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THE MORNING RANT: There Is a Widespread Collapse in Confidence of Federal Agencies, which is Also an Opportunity for Trump to Clean House After His Inauguration
FEMA, under the leadership of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, has been somewhere between ineffective, absent, and adversarial in response to the devastating flooding in Appalachia. The agency is also running out of money, having diverted its budget to facilitating an invasion of illegal aliens into the US. Most shockingly, this is a surprise to almost no one.
The Secret Service seems to no longer have the capability – or inclination - to protect the Republican presidential nominee from the most obvious threats. Once unthinkable, the magnitude of this reality under Kimberly Cheatle’s highly politicized leadership is somehow not even shocking. The Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo, stated last week that she "hasn't been particularly involved" regarding the port workers strike that was impending. Of course she hadn’t been. And that surprised almost no one. In any normal administration, the name of the Transportation Secretary would be unknown, but with repeated transportation calamities, we have come to know that Pete Buttigieg is a hapless figurehead who is completely uninformed about transportation industries and the movement of goods in this country. I could go on and on, to include NOAA, the CDC, the FDA, NASA, the Pentagon, etc. The core issue is that the American public no longer has any expectation that federal agencies can provide their core services, nor that the “leadership” of those agencies has any ability to run them. We understand now that those in charge are simply given these positions as political rewards, and to use those agencies to advance the greater left-wing political agenda against the establishment’s political enemies. Sadly, those political enemies include about half of the country. I’ve started to write an essay about this several times, with the thesis being that the rot in these institutions is such that they are beyond salvaging, and that if there is any good news about the situation, it’s that this widespread collapse in confidence provides a rare opportunity for a reformer to start cleaning house. I’ll be voting for that reformer in a couple of weeks. But I just read a couple of other great essays in the past few days, so instead, I am going to quote from those. I cannot summarize the situation any better than Jeffrey Carter and T.J. Harker did in these pieces. There is much more in their essays than I have excerpted, so I encourage you to click and read them in full. 1) Jeffrey Carter: “Total and Utter Incompetence”Mayor Pete and the Department of Transportation are nowhere to be found. They must be working on high-speed rail while I-40 and I-26 are crumbling.
Secretary Mayorkas was predictably MIA. He stated FEMA, an agency he oversees, needs more money to handle the situation. That guy would screw up a one-car funeral. He is so incompetent. Of course, Kamala Harris and Mayorkas spent $1B of FEMA money on illegal aliens. That fact should be particularly galling to anyone. It shows government money no matter where it is budgeted is fungible. It also shows where the priorities of people like Harris are. They aren’t with citizens of the US, but with illegals they helped come in.
It’s very clear to many, many Americans that government and institutions we used to rely on don’t have our best interests at heart, and they do not “work for citizens” anymore. They pursue their own interests, and are corrupted by the people at the top who are pursuing a far different agenda than what was originally intended by both government and private non-profit institutions. Hence, they are indeed rational in voting against them. I think Americans will be amazed at how competent the government can be if they vote the Democrats out. This assumes that Trump and the Republicans go full-on Argentina Mileil and cut the chaff out of government. Trump has asked Elon Musk to do it, and he said he would. Musk eliminated 80% of the jobs at X and it’s better run and a better site. Musk rescued astronauts in space when big government couldn’t do it. Musk got the internet to Appalachia and is saving lives post-hurricane, and the government can’t. Seems like he knows how to execute. Clearly, Kamala and her political party cannot.2) T.J. Harker: “The Mediocre Men”
For decades, our ruling elite have been hard at work destroying the foundations of Western Civilization. The list of things they “own” is long, but certainly includes gutting American culture, normalizing perversion, losing wars, dumbing down education, offshoring our manufacturing base, bankrupting the treasury, adulterating our food, opening our borders, debasing the dollar, impoverishing our citizenry, indoctrinating our children, pursuing social pipe dreams, immiserating blacks, collapsing our legal institutions, mocking empirical science, and ridiculing our history. At the same time, this ruling elite celebrates itself in the smug self-confidence that its Herculean efforts have brought us to the doorstep of a carbon-free, social-justice utopia. In reality, however, it has foisted upon America an intergenerational catastrophe of biblical proportions. To paraphrase Winston Churchill, never in human history have so few squandered so much on behalf of so many.
Invariably, the mandarin servants are unimpressive people with bland personalities and tiresome thoughts. They are masters of “failing upward” by being just bright enough to grasp the career advancement opportunities available to those who agree to parrot embarrassingly stupid leftist tropes. At the same time, they are not bright enough to formulate anything resembling a real thought or to demonstrate any real skill by which they might distinguish themselves or, you know, contribute to our civilization. They are one of the many symbols of our decadent and dying culture.Thank you Jeffrey Carter and T.J. Harker. I’ll conclude by noting that for decades we’ve listened to establishment Republicans repeatedly lie to the conservative base about “reducing the size of government.” Some have even promised to eliminate unnecessary government agencies such as the Department of Education. They never meant it, of course, just like they were always lying about securing the border. Fortunately, we do not need to place our hopes for reform on the backs of establishment RINOs any longer. Donald Trump is different. He did secure the border in his first term, which he will do again in his second term, and he also has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to slay the bureaucratic leviathan, which it should be noted, has spent the past 8 years trying to slay him. The widespread collapse of confidence in government agencies, coinciding with the re-election of Donald Trump, is a critical moment in this country’s future. We’ve never a had better opportunity to dismantle the bureaucratic state. [buck.throckmorton at protonmail dot com]
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Sponge!
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at October 07, 2024 11:00 AM (jk/Y1)
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Morning.
Posted by: Robert at October 07, 2024 11:00 AM (1Yy3c)
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Good morning good people.
Posted by: Tonypete at October 07, 2024 11:01 AM (WXNFJ)
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Commenting present
Posted by: Skip at October 07, 2024 11:01 AM (njZjI)
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Throw the bums OUT!
Posted by: Zeera the ungoverened at October 07, 2024 11:02 AM (fvnGD)
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Bureaucracy breeds Bureaucracy, that's their first goal
Posted by: Skip at October 07, 2024 11:02 AM (njZjI)
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It isn't incompetence, it is malice.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 07, 2024 11:02 AM (DnRda)
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What would you say ... you DO here?
Posted by: the two Bobs at October 07, 2024 11:03 AM (OguvZ)
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There Is a Widespread Collapse in Confidence of Federal Agencies
Idiots, appointing idiots, managing countless fudgellers, all overseen by a collection of venal retards.
Frankly, only blissful ignorance provided us with confidence in them in the first place.
Idiots, appointing idiots, managing countless fudgellers, all overseen by a collection of venal retards.
Frankly, only blissful ignorance provided us with confidence in them in the first place.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 07, 2024 11:04 AM (U7wke)
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Elon is the right guy to do it
Posted by: Zeera the ungoverened at October 07, 2024 11:05 AM (fvnGD)
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Thx Buck. This is Cloward + Piven strategy all the way down. Overload the system with claims for benefits (illegal immigrants) and it collapses. Pushed along by malevolent bureaucrats it's speeding up
Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 07, 2024 11:06 AM (ULt7M)
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It isn't incompetence, it is malice.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 07, 2024 11:02 AM (DnRda)
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Embrace the power of AND...
Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 07, 2024 11:02 AM (DnRda)
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Embrace the power of AND...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 07, 2024 11:07 AM (7fElN)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice! at October 07, 2024 11:07 AM (L/fGl)
Posted by: fd at October 07, 2024 11:07 AM (vFG9F)
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One of the most persistent and phony defenses of welfare was that "it will be there if you ever need it."
And so we could never cut a penny 'cause "what if you fell on hard times?" and needed help.
And now, we see that no, it won't be there when you--the taxpayer and citizen--need it.
It's there for everyone else.
The ones who don't pay taxes.
The ones who aren't even citizens.
But you? You're last. You don't matter. You don't get any help when you need it.
And you're a racist for daring to notice that you're last.
And so we could never cut a penny 'cause "what if you fell on hard times?" and needed help.
And now, we see that no, it won't be there when you--the taxpayer and citizen--need it.
It's there for everyone else.
The ones who don't pay taxes.
The ones who aren't even citizens.
But you? You're last. You don't matter. You don't get any help when you need it.
And you're a racist for daring to notice that you're last.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at October 07, 2024 11:07 AM (MejOU)
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Good write-up, Buck. Thanks!
Posted by: Doof at October 07, 2024 11:08 AM (RIT1U)
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7 It isn't incompetence, it is malice.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 07, 2024 11:02 AM (DnRda)
Arthur C. Clarke said that any sufficiently advanced technology would be indistinguishable from magic. The modern corollary is that any sufficiently incompetent government operation is indistinguishable from malice.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 07, 2024 11:02 AM (DnRda)
Arthur C. Clarke said that any sufficiently advanced technology would be indistinguishable from magic. The modern corollary is that any sufficiently incompetent government operation is indistinguishable from malice.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at October 07, 2024 11:08 AM (9b+Ua)
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at October 07, 2024 11:08 AM (jk/Y1)
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Of course, Kamala Harris and Mayorkas spent $1B of FEMA money on illegal aliens. That fact should be particularly galling to anyone.
Even worse, they flat out lied to our faces when they said they didn't spend FEMA money on illegals. It shows their utter contempt for average Americans.
I am not being hyperbolic when I say these people need to spend the rest of their lives in a cage.
Even worse, they flat out lied to our faces when they said they didn't spend FEMA money on illegals. It shows their utter contempt for average Americans.
I am not being hyperbolic when I say these people need to spend the rest of their lives in a cage.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 07, 2024 11:09 AM (xCA6C)
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The MSM says it’s all fake news and misinformation. FEMA is awesome and is rescuing people. So there.
Posted by: Settled Science at October 07, 2024 11:09 AM (sy0wD)
Posted by: Don Black at October 07, 2024 11:09 AM (/7KEl)
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Pournelle's Iron Law of Bureaucracy. Those that serve the bureaucracy itself, not its purpose, will always win in the end.
Posted by: Smart guy that Pournelle at October 07, 2024 11:09 AM (8vw5b)
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In any normal administration, the name of the Transportation Secretary would be unknown, but with repeated transportation calamities, we have come to know that Pete Buttigieg is a hapless figurehead who is completely uninformed about transportation industries and the movement of goods in this country.
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"At least he's an expert in chest-feeding, h8r!"
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"At least he's an expert in chest-feeding, h8r!"
Posted by: ShainS -- Assassination is The Ultimate Form of Censorship at October 07, 2024 11:09 AM (ogNOQ)
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Was in Black Mountain, NC on Friday.
Saw one FEMA truck in a parking lot.
All efforts there were led by everyday people.
I mean, I was just one guy driving around to drop supplies and see where I could help but everything I saw was local (except the Vermont Urban Search and Rescue Team).
Saw one FEMA truck in a parking lot.
All efforts there were led by everyday people.
I mean, I was just one guy driving around to drop supplies and see where I could help but everything I saw was local (except the Vermont Urban Search and Rescue Team).
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at October 07, 2024 11:10 AM (KbCG3)
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I think Americans will be amazed at how competent the government can be if they vote the Democrats out. This assumes that Trump and the Republicans go full-on Argentina Mileil and cut the chaff out of government. Trump has asked Elon Musk to do it, and he said he would.
It's my guess that this will be harder in the US, due to the plethora of Hawaiian judges.
It's my guess that this will be harder in the US, due to the plethora of Hawaiian judges.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 07, 2024 11:10 AM (xCA6C)
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I want to be named the Secretary of Demolition of Vacant Federal Buildings.
Purpose.
1. To restore the availability of open, ready to build on lands, having proven utilities leading to the site, and:
2. To eliminate the buildings themselves as to prevent a Realty Killing Sudden Glut of vacant buildings on the market.
3. To eradicate the Nests and Hives so that the vermin have no place which to return.
Plus, it'd be great fun to get to pick and choose which Implosion Site I'd want to travel to, on any given week!
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Purpose.
1. To restore the availability of open, ready to build on lands, having proven utilities leading to the site, and:
2. To eliminate the buildings themselves as to prevent a Realty Killing Sudden Glut of vacant buildings on the market.
3. To eradicate the Nests and Hives so that the vermin have no place which to return.
Plus, it'd be great fun to get to pick and choose which Implosion Site I'd want to travel to, on any given week!
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at October 07, 2024 11:10 AM (kQgoX)
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It's there for everyone else.
The ones who don't pay taxes.
The ones who aren't even citizens.
But you? You're last. You don't matter. You don't get any help when you need it.
And you're a racist for daring to notice that you're last.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at October 07, 2024 11:07 AM (MejOU)
It's the difference between the self-sufficient child and the needy child.
The self-sufficient child will always get the short end because...they never needed the help before.
The ones who don't pay taxes.
The ones who aren't even citizens.
But you? You're last. You don't matter. You don't get any help when you need it.
And you're a racist for daring to notice that you're last.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at October 07, 2024 11:07 AM (MejOU)
It's the difference between the self-sufficient child and the needy child.
The self-sufficient child will always get the short end because...they never needed the help before.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at October 07, 2024 11:11 AM (KbCG3)
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End Wokeness
@EndWokeness
FEMA Disaster Preparedness Meeting:
"We should focus our efforts on LGBTQIA people… they struggled before the storm"
"FEMA relief is no longer about getting the greatest good for the greatest amount of people…. It's about disaster equity."
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FEMA Disaster Preparedness Meeting? Well, it's a disaster alright.
@EndWokeness
FEMA Disaster Preparedness Meeting:
"We should focus our efforts on LGBTQIA people… they struggled before the storm"
"FEMA relief is no longer about getting the greatest good for the greatest amount of people…. It's about disaster equity."
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FEMA Disaster Preparedness Meeting? Well, it's a disaster alright.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice! at October 07, 2024 11:11 AM (L/fGl)
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It's the difference between the self-sufficient child and the needy child.
The self-sufficient child will always get the short end because...they never needed the help before.
This is why I've always disliked the story of the Prodigal Son.
The self-sufficient child will always get the short end because...they never needed the help before.
This is why I've always disliked the story of the Prodigal Son.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 07, 2024 11:12 AM (xCA6C)
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except the Vermont Urban Search and Rescue Team
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer
I hope Mary Cloggenstein is nowhere near the relief efforts.
Good on blue-state Vermont, though, for helping out in a red area.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer
I hope Mary Cloggenstein is nowhere near the relief efforts.
Good on blue-state Vermont, though, for helping out in a red area.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at October 07, 2024 11:12 AM (v6JzV)
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The parallels of where we are as a country are at right now and the Roman Empire before the final collapse are numerous.
We both intentionally debased our currency to absurd levels, along with exploding the welfare roles to unmanageable numbers.
Both of us invited in more and more barbarians in an attempt to inflate the working population while more and more citizens sit on the sidelines existing off of government bread and circuses.
Both of us engage in pointless and endless wars that bleed both the treasury and military. Both governments let the bureaucracy explode in both numbers and their ability to make laws without the consent of the governed.
We both intentionally debased our currency to absurd levels, along with exploding the welfare roles to unmanageable numbers.
Both of us invited in more and more barbarians in an attempt to inflate the working population while more and more citizens sit on the sidelines existing off of government bread and circuses.
Both of us engage in pointless and endless wars that bleed both the treasury and military. Both governments let the bureaucracy explode in both numbers and their ability to make laws without the consent of the governed.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 07, 2024 11:12 AM (QNSds)
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Deo volente
Posted by: Don Black at October 07, 2024 11:09 AM (/7KEl)
His duet with Dean Martin was the stuff of legend.
Deo volente
Posted by: Don Black at October 07, 2024 11:09 AM (/7KEl)
His duet with Dean Martin was the stuff of legend.
Posted by: Gone in a place crash. So very sad. at October 07, 2024 11:12 AM (8vw5b)
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Kamala Harris, in October 7 Message: ‘I Will Always Fight for the Palestinian People’
Posted by: SMOD at October 07, 2024 11:13 AM (RHGPo)
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As I said earlier this morning; no federal agency is ever really "out of money." Congress can, if they wanted to, appropriate funds over and above what FEMA 'says' it has. (There's really no accountability, so who knows how much money is actually available, but it's not zero.)
No, the real narrative that needs to be pushed is that FEMA doesn't want to spend money on western North Carolina because it will benefit Republican voters.
Not that FEMA is broke. It isn't. It's just that the priority for this administration is first and foremost; remain in power. By any means necessary.
No, the real narrative that needs to be pushed is that FEMA doesn't want to spend money on western North Carolina because it will benefit Republican voters.
Not that FEMA is broke. It isn't. It's just that the priority for this administration is first and foremost; remain in power. By any means necessary.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 07, 2024 11:13 AM (Q4IgG)
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There Is a Widespread Collapse in Confidence of Federal Agencies
but their pronouns are fabulous!
but their pronouns are fabulous!
Posted by: anachronda at October 07, 2024 11:13 AM (sGtp+)
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Trump would do well to fill every cabinet position and department headship with Evangelical Christians, if he had any sense.
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 11:13 AM (FDBcy)
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11 Elon is the right guy to do it
Posted by: Zeera the ungoverened at October 07, 2024 11:05 AM (fvnGD)
And don't forget Vivek. When RDS gets some free time after his term as Florida governor ends, I'd expect him to pitch in with this effort as well.
Posted by: Zeera the ungoverened at October 07, 2024 11:05 AM (fvnGD)
And don't forget Vivek. When RDS gets some free time after his term as Florida governor ends, I'd expect him to pitch in with this effort as well.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at October 07, 2024 11:13 AM (9b+Ua)
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But you? You're last. You don't matter. You don't get any help when you need it.
And you're a racist for daring to notice that you're last.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at October 07, 2024
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Okay then. I'm racist.
And you're a racist for daring to notice that you're last.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at October 07, 2024
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Okay then. I'm racist.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 07, 2024 11:13 AM (J2vNu)
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We'll see...
Posted by: Hawaiian Judge at October 07, 2024 11:14 AM (53oGX)
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Google News headlines page has no mention of NC. It’s down the memory hole already.
Posted by: Settled Science at October 07, 2024 11:14 AM (sy0wD)
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11 Elon is the right guy to do it
Posted by: Zeera the ungoverened at October 07, 2024 11:05 AM (fvnGD)
And don't forget Vivek. When RDS gets some free time after his term as Florida governor ends, I'd expect him to pitch in with this effort as well.
Trump, Elon, Vivek, and RDS: the four horsemen of the bureaucalypse.
Posted by: Zeera the ungoverened at October 07, 2024 11:05 AM (fvnGD)
And don't forget Vivek. When RDS gets some free time after his term as Florida governor ends, I'd expect him to pitch in with this effort as well.
Trump, Elon, Vivek, and RDS: the four horsemen of the bureaucalypse.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 07, 2024 11:14 AM (xCA6C)
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This is Cloward + Piven strategy all the way down. Overload the system with claims for benefits (illegal immigrants) and it collapses.
What is supposed to happen after the collapse?
This is Cloward + Piven strategy all the way down. Overload the system with claims for benefits (illegal immigrants) and it collapses.
What is supposed to happen after the collapse?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 07, 2024 11:14 AM (63Dwl)
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The Biden-HARRIS regime is backstopping the federal levitation by massive hiring before the election.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable a Clear and Present Danger at October 07, 2024 11:15 AM (17s+e)
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The self-sufficient child will always get the short end because...they never needed the help before.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer
Thanks for that reminder
/sarc
Even my dear Mom would say - "Well, that's E."
(a younger sister that is still screwing up oh these 65 odd years later)
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer
Thanks for that reminder
/sarc
Even my dear Mom would say - "Well, that's E."
(a younger sister that is still screwing up oh these 65 odd years later)
Posted by: Tonypete at October 07, 2024 11:15 AM (WXNFJ)
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One amazing aspect of lefty voters is their blind faith in government and extreme hostility to anyone questioning that faith.
As they love to say, there is "no evidence" government does anything well. Yet, their faith grows with every agency and new program. Each new "investment" becomes unchallengeable.
As they love to say, there is "no evidence" government does anything well. Yet, their faith grows with every agency and new program. Each new "investment" becomes unchallengeable.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at October 07, 2024 11:15 AM (iyAMW)
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Deo Deoo. Daylight come and me wan go home!
Posted by: Harry Belafonte at October 07, 2024 11:15 AM (PiwSw)
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his is Cloward + Piven strategy all the way down. Overload the system with claims for benefits (illegal immigrants) and it collapses.
What is supposed to happen after the collapse?
Profit?
What is supposed to happen after the collapse?
Profit?
Posted by: Archimedes at October 07, 2024 11:15 AM (xCA6C)
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It's the difference between the self-sufficient child and the needy child.
The self-sufficient child will always get the short end because...they never needed the help before.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at October 07, 2024 11:11 AM (KbCG3)
It's always the ones who work hardest, try to be responsible and try to do the right things who get fucked over the most. And get gaslit the most about it
The self-sufficient child will always get the short end because...they never needed the help before.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at October 07, 2024 11:11 AM (KbCG3)
It's always the ones who work hardest, try to be responsible and try to do the right things who get fucked over the most. And get gaslit the most about it
Posted by: It's for chumps and suckers at October 07, 2024 11:16 AM (8vw5b)
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The head of FEMA said people complaining is hurting the confidence of her workers.
Are you an actual dumb bitch or playing one on TV?
Are you an actual dumb bitch or playing one on TV?
Posted by: Seems Legit at October 07, 2024 11:16 AM (JeYYB)
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They wouldn't let Trump move money around to build the wall.
It was a Whole of Government effort to stop him.
It was a Whole of Government effort to stop him.
Posted by: torabora at October 07, 2024 11:16 AM (0Gnoc)
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@43 Communism will magically work after the collapse of capitalism. Every leftist says so!
Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 07, 2024 11:16 AM (ULt7M)
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I'm a dummy who thinks that hurricanes will stop forming if we tax more and give more power to unaccountable bureaucrats.
I think I'm smart because people in power tell me that I am smart for arguing that they should have more power.
I think I'm smart because people in power tell me that I am smart for arguing that they should have more power.
Posted by: Sid at October 07, 2024 11:17 AM (cADcc)
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A road map to peace in the Middle East by Kamala:
"The work that we have done has resulted in a number of movements in that region by Israel that were very much prompted by or a result of many things including our advocacy for what needs to happen in the region."
"The work that we have done has resulted in a number of movements in that region by Israel that were very much prompted by or a result of many things including our advocacy for what needs to happen in the region."
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice! at October 07, 2024 11:17 AM (L/fGl)
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Why the Senate Border Deal FAILED:
1-Codify Catch/Release
2-Let in 1.8M Illegals
3-Fund Sanctuary Cities
4-Fund NGOs Moving Illegals
5-Lawyers to Illegals
6-Work Permits to Illegals
7-Nothing to Deport Illegals
8-No Immediate Wall Funds
9-Weak Asylum Screening
10-$60B to Ukraine
1-Codify Catch/Release
2-Let in 1.8M Illegals
3-Fund Sanctuary Cities
4-Fund NGOs Moving Illegals
5-Lawyers to Illegals
6-Work Permits to Illegals
7-Nothing to Deport Illegals
8-No Immediate Wall Funds
9-Weak Asylum Screening
10-$60B to Ukraine
Posted by: SMOD at October 07, 2024 11:17 AM (RHGPo)
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FEMA workers scared shitless seeing Americans carrying weapons. National Guard being used to calm them down.
Posted by: torabora at October 07, 2024 11:17 AM (0Gnoc)
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A road map to peace in the Middle East by Kamala:
"The work that we have done has resulted in a number of movements in that region by Israel that were very much prompted by or a result of many things including our advocacy for what needs to happen in the region."
Uh, wut?
"The work that we have done has resulted in a number of movements in that region by Israel that were very much prompted by or a result of many things including our advocacy for what needs to happen in the region."
Uh, wut?
Posted by: Archimedes at October 07, 2024 11:18 AM (xCA6C)
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Communism will magically work after the collapse of capitalism. Every leftist says so!
Posted by: Smell the Glove
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Well, Real Communism has to be tried first and the right people have to be in charge.... then it will work.
Posted by: Smell the Glove
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Well, Real Communism has to be tried first and the right people have to be in charge.... then it will work.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable a Clear and Present Danger at October 07, 2024 11:18 AM (17s+e)
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29 FEMA Disaster Preparedness Meeting? Well, it's a disaster alright.
more monitoring than managing; "yep, it's a disaster, alright".
more monitoring than managing; "yep, it's a disaster, alright".
Posted by: anachronda at October 07, 2024 11:18 AM (sGtp+)
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Executive orders are as good as constitutional amendments, except for Trump's.
He cannot overturn nor sign executive orders... if he should they can be tossed out at the whim of anyone holding a job in the gov't.
He cannot overturn nor sign executive orders... if he should they can be tossed out at the whim of anyone holding a job in the gov't.
Posted by: Hawaiian Judge at October 07, 2024 11:19 AM (53oGX)
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at October 07, 2024 11:19 AM (KbCG3)
61
We have the worst ruling class since Bourbon France.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 11:19 AM (xcxpd)
62
The work that we have done has resulted in a number of movements in that region by Israel that were very much prompted by or a result of many things including our advocacy for what needs to happen in the region."
Unburdened by coherence. Also by meaning.
Unburdened by coherence. Also by meaning.
Posted by: Positioned for suck-sess at October 07, 2024 11:19 AM (8vw5b)
63
I just saw on ads-b 3 chinooks flying around -I40 east of Asheville. Yesterday there were six around greater Asheville region, as well as plenty of private copters. Samaritan's Purse is out again I'm seeing right now.
Posted by: Rex B at October 07, 2024 11:19 AM (592Pr)
64
>>National Guard being used to calm them down.
The FEMA workers or the citizens carrying the weapons?
The FEMA workers or the citizens carrying the weapons?
Posted by: one hour sober at October 07, 2024 11:19 AM (Y1sOo)
65
FEMA Disaster Preparedness Meeting? Well, it's a disaster alright.
more monitoring than managing; "yep, it's a disaster, alright".
FEMA: See, whattcha got right here is what ya call yer disaster. Good luck with that.
more monitoring than managing; "yep, it's a disaster, alright".
FEMA: See, whattcha got right here is what ya call yer disaster. Good luck with that.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 07, 2024 11:19 AM (xCA6C)
66
>>Good on blue-state Vermont, though, for helping out in a red area.
Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New York have also sent teams to the region to assist. Probably the rest of the northeast as well but those I know for a fact. We northern leeches can be useful at times.
Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New York have also sent teams to the region to assist. Probably the rest of the northeast as well but those I know for a fact. We northern leeches can be useful at times.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 07, 2024 11:19 AM (LkLld)
67
56 Why the Senate Border Deal FAILED:
1-Codify Catch/Release
2-Let in 1.8M Illegals
3-Fund Sanctuary Cities
4-Fund NGOs Moving Illegals
5-Lawyers to Illegals
6-Work Permits to Illegals
7-Nothing to Deport Illegals
8-No Immediate Wall Funds
9-Weak Asylum Screening
10-$60B to Ukraine
it certainly was dastardly of trump to phone up the legislators and point out those problems, wasn't it?
1-Codify Catch/Release
2-Let in 1.8M Illegals
3-Fund Sanctuary Cities
4-Fund NGOs Moving Illegals
5-Lawyers to Illegals
6-Work Permits to Illegals
7-Nothing to Deport Illegals
8-No Immediate Wall Funds
9-Weak Asylum Screening
10-$60B to Ukraine
it certainly was dastardly of trump to phone up the legislators and point out those problems, wasn't it?
Posted by: anachronda at October 07, 2024 11:20 AM (sGtp+)
68
Elon Musk consented to pump his minor child full of transgender drugs.
Elon Musk bred test-tube babies with some high IQ chick from Neuralink in an attempt at creating uberchildren.
Elon Musk names his kids R2D2 and C-3PO.
He belongs nowhere near any lever of authority,
Elon Musk bred test-tube babies with some high IQ chick from Neuralink in an attempt at creating uberchildren.
Elon Musk names his kids R2D2 and C-3PO.
He belongs nowhere near any lever of authority,
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 11:21 AM (FDBcy)
69
39 But you? You're last. You don't matter. You don't get any help when you need it.
And you're a racist for daring to notice that you're last.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at October 07, 2024
***
Okay then. I'm racist.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius
Racism is a term misused for rhetorical purposes by the left. No one much believes the old definition of the superiority of certain 'races' which is ill defined at best. Instead, it is used to pummel people who are enemies of the left.
The best response to being called that is to use rhetoric that is truthful back at them. For example, "is it racist to want to be treated fairly and equally by government?" A leftist cannot answer that rhetorical question honestly because of what it will reveal.
The more direct approach is returning the insult such as "Only a malicious idiot would believe that treating illegals better than US citizens by its own government is fair and just."
Never accept the unspoken premises used in rhetoric by the leftists as they are almost never arguing in good faith. They are arguing to score social credits and to shut you up.
And you're a racist for daring to notice that you're last.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at October 07, 2024
***
Okay then. I'm racist.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius
Racism is a term misused for rhetorical purposes by the left. No one much believes the old definition of the superiority of certain 'races' which is ill defined at best. Instead, it is used to pummel people who are enemies of the left.
The best response to being called that is to use rhetoric that is truthful back at them. For example, "is it racist to want to be treated fairly and equally by government?" A leftist cannot answer that rhetorical question honestly because of what it will reveal.
The more direct approach is returning the insult such as "Only a malicious idiot would believe that treating illegals better than US citizens by its own government is fair and just."
Never accept the unspoken premises used in rhetoric by the leftists as they are almost never arguing in good faith. They are arguing to score social credits and to shut you up.
Posted by: whig at October 07, 2024 11:21 AM (bt/Nj)
70
>>> 42 11 Elon is the right guy to do it
Posted by: Zeera the ungoverened at October 07, 2024 11:05 AM (fvnGD)
And don't forget Vivek. When RDS gets some free time after his term as Florida governor ends, I'd expect him to pitch in with this effort as well.
==
Trump, Elon, Vivek, and RDS: the four horsemen of the bureaucalypse.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 07, 2024 11:14 AM (xCA6C)
From your keyboard...
Posted by: Zeera the ungoverened at October 07, 2024 11:05 AM (fvnGD)
And don't forget Vivek. When RDS gets some free time after his term as Florida governor ends, I'd expect him to pitch in with this effort as well.
==
Trump, Elon, Vivek, and RDS: the four horsemen of the bureaucalypse.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 07, 2024 11:14 AM (xCA6C)
From your keyboard...
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 07, 2024 11:21 AM (FnneF)
71
This is Cloward + Piven strategy all the way down. Overload the system with claims for benefits (illegal immigrants) and it collapses.
What is supposed to happen after the collapse?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 07, 2024 11:14 AM (63Dwl)
We burn in a fire, they jet off to live in luxury in some island paradise.
What is supposed to happen after the collapse?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 07, 2024 11:14 AM (63Dwl)
We burn in a fire, they jet off to live in luxury in some island paradise.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 11:21 AM (xcxpd)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 07, 2024 11:21 AM (MQJVv)
73
Sid the cum dumpster is here. Hooray.
