually -- after scamming great number of mostly elderly people out of thousands... Posted by: Zettai Roshia-no Botto at March 18, 2019 11:55 PM (CLcKT) 340
'Sorry' don't get it done, Dude.
Fine, next time I'll grab the nearest midget and mop it up with his hair. Posted by: Blanco Basura - It's OK, I'm with the banned at March 18, 2019 11:55 PM (0bu2O) 341
Japs need to arm their whale ships. A couple of 3 inch shells into the side of a Sea Shepard ship should turn their engines into scrap metal. Board them, seize the crew and charge them with piracy.
They are not registered vessels with any known government. I like to watch cows too. I still eat them. Nothing wrong with whaling; keeps the herd thinned and healthy. Posted by: The Man from Athens at March 18, 2019 11:55 PM (QMwOT) 342
Remember that stupid damn Ding a Ling song?
Posted by: Donna&&&&&&V. at March 18, 2019 11:10 PM (d6Ksn) Pretty sure somebody else wrote that one. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 18, 2019 11:56 PM (nPGq2) 343
Ever wonder why the govt doesn't give a shit about Identity Theft? Seems awful fishy we don't have really stiff laws and punishments for stealing one's identity. The answer is always the same: Because people are making big $$ off it. Posted by: Soothsayer, A Journailst and a Climate Expert at March 18, 2019 11:56 PM (sQimi) Posted by: soothsayerwing plover at March 18, 2019 11:57 PM (sQimi) 345
I've had 2 cell phones so far, neither survived the impact. Wife keeps telling me to buy an el cheapo because there are times where if assistance is needed I'd be SOL due to location and lack of company. Still mulling that over. Posted by: irongrampa at March 18, 2019 11:02 PM (S/hVx) Buy a TrackFone or something similar. You buy minutes, so they are about $25 at WalMart and you can buy 200 minutes for $30. They are pretty much a burner phone and you can drop them into a can of paint and not miss them much. You have to use them once in a while or they get deactivated, but I use one for texting and having a number my dad can reach me at at all times. And if I get stuck somewhere. Posted by: Kindltot at March 18, 2019 11:58 PM (mUa7G) 346
remember BANANA PHONE?
Posted by: soothsayerwing plover at March 18, 2019 11:57 PM (sQimi) The song? Yes, my wife has that as the ringtone when I call her. Posted by: Evasiveboat42 at March 18, 2019 11:59 PM (Rz2Nc) Posted by: The ARC of History at March 18, 2019 11:59 PM (I2/tG) 348
Use
https://www.nomorobo.com/ Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 18, 2019 11:17 PM (aKsyK) No. I should not have to pay for something that should be dealt with by law enforcement, and large vats of boiling lard. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 19, 2019 12:00 AM (nPGq2) Posted by: Eleanor, What the Cat Dragged In at March 19, 2019 12:00 AM (QU+qf) 350
340 'Sorry' don't get it done, Dude.
Fine, next time I'll grab the nearest midget and mop it up with his hair. Posted by: Blanco Basura - It's OK, I'm with the banned at March 18, 2019 11:55 PM (0bu2O) I was quoting John Wayne from Rio Bravo when Dean Martin punched him for calling him a drunk. The thought is the same. Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 19, 2019 12:02 AM (pLB5t) 351
2 cell phones!!!1!1!1!! REEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Posted by: wives and girlfriends everywhere at March 19, 2019 12:03 AM (tRLIC) 352
So WaPo is going all in on the anti-Israel propaganda. Not surprising.
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 19, 2019 12:03 AM (pLB5t) 353
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 19, 2019 12:02 AM (pLB5t)
Now do it in the Stumpy voice. Duuude Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 19, 2019 12:03 AM (aA3+G) 354
No. I should not have to pay for something that should be dealt with by law enforcement, and large vats of boiling lard. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon I have it on my land line phone. No charge. Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 19, 2019 12:05 AM (aKsyK) 355
Calm Mentor, how did your phone interview go today?
Been praying for you! Posted by: Eleanor, What the Cat Dragged In at March 19, 2019 12:00 AM (QU+qf) --------------------- Thank you Eleanor. I think it went well enough, although I seem to always think that. I appreciate your prayers, truly. Posted by: Calm Mentor at March 19, 2019 12:05 AM (ffYR/) 356
Now do it in the Stumpy voice. Duuude
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 19, 2019 12:03 AM (aA3+G) Bring it out. Put it away. No body bothered asking me if I needed a drink- cause I do. *takes drink* (Walter Brennan was a treasure. Between this and Support you Local Sheriff, absolute gold.) Posted by: Stumpy at March 19, 2019 12:05 AM (pLB5t) 357
Thank you Eleanor. I think it went well enough, although I seem to always think that. I appreciate your prayers, truly.
Posted by: Calm Mentor at March 19, 2019 12:05 AM (ffYR/) Good luck man. Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 19, 2019 12:06 AM (pLB5t) 358
Welcome to Portland, and its wonderful bike paths:
https://tinyurl.com/y4hojqnw Posted by: The ARC of History at March 18, 2019 11:59 PM (I2/tG) Wow, that's considerably worse than anything I've ever seen here in the hobo-infested heart of California. Posted by: Surfperch at March 19, 2019 12:06 AM (tVQUs) Posted by: Some rat in the swamp at March 19, 2019 12:06 AM (LOq4H) 360
Calm Mentor, how did your phone interview go today?
Been praying for you! Posted by: Eleanor, What the Cat Dragged In at March 19, 2019 12:00 AM (QU+qf) --------------------- Thank you Eleanor. I think it went well enough, although I seem to always think that. I appreciate your prayers, truly. Hoping you get it. You seemed pretty stoked about it last night. Posted by: Blanco Basura - It's OK, I'm with the banned at March 19, 2019 12:07 AM (0bu2O) 361
*eyedrop*
Posted by: rickl at March 19, 2019 12:07 AM (sdi6R) 362
Holy crap! I did not know Walter Brennan was in 'To Have and Have Not.'
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 19, 2019 12:07 AM (pLB5t) Posted by: Kindltot at March 19, 2019 12:09 AM (mUa7G) 364
Holy crap! I did not know Walter Brennan was in 'To Have and Have Not.' Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop He was nominated for four best supporting actor Oscars. Won three of them. Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 19, 2019 12:10 AM (aKsyK) 365
Also in the Claude Rains 'Invisible Man'.
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 19, 2019 12:10 AM (pLB5t) Posted by: jakee308 at March 19, 2019 12:10 AM (XEtO0) 367
Wow, that's considerably worse than anything I've ever seen here in the hobo-infested heart of California.
Interestingly, this was posted by the editor of a local influential bike blog, which generally is pretty left-wing. He finally noticed that the I-205 bike path, which is supposed to be the main bike route in east Portland, has become completely unusable for cyclists. And a lot of the homeless in Portland spend their winters in California, so the problem is about to get much, much worse. Posted by: The ARC of History at March 19, 2019 12:11 AM (I2/tG) 368
Ok, I need to rewatch To Have and Have Not. I must be mixing it up with the other Bogart movies.
Getting old. Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 19, 2019 12:11 AM (pLB5t) 369
Walter Brennan was a member of the John Birch Society.
He was pretty damn sure John Wayne was a communist. When asked to read for a role, he would always ask, "With or without?" The studio guy would always ask "Without what?" And Brennan would say, "Teeth!" Posted by: Stringer Davis at March 19, 2019 12:12 AM (8ZmvG) 370
Thank you Eleanor. I think it went well enough, although I seem to always think that. I appreciate your prayers, truly.
Hoping you get it. You seemed pretty stoked about it last night. Posted by: Blanco Basura - It's OK, I'm with the banned at March 19, 2019 12:07 AM (0bu2O) --------------- Thanks to you and everyone. Something has to happen, very soon. Posted by: Calm Mentor at March 19, 2019 12:13 AM (ffYR/) 371
Getting old.
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 19, 2019 12:11 AM (pLB5t) Look at getting old this way: You're getting revenge on Mother Gaia by continuing to produce Co2. Posted by: RickZ at March 19, 2019 12:14 AM (Y8PSl) 372
369 Walter Brennan was a member of the John Birch Society.
He was pretty damn sure John Wayne was a communist. Posted by: Stringer Davis at March 19, 2019 12:12 AM (8ZmvG) I have to admire that. Posted by: rickl at March 19, 2019 12:14 AM (sdi6R) 373
Evnin horde.
Posted by: USNtakim profoundly deplorable. at March 19, 2019 12:17 AM (0OmEj) 374
goodnight, horde.
Posted by: Donna&&&&&&V. at March 19, 2019 12:17 AM (d6Ksn) 375
Night Donna &&&
Posted by: Calm Mentor at March 19, 2019 12:18 AM (ffYR/) 376
Night, Donna.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 19, 2019 12:19 AM (nPGq2) 377
In my HS, back in the 90's, Honors and AP courses were on a 5-point scale whereas regular courses were limited to the 4-point. So, getting above a 4 was entirely possible. That said, everyone in the higher courses knew that your real grade was what you got on the AP test (which, coincidentally, is also on a 5-point scale).
Posted by: JSchuler at March 19, 2019 12:19 AM (ySdHR) 378
Posted by: Soothsayer, A Journailst and a Climate Expert at March 18, 2019 11:56 PM (sQimi)
They get that SS money no matter who's putting it in. They will check when it comes time to GET some out tho. No. The SS doesn't let you know if there's more than 1 person's name/address attached to your number. This is because of how it's reported. It's reported by number and not name. They have a name and address but that may or may not be the person who got that number originally. When enacted the Lawmakers were worried about a 'People Registry' so they didn't make it law that that number was an ID number of any kind. Posted by: jakee308 at March 19, 2019 12:20 AM (XEtO0) 379
I feel some empathy for Loughlin . It's anything but the crime of the century to me. But what really hits me about her statement is the fact she literally can't show her face in public but McCabe can go on a book tour.
Posted by: Can't resist temptation at March 19, 2019 12:24 AM (2DOZq) 380
Posted by: Kindltot at March 18, 2019 11:58 PM (mUa7G)
Tracfones are not easy to come by, Walmart (NoVA) does not seem to stock them here at least.. Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at March 19, 2019 12:24 AM (f3oO4) 381
And a lot of the homeless in Portland spend their winters in California, so the problem is about to get much, much worse.
Posted by: The ARC of History at March 19, 2019 12:11 AM (I2/tG) Thanks for the heads up. I have noticed a general increase in the homeless population around here recently, I suppose it's only a matter of time until more of them start sticking around all year. Posted by: Surfperch at March 19, 2019 12:24 AM (tVQUs) 382
Posted by: Can't resist temptation at March 19, 2019 12:24 AM (2DOZq)
Best part is some actors may go to jail or get hassled in public, BUT Hillary walks free without any 6 AM SWAT Team raids in her future! Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at March 19, 2019 12:28 AM (f3oO4) 383
Night USNtakim and Donna of the Ampersands.
