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I Could Not Love ONT So Much, Loved I Not Honor More
I'm just going to leave this here for the daywalkers in before the EMT. Enjoy!
The New Sheriff Is Articulate And Bright And Clean And A Nice-Looking Guy
HBO Max Vandalizes ‘Blazing Saddles’ with Patronizing Explanation
The prelude, which is delivered by Turner Classic Movies host Jacqueline Stewart, instructs those who are about to view Blazing Saddles about how they are supposed to feel about the characters and what is and is not funny…. She continues the prelude saying that the race-centered comedy features “racist language and attitudes” throughout.
“Those attitudes are espoused by characters who are explicitly portrayed here as narrow-minded, ignorant bigots,” Stewart adds. “The film’s real and much more enlightened perspective is represented by the two main characters.”
Pretty Cool
These students just blew minds with their wheelchair prototype pic.twitter.com/efOTWRirOH
— Mashable (@mashable) July 27, 2020
App Wars
Fortnite developer sues Apple & Google after game YANKED from stores in in-app payment row When you make an in-game purchase, Apple or Google skim 40% off the top. Epic games objected to this, and introduced a system where their players could purchase stuff in-game directly from them. In return, Apple banned their games from the app store. Both sides will fight and lawyers will get rich, but what makes this story interesting is the commercial that Epic produced:
That's just an – I'm sorry, but I have to say it – epic troll. Related: Speaking of apps, I'm thinking of writing an app like tinder but for middle easterners called “iSlam”. What do y'all think? Why The Left Is Wrong
How the Left Became So Intolerant The article is from Heritage, and it suffers from the same thing that a lot of Heritage articles (and Cato articles too) suffer from: Attempting to appear even-handed by pretending that there is some massive “far right” movement that is fascist or white supremacist in this country. There isn't. At its height the $torm site had less than 5000 members. That's fewer people than attend a WNBA game. The high-water mark of white supremacy in the last decade was 200 panty-sniffing basement dwellers in khaki pants waving tiki torches and chanting, chants that no one could hear because they were outnumbered at their own rally. Are there individual Kluckers or NAZIs around? Sure. A few. So what? They have less impact and influence than the Church of Scientology. The great lie of the 21st century is that there is any type of organized or influential white supremacy movement in America today. This lie is necessary for two reasons. #1 The left needs a hate-object to function, and when a legitimate one doesn't exist, they must create one and #2 they need something to excuse the existence of progressive fascist (Antifa) and black supremacist (BLM) groups so they can grin and do their “Gosh, there are extremists on both sides” shuck and jive when called to answer for the atrocities of the mob. Unfortunately, unlike the white supremacist so-called “movement”, Antifa and BLM ARE large, well-funded, influential terrorist organizations. It would be nice if the people on our side (or 80% on our side, or 60% or whatever), people who should be allies in the fight against progressive fascism, would stop ceding the rhetorical narrative to the enemy from the get go.
Fido Friday
Somebody Wanted This The Other Day
You can buy ones like it on Etsy
He's Got A Point
Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: JT at August 14, 2020 09:59 PM (arJlL)
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at August 14, 2020 09:59 PM (eTZoJ)
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Posted by: Sobek at August 14, 2020 10:00 PM (x7rgB)
Posted by: Tonypete at August 14, 2020 10:01 PM (Rvt88)
You can fool all of the people some of the time.
You can fool some of the people all of the time.
It's the latter you really have to worry about.
___
Howdy.
Posted by: mindful webworker
not my videos - other people's
at August 14, 2020 10:01 PM (wKcYr)
Posted by: Zettai at August 14, 2020 10:01 PM (8YABG)
Posted by: vmom 2020 Pinky Raised in Superciliousity at August 14, 2020 10:02 PM (LgMzo)
Posted by: Adriane the Theater Critic ... at August 14, 2020 10:02 PM (LPnfS)
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at August 14, 2020 10:02 PM (FS3G+)
Posted by: buzzion at August 14, 2020 10:02 PM (vMCab)
Posted by: rickb223 at August 14, 2020 10:02 PM (yCZVl)
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at August 14, 2020 10:03 PM (Dc2NZ)
Posted by: rickb223 at August 14, 2020 10:03 PM (yCZVl)
I must be very hungry, because those beers up there looked apetizing ....... the boss is making curry, will be a while, but the aromas are already good.
Posted by: rhomboid at August 14, 2020 10:04 PM (OTzUX)
Posted by: Tonypete
Hiya TonyPete, yes I did, thank you, gotta lotta stuff done!
Posted by: JT at August 14, 2020 10:04 PM (arJlL)
Posted by: Blutarski at August 14, 2020 10:04 PM (nnf6G)
Closed captioning provided by Ben Roethlisberger.
Posted by: hogmartin at August 14, 2020 10:04 PM (t+qrx)
Posted by: rickb223 at August 14, 2020 10:03 PM (yCZVl)
I'm waiting for the white mask with "They Live" Font "OBEY" on it.
Posted by: buzzion at August 14, 2020 10:05 PM (vMCab)
*fistbump.
Agreed. It's not as harsh on the eyes.
Posted by: rickb223 at August 14, 2020 10:05 PM (yCZVl)
Posted by: rhomboid at August 14, 2020 10:05 PM (OTzUX)
Tragedy tomorrow, Comedy tonight !!!
Posted by: Adriane the Theater Critic ... at August 14, 2020 10:02 PM (LPnfS)
It can't all be fricaseed frogs and eel pie.
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at August 14, 2020 10:05 PM (TdFxL)
Posted by: Prince Ludwig the Deplorable at August 14, 2020 10:05 PM (SfYbS)
Posted by: rickb223
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My lefty Sis is all "Any attack is a sexist attack on Comma-Comma-Chameleon". I told Sis I would treat Kamala as well as Palin was treated by the opposition.
She isn't talking to me.
Posted by: Tonypete at August 14, 2020 10:06 PM (Rvt88)
That is the only advice I can give.
I just got off the phone with an old friend and I am glad I called him.
Posted by: Kindlttot at August 14, 2020 10:06 PM (WyVLE)
Posted by: JT at August 14, 2020 10:06 PM (arJlL)
Posted by: ptschett at August 14, 2020 10:07 PM (zB+vL)
TicTok may be spying for the Chinese Communist Government, but at least they are in color and not gray.
Maybe Bob from NSA can help.
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at August 14, 2020 10:07 PM (sy5kK)
outstanding, was a red ale with capsicum (chile) infusion. They got the
balance exactly right. Tiny touch of heat, just the right (subtle)
amount of green chile flavor. Had it with a great burger at a
restaurant up in SLO, it was a perfect "pairing".
Posted by: rhomboid at August 14, 2020 10:05 PM (OTzUX)
Kimchi flavored soju.
It hurts worse coming up than it did going down.
Posted by: Kindlttot at August 14, 2020 10:07 PM (WyVLE)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at August 14, 2020 10:07 PM (uhGSf)
Posted by: rhomboid at August 14, 2020 10:05 PM (OTzUX)
My local microbrewery has a pineapple and jalapeņo IPA. I like it.
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at August 14, 2020 10:07 PM (TdFxL)
Not exactly what either of us had in mind when we woke up that morning, I'm sure.
Posted by: hogmartin at August 14, 2020 10:07 PM (t+qrx)
(yeah this is a long story...)
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at August 14, 2020 10:08 PM (K0K9c)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 14, 2020 10:08 PM (fIHXk)
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at August 14, 2020 10:08 PM (FS3G+)
Posted by: Taqiyyologist at August 14, 2020 10:09 PM (j3jZX)
Posted by: Ladyl--now with fake mask! at August 14, 2020 10:09 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: hogmartin at August 14, 2020 10:09 PM (t+qrx)
Prayers up!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar -Your Rulers Have, and Deserve, Different Rules! - at August 14, 2020 10:09 PM (eTZoJ)
Posted by: Average Guy at August 14, 2020 10:09 PM (b2diN)
She isn't talking to me.
Posted by: Tonypete at August 14, 2020 10:06 PM (Rvt8
-- hung in effigy
-- e-mails hacked
-- trash rooted thru
-- child should have been aborted
-- frivolous ethics lawsuits
et cetera ...
Posted by: Adriane the Theater Critic ... at August 14, 2020 10:10 PM (LPnfS)
Posted by: JT at August 14, 2020 10:10 PM (arJlL)
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at August 14, 2020 10:08 PM (K0K9c)
I'll trade you one for one.
Posted by: hogmartin at August 14, 2020 10:10 PM (t+qrx)
Posted by: mallfly the Peach of Hoboken at August 14, 2020 10:10 PM (4a9Vv)
Posted by: Tonypete at August 14, 2020 10:10 PM (Rvt88)
Posted by: Ladyl--now with fake mask! at August 14, 2020 10:10 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: hogmartin
Okay.
Posted by: JT at August 14, 2020 10:11 PM (arJlL)
Posted by: vmom 2020 Pinky Raised in Superciliousity at August 14, 2020 10:11 PM (LgMzo)
prayers up, hogmartin
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar -Your Rulers Have, and Deserve, Different Rules! - at August 14, 2020 10:11 PM (eTZoJ)
I was left in charge of the office, so I sent everyone home early.
Posted by: Sobek at August 14, 2020 10:11 PM (x7rgB)
Anyway, I know there are a lot of history buffs here. And I have a question.
Why did the British Empire stop being an empire? Why did they withdraw from their territories and become...well, the wuss state they are now.
I mean, they once ruled the world. Aside from us, who rebelled and became independent, they seemed to control places like India, Australia, Canada and so on.
And then, they just...stopped. Were there a bunch of Karens who said "You can't control India! That's rayciss!"
Or what?
If you can point me to a good history of the end of their empire, that would be good too.
Thank you.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at August 14, 2020 10:11 PM (l9m7l)
Posted by: Rusty Nail at August 14, 2020 10:11 PM (raFt2)
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at August 14, 2020 10:12 PM (H5knJ)
on Comma-Comma-Chameleon". I told Sis I would treat Kamala as well as
Palin was treated by the opposition.
She isn't talking to me.
Posted by: Tonypete"
Hey, be grateful for small mercies, and enjoy the silence.
I've been away so I don't know if "Long Live Death" has been discussed in my absence, but I got my copy a couple days ago and IT IS GOOD. Concise, clear and informative. Its only drawback is all the typos
I proofread it yesterday and sent the author a list of corrections which I hope he will implement soon.That sounds snotty of me, doesn't it ... sorry. But it is a really good, solid read and I hate to see its value lessened by a bunch of easily corrected errors.
Posted by: Annalucia at August 14, 2020 10:12 PM (S6ArX)
Posted by: Tuna at August 14, 2020 10:12 PM (gLRfa)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at August 14, 2020 10:12 PM (l9m7l)
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Posted by: kbdabear at August 14, 2020 10:12 PM (qAR6u)
May your efforts be blessed and protected ...
Posted by: Adriane the Theater Critic ... at August 14, 2020 10:12 PM (LPnfS)
Posted by: vmom 2020 Pinky Raised in Superciliousity at August 14, 2020 10:12 PM (LgMzo)
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at
Okay.
Posted by: JT at August 14, 2020 10:12 PM (arJlL)
Posted by: Ladyl--now with fake mask! at August 14, 2020 10:12 PM (TdMsT)
{{{Ladyl}}}
After the wide ranging raucous Quarantine Cafe thread, we have adopted the somber tones that befit a Friday ONT!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar -Your Rulers Have, and Deserve, Different Rules! - at August 14, 2020 10:13 PM (eTZoJ)
Welcome to Soviet America.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 14, 2020 10:13 PM (axyOa)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at August 14, 2020 10:13 PM (uhGSf)
Posted by: Ladyl--now with fake mask! at August 14, 2020 10:13 PM (TdMsT)
A. has been diagnosed with preliminary Stage 2 Invasive Malignant Melanoma. He is scheduled for a sentinel lymph node biopsy and a 4-5 hour surgery on Friday, August 28. Please pray that the cancer has not spread to his lymph nodes and for strength and peace for A.
Thanks!
Posted by: Tonypete at August 14, 2020 10:14 PM (Rvt88)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm
Almost all of their alpha males were slaughtered in 2 world wars and the cost of maintaining the empire far outweighed the benefits.
Posted by: Prince Ludwig the Deplorable at August 14, 2020 10:14 PM (SfYbS)
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Posted by: kbdabear at August 14, 2020 10:14 PM (qAR6u)
"we won't solve anything if we're only willing to do what's easiest. We've got to make hard choices and sacrifices in our own lives."
[maybe she's going to get Barky to give up Reggie]
Posted by: mallfly the Peach of Hoboken at August 14, 2020 10:14 PM (4a9Vv)
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 14, 2020 10:14 PM (3H9h1)
Posted by: Zettai at August 14, 2020 10:14 PM (8YABG)
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at August 14, 2020 10:12 PM (H5knJ)
Wow. It's been quite a stretch since I've played MechWarrior...
Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM guy at August 14, 2020 10:14 PM (ZSK0i)
Posted by: rhomboid at August 14, 2020 10:14 PM (OTzUX)
Posted by: Equirhodont at August 14, 2020 10:15 PM (Xaump)
Posted by: hogmartin
hogmartin - May your Aunt and Family be Blessed with Health and Healing.
Posted by: Adriane the Theater Critic ... at August 14, 2020 10:15 PM (LPnfS)
Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at August 14, 2020 10:15 PM (oAY8z)
Gen Jim Mattis has been on local TV the last few weeks, giving all WA residents a big pep talk on making sure to wear your mask.
He is from WA and apparently because he is here because nobody else except Jay Inslee will have him any more.
Oh, and he is wearing a dark blue and white bandana, not a mask-mask. And it is down around his neck like a gator.
And he is outside on a football field, and there are a few small groups and a few individuals listening to him, while social distancing.
I really don't want to slam Mattis because of his career and service to the country.
But, to quote The Senile One, c'mon, man!
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at August 14, 2020 10:15 PM (sy5kK)
Been storing bird's dried red peppers in same jar with dried banana chips. When I rob his chips, it's a nice crunch subtle sweet with a touch of red pepper dust. Mmmmm.
Posted by: getting the banned back together at August 14, 2020 10:15 PM (IPCdh)
Posted by: Blanco Basura - moronhorde.com lives again at August 14, 2020 10:15 PM (SchxB)
Posted by: Tonypete at August 14, 2020 10:15 PM (Rvt88)
Posted by: Prince Ludwig the Deplorable at August 14, 2020 10:14 PM (SfYbS)
And IIRC the Roosevelt/Truman presidency said don't expect any help from us in maintaining that Empire.
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar -Your Rulers Have, and Deserve, Different Rules! - at August 14, 2020 10:16 PM (eTZoJ)
Posted by: rhomboid at August 14, 2020 10:17 PM (OTzUX)
Posted by: Ladyl--now with fake mask! at August 14, 2020 10:17 PM (TdMsT)
The actual frozen food version of those Jimmy Dean items, in single serve bowls, are actually pretty good, and easy to fix.
Just don't forget the eggs.
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at August 14, 2020 10:17 PM (sy5kK)
Carrots in chili. Chiles in beer. This place is a den of iniquity.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 14, 2020 10:18 PM (/nZod)
Posted by: Weirddave at August 14, 2020 10:18 PM (CvJaM)
Posted by: Zettai at August 14, 2020 10:18 PM (8YABG)
Posted by: rhomboid at August 14, 2020 10:18 PM (OTzUX)
Prayers up!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar -Your Rulers Have, and Deserve, Different Rules! - at August 14, 2020 10:19 PM (eTZoJ)
Posted by: Tonypete at August 14, 2020 10:14 PM (Rvt8
May A. Be Blessed with a successful surgery and Strength for the recovery ahead ...
Posted by: Adriane the Theater Critic ... at August 14, 2020 10:19 PM (LPnfS)
Posted by: Sobek at August 14, 2020 10:19 PM (x7rgB)
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar -Your Rulers Have, and Deserve, Different Rules! - at August 14, 2020 10:16 PM (eTZoJ)
It's pretty well-documented that FDR believed WWII was a war against imperialism, British and otherwise, not a war against specific countries like Germany and Japan.
Posted by: Dr. T at August 14, 2020 10:19 PM (Vgw1E)
Posted by: Weirddave at August 14, 2020 10:18 PM (CvJaM)
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I'm sure the tag enjoyed it
Posted by: No One of Consequence at August 14, 2020 10:19 PM (CAJOC)
Posted by: Case at August 14, 2020 10:20 PM (uQ2lA)
{{{Tonypete}}}
Prayers for hogmartin's aunt and Tonypete's friend's son A.
Hopefully noone else has received any unpleasant surprises recently!!
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at August 14, 2020 10:20 PM (K0K9c)
May your trip be smoothed, may the stories get bigger as the years increase, and may you and your friends bust a gut in less than 5 years as you act out the road trip.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 14, 2020 10:20 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: ALH at August 14, 2020 10:20 PM (Y0bLv)
Posted by: Prince Harry at August 14, 2020 10:20 PM (fIHXk)
{{{Ladyl}}}
After the wide ranging raucous Quarantine Cafe thread, we have adopted the somber tones that befit a Friday ONT!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar -Your Rulers Have, and Deserve, Different
{{{Hrothgar}}}
I might have been a little too jolly on the other thread!
Posted by: Ladyl--now with fake mask! at August 14, 2020 10:20 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: ALH at August 14, 2020 10:20 PM (Y0bLv)
I don't know what the fuck is wrong with me. I've been a wreck these past several weeks. Maybe I was just lying to myself that things could be better, that I could be better.
Anyway. Doesn't fucking matter.
I hope those facing health worries come through OK.
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 10:20 PM (NWiLs)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 14, 2020 10:18 PM (/nZod)
Heh! Heh! Heh!
Posted by: Maple Syrup at August 14, 2020 10:20 PM (LPnfS)
Posted by: hogmartin at August 14, 2020 10:09 PM (t+qrx)
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*hugs*
Prayers for safe surgery and recovery.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at August 14, 2020 10:20 PM (Dc2NZ)
Shit, Tonypete. Prayin' for you guys. Sounds like they may have caught it in time, though. *fingers crossed*
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 14, 2020 10:21 PM (/nZod)
Posted by: mallfly the Peach of Hoboken at August 14, 2020 10:21 PM (4a9Vv)
Posted by: dartist at August 14, 2020 10:21 PM (+ya+t)
The short version is that after World War II, Britain was dead broke (despite having won the war), exhausted, had just voted in Clement Attlee (welfare state, here we come!) and had neither the money nor the energy to administer that big chunk of the world upon which the sun never set.
Plus it was 1945, there was this new UN, winds of change were blowing (cue music here ...) and everyone was going for self-determination, just as they had in 1919.
Probably lots of books on the subject but two I would recommend - big fat doorstop books, both of them - are David Kynaston's "Austerity Britain: 1945-1951" and Martin Meredith's "The Fate of Africa," which is all about the postcolonial eras. It came out around 2005 but the situation has hardly improved since then, so it's still relevant.
Posted by: Annalucia at August 14, 2020 10:21 PM (S6ArX)
Posted by: ALH at August 14, 2020 10:21 PM (Y0bLv)
I don't know what the fuck is wrong with me. I've been a wreck these past several weeks. Maybe I was just lying to myself that things could be better, that I could be better.
Anyway. Doesn't fucking matter.
I hope those facing health worries come through OK.
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 10:20 PM (NWiLs)
Don't feel bad, Insomniac. This year has been hell on everyone, and probably we're all a little unbalanced; I know I am.
Posted by: Dr. T at August 14, 2020 10:22 PM (Vgw1E)
Wow, hogmartin too? Heart surgeries are scary under any circumstance. Best of luck and prayers for you guys too. Jeez, what a crap day, huh?
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 14, 2020 10:22 PM (/nZod)
I've seen a handful of Thunder basketball games, but never the beginning. Tonight I did. The entire team took a knee during the anthem. Done with them.
Told him I'm done with NFL, NBA, MLB. He thought NHL was still good. I told him, "Nah, brah. They kneel for US anthem, stand for Canadian anthem".
I'm watching cooking shows now.
Posted by: Blutarski at August 14, 2020 10:23 PM (nnf6G)
Posted by: Ladyl--now with fake mask!
Now you can make up for that by being penitent and somber here...
Nah, that's crazy talk!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar -Your Rulers Have, and Deserve, Different Rules! - at August 14, 2020 10:23 PM (eTZoJ)
Hell to Pay - Giangreco - detailed at look at the various dynamics driving decisions from March to August '45, including Op Olympic (Kyushu).
Japan's Longest Day - collaboration of Japanese journalists/historians done in the 60s, about the last few days leading up to Aug. 15, including the coup attempt, etc.
