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1 First?

Posted by: stu-mick-o-sucks at July 05, 2024 12:09 PM (MDua2)

2 Second?

I'll fletch the others.

Posted by: stu-mick-o-sucks at July 05, 2024 12:10 PM (MDua2)

3 G'day!

Posted by: Dr. T at July 05, 2024 12:10 PM (jGGMD)

4 On National Bikini Day? YEE HAW!

Posted by: fd at July 05, 2024 12:11 PM (vFG9F)

5 Spuds. And the Swedish Bikini Team.

The 80s were awesome

Posted by: blaster at July 05, 2024 12:11 PM (cvZX6)

6 Hey.... aren't you supposed to be on vacation???

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 05, 2024 12:11 PM (llON8)

7 Where are the noodles? I was told there would be noodles.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 05, 2024 12:11 PM (v6JzV)

8 Poochie is remembered by more people than Spuds.

Fitting, actually.

Posted by: Wally at July 05, 2024 12:12 PM (hqVaF)

9 Happy Friday everyone

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at July 05, 2024 12:12 PM (JMAcK)

10 Hey.... aren't you supposed to be on vacation???

He is. He put me in charge, so watch your asses.

Posted by: Archimedes at July 05, 2024 12:12 PM (xCA6C)

11 "It's MacKenzie as in the Scottish, not the Irish, h8r!"

/obligatory genealogical OCD

Posted by: ShainS -- Make Mean Tweets Great Again! at July 05, 2024 12:12 PM (qCacp)

12 Wonder if you could teach a Border Collie to drive a car?

Posted by: BignJames at July 05, 2024 12:12 PM (AwYPR)

13 I miss my border collie.

Posted by: stu-mick-o-sucks at July 05, 2024 12:13 PM (MDua2)

14 The first dog has moves, the second has moxie...

Great stuff!

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 05, 2024 12:13 PM (7fElN)

15 I'll fletch the others.
Posted by: stu-mick-o-sucks
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Tell them to bring some plyers and a set of 30 weight ball bearings.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at July 05, 2024 12:14 PM (Dm8we)

16 Wonder if you could teach a Border Collie to drive a car?
Posted by: BignJames at July 05, 2024 12:12 PM (AwYPR)
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We should count our blessings they don't have opposable thumbs.

Otherwise, they would not need us to open their food tins.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 05, 2024 12:14 PM (7fElN)

17 For some reason, the Fourth falling on Thursday this year has really thrown my chronometer. I kept thinking yesterday was Saturday. Now I'm having a hard time remembering today is Friday and at least pretending to work. (It seems many others have given up on that struggle, judging by my emails.)

Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at July 05, 2024 12:14 PM (T+Iwg)

18 Everything is ball bearings these days.

Posted by: Wally at July 05, 2024 12:14 PM (hqVaF)

19 Nigel Farage @Nigel_Farage 7h
#DogsAtPollingStations 🐶

https://tinyurl.com/3k74n5kt

Posted by: andycanuck (Jh5b+) at July 05, 2024 12:16 PM (Jh5b+)

20 30 weight ball bearings

say....whut?

Posted by: BignJames at July 05, 2024 12:16 PM (AwYPR)

21 Wonder if you could teach a Border Collie to drive a car?
Posted by: BignJames

Maybe, but not to parallel park.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Free the Trump 45! at July 05, 2024 12:17 PM (L/fGl)

22 That first dog is mocking me with his skills. And his coolness.

Posted by: Seems Legit at July 05, 2024 12:17 PM (JeYYB)

23 17 Yeah, same with me.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 05, 2024 12:17 PM (v6JzV)

24 21 Wonder if you could teach a Border Collie to drive a car?
Posted by: BignJames

Maybe, but not to parallel park.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Free the Trump 45! at July 05, 2024 12:17 PM (L/fGl)

Probably could as long as it's not Female

Posted by: It's me donna at July 05, 2024 12:18 PM (IyPmt)

25 Felonspoke isn't catholic?

Why did I think she was catholic?

Posted by: Seems Legit at July 05, 2024 12:18 PM (JeYYB)

26 >For some reason, the Fourth falling on Thursday this year has really thrown my chronometer.
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the original 'Fourth' was a Thursday

Posted by: Don Black at July 05, 2024 12:18 PM (/7KEl)

27 Wonder if you could teach a Border Collie to drive a car?

Posted by: BignJames at July 05, 2024 12:12 PM (AwYPR)

I grew up with border collies. They're all smart, but we had one in particular who was terrifying about it.

He'd open the fridge, take out a tupperware with chicken (or whatever) in it, shut the fridge, eat the contents, and then hide the tupperware and the lid. Like. Hide it. We were still finding containers in the house years after he had died.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider at July 05, 2024 12:18 PM (/nCD+)

28 I meant to post yesterday about a 4th of July mass shooting (7 killed, 48 wounded) by a young person named Robert Eugene Crimo III in Highland Park, IL. He used his woman/girl face disguise to blend in with the fleeing parade goers and escape.

Posted by: mustbequantum at July 05, 2024 12:18 PM (MIKMs)

29 Maybe, but not to parallel park.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Free the Trump 45! at July 05, 2024 12:17 PM (L/fGl)

That's ok...they could keep circling the block.

Posted by: BignJames at July 05, 2024 12:18 PM (AwYPR)

30 Spuds McKenzie > Dylan Mulvany

Posted by: Anna Puma at July 05, 2024 12:19 PM (gXiuU)

31 Corgi doing the stairs isn't so impressive considering his low center of gravity.
/a little jealous

Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 05, 2024 12:19 PM (RIvkX)

32
OUT: Parallel Parking
IN: Parallel Barking

Posted by: Tex Lovera at July 05, 2024 12:19 PM (wtvvX)

33 30 weight ball bearings

say....whut?
Posted by: BignJames
_________

It's so simple. Maybe you need a refresher course.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at July 05, 2024 12:20 PM (Dm8we)

34 And now, a word from Big Lizard . . .

Liz Cheney
@Liz_Cheney
Take a few minutes today to read David McCullough’s speech: “The Glorious Cause of America.” For 248 years, our freedom has survived. Now, its defense is up to us. We must defeat the former president who threatens to unravel our Republic. We must not fail.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Free the Trump 45! at July 05, 2024 12:21 PM (L/fGl)

35 Spuds McKenzie... you just know he "raw dogs" the ladies.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at July 05, 2024 12:21 PM (Q4IgG)

36 We have a border collie who I am pretty sure is a genius. Very smart. Very territorial about his borders. He won't leave the yard even though he can jump the fence easily. He's also a big old scaredy cat.

Posted by: blaster at July 05, 2024 12:21 PM (cvZX6)

37 Ball bearings?

Schweinfurt!

Posted by: Anna Puma at July 05, 2024 12:21 PM (gXiuU)

38 Always remember black lives matter but only if you are a drug-addicted felon.

If you live in the inner city you're shit out of luck.

Posted by: Seems Legit at July 05, 2024 12:21 PM (JeYYB)

39 One of the few truths that came out of Jug Ears mouth, " never underestimate Joe's ability to F^*# things up".

Is there a moron poll for when they take away Joe's keys?

Posted by: Sock Monkey * navigating reality from the back seat at July 05, 2024 12:22 PM (kxq0/)

40 Biden's campaign is simultaneously dead and alive.

Posted by: Schrodinger's Candidate at July 05, 2024 12:22 PM (qUkBO)

41 It's so simple. Maybe you need a refresher course.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at July 05, 2024 12:20 PM (Dm8we)

rotating shaft, or rotating housing?

Posted by: BignJames at July 05, 2024 12:22 PM (AwYPR)

42 Good to see Liz Cheney finally realize what a threat Obama poses to our freedom.

Posted by: Wally at July 05, 2024 12:22 PM (hqVaF)

43 Hey all, just an fyi since there seems to be a lot of quoting and reliance on the "syllabus" part of Supreme Court opinions: the syllabus is not written by the Court, is not part of the opinion or decision, and is not even written by the Court or any of their clerks.

It's written by the reporter who publishes the decisions. In some instances, the syllabus is inaccurate or even misleading. Plus, if you quote or rely on the syllabus, it suggests you don't really know what you're doing.

Lawyers reading opinions don't read any part of the syllabus. We go right to the opinion itself.

Posted by: Elric Blade at July 05, 2024 12:23 PM (iFTx/)

44 I mean this from the bottom of my heart, Liz Cheney can go eff herself.

Posted by: Seems Legit at July 05, 2024 12:23 PM (JeYYB)

45 Liz Cheney: Kween of Kringe

Posted by: Tex Lovera at July 05, 2024 12:23 PM (wtvvX)

46 Is there a moron poll for when they take away Joe's keys?
Posted by: Sock Monkey * navigating reality from the back seat at July 05, 2024 12:22 PM (kxq0/)

After the Rep Convention so Trump will have already picked his VP

Posted by: It's me donna at July 05, 2024 12:23 PM (IyPmt)

47 We have a border collie who I am pretty sure is a genius. Very smart. Very territorial about his borders. He won't leave the yard even though he can jump the fence easily. He's also a big old scaredy cat.
=====

My last one was like that. I think it was because of autism -- too much input.

My dogs were all smarter than me.

Posted by: mustbequantum at July 05, 2024 12:24 PM (MIKMs)

48 The UK threw the bums out. The "conservatives" who conserved nothing and advanced the leftist agenda just the same but with lower taxes! (Sounds familiar...)

Posted by: steevy at July 05, 2024 12:25 PM (HJ9BW)

49 My dogs were all smarter than me.

Posted by: mustbequantum at July 05, 2024 12:24 PM (MIKMs)

I'm convinced some dogs can plan ahead.

Posted by: BignJames at July 05, 2024 12:26 PM (AwYPR)

50 48 The UK threw the bums out. The "conservatives" who conserved nothing and advanced the leftist agenda just the same but with lower taxes! (Sounds familiar...)
Posted by: steevy at July 05, 2024 12:25 PM (HJ9BW)

One thing about the Brits.. They don't have to wait 4 years to throw their bums out

Posted by: It's me donna at July 05, 2024 12:26 PM (IyPmt)

51 Is there a moron poll for when they take away Joe's keys?
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I still have 100 quatloos on FJB "running" and "winning" same as he did last time. (For certain values of "run" and "win.") And I think I owe some Moron a beer if I'm wrong.

Posted by: screaming in digital at July 05, 2024 12:26 PM (iZbyp)

52 46 Is there a moron poll for when they take away Joe's keys?
Posted by: Sock Monkey * navigating reality from the back seat at July 05, 2024 12:22 PM (kxq0/)

After the Rep Convention so Trump will have already picked his VP

Posted by: It's me donna at July 05, 2024 12:23 PM (IyPmt)

Perhaps. But would ANY voter change their vote based on his VP pick?? It would probably be statistically irrelevant.

Posted by: Tex Lovera at July 05, 2024 12:26 PM (wtvvX)

53 It's so simple. Maybe you need a refresher course.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at July 05, 2024 12:20 PM (Dm8we)

rotating shaft, or rotating housing?
Posted by: BignJames
________

For the Fetzer Valve.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at July 05, 2024 12:26 PM (Dm8we)

54 The dog we had when I was growing up was an idiot.

Had a way with the bitches, though.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 05, 2024 12:27 PM (v6JzV)

55 No one is in the office today, so I'm wfh.

Just got back from a short jaunt to get some coffee and a cinnamon bun.

Checked messages. Nothing.

Might go back out to the beach here in a minute.

Posted by: nurse ratched at July 05, 2024 12:27 PM (qOTNR)

56 50 I know, one of the nice things about the parliamentary system

Posted by: steevy at July 05, 2024 12:28 PM (HJ9BW)

57 For some reason, the Fourth falling on Thursday this year has really thrown my chronometer. I kept thinking yesterday was Saturday. Now I'm having a hard time remembering today is Friday and at least pretending to work. (It seems many others have given up on that struggle, judging by my emails.)
Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at July 05, 2024 12:14 PM (T+Iwg)

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We get Fridays off during the summer. Husband was supposed to work, but I convinced him to take the day off and hang out with me.