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 19, 2019 12:29 AM (pLB5t) 384
I feel some empathy for Loughlin . It's anything but the crime of the century to me. But what really hits me about her statement is the fact she literally can't show her face in public but McCabe can go on a book tour.
Posted by: Can't resist temptation at March 19, 2019 12:24 AM (2DOZq) I'm sure she could in fact show her face in public. It's a pretty technical sort of crime she has allegedly committed. Not murder, not child-raping. But if it's evidence that she feels shame for what she did, she may be able to be made into a good person. If she can cook and clean, I would, out of the boundless kindness of my heart, give her a place to stay. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 19, 2019 12:30 AM (nPGq2) 385
Ugh.....we just off the phone with Mr. WDS's nephew who is a chef in Montreal
1. Trudeau isn't liberal enough and has spent too much attention supporting oil and gas 2. Farming, especially beef is bad for the environment 3. All cars should be electric and today's batteries are safe and environmentally conscious 4. Montreal is trying to shut all wood fired stoves, including bagels and bbqs to save the air 5. Oil and gas are bad and we have to get them from the middle east. And coal too. Delightful conversation Posted by: westminsterdogshow.........the sidekick at March 19, 2019 12:31 AM (c1nDO) 386
Thanks for the heads up. I have noticed a general increase in the homeless population around here recently, I suppose it's only a matter of time until more of them start sticking around all year.
Posted by: Surfperch at March 19, 2019 12:24 AM (tVQUs) Thank you for calling Dial-A-Bum. We have determined that your neighborhood is below its normal bum quota, so we will get some out to you ASAP. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 19, 2019 12:32 AM (nPGq2) 387
How does he expect to cook without coal, wood, or gas stoves?
Solar ovens? fruit juice marinade? Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 19, 2019 12:33 AM (pLB5t) 388
387 How does he expect to cook without coal, wood, or gas stoves?
Solar ovens? fruit juice marinade? Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop UNICORN POWER IS THE FUTURE!!! SCIENCE!! Posted by: Puddleglum at March 19, 2019 12:37 AM (VLXv9) 389
1. for laughlin and her girls, being liked is the be-all and end-all of their lives.
2. "the rolling stones are a guitar band" - keith richards. 3. boy, those guys get a workout. chuck berry could probably perform like that up to the end. they're really fit. Posted by: musical jolly chimp at March 19, 2019 12:38 AM (Pg+x7) 390
LOL......Aetius!
We do love him and he was one of the first chefs to bring low country bbq to Toronto. Don't know how he's going to be able to continue that in Montreal without being able to fire up his smoker Posted by: westminsterdogshow.........the sidekick at March 19, 2019 12:40 AM (c1nDO) 391
It's the tax fraud that pisses me off, they bribed by giving money to a charity and then had the nerve to write it off on their taxes, yet I don't see that on the charges. Maybe, they didn't actually write it off, who knows. I'm fine if they pay penalties and fine with no jail time.
Posted by: Evasiveboat42 at March 19, 2019 12:40 AM (Rz2Nc) 392
... McCabe, on the other hand, doesn't give a damn if you like him... especially you.
Posted by: musical jolly chimp at March 19, 2019 12:42 AM (Pg+x7) 393
... or me.
Posted by: musical jolly chimp at March 19, 2019 12:43 AM (Pg+x7) 394
Just got done reading the New Zealand shooter's manifesto. And I think that a case can be made that the guy was somewhat "right-wing".
But I think it is a mistake, in my mind, to counter the left's simplistic binary classification of the shooter as "on the right" with "No, he's one of yours." I think the better point is to see how different ideas *combine* and make more than a binary classification of political views. The shooter, in addressing objections by "Christians" cites Pope Urban. This covers so little of the ground of "Christian" that it can't help but illustrate how little link this man seems to have had with followers of Christ. He claims that whether or not he is a Christian is "complicated", so given his environmental calamity rhetoric and extinction fears, more so resembles Anders Brevik's "cultural Christianity" as a functional atheist, than it does the wide theological principle of membership in the "Bride of Christ". The important thing to me is that the manifesto, uneven as it is, is illustrative of the unrelieved cognitive dissonance that leftist atheists leave not fully addressed, and cannot address. So you mix in Evolution and "community survival" and leave somebody convinced of all the environmental calamities, and various calls to "survival" can kick in. And because the progressive intellectual swamp gives only initiative to "think for yourself" where it allows individual thinking, still, the cyclical calls to "revolution" will continue to happen. All the while being stoked by the Value of Revolution and Rapid Diversion that progressives, in their Special Pleading, encourage. As a Christian, it is easy for me to resist any part of this call. The writer glances back over his shoulder and throws a pope at me. A single pope. In my entire adulthood, I have not heeded a pope--let alone feel the need to address the quotes of a single pope. Posted by: Axeman at March 19, 2019 12:44 AM (vDqXW) 395
westminsterdogshow: why I have so few conversations with some of my relatives and in-laws.
As I was saying to Daughter earlier today, is there anything that the http://bit.ly/bho-djt-nrg Posted by: mindful webworker - where "Eat More Beef" is the local slogan at March 19, 2019 12:45 AM (BPHer) 396
1. Trudeau isn't liberal enough and has spent too much attention supporting oil and gas
2. Farming, especially beef is bad for the environment 3. All cars should be electric and today's batteries are safe and environmentally conscious 4. Montreal is trying to shut all wood fired stoves, including bagels and bbqs to save the air 5. Oil and gas are bad and we have to get them from the middle east. And coal too. Delightful conversation Posted by: westminsterdogshow.........the sidekick at March 19, 2019 12:31 AM (c1nDO) Nephew is a blithering idiot, and he isn't even internally consistent. 1. Trudeau is doing his absolute damndest to prevent any new pipelines from being built, and to wreck Alberta's economy. Fact. 2. If farming is bad for the environment, then being a chef is a crime, too. After all, the food they cook is the result of farming. 3. Electric cars use roads, too, and roads are made out of oil (asphalt), or made from concrete which contains a huge amount of embodied energy from oil or natural gas. 4. Wood is regarded as "renewable" and "carbon-neutral" by the Greentards. Get with the program, Sonny. 5. If oil and gas are bad, don't buy any, then, dillweed. And the Middle East has no coal to speak of. It's really time for Canada to cut Quebec loose. And they can take that soyboi Trudeau with them. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 19, 2019 12:47 AM (nPGq2) 397
As I was saying to Daughter earlier today, is there anything that the ProRegressives don't have wrong?
http://bit.ly/bho-djt-nrg Posted by: mindful webworker - where "Eat More Beef" is the local slogan at March 19, 2019 12:45 AM (BPHer) --- I built that. Posted by: Resident Barack H. Obama at March 19, 2019 12:48 AM (vDqXW) 398
To me, his reference to Pope Urban (the first caller of Crusade was more of his literal word salad and quote generation. It was nothing more than a commentor on Gab pointed out: the entire document sees almost purpose made to be taken out of context and quoted that way.
I am not sure you can look at this dude and say anything other than he was evil, but he at least understood how people operate. People like buffets, and he served one up. Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 19, 2019 12:49 AM (pLB5t) 399
mindful......he moved to Montreal recently after a break up and we were calling to check up on him because the move has not gone well. Normally we can talk with him all day long about food......but tonight it was all this crap. Both of us were ready to start banging our heads against the wall
Posted by: westminsterdogshow.........the sidekick at March 19, 2019 12:50 AM (c1nDO) 400
Oh yes AOP........we know, we know! We did TRY and make some of those fact based points with him and like a true progressive he argued over us
Posted by: westminsterdogshow.........the sidekick at March 19, 2019 12:54 AM (c1nDO) 401
To me, his reference to Pope Urban (the first caller of Crusade was more of his literal word salad and quote generation. It was nothing more than a commentor on Gab pointed out: the entire document sees almost purpose made to be taken out of context and quoted that way.
--- "word salad" People keep on trying to spread the idea that it's "incoherent" or "a mess". Actually I found the vast majority of the manifesto understandable. I think he makes some valid observations. I just don't have his emotional take on the observation the way he does. He said he wrote 420 pages and threw most of it away 2 weeks before the shooting. It's probably because he cannot write in a disciplined way. But just because it's not a disciplined work, doesn't mean that other people can't be "inspired" by it further down the road. Posted by: Axeman at March 19, 2019 12:54 AM (vDqXW) 402
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the entire document sees almost purpose made to be taken out of context and quoted that way. Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 19, 2019 12:49 AM (pLB5t) That's why I'm seriously thinking that it was a false flag. It's all oh-so-covenient. Posted by: rickl at March 19, 2019 12:55 AM (sdi6R) 403
Oh yes AOP........we know, we know! We did TRY and make some of those fact based points with him and like a true progressive he argued over us
Posted by: westminsterdogshow.........the sidekick at March 19, 2019 12:54 AM (c1nDO) Oh well, maybe he will hook up with a hot Russian stripper, and get his head fucked straight. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 19, 2019 12:55 AM (nPGq2) 404
He also shows an acute awareness of the heat that this would put on gun ownership in America. And that was part of his plan: to bring America to a boil over guns sooner than later.
Posted by: Axeman at March 19, 2019 12:56 AM (vDqXW) 405
He said he wrote 420 pages and threw most of it away 2 weeks before the shooting. It's probably because he cannot write in a disciplined way. But just because it's not a disciplined work, doesn't mean that other people can't be "inspired" by it further down the road.
Posted by: Axeman at March 19, 2019 12:54 AM (vDqXW) Granted. The question is whether a person can be ordered in mind (not sane, but ordered) while at the same time not being ordered in writing. I would argue the attacks were ordered and hard for a really disordered mind to pull off. It is possible that the entire thing is a scam to create what he explicitly says in the document. He has not been wrong on how the media, for instance, would use his 'work'. I think this was a dangerous dude, regardless. Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 19, 2019 01:00 AM (pLB5t) 406
>>It's really time for Canada to cut Quebec loose
If only there was a way to excise it and ship it back to Europe, where it pretends to belong. Posted by: garrett at March 19, 2019 01:03 AM (Xgtpu) 407
That's why I'm seriously thinking that it was a false flag. It's all oh-so-covenient.
Posted by: rickl at March 19, 2019 12:55 AM (sdi6R) --- I don't see that, myself. The guy takes time to narrow down his viewpoint and the experiences he had to make him want to strike out like this. I think what people are missing is what a totally-clinical look--and the various takeaways that one can have from it, and a sort of smorgasbord approach to view selection--without a system of coherent values--can lead to. Posted by: Axeman at March 19, 2019 01:03 AM (vDqXW) 408
The NZ idiocy will have no effect on gun ownership in America, or on the bigotry and authoritarian instincts and ignorance that drive the effort to eliminate such ownership. Every bit of that is home-grown, extant, and in over-drive anyway.
