Wednesday Morning Rant

Totality Useless

Despite the Horde's penchant for curmudgeonry (yeah, I know it's not a word - deal with it), I took a trip to see the total eclipse. It was fun and the weather was great. I really enjoyed myself and had a very nice time. I went - along with thousands of other people - to Paducah, KY, which was in the path of totality. It was a regional draw, with most license plates being from Georgia, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, Tennessee and Kentucky. People descended on Paducah from all over the south.

And Paducah did a great job of preparing for the eclipse and putting on a fun time. They closed off a few blocks of downtown to turn it into a street fair with normal tourist fare - food, tchotchkes, t-shirts, games, hippie palmists, etc. - all with good preparation and plenty of sanitation facilities. If you've ever been to a well-run street fair, you know the deal. It was pleasant and fun and most people were friendly and in a good mood. One group, however, clearly didn't get the memo because I saw this when I walked into the event:

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The McCracken County GOP couldn't be bothered to show up. Nobody was in the office. The lights weren't even on. Just posters for a local candidate stuck in the window and a life-sized cardboard cutout of Donald Trump grinning out at the street from behind dark glass. This was likely the biggest event that Paducah will see this year and nobody in the McCracken County GOP thought, "gee, maybe we should open our permanent office that's right on the fair route."

It isn't like there was no traffic or opportunity. I had to try a couple of times to get the picture above, because there were usually crowds of people standing in front of it, blocking the shot. How many thousands of people walked by the office and it didn't even register because it was closed and dark? How many thousands of people walked by the office and thought as I did that this is a useless party that can't even open its doors on the biggest day of the year? It wasn't even a weekend!

There was also, apparently, no prohibition on politicking. There was a group with a booth at that street fair advocating for an Article V convention to impose term limits and other reforms. A group of citizens lobbying for a fairly radical approach to government reform found the inner fire to register for a booth, set up their table and - most unusually, apparently - show up to promote their cause. Those people are discontented enough with the current state of affairs that they want to pursue radical change. The GOP, apparently, is pleased with how things are going.

Yes, most of the people there aren't interested in or qualified to vote for Eddie Jones, the local candidate in the window. But this is a presidential election year and this was a regional draw. Trump may be likely to win Tennessee, Alabama and Florida, but North Carolina, Kentucky and Georgia are a different story. What did the McCracken County GOP do to make undecideds at that event feel good or make them want to consider voting GOP this year? Nothing.

Not everything should be politicized. I don't even blame the McCracken County GOP for not hiring a booth in the fair itself. The Democrats didn't, either. Okay. But the county GOP has a permanent office right on the fair route! They didn't have to do anything but show up, turn on the lights, open the door, be friendly to passers-by and engage in some old-fashioned retail politics. They couldn't be bothered to make even the minimum effort.

This is a party that does not want to win. The GOP is useless in totality.

Posted by: Joe Mannix at 11:00 AM

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1 Morning.

Posted by: Robert at April 10, 2024 11:00 AM (wtPTj)

2 1st?

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 10, 2024 11:01 AM (9yWhg)

3 Not first.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 10, 2024 11:01 AM (9yWhg)

4 -- The GOP is useless in totality. --

That does appear to be the case. No doubt we'll soon hear the old Republican maxim: "Republicans: We can do it cheaper!"

Posted by: Francis W. Porretto at April 10, 2024 11:01 AM (Nmmyc)

5 curmudgeonry

I like it.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 10, 2024 11:02 AM (9yWhg)

6 hiya

Posted by: JT at April 10, 2024 11:02 AM (T4tVD)

7 Eclipse is a November business model for the GOPe RINOs

Posted by: henry at April 10, 2024 11:02 AM (JMDly)

8 How do we know this is the real chimp and not Chimp N.Z. Mannix???

Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 10, 2024 11:03 AM (vtyCZ)

9 Interesting strategy

Posted by: Doof at April 10, 2024 11:03 AM (JunzL)

10 #1 google search post eclipse....my eyes hurt.

Posted by: BignJames at April 10, 2024 11:03 AM (AwYPR)

11 -- The GOP is useless in totality. --

That does appear to be the case. No doubt we'll soon hear the old Republican maxim: "Republicans: We can do it cheaper!"
Posted by: Francis W. Porretto at April 10, 2024 11:01 AM (Nmmyc)
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^^^This curmudgeon has a point!^^^

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 10, 2024 11:03 AM (7fElN)

12 I signed up for Romney's hi-tech GOTV program in 2012.

I got the materials in December 2012 (I think...maybe January 2013).

Juuust a bit late!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 10, 2024 11:04 AM (gSZYf)

13 "Not everything should be politicized."

Concur.

Posted by: Lithiated gp For Refreshment at April 10, 2024 11:04 AM (MvF+J)

14 You're just noticing?

Posted by: Gmac - WTF did you think was going to happen? at April 10, 2024 11:05 AM (qZdIZ)

15 I'm declaring "curmudgeonry" a word. It has a feeling of wordliness.

Posted by: Robert at April 10, 2024 11:05 AM (wtPTj)

16 The GOP wins by losing.

Posted by: ... at April 10, 2024 11:05 AM (JpCVk)

17 I went to a location right on the line of greatest totality and conducted a human sacrifice when the sun went away and the stars came out. The sacrifice smote the Eye of Sauron and the sun returned.

You can thank me later.

Posted by: Minuteman at April 10, 2024 11:05 AM (zbi3l)

18 ^^^This curmudgeon has a point!^^^
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 10, 2024 11:03 AM

"Perfessor" Squirrel Johnson is right!

Posted by: RMBS Johnson at April 10, 2024 11:05 AM (5sOEG)

19 You're just noticing?
Posted by: Gmac - WTF did you think was going to happen? at April 10, 2024 11:05 AM (qZdIZ)
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It's been obvious for some time, of course.

But even for a blackpilled cynic like me, failing to even show up at the permanent offices they already had right on the fair route was pretty astonishing.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 10, 2024 11:06 AM (HnUIn)

20

-- The GOP is useless in totality. --

They've been eclipsed.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 10, 2024 11:06 AM (63Dwl)

21 I signed up for Romney's hi-tech GOTV program in 2012.

I got the materials in December 2012 (I think...maybe January 2013).

Juuust a bit late!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 10, 2024 11:04 AM (gSZYf)

What was it called? Orca?

That whale done beached itself.

Posted by: Robert at April 10, 2024 11:06 AM (wtPTj)

22 Hmmm -- "curmudgeonry"...

Perhaps curmudgeondry (best said with a slight British accent)??
Derivative usage -- "being curmudgeondary"

Or maybe curmudgeonness.

Posted by: Doof at April 10, 2024 11:06 AM (JunzL)

23 The word is curmudgeonosity.

Posted by: Muldoon at April 10, 2024 11:07 AM (991eG)

24 it's ok; they sent out an email blast reminding people to DONATE TODAY to STOP the LEFTWING AGENDA

Posted by: brak at April 10, 2024 11:07 AM (25k9m)

25 Inflation Surges 3.5% in March in More Bad News for Biden

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Bad news for Biden?!!!

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at April 10, 2024 11:07 AM (FVME7)

26 Hmmm -- "curmudgeonry"...

Perhaps curmudgeondry (best said with a slight British accent)??
Derivative usage -- "being curmudgeondary"

Or maybe curmudgeonness.
Posted by: Doof at April 10, 2024 11:06 AM (JunzL)
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I vacillated between "curmudgeonry" and "curmudgeonrdy" and "curmudgeondom."

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 10, 2024 11:08 AM (HnUIn)

27 Also: Glad you had a great time, post Covid recovery has left me coughing and congested so I watched through the cloud cover in my driveway.

Posted by: Gmac - WTF did you think was going to happen? at April 10, 2024 11:08 AM (qZdIZ)

28 democrats don’t need a booth. They give out free cash to their supporters.

Posted by: sniffybigtoe at April 10, 2024 11:08 AM (JTwsP)

29 Paducah Earl would be a snazzy nick.

Posted by: Muldoon at April 10, 2024 11:08 AM (991eG)

30 #1 google search post eclipse....my eyes hurt.
Posted by: BignJames at April 10, 2024 11:03 AM (AwYPR)

Blinded by the light.
Looked up, like a douche
Now I'm a moron without sight!

Posted by: Doof at April 10, 2024 11:09 AM (JunzL)

31 Breaking911 @Breaking911 17h
JUST IN: Ohio State Highway Patrol lieutenant fatally shot in "tragic accident" while training at tactical shooting range, officials say

Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 10, 2024 11:09 AM (vtyCZ)

32 Now, now, don't be umbrageous.

Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 10, 2024 11:09 AM (ufFY8)

33 curmudgeondom
curmudgenhood
curmudgeontude

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 10, 2024 11:09 AM (9yWhg)

34 Bad news for Biden?!!!
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at April 10, 2024 11:07 AM (FVME7)

*Takes lips off Biden's cock*

Not if we have anything to say about it.

*Goes back to cockgobbling*

Posted by: The MSM at April 10, 2024 11:09 AM (wtPTj)

35 Blinded by the light.
Looked up, like a douche
Now I'm a moron without sight!
Posted by: Doof at April 10, 2024 11:09 AM (JunzL)
++++
LOL

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 10, 2024 11:10 AM (HnUIn)

36 Actual headline: “Steak, cherry blossoms and Paul Simon will be featured at the White House state dinner for Japan”

I guess cannibalism isn’t just for Haiti now.

Posted by: Ian S. at April 10, 2024 11:10 AM (3cXfB)

37 I'm betting the McCracken County GOP didn't see a worthwhile ROI there. Too much effort. Not enough grift.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 10, 2024 11:10 AM (Q4IgG)

38 This is a party that does not want to win. The GOP is useless in totality.

Eh. That's a bit of a non-sequitur. Maybe "the guy" was sick. Maybe he's lazy and stupid, but that doesn't mean they all are.

Posted by: Archimedes at April 10, 2024 11:10 AM (CsUN+)

39 25 Inflation Surges 3.5% in March in More Bad News for Biden

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Bad news for Biden?!!!
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what was the true inflation rate? 10%? higher? we know the stats are cooked.

Posted by: henry at April 10, 2024 11:11 AM (JMDly)

40 Joe Mannix (not a curmudgeon!)

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 10, 2024 11:11 AM (9yWhg)

41 -- The GOP is useless in totality. --

That does appear to be the case. No doubt we'll soon hear the old Republican maxim: "Republicans: We can do it cheaper!"
Posted by: Francis W. Porretto at April 10, 2024 11:01 AM (Nmmyc)

You mean...They can destroy the country wholesale!!!

I'm in.

REPUBLICANS -The Costco of Retail Politics!!!

Posted by: naturalfake at April 10, 2024 11:11 AM (nFnyb)

42 >>The GOP is useless in totality.

I think the words you are looking for are, The GOP is a useless pile of dog shit.

They're a goofball, ridiculous and illegitimate political party and are not the solution to our problems.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 10, 2024 11:11 AM (XV/Pl)

43 MN poll:

A new SUSA poll released today has Biden +2 in MN. In 2020, Biden won by 7+ points.

This is the first poll I've seen for MN, and it's consistent with a multitude of other polls showing Trump improving on his 2020 polling everywhere, IIRC-- in deep blue states, in deep red states, & in swing states.

I don't conclude from all this that Trump will win yet-- in most swing states Trump's lead is within or close to the MOE.

