The Morning Report

The Morning Report — 8/26/24

Good morning kids. Well it certainly seems that the reaction of America's foreign enemies and rivals to the prospect of Harris and Walz being installed in the white House is the inverse of every sane, rational American citizen that still has a Pulse and more than two functioning neurons to rub together, unlike the vegetable who was deposed, and who she colluded with to set the stage for the final destruction of America as founded by enemies foreign and most especially domestic. That is, her and her party and those who support their goal of fundamental transformation.

As things heat up in Israel, along its northern border with Lebanon, essentially an armed encampment of Hezbollah and by extension Iran.

Approximately 100 [Israel Air Force] fighter jets, directed by IDF intelligence, struck and destroyed thousands of Hezbollah rocket launcher barrels that were located and embedded in southern Lebanon. Most of these launchers were aimed toward northern Israel and some were aimed toward central Israel. More than 40 launch areas in Lebanon were struck during the strikes. . .
. . . According to some reports, Hezbollah had been planning to launch a barrage of thousands of rockets at Tel Aviv. After the Israeli airstrike, Hezbollah launched hundreds of rockets, to little effect. More Hezbollah rockets were expected. Israeli authorities prohibited large public gatherings in the central and northern part of the country, and advised people that while it was safe to go to work (Sunday is part of the work week in Israel), they should only do so if they had access to a bomb shelter. In the event of sirens, people were to enter “safe rooms” or shelters for ten minutes.

Naturally, by refusing to allow themselves to be slaughtered and removing the threat, Israel will no doubt be accused of dangerous escalation, if not war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity from Turtle Bay, to Foggy Bottom and college campuses around the nation, as well as the editorial boards and anchors' desks of the propagandists.

Meanwhile, Iran's Houthi allies blew up a Greek-flagged oil tanker in the Red Sea

Which could give the Junta, whoever the hell is now in charge supposed cover to put NATO forces, meaning Americans, in harm's way. Which is kind of funny since the Junta is pro-Iran, anti-israel and to an extent anti-Saudi. And lest we forget, anti-oil!

At the same time, we are still sending billions of dollars more to the borscht belt belligerent Zelensky to continue the pointless support of a meat-grinder that could, with a miscalculation, potentially force Putin or one of his generals to go ballistic. As in nuclear. Please do not misconstrue this as my approval of Putin's invasion of Ukraine. I only oppose our getting mixed up in a centuries old border dispute and ethnic war, this latest round that could've perhaps been avoided and even ended well over a year or more ago.

Lurker extraordinaire Victor Davis Hanson notes:

There are three current hot or cold wars: on the Ukrainian border, in the regions surrounding Israel, and in the strategic space between Taiwan and mainland China. All three conflicts could not only expand within their respective theaters but also escalate to draw in the United States. And all three involve nuclear powers. . .
. . . Joe Biden has been judged by the American people in the polls as too enfeebled to be reelected and declared by his own party to be too cognitively challenged to remain its nominee. That may suggest to foreign risk-takers that the U.S. president is deemed unfit by Americans themselves and thus conclude there might be a vacuum of rapid-response leadership at the White House.
The unspoken corollary is that the American people and both their political parties are certain that, while Biden is incapable of continuing as a normally engaged president through the last half-year of his tenure, he will nevertheless inevitably do so. And that conclusion is likely shared by enemies abroad, who may surmise that if there ever was a time to alter the current geostrategic map or the relative balance of power, that rare occasion is now on the horizon.

And lest we forget it's the Democrats stated official position that America is an illegitimate nation whose power,position and influence is a mistake of history. Just look at what was stated on the opening night of Nuremberg '38/Chicago '24. That is taken straight from their official Democrat Party Platform. Just as they want to replace Israel with Iran as the key power in the middle East, they want to replace America with Red China as the World's global military and economic authority.

Have a good day.

ABOVE THE FOLD, BREAKING, NOTEWORTHY

Victor Davis Hanson: Amid doubts about Biden's ability to effectively lead the U.S. in his remaining months as president, our enemies abroad might see an opportunity to alter the global balance of power.
The Quiet Before the Storms in Ukraine, Gaza, and Taiwan?

ISRAEL vs IRAN & GAZA/HAMAS/Hezbollah . . . AND BIDEN

Approximately 100 [Israel Air Force] fighter jets, directed by IDF intelligence, struck and destroyed thousands of Hezbollah rocket launcher barrels that were located and embedded in southern Lebanon. Most of these launchers were aimed toward northern Israel and some were aimed toward central Israel. More than 40 launch areas in Lebanon were struck during the strikes.
IDF: Israel Hit ‘Thousands’ of Hezbollah Launchers; Lebanon: One Dead
Since the October 7 terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Yemen’s Houthis have engaged in an extensive terror campaign against shipping in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. However, the attack on the Greek-flagged Sounion is one of the most brazen strikes yet. The fact that the ship is Greek-owned and said under a Greek flag raises some concerns that the attack could trigger an Article 5 declaration by NATO, as Greece has been a member of the alliance since 1952.
WATCH: Houthi Terrorists Blow Up Greek-Flagged Oil Tanker In Move That Could Trigger NATO’s Article 5.
The Harris/Biden Junta can’t seem to stop trying to recreate their stunning Afghanistan success.
The Gaza pier debacle: it's worse
WE-ALL-SLAM-FOR-I-SLAM
About 200 police officers had been hunting for the suspect, Prime Minister Gabriel Attal confirmed earlier, adding the attacker had set fire to several entry doors to the synagogue and several cars nearby, as Breitbart News reported.
French Police Arrest Algerian Suspect over Synagogue Arson Attack
Reuters: “The Islamic State group claimed responsibility on Saturday for a knife attack in the western German city of Solingen.”
Germany: Knife-Attacker Stabs Three People to Death at ‘Diversity’ Festival, Screams Allahu Akbar
Robert SPencer: Now that Sykes’ handiwork is the flag of the nonexistent nation of Palestine, one who chooses to wear it is making a specific and definite political statement. Someone committed to the cause enough to wear a Palestine flag around his waist as he attacks a synagogue is not just expressing pride in this fictional nation, but also solidarity with the Palestinians in their war against Israel, which, it should be remembered, they started, and wish to continue until there is a new genocide of the Jews. It is the banner of hatred, evil, and murder. That is why jihadis wave it with pride.
The "Palestinian" Flag: As Inauthentic as the "Palestinian" People
"BIDEN, And HARRIS, BORDER BLOODBATH," AMNESTY, IMMIGRATION, BORDER SECURITY
During the last three months, agents apprehended nearly 30 percent more migrants than during the entire previous fiscal year.
Migrant Arrests at Northern Border Sector Up 197 Percent over Record-Shattering FY23
SHAMPEACHMENTS, 2016 CLINTON/OBAMA COUP, CONGRESSIONAL PERSECUTION, SPYGATE, DEEP STATE, MUELLER DECEPTION
During presidential campaigns, candidates are typically briefed by the nation's security agencies on critical matters they could face if they win the election. However, this week former President Donald Trump announced that he would refuse to take part in these standard intelligence briefings for candidates. And the reason is actually quite genius. He explained his decision by expressing concern that Democrats would leak classified information and then attempt to accuse him of being the source of the leaks.
Donald Trump Sensed a Trap by the Left and Didn’t Fall for It
TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT AFTERMATH
The revelation comes after several USSS agents were put on leave over the Trump shooting, including the special agent in charge of the Pittsburgh Field Office and a member of Trump‘s personal security detail. Hawley, however, stated that it was not enough just to put several agents on leave. The Missouri Republican is asking Rowe to provide the name of the individual who told agents their requests would be denied and whether any disciplinary action has been taken against them.
WHISTLEBLOWER: Secret Service Chief Lied To Congress About Trump Protection Request.
CIVIL WAR 2.0: J-6 FBI FALSE FLAG "RIOT" & AFTERMATH, LEFTIST PERSECUTIONS, DEMOCRAT PUTSCH, AMERICAN DISSOLUTION
Robert Spencer: If he wins the election, will Trump defeat the swamp this time? It shouldn’t be solely up to him. Both parties should see it as being in their interest to destroy this massive and unaccountable federal bureaucracy. The deep state’s coup attempts against Trump should lead to civil service reform that makes it possible for a president to remove various officers and appoint people in their place who will implement his agenda. Democrats should support this as well as Republicans: no elected president of either party should be impeded by unelected bureaucrats. But it is likely that the Democrats have too much to lose if the full story of the deep state were revealed to support such a move.
D.C. Swamp-Dwellers Say It Doesn’t Matter Who Wins the Presidency, They’ll Do What They Want
If exposing money behind Arabella-aligned organizations is the price for outing conservative donors, that’s a trade Democrat operatives would gladly make.
Democrat ‘Dark Money’ Network Founder Wants The Names Of Conservative Donors For One Reason
Robin DiAngelo, the best-selling author of White Fragility, is a big believer in citing minorities.
Robin DiAngelo Plagiarized Minority Scholars, Complaint Alleges
FIRST AMENDMENT ISSUES, CENSORSHIP, FAKE NEWS, MEDIA, BIG BROTHER TECH
Healy isn't the first person in the liberal media to call out Kamala. Earlier this month, CNN's Jim Acosta spoke with Kamala's campaign communications director, Michael Tyler, and blasted the campaign's strategy of keeping Kamala away from the media.
Has Kamala Harris Lost The New York Times Now?
“A big theme here at the DNC is that they are going to go after corporate gouging and they’re going to go after corporations, whether it’s in taxes, largesse, loopholes,” he told his audience. Then, he had his cameraman pan upward, showing the ring of luxury boxes above the arena, “filled with the same people that they say they’re going to regulate.”
DNC Hypocrisy Called Out By...Former CNN Star?!
The government has effectively established leftism, meaning itself, as the official religion of the United States of America.
Our rights are being wronged, starting from the First Amendment
Robert Spencer: "The Left still thinks it can destroy Trump by framing him."
PBS’ Failed Attempt to Cook Up a New Trump Scandal
THE ECONOMY, STUPID
Canada’s freight rail shutdown threatens U.S. supply chains.
Canadian Union Poised to Strike against Freight Railroads Hours after Trains Resume Service after Shutdown
RED-GREENS, CLIMATE CHANGE HOAX, DEMOCRAT-LEFT WAR ON FOSSIL FUELS, JUNK SCIENCE, LYSENKOISM
Kids warned of 'inescapable death spiral' of climate change by federal government [warns = brainwashes/scares shit out of] Kindergartners Climate Change Will Leave Entire US Cities Underwater
Biden-Harris Junta Warns
Hardworking Americans deserve a sensible energy strategy that maximizes the use of our existing nuclear plants and our abundant supplies of natural gas.
American Natural Gas Is America’s Clean Energy Standard
The Chinese government announced on August 15 that it will restrict exports of antimony, a critical mineral that dominates the production of weapons globally and is essential for producing equipment like munitions, night vision goggles and bullets that are essential to national security, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Perpetua Resources, an American mining company, has been navigating red tape for years to develop a mine in Valley County, Idaho, that could decrease reliance on the Chinese supply of antimony, but the slow permitting process is getting in the way, energy experts told the DCNF.
China Poised To Cut Off US Military From Key Mineral As America’s Own Reserves Lay Buried Under Red Tape
CRIME & PUNISHMENT, NON-DOSTOYEVSKY
Kamala Harris wants you to believe she’s tough on crime because she won a San Francisco election to become district attorney, and California elections to serve as attorney general, and actually prosecuted people when that was her whole job.
Kamala Harris’ support for bail fund that freed violent criminals shows how ‘tough on crime’ she really is
AMERICA AND THE WORLD IMPRISONED: CHINESE CORONAVIRUS FICTIONS AND FACTS
“RFK Jr. was a problematic figurehead for the Covid backlash.”
RFK and the End of Covid Politics
THE 2020 AND 2022ELECTION HEISTS & AFTERMATH— Plus 2024 Shenanigans
In their latest assault on democracy, Dems want the Wisconsin Supreme Court to block Green Party candidate Jill Stein from the ballot.
Democrats Crush Democracy By Cutting Out Political Competition In Swing States
With 165,000 volunteers, the RNC’s ground game hinges on organizing more Republicans to work the polls.
Help Wanted: RNC Needs Poll Workers To Protect The Vote
POLITICS
Daniel Greenfield: "In the name of saving democracy, a Democratic Party set itself to dismantle it.”
RFK Jr. Chooses Democracy Over Democrats
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has taken a stand for good, and against evil....
RFK sacrificed his ambition to save America
But the family at large really outdid themselves on Friday after Robert endorsed Trump, releasing a really nasty statement.
The Kennedy Family at Large Is Trash
David Axelrod suffered a meltdown.
RFK, Jr. and liberal tears
Miranda Devine: By transforming Komrade Kamala into an ideological moderate, a tough-on-crime prosecutor and national-security hawk, they are making a naked bid for swing voters, independents and the 500,000 Republicans who voted for Anyone-But-Trump in the GOP…
Dems put on the fakest show on Earth at DNC with Kamala Harris’ shameless shtick as a tough-on-crime moderate
Walz falsely claimed he was the recipient of an award from the chamber during his 2006 congressional run. In a letter, which was uncovered by Alpha News, the then-president of the group, Barry L. Kennedy, urged Walz to remove the inaccuracy.
Brutal Letter From Chamber Of Commerce Resurfaces And Exposes Another Tim Walz Lie
Democrats are selling old goods in a new package.
What No One Said at the DNC
THE UKRAINIAN "FRONT"
U.S. taxpayers—through the actions of the Biden-Harris government– have likely spent over $200 billion on aid to Ukraine since Russia invaded the Eastern European country in late February 2022. Former President Donald J. Trump has promised to end the conflict swiftly should he retake the White House in November’s U.S. presidential election.
Biden-Harris Send ANOTHER $125 MILLION to Ukraine.
Twelve other people were wounded in the Russian village of Rakitone, 38 kilometers (23 miles) from the Ukrainian border, including a 16-year-old girl reported to be in critical condition, said regional Gov. Vyacheslav Gladkov.
Five Killed in Russia’s Border Belgorod Region Amid Ukrainian Shelling
Ukrainians have been expecting a major Russian missile attack for some time.
Russia launches massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine: Kyiv
FOREIGN AFFAIRS, INTERNATIONAL
The arrest was said to be connected to a French police investigation concerning Telegram’s moderation policies, or the alleged lack thereof, Reuters stated. French authorities suspect Durov of neglecting to prevent the criminal use of his messaging service, according to AFP, Bloomberg reported. He is scheduled to appear in court Sunday.
REPORT: Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Arrested At French Airport
DEFENSE, MILITARY, SECURITY AFFAIRS
In a subsequent message, SEA said, “We are working closely with appropriate authorities and partners to help travelers who may be impacted. If you are traveling today, please check with our airline partners for travel information and allow extra time to get to SEA and to your gate.”
Hundreds of Flights Cancelled When ‘Possible Cyberattack’ Hits Seattle Airport
DOMESTIC AFFAIRS, THE COURTS, WASTE/FRAUD/ABUSE
Trump’s appointments to both the Supreme Court and the lower courts have been frequently cited as his greatest accomplishment as president. He’s promised on multiple occasions to release a new list of possible nominees ahead of the election, but the names to be included remain up in the air, though many in the conservative legal world believe his appointees to the federal appeals courts are among the likely choices.
Here’s Who Court Watchers Think Could Be Included On Trump’s Next Supreme Court Shortlist
ACTUAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY
During the entire briefing and Q&A session it became very clear that NASA is now paying very close attention to its engineers and their conclusions, rather than dismissing those conclusions because of other management concerns, as it did during those previous two shuttle failures.
Starliner will return unmanned; crew will return in February 2025 on Dragon
NASA administrator Bill Nelson announced at a press conference on Saturday that astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams will return to Earth in February of next year on the SpaceX Crew-9 mission.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX to Rescue Astronauts Stranded in Space on Boeing Starliner
Robert Zimmerman: "I decided to crop the image at full resolution — showing only a tiny portion — because to my eye these curving linear grooves, produced naturally as Mars’ climate cycles cause glaciers to shrink and then grow repeatedly so that each cycle lays down a new line while squeezing the previous lines, are almost like a work of art."
Finding beauty on Mars in all the strange places
FEMINAZISM, TRANSGENDER PSYCHOSIS, HOMOSEXUALIZATION, WAR ON MASCULINITY/NORMALCY
The Party that won’t define “woman” now wants to co-opt and redefine manhood.
The Democrats’ ‘21st Century Masculinity’
CULTURE WARS, NATIONAL SUICIDE
Christian Toto: Daily Wire's gadfly goes undercover to skewer woke DEI policies
Is ‘Am I Racist?’ Star Matt Walsh the New Borat?
HITHER & YON
The last great commandant of the Marine Corps was buried in July.
A Double Funeral

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1 G'morning again Horde.

Nooding duties performed.

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at August 26, 2024 06:42 AM (O7YUW)

2 Happy Monday

Posted by: rhennigantx at August 26, 2024 06:44 AM (gbOdA)

3 Moronin', Hourde!

Posted by: Hans O'Lo at August 26, 2024 06:44 AM (I6rgD)

4 Thanks JJ!!!

Posted by: Rasmus at August 26, 2024 06:50 AM (pUTfs)

5 I see that VDH agrees with me: there is a leadership vacuum in Washington DC, and our enemies may never get a better chance to take advantage of this

dangerous times
at the White House, the lights are on, but nobody's home

Posted by: Don Black at August 26, 2024 06:50 AM (/7KEl)

6 Good morning again dear horde and a prayer for complete and speedy healing JJ

Appears as if the IAF successfully pre-empted a major missile attack. I would expect the failure of the Tehran regime will lend itself to more internal pressure.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 26, 2024 06:51 AM (RIvkX)

7 Also, in addition to not taking any briefings from the lunatics who in charge, make sure no one you intend to be part of your administration is talking to any foreigners, especially Russians about anything, until you are sworn in.