And there is no such thing as "white supremacy" any more than there is an important movement to put all power in the hands of the extraterrestrial lizard people among us. Trump really should push this, he's got the perfect off-hand style - "what's this 'white supremacy' stuff you people are obsessed with? There are kooks of all kinds out there. None of them has any influence, or ever will. Some are dangerous. Always has been that way" Posted by: rhomboid at March 19, 2019 01:04 AM (QDnY+) Posted by: logprof at March 19, 2019 01:04 AM (XAYDB) Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 19, 2019 01:04 AM (aA3+G) 411
It is possible that the entire thing is a scam to create what he explicitly says in the document. He has not been wrong on how the media, for instance, would use his 'work'. I think this was a dangerous dude, regardless.
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 19, 2019 01:00 AM (pLB5t) I wonder if there is any connection with the Las Vegas shooter. It could be argued that both were trying bring on a civil war. "Immanentize the eschaton". Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 19, 2019 01:04 AM (nPGq2) 412
>>He also shows an acute awareness of the heat that this would put on gun ownership in America
How so? This I don't get. There's no reason to believe that a gun crime in New Zealand would have any effect on the American psyche. You literally can't get further away. Posted by: garrett at March 19, 2019 01:04 AM (Xgtpu) 413
"On this day 18 Mar 1965"
It says a lot that the Stones are commemorated for peeing on the sidewalk. Posted by: davo at March 19, 2019 01:04 AM (sMLEE) 414
And that was part of his plan: to bring America to a boil over guns sooner than later. Posted by: Axeman The end goal being...? Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 19, 2019 01:05 AM (aKsyK) Posted by: logprof at March 19, 2019 01:05 AM (XAYDB) 416
Has that idiot made an appearance lately? Seems like a while. His schtick is still boring and empty.
Posted by: rhomboid at March 19, 2019 01:09 AM (QDnY+) 417
Drew really shouldn't troll like that. He should focus his energy on not understanding public policy or politics.
Posted by: rhomboid at March 19, 2019 01:10 AM (QDnY+) 418
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And there is no such thing as "white supremacy" any more than there is an important movement to put all power in the hands of the extraterrestrial lizard people among us. Posted by: rhomboid at March 19, 2019 01:04 AM (QDnY+) Yeah, but try telling that to the media. They're in orgasmic glee over this. Posted by: rickl at March 19, 2019 01:10 AM (sdi6R) 419
It is possible that the entire thing is a scam to create what he explicitly says in the document. He has not been wrong on how the media, for instance, would use his 'work'. I think this was a dangerous dude, regardless.
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 19, 2019 01:00 AM (pLB5t) --- Absolutely dangerous. But still, the danger of a person living in "survival mode". And no more dangerous than any person in survival mode when judged from the outside with a disagreement of whether survival mode is warranted or not. The fact is that Darwinism creates a value for the death of "lesser members" however one may define "lesser". Or a thematic interest in the survival of people with genes the most like yours. But the lack of a continuation of a life is a value in Darwinian, naturalist perspective. And that's a specter that cannot be unsummoned. Posted by: Axeman at March 19, 2019 01:11 AM (vDqXW) Posted by: Blanco Basura - It's OK, I'm with the banned at March 19, 2019 01:11 AM (0bu2O) 421
I wonder if there is any connection with the Las Vegas shooter. It could be argued that both were trying bring on a civil war. "Immanentize the eschaton".
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 19, 2019 01:04 AM (nPGq2) I have not heard enough about the Vegas shooting to be able to form a coherent thought on anything- let alone the shooter. All we have is the act, everything else is hush hush. Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 19, 2019 01:11 AM (pLB5t) Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 19, 2019 01:12 AM (aA3+G) 423
Posted by: Punkin Head at March 19, 2019 01:08 AM (yx42Y)
----------------------- I'm sorry you're Mommy dropped you on the soft spot in your head so often. Posted by: Calm Mentor at March 19, 2019 01:12 AM (ffYR/) 424
Baseball, America's past time
--I shan't bother to see if another Moron has already noted this, but pastime is one word. Posted by: logprof at March 19, 2019 01:12 AM (XAYDB) 425
Trolls pop up on the ONT?! Oh what fun it is to hunt in a one-horse open sleigh! HEY!
Posted by: pookysgirl at March 19, 2019 01:13 AM (XKZwp) 426
And that was part of his plan: to bring America to a boil over guns sooner than later.
Posted by: Axeman The end goal being...? Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 19, 2019 01:05 AM (aKsyK) --- I believe the underlying idea is that survival instincts would kick in the hardship of a civil war. One can make the case that our lack of focus is from ease, and a lack of hardship which tests people. Posted by: Axeman at March 19, 2019 01:13 AM (vDqXW) Posted by: logprof at March 19, 2019 01:14 AM (XAYDB) 428
But the lack of a continuation of a life is a value in Darwinian, naturalist perspective. And that's a specter that cannot be unsummoned.
Posted by: Axeman at March 19, 2019 01:11 AM (vDqXW) Interesting. I am not sure that is the right way to take this guy, but your point on how modern life creates some brutal nihilists is valid. Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 19, 2019 01:14 AM (pLB5t) 429
I have not heard enough about the Vegas shooting to be able to form a coherent thought on anything- let alone the shooter. All we have is the act, everything else is hush hush.
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 19, 2019 01:11 AM (pLB5t) Well, that's why I think it may be the true motive. If they could find no indications of him belonging to or acting on behalf of some terrorist entity, then maybe "some nut just plain raising Hell" is an adequate explanation. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 19, 2019 01:15 AM (nPGq2) 430
I have not heard enough about the Vegas shooting to
be able to form a coherent thought on anything- let alone the shooter. All we have is the act, everything else is hush hush. Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 19, 2019 01:11 AM (pLB5t) It is aggravating that the largest mass shooting in our history has no public motive. But, this is the same FBI that thought "classified" meant "anything that embarrasses us," so my expectations are low. Posted by: pookysgirl at March 19, 2019 01:16 AM (XKZwp) 431
Your head must be punkin
Posted by: westminsterdogshow.........the sidekick at March 19, 2019 01:16 AM (c1nDO) 432
411 aop "immanentize the eschaton"
show off. actually, thanks for posting that! i learned something. Posted by: musical jolly chimp at March 19, 2019 01:16 AM (Pg+x7) 433
I wonder if there is any connection with the Las Vegas shooter. It could be argued that both were trying bring on a civil war. "Immanentize the eschaton".
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 19, 2019 01:04 AM (nPGq2) --- I don't know about the Vegas shooter, but Dylan Roof was kind of in this vein. The NZ shooter makes a prediction, which I find hard to fully dismiss. That people will look at the facts the way he looks at them time and again, and come to the same conclusions. Like perhaps Paddock, and like Roof. I don't know what the future holds. I don't know where some people get their ideas. I don't know what makes sense to everybody. Posted by: Axeman at March 19, 2019 01:17 AM (vDqXW) Posted by: Evasiveboat42 at March 19, 2019 01:17 AM (Rz2Nc) 435
Anyone else's eyes tend to glide right by troll posts for some reason until someone else points them out?
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 19, 2019 01:17 AM (pLB5t) 436
Night Eb42.
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 19, 2019 01:18 AM (pLB5t) 437
431 I have not heard enough about the Vegas shooting to
be able to form a coherent thought on anything- let alone the shooter. All we have is the act, everything else is hush hush. Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 19, 2019 01:11 AM (pLB5t) It is aggravating that the largest mass shooting in our history has no public motive. But, this is the same FBI that thought "classified" meant "anything that embarrasses us," so my expectations are low. Posted by: pookysgirl at March 19, 2019 01:16 AM (XKZwp) He was an evil man who was sinking into debt and was very unhappy. Without God, a conscience and any fear of the afterlife he chose the evil and cowardly way to let the world know who he was Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 19, 2019 01:19 AM (aA3+G) 438
Violent nuts have always been a % of the population, at least since agriculture and civilization anyway, probably. Only consequence of the idiot's cowardly murders will be further restriction of Kiwis' freedoms. But that's on them, of course. Only they can allow that to happen.
Posted by: rhomboid at March 19, 2019 01:20 AM (QDnY+) 439
Good night EB42
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 19, 2019 01:20 AM (aA3+G) 440
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I have not heard enough about the Vegas shooting to be able to form a coherent thought on anything- let alone the shooter. All we have is the act, everything else is hush hush. Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 19, 2019 01:11 AM (pLB5t) If the Vegas shooter had claimed to be a white supremacist, we'd never hear the end of it. The fact that it's completely dropped off the radar --despite being one of the worst mass shootings in American history-- suggests that something about it is inconvenient to the narrative. Several people on the ground claimed that there were multiple shooters walking through the crowd. That actually makes a lot more sense than one lone guy firing out of a window and racking up such a toll. Posted by: rickl at March 19, 2019 01:21 AM (sdi6R) 441
He was an evil man who was sinking into debt and was very unhappy. Without God, a conscience and any fear of the afterlife he chose the evil and cowardly way to let the world know who he was
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 19, 2019 01:19 AM (aA3+G) A bumper sticker I read that I liked: 'If you live your life as if there is no God, you better pray you are RIGHT.' ('Right' was in flames.) Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 19, 2019 01:22 AM (pLB5t) Posted by: AmericanKestrel at March 19, 2019 01:23 AM (IDhUW) 443
Several people on the ground claimed that there were multiple shooters walking through the crowd. That actually makes a lot more sense than one lone guy firing out of a window and racking up such a toll.
Posted by: rickl at March 19, 2019 01:21 AM (sdi6R) Lack of information is fertile ground for conspiracy theorists. I do not know if this is one. Nothing about what we did/do know makes sense, especially the response to the event of the hotel, police, etc etc. Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 19, 2019 01:23 AM (pLB5t) 444
He was an evil man who was sinking into debt and was very unhappy. Without God, a conscience and any fear of the afterlife he chose the evil and cowardly way to let the world know who he was
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 19, 2019 01:19 AM (aA3+G) --- Although you can overdo the connection--by a bunch--I also believe that godlessness plays a role in a lot of this fame-by-infamy stuff. The NZ shooter is almost a clear callback to 1930s Nazism. He doesn't know it, but the German environmentalist were also haunted by the idea of a huge environmental upheaval ... which would reward those who could struggle. What escapes some people is how much Hitler used zeitgeist ideas. The idea of "Kampf" was everywhere in early 20th-century Germany. That spirit was in part fostered by the Nietzsche Society, with the whole "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger" ethic of FN. Posted by: Axeman at March 19, 2019 01:24 AM (vDqXW) 445
Posted by: Punkin Head at March 19, 2019 01:08 AM (yx42Y)
Reading the ONT is like the court cops, as they watch the inmates depart the buses from Rikers so they can get to their trials, 'Wait for it; there's always one. And there he is!' when the white guy in cuffs comes before them. There's always one. Posted by: RickZ at March 19, 2019 01:24 AM (Y8PSl) 446
MisHum.........I kind of too disagree. I don't think the facts of Vegas will ever come out. We have a couple of friends that were there. One was severely injured and the other got out safe. They both tell details that have never come out. And they both talk about.....not knowing each other.....Soros
Posted by: westminsterdogshow.........the sidekick at March 19, 2019 01:26 AM (c1nDO) 447
have too...sorry
Posted by: westminsterdogshow.........the sidekick at March 19, 2019 01:26 AM (c1nDO) 448
The truth about the Vegas shooter would reflect badly on the FBI so they are covering it up. It's what they do.