Posted by: mnw at April 10, 2024 11:11 AM (NLIak)

44 Actual headline: “Steak, cherry blossoms and Paul Simon will be featured at the White House state dinner for Japan”

I guess cannibalism isn’t just for Haiti now.
Posted by: Ian S. at April 10, 2024 11:10 AM (3cXfB)

I wonder what wine pairs best with Paul Simon?

Posted by: Robert at April 10, 2024 11:11 AM (wtPTj)

45 Curmud: what the city dog discovers on his first trip to the farm.

Posted by: Lithiated gp For Refreshment at April 10, 2024 11:11 AM (MvF+J)

46 North Carolina, Kentucky and Georgia are a different story.
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RCP does not see Kentucky as in play, but solid R. And, personally, while they say NC is even, I think it's at least lean R. GA I'm not so sure about.

Posted by: Eeyore at April 10, 2024 11:12 AM (1bNHn)

47 “Star Wars” Icon Billy Dee Williams Says He Isn’t Offended If Actors Do Black Face: “You Don’t Go Through Life Feeling Like, ‘I’m A Victim'”

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You mean it's not worse than the Holocaust?!!!

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at April 10, 2024 11:12 AM (FVME7)

48 I love Paducah. It's just a couple hours from where I grew up, and I usually try to get there once or twice a year. The downtown section is great, it has one of the best wineries in the region, and there's a Books-A-Million, which frankly has--wait for it--*eclipsed* Barnes & Noble in its range of selections. (Sorry.)

As to the quality of the local GOP organization, I know nothing. Western Kentucky is pretty conservative, like most of the state, and I suspect that makes Republican "leaders" pretty complacent much of the time. Then again, this is the same state that re-elected the Democrat Covidiot Andy Bashear as governor, so what do I know.

Posted by: Dr. T at April 10, 2024 11:12 AM (rcsB3)

49 I wonder what wine pairs best with Paul Simon?
Posted by: Robert

Something by Julio Down By the Schoolyard Gallo.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 10, 2024 11:12 AM (9yWhg)

50 GOPe, knowing what time it is and doing Jack shit about it.

Posted by: uniparty, Raping and Mutilating the Children They do not Kill at April 10, 2024 11:12 AM (gxokI)

51 Paul Simon? Better include Art Garfunkle or there won't be enough to feed everyone.

Posted by: Senator Jeffrey Dahmer (D-Wisconsin) at April 10, 2024 11:13 AM (LClw2)

52 We are all battered wives.

Posted by: DOYLE at April 10, 2024 11:13 AM (Z8Yh2)

53 The chalkboard in the lower left, just below the hastily unfolded Trump flag, does say "Opening Soon" so maybe this is a new location.

Posted by: t-bird at April 10, 2024 11:13 AM (I18Uj)

54 I'm betting the McCracken County GOP didn't see a worthwhile ROI there. Too much effort. Not enough grift.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 10, 2024 11:10 AM (Q4IgG)
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LOL. The money is already spent. All they had to do was have someone show up. We're talking bargain-basement *minimum* levels of effort here. This required virtually no planning and literally no money. They already had the facility, right on the street where the fair was. *All* they needed to was show up.

They couldn't bothered.

This is the GOP.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 10, 2024 11:13 AM (HnUIn)

55 Blinded by the light.
Looked up, like a douche
Now I'm a moron without sight!
Posted by: Doof at April 10, 2024 11:09 AM (JunzL)

Nice job.

Paducah reminds me of my paternal grandparents. The were beef farmers in Brookport. My brother and I used to spend a couple of weeks with them in the summer when we were small. Memories include trips for Fort Massac, long Sunday drives out "viiiztin". And, when they retired and moved to Metropolis, giant Superman. Wonder if giant Superman is still there, right by the "Burger Queen".

Posted by: Lady Who Always Has a Burning Question at April 10, 2024 11:13 AM (JCLJi)

56 Paducah is a cool, old, river town.

Posted by: Zeera the ungoverened at April 10, 2024 11:13 AM (5XN0j)

57 with normal tourist fare - food, tchotchkes, t-shirts, games,

********

tchotchkes?

Knickknack Paducah-whack!

Posted by: Muldoon at April 10, 2024 11:14 AM (991eG)

58 The GOP is the RealDoll (tm) of politics.

Posted by: ... at April 10, 2024 11:14 AM (JpCVk)

59
I wonder what wine pairs best with Paul Simon?

Posted by: Robert at April 10, 2024 11:11 AM (wtPTj)

What goes with shrimp?

Posted by: naturalfake at April 10, 2024 11:14 AM (nFnyb)

60
I watched through the cloud cover in my driveway.
Posted by: Gmac - WTF did you think was going to happen?

Clouds in your driveway?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 10, 2024 11:14 AM (63Dwl)

61 Mudgeon: dirtier than a dungeon.

Posted by: Lithiated gp For Refreshment at April 10, 2024 11:14 AM (MvF+J)

62 This is a party that does not want to win. The GOP is useless in totality.
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While my instinct is to agree, it's not that simple. There are 50 state parties. The one you cite in the article is, unfortunately, McTurtle's. But remember, they also give us Rand Paul who is one of the better senators.

Posted by: Eeyore at April 10, 2024 11:15 AM (1bNHn)

63 Scientists Say Huge U.S. Fault Zone Could Be Ramping Up For Earthquake

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I blame climate crisis!

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at April 10, 2024 11:15 AM (FVME7)

64 Mrs.DIG is catching up on Call the Midwife.

I am so sick of the narrator woman in the crackly, ancient voice spewing sickly sweet platitudes of "we can do this together" and other utopian bromides. The swelling music, and narration are intended to manipulate my feelz, and that pisses me off, because I just know there are plenty of AWFLs swooning.

To be fair, the first few seasons were good, but after THIRTEEN seasons, it is getting preachy.

Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 10, 2024 11:15 AM (ufFY8)

65 I don't conclude from all this that Trump will win yet-- in most swing states Trump's lead is within or close to the MOE.

Posted by: mnw at April 10, 2024 11:11 AM (NLIak)

After 2022, I will never trust polls again. I'm assuming Trump will lose; if he somehow wins, I will be surprised and marginally pleased.

Posted by: Dr. T at April 10, 2024 11:15 AM (rcsB3)

66 Elon Musk @elonmusk Apr 9 Replying to @ChayaRaichik10 @streitmarissa
My pronouns are Prosecute/Fauci

Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 10, 2024 11:15 AM (vtyCZ)

67 The chalkboard in the lower left, just below the hastily unfolded Trump flag, does say "Opening Soon" so maybe this is a new location.
Posted by: t-bird at April 10, 2024 11:13 AM (I18Uj)
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Yes, but they have the facility. Let's assume it's actually new.

They have the office space. They have stuff inside. They put up their signs and banners. It's there, and it's set up. They've already taken possession and started their occupancy.

They could have opened the door for the biggest event of the year.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 10, 2024 11:15 AM (HnUIn)

68 I was in Gloucester VA this weekend for a reenactment, and they had their daffodil festival happening. 25k people over the weekend.

I have to say, the republican party in the county had it right, big tent taking up 2 spots as you got into the main area, vehicle in the parade, and the big cut-out of PDJT & Melania. and they were working the handshakes and all.

surprisingly good showing from the GOP

Posted by: SturmToddler at April 10, 2024 11:16 AM (bving)

69 A new SUSA poll released today has Biden +2 in MN. In 2020, Biden won by 7+ points.

This is the first poll I've seen for MN, and it's consistent with a multitude of other polls showing Trump improving on his 2020 polling everywhere, IIRC-- in deep blue states, in deep red states, & in swing states.

I don't conclude from all this that Trump will win yet-- in most swing states Trump's lead is within or close to the MOE.

Posted by: mnw

I dont think there's any question Trump is doing better than either of the last 2 elections. Biden is terrible, any candidate SHOLD be doing way better.

I think though what you need to be careful about with polling is usually the amount of undecideds are a large number. So it might be Biden 39-Trump 37 and you can "wow, that's closer than last time" when the reality is like 20%+ have not answered and most will come "home" to what they did last time.

Posted by: Blago at April 10, 2024 11:16 AM (wMRY8)

70 Interesting article came my way this morning. It seems 5,300 year old iceman "Otzi", found in the Italian Tyroll, continues to amaze. He has 61 tattoos, and while they were originally thought to be therapeutic (for his arthritis), it is now thought they were decorative. Tattoo artists got involved in the Otzi study and showed scholars how the tattoos were made.

It also seems Otzi got into a big fight in the last day or so before he died, because he had defensive wounds and his weapons were damaged, and that he was subsequently murdered as he trekked at 10,000 feet, shot in the back with an arrow that pierced an artery. He fell into an ice crevasse and then was quickly covered by more snowpack, so his corpse couldn't be robbed and was well preserved, which is how scholars have been able to learn so much about him.

Posted by: The Frumious Follywood at April 10, 2024 11:16 AM (LClw2)

71 My mom and I didn't care for Call the Midwife either.

Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 10, 2024 11:16 AM (vtyCZ)

72 While my instinct is to agree, it's not that simple. There are 50 state parties. The one you cite in the article is, unfortunately, McTurtle's. But remember, they also give us Rand Paul who is one of the better senators.
Posted by: Eeyore at April 10, 2024 11:15 AM (1bNHn)
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There are 50 state parties and the ones that are non-useless are a distinct minority. Most are useless or worse than useless. The national party is well beyond useless, well into detrimental territory.

This party is rotten.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 10, 2024 11:16 AM (HnUIn)

73 Michigan Democrats Fail To Condemn "Death To America" Chants

Whoa! Shocker I know. These evil traitors can't even condemn proud and organized -- and videotaped -- screeches of "Death to America" taking place right in America.

https://tinyurl.com/2s429hcc

Posted by: Elric Blade at April 10, 2024 11:16 AM (iFTx/)

74 Paducah was where the menagerie was always headed in "Circus Boy."

Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at April 10, 2024 11:17 AM (zdLoL)

75 This is a party that does not want to win.

They should use that as their slogan.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at April 10, 2024 11:17 AM (BxvY+)

76 I wonder what wine pairs best with Paul Simon?

Posted by: Robert

Garfunkel Sauvignon.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at April 10, 2024 11:17 AM (FVME7)

77 Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 10, 2024 11:08 AM (HnUIn)

Curmudgeonocity.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 10, 2024 11:17 AM (gSZYf)

78 They could have opened the door for the biggest event of the year.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 10, 2024 11:15 AM (HnUIn)
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Maybe they'll be ready by Thanksgiving...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 10, 2024 11:17 AM (7fElN)

79 Paducah Earl would be a snazzy nick.
Posted by: Muldoon at April 10, 2024 11:08 AM (991eG)

I knew someone who had earned the title "Duke a Paducah" while at college there, but he would never tell anyone what it took to win the title.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at April 10, 2024 11:17 AM (XjtdB)

80
They could have opened the door for the biggest event of the year.
Posted by: Joe Mannix

Were there any other closed establishments on that street?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 10, 2024 11:17 AM (63Dwl)

81 1 Morning.

yes, i know.

Posted by: shirley at April 10, 2024 11:18 AM (v3pYe)

82 12 I signed up for Romney's hi-tech GOTV program in 2012.

I got the materials in December 2012 (I think...maybe January 2013).

Juuust a bit late!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 10, 2024 11:04 AM (gSZYf)
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On election day, 2012, they were sending us to homes with Obama signs on the lawn, to GOTV.