Or alternatively....

Ersatz Mike Flynn: Word!!

Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 26, 2024 06:52 AM (XV/Pl)

8 Germany: Knife-Attacker Stabs Three People to Death at ‘Diversity’ Festival, Screams Allahu Akbar

Coming to a small North American Republic near you.

Posted by: rhennigantx at August 26, 2024 06:54 AM (gbOdA)

9 5 Posted by: Don Black at August 26, 2024 06:50 AM (/7KEl)

Leadership vacuum. Kamala's mouth?

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at August 26, 2024 06:55 AM (x0n13)

10 “I don't want them, because, number one, I know what's happening. It's very easy to see what's happening,” PDT told the Daily Mail. “We have an incompetent leader, and we have two incompetent leaders.

Posted by: rhennigantx at August 26, 2024 06:56 AM (gbOdA)

11 morning horde, top 20 or something...

let's see what fresh hell we have today.

off to content & covfefe

Posted by: SturmToddler at August 26, 2024 06:56 AM (v6XNT)

12 she is a minx, that one

Posted by: Don Black at August 26, 2024 06:57 AM (/7KEl)

13 Yahya Sinwar ‘dressed as a woman’ hiding among Gaza's populace - Daily Express
Sinwar has reportedly been moving between hiding places in Gaza, fleeing from the IDF, and possibly hiding as a woman.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
AUGUST 26, 2024 08:32
Updated: AUGUST 26, 2024 08:38
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Rachel Levine would like a word.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 26, 2024 06:57 AM (RIvkX)

14 Who's making decisions in the Oval Office today?

Posted by: The world wonders at August 26, 2024 06:57 AM (DobEs)

15 Willowed:

That governments are sponsoring games at all makes me uneasy. What are they getting for their money? It certainly isn't just "a mention in the credits".
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at August 26, 2024 06:46 AM (O7YUW)

The game's opening song has lyrics about how "migrants" are going to overrun and replace white people and that's a good thing. And they rhyme "newborn" with "porn", which is a definite "we need an Interpol check on the contents of their hard drive" moment.

Posted by: Ian S. at August 26, 2024 06:57 AM (NqGS/)

16 @15/Ian S.: Thanks. That's... all kinds of awful.

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at August 26, 2024 07:01 AM (O7YUW)

17 >Who's making decisions in the Oval Office today?
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the night shift has about an hour to go, so, whoever's closest to the phone

Posted by: Don Black at August 26, 2024 07:02 AM (/7KEl)

18 thanks for the good write up and over view JJ. and happy birfday

also, i saw footage of the Israeli operation on reddit yesterday, and damn if they didn't stuff them.

they were doing a mid-air refuel directly over lebanon - over the targets. sort of an "i own this and what are you gonna do about it" stick in the eye...

Posted by: SturmToddler at August 26, 2024 07:02 AM (v6XNT)

19 Who's making decisions in the Oval Office today?
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the night shift has about an hour to go, so, whoever's closest to the phone
Posted by: Don Black at August 26, 2024 07:02 AM (/7KEl)

i would have guessed the intern who drew short straw

Posted by: SturmToddler at August 26, 2024 07:04 AM (v6XNT)

20 Happy Fresh Hell Day!

Weekend is over.
Gird your loins once again.

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at August 26, 2024 07:06 AM (Ydd86)

21 "You have reached the White House. Please select from the following options.
"For international crisis, press 1.
"For incoming ballistic missile attack, press 2.
"For sagging poll numbers, press 3.
"To hear these options again, press 0 or stay on the line, and the next available operator will assist you."

Posted by: Don Black at August 26, 2024 07:06 AM (/7KEl)

22 In the WH no one and everyone is in charge

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at August 26, 2024 07:07 AM (Ydd86)

23 Been quiet here since noon yesterday.

Taking a short afternoon snooze.

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 26, 2024 07:09 AM (gM74u)

24 Harris said she will do an interview before the end of the month. That doesn't mean anything of course, lies come easily from Democrat and are soon forgotten by their beaten housewife allies in the media.

Posted by: fd at August 26, 2024 07:10 AM (vFG9F)

25 Meanwhile, Iran's Houthi allies blew up a Greek-flagged oil tanker in the Red Sea

Which could give the Junta, whoever the hell is now in charge supposed cover to put NATO forces, meaning Americans, in harm's way.

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Honestly, at this point, we should probably stop with the "targeted attacks" and go back to doing what worked best

carpet bombing.

sure, put the guidance package on them if you insist, but round the clock bombing of all available targets by flights of B-52s, B-1s, B-2s, and everything that 3 carrier strike groups could throw at any area closest to a launch site would go a long way towards convincing them that it's not a great idea....

Posted by: SturmToddler at August 26, 2024 07:10 AM (v6XNT)

26 Been quiet here since noon yesterday.

Taking a short afternoon snooze.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 26, 2024 07:09 AM (gM74u)
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I spoke too soon. Jets in the air. This from over an hour ago:

https://tinyurl.com/4jdc6bfc

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 26, 2024 07:11 AM (gM74u)

27 Happy Fresh Hell Day!

Weekend is over.
Gird your loins once again.
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at August 26, 2024 07:06 AM (Ydd86)

but what do i do if i pulled my loin, again...

getting old sucks...

Posted by: SturmToddler at August 26, 2024 07:11 AM (v6XNT)

28 https://tinyurl.com/4jdc6bfc

Blowed up good. Real good.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 26, 2024 07:12 AM (RIvkX)

29 Honestly, at this point, we should probably stop with the "targeted attacks" and go back to doing what worked best

carpet bombing.
...
Posted by: SturmToddler at August 26, 2024 07:10 AM (v6XNT)
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Soon.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 26, 2024 07:13 AM (RIvkX)

30 That endorsement helped the Minnesota Freedom Fund raise $40 million, cash it soon used to release accused murderers, rapists, and thieves.

Thanks Mamala

Posted by: rhennigantx at August 26, 2024 07:14 AM (gbOdA)

31 A lot of the speculation of "who is in charge" is referenced in case of some external threat.

Ladies and gentlemen, the enemy is already in the tent, and the government will not be able to respond to an internal attack any better.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 26, 2024 07:16 AM (RIvkX)

32 Is dictatorship 'leadership'?

Posted by: davidt at August 26, 2024 07:19 AM (i0F8b)

33
We still have September and October to get through before early November.

Prediction: Anything and everything could happen. Loins need to be girded.

Stats: Trump seems to be holding at +3 nationally, which is huge.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at August 26, 2024 07:19 AM (RKVpM)

34 Tea. Earl Grey. Hot.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight, Concertina Czar at August 26, 2024 07:20 AM (VdhcA)

35 Ladies and gentlemen, the enemy is already in the tent, and the government will not be able to respond to an internal attack any better.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 26, 2024 07:16 AM (RIvkX)
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The lunatic is in the hall.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight, Concertina Czar at August 26, 2024 07:20 AM (VdhcA)

36 Ladies and gentlemen, the enemy is already in the tent, and the government will not be able to respond to an internal attack any better.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 26, 2024 07:16 AM (RIvkX)
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The lunatic is in the hall.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight, Concertina Czar at August 26, 2024 07:20 AM (VdhcA)

the chair is against the wall

Posted by: SturmToddler at August 26, 2024 07:23 AM (v6XNT)

37 Trump declined the usual national security briefing given presidential candidates because he feared the Democrats would leak something and blame him for the leak.

Such are the times we are in.

Posted by: davidt at August 26, 2024 07:24 AM (i0F8b)

38 Re: the VDH article on the three witches of Ukraine, Gaza and Taiwan

It's like we're half way across a frozen lake and the ice is starting to make strange noises.

Developing ...

Posted by: Ignoramus at August 26, 2024 07:25 AM (Gse2f)

39 Trump declined the usual national security briefing given presidential candidates because he feared the Democrats would leak something and blame him for the leak.

Such are the times we are in.
Posted by: davidt at August 26, 2024 07:24 AM (i0F8b)

which really tells you everything you need to know about or "friends" across the isle...

and no, it wouldn't shock me in the slightest to find out they had leaked something incredibly sensitive, probably related to Israel, to use to throw PDJT in jail

Posted by: SturmToddler at August 26, 2024 07:26 AM (v6XNT)

40 A Boeing employee says:

“We hate SpaceX,” he added. “We talk s–t about them all the time, and now they’re bailing us out."

Kind of like IBM and Microsoft back in the day.

Posted by: fd at August 26, 2024 07:26 AM (vFG9F)

41 "Thank you for calling the White House. Your call is very important to us. Please stay on the line for the next available operator. Your approximate wait time is twenty-eight minutes."

Posted by: Don Black at August 26, 2024 07:27 AM (/7KEl)

42 A Boeing employee says:

“We hate SpaceX,” he added. “We talk s–t about them all the time, and now they’re bailing us out."
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Must suck to be you.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 26, 2024 07:27 AM (RIvkX)

43
g'mornin', 'rons

Posted by: AltonJackson at August 26, 2024 07:28 AM (bEb2S)

44 Let's see...the month ends in *checks calendar* five days.
So we can all expect an in-depth far reaching exhaustive interview with one of the media's top notchiest "journalists" before the end of the week, right?

Right?

Posted by: But no one seems to care at August 26, 2024 07:29 AM (DobEs)

45
Black Swan or Hail Mary. Choose one.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at August 26, 2024 07:29 AM (RKVpM)

46 Musk has this one radical trick for running a business. Make your product the best you can.

Posted by: Ignoramus at August 26, 2024 07:29 AM (Gse2f)

47 Let's see...the month ends in *checks calendar* five days.
So we can all expect an in-depth far reaching exhaustive interview with one of the media's top notchiest "journalists" before the end of the week, right?

Right?
Posted by: But no one seems to care at August 26, 2024 07:29 AM (DobEs)

"what's the thing that makes you so brilliant?"

*cackles*

Posted by: SturmToddler at August 26, 2024 07:31 AM (v6XNT)

48 Black Swan or Hail Mary. Choose one.
Posted by: Divide by Zero at August 26, 2024 07:29 AM (RKVpM)

why not both?

Posted by: SturmToddler at August 26, 2024 07:32 AM (v6XNT)

49 Congress created the civil service program, they can alter or abolish it. The protections should only apply to support personnel like clerk/typists, janitors, groundskeepers and the like. Anyone tasked with formulating or carrying out policy should be employed only at the pleasure of the president.

It could be done, but it won't.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at August 26, 2024 07:32 AM (0eaVi)

50 "The number you have dialed, 1-800-PREZ, is not in service. Please check local listings and dial again."

Posted by: Don Black at August 26, 2024 07:32 AM (/7KEl)

51 @39

>>and no, it wouldn't shock me in the slightest to find out they had leaked something incredibly sensitive, probably related to Israel, to use to throw PDJT in jail

Technically, there is still an LE/IC Intelligence open on Trump so the LE/IC has the ability to spy on Trump and anyone who associates with him.

If Trump somehow wins, you know they are going to try the same playbook.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 26, 2024 07:32 AM (XV/Pl)

52 "So we can all expect an in-depth far reaching exhaustive interview with one of the media's top notchiest "journalists" before the end of the week, right"

I really want to hear about her favorite ice cream flavor and if she wears granny panties or a thong.

Posted by: fd at August 26, 2024 07:33 AM (vFG9F)

53 Trump declined the usual national security briefing given presidential candidates because he feared the Democrats would leak something and blame him for the leak.

And he knew it would be wildly inaccurate.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at August 26, 2024 07:33 AM (mH6SG)

54 And we're calling Arizona for Harris. You heard it first at Fox News.

Posted by: Bret Baier at August 26, 2024 07:34 AM (WUUvH)

55 "Finding beauty on Mars in all the strange places"

You'd be surprised.

Posted by: John Carter at August 26, 2024 07:35 AM (vFG9F)

56 If Biden was a disaster, Harris will be 10 times worse.

Ask me how I know.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 26, 2024 07:36 AM (RIvkX)

57 Black Swan or Hail Mary. Choose one.
Posted by: Divide by Zero at August 26, 2024 07:29 AM (RKVpM)

why not both?
Posted by: SturmToddler at August 26, 2024 07:32 AM (v6XNT)
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Hail Swan!

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight, Concertina Czar at August 26, 2024 07:37 AM (VdhcA)

58 If Biden was a disaster, Harris will be 10 times worse.

Ask me how I know.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 26, 2024 07:36 AM (RIvkX)
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Okay.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight, Concertina Czar at August 26, 2024 07:38 AM (VdhcA)

59 @44

>>Right?

Tom Cotton was on Meet The Depressed, the democrat apparatchik masquerading as the moderator was arguing with Cotton over labeling Kamala a radical leftist.

The Urinolosts was arguing that since Kamabala hasn't laid out any policy positions or said anything, then it wasn't fair to label her radical.

This was said with a straight face.

I'll tell ya, old WTS was correct about journalists and what you should do to them.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 26, 2024 07:38 AM (XV/Pl)

60 tff

Mona Charen writes at The Bulwark, “Unlike JD Vance, Tim Walz offers a healthy masculinity” and “may be the father figure the Democratic party—and the country—needs.”

Posted by: rhennigantx at August 26, 2024 07:40 AM (gbOdA)

61 "The Urinolosts was arguing that since Kamabala hasn't laid out any policy positions or said anything, then it wasn't fair to label her radical."

Have they already forgotten about "price controls"?

Posted by: fd at August 26, 2024 07:41 AM (vFG9F)

62 Mona needs a daddy. And a spanking.

Posted by: fd at August 26, 2024 07:43 AM (vFG9F)

63 @56

>>Ask me how I know.

Well, she was a disasterous DA for San Francisco, she was an even worse Attorney General, California then saw fit to promote her to the Senate , where she upped her disaster game, then she was, inexplicably tapped to be The Turnips VP, whereby she pretty much went on a 4 year vacation only to emerge as the Donks Presidential Candidate.

It's been one wild ride so far for Kambala.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 26, 2024 07:43 AM (XV/Pl)

64
Mutant mosquitoes carrying vaccine forcing injections upon the population.
-- Alex Jones

/ He's so over the top. For two weeks. Then it comes true.
// Think I'll wait for this one.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at August 26, 2024 07:43 AM (RKVpM)

65
Mona Charen writes at The Bulwark, “Unlike JD Vance, Tim Walz offers a healthy masculinity” and “may be the father figure the Democratic party—and the country—needs.”

--

Uh-huh... And Harris' husband is now some sex symbol.

These people are so predictable and utterly without shame.

Posted by: Lady in Black at August 26, 2024 07:44 AM (N2zvp)

66 Even an addled Biden was better at pretending to be POTUS than Kamala would be. Joe made a career at faking gravitas and taking direction.

Reminds me of Braveheart:

Longshanks:
Whom do I send? Not my gentle son. The mere sight of him would only encourage an enemy to take over the whole country.

Posted by: Ignoramus at August 26, 2024 07:44 AM (Gse2f)

67 - You know how most all those movies based on books by the likes of Clancy, Ludlum, Tolkien and such always mess something up?
Well, the one you're watching now is tracking with The Book exactly.

Posted by: TeeJ at August 26, 2024 07:45 AM (aCV/b)

68 >Mona Charen writes at The Bulwark, “Unlike JD Vance, Tim Walz offers a healthy masculinity” and “may be the father figure the Democratic party—and the country—needs.”

Sounds patriarchy.

Posted by: davidt at August 26, 2024 07:45 AM (i0F8b)

69 And he knew it would be wildly inaccurate.
Posted by: Notorious BFD at August 26, 2024 07:33 AM (mH6SG)
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"Pack of lies" would be more accurate...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 26, 2024 07:46 AM (7fElN)

70 Someone still pays good money to Mona Charen to write? WTF?

Posted by: Homely, And Stupid at August 26, 2024 07:46 AM (CV8a5)

71 While the Houthi are sinking oil tankers and all that stands between the PRC and the Republic of China is a narrow bit of water, the US Navy is having to dock 17 warships due to a lack of personnel.

Another 'accomplishment' by this band of malicious incompetents.

Posted by: Anna Puma at August 26, 2024 07:47 AM (vNdJC)

72 Black Swan or Hail Mary. Choose one.
Posted by: Divide by Zero at August 26, 2024 07:29 AM (RKVpM)

why not both?
Posted by: SturmToddler at August 26, 2024 07:32 AM (v6XNT)
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Hail Swan!
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight, Concertina Czar at August 26, 2024 07:37 AM (VdhcA)

why not Black Mary? you raycisissssss

since jesus was from the middle east is means he was dark skinned so by not acknowledging that he was black just proves you're a raycis and worse than hitler and one of drumph's lackeys...

/leftist

Posted by: SturmToddler at August 26, 2024 07:48 AM (v6XNT)

73 NASA used to hate SpaceX too. Boeing employees will learn to love them too because SpaceX will force Boeing to get it's shit together. Or else.

Right now there is such a huge disconnect in aerospace and defense contracting between the management and the production people. The management doesn't give a crap about the products or the customers because the money is always there.

Posted by: pawn at August 26, 2024 07:49 AM (QB+5g)

74 While the Houthi are sinking oil tankers and all that stands between the PRC and the Republic of China is a narrow bit of water, the US Navy is having to dock 17 warships due to a lack of personnel.

Another 'accomplishment' by this band of malicious incompetents.
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 26, 2024 07:47 AM (vNdJC)

what in the hell???? how on earth do they not have people to run 17 ships? even more so, how did they NOT see this coming?

