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Monday Overnight Open Thread (11/18/19)

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THE QUOTES OF THE DAY


Quote I

Now that I’m all healed from the surgeries, I regret them. The result of the bottom surgery looks like a Frankenstein hack job at best, and that got me thinking critically about myself. I had turned myself into a plastic-surgery facsimile of a woman, but I knew I still wasn’t one. I became (and to an extent, still feel) deeply depressed. Nathaniel (Last Name Withheld)


Quote II

“The industry as a whole is focused on creating a menu of CUAS sensor options that can be adapted to different use cases and price points,” “As the threat outpaces government responsiveness and legislative decision making, drone threats and less conventional countermeasures will continue to be an issue.”Christopher Williams, CEO of Citadel Defense Company


Quote III

“It was a convenient place to stay. I mean I’ve gone through this in my mind so many times. At the end of the day, with a benefit of all the hindsight that one can have, it was definitely the wrong thing to do.

“But at the time I felt it was the honourable and right thing to do and I admit fully that my judgement was probably coloured by my tendency to be too honourable but that’s just the way it is.”Prince Andrew


Quote IV

“When there is a tension, we want to make sure we’re being clear. We think this is going to be helpful,” Tassopoulos said of the company’s decision to pull its support from the charities. “It’s just the right thing to do: to be clear, caring, and supportive and do it in the community.” Tim Tassopoulos

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Does Burger King have the balls to say, "Fuck You Vegans". Time will tell.

(NEWSER) – Burger King has been hit with a class-action lawsuit arguing that the chain's Impossible Burger isn't the vegan sandwich it's advertised to be, because it's typically cooked on the same grills as meat. That means the Impossible comes with meat residue, which the menu doesn't mention, in at least some locations. Phillip Williams wants damages after ordering the vegan alternative in Atlanta, TMZ reports, and he wants the chain to cook vegan and meat burgers on separate grills. Burger King had revealed in fine print over the summer that all burgers would be grilled in the same broilers.

The suit was filed Monday in federal court in Florida, per the New York Post, which notes that the chain says in a footnote on its menu online, "For guests looking for a meat-free option, a non-broiler method of preparation is available upon request." A company spokesman declined to comment on the suit, which was filed on behalf of several other vegans. One customer tweeted that she asked for her Impossible Burger to be cooked in its own pan or grill only to be told, "We don't do that here." Another posted that a different location had agreed to cook separately. (McDonald's is testing its own meatless burger.


Phillip Williams must be a sad individual.


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The first rule about fight club money laundering club is not to talk about money laundering club.

A Miami Professor Who Wrote the Book on International Drug Enterprises Just Got Arrested for Laundering Colombian Money


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The truth is under the intake. H/T Hank Curmudgeon

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She hasn't been in office that long and the sleaze is already dripping off of her.

ATLANTA – The two luxury GMC Denalis used to chauffeur Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms around town were purchased for a combined $175,000 without the apparent authorization of Atlanta City Council. The city had designated the money for police vehicles used by patrol officers and detectives, reported AJC.

City Council approved $2.6 million for 91 new police vehicles in the summer of 2017. However, according to the AJC report, the Denalis for the mayor’s use were not on the list of vehicles to be purchased in the approved ordinance.

Nevertheless, the city finance department used money for the Denalis from those funds after Bottoms was sworn into office in January, 2018. The AJC report did not include a response from the mayor’s office.


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A new cereal. Is it a Kaboom knock off? No it is Twinkies cereal.

If it's shaped like a golden sponge snack cake, and tastes like a golden sponge snack cake, it must be a golden sponge snack cake, right? Well, not this time. Post Consumer Brands and Hostess have just announced they are introducing a frickin' Twinkies cereal to grocery stores in December


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There has to be a better way to earn $1,000.

A website is offering a "dream job" for a holiday-loving person looking to make $1,000 watching 24 Hallmark Christmas movies.

Centurylinkquote.com said the winning "Hallmark Dream Job" applicant will receive $1,000, a streaming service subscription and a "movie watching kit" including cookies, cocoa, a mini Christmas tree and some Hallmark merchandise.


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This is an older clip, it is NSFW-Language but it still cracks me up. We need a good chuckle on a Monday.


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Go ahead and click, trust me, it's safe. Pretty amazing.


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I am not surprised or shocked. Tenured Ivy League prof endorses terrorism against Israel.

A tenured Columbia University professor endorsed terrorism in a speech given at the Palestine Center late last week.

"The Oslo Accords inaugurated this process of liquidating the Palestinian national struggle while the 'Deal of the Century' plans and hopes to conclude it," Professor Joseph Massad said. "The only thing standing in its way is the ongoing Palestinian resistance to Israel, settler colonialism and racism that continues inside Israel and Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza; the ongoing Marches of Return in Gaza; and the armed-resistance of the Izz al-Din Qassam Brigades to Israeli invasions in Gaza."


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Japan is confident in lithium ion batteries. Japanese have a battery powered submarine.

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Former Vice President Joe "Paste Eatin'" Biden has found a group of people he won't pander to. It looks like Biden won't support legalization of marijuana.

Former Vice President Joe Biden says he is not prepared to support ending the federal ban on marijuana until science clarifies "whether or not it is a gateway drug." Taking him at his word, that means Biden, a leading contender for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, will never support marijuana legalization.

During a town hall in Las Vegas on Saturday, Biden said states should be free to legalize marijuana but once again reserved judgment about whether national prohibition should be repealed. "The truth of the matter is, there's not nearly been enough evidence that has been acquired as to whether or not it is a gateway drug," he said. "It's a debate, and I want a lot more before I legalize it nationally. I want to make sure we know a lot more about the science behind it….It is not irrational to do more scientific investigation to determine, which we have not done significantly enough, whether or not there are any things that relate to whether it's a gateway drug or not."


Speaking of Joe Biden and gateway drugs. What was Hunter Biden's gateway drug? Hypocrisy? His old man was his dealer.

Joe Biden, whose own kid somehow managed to avoid arrest and imprisonment for his cocaine habit in the Navy, is out condemning President Trump for pardoning a few military small fry whose draconian sentences didn't match the "crimes" they were convicted of.


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What do George Conway and Hillary Clinton have in common? Other than fat and ugly? Neither would be where they are today without their spouse.

He's a man perhaps best known for trolling his wife and her boss on Twitter, to the endless delight of his new political allies, and now he's expanding his blast radius. Reacting to Rep. Elise Stefanik's (R-NY) aggressive questioning of witnesses and other tactics during the House Intelligence Committee's impeachment proceedings last week, George Conway decided to not only urge people to donate to her 2020 opponent, but to add a little bit of color commentary about Stefanik herself, for good measure:


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Special snowflakes set down the smart phone. And find a whole new world out there.

GARDEN CITY, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) – They survived!

Nearly two dozen Adelphi University students made it a full week without their cell phones!

As CBS2 first told you last week, it was part of a college course intended to break the powerful addiction of smartphones.


CBS2’s Carolyn Gusoff went back on Thursday as students were reunited with their beloved mobile devices.


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THE ONT MUSICAL INTERLUDE



On this day: November 18, 1972 - Danny Whitten
Singer, songwriter Danny Whitten died of a drug overdose aged 29. He was a member of Neil Young's Crazy Horse and writer of 'I Don't Wanna Talk About It', covered by Rod Stewart, Rita Coolidge and Everything But The Girl. The Neil Young song ‘The Needle and the Damage Done’ was written about Whitten’s heroin use (before he died of an overdose). via thisdayinmusic.com


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On this day: November 18, 2017
Australian musician and songwriter Malcolm Young died age 64. Young was best known as a co-founder, rhythm guitarist, backing vocalist and songwriter for AC/DC. Except for a brief absence in 1988, he was with the band from its November 1973 beginning until retiring permanently in 2014. Young was born in 1953 in Glasgow before his family emigrated to Australia when he was 10. His family confirmed he was suffering from dementia in 2014. via thisdayinmusic.com


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Oh no, not the hose. Genius Award Winners - 1st Runner Up

A couple have admitted common assault on their neighbour by turning a hosepipe on him in a long-running dispute.

Barry and Hellynne Lee, both aged 72, sprayed Harold Burrows with water as he was clearing up debris that washed into his garden from their pathway in June.

Magistrates at Llandudno, Conwy county, were shown footage of the incident which Mr Burrows had caught on camera.

The couple were given a 12-month conditional discharge.

They were also each ordered to pay £170 costs.

When do the British impose hose control?


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But. But, but you looked like a deer. Genius Award Winner.

IONIA COUNTY, MI – A hunter was seriously wounded Saturday, Nov. 16, when he was accidentally shot by his brother.

The victim, a 28-year-old Lowell man, was airlifted from the scene in Ionia County. His brother, a 29-year-old Saranac man, told police he accidentally shot his brother with a muzzle-loader rifle thinking he was shooting at a deer that had been wounded.

Sheriff’s deputies and Saranac firefighters were dispatched around 5:30 p.m. to a field near Bell Road and West Grand River Avenue in Boston Township where the hunter had been shot.


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Unlike the siblings above, these parents should be proud of their daughters. Tonight's Feel Good Story of The Day.

Two Sisters Raise More Than $5,000 To Buy Thanksgiving Meals For Families In Need


For the third year in a row, two sisters in North Carolina are raising money to provide meals for families that can't afford a Thanksgiving dinner.


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Weekly commenter stats for week of 11-18-2019


Top 10 commenters:
1 [571 comments] 'Jane D'oh' [80.15 posts/day]
2 [571 comments] 'garrett'
3 [525 comments] 'TheJamesMadison, Just All about the Billy Wilder movies'
4 [393 comments] 'Insomniac'
5 [379 comments] 'rickb223'
6 [344 comments] 'Tom Servo'
7 [344 comments] 'Village Idiot's Apprentice'
8 [333 comments] 'Yudhishthira's Dice'
9 [321 comments] 'Sponge'
10 [319 comments] 'Easy Andy'

Top 10 sockpuppeteers:
1 [100 names] 'Miklos, pAyong wit encrypted AppleChinaPay' [14.04 unique names/day]
2 [51 names] 'freaked'
3 [40 names] 'No, not that person, the other person. Over there. '
4 [37 names] 'Masha Potatovich'
5 [36 names] 'Axeman'
6 [33 names] 'Count de Monet'
7 [31 names] 'Duncanthrax The Austere'
8 [29 names] 'Mike Hammer, etc., etc.'
9 [23 names] 'Cicero (@cicero)'
10 [22 names] 'LeftCoast Dawg'

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Tonight's ONT has been brought to you by Hedge Trimmers.

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Notice: Posted with permission by the Ace Media Empire and AceCorp, LLC. The views expressed do not reflect those of the boss, advertisers, staff and management.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at 10:00 PM




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1 Evening Horde!

Posted by: Tonypete at November 18, 2019 10:00 PM (Y4EXg)

2 1

Posted by: ALH at November 18, 2019 10:00 PM (9HQoP)

3 boom!

Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at November 18, 2019 10:00 PM (sy5kK)

4 I'm rolling in luxurious, sensual content.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at November 18, 2019 10:01 PM (XVuno)

5 Great picture!
Thanks.

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar knows that EDKH at November 18, 2019 10:01 PM (BiNEL)

6 Stories are far more powerful than we acknowledge, especially the story of who we are and how we got here. And those stories are being stolen from us and our children. We must take them back. Sabaton and the erasure of history.

https://youtu.be/7etl2B3eoqE

Posted by: Zaklog the Great at November 18, 2019 10:01 PM (hEIdB)

7 Drat
She who hesitates is 2nd place.
Congrats tonypete

Posted by: ALH at November 18, 2019 10:01 PM (9HQoP)

8 If you're looking for entertainment, go over to the Roger Ebert website and read the comments on the over-the-top positive review of "Charlie's Angels." Pretty funny.

Oh, and hello all.

Posted by: Dr Alice at November 18, 2019 10:01 PM (UUnCq)

9
beaten by 2 experienced regulars.


kinda like losing to the Patriots by a field goal.


not happy, but not embarrassed, either.

Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at November 18, 2019 10:02 PM (sy5kK)

10 SPONGE!

Posted by: redc1c4 at November 18, 2019 10:02 PM (J1R3A)

11 ❘❘❘❙❙❚♠

I would have been here sooner but I was waiting for the page to load.

Posted by: mindful webworker at November 18, 2019 10:02 PM (5RITs)

12 2 1
Posted by: ALH at November 18, 2019 10:00 PM


Skidoo!

Posted by: Duncanthrax The Austere at November 18, 2019 10:03 PM (DMUuz)

13 Good evening, Horde, and Thank You MisHum for the ONT!

Baby Sister Update:

Happy Birthday, dear Joyce. You are missed.

(Today would have been her 56th birthday)

Posted by: ibguy at November 18, 2019 10:03 PM (EHVbt)

14 Is that a conning tower?

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at November 18, 2019 10:03 PM (Dc2NZ)

15
Japan is confident in lithium ion batteries. Japanese have a battery powered submarine.

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Two D batteries and mine is good to go.

PERISCOPE DEPTH!

Posted by: Rep. Katie Hill (B)um-rushed at November 18, 2019 10:03 PM (XVuno)

16
Now that I'm all healed from the surgeries, I regret them. The result of the bottom surgery looks like a Frankenstein hack job at best, and that got me thinking critically about myself. I had turned myself into a plastic-surgery facsimile of a woman, but I knew I still wasn't one. I became (and to an extent, still feel) deeply depressed.

That's what happens when you shop for a sex-reassignment surgeon by price.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 18, 2019 10:03 PM (7rVsF)

17 Evening Horde

Posted by: wing at November 18, 2019 10:04 PM (JFzNN)

18 #fartgate

Posted by: weft cut-loop at November 18, 2019 10:04 PM (1Vobx)

19

guy shot his brother, the one in head to toe orange?


I'll wait for Paul Harvey's "The Rest of the Story".

Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at November 18, 2019 10:04 PM (sy5kK)

20 BTW Epstein didn't kill himself

Posted by: Bookdoc at November 18, 2019 10:04 PM (PzBTm)

21 I bet Prince Andrew is sweating now!

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at November 18, 2019 10:04 PM (Dc2NZ)

22 ibguy: My condolences. I know you miss her a lot.

Posted by: Dr Alice at November 18, 2019 10:05 PM (UUnCq)

23
The house dogs have not yet adjusted their stomachs to the time change.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 18, 2019 10:05 PM (7rVsF)

24 Good Lord, that clip of Trump. He exudes confidence. He's fearless.

Posted by: Jewells45 at November 18, 2019 10:05 PM (dUJdY)

25 Not first, but gettin' likkered up and pissed off!

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 18, 2019 10:05 PM (drMex)

26 That's what happens when you shop for a sex-reassignment surgeon by price.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 18, 2019 10:03 PM (7rVsF)

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Avoid those Mexican mall kiosk surgeons at all costs.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at November 18, 2019 10:05 PM (XVuno)

27 When do the British impose hose control?

When will the Canucks impose hoser control?

Posted by: Duncanthrax The Austere at November 18, 2019 10:05 PM (DMUuz)

28 Every night I come onto the ONT and it always drops dead on me, I hope tonight will be different.

Posted by: Surfperch at November 18, 2019 10:06 PM (WU8si)

29 Drat
She who hesitates is 2nd place.
Congrats tonypete
Posted by: ALH

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Thanks - I come by it honestly. I have seven sibs. If you wanted to get anything, you had to push your way to the front of the line.

Posted by: Tonypete at November 18, 2019 10:06 PM (Y4EXg)

30 {{{Jewells!!!}}}

Posted by: Ladyl at November 18, 2019 10:06 PM (TdMsT)

31 All Atlanta mayors go to prison after leaving office.

Posted by: ALH at November 18, 2019 10:06 PM (9HQoP)

32 Every night I come onto the ONT and it always drops dead on me, I hope tonight will be different.
Posted by: Surfperch at November 18, 2019 10:06 PM (WU8si)

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Like Webb Hubbell, almost.

*hic*

Posted by: Hillary! 2016, Who Will Never Be President of the United States at November 18, 2019 10:07 PM (XVuno)

33 The house dogs have not yet adjusted their stomachs to the time change.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 18, 2019 10:05 PM (7rVsF)


Conor maintains that EST* is the way to go!

*Eastern Stomach Time

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar knows that EDKH at November 18, 2019 10:07 PM (BiNEL)

34 Thanks for the ONT.

Muzzleloader? Wonder what the caliber was. (Kind of wanted to type 'calibre'.)

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at November 18, 2019 10:07 PM (2B9A/)

35 Hahahaha.. watching the deepfake roundtable Ace linked to in the side bar.. Jeff Goldblum is hysterical!

Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at November 18, 2019 10:07 PM (438dO)

36 Politico already suggesting Trump drop out or step aside if he's not physically up to the task.

https://tinyurl.com/up7gw62

Posted by: redridinghood at November 18, 2019 10:07 PM (wiXsO)

37 Is that a conning tower?
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at November 18, 2019 10:03 PM (Dc2NZ)


Is that what she said? That sounds like something she would say.

Posted by: hogmartin at November 18, 2019 10:07 PM (t+qrx)

38
All Atlanta mayors go to prison after leaving office.

Posted by: ALH at November 18, 2019 10:06 PM (9HQoP)


Their cellies are Illinois governors.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 18, 2019 10:07 PM (7rVsF)

39 Victor Davis Hanson explains why he called the impeachment process a "coup" and he responds to conservative critics like David French, who took him to task for that description

Listen to Dr. Victor Davis Hanson on The Larry O'Connor Show https://www.stitcher.com/s?eid=65366188

Posted by: BetaCuck4Life at November 18, 2019 10:08 PM (9BmSv)

40 "Keisha Lance Bottoms"

Surprise anal not so surprising?

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 18, 2019 10:08 PM (drMex)

41 Read the content... great one MissH

Posted by: BunkerInTheBurbs, still needs a new Nic! at November 18, 2019 10:09 PM (rBM1Q)

42 Listen to Dr. Victor Davis Hanson on The Larry O'Connor Show https://www.stitcher.com/s?eid=65366188

Posted by: BetaCuck4Life at November 18, 2019 10:08 PM (9BmSv)


Definitely worth a listen. VDH is on point!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar knows that EDKH at November 18, 2019 10:09 PM (BiNEL)

43 Prince Andrew made a fool of himself, but honestly, what else would he do in a situation like this?

Posted by: Surfperch at November 18, 2019 10:09 PM (WU8si)

44 re quote 4:

Not to endlessly harp on this issue but come on. That has to be of the funniest quotes of the modern era. The quote was about "clarity".

Posted by: Quint at November 18, 2019 10:09 PM (n13/j)

45 The views expressed do not reflect those of the boss, advertisers, staff and management.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian


Hmmmmm ... what blogical niche is MisHum occupying now?

Posted by: Duncanthrax The Austere at November 18, 2019 10:10 PM (DMUuz)

46 Good job, Nathaniel. You needed therapy, not six figure disfiguring...

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 18, 2019 10:10 PM (drMex)

47 ATLANTA - The two luxury GMC Denalis used to chauffeur Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms around town were purchased for a combined $175,000 without the apparent authorization of Atlanta City Council.
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The AJC reported this?!

[clutches chest, reels backward]

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 18, 2019 10:10 PM (CDGwz)

48 There is a headstone in a cemetery up in the Poconos of a guy killed in a hunting 'accident'. There is a relief carving of a deer in the bush and a guy shooting his rifle on the stone. According to local legend, the carving of the hunter is the spitting image of the murderer.

At least that's the story that Grandpa told us when we stopped there.

Posted by: Tonypete at November 18, 2019 10:11 PM (Y4EXg)

49 Posted by: ibguy at November 18, 2019 10:03 PM (EHVbt)

I don't care what ladyl says about you, you're alright

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at November 18, 2019 10:11 PM (aA3+G)

50 Hey everybody.

I know there are a good number of WW1/2 historians here so I have yet another question I should probably know the answer to, but don't. I got the interest reading about WW2 earlier today at other sites, but...

why is it that France fell to the Germans, when obviously England didn't? My hunch is that it's largely because the French armed forces didn't take seriously enough and/or ignored whatever intelligence and advice Churchill and our generals provided them, but hmmm.

Posted by: qdpsteve at November 18, 2019 10:11 PM (L2ZTs)

51 Prince A-hole, at this point hari-kari is the only honourable thing to do...

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 18, 2019 10:11 PM (drMex)

52 Prince Andrew made a fool of himself, but honestly, what else would he do in a situation like this?
Posted by: Surfperch
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STFU. Take extended vacation, far, far away.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 18, 2019 10:12 PM (CDGwz)

53 34 Thanks for the ONT.

Muzzleloader? Wonder what the caliber was. (Kind of wanted to type 'calibre'.)
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at November 18, 2019 10:07 PM (2B9A/)

Most black powder rifles are .50

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at November 18, 2019 10:12 PM (aA3+G)

54 Two D batteries and mine is good to go.



PERISCOPE DEPTH!

Posted by: Rep. Katie Hill (B)um-rushed



Ummmm, ma'am, that's my thermos...

Posted by: Some rat in the swamp at November 18, 2019 10:12 PM (LOq4H)

55 The picture was edited, I never dance with underage girls, I was at a pizza joint, I don't sweat. She turned me into a newt. Well, I got better.

Posted by: Evasiveboat42 at November 18, 2019 10:12 PM (Rz2Nc)

56 Jesus H: Why add the H?

This one's easy. So you're not taking the Lord's name in vain. See? H. Christ. Not the same guy.

Posted by: OneEyedJack at November 18, 2019 10:12 PM (z79tQ)

57 Test

Posted by: Dr. T at November 18, 2019 10:12 PM (2PXwn)

58 I saw pumpkin spice Twinkies at the supermarket. I cannot accurately convey the horror of the color of the cream filling. It's putrid. Not quite purple. Not quite brown. Not quite yellow. It's the color of NOT RIGHT. Like a bruise that won't heal. Or a wound becoming infected.

Posted by: Rusty Nail at November 18, 2019 10:12 PM (I99aF)

59 *Go ahead and click, trust me, it's safe. Pretty amazing.*

Bandersnatch is gonna wish he'd found that one.

Posted by: tbodie at November 18, 2019 10:13 PM (dLr9j)

60 why is it that France fell to the Germans, when obviously England didn't? My hunch is that it's largely because the French armed forces didn't take seriously enough and/or ignored whatever intelligence and advice Churchill and our generals provided them, but hmmm.
Posted by: qdpsteve
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The English Channel.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 18, 2019 10:13 PM (CDGwz)

61 41 Read the content... great one MissH
Posted by: BunkerInTheBurbs, still needs a new Nic! at November 18, 2019 10:09 PM (rBM1Q)

Thanks!

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at November 18, 2019 10:13 PM (aA3+G)

62 why is it that France fell to the Germans, when obviously England didn't?
Posted by: qdpsteve at November 18, 2019 10:11 PM (L2ZTs)


Dunno, man.

Posted by: The English Channel at November 18, 2019 10:13 PM (t+qrx)

63 Coming soon: Tide Pod Twinkies with pure bleach filling!

Posted by: qdpsteve at November 18, 2019 10:13 PM (L2ZTs)

64
The ONT Classical Music Interlude

"Barnum and Bailey's Favorite" by Karl King, performed by the US Marine Corps Band, "The President's Own".

https://youtu.be/03T8Vazx8iE

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 18, 2019 10:13 PM (7rVsF)

65 Damn hamsters must have slipped again. Couldn't get my post through.

Posted by: Dr. T at November 18, 2019 10:13 PM (2PXwn)

66
Go ahead and click, trust me, it's safe. Pretty amazing.





good to know there are an upcoming crop of young Morons.

tartar sauce, anyone?

Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at November 18, 2019 10:13 PM (sy5kK)

67 I donated $50 to Elise Stefanik's campaign today.

After next payday, when Imma dump $50 in ace's tip jar, Imma give her another $50.

Fuck these rotten people.

Posted by: Pete Polarek at November 18, 2019 10:13 PM (C1NyB)

68 22 Dr Alice

Thank you.

I don't know that I ever really thanked The Horde enough for your support and love during that time.

Y'all were my rock.

Posted by: ibguy at November 18, 2019 10:13 PM (EHVbt)

69 39

I do think VDH missed a point. As far as I can tell it is not just the Democrats that are refusing to accept the results of a valid Presidential election, it is the entire Uniparty establishment. The bulk of the corrupt Congressional GOPe pond scum and the RNC slime have done essentially nothing to help PDJT move his agenda forward and are passive-aggressively sitting on their hands!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar knows that EDKH at November 18, 2019 10:14 PM (BiNEL)

70 Gotcha. :-)

So IOW, it's tough to sneak up on the Brits...

Posted by: qdpsteve at November 18, 2019 10:14 PM (L2ZTs)

71 All Atlanta mayors go to prison after leaving office.
Posted by: ALH at November 18, 2019 10:06 PM (9HQoP)

Same goes for Illinois Governors.

Posted by: Surfperch at November 18, 2019 10:14 PM (WU8si)

72 why is it that France fell to the Germans, when
obviously England didn't? My hunch is that it's largely because the
French armed forces didn't take seriously enough and/or ignored whatever
intelligence and advice Churchill and our generals provided them, but
hmmm.

Posted by: qdpsteve


German Generals for the first, Hitler for the second.

Posted by: Some rat in the swamp at November 18, 2019 10:14 PM (LOq4H)

73 Keisha Lance Bottoms has declared Atlanta a sanctuary city.

Posted by: ALH at November 18, 2019 10:14 PM (9HQoP)

74 Ladyl {hugs}

Posted by: Jewells45 at November 18, 2019 10:14 PM (dUJdY)

75 and.... Resident 3vil *finally* got to leave w*rk...only to have to stop and chat with the MB service driver who Fed up the VIN on her car...

fortunately, i has beer.


Posted by: redc1c4 at November 18, 2019 10:14 PM (J1R3A)

76 Surfperch, ISWYADT

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 18, 2019 10:14 PM (drMex)

77
STFU. Take extended vacation, far, far away.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc.


Governor General of St. Helena.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 18, 2019 10:15 PM (7rVsF)

78 Seems like for a long time, Germany was the incel guy with a hopeless crush on beautiful Frankie next door...

Posted by: qdpsteve at November 18, 2019 10:15 PM (L2ZTs)

79 I donated $50 to Elise Stefanik's campaign today.

After next payday, when Imma dump $50 in ace's tip jar, Imma give her another $50.

Fuck these rotten people.
Posted by: Pete Polarek at November 18, 2019 10:13 PM (C1NyB)
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So did I.

Posted by: redridinghood at November 18, 2019 10:15 PM (wiXsO)

80 23
The house dogs have not yet adjusted their stomachs to the time change.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 18, 2019 10:05 PM (7rVsF)


that has been a humorous ongoing story.

dogs. what can you say?

Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at November 18, 2019 10:15 PM (sy5kK)

81 49 MisHum

Heh

Posted by: ibguy at November 18, 2019 10:15 PM (EHVbt)

82 The English Channel.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 18, 2019 10:13 PM (CDGwz)


Er, yeah, pretty much.

FYI, google "Operation Sea Lion" to find out what might have happened had the Nazis managed to invade Britain. Nothing good, as you might expect.

Posted by: Dr. T at November 18, 2019 10:16 PM (2PXwn)

83 Japanese have a battery powered submarine

The cartoon musical

Posted by: mindful webworker - still here despite popular requests at November 18, 2019 10:16 PM (5RITs)

84 49 Posted by: ibguy at November 18, 2019 10:03 PM (EHVbt)

I don't care what ladyl says about you, you're alright
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at November 18, 2019 10:11 PM (aA3+G)


Hey! Stop spreading fake news!!!

Posted by: Ladyl at November 18, 2019 10:16 PM (TdMsT)

85 I could watch the Hallmark movies. I found a way to stay interested. I am always looking for the apostasy. Praying to a snow globe. Divorced folks finding "new love." Haven't seen too much crap lately, but I am always looking.

Posted by: JAS at November 18, 2019 10:16 PM (DBGf/)

86 Dr T, I assume the British would have resorted to outright terrorism against the Germans if they managed to get to the island and muscle people around.

Posted by: qdpsteve at November 18, 2019 10:16 PM (L2ZTs)

87 Burger King is meatless for sure. They are expanding the Impossible Whopper to the UK. They should have no problems since they are super woke. They joked about Milkshaking conservatives and that is only part of their recently woke resume.

I think I had one of their microwaved vegan versions by accident. It did not have the grill marks and smelled like cat food. The Whopper is still just ok but it crushes the Impossible Whopper.

BK is all in on this though.

Posted by: Quint at November 18, 2019 10:16 PM (n13/j)

88 Perfect pairing of the photo up top with the music. Thanks for another great ONT, MisHum!

Prince Andrew - what a putz.

Posted by: Legally Sufficient at November 18, 2019 10:17 PM (lv9KS)

89 Hi Ibguy. I saw the Sharing Bridge post.

(((Hugs)))

Posted by: Ladyl at November 18, 2019 10:17 PM (TdMsT)

90 All Atlanta mayors go to prison after leaving office.
Posted by: ALH at November 18, 2019 10:06 PM (9HQoP)

Same goes for Illinois Governors.
Posted by: Surfperch at November 18, 2019 10:14 PM (WU8si)


Um, hello?

Posted by: DC Mayors at November 18, 2019 10:17 PM (2PXwn)

91 So Prince Andrew is an even bigger imbecile than we thought.

Too stupid to come up with, " I didn't know she was underage." These people need all their servants because they're too dumb to dress themselves.

Posted by: nerdygirl at November 18, 2019 10:17 PM (+lVUW)

92 IT'S FUNNY BECAUSE EVEN THOUGH THE GERMANS LOST THE WAR, THE HOME-GROWN NAZIS WON!.

Posted by: JAS at November 18, 2019 10:17 PM (DBGf/)

93 90. Goddam bitch set me up!

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 18, 2019 10:17 PM (drMex)

94 FYI, google "Operation Sea Lion" to find out what might have happened had the Nazis managed to invade Britain. Nothing good, as you might expect.
Posted by: Dr. T at November 18, 2019 10:16 PM (2PXwn)


They might've gotten a decent beachhead going, but the trouble with soldiers is they're always wanting to eat and have ammunition. Which is so tiresome.

Posted by: hogmartin at November 18, 2019 10:18 PM (t+qrx)

95 Sarah Ferguson is looking smarter and smarter.

Posted by: JAS at November 18, 2019 10:18 PM (DBGf/)

96 why is it that France fell to the Germans, when
obviously England didn't? My hunch is that it's largely because the
French armed forces didn't take seriously enough and/or ignored whatever
intelligence and advice Churchill and our generals provided them, but
hmmm.

Posted by: qdpsteve at November 18, 2019 10:11 PM (L2ZTs)

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faith in the Maginot line, for one, tanks scattered in penny packets, for another, fighting the last war, except where the German's invaded the way they did the first time... call it a mix of things.

and they're Fwench, so they suck.

Posted by: redc1c4 at November 18, 2019 10:18 PM (J1R3A)

97 Got the Chiefs game on going back and forth between that and the ONT. They've been mediocre at best. Hopefully 2nd half is better.

Posted by: Jewells45 at November 18, 2019 10:18 PM (dUJdY)

98
Bureau of Prisons already has their hands full with Philadelphia city councilmen.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 18, 2019 10:18 PM (7rVsF)

99 89 LadyL

Thanks, Big Sis!

Today was .... difficult.

Posted by: ibguy at November 18, 2019 10:19 PM (EHVbt)

100 Train riding gives a far better high than any Drug in my opinion, paste is a close second, though.

Posted by: Slow Joe Biden at November 18, 2019 10:19 PM (WU8si)

101 That top pic looks like a storm brewing.

As in

It was a dark and stormy night...

Posted by: ALH at November 18, 2019 10:19 PM (9HQoP)

102 thank you so much, Misanthropic. love the supertramp

Posted by: booknlass at November 18, 2019 10:19 PM (xIKXj)

103 BK's food tastes like ass. I used to like them, but I can't stand them now. Don't know if they got worse or my tastes changed.

Posted by: Rusty Nail at November 18, 2019 10:19 PM (I99aF)

104
why is it that France fell to the Germans, when obviously England didn't? My hunch is that it's largely because the French armed forces didn't take seriously enough and/or ignored whatever intelligence and advice Churchill and our generals provided them, but hmmm.
Posted by: qdpsteve at November 18, 2019 10:11 PM (L2ZTs)


A few million years ago, England decided a moat around their property was a good idea.

Eventually, it proved true.

Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at November 18, 2019 10:19 PM (sy5kK)

105 An Army travels on its stomach.

Posted by: Zombie Napoleon Bonaparte at November 18, 2019 10:19 PM (DBGf/)

106 MH, three very talented brothers were/are George, Malcolm & Angus.

Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at November 18, 2019 10:20 PM (PUmDY)

107 92 IT'S FUNNY BECAUSE EVEN THOUGH THE GERMANS LOST THE WAR, THE HOME-GROWN NAZIS WON!.
Posted by: JAS at November 18, 2019 10:17 PM (DBGf/)

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I DON'T GET IT!!!!

Posted by: BEN ROETHLISBERGER at November 18, 2019 10:20 PM (XVuno)

108 That means the Impossible comes with meat residue

It's only redeeming feature.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Not scanning your email for ad targeting at November 18, 2019 10:20 PM (xkSJa)

109 Governor General of St. Helena.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
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That would do. Maybe something in the Turks.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 18, 2019 10:20 PM (xSo9G)

110 Dr T, I assume the British would have resorted to outright terrorism against the Germans if they managed to get to the island and muscle people around.
Posted by: qdpsteve at November 18, 2019 10:16 PM (L2ZTs)


I mean, this was before the Brits got completely soyified, so...yeah, probably.

Though if the Germans had managed to get Ireland to come in on their side to play that same game (which I'm sure they would have considered doing), things likely would have gotten five times worse.

Posted by: Dr. T at November 18, 2019 10:20 PM (2PXwn)

111 Today was .... difficult.
Posted by: ibguy

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I'll bet. It will, over time, get a bit easier but yeah, ouch. Sorry buddy.

Posted by: Tonypete at November 18, 2019 10:20 PM (Y4EXg)

112 It was a dark and stormy night...
Posted by: ALH

----

A shot rang out. . .

Posted by: Tonypete at November 18, 2019 10:21 PM (Y4EXg)

113 Dr T, I assume the British would have resorted to outright terrorism against the Germans if they managed to get to the island and muscle people around.
Posted by: qdpsteve at November 18, 2019 10:16 PM (L2ZTs)


There was a corps of Home Guard (retirees and men who weren't qualified for service). They were led by a bank manager (played by Arthur Lowe).

The Channel Islands were occupied by the Germans, but there weren't plans to defend them in the first place.

Posted by: hogmartin at November 18, 2019 10:21 PM (t+qrx)

114 99 89 LadyL

Thanks, Big Sis!

Today was .... difficult.
Posted by: ibguy at November 18, 2019 10:19 PM (EHVbt)


I know, my friend...

Posted by: Ladyl at November 18, 2019 10:21 PM (TdMsT)

115 My condolences, ibguy

Posted by: ALH at November 18, 2019 10:21 PM (9HQoP)

116 We don't wanna talk about it
that Epstein didn't kill himself

Posted by: MSM at November 18, 2019 10:21 PM (oAY8z)

117 103 BK's food tastes like ass. I used to like them, but I can't stand them now. Don't know if they got worse or my tastes changed.
Posted by: Rusty Nail at November 18, 2019 10:19 PM (I99aF)


BK used to fresh grill each patty and immediately assemble and serve the burger.

Now they cook 'em up by the dozens and put them in a hot tray.

Even the most basic of beef eaters understand what is wrong here.

Apparently no executives at BK actually eat burgers.



Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at November 18, 2019 10:21 PM (sy5kK)

118 Got the Chiefs game on going back and forth between that and the ONT. They've been mediocre at best. Hopefully 2nd half is better.
Posted by: Jewells45 at November 18, 2019 10:18 PM (dUJdY)


Hey, at least they're not Mizzou!

*sobs*

Posted by: Dr. T at November 18, 2019 10:21 PM (2PXwn)

119
102 thank you so much, Misanthropic. love the supertramp
Posted by: booknlass at November 18, 2019 10:19 PM (xIKXj)


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It's only a model.