Posted by: Settled Science at October 07, 2024 11:21 AM (sy0wD)
74
We have the worst ruling class since Bourbon France.
I think the Bourbons were far more competent. What we have here in America is Vichy.
I think the Bourbons were far more competent. What we have here in America is Vichy.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 07, 2024 11:21 AM (xCA6C)
75
@69 a lot of Southern states sent crews up into the mid Hudson and Catskills after the nasty ice storm a year ago. Seems only right to return the favor
Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 07, 2024 11:21 AM (ULt7M)
76
Correction: everyone is an enemy of the federal agencies. Some people just tell themselves they aren't.
Posted by: Tom at October 07, 2024 11:21 AM (tQuCL)
77
We have the worst ruling class since Bourbon France.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 11:19 AM (
They had the excuse of being inbred and bourbon.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 11:19 AM (
They had the excuse of being inbred and bourbon.
Posted by: Northernlurker , wondering where his phone is at October 07, 2024 11:22 AM (FfSAJ)
78
Government employees, biggest flimflam ever. Founders out front told us.
Posted by: Eromero at October 07, 2024 11:22 AM (o2ZRX)
79
50 The head of FEMA said people complaining is hurting the confidence of her workers.
Are you an actual dumb bitch or playing one on TV?
embrace the healing power of "and"
Are you an actual dumb bitch or playing one on TV?
embrace the healing power of "and"
Posted by: anachronda at October 07, 2024 11:22 AM (sGtp+)
80
71 Elon Musk consented to pump his minor child full of transgender drugs.
Elon Musk bred test-tube babies with some high IQ chick from Neuralink in an attempt at creating uberchildren.
Elon Musk names his kids R2D2 and C-3PO.
He belongs nowhere near any lever of authority,
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 11:21 AM (FDBcy)
I'll still take him over anyone else shoving the levers around currently.
Elon Musk bred test-tube babies with some high IQ chick from Neuralink in an attempt at creating uberchildren.
Elon Musk names his kids R2D2 and C-3PO.
He belongs nowhere near any lever of authority,
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 11:21 AM (FDBcy)
I'll still take him over anyone else shoving the levers around currently.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 11:22 AM (xcxpd)
81
There have been rumors about Elon Musk being assigned to a role in the Trump administration as a Government Efficiency Czar. That would be glorious! The unemployment index would double overnight, but the subsequent cost reduction and ability to get shit done would be liberating -- like jumping on the moon.
Posted by: red speck at October 07, 2024 11:22 AM (0Id0S)
82
64 We have the worst ruling class since Bourbon France.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards
=======
The fecklessness is comparable and for much of the same reason that Louis XVI had his head chopped off. Similar processes in China when the "Mandate of Heaven" disappears for a dynasty.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards
=======
The fecklessness is comparable and for much of the same reason that Louis XVI had his head chopped off. Similar processes in China when the "Mandate of Heaven" disappears for a dynasty.
Posted by: whig at October 07, 2024 11:23 AM (bt/Nj)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 07, 2024 11:23 AM (U7wke)
84
80 We have the worst ruling class since Bourbon France.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 11:19 AM (
They had the excuse of being inbred and bourbon.
Posted by: Northernlurker , wondering where his phone is at October 07, 2024 11:22 AM (FfSAJ)
Mmmm....bourbon
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 11:19 AM (
They had the excuse of being inbred and bourbon.
Posted by: Northernlurker , wondering where his phone is at October 07, 2024 11:22 AM (FfSAJ)
Mmmm....bourbon
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 11:23 AM (xcxpd)
85
Trump should avoid The Federalist Society like they have covid.
And nearly all Catholics.
And anyone with Ukrainian heritage.
And nearly all Catholics.
And anyone with Ukrainian heritage.
Posted by: torabora at October 07, 2024 11:23 AM (0Gnoc)
86
Check out the pic of Hillary. Looks like she had breast implants on her face. Free Beacon:
https://tinyurl.com/5bmv8bvb
https://tinyurl.com/5bmv8bvb
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at October 07, 2024 11:23 AM (Dm8we)
87
The reason why these agencies are struggling is because they are starved for resources. When The Rich Pay Their Fair Share we can give these hard-working public servants the support they need.
The reason why these agencies are struggling is because they are starved for resources. When The Rich Pay Their Fair Share we can give these hard-working public servants the support they need.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 07, 2024 11:23 AM (BkEzK)
88
Posted by: Sid at October 07, 2024 11:17 AM (cADcc)
Were you dropped on your head as a child?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic
And grew up under power lines, And ate lead paint chips, And...
Were you dropped on your head as a child?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic
And grew up under power lines, And ate lead paint chips, And...
Posted by: BruceWayne at October 07, 2024 11:23 AM (CIS44)
89
>>Hurricanes and all weather will keep getting more and more extreme and powerful unless we seriously address climate change.
This kind of fiction can only be addressed by a Smart Blonde...or the Easter Bunny.
This kind of fiction can only be addressed by a Smart Blonde...or the Easter Bunny.
Posted by: garrett at October 07, 2024 11:24 AM (0XOcY)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 07, 2024 11:24 AM (U7wke)
91
88 Mmmm....bourbon
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 11:23 AM (xcxpd)
======
I bought some Tin Cup bourbon this weekend.
I like it!
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 11:23 AM (xcxpd)
======
I bought some Tin Cup bourbon this weekend.
I like it!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 11:24 AM (GBKbO)
92
Avoid pettifoggers!
Posted by: torabora at October 07, 2024 11:24 AM (0Gnoc)
93
>>@69 a lot of Southern states sent crews up into the mid Hudson and Catskills after the nasty ice storm a year ago. Seems only right to return the favor
I've worked with fire departments for a long time. I can assure you this is not the first time this has happened.
I've worked with fire departments for a long time. I can assure you this is not the first time this has happened.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 07, 2024 11:24 AM (LkLld)
94
71 Elon Musk bred test-tube babies with some high IQ chick from Neuralink in an attempt at creating uberchildren.
you say that as if it were a bad thing
you say that as if it were a bad thing
Posted by: khaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnn!!! at October 07, 2024 11:24 AM (sGtp+)
95
There are some videos coming out of the disaster area.
It's bad.
And the Number 1 goal of this regime is to keep it bottled up for the next 3 weeks--just enough to get most early voting in in other states.
They don't give an F about Americans.
They don't give an F about America.
But the irresponsible slut that's banging every 4+ inches that looks her way carrying a near-full punch card from Planned Parenthood in her $1500 purse?
She's a top priority.
It's bad.
And the Number 1 goal of this regime is to keep it bottled up for the next 3 weeks--just enough to get most early voting in in other states.
They don't give an F about Americans.
They don't give an F about America.
But the irresponsible slut that's banging every 4+ inches that looks her way carrying a near-full punch card from Planned Parenthood in her $1500 purse?
She's a top priority.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at October 07, 2024 11:24 AM (MejOU)
96
Well, it's easy to be a screwup when you get zero scrutiny from the press.
If citizens want government oversight the are going to have to elect Republicans, otherwise the media don't give a sh*t.
If citizens want government oversight the are going to have to elect Republicans, otherwise the media don't give a sh*t.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 07, 2024 11:24 AM (XV/Pl)
97
86 64 We have the worst ruling class since Bourbon France.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards
=======
The fecklessness is comparable and for much of the same reason that Louis XVI had his head chopped off. Similar processes in China when the "Mandate of Heaven" disappears for a dynasty.
Posted by: whig at October 07, 2024 11:23 AM (bt/Nj)
Which is why China moved to Atheistic Communism...no Heaven, so the only mandate is power.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards
=======
The fecklessness is comparable and for much of the same reason that Louis XVI had his head chopped off. Similar processes in China when the "Mandate of Heaven" disappears for a dynasty.
Posted by: whig at October 07, 2024 11:23 AM (bt/Nj)
Which is why China moved to Atheistic Communism...no Heaven, so the only mandate is power.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 11:24 AM (xcxpd)
98
I ask this: Did RDS show good judgement running for Pres this cycle?
Trust him if you must. I smell a rat.
Trust him if you must. I smell a rat.
Posted by: Tech Sgt. Chen at October 07, 2024 11:25 AM (Z8Yh2)
99
>>Elon Musk names his kids R2D2 and C-3PO.
>>He belongs nowhere near any lever of authority,
Now do gay men who take Paternity Leave.
>>He belongs nowhere near any lever of authority,
Now do gay men who take Paternity Leave.
Posted by: garrett at October 07, 2024 11:25 AM (0XOcY)
100
95 Uh, wut?
Posted by: Archimedes at October 07, 2024 11:18 AM (xCA6C)
Authentic DC gibberish.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic
i used to have a different nic johnson is right
Posted by: Archimedes at October 07, 2024 11:18 AM (xCA6C)
Authentic DC gibberish.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic
i used to have a different nic johnson is right
Posted by: kamala johnson at October 07, 2024 11:25 AM (sGtp+)
101
A lot of people used to seek employment in government to 'do something'. Nowadays, a lot of people seek government employment to 'be someone'.
One type can learn by experience what works and what does not. The other type is immune to that and only fears dismissal and humiliation plus loss of social status. The latter type apparently run FEMA now.
One type can learn by experience what works and what does not. The other type is immune to that and only fears dismissal and humiliation plus loss of social status. The latter type apparently run FEMA now.
Posted by: whig at October 07, 2024 11:25 AM (bt/Nj)
102
Trump should avoid The Federalist Society like they have covid.
And nearly all Catholics.
And anyone with Ukrainian heritage.
Posted by: torabora at October 07, 2024 11:23 AM (0Gnoc)
_________
Catholics?
Trump should avoid The Federalist Society like they have covid.
And nearly all Catholics.
And anyone with Ukrainian heritage.
Posted by: torabora at October 07, 2024 11:23 AM (0Gnoc)
_________
Catholics?
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 07, 2024 11:26 AM (BkEzK)
103
Apparently, Sid doesn't know how to look up historical weather disasters that go back further than 2020. Sid is an idiot. Don't be like Sid.
Posted by: Lady in Black at October 07, 2024 11:26 AM (+ek9r)
104
Check out the pic of Hillary. Looks like she had breast implants on her face. Free Beacon:
https://tinyurl.com/5bmv8bvb
Geez, she looks like the villain in the Saw movies.
https://tinyurl.com/2c37xf3b
https://tinyurl.com/5bmv8bvb
Geez, she looks like the villain in the Saw movies.
https://tinyurl.com/2c37xf3b
Posted by: Archimedes at October 07, 2024 11:26 AM (xCA6C)
105
And let me guess - the Govt agencies are all shocked at the lack of trust as it’s rooted in misinformation, right?
They must not own a mirror one!
They must not own a mirror one!
Posted by: Piper at October 07, 2024 11:26 AM (p4NUW)
106
Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New York have also sent teams to the region to assist. Probably the rest of the northeast as well but those I know for a fact. We northern leeches can be useful at times.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 07, 2024 11:19 AM (LkLld)
It's amusing how hard you work to pretend Rhode Island exists.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 07, 2024 11:19 AM (LkLld)
It's amusing how hard you work to pretend Rhode Island exists.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 07, 2024 11:26 AM (U7wke)
107
Cast your money on the Waters.
Pink Floyd's Catalog Devalued By $100 Million After Roger Waters' Antisemitic Comments
Pink Floyd's Catalog Devalued By $100 Million After Roger Waters' Antisemitic Comments
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice! at October 07, 2024 11:26 AM (L/fGl)
108
103 I ask this: Did RDS show good judgement running for Pres this cycle?
Trust him if you must. I smell a rat.
Posted by: Tech Sgt. Chen at October 07, 2024 11:25 AM (Z8Yh2)
It was opportunistic, if not overly optimistic. He had some momentum but Trump is still Trump.
He didn't linger long enough to damage anything and he's gone right back to being a conservative executive.
Trust him if you must. I smell a rat.
Posted by: Tech Sgt. Chen at October 07, 2024 11:25 AM (Z8Yh2)
It was opportunistic, if not overly optimistic. He had some momentum but Trump is still Trump.
He didn't linger long enough to damage anything and he's gone right back to being a conservative executive.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at October 07, 2024 11:26 AM (KbCG3)
109
I bought some Tin Cup bourbon this weekend.
I like it!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 11:24 AM (GBKbO)
We've had that, it was pretty good.
Give Kracken Rum a try soon, it reminds me of sugar cookies in my last blind taste test.
I like it!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 11:24 AM (GBKbO)
We've had that, it was pretty good.
Give Kracken Rum a try soon, it reminds me of sugar cookies in my last blind taste test.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 11:26 AM (xcxpd)
110
Speaking of FEMA and uslessness:
https://tinyurl.com/u5ttjdnn
FEMA Disaster Preparedness Meeting
A fag
A cat lesbian
A fat black lady
The sign language guy
A possible real worker... possible
And, get this, they are talking DEI, equity and alphabet people getting priority over normies.
https://tinyurl.com/u5ttjdnn
FEMA Disaster Preparedness Meeting
A fag
A cat lesbian
A fat black lady
The sign language guy
A possible real worker... possible
And, get this, they are talking DEI, equity and alphabet people getting priority over normies.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable a Clear and Present Danger at October 07, 2024 11:27 AM (17s+e)
111
Pournelle's Iron Law of Bureaucracy. Those that serve the bureaucracy itself, not its purpose, will always win in the end.
Posted by: Smart guy that Pournelle at October 07, 2024 11:09 AM (8vw5b)
I loved Pournelle, he was a good writer, but the basis of his theory was the powerhouse that was the Soviet Union, and the might that was NASA.
They will rule over ashes. And no one will eat ashes, or live in them.
Notice that opportunity lurks where responsibility has been abdicated
Posted by: Smart guy that Pournelle at October 07, 2024 11:09 AM (8vw5b)
I loved Pournelle, he was a good writer, but the basis of his theory was the powerhouse that was the Soviet Union, and the might that was NASA.
They will rule over ashes. And no one will eat ashes, or live in them.
Notice that opportunity lurks where responsibility has been abdicated
Posted by: Kindltot at October 07, 2024 11:27 AM (D7oie)
Posted by: SMOD at October 07, 2024 11:27 AM (RHGPo)
113
I ask this: Did RDS show good judgement running for Pres this cycle?
Trust him if you must. I smell a rat.
You aren't asking, you're making a point about your favorite obsession. A stupid point.
Trust him if you must. I smell a rat.
You aren't asking, you're making a point about your favorite obsession. A stupid point.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 07, 2024 11:28 AM (xCA6C)
114
Sid like most leftists is giddy about thousands of Republicans dying in a swing state.
Posted by: Settled Science at October 07, 2024 11:28 AM (sy0wD)
115
>>> 83 71 Elon Musk consented to pump his minor child full of transgender drugs.
Elon Musk bred test-tube babies with some high IQ chick from Neuralink in an attempt at creating uberchildren.
Elon Musk names his kids R2D2 and C-3PO.
He belongs nowhere near any lever of authority,
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 11:21 AM (FDBcy)
I'll still take him over anyone else shoving the levers around currently.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 11:22 AM (xcxpd)
One of the reasons the filth hate him is that he's said he seriously regrets getting suckered by the EXPERTS!!! on the "transition" *spit* of his child. He was and is a rather strange cat but he is also one of many who have re-assessed many of the "facts" pushed by the commies.
Elon Musk bred test-tube babies with some high IQ chick from Neuralink in an attempt at creating uberchildren.
Elon Musk names his kids R2D2 and C-3PO.
He belongs nowhere near any lever of authority,
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 11:21 AM (FDBcy)
I'll still take him over anyone else shoving the levers around currently.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 11:22 AM (xcxpd)
One of the reasons the filth hate him is that he's said he seriously regrets getting suckered by the EXPERTS!!! on the "transition" *spit* of his child. He was and is a rather strange cat but he is also one of many who have re-assessed many of the "facts" pushed by the commies.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 07, 2024 11:28 AM (FnneF)
116
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at October 07, 2024 11:23 AM (Dm8we)
That is a terrible plastic surgery job. Aside from the cheek bulges, it also makes her eyes look like they're too prominent.
That is a terrible plastic surgery job. Aside from the cheek bulges, it also makes her eyes look like they're too prominent.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 07, 2024 11:29 AM (MQJVv)
117
I'll still take him over anyone else shoving the levers around currently.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 11:22 AM (xcxpd)
Spergs are useful for counting toothpicks on the floor, counting cards in a casino, shopping for K-Mart underwear and telling you when Jiudge Wapner comes on.
But they have no place in making decisions regarding human lives.
But I agree, given our current crop of "leaders", sodomy seems preferable to double-penetration.
But let's aim a bit higher, shall we?
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 11:22 AM (xcxpd)
Spergs are useful for counting toothpicks on the floor, counting cards in a casino, shopping for K-Mart underwear and telling you when Jiudge Wapner comes on.
But they have no place in making decisions regarding human lives.
But I agree, given our current crop of "leaders", sodomy seems preferable to double-penetration.
But let's aim a bit higher, shall we?
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 11:29 AM (FDBcy)
118
Best line I've seen about this administration (it might have been from here) was "this administration is theater majors wearing suits"
Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 07, 2024 11:29 AM (ULt7M)
119
Spergs are useful for counting toothpicks on the floor, counting cards in a casino, shopping for K-Mart underwear and telling you when Jiudge Wapner comes on.
But they have no place in making decisions regarding human lives.
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition
Now do Bill Gates.
But they have no place in making decisions regarding human lives.
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition
Now do Bill Gates.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at October 07, 2024 11:30 AM (v6JzV)
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Eliminate AFSCME, the government employee's union.
Perversely it is using executive branch paycheck money as dues to hire people who negotiate with executive branch employees for pay and benefits.
Government unions are inherently corrupt. The President of the union is paid as much as POTUS.
Perversely it is using executive branch paycheck money as dues to hire people who negotiate with executive branch employees for pay and benefits.
Government unions are inherently corrupt. The President of the union is paid as much as POTUS.
Posted by: torabora at October 07, 2024 11:30 AM (0Gnoc)
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125 Best line I've seen about this administration (it might have been from here) was "this administration is theater majors who produced the movie Cats wearing suits"
FIFY
FIFY
Posted by: Archimedes at October 07, 2024 11:30 AM (xCA6C)
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Is there any such thing as a good plastic-surgery job?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at October 07, 2024 11:30 AM (v6JzV)
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125 Best line I've seen about this administration (it might have been from here) was "this administration is theater majors wearing suits"
Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 07, 2024 11:29 AM (ULt7M)
With a 1.8 GPA
Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 07, 2024 11:29 AM (ULt7M)
With a 1.8 GPA
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at October 07, 2024 11:30 AM (N39Ws)
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But the irresponsible slut that's banging every 4+ inches that looks her way carrying a near-full punch card from Planned Parenthood in her $1500 purse?
She's a top priority.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice
Found a picture of Kamala wearing a $770 Hermes belt.
FEMA is giving out $750 checks.
Poor form Kamala. Poor form.
She's a top priority.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice
Found a picture of Kamala wearing a $770 Hermes belt.
FEMA is giving out $750 checks.
Poor form Kamala. Poor form.
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at October 07, 2024 11:31 AM (jk/Y1)
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30
‘ This is why I've always disliked the story of the Prodigal Son.’
Me too. It always has seemed so darn unfair. I have always had to take the moral of that parable on faith.
‘ This is why I've always disliked the story of the Prodigal Son.’
Me too. It always has seemed so darn unfair. I have always had to take the moral of that parable on faith.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at October 07, 2024 11:31 AM (jbnUc)
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128 125 Best line I've seen about this administration (it might have been from here) was "this administration is theater majors who produced the movie Cats wearing suits"
FIFY
Posted by: Archimedes at October 07, 2024 11:30 AM (xCA6C)
*eyetwitch*
Bad movie...very bad...
FIFY
Posted by: Archimedes at October 07, 2024 11:30 AM (xCA6C)
*eyetwitch*
Bad movie...very bad...
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 11:31 AM (xcxpd)
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72 >>Never accept the unspoken premises used in rhetoric by the leftists as they are almost never arguing in good faith. They are arguing to score social credits and to shut you up.
There is a video popping up in my feeds of an on-the-street interviewer taking to some young lady, and he asks her some hot-button question to which she replies, "That's so misogynistic!" He immediately asks, "What does that mean?" And she turns to her friend to ask what "misogynistic" means -- because she has no idea, but she knows that it shuts people up that she can't argue with.
These magic words have multiplied in the past five years. When dumb people have no response and know their position has no basis, they accuse the questioner of being: misogynistic, homophobic, transphobic, racist, colonialist, fascist, supremacist, etc, etc. I guess it looks smarter than when purple-haired, pierced freaks simply bark at their "tormentors," revealing the true depth of their arguments.
There is a video popping up in my feeds of an on-the-street interviewer taking to some young lady, and he asks her some hot-button question to which she replies, "That's so misogynistic!" He immediately asks, "What does that mean?" And she turns to her friend to ask what "misogynistic" means -- because she has no idea, but she knows that it shuts people up that she can't argue with.
These magic words have multiplied in the past five years. When dumb people have no response and know their position has no basis, they accuse the questioner of being: misogynistic, homophobic, transphobic, racist, colonialist, fascist, supremacist, etc, etc. I guess it looks smarter than when purple-haired, pierced freaks simply bark at their "tormentors," revealing the true depth of their arguments.
Posted by: red speck at October 07, 2024 11:32 AM (0Id0S)
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Which is why China moved to Atheistic Communism...no Heaven, so the only mandate is power.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards
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Xi has his own problems. China did better when run by a junta committee with leaders limited in term and bound by others to exercise limited power.
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Xi went back to personal rule which Mao exercised and will come to the same end likely when Mao's Cultural Revolution went too far.
The army/nat sec will give Xi a choice to become a figurehead or go down. In Mao's case, they imprisoned his enablers like his wife plus a few other key functionaries (Gang of Four) and Mao accepted the loss of power to a committee of old revolutionaries like Chou En Lai that Mao had previously disgraced and removed from power.
You can be the king of a pile of shit like the Kims have done in Nork, but not in a functioning society that Xi claims he wants. The Prince by Machiavelli is a far better guide to a discerning autocrat than Mao, Xi, Lenin, Pol Pot, etc. have done.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards
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Xi has his own problems. China did better when run by a junta committee with leaders limited in term and bound by others to exercise limited power.
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Xi went back to personal rule which Mao exercised and will come to the same end likely when Mao's Cultural Revolution went too far.
The army/nat sec will give Xi a choice to become a figurehead or go down. In Mao's case, they imprisoned his enablers like his wife plus a few other key functionaries (Gang of Four) and Mao accepted the loss of power to a committee of old revolutionaries like Chou En Lai that Mao had previously disgraced and removed from power.
You can be the king of a pile of shit like the Kims have done in Nork, but not in a functioning society that Xi claims he wants. The Prince by Machiavelli is a far better guide to a discerning autocrat than Mao, Xi, Lenin, Pol Pot, etc. have done.
Posted by: whig at October 07, 2024 11:32 AM (bt/Nj)
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Anyone shopping for KMart underwear is going to be going commando.
Posted by: torabora at October 07, 2024 11:32 AM (0Gnoc)
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>>It's amusing how hard you work to pretend Rhode Island exists.
I was channel surfing yesterday morning and happened upon Fox as they were doing their 9 am intro where they often show videos of random places around the country. Not only did they have a shot from Rhode Island yesterday it was a video of my town.
That was unexpected.
I was channel surfing yesterday morning and happened upon Fox as they were doing their 9 am intro where they often show videos of random places around the country. Not only did they have a shot from Rhode Island yesterday it was a video of my town.
That was unexpected.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 07, 2024 11:32 AM (LkLld)
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Hillary is 76 years old. Unless you're a movie star or singer who feels a need to look much younger I don't really see the point for woman to have plastic surgery after a certain age.. It usually doesn't seem to improve women's appearances. She's 76. She perhaps should perhaps let that obsession go.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 07, 2024 11:32 AM (MQJVv)
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>>> 89 Trump should avoid The Federalist Society like they have covid.
And nearly all Catholics.
And anyone with Ukrainian heritage.
Posted by: torabora at October 07, 2024 11:23 AM (0Gnoc)
As a non-Catholic I think the metric should be something like whether or not the individual is a Brandon / Nanzi / Catholic "Charities" type or a Moron type. But that's the same for pretty much all groups, isn't it?
And nearly all Catholics.
And anyone with Ukrainian heritage.
Posted by: torabora at October 07, 2024 11:23 AM (0Gnoc)
As a non-Catholic I think the metric should be something like whether or not the individual is a Brandon / Nanzi / Catholic "Charities" type or a Moron type. But that's the same for pretty much all groups, isn't it?
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 07, 2024 11:33 AM (FnneF)
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Polls are so silly.
the generic "Trump v Harris" polls say the race is effectively tied.
But more specific polls, like "right track/wrong track," "economy good or bad," "do you favor a mass deportation?" and "do you identify as GOP or DEM" are all favoring the GOP by big margins.
So either there's a sizable segment of the population out there saying "the country is on the wrong track, the economy is terrible, we need an aggressive new immigration party, and I identify myself as a GOP...but I'm voting for Harris"
or
the GOP is about to dominate in November.
If you believe the first possibility, you're an MSNBC viewer, conditioned to believe that Trump is just so icky that even the rank-and-file of the party will not vote for him.
If you believe the second possibility, you have eyes.
the generic "Trump v Harris" polls say the race is effectively tied.
But more specific polls, like "right track/wrong track," "economy good or bad," "do you favor a mass deportation?" and "do you identify as GOP or DEM" are all favoring the GOP by big margins.
So either there's a sizable segment of the population out there saying "the country is on the wrong track, the economy is terrible, we need an aggressive new immigration party, and I identify myself as a GOP...but I'm voting for Harris"
or
the GOP is about to dominate in November.
If you believe the first possibility, you're an MSNBC viewer, conditioned to believe that Trump is just so icky that even the rank-and-file of the party will not vote for him.
If you believe the second possibility, you have eyes.
Posted by: Shenanigans at October 07, 2024 11:33 AM (pZ0Mr)
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I see the trolls are coming out against elon musk.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 07, 2024 11:34 AM (QNSds)
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Mr. Fitz got his first bone ever. He wasn't sure what it was and tried to play with it at first. At last something clicked and he's now merrily chomping away at it.
Mr. Fitz got his first bone ever. He wasn't sure what it was and tried to play with it at first. At last something clicked and he's now merrily chomping away at it.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 07, 2024 11:34 AM (BkEzK)
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FIFY
Posted by: Archimedes at October 07, 2024 11:30 AM (xCA6C)
*eyetwitch*
Bad movie...very bad...
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 11:31 AM (xcxpd)
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I loved the play. The movie looked like a trainwwreck.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 07, 2024 11:30 AM (xCA6C)
*eyetwitch*
Bad movie...very bad...
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 11:31 AM (xcxpd)
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I loved the play. The movie looked like a trainwwreck.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight, Concertina Czar at October 07, 2024 11:34 AM (VdhcA)
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>>> 108 Apparently, Sid doesn't know how to look up historical weather disasters that go back further than 2020. Sid is an idiot. Don't be like Sid.
Posted by: Lady in Black at October 07, 2024 11:26 AM (+ek9r)
Hi!
Posted by: Lady in Black at October 07, 2024 11:26 AM (+ek9r)
Hi!
Posted by: 1916 Asheville region flooding at October 07, 2024 11:34 AM (FnneF)
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113 103 I ask this: Did RDS show good judgement running for Pres this cycle?
Trust him if you must. I smell a rat.
Posted by: Tech Sgt. Chen at October 07, 2024 11:25 AM (Z8Yh2)
It was opportunistic, if not overly optimistic. He had some momentum but Trump is still Trump.
He didn't linger long enough to damage anything and he's gone right back to being a conservative executive.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at October 07, 2024 11:26 AM (KbCG3)
To answer the question: no, it was not RDS' best move doing that. In fact, I was one of the earliest and most vociferous opponents of that decision on this blog. He should have been Trump's running mate this cycle instead of JDV, and his run against Trump ruined his chances there. That said, however, he is the best governor in America, and I still believe that he will - and should - be POTUS one day. Between RDS, Vance and Vivek we'll have an embarrassment of riches in the next generation of conservative politicians.
Trust him if you must. I smell a rat.
Posted by: Tech Sgt. Chen at October 07, 2024 11:25 AM (Z8Yh2)
It was opportunistic, if not overly optimistic. He had some momentum but Trump is still Trump.
He didn't linger long enough to damage anything and he's gone right back to being a conservative executive.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at October 07, 2024 11:26 AM (KbCG3)
To answer the question: no, it was not RDS' best move doing that. In fact, I was one of the earliest and most vociferous opponents of that decision on this blog. He should have been Trump's running mate this cycle instead of JDV, and his run against Trump ruined his chances there. That said, however, he is the best governor in America, and I still believe that he will - and should - be POTUS one day. Between RDS, Vance and Vivek we'll have an embarrassment of riches in the next generation of conservative politicians.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at October 07, 2024 11:34 AM (9b+Ua)
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable a Clear and Present Danger at October 07, 2024 11:35 AM (17s+e)
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I see the trolls are coming out against elon musk.
Eh, it's what trolls do. They have no accomplishments of their own, but it makes them feel important to rile others.
Eh, it's what trolls do. They have no accomplishments of their own, but it makes them feel important to rile others.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 07, 2024 11:35 AM (xCA6C)
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The agency is also running out of money, having diverted its budget to facilitating an invasion of illegal aliens into the US. Most shockingly, this is a surprise to almost no one.
Was just watching a clip from a local, rural Maine news report. A large multi-unit apartment block was built in the middle of a field. Very nice, furnished apartments. Illegals are given two years' rent, utilities, etc.
If you would like to live there, it's $1800-$2300 per month.
I have a few multi-units going up in my own rural town. Always wondered how there could possibly be a market for them. Now I know.
Was just watching a clip from a local, rural Maine news report. A large multi-unit apartment block was built in the middle of a field. Very nice, furnished apartments. Illegals are given two years' rent, utilities, etc.
If you would like to live there, it's $1800-$2300 per month.
I have a few multi-units going up in my own rural town. Always wondered how there could possibly be a market for them. Now I know.
Posted by: t-bird at October 07, 2024 11:35 AM (CFrOc)
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I ask this: Did RDS show good judgement running for Pres this cycle?
Trust him if you must. I smell a rat.
Posted by: Tech Sgt. Chen at October 07, 2024 11:25 AM (Z8Yh2)
If Trump had been disqualified, or or forced out and thrown in prison early, then the only remaining insider candidate was Nikki Haley, who would have gotten more support from the Neocon side of the Dems as a "unity" candidate.
Ron was the spoiler candidate for that eventuality, and may have had enough juice to beat out Nikki H, who was everything Kamala is plus competent.
Trust him if you must. I smell a rat.
Posted by: Tech Sgt. Chen at October 07, 2024 11:25 AM (Z8Yh2)
If Trump had been disqualified, or or forced out and thrown in prison early, then the only remaining insider candidate was Nikki Haley, who would have gotten more support from the Neocon side of the Dems as a "unity" candidate.