Posted by: SturmToddler at August 26, 2024 07:50 AM (v6XNT)

75 Kamala paid for and supported the BLM riots along with Father Tim.

Posted by: rhennigantx at August 26, 2024 07:50 AM (gbOdA)

76 Admit it, you may as well go back to throwing dice, assholes.

Posted by: Hokey Pokey at August 26, 2024 07:50 AM (OnGQ8)

77 >Mona Charen writes at The Bulwark, “Unlike JD Vance, Tim Walz offers a healthy masculinity” and “may be the father figure the Democratic party—and the country—needs.”

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this person is seriously deluded
complete utter nonsense

Posted by: Don Black at August 26, 2024 07:50 AM (/7KEl)

78 Has NASA figured out how to safely undock the Space Edsel without endangering the ISS and crew?

Posted by: Anna Puma at August 26, 2024 07:51 AM (vNdJC)

79 36 Ladies and gentlemen, the enemy is already in the tent, and the government will not be able to respond to an internal attack any better.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 26, 2024 07:16 AM (RIvkX)
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The lunatic is in the hall.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight, Concertina Czar at August 26, 2024 07:20 AM (VdhcA)

the chair is against the wall
Posted by: SturmToddler at August 26, 2024 07:23 AM (v6XNT)

The shelf is about to collapse.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at August 26, 2024 07:51 AM (9pSBE)

80 Mona Charen writes at The Bulwark

That dried up old bint? Figures.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at August 26, 2024 07:51 AM (mH6SG)

81 The Bulwark

Manly men doing manly stuff in a mannerly mans fashion.

Posted by: rhennigantx at August 26, 2024 07:52 AM (gbOdA)

82 >what in the hell???? how on earth do they not have people to run 17 ships? "

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Well, the Navy is gay now. Real men who seek sea-faring adventure in service to their country have lost interest. Recruiting is way down.

Posted by: Don Black at August 26, 2024 07:52 AM (/7KEl)

83 You people need to relax. Everything is fine...

Posted by: Zombie Al Haig at August 26, 2024 07:53 AM (1FWWQ)

84 653 and thru da links

Posted by: rhennigantx at August 26, 2024 07:53 AM (gbOdA)

85 Has NASA figured out how to safely undock the Space Edsel without endangering the ISS and crew?
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 26, 2024 07:51 AM (vNdJC)

well, couldn't they have someone undock it, open the hatch, do an unteathered spacewalk and crawl back into the ISS?

or is it a better than 0 chance the geniuses never thoughts to put an air lock on the station?

Posted by: SturmToddler at August 26, 2024 07:54 AM (v6XNT)

86 "Pack of lies" would be more accurate...

Yes.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at August 26, 2024 07:54 AM (mH6SG)

87 Cargo freighters regularly dock and undock from the ISS under remote control.

Posted by: pawn at August 26, 2024 07:54 AM (QB+5g)

88 Shocking? Compared to what?

Posted by: Hokey Pokey at August 26, 2024 07:55 AM (OnGQ8)

89 Have to remember, Charen and others are a dying breed who are desperate for any type of views these days. And will say anything outlandish, just to get any attention

Posted by: Jonah at August 26, 2024 07:56 AM (YCxFk)

90 The US Navy docking 17 'support' ships due to manning issues which includes an oil tanker, replenishment ships, and even the US Navy's support base in Bahrain.

This will release 700 civilian mariners for other tasks if implemented.

Posted by: Anna Puma at August 26, 2024 07:56 AM (vNdJC)

91 Good morning, J. J. Thanks again for the morning report.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 26, 2024 07:56 AM (tT6L1)

92 Morning JJ and Horde.

Posted by: Jonah at August 26, 2024 07:57 AM (YCxFk)

93 89, I just don't understand how someone could write such drivel and expect to be taken seriously

Posted by: Don Black at August 26, 2024 07:57 AM (/7KEl)

94 I think what has most surprised all of us watching is that Hezballah, and by extension Iran, is much weaker than we had feared. Strength and weakness is not measured by equipment but rather by wartime performance, and theirs has been pathetic.

Hezballah has a huge number of missiles etc in storage which have been sent to them by Iran, but apparently has a critical shortage of launchers for the more accurate, long range weapons. Those launchers were what the IDF targeted, as Hezballah had exposed many of them in preparation for a large scale attack.

Posted by: Tom Servo at August 26, 2024 07:58 AM (S6gqv)

95 Mona

Hard Right: The GOP's Drift Toward Extremism

As a Republican, Mona Charen hardly recognizes her own party anymore. The party’s focus has shifted from policy to provocation.
Over time, many mainstream Republicans have embraced extremist views that were once reserved for the fringes—challenging free and fair elections, praising demagogues, encouraging conspiracies, and abandoning basic respect and decency.

She must have the ability to read. Who does not know that PA voted around 108% of registered voter in close to half the major cities. There were 400k people that voted in AZ that do not exist as a SS paying person. There are at LEAST 200k ballot images in GA that did not come from a scanner.

Posted by: rhennigantx at August 26, 2024 07:59 AM (gbOdA)

96 The Beltway is infested with almost functional retards who have been given constant participation trophies.

Posted by: Anna Puma at August 26, 2024 08:02 AM (vNdJC)

97 It occurred to me that we are right at the edge of anyone even knowing a person who was enslaved in America. I know one person who knew their grandfather, who was a slave as a child. One. And she is 101.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at August 26, 2024 08:03 AM (cw9q7)

98
Apparently 'flying syringes' are real. I shouldn't have doubted Alex.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at August 26, 2024 08:03 AM (RKVpM)

99 I look at the floating pier debacle and all I see it as is another sign the Junta does not care what the American people think.

The so-called "justification" for the pier only worked for the brain dead stenographers of MSM. That the pier was doomed to failure from the beginning was obvious to anyone with a lick of common sense.

I wonder how much it sucked for the people who were tasked to do something they probably knew was a ridiculous exercise doomed to failure?

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 26, 2024 08:03 AM (tT6L1)

100 89, I just don't understand how someone could write such drivel and expect to be taken seriously
Posted by: Don Black

She a stupid asshole that just virtue signals for the rest of her media buddies.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 26, 2024 08:04 AM (UHnmb)

101 It's National Dog Day! 🐶

Posted by: redridinghood at August 26, 2024 08:05 AM (NpAcC)

102 If you're stabbed by a peaceful migrant at a Diversity Festival....I won't cry much

Posted by: bensdad00 at August 26, 2024 08:06 AM (F/35S)

103 National Dog Day?

So who let the Corgis out?

Posted by: Anna Puma at August 26, 2024 08:06 AM (vNdJC)

104 The Beltway is infested with almost functional retards who have been given constant participation trophies.
Posted by: Anna Puma

Just the kind of folks I want on the sidelines with the clipboard if things go kinetic. Pray for our country. Pray for Israel. Pray that our Lord gives you the strength to endure difficult times.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * unburdened at August 26, 2024 08:07 AM (jC7hV)

105 The USSS truly tried to pull a "Uriah the Hittite" move on PDT. Wow.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 26, 2024 08:07 AM (tT6L1)

106 Just the kind of folks I want on the sidelines with the clipboard if things go kinetic. Pray for our country. Pray for Israel. Pray that our Lord gives you the strength to endure difficult times.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * unburdened at August 26, 2024 08:07 AM (jC7hV)
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Amen.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 26, 2024 08:07 AM (tT6L1)

107 Repaint those docked support ships as civilian industrial or commercial craft and refit with easily disguisable deck-mounted arms such as 20mm Oerlikon guns, recrew with mercenaries under Letters of Marque, and go pirate hunting.

Posted by: Captain Ron at August 26, 2024 08:08 AM (WUUvH)

108 40 A Boeing employee says:

“We hate SpaceX,” he added. “We talk s–t about them all the time, and now they’re bailing us out."

Kind of like IBM and Microsoft back in the day.

Posted by: fd at August 26, 2024 07:26 AM (vFG9F)

SpaceX is hated by everyone, except its customers, in the global space sector. My message to that Boeing employee and all the others is, "Boo Hoo. Do Better."

Most other space outfits around the world are hurting in one way or another due to their legacy culture and political mandates and constraints.

Posted by: Gref at August 26, 2024 08:08 AM (aBgBM)

109 You mean Mona Charen is still relevant? Wow!, will the McLaughlin Group have comeback? Fred Barnes, the two Morts-Kondracke and Zuckerman, and my heartthrob Eleanor Clift. She's only 84. I'm sure she's got a few miles left on her.

Posted by: Nonentities On Parade at August 26, 2024 08:09 AM (CV8a5)

110 It's National Dog Day! 🐶
Posted by: redridinghood at August 26, 2024 08:05 AM (NpAcC)

***

I am currently running a home for wayward dogs this week! I've got my 3 and my sons dog and my daughters dog. Making every moment fun

Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at August 26, 2024 08:09 AM (1FWWQ)

111 I think we should turn our clocks back an hour on Labor Day ! otherwise it's another 2 months !

Posted by: runner at August 26, 2024 08:10 AM (V13WU)

112 Well, time to saddle up and get out the door with the pooch.

Later!

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 26, 2024 08:10 AM (tT6L1)

113 Don't tell Gaylord about National Dog Day

Posted by: Anna Puma at August 26, 2024 08:10 AM (vNdJC)

114 This will release 700 civilian mariners for other tasks if implemented.
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 26, 2024 07:56 AM (vNdJC)

so are they simply mothballing the ships? and i assume that means giving up the activity in Bahrain, so no more port visits there?

this is such an insanely idiotic move. which is par for the course with the military recently.

Posted by: SturmToddler at August 26, 2024 08:11 AM (v6XNT)

115 The paleostinian flag should be a bloody red handprint on a black background.

Posted by: Eromero at August 26, 2024 08:11 AM (o2ZRX)

116 A Boeing employee says:

“We hate SpaceX,” he added. “We talk s–t about them all the time, and now they’re bailing us out."

Kind of like IBM and Microsoft back in the day.
Posted by: fd at August 26, 2024 07:26 AM (vFG9F)
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Sounds like someone applied to work for Space X and was turned down.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 26, 2024 08:11 AM (tT6L1)

117 Sturm Toddler

USNI put out a news article three days ago on this

Posted by: Anna Puma at August 26, 2024 08:12 AM (vNdJC)

118 good morning JJ, Horde

Posted by: callsign claymore at August 26, 2024 08:12 AM (JcnCJ)

119 I am currently running a home for wayward dogs this week! I've got my 3 and my sons dog and my daughters dog. Making every moment fun
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at August 26, 2024 08:09 AM (1FWWQ)
********
Extra treats and extra belly rubs today.

Posted by: redridinghood at August 26, 2024 08:13 AM (NpAcC)

120 this is such an insanely idiotic move. which is par for the course with the military recently.
Posted by: SturmToddler

It’s run by political shitbirds now.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 26, 2024 08:14 AM (UHnmb)

121 We're not celebrating National Dog Day in this house. They can go squeeze a breeze!

Posted by: Floyd, Stifel, and Felix the Cat at August 26, 2024 08:14 AM (CV8a5)

122 Amid doubts about Biden's ability to effectively lead the U.S. in his remaining months as president, our enemies abroad might see an opportunity to alter the global balance of power

To the extend the Dems gave a reason for the coup that removed Biden from the '24 race it was because he was too senile to continue.

If he is too senile to run he is too senile to hold the presidency as well

Posted by: 18-1 at August 26, 2024 08:15 AM (oZhjI)

123 I wonder how much it sucked for the people who were tasked to do something they probably knew was a ridiculous exercise doomed to failure?
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 26, 2024 08:03 AM (tT6L1)

“I Think That This Situation Absolutely Requires A Really Futile And Stupid Gesture Be Done On Somebody’s Part.”

Posted by: rhennigantx at August 26, 2024 08:15 AM (gbOdA)

124 77 >Mona Charen writes at The Bulwark, “Unlike JD Vance, Tim Walz offers a healthy masculinity” and “may be the father figure the Democratic party—and the country—needs.”

---

Tell me this is from the Bee....

Posted by: It's me donna at August 26, 2024 08:16 AM (IyPmt)

125 the Babylon Bee would be funnier

Posted by: Anna Puma at August 26, 2024 08:16 AM (vNdJC)

126 re: Mars images

Here is a good video of the MRO captured images in 4k

https://youtu.be/Pcs4GXT5Omk?si=BwFLK6ojHEkOfmLZ

Posted by: MAGA_Ken at August 26, 2024 08:17 AM (bwXLC)

127 Hard Right: The GOP's Drift Toward Extremism

If you asked a leftwinger in 2004, back when Charen was relevant, if they supported "tranny rights" they'd ask what you were talking about and tell you those pervs are crazy.

Now in 2024 if you don't support having trannies in drag groom children you are an extremist...

Posted by: 18-1 at August 26, 2024 08:17 AM (oZhjI)

128 in 2015-2016, hacks like Goldberg, Charen, Noonan, Conway etc... thought Trump was going to lose badly to GodZillary. so they trashed him hoping to get some crumb's from the Clinton's.

They thought Trump would forgive and forget, give them access and jobs in a GOP Admin. Donald them to F off.

That is where today's treason come from.

Posted by: Jonah at August 26, 2024 08:18 AM (YCxFk)

129 Tell me this is from the Bee....
Posted by: It's me donna at August 26, 2024 08:16 AM (IyPmt)

125 the Babylon Bee would be funnier
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 26, 2024 08:16 AM (vNdJC)

I cut and pasted from the Bulshitwark.

Posted by: rhennigantx at August 26, 2024 08:18 AM (gbOdA)

130 Mona Charen writes at The Bulwark, “Unlike JD Vance, Tim Walz offers a healthy masculinity” and “may be the father figure the Democratic party—and the country—needs.”

She says what she is paid to say. Not sure why anyone is paying her though

Posted by: 18-1 at August 26, 2024 08:18 AM (oZhjI)

131 Good morning good people. Thank you J.J. Continued prayers for all Hordians that ail.

Posted by: Tonypete at August 26, 2024 08:18 AM (WXNFJ)

132 Godzillary?

You good sir will be hearing from Toho's lawyers.

Posted by: Anna Puma at August 26, 2024 08:19 AM (vNdJC)

133 Charen has no problem with 9 month late term abortion. PTSD

Posted by: Jonah at August 26, 2024 08:19 AM (YCxFk)

134 I see the Longshanks and his gentle son with a reference to son's lover launched out a window mentioned here all the time. I'm assuming this is from a movie since Piers Gaveston was actually executed with a sword and left to rot on a road somewhere. If so, that's why I hate historically based movies. hollyweird should stick to the facts.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at August 26, 2024 08:19 AM (2NHgQ)

135 132. LOL. First term I heard it was, Todd Packer on the Office

Posted by: Jonah at August 26, 2024 08:19 AM (YCxFk)

136 She says what she is paid to say. Not sure why anyone is paying her though
Posted by: 18-1

Hookers do what they do.

Posted by: Tonypete at August 26, 2024 08:20 AM (WXNFJ)

137 >>She says what she is paid to say. Not sure why anyone is paying her though

The rich and powerful get even more rich and powerful in a communist takeover. We extremists are the ones who lose.

Posted by: JackStraw at August 26, 2024 08:21 AM (LkLld)

138 It's also...
National Toilet Paper Day.

Posted by: redridinghood at August 26, 2024 08:21 AM (NpAcC)

139 110. Cool Truck. What breeds?

Posted by: Jonah at August 26, 2024 08:21 AM (YCxFk)

140 Mona Charen writes at The Bulwark, “Unlike JD Vance, Tim Walz offers a healthy masculinity” and “may be the father figure the Democratic party—and the country—needs.”

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WTF is wrong with that woman?

Posted by: MAGA_Ken at August 26, 2024 08:21 AM (bwXLC)

141 This will release 700 civilian mariners for other tasks if implemented. --Anna Puma

So, once we're done with our little chicken dance over the CNO being Italian or whatever, it kinda-sorta looks like the real recruiting crisis is not with the "Gay Navy," but with the Merchant Marine and the USNS budget. Huh.

Posted by: Way,Way Downriver at August 26, 2024 08:22 AM (zdLoL)

142 WTF is wrong with that woman?
Posted by: MAGA_Ken

There are none so blind as those that will not see.

Posted by: Tonypete at August 26, 2024 08:22 AM (WXNFJ)

143 The rich and powerful get even more rich and powerful in a communist takeover. We extremists are the ones who lose.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 26, 2024 08:21 AM (LkLld)

There are usually a few that end up in the camps with there wealth and property seized for better use.

Posted by: rhennigantx at August 26, 2024 08:23 AM (gbOdA)

144 >>There are usually a few that end up in the camps with there wealth and property seized for better use.

Oh sure. But none of them think it will be them until it is. Sooner or later everyone takes a bullet to the back of the head under communism.

Posted by: JackStraw at August 26, 2024 08:24 AM (LkLld)

145 Good morning JJ and horde

Posted by: Skip at August 26, 2024 08:25 AM (fwDg9)

146 Harris said she will do an interview before the end of the month. That doesn't mean anything of course, lies come easily from Democrat and are soon forgotten by their beaten housewife allies in the media.
Posted by: fd at August 26, 2024 07:10 AM (vFG9F)
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Such a wimp! Afraid of explaining herself. Disgusting joke of a "nominee". In the coup group, the junta couldn't do better?

Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 26, 2024 08:25 AM (/qczr)

147 The rich and powerful get even more rich and powerful in a communist takeover. We extremists are the ones who lose.

Well my point is that I don't think Mona Charen reaches anyone.

Even 20 years ago she was second rate Jonah Goldberg without the pop culture references and eating disorder.

Posted by: 18-1 at August 26, 2024 08:25 AM (oZhjI)

148 is that the Mona Charen who wrote at NRO?

she is a squish

Posted by: Don Black at August 26, 2024 08:25 AM (/7KEl)

149 Surely every day is National Dog Day.

Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at August 26, 2024 08:26 AM (LxER7)

150 - I need to get going. Outside stuff to do before it gets too hot for this old man. But a link to drop here and another once I prep it.