Posted by: Jordan61 at July 05, 2024 12:28 PM (LdluE)

58 I don't think Trumps VP choice makes any sort of difference with the Dem ticket.

Posted by: blaster at July 05, 2024 12:28 PM (cvZX6)

59

Former White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci said in a new interview he has “no doubt” President Biden is mentally capable of serving as president, amid growing concern among Democrats about the president’s standing as the party’s presumptive nominee.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 05, 2024 12:28 PM (63Dwl)

60 48 The UK threw the bums out. The "conservatives" who conserved nothing and advanced the leftist agenda just the same but with lower taxes! (Sounds familiar...)
Posted by: steevy at July 05, 2024 12:25 PM (HJ9BW)

=========

And then granting Labour full control while they only got 40% of the vote.

Gonna be interesting to see Labour take this as a mandate from heaven and go full boar.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 05, 2024 12:28 PM (GBKbO)

61 Libs of TikTok @libsoftiktok 2h
Actress Tatiana Maslany who stars in the Marvel series ‘She-Hulk’ which streams on Disney+ blasts a parental rights law which requires schools get consent from parents to change their child’s name/pronouns if their child decides they’re trans or nonbinary. She calls the law an “overreach” and “absurd.”

Posted by: andycanuck (Jh5b+) at July 05, 2024 12:29 PM (Jh5b+)

62 For some reason, the Fourth falling on Thursday this year has really thrown my chronometer. I kept thinking yesterday was Saturday. Now I'm having a hard time remembering today is Friday and at least pretending to work. (It seems many others have given up on that struggle, judging by my emails.)
Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at July 05, 2024 12:14 PM (T+Iwg)
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I felt the same way yesterday. However, I do have *actual* work to do today, so I can't just pretend, like I usually do.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 05, 2024 12:29 PM (7fElN)

63 It seems like there is a power struggle Joe( mostly Jill I bet) wants to stay in and most of the rest want him out. I say run Joe run!

Posted by: steevy at July 05, 2024 12:29 PM (HJ9BW)

64 Dailytimewaster Friday Open Road has a gif of a dog driving today

Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2024 12:29 PM (fwDg9)

65 How fitting that the open thread on ace's day off are two links that don't work for me.

Posted by: eleven at July 05, 2024 12:29 PM (fV+MH)

66 55 No one is in the office today, so I'm wfh.

Just got back from a short jaunt to get some coffee and a cinnamon bun.

Checked messages. Nothing.

Might go back out to the beach here in a minute.

Posted by: nurse ratched at July 05, 2024 12:27 PM (qOTNR)

I'm in the office because it's so close to home and I'd rather not drag my crap home just to drag it back on Monday.

Plus it's so damned quiet I can get some sleep...

Posted by: Tex Lovera at July 05, 2024 12:30 PM (wtvvX)

67 51 Is there a moron poll for when they take away Joe's keys?
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I still have 100 quatloos on FJB "running" and "winning" same as he did last time. (For certain values of "run" and "win.") And I think I owe some Moron a beer if I'm wrong.
Posted by: screaming in digital at July 05, 2024 12

Easiest way to get Kamala into the president’s chair as she is unelectable

Posted by: Piper at July 05, 2024 12:30 PM (p4NUW)

68 48 The UK threw the bums out. The "conservatives" who conserved nothing and advanced the leftist agenda just the same but with lower taxes! (Sounds familiar...)
Posted by: steevy at July 05, 2024 12:25 PM (HJ9BW)

As Ace said yesterday, destroying Britain's "Conservative" Party is an unfortunate necessity. Unfortunate in that it means handing the keys to Labour for a time, but it may be worth it, if Reform can build on what it won yesterday.

Posted by: Dr. T at July 05, 2024 12:30 PM (jGGMD)

69
Bet on the welsh - a limerick

Corgis are a breed known for depravity
With a shape that approaches concavity
But they often win awards
for their skill at riding boards
Assisted by low center of gravity

Posted by: muldoon at July 05, 2024 12:30 PM (uCfKO)

70
One thing about the Brits.. They don't have to wait 4 years to throw their bums out
Posted by: It's me donna at July 05, 2024 12:26 PM (IyP

———

We can throw 87% of the bums out every two years in the Congress.

Posted by: MAGA_Ken at July 05, 2024 12:31 PM (xSFOx)

71 Felonspoke isn't catholic?

Why did I think she was catholic?
Posted by: Seems Legit

Because she's an expert on everything.

Posted by: nurse ratched at July 05, 2024 12:31 PM (o/z0H)

72 2 Second?

I'll fletch the others.

Posted by: stu-mick-o-sucks at July 05, 2024 12:10 PM (MDua2)

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Read that as "feltch" and was backing quickly out of the thread.

Posted by: The_Hoser at July 05, 2024 12:31 PM (N66D6)

73 Afternoon Ace. Spuds Mackenzie was the one who said "where's the beef?", or was it "out prices are insane" or " ancient Chinese secret". As I near 29 it fades

Posted by: Smell the Glove at July 05, 2024 12:31 PM (2i9gl)

74 "Dailytimewaster Friday Open Road has a gif of a dog driving today

Posted by: Skip"

You haven't lived until you've seen the orangutan driving.

In fact:

https://youtu.be/ERTrOwEb5M8?si=0UIHAKwmBA8x9JJL

Posted by: eleven at July 05, 2024 12:32 PM (fV+MH)

75 @60

>>Gonna be interesting to see Labour take this as a mandate from heaven and go full boar.

I mean, why not, similar to the US, there is no real opposition party and a large number of the populace are suicidal lunatics.

We are watching The West and Anglosphere crumble before our very eyes.

Go long on palm sized smooth stones.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 05, 2024 12:32 PM (XV/Pl)

76 I could never tell if our old dog (English cocker spaniel) was really that dumb or just pretending to be so to get her passive-aggressive way.

Our new lab-mix puppy is smart as a whip and doesn't care who knows it.

Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at July 05, 2024 12:32 PM (T+Iwg)

77 Easiest way to get Kamala into the president’s chair as she is unelectable
Posted by: Piper

Getting her under the president's desk would be far easier.

Posted by: She Hobbit at July 05, 2024 12:32 PM (ftFVW)

78 For the Fetzer Valve.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at July 05, 2024 12:26 PM (Dm8we)

Uh, Gordo, it’s over there.

Posted by: Buzz Adrenaline at July 05, 2024 12:32 PM (JRP2U)

79 Gonna be interesting to see Labour take this as a mandate from heaven and go full boar.
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Full boar? I thought Labour was all for letting the muzzies rule Brittania.

Posted by: Chuck Martel at July 05, 2024 12:32 PM (fs1hN)

80 68 As Ace said yesterday, destroying Britain's "Conservative" Party is an unfortunate necessity. Unfortunate in that it means handing the keys to Labour for a time, but it may be worth it, if Reform can build on what it won yesterday.
Posted by: Dr. T at July 05, 2024 12:30 PM (jGGMD)

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Prediction: they won't.

Conservative will slightly rebrand, fully embrace being the opposition, and retake all of the Reform votes in the next election.

The Conservative Party will claw their way back to power, knowing they need to deliver just slightly more before pulling the rug out from the electorate again.

In the meantime, another million "refugees" will come.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 05, 2024 12:32 PM (GBKbO)

81 So I see the Unemployment numbers were higher than expected ! Somehow unemployment ticked up, a third of the jobs were Government and wages ticked down .. Bidenomics ! Oh.. May and April numbers were reduced a combined 111 thousand

Posted by: It's me donna at July 05, 2024 12:32 PM (IyPmt)

82 Because she's an expert on everything.

Posted by: nurse ratched at July 05, 2024 12:31 PM (o/z0H)

...not touching that..

Posted by: BignJames at July 05, 2024 12:33 PM (AwYPR)

83 That Trump video is awesome. "Broken down pile of crap." LOL. I suspect that Trump knew or suspected he was being recorded. The language used is pretty clean for Trump, especially when talking about Kamala. I'll bet large amounts of money that in private he talks about her at least as bad as we did here.

Posted by: Elric Blade at July 05, 2024 12:33 PM (iFTx/)

84 We get Fridays off during the summer. Husband was supposed to work, but I convinced him to take the day off and hang out with me.
Posted by: Jordan61

Fun! We are sending a HEAT DOME your way. It's supposed to be in the 90s here for the next 4-5 days. Ugh. I bet y'all hit 100s.

Posted by: nurse ratched at July 05, 2024 12:33 PM (o/z0H)

85 He is. He put me in charge, so watch your asses.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 05, 2024 12:12 PM (xCA6C)

*Puts on 'old lady pants'. Ass no longer recognizable.*

Posted by: Lady Who Always Has a Burning Question at July 05, 2024 12:33 PM (SpXUy)

86 July 4, 1942 marked the first daylight bombing mission by the US 8th Air Force against Occupied Europe.

Borrowing Boston light bombers from the RAF, USAAF crews flew with their RAF counterparts. Three of the planes failed to return, two of them being American; a foretaste of what would come in the skies of Festung Europa.

Posted by: Anna Puma at July 05, 2024 12:33 PM (gXiuU)

87 Afternoon Ace. Spuds Mackenzie was the one who said "where's the beef?", or was it "out prices are insane" or " ancient Chinese secret". As I near 29 it fades
Posted by: Smell the Glove at July 05, 2024 12:31 PM (2i9gl)

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I don't think Spuds said anything. He just hung around and looked cute.

Posted by: Jordan61 at July 05, 2024 12:34 PM (LdluE)

88 A day late but I've finally gotten the pool open.

And as of 13 minutes ago, got the next two weeks off.

So, pitcher of Gimlets and floaties it is.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 05, 2024 12:34 PM (XV/Pl)

89 Former White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci said in a new interview he has “no doubt” President Biden is mentally capable of serving as president

********

All Joe needs is a little gain of function to get him going on all cylinders, eh Tony?

Posted by: muldoon at July 05, 2024 12:35 PM (uCfKO)

90 I don't think Spuds said anything. He just hung around and looked cute.
Posted by: Jordan61 at July 05, 2024 12:34 PM (LdluE)

He was a Party animal..

Posted by: It's me donna at July 05, 2024 12:35 PM (IyPmt)

91 Meh.... if Harris assumes the White House I'd bet good money her VP will be chosen for her, like she was for *biden. And that person is who the powers that be want in the Oval Office. Kamala's term as president will be the shortest on record. Bet on it.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at July 05, 2024 12:35 PM (Q4IgG)

92 I was driving down the NJTP the other day and I saw a place that I am pretty sure used to be Crazy Eddies.

Posted by: blaster at July 05, 2024 12:35 PM (cvZX6)

93 Fun! We are sending a HEAT DOME your way. It's supposed to be in the 90s here for the next 4-5 days. Ugh. I bet y'all hit 100s.
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 05, 2024 12:33 PM (o/z0H)

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LOL, everyone is freaking out about the excessive heat wave.

Husband & I, originally from SoCal, just laugh.

Posted by: Jordan61 at July 05, 2024 12:36 PM (E6GoW)

94 Pretty sure Spuds was a chick, a little red lipstick poking out from his undercarriage would have been a scandal.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 05, 2024 12:36 PM (XV/Pl)

95 I don't think Spuds said anything. He just hung around and looked cute.
Posted by: Jordan61

With hot chicks, IIRC.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 05, 2024 12:36 PM (v6JzV)

96 I don't think Spuds said anything. He just hung around and looked cute.
Posted by: Jordan61

And wearing sunglasses. He wore sunglasses, right? And maybe a bandanna?

What a cool dog.

Posted by: She Hobbit at July 05, 2024 12:36 PM (ftFVW)

97 And then granting Labour full control while they only got 40% of the vote.
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In multiparty systems, getting 40% of the popular vote usually ends with a majority government.

And voter turnout dropped alot:

Tom Calver @TomHCalver 5h
It's absolutely bonkers how much more marginal Britain has become.

With most results in, the average seat majority looks to be about 6,700, down from 11,200 in 2019.

We have a Labour landslide, yet at the constituency level [andy: "Congressional districts" so to speak] seats are tighter than any point since 1945 #GE24
https://is.gd/bVCEep
chart

Posted by: andycanuck (Jh5b+) at July 05, 2024 12:36 PM (Jh5b+)

98 Easiest way to get Kamala into the president’s chair as she is unelectable
Posted by: Piper at July 05, 2024 12:30 PM (p4NUW)

Yet so respectable.

Well, maybe not. Easiest lay on the white lawn?

Posted by: Oglebay at July 05, 2024 12:37 PM (7fVdQ)

99 Because she's an expert on everything.
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 05, 2024 12:31 PM (o/z0H)

I have never claimed that, nor do I think that. Gee; I know some things, and thar would make me different from lots of other people here exactly how?