Posted by: Eeyore at April 10, 2024 11:18 AM (1bNHn)

83 54 LOL. The money is already spent. All they had to do was have someone show up. We're talking bargain-basement *minimum* levels of effort here. This required virtually no planning and literally no money. They already had the facility, right on the street where the fair was. *All* they needed to was show up.

They couldn't bothered.

This is the GOP.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 10, 2024 11:13 AM (HnUIn)

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$5 says someone volunteered to do it, but the paid guy at the office never even opened the email.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 10, 2024 11:18 AM (GBKbO)

84 Were there any other closed establishments on that street?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 10, 2024 11:17 AM (63Dwl)
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Some. Some restaurants that were closed on Mondays and chose not to open. Most stuff was open, and most places were doing brisk business. I suspect the stores of downtown Paducah made a fortune.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 10, 2024 11:18 AM (HnUIn)

85 I wonder what wine pairs best with Paul Simon?

Posted by: Robert at April 10, 2024 11:11 AM (wtPTj)

What goes with shrimp?

Posted by: naturalfake

Gas station sushi? Mogen David 20/20.

After all, if you are going to vomit, you might as well projectile vomit 🤮.

Posted by: rickb223 at April 10, 2024 11:19 AM (FMTLw)

86
I knew someone who had earned the title "Duke a Paducah" while at college there, but he would never tell anyone what it took to win the title.
Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette

wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Duke_of_Paducah

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 10, 2024 11:19 AM (63Dwl)

87 72 There are 50 state parties and the ones that are non-useless are a distinct minority. Most are useless or worse than useless. The national party is well beyond useless, well into detrimental territory.

This party is rotten.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 10, 2024 11:16 AM (HnUIn)

=======

What if I told you the main purpose of a political party was to engage in graft for those at the highest levels?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 10, 2024 11:19 AM (GBKbO)

88 Scientists Say Huge U.S. Fault Zone Could Be Ramping Up For Earthquake

...according to the people who failed to predict the earthquakes that actually happened.

By the way, we're up to 49 tremors, mostly tiny, around Bedminster.

Posted by: t-bird at April 10, 2024 11:19 AM (I18Uj)

89 The GOP is useless in totality.

ISWYDT

Posted by: deadrody at April 10, 2024 11:20 AM (pqckr)

90 77 Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 10, 2024 11:08 AM (HnUIn)

Curmudgeonocity.

curmudgeonosc in poland

Posted by: anachronda at April 10, 2024 11:20 AM (v3pYe)

91 The GOP defenders really are special. Like the last 8 or 40 years didn't happen.

It is to laugh. It could be a me problem.

Posted by: DOYLE at April 10, 2024 11:20 AM (Z8Yh2)

92 The Dem party is organized crime.
The GOP is also organized crime but more subtle about it.

Step back understand this phenomenon and it all makes sense.

Posted by: Montec at April 10, 2024 11:20 AM (Y6Wgg)

93 Fun fact:

When we were children and misbehaving, my parents would threaten to return us to the used baby store in Paducah.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 10, 2024 11:20 AM (GBKbO)

94 The GOP is useless in totality.

ISWYDT

Wow, I missed that entirely. More coffee is needed.

Posted by: Archimedes at April 10, 2024 11:20 AM (CsUN+)

95 Trump gained at least 12 million votes between terms and now he's "polling" even better despite being in multiple court cases and having the most vile slanders blared about him daily.

Yet the sooper geniuses on our side will *still* insist they were right all along about what a disaster he is.

No Republican in the modern era could do what Trump is doing. No one.

Posted by: ... at April 10, 2024 11:21 AM (JpCVk)

96 Thx Joe. McCracken Co you say . I knew of a guy named Phil McCracken back in hs. Moved to SF after he came out. You know the rest

Posted by: Smell the Glove at April 10, 2024 11:21 AM (ixVYR)

97 Paducah...Paducah...that rings a bell. Wasn't there some shooty shooty nutjob that went on a rampage killing people there?

Posted by: Lady in Black at April 10, 2024 11:21 AM (mupln)

98 I told Otzi not to trade copper in Cabot Cove, ME but would he listen to me?? Nooooooo!

[Personally, as none of his high-status items were stolen, I suspect he had info on the Clintons.]

Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 10, 2024 11:21 AM (vtyCZ)

99 91 The GOP defenders really are special. Like the last 8 or 40 years didn't happen.

It is to laugh. It could be a me problem.
Posted by: DOYLE at April 10, 2024 11:20 AM (Z8Yh2)

========

Those who ran the GOP into the ground to the point where a left-leaning real estate developer celebrity from NYC was able to take it over completely are experts.

You wouldn't want to be against the experts, would you?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 10, 2024 11:21 AM (GBKbO)

100 I was in Gloucester VA this weekend for a reenactment, and they had their daffodil festival happening. 25k people over the weekend.

I have to say, the republican party in the county had it right, big tent taking up 2 spots as you got into the main area, vehicle in the parade, and the big cut-out of PDJT & Melania. and they were working the handshakes and all.

surprisingly good showing from the GOP
Posted by: SturmToddler at April 10, 2024 11:16 AM (bving)

That fits in with my theory. Republicans in swing states can't afford to be as complacent as in deep red ones; those in charge of the party may *want* to be, but they're more likely to be challenged by grassroots activists who better understand what's at stake. Hence the success of folks like Youngkin.

Posted by: Dr. T at April 10, 2024 11:22 AM (rcsB3)

101 I was in Gloucester VA this weekend for a reenactment, and they had their daffodil festival happening. 25k people over the weekend.

Posted by: SturmToddler at April 10, 2024 11:16 AM (bving)

Guinea Neck

Posted by: BignJames at April 10, 2024 11:22 AM (AwYPR)

102 72 While my instinct is to agree, it's not that simple. There are 50 state parties. The one you cite in the article is, unfortunately, McTurtle's. But remember, they also give us Rand Paul who is one of the better senators.
Posted by: Eeyore at April 10, 2024 11:15 AM (1bNHn)
++++
There are 50 state parties and the ones that are non-useless are a distinct minority. Most are useless or worse than useless. The national party is well beyond useless, well into detrimental territory.

This party is rotten.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 10, 2024 11:16 AM (HnUIn)
______
Overwrought. More of a curate's egg.

And, sorry to bring this up, but 4 years ago you were one who was downright dismissive toward those of us who saw the cheat coming. A bit more humility would be in order.

Posted by: Eeyore at April 10, 2024 11:22 AM (1bNHn)

103 Breaking911 @Breaking911 17h
JUST IN: Ohio State Highway Patrol lieutenant fatally shot in "tragic accident" while training at tactical shooting range, officials say
Posted by: andycanuck

The Navy knows guns!

https://shorturl.at/ehvVX

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at April 10, 2024 11:22 AM (FVME7)

104 I wonder what wine pairs best with Paul Simon?

Posted by: Robert at April 10, 2024 11:11 AM (wtPTj)

What goes with shrimp?

Posted by: naturalfake at April 10, 2024 11:14 AM (nFnyb)

you can do a chardonnay, but that's kind of common. I would do a nice crisp sauvignon blanc, or you could be a bit exotic and pick a crisp gewürztraminer...

Posted by: SturmToddler at April 10, 2024 11:22 AM (bving)

105 TBF I’d really not want the eclipse politicized for any reason. The most that happened in Fredericksburg, TX was a bunch of Jehovah’s Witnesses showing up to hand out lit, etc. there weren’t even local political issues promoted save the usual signs and banners you’d see regardless.

Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at April 10, 2024 11:22 AM (jKRTO)

106 70 Interesting article came my way this morning. It seems 5,300 year old iceman "Otzi", found in the Italian Tyroll, continues to amaze. He has 61 tattoos, and while they were originally thought to be therapeutic (for his arthritis), it is now thought they were decorative. Tattoo artists got involved in the Otzi study and showed scholars how the tattoos were made.

It also seems Otzi got into a big fight in the last day or so before he died, because he had defensive wounds and his weapons were damaged, and that he was subsequently murdered as he trekked at 10,000 feet, shot in the back with an arrow that pierced an artery. He fell into an ice crevasse and then was quickly covered by more snowpack, so his corpse couldn't be robbed and was well preserved, which is how scholars have been able to learn so much about him.
Posted by: The Frumious Follywood at April 10, 2024 11:16 AM (LClw2)
________

Very interesting, but I stopped following the developments concerning this find when woke "scientists" suddenly declared that a 5,000 year old caveman found in the Austrian/Italian alps was really a black guy.

Posted by: Elric Blade at April 10, 2024 11:22 AM (iFTx/)

107 Paducah palooka tooka hookah.

Posted by: Lithiated gp For Refreshment at April 10, 2024 11:22 AM (MvF+J)

108 Fun fact:

When we were children and misbehaving, my parents would threaten to return us to the used baby store in Paducah.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison

We just got unconscioused. Woke up a week later knowing not to pull that shit again.

Posted by: rickb223 at April 10, 2024 11:22 AM (FMTLw)

109 Sounds like fun, Mannix!☀️😎

Posted by: Lizzy at April 10, 2024 11:23 AM (nQe6g)

110 104 I wonder what wine pairs best with Paul Simon?

Posted by: Robert at April 10, 2024 11:11 AM (wtPTj)

What goes with shrimp?

Posted by: naturalfake at April 10, 2024 11:14 AM (nFnyb)

you can do a chardonnay, but that's kind of common. I would do a nice crisp sauvignon blanc, or you could be a bit exotic and pick a crisp gewürztraminer...
Posted by: SturmToddler at April 10, 2024 11:22 AM (bving)
_____

Gruner Veltliner FTW

Posted by: Elric Blade at April 10, 2024 11:23 AM (iFTx/)

111 In my burg the local GOP is legit. They do try and are true believers. So I’ll give them that. But they’re also incompetent and are stuck in 1995 with their tactics. While Dems send me non stop texts to go vote the local GOP’s efforts are yard signs and mailers.

Posted by: Montec at April 10, 2024 11:23 AM (Y6Wgg)

112 But send us money anyway.

Posted by: GOPe at April 10, 2024 11:23 AM (dg+HA)

113 Overwrought. More of a curate's egg.

https://tinyurl.com/2awbjbe6

Huh. That's the first time I've heard that expression. I expect it to also be the last.

Posted by: Archimedes at April 10, 2024 11:24 AM (CsUN+)

114 If it's Paul Simon in person, you know fer damn sure the set list is going to be all his worst, most unpopular stuff. He's a giver.

Posted by: Lithiated gp For Refreshment at April 10, 2024 11:24 AM (MvF+J)

115 JUST IN: Ohio State Highway Patrol lieutenant fatally shot in "tragic accident" while training at tactical shooting range, officials say

We gotta take guns away from regular citizens. If even the highly trained professionals of the OSHP can't use them safely, nobody can.

Posted by: Oddbob at April 10, 2024 11:24 AM (sNc8Y)

116 Ana, wrong and right at the same time:
Ana Kasparian @AnaKasparian Apr 9
The Democratic Party. They just call themselves “Never Trump Republicans” now.

DC_Draino @DC_Draino 23h
This.
Never Trumpers are just closeted Democrats now

Megan McCain
Liz Cheney
Adam Kinzinger

They’d rather a Democrat win than see the America First movement succeed

Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 10, 2024 11:24 AM (vtyCZ)

117
Very interesting, but I stopped following the developments concerning this find when woke "scientists" suddenly declared that a 5,000 year old caveman found in the Austrian/Italian alps was really a black guy.
Posted by: Elric Blade

Pretty sure he also invented fire and the wheel.