War's End - Sweeney - commander of the Nagasaki mission and right-hand many of Col. Tibbets recounts that mission, plus interesting stuff on the 509th, including their unauthorized visit to Japan immediately after surrender
Posted by: rhomboid at August 14, 2020 10:23 PM (OTzUX)
Posted by: Sobek at August 14, 2020 10:23 PM (x7rgB)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at August 14, 2020 10:23 PM (l9m7l)
Singing Frog - Hello My Baby, Hello My Honey https://youtu.be/pfnnujU1DUk
Posted by: Tonypete at August 14, 2020 10:23 PM (Rvt88)
Posted by: ALH at August 14, 2020 10:23 PM (Y0bLv)
Posted by: Dr. T
I'm sure all those white farmers being genocided in Africa are just so impressed with Roosevelt's anti-imperialist stance. Say, weren't the Soviets "anti-imperialist" too? Quite the cowiky-dink.
Posted by: Prince Ludwig the Deplorable at August 14, 2020 10:23 PM (SfYbS)
Posted by: Helena Handbasket
You've got it!
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at August 14, 2020 10:23 PM (sy5kK)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 14, 2020 10:23 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at August 14, 2020 10:24 PM (uhGSf)
I'm just glad you are here.
This is a really shitty time for everyone, particularly those of us on the right, and most especially for those of us who live alone.
Hang in there, dahlin.
Posted by: Ladyl--now with fake mask! at August 14, 2020 10:24 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at August 14, 2020 10:24 PM (uhGSf)
Celery is delicious, especially with peanut butter and raisins.
Posted by: Colorado Alex In Exile at August 14, 2020 10:24 PM (SgjGX)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 14, 2020 10:26 PM (9Om/r)
Posted by: PUE 206 at August 14, 2020 10:26 PM (D/SYi)
Posted by: ALH at August 14, 2020 10:26 PM (Y0bLv)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 14, 2020 10:26 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at August 14, 2020 10:26 PM (uhGSf)
In fact, a French historian drew a direct parallel between that hive-mind and the later atrocities of the Revolution. He called it "dry terror," a necessary precursor for bloody Terror.
Which is why we belittle Antifa at our peril.
Posted by: Dr. T at August 14, 2020 10:27 PM (Vgw1E)
But, to quote The Senile One, c'mon, man!
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg
Yeah.
It's annoying.
But just because he's a General doesn't mean he's right.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 14, 2020 10:27 PM (axyOa)
Nah, that's crazy talk!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar -Your Rulers Have, and Deserve, Different Rules! - at August 14, 2020 10:23 PM (eTZoJ)
I will really try to be better. Well...maybe.
Posted by: Ladyl--now with fake mask! at August 14, 2020 10:27 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: Insomniac
Insomniac - prayers for Strength and Healing. It sounds like you're in quite the fight with the Demon of Despair ...
Posted by: Maple Syrup at August 14, 2020 10:27 PM (LPnfS)
Don't feel bad, Insomniac. This year has been hell on everyone, and probably we're all a little unbalanced; I know I am.
Posted by: Dr. T at August 14, 2020 10:22 PM (Vgw1E)
Insom, this is very good advice. The state of almost everything stinks right now, and none of that is your fault, try as you might to fix it. Hang out and bitch here besides it's free (except for the platinum card fees)!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar -Your Rulers Have, and Deserve, Different Rules! - at August 14, 2020 10:27 PM (eTZoJ)
Posted by: rhomboid at August 14, 2020 10:27 PM (OTzUX)
Ex Cineribus. Muthafuckin RESURGO.
Live it, buddy. If it was easy, it wouldnt be worth doin. And you are worth every bit of sweat, blood and toil.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at August 14, 2020 10:28 PM (FS3G+)
"Hard forms of illiberalism certainly exist in America today. On the right they are manifest in the form of hard-core racists and white supremacists, and on the left as communists, anarchists, or any leftist radical who openly threatens violence."
Trying to figure out how to finagle their "contact us" to call him out on it.
Posted by: random lurker commenter at August 14, 2020 10:28 PM (48RE5)
Posted by: ALH at August 14, 2020 10:29 PM (Y0bLv)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at August 14, 2020 10:30 PM (uhGSf)
Posted by: Adriane the Critic ... at August 14, 2020 10:30 PM (LPnfS)
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Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 14, 2020 10:30 PM (u82oZ)
My knowledge of WWI is as sparse as my knowledge of WWII is respectable.
First evah book on the topic, about finished now, is The Beauty and the Sorrow (Englund - Swedish historian/journalist).
Highly recommended. It's a running account, in small-ish segments, of about 20 different individuals, from all sides, in various parts of the world/war.
The format makes it ideal for picking up, reading 15 pages, then not touching it again for a few days, if that's the pattern that happens.
Lots of good stuff, and gaining a bit of grounding in the breadth and diversity of the war's players and places.
Posted by: rhomboid at August 14, 2020 10:31 PM (OTzUX)
Posted by: Dr. T
I'm sure all those white farmers being genocided in Africa are just so impressed with Roosevelt's anti-imperialist stance. Say, weren't the Soviets "anti-imperialist" too? Quite the cowiky-dink.
Posted by: Prince Ludwig the Deplorable at August 14, 2020 10:23 PM (SfYbS)
Always thought it was interesting to ponder how a large portion of the world would look like today if the mostly civilizing influence of British Common Law had remained ingrained there.
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar -Your Rulers Have, and Deserve, Different Rules! - at August 14, 2020 10:31 PM (eTZoJ)
But not with that Jimmy Dean beer I am hoping that is some kind of April Fools thing
Posted by: blaster at August 14, 2020 10:31 PM (ZfRYq)
Posted by: deplorable unperson - refuse to accept the Mask of the Beast at August 14, 2020 10:32 PM (luzVb)
willowed from the Quarantine thread.
great information source, facts over bullshit, right?
471
He needs to be fired into the fucking sun, and fast. There are doctors are all over the country using HCQ with 100% success, including one of thats a friend of mine that told me point blank that people are dying for no reason. He's been treating people with HCQ since this shit started and hasn't lost a single person. People need to be put up against a wall for this shit, they're killing people.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 14, 2020 09:01 PM (9Om/r)
c19study.com
72 HCQ/Covid studies
42 peer reviewed
100% effective in early treatment, 62% effective in late treatment.
Yes, we are being lied to.
Stats updated daily
PASS IT ON!!
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at August 14, 2020 10:02 PM (sy5kK)
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at August 14, 2020 10:32 PM (sy5kK)
Won't do it again but in honor of VJ Day (in Japan, now, here,
tomorrow), will again mention two books for history buffs interested in
the war's end (OK, 3 books).
Can't say it enough in my opinion. My dad was on his way from Germany to Japan when they dropped the bombs.What stories.
Posted by: dartist at August 14, 2020 10:32 PM (+ya+t)
Ajax sleeps exactly like that all the time. I call it 'Airing out where my balls used to be.'
Also, I would try the sausage and gravy ale.
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at August 14, 2020 10:32 PM (cI3Q7)
Love this site!
Posted by: CO mountain Marie at August 14, 2020 10:32 PM (o8LeA)
Posted by: ALH
Use celery to stir ranch dressing. Throw celery away. Enjoy wings.
Posted by: rickb223 at August 14, 2020 10:33 PM (yCZVl)
I will really try to be better. Well...maybe.
Posted by: Ladyl--now with fake mask!
I have this strange feeling that there is a gleam in your eye as you say that!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar -Your Rulers Have, and Deserve, Different Rules! - at August 14, 2020 10:33 PM (eTZoJ)
I bought some lemonade from some kids at a roadside stand.
Posted by: JT at August 14, 2020 10:33 PM (arJlL)
Posted by: Thing From Snowy Mountain, Cryptid Anarchist at August 14, 2020 10:33 PM (dwojT)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at August 14, 2020 10:34 PM (uhGSf)
Millie got arrested over this today by POS, Soros-owned Kasich.
Watch. Share.
It's all here. https://tinyurl.com/y6cd2ysz
Posted by: deplorable unperson - refuse to accept the Mask of the Beast at August 14, 2020 10:34 PM (luzVb)
How is your son making out with the car?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 14, 2020 10:34 PM (ewrGJ)
Love this site!
Posted by: CO mountain Marie
Stop lurking! Jump in. We don't bite.
Too hard.
Posted by: rickb223 at August 14, 2020 10:34 PM (yCZVl)
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at August 14, 2020 10:34 PM (cI3Q7)
try taking vit D
Posted by: vmom 2020 Pinky Raised in Superciliousity at August 14, 2020 10:34 PM (LgMzo)
I will really try to be better. Well...maybe.
Posted by: Ladyl--now with fake mask!
I have this strange feeling that there is a gleam in your eye as you say that!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar -Your Rulers Have, and Deserve, Different Rules! - at August 14, 2020 10:33 PM (eTZoJ)
I felt much better today than I have for the last 18 days. Still not 100 percent.
Posted by: Ladyl--now with fake mask! at August 14, 2020 10:34 PM (TdMsT)
Hi Everyone. Hope you had a great Friday. Mine was filled with sonic
attacks by the co-worker, to the point where I was allowed to leave
early so my ears could survive.
Anyway, I know there are a lot of history buffs here. And I have a question.
Why
did the British Empire stop being an empire? Why did they withdraw from
their territories and become...well, the wuss state they are now.
I
mean, they once ruled the world. Aside from us, who rebelled and became
independent, they seemed to control places like India, Australia,
Canada and so on.
And then, they just...stopped. Were there a bunch of Karens who said "You can't control India! That's rayciss!"
Or what?
If you can point me to a good history of the end of their empire, that would be good too.
Thank you.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at August 14, 2020 10:11 PM (l9m7l)
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I don't know of a good single book that covers it, but it basically boils down to the fact that they simply couldn't maintain it. The British Empire never recovered from World War I, let alone World War II. At least two generations of their youngest and strongest were either killed, mutilated or exhausted. There wasn't enough left in the tank to hold on to what empire they had left, so they figured it better to save face and "grant independence" to their holdings, rather than face the possibility of being run out of them militarily. That happened to them once, as you'll recall, and they didn't like it.
It's truer than people realize that most of the things happening in the world today, and most of the things that have happened in the world over the last century, have been nothing more than the fallout of the First World War, arguably the biggest global turning point in human history.
Posted by: Pennsyltucky at August 14, 2020 10:35 PM (+3rQF)
If you are a real lurker, you know we only attack trolls, so feel free to comment. Welcome aboard the ONT!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar -Your Rulers Have, and Deserve, Different Rules! - at August 14, 2020 10:35 PM (eTZoJ)
Posted by: getting the banned back together at August 14, 2020 10:36 PM (HKyHb)
I had to put up a new mailbox at my folks this morning. Some jackwagon destroyed it night before last. This is the second new mailbox I've put up in 6 months.
Some time early this year, maybe around Spring, someone ran off the road and knocked the old one and the paper box over. Did tremendous damage to the vehicle as there were pieces of headlight and plastic bumper and grill scattered all in the ditch. I could see their tracks. They got out and ran, of course.
So we put up a new mailbox and new post. Nice one. In about 6 months time, maybe less, that new box has been hit about 5 times. Warped it, broke the flag, and then destroyed it day before yesterday.
I was thinking it was likely someone was doing it on purpose, but then this morning I figured it out, with the help of a neighbor who just happened to see one of the previous incidents.
Out there this morning, there was a tremendous amount of landscaper traffic. Big F-350+ class trucks pulling trailers. Our road is apparently landscaper superhighway.
And they have these YUGE wide sideview mirrors, part of the "super towing" packages they get on those things. I got to wondering. And a neighbor saw me out there and stopped and told me.
He saw one of those jackwagons whack that box with his mirror.
What they do is drive way too fast, and happen to meet someone coming the other way in front of the house, also likely going too fast, and with those wide mirrors, get over and whop the mailbox.
Lummoxes.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Rapscallion of a Poperin Pear at August 14, 2020 10:36 PM (rCwaK)
If there's no clear winner by 1.20.21, then the House would call it, right? I'm guessing that'll be the gambit, if that's accurate.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 14, 2020 10:36 PM (/nZod)
Posted by: CO mountain Marie at August 14, 2020 10:32 PM (o8LeA)
Welcome. Lurk less. You seem 7000% more sunny and outgoing than a lot of our commentors. Commentators?
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at August 14, 2020 10:36 PM (cI3Q7)
It's an outlandish lie, and a good indicator of how degraded and collapsed the civic culture is, specifically "education" the "press".
And as you note, in contrast, there *is* an enormous, highly influential, unbelievably vile and pernicious movement and institutional power of racist-totalitarianism.
Posted by: rhomboid at August 14, 2020 10:37 PM (OTzUX)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at August 14, 2020 10:24 PM (uhGSf)
Celery is delicious, especially with peanut butter and raisins.
Posted by: Colorado Alex In Exile at August 14, 2020 10:24 PM (SgjGX)
I was about to extol the virtues of celery and peanut butter as well.
However, the idea of adding raisins intrigues me, do you have a newsletter I can subscribe to?
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 10:37 PM (BgMrQ)
Ding Ding Ding!
We have a winner.
Posted by: attila the annoying at August 14, 2020 10:37 PM (w7KSn)
But none of those people are racist? Really? Because they are leftist? Bullshit.
Posted by: Case at August 14, 2020 10:37 PM (uQ2lA)
Posted by: Ladyl--now with fake mask! at August 14, 2020 10:34 PM (TdMsT)
So, you are taking the Horde motto "Be Better!" to heart, good for you!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar -Your Rulers Have, and Deserve, Different Rules! - at August 14, 2020 10:37 PM (eTZoJ)
Massive rolling blackouts in California.
46000 MW record use.
They need the nuclear plants now.
Posted by: torabora at August 14, 2020 10:38 PM (Y274z)
Posted by: attila the annoying at August 14, 2020 10:38 PM (w7KSn)
Posted by: CO mountain Marie
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YOU TAKE THAT BACK!!
Posted by: Tonypete at August 14, 2020 10:38 PM (Rvt88)
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar -Your Rulers Have, and Deserve, Different Rules! - at August 14, 2020 10:35 PM (eTZoJ)
*conspiratorial whisper*
Yes, excellent. Lure the trollbots into a false sense of security with a welcoming demeanor... then WHAM! We throw Insom at them!
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at August 14, 2020 10:38 PM (cI3Q7)
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar -Your Rulers Have, and Deserve, Different Rules!
Speak for yourself, mate!
*side-eyes CO mountain marie...
Posted by: Zettai at August 14, 2020 10:38 PM (8YABG)
Posted by: Pennsyltucky at August 14, 2020 10:35 PM (+3rQF)
I think the invention of chocolate was the biggest global turning point in human history...
Just sayin'
: -))
Posted by: Adriane the Ghiredelli Critic ... at August 14, 2020 10:38 PM (LPnfS)
Crossbow or longbow?
9mm vs .45?
Carrots in chili?
Posted by: getting the banned back together at August 14, 2020 10:39 PM (HKyHb)
Love this site!
Posted by: CO mountain Marie
Hi COMM!
We are glad you are here!
We are having a bit of a down day here, so bear with us.
Posted by: Ladyl--now with fake mask! at August 14, 2020 10:40 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 10:37 PM (BgMrQ)
Ants on a log.
Posted by: Prince Harry at August 14, 2020 10:40 PM (fIHXk)
Posted by: Adriane the Ghiredelli Critic ... at August 14, 2020 10:40 PM (LPnfS)
Empire: The Rise and Demise of the British World Order and the Lessons for Global Power. By Niall Ferguson, an interesting person with a sharp mind. He is an outlier from many narratives.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 14, 2020 10:40 PM (u82oZ)
Crossbow or longbow?
9mm vs .45?
Carrots in chili?
Posted by: getting the banned back together at August 14, 2020 10:39 PM (HKyHb)
*idly sharpens stake, tests point*
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at August 14, 2020 10:40 PM (cI3Q7)
Posted by: Jack Squat Bupkis at August 14, 2020 10:40 PM (0V/8D)
Posted by: dartist at August 14, 2020 10:41 PM (+ya+t)
Posted by: Pennsyltucky
I think the biggest global turning point in human history would have to be The Black Death.
So much was affected. So many people died.
Posted by: rickb223 at August 14, 2020 10:41 PM (yCZVl)
Or all?
Posted by: attila the annoying at August 14, 2020 10:41 PM (w7KSn)
Thinking everything - technology, role of guvamint (in the US), the end of large wars between northern hemisphere industrialized countries, collapse of imperialism, on and on.
Posted by: rhomboid at August 14, 2020 10:41 PM (OTzUX)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 14, 2020 10:41 PM (u82oZ)
Similar thing happened to me many years ago. The replacement mailbox was mounted on a pressure treated 6"x6" in a 3' deep hole. It's still there.
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar -Your Rulers Have, and Deserve, Different Rules! - at August 14, 2020 10:41 PM (eTZoJ)
try taking vit D
Posted by: vmom 2020 Pinky Raised in Superciliousity
I read that as try taking VD.
Posted by: JT at August 14, 2020 10:41 PM (arJlL)
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar -Your Rulers Have, and Deserve, Different Rules!
Another interesting alt-history premise would be if the crown had granted the American colonists seats in Parliament, preventing the Revolution altogether. Imagine the modern world with the manpower and industrial capability of the United States added to the British Empire.
Posted by: Prince Ludwig the Deplorable at August 14, 2020 10:41 PM (SfYbS)
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at August 14, 2020 10:42 PM (cI3Q7)
Crossbow or longbow?
9mm vs .45?
Carrots in chili?
Posted by: getting the banned back together at August 14, 2020 10:39 PM (HKyHb)
Maple syrup or salt on French toast?
Hellman's or Duke's?
Posted by: Ladyl--now with fake mask! at August 14, 2020 10:42 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: Ladyl--now with fake mask!
Prayers and hugs, Ladyl !
Posted by: JT at August 14, 2020 10:42 PM (arJlL)
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 10:43 PM (NWiLs)
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at August 14, 2020 10:38 PM (cI3Q7)
Dammit, you have destroyed my cunning plan!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar -Your Rulers Have, and Deserve, Different Rules! - at August 14, 2020 10:43 PM (eTZoJ)
hot as hello here in The Valley, like totally.
and two major fires burning in the AO, albeit no where near me.
Posted by: redc1c4 at August 14, 2020 10:43 PM (2NQZE)
Is that when we play cowboys and (types, deletes)
Once, we were many, now we are few.
Once we were few, now we are many.
Posted by: getting the fed up, angry, pissed off, dehumanized banned back together at August 14, 2020 10:43 PM (HKyHb)
Posted by: Muad'dib at August 14, 2020 10:44 PM (bE2ic)
Ginger or Mary Anne
Bailey or Jennifer
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 10:44 PM (BgMrQ)
Posted by: Ladyl--now with fake mask!
Prayers and hugs, Ladyl !
Posted by: JT at August 14, 2020 10:42 PM (arJlL)
Thank you, JT. I'm looking forward to being able to eat a real meal.
Posted by: Ladyl--now with fake mask! at August 14, 2020 10:44 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: Prince Ludwig the Deplorable at August 14, 2020 10:44 PM (SfYbS)
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 10:37 PM (BgMrQ)
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Raisins are the Devil's rabbit pellets.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at August 14, 2020 10:44 PM (Dc2NZ)
I got to looking, and couldn't believe how cumbersome and big and how far some of those mirrors stick out. It's getting ridiculous. They must have some mirror size contest nowadays or something.
I've driven f-700 class trucks all the time, and pulled trailers with them, and never needed mirrors that damn big. The standard wing mirrors were fine and didn't stick out that much. Even had some of the convex ones mounted on the front bumper and never a problem.
You've got jackwagon lummoxes driving these things who drive too fast, probably fucking around on a damn cell phone, and then those ridiculous mirrors and this is what you get.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Rapscallion of a Poperin Pear at August 14, 2020 10:44 PM (rCwaK)
Or all?
Posted by: attila the annoying at August 14, 2020 10:41 PM (w7KSn)
That sure works for me!
Posted by: SCCJ Juan Robberts at August 14, 2020 10:45 PM (eTZoJ)
On the other hand, the Powers were all spoiling for a fight.
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at August 14, 2020 10:45 PM (cI3Q7)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at August 14, 2020 10:34 PM (uhGSf)
I don't think I would try any of them. I'm a picky eater.
Posted by: ALH at August 14, 2020 10:45 PM (Y0bLv)
Posted by: deplorable unperson - refuse to accept the Mask of the Beast at August 14, 2020 10:45 PM (luzVb)
Raisins are the Devil's rabbit pellets.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at August 14, 2020 10:44 PM (Dc2NZ
I agree completely.