This one, more results from the JWST. Deals with galaxy size measurements. Major fail for the Standard Model.

https://tinyurl.com/fhd2uxuy

Posted by: TeeJ at August 26, 2024 08:27 AM (aCV/b)

151 Oh I see Charen not only voted for Terry McAuliffe but campaigned for him over Youngkin. She's been bought and paid for for quite some time now.

Posted by: 18-1 at August 26, 2024 08:27 AM (oZhjI)

152 Who the hell is Mona Charen? Why should I care about someone's drivel?

Posted by: dantesed at August 26, 2024 08:28 AM (Oy/m2)

153 USNI put out a news article three days ago on this
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 26, 2024 08:12 AM (vNdJC)

thanks Anna, i'll go check it out. sorry for so many questions, just not fully processing yet this morning.

Posted by: SturmToddler at August 26, 2024 08:28 AM (v6XNT)

154 what in the hell???? how on earth do they not have people to run 17 ships? even more so, how did they NOT see this coming?
Posted by: SturmToddler
+++
Also, imagine if you will the quality of the recruits they have been signing lately.
I'm sure they will take anyone with a pulse.

Posted by: Florida Peasant at August 26, 2024 08:30 AM (Lo97M)

155 Sturm Toddler

It's okay, I want to go back to bed myself. Reality isn't what it's cracked up to be.

Posted by: Anna Puma at August 26, 2024 08:30 AM (vNdJC)

156 In conclusion, we are entering a very dangerous five-month period.

Joe Biden has been judged by the American people in the polls as too enfeebled to be reelected and declared by his own party to be too cognitively challenged to remain its nominee. That may suggest to foreign risk-takers that the U.S. president is deemed unfit by Americans themselves and thus conclude there might be a vacuum of rapid-response leadership at the White House.
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Meanwhile, the Mona Charens of this world are yammering over their chardonnay about "what is robust masculinity?".

Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 26, 2024 08:31 AM (xTwVZ)

157 It's hard to believe that today is the 3rd anniversary of the bombing at Abbey Gate in Kabul, Afghanistan in which 13 U.S. service members were killed and many more were injured.

Never forget this was due to the incompetence of the Biden/Harris administration.
Harris bragged about being the last one in the room.

Posted by: redridinghood at August 26, 2024 08:31 AM (NpAcC)

158 Communism is bringing everyone down to the least common denominator, except the elites

Posted by: Skip at August 26, 2024 08:31 AM (fwDg9)

159 I just realized all the media stories about Kamala actions as VP refer to her as Harris. Biden-Harris does this. Vice President Harris did that.

But she's running as Kamala, a completely new person.

Democrats are diabolical shitstains.

Posted by: ... at August 26, 2024 08:32 AM (4DWWO)

160 I have a long day ahead, working this evening

Posted by: Skip at August 26, 2024 08:32 AM (fwDg9)

161 The only thing keeping nations in check this next five months is fear of Trump getting back in.

Posted by: ... at August 26, 2024 08:33 AM (4DWWO)

162 That may suggest to foreign risk-takers that the U.S. president is deemed unfit by Americans themselves and thus conclude there might be a vacuum of rapid-response leadership at the White House. /i]

If China invades Taiwan who *exactly* in DC determines the American response? As a voter and citizen I have no idea. Under Trump it would have been Trump. Under Obama it would have been Jarret and so on...

Posted by: 18-1 at August 26, 2024 08:33 AM (oZhjI)

163

Posted by: 18-1 at August 26, 2024 08:33 AM (oZhjI)

164 Communism is bringing everyone down to the least common denominator, except the elites
Posted by: Skip at August 26, 2024 08:31 AM (fwDg9)

for now.

but here's to hoping they get the Ceaușescu treatment in the future....

Posted by: SturmToddler at August 26, 2024 08:33 AM (v6XNT)

165 Good morning!

Posted by: Piper at August 26, 2024 08:33 AM (pRpzT)

166 The US did have an office to deal with maritime security. It was run out of the Coast Guard IIRC. Staffed with people who understood shipping, logistics, security, etc. Trump saw to it that the office was funded and staffed accordingly.

On day one of his administration *biden shuttered that office.

It wasn't long after that the Houthi's started their shit.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 26, 2024 08:34 AM (Q4IgG)

167 If one has a true interest in the back-story leading up to the mothballing move..

one would be well served by listening to CDR Salamanders most recent midrats podcast posting.

https://tinyurl.com/5ycjsn42

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at August 26, 2024 08:34 AM (a1415)

168 MSN: “Are the men of the Dem ticket helping redefine masculinity?”
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All been done before.

New Soviet Man
New German Man

History repeats.

Posted by: ... at August 26, 2024 08:34 AM (4DWWO)

169 - Here's a link to articles on what some think is a problem with the Biblical time scale. Distant starlight. Read down through them.

https://tinyurl.com/584n3yru

God bless

Posted by: TeeJ at August 26, 2024 08:34 AM (aCV/b)

170 Some poor schmuck in Plymouth Mass has contracted a mosquito-borne disease called EEE, that kills nearly a third of those who contract it.

Wear repellent, local horde! Stay inside at dusk.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 26, 2024 08:35 AM (rpqPN)

171 In other US Navy news, they just commissioned another LCS USS Kingsville.

Posted by: Anna Puma at August 26, 2024 08:36 AM (vNdJC)

172 The US did have an office to deal with maritime security. It was run out of the Coast Guard IIRC. Staffed with people who understood shipping, logistics, security, etc. Trump saw to it that the office was funded and staffed accordingly.

This is another one of those things people 40 years ago wouldn't believe.

Pirates? Like not the Soviets or their allies but...technologically backward pirates operating out of some third wold shithole...are damaging American/world trade and we can't stop them with the whole might of the US Navy? Who the hell is leading the country in the future?!?

Posted by: 18-1 at August 26, 2024 08:36 AM (oZhjI)

173 148 is that the Mona Charen who wrote at NRO?

she is a squish
Posted by: Don Black at August 26, 2024 08:25 AM (/7KEl)

Well, I never!

Posted by: Jay Nordlinger at August 26, 2024 08:37 AM (0CU3H)

174 Mornin’, All. Happy Monday.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at August 26, 2024 08:37 AM (v6JzV)

175 tff

Axios: “Two versions of masculinity are on the 2024 ballot”

MSN: “Are the men of the Dem ticket helping redefine masculinity?”

New York Magazine: “Tim Walz, Doug Emhoff, and the Nice Men of the Left”

Fast Company: “How Tim Walz redefines masculinity for modern America”

Posted by: rhennigantx at August 26, 2024 08:37 AM (gbOdA)

176 REPORT: Apple is Set to Automatically Delete the Telegram App from Your iPhone

Posted by: Islamic Rage Boy at August 26, 2024 08:38 AM (1+9li)

177 Why do grown-ass Americans need a father figure?

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at August 26, 2024 08:38 AM (SfhV1)

178 Outside of VDH, Steyn, Malkin and infamously Derbyshire all those NRO writers ended up turncoats didn't they?

Posted by: 18-1 at August 26, 2024 08:38 AM (oZhjI)

179 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 26, 2024 08:38 AM (Zz0t1)

180 Why do grown-ass Americans need a father figure?
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at August 26, 2024 08:38 AM (SfhV1)

Have you met a millennial?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 26, 2024 08:39 AM (Zz0t1)

181 The problem with people like Mona, Bill Kristol (years ago), Jonah Goldberg, etc is they refuse to believe who the dems really are.

Oh. Joe Biden? He was a moderate and then he lied to me and became a radical. Barak? Ditto.

It's not my fault they lied to me and I believed them. And I'll vote again for the "moderate" D and not that icky republican.

Posted by: Steve_in_SoCal at August 26, 2024 08:39 AM (JkCto)

182 REPORT: Apple is Set to Automatically Delete the Telegram App from Your iPhone

The left: Fascism is on the rise in America

Also the left: Well of course we have to auto-delete your free speech application, the government of France decided that isn't allowed.

Posted by: 18-1 at August 26, 2024 08:39 AM (oZhjI)

183 What a tumultuous weekend.......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 26, 2024 08:39 AM (Zz0t1)

184 It's "E-masculinity".

Posted by: fd at August 26, 2024 08:39 AM (vFG9F)

185 Posted by: dantesed at August 26, 2024 08:28 AM (Oy/m2)

Bill Kristol popped a zit, and she emerged fully formed.

Posted by: Ted Torgerson Trump Vance 2024 at August 26, 2024 08:39 AM (55boN)

186 Kamala does not need to do press conferences. She has joy, what else does the country need to know?

And why does anybody think a press conference wouldn't be softball questions which she was give in advance. They are probably rehearsing one now with their MSM lapdogs, which is why they keep putting it off. She will come off looking like a competent, serious leader (or something close) by the time they are done.

Posted by: Ripley at August 26, 2024 08:39 AM (GUOwU)

187 Why do grown-ass Americans need a father figure?

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at August 26, 2024 08:38 AM (SfhV1)

LBJ started it with black America, and it worked so well that the Dems extended it to everyone!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at August 26, 2024 08:40 AM (d9fT1)

188 REPORT: Apple is Set to Automatically Delete the Telegram App from Your iPhone

Funny how Telegram is basically the same as WhatsApp, yet no one is going after Alienman.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 26, 2024 08:40 AM (Zz0t1)

189 Pirates? Like not the Soviets or their allies but...technologically backward pirates operating out of some third wold shithole...are damaging American/world trade and we can't stop them with the whole might of the US Navy? Who the hell is leading the country in the future?!?
Posted by: 18-1 at August 26, 2024 08:36 AM (oZhjI)

Cartman took over the Pirate and made them very successful.

Posted by: rhennigantx at August 26, 2024 08:40 AM (gbOdA)

190 REPORT: Apple is Set to Automatically Delete the Telegram App from Your iPhone

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if you got from apple store ?

Posted by: runner at August 26, 2024 08:41 AM (V13WU)

191 "175

Posted by: rhennigantx"

What about Pete Bootygig? Why isn't he on masculinity list?

Posted by: Ripley at August 26, 2024 08:42 AM (GUOwU)

192 177 Why do grown-ass Americans need a father figure?
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at August 26, 2024 08:38 AM (SfhV1)

Interesting as that you move towards socialism the government becomes more like some bad made for TV movie about a dysfunctional family.

Posted by: rhennigantx at August 26, 2024 08:42 AM (gbOdA)

193 146 Harris said she will do an interview before the end of the month. That doesn't mean anything of course, lies come easily from Democrat and are soon forgotten by their beaten housewife allies in the media.
Posted by: fd at August 26, 2024 07:10 AM (vFG9F)
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Such a wimp! Afraid of explaining herself. Disgusting joke of a "nominee". In the coup group, the junta couldn't do better?

Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 26, 2024 08:25 AM (/qczr)

I wonder, have Kamala's Handlers already concluded that this latest attempt to position Kamala For Success will also fail? What then? I believe we will find out sometime this week.

Posted by: Gref at August 26, 2024 08:42 AM (aBgBM)

194
What about Pete Bootygig? Why isn't he on masculinity list?
Posted by: Ripley at August 26, 2024 08:42 AM (GUOwU)

Treating your sphincter like it's a vagina tends to have negative effects on the masculinity scale.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 26, 2024 08:43 AM (Zz0t1)

195 NASA is exercising caution in returning its astronauts on Dragon instead of the Boeing Starliner.

Does NASA have an opinion on the 737 Max9 I flew on this morning?

Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 26, 2024 08:43 AM (wP/hA)

196 LCS USS Kingsville.

Posted by: Anna Puma at August 26, 2024 08:36 AM (vNdJC)

And they are f*cking ugly.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at August 26, 2024 08:43 AM (d9fT1)

197 What about Pete Bootygig? Why isn't he on masculinity list?
Posted by: Ripley at August 26, 2024 08:42 AM (GUOwU)

Que es mas macho?

Posted by: rhennigantx at August 26, 2024 08:44 AM (gbOdA)

198
And they are f*cking ugly.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at August 26, 2024 08:43 AM (d9fT1)

It's the Naval Cybertruck on water.

Laugh out loud hideous.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 26, 2024 08:45 AM (Zz0t1)

199 194 Treating your sphincter like it's a vagina tends to have negative effects on the masculinity scale.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 26, 2024 08:43 AM (Zz0t1)

Which is the least of the negatives associated with this, if we are going to be honest.

Posted by: Piper at August 26, 2024 08:45 AM (pRpzT)

200 LCS USS Kingsville.

Posted by: Anna Puma

I'd be interested in seeing the Needs Analysis document that led to that class of ships.

Posted by: Tonypete at August 26, 2024 08:46 AM (WXNFJ)

201 Jeff Tiedrich: Kamala's successful convention has broken the media's brain. boo fucking hoo, you sad losers.

the Convention was a roaring success. Dems are riding high. they’re raising all the money. Kamala and Tim are rockstars right now. they’re crossing the country and speaking to ecstatic crowds in one packed arena after another...corporate-controlled media have an important message they want to share with the Dems: what are you doing, being happy? don’t you realize how fucked you are?

daughter that wasn't sure she wanted to vote at all told me, guess what. finally have a candidate! I said Kamala? She said yes they finally got someone younger. She actually sounded excited to vote first time since Obama.

Trump turned the much over-vaunted MSM into little tabloid bchs dangling upon every sleezebag lie, distortion and absolute BATSHITERY he'd blow from his arse. They haven't a fkng clue how to handle good news now, because they've found that nothing sells like HATE and VENOM.

Kamala's team should find some young, sharp journalists from a local station and give them the biggest break of their lives.

Bypass the dinosaurs completely.

Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at August 26, 2024 08:46 AM (ycI94)

202 I used to respect Mona Charen. What happened?? I think what happened is I used to be a person that was very easily fooled by a label (conservative and republican, in particular). I wonder who’s fooling me now?

BTW, I was not here for the MR last week. Death in the family; very sad and upsetting. The Almighty has his purposes…

What’s that you say? No one noticed I was missing? Shocked I am….

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 26, 2024 08:48 AM (nrfI8)

203 Tell me this is from the Bee....
Posted by: It's me donna

the Babylon Bee would be funnier
Posted by: Anna Puma

Before they lie to us, they lie to themselves repeatedly. They do this until they come up with the rationalization that, in their own eyes, justifies their lie. They truly are simpletons. I don't find simpletons funny. Anna is right.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * unburdened at August 26, 2024 08:48 AM (jC7hV)

204 Not having read Jonah Goldberg in awhile, I just checked if he is still there.

He is.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 26, 2024 08:49 AM (Iqn2Z)

205 There are three current hot or cold wars: on the Ukrainian border, in the regions surrounding Israel, and in the strategic space between Taiwan and mainland China.

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There's also been a fourth -- a Cold Civil War -- here in America for quite awhile (like six decades), Professor Hanson ... and the good guys are on the verge of losing to both Death Cults for good. #Soon.

Posted by: ShainS -- Kommie-la 2024: The Fundamental Transtarvation of America! at August 26, 2024 08:49 AM (M5J6O)

206 Sorry to hear it Linus

Posted by: ... at August 26, 2024 08:49 AM (4DWWO)

207 BTW, I was not here for the MR last week. Death in the family; very sad and upsetting. The Almighty has his purposes…

What’s that you say? No one noticed I was missing? Shocked I am….
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 26, 2024 08:48 AM (nrfI

Very sorry to hear this.......My condolences and prayers for your family's quick healing from their loss.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 26, 2024 08:49 AM (Zz0t1)

208 I wonder, have Kamala's Handlers already concluded that this latest attempt to position Kamala For Success will also fail? What then? I believe we will find out sometime this week.
Posted by: Gref

She'll do a quick 15 mins on MTP or Georgie's Sunday show with underhand softball 3 questions and all wi be pronounced right with the world, vote Kamals.

She won't do another until she flops after the second debate.

Posted by: Steve_in_SoCal at August 26, 2024 08:50 AM (JkCto)

209 Mona Charen writes at The Bulwark, “Unlike JD Vance, Tim Walz offers a healthy masculinity” and “may be the father figure the Democratic party—and the country—needs.”

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Tell me this is from the Bee....

Posted by: It's me donna at August 26, 2024 08:16 AM (IyPmt)

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Trump broke and exposed a lot of the controlled "opposition."

Posted by: ShainS -- Kommie-la 2024: The Fundamental Transtarvation of America! at August 26, 2024 08:51 AM (M5J6O)

210 Good morning.

I'm running late, but at least I have coffee.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 26, 2024 08:51 AM (HnUIn)

211 170 Some poor schmuck in Plymouth Mass has contracted a mosquito-borne disease called EEE, that kills nearly a third of those who contract it.

Wear repellent, local horde! Stay inside at dusk.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 26, 2024 08:35 AM (rpqPN)

Note: 4 towns in Mass. issued a voluntary nighttime curfew thinking it would help slow down the spread of EEE. These people sure do like their lockdowns.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at August 26, 2024 08:51 AM (N39Ws)

212 I am sorry, Linus. You have my sympathy.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 26, 2024 08:51 AM (HnUIn)

213 So, we're supposed to pretend that 60 is "youth", now?

Posted by: XTC at August 26, 2024 08:52 AM (UnA8+)

214 Very sorry for your loss, Linus. May God grant your family healing and peace.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at August 26, 2024 08:52 AM (v6JzV)

215 Thinking about how Ancient Man figured
things out brought me to wild mushrooms,
the only kind at the time.
"This one tastes like dirt."
"This one killed Kevin instantly."
"This one made me see God for three weeks."