Posted by: Montec at April 10, 2024 11:25 AM (Y6Wgg)

118 Paducah's downtown area is right there on the Ohio River. Neat.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 10, 2024 11:25 AM (J2vNu)

119 To be fair, the first few seasons were good, but after THIRTEEN seasons, it is getting preachy.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 10, 2024 11:15 AM (ufFY

Jessica Raine was a super cutie.

Posted by: ... at April 10, 2024 11:25 AM (JpCVk)

120 Very interesting, but I stopped following the developments concerning this find when woke "scientists" suddenly declared that a 5,000 year old caveman found in the Austrian/Italian alps was really a black guy.

I suppose you also deny his truth that he was transgender?

Posted by: Archimedes at April 10, 2024 11:25 AM (CsUN+)

121
Hold My Beer - a limerick

There once was a lad from Paducah
Who always hunted squirrels with a bazooka
His results? What d'ya think?
A faint puff of pink
He was a pearl-button banglle-Billy, dyed-in-0the-wool, genyoowine, redneck mutha fookah!

Posted by: Muldoon at April 10, 2024 11:25 AM (991eG)

122 Prominent Activist Claims There Are at Least 18 Species of "Biologically Trans" Animals

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Riiiiiiiiiight.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at April 10, 2024 11:25 AM (FVME7)

123 I'm feeling a bit, well,, electrified

LETS DANCE!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tdiMdj164w

Posted by: Jimmy Carter at April 10, 2024 11:25 AM (X4yCj)

124 113 Overwrought. More of a curate's egg.

https://tinyurl.com/2awbjbe6

Huh. That's the first time I've heard that expression. I expect it to also be the last.
Posted by: Archimedes at April 10, 2024 11:24 AM (CsUN+)
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Really? I would have thought it in common usage.

Posted by: Eeyore at April 10, 2024 11:26 AM (1bNHn)

125 117
Very interesting, but I stopped following the developments concerning this find when woke "scientists" suddenly declared that a 5,000 year old caveman found in the Austrian/Italian alps was really a black guy.
Posted by: Elric Blade

Pretty sure he also invented fire and the wheel.
Posted by: Montec at April 10, 2024 11:25 AM (Y6Wgg)
________

And the internet. Or was that Al Gore?

Posted by: Elric Blade at April 10, 2024 11:26 AM (iFTx/)

126 Ana, wrong and right at the same time:
Ana Kasparian @AnaKasparian Apr 9
The Democratic Party. They just call themselves “Never Trump Republicans” now.

DC_Draino @DC_Draino 23h
This.
Never Trumpers are just closeted Democrats now

Megan McCain
Liz Cheney
Adam Kinzinger

In what closet can you fit a full marching band?

Posted by: Archimedes at April 10, 2024 11:27 AM (CsUN+)

127 And, sorry to bring this up, but 4 years ago you were one who was downright dismissive toward those of us who saw the cheat coming. A bit more humility would be in order.
Posted by: Eeyore at April 10, 2024 11:22 AM (1bNHn)
++++
I was not dismissive of the cheat. I expected them to ramp up after dropping the ball in 2016. I was, however, not overly concerned by that prospect and was taken by surprise with just how outrageous, public and obvious it was.

My assessment in 2020 was that Trump was going to win *despite* increased cheating because he was above the margin of fraud. What I failed to understand is that the margin of fraud didn't actually exist. The concept itself depends on the condition that it not be so obvious as to be undeniable, because of the subsequent lack of legitimacy. 2020 taught me that there are no limits beyond mechanical limits. It can be as obvious as the day is long and it won't matter. If they can produce enough ballots, they can get the job done and legitimacy is no longer a concern.

I've acknowledged that fundamental error many times over the past few years.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 10, 2024 11:27 AM (HnUIn)

128 Yes Paducah had one of the earlier school shootings. Michael Carneal son of two trial lawyers if i remember correctly. father definitely was.

Posted by: nckate at April 10, 2024 11:27 AM (Y5N4O)

129 DC_Draino @DC_Draino 20h
New Florida law makes it a felony for anyone stealing Amazon packages over $40 off people’s porches

Love living in a red state that punishes porch pirates instead of letting them out on no bail

Florida’s Voice @FLVoiceNews 23h
#BREAKING: Gov. Ron DeSantis signs legislation hiking criminal penalties for retail thieves and "porch pirates"

"We're not gonna put up with that [...] Your package is gonna be there, and if it's not, someone is gonna have hell to pay."

"We will raise penalties [...] They are going to be deterred."

"We are gonna hold people accountable."

Bill sponsors: Rep. @Bob_Rommel, Sen. @JayTrumbull

Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 10, 2024 11:27 AM (vtyCZ)

130 My guess is the little old lady that was supposed open it couldn't find a close parking space what with all the out-of-towners taking them.

Posted by: olddog in mo at April 10, 2024 11:27 AM (ViCCR)

131 A ball player who hailed from Paducah
Had an arm just like a bazooka...

Posted by: Help me out Muldoon at April 10, 2024 11:28 AM (dg+HA)

132 By the way, we're up to 49 tremors, mostly tiny, around Bedminster.

I guess you're not laughing at me now, huh, Mr. Smarty Pants?

Posted by: Sunny Hostin at April 10, 2024 11:28 AM (sNc8Y)

133 wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Duke_of_Paducah
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 10, 2024 11:19 AM (63Dwl

Not him. This seemed like a probably yearly thing, but that's just a guess. The guy I knew had been on the basketball team, so sports may have been a factor.)

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at April 10, 2024 11:28 AM (XjtdB)

134 Very interesting, but I stopped following the developments concerning this find when woke "scientists" suddenly declared that a 5,000 year old caveman found in the Austrian/Italian alps was really a black guy.
Posted by: Elric Blade

Pretty sure he also invented fire and the wheel.
Posted by: Montec at April 10, 2024 11:25 AM (Y6Wgg)

Because he was genderfluid and unleashed his feminine energy.

Posted by: Dr. T at April 10, 2024 11:28 AM (rcsB3)

135 129 Florida’s Voice @FLVoiceNews 23h
#BREAKING: Gov. Ron DeSantis signs legislation hiking criminal penalties for retail thieves and "porch pirates"

"We're not gonna put up with that [...] Your package is gonna be there, and if it's not, someone is gonna have hell to pay."

"We will raise penalties [...] They are going to be deterred."

"We are gonna hold people accountable."

Bill sponsors: Rep. @Bob_Rommel, Sen. @JayTrumbull
Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 10, 2024 11:27 AM (vtyCZ)

========

"This place is hell. We need to move back to California."
-AWFL, 84% probability

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 10, 2024 11:28 AM (GBKbO)

136 Otzi the Iceman had nothing on Kennewick Man.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 10, 2024 11:28 AM (9yWhg)

137 Very interesting, but I stopped following the developments concerning this find when woke "scientists" suddenly declared that a 5,000 year old caveman found in the Austrian/Italian alps was really a black guy.

Well, he is now

Posted by: BignJames at April 10, 2024 11:28 AM (AwYPR)

138 Prominent Activist Claims There Are at Least 18 Species of "Biologically Trans" Animals

Riiiiiiiiiight.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at April 10, 2024 11:25 AM (FVME7)

Did xey just assume their species?

Posted by: ... at April 10, 2024 11:28 AM (JpCVk)

139 46 Eeyore

NC:

Dunno if you are using poll numbers from the wayback machine, or what happened, but... the RCP avg for NC TODAY has Trump +4.6 in the H2H, & +6 with K and the others included.

Trump even carried NC in 2020 (the only swing state Trump won). I don't think NC is in play in 2024.

Posted by: mnw at April 10, 2024 11:28 AM (NLIak)

140 Paducah makes me think of school shooting as well. sucks for a town to be associated with that.

Posted by: Montec at April 10, 2024 11:28 AM (Y6Wgg)

141 122 Prominent Activist Claims There Are at Least 18 Species of "Biologically Trans" Animals

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Riiiiiiiiiight.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at April 10, 2024 11:25 AM (FVME7)
_______

"Interesting"

-- Corellon Larethian

Posted by: Elric Blade at April 10, 2024 11:29 AM (iFTx/)

142 Is Crime *Really* Down?

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I don't know but the Democrats are down with crime.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at April 10, 2024 11:29 AM (FVME7)

143 If you're "biologically trans" then you're not trans you fucking mental midget. Then again no one is actually trans so whatever.

Posted by: ... at April 10, 2024 11:29 AM (JpCVk)

144 Oops. Didn't see 121.
Belay that last request.

Posted by: Help me out Muldoon at April 10, 2024 11:30 AM (dg+HA)

145 If NC is close then Biden wins the election. If Trump wins NC easily he has a chance to win as nationally he’ll be outside the margin of fraud.

Posted by: Montec at April 10, 2024 11:30 AM (Y6Wgg)

146 My guess is the little old lady that was supposed open it couldn't find a close parking space what with all the out-of-towners taking them.

You stop with your GOP defending and paying no attention for the last 8 to 40 years. Make with the hair and the blowtorch.

Posted by: Archimedes at April 10, 2024 11:30 AM (CsUN+)

147 Welll, I'm to shop for a new microwave. Ours gave up the ghost yesterday.

Later.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 10, 2024 11:30 AM (9yWhg)

148 139 Trump even carried NC in 2020 (the only swing state Trump won). I don't think NC is in play in 2024.
Posted by: mnw at April 10, 2024 11:28 AM (NLIak)

=========

The media keeps trying to make the GOP governor and superintendent candidates controversial, but from what I've seen, it's not working that well.

Some small pockets here and there where some individual GOP NC member won't endorse, or something, but they're getting the kind of funding and support in general from the NC GOP itself as well as donors.

Treating non-milquetoast candidates like normal candidates is what Democrats always do and the GOP almost never does. Hell the GOP treats milquetoast GOP candidates with a bad news cycle as trash normally.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 10, 2024 11:31 AM (GBKbO)

149 Breaking: The otzi iceman was actually a sassy black woman.

Posted by: ... at April 10, 2024 11:31 AM (JpCVk)

150 145 If NC is close then Biden wins the election. If Trump wins NC easily he has a chance to win as nationally he’ll be outside the margin of fraud.
Posted by: Montec at April 10, 2024 11:30 AM (Y6Wgg)

==========

NC tightened up election security despite the Dem governor's veto, albeit with some limitations from the NC Supreme Court.

There's a non-zero chance that NC follows FL as a purple state that suddenly becomes solidly red as soon as election integrity is instituted. For reasons.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 10, 2024 11:32 AM (GBKbO)

151 this find when woke "scientists" suddenly declared that a 5,000 year old caveman found in the Austrian/Italian alps was really a black guy.

Black guy...with 61 tattoos.

Posted by: t-bird at April 10, 2024 11:32 AM (I18Uj)

152 Explosion at Hydroelectric Plant in Northern Italy Leaves as Least 3 Dead

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Water should be banned!

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at April 10, 2024 11:32 AM (FVME7)

153 Very interesting, but I stopped following the developments concerning this find when woke "scientists" suddenly declared that a 5,000 year old caveman found in the Austrian/Italian alps was really a black guy.
Posted by: Elric Blade

Pretty sure he also invented fire and the wheel.
Posted by: Montec at April 10, 2024 11:25 AM

He invented algebra and flight, too, but those Greek homos done stole those from him!