Posted by: Ladyl--now with fake mask! at August 14, 2020 10:45 PM (TdMsT)
try taking vit D
Posted by: vmom 2020 Pinky Raised in Superciliousity
I read that as try taking VD.
Posted by: JT at August 14, 2020 10:41 PM (arJlL)
There's always Vitamin Pb but that's a last resort.
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 10:46 PM (NWiLs)
They've a super-duper insider tip plan to defeat Trump's evil scheme to make people vote in person instead of by mail.
You ready?
Ok, here it is: Drop your ballot off in person
Welp. Pack it up boy, it's over. They outsmarted us.
Posted by: RoyalOil at August 14, 2020 10:46 PM (aO8Gd)
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 10:46 PM (BgMrQ)
Posted by: publius, Rascally Rapscallion of a Poperin Pear at August 14, 2020 10:44 PM (rCwaK)
I'm sure they all have legit driver CDLs and speak the King's...
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar -Your Rulers Have, and Deserve, Different Rules! - at August 14, 2020 10:46 PM (eTZoJ)
Bailey or Jennifer
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 10:44 PM (BgMrQ)
ketchup on hot dogs.
Posted by: ALH at August 14, 2020 10:47 PM (Y0bLv)
Raisins are the Devil's rabbit pellets.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at August 14, 2020 10:44 PM (Dc2NZ
I agree completely.
Posted by: Ladyl--now with fake mask! at August 14, 2020 10:45 PM (TdMsT)
Even when they are chocolate covered??
Posted by: Muad'dib at August 14, 2020 10:47 PM (bE2ic)
Posted by: Muad'dib at August 14, 2020 10:44 PM (bE2ic)
She hasn't done anything deserving of such cruelty. Not yet anyway.
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 10:47 PM (NWiLs)
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 10:43 PM (NWiLs)
That's pretty much the definition of depression.
Posted by: random lurker commenter at August 14, 2020 10:47 PM (48RE5)
So, is a concrete mailbox feasible and/or legal?
Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM guy at August 14, 2020 10:47 PM (ZSK0i)
Love this site!
Posted by: CO mountain Marie
Stop lurking! Jump in. We don't bite.
Too hard.
Posted by: rickb223
Unless you're a hobo.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 14, 2020 10:48 PM (aKsyK)
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at August 14, 2020 10:48 PM (cI3Q7)
Even when they are chocolate covered??
Posted by: Muad'dib at August 14, 2020 10:47 PM (bE2ic)
Especially when they are chocolate-covered!
Posted by: Ladyl--now with fake mask! at August 14, 2020 10:48 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at August 14, 2020 10:44 PM (Dc2NZ
I agree completely.
Posted by: Ladyl--now with fake mask! at August 14, 2020 10:45 PM (TdMsT)
Raisins are just grapes that didn't know better!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar -Your Rulers Have, and Deserve, Different Rules! - at August 14, 2020 10:48 PM (eTZoJ)
Posted by: dartist at August 14, 2020 10:48 PM (+ya+t)
There will be a reckoning
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 10:46 PM (BgMrQ)
Raisins are real. They ruin cookies.
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 10:48 PM (NWiLs)
The book I listed in 184 is a good overview. Better, the Left disagrees with his story.
The Left are all Dunning-Kruger on this topic.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 14, 2020 10:48 PM (u82oZ)
A Canadian company. That works with Canadian intelligence.
No wonder they arrested Millie.
Posted by: deplorable unperson - refuse to accept the Mask of the Beast at August 14, 2020 10:48 PM (luzVb)
We were talking about Epicetus on a previous thread and how his philosophy helped James Stockdale survive the Hanoi Hilton. I found a good version, easy to read and it's very helpful. For those hurting tonight:
https://tinyurl.com/yxreceol
Posted by: Notsothoreau at August 14, 2020 10:49 PM (YynYJ)
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at August 14, 2020 10:48 PM (cI3Q7)
Bailey
It is known
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 10:49 PM (BgMrQ)
Crossbow or longbow?
9mm vs .45?
Carrots in chili?
Posted by: getting the banned back together at August 14, 2020 10:39 PM (HKyHb)
At least pour CO Marie a cold one and let her find a chair, before you blindside her like that.
Where are your manners?
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at August 14, 2020 10:49 PM (sy5kK)
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 14, 2020 10:50 PM (NgKpN)
And many with their (subsidized by everyone else) solar on the roof will smirk, stupidly, showing an especially dramatic lack of understanding.
Posted by: rhomboid at August 14, 2020 10:50 PM (OTzUX)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 14, 2020 10:50 PM (fIHXk)
Grey boxes made of ticky tacky
Grey boxes on the hillside
Grey boxes all the same
Posted by: Al Bundy at August 14, 2020 10:50 PM (R73w+)
Raisins are the Devil's rabbit pellets.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at August 14, 2020 10:44 PM (Dc2NZ
I agree completely.
Posted by: Ladyl--now with fake mask! at August 14, 2020 10:45 PM (TdMsT)
One of the things I do not like at all, with exception of white raisins in my mom's Thanksgiving stuffing.
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are an abomination that should never be made.
About the only other things I don't care for at all is coconut, carrot cake, and pineapple.
One year for my birthday a boss had a double fail in getting me first a slice of carrot cake for it, and then as a make good offered an oatmeal raisin cookie.
Posted by: buzzion at August 14, 2020 10:50 PM (vMCab)
Give it time.
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at August 14, 2020 10:50 PM (cI3Q7)
There will be a reckoning
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 10:46 PM (BgMrQ)
Raisins are real. They ruin cookies.
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 10:48 PM (NWiLs)
Insom...Insom...
What you need is a good, chewy, oatmeal raisin cookie
Then you'll be right as rain
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 10:50 PM (BgMrQ)
and two major fires burning in the AO, albeit no where near me.
Kinda humid too. Can smell the smoke. Those aren't thunderhead clouds, they're clouds of damn smoke! Can't see a red glow or open flame on horizon as in recent years. Expect some wildlife will be seeking water, food and shelter in closest rural backyards. Hell, saw a puma next door from the sun valley fire, in van nuys!
Posted by: getting the banned back together, about to go off on the next joker at August 14, 2020 10:51 PM (HKyHb)
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at August 14, 2020 10:44 PM (Dc2NZ)
They are desiccated mummies of grapes. They're grapes that chose a False Grail.
Posted by: hogmartin at August 14, 2020 10:51 PM (t+qrx)
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at August 14, 2020 10:44 PM (Dc2NZ
I agree completely.
Posted by: Ladyl--now with fake mask! at August 14, 2020 10:45 PM (TdMsT)
Raisins are just grapes that didn't know better!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar -Your Rulers Have, and Deserve, Different Rules! - at August 14, 2020 10:48 PM (eTZoJ)
But a little Brown Sugar, and Raisins, makes even oatmeal edible.
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 14, 2020 10:51 PM (NgKpN)
Posted by: tk at August 14, 2020 10:51 PM (RwnDB)
Posted by: Muad'dib at August 14, 2020 10:52 PM (bE2ic)
About the only other things I don't care for at all is coconut, carrot cake, and pineapple.
One year for my birthday a boss had a double fail in getting me first a slice of carrot cake for it, and then as a make good offered an oatmeal raisin cookie.
Posted by: buzzion at August 14, 2020 10:50 PM (vMCab),
Bold talk for a dead man!
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 10:52 PM (BgMrQ)
I had the figurine collection as a kid.
Posted by: Taqiyyologist at August 14, 2020 10:52 PM (j3jZX)
It is known
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 10:49 PM (BgMrQ)
Agreed. Prettier. Not fake looking.
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at August 14, 2020 10:52 PM (cI3Q7)
And damn I am so good at grammar and spelling. Even if!
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at August 14, 2020 10:52 PM (l9m7l)
Posted by: I'm Batman at August 14, 2020 10:52 PM (bjCNA)
Love this site!
Posted by: CO mountain Marie
Nonsense !
We put our pants on once a year, just like everyone else !
Posted by: JT at August 14, 2020 10:52 PM (arJlL)
Posted by: buzzion at August 14, 2020 10:52 PM (vMCab)
You know, in hindsight, there really is no contest between Bailey and Jennifer.
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop
Seen 'em lately?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 14, 2020 10:52 PM (aKsyK)
Posted by: Case at August 14, 2020 10:53 PM (uQ2lA)
They've a super-duper insider tip plan to defeat Trump's evil scheme to make people vote in person instead of by mail.
You ready?
Ok, here it is: Drop your ballot off in person
Welp. Pack it up boy, it's over. They outsmarted us.
Posted by: RoyalOil at August 14, 2020 10:46 PM (aO8Gd)
But what are they supposed to do with the box of extra filled out ballots in the trunk of the Buick?
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at August 14, 2020 10:53 PM (sy5kK)
What do ghosts know about cookies, anyway?
Posted by: garrett at August 14, 2020 10:53 PM (VG3S2)
It's the same thing.
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at August 14, 2020 10:53 PM (cI3Q7)
People have done that, tried to make indestructable mailboxes, but in some jurisdictions, you can be liable if serious damage with bodily harm is done.
What I did was a mount this steel piece (and old step off an industrial tractor thing) on the side of the post. That will protect the box -- and make the post take most of the impact. The old one had that up, but, being lazy, I didn't put it back up -- I did this time.
I'm thinking about extending it, and mounting a T-post to further anchor it.
I want to destroy those mirrors.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Rapscallion of a Poperin Pear at August 14, 2020 10:53 PM (rCwaK)
Love this site!
Posted by: CO mountain Marie
Stop lurking! Jump in. We don't bite.
Too hard.
Posted by: rickb223
Unless you're a hobo.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 14, 2020 10:48 PM (aKsyK)
Do need to keep yer eye on Canibal Bob too.
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 14, 2020 10:53 PM (NgKpN)
But a little Brown Sugar, and Raisins, makes even oatmeal edible.
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 14, 2020 10:51 PM (NgKpN)
Hear the man!
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 10:53 PM (BgMrQ)
Absolutely NO carrots in chilly! Are you crazy!?
Thanks for the welcome. I feel like I know so many of you.
I still feel humble in my attempts to post here. There are many favorites - ladyl, insom, weasels, nacly, etc, etc.....and my absolute fave Miklos! Even if I don't comment much, I totally love you all.
Have a wonderful evening!
Posted by: CO mountain Marie at August 14, 2020 10:53 PM (o8LeA)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 14, 2020 10:54 PM (aKsyK)
Depression is still not understood. But drugs do not seem to be the answer.
It's taking a look at your slow and steady progress upward. You may disagree, but you have had a lot to be thankful for in the last two years.
So it's like a slog up a tall peak. It grinds, has setbacks, occasional injuries or lost gear, but the view gets better the higher and higher you go. Try and enjoy the journey, or even a wild flower on the way.
For you, I recommend going to a place with nice people. A MoMeet is not that far away. But I do believe it is a skill to minimize the down, and focus on the up.
Take that Maslow!
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 14, 2020 10:54 PM (u82oZ)
it sounds like you don't want a phone call. Would you send an email to me, let the problems out?
T
Posted by: Farmer at August 14, 2020 10:51 PM (h4zeB)
Yeah, I'm not in talking shape right now. I don't even truly know what the fucking problem is. I just hurt.
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 10:54 PM (NWiLs)
Posted by: buzzion at August 14, 2020 10:50 PM (vMCab)
Raisins actually manage to make cookies disappointing. You start out happy, because it's a cookie, and then you realize it has raisins in it. It's like giving a little kid a dead goldfish for their birthday.
Posted by: hogmartin at August 14, 2020 10:54 PM (t+qrx)
Posted by: hogmartin at August 14, 2020 10:51 PM (t+qrx)
They do work amazingly well as bait for mouse traps. I keep a few on hand for that purpose. Since they have the approximate texture and tenacity of a Bandag retread, you can wedge them tightly into the trap's trigger, so tight the damned mice cannot winkle them out without making the trap fire.
And then you clear away the dead mouse, and the raisin is ready for mouse #2.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 14, 2020 10:54 PM (ewrGJ)
Posted by: rhomboid at August 14, 2020 10:54 PM (OTzUX)
But if them tiny prunes you no likee, tis cool.
Stay frosty.
Posted by: getting the banned back together, grumble at August 14, 2020 10:54 PM (HKyHb)
Posted by: Megthered at August 14, 2020 10:54 PM (nN3Qn)
meet someone coming the other way in front of the house, also likely
going too fast, and with those wide mirrors, get over and whop the
mailbox.
Lummoxes.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Rapscallion of a Poperin Pear at August 14, 2020 10:36 PM (rCwaK)
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Is there room for a sacrificial post ahead of the mailbox?
Posted by: irright at August 14, 2020 10:54 PM (RVcmP)
Posted by: Kindlttot at August 14, 2020 10:54 PM (WyVLE)
"Some unions and their Democratic allies in the state Legislature" are proposing a wealth tax on Californians who have more than $30 million in assets.
Not a surprise, but there are a few interesting twists:
1) The tax applies to all your assets world-wide, not just in California.
2) The tax also applies to anyone who has moved out of California in the last ten years, not just current residents.
3) And, best of all, the tax applies to anyone who has ever lived in California for more than ten years.
I've lived in California for more than ten years, moved out of California twenty-five years ago, and I would be subject to the tax if I had sufficient assets.
So, the preferred method is not an exit tax, but simply denying that moving out of state gets you out of that state's tax jurisdiction. This will obviously go through the Federal courts if it is enacted, but I bet there are already at least four votes on the Supreme Court supporting California's position.
I'm sure most of the people subject to this tax vote Democratic, but they may want to rethink this.
The tech lords may think that they are establishing a neo-feudal society, where they run everything, where their employees and government workers constitute the remnant of the middle class, and everyone else gets universal basic income and cheap drugs, but it is quite possible that at some point the tumbrels may well be coming for them, despite their plans.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at August 14, 2020 10:55 PM (I2/tG)
Or all?
Posted by: attila the annoying
That's what we get when we allowed anchor babies.
Posted by: rickb223 at August 14, 2020 10:55 PM (yCZVl)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 14, 2020 10:52 PM (aKsyK)
*senses a trap*
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at August 14, 2020 10:55 PM (cI3Q7)
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 14, 2020 10:53 PM
And there's this Pete fellow...
Posted by: Taqiyyologist at August 14, 2020 10:55 PM (j3jZX)
Posted by: JT at August 14, 2020 10:52 PM (arJlL)
I've even heard rumors that some people here take baths on a monthly basis!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar -Your Rulers Have, and Deserve, Different Rules! - at August 14, 2020 10:55 PM (eTZoJ)
Posted by: CO mountain Marie at August 14, 2020 10:55 PM (o8LeA)
Posted by: Zettai at August 14, 2020 10:55 PM (8YABG)
Or all?
Posted by: attila the annoying at August 14, 2020 10:41 PM (w7KSn)
Now you're catching on!
Posted by: Democrat National Committee, and their godfather, George Soros at August 14, 2020 10:55 PM (sy5kK)
Wow! I got noticed! My efforts to overcome my shyness are getting somewhere.
♫ Does Snoopy Happy Dance ♬
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 14, 2020 10:55 PM (u82oZ)
Pennsyltucky, a bit of a conundrum (utterly academic) - wouldn't
*today's* world have been more shaped by WWII, than WWI, however much
the latter obviously set the stage for the former?
Thinking everything - technology, role of guvamint (in the US), the
end of large wars between northern hemisphere industrialized countries,
collapse of imperialism, on and on.
Posted by: rhomboid at August 14, 2020 10:41 PM (OTzUX)
---------------
I'd still argue it's WWI more than WWII, IMHO. WWI was the first mechanized war, the first wireless communication war, the first armor and air power war, the first war with anything approaching modern medicine, the biggest driver of the petroleum industry to date, and more. FDR was bad, but Wilson was just as bad or worse, and he got there first. Russian Empire, Austro-Hungarian Empire, Ottoman Empire, German Empire - all gone, poof. Britain and France permanently crippled. Even seemingly minor little things like Britain deciding to favor the House of Saud or Ho Chi Minh's bid for independence being ignored at Versailles rocked the world for decades. World War II certainly shaped the world in a lot of ways, but it didn't "fundamentally change" (h/t SCOAMF 0bama) the world to the degree that World War I did.
Sorry for ranting, I love talking about this stuff.
Posted by: Pennsyltucky at August 14, 2020 10:55 PM (+3rQF)
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 10:55 PM (BgMrQ)
And a hearty welcome to a new lurker CO mountain Marie! I was immediately made to feel welcome here even though I don't post very often - the wit and wisdom are second to none!
Posted by: misslurk'ette at August 14, 2020 10:55 PM (GDpRb)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 14, 2020 10:54 PM (ewrGJ)
I may have to try that. I've been using a dab of peanut butter on a cracker crumb wedged into the trigger plate.
Posted by: hogmartin at August 14, 2020 10:56 PM (t+qrx)
Practical question is does this create another "freedom week"?
If so, I have a few mags I forgot to get last time.
Posted by: rhomboid at August 14, 2020 10:56 PM (OTzUX)
Absolutely NO carrots in chilly! Are you crazy!?
Thanks for the welcome. I feel like I know so many of you.
I still feel humble in my attempts to post here. There are many favorites - ladyl, insom, weasels, nacly, etc, etc.....and my absolute fave Miklos! Even if I don't comment much, I totally love you all.
Have a wonderful evening!
Posted by: CO mountain Marie at August 14, 2020 10:53 PM (o8LeA)
You too. Lurk less, comment more.
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 10:56 PM (NWiLs)
Posted by: deplorable unperson - refuse to accept the Mask of the Beast at August 14, 2020 10:56 PM (luzVb)
There are in fact some drugs that can considerably help with many cases of depression.
Source: personal experience.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at August 14, 2020 10:56 PM (I2/tG)
Seems huge. Apparently it is very, very rare for them to endorse a presidential candidate.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 14, 2020 10:57 PM (unn44)
Raisins actually manage to make cookies disappointing. You start out happy, because it's a cookie, and then you realize it has raisins in it. It's like giving a little kid a dead goldfish for their birthday.
Posted by: hogmartin at August 14, 2020 10:54 PM (t+qrx)
OK
That made me laugh, genuinely laugh so hard I sprayed covid all over my tablet
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 10:58 PM (BgMrQ)
Lake Huges/Lake Elizibeth area and ?? east of that, too close for E of Riverside (the happy side).
Posted by: getting the banned back together, loathing fires since a kid at August 14, 2020 10:58 PM (HKyHb)
Have a wonderful evening!
Posted by: CO mountain Marie
Muldoon will be disappointed.
How do you feel about limericks?
Posted by: Diogenes at August 14, 2020 10:58 PM (axyOa)
9mm vs .45?
Carrots in chili?
Posted by: getting the banned back together at August 14, 2020 10:39 PM (HKyHb)
Maple syrup or salt on French toast?
Hellman's or Duke's?
Posted by: Ladyl--now with fake mask! at August 14, 2020 10:42 PM (TdMsT)
Longbow for fun crossbow for killing
Same for 45 vs 9
No on carrots, but yes on chunked steak
Butter and powdered sugar on French toast and crepes
Hellmans even though I live in NC
Oh wait you werent alking to me
Posted by: PUE 206 at August 14, 2020 10:58 PM (D/SYi)
RAISINS
I shit you not!
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 10:55 PM (BgMrQ)
That is blasphemy.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 14, 2020 10:58 PM (fIHXk)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 14, 2020 10:58 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Zettai at August 14, 2020 10:55 PM (8YABG)
I started playing it this year. Basically if you've ever played any Unreal Engine 3rd person game with shooting you have dealt with the main mechanic of fortnite and know how each type of gun behaves. I have one full victory and a couple other top 10's. Where I suck is the building mechanic where you see people quickly build massive towers in seconds.
Posted by: buzzion at August 14, 2020 10:59 PM (vMCab)
Posted by: JT at August 14, 2020 10:52 PM (arJlL)
I've even heard rumors that some people here take baths on a monthly basis!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar -Your Rulers Have, and Deserve, Different Rules! -
They must be millionaires !
Posted by: JT at August 14, 2020 10:59 PM (arJlL)
Posted by: PUE 206 at August 14, 2020 11:00 PM (D/SYi)
Posted by: hogmartin at August 14, 2020 10:56 PM (t+qrx)
When the peanut butter is fresh, they can lick it off. Since raisins are already as spoiled as it possible for grapes to get, they will stay attractive until the heat death of the Universe.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 14, 2020 11:00 PM (ewrGJ)
Posted by: getting the banned back together, grrr at August 14, 2020 11:00 PM (HKyHb)
Source: personal experience.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at August 14, 2020 10:56 PM (I2/tG)
It's tough because we only marginally understand why they work, and the same molecule with different chirality can have completely different results in the same person. So all you can do is try them, and they each take at least two weeks to start and stop working.