Posted by: Patsy at November 18, 2019 10:21 PM (XVuno)

120 Surfperch, ISWYADT
Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 18, 2019 10:14 PM (drMex)


I just got it.

Posted by: hogmartin at November 18, 2019 10:22 PM (t+qrx)

121 Wait. AOSHQ has management, staff, and the boss.

Hmmmm.

"Yeoman Rand, prepare for dictation, followed by gutting this hobo. Then meet my otters. "

Posted by: NaCly Dog at November 18, 2019 10:22 PM (u82oZ)

122 That top pic looks like a storm brewing.

As in

It was a dark and stormy night...
Posted by: ALH
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Yeah, we ain't gonna be able to get across that very easily. Let's try airplanes first.

Posted by: A. Hitler at November 18, 2019 10:23 PM (CDGwz)

123
Well, my profile got put up today at the firm's website. Because it's a species of advertising, it was an occasion to be truthful but immodest.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 18, 2019 10:24 PM (7rVsF)

124 I'm betting the CEO of the Citadel Defense Company has "cost effective solutions!"

Posted by: Diogenes at November 18, 2019 10:24 PM (axyOa)

125 [ibguy]

Posted by: booknlass at November 18, 2019 10:24 PM (xIKXj)

126 it was an occasion to be truthful but immodest.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 18, 2019 10:24 PM (7rVsF)


You know the rules.

Posted by: ALH at November 18, 2019 10:24 PM (9HQoP)

127 Apparently no executives at BK actually eat burgers.
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at November 18, 2019 10:21 PM (sy5kK)


Dude, green eyeshade wearing corner office corporateers eat fresh cooked Wagyu!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar knows that EDKH at November 18, 2019 10:24 PM (BiNEL)

128 There was a corps of Home Guard (retirees and men who weren't qualified for service). They were led by a bank manager (played by Arthur Lowe).
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Armed largely with U.S. .30-06 Springfields.

Posted by: A. Hitler at November 18, 2019 10:25 PM (CDGwz)

129 Same thing happens in taco shops. If the carne asada is fresh, yummy. If it's been sitting around for a while, not so good.

Posted by: JAS at November 18, 2019 10:25 PM (DBGf/)

130 Not a top 10 sickpoppet this week. I mus be slackin.

[ Meanwhile... ]

mindfulwebworks.com is not dead. Apparently.

Manic Adam squeeze toy
mindfulwebworks.com/radical/manic-adam-squeeze-toy

or click nic

Posted by: mindful webworker - click nic quick pick clack at November 18, 2019 10:25 PM (5RITs)

131 hogmartin, I'll bet you were rootin' for a good barrelin'. I know I was.

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 18, 2019 10:26 PM (drMex)

132 Posted by: Jewells45 at November 18, 2019 10:18 PM (dUJdY)

The ONT is always solid 1st & 2nd halves

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at November 18, 2019 10:26 PM (aA3+G)

133 Most black powder rifles are .50
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at November 18, 2019 10:12 PM


What are we, chopped liver?

Posted by: .45 & .54 at November 18, 2019 10:27 PM (DMUuz)

134 I had a thing for Yoeman Rand. So, even before puberty, I knew that I liked women.

Posted by: JAS at November 18, 2019 10:27 PM (DBGf/)

135 "I admit fully that my judgement was probably coloured by my tendency to be too honourable"

And by "my tendency to be too honourable" I mean "my tendency to enjoy banging the shit out of teenage girls".
The thing is, if Andy had stayed at home he'd probably be home free. The age of consent is 16 in Old Blighty, and I believe this girl was 17 at the time.
Prostitution in the U.K. is only legal if the prostitute is over 18, but as long as he didn't hand over any money himself it would be hard to prove that he knew she was a hooker.



Posted by: Andrew Sax-Coburg-Gotha at November 18, 2019 10:27 PM (oQp6r)

136 Well, my profile got put up today at the firm's website. Because it's a species of advertising, it was an occasion to be truthful but immodest.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
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Conversely, all of my ex-employers have scrubbed all references to myself.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 18, 2019 10:27 PM (CDGwz)

137 117. I'm sure plenty routinely eat beef. IYKWIM

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 18, 2019 10:27 PM (drMex)

138 Does Burger Queen Have The Balls To Say "Fuck You Vegans"

So, can I get my QUADRIPLE BEEF patty cooked on the non beef grill PLEASE !!!!!

Posted by: Rancherbob at November 18, 2019 10:27 PM (XN4dp)

139 Well, my profile got put up today at the firm's website. Because it's a species of advertising, it was an occasion to be truthful but immodest.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 18, 2019 10:24 PM (7rVsF)

Congratulations! And that sucks, I'm not certain some people understand the modesty or introvert aspect of things.

Huggers think their right to hug out weigh my right not to be touched.

Posted by: Evasiveboat42 at November 18, 2019 10:28 PM (Rz2Nc)

140 I can remember listening to Ronstadt's version of "I Don't Wanna Talk About it" maybe on "Heart Like A Wheel"? always loved that song, and "Needle and the Damage Done"

but I didn't know the connection. until now thanks MH

Posted by: booknlass at November 18, 2019 10:28 PM (xIKXj)

141 Today at BK: Plant-based burgers!
Tomorrow at BK: Plant-based employees!

Posted by: qdpsteve at November 18, 2019 10:28 PM (L2ZTs)

142
It was a dark and stormy night...

Posted by: ALH



----



A shot rang out. . .


Just bad writing or story starters?

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Not scanning your email for ad targeting at November 18, 2019 10:28 PM (xkSJa)

143 hogmartin, I'll bet you were rootin' for a good barrelin'. I know I was.
Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 18, 2019 10:26 PM (drMex)


Que será será. It is not ours to decide.

Posted by: hogmartin at November 18, 2019 10:28 PM (t+qrx)

144
As long as he didn't hand over any money himself it would be hard to prove that he knew she was a hooker.

That's what equerries are for.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 18, 2019 10:28 PM (7rVsF)

145 Conversely, all of my ex-employers have scrubbed all references to myself.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 18, 2019 10:27 PM (CDGwz)

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Don't take it personally. It's probably a liability thing.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at November 18, 2019 10:28 PM (XVuno)

146 I am soooo disappointed in Chick-Fil-A's cave complete with their COO's statement about being "clear who they are" as they "move into new markets. I will buy my chicken sandwiches elsewhere from now on.

Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at November 18, 2019 10:29 PM (imSgd)

147 > So Prince Andrew is an even bigger imbecile than we thought.

Errr... he's a European royal whose parents are both first AND second cousins.
You do the DNA math on that one.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at November 18, 2019 10:29 PM (oQp6r)

148 We're now open on Sundays too everybody!!

Posted by: Chick-Fil-A at November 18, 2019 10:29 PM (L2ZTs)

149 Sarah Ferguson is looking smarter and smarter.
Posted by: JAS at November 18, 2019 10:18 PM


Was she the toe sucker, or suckee?

Posted by: Duncanthrax The Austere at November 18, 2019 10:30 PM (DMUuz)

150 50, One is the English Channel and then the Brits had radar and some decrypts of Enigma codes by Germans.

Essentially though, the French peaked in readiness to fight prior to Munich conference in 1938. Defeatism though resulted in the opposite of the idiotic "cran" based WWI strategy designed to regain Alsace and Lorraine. Instead, the French spent their money on the Maginot line and then failed to extend it through the Ardennes. The French had probably better overall tanks than the Germans but were deficient in communicating with each other. The French had better or as good airplanes as the Germans but did nothing with them. During the Phony War period when Germans were engaged in Poland, the French could have probably pushed through to the Rhine but sat and did nothing.
This issue was reflected in French politics. The cost of WWI was so great in man and material that it resulted in a permanent split in politics during the Third Republic.

Essentially, the French were fighting a ferocious battle of Left v. Right in politics which led to dismal patronage politics over which generals would command and who would be defense minister. The government itself had a breakdown on the eve of Hitler's invasion of France with the Premier blasting the incompetent Gen. Gamelin and his patron defense minister (who hoped to supplant the Premier via this gambit) threatened to resign in support of Gamelin, Gamelin threatened to resign, then the Premier felt that he must resign too. The invasion of the Germans made them attempt to work together but there was not really the concerted effort as in 1914 to save La Belle France from ravishment by the Germans this time.

As one person put it, the sons of the dedicated fighters in 1914 made a different choice in 1940, they preferred to live. Political leaders can only do so much with that attitude and the split between Left and Right resulted in many of the right preferring the Germans than their own countrymen.

Posted by: whig at November 18, 2019 10:30 PM (MItID)

151 Sit on it, Potsie.

Posted by: The Fonz at November 18, 2019 10:30 PM (q2AJQ)

152 It seems to happen at least once at this time if year in Michigan - gun season starts, and some dipshit shoots at another hunter (who should be wearing some orange by the way) thinking he was Bambi.
One or two of the million people in the woods in Michigan apparently forgot their basic gun safety.


Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at November 18, 2019 10:30 PM (ufFY8)

153 I see a lot of necks being broken in movies. They make it seem as easy as twisting a stale breadstick.

Can our Horde assassins confirm?

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at November 18, 2019 10:30 PM (Dc2NZ)

154 Is Jim here tonight yet?

I saw some of his posts last night after checking out. Looks like he wants to make the RV MoMee a reality in 2021.

So, I have some ideas to propose if anyone's interested.

Posted by: qdpsteve at November 18, 2019 10:30 PM (L2ZTs)

155
When Britiots sneer at our National Anthem I say that at least we don't pledge fealty to the dimbulb scions of minor German princelings.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 18, 2019 10:31 PM (7rVsF)

156 "Elise Stefanik", not a week or two ago I wouldn't have recognized that name and yet now she's some sort of superstar. Nobody seems to have looked into her before jumping on the adoration bandwagon.

It's honestly kind of amusing to see so many Conservatives praising someone who's essentially a younger female version of Mitt Romney.

Posted by: Surfperch at November 18, 2019 10:31 PM (WU8si)

157 If that Japanese sub performs to specs, then you can be confident that there's all kids of pant-shitting going on in the People's Liberation Army Navy.

Which branch, I hasten to point out, doesn't have an exactly sterling record as to it's "return to pier percentage" with IT'S subs.

And while I'm not any kind of an expert in sonar or undersea acoustics, I'd imagine that a Chinese sub is projecting it's own Heavy Metal concert soundwaves through the hull on a constant basis.

The Chinese understand that the U.S. has a plethora of VERY quiet nuke subs, but they also understand that we're playing Realpolotik and Globalpolitik, and really don't want to "rock the boat" with things going hot beneath the waves.

Japan though? NO love lost between those two, to say the least.

And even after seventy years of enforced pacifism, I'd put a lot down on a bet, that Japan will *not* prove to be a Nation to be Fucked With, especially as regards a hostile Chinese incursion into their waters.

One thing WWII absolutely proved. Those bastards DO know how to fight.



Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX

Posted by: Jim at November 18, 2019 10:31 PM (QzJWU)

158 > I had a thing for Yoeman Rand. So, even before puberty, I knew that I liked women.
Yeah, Yeoman Rand, Ginger and Maryanne, Agent 99 on Get Smart, Samantha on Bewitched.
Even as a small boy I knew they had it going on.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at November 18, 2019 10:31 PM (oQp6r)

159 23-9 Chiefs. Go baby go!

Posted by: Jewells45 at November 18, 2019 10:32 PM (dUJdY)

160 So Prince Andrew is an even bigger imbecile than we thought.

The louder he talked of his honor, the faster we counted our spoons.

Posted by: Ralph Waldo Emerson at November 18, 2019 10:32 PM (F6tBH)

161 128, These were not, they were British P-14's restored--watch the show--volley sights and butt disks were only on British arms, not American 1917 rifles.

Posted by: whig at November 18, 2019 10:32 PM (MItID)

162 I am soooo disappointed in Chick-Fil-A's cave complete with their COO's statement about being "clear who they are" as they "move into new markets. I will buy my chicken sandwiches elsewhere from now on.
Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at November 18, 2019 10:29 PM (imSgd)

Where? I just want to let you know where the new place gives there money. There is no chick fil a near me, there never will be.

Posted by: Evasiveboat42 at November 18, 2019 10:32 PM (Rz2Nc)

163 Good job, Nathaniel. You needed therapy, not six figure disfiguring...
Yeah, well, if you can't deal with what you are, how will you deal with what you aren't and cant really be?
and
This impeachment farce will be worth it if the Demonrats get stomped into a mudhole and walked dry come 2020.

Posted by: boynsea at November 18, 2019 10:32 PM (Fks5r)

164 Ironically, Phillip Williams and I are the same page. I don't want those potentially toxic Frankenburgers cooked on the same grills as natural, delicious beef.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 18, 2019 10:32 PM (/sgva)

165 Criminal charges are expected this week for Epstein's guards.
Cheer up, already.

Posted by: attila the thrilla at November 18, 2019 10:32 PM (w7KSn)

166 Easybeats rocked.

Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at November 18, 2019 10:33 PM (PUmDY)

167
Don't take it personally. It's probably a liability thing.
Posted by: Cicero
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Yeah, they're just being prudent.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 18, 2019 10:33 PM (CDGwz)

168 whig, so left v right partisan wars resulted in a weaker country.

Hmm, where have we all heard about that before. :-)

Posted by: qdpsteve at November 18, 2019 10:33 PM (L2ZTs)

169 The house dogs have not yet adjusted their stomachs to the time change.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 18, 2019 10:05 PM (7rVsF)


My dog's nap times haven't adjusted. She just woke up.

Posted by: nerdygirl at November 18, 2019 10:33 PM (+lVUW)

170 "One or two of the million people in the woods in Michigan apparently forgot their basic gun safety."

Or Hmong?

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 18, 2019 10:33 PM (drMex)

171 When Britiots sneer at our National Anthem I say that at least we don't pledge fealty to the dimbulb scions of minor German princelings.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 18, 2019 10:31 PM (7rVsF)

Not that our mediocre, self-appointed "elite" is any better than their royals.

Posted by: Surfperch at November 18, 2019 10:34 PM (WU8si)

172 From previous thread:

Wait. I thought Buttplug was the wife.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero)
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Not even going to ponder it.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 18, 2019 10:34 PM (CDGwz)

173 Posted by: Surfperch at November 18, 2019 10:31 PM (WU8si)
* * * *

I believe you are starting a trend...

Posted by: Legally Sufficient at November 18, 2019 10:35 PM (lv9KS)

174 Or Hmong?
Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 18, 2019 10:33 PM (drMex)

Yeah, but that fiasco happened in Wisconsin

Posted by: OneEyedJack at November 18, 2019 10:35 PM (z79tQ)

175 Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at November 18, 2019 10:31 PM (oQp6

I dreamed of Jeanie

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at November 18, 2019 10:36 PM (aA3+G)

176 47 ATLANTA - The two luxury GMC Denalis used to chauffeur Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms around town were purchased for a combined $175,000 without the apparent authorization of Atlanta City Council.
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The AJC reported this?!

[clutches chest, reels backward]
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc.


She should fire the cops who are investigating her for corruption.

Posted by: Kwame Kilpatrick at November 18, 2019 10:36 PM (+lVUW)

177 Dang it, I had started eating regularly at Chick-Fil-A because they hadn't bent the knee to the lefty bullies. Now what?

Posted by: Emmie at November 18, 2019 10:36 PM (i/wJA)

178 The Japanese being who they are likely have sexbots onboard to keep the crew happy during those long cruises. Its one long lithium powered orgie...

Posted by: Pliney at November 18, 2019 10:36 PM (nzKWW)

179
Not that our mediocre, self-appointed "elite" is any better than their royals.
Posted by: Surfperch
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At least the Royals (including Chuck) are fairly harmless. Consider the vermin infesting our system.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 18, 2019 10:36 PM (CDGwz)

180 > Yeah, Yeoman Rand, Ginger and Maryanne, Agent 99 on Get Smart, Samantha on Bewitched.
Even as a small boy I knew they had it going on.
Both Catwomen on Batman. Batgirl on Batman.

Elly May Clampett.
All the daughters on Petticoat Junction.
Proto-menage-a-trois fantasies involving both Marcia and Carol Brady.

It was a good time to be a boy.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at November 18, 2019 10:36 PM (oQp6r)

181
I am soooo disappointed in Chick-Fil-A's cave complete with their COO's
statement about being "clear who they are" as they "move into new
markets. I will buy my chicken sandwiches elsewhere from now on.

Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at November 18, 2019 10:29 PM (imSgd)



Where? I just want to let you know where the new place gives there money. There is no chick fil a near me, there never will be.

Posted by: Evasiveboat42 at November 18, 2019 10:32 PM (Rz2Nc)

Probably Wendy's and not because of their corporate giving policy. I prefer honest hatred from leftists to being stabbed in the back by a supposed friend. Conservatives and Christians saved their scalps when the alphabet soup crowd came for them. We made them successful. They want to throw us under a bus to placate people who tried to destroy them. They will get no support from me in doing that.

Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at November 18, 2019 10:37 PM (imSgd)

182 I'm rolling in luxurious, sensual content.
Posted by: Cicero

Sensual or sensuous?

Posted by: Mrs. Dean Wormer at November 18, 2019 10:37 PM (QzkSJ)

183 174. Get off of my Gran Torino!

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 18, 2019 10:37 PM (drMex)

184 So IOW, it's tough to sneak up on the Brits...

Not that hard.

Posted by: William The Conqueror! at November 18, 2019 10:37 PM (I2/tG)

185 why is it that France fell to the Germans, when obviously England didn't? My hunch is that it's largely because the French armed forces didn't take seriously enough and/or ignored whatever intelligence and advice Churchill and our generals provided them, but hmmm.
Posted by: qdpsteve


England would have fallen if the US hadn't entered the war.

Posted by: Kwame Kilpatrick at November 18, 2019 10:37 PM (+lVUW)

186 Japan is confident in lithium ion batteries. Japanese have a battery powered submarine.

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Two D batteries and mine is good to go.

PERISCOPE DEPTH!
Posted by: Rep. Katie Hill (B)um-rushed at November 18, 2019 10:03 PM (XVuno)

All submarines were battery-powered (at least while submerged) until the advent of the nuclear ones.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 18, 2019 10:38 PM (/sgva)

187


Swallwell farted loudly all over Chris Matthews. Hilarious. Ripped a huge one. LOL.

"...ask the Ukrains to help him cheat BRRRRRAPPPP an election."

LMAO




Posted by: Rev. Dr. E Buzz Miller, Lesbian at November 18, 2019 10:38 PM (lg/F7)

188 What is it about Stefanik that got Conway's lacey thong in a knot?
That man is a waste of skin.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, champion of Urkers everywhere at November 18, 2019 10:38 PM (Uu+Jp)

189 > I dreamed of Jeanie

Oh, yeah. We mustn't forget her.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at November 18, 2019 10:38 PM (oQp6r)

190
England would have fallen if the US hadn't entered the war.
Posted by: Kwame Kilpatrick at November 18, 2019 10:37 PM (+lVUW)

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Yeah? When?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at November 18, 2019 10:38 PM (XVuno)

191 _
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Japanese have a battery powered submarine

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Uhm, battery power was pretty much the standard for operating subs submerged pre-nuke.

Posted by: irright at November 18, 2019 10:38 PM (RVcmP)

192 The Japanese being who they are likely have sexbots onboard to keep the crew happy during those long cruises.
Posted by: Pliney at November 18, 2019 10:36 PM (nzKWW)


Yeah.

Sexbots.

*shifty eyes*

Posted by: hogmartin at November 18, 2019 10:38 PM (t+qrx)

193 In fact, Chick-Fil-A's decision strengthens and encourages the bullies.

Posted by: Emmie at November 18, 2019 10:38 PM (i/wJA)

194 Dang it, I had started eating regularly at Chick-Fil-A because they hadn't bent the knee to the lefty bullies. Now what?
Posted by: Emmie at November 18, 2019 10:36 PM (i/wJA)


Contact them and demand they reverse their decision. Make it clear this will only lose them customers.

Posted by: Dr. T at November 18, 2019 10:38 PM (2PXwn)

195 Lol, people here think Atlanta mayors are elected.

Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at November 18, 2019 10:38 PM (+fTAB)

196
She should fire the cops who are investigating her for corruption.
Posted by: Kwame Kilpatrick
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Good 'ol Kwame. One of the long list of jailed Dem Mayors. About 40 of them since 1985.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 18, 2019 10:39 PM (xSo9G)

197 Not that hard.

Yep.

Posted by: Claudius! at November 18, 2019 10:39 PM (I2/tG)

198 That pic bringing the rear of the thread up is much funnier when you realize the buy in the mower is trimming the hedge.

Posted by: not so at November 18, 2019 10:39 PM (HALdu)

199 The house dogs have not yet adjusted their stomachs to the time change.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 18, 2019 10:05 PM (7rVsF)

My dog's nap times haven't adjusted. She just woke up.
Posted by: nerdygirl at November 18, 2019 10:33 PM (+lVUW)

Dogs don't care about arbitrary numbers that humans assign and change around, they wake up in relation to the sunrise.

Posted by: Surfperch at November 18, 2019 10:39 PM (WU8si)

200 > All submarines were battery-powered (at least while submerged) until the advent of the nuclear ones.

Some of 'em had snorkels they could use, but that did pose the risk of being spotted by an alert enemy.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at November 18, 2019 10:39 PM (oQp6r)

201 Lol, people here think Atlanta mayors are elected.
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie
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Yeah, that stopped with Maynard Jackson.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 18, 2019 10:39 PM (xSo9G)

202 Sweater Puppies ONT Compliance Pics

https://tinyurl.com/yx7689ov

https://tinyurl.com/wux8jfe

https://tinyurl.com/uj75v7j

https://tinyurl.com/wg489po

https://tinyurl.com/roa3esc

Posted by: kbdabear at November 18, 2019 10:40 PM (qAR6u)

203 Either it's dusty in here or it was that Genius Award story(wipes tear from eye).

Posted by: Jame Gumb at November 18, 2019 10:40 PM (l3+k2)

204 England would have fallen if the US hadn't entered the war.

Ahem.

Posted by: The Soviet Union! at November 18, 2019 10:40 PM (I2/tG)

205 The two luxury GMC Denalis used to chauffeur Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms around town were purchased for a combined $175,000 without the apparent authorization of Atlanta City Council.

Dear Lord, that name.

Sister Gay Gay.

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at November 18, 2019 10:40 PM (2B9A/)

206 In fact, Chick-Fil-A's decision strengthens and encourages the bullies.

Posted by: Emmie at November 18, 2019 10:38 PM (i/wJA)

This too.

Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at November 18, 2019 10:40 PM (imSgd)

207 i'm gonna stick my neck out here and say, that if you like the sandwiches at Chic-fil-a, eat them.

maybe we don't HAVE to be like the cancel culture. we don't have to be stupid the way they are about every damn thing.

Posted by: booknlass at November 18, 2019 10:40 PM (xIKXj)

208 A website is offering a "dream job" for a holiday-loving person looking to make $1,000 watching 24 Hallmark Christmas movies.
Centurylinkquote.com said the winning "Hallmark Dream Job" applicant will receive $1,000, a streaming service subscription and a "movie watching kit" including cookies, cocoa, a mini Christmas tree and some Hallmark merchandise.




Guessing they weeded out all of the applicants that had easy access to rope and razor blades because there is no way they want the news running stories over how the 10th dream job winner offed herself by the 5th movie.

Posted by: not so at November 18, 2019 10:40 PM (HALdu)

209 Dang it, I had started eating regularly at Chick-Fil-A because they hadn't bent the knee to the lefty bullies. Now what?
Posted by: Emmie at November 18, 2019 10:36 PM (i/wJA)

If you really like the food, keep eating there.
Boycott should be a last step, not a first step.
First step is to let them know how you feel via nice communication. Not screaming at the nice girl in the drive-thru like the lefties do.

These guys that hear some bad news about X and immediately say Fuck X, they're dead to me, they lose their ability to sway anyone.
Carrot, then stick.

Posted by: OneEyedJack at November 18, 2019 10:41 PM (z79tQ)

210 In fact, Chick-Fil-A's decision strengthens and encourages the bullies.
Posted by: Emmie at November 18, 2019 10:38 PM (i/wJA)

I have a funny feeling they'll continue to cede ground just like every other #wokecorporation.

Posted by: Surfperch at November 18, 2019 10:41 PM (WU8si)

211 maybe we don't HAVE to be like the cancel culture.

Tit for tat is the only strategy that works.

Posted by: Game Theory! at November 18, 2019 10:41 PM (I2/tG)

212 Prince Andrew made a fool of himself, but honestly, what else would he do in a situation like this?
Posted by: Surfperch at November 18, 2019 10:09 PM (WU8si)

a) shut up, and say nothing

b) own it, and say, "yes, I banged her, but she presented herself to be of legal age."

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 18, 2019 10:42 PM (/sgva)

213 Nuclear submarines have diesel engines and batteries too, in case anyone was wondering.

I dunno, people wonder about things like that sometimes.

Posted by: hogmartin at November 18, 2019 10:42 PM (t+qrx)

214 Contact them and demand they reverse their decision. Make it clear this will only lose them customers.

Posted by: Dr. T at November 18, 2019 10:38 PM (2PXwn)

They stopped answering the phones about midday. I think more than one person had the same idea:-P

Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at November 18, 2019 10:42 PM (imSgd)

215 More Sweater Puppies ONT Compliance Pics

https://tinyurl.com/webxbrn

https://tinyurl.com/vescdkw

https://tinyurl.com/se7hceq

https://tinyurl.com/ws3ybzp

https://tinyurl.com/sgs5rlp

Posted by: kbdabear at November 18, 2019 10:42 PM (qAR6u)

216 211 maybe we don't HAVE to be like the cancel culture.

Tit for tat is the only strategy that works.
Posted by: Game Theory! at November 18, 2019 10:41 PM (I2/tG)

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Tit?

Oh, now you've done it,

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at November 18, 2019 10:42 PM (XVuno)

217 I know she is combatting human trafficking.

Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at November 18, 2019 10:42 PM (+fTAB)

218 The Japanese cube is much less terrifying, from the submariners perspective than what the Australians are doing by modifying a French nuclear sub to be a diesel electric.

Posted by: not so at November 18, 2019 10:43 PM (HALdu)

219 a) shut up, and say nothing



b) own it, and say, "yes, I banged her, but she presented herself to be of legal age."

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 18, 2019 10:42 PM (/sgva)

Either/or would have probably worked.

Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at November 18, 2019 10:43 PM (imSgd)

220 why is it that France fell to the Germans, when obviously England didn't? My hunch is that it's largely because the French armed forces didn't take seriously enough and/or ignored whatever intelligence and advice Churchill and our generals provided them, but hmmm.
Posted by: qdpsteve at November 18, 2019 10:11 PM (L2ZTs)

A map is your friend.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 18, 2019 10:43 PM (/sgva)

221 What is it about Stefanik that got Conway's lacey thong in a knot?
That man is a waste of skin.
Posted by: N.L. Urker, champion of Urkers everywhere at November 18, 2019 10:38 PM (Uu+Jp)

You're telling me!

Posted by: Ed Gein at November 18, 2019 10:43 PM (z79tQ)

222 Posted by: Surfperch at November 18, 2019 10:41 PM (WU8si)
* * * *

I can't be the only one...

Posted by: Legally Sufficient at November 18, 2019 10:43 PM (lv9KS)

223 Good job, Nathaniel. You needed therapy, not six figure disfiguring...
Yeah, well, if you can't deal with what you are, how will you deal with what you aren't and cant really be?

Posted by: boynsea

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I had occasion to hear of a case this week at Nationwide Children's Hosp where a 10 yr old girl is considering having a full hysterectomy and then beginning hormone 'therapy' to transition to a sterile freak.

During the all department meeting on this case the wheels fell off. Oddly enough(!!?), no Psychiatrists were in attendance. The parents are useless as is the little girl. She's 10 FFS. Physically healthy in all respects. There was so much screaming by staff at each other that security showed up and cleared the room.

Case still up in the air AFAIK. Sad.

Posted by: Tonypete at November 18, 2019 10:44 PM (Y4EXg)

224 b) own it, and say, "yes, I banged her, but she presented herself to be of legal age."

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 18, 2019 10:42 PM (/sgva)

She was legal in England at the time. Aren't the pics from London?

Posted by: Evasiveboat42 at November 18, 2019 10:44 PM (Rz2Nc)

225 Posted by: Ed Gein at November 18, 2019 10:43 PM (z79tQ)

Plainfield golf clap

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at November 18, 2019 10:44 PM (aA3+G)

226 >>> 222 Posted by: Surfperch at November 18, 2019 10:41 PM (WU8si)
* * * *

I can't be the only one...
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at November 18, 2019 10:43 PM (lv9KS)

This is an ONT.

*points at thread*

They're all drinking.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 18, 2019 10:45 PM (0ReGO)

227 England would have fallen if the US hadn't entered the war.

Ahem.
Posted by: The Soviet Union! at November 18, 2019 10:40 PM (I2/tG)


Yeah, we really lucked out there.

Posted by: Poland at November 18, 2019 10:45 PM (2PXwn)

228 ...presented herself...

lol, like a rhesus monkey?



Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop at November 18, 2019 10:45 PM (ufFY8)

229 It's honestly kind of amusing to see so many Conservatives praising someone who's essentially a younger female version of Mitt Romney.
Posted by: Surfperch at November 18, 2019 10:31 PM (WU8si)

Elsie Stefanik drives around with her dog in the kennel up top, too?

Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at November 18, 2019 10:45 PM (sy5kK)

230 No Game Theory, tit for tat isn't the only strategy that works.

Not that I'm against punishing murder by execution (that's what I think of when you mention tit for tat, an eye for an eye)

but it's a chicken sandwich; a good one. doing yourself a disservice by denying yourself a good chicken sandwich because of the politics of the COO? Life's too short.

Posted by: booknlass at November 18, 2019 10:45 PM (xIKXj)

231 AOP, several other commenters beat you to it

Posted by: qdpsteve at November 18, 2019 10:46 PM (L2ZTs)

232
228 ...presented herself...

lol, like a rhesus monkey?

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Hold my beer.

Posted by: A Female Baboon at November 18, 2019 10:46 PM (XVuno)

233 95 Sarah Ferguson is looking smarter and smarter.
Posted by: JAS at November 18, 2019 10:18 PM (DBGf/)

Nope, they're a well matched pair of shit for brains. There's been rumors for years, which have intensified since Eugenie got married, that they will remarry once prince philip kicks off. And she has stayed close to the queen despite all the dramarama over the years.

Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at November 18, 2019 10:46 PM (tUOCc)

234 Long story short, today I re-aquired my old Thompson Center Arms 50cal Hawken muzzleloader after I sold it 25 years ago.


Best part is one of the guys who owned it in the interim swapped in a brand new barrel that's never been shot through.

Tomorrow I break in the new barrel.

Just in time for deer season.

Yeah, I'm happy,

Posted by: davidt at November 18, 2019 10:47 PM (l3+k2)

235 The Germans #woke the sleeping giant after they bombed Pearl Harbor and we opened a can of whoop ass on them and saved the Brits.

Posted by: JROD at November 18, 2019 10:47 PM (qjyU5)

236 I understand why Chick Fil A did what they did. Chicken sandwiches were always for fags.

Posted by: MEAT POLES at November 18, 2019 10:47 PM (6WaRe)

237 Case still up in the air AFAIK. Sad.

Posted by: Tonypete at November 18, 2019 10:44 PM (Y4EXg)

What the freaking hell?

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at November 18, 2019 10:47 PM (2B9A/)

238 129 Same thing happens in taco shops. If the carne asada is fresh, yummy. If it's been sitting around for a while, not so good.
Posted by: JAS


The only time I've been to a Chipotle restaurant I got a "steak" burrito. It was one of the worst fast food items I've ever had. It wasn't cheap, IIRC it was 6 or 7 dollars. The steak was dry, rubbery and tasteless. I don't know if they are normally that bad, or if they had let their cooked meat sit in the fridge for a week and then reheated it.

Posted by: Kwame Kilpatrick at November 18, 2019 10:47 PM (+lVUW)

239 Well...at least I wasn't number 1 on the list.

Posted by: Insomniac at November 18, 2019 10:47 PM (NWiLs)

240 Is there a better descriptor of boobs than sweater puppies?

soft, squiggly puppies, warm soft sweaters, it is as if the von trapp family coined the term to go in the "these are a few of my favorite things" song.

Posted by: not so at November 18, 2019 10:47 PM (HALdu)

241 "Japan is confident in lithium ion batteries. Japanese have a battery powered submarine."

Although the article might lead you to believe the sub is battery-powered, it isn't; it is properly a diesel-electric sub. It even has that noisy air-independent system mentioned.

Posted by: DaveM at November 18, 2019 10:48 PM (WWC3Y)

242 @231 somethings bear repeating

Posted by: Some Lurker at November 18, 2019 10:48 PM (yGzfQ)

243 Oops, kwame sock off. Anyway, I would have sworn that Chipotle's steak was fake vegan meat.

Posted by: Kwame Kilpatrick at November 18, 2019 10:49 PM (+lVUW)

244 Bbd, what do they stand to gain?

Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at November 18, 2019 10:49 PM (+fTAB)

245 STFU. Take extended vacation, far, far away.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 18, 2019 10:12 PM (CDGwz)

The Governor of Diego Garcia is vacant, I understand.

Posted by: Fox2! at November 18, 2019 10:49 PM (MwFQu)

246 Helena 226, you lookin' at me?

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 18, 2019 10:49 PM (drMex)

247 Yeoman Rand was shit tier compared to Yeoman Colt (The Cage) or the Goddess-tier Yeoman Smith (played by Andrea Dromm).

Posted by: Rusty Nail at November 18, 2019 10:49 PM (I99aF)

248
Yeah, we really lucked out there.
Posted by: Poland
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Look, if you hadn't been so aggressive in 1605, the Rooskies wouldn't have been harboring a grudge.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 18, 2019 10:49 PM (CDGwz)

249 Case still up in the air AFAIK. Sad.

Posted by: Tonypete at November 18, 2019 10:44 PM (Y4EXg)


A few decades ago, if the law hadn't still been sane enough to put a stop to this nonsense, there were certain semi-secret organizations that would have dealt with the guilty parties.

Posted by: Dr. T at November 18, 2019 10:49 PM (2PXwn)

250 240 Is there a better descriptor of boobs than sweater puppies?

soft, squiggly puppies, warm soft sweaters, it is as if the von trapp family coined the term to go in the "these are a few of my favorite things" song.
Posted by: not so at November 18, 2019 10:47 PM (HALdu)

I think this is one of those cases where you do not really pick a favorite, just enjoy.

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at November 18, 2019 10:49 PM (2B9A/)

251 Speaking of sweater puppies, has anyone ever run across a set of cold sweater puppies? do the even get cold?

Posted by: not so at November 18, 2019 10:49 PM (HALdu)

252 Not that I'm against punishing murder by execution (that's what I think of when you mention tit for tat, an eye for an eye)



but it's a chicken sandwich; a good one. doing yourself a disservice
by denying yourself a good chicken sandwich because of the politics of
the COO? Life's too short.

Posted by: booknlass at November 18, 2019 10:45 PM (xIKXj)

Life is not too short for this. It wasn't the excellence of their chicken that made them the number three fast food chain. They are where they are because they didn't cave and we honored that with our dollars. Betrayal from allies is far worse than honest attacks from a forthright enemy.
And Emmie is right... Chick-Fil-A's actions just encourages the QWERTY crew to attack and attack the next target.

Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at November 18, 2019 10:49 PM (imSgd)

253 Is there a better descriptor of boobs than sweater puppies?

soft, squiggly puppies, warm soft sweaters, it is as if the von trapp family coined the term to go in the "these are a few of my favorite things" song.
Posted by: not so at November 18, 2019 10:47 PM (HALdu)

Pro tip, your wife doesn't like it if you call them the fun bags.

Posted by: Evasiveboat42 at November 18, 2019 10:50 PM (Rz2Nc)

254 Posted by: JROD at November 18, 2019 10:47 PM

"Germans?"

"Forget it, he's rolling."

