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Wednesday Morning Rant
RINO is perhaps the least accurate political insult ever used. The fact that it has been in existence for so long and is still so useful is a testament to that. We don't still have "Nixonian Republicans" because it quit being relevant. We don't still have "Me Too Republicans" or most of the others. But we do still have the misnamed "RINOs" and the term isn't going anywhere because the disconnect between what the Republicans actually are and what their voters perceive them to be has never been solved.
Consider those who are famously "RINOs." They are men like John McCain and Mitch McConnell and Mitt Romney and Adam Kinzinger. The list goes on. And on. And on. It's probably easier to name Republicans who are not "RINOs," and that should underscore the problem with the term. If virtually all of the prominent and powerful Republicans are "RINOs" and have been for decades (though with even greater concentrations today), the term is internally contradictory. These men are not RINOs, they are "Republicans In Good Standing." These are not phony Republicans who work against the interests of the party. They work against the interests of their constituents, and of the people more broadly, but not of the party. They are not merely titular Republicans. These men and all of their fellow travelers are the Platonic Ideal of Republicans. They are the GOP. This is what the GOP has been for ages. This is what it wants to be. This is the party that puts forward red-meat legislation like ending Obamacare or improving border control when it can't possibly pass, and then refuses to even consider such unseemly things when they are actually in a position to make them happen. We also call this "failure theater," and it's part of the same concept. It's the GOP's modus operandi. Those who do not behave this way - the odd man who seems to at least occasionally try to do something else - are the real RINOs. They are the ones who do not behave like Republicans. If someone is "in name only," it's the person who is hated by the rest, and the person whom the rest resent for bucking their trend and their norms. Those who normally get called "RINOs" don't deserve to be because they're the real, true, effective, "team player" Republicans who serve in the manner demanded by the party. If you're looking for a RINO, don't look for a Nikki Haley or Paul Ryan, look for a Rand Paul or Matt Gaetz - or, if you are a Republican, you can probably just look in the mirror. These are the real RINOs.Comments
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Posted by: BruceWayne at April 24, 2024 11:00 AM (CIS44)
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Hola
Posted by: Thanatopsis at April 24, 2024 11:00 AM (8RNuU)
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Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 11:00 AM (GBKbO)
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Commenting present
Posted by: Skip at April 24, 2024 11:00 AM (9VVVN)
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Top 10?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 24, 2024 11:01 AM (J2vNu)
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If you're looking for a RINO, don't look for a Nikki Haley or Paul Ryan, look for a Rand Paul or Matt Gaetz - or, if you are a Republican, you can probably just look in the mirror. These are the real RINOs.
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Me? I'm really not much more than an asshole.
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Me? I'm really not much more than an asshole.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 11:01 AM (GBKbO)
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Hiya
Posted by: JT at April 24, 2024 11:02 AM (T4tVD)
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Me? I'm really not much more than an asshole.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 11:01 AM (GBKbO)
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I have it on good authority that the two are not mutually exclusive.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 11:01 AM (GBKbO)
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I have it on good authority that the two are not mutually exclusive.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:02 AM (HnUIn)
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Hiya, JT
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:03 AM (HnUIn)
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SPONGE!!!
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 24, 2024 11:03 AM (I6W2K)
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‘We Are Ashamed’ — UK Psychologists Apologise for Role in Promoting Transgender ‘Medicine’ to Children
.. I'm sorry but anything less that seppuku isn't good enough
.. I'm sorry but anything less that seppuku isn't good enough
Posted by: SMOD at April 24, 2024 11:03 AM (RHGPo)
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In before SPONGE!!!!!
Posted by: Gref at April 24, 2024 11:03 AM (5fDan)
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Hiya Mannix !
Posted by: JT at April 24, 2024 11:04 AM (T4tVD)
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10 SPONGE!!!
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 24, 2024 11:03 AM (I6W2K)
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12 In before SPONGE!!!!!
Posted by: Gref at April 24, 2024 11:03 AM (5fDan)
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This is an odd scenario. I'm not sure who won.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 24, 2024 11:03 AM (I6W2K)
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12 In before SPONGE!!!!!
Posted by: Gref at April 24, 2024 11:03 AM (5fDan)
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This is an odd scenario. I'm not sure who won.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:04 AM (HnUIn)
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FJB is currently on the air speaking about aid to Ukraine (and Israel) and how it's in our and NATO's interest.
Posted by: L - If they do it with you, they'll do it to you, too at April 24, 2024 11:04 AM (NFX2v)
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Bravo. Couldn't be more accurate.
The RINOs ARE the Republican Party. They are muh GOP.
And it's taken a long time to realize that.
The RINOs ARE the Republican Party. They are muh GOP.
And it's taken a long time to realize that.
Posted by: tsj017 at April 24, 2024 11:04 AM (ZiGm9)
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 24, 2024 11:04 AM (Q4IgG)
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You can see him reading the teleprompter right now. Written to sound like extemporaneous speaking, but rehearsed heavily, and his medics juiced him heavily for this Ukraine aid speech happening live.
Posted by: Truckstop Joe Bribin' at April 24, 2024 11:04 AM (KiBMU)
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I prefer "Grand Old Pussies."
Posted by: Blackpilled Steve at April 24, 2024 11:04 AM (qUkBO)
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Paul Ryan Praises Speaker Johnson for Allowing Democrats to Seize House
.. now, that's one hell of a recommendation
.. now, that's one hell of a recommendation
Posted by: SMOD at April 24, 2024 11:04 AM (RHGPo)
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they are "Republicans In Good Standing"
"RIGS?" As in, what each of them does to the political system once in office? Works for me.
"RIGS?" As in, what each of them does to the political system once in office? Works for me.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 24, 2024 11:05 AM (9yWhg)
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But you don't get very far with your one speech and riposte being, "Eff you. I want my unobtainable thing."
Posted by: Con Reeder at April 24, 2024 11:05 AM (dAMqW)
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If you're looking for a RINO, don't look for a Nikki Haley or Paul Ryan, look for a Rand Paul or Matt Gaetz - or, if you are a Republican, you can probably just look in the mirror. These are the real RINOs.
Posted by: Joe Mannix at 11:00 AM
I would offer the term 'hero' or 'martyr'.
Posted by: Joe Mannix at 11:00 AM
I would offer the term 'hero' or 'martyr'.
Posted by: Eromero at April 24, 2024 11:05 AM (NxC5+)
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FJB is currently on the air speaking about aid to Ukraine (and Israel) and how it's in our and NATO's interest.
Posted by: L - If they do it with you, they'll do it to you, too at April 24, 2024 11:04 AM (NFX2v)
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They'll get it. It'll come "down to the wire" or whatever with much drama, though.
Posted by: L - If they do it with you, they'll do it to you, too at April 24, 2024 11:04 AM (NFX2v)
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They'll get it. It'll come "down to the wire" or whatever with much drama, though.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:05 AM (HnUIn)
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8 Me? I'm really not much more than an asshole.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 11:01 AM (GBKbO)
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I have it on good authority that the two are not mutually exclusive.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:02 AM (HnUIn)
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I'm just not that big into labels, you know?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 11:01 AM (GBKbO)
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I have it on good authority that the two are not mutually exclusive.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:02 AM (HnUIn)
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I'm just not that big into labels, you know?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 11:05 AM (GBKbO)
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10 SPONGE!!!
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 24, 2024 11:03 AM (I6W2K)
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12 In before SPONGE!!!!!
Posted by: Gref at April 24, 2024 11:03 AM (5fDan)
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This is an odd scenario. I'm not sure who won.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:04 AM
Sponge, obviously.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 24, 2024 11:03 AM (I6W2K)
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12 In before SPONGE!!!!!
Posted by: Gref at April 24, 2024 11:03 AM (5fDan)
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This is an odd scenario. I'm not sure who won.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:04 AM
Sponge, obviously.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 24, 2024 11:06 AM (I6W2K)
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Ethan Hawke's "modern" Hamlet, which I was indifferent about, does the big monologue in a Blockbuster store. They had no idea how hard this would cement the movie into that decade. Even before you see the 1998 box-office hits on the CRTs above.
https://youtu.be/1Up-oGfiosE?si=cr9xCS2jUXquUop-
Ethan Hawke's early career is nothing but schlock EG Dead Poet's Society, but late 90s he turned a corner and started getting into great movies.
https://youtu.be/1Up-oGfiosE?si=cr9xCS2jUXquUop-
Ethan Hawke's early career is nothing but schlock EG Dead Poet's Society, but late 90s he turned a corner and started getting into great movies.
Posted by: BourbonChicken at April 24, 2024 11:06 AM (cf/0E)
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"RIGS?" As in, what each of them does to the political system once in office? Works for me.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 24, 2024 11:05 AM (9yWhg)
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Yeah, it occurred to me, too.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 24, 2024 11:05 AM (9yWhg)
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Yeah, it occurred to me, too.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:06 AM (HnUIn)
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Willowed: I heartily advise against Advantage plans. They give you a list of docs. HINT: none of them are on the A list. Same with hospitals. - you are getting older & stuff breaks down.
The free glasses and free dental is no money when compared to the cost of a good doctor or medical facility.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 24, 2024
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Right; I've heard advice going both ways, people (including here) very pleased with their MA plans, and others advising against. What would be my option, then?
The free glasses and free dental is no money when compared to the cost of a good doctor or medical facility.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 24, 2024
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Right; I've heard advice going both ways, people (including here) very pleased with their MA plans, and others advising against. What would be my option, then?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 24, 2024 11:06 AM (J2vNu)
Posted by: Inogame at April 24, 2024 11:06 AM (53oGX)
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Yeah, Joe, I think you are right...also think that does not bode well for the future at all. If we are a minority in our own Party, what chance do we have to change things in any timeframe that will matter?
Sorry, I know, a little too Eeyore for this early in the campaign season, must be the rainy weather here Upstate...
Sorry, I know, a little too Eeyore for this early in the campaign season, must be the rainy weather here Upstate...
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at April 24, 2024 11:07 AM (5AVMW)
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The Republican Party is like dog mess covered in hair and bleached white by the sun.
Good for absolutely nothing.
Good for absolutely nothing.
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at April 24, 2024 11:07 AM (cDEsv)
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could've been first, but i wasn't
Posted by: anachronda at April 24, 2024 11:07 AM (v3pYe)
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These men and all of their fellow travelers are the Platonic Ideal of Republicans.
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That's absurd. A Platonic Ideal of anything was NOT what most examples actually were. That's why it's an "ideal". You don't find it by a census. It is instead a paradigm, a perfect instantiation.
The question - and I don't know the answer - is what IS that paradigm. Is it most of the supporters want?
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That's absurd. A Platonic Ideal of anything was NOT what most examples actually were. That's why it's an "ideal". You don't find it by a census. It is instead a paradigm, a perfect instantiation.
The question - and I don't know the answer - is what IS that paradigm. Is it most of the supporters want?
Posted by: Eeyore at April 24, 2024 11:07 AM (1bNHn)
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Jeffrey Pelt: Listen, I'm a politician, which means I'm a cheat and a liar, and when I'm not kissing babies, I'm stealing their lollipops. But it also means I keep my options open.
.. why is anybody expecting more ?
.. why is anybody expecting more ?
Posted by: SMOD at April 24, 2024 11:07 AM (RHGPo)
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I've been saying that for years. Limited govt conservative? You're the RINO.
Posted by: brak at April 24, 2024 11:07 AM (25k9m)
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this is a fair point, but i do feel like RINO should still apply to the grifter class that's running the party. I think that GOPe for GOP Establishment, is a better descriptor of the cocksuckers running the party right now.
One could make the argument that the republican party is at it's core, the ideals that are espoused, not the people that occupy the positions. therefore, the miserable twat waffles who are the "nominal" heads of the party are in fact RINOs because they violate the core tenants of the party, thus making them the GOPe, since they're currently in charge.
One could make the argument that the republican party is at it's core, the ideals that are espoused, not the people that occupy the positions. therefore, the miserable twat waffles who are the "nominal" heads of the party are in fact RINOs because they violate the core tenants of the party, thus making them the GOPe, since they're currently in charge.
Posted by: SturmToddler at April 24, 2024 11:07 AM (nXhwP)
Posted by: diana rigg at April 24, 2024 11:08 AM (v3pYe)
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much like the tory membership, largely small businessmen, not magnates, yet their preferences are not accounted for,
so now they are on the verge of losing their majority, and ushering a marxist labour government,
so now they are on the verge of losing their majority, and ushering a marxist labour government,
Posted by: no 6 at April 24, 2024 11:08 AM (PXvVL)
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Right; I've heard advice going both ways, people (including here) very pleased with their MA plans, and others advising against. What would be my option, then?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 24, 2024 11:06 AM (J2vNu)
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Tons of variables. You have to do your homework and really look at the offering closely.
For my folks, Advantage was a good move. Theirs is from a real insurance company and doesn't have tons of "extras" like the ones on TV ("free" shoes or groceries or whatever). That real insurance company, however, has an excellent network where they live and there are *more* doctors available to them than there are with regular Medicare. A lot of docs that don't accept Medicare patients will accept a UHC or Blue Cross patient or whatever, depending on where you live.
The plans with lots of "freebies" are usually bad value. The plans from real mainline insurers could be quite good, depending on what they cover and the strength of their network (and participation) in your locality.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 24, 2024 11:06 AM (J2vNu)
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Tons of variables. You have to do your homework and really look at the offering closely.
For my folks, Advantage was a good move. Theirs is from a real insurance company and doesn't have tons of "extras" like the ones on TV ("free" shoes or groceries or whatever). That real insurance company, however, has an excellent network where they live and there are *more* doctors available to them than there are with regular Medicare. A lot of docs that don't accept Medicare patients will accept a UHC or Blue Cross patient or whatever, depending on where you live.
The plans with lots of "freebies" are usually bad value. The plans from real mainline insurers could be quite good, depending on what they cover and the strength of their network (and participation) in your locality.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:08 AM (HnUIn)
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38 30 RIGS?
yup, checks out.
leave me out of this
Posted by: diana rigg at April 24, 2024 11:08 AM (v3pYe)
He's crazy... I'm just trying to retire.
yup, checks out.
leave me out of this
Posted by: diana rigg at April 24, 2024 11:08 AM (v3pYe)
He's crazy... I'm just trying to retire.
Posted by: Murtaugh at April 24, 2024 11:09 AM (53oGX)
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Willowed: I heartily advise against Advantage plans. They give you a list of docs. HINT: none of them are on the A list. Same with hospitals. - you are getting older & stuff breaks down.
The free glasses and free dental is no money when compared to the cost of a good doctor or medical facility.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 24, 2024
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Right; I've heard advice going both ways, people (including here) very pleased with their MA plans, and others advising against. What would be my option, then?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 24, 2024 11:06 AM
I would check the list of doctors they authorize for your zip code before I made any choices.
The free glasses and free dental is no money when compared to the cost of a good doctor or medical facility.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 24, 2024
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Right; I've heard advice going both ways, people (including here) very pleased with their MA plans, and others advising against. What would be my option, then?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 24, 2024 11:06 AM
I would check the list of doctors they authorize for your zip code before I made any choices.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at April 24, 2024 11:09 AM (QNSds)
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RINOs will keep their acronym because they are antagonists to the ideal of the Republican. And as long as the ideal is alive the acronym will stick.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 24, 2024 11:09 AM (lCWOD)
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Right; I've heard advice going both ways, people (including here) very pleased with their MA plans, and others advising against. What would be my option, then?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 24, 2024 11:06 AM (J2vNu)
Some plans pay a little, some pay nothing. If they run tv commercials they're probably scams. Call an ER, ask admissions who pays.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 24, 2024 11:06 AM (J2vNu)
Some plans pay a little, some pay nothing. If they run tv commercials they're probably scams. Call an ER, ask admissions who pays.
Posted by: Eromero at April 24, 2024 11:10 AM (NxC5+)
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Yeah, Joe, I think you are right...also think that does not bode well for the future at all. If we are a minority in our own Party, what chance do we have to change things in any timeframe that will matter? ...
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at April 24, 2024 11:07 AM (5AVMW)
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I'm less pessimistic about it, actually.
The base is not a minority within the party, the base just isn't in the party. Not really, not anymore. The party doesn't serve its base and doesn't do what it claims. People have started to figure that out, but old habits die hard.
But that also creates opportunity. Maybe the GOP will change and become the party it claims to be, but I doubt it. The GOP may also die and be replaced by a party that is more or less what the GOP claimed to be. That would be fine.
But it's too obvious now what the GOP is, and it isn't what it claims to be or what people (decreasingly) believe it to be.
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at April 24, 2024 11:07 AM (5AVMW)
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I'm less pessimistic about it, actually.
The base is not a minority within the party, the base just isn't in the party. Not really, not anymore. The party doesn't serve its base and doesn't do what it claims. People have started to figure that out, but old habits die hard.
But that also creates opportunity. Maybe the GOP will change and become the party it claims to be, but I doubt it. The GOP may also die and be replaced by a party that is more or less what the GOP claimed to be. That would be fine.
But it's too obvious now what the GOP is, and it isn't what it claims to be or what people (decreasingly) believe it to be.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:11 AM (HnUIn)
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"RIGS?" As in, what each of them does to the political system once in office? Works for me.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 24, 2024 11:05 AM (9yWhg)
Yeah...I noticed that. It's a good one.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 24, 2024 11:05 AM (9yWhg)
Yeah...I noticed that. It's a good one.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 24, 2024 11:11 AM (d9fT1)
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 24, 2024 11:11 AM (9yWhg)
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core tenants tenets of the party, thus making them the GOPe, since they're currently in charge.
Posted by: SturmToddler at April 24, 2024 11:07 AM (nXhwP)
Grrrr! I hate that, and it's probably autocorrect, too.
Posted by: SturmToddler at April 24, 2024 11:07 AM (nXhwP)
Grrrr! I hate that, and it's probably autocorrect, too.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 24, 2024 11:12 AM (tkR6S)
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I wonder if Johnson was blackmailed. Maybe he's too embarrassed that he searched for busty lesbian negresses on what he thought was the browser's 'private' window. He should just own up to it. Think of all save the Ukranian lives this $61b will cost. Or the American lives that would be saved if the border was secure.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at April 24, 2024 11:12 AM (fs1hN)
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Promoting Transgender ‘Medicine’ to Children
.. I'm sorry but anything less that seppuku isn't good enough
Posted by: SMOD at April 24, 2024 11:03 AM (RHGPo)
I agree seppuku is appropriate, (though not as appropriate as the Ceausescu redemption,) getting rid of the shrinks that see the error of their ways will leave only those unapologetic numbskulls who still see no problem with giving children the Frankenstein treatment.
.. I'm sorry but anything less that seppuku isn't good enough
Posted by: SMOD at April 24, 2024 11:03 AM (RHGPo)
I agree seppuku is appropriate, (though not as appropriate as the Ceausescu redemption,) getting rid of the shrinks that see the error of their ways will leave only those unapologetic numbskulls who still see no problem with giving children the Frankenstein treatment.
Posted by: tankdemon at April 24, 2024 11:12 AM (/Of3M)
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Jerry Seinfeld’s New Pop Tart Movie Contains a “Very Funny January 6 Parody”
https://shorturl.at/eiAM4 (You have to wait a while, a long while, for the article to u fuzz so you can read it.)
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There's nothing funny about the attempted violent insurrection of our democracy!
Also from the link.
“Well, I’m Jewish. And you grow up learning about antisemitism, but it’s kind of in a book. It never crossed my mind that people would look at me as anything other than, ‘I like this comedian. I don’t like this comedian.’ I think most Jews of my generation never thought about antisemitism. It was from history books. And then it was something different. It was something different.”
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Well, I'm glad I'm not the only f*cking idiot who didn't see this coming.
https://shorturl.at/eiAM4 (You have to wait a while, a long while, for the article to u fuzz so you can read it.)
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There's nothing funny about the attempted violent insurrection of our democracy!
Also from the link.
“Well, I’m Jewish. And you grow up learning about antisemitism, but it’s kind of in a book. It never crossed my mind that people would look at me as anything other than, ‘I like this comedian. I don’t like this comedian.’ I think most Jews of my generation never thought about antisemitism. It was from history books. And then it was something different. It was something different.”
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Well, I'm glad I'm not the only f*cking idiot who didn't see this coming.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at April 24, 2024 11:13 AM (FVME7)
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I wonder if Johnson was blackmailed. Maybe he's too embarrassed that he searched for busty lesbian negresses on what he thought was the browser's 'private' window. He should just own up to it. Think of all save the Ukranian lives this $61b will cost. Or the American lives that would be saved if the border was secure.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at April 24, 2024 11:12 AM (fs1hN)
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Possible. The entire government establishment runs on blackmail and corruption.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at April 24, 2024 11:12 AM (fs1hN)
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Possible. The entire government establishment runs on blackmail and corruption.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:13 AM (HnUIn)
Posted by: Paul banned at April 24, 2024 11:13 AM (jL0DI)
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:14 AM (HnUIn)
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Posted by: Paul banned at April 24, 2024 11:13 AM (jL0DI)
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Underaged prostitutes?