Have a nice day.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 05, 2024 12:37 PM (oUxZc)

100 White *house* lawn

Posted by: Oglebay at July 05, 2024 12:38 PM (7fVdQ)

101 Libs of TikTok @libsoftiktok 10h
We just forced some intern to work on a Federal Holiday and change the banner picture on the official @POTUS account.

Great work everyone!!

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸🎆

https://is.gd/iPwJPt
related meme!

Posted by: andycanuck (Jh5b+) at July 05, 2024 12:38 PM (Jh5b+)

102 A day late but I've finally gotten the pool open.

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CANNONBALL!

Posted by: screaming in digital at July 05, 2024 12:38 PM (iZbyp)

103 As Ace said yesterday, destroying Britain's "Conservative" Party is an unfortunate necessity. Unfortunate in that it means handing the keys to Labour for a time, but it may be worth it, if Reform can build on what it won yesterday.
Posted by: Dr. T at July 05, 2024 12:30 PM (jGGMD)

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Prediction: they won't.

Conservative will slightly rebrand, fully embrace being the opposition, and retake all of the Reform votes in the next election.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 05, 2024 12:32 PM (GBKbO)
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I don't know enough about UK politics or how the government is formed to really have an opinion, but I tend to agree.

I'm always very skeptical of strategies that we have to destroy the dominant "conservative" party before we rebuild it. That tends to put the really bad party in power for extended periods -- if not forever -- and the damage they can do is often irreversible. The "conservative" party may indeed be dogshit. But it's better than the true leftist commies.

I get the intellectual theory behind that strategy. I get the rage behind it. I just think that reality intervenes and fucks that strategy in the ass.

Posted by: Elric Blade at July 05, 2024 12:39 PM (iFTx/)

104 Joe Biden could, right now, create the first black woman President. Simply by resigning his office.

But he won't.

Posted by: blaster at July 05, 2024 12:40 PM (cvZX6)

105 How fitting that the open thread on ace's day off are two links that don't work for me.

Posted by: eleven
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Click on the red-text 'link' URL; I can't see them either but the links work.

Posted by: andycanuck (Jh5b+) at July 05, 2024 12:40 PM (Jh5b+)

106 No, Fen is some sort of Protestant/NonDenom minister.

Posted by: sal at July 05, 2024 12:40 PM (y7DxH)

107 Only G_d knows what vile things were being done to Spuds over at the A-BHQ.

I'll never knowingly touch another A-B product again.

RIP, Honey Tree Evil Eye.

Posted by: Dr. Bone at July 05, 2024 12:40 PM (2UBPP)

108 I normally don't buy into the "Trump playing 11 dimensional chess!" stuff, but I do think he knew what he was doing with the golf vid. He knows Biden is toast. The only way Trump loses is if someone other than Biden is nominated, so Trump is goading the egotistical Biden into staying in the race.

Posted by: Wally at July 05, 2024 12:41 PM (hqVaF)

109 @102

>>CANNONBALL!

Literally the first thing I did.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 05, 2024 12:41 PM (XV/Pl)

110 Former White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci said in a new interview he has “no doubt” ...

This is the point at which you run like hell in the opposite direction.

Posted by: t-bird at July 05, 2024 12:41 PM (xu4vb)

111
Former White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci said in a new interview he has “no doubt” President Biden is mentally capable of serving as president

I have 'no doubt' that Fauci knows the new Sheriff in town is going to have some deputies that are going to give Fauci a colonoscopy.

It's interesting the msm never polls to see how much or how little support that piece of shit has.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at July 05, 2024 12:42 PM (RKVpM)

112 ...not touching that..
Posted by: BignJames
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[Psst. Nurse is R.C. too.]

Posted by: andycanuck (Jh5b+) at July 05, 2024 12:42 PM (Jh5b+)

113 Posted by: sal at July 05, 2024 12:40 PM (y7DxH)

I am a Protestant minister.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 05, 2024 12:42 PM (oUxZc)

114 I normally don't buy into the "Trump playing 11 dimensional chess!" stuff, but I do think he knew what he was doing with the golf vid. He knows Biden is toast. The only way Trump loses is if someone other than Biden is nominated, so Trump is goading the egotistical Biden into staying in the race.
Posted by: Wally

With Dr. Jill propping him up (literally) there's no need to goad him.

Posted by: She Hobbit at July 05, 2024 12:43 PM (ftFVW)

115 Former White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci said in a new interview he has “no doubt” President Biden is mentally capable of serving as president

Sounds like he's walking into spiderwebs.

Posted by: spindrift at July 05, 2024 12:43 PM (OguvZ)

116 Spuds was okay. Meh, it was just a well trained dog.

The Taco Bell dog however was the product of a demented and evil mind. That shit couldn't end quickly enough.

And that emu for the insurance company is on my last nerve.

Talking hump day camel was awesome.

The GEICO gecko should have been squashed about five minutes after the first ad.

Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at July 05, 2024 12:43 PM (4XwPj)

117
The United Church of Christ sometimes has a proclamation declaring itself a "Catholic" church, but also denies the Eucharist actually turns into Christ's blood and other nonsense the Romans peddle.

Posted by: Auspex at July 05, 2024 12:43 PM (j4U/Z)

118 "Click on the red-text 'link' URL; I can't see them either but the links work.

Posted by: andycanuck (Jh5b+"

thx

Posted by: eleven at July 05, 2024 12:44 PM (fV+MH)

119 Former White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci said in a new interview he has “no doubt” President Biden is mentally capable of serving as president

I have 'no doubt' that Fauci knows the new Sheriff in town is going to have some deputies that are going to give Fauci a colonoscopy.

It's interesting the msm never polls to see how much or how little support that piece of shit has.
Posted by: Divide by Zero at July 05, 2024 12:42 PM (RKVpM)
_________

How does this little twat gnome have any clue whatsoever what Joey Shitbrains' mental capability is? He has no inside info. He hasn't seen any more of the "president" than we have. He's looking at that debate debacle and thinking "gee, this guy is really sharp"?

Posted by: Elric Blade at July 05, 2024 12:45 PM (iFTx/)

120 "It's MacKenzie as in the Scottish, not the Irish, h8r!"

/obligatory genealogical OCD
Posted by: ShainS
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If it's not Scottish, it's CRAP!

Posted by: Stuart Rankin at July 05, 2024 12:46 PM (XeU6L)

121 97 We have a Labour landslide, yet at the constituency level [andy: "Congressional districts" so to speak] seats are tighter than any point since 1945 #GE24
https://is.gd/bVCEep
chart
Posted by: andycanuck (Jh5b+) at July 05, 2024 12:36 PM (Jh5b+)

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The Conservative Party sucking really hard has an effect.

Opposition parties need to actually be in opposition, or you turn off voters.

Trump saved the GOP from this fate, and the GOP still hasn't forgiven him for it.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 05, 2024 12:46 PM (GBKbO)

122 39. Is there a moron poll for when they take away Joe's keys?
Posted by: Sock Monkey * navigating reality from the back seat

Likely, but on their private property, that's up to Dr. Jill.

Aside from that, "As much as they may want to, former presidents aren’t permitted to drive themselves around. “A rule created after John F. Kennedy was assassinated is that ex-presidents no longer can drive on open streets or roads—only private property,” William S. Bike, an expert in politics and government relations and author of the book Winning Political Campaigns tells Reader’s Digest. “They are required to be driven by Secret Service personnel who are trained in evasive driving maneuvers. Lyndon B. Johnson was the last who drove on the open road.”

Reader's Digest, Jan. 20, 2021 - 6 Things Former Presidents* Aren’t Allowed to Do After Leaving Office

*includes VPs

Posted by: L - If they'll do it with you, they'll do it to you, too at July 05, 2024 12:46 PM (NFX2v)

123 ">>CANNONBALL!

Literally the first thing I did.

Posted by: Thomas Bender "

Like popping the seal on the Tang.

(Holy moly is there an unintended double meaning to THAT!)

Posted by: eleven at July 05, 2024 12:46 PM (fV+MH)

124 Spuds was okay. Meh, it was just a well trained dog.

The Taco Bell dog however was the product of a demented and evil mind. That shit couldn't end quickly enough.

And that emu for the insurance company is on my last nerve.

Talking hump day camel was awesome.

The GEICO gecko should have been squashed about five minutes after the first ad.
Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench)

How about that dust bunny mouse-like thing Quiznos had?

Posted by: She Hobbit at July 05, 2024 12:46 PM (ftFVW)

125 108 Trump is goading the egotistical Biden into staying in the race.

“Khan, I’m laughing at the superior intellect.”

Posted by: Retief at July 05, 2024 12:46 PM (tWZXl)

126 I think it is evident that some breeds are quite intelligent - and they are aware they can "What did you expect, I'm a dog!" out of certain situations when required.

They definitely will manipulate very cunningly. It is a gratifying arrangement with humans and canines.

Posted by: Common Tater at July 05, 2024 12:46 PM (PpROq)

127 You know who's even older than Biden and has been sucking the government teat even longer? "Dr." Fauci.
Yeah, I'll take his word as gospel.

Posted by: Wally at July 05, 2024 12:47 PM (hqVaF)

128 103 I get the intellectual theory behind that strategy. I get the rage behind it. I just think that reality intervenes and fucks that strategy in the ass.
Posted by: Elric Blade at July 05, 2024 12:39 PM (iFTx/)

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If Reform had taken, say, 30-40 seats, I'd question the assumption I'd previous put forward.

But 3-5? Probably just 3?

Yeah, voters are going to return to the Conservative Party.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 05, 2024 12:47 PM (GBKbO)

129 Former White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci said in a new interview he has “no doubt” President Biden is mentally capable of serving as president

The Governor of Hawaii Josh Green essentially said the same thing. So two Doctors who have never examined Biden but spout shit to hold the party line. As a reminder, it was Green who appointed the Emergency Manager of Maui as a political favor, and who had zero experience for the job and whose office f'd up so badly during the wildfires.

Posted by: Cheri at July 05, 2024 12:47 PM (oiNtH)

130 Now I'm having a hard time remembering today is Friday and at least pretending to work. (It seems many others have given up on that struggle, judging by my emails.)

My company officially gave up and made today a "Floating Holiday."

Posted by: Oddbob at July 05, 2024 12:47 PM (/y8xj)

131 61 Libs of TikTok @libsoftiktok 2h
Actress Tatiana Maslany who stars in the Marvel series ‘She-Hulk’ which streams on Disney+ blasts a parental rights law which requires schools get consent from parents to change their child’s name/pronouns if their child decides they’re trans or nonbinary. She calls the law an “overreach” and “absurd.”
Posted by: andycanuck (Jh5b+) at July 05, 2024 12:29 PM (Jh5b+)

I call transing kids at school behind their parents' backs "overreach" and "absurd" in the extreme.

Posted by: Emmie at July 05, 2024 12:47 PM (Sf2cq)

132 Pretty sure Spuds was a chick, a little red lipstick poking out from his undercarriage would have been a scandal.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 05, 2024 12:36 PM (XV/Pl)
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The comic strip Bloom County had a lot of fun with this idea...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 05, 2024 12:48 PM (7fElN)

133 The commercials. Is it really true that anymore than two white people together in any social situation without blacks is going to turn into a Cross burning.

It's really that ridiculous.

White's never are in a place without their black brothers and sisters.

That is totally real.

Posted by: Mr. Ray at July 05, 2024 12:48 PM (AVyeO)

134 @107 Spuds was a victim of Harvey Weinstein? The bastard was a real perv.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at July 05, 2024 12:48 PM (2i9gl)

135 Libs of TikTok @libsoftiktok 2h
Actress Tatiana Maslany who stars in the Marvel series ‘She-Hulk’ which streams on Disney+ blasts a parental rights law which requires schools get consent from parents to change their child’s name/pronouns if their child decides they’re trans or nonbinary. She calls the law an “overreach” and “absurd.”
Posted by: andycanuck (Jh5b+) at July 05, 2024 12:29 PM (Jh5b+)

I call transing kids at school behind their parents' backs "overreach" and "absurd" in the extreme.
Posted by: Emmie at July 05, 2024 12:47 PM (Sf2cq)
__________

Who?

Posted by: Elric Blade at July 05, 2024 12:49 PM (iFTx/)

136 I think it is evident that some breeds are quite intelligent - and they are aware they can "What did you expect, I'm a dog!" out of certain situations when required.