Also from personal experience.
Posted by: hogmartin at August 14, 2020 11:00 PM (t+qrx)
RAISINS
I shit you not!
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 10:55 PM (BgMrQ)
That is blasphemy.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 14, 2020 10:58 PM (fIHXk)
And that's when the fight started, you Honor.
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 14, 2020 11:00 PM (NgKpN)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 14, 2020 11:00 PM (fIHXk)
Posted by: DitkaCA at August 14, 2020 11:00 PM (9I82X)
Posted by: getting the banned back together, grrr at August 14, 2020 11:00 PM
Someone fetch a rope...
Posted by: Zettai at August 14, 2020 11:00 PM (8YABG)
Well, it finally happened, but I would have expected Illinois first.
Don't worry, we'll get our turn soon enough. Fvcking thieves will try to get some before everyone gets out.
Posted by: dartist at August 14, 2020 11:00 PM (+ya+t)
There are in fact some drugs that can considerably help with many cases of depression.
Source: personal experience.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at August 14, 2020 10:56 PM (I2/tG)
Things were relatively under control until recently too. Maybe the increased isolation is causing additional problems for me.
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 11:01 PM (NWiLs)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 14, 2020 10:58 PM (fIHXk)
Rum soaked raisins, try it!
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 11:01 PM (BgMrQ)
Thanks for the welcome. I feel like I know so many of you.
I still feel humble in my attempts to post here. There are many favorites - ladyl, insom, weasels, nacly, etc, etc.....and my absolute fave Miklos! Even if I don't comment much, I totally love you all.
Have a wonderful evening!
Posted by: CO mountain Marie at August 14, 2020 10:53 PM (o8LeA)
You too. Lurk less, comment more.
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo
(Go ahead.....ask her to dance)
Posted by: JT at August 14, 2020 11:01 PM (arJlL)
Posted by: California Girl (not Caligirl) at August 14, 2020 11:01 PM (L9+g/)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 14, 2020 11:01 PM (u82oZ)
Yeah, good luck collecting that.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 14, 2020 11:01 PM (unn44)
It's not going to pass this time, since there isn't time left in the legislative session, but it shows you where the Left is going.
The innovative thing is that this is the first serious proposal I've seen that directly states that you can't avoid a state tax obligation by moving out of state.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at August 14, 2020 11:01 PM (I2/tG)
Posted by: JT at August 14, 2020 10:52 PM (arJlL)
I've even heard rumors that some people here take baths on a monthly basis!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar -Your Rulers Have, and Deserve, Different Rules! -
They must be millionaires !
Posted by: JT at August 14, 2020 10:59 PM (arJlL)
Well, I do have a cement pond.
Now if I just had an Ellie May to go in it?
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 14, 2020 11:01 PM (NgKpN)
Posted by: getting the banned back together, yep at August 14, 2020 11:02 PM (HKyHb)
Posted by: Yo! at August 14, 2020 11:02 PM (GIeIM)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 14, 2020 10:58 PM (fIHXk)
What goes great on apple pie is a nice slab of sharp Cheddar cheese, melted in the microwave. Sweet and savory together, more than the sum of the parts alone.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 14, 2020 11:02 PM (ewrGJ)
Sooo...
People really wear pants here?
Coulda swore this was not allowed...hey, but what do I know...
I'm new here...
Posted by: CO mountain Marie at August 14, 2020 11:02 PM (o8LeA)
They didn't find him for hours. He survived after several months in the hospital and a ton of metal rods, screws and plastic surgery.
He was a dynamite piano player and he managed to play again but he had to hold his whole left arm up and dangle his hand down to press the keys.
Damdest strange looking thing.
They found the driver. He made out pretty good in a settlement but payed a huge price.
Posted by: pawn at August 14, 2020 11:02 PM (ND961)
Sorry for ranting, I love talking about this stuff.
Posted by: Pennsyltucky at August 14, 2020 10:55 PM (+3rQF)
WW I always seemed to me like a trigger event that unleashed a lot of seemingly small but destabilizing long term changes throughout the world.
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar -Your Rulers Have, and Deserve, Different Rules! - at August 14, 2020 11:02 PM (eTZoJ)
RAISINS
I shit you not!
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 10:55 PM (BgMrQ)
That is blasphemy.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 14, 2020 10:58 PM (fIHXk)
People who sully apple pie with such extraneous ingredients as raisins or cheddar cheese are commie sleeper agents.
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 11:02 PM (NWiLs)
https://stoatnet.org/raisins.jpg
Posted by: hogmartin at August 14, 2020 11:03 PM (t+qrx)
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo
Yeah, the worst place to be is in one's own head. I speak (type?) from personal experience.
Posted by: Prince Ludwig the Deplorable at August 14, 2020 11:03 PM (SfYbS)
Posted by: Ladyl--now with fake mask! at August 14, 2020 11:03 PM (TdMsT)
MINCE PIE !!!11!!
Posted by: getting the banned back together, yep at August 14, 2020 11:02 PM (HKyHb
***fist bump***
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 11:03 PM (BgMrQ)
Pretty soon they'll have armed guards to keep people from leaving, in the manner of communist states throughout history.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 14, 2020 11:03 PM (unn44)
Remember when Bush 2 was going to look at your library records???
Good times compared to contract tracing and snitch on your neighbor ....
Posted by: Yo! at August 14, 2020 11:04 PM (GIeIM)
Posted by: getting the banned back together, social graces not required at August 14, 2020 11:04 PM (HKyHb)
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 11:02 PM (NWiLs)
Word.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 14, 2020 11:04 PM (fIHXk)
I shit you not!
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 10:55 PM (BgMrQ)
What a perfect way to put it.
Those little devils have the ability to turn you inside out.
Posted by: Ladyl--now with fake mask! at August 14, 2020 11:04 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: Zettai at August 14, 2020 11:04 PM (8YABG)
Posted by: buzzion at August 14, 2020 11:04 PM (vMCab)
Posted by: Pete Bog at August 14, 2020 11:04 PM (bzrNB)
Hillary escaped Judicial Watch today. 3-0 decision in an appeals court. Crap.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 14, 2020 11:04 PM (G51Gf)
I still feel humble in my attempts to post here. There are many favorites - ladyl, insom, weasels, nacly, etc, etc.....and my absolute fave Miklos! Even if I don't comment much, I totally love you all.
Have a wonderful evening!
Posted by: CO mountain Marie at August 14, 2020 10:53 PM (o8LeA)
___________
Talk away. They let me in here, which is the Mendoza Line of commentary.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 14, 2020 11:04 PM (mht8P)
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 14, 2020 10:53 PM
And there's this Pete fellow...
Posted by: Taqiyyologist
You're good. Just don't shake hands.
Posted by: rickb223 at August 14, 2020 11:04 PM (yCZVl)
Posted by: Prince Ludwig the Deplorable at August 14, 2020 11:03 PM (SfYbS)
I'm stuck there way WAY too much as it is. Add in all this lockdown quarantine bullshit and it's a recipe for disaster.
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 11:05 PM (NWiLs)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 14, 2020 11:00 PM (fIHXk)
Dont get all judgey, to be fair I wasnt born here
Posted by: PUE 206 at August 14, 2020 11:05 PM (D/SYi)
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 11:01 PM (NWiLs)
Don't feel alone (no pun intended). This whole lockdown shit has gotten me to where I really have to watch my temper.
I've known for years that I had to ration my patience. I only have so much patience with stupid shit per day.
That 'pool' is radically smaller right now.
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 14, 2020 11:05 PM (NgKpN)
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at August 14, 2020 11:05 PM (a4EWo)
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 11:02 PM (NWiLs)
Tovarish
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 11:05 PM (BgMrQ)
Also from personal experience.
Posted by: hogmartin at August 14, 2020 11:00 PM (t+qrx)
Also, even when you find the right one, you have to get the dosage correct. Too little doesn't help and too much turns you into a drone.
Another member of the personal experience gang...
Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM guy at August 14, 2020 11:05 PM (ZSK0i)
Eight { }. ! Wow.
Insom, your worries are over. That is two levels above a Roman Bacchanal.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 14, 2020 11:05 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Notsothoreau at August 14, 2020 11:05 PM (YynYJ)
Yeah, like Rudy has no connection or history with NYC at all other than being "Trump's lawyer".
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 14, 2020 11:05 PM (unn44)
Posted by: Grump928(C) at August 14, 2020 11:06 PM (yQpMk)
And vanilla ice cream, comrade. Dont be a shirker, you wrecker.
Posted by: getting the banned back together at August 14, 2020 11:06 PM (HKyHb)
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 11:01 PM (NWiLs)
The human race is a social race. Being forced to deny yourself virtually any social interaction is devastating to the calmest and most placid Pollyanna!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar -Your Rulers Have, and Deserve, Different Rules! - at August 14, 2020 11:06 PM (eTZoJ)
Still 97 in my AO...
Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM guy at August 14, 2020 11:06 PM (ZSK0i)
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 14, 2020 11:04 PM
Surprised are you?
Posted by: Zettai at August 14, 2020 11:06 PM (8YABG)
Posted by: deplorable unperson - refuse to accept the Mask of the Beast at August 14, 2020 11:06 PM (luzVb)
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 11:02 PM (NWiLs)
Word.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 14, 2020 11:04 PM (fIHXk)
Yes, Your Honor, that's when the guy came in from the other room, and threw a chair...
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 14, 2020 11:07 PM (NgKpN)
Eight { }. ! Wow.
Insom, your worries are over. That is two levels above a Roman Bacchanal.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 14, 2020 11:05 PM (u82oZ)
I think it might be considered online sex, Salty Dog.
Posted by: Ladyl--now with fake mask! at August 14, 2020 11:07 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM guy at August 14, 2020 11:07 PM (ZSK0i)
Posted by: CO mountain Marie at August 14, 2020 11:07 PM (o8LeA)
Pretty soon they'll have armed guards to keep people from leaving, in the manner of communist states throughout history.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia
Bwahahahahahahaha! We can't keep illegals out of the US crossing mostly desert.
They think they can keep people in???
Posted by: rickb223 at August 14, 2020 11:08 PM (yCZVl)
Posted by: comrade getting the banned to tje kremlin cafeteria at August 14, 2020 11:08 PM (HKyHb)
Stuff and Nonsense. You has a sly wit that is bracing. But I never understood the dislike for Lithuanians.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 14, 2020 11:08 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Case at August 14, 2020 11:08 PM (uQ2lA)
But that's the innovative part of the California approach - they simply tax you and seize your assets, no matter where you move. No border guards necessary.
Once the D's take over, I'm sure they'll allow the California Franchise Tax Board to seize assets outside the state of California.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at August 14, 2020 11:08 PM (I2/tG)
Posted by: Ladyl--now with fake mask! at August 14, 2020 11:03 PM (TdMsT)
So you're a bear now? Or you're subcontracting the hugs out to ursines? I'm so confused...
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 11:09 PM (NWiLs)
Losing money motivates. They could change policy to what works, but they would rather rip you off.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 14, 2020 11:09 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 14, 2020 11:09 PM (fIHXk)
Posted by: deplorable unperson - refuse to accept the Mask of the Beast at August 14, 2020 11:09 PM (luzVb)
Here's his IMDB bio
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0212818/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm
Posted by: David J Zmudzinski at August 14, 2020 11:09 PM (xqRaG)
That troll who got in the flame war with masterbaiting Pete sure took it to a new level
Posted by: Yo! at August 14, 2020 11:09 PM (GIeIM)
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar -Your Rulers Have, and Deserve, Different Rules! - at August 14, 2020 11:06 PM (eTZoJ)
Probably. And I'm pretty fucking far from Pollyanna...
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 11:10 PM (NWiLs)
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 11:02 PM (NWiLs)
I say there in nothing more capitalist than heated up with cheese, raisins ala freaking mode
Posted by: PUE 206 at August 14, 2020 11:10 PM (D/SYi)
Posted by: comrade getting the banned to tje kremlin cafeteria at August 14, 2020 11:08 PM (HKyHb)
Counterrevolutionaries
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 11:10 PM (BgMrQ)
Still 97 in my AO...
Posted by: Additional Blond Agent
93 here. Supposed to be 104 tomorrow.
Posted by: rickb223 at August 14, 2020 11:10 PM (yCZVl)
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 14, 2020 11:03 PM (unn44)
I'm going long on heavy construction equipment and wall-building supplies!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar -Your Rulers Have, and Deserve, Different Rules! - at August 14, 2020 11:10 PM (eTZoJ)
Hillary escaped Judicial Watch today. 3-0 decision in an appeals court. Crap.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 14, 2020 11:04 PM
Surprised are you?
Posted by: Zettai
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I have no idea how strong JW's case was. The opinions were insultingly stupid, I know that much. Judge Robert Wilkins "Let bygones be bygones" rufkm?
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 14, 2020 11:10 PM (G51Gf)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 14, 2020 11:10 PM (u82oZ)
Why? Because she hasn't burned her state to the ground with fuckwitted lockdowns.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 14, 2020 11:10 PM (unn44)
Posted by: dartist at August 14, 2020 11:10 PM (+ya+t)
Eight { }. ! Wow.
Insom, your worries are over. That is two levels above a Roman Bacchanal.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 14, 2020 11:05 PM (u82oZ)
I think it might be considered online sex, Salty Dog.
Posted by: Ladyl--now with fake mask! at August 14, 2020 11:07 PM (TdMsT)
Good thing I have my phone cover on then.
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 11:10 PM (NWiLs)
So you're a bear now? Or you're subcontracting the hugs out to ursines? I'm so confused...
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 11:09 PM (NWiLs)
I'm really more of a hyena. I thought I explained that to you before.
Posted by: Ladyl--now with fake mask! at August 14, 2020 11:11 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: PUE 206 at August 14, 2020 11:10 PM (D/SYi)
East West detente
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 11:11 PM (BgMrQ)
Was a paradise to live in or see
But believe it or not
You wont find it so hot
Cuz it's gone communistee
Posted by: zombie woody guthrie, still with stalin's cock in his mouth at August 14, 2020 11:11 PM (HKyHb)
Posted by: Weirddave at August 14, 2020 11:11 PM (CvJaM)
I don't see that holding up in federal court, which is where it would wind up.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 14, 2020 11:11 PM (unn44)
Another member of the personal experience gang...
Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM guy at August 14, 2020 11:05 PM (ZSK0i)
I am on Norvasc (amlotidine?) for blood pressure, and I am experiencing side effects like extreme tiredness and dizziness. Going to have get the dosage reduced, or try an alternate. Hit me hard today. Had to lie down for a nap at 5:00. Got up later, went out to the garage, and huffed some oxygen out of the welding bottle. Feel fine now.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 14, 2020 11:12 PM (ewrGJ)
Practical question is does this create another "freedom week"?
If so, I have a few mags I forgot to get last time.
Posted by: rhomboid at August 14, 2020 10:56 PM (OTzUX)
There is a run on magazines... don't know if any of the common ones are in stock anywhere now... poof.
Posted by: Burnt Toast at August 14, 2020 11:12 PM (15yMb)
Same high as well but at least we're supposed to cool down a bit starting Sunday.
Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM guy at August 14, 2020 11:12 PM (ZSK0i)
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 14, 2020 11:12 PM (unn44)
Posted by: Patrick from Ohio at August 14, 2020 11:12 PM (dKiJG)
That's what 3D printers are for.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 14, 2020 11:13 PM (unn44)
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 11:02 PM (NWiLs)
I say there in nothing more capitalist than heated up with cheese, raisins ala freaking mode
Posted by: PUE 206 at August 14, 2020 11:10 PM (D/SYi)
Apple pie is America. Not apple pie with raisins, not apple pie with cheddar cheese - apple pie. You pollute, contaminate, and adulterate apple pie with such things, then you are polluting, contaminating and adulterating America!
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 11:13 PM (NWiLs)
Posted by: Case at August 14, 2020 11:08 PM (uQ2lA)
Only the righteous among us are allowed that delicacy Case.
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 11:13 PM (BgMrQ)
So you're a bear now? Or you're subcontracting the hugs out to ursines? I'm so confused...
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 11:09 PM (NWiLs)
I'm really more of a hyena. I thought I explained that to you before.
Posted by: Ladyl--now with fake mask! at August 14, 2020 11:11 PM (TdMsT)
So, a hyena hug then. That's definitely new and different!
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 11:14 PM (NWiLs)
There is a run on magazines... don't know if any of the common ones are in stock anywhere now... poof.
SO WE STILL CANT HAVE NICE THINGS IN COMMIEFORMIA
Posted by: comrade getting the banned to tje kremlin cafeteria at August 14, 2020 11:15 PM (HKyHb)
Apple pie is America. Not apple pie with raisins, not apple pie with cheddar cheese - apple pie. You pollute, contaminate, and adulterate apple pie with such things, then you are polluting, contaminating and adulterating America!
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 11:13 PM (NWiLs)
General Ripper, is that you?
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 11:15 PM (BgMrQ)
I've been that guy with the red and white pole standing out in traffic during lane closures to survey the highway and those mirrors on tractor trailers scared the bejeebus out of me. Head high, not much give, going 10-15 mph.
Posted by: random lurker commenter at August 14, 2020 11:15 PM (48RE5)
Holy cow! I know I'll never be #1. I totally love reading the content
before getting into the comments. I've been visiting this site for a
couple of years, and I really dig the people here. I just feel too
insecure commenting because you all are so awesome and witty. BTW - I'm a
Colorado lurker, and I love to see the comments from my fellow COs.
Love this site!
Posted by: CO mountain Marie at August 14, 2020 10:32 PM (o8LeA)
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Agreed. I lurked for nine years before posting anything. I try to comment on things but it still terrifies the hell out of me to be honest, for the same reasons as you.
Posted by: Pennsyltucky at August 14, 2020 11:15 PM (+3rQF)
Amlodipine. I've been on an amlodipine/benazepril mix (trade name Lotrel) for a couple decades myself.
Side-effects like that say you *really* should see your doctor and either adjust the dose or figure out if something's wrong.
Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM guy at August 14, 2020 11:15 PM (ZSK0i)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 14, 2020 11:12 PM (ewrGJ)
Good thing you didn't huff from the acetylene tank in error.
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 11:15 PM (NWiLs)
So, a hyena hug then. That's definitely new and different!
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 11:14 PM (NWiLs)
Awwww. Shucks.
Posted by: Ladyl--now with fake mask! at August 14, 2020 11:15 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: Zettai at August 14, 2020 11:16 PM (8YABG)
Posted by: Yo! at August 14, 2020 11:17 PM (GIeIM)
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 14, 2020 11:01 PM (unn44)
What happens is that the state declares: PER LAW WHICH WE HAVE JUST WRITTEN THESE PEOPLE OWE BACK TAXES TO THE STATE PER EGO DIXIT
They then send out a series of collection letters to "the best address" that can be found (IE the last address in the database from before the resident left the stinking state, usually) then per procedure in 90 days they issue a wage, bank , third party, or stock seizure garnishment based on a centralized database they get to look at that is mostly run by the IRS to locate assets.
They also get to seize any refunds from external states and the IRS and probably half of any military or gov-service pension until the debt is paid in full including penalty and interest and additional collection fees.
If you are in TX the state and the employer send a LOLGF letter, but I think even there if your bank has a presence in CA the bank meekly takes all funds that cannot be immediately identified as coming from pensions or other benefits. And good luck getting it back without suing the state in their own administrative tax court.
If you work for a company that does work in CA but work outside of the state, they serve your employer and probably they meekly pay up too.
This sort of tax seizure is abusive as Hell, and is far beyond anything like a social contract.
Posted by: Kindlttot at August 14, 2020 11:17 PM (WyVLE)
This is already known.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 14, 2020 11:17 PM (u82oZ)
Creality Ender 3 on Amazon.
Followed by:
http://ctrlpew.com/
Thank me later.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 14, 2020 11:18 PM (unn44)
Posted by: Kindltot at August 14, 2020 11:18 PM (WyVLE)
Posted by: dartist at August 14, 2020 11:19 PM (+ya+t)
Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM guy at August 14, 2020 11:15 PM (ZSK0i)
Yeah, I fully intend to.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 14, 2020 11:19 PM (ewrGJ)
Posted by: lurking grandma at August 14, 2020 11:19 PM (sujqA)
I'm getting closer to a position that if Law does not matter, then I will organize for Power.
The Left will not like the results. But the Left have coopted plenty of the security forces. So OPSEC is needed.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 14, 2020 11:19 PM (u82oZ)
Don't use a bank that has a presence in California.