Ron was the spoiler candidate for that eventuality, and may have had enough juice to beat out Nikki H, who was everything Kamala is plus competent.
Posted by: Kindltot at October 07, 2024 11:35 AM (D7oie)
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see the trolls are coming out against elon musk.
Yes. Stating facts is now "trolling".
The guy is trying to inset microchips in people's brains like they are a f*cking science experiment, but muhTwitter.
Yes. Stating facts is now "trolling".
The guy is trying to inset microchips in people's brains like they are a f*cking science experiment, but muhTwitter.
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 11:35 AM (FDBcy)
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Mr. Fitz got his first bone ever.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
There's a canine version of OnlyFans?
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
There's a canine version of OnlyFans?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at October 07, 2024 11:35 AM (v6JzV)
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The Prince by Machiavelli is a far better guide to a discerning autocrat than Mao, Xi, Lenin, Pol Pot, etc. have done.
Posted by: whig
Better to be feared than loved but better to be feared and loved than just feared. Also better to be not feared but loved than not feared and hated.
Posted by: whig
Better to be feared than loved but better to be feared and loved than just feared. Also better to be not feared but loved than not feared and hated.
Posted by: SFGoth at October 07, 2024 11:35 AM (KAi1n)
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California Gov. Newsom Approves Amsterdam-Style “Cannabis Cafes”
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If there's one thing California needs more of, it's drug abuse.
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If there's one thing California needs more of, it's drug abuse.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice! at October 07, 2024 11:36 AM (L/fGl)
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These magic words have multiplied in the past five years. When dumb people have no response and know their position has no basis, they accuse the questioner of being: misogynistic, homophobic, transphobic, racist, colonialist, fascist, supremacist, etc, etc. I guess it looks smarter than when purple-haired, pierced freaks simply bark at their "tormentors," revealing the true depth of their arguments.
Posted by: red speck
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Treat all accusations as unfounded premises and depending on your personality type--either undermine them via rhetorical questions in reply or via go directly to insults.
Basically, everyone has to become a trial lawyer on their own behalf as a client and use the same skills to navigate. Same thing for media stories--use the logical rules of evidence regarding stories and sources.
Even arcane rules of evidence like ancient records often serve in good stead. Sources based on the past with no current ax to grind in current political arguments and issues often can give a clear and unbiased information in how to resolve a current situation.
Posted by: red speck
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Treat all accusations as unfounded premises and depending on your personality type--either undermine them via rhetorical questions in reply or via go directly to insults.
Basically, everyone has to become a trial lawyer on their own behalf as a client and use the same skills to navigate. Same thing for media stories--use the logical rules of evidence regarding stories and sources.
Even arcane rules of evidence like ancient records often serve in good stead. Sources based on the past with no current ax to grind in current political arguments and issues often can give a clear and unbiased information in how to resolve a current situation.
Posted by: whig at October 07, 2024 11:36 AM (bt/Nj)
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Trump would do well to fill every cabinet position and department headship with Evangelical Christians, if he had any sense.
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 11:13 AM (FDBcy)
I was thinking more along the lines of Quikrete
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 11:13 AM (FDBcy)
I was thinking more along the lines of Quikrete
Posted by: ... at October 07, 2024 11:36 AM (hmOfI)
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Yes. Stating facts is now "trolling".
The guy is trying to inset microchips in people's brains like they are a f*cking science experiment, but muhTwitter.
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition
I take it you are one of the failed experiments.
The guy is trying to inset microchips in people's brains like they are a f*cking science experiment, but muhTwitter.
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition
I take it you are one of the failed experiments.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 07, 2024 11:37 AM (xCA6C)
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Kamala's support is a 1000 miles wide, but only an inch deep. Its all a facade. Nobody's crawling over broken glass to vote for Kamala.
Kamala's support is a 1000 miles wide, but only an inch deep. Its all a facade. Nobody's crawling over broken glass to vote for Kamala.
Posted by: Frank Barone at October 07, 2024 11:37 AM (+oR7L)
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This kind of fiction can only be addressed by a Smart Blonde...or the Easter Bunny.
Posted by: garrett at October 07, 2024 11:24 AM (0XOcY)
How about a famous blonde pretending to be the Easter bunny?
https://youtu.be/be5qLPmoMyg - likely NSFW but not actually that bad
Posted by: garrett at October 07, 2024 11:24 AM (0XOcY)
How about a famous blonde pretending to be the Easter bunny?
https://youtu.be/be5qLPmoMyg - likely NSFW but not actually that bad
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 07, 2024 11:37 AM (U7wke)
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If you believe the second possibility, you have eyes.
Posted by: Shenanigans at October 07, 2024 11:33 AM (pZ0Mr)
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Also, new voter registration data is out this morning for PA. New republican registrations outnumber democrat registrations by two to one. Those people aren’t registering republican to vote for Harris.
Posted by: Shenanigans at October 07, 2024 11:33 AM (pZ0Mr)
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Also, new voter registration data is out this morning for PA. New republican registrations outnumber democrat registrations by two to one. Those people aren’t registering republican to vote for Harris.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 07, 2024 11:37 AM (u73oe)
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‘ Posted by: Mitch "The Addle Brained Turtle" McConnell ’
I hope there’s a pillow in your near future.
‘ Posted by: Mitch "The Addle Brained Turtle" McConnell ’
I hope there’s a pillow in your near future.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at October 07, 2024 11:37 AM (jbnUc)
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150 Yes. Stating facts is now "trolling".
The guy is trying to inset microchips in people's brains like they are a f*cking science experiment, but muhTwitter.
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 11:35 AM (FDBcy)
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You use the fact that Musk signed off on transition of his kid but ignore the fact that Musk has repeatedly expressed regret over that decision as well as the decision of his that he is out to destroy what he calls the "woke mind virus", stemming from that experience that killed his child, as he calls it.
So, if you're "Mr. Facts," it helps to include more facts.
The guy is trying to inset microchips in people's brains like they are a f*cking science experiment, but muhTwitter.
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 11:35 AM (FDBcy)
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You use the fact that Musk signed off on transition of his kid but ignore the fact that Musk has repeatedly expressed regret over that decision as well as the decision of his that he is out to destroy what he calls the "woke mind virus", stemming from that experience that killed his child, as he calls it.
So, if you're "Mr. Facts," it helps to include more facts.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 11:37 AM (GBKbO)
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>>The guy is trying to inset microchips in people's brains like they are a f*cking science experiment
Wow.
When you out-retard Sid...
Wow.
When you out-retard Sid...
Posted by: garrett at October 07, 2024 11:37 AM (0XOcY)
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Sid like most leftists is giddy about thousands of Republicans dying in a swing state.
Posted by: Settled Science at October 07, 2024 11:28 AM (sy0wD)
Poor white people he can pretend to look down on.
Posted by: Settled Science at October 07, 2024 11:28 AM (sy0wD)
Poor white people he can pretend to look down on.
Posted by: Kindltot at October 07, 2024 11:38 AM (D7oie)
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>I ask this: Did RDS show good judgement running for Pres this cycle?
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wtf diff does it make now
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wtf diff does it make now
Posted by: Don Black at October 07, 2024 11:38 AM (/7KEl)
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This government has been bloated with useless as well as power hungry losers on both sides for DECADES. Maybe now, with the lack of helpful government assistance to the dire situation in NC, coupled with the exacerbation of a clearly run amuck border crisis, a cleansing will start on Jan 21st, 2025. One can only vote correctly and pray.
Posted by: just saying at October 07, 2024 11:38 AM (Uy/WF)
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There's a canine version of OnlyFans?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at October 07, 2024 11:35 AM (v6JzV)
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As I hit Post I had the sinking feeling that someone would say this. An omen which came to pass.
There's a canine version of OnlyFans?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at October 07, 2024 11:35 AM (v6JzV)
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As I hit Post I had the sinking feeling that someone would say this. An omen which came to pass.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 07, 2024 11:38 AM (BkEzK)
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The guy is trying to inset microchips in people's brains like they are a f*cking science experiment, but muhTwitter.
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 11:35 AM (FDBcy)
Yeah, he's just going around jamming microchips into people's brains, willy-nilly.
With "facts" like these, it's no wonder you come across like a screaming lunatic fucksickle.
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 11:35 AM (FDBcy)
Yeah, he's just going around jamming microchips into people's brains, willy-nilly.
With "facts" like these, it's no wonder you come across like a screaming lunatic fucksickle.
Posted by: spindrift at October 07, 2024 11:39 AM (OguvZ)
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As I hit Post I had the sinking feeling that someone would say this. An omen which came to pass.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
Sorry, Hadrian. But it is the Horde.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
Sorry, Hadrian. But it is the Horde.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at October 07, 2024 11:39 AM (v6JzV)
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Anyone talk to a libtard down in NC who's homeless, out of money and relying on FEMA for assistance?
What do they say about government now? Still all in I assume... or nah?
What do they say about government now? Still all in I assume... or nah?
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 07, 2024 11:39 AM (Q4IgG)
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89 Trump should avoid The Federalist Society like they have covid.
And nearly all Catholics.
And anyone with Ukrainian heritage.
Posted by: torabora at October 07, 2024 11:23 AM (0Gnoc)
Unfortunately, Trump will need to replace Clarence Thomas while he's POTUS, God willing. I have no idea who can possibly fill his shoes - Janice Rogers Brown would have been a perfect colleague, but that ship has sailed, unfortunately.
The Federalist Society is the only place where we might be able to identify such a candidate. It's been an established check box for right-leaning jurists for over a generation, so anybody we'd possibly consider would have spent at least some time there.
And nearly all Catholics.
And anyone with Ukrainian heritage.
Posted by: torabora at October 07, 2024 11:23 AM (0Gnoc)
Unfortunately, Trump will need to replace Clarence Thomas while he's POTUS, God willing. I have no idea who can possibly fill his shoes - Janice Rogers Brown would have been a perfect colleague, but that ship has sailed, unfortunately.
The Federalist Society is the only place where we might be able to identify such a candidate. It's been an established check box for right-leaning jurists for over a generation, so anybody we'd possibly consider would have spent at least some time there.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at October 07, 2024 11:39 AM (9b+Ua)
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>>The guy is trying to inset microchips in people's brains like they are a f*cking science experiment
Wow.
When you out-retard Sid...
Whoa there, Sparky. I think there's still a horse race here, and I'm not going to call it until I see more evidence.
Wow.
When you out-retard Sid...
Whoa there, Sparky. I think there's still a horse race here, and I'm not going to call it until I see more evidence.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 07, 2024 11:39 AM (xCA6C)
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California Gov. Newsom Approves Amsterdam-Style “Cannabis Cafes”
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If there's one thing California needs more of, it's drug abuse.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wreck
Alcohol consumption is down; bar investors likely want to turn to something else. Getting around S.F. by livery (mostly LyftUber) is fairly easy so you hang out with friends over a bong, hail your ride, go home and pig out. Meh.
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If there's one thing California needs more of, it's drug abuse.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wreck
Alcohol consumption is down; bar investors likely want to turn to something else. Getting around S.F. by livery (mostly LyftUber) is fairly easy so you hang out with friends over a bong, hail your ride, go home and pig out. Meh.
Posted by: SFGoth at October 07, 2024 11:39 AM (KAi1n)
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 07, 2024 11:40 AM (d9fT1)
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Trump would do well to fill every cabinet position and department headship with Evangelical Christians, if he had any sense.
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 11:13 AM (FDBcy)
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Each one filled with a Chainsaw Dullap. Eliminate 95% of every department but DOD... only 50%.
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 11:13 AM (FDBcy)
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Each one filled with a Chainsaw Dullap. Eliminate 95% of every department but DOD... only 50%.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable a Clear and Present Danger at October 07, 2024 11:40 AM (17s+e)
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30 It's the difference between the self-sufficient child and the needy child.
The self-sufficient child will always get the short end because...they never needed the help before.
This is why I've always disliked the story of the Prodigal Son.
Then you're not reading it right. That parable is overflowing with the beauty of God's love toward his children. It's not a fable by Aesop, telling people how best to live. And all the father did was give the foolish son his inheritance early -- which doesn't diminish the obedient son's treasure one whit. Both are equally loved and valued in the Father's eyes. And there is no doubt that the hard-working son is esteemed for his hard work over the capriciousness of the young fool -- who asks for nothing more than to come back as a servant, not to regain what he squandered.
The self-sufficient child will always get the short end because...they never needed the help before.
This is why I've always disliked the story of the Prodigal Son.
Then you're not reading it right. That parable is overflowing with the beauty of God's love toward his children. It's not a fable by Aesop, telling people how best to live. And all the father did was give the foolish son his inheritance early -- which doesn't diminish the obedient son's treasure one whit. Both are equally loved and valued in the Father's eyes. And there is no doubt that the hard-working son is esteemed for his hard work over the capriciousness of the young fool -- who asks for nothing more than to come back as a servant, not to regain what he squandered.
Posted by: red speck at October 07, 2024 11:40 AM (0Id0S)
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Kamala's support is a 1000 miles wide, but only an inch deep. Its all a facade. Nobody's crawling over broken glass to vote for Kamala.
Update: her support is now 3000 miles wide. We found a supporter in Nebraska to bridge the gap between the coasts.
Update: her support is now 3000 miles wide. We found a supporter in Nebraska to bridge the gap between the coasts.
Posted by: t-bird at October 07, 2024 11:40 AM (CFrOc)
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You use the fact that Musk signed off on transition of his kid but ignore the fact that Musk has repeatedly expressed regret over that decision as well as the decision of his that he is out to destroy what he calls the "woke mind virus", stemming from that experience that killed his child, as he calls it
Just so I understand, the super-genius didn't realize in the meeting with a gender transition specialist that pumping his son full of puberty blockers and hormone replacement therapy would have any lasting effects. He was just tricked by meany doctors.
Do I have that correct?
Just so I understand, the super-genius didn't realize in the meeting with a gender transition specialist that pumping his son full of puberty blockers and hormone replacement therapy would have any lasting effects. He was just tricked by meany doctors.
Do I have that correct?
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 11:40 AM (FDBcy)
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@140
>>the GOP is about to dominate in November.
Dominate? Like the Red Wave of 22?
Listen, it appears the Donks have control of enough voting apparatuses to prevent that sort of outcome.
Couple that with the general apathy of most conservative voters and it more than likely will be a sub-optimal outcome in November.
Hopefully this isn't the case and Trump and the GOP romp but, the left is not going down without a substantial fight.
>>the GOP is about to dominate in November.
Dominate? Like the Red Wave of 22?
Listen, it appears the Donks have control of enough voting apparatuses to prevent that sort of outcome.
Couple that with the general apathy of most conservative voters and it more than likely will be a sub-optimal outcome in November.
Hopefully this isn't the case and Trump and the GOP romp but, the left is not going down without a substantial fight.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 07, 2024 11:40 AM (XV/Pl)
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Kamala, mayor Pete, and FEMA don't realize they are interviewing for the job. It's not yet locked in stone for them.
Hopefully Trump gets in and doesn't just clean house, but scours with fire. Elon can help.
The FEMA toadie caught on zoom saying they are not about helping the maximum number of people but about equity was just evil.
Hopefully Trump gets in and doesn't just clean house, but scours with fire. Elon can help.
The FEMA toadie caught on zoom saying they are not about helping the maximum number of people but about equity was just evil.
Posted by: LizLem at October 07, 2024 11:40 AM (QAK8m)
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There's a canine version of OnlyFans?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus
You can really sink your teeth into it.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus
You can really sink your teeth into it.
Posted by: SFGoth at October 07, 2024 11:41 AM (KAi1n)
Posted by: theATL at October 07, 2024 11:41 AM (BYfP9)
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The Prince by Machiavelli is a far better guide to a discerning autocrat than Mao, Xi, Lenin, Pol Pot, etc. have done.
Posted by: whig
Better to be feared than loved but better to be feared and loved than just feared. Also better to be not feared but loved than not feared and hated.
Posted by: SFGoth at October 07, 2024 11:35 AM (KAi1n)
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Shame that his "The Republic" has been lost.
Posted by: whig
Better to be feared than loved but better to be feared and loved than just feared. Also better to be not feared but loved than not feared and hated.
Posted by: SFGoth at October 07, 2024 11:35 AM (KAi1n)
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Shame that his "The Republic" has been lost.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight, Concertina Czar at October 07, 2024 11:41 AM (VdhcA)
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Love is love.
Posted by: Ribbed at October 07, 2024 11:40 AM (iFMeW)
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*sighs heavily*
*trudges off*
Love is love.
Posted by: Ribbed at October 07, 2024 11:40 AM (iFMeW)
________
*sighs heavily*
*trudges off*
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 07, 2024 11:41 AM (BkEzK)
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Posted by: Huck Follywood at October 07, 2024 11:15 AM (iyAMW)
Yet here we are talking about how Trump could make the government "competent". I'm not interested in that in the least. Ship has sailed. Competence does not preclude malice.
Yet here we are talking about how Trump could make the government "competent". I'm not interested in that in the least. Ship has sailed. Competence does not preclude malice.
Posted by: ... at October 07, 2024 11:41 AM (hmOfI)
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>>> There's a canine version of OnlyFans?
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OnlyPaws
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OnlyPaws
Posted by: Turn 2 at October 07, 2024 11:42 AM (JfxgE)
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We're going to need a bigger gallow.
Posted by: Humphreyrobot at October 07, 2024 11:42 AM (J8LnB)
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Trump would do well to fill every cabinet position and department headship with Evangelical Christians, if he had any sense.
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 11:13 AM (FDBcy)
I was thinking more along the lines of Quikrete
Posted by: ... at October 07, 2024
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Immediate hiring freeze at departments to be abolished (i.e. Education) and then fire remaining staff by thirds for each of the following three years. That's doable.
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 11:13 AM (FDBcy)
I was thinking more along the lines of Quikrete
Posted by: ... at October 07, 2024
__________
Immediate hiring freeze at departments to be abolished (i.e. Education) and then fire remaining staff by thirds for each of the following three years. That's doable.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at October 07, 2024 11:42 AM (Dm8we)
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>>> 168 The guy is trying to inset microchips in people's brains like they are a f*cking science experiment, but muhTwitter.
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 11:35 AM (FDBcy)
Yeah, he's just going around jamming microchips into people's brains, willy-nilly.
With "facts" like these, it's no wonder you come across like a screaming lunatic fucksickle.
Posted by: spindrift at October 07, 2024 11:39 AM (OguvZ)
I'm pretty sure Elon has talked about getting a chip in *his* head. He wants to sell the things to others, which seems.... undesirable (except possibly for certain cases).
OTOH anyone think Billy Gates is gonna voluntarily put something in *his* head?
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 11:35 AM (FDBcy)
Yeah, he's just going around jamming microchips into people's brains, willy-nilly.
With "facts" like these, it's no wonder you come across like a screaming lunatic fucksickle.
Posted by: spindrift at October 07, 2024 11:39 AM (OguvZ)
I'm pretty sure Elon has talked about getting a chip in *his* head. He wants to sell the things to others, which seems.... undesirable (except possibly for certain cases).
OTOH anyone think Billy Gates is gonna voluntarily put something in *his* head?
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 07, 2024 11:42 AM (FnneF)
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Kamala's support is a 1000 miles wide, but only an inch deep. Its all a facade. Nobody's crawling over broken glass to vote for Kamala.
Posted by: Frank Barone at October 07, 2024 11:37 AM (+oR7L)
They prefer it that way. It's all about shitting out millions of untraceable ballots and then scooping them up and injecting them back into the system. I know lots of dems who I consider sort of friends and my mind boggles at how they don't see this as a problem. Of course it breaks their way. The banality of evil, indeed.
Kamala's support is a 1000 miles wide, but only an inch deep. Its all a facade. Nobody's crawling over broken glass to vote for Kamala.
Posted by: Frank Barone at October 07, 2024 11:37 AM (+oR7L)
They prefer it that way. It's all about shitting out millions of untraceable ballots and then scooping them up and injecting them back into the system. I know lots of dems who I consider sort of friends and my mind boggles at how they don't see this as a problem. Of course it breaks their way. The banality of evil, indeed.
Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at October 07, 2024 11:42 AM (uBBbP)
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Better to be feared than loved but better to be feared and loved than just feared. Also better to be not feared but loved than not feared and hated.
Posted by: SFGoth
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Machiavelli also gets down into the nitty gritty. Execute who you will but do it fast; don't estrange the executed's estate from his heirs as they will forgive the loss of a parent, uncle, etc. far more than loss of money. And so on.
School of thought that argues Machiavelli was writing satirically (those of the Straussian secret double messages school) about the events of his time while seeming to feign allegiance to one of the Borgias. Unless substantial evidence to the contrary exists, this strikes me as too clever by half. IMHO, when one starts looking for hidden knowledge in ancient texts; it can easily turn into going nuts like a wild squirrel set loose in a church.
Obligatory Ray Stevens https://tinyurl.com/ya4x3kfk
Posted by: SFGoth
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Machiavelli also gets down into the nitty gritty. Execute who you will but do it fast; don't estrange the executed's estate from his heirs as they will forgive the loss of a parent, uncle, etc. far more than loss of money. And so on.
School of thought that argues Machiavelli was writing satirically (those of the Straussian secret double messages school) about the events of his time while seeming to feign allegiance to one of the Borgias. Unless substantial evidence to the contrary exists, this strikes me as too clever by half. IMHO, when one starts looking for hidden knowledge in ancient texts; it can easily turn into going nuts like a wild squirrel set loose in a church.
Obligatory Ray Stevens https://tinyurl.com/ya4x3kfk
Posted by: whig at October 07, 2024 11:42 AM (bt/Nj)
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179 Just so I understand, the super-genius didn't realize in the meeting with a gender transition specialist that pumping his son full of puberty blockers and hormone replacement therapy would have any lasting effects. He was just tricked by meany doctors.
Do I have that correct?
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 11:40 AM (FDBcy)
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I never called him a super genius. I'm just saying that your facts are very selective.
Since he's now against the thing that you listed as one of the reasons to hate him, why do you avoid that fact?
And, be careful. If you don't actually answer my question, I can make you sound even sillier.
Do I have that correct?
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 11:40 AM (FDBcy)
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I never called him a super genius. I'm just saying that your facts are very selective.
Since he's now against the thing that you listed as one of the reasons to hate him, why do you avoid that fact?
And, be careful. If you don't actually answer my question, I can make you sound even sillier.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 11:43 AM (GBKbO)
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139 >>> 89 Trump should avoid The Federalist Society like they have covid.
And nearly all Catholics.
And anyone with Ukrainian heritage.
Posted by: torabora at October 07, 2024 11:23 AM (0Gnoc)
As a non-Catholic I think the metric should be something like whether or not the individual is a Brandon / Nanzi / Catholic "Charities" type or a Moron type. But that's the same for pretty much all groups, isn't it?
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 07, 2024 11:33 AM (FnneF)
Helena Handbasket is correct. There are plenty of Catholics who oppose Brandon / Nanzi while bristling at Catholic Charities. There are plenty who are fellow Morons. For I am one of them.
And nearly all Catholics.
And anyone with Ukrainian heritage.
Posted by: torabora at October 07, 2024 11:23 AM (0Gnoc)
As a non-Catholic I think the metric should be something like whether or not the individual is a Brandon / Nanzi / Catholic "Charities" type or a Moron type. But that's the same for pretty much all groups, isn't it?
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 07, 2024 11:33 AM (FnneF)
Helena Handbasket is correct. There are plenty of Catholics who oppose Brandon / Nanzi while bristling at Catholic Charities. There are plenty who are fellow Morons. For I am one of them.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at October 07, 2024 11:43 AM (N39Ws)
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168 Yeah, he's just going around jamming microchips into people's brains, willy-nilly.
little known fact: starlink is actually a testbed for the *real* project, chips from god. inserting chips into brains from orbit.
little known fact: starlink is actually a testbed for the *real* project, chips from god. inserting chips into brains from orbit.
Posted by: anachronda at October 07, 2024 11:43 AM (sGtp+)
Posted by: Don Black at October 07, 2024 11:43 AM (/7KEl)
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‘ This is why I've always disliked the story of the Prodigal Son.’
Me too. It always has seemed so darn unfair. I have always had to take the moral of that parable on faith.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at October 07, 2024
And that other one with the vineyard owner or whatever, paying a single denarius to all the workers whether they started at sunup or five minutes before Miller time, and chastising the guys who put in the 18 hour day for saying "uh, hey, wait a second." All rather dickish.
Me too. It always has seemed so darn unfair. I have always had to take the moral of that parable on faith.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at October 07, 2024
And that other one with the vineyard owner or whatever, paying a single denarius to all the workers whether they started at sunup or five minutes before Miller time, and chastising the guys who put in the 18 hour day for saying "uh, hey, wait a second." All rather dickish.
Posted by: Work ethic is for chumps at October 07, 2024 11:44 AM (8vw5b)
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What do they say about government now? Still all in I assume... or nah?
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 07, 2024 11:39 AM (Q4IgG)
"when Joe finds out about this, he will be very angry"
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 07, 2024 11:39 AM (Q4IgG)
"when Joe finds out about this, he will be very angry"
Posted by: Kindltot at October 07, 2024 11:44 AM (D7oie)
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You use the fact that Musk signed off on transition of his kid but ignore the fact that Musk has repeatedly expressed regret over that decision as well as the decision of his that he is out to destroy what he calls the "woke mind virus", stemming from that experience that killed his child, as he calls it.
So, if you're "Mr. Facts," it helps to include more facts.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 11:37 AM (GBKbO)
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Isn't said kid an adult anyway? He doesn't need anyone to "sign off" on anything.
So, if you're "Mr. Facts," it helps to include more facts.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 11:37 AM (GBKbO)
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Isn't said kid an adult anyway? He doesn't need anyone to "sign off" on anything.
Posted by: Jordan61 at October 07, 2024 11:44 AM (DRSnL)
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istr Insty pimping a story about an implant designed to help with blindness or some such, but no, I do *not* have a link. Just saying this isn't the first time I've heard chatter about this. There's also some Swedish (?) company that wanted to offer fingertip chips as a substitute for credit / debit cards or even IDs. Yeah, no thanks.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 07, 2024 11:44 AM (FnneF)
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>>The guy is trying to inset microchips in people's brains like they are a f*cking science experiment
Now do the largest scientific experiment performed on humans in history -- the clot shot
Now do the largest scientific experiment performed on humans in history -- the clot shot
Posted by: one hour sober at October 07, 2024 11:45 AM (Y1sOo)
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little known fact: starlink is actually a testbed for the *real* project, chips from god. inserting chips into brains from orbit.
Posted by: anachronda at October 07, 2024 11:43 AM (sGtp+)
It's the only way to be sure.
Posted by: anachronda at October 07, 2024 11:43 AM (sGtp+)
It's the only way to be sure.
Posted by: Napoleon XIV at October 07, 2024 11:45 AM (AiZBA)
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186 >>> There's a canine version of OnlyFans?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at October 07, 2024 11:35 AM (v6JzV)
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OnlyPaws
Posted by: Turn 2 at October 07, 2024 11:42 AM (JfxgE)
A lot of legs out there to be humped.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at October 07, 2024 11:35 AM (v6JzV)
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OnlyPaws
Posted by: Turn 2 at October 07, 2024 11:42 AM (JfxgE)
A lot of legs out there to be humped.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at October 07, 2024 11:45 AM (N39Ws)
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How exactly does Sony make a profit after paying $400 million for 50 and 60 year old songs. I don't get it.
Posted by: Comfortably Numb at October 07, 2024 11:45 AM (CV8a5)
Posted by: Don Black at October 07, 2024 11:45 AM (/7KEl)
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156 "He should have been Trump's running mate this cycle instead of JDV, and his run against Trump ruined his chances there."
He and Trump were doing fine until he refused to kiss the ring and suddenly he was enemy #1. I don't know what Trump asked him to do other than drop out, but he had some good momentum in the start of the year that petered out pretty quickly once Trump's campaign started. We can pretend he's the one who changed his policies if that makes you feel better.
Posted by: Ribbed at October 07, 2024 11:36 AM (iFMeW)
I said at the time that if one believed that Trump lost the election fair and square that Trump should have been treated like any other GOP castoff that blew their chances for POTUS. If you felt that Trump was cheated - and I think that the vast majority of people on this blog thought that was the case - that the only position to take in a run against Trump in the primary was to explicitly run to Trump's right and make him promise to finish the job if he had another shot at 1600 P.A. Vivek was the only candidate to do that, and that was a lane that RDS owned until his run in the primaries. Time heals all wounds, however. RDS will be fine.
He and Trump were doing fine until he refused to kiss the ring and suddenly he was enemy #1. I don't know what Trump asked him to do other than drop out, but he had some good momentum in the start of the year that petered out pretty quickly once Trump's campaign started. We can pretend he's the one who changed his policies if that makes you feel better.
Posted by: Ribbed at October 07, 2024 11:36 AM (iFMeW)
I said at the time that if one believed that Trump lost the election fair and square that Trump should have been treated like any other GOP castoff that blew their chances for POTUS. If you felt that Trump was cheated - and I think that the vast majority of people on this blog thought that was the case - that the only position to take in a run against Trump in the primary was to explicitly run to Trump's right and make him promise to finish the job if he had another shot at 1600 P.A. Vivek was the only candidate to do that, and that was a lane that RDS owned until his run in the primaries. Time heals all wounds, however. RDS will be fine.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at October 07, 2024 11:45 AM (9b+Ua)
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>>Insty pimping a story about an implant designed to help with blindness or some such
Yeah...about 2- 3 months ago, this was a headline story.
Yeah...about 2- 3 months ago, this was a headline story.
Posted by: garrett at October 07, 2024 11:46 AM (0XOcY)
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I had to renew a CD at the bank this morning. The guy who does it is (IIRC) either Iranian or Paki, with a strong accent. I'd guess about 60. Anyway, we were chatting about housing prices, and he started going off on all the illegals coming into his area, and how only Trump could solve the problem, and must send them back.
I was surprised, because he didn't know my politics, although I'm sure he or his family came in legally.
If someone like him is so pro-Trump, I think it's a very good sign.
I was surprised, because he didn't know my politics, although I'm sure he or his family came in legally.
If someone like him is so pro-Trump, I think it's a very good sign.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 07, 2024 11:46 AM (xCA6C)
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Shame that his "The Republic" has been lost.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight, Concertina Czar at October 07, 2024 11:41 AM (VdhcA)
To be fair, Machiavelli's republic was conquered and lost before he wrote that book.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight, Concertina Czar at October 07, 2024 11:41 AM (VdhcA)
To be fair, Machiavelli's republic was conquered and lost before he wrote that book.
Posted by: Kindltot at October 07, 2024 11:46 AM (D7oie)
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"...institutions we used to rely on..." We never really did rely on them for much. They've made the news but most of the benefit they were purported to provide was done privately or by local governments. That these agencies were ever competent (or at least worth the investment) is another lie, or gaslighting, that we have suffered.
Buck, that would be an interesting research project to look into the history of FEMA and how well they have really performed, or not performed.
Buck, that would be an interesting research project to look into the history of FEMA and how well they have really performed, or not performed.