Posted by: AmericanKestrel at March 19, 2019 01:26 AM (IDhUW) 449
Posted by: RickZ at March 19, 2019 01:24 AM (Y8PSl)
That was really nice. Maybe a 45 day SQ reprieve Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 19, 2019 01:26 AM (aA3+G) 450
They both tell details that have never come out. And they both talk about.....not knowing each other.....Soros
Posted by: westminsterdogshow.........the sidekick at March 19, 2019 01:26 AM (c1nDO) --- Well, this observation can be overdone: but Soros has talked about how much he enjoys "playing God". It is conceivable that he could enjoy playing it a little too much. Posted by: Axeman at March 19, 2019 01:27 AM (vDqXW) 451
osted by: westminsterdogshow.........the sidekick at March 19, 2019 01:26 AM (c1nDO)
On one point we can agree the full story will never come out. Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 19, 2019 01:28 AM (aA3+G) 452
On one point we can agree the full story will never come out.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 19, 2019 01:28 AM (aA3+G) --- That's what Heaven's for, it God doesn't will it before then. Posted by: Axeman at March 19, 2019 01:29 AM (vDqXW) 453
I don't know about the Vegas shooter, but Dylan Roof was kind of in this vein.
The NZ shooter makes a prediction, which I find hard to fully dismiss. That people will look at the facts the way he looks at them time and again, and come to the same conclusions. Like perhaps Paddock, and like Roof. I don't know what the future holds. I don't know where some people get their ideas. I don't know what makes sense to everybody. Posted by: Axeman at March 19, 2019 01:17 AM (vDqXW) The thing about these shitbirds is that they are idiots. And lazy. They go after soft targets, mostly innocent people, who are deserving of our empathy. There is a whole host of real evil people out there: politicians, activists, criminals, Commie lawyers, and financiers of left wing activism. The puppet masters, if you will. I'm not going to name names, but we all know some of them. Some of them, but no all, will be hardened targets. If those murdering dillweeds wanted to get their murdering jollies on, they could choose some of those sorts, and whack them discreetly. It would take a while before the Left realized that they were being systematically targeted. And we on the Right, while never actively cheering the killers on, might be inclined to say "karma sucks" or "bastard had it coming", and shed a few crocodile tears. But by killing innocents, these fuckers waste any good will they might have from those of us who might agree with some aspects of their world view. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 19, 2019 01:29 AM (nPGq2) 454
That was really nice.
Maybe a 45 day SQ reprieve Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 19, 2019 01:26 AM (aA3+G) Momentary lapse. Sorry. Won't happen again. Do I still get the reprieve, Guv'ner? Posted by: RickZ at March 19, 2019 01:31 AM (Y8PSl) 455
I'm done listening to media, schools, etc telling me to change my life because of some environmental crisis or another. I'm done worrying about all the cries of "wolf". Just going to live my life.
Posted by: AmericanKestrel at March 19, 2019 01:32 AM (IDhUW) 456
The truth about the Vegas shooter would reflect badly on the FBI so they are covering it up. It's what they do.
Posted by: AmericanKestrel at March 19, 2019 01:26 AM (IDhUW) They really should drop the impartial act and rename it to "The CYA Agency." Plus, their theme song should be:https://youtu.be/cAk4OAAzZBs Posted by: pookysgirl at March 19, 2019 01:34 AM (XKZwp) 457
But by killing innocents, these fuckers waste any good will they might have from those of us who might agree with some aspects of their world view.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 19, 2019 01:29 AM (nPGq2) Axeman is onto something when he says nihilism has a tendency to make people even more scream to the heavens 'I Exist!' People used to get rich and build castles or make beautiful sculptures. Those were better days. Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 19, 2019 01:36 AM (pLB5t) 458
Do I still get the reprieve, Guv'ner?
Posted by: RickZ at March 19, 2019 01:31 AM (Y8PSl) Here's some SQ, so you don't miss out. She looks good in black leather, too: https://hooktube.com/watch?v=xYoogY-UGio Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 19, 2019 01:37 AM (nPGq2) Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 19, 2019 01:37 AM (aA3+G) 460
449 The truth about the Vegas shooter would reflect badly on the FBI so they are covering it up. It's what they do.
Posted by: AmericanKestrel at March 19, 2019 01:26 AM (IDhUW) I agree. Whether it was a sting operation gone horribly wrong, or just plain bungling, it doesn't reflect well on the Feds. So down the memory hole it goes. Posted by: rickl at March 19, 2019 01:37 AM (sdi6R) 461
My goal is not to decide about any good will toward the activists, but to properly assess the likelihood that these ideas will replicate and resound.
Derrida had this principle that "Silence erupts in violence". The left has cited this as a key principle in Derrida's work. And Derrida's writings feed into the whole progressive diversity concept. But, they illustrate their near-perfect cluelessness by opting for silence whenever they get the chance. It's just bizarre to me how liberals can claim to believe or understand one thing, and completely blow past it in another--and again the power and their winning is the main thing. Posted by: Axeman at March 19, 2019 01:38 AM (vDqXW) 462
Reprieve granted
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 19, 2019 01:37 AM (aA3+G) {Does Snoopy dance} Now where did I leave that bottle of ValuRite? Posted by: RickZ at March 19, 2019 01:43 AM (Y8PSl) Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 19, 2019 01:43 AM (Ckg4U) 464
Uh-oh.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 19, 2019 01:44 AM (nPGq2) 465
There is no reprieve from me.
Posted by: The Barrel at March 19, 2019 01:44 AM (pLB5t) 466
Couldn't sleep, so I saved Rick Z's ass from The Barrel.
Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 19, 2019 01:44 AM (Ckg4U) Posted by: The Barrel at March 19, 2019 01:45 AM (pLB5t) 468
Fuck me dry.
Posted by: RickZ at March 19, 2019 01:45 AM (Y8PSl) 469
Axeman is onto something when he says nihilism has a tendency to make people even more scream to the heavens 'I Exist!'
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 19, 2019 01:36 AM (pLB5t) --- Beautifully captured in words, my friend. Because it is the only refuge of a world too complex to understand. You are either demoralized by it, and commit some form of suicide, or you redouble your efforts to assert yourself, perhaps as a rebel. God is an audience. God is love and acceptance. He is your coach: get up and do better. He is a companion. He is my abiding principle. And for ones who were created as I was, he is my hope for a look at the Answer Book. Posted by: Axeman at March 19, 2019 01:45 AM (vDqXW) 470
Nope. No embarreling. I closed the tags, so nobody else got screwed.
Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 19, 2019 01:46 AM (Ckg4U) 471
Axeman is onto something when he says nihilism has a tendency to make people even more scream to the heavens 'I Exist!'
People used to get rich and build castles or make beautiful sculptures. Those were better days. ------ Content people, those who see good in life, will say "I exist" thru art, literature, beauty and kindness. Angry people, who have no good purpose, will say "I exist" thru senseless acts of violence. Content people who get tired of being pushed around by angry people may need to take control for a bit, so the angry power hungry people don't ruin what civilization we've been gifted. Lot of oversimplification there, but hopefully understandable. Posted by: AmericanKestrel at March 19, 2019 01:47 AM (IDhUW) 472
Here's some SQ, so you don't miss out. She looks good in black leather, too:
https://hooktube.com/watch?v=xYoogY-UGio Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 19, 2019 01:37 AM (nPGq2) She was a cutie back in the day. Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 19, 2019 01:49 AM (9Om/r) 473
Slap.....why are you not sleeping? Dad naked again?
Posted by: westminsterdogshow.........the sidekick at March 19, 2019 01:50 AM (c1nDO) 474
...and I agree with Axeman. This is Occam's Razor territory, where a mostly literate individual makes a stew of ideas because he has no foundation.
He threw together a melange of ideas, but had no idealism beside In-Group Preference. He spent most of the "manifesto" trolling, but conveying the results he wanted in a coherent manner. He knew the media. What he didn't know is how those of us on the Right would react to the scrutiny and scorn from the Press. He underestimated us, in what he thought would touch-off a Civil War. Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 19, 2019 01:51 AM (Ckg4U) 475
Content people who get tired of being pushed around by angry people may need to take control for a bit, so the angry power hungry people don't ruin what civilization we've been gifted.
Lot of oversimplification there, but hopefully understandable. Posted by: AmericanKestrel at March 19, 2019 01:47 AM (IDhUW) Shorter version: Lefties are lazy. It is easier to destroy than to build. Just ask Chavez/Maduro/#SandyFromWestchester. Posted by: RickZ at March 19, 2019 01:51 AM (Y8PSl) 476
"Slap.....why are you not sleeping? Dad naked again?"
-Posted by: westminsterdogshow.........the sidekick at March 19, 2019 01:50 AM (c1nDO) *HAH!* No, but thanks for reminding me of that Manna from Heaven. It is just One of Those Nights, I guess. Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 19, 2019 01:53 AM (Ckg4U) 477
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Here's some SQ, so you don't miss out. She looks good in black leather, too: https://hooktube.com/watch?v=xYoogY-UGio Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 19, 2019 01:37 AM (nPGq2) I'm not a huge fan of her music; I think she was only a middling talent, but I seriously believe that she belongs in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. She was pretty much the first woman to front a rock band playing an electric instrument. Later musicians like Chrissie Hynde and Joan Jett named her as an influence. Today lots of women play electric guitar and bass. It's a normal thing now. But it all started with Suzi. I guess I'm white-knighting for her. Oh well. Posted by: rickl at March 19, 2019 01:54 AM (sdi6R) 478
He knew the media. What he didn't know is how those of us on the Right would react to the scrutiny and scorn from the Press. He underestimated us, in what he thought would touch-off a Civil War.
Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 19, 2019 01:51 AM (Ckg4U) I have said it before: another Charles Manson, seeking to create Helter Skelter. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 19, 2019 01:54 AM (nPGq2) 479
"I have said it before: another Charles Manson, seeking to create Helter Skelter."
-Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 19, 2019 01:54 AM (nPGq2) That's about the size of it. Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 19, 2019 01:55 AM (Ckg4U) 480
But it all started with Suzi. I guess I'm white-knighting for her. Oh well.
Posted by: rickl at March 19, 2019 01:54 AM (sdi6R) Susie Q also made it into America's living rooms with her gig on 'Happy Days' as Pinky Tuscadero. Posted by: RickZ at March 19, 2019 01:59 AM (Y8PSl) 481
436 Anyone else's eyes tend to glide right by troll posts for some reason until someone else points them out?
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop Heh! You too? Posted by: Puddleglum at March 19, 2019 01:59 AM (VLXv9) 482
I think we should be very wary of those who try to divide us by racial, sexual, or other tribal means.