They definitely will manipulate very cunningly. It is a gratifying arrangement with humans and canines.
Posted by: Common Tater at July 05, 2024 12:46 PM (PpROq)

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I had two beagles. One was very intelligent, the other one was.dumb as a rock.

Posted by: Jordan61 at July 05, 2024 12:49 PM (gOcEN)

137 This is about me, isn't it?

Posted by: Flo at July 05, 2024 12:49 PM (fV+MH)

138 @131

>>I call transing kids at school behind their parents' backs "overreach" and "absurd" in the extreme.

Basically, these monsters think they own your kids.

Which is why my children and grandchildren have never stepped foot inside of a public school and never will.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 05, 2024 12:49 PM (XV/Pl)

139 How about that dust bunny mouse-like thing Quiznos had?
Posted by: She Hobbit at July 05, 2024 12:46 PM (ftFVW)
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I think those were officially called "spongemonkeys."

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 05, 2024 12:50 PM (7fElN)

140 I had Spud Vans

Dayum I loved those shoes

Posted by: rhennigantx at July 05, 2024 12:50 PM (ENQN6)

141 President Trump's pithy Independence Day message:

https://is.gd/Tt6HJx
screencap

Pith on Joe and Kamala.

Posted by: andycanuck (Jh5b+) at July 05, 2024 12:50 PM (Jh5b+)

142 Thought Fen was a Catholic? RCC got no female ministers last I looked. Maybe some trans.

Posted by: From about That Time at July 05, 2024 12:50 PM (4780s)

143 Who cares what Fauci says now? He's no longer a Fed. Not that anyone cares what a Fed says to begin with. It's all lies, bullshit and disinfo anyway.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at July 05, 2024 12:50 PM (Q4IgG)

144 How about that dust bunny mouse-like thing Quiznos had?
Posted by: She Hobbit

Never saw that. Thank God!

Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at July 05, 2024 12:50 PM (4XwPj)

145 Hi-def TV has not been kind to Flo.

Posted by: Wally at July 05, 2024 12:50 PM (hqVaF)

146
How does this little twat gnome

Instead of the little black jockey holding the light as a landscaping element I think I'd pay a few shekels for a masked Fauci doing likewise.

Public Domain Idea.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at July 05, 2024 12:50 PM (RKVpM)

147 My company officially gave up and made today a "Floating Holiday."
Posted by: Oddbob

We do a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. It was easy enough to make sure today was that Friday. But I've got too much PTO built up so I'm pretty much off every Friday until I find a free week to burn more time.

Posted by: She Hobbit at July 05, 2024 12:51 PM (ftFVW)

148 My company officially gave up and made today a "Floating Holiday."
Posted by: Oddbob at July 05, 2024 12:47 PM (/y8xj)
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So everyone is out at the river on a float trip? Sounds like fun!

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 05, 2024 12:51 PM (7fElN)

149 I do think he knew what he was doing with the golf vid. He knows Biden is toast.

Kamala, Newsom, "Big Gretch", Hillary, Big Mike... The D bench is deep but it's rotted. Might as well float the Pelosi trial balloon.

Posted by: t-bird at July 05, 2024 12:51 PM (xu4vb)

150 How can those doggies skate board?
My doggeh freaks out if the treadmill turns on

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at July 05, 2024 12:51 PM (EGSGm)

151 Some of the world's major religions are Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Star Wards, Buddhism, Shintoism, Marxism, Taoism and Hinduism.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at July 05, 2024 12:52 PM (JtA2+)

152 Never saw that. Thank God!
Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at July 05, 2024 12:50 PM (4XwPj)

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Me neither. Quiznos is the bomb. The last one left around here closed a couple of months ago. Sad.

Posted by: Jordan61 at July 05, 2024 12:52 PM (gOcEN)

153 The GEICO gecko should have been squashed about five minutes after the first ad.

It would have been awesome if they had done a commercial with the GEICO Gecko and the GEICO Caveman sitting in front of a stereotypical business executive type who says "We have to cut back on our budget. We can only keep one of you." Then the camera cuts away for a second and then cuts back to the caveman doing his nonchalant look with the tip of a tail wiggling from the corner of his mouth.

Posted by: Oddbob at July 05, 2024 12:52 PM (/y8xj)

154
Val has been to the vet, had X-rays and blood taken, was examined and can now be considered back to normal. A great relief, as I thought he was a goner when he first fell ill.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 05, 2024 12:53 PM (1Nxff)

155 " Hi-def TV has not been kind to Flo.

Posted by: Wally "

What's insane is she's probably made more bank than most people in show biz.

Posted by: eleven at July 05, 2024 12:53 PM (fV+MH)

156 My dogs were all smarter than me.
Posted by: mustbequantum'

My Cattledog was smarter than me.
My Tortie cat was smarter than me.

I currently have a really dumb cat and it pisses me off.
I want another cat as this one is a bit of a dud and a turd.
I won't get rid of the Dumb Cat, but it really needs some guidance.

Posted by: LenNeal at July 05, 2024 12:53 PM (bFId9)

157 I hear there’s a mass transportation device that uses ball bearings.

Monorail!!!

Posted by: Jak Sucio at July 05, 2024 12:53 PM (Aoykm)

158 One thing about the Brits.. They don't have to wait 4 years to throw their bums out
Posted by: It's me donna at July 05, 2024 12:26 PM (IyPmt)

With Labour's absolute majority, they can wait the full five years until calling the next general election.

Posted by: mrp at July 05, 2024 12:54 PM (rj6Yv)

159 Who cares what Fauci says now? He's no longer a Fed. Not that anyone cares what a Fed says to begin with. It's all lies, bullshit and disinfo anyway.
Posted by: Martini Farmer

However, Fauci still gets a Fed pension of $350k a year so we are all still paying this evil gnome.

Posted by: Cheri at July 05, 2024 12:54 PM (oiNtH)

160 When it comes to Progressive v. GEICO, I get the impression that insurance is really just a side business and their primary job is creating new ads.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 05, 2024 12:54 PM (7fElN)

161 Posted by: From about That Time at July 05, 2024 12:50 PM (4780s)

No;I am not a Catholic nor am I a trans. You might have gotten that idea because my handle "Fenelon" (Francois de La Mothe Fenelon) is that of a Cardinal from the late 1600 early 170O's and whose spiritual writings I admire.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 05, 2024 12:54 PM (oUxZc)

162 We do a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. It was easy enough to make sure today was that Friday. But I've got too much PTO built up so I'm pretty much off every Friday until I find a free week to burn more time.
Posted by: She Hobbit at July 05, 2024 12:51 PM (ftFVW)

Same here. I would have taken the day off today but have to loiter around to make sure somebody else does a filing. Once that's confirmed, I may just disappear into the shadows.

Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at July 05, 2024 12:54 PM (T+Iwg)

163 Darren J. Beattie 🌐 @DarrenJBeattie Jul 3
Kamala's brush with the DNC pipe bomb, which should be the Dems' biggest J6 talking point, is their most carefully guarded secret.

Why? What did Kamala and her secret service detail know and when did they know it?

REMEMBER: Kamala Harris was in the DNC building when the so-called Jan 6 pipe bomb was discovered and removed.

The bombshell video below shows that her own secret service detail clearly knew the bombs were fake in advance (how did they know this?)

Despite the fact that dems have bent over backward to paint Jan 6 as a domestic terror event, and have lied to support this theory, Kamala has not milked her brush with the J6 pipe bomb for political points

In fact, she has studiously covered up her presence in the DNC building.

What should be their biggest J6 talking point is their most carefully guarded secret.

Why?
https://is.gd/qi9ReL
7 minute CC video in the Quote Tweet

Posted by: andycanuck (Jh5b+) at July 05, 2024 12:55 PM (Jh5b+)

164 Me neither. Quiznos is the bomb. The last one left around here closed a couple of months ago. Sad.
Posted by: Jordan61

Haven't seen one around these parts in years. They were my favorite place to get non-self-made smammiches.

Posted by: She Hobbit at July 05, 2024 12:55 PM (ftFVW)

165 Who cares what Fauci says now? He's no longer a Fed.

Can I interest you in some discounted votive candles? I'll make you a special deal on a Fauci/Bader Ginsberg matched set.

Posted by: Oddbob at July 05, 2024 12:55 PM (/y8xj)

166 I have never claimed that, nor do I think that. Gee; I know some things, and thar would make me different from lots of other people here exactly how?

Have a nice day.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July

Because you consistently purport to know everything about my Catholic faith. You don't ask questions. You preach at people who haven't asked for guidance. You're judgemental and omniscient. I know you have a fan club, but please stop telling me what MY Catholic faith means to me.

Peace be with you.

Posted by: nurse ratched at July 05, 2024 12:56 PM (MSxPN)

167 You know who's even older than Biden and has been sucking the government teat even longer? "Dr." Fauci.

I look at those skateboarding dogs and I can only wonder how sand flies would fare on their eyeballs.

Then again, I'm a scientist. You people don't know science.

Posted by: Herr Doktor Fauci at July 05, 2024 12:56 PM (RFx0q)

168 @155

>>What's insane is she's probably made more bank than most people in show biz.

The internets says her net worth is 6M, which, quite frankly, seems absurdly low for someone who has been the main spokesmascot for a major brand for going on twenty years and who is also a pretty active actor, since 2000.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 05, 2024 12:56 PM (XV/Pl)

169 Same here. I would have taken the day off today but have to loiter around to make sure somebody else does a filing. Once that's confirmed, I may just disappear into the shadows.
Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at July 05, 2024 12:54 PM (T+Iwg)
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It was tempting to take today off, but we have a new hire in the office, my boss is on vacation, and we have a couple of student workers that need a bit of supervision.

So I get to be IT in the office today.

I am off next Thursday/Friday as my family is coming to visit.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 05, 2024 12:56 PM (7fElN)

170
What the hell happened to Quiznos? I didn't eat there often, but I thought their sandwiches were great.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 05, 2024 12:57 PM (1Nxff)

171
♪ ...and knock all the Fauci's off the rich peoples lawn ♪

/ promising

Posted by: zombie Frank Zappa at July 05, 2024 12:57 PM (RKVpM)

172 As of now, 1.5 hours left in my shift. My birthday is at the end of the month so I am working enough extra hours to take that as a free day.

Posted by: NR Pax at July 05, 2024 12:57 PM (/8Il0)

173 Some of the world's major religions are Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Star Wards, Buddhism, Shintoism, Marxism, Taoism and Hinduism.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm'

They're all connected by a belief in a motivating Energy, which can't be seen or quantified, and from which any being is separated in hideous pain, to be re-integrated back into the Universal Energy from all Things emerge and into which all Things subsume! Who are YOU to make child-like claims that there might be a God?

KILL YOURSELF!

Spinoza, Schopenhauer, et al

Posted by: Einstein, et al at July 05, 2024 12:58 PM (bFId9)

174
Geico Gecko

Tastes like chicken!

Posted by: Xokrebs v Xocarnot: My Authenticity is Off the Charts (TM)! at July 05, 2024 12:58 PM (i4sOa)

175 The classic Kyle Dunnigan skit on Fauci/Biden and UFOs.

https://tinyurl.com/4cbv7ebh

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at July 05, 2024 12:58 PM (Dm8we)

176 Rural King is capitalizing on Tractor Supply's recent outing as a contributor to woke causes. Bring in your old Tractor Supply cap and they'll give you a new Rural King cap.

That's some pretty clever marketing.

Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis, Domestic Terrorist at July 05, 2024 12:58 PM (woPEM)

177 Quiznos was good, but always pretty expensive.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 05, 2024 12:59 PM (v6JzV)

178 Monorail!!!
Posted by: Jak Sucio

https://tinyurl.com/yck7uuxz

Posted by: She Hobbit at July 05, 2024 12:59 PM (ftFVW)

179 When it comes to Progressive v. GEICO, I get the impression that insurance is really just a side business and their primary job is creating new ads.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel
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Since I'm still hasseling with Progressive over a 3 year-old claim, I would have to agree.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at July 05, 2024 12:59 PM (XeU6L)

180 Kamala VP?

Jack Poso @JackPosobiec Jul 3
BREAKING: Pete Buttigieg on Kamala's shortlist for VP, along with Gretchen Whitmer, per WH official

Scott Adams @ScottAdamsSays Jul 4
Straight, male Democrats are about to wake up.
Their party hates them.

