The Morning Report 10/22/24

open thread yet again. Feel free to post links and discuss. Have a great day.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at 06:30 AM

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1 Thanks, J.J. Hope you computer recovers soon and as far as you, brother, prayers continue for you everyday

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 22, 2024 06:32 AM (0uEnu)

2 Bonjour all you Big Mac people

Posted by: Huck Follywood at October 22, 2024 06:32 AM (hUXNz)

3 Yonder Horde

Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 22, 2024 06:33 AM (Q4IgG)

4 If you ever watched DS9, you were well aware of the evil that was the Dominion...

@amuse
@amuse

CENSORSHIP: Dominion Voting Systems issued a chilling statement today on 𝕏, reminding Americans that they are actively monitoring online discussions about their voting machines as part of "preparations for future litigation." Suggesting they're gearing up to file more defamation suits against critics.

Despite generating only about $50 million in annual revenue, Dominion raked in nearly $800 million last year from defamation settlements alone. The message is clear: speak negatively about their machines or even share someone else’s critique, and they may come after you with lawsuits.

More than 70 million Americans use Dominion machines in over 1,200 jurisdictions—including crucial swing states like Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Nevada. Yet, being unable to openly discuss their experiences or concerns without fearing litigation feels fundamentally un-American. The specter of losing one's home or life savings for simply sharing criticism of a voting machine is a very real—and very alarming—possibility.

In a twist of irony Dominion turned off comments to its post...

Posted by: Mister Ghost at October 22, 2024 06:33 AM (TGPs7)

5 Good morning horde!

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 22, 2024 06:34 AM (ExV1e)

6 Why would the Harris campaign call something a town hall when no questions are taken- only prescripted ones? So she can blather on about dangerous Trump and not have to think on her feet?. From the clip I saw, I think the people all looked so glum- not only because of "dangerous" Trump, but because they were shut down

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 22, 2024 06:35 AM (pfeU6)

7 Tech thread alerted.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 22, 2024 06:35 AM (ExV1e)

8 Happy Tuesday

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 22, 2024 06:36 AM (gbOdA)

9 RCP has an article up on polling this morning, expressing a belief there are three possible scenarios: the polling is understating Trump support, it accurately shows his support, or, it overstates his support. Well done, RCP. Very comprehensive.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at October 22, 2024 06:36 AM (QE2RS)

10 Well, I think I will now have a Kamala free day. Have a good day, consider your blessings and remember- you are a blessing to others!

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 22, 2024 06:37 AM (pfeU6)

11 Oh, yes. Keep on praying!

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 22, 2024 06:37 AM (pfeU6)

12 So, what was the KH "never again" thing?

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight, Concertina Czar at October 22, 2024 06:39 AM (U1w17)

13 Check out r/Cuba on reddit. Lots of civil unrest due to repeated breakdowns of the national power grid.

Posted by: Sarge at October 22, 2024 06:39 AM (BzF4R)

14 "Have a great dav."

Since my name is Dave, I feel like this is directed at me.

Posted by: eleven at October 22, 2024 06:40 AM (fV+MH)

15 RCP has an article up on polling this morning, expressing a belief there are three possible scenarios: the polling is understating Trump support, it accurately shows his support, or, it overstates his support. Well done, RCP. Very comprehensive.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at October 22, 2024 06:36 AM (QE2RS)
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This is the kind of incisive analysis that America needs.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight, Concertina Czar at October 22, 2024 06:40 AM (U1w17)

16 Good morning!

Let's smile & be happy & strike fear in the hearts of killjoy leftists everywhere.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 22, 2024 06:41 AM (u82oZ)

17 Good morning, one and all. It's a beautiful day in the GPROMD although my coffee levels are a bit low at the moment.

Today, I have an appointment with my finance person and we are going to scheme how to make my retirement plan come to fruition. It will be rough at first but my wife and I have always lived below our means so I think we'll be fine.