United we stand, divided we fall. Tribalism isn't a bad thing, but to me tribe is not race, sex, religion, but a mindset for freedom. Posted by: AmericanKestrel at March 19, 2019 02:01 AM (IDhUW) 483
Listening to James Delingpole interviewing Tommy Robinson. -It is *official*-
I've become a Political Geek. Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 19, 2019 02:01 AM (Ckg4U) 484
..."Tribalism isn't a bad thing, but to me tribe is not race, sex, religion, but a mindset for freedom."
-Posted by: AmericanKestrel at March 19, 2019 02:01 AM (IDhUW) Since consequences have become a touch more dire, I agree with the Freedom Ideal. ...and the words "Life, Liberty and Sacred Honor" have become real to this simpleton with a keyboard. Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 19, 2019 02:04 AM (Ckg4U) 485
I ate too much pizza. And now I have no room for a midnight latte.
Posted by: Serious Cat at March 19, 2019 02:04 AM (neYCV) 486
463 Reprieve granted
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at March 19, 2019 01:37 AM (aA3+G) {Does Snoopy dance} Now where did I leave that bottle of ValuRite? Posted by: RickZ at March 19, 2019 01:43 AM (Y8PSl) ----- lol, out of the frying pan into the fire....except for the save by Slap. Posted by: AmericanKestrel at March 19, 2019 02:05 AM (IDhUW) 487
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Susie Q also made it into America's living rooms with her gig on 'Happy Days' as Pinky Tuscadero. Posted by: RickZ at March 19, 2019 01:59 AM (Y8PSl) Actually, she was Pinky's younger sister, Leather. Posted by: rickl at March 19, 2019 02:07 AM (sdi6R) 488
The second picture looks similar to Avalanche Falls in Glacier Park. Beautiful!
Posted by: AmericanKestrel at March 19, 2019 02:07 AM (IDhUW) 489
No one needs to visit that Damned Barrel. Things move in there. It is dark in there. It smells like "That Area" in a Frat House.
Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 19, 2019 02:08 AM (Ckg4U) 490
Oh... *Un-Static*
...almost forgot. Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 19, 2019 02:13 AM (Ckg4U) 491
Rickl, any recent space news?
Posted by: AmericanKestrel at March 19, 2019 02:13 AM (IDhUW) 492
This is because of how it's reported. It's reported
by number and not name. They have a name and address but that may or may not be the person who got that number originally. When enacted the Lawmakers were worried about a 'People Registry' so they didn't make it law that that number was an ID number of any kind. Posted by: jakee308 at March 19, 2019 12:20 AM (XEtO0) --- which is how i know no wetback has stolen my SSN... there has been jack shit "paid" into my account the last decade or so, because i haven't been able to w*rk. where's that "basic income" when a fella could really use it? Posted by: redc1c4 at March 19, 2019 02:15 AM (rf8q9) 493
I don't ever wanna go to bed.
Posted by: Serious Cat at March 19, 2019 02:17 AM (neYCV) Posted by: redc1c4 at March 19, 2019 02:18 AM (rf8q9) 495
i wanna be sedated!
Posted by: redc1c4 at March 19, 2019 02:21 AM (rf8q9) Posted by: AmericanKestrel at March 19, 2019 02:27 AM (IDhUW) 497
The children are always the last to know...
-It is *official*- I've become a Political Geek. Posted by: Slapweasel Posted by: Billy Goat Gruff at March 19, 2019 02:27 AM (0x00j) 498
Judy's a punk rocker.
Posted by: Billy Goat Gruff at March 19, 2019 02:28 AM (0x00j) 499
"The children are always the last to know..."
-Posted by: Billy Goat Gruff at March 19, 2019 02:27 AM (0x00j) We are. We just don't get "stuff". Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 19, 2019 02:29 AM (Ckg4U) 500
Well, time for me to call it a night. Be well, Horde.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 19, 2019 02:30 AM (nPGq2) 501
G'Night, Alberta Oil Peon!
Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 19, 2019 02:31 AM (Ckg4U) 502
I didn't like Guardians of the Galaxy when I first saw it, but I like it now. I like the idea of a group of misfits teaming up as a means to survival and then having friendships develop because of the various good traits of the characters.
The parts of Infinity War that I liked were scenes that involved the Guardians. I kind of view Infinity War as Guardians 3. I don't know how I feel about James Gunn returning. I haven't decided if I will watch Guardians 3 or not. Posted by: AmericanKestrel at March 19, 2019 02:35 AM (IDhUW) 503
Outstanding as always.
Posted by: Summer of Love at March 19, 2019 02:43 AM (FJrl0) 504
Be safe all.
Posted by: Billy Goat Gruff at March 19, 2019 02:44 AM (0x00j) 505
Sir Thomas More: And when we die, and you are sent to heaven for doing your conscience, and I am sent to hell for not doing mine, will you come with me, for fellowship?
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 18, 2019 10:01 PM (pLB5t) ----- Read thru the CNN thread and found this jewel. Nice quote by Sir Thomas More. May we all follow our conscience. Posted by: AmericanKestrel at March 19, 2019 02:45 AM (IDhUW) 506
James Gunn is a pedophile who deserves no support, whatsoever. It is a shame that Chris Pratt is stuck in Sodom and had to apologize for Gunn's behavior.
When a Good Christian is Made to Kneel in front of Demons, I get pissed-off and disappointed, simultaneously. Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 19, 2019 02:45 AM (Ckg4U) 507
G'Night, Billy Goat Gruff.
Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 19, 2019 02:47 AM (Ckg4U) 508
Judy's a punk rocker.
Posted by: Billy Goat Gruff at March 19, 2019 02:28 AM (0x00j) --- not sure about Judy, but Sheena is. Posted by: redc1c4 at March 19, 2019 02:47 AM (rf8q9) 509
507 James Gunn is a pedophile
---- That is the impression I got from the little I read, but I don't trust much of what I read either. I didnt hear that Chris Pratt apologized for him. There is a lot of sickness in this world. Posted by: AmericanKestrel at March 19, 2019 02:52 AM (IDhUW) 510
But there is good too! And it's worth fighting for!
Posted by: AmericanKestrel at March 19, 2019 03:00 AM (IDhUW) 511
"That is the impression I got from the little I read, but I don't trust much of what I read either.
I didn't hear that Chris Pratt apologized for him. There is a lot of sickness in this world." -Posted by: AmericanKestrel at March 19, 2019 02:52 AM (IDhUW) Chris Pratt only said that he "Didn't believe the allegations", but that was Being Made to Kneel, in my book. Here's something from Mike Cernovich on James Gunn's "alleged" pedophilia: https://preview.tinyurl.com/y85uhjv5 Here's something from The Daily Wire where they only talk about the "jokes", which aren't funny: https://preview.tinyurl.com/yyna3fbz ...and from Big League Politics: https://preview.tinyurl.com/y2ytoahu Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 19, 2019 03:00 AM (Ckg4U) 512
I'm a sucker for Superhero Movies. I love them and my suspension of disbelief is Restaurant-Quality.
I also, like you mentioned, love the "Rag-Tag Bunch of Adventurers with a Common Goal and Goodness Within". ...heck, I watched the Pro Bowl until I was seventeen to see All-Stars work together. Different helmets, same team. The only All-Star Game worth a darn is Baseball, as far as I'm concerned. It matches the game and isn't a Hybrid Version to avoid injury, minus the Starting Pitchers. I'll wait for those movies to come out on Cable and I refuse to pay them a dime as long as Gunn is the Director. --Sad. Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 19, 2019 03:05 AM (Ckg4U) 513
This will probably be my Third-Post In-A-Row, so I must bow-out for the evening/early morning.
G'Night, Ev'ry-Buddy! *static* Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 19, 2019 03:13 AM (Ckg4U) 514
Sometimes the lure of the story isn't sufficient to overcome the deficiencies in the creators/actors.
Posted by: AmericanKestrel at March 19, 2019 03:16 AM (IDhUW) 515
I mustered the strength to make a late night latte. I don't care what anybody thinks; I'm on vacation and I'm a 42 year old man. (Though this will probably mean I will sleep in to late again and miss another day of skiing :/ )
Posted by: Serious Cat at March 19, 2019 03:16 AM (neYCV) 516
I hear you Serious Cat, I can stay up now and enjoy the time, but I will likely lose that wonderful productive early morning time.
Enjoy your latte and your vacation! Usually that "I don't want to go to sleep" feeling for me, comes after an extra enjoyable day, hope that is the case for you today. Posted by: AmericanKestrel at March 19, 2019 03:27 AM (IDhUW) 517
Evening...er morning all.
Not feeling a need to sleep (probably the 'roids) and figured Id see what fun things where going on here instead of just lay in bed. See I *just* missed slap though. Posted by: Bete in reflection at March 19, 2019 03:52 AM (CyxVC) Posted by: My life is insanity at March 19, 2019 03:57 AM (NcpOA) Posted by: My life is insanity at March 19, 2019 03:57 AM (NcpOA) 520
*Un-Static*
I just went to do some laundry and I'm quite tired, but I've always got time for you, Bete in reflection. My email is in my nic. It isn't a link, but you'll be able to see the address. I can stay up for another hour, probably more, if you'd like to chat. I'll even give you my number so we can commiserate and cheer each other up. Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 19, 2019 03:59 AM (Ckg4U) 521
My only thought on James Gunn is that given the high level of unpersoning going on with Bryon Singer that Disney went balls to the walls to make sure they don't risk their Marvel franchise for someone who has contributed but isn't indispensable.
So he's likely a guy who does edgy stuff which comedy people use to do all the time, but his value balances enough for now. Dollars to donuts however that he's had long talks with Disney about his social media usage in terms of posting. Clearly Disney is down with the liberal messaging but he'll need to watch the stuff that opens him to flak carefully. Wouldn't be shocked if he has a media rep to run things past now as well. Posted by: Bete in reflection at March 19, 2019 04:00 AM (CyxVC) 522
Good Morning, My life is insanity!
Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 19, 2019 04:00 AM (Ckg4U) 523
I'm in "Zombie Mode" right now.
Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 19, 2019 04:01 AM (Ckg4U) Posted by: My life is insanity at March 19, 2019 04:05 AM (NcpOA) 525
Bete...do it! Slap is awesome
Posted by: My life is insanity at March 19, 2019 04:06 AM (NcpOA) 526
Don't be late, darlin'. Obligations are solemn oaths we owe to ourselves.
Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 19, 2019 04:06 AM (Ckg4U) 527
You're just enamored with the voice, My life is insanity... LOL.
...love ya', darlin'. Thank You. Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 19, 2019 04:07 AM (Ckg4U) 528
Hi Insanity, saw your post last night after I went to bed.