Posted by: 9Ciampino - Ispettore, non riconosco piu voialtri #10 at August 26, 2024 08:52 AM (qfLjt)

216 BTW, I was not here for the MR last week. Death in the family; very sad and upsetting. The Almighty has his purposes…

What’s that you say? No one noticed I was missing? Shocked I am….
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 26, 2024 08:48 AM (nrfI

LVP -
Please accept my condolences on your loss.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at August 26, 2024 08:52 AM (N39Ws)

217 I'd be interested in seeing the Needs Analysis document that led to that class of ships.
Posted by: Tonypete at August 26, 2024 08:46 AM (WXNFJ)

Someone needed to spend money and get a campaign donation.

Posted by: rhennigantx at August 26, 2024 08:52 AM (gbOdA)

218 Naturally, by refusing to allow themselves to be slaughtered and removing the threat, Israel will no doubt be accused of dangerous escalation, if not war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity from Turtle Bay, to Foggy Bottom and college campuses around the nation, as well as the editorial boards and anchors' desks of the propagandists.
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That is the risk of preemption. It always is.

It's just a risk that Israel knows it *will* face no matter what. Other countries have the luxury of chance.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 26, 2024 08:53 AM (HnUIn)

219 I'm running late, but at least I have coffee.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 26, 2024 08:51 AM (HnUIn)

But, is the coffee hot? Very important detail.

Posted by: dantesed at August 26, 2024 08:53 AM (Oy/m2)

220 Someone may seize this moment to make a move, or not. But it's coming no matter what. The long string of coups, show trials, powerless puppet presidents, assassination attempts, orchestrated riots, rigged elections, and so on cannot be ignored.

The rest of the world can see that America is run by an incompetent one party tyranny that flails wildly from one crisis to the next. We're basically like Venezuela's wealthy aunt, all fucked up on box wine and Xanax, waving a gun around in the world's living room.

Someone's gonna do something about that situation, soon. Inevitable.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 26, 2024 08:53 AM (0FoWg)

221 One of the signs, I think, that the DNC was a flop was that none of the attendees were on the Sunday shows crowing about how great it went.

On the other hand, since they installed Biden and Fetterman, they don't have to deal with actually being successful at campaigning, they only have to create the illusion of success.

I still think they have a deadly blind spot, so reliant upon the cheat and their media, while they know how many votes they can manufacture, they have no idea how many they will need. (e.g., the squee'ing over polls showing Harris up

Because Trump is going after voters screened out of polls as not likely to vote....

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 26, 2024 08:53 AM (rK75L)

222 201 Trump turned the much over-vaunted MSM into little tabloid bchs dangling upon every sleezebag lie, distortion and absolute BATSHITERY he'd blow from his arse. They haven't a fkng clue how to handle good news now, because they've found that nothing sells like HATE and VENOM.

Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at August 26, 2024 08:46 AM (ycI94)

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So...the media isn't trustworthy when it comes to Trump? Especially negative Trump stories?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reminiscing about lost times with Orson Welles at August 26, 2024 08:53 AM (GBKbO)

223 “ For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord.”

Ephesians 5:8-10

Posted by: Marcus T at August 26, 2024 08:53 AM (R3NBv)

224 And I don't even like Millennials. But blaming multi-generatiional problems on them gets old. Yeah - the little shits grew up on participation trophies.

But they didn't make 'em.
Posted by: Who Cares at August 26, 2024 08:52 AM (dVxi/)

Yet they NEVER GROW UP. F*ck them. They're destroying society. Sure, blame the parents, but they SHOULD'VE left the nest years ago and learned what life requred.

They didn't.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 26, 2024 08:54 AM (Zz0t1)

225 The horde is awesome. Thank you all.

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 26, 2024 08:54 AM (WdMlw)

226 Does EEE stand for something? Or do people just say "EEE!!!" like with the Castle Aaaaargh....

Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at August 26, 2024 08:54 AM (LxER7)

227 The Lodge at Shavano Park apartments in San Antonio, Texas, wasn't about to let 91-year-old Sanda Bonilla out of her lease for some lame excuse like dying. According to the apartment complex, Bonilla still owed them $14,368 in future rent, as well as another $1,117 for a lease break fee, and they sent the bill to the next of kin with a threat to send it to collections if they didn't cover her lease. The bill even states the reason for breaking the lease as "deceased."

Posted by: SMOD at August 26, 2024 08:54 AM (RHGPo)

228 Walz falsely claimed he was the recipient of an award from the chamber during his 2006 congressional run. In a letter, which was uncovered by Alpha News, the then-president of the group, Barry L. Kennedy, urged Walz to remove the inaccuracy.
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Are we sure his name is really "Tim Walz"? Are we just taking his word for it?

Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 26, 2024 08:54 AM (Iqn2Z)

229 Some poor schmuck in Plymouth Mass has contracted a mosquito-borne disease called EEE, that kills nearly a third of those who contract it.

Every so often I hear about a mosquito born illness outbreak and it always seems to be in the north east - NY, MA, etc.

They have way more mosquitos in the south right? Why aren't I seeing the same stories from FL or LA?

Posted by: 18-1 at August 26, 2024 08:55 AM (oZhjI)

230 Sponge -
How's the Mrs doing with the chemo? If they are giving her Doxorubicin aka "Red Devil" -- it is a harsh treatment, but try to muscle through it. It works.

My daughter saw the lab results following her surgery. Everything came back as we hoped - successful and clean. Still waiting to hear if radiation is next, but so grateful for this news thusfar.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at August 26, 2024 08:55 AM (N39Ws)

231 Robin DiAngelo Plagiarized Minority Scholars, Complaint Alleges

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White Fragility Privilege.

QED.

Posted by: ShainS -- Kommie-la 2024: The Fundamental Transtarvation of America! at August 26, 2024 08:55 AM (M5J6O)

232 There are three current hot or cold wars: on the Ukrainian border, in the regions surrounding Israel, and in the strategic space between Taiwan and mainland China. All three conflicts could not only expand within their respective theaters but also escalate to draw in the United States. And all three involve nuclear powers. . .
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Two things:
1. The Israeli theater only probably involves nuclear powers, and the Chinese theater involves an unknown number of nuclear powers. Taiwan, Korea or Japan *could* be nuclear powers. If they're smart, they are. They've had close to four years since it was obvious that they really should be. All the unknowns change risk calculation (assuming they are actually unknown to the people involved, instead of just to outsiders).
2. He's leaving out the cold civil war we're in. That one might be the most important of all. It is the most important to me, because I live here.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 26, 2024 08:55 AM (HnUIn)

233 Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Posted by: JackStraw at August 26, 2024 08:56 AM (LkLld)

234 The Almighty has his purposes…

Condolences and prayers Linus. Take comfort in that He has purpose in all things. Before any of us came into this world, we were His children first.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * unburdened at August 26, 2024 08:56 AM (jC7hV)

235 Does NASA have an opinion on the 737 Max9 I flew on this morning?
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 26, 2024 08:43 AM (wP/hA)
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Why, yes, they do. NASA says it's to DEI for!

https://tinyurl.com/3ftcc27e

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 26, 2024 08:56 AM (gM74u)

236 So sorry for your loss, Linus.

Posted by: redridinghood at August 26, 2024 08:57 AM (NpAcC)

237 229 Walz falsely claimed he was the recipient of an award from the chamber during his 2006 congressional run. In a letter, which was uncovered by Alpha News, the then-president of the group, Barry L. Kennedy, urged Walz to remove the inaccuracy.
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Are we sure his name is really "Tim Walz"? Are we just taking his word for it?
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 26, 2024 08:54 AM (Iqn2Z)

He makes up stories better than Biden. What is amazing is the lies Walz tells are easily verified. F*cking idiot.

BTW - I do see an occassional Harris/Walz political yard sign. Am I the only one that reads it as "Harry Balls?"

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at August 26, 2024 08:57 AM (N39Ws)

238 Note: 4 towns in Mass. issued a voluntary nighttime curfew thinking it would help slow down the spread of EEE. These people sure do like their lockdowns.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at August 26, 2024 08:51 AM (N39Ws)

Headline:

Town says neigh to EEE.

Posted by: rhennigantx at August 26, 2024 08:57 AM (gbOdA)

239 Good morning, you lot. JJ brings it again.

Posted by: Count de Monet at August 26, 2024 08:57 AM (Aqu9a)

240 Unlike JD Vance, Tim Walz offers a healthy masculinity” and “may be the father figure the Democratic party—and the country—needs.”

Sure... If you like the Father from The Shining

Posted by: It's me donna at August 26, 2024 08:57 AM (IyPmt)

241 Hopefull, Fauci will die like a horse. Is that a polite way to say it?

Posted by: Pudinhead at August 26, 2024 08:57 AM (FmapG)

242 sorry for your loss, Linus.

Posted by: rhennigantx at August 26, 2024 08:58 AM (gbOdA)

243
Sure... If you like the Father from The Shining
Posted by: It's me donna at

He could at least wield an axe.

Posted by: BruceWayne at August 26, 2024 08:58 AM (CIS44)

244 Unlike JD Vance, Tim Walz offers a healthy masculinity” and “may be the father figure the Democratic party—and the country—needs.”

Sure... If you like the Father from The Shining
Posted by: It's me donna at August 26, 2024 08:57 AM (IyPmt)

At least he wasn't a pedo....

Posted by: runner at August 26, 2024 08:58 AM (V13WU)

245 EEE is an acronym for "eastern equine encephalitis "

Don't get it.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 26, 2024 08:58 AM (OjVuP)

246 Trump to visit Arlington National Cemetery today.

Posted by: redridinghood at August 26, 2024 08:58 AM (NpAcC)

247 241 Hopefull, Fauci will die like a horse. Is that a polite way to say it?
Posted by: Pudinhead at August 26, 2024 08:57 AM (FmapG)

Send him to the glue factory.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 26, 2024 08:58 AM (0FoWg)

248 242 sorry for your loss, Linus.
Posted by: rhennigantx at August 26, 2024 08:58 AM (gbOdA)

Me too

Posted by: It's me donna at August 26, 2024 08:58 AM (IyPmt)

249 238 Note: 4 towns in Mass. issued a voluntary nighttime curfew thinking it would help slow down the spread of EEE. These people sure do like their lockdowns.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at August 26, 2024 08:51 AM (N39Ws)

Headline:

Town says neigh to EEE.
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Roundheads excel at self flagellation.

Posted by: Pudinhead at August 26, 2024 08:58 AM (FmapG)

250 241 Hopefull, Fauci will die like a horse. Is that a polite way to say it?
Posted by: Pudinhead at August 26, 2024 08:57 AM (FmapG)

Or a NIH laboratory beagle.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at August 26, 2024 08:59 AM (x0n13)

251 “We hate SpaceX,” he added. “We talk s–t about them all the time, and now they’re bailing us out." ...
Posted by: fd at August 26, 2024 07:26 AM (vFG9F)
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Just go into the archives, pick up a 2004 copy of "Aviation Week" magazine, and pretend the future never happened:
http://tiny.cc/ierjzz

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 26, 2024 08:59 AM (HnUIn)

252 Wait is Eastern *Equine* Encephalitis a problem in MA because of...John Kerry?

Posted by: 18-1 at August 26, 2024 08:59 AM (oZhjI)

253 228 The Lodge at Shavano Park apartments in San Antonio, Texas, wasn't about to let 91-year-old Sanda Bonilla out of her lease for some lame excuse like dying. According to the apartment complex, Bonilla still owed them $14,368 in future rent, as well as another $1,117 for a lease break fee, and they sent the bill to the next of kin with a threat to send it to collections if they didn't cover her lease. The bill even states the reason for breaking the lease as "deceased."
Posted by: SMOD at August 26, 2024 08:5

Texas doesn’t have a filial responsibility law for unpaid medical bills let alone this. They can’t recover this from adult children. They can go to probate and hope the estate has enough to cover, but in the mean time they must make a true effort to lease the apartment again and mitigate losses.

Posted by: Piper at August 26, 2024 08:59 AM (pRpzT)

254 How's the Mrs doing with the chemo? If they are giving her Doxorubicin aka "Red Devil" -- it is a harsh treatment, but try to muscle through it. It works.

My daughter saw the lab results following her surgery. Everything came back as we hoped - successful and clean. Still waiting to hear if radiation is next, but so grateful for this news thusfar.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at August 26, 2024 08:55 AM (N39Ws)

She'll have the Red Devil treatment in the last 4 rounds, which is 5 months away.

She was VERY flushed in the heat this weekend. Really couldn't be outside very long and wore down quickly. Then she started having some issues in her 'female area' that we weren't sure about that had her sidelined most of yesterday. She didn't sleep very well all weekend, but did get good rest last night.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 26, 2024 08:59 AM (Zz0t1)

255 We had zika in FLA about 7 years ago.

Posted by: rhennigantx at August 26, 2024 08:59 AM (gbOdA)

256 Trump to visit Arlington National Cemetery today.
Posted by: redridinghood

And he's going call all the troops buried there suckers and losers!!!! REEEEEEEEE!!!!
-- Fake News Media

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at August 26, 2024 09:00 AM (v6JzV)

257 Anyone using beta blockers for their heart?

Guess what? Don't trust the science:

https://tinyurl.com/yhpfdffj

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 26, 2024 09:00 AM (gM74u)

258
I was watching a Roger Stone interview which made me laugh. Fauci is just incredibly short.

Roger says, "I've had it up to here with Fauci' and indicates his waist.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at August 26, 2024 09:00 AM (RKVpM)

259 EEE is an acronym for "eastern equine encephalitis "

Don't get it.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 26, 2024 08:58 AM (OjVuP)

So, this is Mitt Romney's fault!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 26, 2024 09:00 AM (Zz0t1)

260 NASA used to hate SpaceX too. Boeing employees will learn to love them too because SpaceX will force Boeing to get it's shit together. Or else. ...
Posted by: pawn at August 26, 2024 07:49 AM (QB+5g)
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NASA, by and large, still does. SpaceX has few friends in government.

But NASA is stuck with them. SpaceX is the only outfit that can consistently deliver. It doesn't make NASA happy. NASA has been stacking the deck in bidding rules to make it easier to select non-SpaceX vendors at higher prices, but SpaceX *still* keeps winning. Track record counts with billions of dollars in hardware and priceless human lives are at stake every launch.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 26, 2024 09:00 AM (HnUIn)

261 A interview to Kamaunist means talking to a devotee and having all tje questions well before

Posted by: Skip at August 26, 2024 09:01 AM (fwDg9)

262 She was VERY flushed in the heat this weekend. Really couldn't be outside very long and wore down quickly. Then she started having some issues in her 'female area' that we weren't sure about that had her sidelined most of yesterday. She didn't sleep very well all weekend, but did get good rest last night.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 26, 2024 08:59 AM (Zz0t1)
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That sucks. I'm glad she finally got some decent sleep. That helps a lot.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 26, 2024 09:01 AM (HnUIn)

263 252 Wait is Eastern *Equine* Encephalitis a problem in MA because of...John Kerry?
Posted by: 18-1 at August 26, 2024 08:59 AM (oZhjI)

Judge would have accepted Sarah Jessica Parker.

Posted by: rhennigantx at August 26, 2024 09:01 AM (gbOdA)

264 Taiwan, Korea or Japan *could* be nuclear powers. If they're smart, they are.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 26, 2024 08:55 AM (HnUIn)

Korea and Taiwan obviously have the technology and engineering to build nukes. It is a political decision, and a rather important one.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at August 26, 2024 09:02 AM (d9fT1)

265 I am so sorry, Linus. And of course we did, you were missed.

Posted by: Piper at August 26, 2024 09:02 AM (pRpzT)

266 Would anyone be surprised if this EEE mosquito traveled here with some illegals? They bring in all the fun stuff anyway, so why not this too?

Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 26, 2024 09:02 AM (Q4IgG)

267 246 Trump to visit Arlington National Cemetery today. Will he restore the Confederate Memorial honoring those Confederates buried on Bobby Lee's real estate?

Posted by: Pudinhead at August 26, 2024 09:02 AM (FmapG)

268 But NASA is stuck with them. SpaceX is the only outfit that can consistently deliver. It doesn't make NASA happy. NASA has been stacking the deck in bidding rules to make it easier to select non-SpaceX vendors at higher prices, but SpaceX *still* keeps winning. Track record counts with billions of dollars in hardware and priceless human lives are at stake every launch.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 26, 2024 09:00 AM (HnUIn)

NASA is just another bloated government money laundering scheme.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 26, 2024 09:02 AM (Zz0t1)

269 Scientists Discover Potential Diabetes Treatment in Venom of One of the World’s Deadliest Creatures

Cone snail venom contains consomatin, a toxin that could lead to better, longer-lasting drugs for diabetes and hormone-related diseases by mimicking somatostatin

Posted by: SMOD at August 26, 2024 09:03 AM (RHGPo)

270 ++++
That sucks. I'm glad she finally got some decent sleep. That helps a lot.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 26, 2024 09:01 AM (HnUIn)

She felt MUCH better this morning.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 26, 2024 09:03 AM (Zz0t1)

271 There is only one way for Boeing to come out of this with any kind of face-saving: bring Starliner back successfully. If they can land it robotically, then they can at least point and say, "see? We *told* you it was fine."

If they lose it on the robotic return, everyone else will point at them and say, "see? We *told* you it wasn't fine. Two people would be dead if we had listened to your wishcasting."

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 26, 2024 09:03 AM (HnUIn)

272 If you live in the light and the Truth, as you get older you get wiser, and look for ways to perpetuate good in the world. If you walk outside the light, your focus is on self, personal longevity, enrichment and forcing others to cede to your misguided desires.

Know them by their fruits.

Posted by: Marcus T at August 26, 2024 09:03 AM (R3NBv)

273 Scientists Discover Potential Diabetes Treatment in Venom of One of the World’s Deadliest Creatures

Will this lead to some other AWFL poisoning her husband and blaming Trump?