Posted by: Al Sharpton at April 10, 2024 11:33 AM (5sOEG)

154 Explosion at Hydroelectric Plant in Northern Italy Leaves as Least 3 Dead ...
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at April 10, 2024 11:32 AM (FVME7)
++++
Huh. Must've been one hell of a mechanical failure.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 10, 2024 11:33 AM (HnUIn)

155 It seems 5,300 year old iceman "Otzi", found in the Italian Tyroll, continues to amaze. He has 61 tattoos

He could've been an OnlyFans star.

Posted by: spindrift at April 10, 2024 11:33 AM (OguvZ)

156 So were there any disasters for the National Guard to resolve? I certainly didn't hear about any.

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 10, 2024 11:33 AM (w6EFb)

157 Curmudgeonocity.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo

*******

ahem

*@23*

Posted by: Muldoon at April 10, 2024 11:33 AM (991eG)

158 Black guy...with 61 tattoos.
Posted by: t-bird

And the biggest trailer house in Italy!

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at April 10, 2024 11:33 AM (FVME7)

159 Biden's team says everything is looking up.

Yep.

Illegal immigration is up
Prices are up
Crime is up

Posted by: ... at April 10, 2024 11:34 AM (JpCVk)

160 Breaking: The otzi iceman was actually a sassy black woman.
Posted by: ... at April 10, 2024 11:31 AM (JpCVk)

We are on it.
Should have an animated movie about it shortly.
Maybe call it "Unfrozen: Cool Girl".

Posted by: Walt DEIsney Company at April 10, 2024 11:34 AM (ufFY8)

161 Black guy...with 61 tattoos.
Posted by: t-bird at April 10, 2024 11:32 AM

Gangsta, bro.

Posted by: Pre-historic Crip at April 10, 2024 11:35 AM (5sOEG)

162 Isn't Rule #1 something like - never slip Paducha in crazy?

Posted by: Doof at April 10, 2024 11:35 AM (JunzL)

163 136 Otzi the Iceman had nothing on Kennewick Man.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 10, 2024 11:28 AM (9yWhg)
_____

Same woke political bullshit over that find. Quick, let's whip up some bullshit genetic study to determine -- contrary to a lot of evidence -- that he was of American Indian descent, and then hand over the body to Indians to dispose of it. Case closed.

Don't get me wrong. He may very well have been of Indian descent. But the way in which the whole thing went down screamed a political hit job to appease American Indians, who in the past 40 years have become the whiniest pussies on the planet.

We cannot allow anything -- ANYTHING to suggest that any other ethnic group ever set foot in the Americans before the Indians did.

Posted by: Elric Blade at April 10, 2024 11:35 AM (iFTx/)

164 127
My compliments for answering the commenter more politely than I would have.

Posted by: Dr. Claw at April 10, 2024 11:36 AM (jbnUc)

165 Scott Adams @ScottAdamsSays 12h
Lol. Clown.

Joe Biden @JoeBiden 13h
Let’s look at where Trump and MAGA extremists would take the country if they win again.

Exploding the national debt, threatening to cut Social Security and Medicare, and passing a national ban on a woman’s right to choose.

We can't go back.
====
FJB

Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 10, 2024 11:36 AM (vtyCZ)

166 Water should be banned!
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at April 10, 2024 11:32 AM (FVME7)

High-powered semi-automatic assault water!

Posted by: ... at April 10, 2024 11:36 AM (JpCVk)

167 Charles Barkley Mocks “Losers” Watching Total Solar Eclipse: “We’ve All Seen Darkness Before”

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You know, I always kind of liked him but, wooooo!

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at April 10, 2024 11:36 AM (FVME7)

168
The GOP is lazy.

That said, I can't believe I just wasted time on a column worrying that Trump will lose Kentucky in 2024.

Posted by: NCC at April 10, 2024 11:36 AM (R3IEm)

169 Technically the Heath School shooting was in West Paducah. An unincorporated community in McCracken Co. just outside of Paducah.

Posted by: olddog in mo at April 10, 2024 11:36 AM (ViCCR)

170 Whenever I hear Paducah, I think of Mark Twain.

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 10, 2024 11:37 AM (w6EFb)

171 The DNA and other analysis for Otzi showed he probably had slightly darker skin than some of the other groups in Europe at the time. Media gets a hold of this and goes "black guy" because media lovez the science

Posted by: brak at April 10, 2024 11:37 AM (25k9m)

172 "Let’s look at where Trump and MAGA extremists would take the country if they win again.

Exploding the national debt"

That's gonna happen no matter who gets elected.

Posted by: Lithiated gp For Refreshment at April 10, 2024 11:37 AM (MvF+J)

173 "We are gonna hold people accountable."

--

As it should be. But I'd think catching porch pirates is very difficult.

Posted by: Lady in Black at April 10, 2024 11:38 AM (mupln)

174 “We’ve All Seen Darkness Before”

yeah the novelty of "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" wore off kind of quickly

Posted by: brak at April 10, 2024 11:38 AM (25k9m)

175 135
‘ This place is hell. We need to move back to California."
-AWFL, 84% probability’

The gift just keeps on giving.

Posted by: Dr. Claw at April 10, 2024 11:38 AM (jbnUc)

176 Charles Barkley Mocks “Losers” Watching Total Solar Eclipse: “We’ve All Seen Darkness Before”
-----------

He should talk. He never shuts up about "darkness".

Posted by: ... at April 10, 2024 11:38 AM (JpCVk)

177 172 Exploding the national debt"

That's gonna happen no matter who gets elected.
Posted by: Lithiated gp For Refreshment at April 10, 2024 11:37 AM (MvF+J)

=========

"Cut theirs, not mine."
-Most people's version of fiscal responsibility

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 10, 2024 11:39 AM (GBKbO)

178 It's the John McCain strategy (by Steve Schmidt and Nicole Wallace).

When you want to be loved and included & ensure your family's path...surrender.

Posted by: L - If they do it with you, they'll do it to you too at April 10, 2024 11:39 AM (NFX2v)

179 That said, I can't believe I just wasted time on a column worrying that Trump will lose Kentucky in 2024.
Posted by: NCC at April 10, 2024 11:36 AM (R3IEm)
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LOL. Kentucky isn't in the bag. It's likely to go to Trump, yes.

But that also isn't the point. The GOP there squandered a rare opportunity to engage in retail politics with a broad set of people from all over the region. They just don't care.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 10, 2024 11:39 AM (HnUIn)

180 They didn't have to do anything but show up, turn on the lights, open the door, be friendly to passers-by and engage in some old-fashioned retail politics. They couldn't be bothered to make even the minimum effort.

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

"You had one job ..."

"What would you say ... you do here?"

Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 10, 2024 11:39 AM (1VrC6)

181 Charles Barkley Mocks “Losers” Watching Total Solar Eclipse: “We’ve All Seen Darkness Before”

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You know, I always kind of liked him but, wooooo!
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at April 10, 2024 11:36 AM

You can always welcome the dark, Barkley. GFY.

Posted by: Simon & Garfunkle at April 10, 2024 11:39 AM (5sOEG)

182 The folks who run the GOP always remind me of the geeks who were in The Rocket Club when I was in Hi Skool. Nerdy types who were pleasant enough and smart and loved talking about The Rockets but had zero people skills, bored the crap outta me and would rather crack a book on some kraut rocket man than have Barbara Eden sit on their face and they all looked like Karl Rove.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at April 10, 2024 11:40 AM (K1/cs)

183 179 LOL. Kentucky isn't in the bag. It's likely to go to Trump, yes.

But that also isn't the point. The GOP there squandered a rare opportunity to engage in retail politics with a broad set of people from all over the region. They just don't care.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 10, 2024 11:39 AM (HnUIn)

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With McConnell securing their graft, what need is there of retail politics?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 10, 2024 11:40 AM (GBKbO)

184 29 year olds for the win!

https://shorturl.at/gmnX2

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at April 10, 2024 11:40 AM (FVME7)

185 "Let’s look at where Trump and MAGA extremists would take the country if they win again.

Exploding the national debt"

That's gonna happen no matter who gets elected.

Posted by: Lithiated gp For Refreshment at April 10, 2024 11:37 AM

We are way past an "exploding national debt" at this point. We are fixing to hit plaid with the debt.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at April 10, 2024 11:40 AM (QNSds)

186 Charles Barkley Mocks “Losers” Watching Total Solar Eclipse: “We’ve All Seen Darkness Before” ...
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at April 10, 2024 11:36 AM
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LOL. Whatever. It's a rare event and people turned it into a fun time by getting together and having a blast.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 10, 2024 11:40 AM (HnUIn)

187 6,000 concrete tons
And what do you get?
Another eon older
And deeper in debt!

Posted by: Kennewick Man at April 10, 2024 11:40 AM (vtyCZ)

188 Was "black mold" a thing in London in 1969?

Not sure if this is anachronism.

And no, they didn't mean "Black Death".

And, a black guy was inspecting for this mold.

Absorbing some Call The Midwife via osmosis...

Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 10, 2024 11:40 AM (ufFY8)

189 The Dow is bravely trying to stay only 500 down.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at April 10, 2024 11:41 AM (5irfZ)

190 Whenever I hear Paducah, I think of Mark Twain.

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 10, 2024 11:37 AM (w6EFb)

John Prine [rip]

Posted by: BignJames at April 10, 2024 11:41 AM (AwYPR)

191 186 LOL. Whatever. It's a rare event and people turned it into a fun time by getting together and having a blast.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 10, 2024 11:40 AM (HnUIn)

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People getting together is how you spread covid.

Unless it's a fight for social justice, of course.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 10, 2024 11:42 AM (GBKbO)

192 Whenever I hear Paducah, I think of The Apple Valley Hillbilly Garden and Toyland.

Where weird goes to rest.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 10, 2024 11:43 AM (Q4IgG)

193 This callipygian blonde in a dress that is too short is apolitical and doesn't even know who the candidates are, but she enjoyed the eclipse:
http://tiny.cc/rm1qxz

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 10, 2024 11:43 AM (HnUIn)

194 Look at all these people getting excited about a white moon blocking out everything.

Posted by: ... at April 10, 2024 11:43 AM (JpCVk)

195 would rather crack a book on some kraut rocket man than have Barbara Eden sit on their face and

LOL

And, Rocket Club.

Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop at April 10, 2024 11:43 AM (ufFY8)

196 Curmudgeonry is made up mostly of gases.

Posted by: Lithiated gp For Refreshment at April 10, 2024 11:44 AM (MvF+J)

197 It's a rare event and people turned it into a fun time by getting together and having a blast.
Posted by: Joe Mannix

I think the gathering together in person is what disturbs lefties the most. Look at any video and see people of all stripes hanging out together and having fun. That is intolerable.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at April 10, 2024 11:44 AM (5irfZ)

198 193 This callipygian blonde in a dress that is too short is apolitical and doesn't even know who the candidates are, but she enjoyed the eclipse:
http://tiny.cc/rm1qxz
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 10, 2024 11:43 AM (HnUIn)
_______

You spelled "full moon" wrong. Verdict: Bangable.

Posted by: Elric Blade at April 10, 2024 11:44 AM (iFTx/)

199 The GOP is useless in totality.

I think the words you are looking for are, The GOP is a useless pile of dog shit.

They're a goofball, ridiculous and illegitimate political party and are not the solution to our problems.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 10, 2024 11:11 AM (XV/Pl)
==
Which is why they are all being slowly purged.