Long story short (too late) I'm a night owl and work 3rd but with my treatments forcing me to be a daywalker- plus the roids- I've been all over the place with sleep, but it means right now I can nap almost any time I want, so that ain't bad. Unfortunately I've got some physical stuff which necessitates a leave of absence but my work has been great about it and I've never had a job with people I trust more to both help me continue to find a place there to give back and help myself and also trust they'll protect me from trying to bury all my pain and work to compensate, thus hurting me and the job. Also got signed up at the Gilda House today, hoping to get to the new member meeting on Thur. Even cooler- Im getting together with a friend I haven't seen or talked to in 21 years for lunch on Thur. My plan to make this my best-worst thing ever is starting off with a blast. Posted by: Bete in reflection at March 19, 2019 04:11 AM (CyxVC) 529
Can't seem to get moving here, but got to
Posted by: Skip at March 19, 2019 04:12 AM (BbGew) 530
and slap, the electronic toy email addy is mine if your spam file catches it.
Posted by: Bete in reflection at March 19, 2019 04:12 AM (CyxVC) 531
Hey skip, encouragements on meeting the day. Hope once the momentum starts you get rollin'.
Posted by: Bete in reflection at March 19, 2019 04:13 AM (CyxVC) 532
Late--
It's one of the reasons I took this peon job. Flexibility due to other obligations that take priority is a perk! >> You're just enamored with the voice, Well, yeah! Haha. Posted by: My life is insanity at March 19, 2019 04:14 AM (NcpOA) 533
>>>Posted by: Bete in reflection at March 19, 2019 04:11 AM (CyxVC)
That's great! All of it. I worked 3rd shift during my poisoning. Looking back, that part wasnt so bad, as i had a lot of support from coworkers. If you want my email, Slap has it. I will give him the 'ok' to pass it on. Posted by: My life is insanity at March 19, 2019 04:19 AM (NcpOA) 534
"and slap, the electronic toy email addy is mine if your spam file catches it."
-Posted by: Bete in reflection at March 19, 2019 04:12 AM (CyxVC) Got it and returned volley, Amigo! Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 19, 2019 04:21 AM (Ckg4U) 535
"If you want my email, Slap has it. I will give him the 'ok' to pass it on."
-Posted by: My life is insanity at March 19, 2019 04:19 AM (NcpOA) Roger that. Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 19, 2019 04:22 AM (Ckg4U) 536
Only ever had to work overnight a few times in construction, just once a few years ago for company I am working for. I use to be a night owl in general but think that is broken out of me now.
Posted by: Skip at March 19, 2019 04:23 AM (BbGew) 537
Cool, I will.
RIght now I've got some physical complications I'll share there so basically I had to file presumed disability, but it sounds like due to age some of the effects on bones should reverse to some extent. So basically ignoring symptoms for min a year to 3...can't say I'd offer that as a good plan to anyone. ^^U Posted by: Bete in reflection...and a bit manic at March 19, 2019 04:23 AM (CyxVC) 538
I joke about being late, but yesterday's lateness made my day a bit harder, work just piles up.
No time for breakfast today, Skip. Eat something good for me Make it a wonderful day, all. Spread some sunshine! Posted by: My life is insanity at March 19, 2019 04:24 AM (NcpOA) Posted by: My life is insanity at March 19, 2019 04:26 AM (NcpOA) 540
Only ever had to work overnight a few times in construction, just once a few years ago for company I am working for. I use to be a night owl in general but think that is broken out of me now.
Posted by: Skip at March 19, 2019 04:23 AM (BbGew) I'm by nature a night owl and the working night thing has never clicked as well as it seems it should in theory. It sure ain't for everyone. Posted by: Bete in reflection...and a bit manic at March 19, 2019 04:26 AM (CyxVC) 541
Later, My life is insanity!
Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 19, 2019 04:26 AM (Ckg4U) 542
Everyone awaits Skip's Breakfast Announcement. It is now a Tradition around these parts.
Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 19, 2019 04:28 AM (Ckg4U) 543
I bought breakfast sausage for the week, just making 2 to have with leftover apple pancakes I made Sunday.
Posted by: Skip at March 19, 2019 04:32 AM (BbGew) 544
Nice!, Skip.
I've made Apple Pancakes two ways. I usually reserve a little milk and add applesauce to the batter. In the other fashion, I fry the apples (usually a combo of sweet & sour) in butter and add sugar and cinnamon to them before adding them to the pancakes in groupings of four/pancake. The latter makes a Restaurant-Quality caramel sauce as a Bonus. Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 19, 2019 04:36 AM (Ckg4U) 545
I bought breakfast sausage for the week, just making 2 to have with leftover apple pancakes I made Sunday.
Posted by: Skip at March 19, 2019 04:32 AM (BbGew) ...ohhh, envy. I am on such a flapjack fix right now and I want this too. Wonder if there is a good place close to my hotel where I can sample some. Posted by: Bete in reflection...and a bit manic at March 19, 2019 04:40 AM (CyxVC) 546
I have no cooking skills- I can make cereal and slightly to majorly burned pizza. Though I do brats well I think.
hmm...mental note, perhaps time to explore this... Posted by: Bete in reflection...and a bit manic at March 19, 2019 04:42 AM (CyxVC) 547
I haven't made in awhile fried apples pancake, I used a iron pan, sliced apples in butter and cinnamon placed in a decorative way then after fried a bit pour pancake batter over and put in oven to finish.
Posted by: Skip at March 19, 2019 04:45 AM (BbGew) 548
Alright, this stupid pager can stop going off now. Sleepy time.
Posted by: Eustace Haverkamp at March 19, 2019 04:49 AM (C1NyB) 549
Skip I love ya, but you know food envy is a powerful thing that can turn dark, right?
Sounds awesome. Posted by: Bete in reflection...and a bit manic at March 19, 2019 04:49 AM (CyxVC) 550
Things I am very happy for:
My hotel feels high class but must not be enough for certain wealthy trolls to have stayed at and gotten the IP banned. 3 years ago I stayed at a place in the WI Dells that didn't have the same luck. Posted by: Bete in reflection...and a bit manic at March 19, 2019 04:52 AM (CyxVC) 551
I barely weigh 150 pounds, and in late 50s, I will not turn into a 300 pound guy anytime soon.
Posted by: Skip at March 19, 2019 04:52 AM (BbGew) 552
More carbs, Skip. Your metabolism can apparently handle them in spades.
I'm down from two-hundy to one-sixty-five on the "I Have No Liver Diet". ...I Do Not recommend this course of action for anyone. Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 19, 2019 04:55 AM (Ckg4U) 553
https://www.thediplomad.com
Lazy and Malicious: Journalists on Christchurch Massacre Always a good short read Posted by: Skip at March 19, 2019 05:17 AM (BbGew) 554
hiya (3rd attempt)
Posted by: JT at March 19, 2019 05:20 AM (XTxlQ) 555
And the more easy read NZ murderer's manifesto from that link.
https://pastebin.com/bzZyMduP Posted by: Skip at March 19, 2019 05:20 AM (BbGew) 556
553 More carbs, Skip. Your metabolism can apparently handle them in spades.
I'm down from two-hundy to one-sixty-five on the "I Have No Liver Diet". ...I Do Not recommend this course of action for anyone. Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 19, 2019 04:55 AM (Ckg4U) I joked given the sheer number of Doctors and other service persons in my room one day (honestly felt like POTUS- nurses would even bring Diet Coke from fridge if asked) that if the secret got all out the Milennials and attention seeking types would suddenly want cancer as well. Heck I had literal bedroom door to hospital equip valet service. What POTUS since FDR can even claim that? Not that I'd recommend anyone choosing to take it on either. Even most Tide Pod Challenge types can't be that dumb. Posted by: Bete in reflection...and a bit manic at March 19, 2019 05:22 AM (CyxVC) 557
I can see why this manifesto is being scrubbed off the internet.
Only read reviews about it and many point out he is very much in the vein of Germany's Nazi party agenda. Posted by: Skip at March 19, 2019 05:26 AM (BbGew) 558
And the more easy read NZ murderer's manifesto from that link.
https://pastebin.com/bzZyMduP Posted by: Skip at March 19, 2019 05:20 AM (BbGew) There are two things if present after an incident have me immediately stop trying to figure out what may have motivated someone to do something rather than simply go "They were evil and/or bug fuck nuts": 1 Any document that gets called a manifesto 2 A copy of Catcher in the Rye. Have yet to see any solution in this situations that doesn't return to the answer "Evil and/or bug fuck nuts". Maybe someday I'll be surprised but I doubt this incident will be the one to do it. Posted by: Bete in reflection...and a bit manic at March 19, 2019 05:26 AM (CyxVC) 559
hiya (3rd attempt)
Posted by: JT at March 19, 2019 05:20 AM (XTxlQ) Third time is the charm...unless one of the others works first or later. Posted by: Bete in reflection...and a bit manic at March 19, 2019 05:27 AM (CyxVC) 560
My cat finally just got on my lap and I have to go
Have a great day please, and piss off a Leftist if you can. Posted by: Skip at March 19, 2019 05:28 AM (BbGew) 561
Hi, folks-
I don't know if anyone is around at this time-and I apologize if I'm bringing down the spirit of lightness on the board-but my son is son is badly in need of prayer for healing. I think he's in a manic stage and being an adult I can't force him to get any help. He has a loathing of psychiatry and after his break and hospitalization last he he won't go for any treatment. Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 19, 2019 05:45 AM (AllCR) 562
Thanks, Skip. I'll try.
Bete, I'd like to think that knowledge can be gleaned from such "manifestos", if for nothing more than Knocking-Down the Media's Narrative. There is nothing wrong with gaining insight into this guy's writings. He was Half-Troll, Half-Prognosticator. The guy had Goals and some of them were met by an all-too-predictable Media and Politicians of a Certain Stripe, immediately. Heck, the 'Unabomber' had a Point-of-View where certain predictions have almost been met. These guys weren't exactly Nostradamus, but neither was Nostradamus. I think Axeman was spot-on with the conclusion that This Particular Idiot had no foundation, and therefore was subject to Making his Own Stew from Gathered Intricacies. His initial post can be found Here: -Posted by: Axeman at March 19, 2019 12:44 AM (vDqXW) Post #394. Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 19, 2019 05:46 AM (Ckg4U) Posted by: My life is insanity at March 19, 2019 05:46 AM (fInJv) 564
Wouldn't be shocked if he has a media rep to run things past now as well.
Posted by: Bete in reflection I would think all media types, athletes included, would have contracts that required a media rep as a valve. Posted by: Jean at March 19, 2019 05:46 AM (25Dt7) 565
Tomorrow is the first day of spring. Yay.
Posted by: Eromero at March 19, 2019 05:47 AM (qBNEP) 566
OK Fen !