Posted by: Rusty Nail at November 18, 2019 10:50 PM (I99aF)

255 118 Got the Chiefs game on going back and forth between that and the ONT. They've been mediocre at best. Hopefully 2nd half is better.
Posted by: Jewells45

Hey, at least they're not Mizzou!

*sobs*
Posted by: Dr. T
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You mean, the Chiefs who have Andy Reid as a coach who just said Kaeper-fuck should still be in the league.. those Chiefs.

I was telling an in-law on Sunday who was watching the NFL morning show and they had a segment with Drew Brees and a vet that they were trying very hard to pull me back in and then I see Reid say that BS about Kaeper-fuck...

Buh bye NFL. Buh fucking bye...

Posted by: NALNAMSAM - not as lean, not as mean, still a Marine at November 18, 2019 10:50 PM (+ldAm)

256 Seen while looking for Iran news on twitter:

#fartgate is number 2 on twitter!

HAHAHAHAHA!!!!

Posted by: dIb at November 18, 2019 10:50 PM (VJOLZ)

257 I'm betting the CEO of the Citadel Defense Company has "cost effective solutions!"
Posted by: Diogenes at November 18, 2019 10:24 PM (axyOa)

Seems to me a fairly powerful IR laser would be the tool of choice for flummoxing drones. People cannot see it, so you could happily lase away until the opposition put on IR viewing goggles. And you could put out enough jam to really fry the drone's "eyes".

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 18, 2019 10:50 PM (/sgva)

258 Chickenshit-Fil-A stopped donating to the Salvation Army, an organization who does far more to help the homeless than the "loving" lefties who only talk about helping them.

The best thing to do is to give the money you were going to spend at Chick-Fil-A to the Salvation Army, and they'll be around soon since Christmas season is around the corner.

Posted by: kbdabear at November 18, 2019 10:50 PM (qAR6u)

259 "Pro tip, your wife doesn't like it if you call them the fun bags."

No.
Your wife.
Not mine.

Posted by: attila the thrilla at November 18, 2019 10:51 PM (w7KSn)

260 Yeoman Rand was shit tier compared to Yeoman Colt (The Cage) or the Goddess-tier Yeoman Smith (played by Andrea Dromm).


Dr. Helen Noel.

Posted by: Mr. Peebles at November 18, 2019 10:51 PM (oVJmc)

261 Mike, in fairness to the Poles, they were kinda thrown for a loop at the time. 5-Hour Energy drinks were introduced in Lodz in 1604... ;-)

Posted by: qdpsteve at November 18, 2019 10:51 PM (L2ZTs)

262 > a) shut up, and say nothing


This would probably have been the best policy.
Pity Andrew doesn't have access to legal counsel of the quality of these guys:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTurSi0LhJs

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at November 18, 2019 10:51 PM (oQp6r)

263 251
Speaking of sweater puppies, has anyone ever run across a set of cold sweater puppies? do the even get cold?

Posted by: not so at November 18, 2019 10:49 PM (HALdu)


Cackle, cackle, cackle...

Posted by: Witch's Tit at November 18, 2019 10:51 PM (l3+k2)

264 but it's a chicken sandwich; a good one. doing yourself a disservice by denying yourself a good chicken sandwich because of the politics of the COO? Life's too short.

Appreciate your perspective, but if there is no pushback, all corporations will end up being woke, which is just part of the push to make it effectively impossible to openly state your political views and continue to be a part of society.

Chick-fil-A had very successfully shown that you could ignore a"woke" cultural boycott, and doing very well.

Their caving is not a small thing.

Posted by: Game Theory! at November 18, 2019 10:51 PM (I2/tG)

265 It was a dark and stormy night...
Posted by: ALH at November 18, 2019 10:19 PM


the rain fell in torrents

Posted by: Edward Bulwer-Lytton at November 18, 2019 10:51 PM (r6GXX)

266 I think this is one of those cases where you do not really pick a favorite, just enjoy.
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at November 18, 2019 10:49 PM (2B9A/)




It is not even offensive, chicks never get upset when you say "hey, why don't you and your sweater puppies come over here." When you use the word tits, boobs, jugs, whatever, they seem less happy.

Posted by: not so at November 18, 2019 10:51 PM (HALdu)

267 I agree with the Golden Melon Master, give the money to Salvation Army, the choices in chicken fast food are not great as far as ideological purity.

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at November 18, 2019 10:52 PM (2B9A/)

268 It's simple. I'll save my not-really-necessary fast food money and give more to the Salvation Army instead.

I can make a pretty mean chicken sandwich myself.

Chik-fil-a was a nice brand while it lasted.

Posted by: BlackOrchid..A.E.D.K.H. at November 18, 2019 10:52 PM (Rarvo)

269 Speaking of marijuana, I experimented with a joint (legal) today. Meh.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, champion of Urkers everywhere at November 18, 2019 10:52 PM (Uu+Jp)

270 Posted by: davidt at November 18, 2019 10:47 PM (l3+k2)


Cool. Now I hope the der cooperate

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at November 18, 2019 10:52 PM (aA3+G)

271 -
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Speaking of sweater puppies, has anyone ever run across a set of cold sweater puppies? do the even get cold?
Posted by: not so at November 18, 2019 10:49 PM

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Last winter, up in the Klondike...

Posted by: The witch's brass bra at November 18, 2019 10:52 PM (RVcmP)

272 So far, I don't think there has been an accident on any LiB sub. Or modern AIP sub, for that matter.

Posted by: Skookumchuk at November 18, 2019 10:52 PM (k3g2v)

273 Well, my profile got put up today at the firm's website. Because it's a species of advertising, it was an occasion to be truthful but immodest.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 18, 2019 10:24 PM (7rVsF)

Sounds like gainful employment, true? If so, congratulations!!! In and out dealing with various ailments so I probably missed it.

Posted by: Agitator at November 18, 2019 10:52 PM (VP1T8)

274 EET MOAR CRISTENZ!

Posted by: Chik-fil-A at November 18, 2019 10:52 PM (H5knJ)

275 269 Speaking of marijuana, I experimented with a joint (legal) today. Meh.
Posted by: N.L. Urker, champion of Urkers everywhere at November 18, 2019 10:52 PM (Uu+Jp)

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Famous double-slit experiment?

Posted by: Neils Bohr at November 18, 2019 10:53 PM (XVuno)

276 244 Bbd, what do they stand to gain?
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at November 18, 2019 10:49 PM

Shut them both up & shuttle them off???? I dunno. They seem like they still love each other but who knows.

Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at November 18, 2019 10:53 PM (tUOCc)

277 The Germans #woke the sleeping giant after they bombed Pearl Harbor and we opened a can of whoop ass on them and saved the Brits.
Posted by: JROD
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Yup. When Jimmie Doolittle showed up over Berlin, the krauts knew they were cooked.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 18, 2019 10:53 PM (CDGwz)

278 It is not even offensive, chicks never get upset when you say "hey, why don't you and your sweater puppies come over here." When you use the word tits, boobs, jugs, whatever, they seem less happy.
Posted by: not so at November 18, 2019 10:51 PM (HALdu)

I always liked Melons for some reason, only applies to a particular class of lady.

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at November 18, 2019 10:54 PM (2B9A/)

279 Speaking of sweater puppies, has anyone ever run across a set of cold sweater puppies? do the even get cold?
Posted by: not so

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This one time, at band camp. . .

Posted by: Tonypete at November 18, 2019 10:54 PM (Y4EXg)

280 Buh bye NFL. Buh fucking bye...
Posted by: NALNAMSAM - not as lean, not as mean, still a Marine at November 18, 2019 10:50 PM (+ldAm)

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Been over two years since I watched a game.

Far as I'm concerned, NFL needs to die.

Posted by: SMH at November 18, 2019 10:54 PM (RU4sa)

281 @254 Rusty Nail-I blew it by not posting as Senator Blutarsky though.

Posted by: JROD at November 18, 2019 10:54 PM (qjyU5)

282 -
--
Cackle, cackle, cackle...
Posted by: Witch's Tit at November 18, 2019 10:51 PM

---------------

Get out of my brain!

Posted by: irright at November 18, 2019 10:54 PM (RVcmP)

283 No.
Your wife.
Not mine.
Posted by: attila the thrilla at November 18, 2019 10:51 PM (w7KSn)

Fair enough!

Posted by: Evasiveboat42 at November 18, 2019 10:54 PM (Rz2Nc)

284 I experimented with a joint (legal) today.

N.L. Urker can now flex his elbow in 9 different directions :-)

Posted by: qdpsteve at November 18, 2019 10:54 PM (L2ZTs)

285 Hey bebe and Jewells : )

Posted by: SMH at November 18, 2019 10:55 PM (RU4sa)

286 redbanzai, you do you. I'll do me.

i tire of letting the nutzo left determine the narrative. sometimes I just like to ignore the politics.

Posted by: booknlass at November 18, 2019 10:55 PM (xIKXj)

287
Last winter, up in the Klondike...
Posted by: The witch's brass bra
----

Oh, the Arctic nights have seen strange headlights...

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 18, 2019 10:55 PM (CDGwz)

288 Nice hillbilly hedge trimmer.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at November 18, 2019 10:55 PM (9Om/r)

289 Last winter, up in the Klondike...
Posted by: The witch's brass bra
----

Oh, the Arctic nights have seen strange headlights...
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 18, 2019 10:55 PM (CDGwz)

*golfclap*

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at November 18, 2019 10:55 PM (2B9A/)

290 Not that our mediocre, self-appointed "elite" is any better than their royals.
Posted by: Surfperch


I'm old enough to remember when Kennedy's were referred to as "American Royalty".
Vomit.

Posted by: nerdygirl at November 18, 2019 10:55 PM (+lVUW)

291 280 Buh bye NFL. Buh fucking bye...
Posted by: NALNAMSAM - not as lean, not as mean, still a Marine

---

Been over two years since I watched a game.

Far as I'm concerned, NFL needs to die.
Posted by: SMH
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Same here sir, same here.

Posted by: NALNAMSAM - not as lean, not as mean, still a Marine at November 18, 2019 10:56 PM (+ldAm)

292 Nice hillbilly hedge trimmer.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division

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And remember boys and girls, hillbilly is a state of mind. It is NOT where you are from.

Posted by: Tonypete at November 18, 2019 10:56 PM (Y4EXg)

293 Mayor Lance-Bottoms


******

There's obviously a CPT code for THAT:

46050 - Incision and drainage, perianal abscess, superficial

Posted by: Muldoon at November 18, 2019 10:56 PM (m45I2)

294 280; smh! fistbump.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at November 18, 2019 10:56 PM (KP5rU)

295 booknlass, hear hear.

Posted by: qdpsteve at November 18, 2019 10:56 PM (L2ZTs)

296 Not that our mediocre, self-appointed "elite" is any better than their royals.
Posted by: Surfperch

I'm old enough to remember when Kennedy's were referred to as "American Royalty".
Vomit.
Posted by: nerdygirl


Camelot.

Posted by: rickb223 at November 18, 2019 10:57 PM (XkxK0)

297
I'm old enough to remember when Kennedy's were referred to as "American Royalty".
------

Camelot!

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 18, 2019 10:57 PM (xSo9G)

298 Armed largely with U.S. .30-06 Springfields.
Posted by: A. Hitler at November 18, 2019 10:25 PM (CDGwz)

Which they dumped after the war, rather than return them to the US.

Posted by: Fox2! at November 18, 2019 10:57 PM (MwFQu)

299 Famous double-slit experiment?
Posted by: Neils Bohr at November 18, 2019 10:53 PM


See? I wasn't the first throuple!

Posted by: Katie Hill at November 18, 2019 10:57 PM (DMUuz)

300 rickb - Dammit.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 18, 2019 10:57 PM (xSo9G)

301 265
It was a dark and stormy night...

Posted by: ALH at November 18, 2019 10:19 PM



the rain fell in torrents

Posted by: Edward Bulwer-Lytton


The bottle on my desk was as empty as my soul.

Posted by: Some rat in the swamp at November 18, 2019 10:58 PM (LOq4H)

302 but it's a chicken sandwich; a good one. doing yourself a disservice
by denying yourself a good chicken sandwich because of the politics of
the COO? Life's too short.

Posted by: booknlass at November 18, 2019 10:45 PM (xIKXj)

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Knuckling under the gay mafia is doing everyone a disservice.

Since I rarely eat there, continuing not to eat there won't exactly be a chore.

But like you said, you do you.

Posted by: SMH at November 18, 2019 10:58 PM (RU4sa)

303 And remember boys and girls, hillbilly is a state of mind. It is NOT where you are from.

Posted by: Tonypete at November 18, 2019 10:56 PM (Y4EXg)

Bingo. We even got them in jersey...fucking jersey.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at November 18, 2019 10:58 PM (9Om/r)

304 And Emmie is right...
Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at November 18, 2019 10:49 PM (imSgd)



Ooooh, that feels nice. Say it again, please!

j/k

Posted by: Emmie at November 18, 2019 10:58 PM (i/wJA)

305 284 I experimented with a joint (legal) today.



Who is this N.L. Urker guy?

He's been ordering pizza, again and again, to be delivered for a couple hours now!

Posted by: N.L. Urker's local Domino's at November 18, 2019 10:58 PM (sy5kK)

306
Actually the Soviet Union would have fallen if the US hadn't entered the war. Stalin, Khrushchev and Zhukov privately admitted as such.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 18, 2019 10:58 PM (7rVsF)

307 Hey chavez!

Posted by: SMH at November 18, 2019 10:58 PM (RU4sa)

308 I experimented with a joint (legal) today.

N.L. Urker can now flex his elbow in 9 different directions :-)
Posted by: qdpsteve


The Most Interesting Man:

I don't always roll a joint, but when I do, it's my ankle.

Posted by: rickb223 at November 18, 2019 10:59 PM (XkxK0)

309 > I'm old enough to remember when Kennedy's were referred to as "American Royalty".

Vomit.

Rich, semi-retarded, amoral...yep, that sounds like most royalty I'm familiar with.




Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at November 18, 2019 10:59 PM (oQp6r)

310 Contact them and demand they reverse their decision. Make it clear this will only lose them customers.
Posted by: Dr. T at November 18, 2019 10:38 PM (2PXwn)

This.

There are no CFA's in my AO. I think I ate at one once, and was less than thrilled with the waffle fries. So if I, me, stop going there, they have lost nothing. But if regular customers stop going there, they will lose money. It's not like the faggots are going to take up the slack.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 18, 2019 10:59 PM (/sgva)

311 SMH!

Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at November 18, 2019 10:59 PM (tUOCc)

312 Their caving is not a small thing.

The Left frequently reprints an cartoon by XKCD that states that while you have freedom of speech, you have to accept the consequences - in other words, the possible loss of your job, the possible destruction of your business, the possible loss of access to banking and financial services, et.al. It''s like saying that you have freedom of speech in East Germany, but you have to accept being arrested by the Stasi.

And we've only just started heading down this road - the University of California has started demanding loyalty oaths for new faculty members pledging their commitment to "diversity". Imagine having to sign one of these documents if you want to open a bank account - and that is definitely coming if the Left triumphs.

And without pushback, they will win.

Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 18, 2019 10:59 PM (I2/tG)

313 301
265

It was a dark and stormy night...


Posted by: ALH at November 18, 2019 10:19 PM





the rain fell in torrents



Posted by: Edward Bulwer-Lytton


The bottle on my desk was as empty as my soul.


Posted by: Some rat in the swamp at November 18, 2019 10:58 PM (LOq4H)


She went for me like a pig takes to garbage.

Posted by: Steve Martin at November 18, 2019 10:59 PM (l3+k2)

314 Betrayal from allies is far worse than honest attacks from a forthright enemy.
And Emmie is right... Chick-Fil-A's actions just encourages the QWERTY crew to attack and attack the next target.


This.

Posted by: Ladyl at November 18, 2019 11:00 PM (TdMsT)

315 Do I dare risk killing the thread again with another comment?

Posted by: Surfperch, knowing that Threads don't Kill Themselves at November 18, 2019 11:00 PM (WU8si)

316 rickb - Dammit.
Posted by: Mike Hammer


*fistbump
Hordemind is alive and well.

Posted by: rickb223 at November 18, 2019 11:00 PM (XkxK0)

317 296 Not that our mediocre, self-appointed "elite" is any better than their royals.
Posted by: Surfperch

I'm old enough to remember when Kennedy's were referred to as "American Royalty".
Vomit.
Posted by: nerdygirl


Camelot.
Posted by: rickb223 at November 18, 2019 10:57 PM (XkxK0)

It's only a model.

Posted by: Insomniac at November 18, 2019 11:00 PM (NWiLs)

318 > Actually the Soviet Union would have fallen if the US hadn't entered the
war. Stalin, Khrushchev and Zhukov privately admitted as such.

Yup. Without the Lend-Lease line Eva Braun would've been picking out new drapes for the Winter Palace.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at November 18, 2019 11:01 PM (oQp6r)

319 -
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I'm old enough to remember when Kennedy's were referred to as "American Royalty".

-----------------------

And now limey royalty are known as "British Kardashians".

Posted by: irright at November 18, 2019 11:01 PM (RVcmP)

320 297 Camelot!
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 18, 2019 10:57 PM (xSo9G)

Tis a silly place.

Posted by: Arthur, King of the Britons at November 18, 2019 11:01 PM (tUOCc)

321 Posted by: Muldoon at November 18, 2019 10:56 PM (m45I2)

Sounds a little MOAR than superficial

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at November 18, 2019 11:01 PM (aA3+G)

322 Some of 'em had snorkels they could use, but that did pose the risk of being spotted by an alert enemy.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at November 18, 2019 10:39 PM (oQp6r)

Yeah, I was aware of that, but that is only "technically" submerged. Part of the vessel is breaking water.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 18, 2019 11:01 PM (/sgva)

323 Actually the Soviet Union would have fallen if the US hadn't entered the war. Stalin, Khrushchev and Zhukov privately admitted as such.

Why? The real danger time for the USSR was 1941, when the US wasn't in the war. It would have been harder for the USSR to win without US aid, but the USSR was far outproducing Germany in military equipment irregardless.

Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 18, 2019 11:01 PM (I2/tG)

324 296
Camelot.


Well, JFK had a lot of girl friends so of course he came a lot.

Posted by: Enquiring Minds Want to Know at November 18, 2019 11:01 PM (XzVUd)

325 306
Actually the Soviet Union would have fallen if the US hadn't entered the war. Stalin, Khrushchev and Zhukov privately admitted as such.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 18, 2019 10:58 PM (7rVsF)

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Barbarossa failed at the time Hitler declared war on America. It was out of oil and most metals. While things were still on the knifes edge, the odds had shifted to the Russians by the end of '41.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at November 18, 2019 11:01 PM (XVuno)

326 > The Left frequently reprints an cartoon by XKCD

That cartoon was when I quit reading XKCD.


Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at November 18, 2019 11:01 PM (oQp6r)

327 158 > I had a thing for Yoeman Rand. So, even before puberty, I knew that I liked women.
Yeah, Yeoman Rand, Ginger and Maryanne, Agent 99 on Get Smart, Samantha on Bewitched.
Even as a small boy I knew they had it going on.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at November 18, 2019 10:31 PM (oQp6r)

Don't forget Jeannie.

Posted by: Fox2! at November 18, 2019 11:02 PM (MwFQu)

328 b) own it, and say, "yes, I banged her, but she presented herself to be of legal age."
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 18, 2019 10:42 PM


Statutory rape is a strict liability crime. "She lied about her age" is not a defense.

Posted by: Chuck C at November 18, 2019 11:02 PM (r6GXX)

329 It was a dark and stormy night...


Posted by: ALH at November 18, 2019 10:19 PM





the rain fell in torrents



Posted by: Edward Bulwer-Lytton


The bottle on my desk was as empty as my soul.


Posted by: Some rat in the swamp at November 18, 2019 10:58 PM (LOq4H)


She went for me like a pig takes to garbage.
Posted by: Steve Martin


These Christmas lights are like Epstein , they're not going to hang themselves.

Posted by: rickb223 at November 18, 2019 11:02 PM (XkxK0)

330 Actually the Soviet Union would have fallen if the US hadn't entered the war. Stalin, Khrushchev and Zhukov privately admitted as such.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
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Rather debatable. Arguably, the Battle of Moscow was really the turning point, that was over before we entered the scene.

I think the more likely result (without the U.S.) would have been the Russians taking over the entirety of Europe.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 18, 2019 11:02 PM (CDGwz)

331 caving in to lifestyle freaks never pays. you eventually will lose your ass. these fucks never quit. fuck chik fil a. never been in one.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at November 18, 2019 11:03 PM (KP5rU)

332 Don't sweater puppies have built-in "cold" indicators?

Hooookay, heading for bedding.

Good night, sleep tight, and
don't take any wooden uncles.

♠❚❙❙❘❘❘ ❘

Posted by: mindful webworker - click nic quick pick clack at November 18, 2019 11:03 PM (5RITs)

333 so it sounds like many of you agree with the Boycott,
sanction and divest movement?

Although they aim their crap at Israel.

Posted by: booknlass at November 18, 2019 11:03 PM (xIKXj)

334 Ignore the politics all you want, book.

But the politics still watch you.

Posted by: A Smart Old Guy at November 18, 2019 11:03 PM (E/Lwd)

335 Suddenly, a shot rang out! A door slammed. The maid screamed. Suddenly, a pirate ship appeared on the horizon!

Posted by: Insomniac at November 18, 2019 11:03 PM (NWiLs)

336
Lend-Lease to Russia was some 17 million tons of supplies. The shipments supporting the Army of the US in the ETO was some 22 million tons.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 18, 2019 11:03 PM (7rVsF)

337 There are no CFA's in my AO. I think I ate at one once, and was less than thrilled with the waffle fries. So if I, me, stop going there, they have lost nothing. But if regular customers stop going there, they will lose money. It's not like the faggots are going to take up the slack.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 18, 2019 10:59 PM (/sgva)

This!

The closest CFA to me is 90 minutes, if I drive that way (to meet family) they are going to have me take them to to a nicer place than fast food chicken.

Posted by: Evasiveboat42 at November 18, 2019 11:04 PM (Rz2Nc)

338 327
158 > I had a thing for Yoeman Rand. So, even before puberty, I knew that I liked women.

Yeah, Yeoman Rand, Ginger and Maryanne, Agent 99 on Get Smart, Samantha on Bewitched.

Even as a small boy I knew they had it going on.



Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at November 18, 2019 10:31 PM (oQp6r)



Don't forget Jeannie.

Posted by: Fox2! at November 18, 2019 11:02 PM (MwFQu)


Petticoat... Junction... (steam locomotive sound effect).

Posted by: davidt at November 18, 2019 11:04 PM (l3+k2)

339 little known fact, the kennedy clan was gun shy.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at November 18, 2019 11:04 PM (KP5rU)

340
I say, it's so dreadfully sweaty in this ONT.

Mumsy!

Posted by: Prince Randy Andy at November 18, 2019 11:04 PM (f1Vqw)

341 Do I dare risk killing the thread again with another comment?
Posted by: Surfperch, knowing that Threads don't Kill Themselves at November 18, 2019 11:00 PM (WU8si)


What? You went to Qura for a chicken sammich?

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at November 18, 2019 11:04 PM (aA3+G)

342 G'night, Mindful!

Posted by: Emmie at November 18, 2019 11:04 PM (i/wJA)

343 That cartoon was when I quit reading XKCD.

Me too.

"You have freedom of speech, but you have to accept that your life will destroyed if you exercise it" sounds like something you'd hear in the cellars of the Lubyanka.

Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 18, 2019 11:05 PM (I2/tG)

344 Well the last post failed, I hate this stupid phone but I'll give it a try.
We have a trip today to Rockford to check on Jules cholesterol medication, freaking waste of time. The conversation was about 5 to 10 minutes motherfuker it could have been done over the phone idiotic.
We did get to go to a big great grocery store Meijer not sure if it's spelled that way but you guys know what it is. They had a great variety so we don't always get here. Holy crap by the time we left we had spent $170. Lots of laughs I guess we like to eat good food.
Talk to the mother in law who's in nursing care after a couple of Strokes. It was great to talk to her but very sad. If we're in good enough condition we have to get out there for Christmas.

Posted by: Farmer at November 18, 2019 11:05 PM (C35jd)

345 332
Don't sweater puppies have built-in "cold" indicators?



Hooookay, heading for bedding.



Good night, sleep tight, and

don't take any wooden uncles.






Posted by: mindful webworker - click nic quick pick clack


But if the indicators are on and it's warm out, you could be in luck.

Posted by: Some rat in the swamp at November 18, 2019 11:05 PM (LOq4H)

346 But Chick Fil A did NOT choose to avoid politics. I agree that you shouldn't go through life trying to figure out who you do business with is left or right. In music and entertainment alone, most of on the left.

But Chick Fil A knew they were sticking it to their customer base, they knew this. If they don't even get the slightest backlash, even for a couple weeks, then they will be encouraged to please the potential customers who DO care about their politics. The Left is all politics all the time. And they have yet to love a corporation from woke to unwoke. It only goes one way.

Everyone goes their own way, that is my philosohpy and I think the first idea I pushed here. But their chicken sandwiches are not THAT good. I would suggest dropping them for a couple weeks and see how they respond. Heck, no one has mentioned this, but I would not be surprised if there is some employee turnover over this.

I don't think they are going to reverse course. They have their sights set on Europe for some reason. Pretty dumb in my opinion. They could have remained unwoke and had no issues in Latin America, China, the ME, etc. But they want that Europe is my guess. And they want that San Antonio airport.

Posted by: Quint at November 18, 2019 11:05 PM (n13/j)

347 > Rather debatable. Arguably, the Battle of Moscow was really the turning point, that was over before we entered the scene.

Stalin and (more importantly) Zhukov both disagreed with you.


Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at November 18, 2019 11:06 PM (oQp6r)

348 333 so it sounds like many of you agree with the Boycott,
sanction and divest movement?

Although they aim their crap at Israel.

Posted by: booknlass at November 18, 2019 11:03 PM (xIKXj)

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Really?

I fully support Israel.

Israel is a loyal ally, unlike CFA.

CFA feels that donating to the Salvation Army, which helps homeless vets, is a no-no, they deserve to go broke.

You love chicken sandwiches more than homeless vets?

Your BDS question was just as inane.

Posted by: SMH at November 18, 2019 11:06 PM (RU4sa)

349 We did get to go to a big great grocery store Meijer not sure if it's spelled that way but you guys know what it is. They had a great variety so we don't always get here. Holy crap by the time we left we had spent $170.
Posted by: Farmer at November 18, 2019 11:05 PM (C35jd)


Heya, Farmer! I just got back from Meijer a couple hours ago, but I didn't see you there.

Posted by: hogmartin at November 18, 2019 11:07 PM (t+qrx)

350 Lend-Lease to Russia was some 17 million tons of supplies.

But Lend-Lease really didn't get going until late 1942, and the danger period for the USSR had definitely passed by then.

Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 18, 2019 11:07 PM (I2/tG)

351
"You have freedom of speech, but you have to accept that your life will destroyed if you exercise it"

The Soviet Constitution also said you had freedom of speech, religion, etc.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 18, 2019 11:07 PM (7rVsF)

352 That cartoon was when I quit reading XKCD.


Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at November 18, 2019 11:01 PM (oQp6r)

Never read XKCD to begin with.

Posted by: Surfperch, one step ahead at November 18, 2019 11:08 PM (WU8si)

353 yeah SMH I fully support Israel too.

and you don't have to insult me.

Posted by: booknlass at November 18, 2019 11:08 PM (xIKXj)

354 redbanzai, you do you. I'll do me.



i tire of letting the nutzo left determine the narrative. sometimes I just like to ignore the politics.

Posted by: booknlass at November 18, 2019 10:55 PM (xIKXj)

Fair enough. Just saying though, we all will be made to care one way or another. The left will have it no other way.

Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at November 18, 2019 11:08 PM (imSgd)

355 English Channel >> Maginot Line

Posted by: Muldoon at November 18, 2019 11:08 PM (m45I2)

356 I did not insult you.

I asked an equally inane question.

Posted by: SMH at November 18, 2019 11:08 PM (RU4sa)

357 so it sounds like many of you agree with the Boycott, sanction and divest movement?

What's wrong with the anti-Israel movement is the anti-Israel part, not the means or methods.

If I could destroy various leftist cause via boycott, sanction, or divestment, would I? Damn straight.

Why wouldn't I?

Posted by: Chik-fil-A at November 18, 2019 11:09 PM (H5knJ)

358 {{{SMH!!!}}}

Posted by: Ladyl at November 18, 2019 11:09 PM (TdMsT)

359 Ugh! Boycott all of it! fuck all the things! Let's eat navy beans boiled in ditch water in our old steel pots. And chew coffee packets!

Who's with me?!!!

Yaarrrghhh!

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Movie Cricket at November 18, 2019 11:09 PM (x8Wzq)

360 so it sounds like many of you agree with the Boycott,

sanction and divest movement?



Although they aim their crap at Israel.





Posted by: booknlass at November 18, 2019 11:03 PM (xIKXj)

you work at CFA? we are trying to be fair and supportive of other's ideas.

Posted by: Quint at November 18, 2019 11:09 PM (n13/j)

361 Posted by: The ARC of History!

Winter, distance, two front war. Good luck with that.

Posted by: Some rat in the swamp at November 18, 2019 11:09 PM (LOq4H)

362 But Lend-Lease really didn't get going until late 1942, and the danger period for the USSR had definitely passed by then.

BTW, the anniversary of the Soviet counteroffensive at Stalingrad is tomorrow.

Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 18, 2019 11:10 PM (I2/tG)

363 but it's a chicken sandwich; a good one. doing yourself a disservice by denying yourself a good chicken sandwich because of the politics of the COO? Life's too short.
Posted by: booknlass at November 18, 2019 10:45 PM (xIKXj)

Well, I'd sooner have a beef sammich than chicken, for one. And Popeye's has some yummy chicken nuggets, AND seafood. And they haven't caved in to the rainbow alphabet freaks. Now, maybe they were never donors to conservative or Christian causes, but CFA was, and they caved.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 18, 2019 11:10 PM (/sgva)

364 Heya, Farmer! I just got back from Meijer a couple hours ago, but I didn't see you there.

Posted by: hogmartin at November 18, 2019 11:07 PM (t+qrx)

Do they have 10 for $10 get the 11th free this week?


Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at November 18, 2019 11:10 PM (ufFY8)

365
Yeah, we really lucked out there.
Posted by: Poland
-----------

Look, if you hadn't been so aggressive in 1605, the Rooskies wouldn't have been harboring a grudge.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 18, 2019 10:49 PM (CDGwz)







Not to mention, kicking Soviet ass at the gates of Warsaw back in 1920.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at November 18, 2019 11:10 PM (eXA4G)

366 The Soviet Constitution also said you had freedom of speech, religion, etc.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 18, 2019 11:07 PM (7rVsF)

That's more than the Australian Constitution gives you.

Posted by: Surfperch, not making the best comparisons, but raising an issue at November 18, 2019 11:10 PM (WU8si)

367 Petticoat... Junction... (steam locomotive sound effect).
Posted by: davidt

---

For the longest time, I thought the girls were washing in the town's water tower, NOT feed water for the steam loco.

I couldn't understand why everyone didn't think that was disgusting.

Posted by: Tonypete at November 18, 2019 11:11 PM (Y4EXg)

368 Let's eat navy beans boiled in ditch water in our old steel pots. And chew coffee packets!

So that's where Mama Basura's recipe book ended up. I was wondering who had it.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Not scanning your email for ad targeting at November 18, 2019 11:11 PM (xkSJa)

369 Hey Ladyl.

booknlass, you want to support CA, no skin off my ass if you do.

But for you to equate no longer supporting CFA, a supposedly christian business that kowtows to the SJWs to the BDS movement which is steeped in anti-semitism make me wonder.

Posted by: SMH at November 18, 2019 11:12 PM (RU4sa)

370 Ugh! Boycott all of it! fuck all the things! Let's
eat navy beans boiled in ditch water in our old steel pots. And chew
coffee packets!



Who's with me?!!!



Yaarrrghhh!

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Movie Cricket at November 18, 2019 11:09 PM (x8Wzq)

We will not be chewing coffee packets as we are not heathens. I have a wonderful percolator that I will bring to the navy bean boil.

Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at November 18, 2019 11:12 PM (imSgd)

371 Channel and the Battle of Britan. Can't do jack without air superiority.

Posted by: Pliney at November 18, 2019 11:12 PM (nzKWW)

372 > But Lend-Lease really didn't get going until late 1942, and the danger period for the USSR had definitely passed by then.
Most people think that the tide didn't turn until the Battle of Stalingrad, and the Lend-Lease equipment was definitely flowing by then. In fact, that was a big factor in the Germans heading toward Stalingrad in the first place. Another was to cut off the Soviet oil supply.

At the time, the Germans still held all of Poland, all of Ukraine, the Baltics, Belarus, and were still camped right outside Leningrad.



Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at November 18, 2019 11:12 PM (oQp6r)

373 >>>couldn't understand why everyone didn't think that was disgusting.

Lonely childhood?

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at November 18, 2019 11:13 PM (aA3+G)

374 In all fairness - this is AtC's fault.

Her screed that Thou Shalt Not Politicize My Entertainment is quite cromulent here. Completely fucking wrong - but cromulent.

She had about as much choice about her entertainment as others do about a chicken sandwich. So ... how loyal are you to the brand ? Is it really that good ?

Posted by: Libertarian Lurker at November 18, 2019 11:13 PM (E/Lwd)

375 Hey Ladyl.



booknlass, you want to support CA, no skin off my ass if you do.



But for you to equate no longer supporting CFA, a supposedly
christian business that kowtows to the SJWs to the BDS movement which is
steeped in anti-semitism make me wonder.

Posted by: SMH at November 18, 2019 11:12 PM (RU4sa)

That is a really poor analogy booknlass.

Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at November 18, 2019 11:13 PM (imSgd)

376 For the longest time, I thought the girls were washing in the town's water tower, NOT feed water for the steam loco.

I couldn't understand why everyone didn't think that was disgusting.
Posted by: Tonypete at November 18, 2019 11:11 PM (Y4EXg)

I was a little too young to notice that them chicks was hawt. What I remember about Petticoat Junction is that when the end credits rolled that's when Dad was arriving home from work.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Movie Cricket at November 18, 2019 11:13 PM (x8Wzq)

377 Not aware that any of those leaders made such a comment about the American role in their victory, but would love to find out about them.


Timeline needs tweaking. In retrospect, the German defeats towards the end of '42 look pretty inevitable - bit off much more than they could chew with Case Blue in the south. But at the time, not many were breathing *that* easy in Moscow. Glanz probably is close with his take: after Stalingrad, it was clear Germany would not win in the east, and after Kursk, it was clear the Soviets would win on their terms.


And tomorrow, fittingly, is the 77th anniversary of the launch of Operation Uranus [annihilation of the 6th Army at Stalingrad].



Posted by: rhomboid at November 18, 2019 11:13 PM (QDnY+)

378 Look, if you hadn't been so aggressive in 1605, the Rooskies wouldn't have been harboring a grudge.

Hey, we booted the Poles out of Moscow in 1612 and took over in 1613. A three hundred and four year dynasty is not a bad run.

Posted by: The Romanovs! at November 18, 2019 11:14 PM (I2/tG)

379 One of the local casino restaurants has burgers, natch, but you can order it with the 'impossible' patty for a mere extra $1.99.

Le sigh. Or, ya know, you COULD just order the fucking salad. And save a few bux in the process.

Nah, it'll never work.

Posted by: GnuBreed at November 18, 2019 11:14 PM (Z4rgH)

380 Hey dudes. I've never eaten at a CFA. There's one at the Calgary Airport but on the wrong side of security for me.

Posted by: N.L. Urker, champion of Urkers everywhere at November 18, 2019 11:14 PM (Uu+Jp)

381 Famous double-slit experiment?
Posted by: Neils Bohr at November 18, 2019 10:53 PM (XVuno)

Now that sounds like a "sex-change" operation gone terribly wrong.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 18, 2019 11:15 PM (/sgva)

382 Quint, i wouldn't say you're being fair and supportive of my idea.

SMH it's quite a jump to say that because I think a person could go to a fast food joint regardless of what their COO says means I don't support vets.

shaking my head.