Posted by: Black JEM at April 10, 2024 11:44 AM (GZYu7)

200 Prominent Activist Claims There Are at Least 18 Species of "Biologically Trans" Animals

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What does that have to do with humans? Humans aren't trans, no matter how much this "activist" wants it to be true. Humans don't come equipped with male and female sex organs as a marker of their species (except for extremely rare anomalies). Humans must cut and paste simulated sex organs onto themselves to pretend to be something they're not.

Posted by: Lady in Black at April 10, 2024 11:44 AM (mupln)

201 Prominent Activist Claims There Are at Least 18 Species of "Biologically Trans" Animals

*******

worms
Pond scum
parasites
Fruit flies
Fungi (heh)

Shall I go on?

Posted by: Muldoon at April 10, 2024 11:44 AM (991eG)

202 This callipygian blonde in a dress that is too short is apolitical and doesn't even know who the candidates are, but she enjoyed the eclipse:
http://tiny.cc/rm1qxz

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 10, 2024 11:43 AM (HnUIn)

"Big Assed" would save you some typing.

Posted by: BignJames at April 10, 2024 11:44 AM (AwYPR)

203 This callipygian blonde in a dress that is too short is apolitical and doesn't even know who the candidates are, but she enjoyed the eclipse:
http://tiny.cc/rm1qxz
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 10, 2024 11:43 AM (HnUIn)

I cannot lie.

Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop at April 10, 2024 11:44 AM (ufFY8)

204 Most AL GOP are former Dems or those they mentored.

All ye need know.

Posted by: Brother Tim sez Nick Saban for President! at April 10, 2024 11:45 AM (OUMaO)

205 Whatever. It's a rare event and people turned it into a fun time by getting together and having a blast.
Posted by: Joe Mannix

Imagine spending $4500 on a room at Hampton Inn, 5th - 9th, food for five days, all for four minutes. Oh, we are talking about the eclipse. I thought it was shore leave.

Talk about getting f*cked.

Posted by: rickb223 at April 10, 2024 11:45 AM (FMTLw)

206 Look at all these people getting excited about a white moon blocking out everything.
Posted by: ... at April 10, 2024 11:43 AM

The moon is black! Ever notice how it's always the dark side you can't see? Being rendered invisible by the white man?!

Posted by: Conspiracy Brother at April 10, 2024 11:45 AM (5sOEG)

207 202 Bratz lips.

Posted by: Lithiated gp For Refreshment at April 10, 2024 11:45 AM (MvF+J)

208 Which is why they are all being slowly purged.

This is the thing on which we should focus, but I suppose doom and gloom is more fun.

Posted by: Archimedes at April 10, 2024 11:46 AM (CsUN+)

209 Your asperations to correct the direction of the country are on the far side of correcting your party.

Posted by: BourbonChicken at April 10, 2024 11:46 AM (cf/0E)

210 Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 10, 2024 11:39 AM (HnUIn)

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With McConnell securing their graft, what need is there of retail politics?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 10, 2024 11:40 AM (GBKbO)

The McConnell crime syndicate is more than capable of fixing elections, if they want to.

That's the question. In 2024, do they want to?

Posted by: BurtTC at April 10, 2024 11:46 AM (dGCAG)

211 This is the thing on which we should focus, but I suppose doom and gloom is more fun.
Posted by: Archimedes at April 10, 2024 11:46 AM (CsUN+)
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I relish the purge. I don't see it happening much, but some localities are better than others.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 10, 2024 11:46 AM (HnUIn)

212 I attended three GOP meetings a few years ago in my little town, in an attempt to sign up. They barely spoke to me. Clearly a private club and only interested in money.
Never went back.

Posted by: Diogenes at April 10, 2024 11:46 AM (W/lyH)

213 The little cute puppy party.

Posted by: Humphreyrobot at April 10, 2024 11:47 AM (J8LnB)

214 This callipygian blonde in a dress that is too short is apolitical and doesn't even know who the candidates are, but she enjoyed the eclipse:
http://tiny.cc/rm1qxz
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 10, 2024 11:43 AM (HnUIn)

Couldn't work "a little bit of under-cheek showing" into your description??

Posted by: Doof at April 10, 2024 11:47 AM (JunzL)

215 This callipygian blonde in a dress that is too short is apolitical and doesn't even know who the candidates are, but she enjoyed the eclipse:
http://tiny.cc/rm1qxz
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 10, 2024 11:43 AM (HnUIn)

She looks singularly unimpressed at who she just woke up to.

Posted by: spindrift at April 10, 2024 11:47 AM (OguvZ)

216 > Which is why they are all being slowly purged.
___________

Many have said, for a long time that the GOP need to DIAF. That won't happen without consequences. But it does need to happen. Probably sooner rather than later.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 10, 2024 11:48 AM (Q4IgG)

217 She looks like she never listens.

Posted by: ... at April 10, 2024 11:48 AM (JpCVk)

218 155 It seems 5,300 year old iceman "Otzi", found in the Italian Tyroll, continues to amaze. He has 61 tattoos

He could've been an OnlyFans star.

could still be

Posted by: chatgpt at April 10, 2024 11:48 AM (v3pYe)

219 208 This is the thing on which we should focus, but I suppose doom and gloom is more fun.
Posted by: Archimedes at April 10, 2024 11:46 AM (CsUN+)

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I can hold two thoughts in my head at once:

1. The GOP is slowly changing for the better (that there is no guarantee will continue beyond the next five minutes).
2. The Democrats have corrupted vote counting in enough jurisdictions with support from law enforcement and the courts to the point where a Republican winning the presidency is simply impossible for 2024.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 10, 2024 11:48 AM (GBKbO)

220 Republicans insist that they can make the insane commie ideas of the Democrats work in a free market economy by increasing revenues rather than decreasing the burden on the taxpayer.

The Republicans are, in essence, the tax collectors of the Welfare State.

So they get all the taxpayer hate without any accolades.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at April 10, 2024 11:48 AM (aD39U)

221 This callipygian blonde in a dress that is too short is apolitical and doesn't even know who the candidates are, but she enjoyed the eclipse:
http://tiny.cc/rm1qxz

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 10, 2024 11:43 AM

Looking at that mug, she takes her coffee seriously. 10/10.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 10, 2024 11:48 AM (5sOEG)

222 Biden's team says everything is looking up.

Yep.

Illegal immigration is up
Prices are up
Crime is up

Posted by: ... at April 10, 2024 11:34 AM (JpCVk)

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What is the sound of 2 billion Muslims, 2 billion Africans & South Americans, and 1.5 billion Red Chinese laughing?

Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 10, 2024 11:48 AM (1VrC6)

223 Ian Miles Cheong @stillgray Apr 9
How Brazilian judge Alexandre de Moraes got into power

de Moraes' predecessor, Teori Zavascki, perished in a mysterious plane crash following his authorization of an investigation into dozens of politicians for corruption in 2017 as part of "Operation Car Wash." His twin-engine aircraft crashed during a holiday flight to Rio de Janeiro. As reported by Time, the enquiry ensnared almost every Brazilian politician, including President Michel Temer, who was then president and named in plea bargains.

"Zavascki had just returned from vacation and was shortly due to rule on the eligibility of plea bargain testimonies by 77 Odebrecht executives, which are thought likely to implicate many of the most powerful figures in Brazil and its Latin American neighbours," the Guardian reported.

A further investigation into the crash found no mechanical failures with the plane. Per the Guardian and other reports, "flight recordings suggested there was no equipment malfunction" and communications with the pilot had no indication that he was suffering any difficulties.

Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 10, 2024 11:48 AM (vtyCZ)

224 Ian Miles Cheong @stillgray Apr 9
Enter Alexandre de Moraes, who was President Temer's appointed replacement for Zavascki while serving as Minister of Justice and Public Security for Temer's government.

Prior to his appointment in 2016, de Moraes was at the beck and call of President Temer, who was allegedly the subject of a hacker who was trying to blackmail the president with compromising information and photos he got from Temer's wife's stolen phone. de Moraes lept into action at Temer's request and arrested the alleged hacker in a heartbeat.

Guess you could say Temer owed him one when he appointed him to lead the judiciary.

Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 10, 2024 11:48 AM (vtyCZ)

225 Is FJB apologizing to Japan today for US Ambassador Rahm Emmanuel? He should.

State Dinner this evening. Let's see if Cohen & other ne'er-do-wells remain on the guest list.
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NBC Washington 4 - (In part) More than 200 guests with ties to both nations will dine on a first course of house-cured salmon and an entrée of dry-aged rib eye steak with pepper butter, fava beans, mushrooms and onions. Dessert is salted caramel pistachio cake with a matcha ganache and cherry ice cream.

Some of Jill Biden's favorite flowers, including roses and peonies, are being used alongside imported cherry blossoms to decorate a mix of round and rectangular tables in shades of pink, with a few of the floral centerpieces topping out at 6 feet (1.8 meters) tall.

Tables will be set with a mix of place settings representing the administrations of Presidents Lyndon B. Johnson and George W. Bush. Glass and silk butterflies will dance over the tables and the hallway on the State Floor will be outfitted to give guests the feel of walking atop a koi pond.

Posted by: L - If they do it with you, they'll do it to you too at April 10, 2024 11:48 AM (NFX2v)

226 She looks like she never listens.

And she knows what you did.

Posted by: Sunny Hostin at April 10, 2024 11:48 AM (sNc8Y)

227 /subliterate hostess sock

Posted by: Oddbob at April 10, 2024 11:49 AM (sNc8Y)

228 Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 10, 2024 11:11 AM (XV/Pl)
==
Which is why they are all being slowly purged.
Posted by: Black JEM at April 10, 2024 11:44 AM (GZYu7)

Meanwhile, the "good guys" are all being blackmailed to let the Washington machine continue to run, business as usual.

Did they pass the Ukraine funding bill yet?

Posted by: BurtTC at April 10, 2024 11:49 AM (dGCAG)

229 I attended three GOP meetings a few years ago in my little town, in an attempt to sign up. They barely spoke to me. Clearly a private club and only interested in money.
Never went back.
Posted by: Diogenes at April 10, 2024 11:46 AM (W/lyH)

Yup...put me to sleep back in the day. Couldn't stand em.

Posted by: Zombie Wernher Von Braun, Nazi Rocket Man at April 10, 2024 11:49 AM (K1/cs)

230 It seems Trump's $175 million bond has been rejected by the courts. He has this week to remedy the deficiencies and repost the bond, or else the Vampire State will start sucking his blood on Monday.

https://shorturl.at/dntuy

Posted by: The Frumious Follywood at April 10, 2024 11:50 AM (HHij9)

231 This callipygian blonde in a dress that is too short is apolitical and doesn't even know who the candidates are, but she enjoyed the eclipse:
http://tiny.cc/rm1qxz

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 10, 2024 11:43 AM

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Thighs of Doom.

Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 10, 2024 11:50 AM (1VrC6)

232 Brave search shows 'curmudgeonry' in American Heritage & Free Dictionaries. It totally is a word.

Posted by: Nazdar at April 10, 2024 11:50 AM (9XWKq)

233 229 I attended three GOP meetings a few years ago in my little town, in an attempt to sign up. They barely spoke to me. Clearly a private club and only interested in money.
Never went back.
Posted by: Diogenes at April 10, 2024 11:46 AM (W/lyH)
_________

The more people that sign up, the more they have to spread the graft around, and the less each member gets

Posted by: Elric Blade at April 10, 2024 11:51 AM (iFTx/)

234 Thighs of Doom.
Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 10, 2024 11:50 AM (1VrC6)

Pillars of the Morning.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at April 10, 2024 11:51 AM (aD39U)

235 It seems Trump's $175 million bond has been rejected by the courts. He has this week to remedy the deficiencies and repost the bond, or else the Vampire State will start sucking his blood on Monday.

https://shorturl.at/dntuy

Posted by: The Frumious Follywood at April 10, 2024 11:50 AM (HHij9)

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"The Art of The Steal" has now taken on a second meaning.

Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 10, 2024 11:52 AM (46MnI)

236 I can hold two thoughts in my head at once:

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda

You should maybe get that checked out.

Posted by: She Hobbit (out and about in Middle Earth) at April 10, 2024 11:52 AM (YoPyL)

237
Some of Jill Biden's favorite flowers, including roses and peonies, are being used alongside imported cherry blossoms to decorate a mix of round and rectangular tables in shades of pink, with a few of the floral centerpieces topping out at 6 feet (1.8 meters) tall.

Can't wait to see what horror of a dress Dr. Jill will be wearing

Posted by: It's me donna at April 10, 2024 11:52 AM (Akjoo)

238 The GOP in my home city and county are still the little old men in the back room. They're older than dirt (I'm on the downside of 29) and are as clueless as the national GOPe at what is facing us. As long as they get their taste they're ok

Posted by: Smell the Glove at April 10, 2024 11:52 AM (ixVYR)

239 Thighs of Doom.
Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 10, 2024 11:50 AM

There is much iron in her thighs of doom. And much steel in her buns.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 10, 2024 11:52 AM (5sOEG)

240 Biden and comrades were out stumping that he would be the most pro union candidate ever, to tout forgiveness of student loans (via our pockets BTW), to claim taking the national debt down by a trillion, on and on.

Be nice if they had a table and banners or something to help counter the cyclone of free and favorable PR the media gives Biden.

Heck, I was in Wildwood, NJ last summer on a random weekend and there were grassroots folks passing out flyers and trying to pull together a rally opposing a wind turbine farm offshore.

Do better, Republican organizations.

Posted by: RM at April 10, 2024 11:53 AM (urbih)

241 I can hold two thoughts in my head at once:

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda

You should maybe get that checked out.
Posted by: She Hobbit (out and about in Middle Earth) at April 10, 2024 11:52 AM (YoPyL)

Just another example of the white man keeping everything for himself. TJM has two thoughts, while POCs all over the country have none.

Posted by: BurtTC at April 10, 2024 11:54 AM (dGCAG)

242 Hi there!

Just finished two days of 15 hours each and 30,000 steps each day at Disneyland! It was super fun to be with the kids and fitness before Marine's wedding celebration on Saturday.

The Star Wars stuff was mind blowing. Absolutely incredible.

Guardians of the Galaxy, in the old Tower of Terror was a blast. And the Marvel section was really well done. Loved seeing the animatronic Spider-Man jump building to building.

Park was spotless. People were friendly and happy and guests were looking out for each other and being kind.

Posted by: nurse ratched at April 10, 2024 11:54 AM (mhzKN)

243 Trump could have been like any other R and just got bought and stayed bought. 25% of his own party insisted he was working for Hillary anyway.

But he won't do it. Why?

Posted by: ... at April 10, 2024 11:55 AM (JpCVk)

244 236 I can hold two thoughts in my head at once:

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda

You should maybe get that checked out.
Posted by: She Hobbit (out and about in Middle Earth) at April 10, 2024 11:52 AM (YoPyL)

We know for sure one is Prometheus.

Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at April 10, 2024 11:55 AM (eYoxG)

245 Posted by: nurse ratched at April 10, 2024 11:54 AM (mhzKN)

Congrats on your Son's upcoming wedding

Posted by: It's me donna at April 10, 2024 11:56 AM (Akjoo)

246 Hot Inflation Report Derails Case for Fed’s June Rate Cut

Posted by: SMOD at April 10, 2024 11:56 AM (RHGPo)

247 Biden and comrades were out stumping that he would be the most pro union candidate ever

Wasn't Bribem the one pointing at the union guy saying, "I don't work for you!"?

Pepperidge Farms remembers.

Posted by: rickb223 at April 10, 2024 11:57 AM (FMTLw)

248 NC is not a swing state.

Posted by: AshevilleRobert at April 10, 2024 11:58 AM (fv27Y)

249 Aiding Ukraine NEVER stops.

DOD Able to Send Additional Assistance to Ukraine Using Unexpected Army Savings
March 12, 2024 | By C. Todd Lopez , DOD News |
The Defense Department today announced additional security assistance for Ukraine. Included in this assistance are artillery rounds and rockets for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System. The package totals $300 million.

WaPo, yesterday - The Pentagon has provided Ukraine with thousands of Iranian-origin weapons seized enroute to Houthi militants in Yemen, U.S. officials said Tuesday, marking the Biden administration's latest infusion of emergency support for Kyiv while a multibillion-dollar aid package remains stalled in Congress.

>Hopefully, those unexpected Army savings weren't due to repeated shortfalls in staffing.

Posted by: L - If they do it with you, they'll do it to you too at April 10, 2024 11:59 AM (NFX2v)

250 The Republican Party/GOPe "workers" are the biggest bunch of hoity-toity fucking nose in the air fags. From Reno Nevada to Walnut Creek California fucking jerkoffs of the highest order. Its everything you can do to not take these stuffy fake cocksuckers ties they always wear and not strangle them with it. The last time I did a door to door in the Bay Area they had a lowlife piece of shit like me go along in the event that they knocked on the wrong lunatic leftist/Democrats door to keep these pussy looking a-holes from possibly catching a beating.
It's why I always look sideways and am suspicious of the "we're winning" crowd. The same dorks that work these GOP offices are the same rah-rah-sis-boom-bah types that say that shit only to be losing ground elsewhere because the left is organized funded and ain't fucking around. The GOP couldn't organize a circle jerk.

Posted by: JROD at April 10, 2024 11:59 AM (IlL6s)

251 248 NC is not a swing state.
Posted by: AshevilleRobert at April 10, 2024 11:58 AM (fv27Y)

I wouldn't think so but Trump barely won it in 2020

Posted by: It's me donna at April 10, 2024 11:59 AM (Akjoo)

252 231 Thighs of Doom.

the snake guy from that conan move?

Posted by: anachronda at April 10, 2024 11:59 AM (v3pYe)

253 I relish the purge. I don't see it happening much, but some localities are better than others.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 10, 2024 11:46 AM (HnUIn)
==
More fair to say it isn't happening fast enough. The next US Congress will be more MAGA than the last - doesn't mean it will have more GOP. I'm hoping it will be both. But that is up in the air.

Several states are faster along the process, which is as we would expect.

Posted by: Black JEM at April 10, 2024 11:59 AM (GZYu7)

254 NC is not a swing state.
Posted by: AshevilleRobert at April 10, 2024 11:58 AM

I'll have to work on it!

Posted by: Austin 'Danger' Powers at April 10, 2024 12:00 PM (5sOEG)

255 Biden and comrades were out stumping that he would be the most pro union candidate ever
-------

Wasn't Bribem the one pointing at the union guy saying, "I don't work for you!"?

Pepperidge Farms remembers.
Posted by: rickb223 at April 10, 2024 11:57 AM (FMTLw)

Lots of chatter about the Chinese flooding the U.S. markets with inexpensive cars. The Dems are in another one of those dilemmas, do they cowtow to their China masters, or do they actually try to protect union workers from the bloodbath that will occur when Frod and Chitvy can't sell any of their vehicles, when China is subsidizing theirs to sell at less than half the price for comparable EVs and other vehicles.

Posted by: BurtTC at April 10, 2024 12:00 PM (dGCAG)

256 NC is not a swing state.
Posted by: AshevilleRobert

How bad is the fraud in Charlotte, Research Triangle, and Asheville?

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at April 10, 2024 12:00 PM (R4t5M)

257 The stupidity of those who run your local Republican Party is only matched by their laziness.

If you have ever dealt with them, you'll be shocked that Republicans win any elections.

For the local party, it's just a social club.

If you wonder why, at almost every level, the party does nothing to train, recruit, organize or assist candidates?
Because the local laziest get bumped up the chain cause they're fat ticks who won't go away.

I don't think you can underestimate how huge it was for Trump to fire those 200+. The fattest of fat ticks, deeply embedded in the party for decades.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at April 10, 2024 12:01 PM (yikga)

258 I attended three GOP meetings a few years ago in my little town, in an attempt to sign up. They barely spoke to me. Clearly a private club and only interested in money.
Never went back.

Posted by: Diogenes at April 10, 2024 11:46 AM (W/lyH)
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That is a problem - but next time I'd show up with 5 of your friends - perhaps 10. Just take it over.

Posted by: Black JEM at April 10, 2024 12:01 PM (GZYu7)

259 257 I don't think you can underestimate how huge it was for Trump to fire those 200+. The fattest of fat ticks, deeply embedded in the party for decades.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at April 10, 2024 12:01 PM (yikga)

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Firing people in a private organization is an attack on democracy.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 10, 2024 12:01 PM (GBKbO)

260 Did you get to see Trump blocking out the sun!!!

Posted by: pawn at April 10, 2024 12:02 PM (QB+5g)

261 20

-- The GOP is useless in totality. --

They've been eclipsed.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 10, 2024 11:06 AM (63Dwl)
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Proposed:
Pertinent comment of the week candidate.

Posted by: Ciampino - Update #146 at April 10, 2024 12:02 PM (qfLjt)

262 Firing people in a private organization is an attack on Our democracy.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 10, 2024 12:01 PM (GBKbO)

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at April 10, 2024 12:02 PM (aD39U)

263 I can hold two thoughts in my head at once:

1. The GOP is slowly changing for the better (that there is no guarantee will continue beyond the next five minutes).
2. The Democrats have corrupted vote counting in enough jurisdictions with support from law enforcement and the courts to the point where a Republican winning the presidency is simply impossible for 2024.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 10, 2024 11:48 AM (GBKbO)
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Getting rid of Ronna was a start on number 2. But your concern is spot on.

Posted by: Black JEM at April 10, 2024 12:02 PM (GZYu7)

264 When Biden is dragged out of office, who is the dragger?

Posted by: Humphreyrobot at April 10, 2024 12:03 PM (J8LnB)

265 263 Getting rid of Ronna was a start on number 2. But your concern is spot on.
Posted by: Black JEM at April 10, 2024 12:02 PM (GZYu7)

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I've heard, "We have an army of lawyers in Philly," every election as far back as I can remember.

I'll believe that the new RNC can manage something positive with its arm of lawyers when I see it.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 10, 2024 12:03 PM (GBKbO)

266 Firing people in a private organization is an attack on Our Precious democracy.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 10, 2024 12:01 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at April 10, 2024 12:02 PM (aD39U)

Fixed more.

Posted by: spindrift at April 10, 2024 12:04 PM (OguvZ)

267 Charles Barkley Mocks “Losers” Watching Total Solar Eclipse: “We’ve All Seen Darkness Before”

You know, I always kind of liked him but, wooooo!
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at April 10, 2024 11:36 AM (FVME7)

The older he gets, the pissier he gets.