Surely there was legal action against him!
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Underaged prostitutes?
Surely there was legal action against him!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 11:15 AM (GBKbO)
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“A Knight’s Tale” Director Brian Helgeland Says Netflix Algorithms Concluded a Sequel with a Female Lead Would Flop
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Ya needed an algorithm for that, huh?
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Ya needed an algorithm for that, huh?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at April 24, 2024 11:15 AM (FVME7)
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they are GAGA repubs- go along to get along- which is a normal political behavior- if the majority was Reagan conservative they would act that way too.
Posted by: ama at April 24, 2024 11:15 AM (ez10z)
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Speaking of under-age prostitutes, the idiot is here.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 24, 2024 11:15 AM (tkR6S)
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49 I wonder if Johnson was blackmailed. Maybe he's too embarrassed that he searched for busty lesbian negresses on what he thought was the browser's 'private' window. He should just own up to it. Think of all save the Ukranian lives this $61b will cost. Or the American lives that would be saved if the border was secure.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at April 24, 2024 11:12 AM (fs1hN)
I for one want to thank Speaker Johnson for waiting a couple months before he caved on the Ukraine handouts... If he had caved right away Zelensky would have already breezed through the billions and would now be back demanding more multi-billions .. So see... A victory.. Hurrah !
Posted by: Chuck Martel at April 24, 2024 11:12 AM (fs1hN)
I for one want to thank Speaker Johnson for waiting a couple months before he caved on the Ukraine handouts... If he had caved right away Zelensky would have already breezed through the billions and would now be back demanding more multi-billions .. So see... A victory.. Hurrah !
Posted by: It's me donna at April 24, 2024 11:16 AM (Akjoo)
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These men are not RINOs, they are "Republicans In Good Standing."
I'd use "Republicans In Good Definition," or RIGD.
Because they are desperate to be the left's definition of a "good" Republican and it addresses the fact that they are a corrupt - "rigged," if you will - opposition.
I'd use "Republicans In Good Definition," or RIGD.
Because they are desperate to be the left's definition of a "good" Republican and it addresses the fact that they are a corrupt - "rigged," if you will - opposition.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at April 24, 2024 11:16 AM (Q0kLU)
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47 leave me out of this
Posted by: diana rigg
I liked her rig, if you know what I mean.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 24, 2024 11:11 AM (9yWhg)
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She pretty much defined puberty for me.
Posted by: diana rigg
I liked her rig, if you know what I mean.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 24, 2024 11:11 AM (9yWhg)
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She pretty much defined puberty for me.
Posted by: Eeyore at April 24, 2024 11:16 AM (1bNHn)
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Me? I'm really not much more than an asshole.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 11:01 AM (GBKbO)
I've met you. If anyone is an asshole between we two, it's me.
BTW, did you see Kino is putting out a collection of Vitagraph comedy shorts at the end of the month?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 11:01 AM (GBKbO)
I've met you. If anyone is an asshole between we two, it's me.
BTW, did you see Kino is putting out a collection of Vitagraph comedy shorts at the end of the month?
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at April 24, 2024 11:17 AM (Q0kLU)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at April 24, 2024 11:17 AM (FVME7)
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I wouldn't have any problems with these Republicans if they campaigned on how they vote.
But they lie and lie and lie, promise after promise after promise of all the conservative items they will work for.
And every one then spends the next 2-6 years excusing why they delivered on nothing.
And then, every cycle, the voters send them back with another stack of campaign promises.
But they lie and lie and lie, promise after promise after promise of all the conservative items they will work for.
And every one then spends the next 2-6 years excusing why they delivered on nothing.
And then, every cycle, the voters send them back with another stack of campaign promises.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at April 24, 2024 11:17 AM (yikga)
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The question becomes is: Have they always been this way?
Well, they ARE politicians, so that says something to the matter.
Well, they ARE politicians, so that says something to the matter.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 24, 2024 11:18 AM (ynpvh)
66
I have a MA plan. It works just like my old health plans. It is with Kaiser so I have a large number of facilities and doctors to choose from. Problem is that there is a shortage of doctors. When I tried to look into other plans, could not find a GP with an open panel. This means they are not taking new patients.
Cost is reasonable, low copays. No problem seeing a specialist. Medicare lets you compare plans on the site.
Cost is reasonable, low copays. No problem seeing a specialist. Medicare lets you compare plans on the site.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 24, 2024 11:18 AM (t/2Uw)
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There are 3 Senators I like. Ron Paul, Josh Haley, and J.D. Vance...
Posted by: It's me donna at April 24, 2024 11:18 AM (Akjoo)
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The purpose of a system is what it does (POSIWID) is a systems thinking heuristic coined by Stafford Beer, who observed that there is "no point in claiming that the purpose of a system is to do what it constantly fails to do."
The term is widely used by systems theorists, and is generally invoked to counter the notion that the purpose of a system can be read from the intentions of those who design, operate, or promote it.
When a system's side effects or unintended consequences reveal that its behavior is poorly understood, then the POSIWID perspective can balance political understandings of system behavior with a more straightforwardly descriptive view.
The term is widely used by systems theorists, and is generally invoked to counter the notion that the purpose of a system can be read from the intentions of those who design, operate, or promote it.
When a system's side effects or unintended consequences reveal that its behavior is poorly understood, then the POSIWID perspective can balance political understandings of system behavior with a more straightforwardly descriptive view.
Posted by: I M Simpleton at April 24, 2024 11:19 AM (cwq7b)
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AWFL works well...if it hasn't been said.
Posted by: The worlds gone mad at April 24, 2024 11:19 AM (4gQRD)
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>I wonder if Johnson was blackmailed.
I used to think that the high majority of congress was blackmailed. It's an idea that explains much.
But Occom's razor compels me to replace "blackmailed" with "criminal".
I used to think that the high majority of congress was blackmailed. It's an idea that explains much.
But Occom's razor compels me to replace "blackmailed" with "criminal".
Posted by: BourbonChicken at April 24, 2024 11:20 AM (cf/0E)
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59 49 I wonder if Johnson was blackmailed. Maybe he's too embarrassed that he searched for busty lesbian negresses on what he thought was the browser's 'private' window. He should just own up to it. Think of all save the Ukranian lives this $61b will cost. Or the American lives that would be saved if the border was secure.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at April 24, 2024 11:12 AM (fs1hN)
I for one want to thank Speaker Johnson for waiting a couple months before he caved on the Ukraine handouts... If he had caved right away Zelensky would have already breezed through the billions and would now be back demanding more multi-billions .. So see... A victory.. Hurrah !
Posted by: It's me donna at April 24, 2024 11:16 AM (Akjoo)
Funny, and true. By waiting, he did also knock $23B from the original bill - the Senate originally proposed $118B in their Feb 2024 bill.
I mean, this is not much, but it is something. We lost, but we didn't get demolished...
Posted by: Chuck Martel at April 24, 2024 11:12 AM (fs1hN)
I for one want to thank Speaker Johnson for waiting a couple months before he caved on the Ukraine handouts... If he had caved right away Zelensky would have already breezed through the billions and would now be back demanding more multi-billions .. So see... A victory.. Hurrah !
Posted by: It's me donna at April 24, 2024 11:16 AM (Akjoo)
Funny, and true. By waiting, he did also knock $23B from the original bill - the Senate originally proposed $118B in their Feb 2024 bill.
I mean, this is not much, but it is something. We lost, but we didn't get demolished...
Posted by: Nova Local at April 24, 2024 11:20 AM (exHjb)
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The base is not a minority within the party, the base just isn't in the party. Not really, not anymore. The party doesn't serve its base and doesn't do what it claims. People have started to figure that out, but old habits die hard.
But that also creates opportunity. Maybe the GOP will change and become the party it claims to be, but I doubt it. The GOP may also die and be replaced by a party that is more or less what the GOP claimed to be. That would be fine.
But it's too obvious now what the GOP is, and it isn't what it claims to be or what people (decreasingly) believe it to be.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:11 AM (HnUIn)
They've currently got the best racket in America going and will fight anyone who threatens it. That includes their voters, who are given a binary choice based on one or two "issues" which aren't ever solved.
It's brilliant. 160 years since the last political party came along and upended any applecarts.
So democrats promise to tax the rich and ban guns, and up until recently the republicans ran on abortion and lower taxes.
None of those issues are meant to be solved, they're meant to help the rubes choose sides.
But that also creates opportunity. Maybe the GOP will change and become the party it claims to be, but I doubt it. The GOP may also die and be replaced by a party that is more or less what the GOP claimed to be. That would be fine.
But it's too obvious now what the GOP is, and it isn't what it claims to be or what people (decreasingly) believe it to be.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:11 AM (HnUIn)
They've currently got the best racket in America going and will fight anyone who threatens it. That includes their voters, who are given a binary choice based on one or two "issues" which aren't ever solved.
It's brilliant. 160 years since the last political party came along and upended any applecarts.
So democrats promise to tax the rich and ban guns, and up until recently the republicans ran on abortion and lower taxes.
None of those issues are meant to be solved, they're meant to help the rubes choose sides.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at April 24, 2024 11:20 AM (FCbAQ)
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It can also be pointed out, like #64, that they don't campaign this way. If a party is their platform, then the members of that party that don't adhere to that platform are what? If most of the politicians in a given party don't adhere to the platform and in fact and deed fight against it, are not not members of that party in name only?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 24, 2024 11:20 AM (ynpvh)
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The purpose of a system is what it does (POSIWID) is a systems thinking heuristic coined by Stafford Beer, who observed that there is "no point in claiming that the purpose of a system is to do what it constantly fails to do." ...
Posted by: I M Simpleton at April 24, 2024 11:19 AM (cwq7b)
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There is very a much a point in making such a claim: marketing.
Posted by: I M Simpleton at April 24, 2024 11:19 AM (cwq7b)
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There is very a much a point in making such a claim: marketing.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:20 AM (HnUIn)
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Australian Government Orders Twitter/X to Remove Video of Terror Attack on Christian Bishop
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I assume this is a court order from Judge Shrimp-On-The-Barbie.
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I assume this is a court order from Judge Shrimp-On-The-Barbie.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at April 24, 2024 11:21 AM (FVME7)
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For my folks, Advantage was a good move. Theirs is from a real insurance company and doesn't have tons of "extras" like the ones on TV ("free" shoes or groceries or whatever). That real insurance company, however, has an excellent network where they live and there are *more* doctors available to them than there are with regular Medicare. . . .
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024
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I'd think the major insurance companies like Humana and the like would be okay. They offer a low or $0 premium, but not many more freebies. And at present, my only Rx is the commonly available and cheap BP med; so I can check for that.
The Medicare Supplement plans don't offer dental or vision, or Rx coverage -- right?
Before I sign up with anybody, I'll check other zip codes I'm considering moving to, and see what their coverage is there.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024
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I'd think the major insurance companies like Humana and the like would be okay. They offer a low or $0 premium, but not many more freebies. And at present, my only Rx is the commonly available and cheap BP med; so I can check for that.
The Medicare Supplement plans don't offer dental or vision, or Rx coverage -- right?
Before I sign up with anybody, I'll check other zip codes I'm considering moving to, and see what their coverage is there.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 24, 2024 11:21 AM (J2vNu)
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maybe congress should think about not doing something
and when they say they "investing" in our future, that's where they lose me
I don't want any firm that is 35 trillion dollars in debt "investing" for me
and when they say they "investing" in our future, that's where they lose me
I don't want any firm that is 35 trillion dollars in debt "investing" for me
Posted by: yikes at April 24, 2024 11:21 AM (us2H3)
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70 >I wonder if Johnson was blackmailed.
I used to think that the high majority of congress was blackmailed. It's an idea that explains much.
But Occom's razor compels me to replace "blackmailed" with "criminal".
Posted by: BourbonChicken at April 24, 2024 11:20 AM (cf/0E)
He's a politician involved in politics:
Poli-ticks: Noun. Poly=many, ticks =blood-sucking parasites.
I used to think that the high majority of congress was blackmailed. It's an idea that explains much.
But Occom's razor compels me to replace "blackmailed" with "criminal".
Posted by: BourbonChicken at April 24, 2024 11:20 AM (cf/0E)
He's a politician involved in politics:
Poli-ticks: Noun. Poly=many, ticks =blood-sucking parasites.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 24, 2024 11:22 AM (ynpvh)
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It can be lunch time
Posted by: Skip at April 24, 2024 11:22 AM (9VVVN)
Posted by: Barney Frank, Sodomite & Pederast at April 24, 2024 11:22 AM (cDEsv)
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Sir,
These men you speak of,John McCain and Mitt Romney are sold upstanding patriots fighting for conservative principles like low capital gains tax rates, forever wars and cheap illegal labor.
How dare you besmirch their name?
You are disinvited from our ultra conservative cruises this year.
Hurump and a good day to you!
- National Review
These men you speak of,John McCain and Mitt Romney are sold upstanding patriots fighting for conservative principles like low capital gains tax rates, forever wars and cheap illegal labor.
How dare you besmirch their name?
You are disinvited from our ultra conservative cruises this year.
Hurump and a good day to you!
- National Review
Posted by: Montec at April 24, 2024 11:22 AM (Y6Wgg)
Posted by: Mitch at April 24, 2024 11:22 AM (53oGX)
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62 I've met you. If anyone is an asshole between we two, it's me.
BTW, did you see Kino is putting out a collection of Vitagraph comedy shorts at the end of the month?
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at April 24, 2024 11:17 AM (Q0kLU)
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You're a fine, genial, pleasant man and good company!
Plus, you came bearing gifts, which was neat.
I did see that, but it didn't strike me as something necessary for the collection. I'm beginning to feel a bit tapped out in terms of what to add. I think the move had something to do with it.
BTW, did you see Kino is putting out a collection of Vitagraph comedy shorts at the end of the month?
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at April 24, 2024 11:17 AM (Q0kLU)
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You're a fine, genial, pleasant man and good company!
Plus, you came bearing gifts, which was neat.
I did see that, but it didn't strike me as something necessary for the collection. I'm beginning to feel a bit tapped out in terms of what to add. I think the move had something to do with it.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 11:22 AM (GBKbO)
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I mean, this is not much, but it is something. We lost, but we didn't get demolished...
Posted by: Nova Local at April 24, 2024 11:20 AM (exHjb)
It's a sad time when that kind of defeatist statement makes sense.
Posted by: Nova Local at April 24, 2024 11:20 AM (exHjb)
It's a sad time when that kind of defeatist statement makes sense.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at April 24, 2024 11:22 AM (FCbAQ)
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But really, what can we do to rid us of them?
They have carefully manipulated the Congress so there is only bare majorities. (Recall 50 incumbents resigning under Trump?)
And they have so completely rigged--not just the money, but the fraud--the primaries that is near impossible to defeat them in the only election that matters.
So, vote for the Dem and your vote will never count again.
Or vote for the RINO, and you'll lose your vote slightly slower.
They have carefully manipulated the Congress so there is only bare majorities. (Recall 50 incumbents resigning under Trump?)
And they have so completely rigged--not just the money, but the fraud--the primaries that is near impossible to defeat them in the only election that matters.
So, vote for the Dem and your vote will never count again.
Or vote for the RINO, and you'll lose your vote slightly slower.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at April 24, 2024 11:22 AM (yikga)
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73: geez, typing.
are THEY not members of that party in name only?
are THEY not members of that party in name only?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 24, 2024 11:23 AM (ynpvh)
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leave me out of this
Posted by: diana rigg
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I liked her rig, if you know what I mean.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 24, 2024
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She pretty much defined puberty for me.
Posted by: Eeyore at April 24, 2024
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For me, it was Raquel Welch. But Mrs. Peel was up there in my personal pantheon of goddesses, too.
Posted by: diana rigg
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I liked her rig, if you know what I mean.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 24, 2024
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She pretty much defined puberty for me.
Posted by: Eeyore at April 24, 2024
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For me, it was Raquel Welch. But Mrs. Peel was up there in my personal pantheon of goddesses, too.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 24, 2024 11:23 AM (J2vNu)
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It can also be pointed out, like #64, that they don't campaign this way. If a party is their platform, then the members of that party that don't adhere to that platform are what? If most of the politicians in a given party don't adhere to the platform and in fact and deed fight against it, are not not members of that party in name only?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 24, 2024 11:20 AM (ynpvh)
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That assumes that the party is its platform, but I am not sure that's the case. If the party is its operators and members, then the platform is simply a convenient lie.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 24, 2024 11:20 AM (ynpvh)
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That assumes that the party is its platform, but I am not sure that's the case. If the party is its operators and members, then the platform is simply a convenient lie.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:23 AM (HnUIn)
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O/T [Salena Zito] --
"Biden lawsuit against Sheetz gas will enrage Pennsylvania voters"
Pull Quote [from EEOC cretin]: "The suit said Sheetz discriminated against black, Native American, and multiracial job seekers by weeding out applicants who failed a criminal background check."
Criminal background checks are now racist; the hard bigotry of low expectations ..
http://tiny.cc/5ohuxz
"Biden lawsuit against Sheetz gas will enrage Pennsylvania voters"
Pull Quote [from EEOC cretin]: "The suit said Sheetz discriminated against black, Native American, and multiracial job seekers by weeding out applicants who failed a criminal background check."
Criminal background checks are now racist; the hard bigotry of low expectations ..
http://tiny.cc/5ohuxz
Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 24, 2024 11:23 AM (aiOam)
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75 Australian Government Orders Twitter/X to Remove Video of Terror Attack on Christian Bishop
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I assume this is a court order from Judge Shrimp-On-The-Barbie.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at April 24, 2024 11:21 AM (FVME7)
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Jailors are used to having their inmates do as ordered, I guess.
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I assume this is a court order from Judge Shrimp-On-The-Barbie.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at April 24, 2024 11:21 AM (FVME7)
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Jailors are used to having their inmates do as ordered, I guess.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 11:23 AM (GBKbO)
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80 Underage prostitutes? Drug use ?
Good times, good times...
Posted by: Barney Frank, Sodomite & Pederast at April 24, 2024 11:22 AM (cDEsv)
Pizza party at Franks!
Good times, good times...
Posted by: Barney Frank, Sodomite & Pederast at April 24, 2024 11:22 AM (cDEsv)
Pizza party at Franks!
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 24, 2024 11:23 AM (ynpvh)
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Thank you. Facilitating the literal invasion of the United States is the Republican Party operating as intended. It would have to be destroyed and replaced for there to be an actual opposition party, but given the United States has become a garbage tier police state, that cannot happen.
Posted by: Trump poisoned my cat at April 24, 2024 11:24 AM (KSNKu)
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Qatar Confirms It Is Open to Continuing to Host the Leadership of Hamas
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Well, it is pronounced "Gutter".
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Well, it is pronounced "Gutter".
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at April 24, 2024 11:24 AM (FVME7)
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Right; I've heard advice going both ways, people (including here) very pleased with their MA plans, and others advising against. What would be my option, then?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 24, 2024 11:06 AM (J2vNu)
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Some insurance guys I trust recommend against them stridently. Their restrictions on network access can be significant, depending on where you are. Had it happen to a family member. I'd investigate it pretty closely. At this time of your life if you cannot handle dental and eyeglass charges with limited help you have had an unfortunate turn of events.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 24, 2024 11:06 AM (J2vNu)
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Some insurance guys I trust recommend against them stridently. Their restrictions on network access can be significant, depending on where you are. Had it happen to a family member. I'd investigate it pretty closely. At this time of your life if you cannot handle dental and eyeglass charges with limited help you have had an unfortunate turn of events.
Posted by: Black JEM at April 24, 2024 11:24 AM (GZYu7)
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89 O/T [Salena Zito] --
"Biden lawsuit against Sheetz gas will enrage Pennsylvania voters"
Pull Quote [from EEOC cretin]: "The suit said Sheetz discriminated against black, Native American, and multiracial job seekers by weeding out applicants who failed a criminal background check."
Criminal background checks are now racist; the hard bigotry of low expectations ..
http://tiny.cc/5ohuxz
Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 24, 2024 11:23 AM (aiOam)
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Enough to do something about Philly saying that 105% of their abandoned buildings voted for Biden?
"Biden lawsuit against Sheetz gas will enrage Pennsylvania voters"
Pull Quote [from EEOC cretin]: "The suit said Sheetz discriminated against black, Native American, and multiracial job seekers by weeding out applicants who failed a criminal background check."