Posted by: andycanuck (Jh5b+) at July 05, 2024 01:00 PM (Jh5b+)

181 Trump is goading the egotistical Biden into staying in the race.
Posted by: Wally at July 05, 2024 12:41 PM (hqVaF)

Matt Gaetz is doing an excellent job of trolling the Biden campaign.

Posted by: blaster at July 05, 2024 01:00 PM (cvZX6)

182
The Philadelphia Inquirer, July 2nd
President Biden will speak at a teachers union event in Philadelphia on Sunday

FFS. Stay home, Joe and Jill, in any of your homes!

------------------
Worth reading >> Independent Women's Forum org,
'The NEA Plans To ‘Ramp Up’ Campaign For Joe Biden
National Education Association' Ginny Gentles | July 3, 2024

Posted by: L - If they'll do it with you, they'll do it to you, too at July 05, 2024 01:00 PM (NFX2v)

183 "The internets says her net worth is 6M, which, quite frankly, seems absurdly low for someone who has been the main spokesmascot for a major brand for going on twenty years and who is also a pretty active actor, since 2000.

Posted by: Thomas Bender"

Wow...that is an order of magnitude lower than I thought.

Maybe she made a power move and they showed her a picture of the two Darrens?

Posted by: eleven at July 05, 2024 01:00 PM (fV+MH)

184 I am off next Thursday/Friday as my family is coming to visit.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel

And you need time to run away before they arrive?

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 05, 2024 01:01 PM (v6JzV)

185 Tatiana Maslany was a hot chick on a TV series maybe 10 or so years ago.

The older I get it seems creepier to perv on the beautiful young women on the shows.

Posted by: Mr. Ray at July 05, 2024 01:01 PM (AVyeO)

186 Bring in your old Tractor Supply cap and they'll give you a new Rural King cap.

That's some pretty clever marketing.
Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis, Domestic Terrorist at July 05, 2024 12:58 PM (woPEM)

Rural King is superior because they have guns and ammo.

Posted by: blaster at July 05, 2024 01:01 PM (cvZX6)

187 The best insurance ad ever was the one with Jake from State Farm.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 05, 2024 01:01 PM (v6JzV)

188 Side commentary - Newsweek is reporting Mrs. Bill Clinton got duped by those pranksters, she talks about the Nov election and Donald Trump, etc.

Politicians sure don't pay much attention to whom they are talking to.

Posted by: Common Tater at July 05, 2024 01:02 PM (PpROq)

189 @180

>>Their party hates them.

The problem is, that straight white male Donks, hate themselves too.

They are largely unreachable lunatics and will gladly f**k themselves in their own a**es with barbed dildos for the cause.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 05, 2024 01:02 PM (XV/Pl)

190 Really. No joke.

The time has come to discuss Harris' VP pick.

PA Gov. Shapiro might bring something to the table.

A Daily Mail poll released today (IIRC) has Trump +6 in a head-to-head (H2H) with Harris.

And ANOTHER thing:

It's time to stop polling the H2H all the time, & to concentrate on the 3-way instead, because RFK, Jr. is going to be on almost all state ballots.

Posted by: mnw at July 05, 2024 01:02 PM (NLIak)

191 170 What the hell happened to Quiznos?
---
According to some YT videos, it was basically fraud by the company against its franchisees. The company started jacking up prices on all the food and supplies the franchisees were forced to buy. The franchisees sued to try to stay in business, but they lost.

Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis, Domestic Terrorist at July 05, 2024 01:02 PM (woPEM)

192 What I meant by "he no longer a Fed" is that he isn't any sort of "official" mouthpiece.

Fauci's been out of the loop long enough to be irrelevant. Yet people still cling to his every word.

Yes, he's a shitweasel and should be in prison, but that will never happen. Irrelevance is a hard pill to swallow for people like him.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at July 05, 2024 01:03 PM (Q4IgG)

193 And you need time to run away before they arrive?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 05, 2024 01:01 PM (v6JzV)
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No, I definitely need time to vacuum my floors!

5 cats shed A LOT of hair and I'm terrible about vacuuming on a regular basis.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 05, 2024 01:03 PM (7fElN)

194 Way Past Norms
@wakeywakey16
Hunter does not look good. He’s as stressed as I’ve seen him with clothes on.
11:45 PM · Jul 3, 2024

Posted by: L - If they'll do it with you, they'll do it to you, too at July 05, 2024 01:03 PM (NFX2v)

195
BREAKING: Pete Buttigieg on Kamala's shortlist for VP, along with Gretchen Whitmer, per WH official

__________

So the Democrats are tossing dirt into the grave even before Biden is dead. Politically speaking, of course.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 05, 2024 01:03 PM (1Nxff)

196 I decided to not go to the office today. I woke up feeling pretty good and didn't want to ruin it.

Putzin around doing yardwork and honey do stiff

Posted by: Hatari Somewhere on Ventura Highway at July 05, 2024 01:03 PM (WF/xn)

197 That Taco Bell dog was indeed a terribly shitty ad campaign. I don't know how people watched the first one -- which was totally cringe -- and said "hey, I think we're on to something."

The Quiznos rats were disgusting and disturbing. Who the fuck thinks to promote a restaurant chain with filthy, mutated rats???

Spuds was good in large part because he was just a cute, well-trained dog, who was put in cool situations that most people would have liked to be in. Nothing particularly inventive. But it worked.

Posted by: Elric Blade at July 05, 2024 01:04 PM (iFTx/)

198 Tatiana Maslany was a hot chick on a TV series maybe 10 or so years ago.
The older I get it seems creepier to perv on the beautiful young women on the shows.
Posted by: Mr. Ray

Valid point, but I've talked to professional prostitutes in Eastern Europe and they like old men from the West. They're pathetically grateful and tip big.

Posted by: Einstein, et al at July 05, 2024 01:04 PM (bFId9)

199 "What the hell happened to Quiznos? I didn't eat there often, but I thought their sandwiches were great.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh"

I was shocked to see Bed Bath and Beyond go the way of the do do.

Posted by: eleven at July 05, 2024 01:04 PM (fV+MH)

200 They are largely unreachable lunatics and will gladly f**k themselves in their own a**es with barbed dildos for the cause.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 05, 2024 01:02 PM (XV/Pl)
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A goodly number of them do it because they like it.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 05, 2024 01:04 PM (7fElN)

201 5 cats shed A LOT of hair and I'm terrible about vacuuming on a regular basis.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 05, 2024 01:03 PM (7fElN)

=====

Get a Roomba! I got a cheap refurbished one off of Woot.

Posted by: Jordan61 at July 05, 2024 01:04 PM (gOcEN)

202 This Sonay Kartal playing Coco Gauff — wow.

Posted by: Oglebay at July 05, 2024 01:04 PM (7fVdQ)

203 Oh man, bad autocorrect !

Stuff, dammnit

Posted by: Hatari Somewhere on Ventura Highway at July 05, 2024 01:04 PM (WF/xn)

204 The best insurance ad ever was the one with Jake from State Farm.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus
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As commercials go, I kinda liked the Mayhem guy...

Then, there were the GEICO cavemen.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at July 05, 2024 01:04 PM (XeU6L)

205 Then the camera cuts away for a second and then cuts back to the caveman doing his nonchalant look with the tip of a tail wiggling from the corner of his mouth.
Posted by: Oddbob at July 05, 2024 12:52 PM (/y8xj)

GRrRrrrr. Did You not get the gist of the whole campaign?
The thought that I would eat a live gecko.

Posted by: The Caveman at July 05, 2024 01:05 PM (xcIvR)

206
The best insurance ad ever was the one with Jake from State Farm.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 05, 2024 01:01 PM (v6JzV)

_________

The first one was funny. Then it ran into Woke head on.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 05, 2024 01:05 PM (1Nxff)

207 5 cats shed A LOT of hair and I'm terrible about vacuuming on a regular basis.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel

My wife is allergic to cats. She wouldn't last five minutes in your house.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 05, 2024 01:05 PM (v6JzV)

208 Big gap today on PredictIt, Harris up over Biden for D nominee, 46¢ vs. 35¢

Posted by: another guy at July 05, 2024 01:06 PM (rjJqk)

209 170
What the hell happened to Quiznos? I didn't eat there often, but I thought their sandwiches were great.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 05, 2024 12:57 PM (1Nxff)

The corporate guys sank the franchisees. Greed.
https://tinyurl.com/5n78vhps

Posted by: Gref at July 05, 2024 01:06 PM (5fDan)

210 The first one was funny. Then it ran into Woke head on.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 05, 2024 01:06 PM (v6JzV)

211 The best insurance ad ever was the one with Jake from State Farm.

Which they ruined by making it about Jake instead of about the harried guy talking to his wife.

Posted by: Oddbob at July 05, 2024 01:06 PM (/y8xj)

212 I was shocked to see Bed Bath and Beyond go the way of the do do.
Posted by: eleven at July 05, 2024 01:04 PM (fV+MH)

That one amazed me, too. We put three kids through college and BBB had the whole dorm room furnishing thing down to a tee - even the specifics for every school you could think of.

Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at July 05, 2024 01:06 PM (T+Iwg)

213 The first one was funny. Then it ran into Woke head on.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

That's what I hear. I never saw the woke versions. But they did do one with the Coneheads that was pretty good.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 05, 2024 01:07 PM (v6JzV)

214 He's not wearing a helmet!

Posted by: wth at July 05, 2024 01:07 PM (v0R5T)

215 5 cats shed A LOT of hair and I'm terrible about vacuuming on a regular basis.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel
_______

A cat 5 furricane.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at July 05, 2024 01:07 PM (Dm8we)

216 I was shocked to see Bed Bath and Beyond go the way of the do do.
Posted by: eleven

The only way they got people in the store was to constantly spam people with coupons.

This should have helped them:
https://tinyurl.com/4shcsnwz

Posted by: She Hobbit at July 05, 2024 01:07 PM (ftFVW)

217 I had a funny event a few years back after a meeting at a high-line hotel where the hotel itself sent me an older yet hot escort to my room to 'calm me down'.

I got a little upset with a bunch of guys and they took offense but made the gesture.

Posted by: LenNeal at July 05, 2024 01:08 PM (bFId9)

218
A cat 5 furricane.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at July 05, 2024 01:07 PM (Dm8we)

Golf clap

Posted by: Hatari Somewhere on Ventura Highway at July 05, 2024 01:08 PM (WF/xn)

219
I never saw the black jockey holding the lantern landscaping element as racist. First off, jockeys are short in stature as it is easier on the horse. Second, a good jockey can retire as a millionaire many times over.

It was a lawn landscaping element celebrating diversity, inclusion, and the wonders of a free market system where a short Black person could accept they weren't going to make it in the NBA but there were other avenues.

/ follow me for other bullshit I pull from my nether regions

Posted by: Divide by Zero at July 05, 2024 01:08 PM (RKVpM)

220 Newest pet peeve

People who say they're EXHAUSTED when they really mean they are tired.

Posted by: nurse ratched at July 05, 2024 01:08 PM (81wK+)

221 180
Jack Poso @JackPosobiec Jul 3
BREAKING: Pete Buttigieg on Kamala's shortlist for VP, along with Gretchen Whitmer, per WH official

Scott Adams @ScottAdamsSays Jul 4
Straight, male Democrats are about to wake up.
Their party hates them.
Posted by: andycanuck (Jh5b+) at July 05, 2024 01:00 PM (Jh5b+)

Great - Bootyjuice. Our Sec of Transportation who shockingly works less than Biden does today.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at July 05, 2024 01:08 PM (N39Ws)

222 Harris / Buttgiggle , the first all c**ksucker ticket in history. Vote for us we suck!

Posted by: Smell the Glove at July 05, 2024 01:08 PM (2i9gl)

223 209 170
What the hell happened to Quiznos? I didn't eat there often, but I thought their sandwiches were great.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 05, 2024 12:57 PM (1Nxff)

The corporate guys sank the franchisees. Greed.
https://tinyurl.com/5n78vhps

Posted by: Gref at July 05, 2024 01:06 PM (5fDan)

PS If you liked Quizno's sandwiches give Firehouse Subs a try

Posted by: Gref at July 05, 2024 01:09 PM (5fDan)

224 Fauci like Hunter's case depends on the Deep State not losing power

Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2024 01:09 PM (fwDg9)

225 Like cigarettes, pharmaceuticals should be banned from advertising on TV. They are pushing drugs with serious and sometimes deadly consequences. The US and New Zealand are the only countries that allow their adverts on TV.