Posted by: NR Pax at October 22, 2024 06:41 AM (99eI0)

18 RCP has an article up on polling this morning, expressing a belief there are three possible scenarios: the polling is understating Trump support, it accurately shows his support, or, it overstates his support. Well done, RCP. Very comprehensive.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at October 22, 2024 06:36 AM (QE2RS)

I expect they are correct, unless they aren’t.

Posted by: Buzz Adrenaline at October 22, 2024 06:41 AM (JRP2U)

19 In other sad news, James Carville's brain continues to rot. He is deeply concerned Trump is emulating an American fascist movement from ninety years ago, Carville believes that is the secret reason for holding a rally at Madison Square Garden.

Seriously, his family has to be worried. Carville is looney.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at October 22, 2024 06:42 AM (p0I4D)

20 Carville Trump Derangement Continues: We Will Be Arrested if Trump Wins… Starting with ’Pelosi’

Stop! Stop! I'm already sold.

Posted by: Ignoramus at October 22, 2024 06:42 AM (nFx0I)

21 No news is good news?

Posted by: fd at October 22, 2024 06:42 AM (vFG9F)

22 13 Check out r/Cuba on reddit. Lots of civil unrest due to repeated breakdowns of the national power grid.
Posted by: Sarge at October 22, 2024 06:39 AM (BzF4R)

And I'm sure that the people there think that MOAR COMMUNISM will get the lights turned back on.

Posted by: NR Pax at October 22, 2024 06:42 AM (99eI0)

23 > RCP has an article up on polling this morning, expressing a belief there are three possible scenarios....
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Yet, someone paid for that insightful analysis. 🤡

Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 22, 2024 06:43 AM (Q4IgG)

24 "Let's smile & be happy & strike fear in the hearts of killjoy leftists everywhere.
Posted by: NaCly Dog "

When the Donald is happy leftists die inside.

And I'm just sick about that.

Posted by: eleven at October 22, 2024 06:43 AM (fV+MH)

25 19 Seriously, his family has to be worried. Carville is looney.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at October 22, 2024 06:42 AM (p0I4D)

Willing to bet that there is a segment of his family that is relieved that they don't have to deal with him any more.

Posted by: NR Pax at October 22, 2024 06:43 AM (99eI0)

26 Sarge

A panopticon electronic fence society needs electricity to oppress. Cuba forgot that.

Tis ever thus with top-down totalitarianism, where loyalty and stupidity are much more important than merit.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 22, 2024 06:43 AM (u82oZ)

27 And I'm sure that the people there think that MOAR COMMUNISM will get the lights turned back on.
Posted by: NR Pax at October 22, 2024 06:42 AM (99eI0)

Who run Barter Town?

Posted by: Buzz Adrenaline at October 22, 2024 06:44 AM (JRP2U)

28 Not being able to do the Morning Report must be like a vacation for you, JJ. Enjoy the extra sleep!

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at October 22, 2024 06:45 AM (Q0kLU)

29 Any society that bases a large part of it's baseline power on wind or solar will also crumble. Happening to Great Britain right now.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 22, 2024 06:45 AM (u82oZ)

30 I think R voting is being pulled forward not necessarily increasing. If R's vote early, then day of fraud should be easier to fake as there will be fewer outstanding votes to account for.
If GOPe is pushing early voting, I would be dubious of its efficacy.

Posted by: Jamaica at October 22, 2024 06:46 AM (IG7T0)

31 I imagine that Cuba is pretty dark at night, a condition suitable for nefarious purposes but also for anti-establishment actions. Might we see a revoluçion?

Posted by: Ciampino - The Missiles Of October again at October 22, 2024 06:47 AM (qfLjt)

32 22 13 Check out r/Cuba on reddit. Lots of civil unrest due to repeated breakdowns of the national power grid.
Posted by: Sarge at October 22, 2024 06:39 AM (BzF4R)

I nominate Michael Moore as Special White House Envoy to go down there and address the issues. He might want to bring snacks.

Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at October 22, 2024 06:47 AM (PiwSw)

33 and remember- you are a blessing to others!