Criminal background checks are now racist; the hard bigotry of low expectations ..
http://tiny.cc/5ohuxz
Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 24, 2024 11:23 AM (aiOam)
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Enough to do something about Philly saying that 105% of their abandoned buildings voted for Biden?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 11:24 AM (GBKbO)
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88 It can also be pointed out, like #64, that they don't campaign this way. If a party is their platform, then the members of that party that don't adhere to that platform are what? If most of the politicians in a given party don't adhere to the platform and in fact and deed fight against it, are not not members of that party in name only?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 24, 2024 11:20 AM (ynpvh)
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That assumes that the party is its platform, but I am not sure that's the case. If the party is its operators and members, then the platform is simply a convenient lie.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:23 AM (HnUIn)
I guess PINO: Platforn in Name Only?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 24, 2024 11:20 AM (ynpvh)
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That assumes that the party is its platform, but I am not sure that's the case. If the party is its operators and members, then the platform is simply a convenient lie.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:23 AM (HnUIn)
I guess PINO: Platforn in Name Only?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 24, 2024 11:24 AM (ynpvh)
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Australian Government Orders Twitter/X to Remove Video of Terror Attack on Christian Bishop
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I assume this is a court order from Judge Shrimp-On-The-Barbie.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at April 24, 2024 11:21 AM (FVME7)
Somebody needs to hack the Aussie TV networks, and run this video instead of ads on major TV shows.
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I assume this is a court order from Judge Shrimp-On-The-Barbie.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at April 24, 2024 11:21 AM (FVME7)
Somebody needs to hack the Aussie TV networks, and run this video instead of ads on major TV shows.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 24, 2024 11:24 AM (tkR6S)
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If you're looking for a RINO, don't look for a Nikki Haley or Paul Ryan, look for a Rand Paul or Matt Gaetz - or, if you are a Republican, you can probably just look in the mirror. These are the real RINOs.
I'd include Cotton and Cruz. Yes, Cruz has said some really stupid things, but I think he's mostly on our side.
Interesting that nobody mentioned Trump.
I'd include Cotton and Cruz. Yes, Cruz has said some really stupid things, but I think he's mostly on our side.
Interesting that nobody mentioned Trump.
Posted by: Archimedes at April 24, 2024 11:24 AM (CsUN+)
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96 88 It can also be pointed out, like #64, that they don't campaign this way. If a party is their platform, then the members of that party that don't adhere to that platform are what? If most of the politicians in a given party don't adhere to the platform and in fact and deed fight against it, are not not members of that party in name only?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 24, 2024 11:20 AM (ynpvh)
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That assumes that the party is its platform, but I am not sure that's the case. If the party is its operators and members, then the platform is simply a convenient lie.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:23 AM (HnUIn)
I guess PINO: Platforn in Name Only?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 24, 2024 11:24 AM (ynpvh)
Sounds rather dickish.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 24, 2024 11:20 AM (ynpvh)
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That assumes that the party is its platform, but I am not sure that's the case. If the party is its operators and members, then the platform is simply a convenient lie.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:23 AM (HnUIn)
I guess PINO: Platforn in Name Only?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 24, 2024 11:24 AM (ynpvh)
Sounds rather dickish.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 24, 2024 11:25 AM (ynpvh)
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable at April 24, 2024 11:25 AM (17s+e)
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core tenants tenets of the party, thus making them the GOPe, since they're currently in charge.
Posted by: SturmToddler at April 24, 2024 11:07 AM (nXhwP)
Grrrr! I hate that, and it's probably autocorrect, too.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 24, 2024 11:12 AM (tkR6S)
yeah, autocucumber fucks me again....
Posted by: SturmToddler at April 24, 2024 11:07 AM (nXhwP)
Grrrr! I hate that, and it's probably autocorrect, too.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 24, 2024 11:12 AM (tkR6S)
yeah, autocucumber fucks me again....
Posted by: SturmToddler at April 24, 2024 11:25 AM (nXhwP)
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82 Solve problems?
I mean.. if we did that, what would we do afterward?
Posted by: Mitch at April 24, 2024 11:22 AM (53oGX)
Well, this one guy suggested 'MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN'.
I mean.. if we did that, what would we do afterward?
Posted by: Mitch at April 24, 2024 11:22 AM (53oGX)
Well, this one guy suggested 'MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN'.
Posted by: Eromero at April 24, 2024 11:26 AM (NxC5+)
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Qatar Confirms It Is Open to Continuing to Host the Leadership of Hamas
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Well, it is pronounced "Gutter".
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at April 24, 2024
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I keep hearing "Cutter," prob. from the same people who pronounce the place names as "Keev" (and "Can" in France). I'd think "Cah-Tar" would work well.
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Well, it is pronounced "Gutter".
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at April 24, 2024
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I keep hearing "Cutter," prob. from the same people who pronounce the place names as "Keev" (and "Can" in France). I'd think "Cah-Tar" would work well.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 24, 2024 11:26 AM (J2vNu)
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"...But that also creates opportunity. Maybe the GOP will change and become the party it claims to be, but I doubt it. The GOP may also die and be replaced by a party that is more or less what the GOP claimed to be. That would be fine.
But it's too obvious now what the GOP is, and it isn't what it claims to be or what people (decreasingly) believe it to be.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:11 AM (HnUIn)"
Yeah, I get that we are a majority overall, but it's the leadership - and more importantly the corporation that owns the Republican Party - that would have to change, and that's where I start to just give up and sink to the bottom.... We can't even start fighting for our country without winning a major battle against our real enemy, the GOP, first.
Again, this rain must just be getting me down....
But it's too obvious now what the GOP is, and it isn't what it claims to be or what people (decreasingly) believe it to be.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:11 AM (HnUIn)"
Yeah, I get that we are a majority overall, but it's the leadership - and more importantly the corporation that owns the Republican Party - that would have to change, and that's where I start to just give up and sink to the bottom.... We can't even start fighting for our country without winning a major battle against our real enemy, the GOP, first.
Again, this rain must just be getting me down....
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at April 24, 2024 11:26 AM (5AVMW)
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98 If you're looking for a RINO, don't look for a Nikki Haley or Paul Ryan, look for a Rand Paul or Matt Gaetz - or, if you are a Republican, you can probably just look in the mirror. These are the real RINOs.
I'd include Cotton and Cruz. Yes, Cruz has said some really stupid things, but I think he's mostly on our side.
Interesting that nobody mentioned Trump.
Posted by: Archimedes at April 24, 2024 11:24 AM (CsUN+)
Trump is not of the body; that's why both Reps and Dems politicians hate him.
Not a perfect candidate by no mean, but almost anybody is better than Lyin', Sniffin', Shartin' Joe.
I'd include Cotton and Cruz. Yes, Cruz has said some really stupid things, but I think he's mostly on our side.
Interesting that nobody mentioned Trump.
Posted by: Archimedes at April 24, 2024 11:24 AM (CsUN+)
Trump is not of the body; that's why both Reps and Dems politicians hate him.
Not a perfect candidate by no mean, but almost anybody is better than Lyin', Sniffin', Shartin' Joe.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 24, 2024 11:26 AM (ynpvh)
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"Biden lawsuit against Sheetz gas will enrage Pennsylvania voters"
Pull Quote [from EEOC cretin]: "The suit said Sheetz discriminated against black, Native American, and multiracial job seekers by weeding out applicants who failed a criminal background check." ...
Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 24, 2024 11:23 AM (aiOam)
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LOL. Right after he made an impromptu pit stop at a Sheetz. Hilarious.
That old expression, "the right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing" applies to the US government - except that the government is like one of six-armed statues of Shiva.
Pull Quote [from EEOC cretin]: "The suit said Sheetz discriminated against black, Native American, and multiracial job seekers by weeding out applicants who failed a criminal background check." ...
Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 24, 2024 11:23 AM (aiOam)
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LOL. Right after he made an impromptu pit stop at a Sheetz. Hilarious.
That old expression, "the right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing" applies to the US government - except that the government is like one of six-armed statues of Shiva.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:26 AM (HnUIn)
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Mr Mpfs is in recivery, he had prostate surgery this morning.
THE doctor showed me before and after pics . He told me he had a YUGE prostate. When I looked at the pic I commented that it could have been a Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade balloon.
He liked that one.
THE doctor showed me before and after pics . He told me he had a YUGE prostate. When I looked at the pic I commented that it could have been a Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade balloon.
He liked that one.
Posted by: mpfs at April 24, 2024 11:27 AM (B8+3c)
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For me, it was Raquel Welch.
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Her emerging from the sea in her fur bikini in One Million Years B.C. is etched, etched!, into my memory!
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Her emerging from the sea in her fur bikini in One Million Years B.C. is etched, etched!, into my memory!
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at April 24, 2024 11:27 AM (FVME7)
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The most conservative Democrat is 90% on board with the leftist agenda.
The most liberal Republican is also 90% on board with the leftist agenda.
I think I’m starting to see a problem here.
The most liberal Republican is also 90% on board with the leftist agenda.
I think I’m starting to see a problem here.
Posted by: Montec at April 24, 2024 11:27 AM (Y6Wgg)
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82 Solve problems?
I mean.. if we did that, what would we do afterward?
Posted by: Mitch at April 24, 2024 11:22 AM (53oGX)
Well, this one guy suggested 'MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN'.
Posted by: Eromero at April 24, 2024 11:26 AM (NxC5+)
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I think that conflicts with his "MAKE MITCH RICH AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN" agenda
I mean.. if we did that, what would we do afterward?
Posted by: Mitch at April 24, 2024 11:22 AM (53oGX)
Well, this one guy suggested 'MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN'.
Posted by: Eromero at April 24, 2024 11:26 AM (NxC5+)
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I think that conflicts with his "MAKE MITCH RICH AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN" agenda
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 24, 2024 11:27 AM (7fElN)
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Wolfus, isn't Weird Dave in the insurance biz? Maybe you should ask him.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 24, 2024 11:27 AM (9yWhg)
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I guess PINO: Platforn in Name Only?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 24, 2024 11:24 AM (ynpvh)
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I could get behind that.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 24, 2024 11:24 AM (ynpvh)
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I could get behind that.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:28 AM (HnUIn)
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There are hardly any Democrats either, Marxists are taking over.
I am putting most in the Deep State party
I am putting most in the Deep State party
Posted by: Skip at April 24, 2024 11:28 AM (9VVVN)
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they are GAGA repubs- go along to get along- which is a normal political behavior- if the majority was Reagan conservative they would act that way too.
Posted by: ama
"Reach across the aisle" to "get things done."
they are GAGA repubs- go along to get along- which is a normal political behavior- if the majority was Reagan conservative they would act that way too.
Posted by: ama
"Reach across the aisle" to "get things done."
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 24, 2024 11:28 AM (63Dwl)
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103 Qatar Confirms It Is Open to Continuing to Host the Leadership of Hamas
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Well, it is pronounced "Gutter".
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at April 24, 2024
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I keep hearing "Cutter," prob. from the same people who pronounce the place names as "Keev" (and "Can" in France). I'd think "Cah-Tar" would work well.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 24, 2024 11:26 AM (J2vNu)
I think it's closer to Kotter. Welcome back Hamas?
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Well, it is pronounced "Gutter".
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at April 24, 2024
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I keep hearing "Cutter," prob. from the same people who pronounce the place names as "Keev" (and "Can" in France). I'd think "Cah-Tar" would work well.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 24, 2024 11:26 AM (J2vNu)
I think it's closer to Kotter. Welcome back Hamas?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 24, 2024 11:28 AM (ynpvh)
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‘We Are Ashamed’ — UK Psychologists Apologise for Role in Promoting Transgender ‘Medicine’ to Children
And now we'd like to explain by Islamist Communism is the only sane method to free children to embrace their heart's desire of having unlimited sex with UK Psychologists.
* in the fine print (probably)
And now we'd like to explain by Islamist Communism is the only sane method to free children to embrace their heart's desire of having unlimited sex with UK Psychologists.
* in the fine print (probably)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 24, 2024 11:28 AM (T7iTv)
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For me, it was Raquel Welch. But Mrs. Peel was up there in my personal pantheon of goddesses, too.
You guys have good taste, but Shirley Booth was my dream girl.
You guys have good taste, but Shirley Booth was my dream girl.
Posted by: Can Pick'em at April 24, 2024 11:28 AM (V5BDR)
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Medicare has been very good to me. I am a frequent flyer and I pick my doctors / facilities and make the decisions. My expense has been minimal.
A (small town) friend chose Advantage and discovered that there was only one (1) doc in town who took it. The next year he had to drive to the next town for the only one (1) who took Advantage.
A year later he was dead. - I think because of the physician's lax practices and procedures.
With Medicare A&B you can choose the best hospital then check which docs have privileges there and pick your Primary and/or specialist. Bam! I had top of the line -brain fart- insurance before retiring and Medicare is better and easier.
Without your health you have not much. When something needs to be corrected you want the best.
A (small town) friend chose Advantage and discovered that there was only one (1) doc in town who took it. The next year he had to drive to the next town for the only one (1) who took Advantage.
A year later he was dead. - I think because of the physician's lax practices and procedures.
With Medicare A&B you can choose the best hospital then check which docs have privileges there and pick your Primary and/or specialist. Bam! I had top of the line -brain fart- insurance before retiring and Medicare is better and easier.
Without your health you have not much. When something needs to be corrected you want the best.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 24, 2024 11:28 AM (lCWOD)
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I keep hearing "Cutter," prob. from the same people who pronounce the place names as "Keev" (and "Can" in France). I'd think "Cah-Tar" would work well.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 24, 2024 11:26 AM (J2vNu)
A late friend who worked there in the oil patch said, "Cutter" is as close as an English-speaker can get without rupturing their throat.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 24, 2024 11:26 AM (J2vNu)
A late friend who worked there in the oil patch said, "Cutter" is as close as an English-speaker can get without rupturing their throat.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 24, 2024 11:28 AM (tkR6S)
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Totally wrong article. We all know what RINO means we all know a RINO when we see one. The fact that there are so many of them is not a fault of the term, it is a fault of the party.
Posted by: wondering at April 24, 2024 11:27 AM (RqMDa)
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That's sort of the point. They are perfect Republicans as far as the party is concerned.
Posted by: wondering at April 24, 2024 11:27 AM (RqMDa)
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That's sort of the point. They are perfect Republicans as far as the party is concerned.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:28 AM (HnUIn)
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104 Again, this rain must just be getting me down....
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at April 24, 2024 11:26 AM (5AVMW)
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The real battle was never at the top. It gets all the headlines, but you're never going to change the party by getting one guy to replace another guy.
The real battle is happening at the ground up. The donor class cares a whole lot less about what elected GOP does at most city council levels. It cares only slightly more about what GOP state reps are doing. Hell, GOP governors can be raging conservative on certain levels. It's just once they get to the federal stage that the corruption really takes over across the board. The corruption at the lower levels are simply of a different character. Real estate instead of military, that sort of thing.
So, that being said, it's places like FL (obviously) and TN (rumors of turning down fed education dollars) where the change to the party as a whole come from. This was always a fight that was going to take at least a generation. The Tea Party was just over half a generation ago.
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at April 24, 2024 11:26 AM (5AVMW)
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The real battle was never at the top. It gets all the headlines, but you're never going to change the party by getting one guy to replace another guy.
The real battle is happening at the ground up. The donor class cares a whole lot less about what elected GOP does at most city council levels. It cares only slightly more about what GOP state reps are doing. Hell, GOP governors can be raging conservative on certain levels. It's just once they get to the federal stage that the corruption really takes over across the board. The corruption at the lower levels are simply of a different character. Real estate instead of military, that sort of thing.
So, that being said, it's places like FL (obviously) and TN (rumors of turning down fed education dollars) where the change to the party as a whole come from. This was always a fight that was going to take at least a generation. The Tea Party was just over half a generation ago.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 11:29 AM (GBKbO)
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‘We Are Ashamed’ — UK Psychologists Apologise for Role in Promoting Transgender ‘Medicine’ to Children
So we can expect U.S. Psychologists, card-carrying members of the "Europeans are so much better than us" crowd, to issue their own apology any day now, yes?
‘We Are Ashamed’ — UK Psychologists Apologise for Role in Promoting Transgender ‘Medicine’ to Children
So we can expect U.S. Psychologists, card-carrying members of the "Europeans are so much better than us" crowd, to issue their own apology any day now, yes?
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at April 24, 2024 11:29 AM (xG4kz)
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Biden and the Sheetz bullshit has enraged people in my area.
Gee, who wouldn't want a felon working at a convenience store.?It's not like there is a lot of cash around the place.
Gee, who wouldn't want a felon working at a convenience store.?It's not like there is a lot of cash around the place.
Posted by: mpfs at April 24, 2024 11:29 AM (B8+3c)
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Some insurance guys I trust recommend against them stridently. Their restrictions on network access can be significant, depending on where you are. Had it happen to a family member. I'd investigate it pretty closely. At this time of your life if you cannot handle dental and eyeglass charges with limited help you have had an unfortunate turn of events.
Posted by: Black JEM at April 24, 2024
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If my only option is something I have to pay a premium for, and which does not cover Rx costs either, that does not sound good. Costs for eyeglasses (which I don't really need yet) are not a worry. Dental bills could be frightening.
Posted by: Black JEM at April 24, 2024
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If my only option is something I have to pay a premium for, and which does not cover Rx costs either, that does not sound good. Costs for eyeglasses (which I don't really need yet) are not a worry. Dental bills could be frightening.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 24, 2024 11:29 AM (J2vNu)
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106 LOL. Right after he made an impromptu pit stop at a Sheetz. Hilarious.
That old expression, "the right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing" applies to the US government - except that the government is like one of six-armed statues of Shiva.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:26 AM (HnUIn)
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Politoboro. We are ruled by a Politboro.
It just explains so much of the incoherence of federal policy.
That old expression, "the right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing" applies to the US government - except that the government is like one of six-armed statues of Shiva.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:26 AM (HnUIn)
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Politoboro. We are ruled by a Politboro.
It just explains so much of the incoherence of federal policy.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 11:30 AM (GBKbO)
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104
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Yeah, I get that we are a majority overall, but it's the leadership - and more importantly the corporation that owns the Republican Party - that would have to change, and that's where I start to just give up and sink to the bottom.... We can't even start fighting for our country without winning a major battle against our real enemy, the GOP, first.
Again, this rain must just be getting me down....
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at April 24, 2024 11:26 AM (5AVMW)
Why you don't give $$$ to the corporate Rep; they just use that $$$ to hammer down folks that stand up with us and put in folks the toe the corporate line.
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Yeah, I get that we are a majority overall, but it's the leadership - and more importantly the corporation that owns the Republican Party - that would have to change, and that's where I start to just give up and sink to the bottom.... We can't even start fighting for our country without winning a major battle against our real enemy, the GOP, first.
Again, this rain must just be getting me down....
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at April 24, 2024 11:26 AM (5AVMW)
Why you don't give $$$ to the corporate Rep; they just use that $$$ to hammer down folks that stand up with us and put in folks the toe the corporate line.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 24, 2024 11:30 AM (ynpvh)
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So, that being said, it's places like FL (obviously) and TN (rumors of turning down fed education dollars) where the change to the party as a whole come from. This was always a fight that was going to take at least a generation. The Tea Party was just over half a generation ago.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 11:29 AM (GBKbO)
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Yup. It's the real value of DeSantis, in my opinion: he acts as a "north star" that other local parties can try to follow.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 11:29 AM (GBKbO)
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Yup. It's the real value of DeSantis, in my opinion: he acts as a "north star" that other local parties can try to follow.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:30 AM (HnUIn)
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Wolfus, isn't Weird Dave in the insurance biz? Maybe you should ask him.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 24, 2024 11:27 AM (9yWhg)
Good suggestion. Health insurance is exactly what he does.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 24, 2024 11:27 AM (9yWhg)
Good suggestion. Health insurance is exactly what he does.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 24, 2024 11:30 AM (tkR6S)
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have you seen the opening in Fathom, hachi machi,
Posted by: no 6 at April 24, 2024 11:30 AM (PXvVL)
Posted by: Archimedes at April 24, 2024 11:30 AM (CsUN+)
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127 Yup. It's the real value of DeSantis, in my opinion: he acts as a "north star" that other local parties can try to follow.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:30 AM (HnUIn)
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DeSantis and Abbott fighting it out for most purely conservative has been one of the best things to happen to the GOP in a long time.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:30 AM (HnUIn)
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DeSantis and Abbott fighting it out for most purely conservative has been one of the best things to happen to the GOP in a long time.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 11:31 AM (GBKbO)
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The best Medicare plan is to go to Mexico and illegally come to the USA as an illegal. Then you get everything for free and quickly.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable at April 24, 2024 11:32 AM (17s+e)
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I think it's closer to Kotter. Welcome back Hamas?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 24, 2024 11:28 AM (ynpvh)
Please excuse my son Juan Luis Pedro Felipo de Huevos from school today, he was attending a stoning.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 24, 2024 11:28 AM (ynpvh)
Please excuse my son Juan Luis Pedro Felipo de Huevos from school today, he was attending a stoning.
Posted by: Epsteins Mother at April 24, 2024 11:32 AM (5AVMW)
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“A Knight’s Tale” Director Brian Helgeland Says Netflix Algorithms Concluded a Sequel with a Female Lead Would Flop
OTOH, PornHub is excited about the prospect for "One Night of Tail".
OTOH, PornHub is excited about the prospect for "One Night of Tail".