Posted by: 18-1 at August 26, 2024 09:03 AM (oZhjI)

274 The Lodge at Shavano Park apartments in San Antonio, Texas, wasn't about to let 91-year-old Sanda Bonilla out of her lease for some lame excuse like dying. According to the apartment complex, Bonilla still owed them $14,368 in future rent, as well as another $1,117 for a lease break fee, and they sent the bill to the next of kin with a threat to send it to collections if they didn't cover her lease. The bill even states the reason for breaking the lease as "deceased."
Posted by: SMOD at August 26, 2024 08:54 AM (RHGPo)

Now see here, The Lodge, as I told that Max feller, whatever deal you had with her (Sanda Bonilla) died with her.

Posted by: Pappagallo at August 26, 2024 09:03 AM (Aqu9a)

275 Ugh, Mondays suck. Worse than Kamala.

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at August 26, 2024 09:03 AM (V26+p)

276 Thanks all again. It was not a child or my wife (thank the Lord) but my mother-in-law did pass quite suddenly. She was a dear, dear woman who meant so much to our family. My wife is shattered as is my father-in-law. It’s hard to watch those you love suffer. She was a believer and is, no doubt, with her Lord now.

This place is great

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 26, 2024 09:03 AM (nrfI8)

277 256 Trump to visit Arlington National Cemetery today.
Posted by: redridinghood

And he's going call all the troops buried there suckers and losers!!!! REEEEEEEEE!!!!
-- Fake News Media
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at August 26, 2024 09:00 AM (v6JzV)

First thing I thought of

Posted by: It's me donna at August 26, 2024 09:04 AM (IyPmt)

278 Why, yes, they do. NASA says it's to DEI for!

https://tinyurl.com/3ftcc27e
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 26, 2024 08:56 AM (gM74u)
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"Perfectionism" is racist, donchaknow

Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 26, 2024 09:04 AM (Q+bzS)

279 Thinking about how Ancient Man figured
things out brought me to wild mushrooms,
the only kind at the time.
"This one tastes like dirt."
"This one killed Kevin instantly."
"This one made me see God for three weeks."

Posted by: 9Ciampino - Ispettore, non riconosco piu voialtri #10 at August 26, 2024 08:52 AM (qfLjt)

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* In best Elmer Fudd singing voice *

"And if you go chasing wabbits ..."

Posted by: ShainS -- Kommie-la 2024: The Fundamental Transtarvation of America! at August 26, 2024 09:04 AM (M5J6O)

280 257 Anyone using beta blockers for their heart?

Guess what? Don't trust the science:

https://tinyurl.com/yhpfdffj
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 26, 2024 09:00 AM (gM74u)

94% of Excel files for studies has significant math and calc errors.

Posted by: rhennigantx at August 26, 2024 09:04 AM (gbOdA)

281 Sounds like someone applied to work for Space X and was turned down.

“You don’t know what it’s like. I’ve worked in the private sector. They expect results”. - Dr. Ray Stantz

Posted by: Ian S. at August 26, 2024 09:04 AM (BU9JB)

282 Spot on article about Gen Al Gray and the state of what's left of today's Corps.

Posted by: NALNAMSAM at August 26, 2024 09:04 AM (DxzGX)

283 68 >Mona Charen writes at The Bulwark, “Unlike JD Vance, Tim Walz offers a healthy masculinity” and “may be the father figure the Democratic party—and the country—needs.”

Sounds patriarchy.
Posted by: davidt at August 26, 2024 07:45 AM (i0F8b-----

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Being busy this weekend, when the TV was on it was silenced. I was, however, amazed at how "low T" most of the males were. Even commercials.

Posted by: Chillin the most at August 26, 2024 09:04 AM (AhKLt)

284 263 252 Wait is Eastern *Equine* Encephalitis a problem in MA because of...John Kerry?
Posted by: 18-1 at August 26, 2024 08:59 AM (oZhjI)
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West Nile Virus. Its why Africans and other equatorial people take Ivermectin religiously. It kills horses and other farm animals. Fitting that Fauci will die of this. It infects the brain and kills the host.

Posted by: Pudinhead at August 26, 2024 09:04 AM (FmapG)

285 254
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 26, 2024 08:59 AM (Zz0t1)

You two hang in there. We're praying for you and the Mrs. Stay positive and don't let the bastard (cancer) win.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at August 26, 2024 09:05 AM (N39Ws)

286 Korea and Taiwan obviously have the technology and engineering to build nukes. It is a political decision, and a rather important one.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at August 26, 2024 09:02 AM (d9fT1)
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Yup. And if I were in charge of either country, the shenanigans in 2020 would have forced my hand and there would have been crash programs to build atomic weapons by December of 2020. The nightmare of the subsequent years would have led there even if the initial event didn't.

But I am not in charge, so I have no idea.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 26, 2024 09:05 AM (HnUIn)

287
Would anyone be surprised if this EEE mosquito traveled here with some illegals? They bring in all the fun stuff anyway, so why not this too?

Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 26, 2024 09:02 AM

Could possibly be, but it's something that has been in the northeast for a long time I think.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at August 26, 2024 09:05 AM (RKVpM)

288 281 Sounds like someone applied to work for Space X and was turned down.

“You don’t know what it’s like. I’ve worked in the private sector. They expect results”. - Dr. Ray Stantz
Posted by: Ian S. at August 26, 2024 09:04 AM (BU9JB)

I was just going to look for that quote. Great minds, Ian. Great minds.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at August 26, 2024 09:05 AM (N39Ws)

289 She felt MUCH better this morning.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 26, 2024 09:03 AM (Zz0t1)

You had better be spoiling her!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at August 26, 2024 09:05 AM (d9fT1)

290 Why, yes, they do. NASA says it's to DEI for!

https://tinyurl.com/3ftcc27e

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 26, 2024 08:56 AM (gM74u)

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Ever since the DogEater, Mission One at NASA has been "Muslim Outreach."

Posted by: ShainS -- Kommie-la 2024: The Fundamental Transtarvation of America! at August 26, 2024 09:06 AM (M5J6O)

291 >>Would anyone be surprised if this EEE mosquito traveled here with some illegals? They bring in all the fun stuff anyway, so why not this too?

There have been annual issues with EEE in MA, mostly southeastern MA, for many decades. When I was living there we'd get warnings about every year about this time. Some years it would be hyped up and some years very little.

It's rare that someone actually gets sick but it happens from time to time.

Posted by: JackStraw at August 26, 2024 09:06 AM (LkLld)

292 Good morning everyone, thx JJ. Happy Monday
With Europe going totalitarian why are we still on NATO. Make a solid alliance with Eastern Europe, who remember what Communism does and let the rest be overrun by muzzies

Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 26, 2024 09:06 AM (aYl1o)

293 Scientists Discover Potential Diabetes Treatment in Venom of One of the World’s Deadliest Creatures

Cone snail venom contains consomatin, a toxin that could lead to better, longer-lasting drugs for diabetes and hormone-related diseases by mimicking somatostatin
Posted by: SMOD at August 26, 2024 09:03 AM (RHGPo)

I'll pass, thank you. I hear fasting is effective and it don't cost nothing or piles on severe adverse side effects, like poisoning.

Posted by: Count de Monet at August 26, 2024 09:06 AM (Aqu9a)

294 Woke nonprofit staff who want to abolish police left in stunning bind after discovering founder 'blew fortune of charity cash on designer clothes and mansions'

Brandon D. Anderson, 39, who founded a citizen app intended to replace law enforcement called Raheem AI, is being questioned about $250,000 in suspicious expenses he submitted in 2021 alone, according to the New York Times.

Posted by: SMOD at August 26, 2024 09:06 AM (RHGPo)

295 I find it amusing that the elitist, out of touch and I'm assuming- multi millionaires that live outside Princeton NJ have cut off the top of the Biden- Harris signs on their lawns and now they just say "Harris". My favorite sign so far in Princeton was Harris Walz " We won't go back." Back to what ? A better economy? More secure border? Less crime?
I think that had in part to do with abortion, though. Nobody is going to ban abortion in NJ
and Trump is against a federal ban on abortion.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 26, 2024 09:07 AM (k1h6q)

296 If they lose it on the robotic return, everyone else will point at them and say, "see? We *told* you it wasn't fine. Two people would be dead if we had listened to your wishcasting."

The fact that they ran tests on another Starliner and it failed in a different (but similar) way does not inspire confidence. I assume that’s why NASA called Elon even though that’s embarrassing to the junta.

Posted by: Ian S. at August 26, 2024 09:07 AM (BU9JB)

297 BTW - I do see an occassional Harris/Walz political yard sign. Am I the only one that reads it as "Harry Balls?"
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at August 26, 2024 08:57 AM (N39Ws)

I once knew a guy named Harold Bald…. And he went by Harry

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 26, 2024 09:07 AM (nrfI8)

298 “You don’t know what it’s like. I’ve worked in the private sector. They expect results”. - Dr. Ray Stantz
Posted by: Ian S. at August 26, 2024 09:04 AM (BU9JB)
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Yet Boeing is ostensibly private sector...

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 26, 2024 09:07 AM (HnUIn)

299
You two hang in there. We're praying for you and the Mrs. Stay positive and don't let the bastard (cancer) win.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at August 26, 2024 09:05 AM (N39Ws)

We're not. And thank you. It helps tremendously.

With all the things going on around here, I'm just thrilled to still be standing up.......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 26, 2024 09:07 AM (Zz0t1)

300 Mosquito population surges can be highly localized. They aren't, usually, because weather trends will affect large regions all the same. But in some years, it can be drier or breezier than 'average' in parts of the country, and other parts will be swamp bottom. Where I am, despite a sloppy spring, an earlier than usual hot and dry spell, then a cool August followed by a normal August, one thing we forgot to complain about was that this has been a better than average year for the mosquito count. Plenty of Cicada-Killers, though. AFAIK they don't carry any mystical Eastern diseases.

Posted by: Way,Way Downriver at August 26, 2024 09:07 AM (zdLoL)

301 Would anyone be surprised if this EEE mosquito traveled here with some illegals? They bring in all the fun stuff anyway, so why not this too?

Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 26, 2024 09:02 AM

Could possibly be, but it's something that has been in the northeast for a long time I think.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at August 26, 2024 09:05 AM (RKVpM)

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Let's Blame Canada!

Posted by: ShainS -- Kommie-la 2024: The Fundamental Transtarvation of America! at August 26, 2024 09:08 AM (M5J6O)

302 I once knew a guy named Harold Bald…. And he went by Harry
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 26, 2024 09:07 AM (nrfI

Went to school with a kid who's last name was Dick. We used to ask him if his dad's name was Harry.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 26, 2024 09:08 AM (Zz0t1)

303 276 Thanks all again. It was not a child or my wife (thank the Lord) but my mother-in-law did pass quite suddenly. She was a dear, dear woman who meant so much to our family. My wife is shattered as is my father-in-law. It’s hard to watch those you love suffer. She was a believer and is, no doubt, with her Lord now.

This place is great
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at

She is going to hurt for a while. Prayers for everyone, we take comfort in knowing they are with our Lord, but the loss is still heavy on our hearts.

Posted by: Piper at August 26, 2024 09:08 AM (pRpzT)

304
You had better be spoiling her!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at August 26, 2024 09:05 AM (d9fT1)

Damn straight!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 26, 2024 09:08 AM (Zz0t1)

305 NASA did say that one thing that weighs heavy on the decision to bring Starliner back unmanned was the loss of two shuttles and their crews. Bad decisions then, bad decisions now.

At least there is some introspection going on there.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 26, 2024 09:08 AM (Q4IgG)

306 286 Korea and Taiwan obviously have the technology and engineering to build nukes. It is a political decision, and a rather important one.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at August 26, 2024 09:02 AM (d9fT1)
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Yup. And if I were in charge of either country, the shenanigans in 2020 would have forced my hand and there would have been crash programs to build atomic weapons by December of 2020. The nightmare of the subsequent years would have led there even if the initial event didn't.

But I am not in charge, so I have no idea.
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Pretty sure both have the parts at hand and the delivery vehicle ready to go. Dittos Israel.

Posted by: Pudinhead at August 26, 2024 09:09 AM (FmapG)

307 There would be outbreaks of EEE in Michigan when I was a kid. It's been around for a while.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at August 26, 2024 09:09 AM (v6JzV)

308 The fact that they ran tests on another Starliner and it failed in a different (but similar) way does not inspire confidence. I assume that’s why NASA called Elon even though that’s embarrassing to the junta.
Posted by: Ian S. at August 26, 2024 09:07 AM (BU9JB)
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Embarrassing, yes. Also bad for the mission. The crew complement going up to the ISS is at half-strength so there's room and suits for them on the return flight. The test pilots will fill in for the two missing crewmen. They're on the ISS team now, and aren't going to come home until February. Their one-week mission turned into a nine-month excursion.

It's not an outcome anyone wanted.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 26, 2024 09:09 AM (HnUIn)

309 Yet Boeing is ostensibly private sector...

In theory, but they’re essentially a defense contractor for purposes of dealing with DC. That’s why their HQ is moving to NoVa.

Posted by: Ian S. at August 26, 2024 09:10 AM (BU9JB)

310 If you live in the light and the Truth, as you get older you get wiser, and look for ways to perpetuate good in the world. If you walk outside the light, your focus is on self, personal longevity, enrichment and forcing others to cede to your misguided desires.

Know them by their fruits.

Posted by: Marcus T at August 26, 2024 09:03 AM (R3NBv)

"This world is not my home" (bonus points for anyone who knows the song) mentality vs YOLO mentality.

Posted by: pookysgirl knows a few gospel songs at August 26, 2024 09:10 AM (dtlDP)

311 Pretty sure both have the parts at hand and the delivery vehicle ready to go. Dittos Israel.
Posted by: Pudinhead at August 26, 2024 09:09 AM (FmapG)
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Delivery is hard, but Korea and Taiwan are also fairly local. Even if they don't have rockets that can do it, they can make credible desperation plays like sacrificing an aircraft or a boat - and likely the crew - to deliver a weapon.

Projecting outcomes seems tricky.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 26, 2024 09:11 AM (HnUIn)

312
I have a number of small ornamental ponds on my property that I either put goldfish in or the mosquito killing 'donuts'.

During early covid my local pet store stopped stocking cheap goldfish for some reason.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at August 26, 2024 09:11 AM (RKVpM)

313 In theory, but they’re essentially a defense contractor for purposes of dealing with DC. That’s why their HQ is moving to NoVa.
Posted by: Ian S. at August 26, 2024 09:10 AM (BU9JB)
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And regularly bailed out by the US government courtesy of the Ex-Im bank.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 26, 2024 09:11 AM (HnUIn)

314 sorry for your loss Linus. prayers for you and the family.

and we did miss you while you were gone.

Posted by: SturmToddler at August 26, 2024 09:11 AM (v6XNT)

315 Glad that your wife is feeling better, Sponge. Prayers continue.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 26, 2024 09:11 AM (hCK6P)

316 74 While the Houthi are sinking oil tankers and all that stands between the PRC and the Republic of China is a narrow bit of water, the US Navy is having to dock 17 warships due to a lack of personnel.

Another 'accomplishment' by this band of malicious incompetents.
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 26, 2024 07:47 AM (vNdJC)

what in the hell???? how on earth do they not have people to run 17 ships? even more so, how did they NOT see this coming?
Posted by: SturmToddler
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Folks, this isn't something new. What a mess.. and while I like the idea of putting the entire blame of Pedo Joe and his side pieces, they are just one cog in the bigger puzzle. You can literally point the finger with Billy J Clinton, then at Oblamao and his GOPe helpers for much of it.

Posted by: NALNAMSAM at August 26, 2024 09:11 AM (DxzGX)

317 NASA did say that one thing that weighs heavy on the decision to bring Starliner back unmanned was the loss of two shuttles and their crews. Bad decisions then, bad decisions now.

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And that was before DEI!

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at August 26, 2024 09:12 AM (L/fGl)

318 No coffee this morning - I have a dental appt. in an hour.

I can barely stand myself.

Posted by: Tonypete at August 26, 2024 09:12 AM (WXNFJ)

319 "This world is not my home" (bonus points for anyone who knows the song) mentality vs YOLO mentality.

*raises hand* The angels beckon me from heaven's open door, and I can't feel at home in this world anymore

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at August 26, 2024 09:12 AM (SfhV1)

320 “ Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 26, 2024 08:59 AM (Zz0t1)”

A few things from experience. Find out what supplements are ok. Vitamin D-1000 B6 -100 and Magnesium are helpful. The first two can help with bone pain and some of the discomfort in the “female” area. They can also help keep your blood work good. Eat a lot of fresh fruit especially grapes when not nauseous. Things like rapini, especially with garlic can help keep levels up. Make sure there is also good protein in the diet. A light massage of the area where she is experiencing pain (get to work lol). Some places don’t want you to take ibuprofen for pain. That’s based on the potential impact on platelets. But the leading cancer says that’s not true. It can really help with the pain (short of taking opioids which can further complicate things like constipation from the chemo). YMMV and always check with your doctors. But I can tell you nutrition is key.

Prayers out.

Posted by: Marcus T at August 26, 2024 09:12 AM (R3NBv)

321 316 cont

Where there appears to be a fair bit of shock and surprise in the general public, for those who have tracked the story closest, the feeling could be found along the spectrum from resignation to dismay.
This did not happen overnight - and for those given responsibility for our nation’s sea power, this was only a matter of time. By acts of commission and omission, the nation that likes to call itself the world’s greatest - because we are no longer the largest - seapower, finds itself here;
The Navy will reportedly sideline 17 vessels due to a manpower shortage that makes it difficult to properly crew and operate ships across the fleet.
…
The ships include two replenishment ships, one fleet oiler, a dozen Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transports and two forward-deployed Navy expeditionary sea bases – the USS Lewis Puller, based in Bahrain and the USS Herschel "Woody" Williams, based in Souda Bay, Greece.
The effort is known as the "great reset" and is awaiting approval from Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti. The change will reduce Navy demands for officers by 700 mariners.
No amount of spin or PAO squid ink can hide this carbuncle...