I predict there will be many such banks if anything like this comes to pass.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 14, 2020 11:19 PM (unn44)
just fyi, and not even scratching the surface of all of the other things wrong with that bill, but ex post facto laws are strictly unconstitutional.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 14, 2020 11:20 PM (V2Yro)
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 11:15 PM (NWiLs)
Just got an exchange tank, last week, and have yet to put the regulator on it. So it was idiot-proofed for me.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 14, 2020 11:21 PM (ewrGJ)
Don't use a bank that has a presence in California.
I predict there will be many such banks if anything like this comes to pass.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 14, 2020 11:19 PM (unn44)
Banking in California has been determined by the State of California to cause cancer.
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 11:21 PM (NWiLs)
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 11:15 PM (BgMrQ)
Flouride make your teeth strong and white and makes it easier to obey your overlords!
Posted by: PUE 206 at August 14, 2020 11:22 PM (D/SYi)
You all have finally done it.
I am irked!!!
All the raisin talk.
Anyone who is anyone knows the only reason for raisins (besides really nice ice wines) is to be lovingly folded into a cookie batter of oatmeal and chocolate chips ( milk, not semisweet).
So just to show you guys, I'm baking a batch now and going to eat them all myself.
Put your noses near your USB ports and prepare to be jealous.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 14, 2020 11:22 PM (axyOa)
Yeah, but fvck Twitter.
Posted by: Pussy Galore at August 14, 2020 11:23 PM (doAIC)
His mailbox at the shop had suffered similar damages in years past.
So, he tool some 3/16th thick oilfield pipe of the correct size, cut it in half lengthwise, and welded that to 3/16th thick flat plates for the sides, back and bottom.
He sized it perfectly to accept a standard (large) USPS approved cheap, stamped steel mailbox door, and of course drilled one side for rivets to accept the standard "flag" device.
It's mounted onto a 4" O.D. square tube with 1/4" wall thickness, which was filled with 5,000 psi concrete, and sunk four feet into the ground into an auger-drilled 12" diameter hole, with rebar welded to the sunken part of the pole.
That hole was then filled with the same 5,000 psi concrete.
He's had to replace that cheap, stamped steel door, precisely once.
Hearing him tell the story of watching some misguided high school punk take a mighty swing at it with an aluminum bat would even make Insomniac break out the laughter of great joy and extreme schadenfreude.
He built that mailbox about 22 years ago, and yes, it's still there, exactly so.
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at August 14, 2020 11:23 PM (QzJWU)
Posted by: GWB at August 14, 2020 11:23 PM (vRPav)
Posted by: anon at August 14, 2020 11:23 PM (+Nied)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 14, 2020 11:23 PM (aKsyK)
Posted by: California Girl (not Caligirl) at August 14, 2020 11:24 PM (BXQDh)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 14, 2020 11:19 PM (ewrGJ)
I take different heart meds but it took awhile for my body to get used to new doses and being a little dehydrated makes me dizzy as hell.
Posted by: dartist at August 14, 2020 11:24 PM (+ya+t)
Yeah, but fvck Twitter.
Posted by: Pussy Galore at August 14, 2020 11:23 PM (doAIC)
I'd rather wrassle with her.
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 11:24 PM (NWiLs)
You should send that info to Weasel
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar -Your Rulers Have, and Deserve, Different Rules! - at August 14, 2020 11:24 PM (eTZoJ)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at August 14, 2020 11:24 PM (uhGSf)
Posted by: Fox2! at August 14, 2020 11:25 PM (qyH+l)
Flag of United States
Retweeted
PFC Bergy
@PFC40Book
Aug 1
Did @JoeBiden
@BarackObama
know about #ShadowNet being stolen from our troops used against Americans?
IIA can stop someone from strapping on a suicide vest. How many troops died from a bomber that would be alive today had Gen. Jones' company not stolen it from 4th POG in Iraq?
Posted by: deplorable unperson - refuse to accept the Mask of the Beast at August 14, 2020 11:25 PM (luzVb)
So just to show you guys, I'm baking a batch now and going to eat them all myself.
Put your noses near your USB ports and prepare to be jealous.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 14, 2020 11:22 PM (axyOa)
Ah see, now you've gone too far...
Oatmeal cookies made with chocolate chips...milk chocolate at that.
Disgraziata...pffft
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 11:25 PM (BgMrQ)
Posted by: Biden at August 14, 2020 11:25 PM (I2/tG)
a history of the Empire including details of its decline.
I enjoyed these and found them very readable when I read them 40 years ago.
trivia: Jan Morris was James Morris when he was a correspondent on the first successful Everest expedition, he transitioned to Jan Morris in 1972, including sex-change surgery in Morocco. A highly credentialed scholar and a very good writer.
Posted by: yop at August 14, 2020 11:26 PM (nqhkI)
Bailey
Mary Anne
Posted by: Fox2! at August 14, 2020 11:25 PM (qyH+l)x
Gonna need to know your position on Raisins
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 11:26 PM (BgMrQ)
i look forward to triggering the Karenwaffe around here with them.
Posted by: redc1c4 at August 14, 2020 11:27 PM (2NQZE)
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 14, 2020 11:20 PM (V2Yro)
It's a tax!
Posted by: SCCJ Juan Robberts at August 14, 2020 11:27 PM (eTZoJ)
Posted by: California Girl (not Caligirl) at August 14, 2020 11:27 PM (BXQDh)
Big Story of the Day on the left is the USPS and how Trump is going to steal the vote by forcing people to show up and drop dead of COVID while they cast their vote for Biden with their last breath.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 14, 2020 11:27 PM (G51Gf)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 14, 2020 11:27 PM (ewrGJ)
Posted by: Sobek at August 14, 2020 11:27 PM (x7rgB)
Ashley StClair
@stclairashley
Pro-Trump reporter and filmmaker @Millie__Weaver has been arrested (and) she has no idea why.
Something isn't right about this entire situation...
Prayers up for Millie and her family!
2:29 PM Aug 14, 2020
Posted by: deplorable unperson - refuse to accept the Mask of the Beast at August 14, 2020 11:28 PM (luzVb)
It's a crime around here to build a mailbox that won't break off.
Posted by: dartist at August 14, 2020 11:28 PM (+ya+t)
Posted by: yop at August 14, 2020 11:26 PM (nqhkI)
Still insane. By definition.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 14, 2020 11:29 PM (ewrGJ)
Posted by: Jim at August 14, 2020 11:23 PM (QzJWU)
Twenty thousand years from now, alien archaeologists will look at it and learn more about humans from it than anything else we leave behind.
Posted by: hogmartin at August 14, 2020 11:29 PM (t+qrx)
It's not ex post facto - the proposed law states that if you are a former resident of California, you can be taxed on your current assets.
The question is whether California can tax non-residents - they're aren't proposing retroactive taxation.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at August 14, 2020 11:29 PM (I2/tG)
Posted by: Prince Ludwig the Deplorable at August 14, 2020 11:30 PM (SfYbS)
Posted by: browndog
Ha!
I snort in your general direction as my teeth sink into a morsel of delicious yummy goodness.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 14, 2020 11:30 PM (axyOa)
Never you mind. We process a few judges through Madame La Guillotine, and the rest will fall into line.
Posted by: THE Committee for Public Safety at August 14, 2020 11:30 PM (doAIC)
Skydiver leaps from aircraft at 25,000 feet -- says parachute. Captured today on video.
I saw it on www.behindtheblack.com -- the site for space junkies that Sefton features sometimes.
Posted by: Weak Geek at August 14, 2020 11:31 PM (u/nim)
My doc took me off Amlodipine because of the tiredness. My BP had also gone down so didn't need it anymore. I'm still taking two other drugs for BP though.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 14, 2020 11:31 PM (aKsyK)
Big Story of the Day on the left is the USPS and how Trump is going to steal the vote by forcing people to show up and drop dead of COVID while they cast their vote for Biden with their last breath.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 14, 2020 11:27 PM (G51Gf)
Huh. You really think that might work?
Posted by: Ladyl--now with fake mask! at August 14, 2020 11:31 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: Case at August 14, 2020 11:31 PM (uQ2lA)
Thank you to whoever it was who brought up "Shadowgate" in the bat thread!
Just got done watching it.
Free Millie Weaver!!
Before WDKH becomes a thing.
Love each other fellow babies
Posted by: TeeJ at August 14, 2020 11:32 PM (G3Kkn)
OTOH, there have been plenty of great scholars who were bugfuck.
Isaac Newton was crazy as a shithouse rat, but is still my nominee for the smartest person in the history of the human race.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 14, 2020 11:32 PM (unn44)
Posted by: Diogenes at August 14, 2020 11:30 PM (axyOa)I
Bon Apetite
Too each their own...
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 11:32 PM (BgMrQ)
Posted by: Helena Handbasket
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So, I was at Lowe's looking at some saw horses with my husband this evening. We were looking at these cool Kobalt ones that fold up into itself and looks like a 42" 4x4 with a handle. They are pretty heavy and can hold 1300 lbs. while we we looking at one and figuring out how to open it and close it, 2 more jumped off the top shelf and tried to kill me. Luckily it just hit my left elbow so it just grazed My left ankle instead of landing on my foot and probably breaking it. The interesting part is not a soul in Lowe's came to investigate The really loud crashing noise of 2 metal saw horses falling about 4 feet to the ground. They are lucky I'm not the suing type...
Posted by: lin-duh en fugue at August 14, 2020 11:32 PM (UUBmN)
Huh. You really think that might work?
Posted by: Ladyl--now with fake mask!
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Well, his collusion with Putin got results, didn't it?
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 14, 2020 11:33 PM (G51Gf)
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at August 14, 2020 11:33 PM (pNxlR)
Posted by: California Girl (not Caligirl)
What they are really saying is life is to be enjoyed and more so, abundantly. Those little raisins are gleefully melding themselves into a holy trinity of raisin, chocolate chip and oatmeal delight.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 14, 2020 11:33 PM (axyOa)
Posted by: Weak Geek at August 14, 2020 11:33 PM (u/nim)
Posted by: Tonypete at August 14, 2020 11:33 PM (Rvt88)
I saw it on www.behindtheblack.com -- the site for space junkies that Sefton features sometimes.
Posted by: Weak Geek
That's Robert Zimmerman's site. He's a regular guest on Coast to Coast AM. He's a real skeptic about the Covid crap, too.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 14, 2020 11:33 PM (aKsyK)
Bought the lunch for the people in the car behind be at the drive through.
Posted by: Beartooth at August 14, 2020 11:33 PM (IYZ+m)
The question is whether California can tax non-residents - they're aren't proposing retroactive taxation.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at August 14, 2020 11:29 PM (I2/tG)
Can you tax assets? Property? yes, if its in the State.
Income? If you made it in the State.
But you can't declare an Ex Post Facto Income tax.
But unless you can bridge the gap between the authority for property taxes, to somehow include your bank accounts and stocks?
I'm sure they'll try, but... wow.
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 14, 2020 11:34 PM (NgKpN)
Posted by: THE Committee for Public Safety at August 14, 2020 11:34 PM (doAIC)
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 11:24 PM (NWiLs)"
I'll have to settle for rewatching Deadpool.
Posted by: Additional Blond Agent at August 14, 2020 11:35 PM (ZSK0i)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 14, 2020 11:35 PM (aKsyK)
standing out in traffic during lane closures to survey the highway and
those mirrors on tractor trailers scared the bejeebus out of me. Head
high, not much give, going 10-15 mph.
Posted by: random lurker commenter at August 14, 2020 11:15 PM (48RE5)
Philly rod? Yah!
Oblsolete tech now.
"down three"
"down two"
"OK, set a feather and find the next point"
Posted by: Kindltot at August 14, 2020 11:35 PM (WyVLE)
2 more jumped off the top shelf and tried to kill me. Luckily it just hit my left elbow so it just grazed My left ankle instead of landing on my foot and probably breaking it. The interesting part is not a soul in Lowe's came to investigate The really loud crashing noise of 2 metal saw horses falling about 4 feet to the ground. They are lucky I'm not the suing type...
Posted by: lin-duh en fugue at August 14, 2020 11:32 PM (UUBmN)
Jeebus, l-d, I'm glad you weren't more seriously hurt!
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at August 14, 2020 11:35 PM (pNxlR)
Before WDKH becomes a thing.
Millie exposed the Sunrise Movement. She is a hot Chick version of James O'Keefe + Candice Owens.
The Deep State snatched her in front of her kids today. Then blacked out the Ohio arrest databases so no one could find her.
Fucking Kasich is not just a buffoon. He is a Deep State tool.
Posted by: deplorable unperson - refuse to accept the Mask of the Beast at August 14, 2020 11:35 PM (luzVb)
Love this site!
Posted by: CO mountain Marie
Sheesh, just jump in and talk stupid like I do.
Posted by: Donna&&&&&&V at August 14, 2020 11:36 PM (HabA/)
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 11:13 PM (NWiLs)
I forgot cinnamon crumbles
Posted by: PUE 206 at August 14, 2020 11:36 PM (D/SYi)
There has got be some dick size like thing going with those side-view mirrors. I'd hadn't paid to close attention to them until now, but they're getting ridiculous.
With really big truck, the mirrors are high enough they're not as much of a problem, but for the F-350 class, they aren't high enough. I've pulled trailers with pickups and larger and never had need of mirrors that wide.
It's called driving carefully and being aware of your surroundings. Pay attention. Many of these idiots have no business driving rubber band powered compact cars, much less trucks and trailers.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Rapscallion of a Poperin Pear at August 14, 2020 11:36 PM (rCwaK)
Thank you California Girl. You're very kind.
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 11:36 PM (NWiLs)
Unfortunately, unlike Gutenberg, being cheap is one of my many flaws
notsothoreau, have I mentioned how happy I am to see you nowadays?
Posted by: Kindltot at August 14, 2020 11:37 PM (WyVLE)
Building my own movie server is so important now, I am working on Wild Wild West and the Fu Manchu movies because these movies are verboten
Posted by: Patrick from Ohio at August 14, 2020 11:12 PM (dKiJG)
A Raspberry Pi 4 running Kodi works pretty good for a media server. I also have a Pi running OpenMediaVault for my network drive storing all my movies.
Which I totes didn't get by torrenting the shit out of my internet connection, screwing Hollywood out of every penny I could manage. Because that would be wrong...
*whistles absently*
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at August 14, 2020 11:37 PM (EGyGV)
Posted by: Notsothoreau at August 14, 2020 11:37 PM (YynYJ)
Not directly related, but reminded me of a story I was reading earlier, I think on Quillette.
The guy was in a Japanese POW camp. After the Japanese surrender, no one knew whether to shit or go blind. The camp guards fucked off, and the commandant confined himself to his office.
After some time, U.S. Navy planes spotted the camp (they were looking for them) and started dropping food, medicine, and clothing, in 55 gallon drums with parachutes.
Thing is, some of the chutes didn't work, so they had 55 gallon drums crashing through the roofs of their huts and so on.
The guy was saying to himself "Just great. I've survived all this, and now I'm gonna get killed by a barrel of food."
There's more to the story. Worth reading.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 14, 2020 11:37 PM (unn44)
Posted by: Prince Ludwig the Deplorable at August 14, 2020 11:30 PM (SfYbS)
Was duct tape involved?
Posted by: Donna&&&&&&V at August 14, 2020 11:38 PM (HabA/)
Posted by: PUE 206 at August 14, 2020 11:36 PM (D/SYi)
Shhh....
Cinnamon crumbles are for believers only.
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 11:38 PM (BgMrQ)
Posted by: fly gal at August 14, 2020 11:38 PM (6CtMt)
Posted by: Sobek at August 14, 2020 11:38 PM (x7rgB)
Posted by: dartist at August 14, 2020 11:38 PM (+ya+t)
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Gen Jim Mattis has been on local TV the last few weeks, giving all WA residents a big pep talk on making sure to wear your mask.
He is from WA and apparently because he is here because nobody else except Jay Inslee will have him any more.
Oh, and he is wearing a dark blue and white bandana, not a mask-mask. And it is down around his neck like a gator.
And he is outside on a football field, and there are a few small groups and a few individuals listening to him, while social distancing.
I really don't want to slam Mattis because of his career and service to the country.
But, to quote The Senile One, c'mon, man!
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg
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I feel qualified as a retired Marine to say the following to that traitorous, back stabbing low life turncoat Mattis...
Fuck you General with a barbed pineapple filled with C4..... twice.
That is all.
Posted by: NALNAMSAM - not as lean, not as mean, still a Marine at August 14, 2020 11:38 PM (+ldAm)
It's not ex post facto - the proposed law states that if you are a former resident of California, you can be taxed on your current assets.
The question is whether California can tax non-residents - they're aren't proposing retroactive taxation.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at August 14, 2020 11:29 PM (I2/tG)
I would be very comfortable arguing that this is an ex post facto law - the state is seeking to impose taxes based on a state of affairs that existed before the law was passed.
There biggest problem would be that they would be depending on other states to enforce California's laws, and I think other states (Like Texas and Florida) would tell them to go pound sand, we're not enforcing your tax laws.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 14, 2020 11:38 PM (V2Yro)
Posted by: dissent555 at August 14, 2020 11:38 PM (doAIC)
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 11:39 PM (NWiLs)
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 14, 2020 11:12 PM (unn44)
Our records show you bought a magazine at the gift shop, and two beers at the bar next to your gate.
You owe us 20% of everything you've ever earned.
Enjoy your flight home to Kansas, comrad.
Posted by: California Taxing Board at August 14, 2020 11:39 PM (sy5kK)
Posted by: Sobek
Thank you.
Would you care to dance ? (Provided that you're a dame; else, I'd have to turn in my weedwhacker)
Posted by: JT at August 14, 2020 11:39 PM (arJlL)
I like apple pie. I like cheese. I don't like them together.
It is proper to put whipped cream or ice cream on warm apple pie.
Posted by: Donna&&&&&&V at August 14, 2020 11:39 PM (HabA/)
Posted by: Notsothoreau at August 14, 2020 11:37 PM (YynYJ)
May we join you brother!
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 11:39 PM (BgMrQ)
No wonder Mattis turned out to be such a fucking traitor and a disgrace to the uniform.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 14, 2020 11:39 PM (V2Yro)
Posted by: Zettai at August 14, 2020 11:39 PM (8YABG)
No mecha = fail.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at August 14, 2020 11:40 PM (S+F2a)
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 14, 2020 11:38 PM (V2Yro)
Could always send payment to Sacramento in precious metals. Plutonium is a precious metal.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 14, 2020 11:40 PM (ewrGJ)
Millie exposed the Sunrise Movement.
Posted by: deplorable unperson - refuse to accept the Mask of the Beast
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I'm curious about what she exposed. The intellectual and factual and logical flaws of the Sunrise Movement are lying around in plain sight.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 14, 2020 11:41 PM (G51Gf)
Oblsolete tech now.
"down three"
"down two"
"OK, set a feather and find the next point"
Posted by: Kindltot
Used to work with the survey guys in my artillery days. Amazing stuff they did.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 14, 2020 11:41 PM (axyOa)
https://tinyurl.com/pow-liberation
Worth reading.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 14, 2020 11:41 PM (unn44)
Posted by: Sobek at August 14, 2020 11:38 PM (x7rgB)
Someone mentioned that book to me recently, and I've purchased a copy. Haven't started reading it yet.
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 11:41 PM (NWiLs)
Posted by: Notsothoreau at August 14, 2020 11:37 PM (YynYJ)
Seppuku
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 14, 2020 11:42 PM (fIHXk)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 14, 2020 11:42 PM (fIHXk)
Not a fan I take it ...
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 11:43 PM (BgMrQ)
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo
You may bite your tongue, but you will never bite one of my cookies!!!
Posted by: Diogenes at August 14, 2020 11:43 PM (axyOa)
AFAIK, the prototypical Muppets first appeared in commercials for Kraml milk, in the Chicago TV ad market, circa 1960s. They would shoot each other with a cannon.
Posted by: gp, Chargay d'Affaires du Chat at August 14, 2020 11:43 PM (qpX6U)
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 11:39 PM (NWiLs)
You and I can be friends.
Posted by: California Girl (not Caligirl) at August 14, 2020 11:44 PM (BXQDh)
https://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news/2020/08/14/illinois-governor-warning-missouri-risk.html
Posted by: Secret Square at August 14, 2020 11:44 PM (9WuX0)
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 11:39 PM (NWiLs)
You and I can be friends.
Posted by: California Girl (not Caligirl) at August 14, 2020 11:44 PM (BXQDh)
Cool!
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 11:45 PM (NWiLs)
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 11:45 PM (BgMrQ)
Used to work with the survey guys in my artillery days. Amazing stuff they did.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 14, 2020 11:41 PM (axyOa)
First instrument man I worked with learned in the Army.
Posted by: random lurker commenter at August 14, 2020 11:45 PM (48RE5)
Insom, I knew Diogenes liked you!