Posted by: JT at March 19, 2019 05:51 AM (XTxlQ) 567
Mornin' y'all
Posted by: wing at March 19, 2019 05:53 AM (JFzNN) 568
562 Hi, folks-
I don't know if anyone is around at this time-and I apologize if I'm bringing down the spirit of lightness on the board-but my son is son is badly in need of prayer for healing. I think he's in a manic stage and being an adult I can't force him to get any help. He has a loathing of psychiatry and after his break and hospitalization last he he won't go for any treatment. Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 19, 2019 05:45 AM (AllCR) Prayers up. It took me years with my mental health stuff to finally seek help, and even then rough shod for a bit. The meds I had last week gave me the worst manic I've ever had and it was just rambling and not sleeping. I'm going to throw out things that worked for me, but skip if you want. I'll chat on the emotional side, I don't want to come across as trying to "fix" cause you can't, nor can I. Each area is differently run to some extent but NAMI saved my life, and depending on the area they can do as much/more with fam to help support as you go through this. I work/live peer support. We aren't the system, we've lived it and can talk it. Your area may even have respites to go to for him to process with people who aren't looking to fix, or even explain but humbly to sit with, accompany and hopefully understand a little. And I can't speak for anyone else, but you do so much for all of us when hurting I will never think of you interrupting or bringing me down. When one of us hurts we all do, but if I can help bring some joy its what I want. My experience is on the lived rather than fam side but anything I can do right now let me know please. Please do me the honor of helping you if I can. Posted by: Bete in reflection...and a bit manic at March 19, 2019 06:00 AM (CyxVC) 569
Prayers fir FenSon and for you , Fen
Posted by: VMs phone at March 19, 2019 06:03 AM (dm05u) 570
Prayers sent, Fenelon, for both you, and your son.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at March 19, 2019 06:15 AM (cqNba) Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at March 19, 2019 06:16 AM (cqNba) 572
"Hi, folks-
I don't know if anyone is around at this time-and I apologize if I'm bringing down the spirit of lightness on the board-but my son is son is badly in need of prayer for healing. I think he's in a manic stage and being an adult I can't force him to get any help. He has a loathing of psychiatry and after his break and hospitalization last he he won't go for any treatment." -Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 19, 2019 05:45 AM (AllCR) I'm betting your Son has a Keen Insight into what many psychiatrists are trying to do. Manipulative people are anathema to people like your Son. He sees that shit coming before the "therapist" finishes his sentence. I'll ask God for contact with someone who is Love Incarnate, so as to connect with his soul, rather than his Third Shakra or whatever such bull-puckey. -Might our Lord find this child a shelter from the storm, as he cobbles together his path within the maelstrom of Human misunderstanding. -Might there be a blessed path for others to find this child and assuage his angst. -Might your Son find peace through Him; Our blessed Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In Jesus' Name, I pray. Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 19, 2019 06:17 AM (Ckg4U) 573
Good morning!
Let's smile and be happy and strike fear in the heart of killjoy leftists everywhere. Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 19, 2019 06:17 AM (u82oZ) 574
Morning all.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 19, 2019 06:19 AM (21UM+) 575
FenelonSpoke
Prayers ascending for your son, FenelonSpouse, and you. And what Slapweasel said. He has the gift of words on this, not me. Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 19, 2019 06:19 AM (u82oZ) 576
Sometimes it's hard to tell who the good guys are.
https://cbsloc.al/2UEITVK Not even the former Chief of Police. https://cbsloc.al/2OcWf9f Nor the Mayor https://cbsloc.al/2ugqyTg Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at March 19, 2019 06:20 AM (cqNba) Posted by: Slapweasel, White Enthusiast at March 19, 2019 06:22 AM (Ckg4U) 578
Think I'll try to sleep before the sun rises. Keep being you everyone, bouncing madly off the walls and sometimes off each other but coming together when one or more of is in need.
If nothing else, it'll make us happier and piss of the left. Posted by: Bete in reflection...and a bit manic at March 19, 2019 06:22 AM (CyxVC) 579
Good night, Slapweasel, (Cold1), (T). Sweet dreams.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 19, 2019 06:23 AM (u82oZ) 580
G'night, Slap.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at March 19, 2019 06:24 AM (cqNba) 581
Village Idiot's Apprentice & rickb223
Top o ta mornin to ya both. May Spring be sprung in your area. Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 19, 2019 06:26 AM (u82oZ) 582
Nor the Mayor
https://cbsloc.al/2ugqyTg Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at March 19, 2019 06:20 AM (cqNba) 500000 bucks for childrens books something on the order Jane washes her hoohoo real goodly Posted by: rhennigantx at March 19, 2019 06:28 AM (JFO2v) Posted by: rhennigantx at March 19, 2019 06:30 AM (JFO2v) 584
Here is a shoutout to Hadrian the Seventh
Hope you are doing OK. Drop us a line if you are in need. Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 19, 2019 06:30 AM (u82oZ) 585
And another transmission in the blind for grammie winger. Hope your eye is doing alright, and you can stop rocking the patch and parrot look.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 19, 2019 06:32 AM (u82oZ) 586
Here is a shoutout to Hadrian the Seventh
Hope you are doing OK. Drop us a line if you are in need. Posted by: NaCly Dog Morning Salty. Wait, whut? Posted by: rickb223 at March 19, 2019 06:34 AM (21UM+) 587
"https://www.amazon.com/Health-Holly-Exercising-Catherine-Pugh/dp/B005RSAU3W"
I love the two reviews. Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at March 19, 2019 06:34 AM (cqNba) 588
Zainab N. Ahmad on the Mueller Team has resigned. Her background
Ahmad became a prosecutor for the United States Department of Justice in 2008, initially prosecuting gang activity in Brooklyn and Staten Island, but quickly moving to the prosecution of terrorists. What the fuck does this have to do with Russia? Not a damn thing! She was brought in to scared Flynn. Posted by: rhennigantx at March 19, 2019 06:34 AM (JFO2v) 589
rickb223
You are doing fine from what I read. But Hadrian the Seventh and I would post at about the same time every morning. He has been silent. Plus he gave up music for Lent, not AoSHQ. Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 19, 2019 06:36 AM (u82oZ) Posted by: rhennigantx at March 19, 2019 06:36 AM (JFO2v) 591
But Hadrian the Seventh and I would post at about the same time every morning. He has been silent. Plus he gave up music for Lent, not AoSHQ.
Posted by: NaCly Dog Oh no. Still worried about Ricardo Kill. He went dark about 6 months ago. Posted by: rickb223 at March 19, 2019 06:38 AM (21UM+) Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 19, 2019 06:39 AM (u82oZ) 593
" Corruption by a Baltimore mayor?
Sacré Bleu!" But at least the children are safe in school...right? https://cbsloc.al/2Td1ExX Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at March 19, 2019 06:40 AM (cqNba) Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 19, 2019 06:40 AM (u82oZ) 595
I see the democrat nominees are all for abolishing the electoral college and switch to a "National vote" for President. While that may play well with the liberals it's never going to happen.
Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at March 19, 2019 06:41 AM (JUOKG) 596
@Fen praying for you and your son for strength and for healing.
Posted by: blaster at March 19, 2019 06:42 AM (ZfRYq) 597
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Nothing says "Toughen up, buttercup" like unarmed school staff that do not punish bullying. It's like Lord of the Flies Day every day. Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 19, 2019 06:42 AM (u82oZ) 598
595 I see the democrat nominees are all for abolishing the electoral college and switch to a "National vote" for President. While that may play well with the liberals it's never going to happen.
Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at March 19, 2019 06:41 AM (JUOKG) Never say never. This country would never allow gay marriage. This country would never go gaga over 11 year old drag queens. Posted by: blaster at March 19, 2019 06:43 AM (ZfRYq) 599
Every vote matters and the way we can make that happen is that we can have national voting, and that means get rid of the Electoral College, Warren told an audience at the historically black college Jackson State University in Mississippi.
Hey u stupid negros, Ima stealing votes from your state! Posted by: rhennigantx at March 19, 2019 06:43 AM (JFO2v) 600
Have a serene day everyone. May the beauty all around you sooth your soul. Yup, even in Maryland and New Jersey.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 19, 2019 06:44 AM (u82oZ) 601
"There are two things if present after an incident
have me immediately stop trying to figure out what may have motivated someone to do something rather than simply go "They were evil and/or bug fuck nuts": 1 Any document that gets called a manifesto 2 A copy of Catcher in the Rye. Posted by: Bete in reflection" I have to admit after reading to the dreary end Catcher in Rye many years ago I felt like killing myself for such a colossal waste of time. Or at least gouging my eyes out to make sure I never made such an error again. Posted by: Ripley at March 19, 2019 06:48 AM (MxEKc) 602
FenelonSpoke, I'm praying for you and your son. Dealing with mental health issues is always tough. Dealing with them in someone you love is excruciating.
Posted by: antisocialist at March 19, 2019 06:54 AM (JbuvK) 603
"Every vote matters and the way we can make that happen is that we can have national voting, and that means get rid of the Electoral College, Warren told an audience at the historically black college Jackson State University in Mississippi. Posted by: rhennigantx" Idiot leftists. Besides helping prevent a tyranny of the majority, the electoral college actually increase your voting power. I saw an article a few years ago that ran through the math. It gives you a much better chance changing the outcome of an election with your vote. Very interesting but that would require reading comprehensions and logic beyond bumper sticker level. Posted by: Ripley at March 19, 2019 06:56 AM (MxEKc) 604
Bob Uecker wrote Catcher in the Wry
Posted by: JT at March 19, 2019 06:56 AM (XTxlQ) 605
Every vote matters and the way we can make that happen is that we can
have national voting, and that means get rid of the Electoral College, Warren told an audience at the historically black college Jackson State University in Mississippi. And that every voter has a voter ID. Posted by: Bruce at March 19, 2019 06:57 AM (8ikIW) 606
Just wanted to give a shout-out and reach around to Bill Kristol this morning...stay strong.
Posted by: Cory hands-on Booker at March 19, 2019 07:03 AM (yhf6w) 607
So here is what I am hearing are the main campaign issues that most democrats are going to run on in 2020:
1. "free" single payer health care for everyone. 2. $15 livable minimum wage. 3. Assault rifle ban. 4. Abolish the Electoral College. 5. "Free" college for everyone. 6. Reparations to blacks in some form. 7. Eliminate ICE and tear down any border walls. 8. Guaranteed basic income. Feel free to add any I missed. Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at March 19, 2019 07:03 AM (JUOKG) 608
I heard that Omar was in a Dem meeting about the anti-Semitism issue and she was asked directly if she would acknowledge Israel and it's right to self defense.
She would not answer. Posted by: Ben Had at March 19, 2019 07:06 AM (b2Idv) 609
8. Guaranteed basic income.
Feel free to add any I missed. Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at March 19, 2019 07:03 AM (JUOKG) 9. Illegal Aliens dick in every white girls vagina Posted by: rhennigantx at March 19, 2019 07:06 AM (JFO2v) 610
This country would never allow gay marriage.
This country would never go gaga over 11 year old drag queens. The Courts intervened with gay marriage otherwise...... The country is not going gaga over 11 year old drag queens. Our depraved Cultural Overlords are. Posted by: Puddleglum at March 19, 2019 07:06 AM (VLXv9) 611
Feel free to add any I missed.
Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at March 19, 2019 07:03 AM (JUOKG) Pack the Supreme Court Posted by: blaster at March 19, 2019 07:08 AM (ZfRYq) 612
8. Guaranteed basic income.
Feel free to add any I missed. Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at March 19, 2019 07:03 AM (JUOKG) 10. Packing SCOTUS (Cory insists he does not mean their mud) Posted by: rhennigantx at March 19, 2019 07:08 AM (JFO2v) 613
The Courts intervened with gay marriage otherwise......
The country is not going gaga over 11 year old drag queens. Our depraved Cultural Overlords are. Posted by: Puddleglum at March 19, 2019 07:06 AM (VLXv9) This is different from what I wrote how? Posted by: blaster at March 19, 2019 07:09 AM (ZfRYq) 614
Prayers for Hillary. She needs us more then ever!
Posted by: Dreamy James Comey at March 19, 2019 07:09 AM (yhf6w) 615
"Feel free to add any I missed.
Posted by: The Great White Scotsman " 9. Going gaga over 11 year old drag queens Posted by: Ripley at March 19, 2019 07:10 AM (MxEKc) 616
Somebody needs to roll up on that muthafvcker. Posted by: Stringer Bell at March 19, 2019 07:10 AM (jYje5) 617
>>This is different from what I wrote how?
A change to a national vote would require a Constitutional amendment not a Supreme Court decision. I don't see any possible way 2/3 of the states would vote for that. Posted by: JackStraw at March 19, 2019 07:11 AM (/tuJf) 618
Pack the Supreme Court
Posted by: blaster at March 19, 2019 07:08 AM --- Don't know how I missed that one. guillibrand said......."We are on the verge of a crisis of confidence in the Supreme Court,...." And she will not rule out packing the Supreme Court if she is elected. Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at March 19, 2019 07:12 AM (JUOKG) 619
Say no more - Author Catherine Pugh Title Mind Garden: Where Thoughts Grow Description A thought provocative collection of poems and prose. Catherine Pugh served as an elected member of the Baltimore City Council from 1999-2004. In 2005, she was appointed to the elected post of Maryland State Delegate. Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 19, 2019 07:12 AM (pNxlR) Posted by: Puddleglum at March 19, 2019 07:13 AM (VLXv9) 621
Feel free to add any I missed. Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at March 19, 2019 07:03 AM (JUOKG) Voting age lowered to 16 years old Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 19, 2019 07:14 AM (pNxlR) 622
A change to a national vote would require a Constitutional amendment not a Supreme Court decision. I don't see any possible way 2/3 of the states would vote for that.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 19, 2019 07:11 AM (/tuJf) Well, yeah. DC Statehood would require a Constitutional amendment, too, but that is rolling along, too. From wiki: The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC) is an agreement among a group of U.S. states and the District of Columbia to award all their electoral votes to whichever presidential candidate wins the overall popular vote in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The compact is designed to ensure that the candidate who receives the most votes nationwide is elected president, and it would come into effect only when it would guarantee that outcome.[2][3] As of March 2019, it has been adopted by twelve states and the District of Columbia. Together, they have 181 electoral votes, which is 33.6% of the Electoral College and 67.0% of the 270 votes needed to give the compact legal force. They are most of the way there. Tell me again how it can't happen. Posted by: blaster at March 19, 2019 07:14 AM (ZfRYq) 623
Don't forget the "Green New Deal" very important in the next 12 years or we all die.
Posted by: Colin at March 19, 2019 07:16 AM (irsx7) 624
Brian had a very rough night. His bout of self awareness is making sleep hard to come by. He stands in front of the bathroom mirror and sobs uncontrollably...screaming why am I such a bag of disgusting shit? Without denial, liberalism is doomed.
Posted by: Taters Wife at March 19, 2019 07:17 AM (yhf6w) 625
I am thinking that in Kellyanne Conway's household, the atmosphere is best described as "icy."
Posted by: blaster at March 19, 2019 07:17 AM (ZfRYq) 626
>>Well, yeah. DC Statehood would require a Constitutional amendment, too, but that is rolling along, too.
It's been rolling along for decades. Still won't happen. Sure, there are a bunch of large states that want to inflict their will on the rest but they don't have the numbers to get to 2/3. A change to the national vote won't expand the area presidential candidates will campaign, it will shrink it to the large urban areas. Liberals are only shrieking about this now because they know they can't win a national election the way things are currently constituted and are actually losing support. Small states are not going to commit suicide. Not happening. Posted by: JackStraw at March 19, 2019 07:19 AM (/tuJf) 627
They are most of the way there. Tell me again how it can't happen.
Posted by: blaster at March 19, 2019 07:14 AM --- They are not going to get there. They already have all of the big blue States. If they make any further progress it is going to be with small States and they won't make up the numbers even if they went all in. It is impossible without some big red States joining in. Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at March 19, 2019 07:19 AM (JUOKG) 628
I bet none of you alls scored a velvet hat trick last night. Posted by: Stringer Bell at March 19, 2019 07:20 AM (jYje5) 629
Mornin Stringer, How's things in Bawlmer?
Posted by: Ben Had at March 19, 2019 07:27 AM (b2Idv) Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at March 19, 2019 07:30 AM (JUOKG) 631
1. "free" single payer health care for everyone.
2. $15 livable minimum wage. 3. Assault rifle ban. 4. Abolish the Electoral College. 5. "Free" college for everyone. 6. Reparations to blacks in some form. 7. Eliminate ICE and tear down any border walls. 8. Guaranteed basic income. Feel free to add any I missed. Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at March 19, 2019 07:03 AM (JUOKG) Super banning the execution of homos. Super banning the lynching of black people. Posted by: Moron Robbie - wrong it hat say bullets interpretation means nothing. at March 19, 2019 07:33 AM (xyung) 632
Insert ---- as needed.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - wrong it hat say bullets interpretation means nothing. at March 19, 2019 07:34 AM (xyung) Posted by: Sandra Fluke at March 19, 2019 07:35 AM (cqNba) 634
BBIAB
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at March 19, 2019 07:35 AM (cqNba) 635
Mother has installed a pay toilet in the basement. She now complains of the large deposits on the lawn. She can be such an awful hater at times.
Posted by: Leftist Lex at March 19, 2019 07:36 AM (yhf6w) 636
3. Assault rifle ban.
Probably more than that, it would be registration of all guns, even grandma's little 22. Posted by: Colin at March 19, 2019 07:37 AM (irsx7) 637
Mother has installed a pay toilet in the basement. She now complains of the large deposits on the lawn. She can be such an awful hater at times.
Posted by: Leftist Lex Also, only buying me generic Cheetos. Like Cheatoz are near as good. MAAAAAA!!!! Posted by: Bruce at March 19, 2019 07:37 AM (8ikIW) 638
This should worry the democrats more than anything going into the election. A new cnn poll show 71% of Americans think the economy is doing well and 52% of respondents polled give Trump credit for the good economy.
Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at March 19, 2019 07:38 AM (JUOKG) 639
631 1. "free" single payer health care for everyone.
2. $15 livable minimum wage. 3. Assault rifle ban. 4. Abolish the Electoral College. 5. "Free" college for everyone. 6. Reparations to blacks in some form. 7. Eliminate ICE and tear down any border walls. 8. Guaranteed basic income. Feel free to add any I missed. Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at March 19, 2019 07:03 AM (JUOKG) Super banning the execution of homos. Super banning the lynching of black people. Posted by: Moron Robbie - wrong it hat say bullets interpretation means nothing. at March 19, 2019 07:33 AM (xyung) Going after all "White Nationalists" aka White People. Lizzie Warrren announced this. Shit is getting real. Posted by: wives and girlfriends everywhere at March 19, 2019 07:43 AM (tRLIC) 640
I wish I had a girlfriend and a free toilet. Dad seems confident that my testicles will soon descend, I am only 22.
Posted by: Leftist Lex at March 19, 2019 07:43 AM (yhf6w) 641
Apparently the new fetish is for banning wheel weights and fishing weights. Sorry, bullets. I mean bullets.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - search engine expert at March 19, 2019 07:43 AM (xyung) 642
Shoe thread. A wonderful shoe with multiple color choices. Life is grand, isn't it?
YOU DON'T NEED 28 CHOICES IN SHOES WHILE KIDS ARE GOING TO BED HUNGRY! Posted by: Bernie "Loveshevik" Sanders at March 18, 2019 10:04 PM (oVJmc) I hate this place. I'm always way behind in the mad rush to post the obvious jokes. Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at March 19, 2019 07:44 AM (/qEW2) 643
I have to be very careful about posting here. If my imaginary friends find out, they won`t like me anymore.
Posted by: Leftist Lex at March 19, 2019 07:48 AM (yhf6w) 644
Going after all "White Nationalists" aka White People. Lizzie Warrren announced this. Shit is getting real.
I'm waiting for Hollywood's soon Must See Movie to be played often in every school and museum: "Das ewige Weiß" Posted by: Blue Bird of F'ing Joy at March 19, 2019 07:48 AM (lD3vL) 645
Nood, below the ONT for some reason.
Posted by: lowandslow at March 19, 2019 07:48 AM (4thlk) Posted by: IrishEi at March 19, 2019 07:48 AM (NtglE) 647
Mishum giving into peer pressure or merely a keen understanding of your audience? I saw the suggestion for a shoot thread pop up on CBDs foodie thread. I watch to take on a life of its own on the ont had a very busy day well part of it I was busy taking a nap because I didn't sleep much first day of the basketball program I run at the local elementary school I come home I deal with the paterfamilias fall asleep get a decent night's sleep wake up at 4 having a cup coffee and decide to check the horde and what do I see shoes thanks MH I love starting off my day laughing my rear end off
Posted by: Sock monkey wanted: organ grinder, willing to train at March 19, 2019 07:51 AM (ZfMN7) 648
Every day millions of children struggle with shoes. Shoelaces cause more stress than low batteries, no cell signal, and few likes combined. Won't you help our organization to ban internationally the confusing shoelaces?
Brought to you by: BITCHES and Posted by: The Ad Council at March 19, 2019 07:52 AM (UdKB7) 649
TOMS RIVER, N.J. (AP) The man charged with killing the reputed boss of the Gambino crime family wrote pro-Donald Trump slogans on his hand and flashed them to journalists before a court hearing Monday.
This was all over Yahoo this am, they love anything that mentions Trump in a bad way... Posted by: Colin at March 19, 2019 08:08 AM (irsx7) 650
TOMS RIVER, N.J. (AP) The man charged with killing the reputed boss of
the Gambino crime family wrote pro-Donald Trump slogans on his hand and flashed them to journalists before a court hearing Monday. This was all over Yahoo this am, they love anything that mentions Trump in a bad way... Posted by: Colin at March 19, 2019 09:08 AM (irsx7) Processing 0.07, elapsed 0.0786 seconds. |
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