Posted by: NALNAMSAM at August 26, 2024 09:12 AM (DxzGX)

322 Went to school with a kid who's last name was Dick. We used to ask him if his dad's name was Harry.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 26, 2024 09:08 AM (Zz0t1)

When I was in grade school, there was a Richard and a Harold in my class one year; and my actual name is Tom…. So we had the old phrase “every Tom, Dick and Harry” covered…

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 26, 2024 09:13 AM (nrfI8)

323 Went to school with a kid who's last name was Dick. We used to ask him if his dad's name was Harry.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 26, 2024 09:08 AM (Zz0t1)
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Back in the 80s here in Israel, I was introduced to a marketing manager who's last name was Bozo. At least I didn't have coffee in my mouth when the introduction was made.

Also I once received a reply letter from Israel's National Insurance Institute (equivalent of Soc. Sec.). The family name of the clerk who signed it was Loser.

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 26, 2024 09:13 AM (gM74u)

324 From Friday's news, the apartment complex in Texas backed down. The lease of the deceased lady has been terminated with no balance due.

Posted by: one hour sober at August 26, 2024 09:13 AM (Y1sOo)

325 RFK Jr. is doing his best to bring rationality tobyhe Democrat voters not certain of Harris.

https://shorturl.at/pc3TO

Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 26, 2024 09:14 AM (xWSTK)

326 Sounds like someone applied to work for Space X and was turned down.

“You don’t know what it’s like. I’ve worked in the private sector. They expect results”. - Dr. Ray Stantz
Posted by: Ian S. at August 26, 2024

***
Ray, my man, you said that forty years ago. You have noticed it's a little different now . . .?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 26, 2024 09:14 AM (J2vNu)

327 Yet Boeing is ostensibly private sector...

In theory, but they’re essentially a defense contractor for purposes of dealing with DC. That’s why their HQ is moving to NoVa.
Posted by: Ian S. at A

Shockingly enough, the new CEO is actually moving back to Seattle to be close to engineering.

Posted by: BruceWayne at August 26, 2024 09:14 AM (CIS44)

328 Posted by: Piper at August 26, 2024 09:08 AM (pRpzT

Amen, Piper, and glad to hear Linus, that your MIL was a dear person and also a woman of faith. May the Lord comfort your family and hers.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 26, 2024 09:14 AM (hCK6P)

329 316 (cont) taken from Cmdr Salamander's newsletter from last week.

Posted by: NALNAMSAM at August 26, 2024 09:14 AM (DxzGX)

330 260 NASA used to hate SpaceX too. Boeing employees will learn to love them too because SpaceX will force Boeing to get it's shit together. Or else. ...
Posted by: pawn at August 26, 2024 07:49 AM (QB+5g)
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NASA, by and large, still does. SpaceX has few friends in government.

But NASA is stuck with them. SpaceX is the only outfit that can consistently deliver. It doesn't make NASA happy. NASA has been stacking the deck in bidding rules to make it easier to select non-SpaceX vendors at higher prices, but SpaceX *still* keeps winning. Track record counts with billions of dollars in hardware and priceless human lives are at stake every launch.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 26, 2024 09:00 AM (HnUIn)

When I retired from the Johnson Space Center nearly six years ago, by my estimate at least half the employees hated the very idea of the Commericial Crew Program. Including some ex-Shuttle Program people who ended-up in the ComCrew Program Office. They didn't believe contractors could build and safely operate a vehicle to carry NASA astronauts. Only NASA could possibly do that. I do not have a way to gauge the situation today.

Posted by: Gref at August 26, 2024 09:15 AM (aBgBM)

331 Went to school with a kid who's last name was Dick.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 26, 2024 09:08 AM (Zz0t1)
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Then there was Dicker & Dicker of Beverly Hills. I'm sure that behind the name, there's a long story.

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 26, 2024 09:15 AM (gM74u)

332 305 NASA did say that one thing that weighs heavy on the decision to bring Starliner back unmanned was the loss of two shuttles and their crews. Bad decisions then, bad decisions now.

At least there is some introspection going on there.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 26, 2024 09:08 AM (Q4IgG)

It's called an election year.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at August 26, 2024 09:15 AM (N39Ws)

333 Their one-week mission turned into a nine-month excursion.

It's not an outcome anyone wanted.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 26, 2024 09:09 AM (HnUIn)

We had signed up for a 3-hour cruise and were gone for 3 seasons!

Posted by: The Professor and Mary Ann at August 26, 2024 09:15 AM (Aqu9a)

334 Scientists Discover Potential Diabetes Treatment in Venom of One of the World’s Deadliest Creatures

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The AWFL?

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at August 26, 2024 09:15 AM (L/fGl)

335 It's not an outcome anyone wanted.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 26, 2024 09:09 AM (HnUIn)

Except Suni's husband, apparently. He seems perfectly fine with his wife being stuck up there for months.

I wonder if he's spending a lot of time with a girl named Jody.

Posted by: pookysgirl knows some military culture at August 26, 2024 09:16 AM (dtlDP)

336
It's called an election year.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at August 26, 2024 09:15 AM (N39Ws)

I'm sure if something happened they'd find a way to blame Trump

Posted by: It's me donna at August 26, 2024 09:17 AM (IyPmt)

337 "This world is not my home" (bonus points for anyone who knows the song) mentality vs YOLO mentality.
Posted by: pookysgirl knows a few gospel songs at August 26, 2024 09:10 AM (dtlDP)

I have been listening to Petra recently. Different genre but their Not of This World album was great. My personal favorite is the song Grave Robber

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 26, 2024 09:17 AM (nrfI8)

338 Scientists Discover Potential Diabetes Treatment in Venom of One of the World’s Deadliest Creatures

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The AWFL?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at August 26, 2024

***
The American Wimps Finessing League

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 26, 2024 09:17 AM (J2vNu)

339 Why do grown-ass Americans need a father figure?
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at August 26, 2024 08:38 AM (SfhV1)

Have you met a millennial?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 26, 2024 08:39 AM (Zz0t1)

Even more so, have you met Gen Z?

Posted by: Dr Pork Chops & Bacons at August 26, 2024 09:18 AM (g8Ew8)

340 I've noticed that Walz's most prominent lies relate to something factual but take a turn when most beneficial to him politically.

Unlike Biden who just says shit, Walz can turn around and say it was just an innocent error. Over and over.

That guy is more calculating than Texas Instruments. His Chinese paymasters must be thrilled.

Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at August 26, 2024 09:18 AM (KbCG3)

341 Scientists Discover Potential Diabetes Treatment in Venom of One of the World’s Deadliest Creatures

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The AWFL?

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at August 26, 2024 09:15 AM (L/fGl)

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

OUT: A Scold of Karens.
IN: A Mold of AWFLs.

Posted by: ShainS -- Kommie-la 2024: The Fundamental Transtarvation of America! at August 26, 2024 09:18 AM (M5J6O)

342 Your morning smile:

Shawn Farash @Shawn_Farash 2h
RFK mentioned that Donald Trump will be announcing that more disaffected Democrats will be joining the MAGA campaign.

Who do you think some of the next Democrat defectors will be?

Catturd ™ @catturd2 7m
Liz Cheney? 😂

Artist's rendering:
https://tinyurl.com/249au46s

Posted by: andycanuck (c39uV) at August 26, 2024 09:19 AM (c39uV)

343 Glad that your wife is feeling better, Sponge. Prayers continue.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 26, 2024 09:11 AM (hCK6P)

Thank you.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 26, 2024 09:19 AM (Zz0t1)

344 This world is not my home" (bonus points for anyone who knows the song) mentality vs YOLO mentality.
Posted by: pookysgirl

"Where I Belong - Building 429. On several of my playlists. How many points do I get?

Posted by: Sock Monkey * unburdened at August 26, 2024 09:20 AM (jC7hV)

345 I've noticed that Walz's most prominent lies relate to something factual but take a turn when most beneficial to him politically.

Unlike Biden who just says shit, Walz can turn around and say it was just an innocent error. Over and over.

That guy is more calculating than Texas Instruments. His Chinese paymasters must be thrilled.

Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at August 26, 2024 09:18 AM (KbCG3)

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

Timmy Flanagan, Pathological Liar.

Posted by: ShainS -- Kommie-la 2024: The Fundamental Transtarvation of America! at August 26, 2024 09:21 AM (M5J6O)

346 Back in the 80s here in Israel, I was introduced to a marketing manager who's last name was Bozo. At least I didn't have coffee in my mouth when the introduction was made.

Also I once received a reply letter from Israel's National Insurance Institute (equivalent of Soc. Sec.). The family name of the clerk who signed it was Loser.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 26, 2024 09:13 AM (gM74u)

I went to the UK for business in the early 2000's. We had a meeting with some company downtown London and one gentleman passed around his business card and I almost couldn't contain myself.

"Simon Shorthose"

"You put up with a LOT of shit when you were a kid, didn't you......"

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 26, 2024 09:21 AM (Zz0t1)

347 When I retired from the Johnson Space Center nearly six years ago, by my estimate at least half the employees hated the very idea of the Commericial Crew Program. Including some ex-Shuttle Program people who ended-up in the ComCrew Program Office. They didn't believe contractors could build and safely operate a vehicle to carry NASA astronauts. Only NASA could possibly do that. I do not have a way to gauge the situation today.
Posted by: Gref at August 26, 2024 09:15 AM (aBgBM)
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Per my understanding - so please correct me if I'm wrong - contractors do it anyway, even in the old days. Just under NASA control. All that stuff is built by Lockheed or Rockwell or Boeing or Douglass or whatever.

The key difference in the Commercial Crew program is that rather than top-down control, NASA just hands out parameters and requirements and says, "deliver me a vehicle that does X, Y and Z at the price quoted."

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 26, 2024 09:22 AM (HnUIn)

348 Posted by: andycanuck (c39uV) at August 26, 2024 09:19 AM (c39uV)

Liz Cheney... LOL

Posted by: It's me donna at August 26, 2024 09:22 AM (IyPmt)

349
The electrician is here.

Posted by: Don Black at August 26, 2024 09:22 AM (/7KEl)

350 Good morning, all, and thanks, J.J. 🙏

Third anniversary of Abby Gate, brought, in part, by middle class Joe AND middle class Kamala.

U.S. DOD, Release, Immediate Release
Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Marking Three Years Since the Attack at Abbey Gate
Aug. 26, 2024 | (one hour ago)

"Today marks three years since we lost 13 American heroes in the cruel terrorist attack at Abbey Gate outside Kabul's Hamid Karzai International Airport. Approximately 170 Afghan civilians were also murdered in that attack.

We will never forget these 13 brave Americans — 11 Marines, a Soldier, and a Sailor — who lost their lives defending their teammates and helping to save tens of thousands of Afghans seeking freedom and the opportunity for a better life.

Another year has passed, but our gratitude will never wane. My thoughts are with our fallen troops and their families on this somber day — and with the families of all those whose loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice during America's two decades of war in Afghanistan."
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Kabul Airport Attack Review Reaffirms Initial Findings, Identifies Attacker
April 15, 2024 | By Matthew Olay, DOD News

Posted by: L - If they'll do it with you, they'll do it to you, too. at August 26, 2024 09:22 AM (NFX2v)

351 You're a good dude Marcus.

Posted by: ... at August 26, 2024 09:23 AM (4DWWO)

352
Then there was Dicker & Dicker of Beverly Hills. I'm sure that behind the name, there's a long story.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 26, 2024 09:15 AM (gM74u)

Reminds one of the old Son of Svengoolie gag.

"The law firm of Dewey, Cheatham and Howe."

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 26, 2024 09:23 AM (Zz0t1)

353 The electrician is here.
Posted by: Don Black

Shocking!

Posted by: Tonypete at August 26, 2024 09:23 AM (WXNFJ)

354 Except Suni's husband, apparently. He seems perfectly fine with his wife being stuck up there for months.

I wonder if he's spending a lot of time with a girl named Jody.
Posted by: pookysgirl knows some military culture at August 26, 2024 09:16 AM (dtlDP)
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LOL. Possibly, but probably (hopefully) more likely that his position is, "Crew Dragon does this routinely and Starliner keeps failing. I'd rather wait and get her back than hurry and have her burn up on re-entry."

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 26, 2024 09:23 AM (HnUIn)

355 Posted by: Gref at August 26, 2024 09:15 AM (aBgBM)

Did you ever see the "Gangdam Style" parody the Johnson interns put together several years ago? Great, now I've got the earworm....

Posted by: pookysgirl sez give it up for manned spaceflight at August 26, 2024 09:23 AM (dtlDP)

356 My personal favorite is the song Grave Robber
Posted by: LinusVanPelt

Cover of a song written by David Crowder. One of my favorite songs by that gentleman.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * unburdened at August 26, 2024 09:23 AM (jC7hV)

357 I once knew a guy named Harold Bald…. And he went by Harry
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 26, 2024 09:07 AM (nrfI

Went to school with a kid who's last name was Dick. We used to ask him if his dad's name was Harry.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 26, 2024 09:08 AM (Zz0t1)

Had a kid in one of my engr classes last name was dick. he and the professor apparently fly planes from the same club or something. as the prof is doing roll call, he gets to him and says wait, aren't you in xxx club? the kid says yeah, professor says thought i recognized the name

and the kid says "yeah, it kid of sticks out, doesn't it" to which the whole class lost it...

Posted by: SturmToddler at August 26, 2024 09:23 AM (v6XNT)

358 Went to school with a kid who's last name was Dick.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 26, 2024 09:08 AM (Zz0t1)

Huh, so did I.

Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at August 26, 2024 09:23 AM (LxER7)

359 We will never forget these 13 brave Americans — 11 Marines, a Soldier, and a Sailor — who lost their lives defending their teammates and helping to save tens of thousands of Afghans seeking freedom and the opportunity for a better life.

Liar

Posted by: It's me donna at August 26, 2024 09:23 AM (IyPmt)

360 The sidebar Mystery 80's click.

I posted those lyrics not all that long ago.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 26, 2024 09:23 AM (Zz0t1)

361 347 When I retired from the Johnson Space Center nearly six years ago, by my estimate at least half the employees hated the very idea of the Commericial Crew Program. Including some ex-Shuttle Program people who ended-up in the ComCrew Program Office. They didn't believe contractors could build and safely operate a vehicle to carry NASA astronauts. Only NASA could possibly do that. I do not have a way to gauge the situation today.
Posted by: Gref at August 26, 2024 09:15 AM (aBgBM)
++++
Per my understanding - so please correct me if I'm wrong - contractors do it anyway, even in the old days. Just under NASA control. All that stuff is built by Lockheed or Rockwell or Boeing or Douglass or whatever.

The key difference in the Commercial Crew program is that rather than top-down control, NASA just hands out parameters and requirements and says, "deliver me a vehicle that does X, Y and Z at the price quoted."

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 26, 2024 09:22 AM (HnUIn)

You're correct, Joe.

Posted by: Gref at August 26, 2024 09:23 AM (aBgBM)

362 The electrician is here.
Posted by: Don Black at August 26, 2024 09:22 AM (/7KEl)

John has a long mustache.

Posted by: spindrift at August 26, 2024 09:24 AM (OguvZ)

363 If you need something light for the day, Tucker took the Cybertruck out to some Maine loggers to test out. He was really surprised because he thought it would be a joke. Everyone loves it! The things they don't like are how short the range is and concerns about cold weather performance. They got it good at stuck.

Over at Tucker's site

Posted by: Notsothoreau at August 26, 2024 09:24 AM (dDSBl)

364 Nixon had a friend named Bebe Rebozo

The more you know*

Posted by: Don Black at August 26, 2024 09:24 AM (/7KEl)

365 Cover of a song written by David Crowder. One of my favorite songs by that gentleman.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * unburdened at August 26, 2024 09:23 AM (jC7hV)

Love Crowder.

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at August 26, 2024 09:24 AM (SfhV1)

366 American doesn't need a father.

It needs a mean-ass Marine Drill Sergeant to beat everyone into shape.

Posted by: XTC at August 26, 2024 09:24 AM (UnA8+)

367 Speaking of AWFLs . . .

Acyn
@Acyn
·Kerry Kennedy: I am disgusted by my brother’s obscene embrace of Donald Trump. And I completely disavow and dissociate myself from Robert Kennedy Jr. and his flagrant efforts to desecrate my father's memory.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at August 26, 2024 09:24 AM (L/fGl)

368 NASA did say that one thing that weighs heavy on the decision to bring Starliner back unmanned was the loss of two shuttles and their crews. Bad decisions then, bad decisions now.

-
And that was before DEI!
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at August 26, 2024 09:12 AM (L/fGl)

Don't forget "muslim outreach".

Posted by: Dr Pork Chops & Bacons at August 26, 2024 09:24 AM (g8Ew8)

369 Was thinking on it this weekend and one other potential upside with RFK may center around lawfare.

If RFK's VP nominee is serious, I could see them combining legal challenges or warding them off post election.

We all know this election will end up in courthouse chaos. Never hurts to have prominent backing and big money to help. Was a critical miss in 2020.

Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at August 26, 2024 09:25 AM (KbCG3)

370 ·Kerry Kennedy: I am disgusted by my brother’s obscene embrace of Donald Trump. And I completely disavow and dissociate myself from Robert Kennedy Jr. and his flagrant efforts to desecrate my father's memory.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks

Wow. And I thought my sister was a mess.