Posted by: California Girl (not Caligirl) at August 14, 2020 11:46 PM (BXQDh)
I'm not a MO resident, but have a look at:
https://tinyurl.com/wu-flu-deaths
Chicom deaths in Illinois: 7,020
Chicom virus deaths in Missouri: 1,238
Pritzker has his head several feet up his gigantic coke-addled ass.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 14, 2020 11:47 PM (unn44)
Does that mean you can be born in CA leave after high school, start a successful business in FL and, per them, be liable for taxes, even though you made nothing in CA? The insanity of these folks is frightening.
Posted by: EveR at August 14, 2020 11:47 PM (ZZDMQ)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at August 14, 2020 11:47 PM (uhGSf)
Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at August 14, 2020 11:47 PM (oAY8z)
You may bite your tongue, but you will never bite one of my cookies!!!
Posted by: Diogenes at August 14, 2020 11:43 PM (axyOa)
And thank the dear sweet Lord for that!
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 11:47 PM (NWiLs)
Posted by: Prince Ludwig the Deplorable at August 14, 2020 11:30 PM (SfYbS)
Was duct tape involved?
Posted by: Donna&&&&&&V at August 14, 2020 11:38 PM (HabA/)
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Probably how he mounted it to the K car.
Posted by: No One of Consequence at August 14, 2020 11:48 PM (CAJOC)
I like your posts. You were the one who introduced me to ampersands. I just used to use a + sign. I'm much more refined now.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 14, 2020 11:48 PM (u82oZ)
I feel qualified as a retired Marine to say the following to that traitorous, back stabbing low life turncoat Mattis...
Fuck you General with a barbed pineapple filled with C4..... twice.
That is all.
Posted by: NALNAMSAM
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The idiot fell for Elizabeth Holmes and would have had military living and dying by her non-technology. Thank God for Lt. Col. David Shoemaker who wouldn't budge on approving it despite pressure from Mattis.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 14, 2020 11:49 PM (G51Gf)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 14, 2020 11:49 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Croak at August 14, 2020 11:49 PM (oIfxl)
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 11:49 PM (BgMrQ)
Oblsolete tech now.
"down three"
"down two"
"OK, set a feather and find the next point"
Posted by: Kindltot
Marines still learn to do it the old way
Posted by: PUE 206 at August 14, 2020 11:50 PM (D/SYi)
Posted by: dartist at August 14, 2020 11:50 PM (+ya+t)
Posted by: Notsothoreau at August 14, 2020 11:37 PM (YynYJ)
Seppuku
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 14, 2020 11:42 PM (fIHXk)
Japanese and cheese don't usually mix.
Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at August 14, 2020 11:50 PM (oAY8z)
He is from WA and apparently because he is here because nobody else except Jay Inslee will have him any more.
Oh, and he is wearing a dark blue and white bandana, not a mask-mask. And it is down around his neck like a gator.
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg
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The CDC just issued a statement recently saying neck gators are useless or worse than useless due to the fact that the cloth is a looser weave than surgical face masks, and so the airholes act as purveyors of finer droplets into the air.
Sounds legit!
Posted by: fly gal at August 14, 2020 11:50 PM (6CtMt)
Rowlf was introduced in 1962 for Purina Dog Chow TV commercials aired in Canada, in which he appeared with Baskerville the Hound. Jim Henson designed Rowlf, and Don Sahlin built him; it was Sahlin's first Muppet construction. Rowlf rose to popularity as Jimmy Dean's sidekick on The Jimmy Dean Show
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 14, 2020 11:51 PM (aKsyK)
Posted by: USNtakim at August 14, 2020 11:51 PM (0OmEj)
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 11:49 PM (BgMrQ)
Maggots with roach eggs and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Yummy.
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 11:52 PM (NWiLs)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 14, 2020 11:49 PM (u82oZ)
Now do Chinese birth tourists.
Posted by: hogmartin at August 14, 2020 11:52 PM (t+qrx)
Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at August 14, 2020 11:52 PM (oAY8z)
Posted by: EdmundBurkesShade at August 14, 2020 11:53 PM (RJCvt)
Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at August 14, 2020 11:52 PM (oAY8z)
It's an abomination unto the Lord.
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 11:53 PM (NWiLs)
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 11:49 PM (BgMrQ)
Maggots with roach eggs and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Yummy.
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 11:52 PM (NWiLs)
Rice pudding and tapioca are the roe of Cthulhu.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 14, 2020 11:53 PM (ewrGJ)
A question for Dr. T and any other Missouri Morons left on this thread: are you seeing large numbers of people falling ill or dropping dead from the WuFlu? Because Jabba the Pritzker over here in IL seems to think so and he's warning his subjects, er, citizens not to travel to MO because you all aren't masking up and social distancing like you should and it's spreading Chinese Cooties into the Metro East area.
If you are, be sure to load the dead into trebuchets and fire them over the Mississippi River into IL. Jabba's begging for it.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at August 14, 2020 11:54 PM (pNxlR)
Posted by: USNtakim at August 14, 2020 11:54 PM (0OmEj)
Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at August 14, 2020 11:52 PM (oAY8z)
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If the best you can say of a cookie is that it's OK, then the cookie is a failure.
I'll accept raisins in oatmeal raisin cookies. Nothing else.
Posted by: No One of Consequence at August 14, 2020 11:54 PM (CAJOC)
Posted by: Blonde Morticia
I had Mattis pegged (so to speak) as a homo, but if he fell for Elizabeth Holmes he must be just another thirsty simp.
Posted by: Prince Ludwig the Deplorable at August 14, 2020 11:54 PM (SfYbS)
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 11:49 PM (BgMrQ)
Okay, I'll agree that that is one suitable place for raisins. But it would be better without them.
Posted by: California Girl (not Caligirl) at August 14, 2020 11:54 PM (BXQDh)
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 11:52 PM (NWiLs)
Nice to see you've got the creative juices flowing Insom...
Come, come to the dark side
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 11:54 PM (BgMrQ)
Posted by: gp, Chargay d'Affaires du Chat at August 14, 2020 11:55 PM (qpX6U)
Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at August 14, 2020 11:52 PM (oAY8z)
It's an abomination unto the Lord.
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 14, 2020 11:53 PM (NWiLs),
On this we agree...
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 11:55 PM (BgMrQ)
We used to get chocolate tapioca pudding in school lunches.
We called it "frog eggs in cow shit".
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 14, 2020 11:56 PM (unn44)
Changing Antifa's minds ought to be our mission.
Posted by: An Observation at August 14, 2020 11:56 PM (iisbs)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 14, 2020 11:56 PM (fIHXk)
pls e-mail me re your asshoe MD talking shit in the waiting room...
i can help you fix his wagon through the system.
RL e-mail in nic.
Posted by: redc1c4 at August 14, 2020 11:57 PM (2NQZE)
Native born or naturalized only for citizens, not birth by foreign parents.
What happens if the kids born here show up at once.
But the best revenge is having CA tax the foreign born n CA folks, not the US citizens. Good luck getting Foggy Bottom to help.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 14, 2020 11:57 PM (u82oZ)
I do sometimes make dark chocolate cookies with chocolate chips and dried cherries for Christmas.
Now, those are good.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 14, 2020 11:57 PM (unn44)
Posted by: Prince Ludwig the Deplorable at August 14, 2020 11:54 PM (SfYbS)
Naw! Hes an incel. Heard his speech before the invasion, still stuck on his sisters best friend that married someone else.
Posted by: PUE 206 at August 14, 2020 11:57 PM (D/SYi)
Posted by: California Girl (not Caligirl) at August 14, 2020 11:54 PM (BXQDh)
It is a beginning. We can reason together...
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 11:57 PM (BgMrQ)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 14, 2020 11:56 PM (fIHXk)
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Hey now. Kermit strums a mean banjo!
Posted by: No One of Consequence at August 14, 2020 11:58 PM (CAJOC)
Posted by: Diogenes at August 14, 2020 11:41 PM (axyOa)
First instrument man I worked with learned in the Army.
Posted by: random lurker commenter at August 14, 2020 11:45 P
Same here. My surveyor team boss was a FO in Vietnam.
Posted by: Beartooth at August 14, 2020 11:58 PM (IYZ+m)
Okay so we're talking about evil foods that disguise themselves as treats.
Yever been to the Far East? South KOrea?
You go to a Dunkin' Donuts after days of eating boiled kimchee and seaweed soup for breakfast. You pick the chocolate-filled eclair/donut thing. You get a horrid cup of coffee with powdered creamer. You take it all to your little table and lift the chocolate-filled donut to your awaiting jaws as saliva forms litle anticipatory wells in your mouth.
All my transferable Cardboard Membership points to the moron who knows what happens next.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 14, 2020 11:58 PM (G51Gf)
I want venison.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at August 14, 2020 11:58 PM (rCwaK)
Sounds legit!
Posted by: fly gal
So what does that say about people making masks out of old t-shirts?
Posted by: Prince Ludwig the Deplorable at August 14, 2020 11:59 PM (SfYbS)
Now you're talking! Aldi has trail mix bars like that.
Posted by: gp, Chargay d'Affaires du Chat at August 14, 2020 11:59 PM (qpX6U)
He played the banjo! How could you forget The Rainbow Connection!
Posted by: spindrift at August 14, 2020 11:59 PM (Gv2SJ)
Now, those are good.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 14, 2020 11:57 PM (unn44)
Dried Cherries are the gateway to raisiny goodness, walk the true path
Posted by: browndog at August 14, 2020 11:59 PM (BgMrQ)
Posted by: JT at August 14, 2020 11:01 PM (arJlL)
Yeah - do that!
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at August 15, 2020 12:00 AM (rCwaK)
Blonde Morticia!
pls e-mail me re your asshoe MD talking shit in the waiting room...
i can help you fix his wagon through the system.
RL e-mail in nic.
Posted by: redc1c4
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omg, that was Debby Doberman Schultz. I'm sure she's still around. Let's call her.
DEBBY DOBERMAN SCHULTZ!
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 15, 2020 12:00 AM (G51Gf)
I want venison.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at August 14, 2020 11:58 PM (rCwaK)
Bear traps. Set out just where the deer will land after clearing the fence.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 15, 2020 12:00 AM (ewrGJ)
I want venison.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at August 14, 2020 11:58 PM
Bambi is inside the wire! Bambi is inside the wire!
Posted by: Chuck C at August 15, 2020 12:00 AM (d/5jB)
Okay so we're talking about evil foods that disguise themselves as treats.
Yever been to the Far East? South KOrea?
You go to a Dunkin' Donuts after days of eating boiled kimchee and seaweed soup for breakfast. You pick the chocolate-filled eclair/donut thing. You get a horrid cup of coffee with powdered creamer. You take it all to your little table and lift the chocolate-filled donut to your awaiting jaws as saliva forms litle anticipatory wells in your mouth.
All my transferable Cardboard Membership points to the moron who knows what happens next.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 14, 2020 11:58 PM (G51Gf)
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Does it end with a "Dear Penthouse" letter?
Posted by: No One of Consequence at August 15, 2020 12:00 AM (CAJOC)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 14, 2020 11:57 PM (u82oZ)
That's what I had in mind, but it may be a bridge too far for a state that can't convict an illegal alien of murdering a US citizen in broad daylight.
Posted by: hogmartin at August 15, 2020 12:01 AM (t+qrx)
Posted by: klaftern at August 15, 2020 12:01 AM (RuIsu)
Posted by: USNtakim at August 15, 2020 12:01 AM (0OmEj)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 15, 2020 12:00 AM (ewrGJ)
I'm almost mad enough to do it.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at August 15, 2020 12:02 AM (rCwaK)
Posted by: gp, Chargay d'Affaires du Chat at August 15, 2020 12:02 AM (qpX6U)
'I do sometimes make dark chocolate cookies with chocolate chips and dried cherries for Christmas.'
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Something else insanely good: Black Forest Fudge from Fredericksburg.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 15, 2020 12:02 AM (G51Gf)
We used to get chocolate tapioca pudding in school lunches.
We called it "frog eggs in cow shit".
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 14, 2020 11:56 PM (unn44)
Such blaspheming
I must sit. Sit and try to make sense of this madness.
Posted by: browndog at August 15, 2020 12:02 AM (BgMrQ)
You've heard of Super Max? For him it'll be Super-Size Max.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 15, 2020 12:03 AM (unn44)
Isn't 1500 fps kinda slow for a rifle round? I load my ammo light, but nothing nearly as slow as that.
Posted by: gp, Chargay d'Affaires du Chat at August 15, 2020 12:03 AM (qpX6U)
If cheating and intimidation works, we can put CA under new management.
Step 4 will astound you.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 15, 2020 12:03 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: gp, Chargay d'Affaires du Chat at August 14, 2020 11:59 PM (qpX6U)
Those things are good as hell. $1.30/box.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 15, 2020 12:04 AM (fIHXk)
We used to get chocolate tapioca pudding in school lunches.
We called it "frog eggs in cow shit".
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 14, 2020 11:56 PM (unn44)
I want to make banana pudding using chocolate pudding.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at August 15, 2020 12:04 AM (rCwaK)
Does it end with a "Dear Penthouse" letter?
Posted by: No One of Consequence
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Only if you're a masochist.
You bite into... a starchy, sickly-sweet, wrong-colored abomination with the consistency (I imagine) of overnight dried shit, known as red bean paste.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 15, 2020 12:05 AM (G51Gf)
Sounds legit!
Posted by: fly gal
So what does that say about people making masks out of old t-shirts?
Posted by: Prince Ludwig the Deplorable at August 14, 2020 11:59 PM (SfYbS)
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At this point, it is all Alice in Wonderland. A mask is whatever you say it is.
Posted by: fly gal at August 15, 2020 12:05 AM (6CtMt)
Okay so we're talking about evil foods that disguise themselves as treats.
Yever been to the Far East? South KOrea?
You go to a Dunkin' Donuts after days of eating boiled kimchee and seaweed soup for breakfast. You pick the chocolate-filled eclair/donut thing. You get a horrid cup of coffee with powdered creamer. You take it all to your little table and lift the chocolate-filled donut to your awaiting jaws as saliva forms litle anticipatory wells in your mouth.
All my transferable Cardboard Membership points to the moron who knows what happens next.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 14, 2020 11:58 PM (G51Gf)
It was bean paste?
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 15, 2020 12:05 AM (NWiLs)
Posted by: Edina Monsoon at August 15, 2020 12:05 AM (vML00)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 15, 2020 12:04 AM (fIHXk)
I got this mixed up with 6.5 Creedmoor chat for a second.
Posted by: hogmartin at August 15, 2020 12:05 AM (t+qrx)
Thank goodness for Aldi, or I wouldn't be able to afford to eat.
Posted by: gp, Chargay d'Affaires du Chat at August 15, 2020 12:05 AM (qpX6U)
Posted by: California Girl (not Caligirl) at August 15, 2020 12:05 AM (BXQDh)
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at August 15, 2020 12:04 AM (rCwaK)
Intriguing
Tell me more
Posted by: browndog at August 15, 2020 12:06 AM (BgMrQ)
Interesting idea.
Maybe use Oreos instead of vanilla wafers?
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 15, 2020 12:06 AM (unn44)
Posted by: JT at August 14, 2020 11:01 PM (arJlL)
Yeah - do that!
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at August 15, 2020 12:00 AM (rCwaK)
Not sure how one dances in the comment section of the HQ.
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 15, 2020 12:06 AM (NWiLs)
Posted by: California Girl (not Caligirl) at August 15, 2020 12:05 AM (BXQDh)
See #269.
Posted by: hogmartin at August 15, 2020 12:06 AM (t+qrx)
Posted by: Zettai at August 15, 2020 12:07 AM (8YABG)
Oh, I see what you are saying. At 500yds, it has slowed down to 1500fps. Duh.
Posted by: gp, Chargay d'Affaires du Chat at August 15, 2020 12:07 AM (qpX6U)
You've heard of Super Max? For him it'll be Super-Size Max.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia
They will surround him with the most cunning of barriers, a gentle incline.
Posted by: Prince Ludwig the Deplorable at August 15, 2020 12:07 AM (SfYbS)
Posted by: hogmartin at August 15, 2020 12:05 AM (t+qrx)
Easy to mix up.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 15, 2020 12:07 AM (fIHXk)
Posted by: California Girl (not Caligirl) at August 15, 2020 12:08 AM (BXQDh)
Does it end with a "Dear Penthouse" letter?
Posted by: No One of Consequence
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Only if you're a masochist.
You bite into... a starchy, sickly-sweet, wrong-colored abomination with the consistency (I imagine) of overnight dried shit, known as red bean paste.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 15, 2020 12:05 AM (G51Gf)
I was right!
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 15, 2020 12:08 AM (NWiLs)
You ask her to help you figure it out. You've been pounced on in the comment section. So you can work it out, in a funny, winning style that melts her heart.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 15, 2020 12:08 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: California Girl (not Caligirl) at August 15, 2020 12:09 AM (BXQDh)
Posted by: California Girl (not Caligirl) at August 15, 2020 12:08 AM (BXQDh),
Done and done...
***fistbump***
Posted by: browndog at August 15, 2020 12:09 AM (BgMrQ)
Stewart, instructs those who are about to view Blazing Saddles about
how they are supposed to feel about the characters and what is and is
not funny"
I bought a DVD in 2009 to avoid this, which I saw coming.
Back later.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at August 15, 2020 12:09 AM (rCwaK)
https://youtu.be/OFBKw-tHlfo
I watched another video of this guy doing English muffins. He gets up at four to start making them. Strange but he can really bake.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at August 15, 2020 12:09 AM (YynYJ)
Posted by: PUE 206 at August 15, 2020 12:10 AM (D/SYi)
Sweet Black bean paste???
Posted by: lin-duh en fugue at August 15, 2020 12:10 AM (UUBmN)
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 15, 2020 12:05 AM (G51Gf)
If it's bean paste, what is it now?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 15, 2020 12:10 AM (ewrGJ)
Posted by: JT at August 14, 2020 11:01 PM (arJlL)
Yeah - do that!
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at August 15, 2020 12:00 AM (rCwaK)
Yo, Insom. You don' min' iffn' I dances wif yo' date?
/snrk
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at August 15, 2020 12:11 AM (QzJWU)
Posted by: PUE 206 at August 15, 2020 12:11 AM (D/SYi)
Posted by: 18-1 at August 15, 2020 12:11 AM (qlFIA)
Posted by: PUE 206 at August 15, 2020 12:10 AM (D/SYi)
T'would be a happy demise...
Posted by: browndog at August 15, 2020 12:12 AM (BgMrQ)
Posted by: Diogenes at August 15, 2020 12:12 AM (axyOa)
Posted by: JT at August 14, 2020 11:01 PM (arJlL)
Yeah - do that!
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at August 15, 2020 12:00 AM (rCwaK)
Yo, Insom. You don' min' iffn' I dances wif yo' date?
/snrk
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at August 15, 2020 12:11 AM (QzJWU)
Heh. If I had one, I just might.
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 15, 2020 12:12 AM (NWiLs)
Well, it finally happened, but I would have expected Illinois first.
Posted by: The ARC of History!
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I'll harvest ballots at San Quentin to make that happen.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 15, 2020 12:12 AM (G51Gf)
I'm so thankful I live in the west, where we have proper desserts.
Posted by: Prince Ludwig the Deplorable at August 15, 2020 12:12 AM (SfYbS)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at August 15, 2020 12:13 AM (uhGSf)
Posted by: gp, Chargay d'Affaires du Chat at August 15, 2020 12:13 AM (qpX6U)
Posted by: 18-1 at August 15, 2020 12:11 AM (qlFIA)
For what it's worth, I say yes, 6 months max. Oil degrades, and it's cheaper than engines.
Posted by: hogmartin at August 15, 2020 12:13 AM (t+qrx)
Posted by: 18-1 at August 15, 2020 12:11 AM (qlFIA)
I believe the mileage is more significant.
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 15, 2020 12:13 AM (NWiLs)
https://youtu.be/OFBKw-tHlfo
I watched another video of this guy doing English muffins. He gets up at four to start making them. Strange but he can really bake.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at August 15, 2020 12:09 AM (YynYJ)
Bookmarkef
Posted by: browndog at August 15, 2020 12:13 AM (BgMrQ)
Posted by: Prince Ludwig
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You mean orange slices aren't dessert..?///
Posted by: lin-duh en fugue at August 15, 2020 12:14 AM (UUBmN)
Sweet Black bean paste???