Posted by: Earl Schlobodowicz at October 07, 2024 11:46 AM (P7Iz+)
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NY Post Editorial Board: Our “Experts” Justify Censorship Of Actual News With Fake Science To Help Democrats
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Well, when you put it that way, it sounds bad.
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Well, when you put it that way, it sounds bad.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice! at October 07, 2024 11:47 AM (L/fGl)
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>>How exactly does Sony make a profit after paying $400 million for 50 and 60 year old songs. I don't get it.
Licensing them for commercial use.
Licensing them for commercial use.
Posted by: garrett at October 07, 2024 11:47 AM (0XOcY)
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>>> Just so I understand, the super-genius didn't realize in the meeting with a gender transition specialist that pumping his son full of puberty blockers and hormone replacement therapy would have any lasting effects. He was just tricked by meany doctors.Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 11:40 AM (FDBcy)
You go to trans therapists or doctors who tell you that "Its better to have a live boy than dead girl!!! or vice versa." It's total, utter emotional manipulation. What parent wouldn't move heaven and earth to save their kid if a doctor says they'll die? Plus I don't know rules in CA, but in some states like WA if you don't fully get on board, CPS will take you kid away, basically blackmail you.
He realized the gross manipulation far too late to save his kid. He's shining a light on it to help others. He's not stupid, he trusted the wrong people. He's wiser now.
You go to trans therapists or doctors who tell you that "Its better to have a live boy than dead girl!!! or vice versa." It's total, utter emotional manipulation. What parent wouldn't move heaven and earth to save their kid if a doctor says they'll die? Plus I don't know rules in CA, but in some states like WA if you don't fully get on board, CPS will take you kid away, basically blackmail you.
He realized the gross manipulation far too late to save his kid. He's shining a light on it to help others. He's not stupid, he trusted the wrong people. He's wiser now.
Posted by: LizLem at October 07, 2024 11:47 AM (QAK8m)
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Excuse me Professor Cloward, Professor Piven. I had a question or two about your strategy. In a nutshell, you want us to use socialism to cause the system to collapse. Then use the collapse to demand more socialism. Well, what if, instead of demanding more socialism, the rabble start shooting the socialist? Call the police to protect us? The police we have been defunding, suing and demonizing for the last three decades? Oh, the army! Yes, the one's we spat on after Vietnam, called baby killers, defunded, demonized and then foisted DEI and CRT on. Correct me if I am wrong but I don't think the DEI hires in the military are the sorts who know much about the things that go pew-pew-pew. I think the DEI hires are the sort who shed their uniforms and get the heck out of the way when the first round goes overhead.
Posted by: JB1000 at October 07, 2024 11:47 AM (mOfbw)
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Biden will get his Pearl Harbor. He will get his war. Biden will get the blame.
Anything to fuck up voting.
Anything to fuck up voting.
Posted by: Humphreyrobot at October 07, 2024 11:47 AM (J8LnB)
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Posted by: Ribbed at October 07, 2024 11:28 AM (Ectld)
Come back in a week.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo
So did Ribbed get banned, or not?
Come back in a week.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo
So did Ribbed get banned, or not?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at October 07, 2024 11:47 AM (v6JzV)
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There's a canine version of OnlyFans?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus
You can really sink your teeth into it.
Posted by: SFGoth at October 07, 2024 11:41 AM (KAi1n)
It lets you paws the action for hydration breaks.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus
You can really sink your teeth into it.
Posted by: SFGoth at October 07, 2024 11:41 AM (KAi1n)
It lets you paws the action for hydration breaks.
Posted by: Degenerate animals, all of you at October 07, 2024 11:47 AM (8vw5b)
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Best line I've seen about this administration (it might have been from here) was "this administration is theater majors who produced the movie Cats (but the remake, not the original, where all the cats are fat lesbians) wearing suits"
FIFY
Posted by: Archimedes at October 07, 2024 11:30 AM (xCA6C)
FIFY
Posted by: Archimedes at October 07, 2024 11:30 AM (xCA6C)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 07, 2024 11:48 AM (U7wke)
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I forgot.
Obama will be happy.
Obama will be happy.
Posted by: Humphreyrobot at October 07, 2024 11:48 AM (J8LnB)
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>>> 178
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Just so I understand, the super-genius didn't realize in the meeting with a gender transition specialist that pumping his son full of puberty blockers and hormone replacement therapy would have any lasting effects. He was just tricked by meany doctors.
Do I have that correct?
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 11:40 AM (FDBcy)
I can't speak for Musk personally, but there is a long-standing theme from the mini-Mengeles of emotionally blackmailing parents by saying "would you rather have a live son [sic] or a dead daughter?" or vice-versa. You know, a lot like the EXPERTS!!! handled woofloo - to quote someone else: "they LIED, is how".
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Just so I understand, the super-genius didn't realize in the meeting with a gender transition specialist that pumping his son full of puberty blockers and hormone replacement therapy would have any lasting effects. He was just tricked by meany doctors.
Do I have that correct?
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 11:40 AM (FDBcy)
I can't speak for Musk personally, but there is a long-standing theme from the mini-Mengeles of emotionally blackmailing parents by saying "would you rather have a live son [sic] or a dead daughter?" or vice-versa. You know, a lot like the EXPERTS!!! handled woofloo - to quote someone else: "they LIED, is how".
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 07, 2024 11:48 AM (FnneF)
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You don't seriously expect the Federal government to provide aid to white rural conservatives, do you?
When the Covid vaccine first became available, Oregon uniquely provided it first to members of teachers' unions (without reopening the schools, of course), and the Oregon Health Authority convened a "diversity committee" to determine who should get priority for the vaccine.
The "diversity committee" concluded that old people in Oregon were just too white, and that all People of Color, no matter how young and how fit, should have access to the vaccine before the white 80-year-olds.
On this occasion, the "diversity committee's" recommendation was not accepted, but that is the future if we don't turn things around.
When the Covid vaccine first became available, Oregon uniquely provided it first to members of teachers' unions (without reopening the schools, of course), and the Oregon Health Authority convened a "diversity committee" to determine who should get priority for the vaccine.
The "diversity committee" concluded that old people in Oregon were just too white, and that all People of Color, no matter how young and how fit, should have access to the vaccine before the white 80-year-olds.
On this occasion, the "diversity committee's" recommendation was not accepted, but that is the future if we don't turn things around.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at October 07, 2024 11:48 AM (uxCna)
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And that other one with the vineyard owner or whatever, paying a single denarius to all the workers whether they started at sunup or five minutes before Miller time, and chastising the guys who put in the 18 hour day for saying "uh, hey, wait a second." All rather dickish.
Posted by: Work ethic is for chumps at October 07, 2024 11:44 AM (8vw5b)
speaking from experience, the guys who put in the full day's work are going to be the ones retained at the end of season when the rush dies down.
Posted by: Work ethic is for chumps at October 07, 2024 11:44 AM (8vw5b)
speaking from experience, the guys who put in the full day's work are going to be the ones retained at the end of season when the rush dies down.
Posted by: Kindltot at October 07, 2024 11:49 AM (D7oie)
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Why not the best?
Not satire: Biden has promoted Press Sec. Karine Jean-Pierre to SENIOR ADVISER
Not satire: Biden has promoted Press Sec. Karine Jean-Pierre to SENIOR ADVISER
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice! at October 07, 2024 11:49 AM (L/fGl)
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Dominate? Like the Red Wave of 22?
Listen, it appears the Donks have control of enough voting apparatuses to prevent that sort of outcome.
Couple that with the general apathy of most conservative voters and it more than likely will be a sub-optimal outcome in November.
Hopefully this isn't the case and Trump and the GOP romp but, the left is not going down without a substantial fight.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 07, 2024 11:40 AM (XV/Pl)
Exactly. We don't vote red b/c we quit. For the country's sake, get out there and vote red up and down the ballot, for EVERY race. Give Trump something to work with if he wins...
Listen, it appears the Donks have control of enough voting apparatuses to prevent that sort of outcome.
Couple that with the general apathy of most conservative voters and it more than likely will be a sub-optimal outcome in November.
Hopefully this isn't the case and Trump and the GOP romp but, the left is not going down without a substantial fight.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 07, 2024 11:40 AM (XV/Pl)
Exactly. We don't vote red b/c we quit. For the country's sake, get out there and vote red up and down the ballot, for EVERY race. Give Trump something to work with if he wins...
Posted by: Nova Local at October 07, 2024 11:49 AM (exHjb)
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A trusted source has told me that the Florida Governor's Mansion sports multiple Red Toasters. This can't be good for the future of our precious democracy.
Posted by: Chrome Toaster Patriot at October 07, 2024 11:50 AM (CV8a5)
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Reminder: Fake News & Democrats pretended to be outraged over President Trump tossing out rolls of paper towels and bottles of agua in Puerto Rico in 2017(?).
Reminder: Fake News & Democrats pretended to be outraged over President Trump tossing out rolls of paper towels and bottles of agua in Puerto Rico in 2017(?).
Posted by: Soothie at October 07, 2024 11:50 AM (Loiip)
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>>Not satire: Biden has promoted Press Sec. Karine Jean-Pierre to SENIOR ADVISER
She was so bad at her previous job that she absolutely required a Promotion.
She was so bad at her previous job that she absolutely required a Promotion.
Posted by: garrett at October 07, 2024 11:50 AM (0XOcY)
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I think the Bourbons were far more competent. What we have here in America is Vichy.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 07, 2024
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"I bend with the wind. At present the prevailing wind blows from Vichy."
I think the Bourbons were far more competent. What we have here in America is Vichy.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 07, 2024
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"I bend with the wind. At present the prevailing wind blows from Vichy."
Posted by: Capt. Renault at October 07, 2024 11:50 AM (J2vNu)
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D.O.G.E.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 07, 2024 11:50 AM (P1LH5)
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Since he's now against the thing that you listed as one of the reasons to hate him, why do you avoid that fact?
Because positions of leadership involve making the correct choice at the time of making them when it comes to crucial decisions.
Not "being against it later", after you have made a completely wrong-headed decisions.
I, personally, prefer someone with enough common horse-sense that could identify that putting your own flesh and blood child through transgender treatments might, get this....alter their reproductive system.
Because positions of leadership involve making the correct choice at the time of making them when it comes to crucial decisions.
Not "being against it later", after you have made a completely wrong-headed decisions.
I, personally, prefer someone with enough common horse-sense that could identify that putting your own flesh and blood child through transgender treatments might, get this....alter their reproductive system.
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 11:51 AM (FDBcy)
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To be fair, Machiavelli's republic was conquered and lost before he wrote that book.
Posted by: Kindltot at October 07, 2024 11:46 AM (D7oie)
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"The Prince" was about the reality of contemporary family-run city states. I would have been interested in reading his thoughts on how he would have preferred a government to be run.
Posted by: Kindltot at October 07, 2024 11:46 AM (D7oie)
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"The Prince" was about the reality of contemporary family-run city states. I would have been interested in reading his thoughts on how he would have preferred a government to be run.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight, Concertina Czar at October 07, 2024 11:51 AM (VdhcA)
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Elon Musk@elonmusk Oct 4
Incompetent leadership costs lives Chief Nerd @TheChiefNerd Oct 4
Tim Kennedy on FEMA: 'They are directly interrupting our ability to conduct missions'
"I went to put a couple of people into a hotel last night, and they have a security guard at the hotel and they said, 'Oh, we're so sorry. The entire hotel has been booked for federal employees.' And I was like, no, no. I have people that I just pulled out of a mountain that are living out in the hills, and there's not a place for me to put them because we have federal employees that are staying in the hotel?"
Incompetent leadership costs lives Chief Nerd @TheChiefNerd Oct 4
Tim Kennedy on FEMA: 'They are directly interrupting our ability to conduct missions'
"I went to put a couple of people into a hotel last night, and they have a security guard at the hotel and they said, 'Oh, we're so sorry. The entire hotel has been booked for federal employees.' And I was like, no, no. I have people that I just pulled out of a mountain that are living out in the hills, and there's not a place for me to put them because we have federal employees that are staying in the hotel?"
Posted by: Braenyard at October 07, 2024 11:51 AM (PBwDQ)
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>>Reminder: Fake News & Democrats pretended to be outraged over President Trump tossing out rolls of paper towels and bottles of agua in Puerto Rico in 2017(?).
Not to mention that he started WWIII by improperly feeding the Koi.
Not to mention that he started WWIII by improperly feeding the Koi.
Posted by: garrett at October 07, 2024 11:51 AM (0XOcY)
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@212
>>Licensing them for commercial use.
As much as I love Pink Floyd, they don't really have much cultural relevance anymore.
For instance they are ranked at around 402 on Spotify's monthly streaming list, whereas, Queen is ranked at 42.
My beloved Beatles are ranked at number 99 below TRHCP and AC/DC.
>>Licensing them for commercial use.
As much as I love Pink Floyd, they don't really have much cultural relevance anymore.
For instance they are ranked at around 402 on Spotify's monthly streaming list, whereas, Queen is ranked at 42.
My beloved Beatles are ranked at number 99 below TRHCP and AC/DC.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 07, 2024 11:51 AM (XV/Pl)
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How exactly does Sony make a profit after paying $400 million for 50 and 60 year old songs. I don't get it.
I don't get it either.
I assume that one of the main places where Pink Floyd is played now is nursing homes.
Where on earth is the long-term value of the Pine Floyd catalog?
I don't get it either.
I assume that one of the main places where Pink Floyd is played now is nursing homes.
Where on earth is the long-term value of the Pine Floyd catalog?
Posted by: The ARC of History! at October 07, 2024 11:51 AM (uxCna)
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And Trannys make shitty recruiters for any of the Services.
Posted by: Diogenes at October 07, 2024 11:51 AM (W/lyH)
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224 Why not the best?
Not satire: Biden has promoted Press Sec. Karine Jean-Pierre to SENIOR ADVISER
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice! at October 07, 2024 11:49 AM (L/fGl)
Advisor for what matters? Hair style?
Not satire: Biden has promoted Press Sec. Karine Jean-Pierre to SENIOR ADVISER
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice! at October 07, 2024 11:49 AM (L/fGl)
Advisor for what matters? Hair style?
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at October 07, 2024 11:52 AM (N39Ws)
Posted by: brak at October 07, 2024 11:52 AM (NGHTx)
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The whole point of Jesus' parables is provoke people to think about God in different terms from those in which we think about human affairs. The corrupt steward is another example.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at October 07, 2024 11:52 AM (v6JzV)
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The Minnesota Vikings remember 10/7/23
https://tinyurl.com/2u7a4z92
Posted by: Don Black
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What islamophobia? There is only islamophone.
https://tinyurl.com/2u7a4z92
Posted by: Don Black
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What islamophobia? There is only islamophone.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable a Clear and Present Danger at October 07, 2024 11:52 AM (17s+e)
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14 “The Mediocre Men”
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They've got to improve a lot before they can be considered mediocre.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice! at October 07, 2024 11:07 AM (L/fGl)
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In which direction?
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They've got to improve a lot before they can be considered mediocre.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice! at October 07, 2024 11:07 AM (L/fGl)
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In which direction?
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, sono disgraziati tutti quanti at October 07, 2024 11:52 AM (qfLjt)
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Buck, that would be an interesting research project to look into the history of FEMA and how well they have really performed, or not performed.
Posted by: Earl Schlobodowicz at October 07, 2024 11:46 AM (P7Iz+)
FEMA used to be tasked with survival post-nuke exchange. You know, "we have mines where sufficient people can be sheltered" sort of stuff. They got disaster relief duties in the 90's. I don't think they ever did much well, I think the first thing they did was horn in on Red Cross.
Posted by: Earl Schlobodowicz at October 07, 2024 11:46 AM (P7Iz+)
FEMA used to be tasked with survival post-nuke exchange. You know, "we have mines where sufficient people can be sheltered" sort of stuff. They got disaster relief duties in the 90's. I don't think they ever did much well, I think the first thing they did was horn in on Red Cross.
Posted by: Kindltot at October 07, 2024 11:52 AM (D7oie)
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Why not the best?
Not satire: Biden has promoted Press Sec. Karine Jean-Pierre to SENIOR ADVISER
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice!
She's now on the short list to change his Depends?
Not satire: Biden has promoted Press Sec. Karine Jean-Pierre to SENIOR ADVISER
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice!
She's now on the short list to change his Depends?
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 07, 2024 11:52 AM (VNX3d)
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229 Because positions of leadership involve making the correct choice at the time of making them when it comes to crucial decisions.
Not "being against it later", after you have made a completely wrong-headed decisions.
I, personally, prefer someone with enough common horse-sense that could identify that putting your own flesh and blood child through transgender treatments might, get this....alter their reproductive system.
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 11:51 AM (FDBcy)
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So, any leader who has made a bad decision in the moment is out.
Got it.
Now, let's talk about the entire world's failure of leadership when it came to covid.
Not "being against it later", after you have made a completely wrong-headed decisions.
I, personally, prefer someone with enough common horse-sense that could identify that putting your own flesh and blood child through transgender treatments might, get this....alter their reproductive system.
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 11:51 AM (FDBcy)
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So, any leader who has made a bad decision in the moment is out.
Got it.
Now, let's talk about the entire world's failure of leadership when it came to covid.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 11:53 AM (GBKbO)
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231 Elon Musk@elonmusk Oct 4
Incompetent leadership costs lives Chief Nerd @TheChiefNerd Oct 4
Tim Kennedy on FEMA: 'They are directly interrupting our ability to conduct missions'
"I went to put a couple of people into a hotel last night, and they have a security guard at the hotel and they said, 'Oh, we're so sorry. The entire hotel has been booked for federal employees.' And I was like, no, no. I have people that I just pulled out of a mountain that are living out in the hills, and there's not a place for me to put them because we have federal employees that are staying in the hotel?"
Posted by: Braenyard at October 07, 2024 11:51 AM (PBwDQ)
Feds could quadruple up in rooms and put families in the excess. See, I solved the problem (b/c I know each fed had a room of his/her own)...
Incompetent leadership costs lives Chief Nerd @TheChiefNerd Oct 4
Tim Kennedy on FEMA: 'They are directly interrupting our ability to conduct missions'
"I went to put a couple of people into a hotel last night, and they have a security guard at the hotel and they said, 'Oh, we're so sorry. The entire hotel has been booked for federal employees.' And I was like, no, no. I have people that I just pulled out of a mountain that are living out in the hills, and there's not a place for me to put them because we have federal employees that are staying in the hotel?"
Posted by: Braenyard at October 07, 2024 11:51 AM (PBwDQ)
Feds could quadruple up in rooms and put families in the excess. See, I solved the problem (b/c I know each fed had a room of his/her own)...
Posted by: Nova Local at October 07, 2024 11:53 AM (exHjb)
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I was thinking of taking 10/18 off from work and heading over in the morning to early vote on the first day. But I have a Chinese spyware staff meeting that day. I'll have to hit the courthouse after work, or on Monday 10/21.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 07, 2024 11:53 AM (J2vNu)
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Treat all accusations as unfounded premises and depending on your personality type--either undermine them via rhetorical questions in reply or via go directly to insults.
People mouthed off less when there was a non-zero chance that someone to whom you said something stupid would just shoot you.
People mouthed off less when there was a non-zero chance that someone to whom you said something stupid would just shoot you.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 07, 2024 11:53 AM (U7wke)
239
When do we start referring to Butty-man as "Brownie?"
Posted by: LASue at October 07, 2024 11:53 AM (lCppi)
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197 ‘ This is why I've always disliked the story of the Prodigal Son.’
Me too. It always has seemed so darn unfair. I have always had to take the moral of that parable on faith.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at October 07, 2024
And that other one with the vineyard owner or whatever, paying a single denarius to all the workers whether they started at sunup or five minutes before Miller time, and chastising the guys who put in the 18 hour day for saying "uh, hey, wait a second." All rather dickish.
Posted by: Work ethic is for chumps at October 07, 2024 11:44 AM (8vw5b)
It makes me question the whole idea of 'fairness', frankly.
God is JUST, which isn't the same thing.
The Vinyard workers get what they asked for. So don't worry about what everyone else gets. It's an anti-envy parable, I think.
The Prodigal son story pisses me off honestly but...again, the faithful son got the benefits of always been with the father and in his good graces. But he got neglected because he didn't act out and didn't ask for more of his father's goods. It's a puzzle I haven't worked out completely.
Me too. It always has seemed so darn unfair. I have always had to take the moral of that parable on faith.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at October 07, 2024
And that other one with the vineyard owner or whatever, paying a single denarius to all the workers whether they started at sunup or five minutes before Miller time, and chastising the guys who put in the 18 hour day for saying "uh, hey, wait a second." All rather dickish.
Posted by: Work ethic is for chumps at October 07, 2024 11:44 AM (8vw5b)
It makes me question the whole idea of 'fairness', frankly.
God is JUST, which isn't the same thing.
The Vinyard workers get what they asked for. So don't worry about what everyone else gets. It's an anti-envy parable, I think.
The Prodigal son story pisses me off honestly but...again, the faithful son got the benefits of always been with the father and in his good graces. But he got neglected because he didn't act out and didn't ask for more of his father's goods. It's a puzzle I haven't worked out completely.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 11:54 AM (xcxpd)
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 07, 2024 11:54 AM (FnneF)
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Helena Handbasket is correct. There are plenty of Catholics who oppose Brandon / Nanzi while bristling at Catholic Charities. There are plenty who are fellow Morons. For I am one of them.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed
I was one of them before this year's drift to Global Methodist (more a personal plot twist than anything else).
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed
I was one of them before this year's drift to Global Methodist (more a personal plot twist than anything else).
Posted by: Brother Tim, Keeper of the Tim Continuum at October 07, 2024 11:54 AM (OUMaO)
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She was so bad at her previous job that she absolutely required a Promotion.
This too is the story of Jamie Gorelick
This too is the story of Jamie Gorelick
Posted by: And Carly Fiorina, in the spirit of bipartisanship at October 07, 2024 11:54 AM (8vw5b)
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The Minnesota Vikings remember 10/7/23
https://tinyurl.com/2u7a4z92
Posted by: Don Black at October 07, 2024 11:43 AM (/7KEl)
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And then they ruin it by stating they stand against the rising antisemitism and islamophobia...
10/7 has nothing to do with islamophobia. Nothing.
https://tinyurl.com/2u7a4z92
Posted by: Don Black at October 07, 2024 11:43 AM (/7KEl)
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And then they ruin it by stating they stand against the rising antisemitism and islamophobia...
10/7 has nothing to do with islamophobia. Nothing.
Posted by: Diogenes at October 07, 2024 11:54 AM (W/lyH)
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Not satire: Biden has promoted Press Sec. Karine Jean-Pierre to SENIOR ADVISER
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice! at October 07, 2024 11:49 AM (L/fGl)
Senior advisers may have immunity where spokesmen do not
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice! at October 07, 2024 11:49 AM (L/fGl)
Senior advisers may have immunity where spokesmen do not
Posted by: Kindltot at October 07, 2024 11:54 AM (D7oie)
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Posted by: Work ethic is for chumps at October 07, 2024 11:44 AM (8vw5b)
It's "Workers in the vineyard" is a story, I think, about God's love and that you can always come to Him in repentance and receive his grace, You don't have to have "gotten it" all along. It along with the prodigal son is, at least in some Protestant understanding, a parable about the theology of salvation being about faith and not finally about works, although God doesn't want to sit around and do nothing with the gifts he has given us , and the goal of the Christian life is be by the Holy Spirit to transformed as much as possible in this life to be transformed into the image of Christ.
But it is understandable from a human perspective to regard these stories about unfiarness.
It's "Workers in the vineyard" is a story, I think, about God's love and that you can always come to Him in repentance and receive his grace, You don't have to have "gotten it" all along. It along with the prodigal son is, at least in some Protestant understanding, a parable about the theology of salvation being about faith and not finally about works, although God doesn't want to sit around and do nothing with the gifts he has given us , and the goal of the Christian life is be by the Holy Spirit to transformed as much as possible in this life to be transformed into the image of Christ.
But it is understandable from a human perspective to regard these stories about unfiarness.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 07, 2024 11:55 AM (MQJVv)
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226 >>Not satire: Biden has promoted Press Sec. Karine Jean-Pierre to SENIOR ADVISER
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Biden: "Thanks for lying for me and Kamala these last couple of years. Keep it up until the election and I might throw in a Pardon."
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Biden: "Thanks for lying for me and Kamala these last couple of years. Keep it up until the election and I might throw in a Pardon."
Posted by: WisRich at October 07, 2024 11:55 AM (G0vdT)
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230 To be fair, Machiavelli's republic was conquered and lost before he wrote that book.
Posted by: Kindltot
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Hindsight is always 20/20.
Posted by: Kindltot
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Hindsight is always 20/20.
Posted by: whig at October 07, 2024 11:55 AM (bt/Nj)
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@223
>>Exactly. We don't vote red b/c we quit. For the country's sake, get out there and vote red up and down the ballot, for EVERY race. Give Trump something to work with if he wins..
I'll be doing my bit, but I'll be voting in New Jersey, where Trump lost last time by 16pct.
It'll definitely be closer, but I don't see him taking this state.
>>Exactly. We don't vote red b/c we quit. For the country's sake, get out there and vote red up and down the ballot, for EVERY race. Give Trump something to work with if he wins..
I'll be doing my bit, but I'll be voting in New Jersey, where Trump lost last time by 16pct.
It'll definitely be closer, but I don't see him taking this state.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 07, 2024 11:55 AM (XV/Pl)
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Not satire: Biden has promoted Press Sec. Karine Jean-Pierre to SENIOR ADVISER
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice! at October 07, 2024
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Advisor for what matters? Hair style?
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at October 07, 2024
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Didn't she shuffle that chuckling idiot off the stage as fast as possible during his appearance at a recent press conference?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice! at October 07, 2024
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Advisor for what matters? Hair style?
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at October 07, 2024
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Didn't she shuffle that chuckling idiot off the stage as fast as possible during his appearance at a recent press conference?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 07, 2024 11:55 AM (J2vNu)
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>>For instance they are ranked at around 402 on Spotify's
That would be a metric that self selects against the fans of Pink Floyd.
You would need to temper that with actual Physical Media Sales to see the real world numbers for prospective sales.
As much as I don't care for PF, their catalog will prove to be one of the more profitable ones that gets purchased.
That would be a metric that self selects against the fans of Pink Floyd.
You would need to temper that with actual Physical Media Sales to see the real world numbers for prospective sales.
As much as I don't care for PF, their catalog will prove to be one of the more profitable ones that gets purchased.
Posted by: garrett at October 07, 2024 11:55 AM (0XOcY)
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Feds could quadruple up in rooms and put families in the excess. See, I solved the problem (b/c I know each fed had a room of his/her own)...
I have also read that the FEMA people are working 9-5, M-F.
We're Federal employees! You don't expect us to work on the weekends, do you?
I have also read that the FEMA people are working 9-5, M-F.
We're Federal employees! You don't expect us to work on the weekends, do you?
Posted by: The ARC of History! at October 07, 2024 11:56 AM (uxCna)
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>>> >>Not satire: Biden has promoted Press Sec. Karine Jean-Pierre to SENIOR ADVISER
Who will be the next press sec, one of those waving dancing noodle puppets they use at used car lots? Since the current press sec just spits out talking points and shares nothing of value, the noodle puppet will be more useful.
Who will be the next press sec, one of those waving dancing noodle puppets they use at used car lots? Since the current press sec just spits out talking points and shares nothing of value, the noodle puppet will be more useful.
Posted by: LizLem at October 07, 2024 11:56 AM (QAK8m)
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wtf diff does it make now
Posted by: Don Black at October 07, 2024 11:38 AM (/7KEl)
There's only 2 - 3 topics one can broach here guaranteed to get an angry response. Sometimes people feel the need to stir shit but don't want to use their own toilet.
Posted by: Don Black at October 07, 2024 11:38 AM (/7KEl)
There's only 2 - 3 topics one can broach here guaranteed to get an angry response. Sometimes people feel the need to stir shit but don't want to use their own toilet.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 07, 2024 11:56 AM (U7wke)
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Trump, Elon, Vivek, and RDS: the four horsemen of the bureaucalypse.
Posted by: Archimedes
I am hoping that Vivek is appointed to fill out JD Vance's term as US Senator from Ohio.
And Mayorkas is not incompetent. He is malevolent. This is all calculated malevolence on the part of the Federal Government.
Posted by: Archimedes
I am hoping that Vivek is appointed to fill out JD Vance's term as US Senator from Ohio.
And Mayorkas is not incompetent. He is malevolent. This is all calculated malevolence on the part of the Federal Government.
Posted by: A face in the crowd..... at October 07, 2024 11:56 AM (vcOmj)
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It makes me question the whole idea of 'fairness', frankly.
God is JUST, which isn't the same thing.
The Vinyard workers get what they asked for. So don't worry about what everyone else gets. It's an anti-envy parable, I think.
The Prodigal son story pisses me off honestly but...again, the faithful son got the benefits of always been with the father and in his good graces. But he got neglected because he didn't act out and didn't ask for more of his father's goods. It's a puzzle I haven't worked out completely.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo
I get that. Before this year Job always rubbed me the wrong way. After this year and studying that book...a lot...I have a very different understanding of it. I should revisit some other portions as well...
God is JUST, which isn't the same thing.
The Vinyard workers get what they asked for. So don't worry about what everyone else gets. It's an anti-envy parable, I think.
The Prodigal son story pisses me off honestly but...again, the faithful son got the benefits of always been with the father and in his good graces. But he got neglected because he didn't act out and didn't ask for more of his father's goods. It's a puzzle I haven't worked out completely.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo
I get that. Before this year Job always rubbed me the wrong way. After this year and studying that book...a lot...I have a very different understanding of it. I should revisit some other portions as well...
Posted by: Brother Tim, Keeper of the Tim Continuum at October 07, 2024 11:56 AM (OUMaO)
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You go to trans therapists or doctors who tell you that "Its better to have a live boy than dead girl!!! or vice versa." It's total, utter emotional manipulation.
I get that.
But we were bombarded with "safe and effective", "pandemic of the unvaccinated", "you'll kill granny", "you are causing hospitals to be overrun, you should be denied treatment" round the f*cking clock, 24/7 on news, radio, anti-social media, blogs, television stars, athletes, movie stars, musicians, politicians, etc, etc, etc.....and yet somehow millions of everyday Americans rejected the propaganda and programming.
I'll take any one of them over an easily duped sperg trans-humanist.
I get that.
But we were bombarded with "safe and effective", "pandemic of the unvaccinated", "you'll kill granny", "you are causing hospitals to be overrun, you should be denied treatment" round the f*cking clock, 24/7 on news, radio, anti-social media, blogs, television stars, athletes, movie stars, musicians, politicians, etc, etc, etc.....and yet somehow millions of everyday Americans rejected the propaganda and programming.
I'll take any one of them over an easily duped sperg trans-humanist.
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 11:56 AM (FDBcy)
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252 @223
>>Exactly. We don't vote red b/c we quit. For the country's sake, get out there and vote red up and down the ballot, for EVERY race. Give Trump something to work with if he wins..
I'll be doing my bit, but I'll be voting in New Jersey, where Trump lost last time by 16pct.