I find that admonition very hard to keep in mind, even on days when I'm not mired in the Slough of Despond.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at October 22, 2024 06:47 AM (Q0kLU)

34
Don't let me down, morons. I'm in a Chinese airport and this is the only site I can get.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at October 22, 2024 06:49 AM (b1r20)

35 eleven

I want the leftist to realize that they must make a case for their continued existence. Their hatred, sanctimony, and incompetence is off the charts.

I have been discriminated against several times for being a non-leftist, with a lessor Leftist chosen in my place. I can not even teach chemistry right, as that is not the mission in schools anymore. Not that I'm bitter.

Well, pity may stay my hand.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 22, 2024 06:49 AM (u82oZ)

36 {{{Blonde Morticia}}}

Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 22, 2024 06:50 AM (u82oZ)

37 RCP has an article up on polling this morning, expressing a belief there are three possible scenarios: the polling is understating Trump support, it accurately shows his support, or, it overstates his support. Well done, RCP. Very comprehensive.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at October 22, 2024 06:36 AM (QE2RS)

This can be restated as:

1. The Dems aren't going to cheat enough.
2. The Dems are gonna try to cheat enough but they won't make it.
3. Holy Shit!

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 22, 2024 06:50 AM (ExV1e)

38 I used to have a different nic

I still remember our discussion of two years ago.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 22, 2024 06:51 AM (u82oZ)

39 The Cook Political Report on Monday shifted the Pennsylvania Senate race into the “toss-up” category and moved the Nebraska Senate contest from likely to “lean Republican” with just 15 days until the November election.

RCP
Democrats
44
Toss Ups
5
Republicans
51

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 22, 2024 06:51 AM (gbOdA)

40
Might we see a revoluçion?
Posted by: Ciampino

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A contra-revolucion, that is. *La* revolucion is still creating freedom and prosperity, remember.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at October 22, 2024 06:52 AM (b1r20)

41 Salty

I want the leftist to realize that they must make a case for their continued existence. Their hatred, sanctimony, and incompetence is off the charts.
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I hope Trump realizes this time what he is up against and is able to push back.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 22, 2024 06:52 AM (RIvkX)

42 I used to have a different nic

I still remember our discussion of two years ago.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 22, 2024 06:51 AM (u82oZ)

As my wife likes to say, "I've slept since then."

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 22, 2024 06:52 AM (ExV1e)

43 Nine more minutes before I poke the sleeping bear that is my daughter. Her little brother is more like a cat.

Posted by: pookysgirl, live from the zoo at October 22, 2024 06:53 AM (dtlDP)

44 Don't let me down, morons. I'm in a Chinese airport and this is the only site I can get.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at October 22, 2024 06:49 AM (b1r20)
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No queuing culture.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 22, 2024 06:53 AM (RIvkX)

45
(((NaCly Dog)))

fireworks emojis

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at October 22, 2024 06:54 AM (b1r20)

46 real Politico headline: "Harris is courting moderate Republicans. Liz Cheney is helping."

Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at October 22, 2024 06:54 AM (PiwSw)

47 Willowed from the tech thread:

Thank you all for the helpful suggestions you've been giving me on my first smart phone, I'll read the rest of them when I get home. Work just called and is calling me in for an unexpected assignment, so off I go.

Seriously, appreciate it everyone, the Moron Horde is awesome.

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at October 22, 2024 06:54 AM (O7YUW)

48 Apparently some people in Cuba have power restored.

They also have realized they have spoiled food. Perhaps a more significant issue for them.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 22, 2024 06:55 AM (Q4IgG)

49 On Cuba

Open all trade. Send in a crack squad of real estate developers and builders. Turn the island into a capitalist paradise.

However, do not let the leadership in Cuba take credit for this.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 22, 2024 06:55 AM (u82oZ)

50 47 Seriously, appreciate it everyone, the Moron Horde is awesome.
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at October 22, 2024 06:54 AM (O7YUW)

Shame we don't run things. This country would be on track and coffee would be free.