It is perverse to watch these people sing and dance while pushing drugs.

Posted by: Cheri at July 05, 2024 01:09 PM (oiNtH)

226 I also like the Farmers Insurance ads with the Emil Skoda guy in them. (The psychologist on L&O.)

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 05, 2024 01:09 PM (v6JzV)

227 BREAKING: Pete Buttigieg on Kamala's shortlist for VP, along with Gretchen Whitmer, per WH official
......

That's what we need, two left wing women running the country.

Posted by: wth at July 05, 2024 01:09 PM (v0R5T)

228
The corporate guys sank the franchisees. Greed.
https://tinyurl.com/5n78vhps
Posted by: Gref at July 05, 2024 01:06 PM (5fDan)

___________

The MBAs. Again.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 05, 2024 01:09 PM (1Nxff)

229 Hissy Fit yacked on the hardwood floor her entire 15+ year life. No Roomba.

Posted by: LenNeal at July 05, 2024 01:09 PM (bFId9)

230 5 cats shed A LOT of hair and I'm terrible about vacuuming on a regular basis.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel
_______

Get a cordless Dyson. You'll look forward to vacuuming.

Posted by: LASue at July 05, 2024 01:10 PM (bLe0J)

231
Actress Tatiana Maslany who stars in the Marvel series ‘She-Hulk’ which streams on Disney+ blasts a parental rights law which requires schools get consent from parents to change their child’s name/pronouns if their child decides they’re trans or nonbinary. She calls the law an “overreach” and “absurd.”

Has children herself?
No

Then why the everlovin' fook should we listen to a thing you have to say on matters that pertain to raising children?

Posted by: Xokrebs v Xocarnot: My Authenticity is Off the Charts (TM)! at July 05, 2024 01:10 PM (i4sOa)

232 It is perverse to watch these people sing and dance while pushing drugs.
Posted by: Cheri
......

For certain values of singing and dancing.

Posted by: wth at July 05, 2024 01:10 PM (v0R5T)

233 Nurse Ratched-I have opinions about the RCC which make me no different than a number of people here. There are many things which I appreciate about RCC-maybe because I used to be RC and I have read quite a bit about it. That does not make me an expert which I have never claimed to be.I have not told anybody about what their RC faith means to them.In fact, I have been pretty clear that I find vitriolic arguments- between RC's and other Christians objectionable and I have certainly not made any comments about what your faith means to you because the main" interacation" I have had from you is your swooping down from the ozone (even at 3:00 PNW time when I have said nothing rude to you or about your insulting me.

And yes; I don't approve of women sending in boobie photos to make money on the internet which would make me like a number of other people here-0vn including the men who post them and enjoy them

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 05, 2024 01:10 PM (oUxZc)

234 I'm glad that "Pastor" Karen lost her election. Can you imagine her having real power over people?

Posted by: Dworkin Barimen at July 05, 2024 01:10 PM (tEKU9)

235 I googled Quiz now near me.
Orange, CT. Never heard of the place, and thought I knew CT. 112 miles

Posted by: From about That Time at July 05, 2024 01:10 PM (4780s)

236 PS If you liked Quizno's sandwiches give Firehouse Subs a try
Posted by: Gref at July 05, 2024 01:09 PM (5fDan)

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All those here closed, too. Double sad.

Posted by: Jordan61 at July 05, 2024 01:10 PM (gOcEN)

237 PS If you liked Quizno's sandwiches give Firehouse Subs a try
Posted by: Gref

Firehouse Subs is da bomb. Love that place.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 05, 2024 01:10 PM (v6JzV)

238 I thought they were just having spaz attacks as side effects from the drugs.

Posted by: wth at July 05, 2024 01:10 PM (v0R5T)

239 I was shocked to see Bed Bath and Beyond go the way of the do do.
Posted by: eleven
---------

Turns out that guys who look good in three piece suits, investment bankers, and financial managers, who don't actually understand the business, whose only grasp of things is Power Point presentations, can ruin a perfectly viable business.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at July 05, 2024 01:11 PM (XeU6L)

240 PS If you liked Quizno's sandwiches give Firehouse Subs a try

CA Morons, is Togo's still a thing?

Posted by: Oddbob at July 05, 2024 01:11 PM (/y8xj)

241 commercials go, I kinda liked the Mayhem guy...

Then, there were the GEICO cavemen.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc

Agree on Mayhem!
Not so much the cave men.

I miss Joe Isuzu.

Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at July 05, 2024 01:11 PM (4XwPj)

242 A cat 5 furricane.

Furricane, consider that stolen.

Posted by: LenNeal at July 05, 2024 01:11 PM (bFId9)

243 It wasn't insurance, but the "I ordered 100 Oxen" commercial, where instead the rancher received 100 Dachshunds, I thought that was pretty good.

Posted by: Common Tater at July 05, 2024 01:11 PM (PpROq)

244 189 The problem is, that straight white male Donks, hate themselves too.

They are largely unreachable lunatics and will gladly f**k themselves in their own a**es with barbed dildos for the cause.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 05, 2024 01:02 PM (XV/Pl)

========

Still plenty of cultural Democrats who have been Democrats all their lives because granddaddy got a job from FDR and only union shops are where good jobs are.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 05, 2024 01:12 PM (GBKbO)

245 A cat 5 furricane.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at July 05, 2024 01:07 PM (Dm8we)

You better warn everyone. Send out a cat 5 cable!

Posted by: Buzz Adrenaline at July 05, 2024 01:12 PM (JRP2U)

246 223 PS If you liked Quizno's sandwiches give Firehouse Subs a try

Agreed. They view lettuce and tomatoes as something you add after piling on MEAT!

Posted by: NR Pax at July 05, 2024 01:12 PM (/8Il0)

247 BREAKING: Pete Buttigieg on Kamala's shortlist for VP, along with Gretchen Whitmer, per WH official
_________

Eh, this is complete bullshit. Some people with anti-Biden factions are calling in anonymous tips mentioning the same idiots that have been mentioned before. 48 hours ago, it was Nazi Whitmer herself that was the name du jour to replace Joey Shitbrains. Kamala wasn't even mentioned. Now all of a sudden it's Kamala as the replacement. Gimme a break.

Posted by: Elric Blade at July 05, 2024 01:12 PM (iFTx/)

248 CA Morons, is Togo's still a thing?
Posted by: Oddbob

I've never benin one of those.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 05, 2024 01:12 PM (v6JzV)

249 Fauci, then and now, is/was only a thing because of his wife

People Magazine, Dr. Fauci 'In Awe' of Wife Dr. Christine Grady: 'She Did Three Things While I Was Doing One'

By Lizz Schumer, the senior books editor at PEOPLE.
Published on July 4, 2024 11:05AM EDT

Posted by: L - If they'll do it with you, they'll do it to you, too at July 05, 2024 01:12 PM (NFX2v)

250 I'll believe a SWM democrat can wake up when I see it.

I mean damn...if they haven't by now...

Posted by: eleven at July 05, 2024 01:13 PM (fV+MH)

251 Can you imagine the word salad of Kamala and Buttigieg talking together?

Posted by: blaster at July 05, 2024 01:13 PM (cvZX6)

252 221 180
Jack Poso @JackPosobiec Jul 3
BREAKING: Pete Buttigieg on Kamala's shortlist for VP, along with Gretchen Whitmer, per WH official

Scott Adams @ScottAdamsSays Jul 4
Straight, male Democrats are about to wake up.
Their party hates them.
Posted by: andycanuck (Jh5b+) at July 05, 2024 01:00 PM (Jh5b+)

Great - Bootyjuice. Our Sec of Transportation who shockingly works less than Biden does today.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at July 05, 2024 01:08 PM (N39Ws)

Kamala would like Buttplug for the same reason Biden liked Kamala. No threat to overshadow her. The DNC would let Kamala pick Buttplug...never, IMHO. He brings-in few or no new voters and costs the Dems a lot of black and Hispanic males.

Posted by: Gref at July 05, 2024 01:13 PM (5fDan)

253 Abandon all Hope humans!
The Corgi plunge of DOOM has begun.

Posted by: DaveA at July 05, 2024 01:13 PM (FhXTo)

254 And yes; I don't approve of women sending in boobie photos to make money on the internet which would make me like a number of other people here-0vn including the men who post them and enjoy them
Posted by: FenelonSpoke'

Well everyone knows the Eastern Orthodox Church is the only real Christianity!

Posted by: LenNeal at July 05, 2024 01:13 PM (bFId9)

255 All those here closed, too. Double sad.
Posted by: Jordan61 at July 05, 2024 01:10 PM (gOcEN)

You're living in a sub desert! This requires government intervention!

Posted by: spindrift at July 05, 2024 01:14 PM (OguvZ)

256 247 Eh, this is complete bullshit. Some people with anti-Biden factions are calling in anonymous tips mentioning the same idiots that have been mentioned before. 48 hours ago, it was Nazi Whitmer herself that was the name du jour to replace Joey Shitbrains. Kamala wasn't even mentioned. Now all of a sudden it's Kamala as the replacement. Gimme a break.
Posted by: Elric Blade at July 05, 2024 01:12 PM (iFTx/)

========

Because there is no plan. There is no way to displace Biden without Biden stepping aside.

This is what the primary should have been, but everyone shut up and shut down for unity.

I'm also getting some weird entertainment out of people saying, "See, Republicans? This is what you should be doing!" Like the GOPe didn't try it...while Trump was president.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 05, 2024 01:14 PM (GBKbO)

257 233 Fen, you probably said something mildly disparaging about sea otters once.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 05, 2024 01:14 PM (v6JzV)

258 Bless your heart.

Your scolding does not affect me.

Posted by: nurse ratched at July 05, 2024 01:14 PM (k4n+U)

259 Spuds...the Original Party Animal

RIP

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at July 05, 2024 01:14 PM (xcxpd)

260
How can Pete run? Isn't he still on maternity leave?

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 05, 2024 01:14 PM (1Nxff)

261 @244

>>Still plenty of cultural Democrats who have been Democrats all their lives because granddaddy got a job from FDR and only union shops are where good jobs are.

You know my supposition is that most people don't vote so those cat's ain't voting-voting voting, but that doesn't necessarily mean a ballot wasn't cast for them.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 05, 2024 01:14 PM (XV/Pl)

262 250 I'll believe a SWM democrat can wake up when I see it.

I mean damn...if they haven't by now...
Posted by: eleven at July 05, 2024 01:13 PM (fV+MH)

=======

Polls (spit) are suggesting that Democrats are seeing 25% support from non-college educated whites right now.

Hillary got 39% of that demo in 2016.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 05, 2024 01:15 PM (GBKbO)

263
CA Morons, is Togo's still a thing?
Posted by: Oddbob at July 05, 2024 01:11 PM (/y8xj

There are still a few. They used to be great. Haven't had it in a long time. They are in the LA area which i avoid

Posted by: Hatari Somewhere on Ventura Highway at July 05, 2024 01:15 PM (WF/xn)

264 Joe Biden defined himself as having sundowner syndrome with his desire to have fewer evening events and wanting to be in bed by 8 pm. Toss in he only functions from 10-11 am to 4 pm with a nap somewhere in the middle - he is completely incapable of functioning as President. Why all the dithering about sending off to a dementia and ice cream social center? Oh, yeah, Trump said pussy and Jiggly Jill wants a second term because she has Obama envy.

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at July 05, 2024 01:15 PM (RUmyk)

265 261 You know my supposition is that most people don't vote so those cat's ain't voting-voting voting, but that doesn't necessarily mean a ballot wasn't cast for them.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 05, 2024 01:14 PM (XV/Pl)

=======

Which is, of course, a separate issue.

I just really want a whole bunch of black people to show up and vote to be told that they already voted by mail even though they never got a mail in ballot.

I want this because I want to see white liberal commentators explain how this is not voter suppression.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 05, 2024 01:16 PM (GBKbO)

266 @244 spot on. I know a lot of Dems who vote Dem because their families always have or because they believe Dems will look after their pension. Trying to explain that the hardcore left is not your friend is next to impossible even though they are getting killed by taxes and inflation. Of course Republicans haven't given them much reason to vote for them

Posted by: Smell the Glove at July 05, 2024 01:16 PM (2i9gl)

267 Still plenty of cultural Democrats who have been Democrats all their lives because granddaddy got a job from FDR and only union shops are where good jobs are.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges'

Good phrase, 'Cultural Democrat'. I have people at my job who are just shocked by the Biden 'debate' don't know what to do. White guys convinced Trump is the Devil, that Biden had a bad day, listen to NPR, absolutely cannot believe they've been lied to their entire lives and Democrats do not care about Unions or their life.