It'll definitely be closer, but I don't see him taking this state.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 07, 2024 11:55 AM (XV/Pl)
You're there to try and make any office red. Just like VA, NJ has had some shocking upsets, so you CAN make one happen by voting.
>>Exactly. We don't vote red b/c we quit. For the country's sake, get out there and vote red up and down the ballot, for EVERY race. Give Trump something to work with if he wins..
I'll be doing my bit, but I'll be voting in New Jersey, where Trump lost last time by 16pct.
It'll definitely be closer, but I don't see him taking this state.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 07, 2024 11:55 AM (XV/Pl)
You're there to try and make any office red. Just like VA, NJ has had some shocking upsets, so you CAN make one happen by voting.
Posted by: Nova Local at October 07, 2024 11:56 AM (exHjb)
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252 I'll be doing my bit, but I'll be voting in New Jersey, where Trump lost last time by 16pct.
It'll definitely be closer, but I don't see him taking this state.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 07, 2024 11:55 AM (XV/Pl)
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I'd vote against Dan Crenshaw in TX-1 and against Larry Hogan in DE.
Team RED all the time got us into the mess where Team RED can take us for granted.
It'll definitely be closer, but I don't see him taking this state.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 07, 2024 11:55 AM (XV/Pl)
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I'd vote against Dan Crenshaw in TX-1 and against Larry Hogan in DE.
Team RED all the time got us into the mess where Team RED can take us for granted.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 11:56 AM (GBKbO)
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White House issues a full throated FU ...
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has been promoted to senior adviser to the president, ABC News has learned.
"Karine has been a trusted advisor to the President and all of us here at the White House since day one. Her counsel will be critical to get as much done as possible for the American people in the coming months," said Jeff Zients, the president’s chief of staff.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has been promoted to senior adviser to the president, ABC News has learned.
"Karine has been a trusted advisor to the President and all of us here at the White House since day one. Her counsel will be critical to get as much done as possible for the American people in the coming months," said Jeff Zients, the president’s chief of staff.
Posted by: SMOD at October 07, 2024 11:57 AM (RHGPo)
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As for the music thread...Pink Floyd holds up.
Lots of youngungs are discovering classic rock for the first time. It's much more interesting than anything made in the past 20 years or so.
Same with Queen, Rush, Led Zep.
As the Macho Man once said, the cream rises to the top.
Lots of youngungs are discovering classic rock for the first time. It's much more interesting than anything made in the past 20 years or so.
Same with Queen, Rush, Led Zep.
As the Macho Man once said, the cream rises to the top.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 11:57 AM (xcxpd)
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I, personally, prefer someone with enough common horse-sense that could identify that putting your own flesh and blood child through transgender treatments might, get this....alter their reproductive system.
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 11:51 AM (FDBcy)
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So, any leader who has made a bad decision in the moment is out.
Got it.
Washington: New York - he's gone
Lincoln: Burnside - he's gone
Churchill: Gallipolo - he's gone
Grant: Cold Harbor - he's gone
Reagan: Trusted Tip O'Neill - he's gone
Trump: bad hiring - he's gone
Wow, the list is getting shorter.
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 11:51 AM (FDBcy)
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So, any leader who has made a bad decision in the moment is out.
Got it.
Washington: New York - he's gone
Lincoln: Burnside - he's gone
Churchill: Gallipolo - he's gone
Grant: Cold Harbor - he's gone
Reagan: Trusted Tip O'Neill - he's gone
Trump: bad hiring - he's gone
Wow, the list is getting shorter.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 07, 2024 11:57 AM (xCA6C)
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Why not the best?
Not satire: Biden has promoted Press Sec. Karine Jean-Pierre to SENIOR ADVISER
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice! at October 07, 2024 11:49 AM (L/fGl)
Advisor for what matters? Hair style?
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at October 07, 2024 11:52 AM (N39Ws)
She's got nice, perky tits and he just wants to have them around more. Perfectly understandable. I, too, like tits.
Not satire: Biden has promoted Press Sec. Karine Jean-Pierre to SENIOR ADVISER
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice! at October 07, 2024 11:49 AM (L/fGl)
Advisor for what matters? Hair style?
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at October 07, 2024 11:52 AM (N39Ws)
She's got nice, perky tits and he just wants to have them around more. Perfectly understandable. I, too, like tits.
Posted by: Robert at October 07, 2024 11:57 AM (1Yy3c)
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>>Why not the best?
>>Not satire: Biden has promoted Press Sec. Karine Jean-Pierre to SENIOR ADVISER
I bet that comes with a pay raise which will be reflected in her pension.
>>Not satire: Biden has promoted Press Sec. Karine Jean-Pierre to SENIOR ADVISER
I bet that comes with a pay raise which will be reflected in her pension.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 07, 2024 11:57 AM (LkLld)
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*high fives Helena*
Posted by: LizLem at October 07, 2024 11:57 AM (QAK8m)
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It's a puzzle I haven't worked out completely.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 11:54 AM (xcxpd)
IMHO Jesus’ parables, every single one, were designed to address salvation which is a spiritual work. They do not address the temporal (fairness etc).
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 11:54 AM (xcxpd)
IMHO Jesus’ parables, every single one, were designed to address salvation which is a spiritual work. They do not address the temporal (fairness etc).
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at October 07, 2024 11:58 AM (5MZNC)
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89 Trump should avoid The Federalist Society like they have covid.
And nearly all Catholics.
And anyone with Ukrainian heritage.
Posted by: torabora at October 07, 2024 11:23 AM (0Gnoc)
Why (other than Ukrainians?)
And nearly all Catholics.
And anyone with Ukrainian heritage.
Posted by: torabora at October 07, 2024 11:23 AM (0Gnoc)
Why (other than Ukrainians?)
Posted by: LASue at October 07, 2024 11:58 AM (lCppi)
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The Prodigal son story pisses me off honestly but...again, the faithful son got the benefits of always been with the father and in his good graces. But he got neglected because he didn't act out and didn't ask for more of his father's goods. It's a puzzle I haven't worked out completely.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 11:54 AM (xcxpd)
Though unfamiliar with the story, I can say from my own experience that I've never wanted a thing from my parents from a monetary standpoint. I've always been ridiculously silly about eschewing help.
But I don't mind it when they gave some to my sister. She needed it, I felt that I didn't. I made that choice and have always been of that temperament.
Should I need real help, I know my loved ones will be there for me. But I'm not keeping track of who has gotten what to this point. I'm owed nothing.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 11:54 AM (xcxpd)
Though unfamiliar with the story, I can say from my own experience that I've never wanted a thing from my parents from a monetary standpoint. I've always been ridiculously silly about eschewing help.
But I don't mind it when they gave some to my sister. She needed it, I felt that I didn't. I made that choice and have always been of that temperament.
Should I need real help, I know my loved ones will be there for me. But I'm not keeping track of who has gotten what to this point. I'm owed nothing.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at October 07, 2024 11:58 AM (KbCG3)
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262 Churchill: Gallipolo - he's gone
Wow, the list is getting shorter.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 07, 2024 11:57 AM (xCA6C)
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"If you guys thought Gallipoli was bad for you in Australia, you should see what Gallipolo did for us!"
-Canada
Wow, the list is getting shorter.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 07, 2024 11:57 AM (xCA6C)
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"If you guys thought Gallipoli was bad for you in Australia, you should see what Gallipolo did for us!"
-Canada
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 11:58 AM (GBKbO)
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Elon is on the spectrum. He is probably the smartest man alive. And he is not evil like so many rich smarties
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at October 07, 2024 11:58 AM (wBaIH)
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Stories about FEMA here are just infuriating. Last thing was they were running some operation (private) out of Greenville Municipal Airport downtown in Greenville, SC, and FEMA flew in there and was getting in the way and hindering that.
They were flying stuff in to the mountains, and FEMA had to fuck that up.
Stories about FEMA here are just infuriating. Last thing was they were running some operation (private) out of Greenville Municipal Airport downtown in Greenville, SC, and FEMA flew in there and was getting in the way and hindering that.
They were flying stuff in to the mountains, and FEMA had to fuck that up.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 07, 2024 11:58 AM (w6EFb)
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>>> 246 Posted by: Work ethic is for chumps at October 07, 2024 11:44 AM (8vw5b)
It's "Workers in the vineyard" is a story, I think, about God's love and that you can always come to Him in repentance and receive his grace, You don't have to have "gotten it" all along. It along with the prodigal son is, at least in some Protestant understanding, a parable about the theology of salvation being about faith and not finally about works, although God doesn't want to sit around and do nothing with the gifts he has given us , and the goal of the Christian life is be by the Holy Spirit to transformed as much as possible in this life to be transformed into the image of Christ.
But it is understandable from a human perspective to regard these stories about unfiarness.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 07, 2024 11:55 AM (MQJVv)
Huh.
Seems relevant somehow...
It's "Workers in the vineyard" is a story, I think, about God's love and that you can always come to Him in repentance and receive his grace, You don't have to have "gotten it" all along. It along with the prodigal son is, at least in some Protestant understanding, a parable about the theology of salvation being about faith and not finally about works, although God doesn't want to sit around and do nothing with the gifts he has given us , and the goal of the Christian life is be by the Holy Spirit to transformed as much as possible in this life to be transformed into the image of Christ.
But it is understandable from a human perspective to regard these stories about unfiarness.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 07, 2024 11:55 AM (MQJVv)
Huh.
Seems relevant somehow...
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 07, 2024 11:59 AM (FnneF)
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I'd vote against Dan Crenshaw in TX-1 and against Larry Hogan in DE.
Team RED all the time got us into the mess where Team RED can take us for granted.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 11:56 AM (GBKbO)
1 vote majorities in the House or Senate allow the Dems to run all over our country. EVERY spot counts, even with a RINO, b/c we get their vote 30% of the time vs 0...and have you seen Hogan's DEI opponent?
Team RED all the time got us into the mess where Team RED can take us for granted.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 11:56 AM (GBKbO)
1 vote majorities in the House or Senate allow the Dems to run all over our country. EVERY spot counts, even with a RINO, b/c we get their vote 30% of the time vs 0...and have you seen Hogan's DEI opponent?
Posted by: Nova Local at October 07, 2024 11:59 AM (exHjb)
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I get that. Before this year Job always rubbed me the wrong way. After this year and studying that book...a lot...I have a very different understanding of it. I should revisit some other portions as well...
Posted by: Brother Tim, Keeper of the Tim Continuum at October 07, 2024 11:56 AM (OUMaO)
I've been reading the Bible cover to cover this year with the wife. It has been eye opening. Lots of stuff I'd never noticed before. And Isaiah was just pure joy to read.
Posted by: Brother Tim, Keeper of the Tim Continuum at October 07, 2024 11:56 AM (OUMaO)
I've been reading the Bible cover to cover this year with the wife. It has been eye opening. Lots of stuff I'd never noticed before. And Isaiah was just pure joy to read.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 11:59 AM (xcxpd)
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable a Clear and Present Danger at October 07, 2024 11:59 AM (17s+e)
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Helena Handbasket at October 07, 2024
Musk said, "my son is dead" they killed my son.
His son was in the custody of his ex-wife.
Musk said, "my son is dead" they killed my son.
His son was in the custody of his ex-wife.
Posted by: Braenyard at October 07, 2024 11:59 AM (PBwDQ)
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Today's word is: drayage
Today's word is: drayage
Posted by: Soothie at October 07, 2024 11:59 AM (Loiip)
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56 Why the Senate Border Deal FAILED:
1-Codify Catch/Release
2-Let in 1.8M Illegals
3-Fund Sanctuary Cities
4-Fund NGOs Moving Illegals
5-Lawyers to Illegals
6-Work Permits to Illegals
7-Nothing to Deport Illegals
8-No Immediate Wall Funds
9-Weak Asylum Screening
10-$60B to Ukraine
it certainly was dastardly of trump to phone up the legislators and point out those problems, wasn't it?
Posted by: anachronda at October 07, 2024 11:20 AM (sGtp+)
At least Trump read it, but I don't have faith that Cornyn and the rest of his GOPey gang would have done so if NOT for Trump.
1-Codify Catch/Release
2-Let in 1.8M Illegals
3-Fund Sanctuary Cities
4-Fund NGOs Moving Illegals
5-Lawyers to Illegals
6-Work Permits to Illegals
7-Nothing to Deport Illegals
8-No Immediate Wall Funds
9-Weak Asylum Screening
10-$60B to Ukraine
it certainly was dastardly of trump to phone up the legislators and point out those problems, wasn't it?
Posted by: anachronda at October 07, 2024 11:20 AM (sGtp+)
At least Trump read it, but I don't have faith that Cornyn and the rest of his GOPey gang would have done so if NOT for Trump.
Posted by: LASue at October 07, 2024 12:00 PM (lCppi)
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I wonder how Psaki feels about that promotion. Someone should ask her.
Posted by: Kindltot at October 07, 2024 12:00 PM (D7oie)
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The United States assumes that States exist. This is what is missing. It was caused by the morbid obesity of the Feds. Cut all useless cabinets and agencies and cut the Fed down on consumption of other people's money.
Posted by: Pudinhead at October 07, 2024 12:00 PM (c711F)
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It is astonishing the extent to which trust in institutions has collapsed in the last ten years.
They deserve it.
They deserve it.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at October 07, 2024 12:00 PM (uxCna)
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Completely OT but I just got copies of Bound (Criterion) and Batman Beyond in the mail.
I am a dork for all seasons.
I am a dork for all seasons.
Posted by: Robert at October 07, 2024 12:00 PM (1Yy3c)
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Should I need real help, I know my loved ones will be there for me. But I'm not keeping track of who has gotten what to this point. I'm owed nothing.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at October 07, 2024 11:58 AM (KbCG3)
That sounds healthy.
Envy is a cancer.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at October 07, 2024 11:58 AM (KbCG3)
That sounds healthy.
Envy is a cancer.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 12:00 PM (xcxpd)
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273 1 vote majorities in the House or Senate allow the Dems to run all over our country. EVERY spot counts, even with a RINO, b/c we get their vote 30% of the time vs 0...and have you seen Hogan's DEI opponent?
Posted by: Nova Local at October 07, 2024 11:59 AM (exHjb)
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I will never, ever buy this bullshit logic.
The House is not turning on 1 seat. Fuck Dan Crenshaw until he's making 7 figures at an NGO.
We're winning the Senate without Hogan in DE. Fuck him, we don't need another Romney.
Posted by: Nova Local at October 07, 2024 11:59 AM (exHjb)
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I will never, ever buy this bullshit logic.
The House is not turning on 1 seat. Fuck Dan Crenshaw until he's making 7 figures at an NGO.
We're winning the Senate without Hogan in DE. Fuck him, we don't need another Romney.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:01 PM (GBKbO)
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269 262 Churchill: Gallipolo - he's gone
Wow, the list is getting shorter.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 07, 2024 11:57 AM (xCA6C)
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"If you guys thought Gallipoli was bad for you in Australia, you should see what Gallipolo did for us!"
-Canada
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 11:58 AM (GBKbO)
***
Wife: You're not wearing that, are you?
Husband: Sure. He's gone.
Wow, the list is getting shorter.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 07, 2024 11:57 AM (xCA6C)
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"If you guys thought Gallipoli was bad for you in Australia, you should see what Gallipolo did for us!"
-Canada
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 11:58 AM (GBKbO)
***
Wife: You're not wearing that, are you?
Husband: Sure. He's gone.
Posted by: Diogenes at October 07, 2024 12:01 PM (W/lyH)
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>"Karine has been a trusted advisor to the President and all of us here at the White House since day one.
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that explains a lot
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that explains a lot
Posted by: Don Black at October 07, 2024 12:01 PM (/7KEl)
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277 Today's word is: drayage
the joke's on you. thanks to my dip in the pool at aphrosoe, i am immortal; my age is irrelevant.
the joke's on you. thanks to my dip in the pool at aphrosoe, i am immortal; my age is irrelevant.
Posted by: dray prescott, momentarily banned from kregen (again) at October 07, 2024 12:01 PM (sGtp+)
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@254
>>You would need to temper that with actual Physical Media Sales to see the real world numbers for prospective sales
Eh, nobody buys physical media anymore in numbers that really matter, the total sales number for every artist was 37 million.
I can't imagine Pink Floyd sold many CD's in the last 20 years.
Sony bought the catalog just simply add to their extensive catalog.
They will probably earn the money they paid for it back, but it'll probably take a couple of decades.
>>You would need to temper that with actual Physical Media Sales to see the real world numbers for prospective sales
Eh, nobody buys physical media anymore in numbers that really matter, the total sales number for every artist was 37 million.
I can't imagine Pink Floyd sold many CD's in the last 20 years.
Sony bought the catalog just simply add to their extensive catalog.
They will probably earn the money they paid for it back, but it'll probably take a couple of decades.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 07, 2024 12:01 PM (XV/Pl)
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The institutions deserve the scorn and mistrust. Maybe they should have made better choices.
Posted by: NR Pax at October 07, 2024 12:01 PM (NR6c1)
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We're winning the Senate without Hogan in DE. Fuck him, we don't need another Romney.
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Did you mean MD?
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Did you mean MD?
Posted by: Pudinhead at October 07, 2024 12:01 PM (c711F)
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261 As for the music thread...Pink Floyd holds up.
Lots of youngungs are discovering classic rock for the first time. It's much more interesting than anything made in the past 20 years or so.
Same with Queen, Rush, Led Zep.
As the Macho Man once said, the cream rises to the top.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 11:57 AM (xcxpd)
Too much of modern music has become a homogenized uniform watered down formulation. There are some amazing musicians out there but the stuff that is predominant in the present culture is just the same tired cookie cutter garbage.
Lots of youngungs are discovering classic rock for the first time. It's much more interesting than anything made in the past 20 years or so.
Same with Queen, Rush, Led Zep.
As the Macho Man once said, the cream rises to the top.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 11:57 AM (xcxpd)
Too much of modern music has become a homogenized uniform watered down formulation. There are some amazing musicians out there but the stuff that is predominant in the present culture is just the same tired cookie cutter garbage.
Posted by: And get off my lawn at October 07, 2024 12:01 PM (8vw5b)
292
It is my sincere hope that Donald Duck will become Senator from MD. I cannot bring myself to vote for either Hogan OR Alsobrooks. If fat boy wins he will be a staple on Chicken Noodle News and MSLSD for AT LEAST 4 years.
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at October 07, 2024 12:01 PM (1FWWQ)
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I'd vote against Dan Crenshaw in TX-1 and against Larry Hogan in DE.
Team RED all the time got us into the mess where Team RED can take us for granted.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison,
I was all set to vote against Cole this time around, now I'll just go back to my usual position of abstaining in that race.
Team RED all the time got us into the mess where Team RED can take us for granted.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison,
I was all set to vote against Cole this time around, now I'll just go back to my usual position of abstaining in that race.
Posted by: BruceWayne at October 07, 2024 12:02 PM (CIS44)
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290 We're winning the Senate without Hogan in DE. Fuck him, we don't need another Romney.
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Did you mean MD?
Posted by: Pudinhead at October 07, 2024 12:01 PM (c711F)
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There's a difference?
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Did you mean MD?
Posted by: Pudinhead at October 07, 2024 12:01 PM (c711F)
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There's a difference?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:02 PM (GBKbO)
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>>> 267
==
Why (other than Ukrainians?)
Posted by: LASue at October 07, 2024 11:58 AM (lCppi)
The Vindmans are certainly a high percentage of Ukrainians in the US by *weight*, but not by capita...
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Why (other than Ukrainians?)
Posted by: LASue at October 07, 2024 11:58 AM (lCppi)
The Vindmans are certainly a high percentage of Ukrainians in the US by *weight*, but not by capita...
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 07, 2024 12:02 PM (FnneF)
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The word “drayage” comes from the word “dray,” which refers to a horse-drawn cart with low sides used to transport goods over short distances.
Today, drayage refers to the transport of goods over short distances, often between multiple modes of transportation.
Today, drayage refers to the transport of goods over short distances, often between multiple modes of transportation.
Posted by: Soothie at October 07, 2024 12:02 PM (Loiip)
297
I will never, ever buy this bullshit logic.
The House is not turning on 1 seat. Fuck Dan Crenshaw until he's making 7 figures at an NGO.
We're winning the Senate without Hogan in DE. Fuck him, we don't need another Romney.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:01 PM (GBKbO)
The House is 100% turning on 1 seat...we had 1 ONE vote majority at points this year that kept Biden from completing destroying the country now...EVERY VOTE counts. It's why R's always lose. We always feel we can "give one up". Notice Dems never gave up Manchin or Sinema, and thus have thwarted EVERYTHING from our one vote House with their miniscule advantage...
The House is not turning on 1 seat. Fuck Dan Crenshaw until he's making 7 figures at an NGO.
We're winning the Senate without Hogan in DE. Fuck him, we don't need another Romney.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:01 PM (GBKbO)
The House is 100% turning on 1 seat...we had 1 ONE vote majority at points this year that kept Biden from completing destroying the country now...EVERY VOTE counts. It's why R's always lose. We always feel we can "give one up". Notice Dems never gave up Manchin or Sinema, and thus have thwarted EVERYTHING from our one vote House with their miniscule advantage...
Posted by: Nova Local at October 07, 2024 12:02 PM (exHjb)
298
We're winning the Senate without Hogan in DE. Fuck him, we don't need another Romney.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison,
If Hogan got in it owuld be just another vote to make Cornyn or Thune leader, fuck that.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison,
If Hogan got in it owuld be just another vote to make Cornyn or Thune leader, fuck that.
Posted by: BruceWayne at October 07, 2024 12:03 PM (CIS44)
299
> They were flying stuff in to the mountains, and FEMA had to fuck that up.
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It's too bad the MSM isn't remotely interested in malfeasance, perpetrated on the public by an inept federal agency.
Even when some number of that public are rabid leftist supporters of said MSM and the government.
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It's too bad the MSM isn't remotely interested in malfeasance, perpetrated on the public by an inept federal agency.
Even when some number of that public are rabid leftist supporters of said MSM and the government.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 07, 2024 12:03 PM (Q4IgG)
300
Ya know, I still trust the Post Office.
Sure, it's costs have doubled. Yes, the lines are long and the desk help surly.
And a letter across the state takes a week now and not three or four days.
But it usually gets there.
Eventually.
Sure, it's costs have doubled. Yes, the lines are long and the desk help surly.
And a letter across the state takes a week now and not three or four days.
But it usually gets there.
Eventually.
Posted by: Diogenes at October 07, 2024 12:03 PM (W/lyH)
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The Prodigal son story pisses me off honestly but...again, the faithful son got the benefits of always been with the father and in his good graces. But he got neglected because he didn't act out and didn't ask for more of his father's goods. It's a puzzle I haven't worked out completely.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards
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Grace to sinners. Even the worst sinner can be reconciled with the loving Lord and welcomed. Repeated message in the NT. Jesus perpetually left clues that all can be saved (such footnoting his own statement about rich men and heaven by leavening it subsequently noting that all things are possible with the Lord) No one, no matter how wretched a sinner, is refused if they repent and live according to the Lord's precepts.
Similar to lost sheep parable. I think the Prodigal Son parable is also a subtle warning that we may consider ourselves 'good' by our own lights but grace extended to others is no business of ourselves. Don't bitch and whine about 'unfair' because our human judgment is flawed while the Lord's is perfect.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards
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Grace to sinners. Even the worst sinner can be reconciled with the loving Lord and welcomed. Repeated message in the NT. Jesus perpetually left clues that all can be saved (such footnoting his own statement about rich men and heaven by leavening it subsequently noting that all things are possible with the Lord) No one, no matter how wretched a sinner, is refused if they repent and live according to the Lord's precepts.
Similar to lost sheep parable. I think the Prodigal Son parable is also a subtle warning that we may consider ourselves 'good' by our own lights but grace extended to others is no business of ourselves. Don't bitch and whine about 'unfair' because our human judgment is flawed while the Lord's is perfect.
Posted by: whig at October 07, 2024 12:03 PM (bt/Nj)
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I wonder how Psaki feels about that promotion. Someone should ask her.
Posted by: Kindltot
She's getting that sweet, sweet MSM money now. I don't think KJP was ever likely to wind up with a gig like that.
Posted by: Kindltot
She's getting that sweet, sweet MSM money now. I don't think KJP was ever likely to wind up with a gig like that.
Posted by: Brother Tim, Keeper of the Tim Continuum at October 07, 2024 12:03 PM (OUMaO)
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>>I can't imagine Pink Floyd sold many CD's in the last 20 years.
You'd be amazed how wrong you are...but not CDs, Records.
I think DSOTM has been successfully re-issued no less than 3x in the last 10 years.
The latest being about 2-3 months back with another anniversary edition.
You'd be amazed how wrong you are...but not CDs, Records.
I think DSOTM has been successfully re-issued no less than 3x in the last 10 years.
The latest being about 2-3 months back with another anniversary edition.
Posted by: garrett at October 07, 2024 12:04 PM (0XOcY)
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As for the music thread...Pink Floyd holds up.
Lots of youngungs are discovering classic rock for the first time. It's much more interesting than anything made in the past 20 years or so.
Same with Queen, Rush, Led Zep.
As the Macho Man once said, the cream rises to the top.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 11:57 AM (xcxpd)
Too much of modern music has become a homogenized uniform watered down formulation. There are some amazing musicians out there but the stuff that is predominant in the present culture is just the same tired cookie cutter garbage.
Posted by: And get off my lawn at October 07, 2024 12:01 PM (8vw5b)
Mainstream music is a desert wasteland. Fuck pop, fuck rap, fuck country. Metal until death!
Lots of youngungs are discovering classic rock for the first time. It's much more interesting than anything made in the past 20 years or so.
Same with Queen, Rush, Led Zep.
As the Macho Man once said, the cream rises to the top.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 11:57 AM (xcxpd)
Too much of modern music has become a homogenized uniform watered down formulation. There are some amazing musicians out there but the stuff that is predominant in the present culture is just the same tired cookie cutter garbage.
Posted by: And get off my lawn at October 07, 2024 12:01 PM (8vw5b)
Mainstream music is a desert wasteland. Fuck pop, fuck rap, fuck country. Metal until death!
Posted by: Robert at October 07, 2024 12:04 PM (1Yy3c)
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Only 5 traitorous republican senators voted for Majorkass.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable a Clear and Present Danger at October 07, 2024 12:04 PM (17s+e)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice! at October 07, 2024 12:04 PM (L/fGl)
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298 We're winning the Senate without Hogan in DE. Fuck him, we don't need another Romney.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison,
If Hogan got in it owuld be just another vote to make Cornyn or Thune leader, fuck that.
Posted by: BruceWayne at October 07, 2024 12:03 PM (CIS44)
Right, Schumer is much better for us...
Posted by: TheJamesMadison,
If Hogan got in it owuld be just another vote to make Cornyn or Thune leader, fuck that.
Posted by: BruceWayne at October 07, 2024 12:03 PM (CIS44)
Right, Schumer is much better for us...
Posted by: Nova Local at October 07, 2024 12:04 PM (exHjb)
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at October 07, 2024 12:04 PM (v6JzV)
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Why (other than Ukrainians?)
Posted by: LASue at October 07, 2024 11:58 AM (lCppi)
Federalist Society hires tend to be textualists not origninalists, and they seem to defer to authority in a way some people feel means they intend to be authority in the future
I am not sure about the Catholic thing other than the fact that so many of the Supremes are Catholic, and it seems to be more a cover and an avocation.
Posted by: LASue at October 07, 2024 11:58 AM (lCppi)
Federalist Society hires tend to be textualists not origninalists, and they seem to defer to authority in a way some people feel means they intend to be authority in the future
I am not sure about the Catholic thing other than the fact that so many of the Supremes are Catholic, and it seems to be more a cover and an avocation.
Posted by: Kindltot at October 07, 2024 12:04 PM (D7oie)
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>>Ya know, I still trust the Post Office.
Sure, its costs have doubled. Yes, the lines are long and the desk help surly.
And a letter across the state takes a week now and not three or four days.
But it usually gets there.
>>Eventually.
Over the last year that "eventually" part has cost me $$ in late bill fees. Their service has definitely gone downhill in the last number of years.
Sure, its costs have doubled. Yes, the lines are long and the desk help surly.
And a letter across the state takes a week now and not three or four days.
But it usually gets there.
>>Eventually.
Over the last year that "eventually" part has cost me $$ in late bill fees. Their service has definitely gone downhill in the last number of years.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 07, 2024 12:05 PM (LkLld)
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>>>1 vote majorities in the House or Senate allow the Dems to run all over our country. EVERY spot counts, even with a RINO, b/c we get their vote 30% of the time vs 0...and have you seen Hogan's DEI opponent?
Posted by: Nova Local
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Exactly. Every vote for a Democrat in the tally is a communist advantage. Every vote for a Democrat is a vote for baby killing communist.
Posted by: Nova Local
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Exactly. Every vote for a Democrat in the tally is a communist advantage. Every vote for a Democrat is a vote for baby killing communist.
Posted by: Braenyard at October 07, 2024 12:05 PM (PBwDQ)
312
If you vote for Hogan in DE, that's some multi-dimensional thinking.
Posted by: SFGoth at October 07, 2024 12:05 PM (KAi1n)
313
297 The House is 100% turning on 1 seat...we had 1 ONE vote majority at points this year that kept Biden from completing destroying the country now...EVERY VOTE counts. It's why R's always lose. We always feel we can "give one up". Notice Dems never gave up Manchin or Sinema, and thus have thwarted EVERYTHING from our one vote House with their miniscule advantage...
Posted by: Nova Local at October 07, 2024 12:02 PM (exHjb)
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Seriously, no. The Democrat Party is even more corrupt than the Republican Party and delivers just as much. They've never pushed through gun control or single payer or anything.
Their only major policy accomplishment at this point in the past 20 years is a massive payoff to Big Insurance and increasing the amount of corruption to cronies.
The whole "Team RED v Team Blue" paradigm has led to stasis and corruption at a scale that has eaten up entire federal agencies.
Seriously. Fuck it. I'd rather work towards making the Republican Party better than vote Team RED all the time in the hopes that GOPe cronies get richer slightly faster than otherwise.
Posted by: Nova Local at October 07, 2024 12:02 PM (exHjb)
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Seriously, no. The Democrat Party is even more corrupt than the Republican Party and delivers just as much. They've never pushed through gun control or single payer or anything.
Their only major policy accomplishment at this point in the past 20 years is a massive payoff to Big Insurance and increasing the amount of corruption to cronies.
The whole "Team RED v Team Blue" paradigm has led to stasis and corruption at a scale that has eaten up entire federal agencies.
Seriously. Fuck it. I'd rather work towards making the Republican Party better than vote Team RED all the time in the hopes that GOPe cronies get richer slightly faster than otherwise.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:05 PM (GBKbO)
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I'd vote against Dan Crenshaw in TX-1 and against Larry Hogan in DE.