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 24, 2024 11:32 AM (T7iTv)
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Florida MMA Fighter Mike Dragich Captures 8-Foot Alligator with Bare Hands on Busy Street
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Yeah, well, what a out the AOCigator?
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Yeah, well, what a out the AOCigator?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at April 24, 2024 11:33 AM (FVME7)
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With Medicare A&B you can choose the best hospital then check which docs have privileges there and pick your Primary and/or specialist. Bam! I had top of the line -brain fart- insurance before retiring and Medicare is better and easier.
Without your health you have not much. When something needs to be corrected you want the best.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 24, 2024
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But you have to have A & B in order to sign on to an MA plan anyway. You're not skipping B in favor of the MA; you'll have both. And B does not cover prescriptions.
Local plans I've looked at include my current doctor and Rxs, so I'd be covered.
With Medicare A&B you can choose the best hospital then check which docs have privileges there and pick your Primary and/or specialist. Bam! I had top of the line -brain fart- insurance before retiring and Medicare is better and easier.
Without your health you have not much. When something needs to be corrected you want the best.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 24, 2024
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But you have to have A & B in order to sign on to an MA plan anyway. You're not skipping B in favor of the MA; you'll have both. And B does not cover prescriptions.
Local plans I've looked at include my current doctor and Rxs, so I'd be covered.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 24, 2024 11:33 AM (J2vNu)
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Completely OT:
But Amazon allowed me to be part of some Beta involving AI voices and audiobooks. Two of mine are on Audible now.
If you have Audible Plus, or just want to grab it for actual money:
https://tinyurl.com/36phj96s
https://tinyurl.com/2srpsetx
But Amazon allowed me to be part of some Beta involving AI voices and audiobooks. Two of mine are on Audible now.
If you have Audible Plus, or just want to grab it for actual money:
https://tinyurl.com/36phj96s
https://tinyurl.com/2srpsetx
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 11:33 AM (GBKbO)
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“A Knight’s Tale” Director Brian Helgeland Says Netflix Algorithms Concluded a Sequel with a Female Lead Would Flop
What about a GAY female lead?
What about a GAY female lead?
Posted by: Archimedes at April 24, 2024 11:33 AM (CsUN+)
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An R is just a D with legs.
Posted by: ... at April 24, 2024 11:34 AM (CF4K/)
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“A Knight’s Tale” Director Brian Helgeland Says Netflix Algorithms Concluded a Sequel with a Female Lead Would Flop
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And yet, they greenlit Damsel.
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And yet, they greenlit Damsel.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 11:34 AM (GBKbO)
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Politoboro. We are ruled by a Politboro.
It just explains so much of the incoherence of federal policy.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda
I've called this crew the "Pennsylvania Avenue Politburo" for years.
It just explains so much of the incoherence of federal policy.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda
I've called this crew the "Pennsylvania Avenue Politburo" for years.
Posted by: Brother Tim sez Nick Saban for President! at April 24, 2024 11:34 AM (OUMaO)
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Wolfus, isn't Weird Dave in the insurance biz? Maybe you should ask him.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 24, 2024
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Good suggestion. Health insurance is exactly what he does.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 24, 2024
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He does the ONT on Thursday nights, right?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 24, 2024
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Good suggestion. Health insurance is exactly what he does.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 24, 2024
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He does the ONT on Thursday nights, right?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 24, 2024 11:34 AM (J2vNu)
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105 Trump is not of the body; that's why both Reps and Dems politicians hate him.
Not a perfect candidate by no mean, but almost anybody is better than Lyin', Sniffin', Shartin' Joe.
landru > rino
Not a perfect candidate by no mean, but almost anybody is better than Lyin', Sniffin', Shartin' Joe.
landru > rino
Posted by: anachronda at April 24, 2024 11:34 AM (v3pYe)
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141 I've called this crew the "Pennsylvania Avenue Politburo" for years.
Posted by: Brother Tim sez Nick Saban for President! at April 24, 2024 11:34 AM (OUMaO)
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First time I've read it, but it's a good name.
Posted by: Brother Tim sez Nick Saban for President! at April 24, 2024 11:34 AM (OUMaO)
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First time I've read it, but it's a good name.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 11:34 AM (GBKbO)
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139 An R is just a D with legs.
Posted by: ... at April 24, 2024 11:34 AM (CF4K/)
But mostly spineless and dickless.
Posted by: ... at April 24, 2024 11:34 AM (CF4K/)
But mostly spineless and dickless.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 24, 2024 11:35 AM (ynpvh)
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106 "Biden lawsuit against Sheetz gas will enrage Pennsylvania voters"
Pull Quote [from EEOC cretin]: "The suit said Sheetz discriminated against black, Native American, and multiracial job seekers by weeding out applicants who failed a criminal background check." ...
Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 24, 2024 11:23 AM (aiOam)
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Right, aside from the liabilities of the shop owner I have always wanted to work side by side with felons. The work environment would have a sense of security heretofore unachievable.
Pull Quote [from EEOC cretin]: "The suit said Sheetz discriminated against black, Native American, and multiracial job seekers by weeding out applicants who failed a criminal background check." ...
Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 24, 2024 11:23 AM (aiOam)
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Right, aside from the liabilities of the shop owner I have always wanted to work side by side with felons. The work environment would have a sense of security heretofore unachievable.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 24, 2024 11:35 AM (lCWOD)
147
100% of the hatred of Trump by Republicans is because he shows that they have all been lying.
Not just about what they promised-- they never believed those-- but also that they lied about why they couldn't deliver.
And 100% of the hatred of Trump from the left is that he actually delivered.
Violating the agreement that Republicans would never actually do those conservative things they campaign on.
Not just about what they promised-- they never believed those-- but also that they lied about why they couldn't deliver.
And 100% of the hatred of Trump from the left is that he actually delivered.
Violating the agreement that Republicans would never actually do those conservative things they campaign on.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at April 24, 2024 11:35 AM (yikga)
148
I've called this crew the "Pennsylvania Avenue Politburo" for years.
Don't forget their partners, the K Street Kommissars.
Don't forget their partners, the K Street Kommissars.
Posted by: Archimedes at April 24, 2024 11:35 AM (CsUN+)
149
I've called this crew the "Pennsylvania Avenue Politburo" for years.
Posted by: Brother Tim sez Nick Saban for President! at April 24, 2024 11:34 AM (OUMaO)
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I like it.
Posted by: Brother Tim sez Nick Saban for President! at April 24, 2024 11:34 AM (OUMaO)
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I like it.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:36 AM (HnUIn)
150
95 billion largely for Ukraine and relief for Gaza. And then Mitch is quoted that it's only 2% of our GDP. Only.
Now what generals say Ukraine will now win & Gaza will feed the needy people? When is Zekenskyy going to have its draft in effect and get all of those young men fighting fir Ukraine?
Why has msm been centering on Columbia for protests? The UN. And suddenly NYU, Boston, Michigan...now that the big money, for which there will be no accountability attached, is on the way.
They got their $ and have ran Jewish students and professors off campus. This will open the door for another summer of hell in some regions, right up to the election.
Who's investigating the funding & pathways to the organized demonstrations? I'd begin by tracking back through FJB's campaign 2024 visits to really big 'potential' donors.
Now what generals say Ukraine will now win & Gaza will feed the needy people? When is Zekenskyy going to have its draft in effect and get all of those young men fighting fir Ukraine?
Why has msm been centering on Columbia for protests? The UN. And suddenly NYU, Boston, Michigan...now that the big money, for which there will be no accountability attached, is on the way.
They got their $ and have ran Jewish students and professors off campus. This will open the door for another summer of hell in some regions, right up to the election.
Who's investigating the funding & pathways to the organized demonstrations? I'd begin by tracking back through FJB's campaign 2024 visits to really big 'potential' donors.
Posted by: L - If they do it with you, they'll do it to you, too at April 24, 2024 11:36 AM (NFX2v)
151
DeSantis and Abbott fighting it out for most purely conservative has been one of the best things to happen to the GOP in a long time.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda
You know, Florida is in play.
Seung Min Kim
@seungminkim
.@JoeBiden: “I think Florida is in play nationally.”
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda
You know, Florida is in play.
Seung Min Kim
@seungminkim
.@JoeBiden: “I think Florida is in play nationally.”
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at April 24, 2024 11:36 AM (FVME7)
152
When I looked at the pic I commented that it could have been a Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade balloon.
He liked that one.
Posted by: mpfs at April 24, 2024 11:27 AM (B8+3c)
A 60-foot high Prostate Balloon is a really funny mental image, thanks for that, and my prayers go out for his speedy recovery.
He liked that one.
Posted by: mpfs at April 24, 2024 11:27 AM (B8+3c)
A 60-foot high Prostate Balloon is a really funny mental image, thanks for that, and my prayers go out for his speedy recovery.
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at April 24, 2024 11:36 AM (5AVMW)
153
‘We Are Ashamed’ — UK Psychologists Apologise for Role in Promoting Transgender ‘Medicine’ to Children
So we can expect U.S. Psychologists, card-carrying members of the "Europeans are so much better than us" crowd, to issue their own apology any day now, yes?
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM)
Didn't we hear just yesterday that Germany was going full speed ahead on the chop 'em up tranny train on little kids?
‘We Are Ashamed’ — UK Psychologists Apologise for Role in Promoting Transgender ‘Medicine’ to Children
So we can expect U.S. Psychologists, card-carrying members of the "Europeans are so much better than us" crowd, to issue their own apology any day now, yes?
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM)
Didn't we hear just yesterday that Germany was going full speed ahead on the chop 'em up tranny train on little kids?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 24, 2024 11:37 AM (63Dwl)
154
143 105 Trump is not of the body; that's why both Reps and Dems politicians hate him.
Not a perfect candidate by no mean, but almost anybody is better than Lyin', Sniffin', Shartin' Joe.
landru > rino
Posted by: anachronda at April 24, 2024 11:34 AM (v3pYe)
When I think of Dems and Reps...
https://tinyurl.com/ycyamatu
Not a perfect candidate by no mean, but almost anybody is better than Lyin', Sniffin', Shartin' Joe.
landru > rino
Posted by: anachronda at April 24, 2024 11:34 AM (v3pYe)
When I think of Dems and Reps...
https://tinyurl.com/ycyamatu
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 24, 2024 11:37 AM (ynpvh)
155
151You know, Florida is in play.
Seung Min Kim
@seungminkim
.@JoeBiden: “I think Florida is in play nationally.”
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at April 24, 2024 11:36 AM (FVME7)
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I sure hope the Democrats spend a hundred million trying to win FL.
FL based Democratgrifters consultants need to eat, too, you know.
Seung Min Kim
@seungminkim
.@JoeBiden: “I think Florida is in play nationally.”
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at April 24, 2024 11:36 AM (FVME7)
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I sure hope the Democrats spend a hundred million trying to win FL.
FL based Democrat
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 11:37 AM (GBKbO)
Posted by: anachronda at April 24, 2024 11:37 AM (v3pYe)
157
Look at the conservative review score of the majority of republicans and you will find that they have a liberal-leftist score.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable at April 24, 2024 11:37 AM (17s+e)
158
154 143 105 Trump is not of the body; that's why both Reps and Dems politicians hate him.
Not a perfect candidate by no mean, but almost anybody is better than Lyin', Sniffin', Shartin' Joe.
landru > rino
Posted by: anachronda at April 24, 2024 11:34 AM (v3pYe)
When I think of Dems and Reps...
https://tinyurl.com/ycyamatu
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 24, 2024 11:37 AM (ynpvh)
Except they both prey on the sheep.
Not a perfect candidate by no mean, but almost anybody is better than Lyin', Sniffin', Shartin' Joe.
landru > rino
Posted by: anachronda at April 24, 2024 11:34 AM (v3pYe)
When I think of Dems and Reps...
https://tinyurl.com/ycyamatu
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 24, 2024 11:37 AM (ynpvh)
Except they both prey on the sheep.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 24, 2024 11:37 AM (ynpvh)
159
"We" had hopes of outing the RINOs, and regaining the Grand Old Party for the (Christian/Conservative) People.
Despite the depth of corruption, we should still fight to root out corruption and get the party back. The RINOs (Mitch, Mitt, etc.) are the corrupt outsiders ... they wear the GOP as their stolen skin suit, but we want to strip them of their false status.
So RINO is still a useful term, plus it is so established it would be difficult to change.
Despite the depth of corruption, we should still fight to root out corruption and get the party back. The RINOs (Mitch, Mitt, etc.) are the corrupt outsiders ... they wear the GOP as their stolen skin suit, but we want to strip them of their false status.
So RINO is still a useful term, plus it is so established it would be difficult to change.
Posted by: illiniwek at April 24, 2024 11:38 AM (Cus5s)
160
152 A 60-foot high Prostate Balloon is a really funny mental image, thanks for that, and my prayers go out for his speedy recovery.
hmmm. *scribbles note* attack of the 60-foot prostate
hmmm. *scribbles note* attack of the 60-foot prostate
Posted by: anachronda at April 24, 2024 11:38 AM (v3pYe)
161
"Biden lawsuit against Sheetz gas will enrage Pennsylvania voters"
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I heard that same shit in 2020, that Biden's war on oil would lose him PA.
Salina Zito is a talented writer.
But she's myopic and naive, constantly predicting this, that and the other will lose the Dems Midwest and rural voters.
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I heard that same shit in 2020, that Biden's war on oil would lose him PA.
Salina Zito is a talented writer.
But she's myopic and naive, constantly predicting this, that and the other will lose the Dems Midwest and rural voters.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at April 24, 2024 11:38 AM (yikga)
162
157 Look at the conservative review score of the majority of republicans and you will find that they have a liberal-leftist score.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable at April 24, 2024 11:37 AM (17s+e)
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It's my understanding that they game those scores, both the elected officials and the scoring bodies.
They choose which votes get counted, and they can do something like voting for cloture on a bill and then voting against the bill, getting only the second vote scored.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable at April 24, 2024 11:37 AM (17s+e)
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It's my understanding that they game those scores, both the elected officials and the scoring bodies.
They choose which votes get counted, and they can do something like voting for cloture on a bill and then voting against the bill, getting only the second vote scored.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 11:38 AM (GBKbO)
163
(R)s spend power to get money.
(D)s spend money to get power.
They don't believe in anything, they are low-class and provincial, and they hate you.
(D)s spend money to get power.
They don't believe in anything, they are low-class and provincial, and they hate you.
Posted by: BourbonChicken at April 24, 2024 11:39 AM (cf/0E)
164
@JoeBiden: “I think Florida is in play nationally.”
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at April 24, 2024 11:36 AM (FVME7)
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That is why the DNC can't even field candidates in that state for many races.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at April 24, 2024 11:36 AM (FVME7)
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That is why the DNC can't even field candidates in that state for many races.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:39 AM (HnUIn)
165
I think Nietzsche said something erudite about looking into the mirror, or maybe it was the abyss. 
Posted by: Chairman LMAO, AI Expert at April 24, 2024 11:40 AM (snyZJ)
166
Pull Quote [from EEOC cretin]: "The suit said Sheetz discriminated against black, Native American, and multiracial job seekers by weeding out applicants who failed a criminal background check." ...
Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 24, 2024 11:23 AM
Because this demographic is entirely populated by criminals...as everyone knows!
- J. Vizinni, Esq.
Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 24, 2024 11:23 AM
Because this demographic is entirely populated by criminals...as everyone knows!
- J. Vizinni, Esq.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 24, 2024 11:40 AM (I6W2K)
167
165 I think Nietzsche said something erudite about looking into the mirror, or maybe it was the abyss.
Posted by: Chairman LMAO, AI Expert at April 24, 2024 11:40 AM (snyZJ)
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"I don't see a difference."
-Stacey Abrams
Posted by: Chairman LMAO, AI Expert at April 24, 2024 11:40 AM (snyZJ)
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"I don't see a difference."
-Stacey Abrams
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 11:40 AM (GBKbO)
168
Dental bills could be frightening.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 24, 2024 11:29 AM (J2vNu)
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Rarely - and the big stuff that could be scary is rarely covered - like implants. Dental insurance is a bit of a racket. We all paid for it through our work. We pay a monthly premium to get access to somewhere between 1000-1500 a year in financial support, much of which has significant co-pays attached. It is capped. If something real bad happens, your dental insurance doesn't help very much at all.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 24, 2024 11:29 AM (J2vNu)
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Rarely - and the big stuff that could be scary is rarely covered - like implants. Dental insurance is a bit of a racket. We all paid for it through our work. We pay a monthly premium to get access to somewhere between 1000-1500 a year in financial support, much of which has significant co-pays attached. It is capped. If something real bad happens, your dental insurance doesn't help very much at all.
Posted by: Black JEM at April 24, 2024 11:40 AM (GZYu7)
169
If you're looking for a RINO, don't look for a Nikki Haley or Paul Ryan, look for a Rand Paul or Matt Gaetz - or, if you are a Republican, you can probably just look in the mirror. These are the real RINOs.
I'd include Cotton and Cruz. Yes, Cruz has said some really stupid things, but I think he's mostly on our side.
Interesting that nobody mentioned Trump.
Posted by: Archimedes at April 24, 2024 11:24 AM (CsUN+)
i think, for me anyway, that PDJT is almost wholly outside the GOP, and that they are very happy with it.
however, much to their chagrin, it appears that he's replacing the GOP, not the other way around...
I'd include Cotton and Cruz. Yes, Cruz has said some really stupid things, but I think he's mostly on our side.
Interesting that nobody mentioned Trump.
Posted by: Archimedes at April 24, 2024 11:24 AM (CsUN+)
i think, for me anyway, that PDJT is almost wholly outside the GOP, and that they are very happy with it.
however, much to their chagrin, it appears that he's replacing the GOP, not the other way around...
Posted by: SturmToddler at April 24, 2024 11:40 AM (nXhwP)
170
Wolfus, isn't Weird Dave in the insurance biz? Maybe you should ask him.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 24, 2024
*
Good suggestion. Health insurance is exactly what he does.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 24, 2024
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He does the ONT on Thursday nights, right?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius
Thursday and Friday nights.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 24, 2024
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Good suggestion. Health insurance is exactly what he does.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 24, 2024
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He does the ONT on Thursday nights, right?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius
Thursday and Friday nights.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 24, 2024 11:40 AM (9yWhg)
171
Wolfus - I have had Mutual of Omaha plan G for several years. It has been very good ( I have had lots of expenses in the last two years) I pay $700/quarter for it. I'm 72. It goes up a bit each year.
Posted by: free tibet with purchase of equal or greater value tibet at April 24, 2024 11:41 AM (iNp3L)
172
I heard that same shit in 2020, that Biden's war on oil would lose him PA.
Salina Zito is a talented writer.
But she's myopic and naive, constantly predicting this, that and the other will lose the Dems Midwest and rural voters.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at April 24, 2024 11:38 AM
Well his war on coal/oil did cost the democrats a senate seat in West Virginia.
Salina Zito is a talented writer.
But she's myopic and naive, constantly predicting this, that and the other will lose the Dems Midwest and rural voters.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at April 24, 2024 11:38 AM
Well his war on coal/oil did cost the democrats a senate seat in West Virginia.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at April 24, 2024 11:41 AM (QNSds)
173
68 The purpose of a system is what it does (POSIWID) is a systems thinking heuristic coined by Stafford Beer, who observed that there is "no point in claiming that the purpose of a system is to do what it constantly fails to do."
The term is widely used by systems theorists, and is generally invoked to counter the notion that the purpose of a system can be read from the intentions of those who design, operate, or promote it.
When a system's side effects or unintended consequences reveal that its behavior is poorly understood, then the POSIWID perspective can balance political understandings of system behavior with a more straightforwardly descriptive view.
Posted by: I M Simpleton at April 24, 2024 11:19 AM (cwq7b)
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There's a fundamental flaw with that approach. It entails that no system can be said to fail, because it is, by definition, doing what it does, and this is its purpose.
So, e.g., our school system is excellent.
Really, concepts such as success and failure, rottenness or excellence, are meaningless by that standard. Everything does what it does, and so everything "succeeds".
The term is widely used by systems theorists, and is generally invoked to counter the notion that the purpose of a system can be read from the intentions of those who design, operate, or promote it.
When a system's side effects or unintended consequences reveal that its behavior is poorly understood, then the POSIWID perspective can balance political understandings of system behavior with a more straightforwardly descriptive view.
Posted by: I M Simpleton at April 24, 2024 11:19 AM (cwq7b)
______
There's a fundamental flaw with that approach. It entails that no system can be said to fail, because it is, by definition, doing what it does, and this is its purpose.
So, e.g., our school system is excellent.
Really, concepts such as success and failure, rottenness or excellence, are meaningless by that standard. Everything does what it does, and so everything "succeeds".
Posted by: Eeyore at April 24, 2024 11:41 AM (1bNHn)
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Sorry, but they don't run on fucking their constituents, they run on service to them. So RINO fits very well. It's just so very many of them are liars.