Posted by: booknlass at November 18, 2019 11:15 PM (xIKXj)

383 Oh Jane! That ankle better heal! Or you are doomed

Good evening y'all!

Posted by: westminsterdogshow at November 18, 2019 11:15 PM (/UQ/R)

384 Look, if you hadn't been so aggressive in 1605, the Rooskies wouldn't have been harboring a grudge.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 18, 2019 10:49 PM (CDGwz)

Not to mention, kicking Soviet ass at the gates of Warsaw back in 1920.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at November 18, 2019 11:10 PM (eXA4G)

Keep in mind, the Poles were decades behind and vastly outgunned by their enemies. Any minor defeat would've been more than a bit of an embarassment for the Soviets and Nazis.

Posted by: Surfperch at November 18, 2019 11:16 PM (WU8si)

385 Do they have 10 for $10 get the 11th free this week?
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at November 18, 2019 11:10 PM (ufFY


Not this week. It's Santa Bucks season soon.

Posted by: hogmartin at November 18, 2019 11:16 PM (t+qrx)

386 Exactly, booknlass!

Just as nutso as saying you support BDS if you don't support CFA.

Posted by: SMH at November 18, 2019 11:16 PM (RU4sa)

387 All those upset abot Chick-fil-A? It's a year old. They changed donation pstterns last year.

On Monday, Chick-fil-A released a list of organizations to which its foundation has donated this year. The list did not include either organization, even though the groups had received millions of dollars from the foundation over the years.

Chick-fil-A had made "multiyear commitments" to the Salvation Army and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes that ended in 2018, a company spokeswoman said. Now, she said, the company plans to give to "a smaller number of organizations working exclusively in the areas of hunger, homelessness and education."

https://nyti.ms/2puUHzn

Posted by: rickb223 at November 18, 2019 11:16 PM (XkxK0)

388 Le sigh. Or, ya know, you COULD just order the fucking salad. And save a few bux in the process.



Nah, it'll never work.

Posted by: GnuBreed at November 18, 2019 11:14 PM (Z4rgH)

I think that is weird too... the veggie burgers are no better for you and they are more expensive. Buy a salad if you want healthy.

Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at November 18, 2019 11:16 PM (imSgd)

389 last fast food place i ate in was a shake shack. it was good for fast food.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at November 18, 2019 11:16 PM (KP5rU)

390 I admit fully that my judgement was probably coloured by my tendency to be too honourable

Best Humblebrag. Ever.

Psst, Lizzy - this is the point where you do that Writ Of Attainder thingy. Or send Andrew off to 'govern' what's left of Paedo Island... by himself, surrounded by a blockade.

Posted by: boulder t'hobo at November 18, 2019 11:17 PM (ykYG2)

391 And tomorrow, fittingly, is the 77th anniversary of the launch of Operation Uranus [annihilation of the 6th Army at Stalingrad].


---------

A great object lesson in the danger of allowing Italians and Romanians to guard your flanks.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at November 18, 2019 11:17 PM (XVuno)

392
Well, good night, Hordians. Coffee time at Schloss Hadrian has been moved back to 0430.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 18, 2019 11:17 PM (7rVsF)

393 A few days ago someone asked about what the sexiest song is. I just want to say thank you!

I'm going to go enjoy time with my wife.

Goodnight all!

Posted by: Evasiveboat42 at November 18, 2019 11:17 PM (Rz2Nc)

394 Nice hillbilly hedge trimmer.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at November 18, 2019 10:55 PM (9Om/r)

That is cool. And safe enough, if the crane operator knows his stuff. I'll bet much beer was consumed, after the hedge got mowed.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 18, 2019 11:17 PM (/sgva)

395 369 Hey Ladyl.

booknlass, you want to support CA, no skin off my ass if you do.

But for you to equate no longer supporting CFA, a supposedly christian business that kowtows to the SJWs to the BDS movement which is steeped in anti-semitism make me wonder.
Posted by: SMH at November 18, 2019 11:12 PM (RU4sa)


I, for one, believe in putting my money where my mouth is. CFA traded on their conservative values and won a huge customer base, based on those. They blatantly betrayed their base by ending donations to the SA and FCA, both very worthy organizations. This move was made for the sole purpose of appeasing the left. Therefore, I will not be spending money at CFA going forward.

Posted by: Ladyl at November 18, 2019 11:17 PM (TdMsT)

396 I just saw Midway. Manly men doing manly things indeed.

Posted by: boulder t'hobo at November 18, 2019 11:17 PM (ykYG2)

397 SMH.....haven't watched a NFL game since 9/24/17 and am so much better off.

Posted by: westminsterdogshow at November 18, 2019 11:17 PM (/UQ/R)

398 Now I'm all hungry for Noodles Romanoff.
Or Beef Stroganoff.

Or both.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at November 18, 2019 11:18 PM (oQp6r)

399 All those upset abot Chick-fil-A? It's a year old. They changed donation pstterns last year.



On Monday, Chick-fil-A released a list of organizations to which its
foundation has donated this year. The list did not include either
organization, even though the groups had received millions of dollars
from the foundation over the years.



Chick-fil-A had made "multiyear commitments" to the Salvation Army
and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes that ended in 2018, a company
spokeswoman said. Now, she said, the company plans to give to "a smaller
number of organizations working exclusively in the areas of hunger,
homelessness and education."



https://nyti.ms/2puUHzn

Posted by: rickb223 at November 18, 2019 11:16 PM (XkxK0)

Which makes it all the more stupid that the COO chose to shoot the business in the head today.

Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at November 18, 2019 11:18 PM (imSgd)

400 redbanzai, you are correct sir.

I wrote a Fast Foodie column recently, comparing the nutrition facts on the regular Whopper vs the Impossible Whopper. They were both almost entirely equal, except on sodium... the IW had a LOT more.

Posted by: qdpsteve at November 18, 2019 11:18 PM (L2ZTs)

401 Her screed that Thou Shalt Not Politicize My Entertainment is quite cromulent here. Completely fucking wrong - but cromulent.

Nah.

Here's the thing. I didn't politicize shit. Chik-fil-A is the one that came out with the whole Jesus schtick, including we must close on the sabbath.

The company decided to take a side in the culture war rather than be a Gordon Gecko style corporation. And then it reversed course.

Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at November 18, 2019 11:18 PM (H5knJ)

402 -
--
Jimmie Sue's Father : Don't go near my daughter again. Don't try to see her. Don't write her and don't phone her.

Rigby Reardon : Can I use her underwear to make soup?

Posted by: DMDWP at November 18, 2019 11:18 PM (RVcmP)

403 Which makes it all the more stupid that the COO chose to shoot the business in the head today.
Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at November 18, 2019 11:18 PM (imSgd)

---

Yep.

Major dumb.

Posted by: SMH at November 18, 2019 11:18 PM (RU4sa)

404 Good evening, WDS! Hope all is well with you and the Mr!

Posted by: Emmie at November 18, 2019 11:19 PM (i/wJA)

405 At the time, the Germans still held all of Poland, all of Ukraine, the Baltics, Belarus, and were still camped right outside Leningrad.

Of course, but the offensive power of the German army had been severely weakened.

That was one of the themes of Vassily Grossman's great novel Life and Fate - up through the summer of 1942, the Communist Party of the Soviet Union thought that they might lose, and so was focused entirely on winning the war. Starting in the fall of 1942, it became obvious that the USSR probably wasn't going to lose, so the CPSU started focusing on regaining societal control, even at the cost of weakening the war effort.

Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 18, 2019 11:19 PM (I2/tG)

406 bth.... .was it good? Been debating on whether to go?

Posted by: westminsterdogshow at November 18, 2019 11:19 PM (/UQ/R)

407 Petticoat... Junction... (steam locomotive sound effect).
Posted by: davidt at November 18, 2019 11:04 PM (l3+k2)

Billie Jo, Bobby Jo, Betty Jo.

Were they all supposed to be skinny dipping up in the water tank?

And while we are on the CBS country kick, Ellie May.

Posted by: Fox2! at November 18, 2019 11:19 PM (MwFQu)

408 Cicero, don't forget the Hungarians.

Posted by: rhomboid at November 18, 2019 11:20 PM (QDnY+)

409 Bingo. We even got them in jersey...fucking jersey.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at November 18, 2019 10:58 PM (9Om/r)

I had a beer with a biker type tonight. Also a muscle car guy, says he has a Plymouth SuperBird.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 18, 2019 11:20 PM (/sgva)

410 I hope you have a pleasant night, Hadrian.

Posted by: Surfperch at November 18, 2019 11:20 PM (WU8si)

411 redbanzai, you are correct sir.



I wrote a Fast Foodie column recently, comparing the nutrition facts
on the regular Whopper vs the Impossible Whopper. They were both almost
entirely equal, except on sodium... the IW had a LOT more.

Posted by: qdpsteve at November 18, 2019 11:18 PM (L2ZTs)

You are entirely correct except for the sir part, sir:-)

Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at November 18, 2019 11:21 PM (imSgd)

412 And then, She came through the door.

Dressed to kill, and I'd probably let her. Long Legs, luscious lips, and 44s.

And I'm not talking the guns.

The kind of woman who would make you want to howl at the moon, while worshipping at her feet.

Yes, the kind of woman you could only find in a place called... America.

Posted by: Don Q at November 18, 2019 11:21 PM (NgKpN)

413 Quint, i wouldn't say you're being fair and supportive of my idea.



SMH it's quite a jump to say that because I think a person could go
to a fast food joint regardless of what their COO says means I don't
support vets.



shaking my head.

Posted by: booknlass at November 18, 2019 11:15 PM (xIKXj)

I took your original idea as eating what you want and ignoring politics since it is such a great sandwich I guess. I offered the idea of not going for a couple weeks so at least they would notice it.
It doesn't matter. I personally think their food is mediocre. It is just a chicken breast and it is fast food. There is no FF joint I can't live without. But I can cook.
They acquiesced to the raging Left and burned many of their supporters. I don't have to convince you, we are just talking ideas. They will get a boycott and nothing we say about it will change that.

Posted by: Quint at November 18, 2019 11:21 PM (n13/j)

414 > Of course, but the offensive power of the German army had been severely weakened.

The Germans were weakened, yes.

The Red Army was practically non-existent.


Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at November 18, 2019 11:21 PM (oQp6r)

415 redbanzai and SMH, and Quint, and any others hating on me, I'll step back to keep the peace.

that's what I've learned to do as a Christian. it's not easy, either.

Posted by: booknlass at November 18, 2019 11:21 PM (xIKXj)

416 259 "Pro tip, your wife doesn't like it if you call them the fun bags."

No.
Your wife.
Not mine.

My wife's were the runt of the litter!

Posted by: Rancherbob at November 18, 2019 11:21 PM (XN4dp)

417 A great object lesson in the danger of allowing Italians and Romanians to guard your flanks.

Part of the problem - by the summer of 1942, the Germans were running out of soldiers, even before Western Europe was invaded.

Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 18, 2019 11:21 PM (I2/tG)

418 What do you get to replace nfl games?

Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at November 18, 2019 11:22 PM (oDN4E)

419 That was one of the themes of Vassily Grossman's great novel Life and Fate - up through the summer of 1942, the Communist Party of the Soviet Union thought that they might lose, and so was focused entirely on winning the war. Starting in the fall of 1942, it became obvious that the USSR probably wasn't going to lose, so the CPSU started focusing on regaining societal control, even at the cost of weakening the war effort.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 18, 2019 11:19 PM (I2/tG)


Which was probably the smart thing to do, based on how it all worked out. Stalin ended up in complete control at home and in charge of half of Europe.

Posted by: Ace's liver at November 18, 2019 11:22 PM (wGeit)

420 "The Red Army was practically non-existent."


Not aware of any point at which this was the case.


But I gotta reload a bit so after I can start drinking, a bit.



Posted by: rhomboid at November 18, 2019 11:23 PM (QDnY+)

421 Hi Emmie! We are well. How was the show on Saturday night?

Posted by: westminsterdogshow at November 18, 2019 11:23 PM (/UQ/R)

422 redbanzai and SMH, and Quint, and any others hating on me, I'll step back to keep the peace.



that's what I've learned to do as a Christian. it's not easy, either.

Posted by: booknlass at November 18, 2019 11:21 PM (xIKXj)

I am not hating on anyone. I thought the BDS comparison was odd. We are talking standard corporate wokeness. Why compare us to BDS?

Posted by: Quint at November 18, 2019 11:23 PM (n13/j)

423 396 I just saw Midway. Manly men doing manly things indeed.
Posted by: boulder t'hobo at November 18, 2019 11:17 PM (ykYG2)

Yup, and some of the actors played their parts surprisingly well.

Actors I really had never liked, played the parts straight.

Posted by: Don Q at November 18, 2019 11:23 PM (NgKpN)

424 We did get to go to a big great grocery store Meijer not sure if it's spelled that way but you guys know what it is.

The first Meijer store was in Grand Rapids. It was called Thrifty Acres. By the sixties at least one of their stores carried not just groceries, but everything else, too. I'm pretty sure it was the first grocery store in the US like that. Walmart superstores came much later. I disliked shopping there because it was so big, but working moms loved it because they could get everything in one stop.

Posted by: nerdygirl at November 18, 2019 11:24 PM (+lVUW)

425 Which makes it all the more stupid that the COO chose to shoot the business in the head today.
Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner


How'd they shoot the business in the head?

Unless everyone here is going to hold them hostage to who they want CfA to donate to.

"Donate to MY pet charity or else...."

Hell, CfA can donate to whom they want to. And if they want to change it every year, they can.

Posted by: rickb223 at November 18, 2019 11:24 PM (XkxK0)

426 So ... CFA politicized it right before they politicized it wrong

That's the deal. That's all this is.

Posted by: Libertarian Lurker at November 18, 2019 11:24 PM (E/Lwd)

427 but I will step back too. Could be miscommunication. No hard feelings.

Posted by: Quint at November 18, 2019 11:24 PM (n13/j)

428 Hating on you?

Whatevers.

You have a good evening.


Posted by: SMH at November 18, 2019 11:24 PM (RU4sa)

429 redbanzai and SMH, and Quint, and any others hating on me, I'll step back to keep the peace.



that's what I've learned to do as a Christian. it's not easy, either.

Posted by: booknlass at November 18, 2019 11:21 PM (xIKXj)

Hon, I am not hating on you and I do not think anyone else is either. I did think the comparison to Jew-hating BDS was a little inappropriate. SMH was just pointing that out with another analogy.

Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at November 18, 2019 11:24 PM (imSgd)

430 Looks there was a major arrest in Mary Cloggenstein's neighborhood:

https://tinyurl.com/tcg9zq8

Posted by: Surfperch at November 18, 2019 11:25 PM (WU8si)

431 Chick-fil-A had made "multiyear commitments" to the Salvation Army and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes that ended in 2018, a company spokeswoman said. Now, she said, the company plans to give to "a smaller number of organizations working exclusively in the areas of hunger, homelessness and education."

Posted by: rickb223 at November 18, 2019 11:16 PM (XkxK0)

Bet your paycheck that those "smaller organizations" are shell charities for Democrat fundraising, that they give a small percentage to the hungry and homeless while giving themselves big salaries.

I hope The Salvation Army gets swamped with donations like CFA got swamped with customers when WE came to THEIR rescue with the Buy-cott

Posted by: kbdabear at November 18, 2019 11:25 PM (qAR6u)

432 Statutory rape is a strict liability crime. "She lied about her age" is not a defense.

Posted by: Chuck C at November 18, 2019 11:02 PM (r6GXX)

That would depend upon the jurisdiction in which the sex act took place.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 18, 2019 11:25 PM (/sgva)

433 411 redbanzai, you are correct sir.



I wrote a Fast Foodie column recently, comparing the nutrition facts
on the regular Whopper vs the Impossible Whopper. They were both almost
entirely equal, except on sodium... the IW had a LOT more.

Posted by: qdpsteve at November 18, 2019 11:18 PM (L2ZTs)

You are entirely correct except for the sir part, sir:-)
Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at November 18, 2019 11:21 PM (imSgd)

Misgendering! Burn the offender!

Posted by: Insomniac at November 18, 2019 11:25 PM (aSO0E)

434 I, for one, believe in putting my money where my mouth is. CFA traded on their conservative values and won a huge customer base, based on those.


They blatantly betrayed their base by ending donations to the SA and FCA, both very worthy organizations


Yeah. Last year.

Posted by: rickb223 at November 18, 2019 11:25 PM (XkxK0)

435 Midway is good. I recommend it. Admittedly I am not a WW2 historian. I am in fact a total WW2 moron. But it's still fun to watch the good guys win.

Posted by: boulder t'hobo at November 18, 2019 11:26 PM (ykYG2)

436 Cicero, don't forget the Hungarians.
Posted by: rhomboid

As if they'd allow that.

Posted by: Miklos von Neuman-Szilard at November 18, 2019 11:26 PM (QzkSJ)

437 Is she real? Only one way to find out for sure...

Yeah, she was real alright.

Posted by: Rigby at November 18, 2019 11:26 PM (l3+k2)

438 The first Meijer store was in Grand Rapids. It was called Thrifty Acres.
Posted by: nerdygirl at November 18, 2019 11:24 PM (+lVUW)


Mechanical pony rides are still 1¢.

I mean, not that I'd know that myself or nothin'.

Posted by: hogmartin at November 18, 2019 11:26 PM (t+qrx)

439 How'd they shoot the business in the head?


they didn't need to make the public statement. just go ahead and donate how you like, but they HAD to virtue signal how rainbow they are now.

ew.

it's fine, whatever. for me anyway the brand is dead. it was supposed to mean something, clearly it no longer does.

this is not me telling others what to do; I don't do that. it does not validate my choice for others to make the same one. I'm fine going my own way on this.

Posted by: BlackOrchid..A.E.D.K.H. at November 18, 2019 11:27 PM (Rarvo)

440 How'd they shoot the business in the head?



Unless everyone here is going to hold them hostage to who they want CfA to donate to.



"Donate to MY pet charity or else...."



Hell, CfA can donate to whom they want to. And if they want to change it every year, they can.

Posted by: rickb223 at November 18, 2019 11:24 PM (XkxK0)

Absolutely it is their money... which they will have much less of since they chose to side with the Christianphobes. Just as their money is their money to give, my money is my money to spend.

Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at November 18, 2019 11:27 PM (imSgd)

441 so it sounds like many of you agree with the Boycott,
sanction and divest movement?

Although they aim their crap at Israel.

Posted by: booknlass at November 18, 2019 11:03 PM (xIKXj)

Nope. What part about CFA ceasing to be an "ally" do you not understand?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 18, 2019 11:27 PM (/sgva)

442 Legalize Paste Now!

Posted by: Joe "Pastehead" Biden at November 18, 2019 11:27 PM (WU8si)

443 I disliked shopping there because it was so big, but working moms loved it because they could get everything in one stop.
Posted by: nerdygirl at November 18, 2019 11:24 PM (+lVUW)


I thought I was the only one who likes small stores. Went to Costco a week ago and couldn't help thinking they have a whole lot of inventory but not much more selection than small stores.

Posted by: Ace's liver at November 18, 2019 11:27 PM (wGeit)

444 Dr. Helen Noel.

Posted by: Mr. Peebles at November 18, 2019 10:51 PM

She also played Fredo's drunk wife in The Godfather Part II.

"Never Marry a wop! They treat their wives like shit!"
"Fredo, Michael says that if you don't do something about this, I have to."

Posted by: Rusty Nail at November 18, 2019 11:27 PM (I99aF)

445 redbanzai, I didn't know you were an 'ette... thanks for the clarification

Posted by: qdpsteve at November 18, 2019 11:28 PM (L2ZTs)

446 421 Hi Emmie! We are well. How was the show on Saturday night?
Posted by: westminsterdogshow at November 18, 2019 11:23 PM (/UQ/R)


The show was awesome! Many people told me that the spirit of Flash is back! New guy is perfect in the band. Similar "family reunion" atmosphere like the 50th you attended. I got about 100 hugs, including from some HS classmates that recognized me and also from Goose Gossage.

Posted by: Emmie at November 18, 2019 11:28 PM (i/wJA)

447 You are entirely correct except for the sir part, sir:-)

Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at November 18, 2019 11:21 PM (imSgd)



Misgendering! Burn the offender!

Posted by: Insomniac at November 18, 2019 11:25 PM (aSO0E)

Gender is for verbs, sex is for people!

Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at November 18, 2019 11:28 PM (imSgd)

448 it's fine, whatever. for me anyway the brand is dead. it was supposed to mean something, clearly it no longer does.

---------

Hellooooooo sandwich lover!

Posted by: Subway, We're Right In Your Neighborhood at November 18, 2019 11:28 PM (XVuno)

449 Posted by: BlackOrchid..A.E.D.K.H. at November 18, 2019 11:27 PM (Rarvo)

Hash of yours is pretty nice, sounds like something you'd name a dog.

Posted by: Surfperch at November 18, 2019 11:29 PM (WU8si)

450 -
--
Statutory rape is a strict liability crime. "She lied about her age" is not a defense.

Posted by: Chuck C at November 18, 2019 11:02 PM (r6GXX)

That would depend upon the jurisdiction in which the sex act took place.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 18, 2019 11:25 PM

--------------------------

Alright, which one of you guy's jurisdiction includes "the cooch"?


Posted by: Dispatch at November 18, 2019 11:29 PM (RVcmP)

451 I went to chipotle a couple times when they were a new thing and decided they were way overrated. gave up on them long ago. If want real mex food, I go to either Taccqueria Lugar, or Los Gueros, a tacqueria in an old gas station. Now those people can make some good food.

Posted by: Tom Servo at November 18, 2019 11:30 PM (V2Yro)

452 Gender is for verbs, sex is for people!
Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at November 18, 2019 11:28 PM (imSgd)

Yes. Yes it is.

Posted by: Insomniac at November 18, 2019 11:30 PM (aSO0E)

453 AOP, I was just mentioning the commercial warfare of the left, to make corporations toe the line.

why would I want to be like the left in my consumer decisions?

Posted by: booknlass at November 18, 2019 11:30 PM (xIKXj)

454 I do love my hash! lol

am glad to hear Midway is a good film! might drag the kiddies to see it

Posted by: BlackOrchid..A.E.D.K.H. at November 18, 2019 11:30 PM (Rarvo)

455 redbanzai, I didn't know you were an 'ette... thanks for the clarification
Posted by: qdpsteve at November 18, 2019 11:28 PM (L2ZTs)


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Don't be imposing your own conventions on xer reality!

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at November 18, 2019 11:30 PM (XVuno)

456 > Not aware of any point at which this was the case.
By Stalingrad the Russians were sending in any old man, woman, or kid who could carry a gun.
They won, but it was a near thing, and they lost over a million troops doing it.
Without Lend Lease, they would have lost. And without Stalingrad, they would've lost the war.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at November 18, 2019 11:30 PM (oQp6r)

457 415 redbanzai and SMH, and Quint, and any others hating on me, I'll step back to keep the peace.
that's what I've learned to do as a Christian. it's not easy, either.
Posted by: booknlass at November 18, 2019 11:21 PM (xIKXj)

Hating on you? I see people that don't necessarily agree with you having a discussion with you about their disagreement. You consider that hating on you?

Posted by: Arthur, King of the Britons at November 18, 2019 11:30 PM (tUOCc)

458 Dr Helen Noel... played by Marianna Hill.

Maiden name: Mariana Schwarzkopf.

Posted by: qdpsteve at November 18, 2019 11:30 PM (L2ZTs)

459 "Swallwell farted loudly all over Chris Matthews. Hilarious. Ripped a huge one."

That could've just as easily been closing arguments in Pencil Neck's kangaroo court...

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 18, 2019 11:31 PM (t3xW8)

460 this shit will get out of control, and we'll be lucky to live through it.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at November 18, 2019 11:31 PM (KP5rU)

461
Yeah. Last year.
Posted by: rickb223 at November 18, 2019 11:25 PM (XkxK0)

Well I didn't hear anything about it until this year.

Posted by: Ladyl at November 18, 2019 11:31 PM (TdMsT)

462 451 I went to chipotle a couple times when they were a new thing and decided they were way overrated. gave up on them long ago. If want real mex food, I go to either Taccqueria Lugar, or Los Gueros, a tacqueria in an old gas station. Now those people can make some good food.
Posted by: Tom Servo at November 18, 2019 11:30 PM (V2Yro)


Sure, but do you really want to challenge your immune system like that?

Posted by: Ace's liver at November 18, 2019 11:31 PM (wGeit)

463 I can't stand Chipotle.

I want a good carne asada taco, I go to Baja Fresh. Thank God I found a nice clean one just recently.

Posted by: qdpsteve at November 18, 2019 11:32 PM (L2ZTs)

464 hi WDS !

Posted by: boulder t'hobo at November 18, 2019 11:32 PM (ykYG2)

465 450 -
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Statutory rape is a strict liability crime. "She lied about her age" is not a defense.

Posted by: Chuck C at November 18, 2019 11:02 PM (r6GXX)

That would depend upon the jurisdiction in which the sex act took place.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 18, 2019 11:25 PM
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Alright, which one of you guy's jurisdiction includes "the cooch"?

Your honor, I'f I'd a known she was a statue, I wouldn't have raped her!

Posted by: Zombie Rodney D. at November 18, 2019 11:32 PM (V2Yro)

466 Statutory rape is a strict liability crime. "She lied about her age" is not a defense.

Posted by: Chuck C at November 18, 2019 11:02 PM (r6GXX)

I believe it is in certain states, but even then only under very specific circumstances.

Posted by: Surfperch at November 18, 2019 11:32 PM (WU8si)

467 they didn't need to make the public statement.

Like Nordstrom, which loudly announced that they had dropped Ivanka Trump's clothing line right after Trump got elected.

When they got some pushback, Nordstrom noted that they drop lines all the time - yeah, but you don't normally put out press releases about it.

I haven't set foot in a Nordstrom's since.

Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 18, 2019 11:33 PM (I2/tG)

468 And while we are on the CBS country kick, Ellie May.

Posted by: Fox2! at November 18, 2019 11:19 PM (MwFQu)

Audra Barkley on The Big Valley.

Played by a 22 year old Linda Evans

Posted by: kbdabear at November 18, 2019 11:33 PM (qAR6u)

469 When they got some pushback, Nordstrom noted that they drop lines all the time - yeah, but you don't normally put out press releases about it.


EXACTLY

and yep no Nordstrom for me either which is rough on my daughter - apparently shopping there is mandatory for her set

Posted by: BlackOrchid..A.E.D.K.H. at November 18, 2019 11:33 PM (Rarvo)

470 https://twitter.com/fartgate "Eric Swalwell's Colon"

oh my. *lights match*

Posted by: boulder t'hobo at November 18, 2019 11:33 PM (ykYG2)

471

440 How'd they shoot the business in the head?



Unless everyone here is going to hold them hostage to who they want CfA to donate to.



"Donate to MY pet charity or else...."



Hell, CfA can donate to whom they want to. And if they want to change it every year, they can.

Posted by: rickb223 at November 18, 2019 11:24 PM (XkxK0)

Absolutely it is their money... which they will have much less of since they chose to side with the Christianphobes. Just as their money is their money to give, my money is my money to spend.
Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at November 18, 2019 11:27 PM (imSgd)


After 24 hours of this, I would like to listen to another interview with the CFA COO who made the statement.

It looks to me to be completely unnecessary. What
a baffoon.

Remember those Southwest Airlines TV ads a few years ago, where someone does something really stupid, and then the SW announcer voice says "wanna get away?"

This COO should be on speed dial to Southwest Airlines.



Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at November 18, 2019 11:33 PM (sy5kK)

472 456 > Not aware of any point at which this was the case.
By Stalingrad the Russians were sending in any old man, woman, or kid who could carry a gun.
They won, but it was a near thing, and they lost over a million troops doing it.
Without Lend Lease, they would have lost. And without Stalingrad, they would've lost the war.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at November 18, 2019 11:30 PM (oQp6r)


Shirer believed if the Germans hadn't tried to get tricky and made a single unified attack on Moscow they would have been victorious. All the railroads go through Moscow, and without supplies Leningrad and Stalingrad would have been much more difficult to defend.

Posted by: Ace's liver at November 18, 2019 11:33 PM (wGeit)

473 I haven't set foot in a Nordstrom's since.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 18, 2019 11:33 PM (I2/tG)

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I still go for the free piano music.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at November 18, 2019 11:34 PM (XVuno)

474 No hard feelings, here, either.

Posted by: booknlass at November 18, 2019 11:34 PM (xIKXj)

475 Midway does sound like a good movie, I guess I'll see it if I get the chance.

Posted by: Surfperch at November 18, 2019 11:35 PM (WU8si)

476 That foto is a prime example of American Ingenuity.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 18, 2019 11:35 PM (EZebt)

477 i had no idea nordstrom was still open. i don't shop much. i'm cheap and lazy.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at November 18, 2019 11:35 PM (KP5rU)

478 Are you "distracted" by the lesser dog & pony Shiftless show?
Are you starting to think...."Must be something......"Hey."

Yep! you just got clarity. Now what.

Anyone in the swamp of WASHINGTON that you may want to contact to voice your CONCERN?.dot.dot.dot

yep......plan B........most definitely....plan B

Posted by: Nightwatch..microscope at November 18, 2019 11:35 PM (kFkpX)

479 {{{booknlass}}}

I may not agree with you on this topic, but I love you!

Posted by: Emmie at November 18, 2019 11:36 PM (i/wJA)

480 349 hogmartin
It was a blast many more things then we can find in our small town how about 16,000. I do like the variety there and we've got some baby back pork ribs for a dollar 99 that f****** rocks. And a bunch of other good deals.
BE well and be safe I'm going to go to bed soon it's been a long day.

Posted by: Farmer at November 18, 2019 11:36 PM (C35jd)

481 Statutory rape is a strict liability crime. "She lied about her age" is not a defense.

At least in California decades ago, there was a "reasonable person" standard about whether a person looked underage or not. How the person was dressed, etc. was a factor. It was up to the jury to decide whether the person looked underage or not.

Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 18, 2019 11:36 PM (I2/tG)

482 heh, Emmie thanks. that's all I really wanted was a hug. you're sweet!

Posted by: booknlass at November 18, 2019 11:37 PM (xIKXj)

483 Midway does sound like a good movie, I guess I'll see it if I get the chance.
Posted by: Surfperch

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"Drink more Ovaltine"!!

What? A crummy commercial!?

Posted by: Tonypete at November 18, 2019 11:37 PM (Y4EXg)

484 redbanzai and SMH, and Quint, and any others hating on me, I'll step back to keep the peace.

that's what I've learned to do as a Christian. it's not easy, either.
Posted by: booknlass at November 18, 2019 11:21 PM (xIKXj)

None of us are "hating on you", booknlass. You are a sweetheart. You just haven't thought this thing through. CFA has betrayed its supporters by caving in to the freakazoids. They need to be chastised for that, and the only sound that will register is the echos in an empty cash drawer.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 18, 2019 11:38 PM (/sgva)

485 477 i had no idea nordstrom was still open. i don't shop much. i'm cheap and lazy.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at November 18, 2019 11:35 PM (KP5rU)


I shop at Nordstrom because I'm lazy. If you're a guy who only wears suits to weddings and funerals, it's really nice to be able to walk in, spread your arms, and say "clothe me".

Posted by: Ace's liver at November 18, 2019 11:38 PM (wGeit)

486 It was up to the jury to decide whether the person looked underage or not.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 18, 2019 11:36 PM (I2/tG)

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With cases taking four years to get to trial in L.A., this could be a great defense strategy.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at November 18, 2019 11:38 PM (XVuno)

487 477 i had no idea nordstrom was still open. i don't shop much. i'm cheap and lazy.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at November 18, 2019 11:35 PM (KP5rU)

I think they're in deep doo doo financially.

Posted by: Arthur, King of the Britons at November 18, 2019 11:38 PM (tUOCc)

488 I haven't set foot in a Nordstrom's since.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 18, 2019 11:33 PM (I2/tG)

Some stores I don't go in regardless of their politics, I just can't stand being in department stores for more than five minutes.

Posted by: Surfperch at November 18, 2019 11:38 PM (WU8si)

489 With CFA as with other things, you may not be interested in politics but politics is interested in YOU.

SJW's are locusts. As soon as they strip one business they log on to Twitter to see who is the next company or person to sic the mobs on

Posted by: kbdabear at November 18, 2019 11:38 PM (qAR6u)

490 Chick-fil-A said Monday it's committing $9 million to the following initiatives in 2020:

Education: Expanding its partnership with Junior Achievement USA (JA). JA offers kindergarten to 12th grade programs that foster work-readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills.

Youth Homelessness: Expanding its partnership with Covenant House International, which focuses on homeless, runaway and trafficked young people.

Hunger: Supporting more than 120 communities by dedicating $25,000 to a local food bank at each new Chick-fil-A opening.


Definite Democrat front organizations. JA and Covenant House are Red Diaper Doper baby orgs.
Fuch hunger. Let 'em dumpster dive.

Posted by: rickb223 at November 18, 2019 11:39 PM (XkxK0)

491 At least in California decades ago, there was a "reasonable person" standard about whether a person looked underage or not. How the person was dressed, etc. was a factor. It was up to the jury to decide whether the person looked underage or not.
Posted by: The ARC of History!

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I'd wager Traci Lords would have fooled them.

Posted by: Tonypete at November 18, 2019 11:39 PM (Y4EXg)

492 481 Statutory rape is a strict liability crime. "She lied about her age" is not a defense.

At least in California decades ago, there was a "reasonable person" standard about whether a person looked underage or not. How the person was dressed, etc. was a factor. It was up to the jury to decide whether the person looked underage or not.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 18, 2019 11:36 PM (I2/tG)


Which is nice in theory, but how she's dressed, and what makeup she's wearing, is going to have a big effect on whether a reasonable person thinks she eighteen.

Posted by: Ace's liver at November 18, 2019 11:40 PM (wGeit)

493 At least in California decades ago, there was a
"reasonable person" standard about whether a person looked underage or
not. How the person was dressed, etc. was a factor. It was up to the
jury to decide whether the person looked underage or not.

Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 18, 2019 11:36 PM

Yes, but prosecutors would just dress the little sluts up to look like Greta Thunberg. "How DARE you suggest that I looked older that night!"

Posted by: Rusty Nail at November 18, 2019 11:40 PM (I99aF)

494 Arthur, I guess I react negatively to words like inane. I'm too sensative, I'm pretty sure.

Posted by: booknlass at November 18, 2019 11:40 PM (xIKXj)

495 "Drink more Ovaltine"!!

What? A crummy commercial!?
Posted by: Tonypete at November 18, 2019 11:37 PM (Y4EXg)

Every time I make one of these comments I wonder how many people have picked up on the message.

Posted by: Surfperch at November 18, 2019 11:41 PM (WU8si)

496 463 I can't stand Chipotle.

I want a good carne asada taco, I go to Baja Fresh. Thank God I found a nice clean one just recently.
Posted by: qdpsteve at November 18, 2019 11

Baja fresh is solid. Chipotle, not so much

Posted by: Somewhere on Ventura Highway at November 18, 2019 11:41 PM (WF/xn)

497 By Stalingrad the Russians were sending in any old man, woman, or kid who could carry a gun.

Not true, actually - there were 170 million people in the USSR in 1937, so about 17 million males of prime military age. The Red Army + casualties at that time was a fraction of that, even discounting people in areas occupied by the Germans. The problem at Stalingrad, initially, was shortage of weapons.

The old men, women, and kids were engaged in military production and keeping a subsistence civilian economy going.

Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 18, 2019 11:41 PM (I2/tG)

498 451 I went to chipotle a couple times when they were a new thing and decided they were way overrated. gave up on them long ago. If want real mex food, I go to either Taccqueria Lugar, or Los Gueros, a tacqueria in an old gas station. Now those people can make some good food.
Posted by: Tom Servo at November 18, 2019 11:30 PM (V2Yro)


You know who generally makes the best Mexican food, hands down?



Mexicans.