Team RED all the time got us into the mess where Team RED can take us for granted.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 11:56 AM (GBKbO)
Hogan is MD, not DE. I happily voted for him twice as Governor. Then either he changed, I changed, or both. Now I will happily NOT vote for him for Senate. I plan to do exactly what he did with his vote for president in 2020 - write-in Ronald Reagan. He made a big deal about it publicly. Bite me, Lockdown Larry!
Team RED all the time got us into the mess where Team RED can take us for granted.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 11:56 AM (GBKbO)
Hogan is MD, not DE. I happily voted for him twice as Governor. Then either he changed, I changed, or both. Now I will happily NOT vote for him for Senate. I plan to do exactly what he did with his vote for president in 2020 - write-in Ronald Reagan. He made a big deal about it publicly. Bite me, Lockdown Larry!
Posted by: Doof at October 07, 2024 12:05 PM (RIT1U)
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Ya know, I still trust the Post Office.
Sure, it's costs have doubled. Yes, the lines are long and the desk help surly.
And a letter across the state takes a week now and not three or four days.
But it usually gets there.
Eventually.
Posted by: Diogenes at October 07, 2024 12:03 PM (W/lyH)
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Except for those workers who identify Republican voters thing trash their mail-in ballots ...
Sure, it's costs have doubled. Yes, the lines are long and the desk help surly.
And a letter across the state takes a week now and not three or four days.
But it usually gets there.
Eventually.
Posted by: Diogenes at October 07, 2024 12:03 PM (W/lyH)
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Except for those workers who identify Republican voters thing trash their mail-in ballots ...
Posted by: ShainS -- Assassination is The Ultimate Form of Censorship at October 07, 2024 12:05 PM (tY87d)
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>>> 305 Only 5 traitorous republican senators voted for Majorkass.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable a Clear and Present Danger at October 07, 2024 12:04 PM (17s+e)
Hmm, let me guess - Collins, I can't remember her name, Cornyn...?
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable a Clear and Present Danger at October 07, 2024 12:04 PM (17s+e)
Hmm, let me guess - Collins, I can't remember her name, Cornyn...?
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 07, 2024 12:05 PM (FnneF)
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I just watched a bit of Piers Morgan attempting to interview Young Turk Dink Wigger. That man is dangerously insane.
Posted by: Northernlurker , wondering where his phone is at October 07, 2024 12:06 PM (FfSAJ)
Posted by: Soothie at October 07, 2024 12:06 PM (Loiip)
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312 If you vote for Hogan in DE, that's some multi-dimensional thinking.
Posted by: SFGoth at October 07, 2024 12:05 PM (KAi1n)
Well if DE Rs crossed the border and declared MD citizenship, we could actually win the R race...it's a good plan...
Posted by: SFGoth at October 07, 2024 12:05 PM (KAi1n)
Well if DE Rs crossed the border and declared MD citizenship, we could actually win the R race...it's a good plan...
Posted by: Nova Local at October 07, 2024 12:06 PM (exHjb)
320
The Democratic governor of North Carolina explains that the biggest problem with Hurricane Helene is "disinformation".
Rest assured that if they win, the first thing they're doing is junking the First Amendment.
As we continue our unprecedented response to Hurricane Helene, the nation is beginning to understand that impacted areas have been the target of a relentless vortex of disinformation, dialed up by bad actors and platforms like X. 🧵
We need to work together to rebuild and recover from a catastrophic disaster like this one - and spreading false information to sow chaos hurts real people. Politicians, billionaires and grifters who peddle lies during a time of crisis should be held accountable.
Rest assured that if they win, the first thing they're doing is junking the First Amendment.
As we continue our unprecedented response to Hurricane Helene, the nation is beginning to understand that impacted areas have been the target of a relentless vortex of disinformation, dialed up by bad actors and platforms like X. 🧵
We need to work together to rebuild and recover from a catastrophic disaster like this one - and spreading false information to sow chaos hurts real people. Politicians, billionaires and grifters who peddle lies during a time of crisis should be held accountable.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at October 07, 2024 12:06 PM (uxCna)
321
It's a puzzle I haven't worked out completely.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 11:54 AM (xcxpd)
The guys lives in the house with his father and enjoys all the benefits that the father can bestow. Why should he resent what the prodigal son received? Don't be jealous, be happy that others were bestowed the same.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 11:54 AM (xcxpd)
The guys lives in the house with his father and enjoys all the benefits that the father can bestow. Why should he resent what the prodigal son received? Don't be jealous, be happy that others were bestowed the same.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead...Wearing Pants and Working at October 07, 2024 12:06 PM (luW68)
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I think we need to remember different areas do have different cultures. MD is not AL. You won’t get a hardcore republican in MD, heck getting a small R is hard, I mean Hogan is struggling - but he is better than a Dem. A teensy tiny bit.
What we need to get better at is getting ducks in a row once elected. We don’t need mavericks. If you are a maverick Dem, the wrath of pelosi shall be upon you. We need that same discipline.
What we need to get better at is getting ducks in a row once elected. We don’t need mavericks. If you are a maverick Dem, the wrath of pelosi shall be upon you. We need that same discipline.
Posted by: Piper at October 07, 2024 12:06 PM (pZEOD)
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FEMA used to be tasked with survival post-nuke exchange. You know, "we have mines where sufficient people can be sheltered" sort of stuff.
... dreaming of an underground bunker world populated by "top government and military men" after the impending apocalypse; he also was sexually gleeful when he excitedly mentioned his personal duty to help populate the human race with selective sexual breeding with women (at a ratio of 10 females to one male).
... dreaming of an underground bunker world populated by "top government and military men" after the impending apocalypse; he also was sexually gleeful when he excitedly mentioned his personal duty to help populate the human race with selective sexual breeding with women (at a ratio of 10 females to one male).
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 07, 2024 12:06 PM (U7wke)
324
298 If Hogan got in it owuld be just another vote to make Cornyn or Thune leader, fuck that.
Posted by: BruceWayne at October 07, 2024 12:03 PM (CIS44)
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Exactly.
It's more important to keep changing the GOP than to save the federal government.
The fed is beyond saving. It's fucked. It's all corruption and graft until the crash.
If we want some kind of hope after the crash, the nationwide hope rides on the GOP not being led by quislings who'd sooner bend over for a rough fuck by the NYT editorial staff than stand up for us.
Posted by: BruceWayne at October 07, 2024 12:03 PM (CIS44)
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Exactly.
It's more important to keep changing the GOP than to save the federal government.
The fed is beyond saving. It's fucked. It's all corruption and graft until the crash.
If we want some kind of hope after the crash, the nationwide hope rides on the GOP not being led by quislings who'd sooner bend over for a rough fuck by the NYT editorial staff than stand up for us.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:06 PM (GBKbO)
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>>Sure, its costs have doubled. Yes, the lines are long and the desk help surly.
And a letter across the state takes a week now and not three or four days.
But it usually gets there.
I send crazy # of packages through USPS. Their service has been insanely good for the last 6 months or so. Shit arriving well before est Delivery Dates.
Damaged packages are way down.
Mostly because their volume has been light, though.
And a letter across the state takes a week now and not three or four days.
But it usually gets there.
I send crazy # of packages through USPS. Their service has been insanely good for the last 6 months or so. Shit arriving well before est Delivery Dates.
Damaged packages are way down.
Mostly because their volume has been light, though.
Posted by: garrett at October 07, 2024 12:07 PM (0XOcY)
326
Seriously, no. The Democrat Party is even more corrupt than the Republican Party and delivers just as much. They've never pushed through gun control or single payer or anything.
Their only major policy accomplishment at this point in the past 20 years is a massive payoff to Big Insurance and increasing the amount of corruption to cronies.
The whole "Team RED v Team Blue" paradigm has led to stasis and corruption at a scale that has eaten up entire federal agencies.
Seriously. Fuck it. I'd rather work towards making the Republican Party better than vote Team RED all the time in the hopes that GOPe cronies get richer slightly faster than otherwise.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:05 PM (GBKbO)
On a national level, I agree. Letting Democrats have power on a state level is a disaster. They turned a very gun friendly state here in WA into a major shit show, ratcheting up gun control more and more every year.
Their only major policy accomplishment at this point in the past 20 years is a massive payoff to Big Insurance and increasing the amount of corruption to cronies.
The whole "Team RED v Team Blue" paradigm has led to stasis and corruption at a scale that has eaten up entire federal agencies.
Seriously. Fuck it. I'd rather work towards making the Republican Party better than vote Team RED all the time in the hopes that GOPe cronies get richer slightly faster than otherwise.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:05 PM (GBKbO)
On a national level, I agree. Letting Democrats have power on a state level is a disaster. They turned a very gun friendly state here in WA into a major shit show, ratcheting up gun control more and more every year.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 12:07 PM (xcxpd)
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322 I think we need to remember different areas do have different cultures. MD is not AL. You won’t get a hardcore republican in MD, heck getting a small R is hard, I mean Hogan is struggling - but he is better than a Dem. A teensy tiny bit.
What we need to get better at is getting ducks in a row once elected. We don’t need mavericks. If you are a maverick Dem, the wrath of pelosi shall be upon you. We need that same discipline.
Posted by: Piper at October 07, 2024 12:06 PM (pZEOD)
This, 100%
What we need to get better at is getting ducks in a row once elected. We don’t need mavericks. If you are a maverick Dem, the wrath of pelosi shall be upon you. We need that same discipline.
Posted by: Piper at October 07, 2024 12:06 PM (pZEOD)
This, 100%
Posted by: Nova Local at October 07, 2024 12:07 PM (exHjb)
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320 The Democratic governor of North Carolina explains that the biggest problem with Hurricane Helene is "disinformation".
Rest assured that if they win, the first thing they're doing is junking the First Amendment.
As we continue our unprecedented response to Hurricane Helene, the nation is beginning to understand that impacted areas have been the target of a relentless vortex of disinformation, dialed up by bad actors and platforms like X. 🧵
We need to work together to rebuild and recover from a catastrophic disaster like this one - and spreading false information to sow chaos hurts real people. Politicians, billionaires and grifters who peddle lies during a time of crisis should be held accountable.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at October
This biggest problem is NC has a dem Gov. see Florida as the counter.
Rest assured that if they win, the first thing they're doing is junking the First Amendment.
As we continue our unprecedented response to Hurricane Helene, the nation is beginning to understand that impacted areas have been the target of a relentless vortex of disinformation, dialed up by bad actors and platforms like X. 🧵
We need to work together to rebuild and recover from a catastrophic disaster like this one - and spreading false information to sow chaos hurts real people. Politicians, billionaires and grifters who peddle lies during a time of crisis should be held accountable.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at October
This biggest problem is NC has a dem Gov. see Florida as the counter.
Posted by: Piper at October 07, 2024 12:07 PM (pZEOD)
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311 Exactly. Every vote for a Democrat in the tally is a communist advantage. Every vote for a Democrat is a vote for baby killing communist.
Posted by: Braenyard at October 07, 2024 12:05 PM (PBwDQ)
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I love how the whole concept of the uniparty, which is effectively a wholly accepted mantra for roughly 3 years out of every 4, gets completely forgotten when elections come around.
Posted by: Braenyard at October 07, 2024 12:05 PM (PBwDQ)
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I love how the whole concept of the uniparty, which is effectively a wholly accepted mantra for roughly 3 years out of every 4, gets completely forgotten when elections come around.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:07 PM (GBKbO)
330
As the Macho Man once said, the cream rises to the top.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo
White Room was racist!
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo
White Room was racist!
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice! at October 07, 2024 12:08 PM (L/fGl)
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274 I get that. Before this year Job always rubbed me the wrong way. After this year and studying that book...a lot...I have a very different understanding of it. I should revisit some other portions as well...
Posted by: Brother Tim
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Job and Jonah are both fascinating reads and to be frank, when the Lord decides to directly engage with Jonah is a little terrifying and a reminder of our place in this world. Same as when Jonah defies what the Lord tells him to do and how miracles happen when Jonah submits to the Lord.
Posted by: Brother Tim
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Job and Jonah are both fascinating reads and to be frank, when the Lord decides to directly engage with Jonah is a little terrifying and a reminder of our place in this world. Same as when Jonah defies what the Lord tells him to do and how miracles happen when Jonah submits to the Lord.
Posted by: whig at October 07, 2024 12:08 PM (bt/Nj)
Posted by: Doof at October 07, 2024 12:08 PM (RIT1U)
333
Are the Thanksgiving paraphernalia on store displays yet?
Are the Thanksgiving paraphernalia on store displays yet?
Posted by: Soothie at October 07, 2024 12:08 PM (Loiip)
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326 On a national level, I agree. Letting Democrats have power on a state level is a disaster. They turned a very gun friendly state here in WA into a major shit show, ratcheting up gun control more and more every year.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 12:07 PM (xcxpd)
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The parties at the state level are probably more corrupt than the national parties. They're just out of sight and happier with smaller payouts. So, it's a per capita thing.
I hate so many people in politics...
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 12:07 PM (xcxpd)
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The parties at the state level are probably more corrupt than the national parties. They're just out of sight and happier with smaller payouts. So, it's a per capita thing.
I hate so many people in politics...
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:09 PM (GBKbO)
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329 311 Exactly. Every vote for a Democrat in the tally is a communist advantage. Every vote for a Democrat is a vote for baby killing communist.
Posted by: Braenyard at October 07, 2024 12:05 PM (PBwDQ)
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I love how the whole concept of the uniparty, which is effectively a wholly accepted mantra for roughly 3 years out of every 4, gets completely forgotten when elections come around.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:07 PM (GBKbO)
To break the Uniparty, you need a supermajority of Rs to get the ones for us... there are ZERO Dems who break from the Uniparty...
Posted by: Braenyard at October 07, 2024 12:05 PM (PBwDQ)
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I love how the whole concept of the uniparty, which is effectively a wholly accepted mantra for roughly 3 years out of every 4, gets completely forgotten when elections come around.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:07 PM (GBKbO)
To break the Uniparty, you need a supermajority of Rs to get the ones for us... there are ZERO Dems who break from the Uniparty...
Posted by: Nova Local at October 07, 2024 12:09 PM (exHjb)
336
The people running key agencies in our government don't even pretend to be competent any more.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at October 07, 2024 12:09 PM (tT6L1)
337
330 As the Macho Man once said, the cream rises to the top.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo
White Room was racist!
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice! at October 07, 2024 12:08 PM (L/fGl)
But it had black curtains!
/metaphor mixed
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo
White Room was racist!
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice! at October 07, 2024 12:08 PM (L/fGl)
But it had black curtains!
/metaphor mixed
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 12:09 PM (xcxpd)
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332 Larry Hogan is the Susan Collins of Mitt Romneys.
Did I do that right?
Posted by: Doof at October 07, 2024 12:08 PM (RIT1U)
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I think you got it!
Did I do that right?
Posted by: Doof at October 07, 2024 12:08 PM (RIT1U)
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I think you got it!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:09 PM (GBKbO)
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226 I don't get it either.
I assume that one of the main places where Pink Floyd is played now is nursing homes.
Where on earth is the long-term value of the Pine Floyd catalog?
slicing and dicing into commercial jingles. for example, home depot starts using "just another brick in the wall" to advertise home improvement products.
I assume that one of the main places where Pink Floyd is played now is nursing homes.
Where on earth is the long-term value of the Pine Floyd catalog?
slicing and dicing into commercial jingles. for example, home depot starts using "just another brick in the wall" to advertise home improvement products.
Posted by: anachronda at October 07, 2024 12:09 PM (sGtp+)
340
We need every Republican we can get. Even the worst Republican votes better than a Democrat. And there is always the possibility we get solid whips and leadership capable of 'convincing' newbies that a move to the right is a good move.
Posted by: Braenyard at October 07, 2024 12:09 PM (PBwDQ)
341
Similar to lost sheep parable. I think the Prodigal Son parable is also a subtle warning that we may consider ourselves 'good' by our own lights but grace extended to others is no business of ourselves. Don't bitch and whine about 'unfair' because our human judgment is flawed while the Lord's is perfect.
Posted by: whig at October 07, 2024 12:03 PM (bt/Nj)
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The best out take on The Chosen shows Jesus and Judas standing and watching a shepherd tend his sheep. "And he calls them by name..."
The outtake has them standing there and Jesus says, "You know what I'm thinking? I'm thinking lamb chops...with a touch of mint and thyme." Judas stays in character...pauses a bit, then says, "You know, I'm gonna betray you sooo hard!"
Hilarious.
Posted by: whig at October 07, 2024 12:03 PM (bt/Nj)
***
The best out take on The Chosen shows Jesus and Judas standing and watching a shepherd tend his sheep. "And he calls them by name..."
The outtake has them standing there and Jesus says, "You know what I'm thinking? I'm thinking lamb chops...with a touch of mint and thyme." Judas stays in character...pauses a bit, then says, "You know, I'm gonna betray you sooo hard!"
Hilarious.
Posted by: Diogenes at October 07, 2024 12:09 PM (W/lyH)
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@303
>>You'd be amazed how wrong you are...but not CDs, Records.
True, vinyl has made a comeback, but even so, the biggest seller of vinyl in 2023 and 2024 was Taylor Swift by far.
I don't think Pink Floyd is in the top 50 of vinyl sales.
>>You'd be amazed how wrong you are...but not CDs, Records.
True, vinyl has made a comeback, but even so, the biggest seller of vinyl in 2023 and 2024 was Taylor Swift by far.
I don't think Pink Floyd is in the top 50 of vinyl sales.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 07, 2024 12:10 PM (XV/Pl)
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I hate so many people in politics...
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:09 PM (GBKbO)
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You probably don't hate nearly enough of them.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:09 PM (GBKbO)
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You probably don't hate nearly enough of them.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at October 07, 2024 12:10 PM (tT6L1)
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Milton just turned into a cat-5 hurricane, acc. to Mike's Weather Page, 5 min ago
spaghettimodels.com
spaghettimodels.com
Posted by: t-bird at October 07, 2024 12:10 PM (KBusA)
345
298 We're winning the Senate without Hogan in DE. Fuck him, we don't need another Romney.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison,
If Hogan got in it owuld be just another vote to make Cornyn or Thune leader, fuck that.
Posted by: BruceWayne at October 07, 2024 12:03 PM (CIS44)
Great point. We need a wartime consigliere in the leader seat right now, and Cornyn and Thune don't fit the bill at all.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison,
If Hogan got in it owuld be just another vote to make Cornyn or Thune leader, fuck that.
Posted by: BruceWayne at October 07, 2024 12:03 PM (CIS44)
Great point. We need a wartime consigliere in the leader seat right now, and Cornyn and Thune don't fit the bill at all.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at October 07, 2024 12:10 PM (9b+Ua)
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335 To break the Uniparty, you need a supermajority of Rs to get the ones for us... there are ZERO Dems who break from the Uniparty...
Posted by: Nova Local at October 07, 2024 12:09 PM (exHjb)
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This is hilariously stupid.
Mitch McConnell's not gonna break anything but Americans. John Thune's not gonna break anything but Americans. Cornyn's not gonna break anything but Americans.
The GOPe is as much an enemy of America as the Democrat Party is.
Posted by: Nova Local at October 07, 2024 12:09 PM (exHjb)
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This is hilariously stupid.
Mitch McConnell's not gonna break anything but Americans. John Thune's not gonna break anything but Americans. Cornyn's not gonna break anything but Americans.
The GOPe is as much an enemy of America as the Democrat Party is.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:10 PM (GBKbO)
347
I hate so many people in politics...
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:09 PM (GBKbO)
"Keeps me warm at night."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:09 PM (GBKbO)
"Keeps me warm at night."
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 12:10 PM (xcxpd)
348
>>slicing and dicing into commercial jingles. for example, home depot starts using "just another brick in the wall" to advertise home improvement products.
Time
Money
Learning to Fly
Like I said, probably one of the better catalog investments of the last few years.
Time
Money
Learning to Fly
Like I said, probably one of the better catalog investments of the last few years.
Posted by: garrett at October 07, 2024 12:10 PM (0XOcY)
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>>> 261 As for the music thread...Pink Floyd holds up.
Part of me wonders if some artists or songs purposely get memory holed by the powers that be, because the message they used to tear down conservative institutions is now inconvenient with the new commie institutions they've put in their place. "Another Brick in the Wall" is 100% relevant to our time, and to the modern propaganda grooming factories education has become.
"Hey, teacher, leave the kids alone!"
Part of me wonders if some artists or songs purposely get memory holed by the powers that be, because the message they used to tear down conservative institutions is now inconvenient with the new commie institutions they've put in their place. "Another Brick in the Wall" is 100% relevant to our time, and to the modern propaganda grooming factories education has become.
"Hey, teacher, leave the kids alone!"
Posted by: LizLem at October 07, 2024 12:11 PM (QAK8m)
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>>>You use the fact that Musk signed off on transition of his kid but ignore the fact that Musk has repeatedly expressed regret over that decision as well as the decision of his that he is out to destroy what he calls the "woke mind virus", stemming from that experience that killed his child, as he calls it
He also voted for Bronco and FJB. People call him a genius or super genius. I call him able to tell which way the wind blows. Fortunately, the wind is blowing in the direction of our favor at the moment.
But you can't question spacedaddy here without rustling some feathers as we have seen.
He also voted for Bronco and FJB. People call him a genius or super genius. I call him able to tell which way the wind blows. Fortunately, the wind is blowing in the direction of our favor at the moment.
But you can't question spacedaddy here without rustling some feathers as we have seen.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 07, 2024 12:11 PM (i24o9)
351
340 We need every Republican we can get. Even the worst Republican votes better than a Democrat. And there is always the possibility we get solid whips and leadership capable of 'convincing' newbies that a move to the right is a good move.
Posted by: Braenyard at October 07, 2024 12:09 PM (PBwDQ)
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This is not how politics works.
The GOPe is entrenched in DC. If you want DC to change, you send people to DC who are outright against the GOPe.
That's not Larry Hogan, who will work overtime to back it up.
Posted by: Braenyard at October 07, 2024 12:09 PM (PBwDQ)
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This is not how politics works.
The GOPe is entrenched in DC. If you want DC to change, you send people to DC who are outright against the GOPe.
That's not Larry Hogan, who will work overtime to back it up.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:11 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 07, 2024 12:11 PM (C/CiM)
353
The collapse, when it comes, is going to be real. And spectacular.
Posted by: Ripley at October 07, 2024 12:11 PM (GUOwU)
354
Toilet Brush getting a promotion at this point is like the Titanic piccolo player being elevated to band leader on the way over from England. Or being named Hezbollah Chief.
Posted by: Going Down With The Ship at October 07, 2024 12:11 PM (CV8a5)
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243 197
‘ The Prodigal son story pisses me off honestly but...’
Yes, me too. You make a good point about the parable being about envy as much as forgiveness.
Envy at people that seemed less screwed over than me used to eat me alive. I’ve since learned to worry about me and not others’ success or my perception thereof.
‘ The Prodigal son story pisses me off honestly but...’
Yes, me too. You make a good point about the parable being about envy as much as forgiveness.
Envy at people that seemed less screwed over than me used to eat me alive. I’ve since learned to worry about me and not others’ success or my perception thereof.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at October 07, 2024 12:11 PM (jbnUc)
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346 335 To break the Uniparty, you need a supermajority of Rs to get the ones for us... there are ZERO Dems who break from the Uniparty...
Posted by: Nova Local at October 07, 2024 12:09 PM (exHjb)
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This is hilariously stupid.
Mitch McConnell's not gonna break anything but Americans. John Thune's not gonna break anything but Americans. Cornyn's not gonna break anything but Americans.
The GOPe is as much an enemy of America as the Democrat Party is.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:10 PM (GBKbO)
And then they come out and support Ukraine aid or vote against impeachment and make cons look even worse. They give aid and comfort to the enemies - both foreign and domestic.
Fuck them.
Posted by: Nova Local at October 07, 2024 12:09 PM (exHjb)
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This is hilariously stupid.
Mitch McConnell's not gonna break anything but Americans. John Thune's not gonna break anything but Americans. Cornyn's not gonna break anything but Americans.
The GOPe is as much an enemy of America as the Democrat Party is.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:10 PM (GBKbO)
And then they come out and support Ukraine aid or vote against impeachment and make cons look even worse. They give aid and comfort to the enemies - both foreign and domestic.
Fuck them.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at October 07, 2024 12:11 PM (KbCG3)
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>the nation is beginning to understand that impacted areas have been the target of a relentless vortex of disinformation, dialed up by bad actors and platforms like X.
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this statement is itself disinformation
you know it
I know it
Bob Dole knows it
the American people know it
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this statement is itself disinformation
you know it
I know it
Bob Dole knows it
the American people know it
Posted by: Don Black at October 07, 2024 12:11 PM (/7KEl)
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The Minnesota Vikings remember 10/7/23
https://tinyurl.com/2u7a4z92
Posted by: Don Black
Islamophobia?
The Minnesota Vikings remember 10/7/23
https://tinyurl.com/2u7a4z92
Posted by: Don Black
Islamophobia?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 07, 2024 12:11 PM (63Dwl)
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> The Democratic governor of North Carolina explains that the biggest problem with Hurricane Helene is "disinformation".
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When it's pointed out you, your friends in government and the agency responsible for disaster recovery is inept... you call it "disinformation."
Somebody needs to introduce that fucktard to the business end of a tire iron.
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When it's pointed out you, your friends in government and the agency responsible for disaster recovery is inept... you call it "disinformation."
Somebody needs to introduce that fucktard to the business end of a tire iron.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 07, 2024 12:11 PM (Q4IgG)
360
340 We need every Republican we can get. Even the worst Republican votes better than a Democrat. And there is always the possibility we get solid whips and leadership capable of 'convincing' newbies that a move to the right is a good move.
Posted by: Braenyard at October 07, 2024 12:09 PM (PBwDQ)
Without a caucus of Blood-and-Guts Wartime Savages, nothing matters.
Posted by: Braenyard at October 07, 2024 12:09 PM (PBwDQ)
Without a caucus of Blood-and-Guts Wartime Savages, nothing matters.
Posted by: XTC at October 07, 2024 12:11 PM (UnA8+)
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Larry Hogan is the Susan Collins of Mitt Romneys.
Did I do that right?
Posted by: Doof at October 07, 2024 12:08 PM (RIT1U)
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I think you got it!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:09 PM (GBKbO)
Blind squirrel finds nut
Did I do that right?
Posted by: Doof at October 07, 2024 12:08 PM (RIT1U)
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I think you got it!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:09 PM (GBKbO)
Blind squirrel finds nut
Posted by: Doof at October 07, 2024 12:12 PM (RIT1U)
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I don't think Pink Floyd is in the top 50 of vinyl sales.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 07, 2024 12:10 PM (XV/Pl)
that is probably because the consumers who would buy it already own it.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 07, 2024 12:10 PM (XV/Pl)
that is probably because the consumers who would buy it already own it.
Posted by: Kindltot at October 07, 2024 12:12 PM (D7oie)
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341 Similar to lost sheep parable. I think the Prodigal Son parable is also a subtle warning that we may consider ourselves 'good' by our own lights but grace extended to others is no business of ourselves. Don't bitch and whine about 'unfair' because our human judgment is flawed while the Lord's is perfect.
Posted by: whig at October 07, 2024 12:03 PM (bt/Nj)
***
The best out take on The Chosen shows Jesus and Judas standing and watching a shepherd tend his sheep. "And he calls them by name..."
The outtake has them standing there and Jesus says, "You know what I'm thinking? I'm thinking lamb chops...with a touch of mint and thyme." Judas stays in character...pauses a bit, then says, "You know, I'm gonna betray you sooo hard!"
Hilarious.
Posted by: Diogenes at October 07, 2024 12:09 PM (W/lyH)
The Chosen is legit great TV. I never thought I'd say that about a religious show but...it's really solid, both as a drama and in theology.
Posted by: whig at October 07, 2024 12:03 PM (bt/Nj)
***
The best out take on The Chosen shows Jesus and Judas standing and watching a shepherd tend his sheep. "And he calls them by name..."
The outtake has them standing there and Jesus says, "You know what I'm thinking? I'm thinking lamb chops...with a touch of mint and thyme." Judas stays in character...pauses a bit, then says, "You know, I'm gonna betray you sooo hard!"
Hilarious.
Posted by: Diogenes at October 07, 2024 12:09 PM (W/lyH)
The Chosen is legit great TV. I never thought I'd say that about a religious show but...it's really solid, both as a drama and in theology.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 12:12 PM (xcxpd)
364
Milton just turned into a cat-5 hurricane, acc. to Mike's Weather Page, 5 min ago
spaghettimodels.com
Posted by: t-bird at October 07, 2024 12:10 PM (KBusA)
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And crazy sister refuses to evacuate.
spaghettimodels.com
Posted by: t-bird at October 07, 2024 12:10 PM (KBusA)
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And crazy sister refuses to evacuate.
Posted by: Jordan61 at October 07, 2024 12:12 PM (DRSnL)
365
The guys lives in the house with his father and enjoys all the benefits that the father can bestow. Why should he resent what the prodigal son received? Don't be jealous, be happy that others were bestowed the same.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead...Wearing Pants and Working at October 07, 2024 12:06 PM (luW6
Yes. Celebrate all who come home to the Father, regardless of how they got there or how long they were away. None of us deserve a darn bit, so be grateful and happy for every gift.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead...Wearing Pants and Working at October 07, 2024 12:06 PM (luW6
Yes. Celebrate all who come home to the Father, regardless of how they got there or how long they were away. None of us deserve a darn bit, so be grateful and happy for every gift.
Posted by: LASue at October 07, 2024 12:13 PM (lCppi)
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I don't see how Trump can keep any federal employee, outside of those who have already risked their careers by becoming whistleblowers.
Every single agency had become nothing more than an arm of the democrat party, and for years they've done all hiring through that lens.
Firing shouldn't be the only step though, as we know so many of these people deserve hefty jail time and probably confiscation of earnings, as they didn't run the agencies as services to the people, but rather to help themselves and friends.
Every single agency had become nothing more than an arm of the democrat party, and for years they've done all hiring through that lens.
Firing shouldn't be the only step though, as we know so many of these people deserve hefty jail time and probably confiscation of earnings, as they didn't run the agencies as services to the people, but rather to help themselves and friends.
Posted by: Rbastid at October 07, 2024 12:13 PM (C9rAF)
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The people running key agencies in our government don't even pretend to be competent any more.
Oh, they're quite competent - but their interest is in bringing in illegal immigrants who will vote D, and denying aid to white rural conservations, and keeping them from voting if possible.
You have to ask yourself what their actual goals are.
Oh, they're quite competent - but their interest is in bringing in illegal immigrants who will vote D, and denying aid to white rural conservations, and keeping them from voting if possible.
You have to ask yourself what their actual goals are.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at October 07, 2024 12:13 PM (uxCna)
368
Neil Parrot has a great shot at replacing David Trone in MD 6. I hope it happens.
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at October 07, 2024 12:13 PM (1FWWQ)
369
When it's pointed out you, your friends in government and the agency responsible for disaster recovery is inept... you call it "disinformation."
Any criticism of leftist governing is disinformation.
When it's pointed out you, your friends in government and the agency responsible for disaster recovery is inept... you call it "disinformation."