Posted by: GOP sux at April 24, 2024 11:41 AM (Zzbjj)
Posted by: The US Postal Service at April 24, 2024 11:41 AM (OkFiN)
176
however, much to their chagrin, it appears that he's replacing the GOP, not the other way around...
Posted by: SturmToddler at April 24, 2024 11:40 AM (nXhwP)
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Be still, my heart.
Posted by: SturmToddler at April 24, 2024 11:40 AM (nXhwP)
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Be still, my heart.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:41 AM (HnUIn)
177
It's a sad day in Fannin County. The best bbq joint is closing for good after a devastating fire. A great bbq joint is like a great mechanic.
You don't share him with the rest of the world.
Those that need to know, know.
RIP Hickory BBQ. 😢
You don't share him with the rest of the world.
Those that need to know, know.
RIP Hickory BBQ. 😢
Posted by: rickb223 at April 24, 2024 11:41 AM (pgG81)
178
It may be time to abandon the Republican Party. We need to start acting before our entire GDP goes to supporting Ukraine, Israel, and the illegal population.
Posted by: Ribbed at April 24, 2024 11:42 AM (Ectld)
179
"Biden lawsuit against Sheetz gas will enrage Pennsylvania voters"
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I heard that same shit in 2020, that Biden's war on oil would lose him PA.
Salina Zito is a talented writer.
But she's myopic and naive, constantly predicting this, that and the other will lose the Dems Midwest and rural voters.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at April 24, 2024 11:38 AM
But if he goes after Buc-ee's, it's on!
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I heard that same shit in 2020, that Biden's war on oil would lose him PA.
Salina Zito is a talented writer.
But she's myopic and naive, constantly predicting this, that and the other will lose the Dems Midwest and rural voters.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at April 24, 2024 11:38 AM
But if he goes after Buc-ee's, it's on!
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 24, 2024 11:42 AM (I6W2K)
180
I don't think that you can have regular Medicare A&B and an Advantage plan. It's either or.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 24, 2024 11:42 AM (lCWOD)
181
I have a Chinese-American friend who is convinced that the Singapore model of "benevolent dictatorship" (his words not mine) is the best form of government. It must be a cultural thing to admire authoritarians.
Posted by: Chairman LMAO, AI Expert at April 24, 2024 11:42 AM (snyZJ)
182
I have had Mutual of Omaha plan G for several years.
Does that let you send Jim after a rabid leopard once per year?
Does that let you send Jim after a rabid leopard once per year?
Posted by: spindrift at April 24, 2024 11:42 AM (OguvZ)
183
I guess Sundowner thinks they have sent enough Illegals to Florida to possibly take the election.
Posted by: Skip at April 24, 2024 11:43 AM (9VVVN)
Posted by: Philly Poll Workers at April 24, 2024 11:43 AM (25k9m)
185
When I looked at the pic I commented that it could have been a Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade balloon.
He liked that one.
Posted by: mpfs at April 24, 2024 11:27 AM (B8+3c)
A 60-foot high Prostate Balloon is a really funny mental image, thanks for that, and my prayers go out for his speedy recovery.
Posted by: SSBN 656
Friggin' hate this job.
He liked that one.
Posted by: mpfs at April 24, 2024 11:27 AM (B8+3c)
A 60-foot high Prostate Balloon is a really funny mental image, thanks for that, and my prayers go out for his speedy recovery.
Posted by: SSBN 656
Friggin' hate this job.
Posted by: Guys holding the ropes to the Prostate Balloon at April 24, 2024 11:43 AM (w9Wax)
186
Pull Quote [from EEOC cretin]: "The suit said Sheetz discriminated against black, Native American, and multiracial job seekers by weeding out applicants who failed a criminal background check." ...
I have a dream that one day, we will one day live in a nation where we will not be judged by the content of our character, but by the color of our skin.
I have a dream that one day, we will one day live in a nation where we will not be judged by the content of our character, but by the color of our skin.
Posted by: Archimedes at April 24, 2024 11:43 AM (CsUN+)
187
"Biden lawsuit against Sheetz gas will enrage Pennsylvania voters"
Pull Quote [from EEOC cretin]: "The suit said Sheetz discriminated against black, Native American, and multiracial job seekers by weeding out applicants who failed a criminal background check." ...
Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 24, 2024 11:23 AM (aiOam)
First, isn't it racist to think only white people can pass a background check?
Second, If I was a business owner with cash registers - why wouldn't you run background checks on new hires? I sure wouldn't want a convicted thief anywhere near cash.
Pull Quote [from EEOC cretin]: "The suit said Sheetz discriminated against black, Native American, and multiracial job seekers by weeding out applicants who failed a criminal background check." ...
Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 24, 2024 11:23 AM (aiOam)
First, isn't it racist to think only white people can pass a background check?
Second, If I was a business owner with cash registers - why wouldn't you run background checks on new hires? I sure wouldn't want a convicted thief anywhere near cash.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at April 24, 2024 11:43 AM (N39Ws)
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127 So, that being said, it's places like FL (obviously) and TN (rumors of turning down fed education dollars) where the change to the party as a whole come from. This was always a fight that was going to take at least a generation. The Tea Party was just over half a generation ago.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 11:29 AM (GBKbO)
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Yup. It's the real value of DeSantis, in my opinion: he acts as a "north star" that other local parties can try to follow.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:30 AM (HnUIn)
I was elected chair of my town's Republican Party last month. CT is a very tough state to be a conservative (RINO) in, as the party feels in their bones that the only way to win is to be moderate, and avoid the hot-button issues that we all know the Dems will target in November - abortion, and Trump. Now that I'm trying to walk the talk in the real world, I certainly understand the pull of that argument. If we had a record of winning with that strategy, I'd understand it more. However, we're not winning. Fortunately, there are a small (and growing) group of CT GOPers that want to change tactics as well.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 11:29 AM (GBKbO)
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Yup. It's the real value of DeSantis, in my opinion: he acts as a "north star" that other local parties can try to follow.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:30 AM (HnUIn)
I was elected chair of my town's Republican Party last month. CT is a very tough state to be a conservative (RINO) in, as the party feels in their bones that the only way to win is to be moderate, and avoid the hot-button issues that we all know the Dems will target in November - abortion, and Trump. Now that I'm trying to walk the talk in the real world, I certainly understand the pull of that argument. If we had a record of winning with that strategy, I'd understand it more. However, we're not winning. Fortunately, there are a small (and growing) group of CT GOPers that want to change tactics as well.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at April 24, 2024 11:43 AM (F39Mo)
189
This freckled redhead in a field is none too fond of playing football with Lucy:
http://tiny.cc/5rhuxz
http://tiny.cc/5rhuxz
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:43 AM (HnUIn)
190
Wait... so the junta orchestrates a wawa visit while they're actively suing Sheetz?
Smells like conflict of interest to me. And poop. But also conflict of interest.
Smells like conflict of interest to me. And poop. But also conflict of interest.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 24, 2024 11:43 AM (GkFGh)
191
You know how you can tell and idiot?
"Bubba Wallace A-10 Thunderbolt Car Design Looks Sweet
According to the Marine Corps Times, Bubba Wallace’s new No. 23 car design doesn’t stop by honoring the World War II-era fighter aircraft."
There's also talk of the Flying Tigers. Everybody knows the Flying Tigers in their A-10s stopped the Nazis at Guadalcanal.
https://shorturl.at/egvyB
"Bubba Wallace A-10 Thunderbolt Car Design Looks Sweet
According to the Marine Corps Times, Bubba Wallace’s new No. 23 car design doesn’t stop by honoring the World War II-era fighter aircraft."
There's also talk of the Flying Tigers. Everybody knows the Flying Tigers in their A-10s stopped the Nazis at Guadalcanal.
https://shorturl.at/egvyB
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at April 24, 2024 11:44 AM (FVME7)
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177 It's a sad day in Fannin County. The best bbq joint is closing for good after a devastating fire. A great bbq joint is like a great mechanic.
You don't share him with the rest of the world.
Those that need to know, know.
RIP Hickory BBQ. 😢
Posted by: rickb223 at April 24, 2024 11:41 AM (pgG81)
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Someone must have failed to observe the "slow and low" principle of BBQ.
You don't share him with the rest of the world.
Those that need to know, know.
RIP Hickory BBQ. 😢
Posted by: rickb223 at April 24, 2024 11:41 AM (pgG81)
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Someone must have failed to observe the "slow and low" principle of BBQ.
Posted by: Chairman LMAO, AI Expert at April 24, 2024 11:44 AM (snyZJ)
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I was elected chair of my town's Republican Party last month. CT is a very tough state to be a conservative (RINO) in, as the party feels in their bones that the only way to win is to be moderate, and avoid the hot-button issues that we all know the Dems will target in November - abortion, and Trump. Now that I'm trying to walk the talk in the real world, I certainly understand the pull of that argument. If we had a record of winning with that strategy, I'd understand it more. However, we're not winning. Fortunately, there are a small (and growing) group of CT GOPers that want to change tactics as well.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at April 24, 2024 11:43 AM (F39Mo)
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Excellent. Local is where the future is. The national party is worse than useless.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at April 24, 2024 11:43 AM (F39Mo)
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Excellent. Local is where the future is. The national party is worse than useless.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:44 AM (HnUIn)
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185
A 60-foot high Prostate Balloon is a really funny mental image, thanks for that, and my prayers go out for his speedy recovery.
Posted by: SSBN 656
Friggin' hate this job.
Posted by: Guys holding the ropes to the Prostate Balloon at April 24, 2024 11:43 AM (w9Wax)
You think YOU have it bad?
A 60-foot high Prostate Balloon is a really funny mental image, thanks for that, and my prayers go out for his speedy recovery.
Posted by: SSBN 656
Friggin' hate this job.
Posted by: Guys holding the ropes to the Prostate Balloon at April 24, 2024 11:43 AM (w9Wax)
You think YOU have it bad?
Posted by: Biden's Groom of the Stool (diaper changer) at April 24, 2024 11:44 AM (N39Ws)
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188 I was elected chair of my town's Republican Party last month. CT is a very tough state to be a conservative (RINO) in, as the party feels in their bones that the only way to win is to be moderate, and avoid the hot-button issues that we all know the Dems will target in November - abortion, and Trump. Now that I'm trying to walk the talk in the real world, I certainly understand the pull of that argument. If we had a record of winning with that strategy, I'd understand it more. However, we're not winning. Fortunately, there are a small (and growing) group of CT GOPers that want to change tactics as well.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at April 24, 2024 11:43 AM (F39Mo)
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Congrats!
Depress the Democrats by showing them how crazy they are!
Posted by: Darrell Harris at April 24, 2024 11:43 AM (F39Mo)
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Congrats!
Depress the Democrats by showing them how crazy they are!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 11:44 AM (GBKbO)
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You think YOU have it bad?
Posted by: Biden's Groom of the Stool (diaper changer) at April 24, 2024 11:44 AM (N39Ws)
Talk about being married to your work....
Posted by: Biden's Groom of the Stool (diaper changer) at April 24, 2024 11:44 AM (N39Ws)
Talk about being married to your work....
Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 24, 2024 11:45 AM (GkFGh)
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190 Wait... so the junta orchestrates a wawa visit while they're actively suing Sheetz?
Smells like conflict of interest to me. And poop. But also conflict of interest.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 24, 2024 11:43 AM (GkFGh)
Si, the Sheetz ez gonna heetz de Fanz, señor.
Smells like conflict of interest to me. And poop. But also conflict of interest.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 24, 2024 11:43 AM (GkFGh)
Si, the Sheetz ez gonna heetz de Fanz, señor.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 24, 2024 11:45 AM (ynpvh)
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This freckled redhead in a field is none too fond of playing football with Lucy:
http://tiny.cc/5rhuxz
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:43 AM
Redhead, vineyard....needs a loaf of bread and we're golden.
http://tiny.cc/5rhuxz
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:43 AM
Redhead, vineyard....needs a loaf of bread and we're golden.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 24, 2024 11:46 AM (I6W2K)
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He does the ONT on Thursday nights, right?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 24, 2024 11:34 AM (J2vNu)
Usually both Thursday and Friday.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 24, 2024 11:34 AM (J2vNu)
Usually both Thursday and Friday.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 24, 2024 11:47 AM (tkR6S)
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Congrats!
Depress the Democrats by showing them how crazy they are!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 11:44 AM (GBKbO)
These are people who one-up each other over the pill count in their daily fistfull....
Depress the Democrats by showing them how crazy they are!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 11:44 AM (GBKbO)
These are people who one-up each other over the pill count in their daily fistfull....
Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 24, 2024 11:47 AM (GkFGh)
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198 This freckled redhead in a field is none too fond of playing football with Lucy:
http://tiny.cc/5rhuxz
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:43 AM
Redhead, vineyard....needs a loaf of bread and we're golden.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 24, 2024 11:46 AM (I6W2K)
Cheezy reply.
http://tiny.cc/5rhuxz
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:43 AM
Redhead, vineyard....needs a loaf of bread and we're golden.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 24, 2024 11:46 AM (I6W2K)
Cheezy reply.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 24, 2024 11:47 AM (ynpvh)
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189 This freckled redhead in a field is none too fond of playing football with Lucy:
http://tiny.cc/5rhuxz
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:43 AM (HnUIn)
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It's hard to judge without seeing the elbows. Btw, it seems like 9/10 of the redheads in your photos are Ukrainian. (not complaining!)
http://tiny.cc/5rhuxz
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:43 AM (HnUIn)
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It's hard to judge without seeing the elbows. Btw, it seems like 9/10 of the redheads in your photos are Ukrainian. (not complaining!)
Posted by: Chairman LMAO, AI Expert at April 24, 2024 11:47 AM (snyZJ)
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Another thing to consider with the traditional Medicare vs. MA decision is that in nearly all states the only time you can get a a Medicare supplement plan (which covers the costs that traditional Medicare doesn't) without medical underwriting is during your initial Medicare enrollment period. After that period, it is difficult or impossible to get a supplement plan at a reasonable premium unless you remain in near perfect health. Now, many people are on traditional Medicare without any supplement, but I didn't.want to take that risk as the uncovered costs can be high. In essence it's easy to go from traditional to MA, but not easy to do the reverse. So I decided to go with traditional plus a supplement.
I recommend the book "Medicare for Dummies."
I recommend the book "Medicare for Dummies."
Posted by: Bigsmith at April 24, 2024 11:47 AM (yngd1)
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I was elected chair of my town's Republican Party last month. CT is a very tough state to be a conservative (RINO) in, as the party feels in their bones that the only way to win is to be moderate, and avoid the hot-button issues that we all know the Dems will target in November - abortion, and Trump. Now that I'm trying to walk the talk in the real world, I certainly understand the pull of that argument. If we had a record of winning with that strategy, I'd understand it more. However, we're not winning. Fortunately, there are a small (and growing) group of CT GOPers that want to change tactics as well.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at April 24, 2024 11:43 AM (F39Mo)
Has anyone ever said "How much worse could it get if we actually stand for something?".
Posted by: Darrell Harris at April 24, 2024 11:43 AM (F39Mo)
Has anyone ever said "How much worse could it get if we actually stand for something?".
Posted by: Archimedes at April 24, 2024 11:47 AM (CsUN+)
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Someone must have failed to observe the "slow and low" principle of BBQ.
Posted by: Chairman LMAO
No idea. It had been a 48 year old family business.
Friday nights meal deal was plate of sliced brisket, 2 homemade sides, drink & dessert for $12.
FML.
Posted by: Chairman LMAO
No idea. It had been a 48 year old family business.
Friday nights meal deal was plate of sliced brisket, 2 homemade sides, drink & dessert for $12.
FML.
Posted by: rickb223 at April 24, 2024 11:47 AM (pgG81)
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So, that being said, it's places like FL (obviously) and TN (rumors of turning down fed education dollars) where the change to the party as a whole come from. This was always a fight that was going to take at least a generation. The Tea Party was just over half a generation ago.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 11:29 AM (GBKbO)
Sure, I see the details of what it is going to take, I just really don't like them. I hare the fact that they have put our great country is such dire straights purely for their own power. I hate them.
I spent over 2 years total under the North Atlantic riding our missiles around, and it simply never occurred to me that that sacrifice would ultimately be in vain as it hasn't been the Soviets ICBMs coming for us, but our own citizens will be our final downfall.
God Damn them all.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 11:29 AM (GBKbO)
Sure, I see the details of what it is going to take, I just really don't like them. I hare the fact that they have put our great country is such dire straights purely for their own power. I hate them.
I spent over 2 years total under the North Atlantic riding our missiles around, and it simply never occurred to me that that sacrifice would ultimately be in vain as it hasn't been the Soviets ICBMs coming for us, but our own citizens will be our final downfall.
God Damn them all.
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at April 24, 2024 11:47 AM (5AVMW)
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Ukraine's borders are so sacrosanct we must spend hundreds of billions to protect the poor souls half a world away. America's borders are racist and a few million for a fence will bankrupt our children's futures, so shut up.
Posted by: Darth Chipmunk at April 24, 2024 11:47 AM (AD14M)
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200 Congrats!
Depress the Democrats by showing them how crazy they are!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 11:44 AM (GBKbO)
These are people who one-up each other over the pill count in their daily fistfull....
Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 24, 2024 11:47 AM (GkFGh)
Shoulda seen my wife's...I have a picture where she emptied her mornin' meds on a plate.
Depress the Democrats by showing them how crazy they are!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 11:44 AM (GBKbO)
These are people who one-up each other over the pill count in their daily fistfull....
Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 24, 2024 11:47 AM (GkFGh)
Shoulda seen my wife's...I have a picture where she emptied her mornin' meds on a plate.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 24, 2024 11:48 AM (ynpvh)
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151 DeSantis and Abbott fighting it out for most purely conservative has been one of the best things to happen to the GOP in a long time.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda
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Abbott's a cut-out, a wholly owned subsidiary of GOPe. He does less that he says he's going to do and he does the minimum necessary to polish the veneer of a conservative. He backed Louis Gohmert in his run against Paxton, he did not support Paxton during the impeachment (he didn't speak ill either - he was neuter), during the primary election he supported members of Paxton's impeachment committee.
Stealth Abbott is helping to turn Texas blue.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda
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Abbott's a cut-out, a wholly owned subsidiary of GOPe. He does less that he says he's going to do and he does the minimum necessary to polish the veneer of a conservative. He backed Louis Gohmert in his run against Paxton, he did not support Paxton during the impeachment (he didn't speak ill either - he was neuter), during the primary election he supported members of Paxton's impeachment committee.
Stealth Abbott is helping to turn Texas blue.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 24, 2024 11:49 AM (lCWOD)
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Has anyone ever said "How much worse could it get if we actually stand for something?".
Republican politicians calculate that number in direct dollars to their personal bank accounts.
Republican politicians calculate that number in direct dollars to their personal bank accounts.
Posted by: Ribbed at April 24, 2024 11:49 AM (Ectld)
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I don't think that you can have regular Medicare A&B and an Advantage plan. It's either or.
Posted by: Braenyard
What about that AND retiree Blue Cross/Blue Shield? I get to keep same coverage as if I am still working.
Posted by: Braenyard
What about that AND retiree Blue Cross/Blue Shield? I get to keep same coverage as if I am still working.
Posted by: rickb223 at April 24, 2024 11:49 AM (pgG81)
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No idea. It had been a 48 year old family business.
Friday nights meal deal was plate of sliced brisket, 2 homemade sides, drink & dessert for $12.
FML.
Posted by: rickb223 at April 24, 2024 11:47 AM (pgG81)
I do miss a good BBQ plate. Only impostors (and only mediocre at that) in New England.
No idea. It had been a 48 year old family business.
Friday nights meal deal was plate of sliced brisket, 2 homemade sides, drink & dessert for $12.
FML.
Posted by: rickb223 at April 24, 2024 11:47 AM (pgG81)
I do miss a good BBQ plate. Only impostors (and only mediocre at that) in New England.
Posted by: Biden's Groom of the Stool (diaper changer) at April 24, 2024 11:49 AM (N39Ws)
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189
She’s an 8.
She’s an 8.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at April 24, 2024 11:50 AM (jbnUc)
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You know how you can tell and idiot?
"Bubba Wallace A-10 Thunderbolt Car Design Looks Sweet
According to the Marine Corps Times, Bubba Wallace’s new No. 23 car design doesn’t stop by honoring the World War II-era fighter aircraft."
There's also talk of the Flying Tigers. Everybody knows the Flying Tigers in their A-10s stopped the Nazis at Guadalcanal.
https://shorturl.at/egvyB
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at April 24, 2024 11:44 AM
*facepalm*
"Bubba Wallace A-10 Thunderbolt Car Design Looks Sweet
According to the Marine Corps Times, Bubba Wallace’s new No. 23 car design doesn’t stop by honoring the World War II-era fighter aircraft."
There's also talk of the Flying Tigers. Everybody knows the Flying Tigers in their A-10s stopped the Nazis at Guadalcanal.
https://shorturl.at/egvyB
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at April 24, 2024 11:44 AM
*facepalm*
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 24, 2024 11:50 AM (I6W2K)
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The Columbia Nazis have been given a deadline to clear out their tent city. I'm waiting with delighted anticipation for the crackdown, or lack thereof. Either way, we win.