Posted by: lin-duh en fugue
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Red. See #566 for other appropriate adjectives.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 15, 2020 12:14 AM (G51Gf)
Back later.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at August 15, 2020 12:09 AM (rCwaK)
Need a Federal that states that the copyright on an item of intellectual property (book, film, music, whatever) expires if the copyright owner releases a bowdlerized version of the original, for whatever reason.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 15, 2020 12:14 AM (ewrGJ)
Posted by: hogmartin at August 15, 2020 12:15 AM (t+qrx)
Posted by: Zettai at August 15, 2020 12:15 AM (8YABG)
I was right!
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo
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A few more adjectives to convey the true horror of that food-substitute and I would have given you an A+.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 15, 2020 12:15 AM (G51Gf)
6.5 creedmore 140 grain 1500 fps is out at 500 yards or so. At that
range hiding is more than possible. Sounds like you thought thi through.
And, there is a reasonable chance of making head contacts at that range. Folks, changing Antifa's minds looks like an achievable goal, and not a fantasy.
Posted by: An Observation at August 15, 2020 12:15 AM (iisbs)
Posted by: Donna&&&&&&V at August 15, 2020 12:16 AM (HabA/)
Posted by: Zettai at August 15, 2020 12:15 AM (8YABG)
I prefer the term "artificial person", myself.
Posted by: hogmartin at August 15, 2020 12:16 AM (t+qrx)
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 15, 2020 12:13 AM (NWiLs)
At least once a year, miles or no miles.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 15, 2020 12:16 AM (ewrGJ)
Posted by: gp, Chargay d'Affaires du Chat at August 15, 2020 12:13 AM (qpX6U)
You'd think sauerkraut eaters would be able to at least figure kimchi.
Posted by: Donna&&&&&&V at August 15, 2020 12:17 AM (HabA/)
Posted by: An Observation at August 15, 2020 12:15 AM (iisbs)
Like I said beautiful pink mist. Changing minds into vapor.
Posted by: PUE 206 at August 15, 2020 12:17 AM (D/SYi)
They never failed to disappoint me. The best I could find were those almond tea-cookies, and slightly sweet digestive biscuits.
Posted by: Kindltot at August 15, 2020 12:18 AM (WyVLE)
Posted by: hogmartin at August 15, 2020 12:19 AM (t+qrx)
https://tinyurl.com/save-babies
This is my country, not the one the Antifa/BLM thugs want to turn it into.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 15, 2020 12:19 AM (unn44)
I used to go to the Asian store and buy the crackers and candy and pastries to see if they were any good. Eventually the search was to find something that might be good.
They never failed to disappoint me. The best I could find were those almond tea-cookies, and slightly sweet digestive biscuits.
Posted by: Kindltot
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Eyeballs: Yes please!
Tastebuds: You fucked me.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 15, 2020 12:20 AM (G51Gf)
Posted by: lin-duh en fugue at August 15, 2020 12:20 AM (UUBmN)
Okay so we're talking about evil foods that disguise themselves as treats."
I remember ace once expressed his hatred of jelly doughnuts. I agree. They suck.
Posted by: Donna&&&&&&V at August 15, 2020 12:20 AM (HabA/)
May you all be blessed.
Good ONT WD. Lots of great discussion. And may your move go smoothly. Texas needs you.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 15, 2020 12:20 AM (u82oZ)
Tastebuds: You fucked me.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 15, 2020 12:20 AM (G51Gf)
In many ways, this is the story of raisin cookies.
Posted by: hogmartin at August 15, 2020 12:20 AM (t+qrx)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 15, 2020 12:10 AM (ewrGJ)
Doenjang.
(ba-dump, Tssss!)
Posted by: Kindltot at August 15, 2020 12:20 AM (WyVLE)
Posted by: browndog at August 15, 2020 12:20 AM (BgMrQ)
Mango ice cream in Thai restaurants is the only good dessert I've had in non-Vietnamese Asian restaurants.
Posted by: Donna&&&&&&V at August 15, 2020 12:22 AM (HabA/)
If they stocked kimchi, I'd try it, but I don't think they carry it. One secret of their low costs is keeping the number of SKUs low. Another secret: they work the employees hard; everyone wears multiple hats. And they have the fastest checkouts I've seen in retail.
Now that I think of it, the 'German' foods they carry really aren't very tasty either.
I got a good case of cyclospora from their bagged salad around June 1. Still haven't completely shaken it.
Posted by: gp, Chargay d'Affaires du Chat at August 15, 2020 12:23 AM (qpX6U)
Posted by: lin-duh en fugue at August 15, 2020 12:20 AM (UUBmN)
Ho Chi Minh was a pastry chef in New York and San Fran before starting the Communist revolution in Vietnam
Posted by: PUE 206 at August 15, 2020 12:23 AM (D/SYi)
I was right!
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo
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A few more adjectives to convey the true horror of that food-substitute and I would have given you an A+.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 15, 2020 12:15 AM (G51Gf)
Heh. I've never had the displeasure of eating bean paste. Though I imagine the disappointment alone of biting into something that looked like chocolate but wasn't chocolate would be bad enough.
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 15, 2020 12:23 AM (NWiLs)
Posted by: Notsothoreau at August 15, 2020 12:23 AM (YynYJ)
One's gotta complement the other, not make more of the same.
Posted by: Dr. Varno at August 15, 2020 12:24 AM (vuisn)
My eyes are all misty. Must be allergies.
Posted by: California Girl (not Caligirl) at August 15, 2020 12:24 AM (BXQDh)
They never failed to disappoint me. The best I could find were those almond tea-cookies, and slightly sweet digestive biscuits.
Posted by: Kindltot at August 15, 2020 12:18 AM (WyVLE)
I found one that's not too bad. Puffed millet bars. Like like Rice Krispy cookies, but made with puffed millet bonded together with slightly caramel-y sugar. Has a slightly nutty flavor.
I also got some Korean puffed rice rolls. Too bland.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 15, 2020 12:24 AM (ewrGJ)
Posted by: DonnaV at August 15, 2020 12:20 AM (HabA/)
There are noooo bad doughnuts. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 15, 2020 12:24 AM (9Om/r)
Toxic masculinity on display:
https://tinyurl.com/save-babies
This is my country, not the one the Antifa/BLM thugs want to turn it into.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia
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woW.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 15, 2020 12:25 AM (G51Gf)
Posted by: Nurse ratched at August 15, 2020 12:25 AM (U2p+3)
Posted by: Notsothoreau at August 15, 2020 12:26 AM (YynYJ)
THAT'S why I hate raisins!
Posted by: California Girl (not Caligirl) at August 15, 2020 12:26 AM (BXQDh)
Posted by: Notsothoreau
What part of "put the kleeospora in the jammaleeroo" do you not understand?
Posted by: Prince Ludwig the Deplorable at August 15, 2020 12:27 AM (SfYbS)
Posted by: DonnaV at August 15, 2020 12:20 AM (HabA/)
There are noooo bad doughnuts. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 15, 2020 12:24 AM (9Om/r)
Boston Cream is the only bad donut.
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 15, 2020 12:27 AM (NWiLs)
Delicious in every way.
Posted by: rhomboid at August 15, 2020 12:28 AM (OTzUX)
Posted by: Nurse ratched at August 15, 2020 12:28 AM (U2p+3)
Ace seems to be obsessed with dietary fads. I think he'd feel sick less often if he just ate like a normal person.
Posted by: gp, Chargay d'Affaires du Chat at August 15, 2020 12:28 AM (qpX6U)
Posted by: Nurse ratched at August 15, 2020 12:28 AM (U2p+3)
What? Really?
Posted by: California Girl (not Caligirl) at August 15, 2020 12:29 AM (BXQDh)
Posted by: Zettai at August 15, 2020 12:29 AM (8YABG)
https://tinyurl.com/save-babies
This is my country, not the one the Antifa/BLM thugs want to turn it into.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia
Well you made this old man cry.
Posted by: PUE 206 at August 15, 2020 12:29 AM (D/SYi)
Posted by: Dr. Varno at August 15, 2020 12:29 AM (vuisn)
Posted by: Nurse ratched at August 15, 2020 12:29 AM (U2p+3)
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 15, 2020 12:27 AM (NWiLs)
Yeah, not sure who came up with calling a mayonnaise-filled donut "Boston cream".
Posted by: hogmartin at August 15, 2020 12:30 AM (t+qrx)
Posted by: gp, Chargay d'Affaires du Chat at August 15, 2020 12:30 AM (qpX6U)
Posted by: Nurse ratched
I will do that. Sounds interesting. Couldn't taste worse than a lot of other things that are good for you.
Posted by: California Girl (not Caligirl) at August 15, 2020 12:31 AM (BXQDh)
Posted by: rhomboid at August 15, 2020 12:31 AM (OTzUX)
Sounds good! I thought gin was only for stripping paint.
Posted by: gp, Chargay d'Affaires du Chat at August 15, 2020 12:31 AM (qpX6U)
https://tinyurl.com/yxed7y85
Nice and fresh, not overly spicy. I'm trying to learn about this stuff.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at August 15, 2020 12:31 AM (YynYJ)
Posted by: gp, Chargay d'Affaires du Chat at August 15, 2020 12:32 AM (qpX6U)
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 15, 2020 12:27 AM (NWiLs)
Yeah you might have a point. Not one of my favs, but it still wouldn't be safe. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 15, 2020 12:32 AM (9Om/r)
Posted by: Nurse ratched at August 15, 2020 12:32 AM (U2p+3)
And prayers and good thoughts for you, Insom!
Posted by: California Girl (not Caligirl) at August 15, 2020 12:33 AM (BXQDh)
Posted by: rhomboid at August 15, 2020 12:33 AM (OTzUX)
And prayers and good thoughts for you, Insom!
Posted by: California Girl (not Caligirl) at August 15, 2020 12:33 AM
Film at 11?
Posted by: Zettai at August 15, 2020 12:34 AM (8YABG)
Posted by: Nurse ratched at August 15, 2020 12:32 AM (U2p+3)
Hillary is a moldy raisin soaked in gin.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 15, 2020 12:34 AM (ewrGJ)
They never failed to disappoint me. The best I could find were those almond tea-cookies, and slightly sweet digestive biscuits.
Posted by: Kindltot at August 15, 2020 12:18 AM (WyVLE)
I used to live across the street from a mom-and-pop store owned by an old Russian couple. They were sweet, but walking into the place gave you the feeling you were walking into, say, a Moscow store in 1975. (I think the non-Russians in the neighborhood bought only beer and cigarettes at the place, which kept it afloat.)
Most of the food on the sparsely stocks shelves was from Russia - pickled beets and potatoes in cans. From time to time, I tried the candy and sweets- and the old babuska would say to me at the register, "Ah, thees, thees is very good!" Then I'd get it home - and find I had purchased a chocolate bar that was old and stale, with a white coating on it, fruitcake that was weirdly dry, chocolate candy that tasted like cardboard, and cookies that tasted like chemicals. Not only did the store look and smell like Moscow 1975, I think that's when the food was made. I noticed the canned foods didn't have expiration dates stamped on them, so those sweet old Russians were probably selling botulism in a can to their fellow emigrants.
But they were friendly and very happy to be Americans. The old man always wore a T shirt with a US flag on it.
Posted by: Donna&&&&&&V at August 15, 2020 12:35 AM (HabA/)
Posted by: Blanco Basura - moronhorde.com lives again at August 15, 2020 12:35 AM (SchxB)
French crullers are the best.
Posted by: Donna&&&&&&V at August 15, 2020 12:37 AM (HabA/)
Gotta go. Working the swing shift in a mere matter of hours and I haven't napped yet.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 15, 2020 12:38 AM (G51Gf)
Posted by: gp, Chargay d'Affaires du Chat at August 15, 2020 12:30 AM (qpX6U)
But dysentery is a legitimate weight loss method. Ask me how I know!
Posted by: PUE 206 at August 15, 2020 12:39 AM (D/SYi)
Posted by: Zettai at August 15, 2020 12:39 AM (8YABG)
Gotta go. Working the swing shift in a mere matter of hours and I haven't napped yet.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 15, 2020 12:38 AM (G51Gf)
Have a good nap and work "day."
Posted by: Donna&&&&&&V at August 15, 2020 12:40 AM (HabA/)
Posted by: Nurse ratched at August 15, 2020 12:28 AM (U2p+3)
I am taking Boron, and it seems to help. I bought capsules because the Borax was not very tasty . . .
joking aside (and a boring discussion how the MSDS says Boraxo is less toxic than salt) it also seems to make my nails tougher.
another thing to do is cherries preserved in rum. It may not help with joint pain but they are tasty
Posted by: Kindltot at August 15, 2020 12:40 AM (WyVLE)
You bite into... a starchy, sickly-sweet, wrong-colored abomination with the consistency (I imagine) of overnight dried shit, known as red bean paste.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 15, 2020 12:05 AM (G51Gf)
You are describing my first encounter with mooncakes in Hong Kong. My students and colleagues were singing the praises of these delectable holiday treats, and when they brought me one, it really was beautiful. I took one bite...and desperately tried to look like I was enjoying it because they were all watching me and waiting for my praise of this concoction.
I lied like a dog.
Posted by: Moki at August 15, 2020 12:40 AM (+X9Vs)
And just after the Soviet collapse we were in the position of having to explain "expiration dates" to the former Soviet states getting donated goods/medicines - of course they had never heard of them.
As I recall, of course the Russians quickly imagined foul play/bad faith, and we had to try to explain to them the idiocy of liability-driven things like expiration dates (most of them). Kind of perfect - the worst of Russia (mistrust and xenophobia) and the worst of America (wasteful crippling stupid defensive liability procedures).
Someone told me the food aid guys just had vendors not put expiration dates on products that were bought for aid programs - just to avoid the problem.
Posted by: rhomboid at August 15, 2020 12:41 AM (OTzUX)
Posted by: The Nightwatch at August 15, 2020 12:41 AM (u1WYs)
Posted by: Dr. Varno at August 15, 2020 12:41 AM (vuisn)
Posted by: PUE 206 at August 15, 2020 12:39 AM (D/SYi)
Amebic dysentary: the gift that keeps giving
Posted by: Kindltot at August 15, 2020 12:41 AM (WyVLE)
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at August 15, 2020 12:42 AM (a4EWo)
Posted by: Zettai at August 15, 2020 12:43 AM (8YABG)
Posted by: gp, Chargay d'Affaires du Chat at August 15, 2020 12:43 AM (qpX6U)
Posted by: Zettai at August 15, 2020 12:43 AM (8YABG)
Good night Gracie.
Posted by: Prince Ludwig the Deplorable at August 15, 2020 12:44 AM (SfYbS)
Posted by: Kindltot at August 15, 2020 12:41 AM (WyVLE)
There is a certain point where everything on your lower half including boots must be burnt
Posted by: PUE 206 at August 15, 2020 12:46 AM (D/SYi)
It absorbs your neutrons. Good for neutrition.
Posted by: gp, Chargay d'Affaires du Chat at August 15, 2020 12:46 AM (qpX6U)
Posted by: Zettai at August 15, 2020 12:47 AM (8YABG)
Posted by: PUE 206 at August 15, 2020 12:47 AM (D/SYi)
I get to have dinner with oldest ratched boy tomorrow! My weekly human physical contact! Yay!
Posted by: Nurse ratched at August 15, 2020 12:48 AM (U2p+3)
Posted by: gp, Chargay d'Affaires du Chat at August 15, 2020 12:23 AM (qpX6U)
I've never bought bagged salads from Aldis, but I was buying salad kits from other grocery stores until they started recalling those salad kits because of e coli. I haven't gotten sick from them, but now I'm wary. Too bad, because they're a quick and easy summer lunch, when you don't feel like cutting up stuff to make a salad from scratch.
Aldis is good for some things, like paper goods and canned tuna and beer and wine and milk and coffee (and their imported chocolate bars are the bomb), but I've never really liked the look of their produce.
Posted by: Donna&&&&&&V at August 15, 2020 12:48 AM (HabA/)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 15, 2020 12:49 AM (CTJwJ)
Posted by: The Nightwatch at August 15, 2020 12:49 AM (u1WYs)
Posted by: gp, Chargay d'Affaires du Chat at August 15, 2020 12:43 AM (qpX6U)
Im gonna set up a fad diet place that is a dysentery fat camp.
Posted by: PUE 206 at August 15, 2020 12:49 AM (D/SYi)
Mmm. Tiger cat brand, or is that the contents? What about this, they look like an odd type of egg case from sea life. . . Really? My.
How inedible is this Ramen, Oh, I never had that flavor, that is a flavor, right?
This is a garnish, right? And this, pickled leaves . . . Ok, with chopsticks, I see.
How long do I soak this, does it make it edible? True, it is amazing what rice can be made to do, and I expect it does tastes better than tapioca.
Posted by: Kindltot at August 15, 2020 12:50 AM (WyVLE)
Posted by: The Nightwatch at August 15, 2020 12:51 AM (u1WYs)
Aldis is good for some things, like paper goods and canned tuna and beer and wine and milk and coffee (and their imported chocolate bars are the bomb), but I've never really liked the look of their produce.
Posted by: Donna&&&&&&V at August 15, 2020 12:48 AM (HabA/)
Our aldi has amazing produce, so it may just be a specific store issue. Their cherries have been especially good lately, and we get their raspberries and romaine routinely. We just clean it with vinegar water.
You are right about the chocolate- it is amazing good.
Posted by: Moki at August 15, 2020 12:52 AM (+X9Vs)
Posted by: JROD at August 15, 2020 12:52 AM (0jZnq)
I knew bagged salad is risky. It wasn't only Aldi brand that was affected. There were several different store brands of salad that were sourced identically (it doesn't come from Germany.) But Aldi sells em for $1.19, while Kroger sells the exact same thing for $2.79. I like salad, and the trots aren't a very serious affliction. I used to rinse the salad before eating, but that does about as much good as putting an N95 mask on it.
Posted by: gp, Chargay d'Affaires du Chat at August 15, 2020 12:57 AM (qpX6U)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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I've told this story before. I was on an extended motorcycle camping trip, and had set up camp one night somewhere in Ohio. Stopped in at a local mom and pop restaurant for dinner.
After I ate, the waitress told me that they had fresh apple pie, and asked if I'd like some. Well, I said "Sure". She then asked if I would like a slice of cheese on it, "You know what they say", she said, "apple pie without a slice of cheese is like a hug without a squeeze". I've never forgotten that.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 15, 2020 12:57 AM (l0Lgi)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 15, 2020 12:49 AM (CTJwJ)
None, so far as I know.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 15, 2020 12:58 AM (ewrGJ)
The Left have laid bare their collective agenda and it is all about intimidation and control of any and all narrative.
The "SILENT" Majority.......are weapons free...
God Bless and Keep the Republic.
Posted by: The Nightwatch at August 15, 2020 12:58 AM (u1WYs)
That's going to require someone that knows how to contact cfo mom in meatspace. Hopefully someone does.
Posted by: Blanco Basura - moronhorde.com lives again at August 15, 2020 12:59 AM (SchxB)
Last word was getting out of hospital last weekend. No word since.
We've done it before. One time it was a suicide. Other time was OK.
I have her email. I met her with TeeJ at a miniMoMeet. I'll email her.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 15, 2020 01:01 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 15, 2020 01:02 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 15, 2020 01:02 AM (u82oZ)
But DON'T EVEN THINK OF OPENING YOUR BOX OF EGGS TO CHECK IF ANY ARE BROKEN!!!!! H-MART HAS ALREADY CHECKED!! At least at my H-Mart, there's a hilarious little sign screaming that at you right above the egg refrigerator.
And - ditto for checking corn on the cob. DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT!
But the best part about H Mart is the full contact shopping experience. Koreans have a different concept of personal space, and the etiquette of low-energy/velocity collisions, etc, so you can be bumped - hard - by a shopping cart, and not even have an acknowledgement, much less apology. I actually love it.
On the golf course, I've been hit into by Koreans behind us - but the ball was rolling. Clearly no concept that this called for any signal or wave or anything. I think Korean culture plus very crowded/limited golf courses means hitting into the group ahead - as long as it's rolling, not in the air - is no big deal.
Posted by: rhomboid at August 15, 2020 01:03 AM (OTzUX)
Posted by: Zettai at August 15, 2020 01:04 AM (8YABG)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 15, 2020 01:06 AM (u82oZ)
And Northgate - a Mexican grocery store chain. Excellent for certain things.
Safeway/Vons experimented with a Mexican style grocery store - went to one in Monterrey Park, Chinese area of LA, 20 years ago or more. Don't think they ever took the idea big, though.
Posted by: rhomboid at August 15, 2020 01:07 AM (OTzUX)
I may be confusing it with the early days of Hot Air, when it was good. Been a long time.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 15, 2020 01:07 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Blanco Basura - moronhorde.com lives again at August 15, 2020 01:07 AM (SchxB)
Posted by: rhomboid at August 15, 2020 01:08 AM (OTzUX)
There produce is also excellent, probably also including the stuff that I have no idea what it is.