Any criticism of leftist governing is disinformation.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 07, 2024 12:13 PM (63Dwl)
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328 320
Rest assured that if they win, the first thing they're doing is junking the First Amendment.
We need to work together to rebuild and recover from a catastrophic disaster like this one - and spreading false information to sow chaos hurts real people. Politicians, billionaires and grifters who peddle lies during a time of crisis should be held accountable.
Posted by: The ARC of History!
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Won't save them. The fedgov is in the same position as the late Soviet Union--its mandate is gone and the beliefs of the common people that sustained the Soviet Union were gone by the Gorbachev era. When it becomes a matter of personal and familial survival, government authority wanes despite the fancy titles, despite the censorship, despite the coercive powers of a political police.
78 percent of people in the US believe we are on the wrong track. Only the small percentage of smug assholes believe we've never had it so good or so fair. In other words, our political class. There is nothing new under the sun.
Rest assured that if they win, the first thing they're doing is junking the First Amendment.
We need to work together to rebuild and recover from a catastrophic disaster like this one - and spreading false information to sow chaos hurts real people. Politicians, billionaires and grifters who peddle lies during a time of crisis should be held accountable.
Posted by: The ARC of History!
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Won't save them. The fedgov is in the same position as the late Soviet Union--its mandate is gone and the beliefs of the common people that sustained the Soviet Union were gone by the Gorbachev era. When it becomes a matter of personal and familial survival, government authority wanes despite the fancy titles, despite the censorship, despite the coercive powers of a political police.
78 percent of people in the US believe we are on the wrong track. Only the small percentage of smug assholes believe we've never had it so good or so fair. In other words, our political class. There is nothing new under the sun.
Posted by: whig at October 07, 2024 12:13 PM (bt/Nj)
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But you can't question spacedaddy here without rustling some feathers as we have seen.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 07, 2024 12:11 PM (i24o9)
If he had green hair, they'd be saying "He's our green-hair! He should lead!"
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 07, 2024 12:11 PM (i24o9)
If he had green hair, they'd be saying "He's our green-hair! He should lead!"
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 12:13 PM (FDBcy)
372
364 Milton just turned into a cat-5 hurricane, acc. to Mike's Weather Page, 5 min ago
spaghettimodels.com
Posted by: t-bird at October 07, 2024 12:10 PM (KBusA)
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And crazy sister refuses to evacuate.
Posted by: Jordan61 at October 07, 2024 12:12 PM (DRSnL)
As mentioned, if someone doesn't want to drive out, the Autotrain takes your car and you up north to wait things out...
spaghettimodels.com
Posted by: t-bird at October 07, 2024 12:10 PM (KBusA)
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And crazy sister refuses to evacuate.
Posted by: Jordan61 at October 07, 2024 12:12 PM (DRSnL)
As mentioned, if someone doesn't want to drive out, the Autotrain takes your car and you up north to wait things out...
Posted by: Nova Local at October 07, 2024 12:14 PM (exHjb)
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>>True, vinyl has made a comeback, but even so, the biggest seller of vinyl in 2023 and 2024 was Taylor Swift by far.
She did a very smart thing by re-releasing her catalog on a plethora of different colors for each release.
However, DSOTM has sold nearly 50 million hard copies since release. That's Top 4 all time, I think.
When multiple re-issue campaigns are seeing individual copies selling for 2-3x their original issue prices, there is plenty of room for profits.
She did a very smart thing by re-releasing her catalog on a plethora of different colors for each release.
However, DSOTM has sold nearly 50 million hard copies since release. That's Top 4 all time, I think.
When multiple re-issue campaigns are seeing individual copies selling for 2-3x their original issue prices, there is plenty of room for profits.
Posted by: garrett at October 07, 2024 12:14 PM (0XOcY)
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But you can't question spacedaddy here without rustling some feathers as we have seen.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 07, 2024 12:11 PM (i24o9)
Bill Gates wants me to be an economic peon to his empire. Musk seems to want be to be successful so he can sell me stuff.
I will take what I can get.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 07, 2024 12:11 PM (i24o9)
Bill Gates wants me to be an economic peon to his empire. Musk seems to want be to be successful so he can sell me stuff.
I will take what I can get.
Posted by: Kindltot at October 07, 2024 12:14 PM (D7oie)
375
The Chosen is legit great TV. I never thought I'd say that about a religious show but...it's really solid, both as a drama and in theology.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 12:12 PM (xcxpd)
The best part is that the show humanizes everybody. These were real men and women. They laughed, they cried, they hurt and they worked. And they spread the Word. They make it real.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 12:12 PM (xcxpd)
The best part is that the show humanizes everybody. These were real men and women. They laughed, they cried, they hurt and they worked. And they spread the Word. They make it real.
Posted by: Diogenes at October 07, 2024 12:14 PM (W/lyH)
376
353 The collapse, when it comes, is going to be real. And spectacular.
Posted by: Ripley at October 07, 2024 12:11 PM (GUOwU)
Everything dies, every nation does. Not one civilization has lasted a thousand years. Just the land remains and what people remember of their past glory.
Posted by: Ripley at October 07, 2024 12:11 PM (GUOwU)
Everything dies, every nation does. Not one civilization has lasted a thousand years. Just the land remains and what people remember of their past glory.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 12:14 PM (xcxpd)
377
As mentioned, if someone doesn't want to drive out, the Autotrain takes your car and you up north to wait things out...
Posted by: Nova Local at October 07, 2024 12:14 PM (exHjb)
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She just thinks everyone is overreacting and it'll be fine.
Posted by: Nova Local at October 07, 2024 12:14 PM (exHjb)
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She just thinks everyone is overreacting and it'll be fine.
Posted by: Jordan61 at October 07, 2024 12:14 PM (DRSnL)
378
I love how the whole concept of the uniparty, which is effectively a wholly accepted mantra for roughly 3 years out of every 4, gets completely forgotten when elections come around.
Some people - most, really - need hope. They'll create it out of thin air if necessary. We're at that time.
Some people - most, really - need hope. They'll create it out of thin air if necessary. We're at that time.
Posted by: Taking Notes at October 07, 2024 12:14 PM (9E3z6)
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376 Everything dies, every nation does. Not one civilization has lasted a thousand years. Just the land remains and what people remember of their past glory.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 12:14 PM (xcxpd)
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I distinctly remember Rufus T. Firefly leading Freedonia to a thousand year empire.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 12:14 PM (xcxpd)
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I distinctly remember Rufus T. Firefly leading Freedonia to a thousand year empire.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:15 PM (GBKbO)
380
We are the Prodigal Son, unworthy of God's forgiveness and grace but we get it anyway.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice! at October 07, 2024 12:15 PM (L/fGl)
381
Of course, Kamala Harris and Mayorkas spent $1B of FEMA money on illegal aliens.
I suspect if motivated to do so a President Trump could have Mayorkas prosecuted for this.
I suspect if motivated to do so a President Trump could have Mayorkas prosecuted for this.
Posted by: 18-1 at October 07, 2024 12:15 PM (oZhjI)
382
375 The Chosen is legit great TV. I never thought I'd say that about a religious show but...it's really solid, both as a drama and in theology.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 12:12 PM (xcxpd)
The best part is that the show humanizes everybody. These were real men and women. They laughed, they cried, they hurt and they worked. And they spread the Word. They make it real.
Posted by: Diogenes at October 07, 2024 12:14 PM (W/lyH)
They even humanize the bad guys, the pharisees, the Romans...they all have problems and drama of their own. Really good writing, and good casting.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 12:12 PM (xcxpd)
The best part is that the show humanizes everybody. These were real men and women. They laughed, they cried, they hurt and they worked. And they spread the Word. They make it real.
Posted by: Diogenes at October 07, 2024 12:14 PM (W/lyH)
They even humanize the bad guys, the pharisees, the Romans...they all have problems and drama of their own. Really good writing, and good casting.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 12:15 PM (xcxpd)
383
>>> Milton just turned into a cat-5 hurricane
I'm so fucking hard right now. Can't wait for the videos of all the destruction.
I'm so fucking hard right now. Can't wait for the videos of all the destruction.
Posted by: Dr. Rick Knabb, The Weather Channe; at October 07, 2024 12:15 PM (Y1sOo)
384
Toilet Brush getting a promotion at this point is like the Titanic piccolo player being elevated to band leader on the way over from England. Or being named Hezbollah Chief.
Posted by: Going Down With The Ship at October 07, 2024 12:11 PM (CV8a5)
Hey, your pension is calculated at your last wage!
Posted by: Going Down With The Ship at October 07, 2024 12:11 PM (CV8a5)
Hey, your pension is calculated at your last wage!
Posted by: Hezblla cheif HR clerk explaining benefits structure at October 07, 2024 12:15 PM (D7oie)
385
I distinctly remember Rufus T. Firefly leading Freedonia to a thousand year empire.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:15 PM (GBKbO)
That's the Tin Cup talking
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:15 PM (GBKbO)
That's the Tin Cup talking
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 12:15 PM (xcxpd)
386
385 I distinctly remember Rufus T. Firefly leading Freedonia to a thousand year empire.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:15 PM (GBKbO)
That's the Tin Cup talking
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 12:15 PM (xcxpd)
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Might be the MacCallan 12.
Dolley wanted it. We ran out.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:15 PM (GBKbO)
That's the Tin Cup talking
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Vote but also buy ammo at October 07, 2024 12:15 PM (xcxpd)
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Might be the MacCallan 12.
Dolley wanted it. We ran out.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:16 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: BruceWayne at October 07, 2024 12:16 PM (CIS44)
388
Larry Hovis >>>>> Larry Hogan.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at October 07, 2024 12:16 PM (v6JzV)
389
365 Yes. Celebrate all who come home to the Father, regardless of how they got there or how long they were away. None of us deserve a darn bit, so be grateful and happy for every gift.
Posted by: LASue at October 07, 2024 12:13 PM (lCppi)
That's a tough one, when you've been raised to never accept anything that you didn't earn.
Posted by: LASue at October 07, 2024 12:13 PM (lCppi)
That's a tough one, when you've been raised to never accept anything that you didn't earn.
Posted by: XTC at October 07, 2024 12:16 PM (UnA8+)
390
The best out take on The Chosen shows Jesus and Judas standing and watching a shepherd tend his sheep. "And he calls them by name..."
The outtake has them standing there and Jesus says, "You know what I'm thinking? I'm thinking lamb chops...with a touch of mint and thyme." Judas stays in character...pauses a bit, then says, "You know, I'm gonna betray you sooo hard!"
Hilarious.
Posted by: Diogenes at October 07, 2024 12:09 PM (W/lyH)
The Chosen is legit great TV. I never thought I'd say that about a religious show but...it's really solid, both as a drama and in theology.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards
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Thanks for the laugh today Diogenes. MAE, I agree about the Chosen. Wife has enjoyed it and she is less overtly religious than I am. Prolonged illness gives a lot of time for contemplation and reading. And realizing just how short we all are of deserving salvation.
The outtake has them standing there and Jesus says, "You know what I'm thinking? I'm thinking lamb chops...with a touch of mint and thyme." Judas stays in character...pauses a bit, then says, "You know, I'm gonna betray you sooo hard!"
Hilarious.
Posted by: Diogenes at October 07, 2024 12:09 PM (W/lyH)
The Chosen is legit great TV. I never thought I'd say that about a religious show but...it's really solid, both as a drama and in theology.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards
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Thanks for the laugh today Diogenes. MAE, I agree about the Chosen. Wife has enjoyed it and she is less overtly religious than I am. Prolonged illness gives a lot of time for contemplation and reading. And realizing just how short we all are of deserving salvation.
Posted by: whig at October 07, 2024 12:17 PM (bt/Nj)
391
I hate to be cynical, but I suspect Trump, if he wins, to simply do a 4 year victory lap.
Hopefully he could install people to do real work.
I do think Trump will do much better on foreign policy.
Hopefully he could install people to do real work.
I do think Trump will do much better on foreign policy.
Posted by: Harun at October 07, 2024 12:17 PM (IuIym)
392
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This is hilariously stupid.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison,
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This is abjectly rude.
This is hilariously stupid.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison,
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This is abjectly rude.
Posted by: Braenyard at October 07, 2024 12:17 PM (PBwDQ)
393
@373
>>However, DSOTM has sold nearly 50 million hard copies since release. That's Top 4 all time, I think.
True, but the bulk of those 50 million vinyl records and CD's were purchased within 25 years of the albums release.
I can't imagine that that album has sold more than a handful, respectively in the last, say, 10 years.
>>However, DSOTM has sold nearly 50 million hard copies since release. That's Top 4 all time, I think.
True, but the bulk of those 50 million vinyl records and CD's were purchased within 25 years of the albums release.
I can't imagine that that album has sold more than a handful, respectively in the last, say, 10 years.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 07, 2024 12:17 PM (XV/Pl)
394
If he had green hair, they'd be saying "He's our green-hair! He should lead!"
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 12:13 PM (FDBcy)
I don't mind him taking a role in the direction of the country as an advisor, given his strengths.
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 12:13 PM (FDBcy)
I don't mind him taking a role in the direction of the country as an advisor, given his strengths.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 07, 2024 12:17 PM (i24o9)
395
Bill Gates wants me to be an economic peon to his empire. Musk seems to want be to be successful so he can sell me stuff.
That's a false dichotomy.
I'd rather you be in a position of authority than either of them.
That's a false dichotomy.
I'd rather you be in a position of authority than either of them.
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 12:17 PM (FDBcy)
396
Milton just turned into a cat-5 hurricane, acc. to Mike's Weather Page, 5 min ago
spaghettimodels.com
Posted by: t-bird at October 07, 2024 12:10 PM (KBusA)
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That website is even more 1990s than this one...
spaghettimodels.com
Posted by: t-bird at October 07, 2024 12:10 PM (KBusA)
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That website is even more 1990s than this one...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 07, 2024 12:17 PM (7fElN)
397
392 This is abjectly rude.
Posted by: Braenyard at October 07, 2024 12:17 PM (PBwDQ)
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What can I say?
I'm tired of hearing defenses of the GOPe.
Posted by: Braenyard at October 07, 2024 12:17 PM (PBwDQ)
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What can I say?
I'm tired of hearing defenses of the GOPe.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:17 PM (GBKbO)
398
Milton just turned into a cat-5 hurricane, acc. to Mike's Weather Page, 5 min ago
We have good friends in Dunedin, N of Tampa. It looks like they're the bullseye.
We have good friends in Dunedin, N of Tampa. It looks like they're the bullseye.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 07, 2024 12:18 PM (xCA6C)
399
397 392 This is abjectly rude.
Posted by: Braenyard at October 07, 2024 12:17 PM (PBwDQ)
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What can I say?
I'm tired of hearing defenses of the GOPe.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:17 PM (GBKbO)
Can we just put it this way:
Does it feel like a good thing that Mitt Romney is a republican senator?
Posted by: Braenyard at October 07, 2024 12:17 PM (PBwDQ)
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What can I say?
I'm tired of hearing defenses of the GOPe.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:17 PM (GBKbO)
Can we just put it this way:
Does it feel like a good thing that Mitt Romney is a republican senator?
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at October 07, 2024 12:18 PM (KbCG3)
400
Jr. is responsible for Vance being Vice President.
He says,
“What I want to do is work on the transition, and it’s not about placing people,” he said. “It’s about blocking the people who would be a disaster in that administration. I will cut out so many people, people’s heads are going to spin.”
https://archive.is/yPQOB
He says,
“What I want to do is work on the transition, and it’s not about placing people,” he said. “It’s about blocking the people who would be a disaster in that administration. I will cut out so many people, people’s heads are going to spin.”
https://archive.is/yPQOB
Posted by: Braenyard at October 07, 2024 12:19 PM (PBwDQ)
401
Does it feel like a good thing that Mitt Romney is a republican senator?
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer
It was awesome when he voted that way I wanted that 1 time.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer
It was awesome when he voted that way I wanted that 1 time.
Posted by: BruceWayne at October 07, 2024 12:19 PM (CIS44)
402
Have any of you anti-tech people ever heard (ugh) of Cochlear implants?
Just some mad scientists playing God, of course.
Just some mad scientists playing God, of course.
Posted by: pawn at October 07, 2024 12:19 PM (QB+5g)
403
Hey, your pension is calculated at your last wage!
Posted by: Hezblla cheif HR clerk explaining benefits structure at October 07, 2024 12:15 PM (D7oie)
Normally it's "Take your top 5 years, then cut out the highest and lowest from that, and now it's the average of the remaining three", I think.
Posted by: Hezblla cheif HR clerk explaining benefits structure at October 07, 2024 12:15 PM (D7oie)
Normally it's "Take your top 5 years, then cut out the highest and lowest from that, and now it's the average of the remaining three", I think.
Posted by: XTC at October 07, 2024 12:19 PM (UnA8+)
404
>>I can't imagine that that album has sold more than a handful, respectively in the last, say, 10 years.
Again, you are wrong. Not suspecting that. It's provable through sales data.
Again, you are wrong. Not suspecting that. It's provable through sales data.
Posted by: garrett at October 07, 2024 12:19 PM (0XOcY)
405
385 I distinctly remember Rufus T. Firefly leading Freedonia to a thousand year empire.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
I rooted for Sylvania all through that bloody conflict.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
I rooted for Sylvania all through that bloody conflict.
Posted by: In the Trenches at October 07, 2024 12:19 PM (CV8a5)
406
Bill Gates wants me to be an economic peon to his empire. Musk seems to want be to be successful so he can sell me stuff.
I will take what I can get.
Posted by: Kindltot at October 07, 2024 12:14 PM (D7oie)
I have no problem with that, and I welcome the fact that our interests align, for the time being.
I will take what I can get.
Posted by: Kindltot at October 07, 2024 12:14 PM (D7oie)
I have no problem with that, and I welcome the fact that our interests align, for the time being.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 07, 2024 12:19 PM (i24o9)
407
391 I hate to be cynical, but I suspect Trump, if he wins, to simply do a 4 year victory lap.
Hopefully he could install people to do real work.
I do think Trump will do much better on foreign policy.
Posted by: Harun at October 07, 2024 12:17 PM (IuIym)
Trump will be a lame duck the day he assumes office, to a certain extent. I can see him going into the sunset and leaving the keys to Vance after the midterms. Strange, I know.
Hopefully he could install people to do real work.
I do think Trump will do much better on foreign policy.
Posted by: Harun at October 07, 2024 12:17 PM (IuIym)
Trump will be a lame duck the day he assumes office, to a certain extent. I can see him going into the sunset and leaving the keys to Vance after the midterms. Strange, I know.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at October 07, 2024 12:20 PM (0frAJ)
408
We have good friends in Dunedin, N of Tampa. It looks like they're the bullseye.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 07, 2024 12:18 PM (xCA6C)
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Sister is in Holiday, a bit north of Dunedin.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 07, 2024 12:18 PM (xCA6C)
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Sister is in Holiday, a bit north of Dunedin.
Posted by: Jordan61 at October 07, 2024 12:20 PM (DRSnL)
409
>>> The guys lives in the house with his father and enjoys all the benefits that the father can bestow. Why should he resent what the prodigal son received? Don't be jealous, be happy that others were bestowed the same.
I'm dealing with some kids that are struggling with this concept. One is dennis the menace on speed, the other is always really good. Created some incentives for the menace kid like potentially having a party, and the good kid pitched an absolute fit. "Why does HE get a party when he's always bad!!" Good kid not realizing he could have a party every weekend if he wanted basically, he just isn't asking for it.
We realized we need to praise good kid more for being good, and reward him being good if we are trying to offer rewards to the menace kid. But it's opened my eyes to some of the aspects of right and wrong and "fairness" connected to the dad and the good son in the parable.
I'm dealing with some kids that are struggling with this concept. One is dennis the menace on speed, the other is always really good. Created some incentives for the menace kid like potentially having a party, and the good kid pitched an absolute fit. "Why does HE get a party when he's always bad!!" Good kid not realizing he could have a party every weekend if he wanted basically, he just isn't asking for it.
We realized we need to praise good kid more for being good, and reward him being good if we are trying to offer rewards to the menace kid. But it's opened my eyes to some of the aspects of right and wrong and "fairness" connected to the dad and the good son in the parable.
Posted by: LizLem at October 07, 2024 12:20 PM (QAK8m)
410
Larry Hovis >>>>> Larry Hogan.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at October 07, 2024 12:16 PM (v6JzV)
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Larry Fine >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Larry Hovis >>>>> Larry Hogan.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at October 07, 2024 12:16 PM (v6JzV)
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Larry Fine >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Larry Hovis >>>>> Larry Hogan.
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at October 07, 2024 12:20 PM (1FWWQ)
411
401 Does it feel like a good thing that Mitt Romney is a republican senator?
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer
It was awesome when he voted that way I wanted that 1 time.
Posted by: BruceWayne at October 07, 2024 12:19 PM (CIS44)
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On the bill to honor some day? Yeah, that was awesome.
All the times he voted against everything important, though, put a real pall on things.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer
It was awesome when he voted that way I wanted that 1 time.
Posted by: BruceWayne at October 07, 2024 12:19 PM (CIS44)
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On the bill to honor some day? Yeah, that was awesome.
All the times he voted against everything important, though, put a real pall on things.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:20 PM (GBKbO)
412
So it looks like G-d has chosen to f**k up the SE with hurricanes in the run-up to the election.
Not nice G-d.
Not nice G-d.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 07, 2024 12:20 PM (XV/Pl)
413
Is it just me or has MSM pretty much ignored the damage caused by Helene, due to the extremely incompetent response to the disaster by the Junta?
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at October 07, 2024 12:21 PM (tT6L1)
414
However, DSOTM has sold nearly 50 million hard copies since release. That's Top 4 all time, I think.
When multiple re-issue campaigns are seeing individual copies selling for 2-3x their original issue prices, there is plenty of room for profits.
Posted by: garrett
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I am more chill about it nowadays but when I was a serious audiophile in the late 70's and early 80's, I bought Dark Side of the Moon as a Mobility Fidelity Half Speed Master. Amazing the amount of detail in the craftsmanship of those songs.
See the same level of craftsmanship in Alan Parsons Project albums--not surprising because Alan Parsons was the sound engineer on DSOTM among other hits.
When multiple re-issue campaigns are seeing individual copies selling for 2-3x their original issue prices, there is plenty of room for profits.
Posted by: garrett
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I am more chill about it nowadays but when I was a serious audiophile in the late 70's and early 80's, I bought Dark Side of the Moon as a Mobility Fidelity Half Speed Master. Amazing the amount of detail in the craftsmanship of those songs.
See the same level of craftsmanship in Alan Parsons Project albums--not surprising because Alan Parsons was the sound engineer on DSOTM among other hits.
Posted by: whig at October 07, 2024 12:21 PM (bt/Nj)
415
Trump, Vance, Musk, Ramaswamey and just a few other honey badgers.
A guy can dream.
A guy can dream.
Posted by: Uniparty, Raping and Mutilating the Children They Do No Kill. See also, Vomitus at October 07, 2024 12:21 PM (gxokI)
416
That website is even more 1990s than this one...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 07, 2024 12:17 PM (7fElN)
It's like, Totally!
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 07, 2024 12:17 PM (7fElN)
It's like, Totally!
Posted by: Diogenes at October 07, 2024 12:21 PM (W/lyH)
417
Did Ace get a little too much into the Endorian ale last night?
Posted by: spindrift at October 07, 2024 12:21 PM (OguvZ)
418
90 Check out the pic of Hillary. Looks like she had breast implants on her face. Free Beacon:
https://tinyurl.com/5bmv8bvb
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at October 07, 2024 11:23 AM (Dm8we)
Seventy-plus years of cackling and fake smiling will cause that. In a few more years Kamala will look like she had breast implants on her face.
https://tinyurl.com/5bmv8bvb
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at October 07, 2024 11:23 AM (Dm8we)
Seventy-plus years of cackling and fake smiling will cause that. In a few more years Kamala will look like she had breast implants on her face.
Posted by: Gref at October 07, 2024 12:21 PM (aBgBM)
419
We’ve never a had better opportunity to dismantle the bureaucratic state.
___________________________________
All changes begin at the top...and than means the DOJ. You can't make examples of lying, conniving, bureaucratic waste products unless you are holding a stick. These officials come into hearings overseen by those holding the purse strings to their kingdoms and lie with impunity...(supported in full by the media).
To change anything on the bureaucratic level you require legal leverage...and Trump will never get a wrecking ball type Attorney General into place. Democrats will block it...and a vast selection of Republicans will as well. Sorry for the bad news...
___________________________________
All changes begin at the top...and than means the DOJ. You can't make examples of lying, conniving, bureaucratic waste products unless you are holding a stick. These officials come into hearings overseen by those holding the purse strings to their kingdoms and lie with impunity...(supported in full by the media).
To change anything on the bureaucratic level you require legal leverage...and Trump will never get a wrecking ball type Attorney General into place. Democrats will block it...and a vast selection of Republicans will as well. Sorry for the bad news...
Posted by: Orson at October 07, 2024 12:21 PM (dIske)
420
That's a false dichotomy.
I'd rather you be in a position of authority than either of them.
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 12:17 PM (FDBcy)
I know one thing: you would rather piss in your own mouth than admit you were wrong about having to pee.
I'd rather you be in a position of authority than either of them.
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 12:17 PM (FDBcy)
I know one thing: you would rather piss in your own mouth than admit you were wrong about having to pee.
Posted by: Kindltot at October 07, 2024 12:21 PM (D7oie)
421
I do think Trump will do much better on foreign policy.
Posted by: Harun
*******
My six year old Yellow Lab would be better on foreign policy than Obama/Biden/ Harris.
Posted by: Harun
*******
My six year old Yellow Lab would be better on foreign policy than Obama/Biden/ Harris.
Posted by: Cosda at October 07, 2024 12:21 PM (+QNjr)
422
That website is even more 1990s than this one...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 07, 2024 12:17 PM (7fElN)
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An invidious comparison. The Ace of Spades website is firmly early 2000s.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 07, 2024 12:17 PM (7fElN)
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An invidious comparison. The Ace of Spades website is firmly early 2000s.
Posted by: Zombie Breitbart at October 07, 2024 12:22 PM (5MiCq)
423
Milton just turned into a cat-5 hurricane, acc. to Mike's Weather Page, 5 min ago
spaghettimodels.com
Posted by: t-bird at October 07, 2024 12:10 PM
On it!
- Biff Buffington*
*my Boston area peeps will get this one
spaghettimodels.com
Posted by: t-bird at October 07, 2024 12:10 PM
On it!
- Biff Buffington*
*my Boston area peeps will get this one
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 07, 2024 12:22 PM (ZANHd)
424
Won't save them. The fedgov is in the same position as the late Soviet Union--its mandate is gone and the beliefs of the common people that sustained the Soviet Union were gone by the Gorbachev era.
That's an excellent analysis.
That's an excellent analysis.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 07, 2024 12:22 PM (xCA6C)
425
=======
What can I say?
I'm tired of hearing defenses of the GOPe.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:17 PM (GBKbO)
Can we just put it this way:
Does it feel like a good thing that Mitt Romney is a republican senator?
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer
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Mitt Romney sucks a dirty sock; HOWEVER, he votes better than a Democrat and he adds to the count of Republicans. Take the RINOs out of the House or the Senate and you have Democrat majorities totally, nationally.
I don't want a Democrat majority, do you?
What can I say?
I'm tired of hearing defenses of the GOPe.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:17 PM (GBKbO)
Can we just put it this way:
Does it feel like a good thing that Mitt Romney is a republican senator?
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer
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Mitt Romney sucks a dirty sock; HOWEVER, he votes better than a Democrat and he adds to the count of Republicans. Take the RINOs out of the House or the Senate and you have Democrat majorities totally, nationally.
I don't want a Democrat majority, do you?
Posted by: Braenyard at October 07, 2024 12:22 PM (PBwDQ)
426
Trump will be a lame duck the day he assumes office, to a certain extent. I can see him going into the sunset and leaving the keys to Vance after the midterms. Strange, I know.
Posted by: Darrell Harris
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Might actually be his best protection to live out the rest of his life not in jail nor dead.
Posted by: Darrell Harris
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Might actually be his best protection to live out the rest of his life not in jail nor dead.
Posted by: whig at October 07, 2024 12:22 PM (bt/Nj)
427
>>I hate to be cynical, but I suspect Trump, if he wins, to simply do a 4 year victory lap.
They slandered him and his team during his first term, hamstrung his presidency and then stole his reelection. They then went on an unrelenting 4 years mission to throw him in prison and bankrupt him. Then they tried to murder him. Twice.
I think he's pretty motivated to strike back.
They slandered him and his team during his first term, hamstrung his presidency and then stole his reelection. They then went on an unrelenting 4 years mission to throw him in prison and bankrupt him. Then they tried to murder him. Twice.
I think he's pretty motivated to strike back.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 07, 2024 12:22 PM (LkLld)
428
365 Yes. Celebrate all who come home to the Father, regardless of how they got there or how long they were away. None of us deserve a darn bit, so be grateful and happy for every gift.
Posted by: LASue at October 07, 2024 12:13 PM (lCppi)
That's a tough one, when you've been raised to never accept anything that you didn't earn.
Posted by: XTC at October 07, 2024 12:16 PM (UnA8+)
True. Pride is an incredibly tough one- probably is/was the hardest thing for me (and pretty much everyone I know) to face, let alone overcome. Our society has turned it into a virtue, rather than a vice, too it takes a lot of work.
Posted by: LASue at October 07, 2024 12:13 PM (lCppi)
That's a tough one, when you've been raised to never accept anything that you didn't earn.
Posted by: XTC at October 07, 2024 12:16 PM (UnA8+)
True. Pride is an incredibly tough one- probably is/was the hardest thing for me (and pretty much everyone I know) to face, let alone overcome. Our society has turned it into a virtue, rather than a vice, too it takes a lot of work.
Posted by: LASue at October 07, 2024 12:22 PM (lCppi)
429
I hate to be cynical, but I suspect Trump, if he wins, to simply do a 4 year victory lap.
They slandered him and his team during his first term, hamstrung his presidency and then stole his reelection. They then went on an unrelenting 4 years mission to throw him in prison and bankrupt him. Then they tried to murder him. Twice.
I think he's pretty motivated to strike back.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 07, 2024 12:22 PM (LkLld)
That's a great and accurate summary
They slandered him and his team during his first term, hamstrung his presidency and then stole his reelection. They then went on an unrelenting 4 years mission to throw him in prison and bankrupt him. Then they tried to murder him. Twice.
I think he's pretty motivated to strike back.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 07, 2024 12:22 PM (LkLld)
That's a great and accurate summary
Posted by: LASue at October 07, 2024 12:23 PM (lCppi)
430
I know one thing: you would rather piss in your own mouth than admit you were wrong about having to pee.
Posted by: Kindltot
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Damn Kindltot, remind me not to piss you off much. That was a true EOJ type burn. (Empire of Jeff)
Posted by: Kindltot
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Damn Kindltot, remind me not to piss you off much. That was a true EOJ type burn. (Empire of Jeff)
Posted by: whig at October 07, 2024 12:23 PM (bt/Nj)
431
My six year old Yellow Lab would be better on foreign policy than Obama/Biden/ Harris.