Posted by: Archimedes at April 24, 2024 11:50 AM (CsUN+)
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This is the current political landscape:
tiny.cc/dshuxz
tiny.cc/dshuxz
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 24, 2024 11:50 AM (ynpvh)
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California's New Electricity-Income Tax Is Weeks Away
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I don't even want to know what that means.
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I don't even want to know what that means.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at April 24, 2024 11:50 AM (FVME7)
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Wait... so the junta orchestrates a wawa visit while they're actively suing Sheetz?
Maybe he's signaling that Wawa will be sued next.
Maybe he's signaling that Wawa will be sued next.
Posted by: t-bird at April 24, 2024 11:51 AM (OkFiN)
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189 This freckled redhead in a field is none too fond of playing football with Lucy:
http://tiny.cc/5rhuxz
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:43 AM (HnUIn)
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Overdressed by your usual standard. But nice.
http://tiny.cc/5rhuxz
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:43 AM (HnUIn)
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Overdressed by your usual standard. But nice.
Posted by: Eeyore at April 24, 2024 11:51 AM (1bNHn)
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Fortunately, there are a small (and growing) group of CT GOPers that want to change tactics as well.
Posted by: Darrell Harris
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Note the lesson of the various werewolf vs. villagers games:
The werewolves always win
Because a small informed minority beats the majority.
Action:
The national GOP uses that against us.
Use that against them.
Posted by: Darrell Harris
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Note the lesson of the various werewolf vs. villagers games:
The werewolves always win
Because a small informed minority beats the majority.
Action:
The national GOP uses that against us.
Use that against them.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at April 24, 2024 11:51 AM (yikga)
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Stealth Abbott is helping to turn Texas blue.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 24, 2024 11:49 AM (lCWOD)
I hate to agree with this, but I agree with this.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 24, 2024 11:49 AM (lCWOD)
I hate to agree with this, but I agree with this.
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at April 24, 2024 11:51 AM (5AVMW)
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209 Abbott's a cut-out, a wholly owned subsidiary of GOPe. He does less that he says he's going to do and he does the minimum necessary to polish the veneer of a conservative. He backed Louis Gohmert in his run against Paxton, he did not support Paxton during the impeachment (he didn't speak ill either - he was neuter), during the primary election he supported members of Paxton's impeachment committee.
Stealth Abbott is helping to turn Texas blue.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 24, 2024 11:49 AM (lCWOD)
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And he shut down Texas during covid! Almost all politicians suck. Some suck less than others. Abbott at least gets positive headlines. Better than many governors.
Also, I've been hearing predictions of Texas turning blue for over a decade, and it's just gotten redder. Hell, the Paxton affair took out key GOPe opposition in the primaries just about a month ago.
Stealth Abbott is helping to turn Texas blue.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 24, 2024 11:49 AM (lCWOD)
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And he shut down Texas during covid! Almost all politicians suck. Some suck less than others. Abbott at least gets positive headlines. Better than many governors.
Also, I've been hearing predictions of Texas turning blue for over a decade, and it's just gotten redder. Hell, the Paxton affair took out key GOPe opposition in the primaries just about a month ago.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 11:51 AM (GBKbO)
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"Stealth Abbott is helping to turn Texas blue."
Yeah he is. He's the "Me too!" GOPe candidate that won't do anything he doesn't see Desantis make popular.
Yeah he is. He's the "Me too!" GOPe candidate that won't do anything he doesn't see Desantis make popular.
Posted by: Ribbed at April 24, 2024 11:51 AM (Ectld)
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This is the current political landscape:
tiny.cc/dshuxz
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 24, 2024 11:50 AM (ynpvh)
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That's pretty good.
tiny.cc/dshuxz
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 24, 2024 11:50 AM (ynpvh)
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That's pretty good.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:52 AM (HnUIn)
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Wolfus - I have had Mutual of Omaha plan G for several years. It has been very good ( I have had lots of expenses in the last two years) I pay $700/quarter for it. I'm 72. It goes up a bit each year.
Posted by: free tibet with purchase of equal or greater value tibet at April 24, 2024
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$233 a month? That could be bad, or good. What about Rxs?
Posted by: free tibet with purchase of equal or greater value tibet at April 24, 2024
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$233 a month? That could be bad, or good. What about Rxs?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 24, 2024 11:52 AM (J2vNu)
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@205 I know the feeling of losing a favorite restaurant to fire. Ever since a place I frequented closed due to an out of control kitchen fire (19 years ago), life in the current town has never been the same. Missed that wait staff AND the food.
Posted by: Chairman LMAO, AI Expert at April 24, 2024 11:52 AM (snyZJ)
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95. Enough to do something about Philly saying that 105% of their abandoned buildings voted for Biden?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda
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It's redistricting. Stop Montgomery and Delaware counties, for starters, & that will go far to cleaning up Philly for voting.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda
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It's redistricting. Stop Montgomery and Delaware counties, for starters, & that will go far to cleaning up Philly for voting.
Posted by: L - If they do it with you, they'll do it to you, too at April 24, 2024 11:52 AM (NFX2v)
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Yeah he is. He's the "Me too!" GOPe candidate that won't do anything he doesn't see Desantis make popular.
IIRC, he was the first to ship illegals north.
IIRC, he was the first to ship illegals north.
Posted by: Archimedes at April 24, 2024 11:52 AM (CsUN+)
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This is the current political landscape:
tiny.cc/dshuxz
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)
Laugh or cry, dude. Laugh or cry.
tiny.cc/dshuxz
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)
Laugh or cry, dude. Laugh or cry.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at April 24, 2024 11:53 AM (FVME7)
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Would you want to be the woman who works the graveyard shift at Sheetz knowing that your male co-workers could be felons? Sex offenders?
Posted by: Voice of Reason at April 24, 2024 11:53 AM (V5BDR)
Posted by: Edmund, Duke of York at April 24, 2024 11:53 AM (Be/+i)
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217 California's New Electricity-Income Tax Is Weeks Away
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I don't even want to know what that means.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at April 24, 2024 11:50 AM (FVME7)
F'n Communism.
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I don't even want to know what that means.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at April 24, 2024 11:50 AM (FVME7)
F'n Communism.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 24, 2024 11:54 AM (ynpvh)
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Abbott's a cut-out, a wholly owned subsidiary of GOPe.
exactly, he does just enough to hold off primary challenges
exactly, he does just enough to hold off primary challenges
Posted by: brak at April 24, 2024 11:54 AM (25k9m)
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There really aren't any "political parties" anymore. There's just the leviathan we know as FedGov. It's more of a criminal syndicate than anything else. The choices we have with it are very few and very far between.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 24, 2024 11:55 AM (Q4IgG)
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Very good post, Joe. Thanks.
Posted by: L - If they do it with you, they'll do it to you, too at April 24, 2024 11:55 AM (NFX2v)
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Has anyone ever said "How much worse could it get if we actually stand for something?".
Posted by: Archimedes at April 24, 2024 11:47 AM (CsUN+)
It's funny. I was at a GOP orientation for new RTC Chairs this past weekend, and someone actually said something to that effect. It didn't go well in the room.
When asked what issues we should run on, the answers are Taxes and Schools. All well and fine, but the schools failed us bigly during COVID, and there is absolutely no appetite to hold them to account. In fact, we're racing the Dems to see who can fund all the special remediation programs to get our kids back up to pre-C19 standards first. No talk about funding government at pre-C19 levels either. It's like its a political Third Rail. Everyone wants to MoveOn.org, and not even talk about the last four years.
A challenging environment, to say the least.
Posted by: Archimedes at April 24, 2024 11:47 AM (CsUN+)
It's funny. I was at a GOP orientation for new RTC Chairs this past weekend, and someone actually said something to that effect. It didn't go well in the room.
When asked what issues we should run on, the answers are Taxes and Schools. All well and fine, but the schools failed us bigly during COVID, and there is absolutely no appetite to hold them to account. In fact, we're racing the Dems to see who can fund all the special remediation programs to get our kids back up to pre-C19 standards first. No talk about funding government at pre-C19 levels either. It's like its a political Third Rail. Everyone wants to MoveOn.org, and not even talk about the last four years.
A challenging environment, to say the least.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at April 24, 2024 11:55 AM (F39Mo)
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I was elected chair of my town's Republican Party last month. CT is a very tough state to be a conservative (RINO) in, as the party feels in their bones that the only way to win is to be moderate, and avoid the hot-button issues that we all know the Dems will target in November - abortion, and Trump. Now that I'm trying to walk the talk in the real world, I certainly understand the pull of that argument. If we had a record of winning with that strategy, I'd understand it more. However, we're not winning. Fortunately, there are a small (and growing) group of CT GOPers that want to change tactics as well.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at April 24, 2024 11:43 AM (F39Mo)
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That is the secret. Because the prevailing wisdom is whatever it is until it isn't. You change the prevailing wisdom by having success with a different path. The GOP is being transformed, albeit slower than we would like. It's coming form the bottom. The next congress will be more MAGA than this one.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at April 24, 2024 11:43 AM (F39Mo)
==
That is the secret. Because the prevailing wisdom is whatever it is until it isn't. You change the prevailing wisdom by having success with a different path. The GOP is being transformed, albeit slower than we would like. It's coming form the bottom. The next congress will be more MAGA than this one.
Posted by: Black JEM at April 24, 2024 11:55 AM (GZYu7)
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209
‘ Stealth Abbott is helping to turn Texas blue.’
The wheels of justice will catch up with him.
‘ Stealth Abbott is helping to turn Texas blue.’
The wheels of justice will catch up with him.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at April 24, 2024 11:55 AM (jbnUc)
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Overdressed by your usual standard. But nice.
Posted by: Eeyore at April 24, 2024 11:51 AM (1bNHn)
She's naked under those freckles...
Posted by: Eeyore at April 24, 2024 11:51 AM (1bNHn)
She's naked under those freckles...
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 24, 2024 11:55 AM (d9fT1)
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You DON'T want the Advantage plan. Plan G is the best supplemental for most of us. I recommend this Youtuber called "Medicare School" - here's a link. This guy does a great job of explaining what can be very complex.
https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=mNsJ_NJMCDY
When you sign up for Medicare, make sure you do the prescription part right away. I just did the minimum when I turned 65, and found out later in the year that I'll have to pay an additional amount every month as a penalty.
https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=mNsJ_NJMCDY
When you sign up for Medicare, make sure you do the prescription part right away. I just did the minimum when I turned 65, and found out later in the year that I'll have to pay an additional amount every month as a penalty.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 24, 2024 11:55 AM (w6EFb)
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With respect to PA: Wawa is eastern PA only, Sheetz is throughout the state.
With respect to PA: Wawa is eastern PA only, Sheetz is throughout the state.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at April 24, 2024 11:55 AM (xG4kz)
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If you're the praying kind, my wife's beloved grandmother (who helped to raise her) is nearing her end. She was an amazing woman who was really the first person to welcome me to the family, always asked about my parents, my sister and her kids.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at April 24, 2024 11:56 AM (KbCG3)
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0 I don't think that you can have regular Medicare A&B and an Advantage plan. It's either or.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 24, 2024
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Well, you can't *use* both simultaneously. But what I've been told is that you can't sign up for an MA without already being on A & B.
Now I'm more confused than ever.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 24, 2024
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Well, you can't *use* both simultaneously. But what I've been told is that you can't sign up for an MA without already being on A & B.
Now I'm more confused than ever.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 24, 2024 11:56 AM (J2vNu)
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That is the secret. Because the prevailing wisdom is whatever it is until it isn't. You change the prevailing wisdom by having success with a different path. The GOP is being transformed, albeit slower than we would like. It's coming form the bottom. The next congress will be more MAGA than this one.
You hush with your wild-eyed optimism. I think I'll go open a vein.
You hush with your wild-eyed optimism. I think I'll go open a vein.
Posted by: Archimedes at April 24, 2024 11:56 AM (CsUN+)
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@232 It should be a tax on people charging their EVs at home (who don't contribute fuel taxes for maintenance of road and bridge infrastructure) but nah.
Posted by: Chairman LMAO, AI Expert at April 24, 2024 11:57 AM (snyZJ)
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Abbott's a cut-out, a wholly owned subsidiary of GOPe.
exactly, he does just enough to hold off primary challenges
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And also just enough to ensure the Democrats don't run a serious candidate in the general.
That is the biggest indictment that he is controled opposition.
exactly, he does just enough to hold off primary challenges
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And also just enough to ensure the Democrats don't run a serious candidate in the general.
That is the biggest indictment that he is controled opposition.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at April 24, 2024 11:57 AM (yikga)
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Further to your point, the acronym RINO Is accurate only if understood to mean Representative In Name Only.
Posted by: Ex GOP at April 24, 2024 11:57 AM (GpUII)
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Wait... so the junta orchestrates a wawa visit while they're actively suing Sheetz?
Maybe he's signaling that Wawa will be sued next.
Posted by: t-bird at April 24, 2024 11:51 AM (OkFiN)
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Which one contributed more to FJB? Which one is campaigning to remove the competition?
Maybe he's signaling that Wawa will be sued next.
Posted by: t-bird at April 24, 2024 11:51 AM (OkFiN)
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Which one contributed more to FJB? Which one is campaigning to remove the competition?
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 24, 2024 11:58 AM (7fElN)
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under the North Atlantic riding our missiles around
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at April 24, 2024 11:47 AM (5AVMW)
I've never heard it phrased that way, but then again, I haven't met a lot of bubbleheads.
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at April 24, 2024 11:47 AM (5AVMW)
I've never heard it phrased that way, but then again, I haven't met a lot of bubbleheads.
Posted by: pookysgirl interacted with a lot more Zoomies at April 24, 2024 11:58 AM (dtlDP)
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‘ Stealth Abbott is helping to turn Texas blue.’
The wheels of justice will catch up with him.
Posted by: Dr. Claw
Slowly they turn
Inch by inch
The wheels of justice will catch up with him.
Posted by: Dr. Claw
Slowly they turn
Inch by inch
Posted by: rickb223 at April 24, 2024 11:58 AM (pgG81)
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When you sign up for Medicare, make sure you do the prescription part right away. I just did the minimum when I turned 65, and found out later in the year that I'll have to pay an additional amount every month as a penalty.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 24, 2024
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But the Rx part is C, or D, right? I already had coverage through my work, and have continued to work, so I have had no penalty for waiting to get on B. But C & D, I thought, ARE MA plans.
I'll take a look at the YooToob video, but I'm already floundering and whirling around. Grrrr.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 24, 2024
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But the Rx part is C, or D, right? I already had coverage through my work, and have continued to work, so I have had no penalty for waiting to get on B. But C & D, I thought, ARE MA plans.
I'll take a look at the YooToob video, but I'm already floundering and whirling around. Grrrr.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 24, 2024 11:58 AM (J2vNu)
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"Stealth Abbott is helping to turn Texas blue."
Yeah he is. He's the "Me too!" GOPe candidate that won't do anything he doesn't see Desantis make popular.
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Agree, and felt this way about him for a while. Election Year Abbott shoots for splashy headlines. Off Year Abbott is a total progressive, expanding government power and bureaucracy.
But it'll be him vs. a Soros puppet every election, so he wins... Thank God he's paralyzed from the waist down, limiting the risk of a "madam" scandal.
Yeah he is. He's the "Me too!" GOPe candidate that won't do anything he doesn't see Desantis make popular.
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Agree, and felt this way about him for a while. Election Year Abbott shoots for splashy headlines. Off Year Abbott is a total progressive, expanding government power and bureaucracy.
But it'll be him vs. a Soros puppet every election, so he wins... Thank God he's paralyzed from the waist down, limiting the risk of a "madam" scandal.
Posted by: reason at April 24, 2024 11:58 AM (s3On1)
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When you sign up for Medicare, make sure you do the prescription part right away. I just did the minimum when I turned 65, and found out later in the year that I'll have to pay an additional amount every month as a penalty.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 24, 2024 11:55 AM (w6EFb)
I didn't take the prescription plan when I retired and get my drugs through Costco who has a discount for non- insured people.. My Rx's have been quite reasonable
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 24, 2024 11:55 AM (w6EFb)
I didn't take the prescription plan when I retired and get my drugs through Costco who has a discount for non- insured people.. My Rx's have been quite reasonable
Posted by: It's me donna at April 24, 2024 11:58 AM (Akjoo)
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"The suit said Sheetz discriminated against black, Native American, and multiracial job seekers by weeding out applicants who failed a criminal background check." ...
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Their check bounced?
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Their check bounced?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at April 24, 2024 11:59 AM (FVME7)
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243 0 I don't think that you can have regular Medicare A&B and an Advantage plan. It's either or.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 24, 2024
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Well, you can't *use* both simultaneously. But what I've been told is that you can't sign up for an MA without already being on A & B.
Now I'm more confused than ever.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 24, 2024 11:56 AM (J2vNu)
That's how the bastards designed it.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 24, 2024
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Well, you can't *use* both simultaneously. But what I've been told is that you can't sign up for an MA without already being on A & B.
Now I'm more confused than ever.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 24, 2024 11:56 AM (J2vNu)
That's how the bastards designed it.
Posted by: Eromero at April 24, 2024 11:59 AM (NxC5+)
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If you're the praying kind, my wife's beloved grandmother (who helped to raise her) is nearing her end. She was an amazing woman who was really the first person to welcome me to the family, always asked about my parents, my sister and her kids.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer
😢 Prayers.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer
😢 Prayers.
Posted by: rickb223 at April 24, 2024 11:59 AM (pgG81)
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233 Abbott's a cut-out, a wholly owned subsidiary of GOPe.
exactly, he does just enough to hold off primary challenges
Posted by: brak at April 24, 2024 11:54 AM (25k9m)
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Like when Lindsey Graham becomes a fire breathing conservative during the last few months of his re-lection campaigns?
exactly, he does just enough to hold off primary challenges
Posted by: brak at April 24, 2024 11:54 AM (25k9m)
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Like when Lindsey Graham becomes a fire breathing conservative during the last few months of his re-lection campaigns?
Posted by: Chairman LMAO, AI Expert at April 24, 2024 11:59 AM (snyZJ)
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I lost patience with the term long ago, but in politics, businessmen who want a huge government giving them contracts to get rich while imposing poverty collectivism on everyone else while fighting endless wars are fascists.
Posted by: LenNeal at April 24, 2024 12:00 PM (43xH1)
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What about that AND retiree Blue Cross/Blue Shield? I get to keep same coverage as if I am still working.
Posted by: rickb223
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I don't know anything about that.
But thanks for reminding me. Blue Cross is the insurance I had before retirement. Oh, I know one thing about them. They are like auto insurance every time you seriously use it your rates go up. But they never challenged the doctor/hospital bill.
They were my biggest monthly bill. Out of work and paying them I was selling off assets. Reflecting on it, as it effected me, I choose Medicare A&B. The cost is minimal.
Posted by: rickb223
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I don't know anything about that.
But thanks for reminding me. Blue Cross is the insurance I had before retirement. Oh, I know one thing about them. They are like auto insurance every time you seriously use it your rates go up. But they never challenged the doctor/hospital bill.
They were my biggest monthly bill. Out of work and paying them I was selling off assets. Reflecting on it, as it effected me, I choose Medicare A&B. The cost is minimal.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 24, 2024 12:00 PM (lCWOD)
Posted by: It's me donna at April 24, 2024 12:00 PM (Akjoo)
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It should be a tax on people charging their EVs at home (who don't contribute fuel taxes for maintenance of road and bridge infrastructure) but nah.
Posted by: Chairman LMAO, AI Expert at April 24, 2024 11:57 AM (snyZJ)
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Meh. Just mileage would be fine. If you drive an EV, you pay a mileage tax when you register or renew your car. Check the odometer, do the subtraction, pay the tax.
But that makes too much sense, doesn't expand the panopticon, and doesn't offer lots of graft to a powerful person's cousin. So when they impose mileage taxes - and I suspect they will - it will apply to everyone (not just EVs, so IC drivers will get double-taxed) and they will enforce it with GPS trackers but that's okay because they promise not to use location data for anything other than calculating the taxes. Swearsies.
Posted by: Chairman LMAO, AI Expert at April 24, 2024 11:57 AM (snyZJ)
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Meh. Just mileage would be fine. If you drive an EV, you pay a mileage tax when you register or renew your car. Check the odometer, do the subtraction, pay the tax.
But that makes too much sense, doesn't expand the panopticon, and doesn't offer lots of graft to a powerful person's cousin. So when they impose mileage taxes - and I suspect they will - it will apply to everyone (not just EVs, so IC drivers will get double-taxed) and they will enforce it with GPS trackers but that's okay because they promise not to use location data for anything other than calculating the taxes. Swearsies.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 12:00 PM (HnUIn)
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You have Medicare A and b automatically. You can opt for advantage. If you don't you pay a penalty.