Posted by: hobbitopoly at April 10, 2024 12:06 PM (XPM1I)

268 Which is why they are all being slowly purged.
Posted by: Black JEM at April 10, 2024 11:44 AM (GZYu7)

Meanwhile, the "good guys" are all being blackmailed to let the Washington machine continue to run, business as usual.

Did they pass the Ukraine funding bill yet?

Posted by: BurtTC at April 10, 2024 11:49 AM (dGCAG)
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Too many RINO's there. There will be less in the next congress, but still not enough. I have no problem with funding Ukraine - I'd like to bleed Russia dry - but I'd also like to secure the southern border. I don't understand why both cannot be achieved.

Posted by: Black JEM at April 10, 2024 12:06 PM (GZYu7)

269 By the way, we're up to 49 tremors, mostly tiny, around Bedminster.

Location of Trump National Golf Course!

RAWK! RAWK!

Posted by: Always Trump'fault at April 10, 2024 12:07 PM (w9Wax)

270 "We’ve All Seen Darkness Before"...

No, Chuckles, it ain't the darkness. It's the stuff you can see that you can't normally see.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley at April 10, 2024 12:08 PM (w6EFb)

271 Can't wait to see what horror of a dress Dr. Jill will be wearing

Posted by: It's me donna at April 10, 2024 11:52 AM (Akjoo)

Something splattered with roses and peonies?

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 10, 2024 12:09 PM (w6EFb)

272 Republicans and the GOP are like a homeowners association. The homeowners rightfully complain about the association but almost all don't want to participate on the board, attend meetings or even vote.

Posted by: polynikes at April 10, 2024 12:09 PM (MNhXM)

273 Getting rid of Ronna was a start on number 2. But your concern is spot on.
Posted by: Black JEM at April 10, 2024 12:02 PM (GZYu7)

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I've heard, "We have an army of lawyers in Philly," every election as far back as I can remember.

I'll believe that the new RNC can manage something positive with its arm of lawyers when I see it.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 10, 2024 12:03 PM (GBKbO)
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No argument with that at all.

Posted by: Black JEM at April 10, 2024 12:10 PM (GZYu7)

274 Take Barkley for what he is - a guy who gets paid to say outrageous things that he hopes you'll find funny.

Posted by: Wally at April 10, 2024 12:10 PM (pWsy5)

275 Michael Whatley @ChairmanWhatley Apr 7
President Trump and @GOP have raised more than $100 million in the four weeks since he became our nominee.

The enthusiasm and support for President Trump are real and growing!

DC_Draino @DC_Draino Apr 8
Ronna McRomney: record low fundraising

RNC with new leaders: $100+ million in 4 weeks

The evidence is now crystal clear - Ronna was trying to sabotage us from within

Good riddance to that Romney swamp rat
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FJB

Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 10, 2024 12:11 PM (vtyCZ)

276 Charles Barkley Mocks “Losers” Watching Total Solar Eclipse: “We’ve All Seen Darkness Before”

You know, I always kind of liked him but, wooooo!
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at April 10, 2024 11:36 AM (FVME7)

The older he gets, the pissier he gets.
Posted by: hobbitopoly at April 10, 2024 12:06 PM (XPM1

He also wanted to punch black people supporting Trump. One former military black guy running for office set him straight on the event that triggered Barkley and then said he might have a problem trying to punch him.

Posted by: polynikes at April 10, 2024 12:12 PM (MNhXM)

277 256 NC is not a swing state.
Posted by: AshevilleRobert

How bad is the fraud in Charlotte, Research Triangle, and Asheville?
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at April 10, 2024 12:00 PM (R4t5M)

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They were doing the cheat in Charlotte in 2020 but called it off when the cheat in the other areas were confirmed. It was an amazing sight, day after day of finding ballots that massively favored Biden then all of a sudden the day after PA was confirmed to Biden the NC counting stopped.

Posted by: MAGA_Ken at April 10, 2024 12:13 PM (2fIO4)

278 Too many RINO's there. There will be less in the next congress, but still not enough. I have no problem with funding Ukraine - I'd like to bleed Russia dry - but I'd also like to secure the southern border. I don't understand why both cannot be achieved.
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And you'll note that UK Foreign Minister David Cameron went to try to talk PDT into supporting passing the latest UKR funding but he didn't see Biden et alia to talk them into closing the border so the GOP would pass the UKR/Israel [and Taiwan??] funding.

Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 10, 2024 12:14 PM (vtyCZ)

279 Ben Afflecks daughter chooses the occasion of her granddad's funeral to make her big gender reveal. "Look at me! I'm suddenly so special! I've actualized my possiblities."

Posted by: Lithiated gp For Refreshment at April 10, 2024 12:14 PM (MvF+J)

280 Nood Trans Fitness

Posted by: BruceWayne at April 10, 2024 12:15 PM (CIS44)

281 When Biden is dragged out of office, who is the dragger?

Posted by: Humphreyrobot at April 10, 2024 12:03 PM (J8LnB)

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"Could it be ... SATAN?!?!?!?!?!"

Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 10, 2024 12:15 PM (46MnI)

282 McCrackon County and the state GOP probably have done their due diligence and decided that there went any hearts and minds worth changing, so why bother.
Yes, they are most likely content with how things are, with gerrymandered districts pretty much guaranteeing a certain number of seats statewide and for DC.

Just a machine, doing machine things, including energy conservation.

As you said. Useless.

Posted by: Joetato at April 10, 2024 12:16 PM (FCbAQ)

283 "When Biden is dragged out of office, who is the dragger?"

Who drags Jill? There's the challenge.

Posted by: Lithiated gp For Refreshment at April 10, 2024 12:17 PM (MvF+J)

284 Here's the best of the eclipse, about 30 seconds.

https://tinyurl.com/4taruzw9

Posted by: Braenyard at April 10, 2024 12:18 PM (KMNmt)

285 No dragging. FJB takes on the fine elder stateman persona when Jimmy dies, though Jimmy and his campaign were more the style of Trump.

>Time, Jimmy Carter Revolutionized Politics. We’re Still Paying the Price, Oct '23.

We pretend a lot.

Posted by: L - If they do it with you, they'll do it to you too at April 10, 2024 12:19 PM (NFX2v)

286 This is a party that does not want to win. The GOP is useless in totality.

Just pigs at the trough, praying for lower beef prices.

Posted by: Paco at April 10, 2024 12:19 PM (njExo)

287 There was a fantastic gal from Paducah in my college in the deep south at the same time as I - a while back.

I was a pledge at a frat who went with a few brothers (and her) on one of those goofy road trips like the one Otter organized in Animal House. The gal was a blast to be with, laughing like a crazy person with all of us, cracking jokes, and drinking her share of Dixie beer.

As a pledge, of course, my job was to accompany her for periodic rest stops at very scary, isolated redneck bars to bars to make sure she was ok, and to keep the beer supply going.

You return, obviously, all trying to prop your eyelids up.

The Paducah story brought this memory back. Boy, life could be simpler and sweet back then, Thanks for the great memory jog, Joe.

Posted by: RM at April 10, 2024 12:20 PM (urbih)

288 Biden's new State Department diversity chief labelled America as "failed historic model" with "colonizing past." Come read her word salad.

"In every position I have held, from junior associate to Senior Advisor, there have been opportunities to challenge the forces that seek to silence women and those most vulnerable in society. In those board rooms, in the tight knit working group, in the advocacy and activist spaces and in grand bureaucracies, there are mechanisms and cultures which dispute the humanity and ability of people like me to be trusted to lead. This happens, not because we are unprepared or unwilling, but because the rules created in our organizations and baked into their very foundations, are often riddled with racism, patriarchy and exclusion. These are chinks in the armor of traditional leadership that refuse to reconcile with a colonizing past, or recognize that time has run out for experimentation and tweaking of a failed historic model."

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"Chinks"?!!!

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at April 10, 2024 12:21 PM (FVME7)

289 I read or hear Paducah, I think palooka. I blame Bugs Bunny for a lot of my issues.

Posted by: DOYLE at April 10, 2024 12:22 PM (Z8Yh2)

290 Too many RINO's there. There will be less in the next congress, but still not enough. I have no problem with funding Ukraine - I'd like to bleed Russia dry - but I'd also like to secure the southern border. I don't understand why both cannot be achieved.
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And you'll note that UK Foreign Minister David Cameron went to try to talk PDT into supporting passing the latest UKR funding but he didn't see Biden et alia to talk them into closing the border so the GOP would pass the UKR/Israel [and Taiwan??] funding.

Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 10, 2024 12:14 PM (vtyCZ)
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I'm convinced too many powerful people need the border open to facilitate the global sex trafficking problem. I have no evidence of that - except that I know such a ring does exist and the open border helps it thrive. But as politically explosive as the border issue is, and how much of a political winner it is to actually close it - I assume something terrible and tragic (and profitable to the elites) supports keeping it open. Why else the complaint when Johnson tried to tie it together with Ukraine funding. Makes no sense - so I assume the worst.

Posted by: Black JEM at April 10, 2024 12:23 PM (GZYu7)

291 "Very interesting, but I stopped following the developments concerning this find when woke "scientists" suddenly declared that a 5,000 year old caveman found in the Austrian/Italian alps was really a black guy.
Posted by: Elric Blade"

How could they determine man or woman without asking? Were there any clothes? Or list of hobbies and interests?

Posted by: Ripley at April 10, 2024 12:26 PM (JojsZ)

292 44
I wonder what wine pairs best with Paul Simon?

Posted by: Robert at April 10, 2024 11:11 AM (wtPTj)
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A wll aged vintage?

Posted by: Ciampino - Update #147 at April 10, 2024 12:28 PM (qfLjt)

293 Great post, Joe! The good: Americans coming together for an event, having fun and wonder, and no one getting shot.
The bad: GOP apathy.
The Republic cannot survive that way.

Posted by: OBAGeezer at April 10, 2024 12:31 PM (C8ve7)

294 These are chinks in the armor of traditional leadership that refuse to reconcile with a colonizing past, or recognize that time has run out for experimentation and tweaking of a failed historic model."
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To the extent that she is a product of that 'model', and she manifestly, inarguably, is , then she is correct.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 10, 2024 12:34 PM (XeU6L)

295 http://tiny.cc/rm1qxz
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 10, 2024 11:43 AM (HnUIn)

Those thighs would squeeze the life out of you

Posted by: MAC V SOG at April 10, 2024 12:38 PM (P4Pk9)

296 AKTUALLY it's curmudgeonalitude.

Posted by: Strat O'Caster at April 10, 2024 01:06 PM (BEFnB)

297 The GOP sucks donkey balls.

Posted by: look whats not at April 10, 2024 04:49 PM (nakGR)

298 Hiring the GOP is like firing two good men.

Posted by: waepnedmann: at April 10, 2024 09:55 PM (9Dytr)

299 Trump isn't going to lose Kentucky. Thinking that he might because the McCracken County GOP had better things to do during a local festival than make some of their volunteers staff an office that nobody was going to pay attention to while the Wolf Moon was devouring the Sun Princess is one of the most retarded things I've seen farted out by one of the cobloggers around here in a long time.

If we get to October and there are rumors that Kentucky is in play, then you need to stick a fork in Cheeto Jesus because he's done.

Posted by: Dukeboy01 at April 10, 2024 11:03 PM (Z2eRC)

300 "The GOP is useless in totality".

As a former GOP county chairman . . . oh the stories I can tell . . .

Posted by: go get your fuckin shine box at April 10, 2024 11:58 PM (kvDvI)

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