Posted by: Cosda at October 07, 2024 12:21 PM (+QNjr)
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Certainly would be on top of "where did the ball go?"
Posted by: Cosda at October 07, 2024 12:21 PM (+QNjr)
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Certainly would be on top of "where did the ball go?"
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight, Concertina Czar at October 07, 2024 12:23 PM (VdhcA)
432
*******
My six year old Yellow Lab would be better on foreign policy than Obama/Biden/ Harris.
Posted by: Cosda
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He would eat 'em up.
My six year old Yellow Lab would be better on foreign policy than Obama/Biden/ Harris.
Posted by: Cosda
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He would eat 'em up.
Posted by: Braenyard at October 07, 2024 12:24 PM (PBwDQ)
433
425 Mitt Romney sucks a dirty sock; HOWEVER, he votes better than a Democrat and he adds to the count of Republicans. Take the RINOs out of the House or the Senate and you have Democrat majorities totally, nationally.
I don't want a Democrat majority, do you?
Posted by: Braenyard at October 07, 2024 12:22 PM (PBwDQ)
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Seriously, there'd be little difference.
Ukraine funding? Authorization of spying on Americans? Authorization of fucking propaganda against Americans? CRs?
It's all bipartisan. The only real question is which set of connected cronies gets the largest slice of the pie.
If the Republic rises and falls on the election of Larry fucking Hogan, then it's already fallen.
I don't want a Democrat majority, do you?
Posted by: Braenyard at October 07, 2024 12:22 PM (PBwDQ)
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Seriously, there'd be little difference.
Ukraine funding? Authorization of spying on Americans? Authorization of fucking propaganda against Americans? CRs?
It's all bipartisan. The only real question is which set of connected cronies gets the largest slice of the pie.
If the Republic rises and falls on the election of Larry fucking Hogan, then it's already fallen.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:24 PM (GBKbO)
434
"We have good friends in Dunedin, N of Tampa. It looks like they're the bullseye."
It seems as though the standard hurricane landfall drama usually breaks down on the timing of "that turn" they make just before landfall.
The TV weather people will start pumping this in another day or so when it becomes obvious.
It seems as though the standard hurricane landfall drama usually breaks down on the timing of "that turn" they make just before landfall.
The TV weather people will start pumping this in another day or so when it becomes obvious.
Posted by: pawn at October 07, 2024 12:24 PM (QB+5g)
435
>>I am more chill about it nowadays but when I was a serious audiophile in the late 70's and early 80's, I bought Dark Side of the Moon as a Mobility Fidelity Half Speed Master. Amazing the amount of detail in the craftsmanship of those songs.
The 30th Anniversary edition is the best sounding version out there, now.
The MoFi sounds like trash next to it. MoFi makes a super clean lp, but their mastering is usually not the best available.
Exceptions exist, like Beck's 'Sea Change', but usually their releases are not the best sounding releases.
The 30th Anniversary edition is the best sounding version out there, now.
The MoFi sounds like trash next to it. MoFi makes a super clean lp, but their mastering is usually not the best available.
Exceptions exist, like Beck's 'Sea Change', but usually their releases are not the best sounding releases.
Posted by: garrett at October 07, 2024 12:24 PM (0XOcY)
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The time to vote against the uniparty Rs is the primary. How should we punish them when they pull shenanigans to thwart the will of the people ala Murkowski (sp) in AK? - that is a question that I don't have an exact answer to.
Distrust the GOPe but evaluate how to vote based on the individual year and races is all I do.
Distrust the GOPe but evaluate how to vote based on the individual year and races is all I do.
Posted by: PaleRider at October 07, 2024 12:25 PM (CKOCg)
437
Today's word is: drayage
Posted by: Soothie at October 07, 2024 11:59 AM (Loiip)
Oh, sure, I used fudgel @9 but you come along and throw out drayage.
Posted by: Soothie at October 07, 2024 11:59 AM (Loiip)
Oh, sure, I used fudgel @9 but you come along and throw out drayage.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 07, 2024 12:25 PM (U7wke)
438
If PDT had chosen a GOPe running mate, yes, he'd be a lame duck.
PDT chose JD Vance for a reason.
PDT chose JD Vance for a reason.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at October 07, 2024 12:25 PM (tT6L1)
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>>>What we need to get better at is getting ducks in a row once elected. We don’t need mavericks. If you are a maverick Dem, the wrath of pelosi shall be upon you. We need that same discipline.
Posted by: Piper
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Such as a better whip than middle of the road Scalise in the House.
Posted by: Piper
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Such as a better whip than middle of the road Scalise in the House.
Posted by: Braenyard at October 07, 2024 12:25 PM (PBwDQ)
440
428 True. Pride is an incredibly tough one- probably is/was the hardest thing for me (and pretty much everyone I know) to face, let alone overcome. Our society has turned it into a virtue, rather than a vice, too it takes a lot of work.
Posted by: LASue at October 07, 2024 12:22 PM (lCppi)
In my case, it isn't pride. It's shame.
Posted by: LASue at October 07, 2024 12:22 PM (lCppi)
In my case, it isn't pride. It's shame.
Posted by: XTC at October 07, 2024 12:25 PM (UnA8+)
441
435 The 30th Anniversary edition is the best sounding version out there, now.
The MoFi sounds like trash next to it. MoFi makes a super clean lp, but their mastering is usually not the best available.
Exceptions exist, like Beck's 'Sea Change', but usually their releases are not the best sounding releases.
Posted by: garrett at October 07, 2024 12:24 PM (0XOcY)
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Oh...
So, this is what you guys feel like when I talk movies, huh?
The MoFi sounds like trash next to it. MoFi makes a super clean lp, but their mastering is usually not the best available.
Exceptions exist, like Beck's 'Sea Change', but usually their releases are not the best sounding releases.
Posted by: garrett at October 07, 2024 12:24 PM (0XOcY)
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Oh...
So, this is what you guys feel like when I talk movies, huh?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:25 PM (GBKbO)
442
I know one thing: you would rather piss in your own mouth than admit you were wrong about having to pee.
I'll appreciate the acknowledgement of my great length and powerful flow.
I'll appreciate the acknowledgement of my great length and powerful flow.
Posted by: Carnivoro-Vegan Tradition at October 07, 2024 12:25 PM (FDBcy)
443
We realized we need to praise good kid more for being good, and reward him being good if we are trying to offer rewards to the menace kid. But it's opened my eyes to some of the aspects of right and wrong and "fairness" connected to the dad and the good son in the parable.
Posted by: LizLem
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That is the talk of a good parent. Bless you and your family.
Posted by: LizLem
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That is the talk of a good parent. Bless you and your family.
Posted by: whig at October 07, 2024 12:25 PM (bt/Nj)
444
Mitt Romney sucks a dirty sock; HOWEVER, he votes better than a Democrat and he adds to the count of Republicans. Take the RINOs out of the House or the Senate and you have Democrat majorities totally, nationally.
I don't want a Democrat majority, do you?
Posted by: Braenyard at October 07, 2024 12:22 PM (PBwDQ)
No, but with those guys I'm also not getting a republican majority.
And then they provide cover for liberal bullshit, along with "bipartianshit".
A guy like Romney voting to impeach Trump ankles him more than some weirdo liberal. Also means we don't get an actual contrast that will wake people up.
I don't want a Democrat majority, do you?
Posted by: Braenyard at October 07, 2024 12:22 PM (PBwDQ)
No, but with those guys I'm also not getting a republican majority.
And then they provide cover for liberal bullshit, along with "bipartianshit".
A guy like Romney voting to impeach Trump ankles him more than some weirdo liberal. Also means we don't get an actual contrast that will wake people up.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at October 07, 2024 12:25 PM (KbCG3)
445
Trump is no more capable of draining the swamp than any other politician. If you want that done, it simply can't be achieved from within the system.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 07, 2024 12:26 PM (awTae)
446
445 Trump is no more capable of draining the swamp than any other politician. If you want that done, it simply can't be achieved from within the system.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 07, 2024 12:26 PM (awTae)
You're right, but the guy also isn't out there risking his life to take a little victory lap.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 07, 2024 12:26 PM (awTae)
You're right, but the guy also isn't out there risking his life to take a little victory lap.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at October 07, 2024 12:27 PM (KbCG3)
447
426 Trump will be a lame duck the day he assumes office, to a certain extent. I can see him going into the sunset and leaving the keys to Vance after the midterms. Strange, I know.
Posted by: Darrell Harris
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Might actually be his best protection to live out the rest of his life not in jail nor dead.
Posted by: whig at October 07, 2024 12:22 PM (bt/Nj)
He could have Vance cover him with a protective pardon if necessary, while he barnstorms the country keeping MAGA alive and actively seeking fresh recruits from the outside.
Posted by: Darrell Harris
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Might actually be his best protection to live out the rest of his life not in jail nor dead.
Posted by: whig at October 07, 2024 12:22 PM (bt/Nj)
He could have Vance cover him with a protective pardon if necessary, while he barnstorms the country keeping MAGA alive and actively seeking fresh recruits from the outside.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at October 07, 2024 12:28 PM (0frAJ)
448
445 Trump is no more capable of draining the swamp than any other politician. If you want that done, it simply can't be achieved from within the system.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 07, 2024 12:26 PM (awTae)
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The vast majority of federal regulation was written by executive agencies with the implicit consent of the judicial branch after Chevron.
Chevron's dead.
The real path to limiting the size and scope of the federal government under a Trump administration is to tear out giant swaths of the federal register to be in alignment with Loper, firing bureaucrats whose employment is reliant on those regulations.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 07, 2024 12:26 PM (awTae)
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The vast majority of federal regulation was written by executive agencies with the implicit consent of the judicial branch after Chevron.
Chevron's dead.
The real path to limiting the size and scope of the federal government under a Trump administration is to tear out giant swaths of the federal register to be in alignment with Loper, firing bureaucrats whose employment is reliant on those regulations.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:28 PM (GBKbO)
449
She just thinks everyone is overreacting and it'll be fine.
Posted by: Jordan61 at October 07, 2024 12:14 PM (DRSnL)
We have decades of crying wolf so it's not an unforeseeable response. Where does she live?
At present the storm is right at the Yucatán Peninsula, moving east-southeast at a very slow pace. Which is probably why it's picked up so much in strength in a very short time.
Posted by: Jordan61 at October 07, 2024 12:14 PM (DRSnL)
We have decades of crying wolf so it's not an unforeseeable response. Where does she live?
At present the storm is right at the Yucatán Peninsula, moving east-southeast at a very slow pace. Which is probably why it's picked up so much in strength in a very short time.
Posted by: Not a good time for anyone at October 07, 2024 12:28 PM (8vw5b)
450
There are a number of things Trump "could" try to drain some of the swamp. The thing is, the swamp has to be willing to be drained for some of them to work.
The swamp doesn't want to be drained.
Besides, the next Democrat prez will just undo everything anyway.
The swamp doesn't want to be drained.
Besides, the next Democrat prez will just undo everything anyway.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 07, 2024 12:28 PM (Q4IgG)
451
Every 2nd term president is a lame duck. Trump is no different. He hasn't gone through all of this just to ride around in AF1. He has his own plane.
It remains to be seen how successful he will be but I have no doubt he is going to try and keep his promises. If nothing else his ego demands it.
It remains to be seen how successful he will be but I have no doubt he is going to try and keep his promises. If nothing else his ego demands it.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 07, 2024 12:28 PM (LkLld)
452
TJ Harker's piece "The Mediocre Men" is a tour de force.
Posted by: Ordinary American at October 07, 2024 12:29 PM (ZlOcj)
453
Ugh, DSTM was on the radio the other day. Cringe song to me. I don't have enough of an audio brain to appreciate fine musical details even if it had been on a very good home music setup, all I registered was smug ass, dystopian lyrics. Hard pass.
Posted by: PaleRider at October 07, 2024 12:29 PM (CKOCg)
454
We have decades of crying wolf so it's not an unforeseeable response. Where does she live?
Posted by: Not a good time for anyone at October 07, 2024 12:28 PM (8vw5b)
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She is in Holiday.
Posted by: Not a good time for anyone at October 07, 2024 12:28 PM (8vw5b)
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She is in Holiday.
Posted by: Jordan61 at October 07, 2024 12:30 PM (DRSnL)
455
I don't know which is getting more vicious, the subthread on politics, or the subthread about album sales.
Posted by: Brother Tim, Keeper of the Tim Continuum at October 07, 2024 12:30 PM (OUMaO)
456
Trump will be a lame duck the day he assumes office, to a certain extent. I can see him going into the sunset and leaving the keys to Vance after the midterms. Strange, I know.
Posted by: Darrell Harris
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He can buy Greenland and rename it Trumpland.
I wonder what kind of sunsets they have there ...
Posted by: Darrell Harris
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He can buy Greenland and rename it Trumpland.
I wonder what kind of sunsets they have there ...
Posted by: ShainS -- Assassination is The Ultimate Form of Censorship at October 07, 2024 12:31 PM (tY87d)
457
The non-prodigal son is just as much a part of the parable. Do you hate your brother and your father for their joy at reconciliation? Are you jealous of what he gets and you don't? Or do you throw your own gifts in as well for him, because your own relationship with your father is strong enough to not be offended by it?
Posted by: Warai-otoko at October 07, 2024 12:31 PM (VoAdT)
458
DSTM was on the radio the other day. Cringe song to me. I don't have enough of an audio brain to appreciate fine musical details even if it had been on a very good home music setup, all I registered was smug ass, dystopian lyrics. Hard pass.
Posted by: PaleRider at October 07, 2024 12:29 PM (CKOCg)
DSTM is not my favorite on the album, but these words make no sense to me.
Posted by: PaleRider at October 07, 2024 12:29 PM (CKOCg)
DSTM is not my favorite on the album, but these words make no sense to me.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 07, 2024 12:31 PM (i24o9)
459
In my case, it isn't pride. It's shame.
Posted by: XTC at October 07, 2024 12
It can be hard , but mercy, forgiveness and absolute love are there waiting for everyone, especially you. You just need to accept it I pray you do
Posted by: XTC at October 07, 2024 12
It can be hard , but mercy, forgiveness and absolute love are there waiting for everyone, especially you. You just need to accept it I pray you do
Posted by: LASue at October 07, 2024 12:31 PM (lCppi)
460
He can buy Greenland and rename it Trumpland.
I wonder what kind of sunsets they have there ...
Posted by: ShainS -- Assassination is The Ultimate Form of Censorship at October 07, 2024 12:31 PM (tY87d)
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Yuge and luxurious.
I wonder what kind of sunsets they have there ...
Posted by: ShainS -- Assassination is The Ultimate Form of Censorship at October 07, 2024 12:31 PM (tY87d)
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Yuge and luxurious.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight, Concertina Czar at October 07, 2024 12:31 PM (VdhcA)
461
The sad, f***ed up truth is that we're probably going to have to let the Commies have total control before any normie notices that the Left is f***ing evil.
Posted by: XTC at October 07, 2024 12:31 PM (UnA8+)
462
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Seriously, there'd be little difference.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers
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No. We get Democrat majorities we have become a communist state. Get all the Republicans we can and work supporting hard right Republicans, whether you like them or not, in the house and senate. Leadership has many tools to move votes, we have weak/wrong leadership that's a necessary change.
Giving or withholding money and assignments plus TV time or not makes a difference in the voting pattern.
Seriously, there'd be little difference.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers
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No. We get Democrat majorities we have become a communist state. Get all the Republicans we can and work supporting hard right Republicans, whether you like them or not, in the house and senate. Leadership has many tools to move votes, we have weak/wrong leadership that's a necessary change.
Giving or withholding money and assignments plus TV time or not makes a difference in the voting pattern.
Posted by: Braenyard at October 07, 2024 12:31 PM (PBwDQ)
463
Seriously, there'd be little difference.
If the Republic rises and falls on the election of Larry fucking Hogan, then it's already fallen.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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My suspicion is that you are correct.
The performance of the GOP in office (apart from Trump and a few governors) resembles that of the Dems. Feckless, stupid, evil, and fawning to the MSM and rich donors/celebutards.
For example, we dump on Cooper justly here but ignore the nasty TEMA in Tennessee confiscating goods, delaying action etc. because it has a GOP governor. From all indications, he is little more than a rich Democrat that does not like to pay taxes.
If the Republic rises and falls on the election of Larry fucking Hogan, then it's already fallen.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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My suspicion is that you are correct.
The performance of the GOP in office (apart from Trump and a few governors) resembles that of the Dems. Feckless, stupid, evil, and fawning to the MSM and rich donors/celebutards.
For example, we dump on Cooper justly here but ignore the nasty TEMA in Tennessee confiscating goods, delaying action etc. because it has a GOP governor. From all indications, he is little more than a rich Democrat that does not like to pay taxes.
Posted by: whig at October 07, 2024 12:32 PM (bt/Nj)
464
@404
>>Again, you are wrong. Not suspecting that. It's provable through sales data.
Not sure why this has turned into a death struggle, but stranger things have happened.
Just perusing the available data, DSOTM was the the 8th best selling vinyl record in 2024, below Fleetwood Mac Rumors and well below Taylor Swift.
The raw figures are elusive, but I can't imagine Pink Floyd sold more than say 5000 units if that.
>>Again, you are wrong. Not suspecting that. It's provable through sales data.
Not sure why this has turned into a death struggle, but stranger things have happened.
Just perusing the available data, DSOTM was the the 8th best selling vinyl record in 2024, below Fleetwood Mac Rumors and well below Taylor Swift.
The raw figures are elusive, but I can't imagine Pink Floyd sold more than say 5000 units if that.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 07, 2024 12:32 PM (XV/Pl)
465
NOOD Ewok Signal
Posted by: BruceWayne at October 07, 2024 12:32 PM (CIS44)
466
DSOTM is not a Pink Floyd song.
Posted by: garrett at October 07, 2024 12:32 PM (0XOcY)
467
462 No. We get Democrat majorities we have become a communist state. Get all the Republicans we can and work supporting hard right Republicans, whether you like them or not, in the house and senate. Leadership has many tools to move votes, we have weak/wrong leadership that's a necessary change.
Giving or withholding money and assignments plus TV time or not makes a difference in the voting pattern.
Posted by: Braenyard at October 07, 2024 12:31 PM (PBwDQ)
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With supermajorities in 2009, they passed the ACA, a giant graft to Big Pharma.
These aren't ideologues running the party. They're corrupt hacks.
Just like those running the GOP who promised to repeal the ACA and then, at the last second, just, gosh darn it, that darn John McCain foiled them. If only they'd had Larry Hogan in the Senate at the time, then they could have done it!
Giving or withholding money and assignments plus TV time or not makes a difference in the voting pattern.
Posted by: Braenyard at October 07, 2024 12:31 PM (PBwDQ)
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With supermajorities in 2009, they passed the ACA, a giant graft to Big Pharma.
These aren't ideologues running the party. They're corrupt hacks.
Just like those running the GOP who promised to repeal the ACA and then, at the last second, just, gosh darn it, that darn John McCain foiled them. If only they'd had Larry Hogan in the Senate at the time, then they could have done it!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, terrorizing teenagers with Michael Myers at October 07, 2024 12:33 PM (GBKbO)
468
>>>Just perusing the available data, DSOTM was the the 8th best selling vinyl record in 2024, below Fleetwood Mac Rumors and well below Taylor Swift.
It was just in the last 5-10 years or so, IIRC, that DSTM fell off the number 1 spot.
It was just in the last 5-10 years or so, IIRC, that DSTM fell off the number 1 spot.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 07, 2024 12:33 PM (i24o9)
469
The people celebrating October 7th must also celebrate Timothy McVeigh. There is no difference.
Posted by: Erik In Texas at October 07, 2024 12:33 PM (TEC4P)
470
The sad, f***ed up truth is that we're probably going to have to let the Commies have total control before any normie notices that the Left is f***ing evil.
Posted by: XTC
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And there will still be some who never wake up. How many in the gulags said, "If only Comrade Stalin knew?"
Posted by: XTC
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And there will still be some who never wake up. How many in the gulags said, "If only Comrade Stalin knew?"
Posted by: screaming in digital at October 07, 2024 12:34 PM (EaPW0)
471
Nnnoodfd
Posted by: Soothie at October 07, 2024 12:34 PM (5HLz8)
472
SOTM is not a Pink Floyd song.
Posted by: garrett at October 07, 2024 12:32 PM (0XOcY)
You're right, but that's how I remember it from the final lyric.
Posted by: garrett at October 07, 2024 12:32 PM (0XOcY)
You're right, but that's how I remember it from the final lyric.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 07, 2024 12:34 PM (i24o9)
473
>>The raw figures are elusive, but I can't imagine Pink Floyd sold more than say 5000 units if that.
Again, you are pulling numbers out of thin air. DSOTM sold over 5k units in the last 6 months.
It was re-issued again only a few months back on clear vinyl with the prism artwork inset in the discs and pre-sales were well over 5k.
Again, you are pulling numbers out of thin air. DSOTM sold over 5k units in the last 6 months.
It was re-issued again only a few months back on clear vinyl with the prism artwork inset in the discs and pre-sales were well over 5k.
Posted by: garrett at October 07, 2024 12:36 PM (0XOcY)
474
461 The sad, f***ed up truth is that we're probably going to have to let the Commies have total control before any normie notices that the Left is f***ing evil.
Posted by: XTC
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Most normies are beginning to believe that government itself is evil and at all levels in many places. That in and of itself means a collapse is more likely than a consolidated regime.
Simply put, the money is gone, there is no one big enough to bail us out, and bought peons do not stay bought when the money runs out.
We bailed out the Sov Union for years with money, credit, tech and forestalled the collapse. Ditto in Mexico. No country is big enough and wealthy enough to do it for us. Unlike somewhere like Saudi Arabia with oil wealth to buy off the plebes (or even Venezuela to start with), fedgov and states bought their allegiance with borrowed money. At some point, credit is revoked and suddenly the Thunderdome happens between those recipients of government largesse fighting over gubmint cheese.
The good news, is that austerity usually only lasts a decade or so. Bad news if you are elderly or disabled (or both), time enough to recover for most of people.
Posted by: XTC
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Most normies are beginning to believe that government itself is evil and at all levels in many places. That in and of itself means a collapse is more likely than a consolidated regime.
Simply put, the money is gone, there is no one big enough to bail us out, and bought peons do not stay bought when the money runs out.
We bailed out the Sov Union for years with money, credit, tech and forestalled the collapse. Ditto in Mexico. No country is big enough and wealthy enough to do it for us. Unlike somewhere like Saudi Arabia with oil wealth to buy off the plebes (or even Venezuela to start with), fedgov and states bought their allegiance with borrowed money. At some point, credit is revoked and suddenly the Thunderdome happens between those recipients of government largesse fighting over gubmint cheese.
The good news, is that austerity usually only lasts a decade or so. Bad news if you are elderly or disabled (or both), time enough to recover for most of people.
Posted by: whig at October 07, 2024 12:38 PM (bt/Nj)
475
420
‘ I know one thing: you would rather piss in your own mouth than admit you were wrong about having to pee.’
hahahahaha!!!
Filed for future use.
‘ I know one thing: you would rather piss in your own mouth than admit you were wrong about having to pee.’
hahahahaha!!!
Filed for future use.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at October 07, 2024 12:39 PM (jbnUc)
476
@473
>>Again, you are pulling numbers out of thin air. DSOTM sold over 5k units in the last 6 months.
Ok, let's double that and say they sold 10k units in a year, hell, let's triple it and say they sold 15k units, that still pales in comparison to Taylor Swift's near 4 million units sold.
At that rate, it will take Sony 50 years to recoup their investment.
>>Again, you are pulling numbers out of thin air. DSOTM sold over 5k units in the last 6 months.
Ok, let's double that and say they sold 10k units in a year, hell, let's triple it and say they sold 15k units, that still pales in comparison to Taylor Swift's near 4 million units sold.
At that rate, it will take Sony 50 years to recoup their investment.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 07, 2024 12:40 PM (XV/Pl)
477
458 DSTM was on the radio the other day. Cringe song to me. I don't have enough of an audio brain to appreciate fine musical details even if it had been on a very good home music setup, all I registered was smug ass, dystopian lyrics. Hard pass.
Posted by: PaleRider at October 07, 2024 12:29 PM (CKOCg)
DSTM is not my favorite on the album, but these words make no sense to me.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder
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Refers to Pink Floyd's original founder and muse Syd Barrett and Syd's descent into mental illness.
Posted by: PaleRider at October 07, 2024 12:29 PM (CKOCg)
DSTM is not my favorite on the album, but these words make no sense to me.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder
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Refers to Pink Floyd's original founder and muse Syd Barrett and Syd's descent into mental illness.
Posted by: whig at October 07, 2024 12:40 PM (bt/Nj)
478
Crazy thread
Posted by: one hour sober at October 07, 2024 12:40 PM (iwfvr)
479
>>>A guy like Romney voting to impeach Trump ankles him more than some weirdo liberal. Also means we don't get an actual contrast that will wake people up.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer
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A Democrat would also have voted to impeach Trump. On other issues Romney voted with Pubbies whereas a Dem would have voted against them. A bigger issue is the voting majority. We need ever number we can obtain for a bigger majority. Majority chooses the assignments, chooses which bills come to the floor and which don't, it also choose committee leadership and to a bigger extent who is on the committee.
So, a Romney by himself is a POS but his presence contributes to a MTG or Matt Gaetz or Elise Stefanik having much authority than if the Pubbies were in the minority. Get a real House majority leader with a real whip and see what happens.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer
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A Democrat would also have voted to impeach Trump. On other issues Romney voted with Pubbies whereas a Dem would have voted against them. A bigger issue is the voting majority. We need ever number we can obtain for a bigger majority. Majority chooses the assignments, chooses which bills come to the floor and which don't, it also choose committee leadership and to a bigger extent who is on the committee.
So, a Romney by himself is a POS but his presence contributes to a MTG or Matt Gaetz or Elise Stefanik having much authority than if the Pubbies were in the minority. Get a real House majority leader with a real whip and see what happens.
Posted by: Braenyard at October 07, 2024 12:45 PM (PBwDQ)
480
127 Eliminate AFSCME, the government employee's union.
Posted by: torabora at October 07, 2024 11:30 AM (0Gnoc)
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Imagine this: Sicily, 1943 .... no, wait, that's a different sitcom.
Anyway, Trump enacts an EO that dissolves AFSCME. The union bosses declare a strike. The sheep, sorry, the workers dutifully go on strike. Strikers attacking 'scabs', 3rd party suppliers (vendors), blocking roads, etc., are arrested and tried in military tribunals -- Yes, that's the shock-inducing answer to 'what type of court' by every Sovereign Citizen question since sovcits* were saved from dribbling down thighs. Mil. Tribunals got around the problem that the civilian courts staff were all AFSCME members themselves.
Eventually USSC declares AFSCME and all unions involving people being paid by the USG, City, County or State Govs to be unconstitutional.
Most problems now solved by firing incompetents.
Much rejoicing across the land. Also drinking and debauchery**, mostly debauchery.
* sovereign cictizen. Fav question to waste court time is to inquire as to jurisdiction - admiralty, mil. trib., or common law.
** debaucher -- so what is a baucher?
Posted by: torabora at October 07, 2024 11:30 AM (0Gnoc)
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Imagine this: Sicily, 1943 .... no, wait, that's a different sitcom.
Anyway, Trump enacts an EO that dissolves AFSCME. The union bosses declare a strike. The sheep, sorry, the workers dutifully go on strike. Strikers attacking 'scabs', 3rd party suppliers (vendors), blocking roads, etc., are arrested and tried in military tribunals -- Yes, that's the shock-inducing answer to 'what type of court' by every Sovereign Citizen question since sovcits* were saved from dribbling down thighs. Mil. Tribunals got around the problem that the civilian courts staff were all AFSCME members themselves.
Eventually USSC declares AFSCME and all unions involving people being paid by the USG, City, County or State Govs to be unconstitutional.
Most problems now solved by firing incompetents.
Much rejoicing across the land. Also drinking and debauchery**, mostly debauchery.
* sovereign cictizen. Fav question to waste court time is to inquire as to jurisdiction - admiralty, mil. trib., or common law.
** debaucher -- so what is a baucher?
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, sono disgraziati e puzzano at October 07, 2024 12:50 PM (qfLjt)
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Posted by: one hour sober at October 07, 2024 12:57 PM (Y1sOo)
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I got an iBuddy in Sarasota. As of this moment he's directly in the path of the hurricane. Lives just a couple of miles from the beach. He's choosing retardation and wants to stay. He's got a generator, ya see.
Fucking sakes...
Posted by: Robert at October 07, 2024 12:54 PM (1Yy3c)
Well, if Milton is approaching Camille, you could point out that Camille was slamming 2-ton rolls of paper into buildings multiple miles inland.
Fucking sakes...
Posted by: Robert at October 07, 2024 12:54 PM (1Yy3c)
Well, if Milton is approaching Camille, you could point out that Camille was slamming 2-ton rolls of paper into buildings multiple miles inland.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 07, 2024 01:03 PM (U7wke)
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I was in Home Despot last night and overheard in next aisle..'where do I find lye?' I did not look to see what was in the cart
Posted by: A dude in MI at October 07, 2024 01:02 PM (/6GbT)
I believe lye is used in making homemade soap in addition to more colorful uses.
Posted by: A dude in MI at October 07, 2024 01:02 PM (/6GbT)
I believe lye is used in making homemade soap in addition to more colorful uses.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 07, 2024 01:08 PM (U7wke)
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"Also an Opportunity for Trump to Clean House After His Inauguration"
Good. Fuck them all. Learn to work truck stop glory holes, motherfuckers.
Good. Fuck them all. Learn to work truck stop glory holes, motherfuckers.
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Posted by: Jella at October 07, 2024 01:27 PM (3SOHq)
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"slicing and dicing into commercial jingles"
Think of all the future ads from Big Pharma using "Comfortably Numb". If you experience a compulsion to shave off your eyebrows, notify your physician...
Think of all the future ads from Big Pharma using "Comfortably Numb". If you experience a compulsion to shave off your eyebrows, notify your physician...
Posted by: craig at October 07, 2024 01:52 PM (c0Ty/)
Posted by: free tibet with purchase of equal or greater value tibet at October 07, 2024 02:16 PM (iNp3L)
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The key is going to be dealing with (or doing away with, if possible) the Senior Executive Service.
Posted by: Rowsdower Believes Ray Epps is a Fed and Ashli Bennett is Crispus Attucks at October 07, 2024 02:18 PM (tzYsy)
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We had a better chance in Trump's first term and no Trump never secured the border. He doesn't care about any of the things that would save the nation but he does care about self-promotion and that he gets a cult following.
He never sent anymore than 350k home in a year.
He never sent anymore than 350k home in a year.
Posted by: jeremiah at October 07, 2024 03:08 PM (1Qk/u)
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You can’t even get the Republicans to hold the line on illegal aliens voting by controlling the purse strings. Good luck sweeping out the bureaucracy. Short of trump getting elected and using the military to haul all of these people to git mo nothing is going to change and to think that it is is an exercise in insanity
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