Posted by: Megthered at April 24, 2024 12:00 PM (4acn+)
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A midnight Sheetz seven makes an IHOP four look like Adrienne Barbeau.
Posted by: BourbonChicken at April 24, 2024 12:01 PM (cf/0E)
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This freckled redhead in a field is none too fond of playing football with Lucy:
http://tiny.cc/5rhuxz
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:43 AM (HnUIn)
My heart rate went up.
For a few seconds.
http://tiny.cc/5rhuxz
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:43 AM (HnUIn)
My heart rate went up.
For a few seconds.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at April 24, 2024 12:01 PM (FCbAQ)
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And he shut down Texas during covid! Almost all politicians suck. Some suck less than others. Abbott at least gets positive headlines. Better than many governors.
Also, I've been hearing predictions of Texas turning blue for over a decade, and it's just gotten redder. Hell, the Paxton affair took out key GOPe opposition in the primaries just about a month ago.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 11:51 AM (GBKbO)
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Paxton might be more of a real deal. I'll give Abbott props on one thing - he started the bussing thing, and man has it changed the discussion of illegal aliens.
Also, I've been hearing predictions of Texas turning blue for over a decade, and it's just gotten redder. Hell, the Paxton affair took out key GOPe opposition in the primaries just about a month ago.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 11:51 AM (GBKbO)
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Paxton might be more of a real deal. I'll give Abbott props on one thing - he started the bussing thing, and man has it changed the discussion of illegal aliens.
Posted by: Black JEM at April 24, 2024 12:01 PM (GZYu7)
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We could re-form the Whigs...
Posted by: TexasDan at April 24, 2024 12:01 PM (z/ifB)
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There are also high deductible supplement G plans that kick in when your annual out of pocket expenses hit a certain amount (which goes up every year and is currently around $2000). After the deductible it pays for everything . The premium for the HD G plan is much lower --mine is around $40/month-- and if you aren't sick a lot you will likely save money going this way as most years your out of pocket expenses won't be that much.
Don't forget if you choose traditional Medicare you also need to get a Part D plan to cover your prescription drugs. There all all different kinds of these plans depending on how many / how expensive your Rx are. And you can change Part D plans every year.
Don't forget if you choose traditional Medicare you also need to get a Part D plan to cover your prescription drugs. There all all different kinds of these plans depending on how many / how expensive your Rx are. And you can change Part D plans every year.
Posted by: Bigsmith at April 24, 2024 12:01 PM (yngd1)
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You have Medicare A and b automatically. You can opt for advantage. If you don't you pay a penalty.
Posted by: Megthered at April 24, 2024 12:00 PM (4acn+)
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I think you mean "opt for D" or pay a penalty.
Posted by: Megthered at April 24, 2024 12:00 PM (4acn+)
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I think you mean "opt for D" or pay a penalty.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 12:01 PM (HnUIn)
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242 If you're the praying kind, my wife's beloved grandmother (who helped to raise her) is nearing her end. She was an amazing woman who was really the first person to welcome me to the family, always asked about my parents, my sister and her kids.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at
Of course. Prayers for comfort to your entire family during this time.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at
Of course. Prayers for comfort to your entire family during this time.
Posted by: Piper at April 24, 2024 12:02 PM (ZdaMQ)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at April 24, 2024 12:02 PM (FVME7)
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Well, you can't *use* both simultaneously. But what I've been told is that you can't sign up for an MA without already being on A & B.
Now I'm more confused than ever.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 24, 2024 11:56 AM (J2vNu)
Pooky got put on Medicare because he's on SSDI (his premiums are being taken out of his monthly check). But he kept the Medicaid, as well as VA benefits. So whatever the VA doesn't pay for, and then Medicare doesn't pay for, usually Medicaid will pick up. But getting to that last point is a huge hassle and involves a LOT of dead trees.
Now I'm more confused than ever.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 24, 2024 11:56 AM (J2vNu)
Pooky got put on Medicare because he's on SSDI (his premiums are being taken out of his monthly check). But he kept the Medicaid, as well as VA benefits. So whatever the VA doesn't pay for, and then Medicare doesn't pay for, usually Medicaid will pick up. But getting to that last point is a huge hassle and involves a LOT of dead trees.
Posted by: pookysgirl, trying to keep it all straight at April 24, 2024 12:02 PM (dtlDP)
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I wonder if Johnson was blackmailed. Maybe he's too embarrassed that he searched for busty lesbian negresses on what he thought was the browser's 'private' window. He should just own up to it.
Getting caught searching for busty lesbians just means he's qualified to run a smart military blog.
Getting caught searching for busty lesbians just means he's qualified to run a smart military blog.
Posted by: Ian S. at April 24, 2024 12:02 PM (2ocoG)
Posted by: It's me donna at April 24, 2024 12:02 PM (Akjoo)
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Mmmm...Adrienne Barbeau...
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at April 24, 2024 12:03 PM (Be/+i)
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Medicare Advantage is basically drug coverage. You have Medicare A & B for doctors and hospital. And I don't know why someone would think optical and dental care is something easy to cover.
I have MA Walgreens. It covered more of the cost of Advair than my Blue Cross insurance through work covers.
I have MA Walgreens. It covered more of the cost of Advair than my Blue Cross insurance through work covers.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at April 24, 2024 12:03 PM (yeEu9)
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11 ‘We Are Ashamed’ — UK Psychologists Apologise for Role in Promoting Transgender ‘Medicine’ to Children
.. I'm sorry but anything less that seppuku isn't good enough
Posted by: SMOD at April 24, 2024 11:03 AM (RHGPo
After instructing the kaishakunin to wait for the second cut.
.. I'm sorry but anything less that seppuku isn't good enough
Posted by: SMOD at April 24, 2024 11:03 AM (RHGPo
After instructing the kaishakunin to wait for the second cut.
Posted by: Minbari Gray Council at April 24, 2024 12:03 PM (2/dun)
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Paxton might be more of a real deal. I'll give Abbott props on one thing - he started the bussing thing, and man has it changed the discussion of illegal aliens.
Posted by: Black JEM at April 24, 2024 12:01 PM (GZYu7)
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I heard Abbot stumping recently--even while he's talking about lowering property taxes and school choice, he throws in a line about paying teachers more.
Maybe he clumsily means that school choice would result in increased teacher wages, but I think it's more likely that he means what he says and he wants to pay the union their gold.
Posted by: Black JEM at April 24, 2024 12:01 PM (GZYu7)
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I heard Abbot stumping recently--even while he's talking about lowering property taxes and school choice, he throws in a line about paying teachers more.
Maybe he clumsily means that school choice would result in increased teacher wages, but I think it's more likely that he means what he says and he wants to pay the union their gold.
Posted by: TexasDan at April 24, 2024 12:03 PM (z/ifB)
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alena Zito: Antisemitic Trend Has Whiff of 1930s Germany
More than a Whiff I'd say
Posted by: It's me donna
in the same way paint thinner huffers take a whiff
More than a Whiff I'd say
Posted by: It's me donna
in the same way paint thinner huffers take a whiff
Posted by: BruceWayne at April 24, 2024 12:03 PM (CIS44)
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I feel like I'm trapped in a prime time Humana supplemental insurance commercial loop, but only the parts about Medicare A & B.
Posted by: Chairman LMAO, AI Expert at April 24, 2024 12:03 PM (snyZJ)
Posted by: Dr. Claw at April 24, 2024 12:03 PM (jbnUc)
Posted by: Sock Monkey * Squirrel panel moderator at April 24, 2024 12:03 PM (hKZ+8)
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OT...the only thing more annoying than these pop-up ads is the continuing mock drafts for the NFL. Jeez I hate those things. Just shut up already.
Ok.
I'm done now.
Ok.
I'm done now.
Posted by: Diogenes at April 24, 2024 12:04 PM (W/lyH)
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There's a fundamental flaw with that approach. It entails that no system can be said to fail, because it is, by definition, doing what it does, and this is its purpose.
So, e.g., our school system is excellent.
You're kind of missing the semi-sarcastic point of TPOSIWID: the school system was designed to fail kids. So yes, by that metric, it's excellent, but that's like being #1 in a small dick contest.
So, e.g., our school system is excellent.
You're kind of missing the semi-sarcastic point of TPOSIWID: the school system was designed to fail kids. So yes, by that metric, it's excellent, but that's like being #1 in a small dick contest.
Posted by: Ian S. at April 24, 2024 12:04 PM (2ocoG)
Posted by: Archimedes at April 24, 2024 12:04 PM (CsUN+)
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@272 busty lesbian cosplayers is a hot genre, a heard from a friend of a friend.
Posted by: Chairman LMAO, AI Expert at April 24, 2024 12:04 PM (snyZJ)
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I'll take a look at the YooToob video, but I'm already floundering and whirling around. Grrrr.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 24, 2024 11:58 AM
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Get the book "Medicare for Dummies.". Seriously. This stuff is complicated and you don't want to mess it up.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 24, 2024 11:58 AM
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Get the book "Medicare for Dummies.". Seriously. This stuff is complicated and you don't want to mess it up.
Posted by: Bigsmith at April 24, 2024 12:05 PM (yngd1)
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On my iPhone and see the ad at bottom. It does have an X on the upper right side that clicks the ad away.
Posted by: olddog in mo at April 24, 2024 12:05 PM (o4V0g)
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287 On my iPhone and see the ad at bottom. It does have an X on the upper right side that clicks the ad away.
Posted by: olddog in mo at April
But you have to keep doing it every time you refresh.
Posted by: olddog in mo at April
But you have to keep doing it every time you refresh.
Posted by: Piper at April 24, 2024 12:06 PM (ZdaMQ)
Posted by: rickb223 at April 24, 2024 12:06 PM (pgG81)
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Like when Lindsey Graham becomes a fire breathing conservative during the last few months of his re-lection campaigns?
Posted by: Chairman LMAO, AI Expert at April 24, 2024 11:59 AM (snyZJ)
I'm 12 time zones to the right of that putz according to my campaign commercials.
Posted by: Chairman LMAO, AI Expert at April 24, 2024 11:59 AM (snyZJ)
I'm 12 time zones to the right of that putz according to my campaign commercials.
Posted by: John Cornyn at April 24, 2024 12:06 PM (z/ifB)
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This freckled redhead in a field is none too fond of playing football with Lucy:
http://tiny.cc/5rhuxz
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:43 AM (HnUIn)
I'd let her polish my putter on Geezer Golf Tuesdays.
http://tiny.cc/5rhuxz
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:43 AM (HnUIn)
I'd let her polish my putter on Geezer Golf Tuesdays.
Posted by: Diogenes at April 24, 2024 12:06 PM (W/lyH)
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Reporter: “Do you condemn the anti-Semitic protests on college campuses?”
Biden: “I condemn the antisemitic protests. That’s why I have set up a program to deal with that. I also condemn those who don’t understand what’s going on with the Palestinians.”
Biden: “I condemn the antisemitic protests. That’s why I have set up a program to deal with that. I also condemn those who don’t understand what’s going on with the Palestinians.”
Posted by: SMOD at April 24, 2024 12:07 PM (RHGPo)
Posted by: anachronda at April 24, 2024 12:07 PM (v3pYe)
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“What I do know is that even the most peaceful of protests would be treated as outrages if they were interpreted as, say, anti-Black.”
At Ann Althouse, via Insty.
At Ann Althouse, via Insty.
Posted by: Archimedes at April 24, 2024 12:07 PM (CsUN+)
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And I don't know why someone would think optical and dental care is something easy to cover.
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Because any of the insurance coverages available don't really cover all that much. Maybe at most a couple thousand dollars in a bad year. As a retiree, on average, you have more money and assets than anyone else.
If it's a problem, then unfortunately you have other problems. And that would be unfortunate. But it doesn't change the math across the whole population.
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Because any of the insurance coverages available don't really cover all that much. Maybe at most a couple thousand dollars in a bad year. As a retiree, on average, you have more money and assets than anyone else.
If it's a problem, then unfortunately you have other problems. And that would be unfortunate. But it doesn't change the math across the whole population.
Posted by: Black JEM at April 24, 2024 12:07 PM (GZYu7)
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290 Like when Lindsey Graham becomes a fire breathing conservative during the last few months of his re-lection campaigns?
Posted by: Chairman LMAO, AI Expert at April 24, 2024 11:59 AM (snyZJ)
I'm 12 time zones to the right of that putz according to my campaign commercials.
Posted by: John Cornyn at April 24, 2024 12:06 PM (z/ifB)
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"I own a gun! Pew pew!"
-Jon Tester
Posted by: Chairman LMAO, AI Expert at April 24, 2024 11:59 AM (snyZJ)
I'm 12 time zones to the right of that putz according to my campaign commercials.
Posted by: John Cornyn at April 24, 2024 12:06 PM (z/ifB)
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"I own a gun! Pew pew!"
-Jon Tester
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 12:07 PM (GBKbO)
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Tom Elliott
@tomselliott
MSNBC’s @morningmika: “In Florida, you know, between Donald Trump & Ron DeSantis, you’ve got a team there that really made a landscape for women that’s downright dangerous.”
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Now do your husband in his D.C. office.
@tomselliott
MSNBC’s @morningmika: “In Florida, you know, between Donald Trump & Ron DeSantis, you’ve got a team there that really made a landscape for women that’s downright dangerous.”
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Now do your husband in his D.C. office.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at April 24, 2024 12:07 PM (FVME7)
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253 When you sign up for Medicare, make sure you do the prescription part right away. I just did the minimum when I turned 65, and found out later in the year that I'll have to pay an additional amount every month as a penalty.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 24, 2024 11:55 AM (w6EFb)
I didn't take the prescription plan when I retired and get my drugs through Costco who has a discount for non- insured people.. My Rx's have been quite reasonable
Posted by: It's me donna at April 24, 2024 11:58 AM (Akjoo)
That works...unless you get a cancer treatable by new immunotherapy drugs. They are considered part D b/c they are pill form (so not chemo covered under Part B)...and they will bankrupt you, even at low % splits this year (when Medicare puts in a ceiling, if it does, next year, maybe it won't be so bad).
FYI - retail price of my future meds is $165K-$191K/year for 1 of them. Then you have other meds you take with them to make sure nothing goes wrong - those are cheaper.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 24, 2024 11:55 AM (w6EFb)
I didn't take the prescription plan when I retired and get my drugs through Costco who has a discount for non- insured people.. My Rx's have been quite reasonable
Posted by: It's me donna at April 24, 2024 11:58 AM (Akjoo)
That works...unless you get a cancer treatable by new immunotherapy drugs. They are considered part D b/c they are pill form (so not chemo covered under Part B)...and they will bankrupt you, even at low % splits this year (when Medicare puts in a ceiling, if it does, next year, maybe it won't be so bad).
FYI - retail price of my future meds is $165K-$191K/year for 1 of them. Then you have other meds you take with them to make sure nothing goes wrong - those are cheaper.
Posted by: Nova Local at April 24, 2024 12:07 PM (exHjb)
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Maybe we should call them DIABLOS - I forget who coined the acronym - Democrats in all but label only.
Posted by: Toad-0 at April 24, 2024 12:07 PM (cct0t)
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Just saw that Thomas Massie was threatened with a fine for posting the video of the Uke flag wave in Congress. Someone really needs to leak the contents of the graft servers in KEEEV.
Posted by: Ian S. at April 24, 2024 12:07 PM (2ocoG)
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294 “What I do know is that even the most peaceful of protests would be treated as outrages if they were interpreted as, say, anti-Black.”
At Ann Althouse, via Insty.
Posted by: Archimedes at April 24, 2024 12:07 PM (CsUN+)
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What if they're anti-white?
At Ann Althouse, via Insty.
Posted by: Archimedes at April 24, 2024 12:07 PM (CsUN+)
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What if they're anti-white?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 12:07 PM (GBKbO)
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under the North Atlantic riding our missiles around
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at April 24, 2024 11:47 AM (5AVMW)
I've never heard it phrased that way, but then again, I haven't met a lot of bubbleheads.
Posted by: pookysgirl interacted with a lot more Zoomies at April 24, 2024 11:58 AM (dtlDP)
LOL! I have never thought of that phrase ever until today... literally just made it up! Well, at least as far as I know, maybe the boys doing the Pacific patrols made it up before me. Anyway, hope you all are doing ok!
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at April 24, 2024 11:47 AM (5AVMW)
I've never heard it phrased that way, but then again, I haven't met a lot of bubbleheads.
Posted by: pookysgirl interacted with a lot more Zoomies at April 24, 2024 11:58 AM (dtlDP)
LOL! I have never thought of that phrase ever until today... literally just made it up! Well, at least as far as I know, maybe the boys doing the Pacific patrols made it up before me. Anyway, hope you all are doing ok!
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at April 24, 2024 12:07 PM (5AVMW)
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"I own a gun! Pew pew!"
-Jon Tester
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, f
Hey that's my line!
-Joe Manchin
-Jon Tester
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, f
Hey that's my line!
-Joe Manchin
Posted by: BruceWayne at April 24, 2024 12:08 PM (CIS44)
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You're kind of missing the semi-sarcastic point of TPOSIWID: the school system was designed to fail kids. So yes, by that metric, it's excellent, but that's like being #1 in a small dick contest.
Posted by: Ian S. at April 24, 2024 12:04 PM (2ocoG)
*hides ribbon*
Posted by: Ian S. at April 24, 2024 12:04 PM (2ocoG)
*hides ribbon*
Posted by: Robert Reich at April 24, 2024 12:08 PM (R4t5M)
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On my iPhone and see the ad at bottom. It does have an X on the upper right side that clicks the ad away.
Posted by: olddog in mo at April
But you have to keep doing it every time you refresh.
Posted by: Piper at April 24, 2024 12:06 PM (ZdaMQ)
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Small screen...fat fingers.
Half the time I get some freaky ad. You'd think we could see something from a bikini store once in awhile.
Posted by: olddog in mo at April
But you have to keep doing it every time you refresh.
Posted by: Piper at April 24, 2024 12:06 PM (ZdaMQ)
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Small screen...fat fingers.
Half the time I get some freaky ad. You'd think we could see something from a bikini store once in awhile.
Posted by: Diogenes at April 24, 2024 12:08 PM (W/lyH)
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$233 a month? That could be bad, or good. What about Rxs?
$5.30/month with Aetna. Out of pocket for me each monthe is $6 for levothyroxine, HCT and Amlodipine (BP med).
$5.30/month with Aetna. Out of pocket for me each monthe is $6 for levothyroxine, HCT and Amlodipine (BP med).
Posted by: free tibet with purchase of equal or greater value tibet at April 24, 2024 12:08 PM (iNp3L)
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This freckled redhead in a field is none too fond of playing football with Lucy:
http://tiny.cc/5rhuxz
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:43 AM (HnUIn)
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She looks chilly. I would warm her up.
And tell her of the waters of my homeworld.
http://tiny.cc/5rhuxz
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 11:43 AM (HnUIn)
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She looks chilly. I would warm her up.
And tell her of the waters of my homeworld.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at April 24, 2024 12:08 PM (Be/+i)
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Take the road maintenance tax out of gasoline / diesel costs.
Make every state highway a toll road.
Unpopular as hell, I know. But the best way to make sure users pay for upkeep regardless of fuel source.
Make every state highway a toll road.
Unpopular as hell, I know. But the best way to make sure users pay for upkeep regardless of fuel source.
Posted by: reason at April 24, 2024 12:09 PM (s3On1)
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@morningmika: “In Florida, you know, between Donald Trump & Ron DeSantis, you’ve got a team there that really made a landscape for women that’s downright dangerous.” ...
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at April 24, 2024 12:07 PM (FVME7)
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Citation needed.
And when your crew helps hasten the collapse and Islam fills the void, methinks women will lament the loss of their "dangerous" environment in Florida...
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at April 24, 2024 12:07 PM (FVME7)
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Citation needed.
And when your crew helps hasten the collapse and Islam fills the void, methinks women will lament the loss of their "dangerous" environment in Florida...
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 12:09 PM (HnUIn)
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303 "I own a gun! Pew pew!"
-Jon Tester
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, f
Hey that's my line!
-Joe Manchin
Posted by: BruceWayne at April 24, 2024 12:08 PM (CIS44)
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I thought Manchin's line was, "Recognize my last name? My uncle was pretty cool, you know."
-Jon Tester
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, f
Hey that's my line!
-Joe Manchin
Posted by: BruceWayne at April 24, 2024 12:08 PM (CIS44)
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I thought Manchin's line was, "Recognize my last name? My uncle was pretty cool, you know."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 12:09 PM (GBKbO)
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Prosecutors in New York have revealed what the other crime is that Donald Trump was allegedly trying to conceal when he was falsifying business records and they claim it was to unlawfully promote his candidacy. The fatal error is that the NY Statute they cite only applies to elections within the State of New York and not Federal Elections!
Trump was running for the federal office of President of the United States and not a State Office and therefore the premise of what the prosecution is trying to prove as the second crime used to get around the statute of limitations issue and to elevate this business records case to a felony must fail!