Seriously, all the chains in the Puget Sound area were started by one Mexican family about 50 years ago, and after disagreements, that family broke up and now have maybe 4 multi-store businesses. And also a couple of single stores, started by members of the same family. One is my go-to, about 15 minutes from where I live.

Of course, now there are also some Mexican restaurants that have opened up in the last decade or so around here, and have some very imaginative, delicious Mexican food as well, albeit maybe a third more in cost.

But the key concept here is good Mexican food is made by good Mexican cooks.

And the Margaritas are pretty doggone good, too.


Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at November 18, 2019 11:41 PM (sy5kK)

499 Guy on the riding mower is just abetting his hedges.

Posted by: Muldoon at November 18, 2019 11:42 PM (m45I2)

500
Kyle Cheney

@kyledcheney


JUST IN: DOJ filed a motion to dismiss STRZOK's lawsuit claiming he was denied due process and First Amendment rights. They say his "lapses in judgment" posed "grave risks" to the FBI.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at November 18, 2019 11:42 PM (R+1CW)

501 Surfperch - I think many picked up on it after two letters but don't want to spoil the surprise.

Posted by: Tonypete at November 18, 2019 11:42 PM (Y4EXg)

502 I shop at Nordstrom because I'm lazy. If you're a guy who only wears suits to weddings and funerals, it's really nice to be able to walk in, spread your arms, and say "clothe me".

Posted by: Ace's liver at November 18, 2019 11:38 PM (wGeit)

You should go to the Jewish robot tailors from "Sleeper"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VV2N4KSh3x4

Posted by: kbdabear at November 18, 2019 11:42 PM (qAR6u)

503
Baja fresh is solid. Chipotle, not so much
Posted by: Somewhere on Ventura Highway at November 18, 2019 11:41 PM (WF/xn)


Every entree at Chipotle tastes exactly the same to me.

Posted by: Ladyl at November 18, 2019 11:42 PM (TdMsT)

504 why would I want to be like the left in my consumer decisions?
Posted by: booknlass at November 18, 2019 11:30 PM (xIKXj)

Because if you play "nice", you will lose every time?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 18, 2019 11:43 PM (/sgva)

505 -
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Which is nice in theory, but how she's dressed, and what makeup she's wearing, is going to have a big effect on whether a reasonable person thinks she eighteen.
Posted by: Ace's liver at November 18, 2019 11:40 PM

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And those things are guaranteed to be much, MUCH different on the night in question and the court date in question.

Posted by: irright at November 18, 2019 11:43 PM (RVcmP)

506 Gender is for verbs, sex is for people!

I wish.

Er... I mean, yeah!

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Not scanning your email for ad targeting at November 18, 2019 11:43 PM (xkSJa)

507 Which is nice in theory, but how she's dressed, and what makeup she's wearing, is going to have a big effect on whether a reasonable person thinks she eighteen.

Which is the point.

I was talking about this with a judge in California years ago, and he said that it was theoretically possible that the underage person would have to appear in court dressed and made-up as they were at the time of the complaint, so the jury could make a determination. Not sure if this ever actually happened.

Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 18, 2019 11:43 PM (I2/tG)

508 Baja Fresh is owned by a Japanese American guy who likes Mexican food.

Posted by: Rusty Nail at November 18, 2019 11:43 PM (I99aF)

509 Surfperch - I think many picked up on it after two letters but don't want to spoil the surprise.
Posted by: Tonypete at November 18, 2019 11:42 PM (Y4EXg)

Leaves me wondering if anyone would've noticed had I not bolded the first letter of each comment.

Posted by: Surfperch at November 18, 2019 11:44 PM (WU8si)

510 Posted by: Surfperch


******

I wondered what you were doing. Now I see it.

Bold move, Cotton!

Posted by: Muldoon at November 18, 2019 11:44 PM (m45I2)

511 Frankly, I have no problem with most vegans. They will eventually either come to realize through reading or actual experience that being Vegan is detrimental to one's health and any others in their family that they force into being one. Thus they will either die (at one extreme) or become weak and ineffectual (at the other extreme) and to me that's all to the good because generally they also have opinions that are inimicable to mine and are a danger to the future of my country.

I through poor habits became a semi vegan and was brought to my senses by my experience. It was brought home even more clearly when I made myself spend the money to eat Beef more frequently and found the benefit to be astounding in its speed and positive result.

Let the vegans have their ill health and weakness. Just don't let them force it on anyone else.

Posted by: jakee308 - Hylozoist at November 18, 2019 11:44 PM (cxIsI)

512 Every time I make one of these comments I wonder how many people have picked up on the message.
Posted by: Surfperch at November 18, 2019 11:41 PM (WU8si)


Well, that was the hint I needed.

Posted by: Emmie at November 18, 2019 11:45 PM (i/wJA)

513 Statutory rape is a strict liability crime. "She lied about her age" is not a defense.

Posted by: Chuck C
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She was fifteen years old, going on thirty-five, Doc...

Posted by: Randle McMurphy at November 18, 2019 11:45 PM (CDGwz)

514 Baja Fresh is owned by a Japanese American guy who likes Mexican food.
Posted by: Rusty Nail at November 18, 2019 11:43 PM (I99aF)

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Pat Morita is still in the restaurant game?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at November 18, 2019 11:45 PM (XVuno)

515 Baja fresh is solid. Chipotle, not so much

Posted by: Somewhere on Ventura Highway at November 18, 2019 11:41 PM (WF/xn)

I went to Baja Fresh all the time when I lived in California. Don't see any in Florida, but they have a good Tex-Mex chain here called Tijuana Flats

Posted by: kbdabear at November 18, 2019 11:46 PM (qAR6u)

516 Taco Cabana is better than Baja Fresh and Chipotle. But Chipotle has made a huge comeback of late. And although it is not very authentic, when done right, the food is better than a lot of FF.

Posted by: Quint at November 18, 2019 11:46 PM (n13/j)

517 The game is "THEY GET TO CHUCK CHUCK CHUCK!!
All the while STILL trying to DE-LEGITIMIZE AN ELECTION THAT WAS CERTIFIED 3 F**KIN YEARS AGO!!!!!

Does that not wanna make you...maybe take a trip to their homestead and.......toss dog poo on their collective front porch's?...and maybe some cat poo...those people all have cats....and service pony's....service pony poo...YEAH!!!!

Posted by: Nightwatch..microscope at November 18, 2019 11:46 PM (kFkpX)

518 I, for one, believe in putting my money where my
mouth is. CFA traded on their conservative values and won a huge
customer base, based on those. They blatantly betrayed their base by
ending donations to the SA and FCA, both very worthy organizations.
This move was made for the sole purpose of appeasing the left.
Therefore, I will not be spending money at CFA going forward.

Posted by: Ladyl at November 18, 2019 11:17 PM (TdMsT)


I never ate at CFA until this year. They sponsor a cruise night twice a month during the summer in south jersey, so I decided to finally blow off the usual local one and go to the CFA. I'm not a chicken person much, but that shit was really good. The staff was on the ball, no real slackers, mature like, and I was impressed. I went 2 more times. The place was packed, a real gold mine, and the cruise night they have was really good. The muscle car dudes are usually trump guys. I'm really curious what happens next season. This was a frigging bone head move.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at November 18, 2019 11:46 PM (9Om/r)

519 Colorado run complete. Dino Treats!

Posted by: Priscilla Hutchin's turkey baster at November 18, 2019 11:46 PM (Fxgkp)

520 Every entree at Chipotle tastes exactly the same to me

you have your choice of poodle, chihuahua, labrador... I think this one is just 'mutt'...

Posted by: boulder t'hobo at November 18, 2019 11:46 PM (ykYG2)

521 AOP, you put it pretty clearly. Thanks, I see.

your kindness touched me.

it's frustrating for me to try to say something and have my logic, words, analogies faulted. but i'll be all right. no big deal.

Posted by: booknlass at November 18, 2019 11:46 PM (xIKXj)

522
Definite Democrat front organizations. JA and Covenant House are Red Diaper Doper baby orgs.
Fuch hunger. Let 'em dumpster dive.

Posted by: rickb223 at November 18, 2019 11:39 PM (XkxK0)


huh.

that's sad.

Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at November 18, 2019 11:46 PM (sy5kK)

523 Statutory rape is a strict liability crime. "She lied about her age" is not a defense.

Posted by: Chuck C
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She was fifteen years old, going on thirty-five, Doc...
Posted by: Randle McMurphy

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You're pleading Insanity?

Yes, Your Honor! I'm crazy about that stuff!

Posted by: Just the punchline at November 18, 2019 11:46 PM (Y4EXg)

524  They need to be chastised for that, and the only sound that will register is the echos in an empty cash drawer

*******

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. "I" will not be buying my usual Christmas CF gift certificates for my staff and family. It added up to a pretty amount believe me. What a disappointing move from CF.

Posted by: Floridachick at November 18, 2019 11:47 PM (85tYZ)

525 Baja Fresh is owned by a Japanese American guy who likes Mexican food.
Posted by: Rusty Nail at November 18, 2019 11:43

Airgato

Posted by: Somewhere on Ventura Highway at November 18, 2019 11:47 PM (WF/xn)

526 I loved taco cabana back in H'town.

Posted by: boulder t'hobo at November 18, 2019 11:47 PM (ykYG2)

527 Shank you

Posted by: Somewhere on Ventura Highway at November 18, 2019 11:47 PM (WF/xn)

528 The old men, women, and kids were engaged in military production and keeping a subsistence civilian economy going.

Posted by: The ARC of History!

"Workers! Unload the bounty of glorious Soviet State! Note Comrade Stalin marked all goods U.S.A. so allies will feel good about selves."

Posted by: Some rat in the swamp at November 18, 2019 11:47 PM (LOq4H)

529 Fun time commenting here tonight, Horde.
I suppose I should try to get some sleep now.

Posted by: Surfperch at November 18, 2019 11:47 PM (WU8si)

530 Definite Democrat front organizations. JA and Covenant House are Red Diaper Doper baby orgs.

Fuch hunger. Let 'em dumpster dive.





Posted by: rickb223 at November 18, 2019 11:39 PM (XkxK0)

Covenant House was started by a priest but is about as woke as they come at this point. But your point is?

Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at November 18, 2019 11:47 PM (imSgd)

531 o far, I don't think there has been an accident on any LiB sub. Or modern AIP sub, for that matter.
Posted by: Skookumchuk at November 18, 2019 10:52 PM (k3g2v)



Not sure it was aip, but the chicom had an entire crew suffocate and the sub was adrift in the scs. think it was boat 361.

Posted by: not so at November 18, 2019 11:47 PM (HALdu)

532 I'm really curious what happens next season. This was a frigging bone head move.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division


You did see where they're committing their $9 million towards, right?

Posted by: rickb223 at November 18, 2019 11:48 PM (XkxK0)

533 it's really nice to be able to walk in, spread your arms, and say "clothe me".

That was my attitude as well, but my job fortunately evolved to the point where I only had to wear a suit about three days a month. Suits last a long time under those conditions.

Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 18, 2019 11:48 PM (I2/tG)

534 "Gender is for verbs, sex is for people!"

Hey, who's got two thumbs and, oh, wait. nvm

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 18, 2019 11:48 PM (t3xW8)

535 your kindness touched me.

it's frustrating for me to try to say something and have my logic, words, analogies faulted. but i'll be all right. no big deal.

Posted by: booknlass at November 18, 2019 11:46 PM (xIKXj)



now get back in there and get some.

Posted by: not so at November 18, 2019 11:49 PM (HALdu)

536
I loved taco cabana back in H'town.
Posted by: boulder t'hobo

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at November 18, 2019 11:49 PM (R+1CW)

537 Covenant House was started by a priest but is about as woke as they come at this point. But your point is?
Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner


Start you own corporation and donate 9 million where you want.

Posted by: rickb223 at November 18, 2019 11:49 PM (XkxK0)

538
Hey!

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at November 18, 2019 11:50 PM (R+1CW)

539 Definite Democrat front organizations. JA and Covenant House are Red Diaper Doper baby orgs.
Fuch hunger. Let 'em dumpster dive.

Posted by: rickb223 at November 18, 2019 11:39 PM (XkxK0)


I apologize, but I cannot tell if you are being sincere or sarcastic. A lot of charitable organizations are not what they seem.

Posted by: Emmie at November 18, 2019 11:50 PM (i/wJA)

540 Glad you girls got it worked out

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at November 18, 2019 11:50 PM (aA3+G)

541 I had a beer with a biker type tonight. Also a muscle car guy, says he has a Plymouth SuperBird.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 18, 2019 11:20 PM (/sgva)


Damn, lucky him. I have mixed feelings about those actually. its one of those cars that I'm not sure I would want to be seen driving, but I would loooove to own, especially with the hemi.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at November 18, 2019 11:51 PM (9Om/r)

542 I see that last evening's trouble-maker is back, so I'll say good night before I lose my temper.

Posted by: Ladyl at November 18, 2019 11:51 PM (TdMsT)

543 Not sure it was aip, but the chicom had an entire crew suffocate and the sub was adrift in the scs. think it was boat 361.
Posted by: not so at November 18, 2019 11:47 PM (HALdu)


That was a Ming III class sub, which is a conventional diesel electric. It's essentially an upgraded Soviet Romeo.

Posted by: Ace's liver at November 18, 2019 11:51 PM (wGeit)

544 Nyah?

Tokyo police formed an anti-drone squad after someone landed a drone atop the PM's residence.

Hopefully by now they have graduated from large butterfly nets to anti-Gojira grade lasers.

Posted by: Anna Puma at November 18, 2019 11:51 PM (bfAee)

545 Not a big fan of the ZMAN, he tends to ramble on, but this was good.

The Groyper Rebellion
https://tinyurl.com/shgqb2z

Posted by: Priscilla Hutchin's turkey baster at November 18, 2019 11:52 PM (Fxgkp)

546 I apologize, but I cannot tell if you are being sincere or sarcastic. A lot of charitable organizations are not what they seem.
Posted by: Emmie

Sarcastic.

Posted by: rickb223 at November 18, 2019 11:52 PM (XkxK0)

547
So I just reinstalled Windows and now my keyboard is all jumpy.

Anyway, if by taco cabana you mean the place that makes their own tortillas, their tortillas are great. But as Moron X said above, the best Mexican food is made by Mexican cooks. My Mexican friends make insane cakes, soups, and tamales. I could live off that food.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at November 18, 2019 11:53 PM (R+1CW)

548
That was a Ming III class sub, which is a conventional diesel electric. It's essentially an upgraded Soviet Romeo.
Posted by: Ace's liver at November 18, 2019 11:51 PM (wGeit)




there is speculation they were trying out an aip system.

either way embarrassing.

Posted by: not so at November 18, 2019 11:53 PM (HALdu)

549 I apologize, but I cannot tell if you are being sincere or sarcastic. A lot of charitable organizations are not what they seem.
Posted by: Emmie at November 18, 2019 11:50 PM (i/wJA)


You ain't kidding - the NGO sector is rife with corruption. Sharpton's nonprofit paid him more than a million simoleons last year.

Posted by: Ace's liver at November 18, 2019 11:53 PM (wGeit)

550 Thanks, rickb!

Posted by: Emmie at November 18, 2019 11:53 PM (i/wJA)

551 Type VIIc U-boats fitted with Schnorkel needed a cut off valve on the intake trunk because their diesel engines were not strong enough to keep positive air pressure unlike the Type IXs with their Mann diesel engines.

Posted by: Anna Puma at November 18, 2019 11:54 PM (bfAee)

552 Start you own corporation and donate 9 million where you want.

Posted by: rickb223 at November 18, 2019 11:49 PM (XkxK0)

Or I can choose who to patronize with my money. Once I purchase something it becomes their money. I'm not overly anal about who I buy from based on politics, but when a company is supported and boosted because they stood their ground, then turn around and say "LOLGF" when they get big, that just frosts me and I'll spend my money how I want. Right now I don't want to spend it at CFA, I'll give it to the Salvation Army who DOES do good work and hasn't yet caved to the QWERTY lynch mobs.

Posted by: kbdabear at November 18, 2019 11:54 PM (qAR6u)

553 Not sure it was aip, but the chicom had an entire crew suffocate and the sub was adrift in the scs. think it was boat 361.
Posted by: not so

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Per wiki (I know) the crew suffocated due to the diesels sucking all the O2 out of the spaces when it didn't shut down properly. No battery issues.

Posted by: Tonypete at November 18, 2019 11:55 PM (Y4EXg)

554 Christians and conservatives to CF:

Ok, you've made your choice with YOUR 9 millions.

WE can take our zillion gazillions somewhere else.

Now go eat cake!

Posted by: Mariedeantoinette at November 18, 2019 11:55 PM (85tYZ)

555 Covenant House was started by a priest but is about as woke as they come at this point. But your point is?

Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner





Start you own corporation and donate 9 million where you want.

Posted by: rickb223 at November 18, 2019 11:49 PM (XkxK0)

Don't have that kind of scratch but I will be donating the $60-$70 a month I was spending at CFA to the Salvation Army (who, wonder of wonders, feeds the hungry and houses the homeless).


Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at November 18, 2019 11:55 PM (imSgd)

556 I will always believe a burrito should be small and never include rice. But West Coasters and most Millennials would disagree with me. But the hint is in the name itself, the ito part They are supposed to be small.

Rice in a Burrito? That reminds me of the scene from Big Night when the chef goes off on the woman who wanted Risotto with spaghetti on the side. He proffered that she might want a baked potato to go along with it.

Posted by: Quint at November 18, 2019 11:56 PM (n13/j)

557 That was a Ming III class sub, which is a conventional diesel electric. It's essentially an upgraded Soviet Romeo.
Posted by: Ace's liver at November 18, 2019 11:51 PM (wGeit)




there is speculation they were trying out an aip system.

either way embarrassing.
Posted by: not so at November 18, 2019 11:53 PM (HALdu)

Not only that, but the refrigerators for the fresh food in the galley broke down, and the entire crew came down with dynasty.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 18, 2019 11:56 PM (/sgva)

558 know a guy with two superbirds. he drives the hell out of them in the summer.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at November 18, 2019 11:56 PM (KP5rU)

559 Former Vice President Joe "Paste Eatin'" Biden ...
_______



Can someone remind me of the origin of the "paste-eating" tag/meme for Quid Pro Joe?

When I search duckduckgo, bing, and google -- nothing comes up. I'm sure it's been scrubbed ... thanks in advance.

Posted by: ShainS at November 18, 2019 11:57 PM (WqPYg)

560 Good night all.

Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at November 18, 2019 11:57 PM (imSgd)

561 That reminds me of the scene from Big Night when the chef goes off on the woman who wanted Risotto with spaghetti on the side. He proffered that she might want a baked potato to go along with it.
Posted by: Quint

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At least she didn't ask for a side of rice.

Posted by: Tonypete at November 18, 2019 11:58 PM (Y4EXg)

562 Good night all.
Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at November 18, 2019 11:57 PM (imSgd)

Good night to you, Red.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 18, 2019 11:58 PM (/sgva)

563 That reminds me of the scene from Big Night when the
chef goes off on the woman who wanted Risotto with spaghetti on the
side. He proffered that she might want a baked potato to go along with
it.

Posted by: Quint



----



At least she didn't ask for a side of rice.

Posted by: Tonypete at November 18, 2019 11:58 PM (Y4EXg)

touche!

Posted by: Quint at November 18, 2019 11:58 PM (n13/j)

564 good night redbanzai. I think I'll go too.

Posted by: booknlass at November 18, 2019 11:59 PM (xIKXj)

565 Nite ladies!

Posted by: Tonypete at November 18, 2019 11:59 PM (Y4EXg)

566 548
That was a Ming III class sub, which is a conventional diesel electric. It's essentially an upgraded Soviet Romeo.
Posted by: Ace's liver at November 18, 2019 11:51 PM (wGeit)

there is speculation they were trying out an aip system.

either way embarrassing.
Posted by: not so at November 18, 2019 11:53 PM (HALdu)


The generally accepted explanation is they were using the snorkel in high seas and the air intake valve closed and then failed to reopen properly when it got swamped.

Posted by: Ace's liver at November 18, 2019 11:59 PM (wGeit)

567 Night, booknlass!

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 18, 2019 11:59 PM (/sgva)

568 541 I had a beer with a biker type tonight. Also a muscle car guy, says he has a Plymouth SuperBird.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 18, 2019 11:20 PM (/sgva)


Damn, lucky him. I have mixed feelings about those actually. its one of those cars that I'm not sure I would want to be seen driving, but I would loooove to own, especially with the hemi.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at November 18, 2019 11:51 PM (9Om/r)


I've got a buddy that is a giant Mopar head and has a '70 Super Bee and a '71 Cuda convertible, as well as a Road Runner, maybe a '71 or '72. He has a couple of others, too. The wife gets to ride in them a couple of times a year, but never drives a one of them.

He built a garage just to house them. About that time, the wife was suddenly in a new car, and they started travelling overseas a few times, something his wife always wanted to do.

Coincidence, I'm sure.

Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at November 18, 2019 11:59 PM (sy5kK)

569
Can someone remind me of the origin of the "paste-eating" tag/meme for Quid Pro Joe?

When I search duckduckgo, bing, and google -- nothing comes up. I'm sure it's been scrubbed ... thanks in advance.
Posted by: ShainS

=========

Paste eating itself has been a thing for a while. Some little loser kid on The Simpsons eats paste. (Ralphie?)

I think the association to Biden is an AoSHQ thing but I could be wrong. Anyway, the ruthless moron jokes are awesome.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at November 18, 2019 11:59 PM (R+1CW)

570 Goodnight, redbanzai and booknlass!

Posted by: Emmie at November 18, 2019 11:59 PM (i/wJA)

571
know a guy with two superbirds. he drives the hell out of them in the summer.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at November 18, 2019 11:56 PM (KP5rU)

They can be cloned fairly easy. I often thought about just getting a clean 1970 roadrunner and doing the conversion, but I want my '69 A12 first . lol

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at November 18, 2019 11:59 PM (9Om/r)

572 Gender is a biological "Whatever you are punched out of the VAGINA with......word

If you thinking otherwise...that is why we have PSYCHIATRY listed as a LEGIT MEDICAL PRACTICE.....consider the word LEGIT and dump the VIEW and all other MSM craven posturings of social experimentation to the otherwise.....(you will save thousands in drug therapy's and wasted surgeries.)

Now ...now...I won't bite....

Posted by: Nightwatch..microscope at November 18, 2019 11:59 PM (kFkpX)

573 "a guy with two superbirds"

Better than a fat 401k...

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 19, 2019 12:00 AM (t3xW8)

574 why is it that France fell to the Germans, when
obviously England didn't? My hunch is that it's largely because the
French armed forces didn't take seriously enough and/or ignored whatever
intelligence and advice Churchill and our generals provided them, but
hmmm.
Posted by: qdpsteve at November 18, 2019 10:11 PM (L2ZTs)


Same reason the Philippines fell so fast. the Germans punched through the defenses and rolled everything up so fast the French could not respond. At some point the defenders became disorganized, isolated and the defending forces started to run.
Then the political leaders surrendered on terms.

Posted by: Kindltot at November 19, 2019 12:00 AM (1glZx)

575 Benching:
1. Gloria Alred representing the women against the Andrew.
2. Chick-fil-A selling its soul.

Posted by: Holdon at November 19, 2019 12:01 AM (wXw18)

576 sleep well tonight, Horde!

may every hour you sleep rest you like two.

Posted by: booknlass at November 19, 2019 12:01 AM (xIKXj)

577 Was just at the hospital Sunday to visit a friend, who was back in after extensive open heart surgery about six weeks ago.

He has had a problem with healing, and some uncertainty about bacterial infection. They sliced out some flesh and have a large bandage with a vacuum pump installed to pull fluids out.

After his surgery, he became a zealous 'Ornish Diet'
( https://tinyurl.com/v99jf2y )fan. The guy has been toting around a jar of fat-free salad dressing for his salads. I expressed grave concerns about the diet, particularly relative to protein, but, he is/was convinced.

So, now he's back in the hospital. I'm looking at what they are feeding him, and pick up a bottle of protein drink which they have provided. Reading the label, '26% Saturated Fat'.

I point this out. He's shocked. I am not. Need I point out that his primary dietary guide is the internet?

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 19, 2019 12:01 AM (CDGwz)

578 The generally accepted explanation is they were using the snorkel in high seas and the air intake valve closed and then failed to reopen properly when it got swamped.
Posted by: Ace's liver at November 18, 2019 11:59 PM (wGeit)

One would think they would have an absolute pressure gauge in the control room, so they could see if the engines began to pull a vacuum. Just a plain old aneroid barometer would do.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 19, 2019 12:01 AM (/sgva)

579 why is it that France fell to the Germans, when
obviously England didn't?


The English Channel?

Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at November 19, 2019 12:02 AM (H5knJ)

580 Eh... also England has a huge moat.

Posted by: Ace's liver at November 19, 2019 12:02 AM (wGeit)

581 berserker these aren't clones. he bought them in the seventies when they couldn't sell the ugly fuckers. one is a hemi. that one doesn't get driven much. the wedge gets a workout every week.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at November 19, 2019 12:02 AM (KP5rU)

582 he English Channel?
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at November 19, 2019 12:02 AM (H5knJ)




fucking smart military blog

Posted by: not so at November 19, 2019 12:02 AM (HALdu)

583 and the entire crew came down with dynasty.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 18, 2019 11:56 PM

They started beating the shit out of each other in a koi pond?

Posted by: Rusty Nail at November 19, 2019 12:02 AM (I99aF)

584 sleep well tonight, Horde!



may every hour you sleep rest you like two.

Posted by: booknlass at November 19, 2019 12:01 AM (xIKXj)

now that wold be nice And you as well booknlass.

Posted by: Quint at November 19, 2019 12:02 AM (n13/j)

585 may every hour you sleep rest you like two.

Posted by: booknlass at November 19, 2019 12:01 AM (xIKXj)



is there a sex version of that saying?

Posted by: not so at November 19, 2019 12:03 AM (HALdu)

586 Right now I don't want to spend it at CFA, I'll give it to the Salvation Army who DOES do good work and hasn't yet caved to the QWERTY lynch mobs.
Posted by: kbdabear at November 18, 2019 11:54 PM (qAR6u)


I gave you money for lunch, and you came back with a used table service for 8, and a 720p color TV?


I just wanted lunch!

Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at November 19, 2019 12:03 AM (sy5kK)

587 yep-per=doddles

Posted by: Nightwatch..microscope at November 19, 2019 12:03 AM (kFkpX)

588 The Germans concentrated their panzers into an armored fist and they equipped those dinky little PzKw IIIs with revolutionary equipment - a radio.

The French scattered their tanks about and relied on the tankers using semaphores to pass messages.

Posted by: Anna Puma at November 19, 2019 12:04 AM (bfAee)

589 Same reason the Philippines fell so fast. the Germans punched through the defenses and rolled everything up so fast the French could not respond. At some point the defenders became disorganized, isolated and the defending forces started to run.
Then the political leaders surrendered on terms.
Posted by: Kindltot at November 19, 2019 12:00 AM (1glZx)

Don't forget that whole "We built the impregnable Maginot Line for defense, but we didn't build it along the border with Belgium because everyone knows that the Germans would never attack through Belgium - wouldn't be polite."

Posted by: Zombie Rodney D. at November 19, 2019 12:05 AM (V2Yro)

590 578 The generally accepted explanation is they were using the snorkel in high seas and the air intake valve closed and then failed to reopen properly when it got swamped.
Posted by: Ace's liver at November 18, 2019 11:59 PM (wGeit)

One would think they would have an absolute pressure gauge in the control room, so they could see if the engines began to pull a vacuum. Just a plain old aneroid barometer would do.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 19, 2019 12:01 AM (/sgva)


Well... the engine should have detected the blocked pipe and shut down. But Chinese subs, especially Chinese subs of that generation, combined the best of low quality corner cutting with a lack of design experience. It's not at all surprising something like this happened.

Posted by: Ace's liver at November 19, 2019 12:05 AM (wGeit)

591 I've got a buddy that is a giant Mopar head and has a
'70 Super Bee and a '71 Cuda convertible, as well as a Road Runner,
maybe a '71 or '72. He has a couple of others, too. The wife gets to
ride in them a couple of times a year, but never drives a one of them.



He built a garage just to house them. About that time, the wife
was suddenly in a new car, and they started travelling overseas a few
times, something his wife always wanted to do.



Coincidence, I'm sure.



Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at November 18, 2019 11:59 PM (sy5kK)


I can't get the wife to drive the roadrunner, and she's great with a manual trans, and she can drive a harley. She drove it once and drove it like she stole it, practically pulled a hole shot at a light, but she refuses every time I ask. She just likes riding in it. I don't get it.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at November 19, 2019 12:05 AM (9Om/r)

592 may every hour you sleep rest you like two.



Posted by: booknlass at November 19, 2019 12:01 AM (xIKXj)







is there a sex version of that saying?


Come again?

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Not scanning your email for ad targeting at November 19, 2019 12:05 AM (xkSJa)

593 If I had the money to burn on a new sports car, I'd go for the Mustang over the Camaro or Challenger.

Much better looking, they've gone to IRS suspension so they'll handle sharply, you don't feel like you're looking out a tank slit when driving one, and the exhaust note is sublime.

Damn ironic that muscle cars are more powerful and efficient than ever, and the fucking millennials don't want to learn how to drive.

Lots of new things and improvements on old things are wasted on millennials.

Posted by: kbdabear at November 19, 2019 12:05 AM (qAR6u)

594 As if the Germans did not go through Belgium in the Great War.

Posted by: Anna Puma at November 19, 2019 12:06 AM (bfAee)

595 I made tortilla soup for the first time tonight and it was amazing. Chipotle can kiss my ever-loving ass.

I only had flour tortillas, though. I didn't want to make another run to the store, so I added some "caramelized" corn to it.

I shall also call this "Breakfast".

Posted by: Slapweasel, H.M.F.I.C., Slapweasel Industries at November 19, 2019 12:06 AM (Ckg4U)

596 ShainS, paste eater, window licker, short bus rider, booger eater. All equally apt for Joey choo choo

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 19, 2019 12:06 AM (t3xW8)

597 The Germans concentrated their panzers into an armored fist and they equipped those dinky little PzKw IIIs with revolutionary equipment - a radio.

The French scattered their tanks about and relied on the tankers using semaphores to pass messages.
Posted by: Anna Puma


So the French used tanks as stationary cannons and the Germans used them as mobile cav with boomy things?

Posted by: weft cut-loop at November 19, 2019 12:06 AM (1Vobx)

598 578 The generally accepted explanation is they were using the snorkel in high seas and the air intake valve closed and then failed to reopen properly when it got swamped.
Posted by: Ace's liver at November 18, 2019 11:59 PM (wGeit)

One would think they would have an absolute pressure gauge in the control room, so they could see if the engines began to pull a vacuum. Just a plain old aneroid barometer would do.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 19, 2019 12:01 AM (/sgva)

May very have had something like that, but as those of us who have spent long periods at sea know,

Shit Breaks. Shit breaks all the damn time.

And you often don't have the time, nor parts, to fix it.

The Ocean if a very harsh, and unforgiving environment. It is just plain HARD on equipment (and Men).

Posted by: Don Q at November 19, 2019 12:06 AM (NgKpN)

599 593; this is known.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at November 19, 2019 12:07 AM (KP5rU)

600 Come again?
Posted by: Blanco Basura - Not scanning your email for ad targeting at November 19, 2019 12:05 AM (xkSJa)




nice

Posted by: not so at November 19, 2019 12:07 AM (HALdu)

601 berserker these aren't clones. he bought them in the
seventies when they couldn't sell the ugly fuckers. one is a hemi. that
one doesn't get driven much. the wedge gets a workout every week.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at November 19, 2019 12:02 AM (KP5rU)

yeah I'm sure they aren't clones, I'm saying I would do a clone myself because I'm not spending 100K on something that looks like it should be flying over Afghanistan. lol

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at November 19, 2019 12:08 AM (9Om/r)

602 you peeps need to go to bed!

Posted by: Rancherbob at November 19, 2019 12:08 AM (XN4dp)

603 Slap!

Posted by: chavez the hugo at November 19, 2019 12:08 AM (KP5rU)

604 I only had flour tortillas, though. I didn't want to make another run to the store, so I added some "caramelized" corn to it.

I shall also call this "Breakfast".

Posted by: Slapweasel, H.M.F.I.C., Slapweasel Industries at November 19, 2019 12:06 AM (Ckg4U)

Damn, now I'm hungry for a big fat breakfast burrito

Posted by: kbdabear at November 19, 2019 12:09 AM (qAR6u)

605 Chavez!

Posted by: Slapweasel, H.M.F.I.C., Slapweasel Industries at November 19, 2019 12:09 AM (Ckg4U)

606
Damn ironic that muscle cars are more powerful and efficient than ever, and the fucking millennials don't want to learn how to drive.

Lots of new things and improvements on old things are wasted on millennials.
Posted by: kbdabear at November 19, 2019 12:05 AM (qAR6u)


it's sad.
it sucks.
and it's true.

Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at November 19, 2019 12:10 AM (sy5kK)

607 So the French used tanks as stationary cannons and the Germans used them as mobile cav with boomy things?

The French had more tanks and better tanks, but the Germans had a doctrine on how to employ tanks.

Doctrine won.

Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 19, 2019 12:10 AM (I2/tG)

608 berserker evrybody laughed at him when he bought them. guess who's laughing now.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at November 19, 2019 12:10 AM (KP5rU)

609 Mechanical pony rides are still 1¢.

I mean, not that I'd know that myself or nothin'.
Posted by: hogmartin at November 18, 2019 11:26 PM (t+qrx)

Jennifer Connelly in Career Opportunities.

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at November 19, 2019 12:11 AM (2B9A/)

610 Gav Newsom is a Getty Boy Toy.......and they want to shut the power off again......when it rains...........no words

Posted by: Nightwatch..microscope at November 19, 2019 12:11 AM (kFkpX)

611 You know, I think the reason yo never run across a set of cold sweater puppies is that no matter how cold the sweater puppies get they are never as cold as your hands.

Posted by: not so at November 19, 2019 12:11 AM (HALdu)

612 Don't forget that whole "We built the impregnable Maginot Line for defense, but we didn't build it along the border with Belgium because everyone knows that the Germans would never attack through Belgium - wouldn't be polite."
Posted by: Zombie Rodney D. at November 19, 2019 12:05 AM (V2Yro)


The French knew the Germans were likely to invade through the low countries. They had a treaty with Belgium which had French troops rushing north into pre-positioned static defenses in Belgium when it happened. Between France and Belgium, the plan went, the Germans could be held.

Then in 1938 (I think) the Belgians decided, very publicly, they didn't want the next Great War fought on their territory and told the French the deal was off. The French were desperately moving to fortify their border but they ran out of time. The Belgians really screwed them.

Posted by: Ace's liver at November 19, 2019 12:11 AM (wGeit)

613
Shit Breaks. Shit breaks all the damn time.

And you often don't have the time, nor parts, to fix it.

The Ocean if a very harsh, and unforgiving environment. It is just plain HARD on equipment (and Men).
Posted by: Don Q
----------
The sinking of the USS Squalus:

https://tinyurl.com/sd7jv7d

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 19, 2019 12:12 AM (xSo9G)

614 thank you so much, Misanthropic. love the supertramp
Posted by: booknlass


Where?? Or did just miss that one completely. I'm big on missing today. Twice$@%^***%%**;÷%:^<$&<<

Posted by: Sock Monkey...some day over the rainbow at November 19, 2019 12:12 AM (+5iMQ)

615 ARC, sounds like the guy who bought a gun for home protection but never bothered to learn how to use it.

Also, LOL on Belgium. Talk about "oopsie!!"

Posted by: qdpsteve at November 19, 2019 12:12 AM (L2ZTs)

616 Berserker, agreed. Slap some 50 cals on that fucker!

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 19, 2019 12:12 AM (t3xW8)

617 Jennifer Connelly in Career Opportunities.



Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at November 19, 2019 12:11 AM

Did Frank Whaley ever hit that? For some reason, I'd like to think he hit that.