Posted by: LenNeal at July 05, 2024 01:16 PM (bFId9)

268 >> Because there is no plan. There is no way to displace Biden without Biden stepping aside.
This is what the primary should have been, but everyone shut up and shut down for unity.
——
Occam’s Razor suggests this is correct.

Posted by: another guy at July 05, 2024 01:16 PM (rjJqk)

269 My brother the MSNBC viewer, wants Joe replaced with Buttjuice or Witchmer.
At least he wants Joe replaced.

Posted by: wth at July 05, 2024 01:16 PM (v0R5T)

270 PS If you liked Quizno's sandwiches give Firehouse Subs a try
Posted by: Gref

Firehouse Subs is da bomb. Love that place.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus

Used to go to Firehouse a lot until got a crew acting high as kites. Found when I got home that my sub was just meat on a bun even though I ordered one that was supposed to be loaded.
Hadn't been back in over ten years.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at July 05, 2024 01:16 PM (cOq4q)

271 It is perverse to watch these people sing and dance while pushing drugs.
Posted by: Cheri

My favorite was the Pfizer financed clot shot radio ads. I think by making it a PSA and not naming their drug in particular they were able to avoid the requirement to list possible side effects like you hear/see in normal pharma ads.

Posted by: She Hobbit at July 05, 2024 01:17 PM (ftFVW)

272
Raccoon mayhem was my personal favorite --

https://youtu.be/BEsmcjd5gPc?si=YrBHS278d_afqYoS

Posted by: Xokrebs v Xocarnot: My Authenticity is Off the Charts (TM)! at July 05, 2024 01:17 PM (i4sOa)

273 If you even thought The Ho isn't going LGBQXYZ for a VP your not paying attention

Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2024 01:17 PM (fwDg9)

274 @254 snake handling pal, snake handling

Posted by: Smell the Glove at July 05, 2024 01:17 PM (2i9gl)

275 They'll take MI.

If that's how it eventually shakes out, GA's Warnock or PA's Shapiro with Harris.

Posted by: L - If they'll do it with you, they'll do it to you, too at July 05, 2024 01:17 PM (NFX2v)

276 Firework display malfunctions with exploding rockets slamming into crowds

https://mol.im/a/13603741

Posted by: Ciampino - Yes Inspecteur, the rockets were not from Hamas at July 05, 2024 01:17 PM (qfLjt)

277 Oh, yeah, Trump said pussy and Jiggly Jill wants a second term because she has Obama envy.
Posted by: Altaria Pilgram

If she had penis envy she'd go for Mooch.

Posted by: Tonypete at July 05, 2024 01:17 PM (WXNFJ)

278 266 @244 spot on. I know a lot of Dems who vote Dem because their families always have or because they believe Dems will look after their pension. Trying to explain that the hardcore left is not your friend is next to impossible even though they are getting killed by taxes and inflation. Of course Republicans haven't given them much reason to vote for them
Posted by: Smell the Glove at July 05, 2024 01:16 PM (2i9gl)

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Most people are low-level partisan. It's just kind of part of who they are. They're always been thus. They give it no real thought, but they know that when it comes to baseball season, if their team is in the playoffs, they put on that Braves cap and clap.

Also, yes, the Republican Party sucks. The impression they have of the GOP being the party of rich elites who hate them and want their lives worse isn't exactly terribly wrong.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 05, 2024 01:18 PM (GBKbO)

279 Cultural Democrat.

It is a Thing.

They can't get it through their heads that NOBODY hates unions more than Marxists.

Posted by: LenNeal at July 05, 2024 01:18 PM (bFId9)

280 CA Morons, is Togo's still a thing?
Posted by: Oddbob
......

They have one here in Watsonville, I drive by it every once in a while.

Posted by: wth at July 05, 2024 01:18 PM (v0R5T)

281 BREAKING: Pete Buttigieg on Kamala's shortlist for VP, along with Gretchen Whitmer, per WH official

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Please make it happen !!

Posted by: runner at July 05, 2024 01:18 PM (V13WU)

282 If you liked Quizno's sandwiches give Firehouse Subs a try
Posted by: Gref

Bring your banker along. So you can qualify for a loan for a sandwich.

Posted by: rickb223 at July 05, 2024 01:18 PM (PrOMo)

283 McAllister's deli has great stuff if you have one around

Posted by: Hatari Somewhere on Ventura Highway at July 05, 2024 01:18 PM (WF/xn)

284
Oh, yeah, Trump said pussy and Jiggly Jill wants a second term because she has Obama envy.

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at July 05, 2024 01:15 PM

I think Bill Clinton said pussy before Trump. In reference to Hillary ___ing more of it then he ever did.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at July 05, 2024 01:18 PM (RKVpM)

285 I'll believe a SWM democrat can wake up when I see it.

I mean damn...if they haven't by now...
Posted by: eleven at July 05, 2024 01:13 PM (fV+MH)

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Polls (spit) are suggesting that Democrats are seeing 25% support from non-college educated whites right now.

Hillary got 39% of that demo in 2016.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 05, 2024 01:15 PM (GBKbO)
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If that is true and holds until November -- I'm skeptical of the former and comically skeptical of the latter -- it will be based on solely one issue: immigration, or more specifically tens of millions of 4th-world peasants and miscreates flooding over the border.

Posted by: Elric Blade at July 05, 2024 01:18 PM (iFTx/)

286 So, is this the "Plan B" in the works right now, planned prior to the primary? They could have "had this conversation" then. Why now? It' quite the gamble at best.

Posted by: Common Tater at July 05, 2024 01:19 PM (PpROq)

287 I was shocked to see Bed Bath and Beyond go the way of the do do.
Posted by: eleven at July 05, 2024 01:04 PM (fV+MH)

BB&B seemed to be doing fine. But then they dropped MyPillow products when Mike Lindell expressed support for the Bad Orange Man and they lost too many customers over it.

Pro-Trump Overstock guy bought BB&B and absorbed it.

Posted by: Emmie at July 05, 2024 01:19 PM (Sf2cq)

288 What do I hear all the fucking time!

Rich Republicans!
Suits!
White Collar!

Fat Cats!

Absolutely BLIND to what their own Democrat Party is doing to them.

Posted by: LenNeal at July 05, 2024 01:19 PM (bFId9)

289 267 Good phrase, 'Cultural Democrat'. I have people at my job who are just shocked by the Biden 'debate' don't know what to do. White guys convinced Trump is the Devil, that Biden had a bad day, listen to NPR, absolutely cannot believe they've been lied to their entire lives and Democrats do not care about Unions or their life.
Posted by: LenNeal at July 05, 2024 01:16 PM (bFId9)

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I've used it for a while (I don't think I originated it, though).

But yeah, they'll find reasons to vote for Biden in the end. It's just part of who they are.

Partisanship is easy to understand. It always seems harder from the outside whether because partisan to another faction (like the GOP) or more ideological, but it ultimately comes down to, "This is just part of who I am." People don't vote based on policy. They almost never do.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 05, 2024 01:19 PM (GBKbO)

290 BREAKING: Pete Buttigieg on Kamala's shortlist for VP, along with Gretchen Whitmer, per WH official

==

Please make it happen !!
Posted by: runner at July 05, 2024 01:18 PM (V13WU)

0 x 0 = Winning ?

Posted by: LASue at July 05, 2024 01:20 PM (bLe0J)

291 A sandwich shop used to be just a casual meal that you didn't think much about. Now it's become pricey and I rarely seem to do it much anymore.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at July 05, 2024 01:20 PM (kBvyO)

292 279 Cultural Democrat.

It is a Thing.

They can't get it through their heads that NOBODY hates unions more than Marxists.
Posted by: LenNeal at July 05, 2024 01:18 PM (bFId9)

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And Cultural Republicans are a thing, too.

Who happily would vote for Mitt Romney for president again.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 05, 2024 01:20 PM (GBKbO)

293 They have one here in Watsonville
Posted by: wth

That's a place I haven't thought of in years.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 05, 2024 01:21 PM (v6JzV)

294 *Pro-Trump Overstock guy bought BB&B and absorbed it.*

It's a write off, Jerry. They just write it off.

Posted by: Kramer at July 05, 2024 01:22 PM (kBvyO)

295 My brother the MSNBC viewer, wants Joe replaced with Buttjuice or Witchmer.
At least he wants Joe replaced.

Does he actually want Joe replaced or does he just concede that Joe can't win?

Posted by: Oddbob at July 05, 2024 01:22 PM (/y8xj)

296 Still plenty of cultural Democrats who have been Democrats all their lives because granddaddy got a job from FDR and only union shops are where good jobs are. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges'

Good phrase, 'Cultural Democrat'. I have people at my job who are just shocked by the Biden 'debate' don't know what to do. White guys convinced Trump is the Devil, that Biden had a bad day, listen to NPR, absolutely cannot believe they've been lied to their entire lives and Democrats do not care about Unions or their life. Posted by: LenNeal

My Millennial Cultural Democrat called me the other day to discuss Biden's excellent debate adventure. Somewhere in the discussion about who would/could replace Joe she brought up Kamala and stated it was unfair that she hadn't be set up for success. I immediately stroked out and came to 48 hours later with a headache and a bruise in the middle of my forehead from where I smacked myself with my hand.

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at July 05, 2024 01:22 PM (RUmyk)

297 And Cultural Republicans are a thing, too.

Who happily would vote for Mitt Romney for president again.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges'

My daughter's godfather the NASA guy is like this.
The political split doesn't have to be like this, and he is just fixed in his ways.

Posted by: LenNeal at July 05, 2024 01:22 PM (bFId9)

298 Religion, politics, and sandwiches. Only at AoS. And boobs

Posted by: Hatari Somewhere on Ventura Highway at July 05, 2024 01:22 PM (WF/xn)

299 Posted by: LenNeal at July 05, 2024 01:13 PM (bFId9)

There are things which I appreciate about that church as well. I am impatient about "One true Church" stuff but I think that you were sort of kidding to get a response.

. Do people believe in their hearts and confess with their mouth that Jesus is Lord and God raised him from the dead?. Do they desire by the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit to be transformed as much as possible in this life into the image of Christ? Do they learn from and cherish Holy Scripture and consider it the word of God?. Do they pray and worship Father, Son and Holy Spirit? Then they are a Christian and I will happily offer them my hand. We may disagree on things, but as Benjamin Franklin said in another context, "We must hang together or most assuredly we will all hang separately

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 05, 2024 01:22 PM (oUxZc)

300 Wood floors and a dustmop are the answer to the cat hair problem.

Posted by: Mr. Ray at July 05, 2024 01:23 PM (AVyeO)

301 Firework display malfunctions with exploding rockets slamming into crowds

https://mol.im/a/13603741
Posted by: Ciampino - Yes Inspecteur, the rockets were not from Hamas at July 05, 2024 01:17 PM (qfLjt)
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I lit off some 6-inch mortar shells last night. I mistakenly put one shell in the tube upside down. Really dumb, I know. The shell exploded in the tube and made a really scary explosion right in front of us. Luckily nobody was hurt.

Posted by: Elric Blade at July 05, 2024 01:23 PM (iFTx/)

302 https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/

For the curious

Posted by: Emmie at July 05, 2024 01:23 PM (Sf2cq)

303 219

Lawn jockeys were never meant to represent race track jocks!

They were intended to represent a uniformed antebellum servant, holding a lantern for an arriving guest exiting a carriage. So that the guest didn't trip in the dark.

A side note: The late Senator Thomas F. Eagleton had an honest-to-God, genuine AA butler. Swearsies.

Posted by: mnw at July 05, 2024 01:23 PM (NLIak)

304 "...the MSNBC watcher..."

I think I've found your problem.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at July 05, 2024 01:23 PM (kBvyO)

305 CA Morons, is Togo's still a thing?
Posted by: Oddbob at July 05, 2024 01:11 PM (/y8xj)
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Haven't seen one in years.

Then again, haven't been looking.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 05, 2024 01:24 PM (RIvkX)

306 My all time favorite

EDS commercial - Cowboys herding cats

https://tinyurl.com/yck6cjsp

Posted by: Cheri at July 05, 2024 01:24 PM (oiNtH)

307 The dirty secret of politics, or maybe human nature - nobody gives a shit about anybody.

The US style governance worked, because it at least paid lip service to private property and rule of law, presumption of innocence, and the ability to make a living through one's own diligence and native intelligence. The ability to survive, even thrive - all without the kindness of strangers. Who ... don't give a shit about you. It's rather elegant in that regard.