Trump was running for the federal office of President of the United States and not a State Office and therefore the premise of what the prosecution is trying to prove as the second crime used to get around the statute of limitations issue and to elevate this business records case to a felony must fail!
Posted by: SMOD at April 24, 2024 12:09 PM (RHGPo)
Posted by: Sock Monkey * Squirrel panel moderator at April 24, 2024 12:09 PM (hKZ+8)
Posted by: Humphreyrobot at April 24, 2024 12:09 PM (J8LnB)
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But you have to keep doing it every time you refresh.
Posted by: Piper at April 24, 2024 12:06
Just found that out in Safari. Doesn't show if I use Brave.
Posted by: Piper at April 24, 2024 12:06
Just found that out in Safari. Doesn't show if I use Brave.
Posted by: olddog in mo at April 24, 2024 12:10 PM (o4V0g)
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RIGS.
There are tons of them in TX - especially in the TX House. My State Rep has one purpose: to make sure the schools get as much money as they want. And if it forces the taxpayers to go broke, so be it. (He got his start on a school board.)
There are tons of them in TX - especially in the TX House. My State Rep has one purpose: to make sure the schools get as much money as they want. And if it forces the taxpayers to go broke, so be it. (He got his start on a school board.)
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at April 24, 2024 12:10 PM (uTTG7)
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Prosecutors in New York have revealed what the other crime is that Donald Trump was allegedly trying to conceal when he was falsifying business records and they claim it was to unlawfully promote his candidacy. The fatal error is that the NY Statute they cite only applies to elections within the State of New York and not Federal Elections!
Trump was running for the federal office of President of the United States and not a State Office and therefore the premise of what the prosecution is trying to prove as the second crime used to get around the statute of limitations issue and to elevate this business records case to a felony must fail!
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Well, no one ever said the democrat henchmen were the brightest bulbs in the pack.
Trump was running for the federal office of President of the United States and not a State Office and therefore the premise of what the prosecution is trying to prove as the second crime used to get around the statute of limitations issue and to elevate this business records case to a felony must fail!
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Well, no one ever said the democrat henchmen were the brightest bulbs in the pack.
Posted by: Black JEM at April 24, 2024 12:10 PM (GZYu7)
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But the Rx part is C, or D, right? I already had coverage through my work, and have continued to work, so I have had no penalty for waiting to get on B. But C & D, I thought, ARE MA plans.
I'll take a look at the YooToob video, but I'm already floundering and whirling around. Grrrr.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 24, 2024 11:58 AM (J2vNu)
The way I understand it, everyone gets A and B (taken from your SS payment). Then you decide if you want your supplemental to be Advantage (C) or Supplemental (D). For me, 174.40 per month for basic (out of my SSA), 157.08 for supplemental, and 15.80 for prescription (which I have never used).
I'll take a look at the YooToob video, but I'm already floundering and whirling around. Grrrr.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 24, 2024 11:58 AM (J2vNu)
The way I understand it, everyone gets A and B (taken from your SS payment). Then you decide if you want your supplemental to be Advantage (C) or Supplemental (D). For me, 174.40 per month for basic (out of my SSA), 157.08 for supplemental, and 15.80 for prescription (which I have never used).
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 24, 2024 12:10 PM (w6EFb)
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316 Well, no one ever said the democrat henchmen were the brightest bulbs in the pack.
Posted by: Black JEM at April 24, 2024 12:10 PM (GZYu7)
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Or that it would matter to a Manhattan jury.
Posted by: Black JEM at April 24, 2024 12:10 PM (GZYu7)
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Or that it would matter to a Manhattan jury.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 12:11 PM (GBKbO)
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I've called them Conservatives In Name Only for a long time. I don't consider Republicans to be conservatives for the last long time.
Posted by: GWB at April 24, 2024 12:11 PM (V5L72)
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Prosecutors in New York have revealed what the other crime is that Donald Trump was allegedly trying to conceal when he was falsifying business records and they claim it was to unlawfully promote his candidacy. The fatal error is that the NY Statute they cite only applies to elections within the State of New York and not Federal Elections!
They're still not sending their best.
They're still not sending their best.
Posted by: Ian S. at April 24, 2024 12:11 PM (2ocoG)
321
Fair points about the term RINO. This is why I prefer to use "Vichy Republican"
Posted by: Brother Bob at April 24, 2024 12:12 PM (zZe7j)
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They're still not sending their best.
Posted by: Ian S. at April 24, 2024 12:11 PM (2ocoG)
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Or they are.
Which is worse is up to you to decide...
Posted by: Ian S. at April 24, 2024 12:11 PM (2ocoG)
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Or they are.
Which is worse is up to you to decide...
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 12:12 PM (HnUIn)
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322 They're still not sending their best.
Posted by: Ian S. at April 24, 2024 12:11 PM (2ocoG)
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Or they are.
Which is worse is up to you to decide...
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 12:12 PM (HnUIn)
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I wonder how good their generals are at making war.
Posted by: Ian S. at April 24, 2024 12:11 PM (2ocoG)
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Or they are.
Which is worse is up to you to decide...
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 12:12 PM (HnUIn)
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I wonder how good their generals are at making war.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 24, 2024 12:12 PM (GBKbO)
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Medicare Advantage is basically drug coverage. You have Medicare A & B for doctors and hospital. And I don't know why someone would think optical and dental care is something easy to cover.
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Um no. Medicare Advantage is "Medicare-like" coverage that is administered by private companies rather than by the government. If you have MA you DO NOT have Medicare Part A or B... although you continue to pay the Part B premium. You have similar services as traditional Medicare, plus drug coverage. But the way they operate is totally different.
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Um no. Medicare Advantage is "Medicare-like" coverage that is administered by private companies rather than by the government. If you have MA you DO NOT have Medicare Part A or B... although you continue to pay the Part B premium. You have similar services as traditional Medicare, plus drug coverage. But the way they operate is totally different.
Posted by: Bigsmith at April 24, 2024 12:13 PM (yngd1)
325
I think I like Vichy Republican.
Posted by: Black JEM at April 24, 2024 12:13 PM (GZYu7)
326
Trump was running for the federal office of President of the United States and not a State Office and therefore the premise of what the prosecution is trying to prove as the second crime used to get around the statute of limitations issue and to elevate this business records case to a felony must fail!
Posted by: SMOD at April 24, 2024 12:09 PM (RHGPo)
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OVERRULED!
Posted by: SMOD at April 24, 2024 12:09 PM (RHGPo)
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OVERRULED!
Posted by: Because Fuck you, we'll do what we want at April 24, 2024 12:13 PM (FCbAQ)
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I just noticed it's 4/24/24. Palindrome day.
Posted by: spindrift at April 24, 2024 12:15 PM (OguvZ)
Posted by: Archimedes at April 24, 2024 12:15 PM (CsUN+)
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YouTube video to help you form your questions.
Talk to people you know who are using Medicare. Then >
Go to the Medicare office near you and talk to them direct.
Talk to people you know who are using Medicare. Then >
Go to the Medicare office near you and talk to them direct.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 24, 2024 12:16 PM (lCWOD)
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LOL! I have never thought of that phrase ever until today... literally just made it up! Well, at least as far as I know, maybe the boys doing the Pacific patrols made it up before me. Anyway, hope you all are doing ok!
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at April 24, 2024 12:07 PM (5AVMW)
Glad I could help popularize it!
We're doing okay, baby is doing okay, and Pookette is getting ready for her first marching band experience.
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at April 24, 2024 12:07 PM (5AVMW)
Glad I could help popularize it!
We're doing okay, baby is doing okay, and Pookette is getting ready for her first marching band experience.
Posted by: pookysgirl, drum and bells mom at April 24, 2024 12:16 PM (dtlDP)
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All I know is, I'm approaching 29, so these discussions about us young studly Bulls are still so manly, and also how we can navigate the current Vintage American Medical Services are very appreciated.....
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at April 24, 2024 12:18 PM (5AVMW)
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283 There's a fundamental flaw with that approach. It entails that no system can be said to fail, because it is, by definition, doing what it does, and this is its purpose.
So, e.g., our school system is excellent.
You're kind of missing the semi-sarcastic point of TPOSIWID: the school system was designed to fail kids. So yes, by that metric, it's excellent, but that's like being #1 in a small dick contest.
Posted by: Ian S. at April 24, 2024 12:04 PM (2ocoG)
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The trouble is that it seems to be only semi-sarcastic. Lots of time I see people take it straight up.
So, e.g., our school system is excellent.
You're kind of missing the semi-sarcastic point of TPOSIWID: the school system was designed to fail kids. So yes, by that metric, it's excellent, but that's like being #1 in a small dick contest.
Posted by: Ian S. at April 24, 2024 12:04 PM (2ocoG)
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The trouble is that it seems to be only semi-sarcastic. Lots of time I see people take it straight up.
Posted by: Eeyore at April 24, 2024 12:18 PM (1bNHn)
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With respect to PA: Wawa is eastern PA only, Sheetz is throughout the state.
Sheetz' eastward march has reached me (my town has both), but, yeah, there are no Sheetz' in greater Philly, and Wawa is famously southeastern PA.
Sheetz' eastward march has reached me (my town has both), but, yeah, there are no Sheetz' in greater Philly, and Wawa is famously southeastern PA.
Posted by: t-bird at April 24, 2024 12:18 PM (1dUol)
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Wolfus, that link is just to get you to his channel. You'll want to peruse his offerings.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 24, 2024 12:18 PM (w6EFb)
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>>>and they will enforce it with GPS trackers but that's okay because they promise not to use location data for anything other than calculating the taxes. Swearsies.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!)
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Foreseeing a boom in the antique (pre-tracking) car business.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!)
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Foreseeing a boom in the antique (pre-tracking) car business.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 24, 2024 12:18 PM (lCWOD)
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Go to the Medicare office near you and talk to them direct.
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This.
Get everything figured out according to the online .gov information, and then go to the physical office so T'Neeshia can tell you something completely different.
Return later to be told something else.
Call the main phone number, wait 45 minutes to speak to someone in Maryland (or wherever), and be told another thing.
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This.
Get everything figured out according to the online .gov information, and then go to the physical office so T'Neeshia can tell you something completely different.
Return later to be told something else.
Call the main phone number, wait 45 minutes to speak to someone in Maryland (or wherever), and be told another thing.
Posted by: Moron Robbie hypothesizes that bin Laden won the heck out of 9/11, didn't he? at April 24, 2024 12:18 PM (9Ct69)
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I think I like Vichy Republican.
Posted by: Black JEM at April 24, 2024 12:13 PM (GZYu7)
Is that like bouillabaisse?
Posted by: Black JEM at April 24, 2024 12:13 PM (GZYu7)
Is that like bouillabaisse?
Posted by: Doof at April 24, 2024 12:19 PM (gtY/l)
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I figure I'd get in my prayer for JJS now, before The Boss posts to the site.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at April 24, 2024 12:19 PM (F39Mo)
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Foreseeing a boom in the antique (pre-tracking) car business.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 24, 2024 12:18 PM (lCWOD)
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Nah, you won't be allowed to register until you retrofit your vehicle with a device manufactured by a legislator's cousin.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 24, 2024 12:18 PM (lCWOD)
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Nah, you won't be allowed to register until you retrofit your vehicle with a device manufactured by a legislator's cousin.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 12:19 PM (HnUIn)
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Da boss is up
Posted by: rickb223 at April 24, 2024 12:19 PM (pgG81)
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NOOD UKRAINE BILL
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 24, 2024 12:20 PM (HnUIn)
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I think I like Vichy Republican.
Posted by: Black JEM at April 24, 2024 12:13 PM (GZYu7)
Is that like bouillabaisse?
Posted by: Doof at April 24, 2024 12:19 PM
Bouillabaisse is something people actually want.
Posted by: Black JEM at April 24, 2024 12:13 PM (GZYu7)
Is that like bouillabaisse?
Posted by: Doof at April 24, 2024 12:19 PM
Bouillabaisse is something people actually want.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 24, 2024 12:20 PM (I6W2K)
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Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at April 24, 2024 12:07 PM (5AVMW)
Glad I could help popularize it!
We're doing okay, baby is doing okay, and Pookette is getting ready for her first marching band experience.
Posted by: pookysgirl, drum and bells mom at April 24, 2024 12:16 PM (dtlDP)
Great to hear!!!!
Glad I could help popularize it!
We're doing okay, baby is doing okay, and Pookette is getting ready for her first marching band experience.
Posted by: pookysgirl, drum and bells mom at April 24, 2024 12:16 PM (dtlDP)
Great to hear!!!!
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at April 24, 2024 12:20 PM (5AVMW)
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320 Prosecutors in New York have revealed what the other crime is that Donald Trump was allegedly trying to conceal when he was falsifying business records and they claim it was to unlawfully promote his candidacy. The fatal error is that the NY Statute they cite only applies to elections within the State of New York and not Federal Elections!
They're still not sending their best.
Posted by: Ian S. at April 24, 2024 12:11 PM (2ocoG)
Shouldn't the judge call.out the DA on.this? (Hah!)
But the jury won't care. Trump = Guilty
They're still not sending their best.
Posted by: Ian S. at April 24, 2024 12:11 PM (2ocoG)
Shouldn't the judge call.out the DA on.this? (Hah!)
But the jury won't care. Trump = Guilty
Posted by: JM in Ill -- Behold the Manchurian Candidate at April 24, 2024 12:20 PM (hT0Y7)
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@311
>>Trump was running for the federal office of President of the United States and not a State Office and therefore the premise of what the prosecution is trying to prove as the second crime used to get around the statute of limitations issue and to elevate this business records case to a felony must fail!
The entire case is a monstrosity.
Even down to the bullshit falsifying financial records.
The documents they are talking about are internal documents and not public facing documents for financial reporting or auditing purposes.
Essentially they are diary entries but these animals took diary entries and conjured a Kangaroo Court.
Hey, Bidens Quim Daughter talked about showering with her father while she was underage in her Diary, I'm sure that could be made into a federal case, I mean they somehow made a federal case about the possesion of the diary, maybe we should make like Bunny and BURN THE WHOLE F**KING VILLIAGE DOWN!!!!!!!
>>Trump was running for the federal office of President of the United States and not a State Office and therefore the premise of what the prosecution is trying to prove as the second crime used to get around the statute of limitations issue and to elevate this business records case to a felony must fail!
The entire case is a monstrosity.
Even down to the bullshit falsifying financial records.
The documents they are talking about are internal documents and not public facing documents for financial reporting or auditing purposes.
Essentially they are diary entries but these animals took diary entries and conjured a Kangaroo Court.
Hey, Bidens Quim Daughter talked about showering with her father while she was underage in her Diary, I'm sure that could be made into a federal case, I mean they somehow made a federal case about the possesion of the diary, maybe we should make like Bunny and BURN THE WHOLE F**KING VILLIAGE DOWN!!!!!!!
Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 24, 2024 12:20 PM (JIdXK)
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The neat part is knowing this affects the rest of your life or at least the next year of your life, and they're just watching the clock and waiting for lunch.
Posted by: Moron Robbie hypothesizes that bin Laden won the heck out of 9/11, didn't he? at April 24, 2024 12:20 PM (9Ct69)
Posted by: t-bird at April 24, 2024 12:21 PM (1dUol)
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I received some BS text from Speaker Mike Johnson, it said the info is too much for the text, please go to (whatever site).
I replied F You!, except I spelled it out.
reply:
"You have been successfully unsubscribed"
I'm going to try that more.
I replied F You!, except I spelled it out.
reply:
"You have been successfully unsubscribed"
I'm going to try that more.
Posted by: TC at April 24, 2024 12:23 PM (FjlUt)
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237 I was elected chair of my town's Republican Party last month. ...
Posted by: Darrell Harris
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Good show and more power to you.
Posted by: Darrell Harris
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Good show and more power to you.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 24, 2024 12:23 PM (lCWOD)
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If you're the praying kind, my wife's beloved grandmother (who helped to raise her) is nearing her end. She was an amazing woman who was really the first person to welcome me to the family, always asked about my parents, my sister and her kids.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer
😢 Prayers.
Posted by: rickb223 at April 24, 2024 11:59 AM (pgG81)
Seconded !
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer
😢 Prayers.
Posted by: rickb223 at April 24, 2024 11:59 AM (pgG81)
Seconded !
Posted by: JT at April 24, 2024 12:24 PM (T4tVD)
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So I guess Sheetz is still hiring white felons?
Will the law ever recover? I really don't think it will.
High trust society was nice while it lasted. Gird your loins.
Will the law ever recover? I really don't think it will.
High trust society was nice while it lasted. Gird your loins.
Posted by: The Lump at April 24, 2024 12:24 PM (Z8Yh2)
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No, Medicare Advantage replaces Medicare D (drug coverage). I can guarantee that I still have both A&B coverage. It doesn't replace them.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at April 24, 2024 12:25 PM (yeEu9)
353
Do we get to wear kilts?
Posted by: Sock Monkey * Squirrel panel moderator at April 24, 2024 12:09 PM
7 out of 9 'ettes approve of men in kilts.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * Squirrel panel moderator at April 24, 2024 12:09 PM
7 out of 9 'ettes approve of men in kilts.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 24, 2024 12:28 PM (XSHW+)
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And just to be clear, Medicaid is a different program tha Medicare. I am not on Medicaid so can't speak to that.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at April 24, 2024 12:29 PM (yeEu9)
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Wawa is mainly along the I-95 corridor between NYC and Virginia and also in Florida
Posted by: SMOD at April 24, 2024 12:41 PM (RHGPo)
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A real Republican doesn't oppose the Democrat Party, nor does he oppose leftism. This is a problem. There is no opposition to leftism.
Posted by: Jim at April 24, 2024 12:45 PM (zhWvq)
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I get what you mean about the RINO term being inaccurate. I have liked "establishment Republican," "good ol' boy network" (though that's more Uniparty), and "businessmen" (with the proper Southern intonation to it) as better monikers.
Posted by: They Can't Have My French Fries at April 24, 2024 12:57 PM (auTVz)
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“No, Medicare Advantage replaces Medicare D (drug coverage). I can guarantee that I still have both A&B coverage. It doesn't replace them.”
Posted by: Notsothoreau at April 24, 2024 12:25 PM (yeEu9)
This isn’t entirely accurate. Medicare advantage is a replacement for traditional Medicare. It is NOT traditional Medicare with drug coverage tacked on. It also replaces a Medicare supplement plan in the sense it will have a stop-loss provision for the 20% of traditional plan B coverage never pays.
But there is a trade-off.
It it also is a private company managing your care, where you can go and who you can see is typically limited - a lot.Refusals to pay or delays in authorizing treatments have been a huge problem, enough that these plans have been derided as scams. Cost shares and high deductibles still exist though there is a stop loss.
I would recommend that anyone who can afford it stay on employer paid insurance as long as possible under the rules, then get traditional A &B with a separate D plan and Medicare supplement. The latter come with de minimis is or high deductible versions, but are needed for stop loss and out of network protections.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at April 24, 2024 12:25 PM (yeEu9)
This isn’t entirely accurate. Medicare advantage is a replacement for traditional Medicare. It is NOT traditional Medicare with drug coverage tacked on. It also replaces a Medicare supplement plan in the sense it will have a stop-loss provision for the 20% of traditional plan B coverage never pays.
But there is a trade-off.
It it also is a private company managing your care, where you can go and who you can see is typically limited - a lot.Refusals to pay or delays in authorizing treatments have been a huge problem, enough that these plans have been derided as scams. Cost shares and high deductibles still exist though there is a stop loss.
I would recommend that anyone who can afford it stay on employer paid insurance as long as possible under the rules, then get traditional A &B with a separate D plan and Medicare supplement. The latter come with de minimis is or high deductible versions, but are needed for stop loss and out of network protections.
Posted by: SarahW at April 24, 2024 01:11 PM (g1vnC)
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This post describes the GOP, not Republicanism. A Republic sends its representatives to the legislatures as representatives of the citizenry interests. What the GOP does is NOT representative of the citizenry interests; they are not Republicans. It's that simple.
Why do we keep sending them? Our binary system mostly limits us to two horrible choices, one of which is slightly less horrible than that other. That makes them our representatives, but they don't represent us when they get into office. They are not Republicans. It's that simple.
The article is correct, though, that RINO should be retired. Those who deserve the contempt originally embodied within the acronym now wear the title with pride. The usefulness of the term has expired.
I don't know what to replace it with - something to give the flavor of GOP but not Republican.
Why do we keep sending them? Our binary system mostly limits us to two horrible choices, one of which is slightly less horrible than that other. That makes them our representatives, but they don't represent us when they get into office. They are not Republicans. It's that simple.
The article is correct, though, that RINO should be retired. Those who deserve the contempt originally embodied within the acronym now wear the title with pride. The usefulness of the term has expired.
I don't know what to replace it with - something to give the flavor of GOP but not Republican.
Posted by: LCMS Rulz! at April 24, 2024 02:00 PM (TOe+Q)
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