Posted by: Rusty Nail at November 19, 2019 12:12 AM (I99aF)

618 The French were desperately moving to fortify their border but they ran out of time. The Belgians really screwed them.
Posted by: Ace's liver at November 19, 2019 12:11 AM (wGeit)

---------

It isn't the first time that the Belgians waffled.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at November 19, 2019 12:13 AM (XVuno)

619 The Belgians really screwed them.
Posted by: Ace's liver at November 19, 2019 12:11 AM (wGeit)

Well, in a way, they kind of screwed themselves too.

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at November 19, 2019 12:13 AM (2B9A/)

620 The Germans concentrated their panzers into an armored fist and they equipped those dinky little PzKw IIIs with revolutionary equipment - a radio.

The French scattered their tanks about and relied on the tankers using semaphores to pass messages.
Posted by: Anna Puma at November 19, 2019 12:04 AM (bfAee)

Speaking of radios, I opened up an old radio today. It is a Radiomobile (Smiths of England) model 22X. It was installed in this Panhard I'm working on, but obviously not a factory install. Damned thing is insanely heavy for a compact car radio. So I took out about 20 small screws to remove the cover, and discovered it's a tube radio, with a vibrator power supply. There's the weight: vibrator, vibrator transformer, and output transformer. Only three tubes, but they are all dual-function types.

But the doggone thing was packed full of fuzz. The rear end of the radio stuck into the cowl area of the car, which the silly Frenchmen insulated with big batts of yellow fiberglass. And the mice got into that, and built a big nest on top of the radio, and little bits of that insulation, plus mouse turds, filtered down into the radio through the perforated cover plate. It was about packed solid. And the mouse pee rusted the cover, and some of the innards, too.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 19, 2019 12:13 AM (/sgva)

621 606
Damn ironic that muscle cars are more powerful and efficient than ever, and the fucking millennials don't want to learn how to drive.

Lots of new things and improvements on old things are wasted on millennials.
Posted by: kbdabear at November 19, 2019 12:05 AM (qAR6u)


it's sad.
it sucks.
and it's true.

Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at November 19, 2019 12:10 AM (sy5kK)

Had a 2013 Camaro. With just a little work I was running 350 HP out of a V6.

With a 6 speed manual. Sold it last year because I KNEW the transmission was just about toast.

So while technology CAN be better, its really hit and miss.

Posted by: Don Q at November 19, 2019 12:13 AM (NgKpN)

622 One would think they would have an absolute pressure gauge in the control room, so they could see if the engines began to pull a vacuum. Just a plain old aneroid barometer would do.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 19, 2019 12:01 AM (/sgva)

May very have had something like that, but as those of us who have spent long periods at sea know,

Shit Breaks. Shit breaks all the damn time.

And you often don't have the time, nor parts, to fix it.

The Ocean if a very harsh, and unforgiving environment. It is just plain HARD on equipment (and Men).
Posted by: Don Q

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A USN sailor visiting onboard one the Chinese frigates visiting San Diego afew years back could not get a number of hatches in the P ways to close to ensure watertight integrity. He was very unimpressed with the workmanship of the vessel in general. Tied up at the pier he noticed an unGodly volume of water being pumped out of the bilges. Of course, most of the spaces and equipment was off limits.

Anecdotal of course - salt, etc.

Posted by: Tonypete at November 19, 2019 12:13 AM (Y4EXg)

623 Damn ironic that muscle cars are more powerful and
efficient than ever, and the fucking millennials don't want to learn how
to drive.



Lots of new things and improvements on old things are wasted on millennials.



Posted by: kbdabear at November 19, 2019 12:05 AM (qAR6u)

No shit man, you can get a challenger with 1000 frigging horsepower. The HP numbers they are getting today is insane, and in cars that are glued to the road.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at November 19, 2019 12:13 AM (9Om/r)

624 >>>So, now he's back in the hospital. I'm looking at what they are feeding him, and pick up a bottle of protein drink which they have provided. Reading the label, '26% Saturated Fat'.

I point this out. He's shocked. I am not. Need I point out that his primary dietary guide is the internet?

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 19, 2019 12:01 AM (CDGwz)


Checking out of hospital going over diet with the nurse high on the list was butter, yogurt, pasta, steak, baked potato w/ sour cream and bacon, cheese and plenty of colorful vegetables.

Posted by: Holdon at November 19, 2019 12:14 AM (wXw18)

625 Damn ironic that muscle cars are more powerful and efficient than ever, and the fucking millennials don't want to learn how to drive.

Lots of new things and improvements on old things are wasted on millennials.
Posted by: kbdabear at November 19, 2019 12:05 AM (qAR6u)


it's sad.
it sucks.
and it's true.

Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg
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I'm of the opinion that anyone who owns a vintage car as an investment, ought to sell pretty damned soon, while there are customers.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 19, 2019 12:14 AM (CDGwz)

626 That is cool. And safe enough, if the crane operator knows his stuff. I'll bet much beer was consumed, after the hedge got mowed.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 18, 2019 11:17 PM (/sgva)


How would you keep the engine torque and friction from the hedge on the blades from spinning the tractor on its sling?

Looks like it should be spinning like a fly stuck on a single strand of spiderweb.

Posted by: Kindltot at November 19, 2019 12:15 AM (1glZx)

627 What do you get to replace nfl games?

Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at November 18, 2019 11:22 PM (oDN4E)

---amasturbation: it's essentially the came thing.

as is WWE, but that's moar honest than the NFL.

Posted by: redc1c4 at November 19, 2019 12:15 AM (J1R3A)

628 Belgium in both 20th Century World Wars thought that virtual signaling their neutrality would protect them.

The Kaiser's troops nor the Nazis were impressed, it was their autobahn to France.

Posted by: Anna Puma at November 19, 2019 12:15 AM (bfAee)

629 Mike, LOL.

Boomer to Millenial: "I got a real nice muscle car to sell ya"
Millenial: "What's a 'car'?"

Posted by: qdpsteve at November 19, 2019 12:15 AM (L2ZTs)

630 Checking out of hospital going over diet with the nurse high on the list was butter, yogurt, pasta, steak, baked potato w/ sour cream and bacon, cheese and plenty of colorful vegetables.

Posted by: Holdon
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It's as if those things are good for healing.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 19, 2019 12:15 AM (CDGwz)

631 "big fat breakfast burrito"

Speaking of, any NoVa Morons, check out Joe's Cafe in Herndon. Best diner around. I'm there every weekend. Worth the wait to be seated.

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 19, 2019 12:16 AM (t3xW8)

632 The sinking of the USS Squalus:

https://tinyurl.com/sd7jv7d
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 19, 2019 12:12 AM (xSo9G)


The boat was towed to shore and drydocked in Portsmouth; on 15 November she was decommissioned. Less than a year later, on 15 May 1940, the boat was recommissioned as USS SAILFISH (her hull number remained the same). SQUALUS’s name did live on, however, despite the wartime commanding officer’s best efforts. He issued standing orders that the boat’s former name should not be spoken; any man who disobeyed would, he decreed, be marooned at the next port of call. The crew responded by referring to their boat as “SQUAILFISH.” The captain, now well and truly annoyed, threatened court martial for anyone heard using the term.

Hahahaha. Sailors.

Posted by: Ace's liver at November 19, 2019 12:17 AM (wGeit)

633 My thing on the horsepower numbers: I like the rumble of a naturally aspirated engine. The whine of forced air kind of loses something.

If you are going to have a choice between face melting horsepower or face melting horsepower: choose the one that does not sound like Sean Hannity.

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at November 19, 2019 12:17 AM (2B9A/)

634 Well I have to work tomorrow, that really kind of sucks but I've enjoyed you folks tonight and you have no idea how much you mean to me you fuking rock.
It's been a long day here and have to hit work tomorrow but you guys are always an inspiration thank you for that.

Posted by: Farmer at November 19, 2019 12:18 AM (C35jd)

635 Are you going to fix the radio AoP? After making sure you did not contract any diseases.

Posted by: Anna Puma at November 19, 2019 12:18 AM (bfAee)

636 DAMMNN!!

F**KIN ASIAN TIGER MOSQUITOES....I'm going propane torch rod in the back yard at first light!!!

This was no accident....effin commies....

Posted by: Nightwatch..microscope at November 19, 2019 12:18 AM (kFkpX)

637 Wow, @techno_fog has the filing on the DOJ Strzok case, complete w juicy texts in which Strzok's wife found hotel receipts and pictures. LOL.

Posted by: Ever at November 19, 2019 12:18 AM (ZZDMQ)

638
I'm of the opinion that anyone who owns a vintage car as an investment, ought to sell pretty damned soon, while there are customers.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 19, 2019 12:14 AM (CDGwz)


agreed. Watching the Mecham auctions off and on for years, so many cars have fallen in value. And it seems all of the bidders have very grey hair and seem to walk kinda slow. I see very few 30 or 40 somethings in that crowd with the numbered paddles.



Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at November 19, 2019 12:18 AM (sy5kK)

639 qdp, equally "what's muscle?"

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 19, 2019 12:19 AM (t3xW8)

640 If you are going to have a choice between face melting horsepower or face melting horsepower: choose the one that does not sound like Sean Hannity.
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at November 19, 2019 12:17 AM (2B9A/)

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Turbochargers are what let you get 400 hp out of a 2.5 liter four-banger.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at November 19, 2019 12:19 AM (XVuno)

641 These newer cars with the mad hp...do they last long? seems shit would be breaking early with that much power

Posted by: a dude in at November 19, 2019 12:20 AM (SxBH1)

642 629 Mike, LOL.

Boomer to Millenial: "I got a real nice muscle car to sell ya"
Millenial: "What's a 'car'?"
Posted by: qdpsteve at November 19, 2019 12:15 AM (L2ZTs)


"That thing you get in when you order an Uber."

Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at November 19, 2019 12:20 AM (sy5kK)

643 How would you keep the engine torque and friction from the hedge on the blades from spinning the tractor on its sling?

Looks like it should be spinning like a fly stuck on a single strand of spiderweb.
Posted by: Kindltot at November 19, 2019 12:15 AM (1glZx)

I suspect that the mower deck has three small blades, each about 15 inches long. So you have three (smaller) torque reactions, on 3 separate axes, so there is some cancellation going on. Plus the drag from the wheels.

And maybe the picture is just a gag, posed for effect?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 19, 2019 12:21 AM (/sgva)

644 I'm of the opinion that anyone who owns a vintage
car as an investment, ought to sell pretty damned soon, while there are
customers.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 19, 2019 12:14 AM (CDGwz)


I don't care if I have to park it's worthless carcass in the yard and just smoke weed in it, I'm keeping it lol.


You are right though, they will eventually not be worth much because the asshole generation coming up just won't give a shit. I see the prices on 55 chevys dropping because those that gave a shit about those are dying off.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at November 19, 2019 12:21 AM (9Om/r)

645 Aet, you're a good American. Now to commercial...

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 19, 2019 12:21 AM (t3xW8)

646 With modern cars it is not the mechanical parts that will let you down, it is all the electronic gadgets that are installed.

Posted by: Anna Puma at November 19, 2019 12:22 AM (bfAee)

647 If you are going to have a choice between face melting horsepower or face melting horsepower: choose the one that does not sound like Sean Hannity.
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at November 19, 2019 12:17 AM (2B9A/)


Hannity on a roll reminds me of one of those WWII air raid warning machines.

Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at November 19, 2019 12:22 AM (sy5kK)

648 637 Wow, @techno_fog has the filing on the DOJ Strzok case, complete w juicy texts in which Strzok's wife found hotel receipts and pictures. LOL.
Posted by: Ever at November 19, 2019 12:18 AM (ZZDMQ)


This is our national security apparatus. We're supposed to believe he kept our secrets from the Russians when he couldn't even hide an affair from his wife.

Posted by: Ace's liver at November 19, 2019 12:23 AM (wGeit)

649 My thing on the horsepower numbers: I like the rumble of a naturally aspirated engine.
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Lopey idle, the moan of a WOT intake. Yeah, yeah, yer bazillion dollar Euro-thingie may be faster/quicker, but it ain't visceral.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 19, 2019 12:23 AM (CDGwz)

650 It's hard to believe in 29 years we've gone from The Adventures of Ford Fairlane to arresting people for misgendering.

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at November 19, 2019 12:23 AM (iIUKh)

651
646 With modern cars it is not the mechanical parts that will let you down, it is all the electronic gadgets that are installed.
Posted by: Anna Puma at November 19, 2019 12:22 AM (bfAee)

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A turbocharger spinning at 120,000 rpm in blast furnace heat would beg to differ.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at November 19, 2019 12:24 AM (XVuno)

652 So Swalwell farts on camera and he lies about that. It's like they are incapable of telling the truth.

Posted by: Diogenes at November 19, 2019 12:24 AM (axyOa)

653 Stupid hunters do stupid things. About 15 years ago out on the western slope in Colorado, a guide wearing orange sitting on a horse had his horse shot out from underneath him by an out of state hunter. Guy was from Illinois or something. He said that he thought he was shooting at a mule deer. They must grow them mule deer pretty damn big in Illinois and equip them with orange clad riders.

Posted by: Old Blue at November 19, 2019 12:24 AM (VNmG1)

654 646 With modern cars it is not the mechanical parts that will let you down, it is all the electronic gadgets that are installed.
Posted by: Anna Puma at November 19, 2019 12:22 AM (bfAee)


I suspect even if the electronics continue to work in twenty years time the software will no longer be supported, and your car will fail because of some timezone bug.

Posted by: Ace's liver at November 19, 2019 12:25 AM (wGeit)

655 No shit man, you can get a challenger with 1000 frigging horsepower. The HP numbers they are getting today is insane, and in cars that are glued to the road.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at November 19, 2019 12:13 AM (9Om/r)

A 4 banger Toyota Camry off the lot gets more HP than a "high output" V8 from the mid 70s to the mid 80s. That period was a nadir for the American car industry.

Even during the muscle car's glory years, the drum brakes, 2 ply tires and leaf spring suspension combined with 400 hp probably killed almost as many boomer boys as Vietnam. At least the VW Bus killed off a good number of the hippies.


Posted by: kbdabear at November 19, 2019 12:25 AM (qAR6u)

656 Lopey idle, the moan of a WOT intake. Yeah, yeah,
yer bazillion dollar Euro-thingie may be faster/quicker, but it ain't
visceral.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 19, 2019 12:23 AM (CDGwz)


Exactly. You drive the old cars, the new cars drive you. I love the rawness of the old iron.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at November 19, 2019 12:25 AM (9Om/r)

657 I suspect even if the electronics continue to work in twenty years time the software will no longer be supported, and your car will fail because of some timezone bug.
Posted by: Ace's liver at November 19, 2019 12:25 AM (wGeit)

Y2K?????

LOL

Posted by: Don Q at November 19, 2019 12:26 AM (NgKpN)

658 647, LeftCoast, only difference being, the air raid siren was useful information. I.e., it had non-zero entropy.

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 19, 2019 12:26 AM (t3xW8)

659 We're supposed to believe he kept our secrets from the Russians when he couldn't even hide an affair from his wife.

How on earth did the guy keep a security clearance?

He was an obvious blackmail target.

Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 19, 2019 12:26 AM (I2/tG)

660 And Dr. Jill, aka, Mrs. McCabe, treated my daughter in the ER a few years ago. Conflicted, I was.

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 19, 2019 12:27 AM (t3xW8)

661 India almost lost it's newest and most expensive sub a year ago or so when it shoved off from dock and someone forgot to close the hatch.

I can hear them now - "Dinesh, I told you it was your turn to check the door!!!" "No no no, Pranat, it was YOUR turn, I distinctly remember!"

Posted by: Tom Servo at November 19, 2019 12:28 AM (V2Yro)

662 I really need to win the lottery

https://preview.tinyurl.com/u9vtnvt

Posted by: Anna Puma at November 19, 2019 12:28 AM (bfAee)

663 A good Carrington type event would kill most of the cars on the road today because of the electronics. The old muscle cars with points and condenser would still run.

Posted by: Old Blue at November 19, 2019 12:28 AM (VNmG1)

664 Even during the muscle car's glory years, the drum
brakes, 2 ply tires and leaf spring suspension combined with 400 hp
probably killed almost as many boomer boys as Vietnam.



Posted by: kbdabear at November 19, 2019 12:25 AM

Trust Darwin. He only took the shitty drivers.

Posted by: Rusty Nail at November 19, 2019 12:28 AM (I99aF)

665 Anna, spot on. I call it MSTB, more shit to break. And Epstein didn't break his own hyoid bone..

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 19, 2019 12:29 AM (t3xW8)

666 658 647, LeftCoast, only difference being, the air raid siren was useful information. I.e., it had non-zero entropy.
Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 19, 2019 12:26 AM (t3xW


yeah, but in defense of Hannity, there are those My Pillow commercials.

Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at November 19, 2019 12:29 AM (sy5kK)

667 662 I really need to win the lottery

https://preview.tinyurl.com/u9vtnvt
Posted by: Anna Puma at November 19, 2019 12:28 AM (bfAee)


Twenty grand?

Posted by: Ace's liver at November 19, 2019 12:29 AM (wGeit)

668 Looking at Twatter, CFA is still trending and they must be getting a shitload of angry calls and correspondence because now they're saying they might still give to the SA

Even with their caving to the QWERTY mobs the woke zombies still haven't been substantially appeased.

It's almost as if CFA's brain trust really didn't think this through.

Posted by: kbdabear at November 19, 2019 12:29 AM (qAR6u)

669 India's newest nuclear sub while docked, someone left a hatch in the engineering spaces open and well Neptune's bounty flooded in.

Posted by: Anna Puma at November 19, 2019 12:30 AM (bfAee)

670 A 4 banger Toyota Camry off the lot gets more HP than a "high output" V8 from the mid 70s to the mid 80s. That period was a nadir for the American car industry.
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The '77 Trans Am L80 403 made 185 HP.

*weeps*

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 19, 2019 12:30 AM (CDGwz)

671 Even during the muscle car's glory years, the drum
brakes, 2 ply tires and leaf spring suspension combined with 400 hp
probably killed almost as many boomer boys as Vietnam. At least the VW
Bus killed off a good number of the hippies.







Posted by: kbdabear at November 19, 2019 12:25 AM (qAR6u)

Back in the day I had a 1968 roadrunner with a roller cammed 12.5:1 compression 650 HP 383 4 speed done to the hilt with a 513 dana rear with Strange axles....on drum brakes. The car scared the frigging shit out of me. I took it apart and scattered it to the 4 winds so nobody died in it, namely me. It was a death sled, the person I would have sold it to would have surely died in it. The one I got now has radials, updated suspension and disk brakes in the front. Way less scarier. Things were nuts back then.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at November 19, 2019 12:31 AM (9Om/r)

672 The '77 Trans Am L80 403 made 185 HP.

*weeps*

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 19, 2019 12:30 AM

Sad. My '96 V6 Camaro got the same HP, and the displacement was far less.

Posted by: Rusty Nail at November 19, 2019 12:32 AM (I99aF)

673 670: hammer, they went downhill from there. fucking pretenders.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at November 19, 2019 12:32 AM (KP5rU)

674 Even with their caving to the QWERTY mobs the woke zombies still haven't been substantially appeased.
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They don't eat there anyhow, and no one else cares. CFA made a terrible mistake.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 19, 2019 12:32 AM (CDGwz)

675 That car was imported to the US as a kit car. Basically a sexy body over a VW Beetle. But some have squeezed a Porsche 911 air-cooled pancake six into them.

Posted by: Anna Puma at November 19, 2019 12:32 AM (bfAee)

676
The '77 Trans Am L80 403 made 185 HP.

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Imagine getting smoked by a Nissan Leaf. How humiliating.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at November 19, 2019 12:32 AM (XVuno)

677 Left Coast Dawg, I tried one of those pillows. I wanted to love it, but it sucked. Took it back. To Home Depot.

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 19, 2019 12:32 AM (t3xW8)

678 Are you going to fix the radio AoP? After making sure you did not contract any diseases.
Posted by: Anna Puma at November 19, 2019 12:18 AM (bfAee)

I might, just for giggles. Maybe I should submerge it in a large vat of boiling water, then let it dry out for a few months. Can't really do any more harm than the mouse pee did. All the paper capacitors would want to be changed anyway. I am pretty sure the radio was added after the fact. It was located in the glove compartment, and the one speaker was in the rear package shelf. And the radio is a year or two older than the car.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 19, 2019 12:32 AM (/sgva)

679 Things were nuts back then.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at November 19, 2019 12:31 AM (9Om/r)



That is every bit as good as cosby talking about driving the cobra shelby made for him.

Posted by: not so at November 19, 2019 12:33 AM (HALdu)

680 Y2K?????

LOL
Posted by: Don Q at November 19, 2019 12:26 AM (NgKpN)


Don't laugh, that Y2k thing made me a lot of money in the late '90's, selling accounting software to corporations with legacy systems.

"Mr CEO, yeah, that Y2K thing may be a crock, but do you REALLY want to take the chance with your own company's future?"

Sign here, and here, and here.

Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at November 19, 2019 12:33 AM (sy5kK)

681 My '69 Mustang 302 put out 220 horses when it was new. That doesn't seem like a whole lot now.

Posted by: Ace's liver at November 19, 2019 12:33 AM (wGeit)

682 hammer, they went downhill from there. fucking pretenders.
Posted by: chavez the hugo
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OTOH, I have a 403 on an engine stand in the garage, that pulled 1 hp/cu. in on the dyno. Just a touch over 403 hp. Streetable too, makes good low end torque.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 19, 2019 12:34 AM (CDGwz)

683 678 Are you going to fix the radio AoP? After making sure you did not contract any diseases.
Posted by: Anna Puma at November 19, 2019 12:18 AM (bfAee)

I might, just for giggles. Maybe I should submerge it in a large vat of boiling water, then let it dry out for a few months. Can't really do any more harm than the mouse pee did. All the paper capacitors would want to be changed anyway. I am pretty sure the radio was added after the fact. It was located in the glove compartment, and the one speaker was in the rear package shelf. And the radio is a year or two older than the car.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 19, 2019 12:32 AM (/sgva)


You might have trouble finding replacement tubes.

Posted by: Ace's liver at November 19, 2019 12:34 AM (wGeit)

684 Goodnight all, thanks for the fun and educational chat tonight! :-)

Posted by: qdpsteve at November 19, 2019 12:35 AM (L2ZTs)

685 My 400hp MB is kinda soulless. The shifting points are AFU. Fucking stupid, in fact. I miss rowing my own. Oh well.

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 19, 2019 12:35 AM (t3xW8)

686
CFA is now like any other corporation with Ol' Man Cathy in the dirt.

The profit is now the central focus. If supporting a little sodomy means opening a couple more stores, they'll sell their soul for 30 pieces of silver, even though they have 30 billion pieces of silver already.

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at November 19, 2019 12:35 AM (iIUKh)

687 Even with their caving to the QWERTY mobs the woke zombies still haven't been substantially appeased.

They need to fire their communications staff if they thought that this would actually appease the "woke" mob.

Having tasted blood, the mob won't stop until CFA is giving $10 million a year to Planned Parenthood, is open on Sundays, and has appointed a Muslim transsexual as CEO.

Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 19, 2019 12:35 AM (I2/tG)

688 mopars in the sixties were made to go fast in a straight line. stopping and turning were afterthoughts. but, shit they sounded great doing their shit. i still want one. just to make gaia cry like a little bitch.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at November 19, 2019 12:35 AM (KP5rU)

689
Imagine getting smoked by a Nissan Leaf. How humiliating.
Posted by: Cicero
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Well, if the test track was 150 miles away...

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 19, 2019 12:36 AM (CDGwz)

690 mopars in the sixties were made to go fast in a straight line. stopping and turning were afterthoughts. but, shit they sounded great doing their shit. i still want one. just to make gaia cry like a little bitch.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at November 19, 2019 12:35 AM (KP5rU)



Making them go fast was a lot easier than making them stop and or turn.

Posted by: not so at November 19, 2019 12:36 AM (HALdu)

691 Bitter, he's rolling over with ol' man Walton. Unsurprising anal FTW.

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 19, 2019 12:37 AM (t3xW8)

692 You are right though, they will eventually not be worth much because the asshole generation coming up just won't give a shit. I see the prices on 55 chevys dropping because those that gave a shit about those are dying off.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at November 19, 2019 12:21 AM (9Om/r)

You can buy a really nice Model A or Model T Ford for under ten grand now, because the cohort of folks to whom those cars "meant something" is rapidly aging out.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 19, 2019 12:37 AM (/sgva)

693 just to make gaia cry like a little bitch.
Posted by: chavez the hugo
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I think of it as 'Improving my carbon footprint', IYKWIM.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 19, 2019 12:37 AM (CDGwz)

694 677 Left Coast Dawg, I tried one of those pillows. I wanted to love it, but it sucked. Took it back. To Home Depot.
Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 19, 2019 12:32 AM (t3xW


I love mine! Seriously, the only ones to get are the "Premium" pillows, with 5 different sizes. Website only, at least it was. The ones in stores are the "Standard" ones, with a lot less fill, one size fits almost nobody.

Their website has the details. I am a big guy, and use the Blue one. I think it was white, red, green, blue, and red. It is the quantity of fill that corresponds to your size of shoulders and the position you usually sleep in.

The red one has to be for NFL linemen.

Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at November 19, 2019 12:38 AM (sy5kK)

695 Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 19, 2019 12:37 AM (t3xW

'Zactly

Fuck 'em and feed 'em fish heads.

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at November 19, 2019 12:38 AM (iIUKh)

696
You can buy a really nice Model A or Model T Ford for under ten grand now, because the cohort of folks to whom those cars "meant something" is rapidly aging out.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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The great thing about a Model A, is that you can get *any* part. Try that for a '78 Cutlass.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 19, 2019 12:39 AM (CDGwz)

697 686
CFA is now like any other corporation with Ol' Man Cathy in the dirt.

The profit is now the central focus. If supporting a little sodomy means opening a couple more stores, they'll sell their soul for 30 pieces of silver, even though they have 30 billion pieces of silver already.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger at November 19, 2019 12:35 AM (iIUKh)


The thing is, it never actually works out when they appease these people. "I didn't go to CFA because of their anti-LGBT policies! And now I... still don't go because I'm a vegan."

Just look at videogames and comic books. These stupid companies bent over backwards to accommodate the SJWs over their actual customers and saw their sales tank when the SJWs moved on, like locusts, after claiming a victory.

Posted by: Ace's liver at November 19, 2019 12:39 AM (wGeit)

698 So whats the haironfire about CFA?

Posted by: a dude in at November 19, 2019 12:39 AM (SxBH1)

699 Making them go fast was a lot easier than making them stop and or turn.
Posted by: not so at November 19, 2019 12:36 AM



Go that way, really fast.
If something gets in your way, turn.

Posted by: Charles De Mar at November 19, 2019 12:39 AM (r6GXX)

700 Turbochargers are what let you get 400 hp out of a 2.5 liter four-banger.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at November 19, 2019 12:19 AM (XVuno)

No question, nothing against power. However:

1) A naturally aspirated challenger R/T has like 485 HP.

2) The Demon Red Eye liner whatever the hell it is called has over 700HP.

(As a sidenote, does anyone ever stop and notice how fucking awesomely available horsepower is? It is a fucking golden age.)

I'll take the voice over the whine is all I am saying for what I will use the car for. Do not have anything against anyone who just wants shit your drawers, face melting, thrown through the seat acceleration.

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at November 19, 2019 12:40 AM (2B9A/)

701 bought a nova ss 350 in '73. piece of shit had like an 8:1 compression ration. took off the smog shit and put 12:1 high dome pistons in it. that was fucking cool. fucked the warranty. transmission didn't survive that experiment.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at November 19, 2019 12:40 AM (KP5rU)

702 You might have trouble finding replacement tubes.
Posted by: Ace's liver at November 19, 2019 12:34 AM (wGeit)

Naw, tubes are no ways scarce. These are Brit/Euro tubes, but they were common types in their day.

And most likely, the tubes in the set are good. #1 part to fail? The vibrator buffer capacitor. #2? The vibrator itself.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 19, 2019 12:40 AM (/sgva)

703 Hello.......test?

Posted by: westminsterdogshow at November 19, 2019 12:41 AM (/UQ/R)

704 Oh there I am......whew!

Posted by: westminsterdogshow at November 19, 2019 12:41 AM (/UQ/R)

705
Having tasted blood, the mob won't stop until CFA is giving $10 million a year to Planned Parenthood, is open on Sundays, and has appointed a Muslim transsexual as CEO.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 19, 2019 12:35 AM (I2/tG)


this statement is rated as:

[ ] false
[x] true

Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at November 19, 2019 12:41 AM (sy5kK)

706 In the mid 70s when I was in high school I worked at a dealership that sold Chryslers, Mercedes, and Triumphs.

The Chrysler New Yorkers had comfy rides but they were like trying to drive the Queen Mary. The Triumphs were fun to drive but they had worse build quality than the Chryslers and Plymouths. The transmission tunnels were actually made of cardboard.

The Mercedes 450 SL's were fantastic, the 300D's not so much.

Posted by: kbdabear at November 19, 2019 12:41 AM (qAR6u)

707 Hello.......test?
Posted by: westminsterdogshow at November 19, 2019 12:41 AM (/UQ/R)



Did you say something?

Posted by: not so at November 19, 2019 12:41 AM (HALdu)

708 That special "demon" Challenger needs a hard-to-find over-100-octane fuel when the computer is set to track mode. They don't advertise that fact very loudly.

Posted by: Rusty Nail at November 19, 2019 12:42 AM (I99aF)

709 625 Mike
I have to agree Mike the market for this stuff is disappearing. I'm not a car guy but my mom was an antique dealer for years and she has some valuable stuff she paid big money for and it's no longer worth it.
Dad is still running the antique business but it's not what it used to be and younger folks today just aren't interested and willing to pay money for this old stuff. It's an interesting thing, these things are always cyclical time will tell what happens

Posted by: Farmer at November 19, 2019 12:42 AM (C35jd)

710 Perspective.

I manage a small fleet of Shuttle vans and buses, which includes a trio of 2015 Ford Transit, mid-height, passenger fans.

With all seating rows in place, that's fourteen passengers plus the driver.

And a 12' enclosed Cargomaster trailer, to carry all of their considerable luggage to the cruise ship, of course.

Lot of weight there.

Ford 3.5 liter Twin Turbo Eco-Boos engine.

375 hp, 410 ft. lb. torque.

Fully laden with NFL type passengers, and luggage loaded to the roof in the trailer?

Yeah, merge into traffic wherever you want.

Houston Ship Channel Bridge? Galveston Causeway?

It'll only downshift if other traffic had you slowed down to far in the first place. But if you were already rolling at the posted limit, it'll just PULL up those grades, like they weren't even there.

Unladen, it's damn near sports car handling.

Full up? Uh, No... SLOW DOWN before that curve, m'kay?

The brakes absolutely kick ass for the most part. Stop n' go traffic, no problem.

But one OMG from 70 mph, and you'd best let 'em cool off a bit before you need to do that again.

Good decision making is how I evaluate our new drivers. And about 1/3 of the "trainees", I tell the boss not to hire.

She does not like my rate, but does not argue with my calls.

Because I put 'em in writing, and if anything bad were to happen with those drivers, my notes go into evidence.

Biggest thing I have to work with on new drivers, is treating that gas pedal with the respect it demands. Otherwise, it'll sneak up on 'em and overpower 'em.

Figuratively, AND literally.



Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX


Posted by: Jim at November 19, 2019 12:42 AM (QzJWU)

711 The Mercedes 450 SL's were fantastic, the 300D's not so much.
Posted by: kbdabear at November 19, 2019 12:41 AM (qAR6u)




That will always be one of the best looking cars ever.

Posted by: not so at November 19, 2019 12:43 AM (HALdu)

712 Vibrator fail?*

Lena Dunham and Emma Watson would think it is a national emergency.

*How does this power supply work anyway? Much like the 2VCC windshield wipers that ran off the odometer cable?

Posted by: Anna Puma at November 19, 2019 12:43 AM (bfAee)

713 AOP, second look at rat rods!

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 19, 2019 12:43 AM (t3xW8)

714 I've been trying.......lol!

LCD........Unfortunately you are probably right

Posted by: westminsterdogshow at November 19, 2019 12:43 AM (/UQ/R)

715 mopars in the sixties were made to go fast in a
straight line. stopping and turning were afterthoughts. but, shit they
sounded great doing their shit. i still want one. just to make gaia cry
like a little bitch.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at November 19, 2019 12:35 AM (KP5rU)

Fortunately they do make some nice updates for them these days. I completely redid the entire under side of the car this past year. If you could unbolt it, it got changed. New upper control arms, I rebuilt the lowers and torque boxed them, C body tie rod ends with the 11/16 adjuster threads over the normal 9/16 B body threads. All Moog, every last frigging steering part and bushings. I did hemi springs in the rear with the hemi reinforcement plates on the spring perches, 1.03 torsion bars, KYB shocks and disk brakes. It drives like a dream, miles ahead of the 3 others I had years ago. Night and day. The ones I had years ago you had to point and hope the hell there were no curves. lol

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at November 19, 2019 12:45 AM (9Om/r)

716 Hey "not so".......trying to drum up disagreements again? What is your schtik?

Posted by: westminsterdogshow at November 19, 2019 12:45 AM (/UQ/R)

717 The thing is, it never actually works out when they appease these people. "I didn't go to CFA because of their anti-LGBT policies! And now I... still don't go because I'm a vegan."


......

Aah. But see that's the thing. The goal of the hired guns that get stuck on these corporate boards never really is to appease the alleged offended. It's to destroy the soul of the business.

CFA has unrivaled growth inside their industry. No one could rationally view their success and say "we need a quantum cultural shift". Which means the real reason for the shift isn't for business reasons, it's because they want to gut the Christian out of the business.

Now they are just overpriced nuggets. Before they were overpriced nuggets you could support because of their core cultural standards.

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at November 19, 2019 12:46 AM (iIUKh)

718 Dad is still running the antique business but it's not what it used to be and younger folks today just aren't interested and willing to pay money for this old stuff. It's an interesting thing, these things are always cyclical time will tell what happens
Posted by: Farmer
----------

I speak to retirees, and find that their children are not interested in their parents rugs and furniture.

They want, like, you know, Ikea.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 19, 2019 12:46 AM (xSo9G)

719 Hey "not so".......trying to drum up disagreements again? What is your schtik?
Posted by: westminsterdogshow at November 19, 2019 12:45 AM (/UQ/R)



When did I drum up disagreements?

Posted by: not so at November 19, 2019 12:46 AM (HALdu)

720 Life in California:

So, some "youths" killed five people at a Halloween party at a rented BnB in the Bay Area.

Eighteen days later:

Contra Costa County prosecutors decided Monday against filing charges at this time against anyone in the Halloween shooting in Orinda that left five dead.

---

Five suspects were arrested Thursday after authorities served search warrants in San Mateo, Marin City, Vallejo and Antioch. Four people were arrested on suspicion of homicide and conspiracy and one was arrested on suspicion of being an accessory.

---

Prosecutors have 48 hours to decide whether to file charges and that time was up Monday evening. All five suspects will be released.

Amazing. Just amazing.

Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 19, 2019 12:46 AM (I2/tG)

721
You can buy a really nice Model A or Model T Ford for under ten grand now, because the cohort of folks to whom those cars "meant something" is rapidly aging out.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 19, 2019 12:37 AM (/sgva)


Before my mom passed a couple of weeks ago, her assisted living place had a lot of events, to entertain the residents, and something interesting to get visitors.

Each year, they did a big BBQ / feed, and many of their kids-grandkids attended. The Pierce County Model A club would show up each year, with maybe a dozen or so completely restored Model A's and Model T's.

It was quite entertaining, they gave rides if one wanted to take one. Being a big guy, it wasn't easy to even get inside. But they looked cool, and the owners were fun to talk with.

Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at November 19, 2019 12:46 AM (sy5kK)

722
Prosecutors have 48 hours to decide whether to file charges and that time was up Monday evening. All five suspects will be released.

Amazing. Just amazing.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 19, 2019 12:46 AM (I2/tG)


It's Gavin's World now!

Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at November 19, 2019 12:48 AM (sy5kK)

723 Sounds like all five killers had that 'spark of divinity' Nancy Pelosi bleats about

Posted by: Anna Puma at November 19, 2019 12:48 AM (bfAee)

724 Sounds like all five killers had that 'spark of divinity' Nancy Pelosi bleats about


Posted by: Anna Puma at November 19, 2019 12:48 AM

The five victims...? Hey, it was a hip-hop party. Eggs, omelets, that sort of thing.

Posted by: Rusty Nail at November 19, 2019 12:49 AM (I99aF)

725 "just to make gaia cry like a little bitch."

chavez, if "gaia cry" isn't your custom license plate, I just may take it!

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 19, 2019 12:51 AM (t3xW8)

726 Did the blood stained hands of Chesa Boudin get mentioned in that crime story in California?

Posted by: Anna Puma at November 19, 2019 12:51 AM (bfAee)

727 Gavin's World! Murder time! Excellent!

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 19, 2019 12:52 AM (t3xW8)

728 715; berserker, that's the way. went to the mopar nationals in vegas a few weeks ago. dodge had one of every factory challenger hot rod doing exhibition runs. sounded like norge clothes dryers. some guy brought a 68 dodge dart hemi out. now, that was some heavy metal thunder. no comparison. the dart was shaking like a dog shitting razor blades.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at November 19, 2019 12:52 AM (KP5rU)

729 Just looking at some classic car prices and.. SHIT, when the the Pantera become a $100,000 car? They cost more than Ferrari 308s! What world is this?

Posted by: Rusty Nail at November 19, 2019 12:53 AM (I99aF)

730 berserker, that's the way. went to the mopar
nationals in vegas a few weeks ago. dodge had one of every factory
challenger hot rod doing exhibition runs. sounded like norge clothes
dryers. some guy brought a 68 dodge dart hemi out. now, that was some
heavy metal thunder. no comparison. the dart was shaking like a dog
shitting razor blades.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at November 19, 2019 12:52 AM (KP5rU)


That had to be frigging glorious. A hemi dart is a serious shit your pants car.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at November 19, 2019 12:54 AM (9Om/r)

731
That special "demon" Challenger needs a hard-to-find over-100-octane fuel when the computer is set to track mode. They don't advertise that fact very loudly.
Posted by: Rusty Nail


There's a gas station a few miles away which has a 110 octane racing fuel pump. I've never pulled in there to see how much it costs.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at November 19, 2019 12:54 AM (aKsyK)

732 Don't look at the auction prices pre-68 VW Type 2 23 window buses now get.

Posted by: Anna Puma at November 19, 2019 12:55 AM (bfAee)

733 It's Gavin's World now!

Meanwhile, it's been more than a month since an Antifa "activist" was hit by an SUV filled with people near the Antifa bar in Portland, allegedly after a drunken argument, as at least one of the activist's friends repeatedly fired a handgun into the SUV.

No arrests. No sign of the people in the SUV, who fled the scene.

One gets the distinct impression that the powers-that-be in Portland have decided that the facts of the homicide are sufficiently embarrassing that no investigation is warranted.

Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 19, 2019 12:55 AM (I2/tG)

734 110? Shit, way better than Sunoco! But do they have GSTV?

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 19, 2019 12:56 AM (t3xW8)

735 The first thing that jumped out about the Strzok mega-scandal was the insane, unbelievable disqualifying behavior [if true, with Page] - for the *head of FBI counter-intelligence*.


!!!!!


But looking at the illegal, irresponsible, outrageous, unprecedented behavior of so many pathetic mediocrities since Trump came in, it's just blended into the Third World corrupt background that has now replaced what used to be a country with some quality and integrity.


And these dimwits had actual important jobs anywhere within a million miles of national security?


The slogan chanters either don't understand or choose not to, but the country is degraded beyond recognition and there are slim prospects of any meaningful improvement.

Posted by: rhomboid at November 19, 2019 12:56 AM (QDnY+)

736 Don't look at the auction prices pre-68 VW Type 2 23 window buses now get.
Posted by: Anna Puma

VW Things go for pretty good money too.

Posted by: Miklos, fahrfignugener at November 19, 2019 12:57 AM (QzkSJ)

737 730: i drove one, once. scared the fuck out of me. you could feel the cylinders firing through the floorboard. yes, it was glorious.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at November 19, 2019 12:57 AM (KP5rU)

738 That special "demon" Challenger needs a
hard-to-find over-100-octane fuel when the computer is set to track
mode. They don't advertise that fact very loudly.

Posted by: Rusty Nail



There's a gas station a few miles away which has a 110 octane racing
fuel pump. I've never pulled in there to see how much it costs.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at November 19, 2019 12:54 AM (aKsyK)


The dudes around here just buy gas at the private airports. Its 100+ and is about $4.50 a gallon.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at November 19, 2019 12:57 AM (9Om/r)

739 Did the blood stained hands of Chesa Boudin get mentioned in that crime story in California?

Different county. Oddly, the Soros-backed DA lost in Contra Costa County, so this is the "reasonable" DA doing this.

Contra Costa is one of the most conservative counties in the Bay Area - Hillary only got 69% of the vote.

Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 19, 2019 12:59 AM (I2/tG)

740 *How does this power supply work anyway? Much like the 2VCC windshield wipers that ran off the odometer cable?
Posted by: Anna Puma at November 19, 2019 12:43 AM (bfAee)

It's old tech, dates back to early 30's, at least. Vacuum tubes want 100+ volts on their plates, if they are going to put out. How to get 200 volts from a 12 volt supply? We'll use a transformer! But transformers only transform AC. OK, we will make the current alternate, which is what the vibrator does. Vibrator is just a reed, weighted at the end, driven by an electro-mechanical "buzzer" arrangement. Reed also carries contacts that alternately feed current to either end of the center-tapped primary of the vibrator transformer, creating square-wave AC at about 400 Hz. Transformer boosts it up to 200-odd volts, it goes through a rectifier (selenium in this case) and filter, and is made available to the circuit.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 19, 2019 01:00 AM (/sgva)

741 i drove one, once. scared the fuck out of me. you
could feel the cylinders firing through the floorboard. yes, it was
glorious.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at November 19, 2019 12:57 AM (KP5rU)

I knooow, thats frigging great. It feels alive, you can feel it's heart pounding. You just don't feel that shit in the new cars. I mean yeah they are fast, but they feel like I'm just in a faster version of my mazda 6. I get in the old car and I feel like I'm doing something illegal. lol

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at November 19, 2019 01:02 AM (9Om/r)

742 Transformer boosts it up to 200-odd volts, it goes through a rectifier (selenium in this case) and filter, and is made available to the circuit.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

Not gonna ask how the cigarette lighter works.

Posted by: Miklos, needing to replace headlight wiring harness at November 19, 2019 01:02 AM (QzkSJ)

743 ..The dudes around here just buy gas at the private airports. Its 100+ and is about $4.50 a gallon.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at November 19, 2019 12:57 AM (9Om/r)



Ditto this.

The truly serious motorheads just by ONE drum of 110 Octane Racing fuel, then do the math and blend it down into the 101 Avgas, as needed.

Biggest local consumers of "racing fuel" graded octanes?

Go-Fast Boat owners.

Picture a 46 ft. Baja with triple Lingerfelter'd twin turbo'd 454s.

Nightmare there isn't the boat's 100+ mph top speed.

It's the bill when you fuel the damn thing after the second run.



Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX

Posted by: Jim at November 19, 2019 01:03 AM (QzJWU)

744 735 rhomboid

After reading his dismissal letter, I have Strzok as one of my preferred referrals to Durham. He completely disregarded 675,000 emails on Werner's laptop, bc he thought the Russia probe of Trump was more important.

Posted by: Ever at November 19, 2019 01:03 AM (ZZDMQ)

745 Jay Leno likes to keep most of his cars as original as possible, but one thing he ALWAYS does is upgrade the brakes to 4 wheel discs unless it's a Model T with a top speed of 30 mph.

I like the Restomodded cars, you can keep the unique lines of the old cars with the new tech underneath.

One other thing about the muscle cars is that even with decent maintenance, they were ready for the junkyard at 100K miles or 5 years, especially on New Jersey roads.

Cars today are just getting broken in at 100K

Posted by: kbdabear at November 19, 2019 01:04 AM (qAR6u)

746 ARC, *today* some cretinous hate-deformed "activist" organization head was attacking CFA for not donating to the cause - just making sure [in the exec's words] that new markets knew "who they are" by ending donations to the "controversial"* charities is not enough.


Today.


* the f***king SALVATION ARMY described as "controversial" is orwellian beyond words, but this is where things are

Posted by: rhomboid at November 19, 2019 01:05 AM (QDnY+)

747 Only 23,000 Type 181 Things/Safaris were imported to the US over three years. So they got scarcity going for them.

A Schwimmwagen would be fun

Posted by: Anna Puma at November 19, 2019 01:05 AM (bfAee)

748 In the 00s, test drove a 70 Stingray convertible. Power was awesome, exhaust note was hypnotic. 100+ down a divided highway, did a turnabout to head back. Watched a blue light copper continue along in my former direction of travel. Wonder who he was looking for? Yeah, baby! 'Merica, fuck yeah!

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 19, 2019 01:05 AM (t3xW8)

749 One other thing about the muscle cars is that even
with decent maintenance, they were ready for the junkyard at 100K miles
or 5 years, especially on New Jersey roads.



Cars today are just getting broken in at 100K



Posted by: kbdabear at November 19, 2019 01:04 AM (qAR6u)


yeah, I remember when they hot 70-80,000 miles they were considered ghosts. lol

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at November 19, 2019 01:05 AM (9Om/r)

750 741; berserker, exactly. the old ones have soul. you either get it, or you don't. i'm glad i grew up with that crazy shit. i still love it. most people never got it. that's why music today sucks ass.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at November 19, 2019 01:06 AM (KP5rU)

751 Just broke 90,000 on our Tacoma. NO major repairs except what WE (and the Texas deer population) inflicted on the poor girl. Outstanding midsize truck.

Posted by: Richard McEnroe at November 19, 2019 01:06 AM (ABuva)

752 Not gonna ask how the cigarette lighter works.
Posted by: Miklos, needing to replace headlight wiring harness at November 19, 2019 01:02 AM (QzkSJ)

There's a midget Frenchman, smoking a Gauloise, hidden inside the dashboard.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 19, 2019 01:07 AM (/sgva)

753 kdabear, restomod is the way to go. The bodies were fantastic in the past. Couple with modern power, unbeatable!

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 19, 2019 01:07 AM (t3xW8)

754 Besides the sound of a well tuned muscle car, I always loved the sound of a pack of Harleys, the sound of a P-51 Mustang at an air show, or the sound of an old Straight 8 Chris Craft on a lake

Posted by: kbdabear at November 19, 2019 01:07 AM (qAR6u)

755 AoP, that is some wacky engineering.

Posted by: Anna Puma at November 19, 2019 01:08 AM (bfAee)

756 I mentioned in an earlier thread that I'm back in the hospital again. I called the ambulance early Sunday morning because I had severe breathing problems. It turned out hat I had pneumonia but have responded well to treatment and felt much better today.

At least this time I have a laptop and can stay in touch. I can give out my contact information, but I think if you tried to send me an e-mail, it would go to my home computer, though. I'm not sure how that works.

Also, they gave me a morphine pill an hour ago and I'm already feeling pretty loopy, so I may be calling it a night with little or no warning.

Posted by: rickl at November 19, 2019 01:08 AM (7CmMD)

757 chavez, not all of today's music sucks. Try German or Italian stoner rock. Or Swedish metal. Damn!

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 19, 2019 01:09 AM (t3xW8)

758 Jay Leno likes to keep most of his cars as original as possible, but one thing he ALWAYS does is upgrade the brakes to 4 wheel discs unless it's a Model T with a top speed of 30 mph.

I like the Restomodded cars, you can keep the unique lines of the old cars with the new tech underneath.

One other thing about the muscle cars is that even with decent maintenance, they were ready for the junkyard at 100K miles or 5 years, especially on New Jersey roads.

Cars today are just getting broken in at 100K
Posted by: kbdabear at November 19, 2019 01:04 AM (qAR6u)

There's nothing wrong with a good set of properly-sized drum brakes, but they need a higher caliber of service to be at their best.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 19, 2019 01:10 AM (/sgva)

759 *hops on soapbox*

I hate all who do crappy resto-mods. You do NOT cut the dash sheet metal just to install a modern radio.

*hops off soapbox*

Posted by: Anna Puma at November 19, 2019 01:10 AM (bfAee)

760 Miklos, on V dubs, ass, grass, or gas, nobody rides for free!

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 19, 2019 01:10 AM (t3xW8)

761 Posted by: kbdabear at November 19, 2019 01:04 AM (qAR6u)

This, the whole thing.

An 'if I had the money' dream for me is to get one of those classic Corvette conversions where you take a modern vette and reskin it to look like a C1.

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at November 19, 2019 01:11 AM (2B9A/)

762 Ever - Horowitz already beclowned and disgraced himself with the Espionage Act report - and that's where the Weiner laptop was relevant [and it's utterly implausible that the FBI's claims about review of contents were anything but flat out lies]. Woohoo if the idiot FBI clown swings for his dumb coup stylings. A gigantic defining black mark remains on DOJ and the Bureau [and State], regardless of anything Durham conjures.

Posted by: rhomboid at November 19, 2019 01:11 AM (QDnY+)

763 Posted by: rickl at November 19, 2019 01:08 AM (7CmMD)

Take care of yourself Brother. I'll keep you in my prayers.

Posted by: Old Blue at November 19, 2019 01:11 AM (VNmG1)

764 Just broke 90,000 on our Tacoma. NO major repairs
except what WE (and the Texas deer population) inflicted on the poor
girl. Outstanding midsize truck.

Posted by: Richard McEnroe at November 19, 2019 01:06 AM (ABuva)

A friend of mine had one. That thing drove like a car, really nice.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at November 19, 2019 01:12 AM (9Om/r)

765 Transformer boosts it up to 200-odd volts, it goes through a rectifier (selenium in this case) and filter, and is made available to the circuit.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
------------

Inverter. In contemporary pieces (say, 12V -> 110VAC) the switching is done via oscillator circuit and transistors, rather than a mechanical vibrator. If one has an UPS for their computer, that's how it works.

As AOP probably knows, the 'vibrators' occasionally stop working. Taken apart, it is sometimes possible to burnish the contacts and get it working again.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 19, 2019 01:12 AM (CDGwz)

766 got to go. be well all.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at November 19, 2019 01:13 AM (KP5rU)

767 Soul in a 1972 (non) muscle car.

Built up my '72 Super Beetle into quite the hot ship back in my USAF days (75~79).

Upped the standard 1600 Dual Port to a double carb, bag o' snakes, Bosch 009 distributor, FRAM intake'd power monster.

Must've made at least eighty, ninety horsepower, minimum!

And given the tech at the time, that ensured that I would easily "keep up with traffic" in any scenario short of the dragstrip.

Were I to win a substantial lottery even now, the first car I would commission anew, would be a full-on, to the max, Resto Mod of a '72 Super Beetle.

I'd see how close to a modern Honda Accord I could make the thing.

And I'd fail, but it would be fun trying!



Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX

Posted by: Jim at November 19, 2019 01:13 AM (QzJWU)

768 That is the good thing about the reskins: they do not destroy a classic (the high end ones use carbon fiber bodies) just have the convenience and power of modern with the cool, heart thumping beauty of the classic.

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at November 19, 2019 01:14 AM (2B9A/)

769 759: this is a known, known.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at November 19, 2019 01:14 AM (KP5rU)

770 732 Don't look at the auction prices pre-68 VW Type 2 23 window buses now get.

Posted by: Anna Puma at November 19, 2019 12:55 AM (bfAee)

The 1st generation VW Buses had to be the scariest slow cars ever made, especially on a freeway or interstate.

Posted by: kbdabear at November 19, 2019 01:15 AM (qAR6u)

771 Shit rickl, get well buddy! And try the Pink Floyd.

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 19, 2019 01:15 AM (t3xW8)

772 AoP, that is some wacky engineering.
Posted by: Anna Puma at November 19, 2019 01:08 AM (bfAee)

Here is a simple write-up that explains them pretty well. This stuff was in common use for nigh-on 30 years.

http://www.radioremembered.org/ vpwrsup.htm

remove spaces

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 19, 2019 01:16 AM (/sgva)

773 "Not gonna ask how the cigarette lighter works."

Fire! I'm ready to burn!

Posted by: Drink Like The Crazy World of Arthur Brown at November 19, 2019 01:18 AM (t3xW8)

774 rickl........prayers up dude! Be well!

Posted by: westminsterdogshow at November 19, 2019 01:18 AM (/UQ/R)

775 As AOP probably knows, the 'vibrators' occasionally stop working. Taken apart, it is sometimes possible to burnish the contacts and get it working again.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 19, 2019 01:12 AM (CDGwz)

Percussive maintenance often works, too, until it no longer does.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 19, 2019 01:18 AM (/sgva)

776

All car radios used vibrators before the invention of the transistor.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at November 19, 2019 01:18 AM (aKsyK)

777 Anna, radio is irrelevant. I'm talking motor, suspension, brakes.

Posted by: Drink Like The Crazy World of Arthur Brown at November 19, 2019 01:20 AM (t3xW8)

778 Were I to win a substantial lottery even now, the first car I would commission anew, would be a full-on, to the max, Resto Mod of a '72 Super Beetle.

Posted by: Jim at November 19, 2019 01:13 AM (QzJWU)

I've seen videos of specialty shops that can coax 150-200 hp out of a box 4 VW engine. Depends on if you want a turbo or not. Surprisingly not all that expensive unless you want computerized fuel injection.

Posted by: kbdabear at November 19, 2019 01:20 AM (qAR6u)

779 754 Besides the sound of a well tuned muscle car, I always loved the sound of a pack of Harleys, the sound of a P-51 Mustang at an air show, or the sound of an old Straight 8 Chris Craft on a lake
Posted by: kbdabear at November 19, 2019 01:07 AM (qAR6u)

Unlimited piston hydroplanes of the '50's, '60's, and '70's.

Rolls, Merlin, and Griffon engines from WWII fighter planes, rebuilt to double their HP output, racing on Lake Washington every summer, and if you were lucky, off season testing runs.

The turbines are much more dependable, but I so loved those roaring monsters.

Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at November 19, 2019 01:20 AM (sy5kK)

780 ..Besides the sound of a well tuned muscle car, I always loved the sound of a pack of Harleys, the sound of a P-51 Mustang at an air show, or the sound of an old (insert) Straight 8 Grey Marine, powering a mahogany (origninal text) Chris Craft on a lake

Posted by: kbdabear at November 19, 2019 01:07 AM (qAR6u)



FIFY.

And if I effed that up, it'll be the night in the barrel.

Hasta la nite nite, Horde!


Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX

Posted by: Jim at November 19, 2019 01:20 AM (QzJWU)

781 There's nothing wrong with a good set of
properly-sized drum brakes, but they need a higher caliber of service to
be at their best.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 19, 2019 01:10 AM (/sgva)

My car had the big 11" police drum brakes with the 3" wide brake shoe from the factory. It was all rebuilt new, drums, wheel cylinders, brake lines, all of it, and it stopped pretty damn good, but you were only panic stopping once, you could feel the fade gradually coming in with each press of the pedal after that. Its manual brakes, but still. The disks are so much more consistent on that car. Thats the only reason I upgraded.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at November 19, 2019 01:21 AM (9Om/r)

782 The 1st generation VW Buses had to be the scariest slow cars ever made, especially on a freeway or interstate.
Posted by: kbdabear at November 19, 2019 01:15 AM (qAR6u)

They weren't that slow in urban traffic; they were geared like a farm truck, with lots of low-end grunt for starting out with a heavy load. Zero to twenty miles an hour was on a par with many cars. I drove one for a few years.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 19, 2019 01:21 AM (/sgva)

783 Masha Potatovich (LOL) has 36 other sock puppets? Why would they need other sock names after that?

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 19, 2019 01:22 AM (WI7YS)

784 There's a midget Frenchman, smoking a Gauloise, hidden inside the dashboard.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 19, 2019 01:07 AM (/sgva)


Seems reasonable if he treats you with the proper disdain.

Posted by: Ace's liver at November 19, 2019 01:22 AM (wGeit)

785 *blinks*

There is a Hayes manual for the Kubelwagen and Schwimmwagen?

Okay bed time.

Posted by: Anna Puma at November 19, 2019 01:23 AM (bfAee)

786 Potatovich? Is that like Vodkavich?

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at November 19, 2019 01:24 AM (t3xW8)

787 Night Anna Puma.

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at November 19, 2019 01:25 AM (2B9A/)

788 Bravo excellent as always.

Posted by: Summer of Love at November 19, 2019 01:29 AM (FJrl0)

789 All car radios used vibrators before the invention of the transistor.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at November 19, 2019 01:18 AM (aKsyK)

And thereby hangs a tale. In the early days of transistors, they had trouble making them amplify or oscillate reliably at radio frequencies, and the few that did were very expensive. And the tube manufacturers were not giving up without a fight. They introduced "space-charge" tubes that functioned just fine with only 12 volts on their plates. So, for a short span of time, you had "hybrid" car radios. No vibrator, no transformer, no rectifier tube, just 4 or 5 small-signal tubes, and one big power transistor for the audio output stage. These radios never were very good. The 12-volt tubes were not nearly as sensitive as their predecessors, and failed to bring in weak signals. Strong local stations were OK. And the germanium power transistors of the day were very picky about bias resistors and speaker impedance. Audio distortion was common.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 19, 2019 01:31 AM (/sgva)

790 I will have to go read the article on the young people giving up their cell phones. I think they're addicted. On the other hand, I have an old phone-not an i-phone which I only text and talk on and I was in a bit of a panic because I thought I had lost it nd it has all my contact information for almost everybody I am regular contact with.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 19, 2019 01:33 AM (WI7YS)

791 I always liked the sound of a work/crew boat maneuvering offshore. It sometimes meant they were coming to take me to the beach.

https://tinyurl.com/r5fhdva
More better was one of these coming to take me home.
https://tinyurl.com/r59du2x

Posted by: NOT THAT GUY at November 19, 2019 01:36 AM (+N0R/)

792 My car had the big 11" police drum brakes with the 3" wide brake shoe from the factory. It was all rebuilt new, drums, wheel cylinders, brake lines, all of it, and it stopped pretty damn good, but you were only panic stopping once, you could feel the fade gradually coming in with each press of the pedal after that. Its manual brakes, but still. The disks are so much more consistent on that car. Thats the only reason I upgraded.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at November 19, 2019 01:21 AM (9Om/r)

This is true. Discs are much better for sustained/repeated high-effort braking.

I can get kits to put 4-wheel discs on any later-model Studebaker, but actually going with disc front/drum rear gets you most of the fade resistance for a lot less trouble and dollars. Maybe 4-wheel discs if also going for high-output engine, and chassis upgrades, too.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 19, 2019 01:36 AM (/sgva)

793 All car radios used vibrators before the invention of the transistor.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot

If your car has a vibrator, you're using the back seat WRONG.

When I was buying cars for restoration and resale (rich Amerika-stuff lovin' Germans) I saw one particularly interesting car.

1949 Cadillac. Pink, but faded. In place of a glove compartment, there was a pull-out record player. For like, records.

Being stupid for 3 seconds, I first wondered how you could listen to records while driving, because the needle would skip.

After 3 seconds...oh.

The back seat folded down. Made a nice bed.

A Cadillac made for the submarine races.

Posted by: Miklos, didn't have the big fins, but it was coming at November 19, 2019 01:40 AM (QzkSJ)

794 I always liked the sound of a work/crew boat maneuvering offshore. It sometimes meant they were coming to take me to the beach.

https://tinyurl.com/r5fhdva
More better was one of these coming to take me home.
https://tinyurl.com/r59du2x
Posted by: NOT THAT GUY at November 19, 2019 01:36 AM (+N0R/)

Detroit diesels in the crew boat? I have ridden both those modes of transport. Riding the manbasket from the boat to the rig is hoot, too.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 19, 2019 01:43 AM (/sgva)

795 And the germanium power transistors of the day were very picky about bias resistors and speaker impedance. Audio distortion was common.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

There goes AOP again, acting like he Knows Stuff.

Why aren't you a Lt. Col. on the National Security Council or something? Being born outside the US is not, apparently, an obstacle.

Posted by: Miklos, hoping he gets the job at November 19, 2019 01:44 AM (QzkSJ)

796 Money, Miklos, money

Posted by: Drink Like Trent from Swingers at November 19, 2019 01:45 AM (t3xW8)

797 756 rickl2

Posted by: Farmer at November 19, 2019 01:45 AM (C35jd)

798 Detroit diesels in the crew boat? I have ridden both
those modes of transport. Riding the manbasket from the boat to the rig
is hoot, too.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 19, 2019 01:43 AM (/sgva)

According to a commenter on the u tube channel, who claimed to be the captain of a sister boat, it was powered by 3412 caterpillars.

I sleep close enough to the Mississippi that I can hear them gurgling and roaring many times late at night.





Posted by: NOT THAT GUY at November 19, 2019 01:50 AM (+N0R/)

799 Hey Rickl?


Tell us what's on your Make a Wish list.

You never know, there might be a Lurker or three, or a Moron or Five, or an 'Ette or more...

Odds are even at least, that you'll get to punch a ticket or three on that list.

I'm going to sleep now, Horde.

Would one or some of you overnighters please make sure that this thought carries over to the EMT or J.J.'s post in the a.m.?

Don't want this to be just words.

Let's make it happen for Rickl, if however possible.

You IN, horde?

Please tell me you're in.

It is the Moron Way.



Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX

Posted by: Jim at November 19, 2019 01:52 AM (QzJWU)

800 Riding the manbasket from the boat to the rig

is hoot, too.



Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 19, 2019 01:43 AM (/sgva)

I was working one hitch when the producer brought out an underwater film crew to do a commercial showing the sea life around the platform. They flew them out. Should have seen the looks on their faces when we showed them how they were to get from the main deck to the work boat below.

Posted by: NOT THAT GUY at November 19, 2019 01:57 AM (+N0R/)

801 A Cadillac made for the submarine races.
Posted by: Miklos, didn't have the big fins, but it was coming at November 19, 2019 01:40 AM (QzkSJ)

Actually, the car record players did (mostly) work while rolling down the road, even over bumps. Here is a good article on their brief history:

https://preview.tinyurl.com/raj72ba

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 19, 2019 01:58 AM (/sgva)

802 Actually, the car record players did (mostly) work while rolling down the road, even over bumps.





Some people just take the romance out of everything.

Posted by: Miklos, diappointer of many a debutante at November 19, 2019 02:02 AM (QzkSJ)

803 According to a commenter on the u tube channel, who claimed to be the captain of a sister boat, it was powered by 3412 caterpillars.

I sleep close enough to the Mississippi that I can hear them gurgling and roaring many times late at night.





Posted by: NOT THAT GUY at November 19, 2019 01:50 AM (+N0R/)

I grew up in Vancouver, B.C., and tug boats are ever-present. They don't push barges like they do on the rivers, they tow them (and log booms) on long cables. Many of the tug boats back in the day were powered by big 2-stroke Detroit Diesels, and they had a unique sound to them.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 19, 2019 02:03 AM (/sgva)

804 Some people just take the romance out of everything.
Posted by: Miklos, diappointer of many a debutante at November 19, 2019 02:02 AM (QzkSJ)

Doesn't mean they can't be used while stationary, though. Now if that '49 Caddie had been fitted with a record player when new, it would not have been a Goldmark rig, because that didn't come out until 1956. Some really clever custom shop could have mounted one of the little RCA 45 RPM changers in a car, I guess. But they'd have had to replace the AC motor with a DC motor with some sort of speed control.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 19, 2019 02:08 AM (/sgva)

805 ..I grew up in Vancouver, B.C., and tug boats are ever-present. They don't push barges like they do on the rivers, they tow them (and log booms) on long cables. Many of the tug boats back in the day were powered by big 2-stroke Detroit Diesels, and they had a unique sound to them.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 19, 2019 02:03 AM (/sgva)



Having spent the time frame from '99 to '06, living aboard my 30 ft. sloop, the period from '03 to '06 is key to this discussion.

That's when I had moved the boat from Kemah, TX, down to Galveston.

And my marina was but 1/2 mile from the Intercoastal Waterway.

Those barge & tow (pushboat) rigs put some serious sound, right into the water.

The Detroits would always catch my attention, having crewed so many hours aboard major yachts, powered by the same.

Cummins? Yeah, roll over and go back to sleep, thankful that I never had to turn a wrench on another one, evermore.

But once in the wee hours, I rose bolt-upright out of deep sleep.

The sound was unmistakable. Fairbanks-Morse 12 cyl, double action (two stroke) diesel.

Same as powered my Old Man's diesel electric boats in the late '60s, early '70s.

Don't know which towboat was powered by such, but the black gang on board of that one EARNED my respect, somewhere between two and four a.m on a cold winter's night.


Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX

Posted by: Jim at November 19, 2019 02:15 AM (QzJWU)

806 Well, past midnight here. time for me to sack out. Night, Horde.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 19, 2019 02:23 AM (/sgva)

807 Anyone following the Michelle Malkin, Nick Fuentes, Groypers, and YAF saga? I don't know what happened to her but being pro-immigration enforcement should give someone a pass to be an anti-semite and racist. Is this the person she always was?

Posted by: Keyser at November 19, 2019 02:43 AM (RGse9)

808 Apologies if the Michelle Malkin kerfuffle was covered in another thread.

Posted by: Keyser at November 19, 2019 02:44 AM (RGse9)

809 Late to the party, but noticed the Y2K comment above. I always make it a point, having worked through it, to correct the false impression that's become conventional wisdom.

To wit, that it was just BS, turned out to be nothing, etc.

It did turn out be nothing, but that's because many thousands of people worked many hundreds of thousand of hours, just to get that result.

Pretty much all the horror scenarios that were described were real possibilities: power grids down, hospitals down, banking system down, etc.


Every piece of machinery or electronics that accepted as input, depended on, or output a date, and likewise every computer program, was a possible failure point. And every company in the country, or world, had to check every one of those things and then either fix or replace it if it was vulnerable.

And they did, and they did a damned good job of it.

Posted by: The Devil in Yoko at November 19, 2019 02:47 AM (YqED9)

810 Off, damned Yoko sock!

Posted by: Hierominous Botch at November 19, 2019 02:48 AM (YqED9)

Posted by: Hierominous Botch at November 19, 2019 02:50 AM (YqED9)

812 Malkin lost me with the whole Japs deserved the camps thing.

Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at November 19, 2019 02:55 AM (H5knJ)

813 I slipped up and went to yahoo...off to the decontamination tent. Pravda has nothing on those hacks

Posted by: A dude in MI at November 19, 2019 03:17 AM (SxBH1)

814 I am blaming global warming lack of sleep

Posted by: Skip at November 19, 2019 03:18 AM (ZCEU2)

815 Reminding myself need to take mechanic tool box

Posted by: Skip at November 19, 2019 03:33 AM (ZCEU2)

816 Taps tablet, checks calendar, looks at clock.

Yep this is my duty station

Posted by: Skip at November 19, 2019 03:38 AM (ZCEU2)

817 Can we just skip ahead to Friday and call it a day?

Posted by: My life is insanity at November 19, 2019 03:40 AM (6NTwP)

818 817 - This is a plan I can sign on to.

Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at November 19, 2019 03:47 AM (H5knJ)

819 Yesterday sucked, Was at work at 6, thought boss said 6: 30, didn't get out until 3pm, wife called about plumbing leak on way home so had to fix that and got nothing else done.

Posted by: Skip at November 19, 2019 03:50 AM (ZCEU2)

820 Reading upthread, looks like rickl is in hospital again. Jim at #799 has a request:
>>799 Hey Rickl?
Tell us what's on your Make a Wish list.

You never know, there might be a Lurker or three, or a Moron or Five, or an 'Ette or more...

Odds are even at least, that you'll get to punch a ticket or three on that list.

I'm going to sleep now, Horde.

Would one or some of you overnighters please make sure that this thought carries over to the EMT or J.J.'s post in the a.m.?

Don't want this to be just words.

Let's make it happen for Rickl, if however possible.

You IN, horde?

Please tell me you're in.

It is the Moron Way.

Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at November 19, 2019 01:52 AM (QzJWU)

Posted by: My life is insanity at November 19, 2019 03:53 AM (6NTwP)

821 hiya

Posted by: JT at November 19, 2019 03:54 AM (arJlL)

822 Were you able to get the leak fixed?

Posted by: My life is insanity at November 19, 2019 03:55 AM (6NTwP)

823 Good Morning ONT Morons; today is Tuesday, November 19, 2019. On this day in 1863 Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address at the dedication ceremony for the military cemetery at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Here is the text of the speech:


Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.


Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battle-field of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.
But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate, we can not consecrate, we can not hallow this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.




This is the end of this post for tonight. There is nothing in the news but crap and the impeachment circus. Even the Ramirez is a repeat from yesterday.


Posted by: Vic at November 19, 2019 03:55 AM (mpXpK)

824 Thanks, Vic

Posted by: My life is insanity at November 19, 2019 04:00 AM (6NTwP)

825 Yeah, most likely broke the PVC connection Saturday, had all the parts but did have a small drip in on PVC connection I didn't need it. But still had some Flex Seal so caulked around it, had heat gun on it a hour to dry and seems good.

Posted by: Skip at November 19, 2019 04:01 AM (ZCEU2)

826 Thanks to Elizabeth Banks, I am aware that women are everywhere and can't be ignored.

Thanks for that contribution to society, Ms. Banks!

Posted by: logprof at November 19, 2019 04:05 AM (Okmx3)

827 Thanks Vic !

Didja ever wonder why nobody calls her "Honest Hillary?"

Neither have I.

Posted by: JT at November 19, 2019 04:05 AM (arJlL)

828 Water leaks are never fun. Did you have much damage? Our basement has no crock or sump pump. If our water heater goes, or a pipe, we would have a nice mess. The basement is only under 1/2 the house, not "finished" so it's only used for storage.
The rest is crawlspace.

Posted by: My life is insanity at November 19, 2019 04:06 AM (6NTwP)

829 No damage, and had all the parts to fix it on hand.

Posted by: Skip at November 19, 2019 04:10 AM (ZCEU2)

830 807
Anyone following the Michelle Malkin, Nick Fuentes, Groypers, and YAF
saga? I don't know what happened to her but being pro-immigration
enforcement should give someone a pass to be an anti-semite and racist.
Is this the person she always was?

Posted by: Keyser at November 19, 2019 02:43 AM (RGse9)

I don't know anything about this so-called bru-ha-ha with those people I have never heard of but I have read her book and used to follow her column assiduously. She has never been a racist and an anti-semite. She also never said "the japs deserved to place in camps".

She wrote a book called "In defense of Internment". If you bothered to read the books which she did a lot of research to write what she said was that those so-called camps were only started after numerous Japanese spies were caught on Pacific islands including HI reporting US ship movements.


The only Japanese who were placed in so-called camps were actual Japanese citizens who were here at the time. Most of the Americans of Japanese origins were placed in temporary housing camps away from the coasts with the freedom to come and go at will. The same thing was done with similar German people on the East Coast but nobody ever says a word about them.

Posted by: Vic at November 19, 2019 04:12 AM (mpXpK)

831 827 Didja ever wonder why nobody calls her "Honest Hillary?"



Neither have I.

Posted by: JT at November 19, 2019 04:05 AM (arJlL)

Well because she IS one of the biggest liars in the US.

Posted by: Vic at November 19, 2019 04:13 AM (mpXpK)

832 This is the end of this post for tonight. There is nothing in the news but crap and the impeachment circus. Even the Ramirez is a repeat from yesterday.


********

Well, then. Allow me to announce today's daily limerick of the day for today, a special Memorial edition for the recently departed. If the limerick seems a little choppy there is a reason. Pay attention to the title.

https://muldoonlimericks.blogspot.com

or link in nick

Posted by: Muldoon at November 19, 2019 04:14 AM (m45I2)

833 #830

Vic, I know you're like a thousand years old but don't waste any time on this planet on trolls.

Posted by: logprof at November 19, 2019 04:16 AM (Okmx3)

834 833
#830



Vic, I know you're like a thousand years old but don't waste any time on this planet on trolls.