Posted by: Tonypete at August 26, 2024 09:25 AM (WXNFJ)

371 Speaking of AWFLs . . .

Acyn
@Acyn
·Kerry Kennedy: I am disgusted by my brother’s obscene embrace of Donald Trump. And I completely disavow and dissociate myself from Robert Kennedy Jr. and his flagrant efforts to desecrate my father's memory.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks,

Tammy Bruce's response to that was great.

Posted by: BruceWayne at August 26, 2024 09:25 AM (CIS44)

372 The lunatic is in the hall.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight, Concertina Czar at August 26, 2024 07:20 AM (VdhcA)

the chair is against the wall
Posted by: SturmToddler at August 26, 2024 07:23 AM (v6XNT)

The shelf is about to collapse.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at August 26, 2024 07:51 AM (9pSBE)

There's a sale at Penny's!!

Posted by: Johnny at August 26, 2024 09:26 AM (iODuv)

373 Love Crowder.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead

I prefer New England over Manhattan.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at August 26, 2024 09:26 AM (L/fGl)

374 The electrician is here.
Posted by: Don Black

Shocking!
Posted by: Tonypete at August 26, 2024 09:23 AM (WXNFJ)
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You couldn't resist, right?

Don, is your electrician revolting?

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 26, 2024 09:26 AM (gM74u)

375 346 "Simon Shorthose"

"You put up with a LOT of shit when you were a kid, didn't you......"
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 26, 2024 09:21 AM (Zz0t1)

Brit friend of mine recalls when they did attendance at his school. He had a friend named Robert Soul and everyone busted a gut as the teacher called out for "R. Soul!"

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at August 26, 2024 09:26 AM (x0n13)

376 ·Kerry Kennedy: I am disgusted by my brother’s obscene embrace of Donald Trump. And I completely disavow and dissociate myself from Robert Kennedy Jr. and his flagrant efforts to desecrate my father's memory.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks

Insignificant trust fund twat says what?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 26, 2024 09:26 AM (Zz0t1)

377 And I completely disavow and dissociate myself from Robert Kennedy Jr. and his flagrant efforts to desecrate my father's memory.

In My opinion your Father would be proud of Junior and ashamed of you

Posted by: It's me donna at August 26, 2024 09:26 AM (IyPmt)

378 ... Another year has passed, but our gratitude will never wane. My thoughts are with our fallen troops and their families on this somber day — and with the families of all those whose loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice during America's two decades of war in Afghanistan." ...
Posted by: L - If they'll do it with you, they'll do it to you, too. at August 26, 2024 09:22 AM (NFX2v)
++++
Maybe if your organization didn't spend several years ignoring orders to prepare for with withdrawal only to be caught-footed when they actually had to *do* it even when the New Boss came in, the outcome would have been different. Maybe there wouldn't have been so many cooks in the kitchen that nobody knew what was going on. Maybe strategic disagreements - like the "decamp from Bagram" vs "decamp from Kabul" question - would have been ironed out.

But we'll never know. DoD spent years disregarding orders and blithely assumed that the Party would *never* withdraw from Afghanistan. You partied until the money ran out and when the time came to put out the cat and bring in the dog, they both got loose.

That's on you.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 26, 2024 09:26 AM (HnUIn)

379 How is having a difference of opinion desecrating JFK's memory? And how do we know JFK would even have a home in today's democrat party?

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at August 26, 2024 09:27 AM (SfhV1)

380 Shuttle Columbia was lost because environmentalists sued NASA

claimed the adhesive to affix strofoam insulation to the external tank was toxic

NASA had to get a new adhesive
maybe didn't work as well as the original recipe

Posted by: Don Black at August 26, 2024 09:27 AM (/7KEl)

381 Per my understanding - so please correct me if I'm wrong - contractors do it anyway, even in the old days. Just under NASA control. All that stuff is built by Lockheed or Rockwell or Boeing or Douglass or whatever.

The key difference in the Commercial Crew program is that rather than top-down control, NASA just hands out parameters and requirements and says, "deliver me a vehicle that does X, Y and Z at the price quoted."
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 26, 2024 09:22 AM (HnUIn)

I believe you’re correct, Joe. I’ve never worked for NASA but I’ve worked on NASA programs for big aerospace contractors. In my case only worked on unmanned programs but “back in the day” (90s and early aughts) when you worked on a NASA program you’d better have every t crossed and i dotted and all your analyses and tests better be sound. They had a large team of smart and competent engineers and nothing got past them… pretty much every program in aerospace these days operates by throwing requirements over the wall and it’s a recipe for disaster

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 26, 2024 09:27 AM (nrfI8)

382 Brit friend of mine recalls when they did attendance at his school. He had a friend named Robert Soul and everyone busted a gut as the teacher called out for "R. Soul!"

Posted by: J.J. Sefton

"Rice, Patti" always kicked off gales of laughter every rollcall in HS.

Posted by: Tonypete at August 26, 2024 09:27 AM (WXNFJ)

383 These Harris signs are hilarious-

https://tinyurl.com/6knu5sry

Posted by: redridinghood at August 26, 2024 09:28 AM (NpAcC)

384 and the kid says "yeah, it kid of sticks out, doesn't it" to which the whole class lost it...
Posted by: SturmToddler at August 26, 2024 09:23 AM (v6XNT)
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HA. If you're a boy named Sue, lean into it.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 26, 2024 09:28 AM (HnUIn)

385 376 ·Kerry Kennedy: I am disgusted by my brother’s obscene embrace of Donald Trump. And I completely disavow and dissociate myself from Robert Kennedy Jr. and his flagrant efforts to desecrate my father's memory.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks

Party over Family... A true Communist

Posted by: It's me donna at August 26, 2024 09:28 AM (IyPmt)

386 Shuttle Columbia was lost because environmentalists sued NASA

claimed the adhesive to affix strofoam insulation to the external tank was toxic

NASA had to get a new adhesive
maybe didn't work as well as the original recipe
Posted by: Don Black at August 26, 2024 09:27 AM (/7KEl)

That shit broke apart at launch and killed all those people. Environmentalist murder.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 26, 2024 09:28 AM (Zz0t1)

387 You're correct, Joe.
Posted by: Gref at August 26, 2024 09:23 AM (aBgBM)
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PHEW!

Thanks :-)

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 26, 2024 09:28 AM (HnUIn)

388 Kerry Kennedy: I am disgusted by my brother’s obscene embrace of Donald Trump. And I completely disavow and dissociate myself from Robert Kennedy Jr. and his flagrant efforts to desecrate my father's memory.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks

Wow. And I thought my sister was a mess.
Posted by: Tonypete at August 26, 2024

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I want to know -- though I suspect I already do know -- how RFK Jr.'s wife (actress Cheryl Hines) has reacted. . . .

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 26, 2024 09:29 AM (J2vNu)

389 The [Calm] Before the Storms in Ukraine, Gaza, and Taiwan?

Well...yes.

Posted by: t-bird at August 26, 2024 09:29 AM (wKqZM)

390 "They didn't believe contractors could build and safely operate a vehicle to carry NASA astronauts. "

NASA felt the same way when they decided to turn Shuttle Ops over to Lockheed. NASA folks are trained to look down their noses at contractors. I've had co ops in my lab that confess that the NASA people "mentoring" them say to not listen to the contractors because they don't know anything.

Posted by: pawn at August 26, 2024 09:29 AM (QB+5g)

391 My family took the Wheeling Intelligencer and the editorial page was replete with columns by Mona Charen, WFB, Jeffrey Hart, et al. They were excellent at that time but have fallen from the right wing firmament. Maybe that’s because, whatever else they thought, they believed in the state, and we loathe the state now.

Posted by: Oglebay at August 26, 2024 09:29 AM (ogTiX)

392 Love Crowder.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead

I prefer New England over Manhattan.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks

ISWYDT.

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at August 26, 2024 09:29 AM (V26+p)

393 That shit broke apart at launch and killed all those people. Environmentalist murder.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 26, 2024 09:28 AM (Zz0t1)
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That was Challenger. O-ring failure on tanks resulting in fuel leak and explosion due to cold weather (and ignored warnings about launching in cold weather), IIRC. It was Columbia that burned up on re-entry.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 26, 2024 09:30 AM (HnUIn)

394 How is having a difference of opinion desecrating JFK's memory? And how do we know JFK would even have a home in today's democrat party?
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at August 26, 2024

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It isn't, and he wouldn't.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 26, 2024 09:30 AM (J2vNu)

395 What a mess.. and while I like the idea of putting the entire blame of Pedo Joe and his side pieces, they are just one cog in the bigger puzzle. You can literally point the finger with Billy J Clinton, then at Oblamao and his GOPe helpers for much of it.
Posted by: NALNAMSAM at August 26, 2024 09:11 AM (DxzGX)

fuck that guy with a rusty chain saw. he's the reason i had to get out, the damn closures and realignment in 97 caught up to me...

Posted by: SturmToddler at August 26, 2024 09:30 AM (v6XNT)

396 Some fear RFK Jr will get too much power in a Trump administration ... maybe even replace Vance as VP. Others think RFK should be AG, to aggressively go after all the evil in the DeepState.

imo he should just be given a restricted space ... on some of the subjects he spoke on, like the fake vax, fat kids, and BigPharma corruption.

Posted by: illiniwek at August 26, 2024 09:30 AM (Cus5s)

397
"Rice, Patti" always kicked off gales of laughter every rollcall in HS.
Posted by: Tonypete at August 26, 2024 09:27 AM (WXNFJ)

Our primary management system uses your first initial and first 3 letters of your last name as your identifier.

We used to have a sales lady named Tammy Watson.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 26, 2024 09:30 AM (Zz0t1)

398 ART CRITICS UPSTAIRS

Posted by: Skip at August 26, 2024 09:30 AM (fwDg9)

399 can you imagine
your mission is doomed before you even clear the tower

Posted by: Don Black at August 26, 2024 09:30 AM (/7KEl)

400 Ars gratia artis

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 26, 2024 09:30 AM (J2vNu)

401 I remember JFK's inauguration. "Ask not if we should cut off this kid's balls, ask why government doesn't pay for it!"

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at August 26, 2024 09:30 AM (L/fGl)

402 385 376 ·Kerry Kennedy: I am disgusted by my brother’s obscene embrace of Donald Trump. And I completely disavow and dissociate myself from Robert Kennedy Jr. and his flagrant efforts to desecrate my father's memory.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks

Party over Family... A true Communist
Posted by: It's me donna at August 26, 2024 09:28 AM (IyPmt)

rFK Jr. who is a lefty through and through still chose what's right over party. For that I respect the guy. He could've just stopped there by bowing out and yet he endorsed Trump.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at August 26, 2024 09:31 AM (x0n13)

403 nood art
it'll quack you up.

Posted by: andycanuck (c39uV) at August 26, 2024 09:31 AM (c39uV)

404 *does search a 'bout Kerry Kennedy

SHe is the head of some Human Rights council named after her dad (RFK) and she thinks the cartel abuses, violence against women, and child trafficking that has taken place at the southern border is a-ok?

Posted by: runner at August 26, 2024 09:33 AM (V13WU)

405 Party over Family... A true Communist
Posted by: It's me donna at August 26, 2024 09:28 AM (IyPmt)
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His is a political family. The Kennedys are of the Party, in a very fundamental way. It's closer to religious apostasy than it is to a political disagreement.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 26, 2024 09:33 AM (HnUIn)

406 58 If Biden was a disaster, Harris will be 10 times worse.

Ask me how I know.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 26, 2024 07:36 AM (RIvkX)
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Okay.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight, Concertina Czar at August 26, 2024 07:38 AM (VdhcA)
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Sorry, fell asleep

Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 26, 2024 09:33 AM (RIvkX)

407 ... SHe is the head of some Human Rights council named after her dad (RFK) and she thinks the cartel abuses, violence against women, and child trafficking that has taken place at the southern border is a-ok?
Posted by: runner at August 26, 2024 09:33 AM (V13WU)
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No, it just doesn't happen there.

Abuses happen in other theaters. Here on our border, it's not abuse. It's just right-minded policy.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 26, 2024 09:34 AM (HnUIn)

408 Knew a Randall Dick is college. Nickname Randy.

We also had a Richard Hertz.

In HS, "Buster" Hyman

Posted by: Ignoramus at August 26, 2024 09:35 AM (Gse2f)

409 Latest polls at 538
Kamala +5 and +6

Ooooh that has to sting.

Posted by: DonOLD Trump at August 26, 2024 09:35 AM (YRSpI)

410 393
That was Challenger. O-ring failure on tanks resulting in fuel leak and explosion due to cold weather (and ignored warnings about launching in cold weather), IIRC. It was Columbia that burned up on re-entry.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 26, 2024 09:30 AM (HnUIn)

The Columbia crew was doomed during launch when they lost those heat tiles. Nobody could rescue them once they reached orbit.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at August 26, 2024 09:37 AM (N39Ws)

411
Guy takes a walk around the Fisherman's Wharf area of San Fran. Closed, closed, closed, closed...

https://t.ly/xpamF

Posted by: Divide by Zero at August 26, 2024 09:38 AM (RKVpM)

412
Latest over-sampled with (D)'s bullshit polls at 538

Fixed for accuracy.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at August 26, 2024 09:40 AM (RKVpM)

413 The Columbia crew was doomed during launch when they lost those heat tiles. Nobody could rescue them once they reached orbit.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at August 26, 2024 09:37 AM (N39Ws)
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As it turns out, yes.

Note that there's a Crew Dragon capsule normally attached to the ISS. It's a lifeboat. They'd wanted one for a long time.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 26, 2024 09:44 AM (HnUIn)

414 There is no dedicated "lifeboat" capsule attached to the ISS. There's no place to dock it. I think one of the problems is the docking module went town with a failed Cygnus launch so there were only two available. One is supporting the StarTurd the other is supporting the Dragon used by the current crew.

Posted by: pawn at August 26, 2024 09:52 AM (QB+5g)

415 Morgan Stanley Executive Chairman James Gorman will lead Disney’s search for a successor to Bob Iger, two years after the company’s longtime leader came out of retirement following a rocky transition to his hand-picked replacement.

Posted by: SMOD at August 26, 2024 09:53 AM (RHGPo)

416 There is no dedicated "lifeboat" capsule attached to the ISS. There's no place to dock it. I think one of the problems is the docking module went town with a failed Cygnus launch so there were only two available. One is supporting the StarTurd the other is supporting the Dragon used by the current crew.
Posted by: pawn at August 26, 2024 09:52 AM (QB+5g)
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There is, per my understanding (which could well be wrong), always a "spare" Dragon left up there. They leave one behind every time.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 26, 2024 09:54 AM (HnUIn)

417 Trump doesn't dare go after Dems for pushing the jab. He's on record promoting that big beautiful "vaccine" endlessly. They'll bury him under his own words.

Oh...g'morning, Horde.

Posted by: creeper at August 26, 2024 09:54 AM (M6moH)

418 Posted by: pawn at August 26, 2024 09:52 AM (QB+5g)
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A Dragon capsule is permanently docked at ISS as a lifeboat, and I think there is also a Soyuz on the Russkie side.

https://shorturl.at/9rdz4

Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 26, 2024 10:00 AM (3vvvQ)

419
Rasmussen - Trump 49% Harris 46%

No bump for the 60 year old Harris

https://t.ly/fKXEU

Posted by: Divide by Zero at August 26, 2024 10:04 AM (RKVpM)

420 Sorry, that article is misleading. They were modifying the docked Endurance supporting Crew 5 on orbit to accommodate an extra Russian in case the Soyuz was not able to return it's full crew.

If there was a "lifeboat", why couldn't Butch and Sunni ride it down instead of waiting for another pair of mission seats?

Currently docked on ISS (as I recall) are one Dragon, one Starturd, one Cygnus, two russian cargo and two Soyuz.

Posted by: pawn at August 26, 2024 10:09 AM (QB+5g)

421 No bump for the 60 year old Harris

https://t.ly/fKXEU
Posted by: Divide by Zero at August 26, 2024 10:04 AM (RKVpM)
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ISWYDT

Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 26, 2024 10:12 AM (m60tC)

422 If there was a "lifeboat", why couldn't Butch and Sunni ride it down instead of waiting for another pair of mission seats?

Posted by: pawn at August 26, 2024 10:09 AM (QB+5g)
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Because it is needed as a... lifeboat, for remaining occupants.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 26, 2024 10:14 AM (m60tC)

423 If there was a "lifeboat", why couldn't Butch and Sunni ride it down instead of waiting for another pair of mission seats?

Currently docked on ISS (as I recall) are one Dragon, one Starturd, one Cygnus, two russian cargo and two Soyuz.
Posted by: pawn at August 26, 2024 10:09 AM (QB+5g)
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Because it would leave them without a lifeboat and the current situation is urgent but not critical? The two people from the test crew can slot in to augment the upcoming crew, and so they'll just keep it on schedule instead of spending millions on an extra launch later to get things back to baseline?

Just guessing.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 26, 2024 10:15 AM (HnUIn)

424 better answer

Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 26, 2024 10:18 AM (m60tC)

425 417 Trump doesn't dare go after Dems for pushing the jab. He's on record promoting that big beautiful "vaccine" endlessly. They'll bury him under his own words.

Oh...g'morning, Horde.

Posted by: creeper at August 26, 2024 09:54 AM (M6moH)

Best thing he can do is apologize and state he was lied to by Fauci and Birx just like the Deep State always does. And that he's learned his lesson.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at August 26, 2024 10:22 AM (x0n13)

426 You guys would make excellent NASA administrators.

Posted by: pawn at August 26, 2024 10:28 AM (QB+5g)

427 "...a centuries old border dispute...."

It was never a border dispute. Putin could end it tomorrow. All he would have to do is give up his imperial expansionism and take his thugs home.

Given the geopolitical considerations, supporting Ukraine is the best option.

Posted by: Quartermaster at August 27, 2024 12:53 PM (J0tKB)

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