Posted by: Weirddave at August 15, 2020 01:08 AM (CvJaM)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 15, 2020 01:09 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Blanco Basura - moronhorde.com lives again at August 15, 2020 01:09 AM (SchxB)
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at August 15, 2020 12:42 AM (a4EWo)
redc has an email addy in his nic.
I hope you nail this jackhole. DDS.
With all the medical knowledge they have to learn and keep up with, one would think they would have manners for others at least at the Sean Hannity level.
But, no.
Good Luck!
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at August 15, 2020 01:10 AM (sy5kK)
Hopefully that just means extended stay at the hospital.
Posted by: Blanco Basura - moronhorde.com lives again at August 15, 2020 01:10 AM (SchxB)
Posted by: The Nightwatch at August 15, 2020 01:12 AM (u1WYs)
Posted by: Edina Monsoon at August 15, 2020 01:12 AM (vML00)
One person claims, however, that Brownell's is advising they *are* shipping regular capacity mags to CA for now.
I have my (short) shopping list in case another "freedom week" emerges, or law remains struck down (seems unlikely, though as always it's never a question of justice or the law or the constitution with the idiot authoritarians - just a matter of gaming the system, so there may be pressure on CA not to appeal from other states).
Posted by: rhomboid at August 15, 2020 01:13 AM (OTzUX)
Posted by: Blanco Basura - moronhorde.com lives again at August 15, 2020 01:14 AM (SchxB)
Posted by: rhomboid at August 15, 2020 01:15 AM (OTzUX)
Posted by: klaftern at August 15, 2020 01:15 AM (RuIsu)
Posted by: The Nightwatch at August 15, 2020 01:17 AM (u1WYs)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 15, 2020 01:18 AM (u82oZ)
And hell is com'n with me.
Insom better have a "friend" when this starts!
He'll be the only one without one.
Posted by: Here we go at August 15, 2020 12:52 AM (/zO8a)
I don't know what that means.
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 15, 2020 01:19 AM (NWiLs)
The Flamewars Fridays has confused me.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 15, 2020 01:19 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at August 15, 2020 01:21 AM (a4EWo)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 15, 2020 01:21 AM (ewrGJ)
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 15, 2020 01:21 AM (NWiLs)
Posted by: rhomboid at August 15, 2020 01:08 AM
I was here then! There were several of us encouraging her to go to the hospital sooner rather than later... It sounded serious!
Posted by: Zettai at August 15, 2020 01:22 AM (8YABG)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 15, 2020 01:22 AM (ewrGJ)
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 15, 2020 01:23 AM (NWiLs)
I was under the impression the first Muppets were Wilkins and Wontkins from Wilkins Coffee ads from the late 50s. And no, I'm not a huge Muppet fanatic, I know this because my kid stumbled upon a reel of Wilkins Coffee ads on YouTube. That shit is hilarious. In about 50% of the ads, Wilkins murders Wontkins for not wanting some Wilkins Coffee. For example, Wilkins will ask Wontkins "do you want some Wilkins Coffee?" while pointing a cannon at him. Wontkins says something like "no, I don't like coffee". And then Wilkins blasts him with the fuggin cannon, then turns it to the camera and asked you "Do YOU want some Wilkins Coffee?"
It's so over the top, I thought it was a parody at first. My boys are literally rolling around on the couch laughing at the ad roll. It's brutal. So politically incorrect. Look it up for yourself for some laughs.
Posted by: Dworkin Barimen - anarcho-tyranny? you're soaking in it! at August 15, 2020 01:24 AM (L106N)
OH yes...I have done me some Titanium melting flame on some Fridays past........
Yet, I'm still allowed to play by the railroad trestles....must be my aftershave
Posted by: The Nightwatch at August 15, 2020 01:24 AM (u1WYs)
Glad you were strong. And there is always future happiness.
I've lived that path.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 15, 2020 01:24 AM (u82oZ)
Few years back. Young guy, real shame.
Posted by: Blanco Basura - moronhorde.com lives again at August 15, 2020 01:09 AM (SchxB)
Yeah, practically in real time too.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 15, 2020 01:25 AM (9Om/r)
Yeah, I know these words are going to bring out the 'phrasing' and other degenerate comments. So be it because a true Boston Cream donut is a tasty, tasty food/snack.
Posted by: RickZ at August 15, 2020 01:25 AM (Y8PSl)
Posted by: JROD at August 15, 2020 01:27 AM (0jZnq)
Posted by: RickZ at August 15, 2020 01:25 AM (Y8PSl)
So like cream puffs, except made with donuts instead of flaky pastry? Got to be real cow cream, and not the ersatz shit.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 15, 2020 01:28 AM (ewrGJ)
Posted by: The Nightwatch at August 15, 2020 01:28 AM (u1WYs)
Glad you were strong. And there is always future happiness.
I've lived that path.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 15, 2020 01:24 AM (u82oZ)
Believe me I spent many days and nights thinking about a curative dose of Vitamin Pb.
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 15, 2020 01:28 AM (NWiLs)
Posted by: Dr. Varno at August 15, 2020 01:29 AM (vuisn)
You recently had some good news or good times with your kids. I'm glad to hear that.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 15, 2020 01:34 AM (u82oZ)
It absorbs your neutrons. Good for neutrition.
Posted by: gp, Chargay d'Affaires du Chat at August 15, 2020 12:46 AM (qpX6U)
Everything as a moderator.
Posted by: Fox2! at August 15, 2020 01:34 AM (qyH+l)
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 15, 2020 01:28 AM (NWiLs)
Plumbum in the body moving fast or slow is deadly probably not the best way to escape this mortal coil.
Posted by: PUE 206 at August 15, 2020 01:35 AM (D/SYi)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 15, 2020 01:28 AM (ewrGJ)
Yeah, but with better 'bread'. The cream puff bread is rather dry and bland; the donut bread is moister. I guess that's the difference between baking and frying the bread.
Posted by: RickZ at August 15, 2020 01:38 AM (Y8PSl)
You recently had some good news or good times with your kids. I'm glad to hear that.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 15, 2020 01:34 AM (u82oZ)
Been trying to spend as much additional time with them as possible recently.
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 15, 2020 01:39 AM (NWiLs)
Posted by: Blanco Basura - moronhorde.com lives again at August 15, 2020 01:41 AM (SchxB)
Posted by: RickZ at August 15, 2020 01:38 AM (Y8PSl)
Good flaky puff pastry can be real good, but there is a lot of poorly-made stuff out there in retail.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 15, 2020 01:41 AM (ewrGJ)
There it is then, Know this.....Libs and they're Marxist, Socialist constructs, are hell bent on DESTROYING the traditional Family...(Man, Woman, Children)
Time to lock and load.....
Doubt me not.....
Posted by: The Nightwatch at August 15, 2020 01:46 AM (u1WYs)
Hey, let's close the San Onofre nuke plant, it only has 20 years of useful life left, and provides a large % of non-imported electricity!!!!
This week I talked with someone who was just so delighted with his stupid solar power electricity - as he bored me with its wonders, towards the end, he said "and we just got the check from the state" - his wife chirped "yeah, that's great".
With olympian restraint, I refrained from saying "you're welcome!". To initiate the inevitable, puzzled, "huh?", followed by the explanation of how subsidies work.
In so many ways, such a pathetic and lost society.
Posted by: rhomboid at August 15, 2020 01:52 AM (OTzUX)
There is a lot of unlearned people in America.
I call it the end of the Age of Reason, or the Twilight of the Enlightenment.
Nuke Power is green and very dense. Why can't we be more like the French?
Electricity is civilization, and Greens and CA are doing it wrong.
We solved the waste issue scientifically in 1980. And all renewable energy is a net energy sink if you draw the right thermodynamic box.
We are led by stupidity.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 15, 2020 01:59 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at August 15, 2020 01:59 AM (NWiLs)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 15, 2020 02:02 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 15, 2020 02:02 AM (ewrGJ)
Posted by: SFGoth at August 15, 2020 02:33 AM (KAi1n)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 15, 2020 02:44 AM (9Om/r)
---
well, we can chat, and see if there is anyway to make his life exciting, through the regulatory process.
Posted by: redc1c4 at August 15, 2020 02:44 AM (2NQZE)
Spectacular, SFGoth.
Unlikely a CoB is around to help you.
** Lowers Wet/Dry Vac, Scrub brush, bleach, Goop, and rinse water hose to SFGoth **
Ya mind giving it a good cleaning? Gives you something to do.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 15, 2020 02:49 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas at August 15, 2020 03:16 AM (SRRAx)
Posted by: Adriane the Ghiredelli Critic ... at August 15, 2020 03:19 AM (LPnfS)
Posted by: Puddleglum at August 15, 2020 03:23 AM (ULC+x)
Or should I be observing Troll MRSA cavitation sores upon this ONT? It does weep of putrid gray pus with maggots forthcoming.....yet it uses a keyboard to vomit thus....
Flame throwers to sanitize me thinks......followed by lead injections...... or visa verse....
Posted by: The Nightwatch at August 15, 2020 03:25 AM (u1WYs)
WeirdDave,
This is real rich as you dance on the metaphorical graves of those who went to Charlottesville to defend Confederate statues, who were far more on your side than the Left will ever be. And you're sitting there yucking it up about a Governor calling in the National Guard on a legally permitted rally, which a judge affirmed, and the cops pushing attendees into antifa who were trying to kill them. And about a young man going to jail for multiple life sentences even though he was fleeing a mob trying to kill him (one of whom admitted on camera to pointing a gun at him) and had no intent to kill anyone. At worst he should have been charged with manslaughter, and many members of the mob should have been charged with attempted murder.
You can't even correctly identify antifa, whose name literally means anti-fascist, as Communist. They're not fucking fascists and all you do is reinforce the Left's memes against nationalism, and in favor of Communism, when you call them that. All because Jonah Goldberg wrote a cute little book whose logical endgame is pretty much every government before the colonial American government was left wing, which makes no sense.
By the way, the tiki torch thing was the night before and went off without a hitch. And there were by eyewitness accounts at least 1000 people there to defend Confederate statues that day.
I don't know how you come off preaching any sort of unity when you celebrate people to your Right being taken out by an enemy that will gladly try to kill you in the streets too, if you ever bother to try to take to them. You're a Nazi to them too. But there you'll be, calling anyone who notices patterns of behavior and the falling white demographics in the USA a "Nazi" won't you? Whites can't possibly have anyone organizing for their interests when the Left has people like you to enforce their Overton Window for them. The Left are not the only ones who love to see Nazis wherever convenient.
Posted by: Ruled By Mercenaries at August 15, 2020 03:31 AM (XiFxt)
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas at August 15, 2020 03:39 AM (SRRAx)
Posted by: David French at August 15, 2020 03:44 AM (yhf6w)
Posted by: Puddleglum at August 15, 2020 03:47 AM (ULC+x)
Posted by: My life is insanity at August 15, 2020 04:35 AM (Z/jzm)
Posted by: My life is insanity at August 15, 2020 04:36 AM (Z/jzm)
Posted by: Skip at August 15, 2020 04:44 AM (OjZpE)
-"Time to Defund the Churches" (12:50 Run-Time)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxUa_6SUrZU&t=4s
Posted by: Slapweasel at August 15, 2020 04:50 AM (Ckg4U)
Posted by: My life is insanity at August 15, 2020 04:56 AM (Z/jzm)
Very creative.
Posted by: My life is insanity at August 15, 2020 04:58 AM (Z/jzm)
Posted by: SMH at August 15, 2020 05:05 AM (RU4sa)
Posted by: Skip at August 15, 2020 05:07 AM (OjZpE)
Posted by: SMH at August 15, 2020 05:15 AM (RU4sa)
Posted by: Skip at August 15, 2020 05:23 AM (OjZpE)
Posted by: SMH at August 15, 2020 05:25 AM (RU4sa)
Posted by: Skip at August 15, 2020 05:25 AM (OjZpE)
I have so many things "saved to watch later", but I never seem to find the time.
I've become a bit attention deficit lately, too. So many things pulling me in different directions are part of that issue.
Posted by: My life is insanity at August 15, 2020 05:30 AM (Z/jzm)
"Finally, there is this: should the NFL lose TV viewing fans in 2020 for whatever reason, it will be hard to win many of them back. Why? It's because of habit. Many fans watch NFL games out of habit. They're on auto-pilot. It's Sunday, so turn on the games. Ditto for Monday night. This conditioning was slowly formed, beginning, I'd guess, in the 1960s or 1970s, when the games and the players who played them were different from today. Break the habit for even a season, however, and the scales will fall off the eyes on many a fan. He then will wonder, why did he ever spend five hours on Sunday watching football when he could have been doing so many other things? And as with Humpty Dumpty, once this habit is broken, all of King Roger Goodell's horses and all his public flacks won't be able to put it back together again."
https://tinyurl.com/yxj8x6ey
I stopped watching or buying anything NFL-related in 2017, after 40+ years.
Now I cheer it's destruction.
Pretty sure zombie Al Davis would lhao.
Posted by: SMH at August 15, 2020 05:31 AM (RU4sa)
Posted by: My life is insanity at August 15, 2020 05:30 AM (Z/jzm)
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Yeah, I don't have that issue.
I'm pretty much homebound, and no one in my family enjoys talking on the phone, so no drama, lol.
Posted by: SMH at August 15, 2020 05:33 AM (RU4sa)
Posted by: AltonJackson at August 15, 2020 05:38 AM (ceGvW)
Posted by: JT at August 15, 2020 05:41 AM (arJlL)
Quarter to 4 in the MT, can't sleep, woke up to find the hot water out in my apartment and it's far too early to call it in.
Oh well. There's always coffee.
Posted by: Guy Smiley at August 15, 2020 05:41 AM (FtO5h)
Posted by: Skip at August 15, 2020 05:43 AM (OjZpE)
Posted by: My life is insanity at August 15, 2020 05:45 AM (Z/jzm)
Posted by: Eromero at August 15, 2020 05:46 AM (XhWtx)
But these are different times and the reasons for the loss of eyeballs are different, the biggest reason being making sports political in pushing BLM commie agitprop, not to mention changing such a historic name as the Washington Redskins because of being woke. Maybe the No Fun League has gone too far this time. We shall see as old habits die hard.
Posted by: RickZ at August 15, 2020 05:46 AM (Y8PSl)
I'm trying to figure out why the US Census says 281.5 million
https://www.infoplease.com/us/census/demographic-statistics
I'd say the "missing" 47 million are probably illegals, but I've heard the 327 number used by mainstream media types who would never use that number if that were true.
Or am I just sleep-deprived?
Posted by: Guy Smiley at August 15, 2020 05:47 AM (FtO5h)
Posted by: Skip at August 15, 2020 05:49 AM (OjZpE)
Yep, the essay covers the following reasons:
Kung Flu
Wokeness
Demographic (kids just aren't that into the NFL).
Posted by: SMH at August 15, 2020 05:50 AM (RU4sa)
Posted by: My life is insanity at August 15, 2020 05:50 AM (Z/jzm)
Or am I just sleep-deprived?
Posted by: Guy Smiley
It all depends on who's trying to prove what.
Posted by: Bruce at August 15, 2020 05:50 AM (vd8XM)
Posted by: Skip at August 15, 2020 05:49 AM (OjZpE)
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I wore one.
In the emergency room a few months back.
Posted by: SMH at August 15, 2020 05:51 AM (RU4sa)
Posted by: Skip at August 15, 2020 05:51 AM (OjZpE)
Posted by: Eromero at August 15, 2020 05:51 AM (XhWtx)
Posted by: Skip at August 15, 2020 05:53 AM (OjZpE)
I'm trying to figure out why the US Census says 281.5 million
Posted by: Guy Smiley at August 15, 2020 05:47 AM (FtO5h)
I'd say the media has been lying about the total population (the media lying is a real shocker, I know) to help with vote fraud. The more people claimed to be in the US, the higher the vote totals can be. We've been told for a while now that the birth rate in the US is down, except with illegals.
Posted by: RickZ at August 15, 2020 05:53 AM (Y8PSl)
Driver was just wearing a very loose gaiter that barely covered his mouth, so I chin-masked it and we had a pleasant chat on the ride.
Posted by: Guy Smiley at August 15, 2020 05:54 AM (FtO5h)
Posted by: RickZ at August 15, 2020 05:46 AM (Y8PSl)
They lost Mr. Insanity. Diehard Packer fan since a little boy. We're talking nearly 60 years. Even the birth of our 1st son that was happening during a Packer's-Bear's game didn't keep him from watching! He's done.
Posted by: My life is insanity at August 15, 2020 05:55 AM (Z/jzm)
Posted by: Skip at August 15, 2020 05:55 AM (OjZpE)
Posted by: Skip
On the Nextdoor email I got yesterday, someone was all Karen'd that they went into Hobby Lobby and someone was not wearing the mask!! The lady at the door reminded them to and they said no walked in...The Horror!!
Boycott Hobby Lobby!!
Posted by: Bruce at August 15, 2020 05:55 AM (vd8XM)
My thesis probably speaks for itself from that title.
Posted by: Guy Smiley at August 15, 2020 05:56 AM (FtO5h)
Posted by: SMH at August 15, 2020 05:50 AM (RU4sa)
Parents don't want their kids to play Pee Wee Football anymore. It's harder to be a fan if you never played the game. Now parents want their kids to play a concussion/serious injury free sport like soccer.
Posted by: RickZ at August 15, 2020 05:56 AM (Y8PSl)
Posted by: Vic at August 15, 2020 05:56 AM (mpXpK)
Posted by: Skip at August 15, 2020 05:57 AM (OjZpE)
Posted by: Bruce at August 15, 2020 05:59 AM (vd8XM)
Posted by: My life is insanity at August 15, 2020 06:01 AM (Z/jzm)
Posted by: Bruce at August 15, 2020 06:02 AM (vd8XM)
As we were chatting, just because I was waiting for an Uber, they were there and this being a friendly town, one of the guys mentioned that they were headed out to see a live band in a while...and then everyone kind of froze for several uncomfortable seconds.
I lowered my voice conspiratorily and said with a grin in my voice: "Isn't live music against the law in this state?"
Picking up on my vibe, another answered, sotto voce, with a sly smile, "Well, we're kind of rebellious."
I said: "Me too. Always have been. If you young folks wouldn't mind an old greybeard dropping by, I'd love to give them some business and enjoy some live music. At this point, ANY kind of live music!"
They said, you'd be more than welcome!
They gave me the name and location of their Music Speakeasy. Don't know if I'll actually go but hey, I might.
I was very careful not to bring up politics, but gleaned several things from the group: they hate Polis. One of the young ladies said she wished he was up for re-election so she could vote against him, and they all concurred. And, it was one of those things where you are speaking conspiratorily and pick up on the vibe, I had a distinct feeling they were not voting Biden.
Posted by: Guy Smiley at August 15, 2020 06:10 AM (FtO5h)
Babes wrapped in Burqa . Dudes in a hairy constipated demeanor. I'm horny already. Eat your heart out Tinder.
Posted by: lucifer at August 15, 2020 08:27 AM (7Slt7)
A related, insidious aside is that the "primary source" for every leftist organization spouting this line (many of them "official" legal Bar Associations) is the SPLC. They notoriously over include any right of center group, and any group an proposing immigration policy other than No Border as a "hate group" --often through guilt-by-association with anyone who's ever appeared on the pages of their website who said something that could be taken out of context etc.
Worse, the SPLC defines "white nationalism" as anyone advocating what they call advocacy for a "white ethno state" and then defines anyone advocating said "white ethno state" as a "hate group" (and evidence of "rising white supremacy). It gets very convoluated but they play a shell game by defining anyone who notices that the left is, consciously, and through legal policy, replacing the indigenous electorate by the Third World as advocating a "white ethno state" --when the chief objection of most to that policy is not the ethnic/racial composition of the new immigrants as such, but the fact that the current trajectory just replaces massive, unprecedented percentages of those with any cultural background in American values by those who do not, without the operation of assimilation to American values that held us together in the past.
And the biggest (sad) joke of the whole SPLC approach is to then portray whites as a soon-to-be minority becoming increasingly racist over their incipient replacement, while deriding those who notice the replacement policy as "conspiracy theorists." Again, its not about the race to most white people, but the inconsistency of their whole shell game, even in their own terms, is mind boggling.
And this whole, rotton, fallacious, manipulative game of the SPLC gets the Good Housekeeping seal from every institution that has been taken over by the left, and in circular fashion gets regurgitated by every institution as the irrefutable proof that our country is just filled with racist whites but-for the ability of increasingly authoritarian government to tamp it down by taking away our freedom.
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they should, give up.
We'll see.
It's in my ....answer.
https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/1912-eighth-grade-exam_n_3744163?ri18n=true
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