The leftist ideal is the tragedy of the commons. The very fiber of your being is tied up with asshats who live 2000 miles away. Who ... don't give a shit about you.

Posted by: Common Tater at July 05, 2024 01:24 PM (PpROq)

308 A sandwich shop used to be just a casual meal that you didn't think much about. Now it's become pricey and I rarely seem to do it much anymore.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty

For sure! Even fast food is stupid expensive now. If I take the little hobbits for fast burgers it is $40. Except sometimes they just want Braums where I can get them 5 cheeseburgers and three small fries for about 15 bucks.

Posted by: She Hobbit at July 05, 2024 01:24 PM (ftFVW)

309 296 My Millennial Cultural Democrat called me the other day to discuss Biden's excellent debate adventure. Somewhere in the discussion about who would/could replace Joe she brought up Kamala and stated it was unfair that she hadn't be set up for success. I immediately stroked out and came to 48 hours later with a headache and a bruise in the middle of my forehead from where I smacked myself with my hand.
Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at July 05, 2024 01:22 PM (RUmyk)

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I've begun to wonder if the way to get around personal debates on candidates is to just frame it this way:

"I do not like the man. I like his policies. I also do not like your man, but I dislike his policies."

Just flat out refuse to talk about the men themselves because all anti-Trump talk is about him as a man.

Well, I've wondered this in regards to conversations with Dolley. She is not a fan of Trump the man. We don't talk politics much, but if I reframed it that way...It probably wouldn't work, but the next time it comes up, I may try it.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 05, 2024 01:24 PM (GBKbO)

310
A recording of JitStain Buttgiggity leading a pledge of allegiance to the Alphabet flag would be a HUGE vote getter for the "Two Gals -- Both of Whom Suck Dick" ticket.

Posted by: Xokrebs v Xocarnot: My Authenticity is Off the Charts (TM)! at July 05, 2024 01:25 PM (i4sOa)

311 My kid, The Kid, occasionally joins me in my visits to Late Night Truck Stop Venues so she is not naive as to the nature of human beings.
So when her friends in White Girl AWFL say things to her she has something to say about it.

Posted by: LenNeal at July 05, 2024 01:25 PM (bFId9)

312 " A sandwich shop used to be just a casual meal that you didn't think much about. Now it's become pricey and I rarely seem to do it much anymore.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty"

So many restaurants act so boutique-y.

Posted by: eleven at July 05, 2024 01:25 PM (fV+MH)

313 297 My daughter's godfather the NASA guy is like this.
The political split doesn't have to be like this, and he is just fixed in his ways.
Posted by: LenNeal at July 05, 2024 01:22 PM (bFId9)

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"Trump isn't a real Republican," probably has an effect on people like that.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 05, 2024 01:25 PM (GBKbO)

314 Catch some of you later, so anyone else that wants to be rude to me and have me actually see it will have to save it till then. Sorry.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 05, 2024 01:25 PM (oUxZc)

315 The "conservative" party may indeed be dogshit. But it's better than the true leftist commies.

Is it, though? The "conservative" party here did everything in their power to fuck up Trump, up to and including McCain being involved with the Steele dossier.

In the UK, the "conservative" party gave Labour everything they wanted: unlimited immigration, strict Covid lockdowns (with Boris Johnson playing the role of Gavin Newsom), fucking up the Brexit negotiations, the whole nine yards.

Posted by: Ian S. at July 05, 2024 01:26 PM (FD5dr)

316 With Mayor Pete, the Dems can lock up the sanctimonious, unaccomplished white homosexual vote.

Those 2 who voted for McMuffin last election will switch over.

Posted by: Wally at July 05, 2024 01:26 PM (hqVaF)

317 Slurms MacKenzie was my hero.

Posted by: Kindltot at July 05, 2024 01:26 PM (D7oie)

318 303 219

Lawn jockeys were never meant to represent race track jocks!

They were intended to represent a uniformed antebellum servant, holding a lantern for an arriving guest exiting a carriage. So that the guest didn't trip in the dark.

A side note: The late Senator Thomas F. Eagleton had an honest-to-God, genuine AA butler. Swearsies.

Posted by: mnw at July 05, 2024 01:23 PM (NLIak)

Every time I read about lawn jockeys or AA butlers I flash to the scenes in "In the Heat of the Night" at the cotton plantation owner's mansion. Terrific film.

Posted by: Gref at July 05, 2024 01:26 PM (5fDan)

319 Catch some of you later, so anyone else that wants to be rude to me and have me actually see it will have to save it till then. Sorry.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke

Later, Fen. You're a great lady.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 05, 2024 01:26 PM (v6JzV)

320 Come to AoSHQ for the content, stay for the internecine fights.

Posted by: Jak Sucio at July 05, 2024 01:27 PM (Aoykm)

321 As long as don't forget, and maybe a thread would be warranted
I should watch Stuffy later

Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2024 01:27 PM (fwDg9)

322 292 TJM

I voted for Romney too, although not "happily." I did it because of my antipathy to Obama. Btw, voting for Romney was easier for me than voting for McCain, which I also did, and for the same reason.

Posted by: mnw at July 05, 2024 01:27 PM (NLIak)

323 nood

Posted by: Gref at July 05, 2024 01:28 PM (5fDan)

324
Lawn jockeys were never meant to represent race track jocks!

They were intended to represent a uniformed antebellum servant, holding a lantern for an arriving guest exiting a carriage. So that the guest didn't trip in the dark.

Posted by: mnw at July 05, 2024 01:23 PM

I categorically reject your effort to present actual facts into the discussion.

/ kidding - seems plausible

Posted by: Divide by Zero at July 05, 2024 01:28 PM (RKVpM)

325 A side note: The late Senator Thomas F. Eagleton had an honest-to-God, genuine AA butler. Swearsies.
Posted by: mnw at July 05, 2024 01:23 PM (NLIak)

And he always be known for being brainwashed.

Posted by: Mr. Ray at July 05, 2024 01:28 PM (AVyeO)

326 322 292 TJM

I voted for Romney too, although not "happily." I did it because of my antipathy to Obama. Btw, voting for Romney was easier for me than voting for McCain, which I also did, and for the same reason.
Posted by: mnw at July 05, 2024 01:27 PM (NLIak)

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I did too. I was pretty okay with it at the time.

I'm closer to a cultural Republican than I want to admit, but I'm willing to shake it more often than most, I think.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 05, 2024 01:28 PM (GBKbO)

327 With Mayor Pete, the Dems can lock up the sanctimonious, unaccomplished white homosexual vote.

I think his fans are more the single white women. He's the ultimate "I can change him".

Posted by: Ian S. at July 05, 2024 01:29 PM (FD5dr)

328 0 x 0 = Winning ?
Posted by: LASue at July 05, 2024 01:20 PM (bLe0J)

lol !

Posted by: runner at July 05, 2024 01:29 PM (V13WU)

329 I lit off some 6-inch mortar shells last night. I mistakenly put one shell in the tube upside down. Really dumb, I know. The shell exploded in the tube and made a really scary explosion right in front of us. Luckily nobody was hurt.
Posted by: Elric Blade at July 05, 2024 01:23 PM (iFTx/)
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Always, ALWAYS double-check that before you launch. My instructor in commercial pyrotechnics demonstrated what happens when you insert a 3-inch salute shell upside down in a mortar tube. It went off like a stick of dynamite and obliterated the adjacent tubes in the rack. They were made of HDPE, so they just deformed instead of turned into shrapnel. The wooden rack was not so fortunate.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 05, 2024 01:30 PM (7fElN)

330 https://tinyurl.com/29h25d46
Fortification begins again. Wisconsin brings back ballot drop boxes.

Posted by: another guy at July 05, 2024 01:30 PM (rjJqk)

331 There are things which I appreciate about that church as well. I am impatient about "One true Church" stuff but I think that you were sort of kidding to get a response. We may disagree on things, but as Benjamin Franklin said in another context, "We must hang together or most assuredly we will all hang separately Posted by: FenelonSpoke

I'm not kidding. You have obviously never spent time around a truly ancient Pagan culture where your physical life depended on the good will of them. I insist Isus, Hristos, delivered us from a transactional Pagan cosmology. This is NOT a minor business.
If any so-called Christian outfit refuses to personify God, that is the deal-breaker. God is the Father (if one is Christian) The King (if one is Jewish).
A vague belief in some Energy Being is not enough. That is Pagan and causes a logic cascade.

Posted by: LenNeal at July 05, 2024 01:30 PM (bFId9)

332 "I do not like the man. I like his policies. I also do not like your man, but I dislike his policies." Just flat out refuse to talk about the men themselves because all anti-Trump talk is about him as a man. Posted by: TheJamesMadison

Sure, why not. What about this...A cultural democrat goes on about how, after years of attacking and insulting her republican sister, she woke up when day and said, gee, you need to meet me in the middle so we can dial down acrimony. Yeah, I stroked once again and ended up with another headache and forehead bruise.

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at July 05, 2024 01:31 PM (RUmyk)

333 Nurse Ratched-I have opinions about the RCC which make me no different than a number of people here. There are many things which I appreciate about RCC-maybe because I used to be RC and I have read quite a bit about it. That does not make me an expert which I have never claimed to be.I have not told anybody about what their RC faith means to them.In fact, I have been pretty clear that I find vitriolic arguments- between RC's and other Christians objectionable and I have certainly not made any comments about what your faith means to you because the main" interacation" I have had from you is your swooping down from the ozone (even at 3:00 PNW time when I have said nothing rude to you or about your insulting me.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 05, 2024 01:10 PM (oUxZc)

I missed the back-and-forth on this, but you and I share many, many, many aspects of faith and you are always respectful and thoughtful about my (relatively new) catholic faith. I truly appreciate the daily devotionals and prayers you sometimes link.

Posted by: LASue at July 05, 2024 01:32 PM (bLe0J)

334 Those who say, "Trump isn't a real Republican"?

They hate "real Republicans" too.

Posted by: mnw at July 05, 2024 01:34 PM (NLIak)

335 Fen is a very nice lady and it seems she doesn't like violence.

Posted by: LenNeal, loves violence at July 05, 2024 01:35 PM (bFId9)

336 This thread sucked.

Posted by: Reforger at July 05, 2024 01:36 PM (xcIvR)

337 314 Catch some of you later, so anyone else that wants to be rude to me and have me actually see it will have to save it till then. Sorry.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at

*sad trombone*

Posted by: nurse ratched at July 05, 2024 01:41 PM (83C9A)

338 A feral cat came to live in our backyard for a number of years. He was white with a black spot near his eye, I named him Spuds McKitty. His ashes are on the mantle now

Posted by: FunkySeeFunkyDo at July 05, 2024 01:49 PM (O5FBL)

339 Like cigarettes, pharmaceuticals should be banned from advertising on TV. They are pushing drugs with serious and sometimes deadly consequences. The US and New Zealand are the only countries that allow their adverts on TV.
It is perverse to watch these people sing and dance while pushing drugs.
Posted by: Cheri at July 05, 2024 01:09 PM (oiNtH)

There was a time when Pharmaceuticals, up until 1983, WERE banned from any advertising in the media. Same with attorneys. I'm old enough to remember that.

Posted by: thatcrzyjerseyguy now with twice the crazy at July 05, 2024 02:19 PM (iODuv)

340 Dogs on skateboards. Wowzzer! Coming Up Penguins in paragliders?

Posted by: Ray Mota at July 05, 2024 02:31 PM (5wLuE)

341 Wonder if you could teach a Border Collie to drive a car?
Yes you could, but not a stick. OTOH they will ask for the keys every Saturday night as well as $20 to treat their dog lady friends. They may also make a mess in the back seat. Also, the insurance rider may be problematic. But, other than that . . .

Posted by: Ray Mota at July 05, 2024 02:34 PM (5wLuE)

342 Man, I expected to see actual Bull Terriers here! I grew up with a dog just like the Spuds one, except eye spot was on the other eye. Dog was all muscle and as nice as can be. She liked to play football, had the moves of a Barry Sanders when trying to catch her, but not sure she had the grace for a skateboard.

Posted by: Juddgement at July 05, 2024 03:34 PM (B2ehO)

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