Posted by: logprof at November 19, 2019 04:16 AM (Okmx3)


I didn't realize he was a troll.

Posted by: Vic at November 19, 2019 04:18 AM (mpXpK)

835 Muldoon, nicely done!

Posted by: My life is insanity at November 19, 2019 04:19 AM (6NTwP)

836 Muldoon, nicely done!
Posted by: My life is insanity

*****

Thanks. Tell your friends.

Try the waitresses. Tip the veal.

Posted by: Muldoon at November 19, 2019 04:23 AM (m45I2)

837 americanthinker.com/biden tolerated traitors trump pardoned heroes
https://tinyurl.com/ttl5ww2

Crazy Uncle Joe can go to Hell as far as I care

Posted by: Skip at November 19, 2019 04:33 AM (ZCEU2)

838 Muldoon you always crack me up

Posted by: Skip at November 19, 2019 04:36 AM (ZCEU2)

839 Getting sleepy, can't keep my eyes open
Poppies, poppies

Posted by: Skip at November 19, 2019 04:39 AM (ZCEU2)

840 I am sick and tired of all the 'Impeachment Shit" from the House Communists, but I am getting even sicker of the damn shitty weather we have had for the past week. Nothing but 40F and rain daily for a week.

Posted by: Vic at November 19, 2019 04:41 AM (mpXpK)

841 Quick! Get Skip some coffee!


Vic, we are in a crappy-weather pattern here, too. I neeeeed some sunshine!

*shakes fist at cloudy, drizzly, forecast

Posted by: My life is insanity at November 19, 2019 04:45 AM (6NTwP)

842 Was only very light drizzle yesterday, getting to low 50s today.
I have my travel cup filled to go, could really use a Good Witch spell.

Posted by: Skip at November 19, 2019 04:49 AM (ZCEU2)

843 Be good everyone

Posted by: Skip at November 19, 2019 04:51 AM (ZCEU2)

844 I don't know that I'd be called a good witch, (most people would probably use a B instead of a W) but here goes:

* taps Skip on head with sparkly wand,
'May the winds of goodwill be at your back and the roads ahead be clear'

Posted by: My life is insanity at November 19, 2019 04:54 AM (6NTwP)

845 Tap your coffee mug three times, it may work!

Posted by: My life is insanity at November 19, 2019 04:55 AM (6NTwP)

846 And with that bit of silliness, I'm heading out.

Make it a good day, all!

Posted by: My life is insanity at November 19, 2019 04:58 AM (6NTwP)

847 Good Witch Spell


*******

I can do a Bad Witch Spell:

W-H-I-T-S-C-H-E

Posted by: Muldoon at November 19, 2019 04:59 AM (m45I2)

848 Oh! And pass along the latest about rickl.

Prayers up, rickl, hope you are resting easy

Posted by: My life is insanity at November 19, 2019 04:59 AM (6NTwP)

849 Didja ever wonder why nobody calls her "Honest Hillary?"

Neither have I.

Posted by: JT at November 19, 2019 04:05 AM (arJlL)
----

Well because she IS one of the biggest liars in the US.

Posted by: Vic at November 19, 2019 04:13 AM (mpXpK)


Sweet Hillary is not a liar, she is just 'truth challenged'.

Posted by: I'm With Her (And I Don't Know Why) at November 19, 2019 05:10 AM (Y8PSl)

850
Good morning, Hordians.

Let's get out there and enrage the lunatics by living a good life today.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 19, 2019 05:15 AM (7rVsF)

851
128 There was a corps of Home Guard (retirees and men who weren't qualified for service). They were led by a bank manager (played by Arthur Lowe).
------

Armed largely with U.S. .30-06 Springfields.
Posted by: A. Hitler at November 18, 2019 10:25

Were these the rifles we lent them, and got tossed into the Atlantic after WW2?

Posted by: clutch at November 19, 2019 05:31 AM (Z3oWA)

852 A company spokesman declined to comment on the suit, which was filed on behalf of several other vegans. One customer tweeted that she asked for her Impossible Burger to be cooked in its own pan or grill only to be told, "We don't do that here."

--

I'm fascinated by the idea of a vegan going to any fast food restaurant.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - You don't stop lawlessness by obeying the law but by enforcing it at November 19, 2019 05:36 AM (2ApLc)

853 From rickl, earlier.

" I mentioned in an earlier thread that I'm back in the hospital again. I called the ambulance early Sunday morning because I had severe breathing problems. It turned out hat I had pneumonia but have responded well to treatment and felt much better today.

At least this time I have a laptop and can stay in touch. I can give out my contact information, but I think if you tried to send me an e-mail, it would go to my home computer, though. I'm not sure how that works.

Also, they gave me a morphine pill an hour ago and I'm already feeling pretty loopy, so I may be calling it a night with little or no warning."

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 19, 2019 05:40 AM (cqNba)

854 Thanks VIA and hang dai rickl.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - You don't stop lawlessness by obeying the law but by enforcing it at November 19, 2019 05:41 AM (2ApLc)

855 And from Jim in response to ricks's hospitalization.

Reading upthread, looks like rickl is in hospital again. Jim at #799 has a request:
>>799 Hey Rickl?
Tell us what's on your Make a Wish list.

You never know, there might be a Lurker or three, or a Moron or Five, or an 'Ette or more...

Odds are even at least, that you'll get to punch a ticket or three on that list.

I'm going to sleep now, Horde.

Would one or some of you overnighters please make sure that this thought carries over to the EMT or J.J.'s post in the a.m.?

Don't want this to be just words.

Let's make it happen for Rickl, if however possible.

You IN, horde?

Please tell me you're in.

It is the Moron Way.

Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at November 19, 2019 01:52 AM (QzJWU)"

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 19, 2019 05:42 AM (cqNba)

856 We should carry this over to the morning thread as well.

I'll try to post it if I'm here then.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 19, 2019 05:42 AM (cqNba)

857 A company spokesman declined to comment on the suit, which was filed on behalf of several other vegans.

--

Ah, I just realized what this is. The attorney will get $14M and a few thousand vegetarians will get a coupon for a free lettuce croissanwich.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - You don't stop lawlessness by obeying the law but by enforcing it at November 19, 2019 05:43 AM (2ApLc)

858 I guess I'm really gonna have to look deeply into the motivation and reasoning behind what it is that Chick-fil-A is doing.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 19, 2019 05:45 AM (cqNba)

859 We should carry this over to the morning thread as well.

--

+1. I'll be leaving for work around 7am but will help if I'm around. Surely other volunteers will be rolling out of bed soon, too.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - You don't stop lawlessness by obeying the law but by enforcing it at November 19, 2019 05:46 AM (2ApLc)

860 I'm so starved for justice these days I've been watching Perry Mason reruns on Amazon. We need Perry Mason.

Posted by: Dan Smoot's Apprentice at November 19, 2019 05:48 AM (H8QX8)

861 A very nice open letter to Greta Von Thunderberger.

Stolen from Insty.

https://bit.ly/2qv8SFd

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 19, 2019 05:50 AM (cqNba)

862 I guess I'm really gonna have to look deeply into the motivation and reasoning behind what it is that Chick-fil-A is doing.

--

Same here, but I've heard it's expansion into Europe. Which is fine, but sadly

"The U.S. fast food chain said that as it expands, it will no longer donate to the Salvation Army, the Paul Anderson Youth Home, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, which opposes same-sex marriage."

you don't get do-overs in this. Courting customers and building an enormous chain because you push Christian values and then saying "oh, nevermind" isn't a way to endear yourself to lots of customers, and the gays only see it as a victory to continue your destruction until they can wear your skin.

There was a great comment at the link, though.

"Sad commentary on today's society when you get punished for donating to the Salvation Army."

Posted by: Moron Robbie - You don't stop lawlessness by obeying the law but by enforcing it at November 19, 2019 05:53 AM (2ApLc)

863 Addendum:

"There's no question we know that, as we go into new markets, we need to be clear about who we are," Chick-fil-A President and Chief Operating Officer Tim Tassopoulos told Bisnow. "

--

It's interesting that they're trying to make "who they are" clear to everyone. They've picked their side. Lots of people won't believe them, but they did.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - You don't stop lawlessness by obeying the law but by enforcing it at November 19, 2019 05:56 AM (2ApLc)

864 In what state does rickl live?

Posted by: clutch at November 19, 2019 05:57 AM (Z3oWA)

865 Tap your coffee mug three times, it may work!
Posted by: My life is insanity at November 19, 2019 04:55 AM


Don't, however, scrape it along the desk when interviewing a famous Congressman and future Presidential Candidate.

Posted by: Chris Matthews at November 19, 2019 05:58 AM (DMUuz)

866 And he is dying of cancer?

Posted by: clutch at November 19, 2019 05:58 AM (Z3oWA)

867 "In what state does rickl live?"

Pennsylvania, near to the Philadelphia area, if I remember correctly.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 19, 2019 05:59 AM (cqNba)

868 Hi guys - I'm on the road going home from Boston (escaping the sweatshop) but I took a screenshot of rickl's message and sent it to Tami. I think she knows how to reach him.

Posted by: bluebell at November 19, 2019 05:59 AM (PJnOH)

869 "And he is dying of cancer?"

That is my understanding, yes.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 19, 2019 05:59 AM (cqNba)

870 Chick fil a will be like Walmart trying to convince people they don't mind firearms so long as they are carried in this specific way.

Posted by: Moron Robbie is a Proud Black Woman - my word as a Biden at November 19, 2019 06:00 AM (0GvUH)

871 Yes, rickl is in PA near Philly.

Posted by: bluebell at November 19, 2019 06:00 AM (PJnOH)

872 Hey bluebell.

If not Tami, Wyatt Earp should be able to.

He helped locate rickl originally, if I remember right.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 19, 2019 06:00 AM (cqNba)

873 Morning,

VIA, I will help in any way I can.

Posted by: spypeach at November 19, 2019 06:01 AM (7R8A2)

874 bluebell....

Travel safe.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 19, 2019 06:02 AM (cqNba)

875 Yes VIA, you are correct about Wyatt too.

Posted by: bluebell at November 19, 2019 06:03 AM (PJnOH)

876 "VIA, I will help in any way I can."

Same here.

This seems like a project in search of an individual to be the contact person, and coordinator for.

And unfortunately, real life prevents or family from taking that on right now.

But...will assist in any way that we can.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 19, 2019 06:05 AM (cqNba)

877 Thanks VIA! We are creeping along because of an accident right now. Only 13 miles into the trip.

Posted by: bluebell at November 19, 2019 06:05 AM (PJnOH)

878 cucking clucking chickens...bye bye chickin cowards
The luke warm are rejected.

Posted by: they chose.....poorly at November 19, 2019 06:06 AM (WX+x0)

879 You know, there's a very neat $100 Saturn 5 Lego model kit that would probably be easy for older shaky fingers to assemble.

Posted by: Moron Robbie is a Proud Black Woman - my word as a Biden at November 19, 2019 06:06 AM (0GvUH)

880 Morning all

Posted by: rickb223 at November 19, 2019 06:07 AM (XkxK0)

881 I don't know why I wrote 5 instead of V. Interesting.

Posted by: Moron Robbie is a Proud Black Woman - my word as a Biden at November 19, 2019 06:07 AM (0GvUH)

882 "Only 13 miles into the trip. "

Ah jeez, you gonna tryin the whole thing non-stop?

Good luck.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 19, 2019 06:08 AM (cqNba)

883 VIA, we always do it in one shot! Just under 500 miles. We did it in less than 9 hours coming up, with just two short stops. Been doing it over 30 years.

The bonus is that my kids became really good travelers at a very young age. Anything shorter than a 10-hour drive was a walk in the park.

Posted by: bluebell at November 19, 2019 06:11 AM (PJnOH)

884 Good morning!

Let's smile and be happy & strike fear in the hearts of killjoy leftists everywhere.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at November 19, 2019 06:12 AM (u82oZ)

885 Village Idiot's Apprentice

Top o ta mornin to ya, gov'nor.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at November 19, 2019 06:13 AM (u82oZ)

886 And in a continuing effort to address the soaring murder rate in the city, Baltimore City Council last night voted to pass a plastic bag ban in the city.

As well as a bill to ensure that water is affordable to all.

And in 2020, Baltimore Museum of Art will only obtain art created by women.


Expect to see a steep decline in murders in the city any day now.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 19, 2019 06:13 AM (cqNba)

887 bluebell.

Safe travels.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at November 19, 2019 06:14 AM (u82oZ)

888 Thanks, Salty. May all your traffic lights turn green as you approach.


Posted by: bluebell at November 19, 2019 06:15 AM (PJnOH)

889 Good Morning Glories!

Next week is Thanksgiving. We're taking a ham to the family dinner.

Posted by: ALH at November 19, 2019 06:16 AM (9HQoP)

890 "VIA, we always do it in one shot! Just under 500 miles. "

Not as long a trip as I thought.

Downside is that it's almost entirely within the great northeast corridor.

Unless you guys are coming westward a little bit, and then down.

During our younger years, we would do the Baltimore to Jacksonville, Fl. run in one shot.
Now, traffic congestion on the northern half has just gotten so bad that it's almost impossible.
Not to mention that I'm 25 years older now.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 19, 2019 06:16 AM (cqNba)

891 G'morning, Salty.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 19, 2019 06:17 AM (cqNba)

892 bluebell, thank you.

This summer, I had to sit through a two-light cycle in the big city of Manhattan. Once.

I like rural Kansas vice the East Coast and I-95. I have no lights between me and work, for example. And I've traveled over a hundred and fifty miles, with one light.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at November 19, 2019 06:19 AM (u82oZ)

893 And in a continuing effort to address the soaring murder rate in the city, Baltimore City Council last night voted to pass a plastic bag ban in the city.

As well as a bill to ensure that water is affordable to all.

And in 2020, Baltimore Museum of Art will only obtain art created by women.
Expect to see a steep decline in murders in the city any day now.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice

What am I going to do now? A plastic bag was how I carried my extra ammo around for doing drive-bys. I don't want to get in trouble for possession of a plastic shopping bag.
Hmmm. I guess I'll just stay home and read a book with my? kids.

Posted by: Bruce at November 19, 2019 06:20 AM (vd8XM)

894 886 And in a continuing effort to address the soaring murder rate in the city, Baltimore City Council last night voted to pass a plastic bag ban in the city.

As well as a bill to ensure that water is affordable to all.

And in 2020, Baltimore Museum of Art will only obtain art created by women.


Expect to see a steep decline in murders in the city any day now.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 19, 2019 06:13 AM (cqNba)

Tyron Ima gonna shoots u ass
Waits they gots the womens art now
*puts gun back into pants*

Posted by: rhennigantx at November 19, 2019 06:21 AM (JFO2v)

895 889 Good Morning Glories!

Next week is Thanksgiving. We're taking a ham to the family dinner.
Posted by: ALH at November 19, 2019 06:16 AM (9HQoP)

Next you will have turkey at christmas
dog and cats living together

Posted by: rhennigantx at November 19, 2019 06:22 AM (JFO2v)

896 I like rural Kansas vice the East Coast and I-95. I have no lights between me and work, for example. And I've traveled over a hundred and fifty miles, with one light.
Posted by: NaCly Dog

That's great! A few years ago we were traveling from Denver to Rapid City SD. Driving thru western Nebraska, the GPS said to turn left ahead. After the turn it said in 150 miles turn right.
No lights along the road. One stop sign

Posted by: Bruce at November 19, 2019 06:23 AM (vd8XM)

897 "One stop sign"


Did you come to a full stop?

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 19, 2019 06:27 AM (cqNba)

898 Did you come to a full stop?
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice

Yes. Old habit from driving in this area

Posted by: Bruce at November 19, 2019 06:28 AM (vd8XM)

899 Good Morning Glories!

Next week is Thanksgiving. We're taking a ham to the family dinner.
Posted by: ALH at November 19, 2019 06:16 AM (9HQoP)

Next you will have turkey at christmas
dog and cats living together
Posted by: rhennigantx


Kroger is doing a special. If you spend $25, you can get a turkey for .37 cents/lb
So a 20 lb turkey would cost you $4.70.

How? I have no idea. It costs more than $4.70 to feed the bird for a year. No. Volume doesn't cut it.

Posted by: rickb223 at November 19, 2019 06:28 AM (XkxK0)

900 Now, traffic congestion on the northern half has just gotten so bad that it's almost impossible.
Not to mention that I'm 25 years older now.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 19, 2019 06:16 AM


As a fellow former Naval personnel, I can offer you a tested tip concerning the latter.

Posted by: Lisa Nowak at November 19, 2019 06:30 AM (DMUuz)

901 How? I have no idea. It costs more than $4.70 to feed the bird for a year. No. Volume doesn't cut it.
Posted by: rickb223

Potatoes at 4 dollars a pound?

Posted by: Bruce at November 19, 2019 06:30 AM (vd8XM)

902 CONSUELA!

Dammit, this is NOT my bedstand bottle of bourbon! This is the BATHROOM SINK bottle! They are NOT to be confused! Are you asking for a pizza party? Huh? ARE YOU!? Because I can arrange one! GET IT RIGHT!

And Tuesday is enema day, don't forget. Go get your gloves.

Posted by: HRC, what just woke up in a good mood for a change at November 19, 2019 06:31 AM (ldmQR)

903 "How? I have no idea. It costs more than $4.70 to feed the bird for a year. No. Volume doesn't cut it."


Seems odd, don't it?
I keep being told that profit margins in supermarkets are slashed to the bone.

Yet somehow, enough profit is being made elsewhere in the stream of products being purchased overall to offset the loss of profit on the turkey.

Now if we could just identify where the excess profit margin is.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 19, 2019 06:32 AM (cqNba)

904 Interesting developments in the Epstein murder, two prison guards are expected to be indicted this week on falsifying records, they allegedly declined a plea deal to spill the beans, probably a smart move by them lest they have a similar fate of the guy the helped kill.

Another thing I learned is that the noose/ligature/bedding that Epstein allegedly used to hang himself was never collected from the crime scene, never analyzed and was apparently thrown away.

As the Church Lady says, how convenient.


I'd say this is all hard to believe but it really isn't.

Posted by: Huxley's Eyeglass Emporium at November 19, 2019 06:32 AM (43qa7)

905 Wishes are sent for a safe journey for the Bluebell family.

Posted by: Mrs. JTB at November 19, 2019 06:33 AM (bmdz3)

906 "As a fellow former Naval personnel, I can offer you a tested tip concerning the latter."

Oh goody.......

Let me get my notepad.


That relief tube going down through the floorboard was getting old, anyhow.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 19, 2019 06:34 AM (cqNba)

907 The prison guards probably made some big money for their role in it. Two, maybe even three thousand dollars to split.

Set for life!
/

Posted by: Moron Robbie is a Proud Black Woman - my word as a Biden at November 19, 2019 06:35 AM (0GvUH)

908 From Babylon Bee

In Genius Move, Trump Supports Impeachment, Forcing Democrats To Oppose

Posted by: Bruce at November 19, 2019 06:36 AM (vd8XM)

909 Set for life!
/
Posted by: Moron Robbie

If they live that long

Posted by: Bruce at November 19, 2019 06:36 AM (vd8XM)

910 "Set for life! "

They very well could be.

On the same order as "Set a man on fire, and he will stay warm for the rest of his life'.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 19, 2019 06:37 AM (cqNba)

911 Now if we could just identify where the excess profit margin is.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 19, 2019 06:32 AM


I have a plan for that.

Posted by: Elizabeth Warren at November 19, 2019 06:37 AM (DMUuz)

912 "I have a plan for that.
Posted by: Elizabeth Warren"

How.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 19, 2019 06:39 AM (cqNba)

913 @909
The saying you're looking for is dead men tell no tales.

I fully expect individuals involved to start experiencing little accidents.

The deep state is going public.

And it seems like they really don't care if people know they exist.

Posted by: Huxley's Eyeglass Emporium at November 19, 2019 06:40 AM (43qa7)

914 Seems odd, don't it?
I keep being told that profit margins in supermarkets are slashed to the bone.

Yet somehow, enough profit is being made elsewhere in the stream of products being purchased overall to offset the loss of profit on the turkey.

Now if we could just identify where the excess profit margin is.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice


Vicks Vapocool Severe cough drops.
Kroger $8.50 for 45
Sam's $8.63 for 200

Yeah. Just bought some last night. There's your markup.

Posted by: rickb223 at November 19, 2019 06:41 AM (XkxK0)

915 Have a blessed day everyone. Don't let any strange bedsheets approach your neck. Because EDNKH.

Head on a swivel; have a Mattis plan, and happiness is a clear field of fire with a crew-serviced weapon.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at November 19, 2019 06:42 AM (u82oZ)

916 903 Seems odd, don't it?

I keep being told that profit margins in supermarkets are slashed to the bone.



Yet somehow, enough profit is being made elsewhere in the stream of
products being purchased overall to offset the loss of profit on the
turkey.



Now if we could just identify where the excess profit margin is.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 19, 2019 06:32 AM (cqNba)

Profit margins in Supermarkets are very low, among the lowest of any retail stores. But that is "overall" profit margins. They will mark some things up so they can mark other down. The average profit on items in a supermarket run between 1 and 3 percent. You have to shop wisely. Stay away from really pricey areas like supermarket delis'

Posted by: Vic at November 19, 2019 06:42 AM (mpXpK)

917 " There's your markup. "


Damn...

Ever stop at a highway convenience store, and look at the mark up on some of those travelers aid blister packs?

Two Advil tablets....$1.50.

I wonder if they ever actually sell anything off of those racks.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 19, 2019 06:43 AM (cqNba)

918 Food in general is pretty lean as far as profit goes.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at November 19, 2019 06:44 AM (ycWCI)

919 Be safe, Salty.

And come to full stops at all stop signs.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 19, 2019 06:44 AM (cqNba)

920 Ever stop at a highway convenience store, and look at the mark up on some of those travelers aid blister packs?

Two Advil tablets....$1.50.

I wonder if they ever actually sell anything off of those racks.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice


Every Saturday and Sunday morning at about 2:45 am.

Posted by: rickb223 at November 19, 2019 06:45 AM (XkxK0)

921 Next week is Thanksgiving. We're taking a ham to the family dinner.
Posted by: ALH at November 19, 2019 06:16 AM (9HQoP)

Taking a ham? That's nice of you to support the theatrical community. Just tell him not to do any over the top renditions of "To Be Or Not to Be" during the meal, or that a loud rendition of "I Did It My Way" would not be appreciated during dessert.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 19, 2019 06:46 AM (WI7YS)

922 In hell freezes over news...
The traffic court judge aka Andrew "No forehead" Napolitano says Trump should not testify in any form for the Shampeachment hearings.

I agree with the is whole heartedly, for obviously different reason than traffic judge.

You do not legitimize this bullshit, ever.

And testifying in any form would be legitimizing it.

Posted by: Huxley's Eyeglass Emporium at November 19, 2019 06:47 AM (43qa7)

923 I see the twitterverse is awash in Eric Fartwell jokes. I like the one where Joe Biden is sniffing his hair and then disappears.

Posted by: JAS at November 19, 2019 06:47 AM (DBGf/)

924 "And testifying in any form would be legitimizing it."

Not if Trump sends them a Magic 8-Ball, and says "Ask it anything'

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 19, 2019 06:48 AM (cqNba)

925 913

"And it seems like they really don't care if people know they exist."

Probably in a minority here but I don't think they ever did care.

Posted by: Utility muffin at November 19, 2019 06:49 AM (ldmQR)

926 Morning Horde!

Coffee on, bedhead in place.

Posted by: Tonypete at November 19, 2019 06:50 AM (Y4EXg)

927 The deep state is going public.

And it seems like they really don't care if people know they exist.

-

I kind of think it's the opposite. I think they want people to know, and I bet there are historical parallels where smart people could see the unelected government spooks taking over the system of government if they are not actively and very publicly thwarted.

Posted by: Moron Robbie is a Proud Black Woman - my word as a Biden at November 19, 2019 06:50 AM (0GvUH)

928 I just pulled up the shades. Looks like we are going to have another nice day of rain.

Posted by: Vic at November 19, 2019 06:51 AM (mpXpK)

929 " Probably in a minority here but I don't think they ever did care. "

I sometimes feel like we are heading toward a mash-up of Enemy of the State and Person of Interest.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 19, 2019 06:52 AM (cqNba)

930 @925
We knew about the administrative state but nothing hinted at what we now know about the Deep State and apparently the Clinton's are the prime controlling authority.

Posted by: Huxley's Eyeglass Emporium at November 19, 2019 06:52 AM (43qa7)

931
Over 920 posts? Come on you guys, we can flog this thing past 1000!

*draws flail*

PROMETHEUS IS THE GREATEST MOVIE EVER MADE!
IT'S STYLISH, THOUGHT PROVOKING, AND IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT, YOU'RE STOOOOPID!!!

Posted by: Gooshy at November 19, 2019 06:52 AM (Oio5c)

932 One thing that is really going to hit the big supermarkets is Amazon is going into the food and grocery deliver business.

Posted by: Vic at November 19, 2019 06:53 AM (mpXpK)

933 Kroger is doing a special. If you spend $25, you can get a turkey for .37 cents/lb
So a 20 lb turkey would cost you $4.70.

How? I have no idea. It costs more than $4.70 to feed the bird for a year. No. Volume doesn't cut it.

Posted by: rickb223 at November 19, 2019 06:28 AM (XkxK0)


Imported Chinese turkey knock-offs.

Posted by: RickZ at November 19, 2019 06:53 AM (Y8PSl)

934 You talking about the Aliens one?

But who is the "First Cause?"

Posted by: JAS at November 19, 2019 06:54 AM (DBGf/)

935 "Come on you guys, we can flog this thing past 1000!

*draws flail*
"

And after lunch...the Captain wants to go water skiing.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 19, 2019 06:54 AM (cqNba)

936 We knew about the administrative state but nothing hinted at what we now know about the Deep State and apparently the Clinton's are the prime controlling authority.
Posted by: Huxley's Eyeglass Emporium

----

Never go against a Clinton when death is on the line.

I've known mobsters that were kinder, gentler and more honorable.

Posted by: Tonypete at November 19, 2019 06:54 AM (Y4EXg)

937 The turkey is a "loss leader'.

Posted by: JAS at November 19, 2019 06:55 AM (DBGf/)

938 "Imported Chinese turkey knock-offs."

Are those the ones with lead in the paint?

I like those.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 19, 2019 06:55 AM (cqNba)

939 at the BEE

Joel Osteen Not Sure Who This 'Jesus' Fellow Is That Kanye Keeps Talking About

Posted by: rhennigantx at November 19, 2019 06:56 AM (JFO2v)

940 I still see no reason for any movie beyond Aliens- especially when they killed off Newt and Hicks.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at November 19, 2019 06:56 AM (ycWCI)

941 Another thing is sometimes a manager will come across a vender who has a surplus that he wants to get rid of, like say frozen turkeys. He can get a real deal that way.

Posted by: Vic at November 19, 2019 06:56 AM (mpXpK)

942 "Joel Osteen Not Sure Who This 'Jesus' Fellow Is That Kanye Keeps Talking About"

John F'n Kerry's gardner.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 19, 2019 06:57 AM (cqNba)

943 Turkey sucks.

Posted by: Syria at November 19, 2019 06:57 AM (Tnijr)

944 936 We knew about the administrative state but nothing hinted at what we now know about the Deep State and apparently the Clinton's are the prime controlling authority.
Posted by: Huxley's Eyeglass Emporium

----

Never go against a Clinton when death is on the line.

I've known mobsters that were kinder, gentler and more honorable.
Posted by: Tonypete at November 19, 2019 06:54 AM (Y4EXg)

Arkancide is 6th most listed cause of death in DC VA and MD

Posted by: rhennigantx at November 19, 2019 06:57 AM (JFO2v)

945 The Other McCain has some excellent quotes from AG Barr's speech to the Federalist Society for those that didn't hear the speech:

theothermccain.com/

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 19, 2019 06:57 AM (WI7YS)

946 Hey I made #2.

Posted by: freaked at November 19, 2019 06:58 AM (Tnijr)

947 Joel Osteen Not Sure Who This 'Jesus' Fellow Is That Kanye Keeps Talking About

People were asking me about Kanye going to Osteen's auditorium and I replied "Probably the first time Osteen and his crowd has heard the Gospel ."

Posted by: Blue Bird of F'ing Joy at November 19, 2019 06:58 AM (lD3vL)

948 Hey I made #2.
Posted by: freaked

----

I'll alert the media.

Posted by: Tonypete at November 19, 2019 06:58 AM (Y4EXg)

949 I currently order everything I can from Amazon that is a grocery store item that is non-perishable. That is mainly to avoid having to drive through town.

Posted by: Vic at November 19, 2019 06:59 AM (mpXpK)

950 947 Joel Osteen Not Sure Who This 'Jesus' Fellow Is That Kanye Keeps Talking About

People were asking me about Kanye going to Osteen's auditorium and I replied "Probably the first time Osteen and his crowd has heard the Gospel ."
Posted by: Blue Bird of F'ing Joy at November 19, 2019 06:58 AM (lD3vL)

thats funny

Posted by: rhennigantx at November 19, 2019 06:59 AM (JFO2v)

951 Also, I'm second on the sock list.

Posted by: freaked, early morning over achiever at November 19, 2019 06:59 AM (Tnijr)

952 I see granny NanNan is stomping her feet and telling people that impeachment is important and that Dems cannot let 2020 election happen.

Posted by: rhennigantx at November 19, 2019 07:01 AM (JFO2v)

953
g'mornin', 'rons

Posted by: AltonJackson at November 19, 2019 07:01 AM (9C0cu)

954 Arkancide is apparently very contagious.

And the Clintons appear to be carriers.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 19, 2019 07:01 AM (cqNba)

955 Hey I made #2.
Posted by: freaked



No shit?

Posted by: Mr. Peebles at November 19, 2019 07:01 AM (oVJmc)

956 "Turkey sucks"

Get stuffed.

Posted by: Turkey at November 19, 2019 07:01 AM (Tnijr)

957 Freaked needs an " I pooped today!" Tee shirt

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 19, 2019 07:02 AM (cqNba)

958 I see granny NanNan is stomping her feet and telling people that impeachment is important and that Dems cannot let 2020 election happen.
Posted by: rhennigantx


I agree. Go ahead and crown Trump now.

Posted by: rickb223 at November 19, 2019 07:03 AM (MjyI6)

959 "We knew about the administrative state but nothing hinted at what we now know about the Deep State and apparently the Clinton's are the prime controlling authority."

People believed, and some swore, that it existed back in the early '90s. Dismissed as wingnut kooks, there were still reports by folks like the late Chuck Harder and For the People about Mena, etc...the Clinton Body COunt...how the CIA supposedly tied in to Arkansas...how other gov'ts were involved...all of that went beyond the idea of a government by bureaucracy (which has long been evident). It was early hints of the global span, not just one criminal political regime.

Question is, do the shady grifter Clintons still control it? Are they still even players? Or have they gotten so old and self-indulgent they're now relics, or liabilities? Do the true believer global communists like Obama now call the shots?

One thing's for sure, it was global from the start. Even then it clearly went beyond just the Clintons and an administrative state of namless, faceless career bureaucrats.

If this shoudl be my last post...JEDKH.

Posted by: Utility muffin at November 19, 2019 07:04 AM (ldmQR)

960

Looks like a fine day for an ocean dip........just the tip....Mmmm salty.

The 2 girls that raised $5 k for poor families thanksgiving.Come on finish the short on details story...
they hooked for it eh!!!

I've reserved my seat at the impeachment right behind the "witness" got lots of food and beer and funny signs and faces to amuse the horde viewers while they fap.

Posted by: saf at November 19, 2019 07:05 AM (5IHGB)

961 My wife wanted a "Meddle Not In The Affairs Of Dragons T-Shirt" So I ordered one of those from Amazon. I would post a link but Amazon's new site design will not except links to items.

Posted by: Vic at November 19, 2019 07:06 AM (mpXpK)

962 Dana Loesch. You shouldn't bend a knee to the mob. Now GLAAD has additional demands:

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 19, 2019 07:07 AM (WI7YS)

963 Question is, do the shady grifter Clintons still control it? Are they still even players? Or have they gotten so old and self-indulgent they're now relics, or liabilities? Do the true believer global communists like Obama now call the shots?

One thing's for sure, it was global from the start. Even then it clearly went beyond just the Clintons and an administrative state of namless, faceless career bureaucrats.

If this shoudl be my last post...JEDKH.
Posted by: Utility muffin



Obola never called the shots. He was the "face", not the brains.

Look to the Ferret.

Posted by: rickb223 at November 19, 2019 07:07 AM (MjyI6)

964 Jump computer. Meant Dana Loesch is correct on her Twitter feed: https://tinyurl.com/sulzzmd

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 19, 2019 07:08 AM (WI7YS)

965 Morning FenelonSpoke - did you have a chance to listen to the Divine Mercy Chaplet vid I pointed out the other day?

Posted by: Tonypete at November 19, 2019 07:08 AM (Y4EXg)

966 Test
https://tinyurl.com/r8bdtcz

Posted by: Vic at November 19, 2019 07:09 AM (mpXpK)

967 And in a continuing effort to address the soaring murder rate in the city, Baltimore City Council last night voted to pass a plastic bag ban in the city.

I didn't know that plastic bags were a leading weapon used in that city's homicides.

Posted by: Blue Bird of F'ing Joy at November 19, 2019 07:09 AM (lD3vL)

968 I see it Vic.

Posted by: Tonypete at November 19, 2019 07:10 AM (Y4EXg)

969 Posted by: Tonypete at November 19, 2019 07:08 AM (Y4EXg)

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 19, 2019 07:10 AM (WI7YS)

970 Hey Vic...

You passed the test!

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 19, 2019 07:10 AM (cqNba)

971 OK, that link at #966 will take you to that T-shirt. You just can't save links in your browser and go to it.

Posted by: Vic at November 19, 2019 07:10 AM (mpXpK)

972 And who is Valerie Ferret?

Iran.

Especially after yesterday's revelations.

Posted by: rickb223 at November 19, 2019 07:11 AM (MjyI6)

973
you had me worried there for a second, FenelonSpoke

if Dana had caved, it would pretty much be colander face mask time...

Posted by: AltonJackson at November 19, 2019 07:11 AM (9C0cu)

974 Sorry, Tonypete Jumpy Computer


I haven't listened to it yet

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 19, 2019 07:11 AM (WI7YS)

975 Doing my bit for the war effort.

Posted by: Mr. Scott (Formerly GWS) at November 19, 2019 07:12 AM (JUOKG)

976 "I didn't know that plastic bags were a leading weapon used in that city's homicides. "

There must be some evidence to suggest that they are.

I mean, with murder being the #1 concern of the city right now, for the Council to take up action against plastic bags as an effort worth taking on...

In other words, that which is truly important, gets addressed.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 19, 2019 07:12 AM (cqNba)

977 963

True, O was and is an empty suit, a puppet, and a dullard whenever off-script. But he strikes me as more of a True Believer than either of the Clintons ever have, thus (perhaps) more connected to the secret machinery of power that really runs things.

Posted by: Utility muffin at November 19, 2019 07:13 AM (ldmQR)

978 JJ up.

Posted by: Vic at November 19, 2019 07:13 AM (mpXpK)

979 Nood - JJ's up.

Posted by: Tonypete at November 19, 2019 07:13 AM (Y4EXg)

980 mean, with murder being the #1 concern of the city right now, for the Council to take up action against plastic bags as an effort worth taking on...

I marvel at how many movies have as one of the killing scenes someone having a plastic bad pulled over their head. Their arms a flailing around uselessly, and I wonder "why not just go open your mouth and poke a hole in the plastic with your finger?"

Are plastic shopping bags all of that tough? I never seen those bags anywhere near that durable.

Posted by: Blue Bird of F'ing Joy at November 19, 2019 07:17 AM (lD3vL)

981 I went to CFA in order to GET AWAY from the tattooed, nose ringed, bolted tongued, purple haired assholes.
Now, they will be running the damned place.

Posted by: attila the thrilla at November 19, 2019 11:33 PM (w7KSn)

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