Posted by: NR Pax at October 22, 2024 06:56 AM (99eI0)

51 40
Might we see a revoluçion?
Posted by: Ciampino

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A contra-revolucion, that is. *La* revolucion is still creating freedom and prosperity, remember.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at October 22, 2024 06:52 AM (b1r20)
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Funny you said that because that's what I wanted to use and decided against it.
Grammar: does the C have a cedilla under it?

Posted by: Ciampino - amigo have a uban cigar at October 22, 2024 06:56 AM (qfLjt)

52 Interesting article up at Town Hall. "Something's Cooking in NV": The Clark Co. "firewall" is collapsing, and it appears Trump is cruising as rural voters start to overwhelm.
That would be a nice get.

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at October 22, 2024 06:56 AM (lPeS+)

53 The Cook Political Report on Monday shifted the Pennsylvania Senate race into the “toss-up” category and moved the Nebraska Senate contest from likely to “lean Republican” with just 15 days until the November election.

RCP
Democrats
44
Toss Ups
5
Republicans
51

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 22, 2024 06:51 AM (gbOdA)

The Osborn vs Fischer race sounds a bit nuts. We heard dueling ads the other day on a local rock station, and I was confused, because Fischer has been pretty popular in the past.

Posted by: pookysgirl, not current on Nebraska politics at October 22, 2024 06:57 AM (dtlDP)

54 49 However, do not let the leadership in Cuba take credit for this.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 22, 2024 06:55 AM (u82oZ)

Part of the restoration of that place involves helicopters and the country's leadership before any work really begins.

Posted by: NR Pax at October 22, 2024 06:57 AM (99eI0)

55 I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper

Liz Cheny is the hemorrhoid on the cancer- ravaged ass of a worthless traitor.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 22, 2024 06:57 AM (u82oZ)

56 WSJ says Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown, Yale educated socialist, knows PDJT will win Ohio, and probably by a significant margin, but hopes he can persuade enough voters to split their ticket so he can be re-elected.

Brown voted with Biden 98% of the time but now highlights his one vote in favor of Trumps trade deal. He loves Trump!

Posted by: Huck Follywood at October 22, 2024 06:58 AM (8XtiC)

57 NR Pax

Air Pinochet, ready and able!

Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 22, 2024 06:58 AM (u82oZ)

58 Turnout. Turnout. Turnout.

Let's take PA. The only way for the Ds to overcome the surge in Turnout from White Non-College will be to have Philly return over 100%. And everyone's looking this time. What then?

Posted by: Ignoramus at October 22, 2024 06:59 AM (nFx0I)

59 Kammie does not like the Funny Man

https://x.com/TrumpWarRoom/status/
1848397468222001273

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 22, 2024 06:59 AM (gbOdA)

60 I'm in a Chinese airport and this is the only site I can get.
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Wha...? The Chi-com filters must think The AoS is an interacial pron site.

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at October 22, 2024 07:00 AM (lPeS+)

61 The IAF needs to use drones and bomb the gold stash area with cans of SPAM. That will improve the odds that the right faction can carry away the gold.

Posted by: Fenderbender at October 22, 2024 07:01 AM (r72iY)

62 Ignoramus

Can Federal Marshalls arrest the bad, traitorous election officials? Up to and including Secretary of States that are bent?

Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 22, 2024 07:01 AM (u82oZ)

63 Let's take PA. The only way for the Ds to overcome the surge in Turnout from White Non-College will be to have Philly return over 100%. And everyone's looking this time. What then?
Posted by: Ignoramus at October 22, 2024 06:59 AM (nFx0I)
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They're gonna do it anyway and dare anyone to do anything about it.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 22, 2024 07:01 AM (BpYfr)

64 Brave Sir Robin

We do have Russian touters telling us about girls on the internet. Until they are banned.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 22, 2024 07:02 AM (u82oZ)

65 Raylan Givens
@JewishWarrior13
·
Follow
PM Netanyahu's Office released a message on who called Bibi after the assassination attempt: President Trump, PMs of the UK, France, and Austria, and the US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, among many other world leaders.

Biden and Harris were not on the list.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 22, 2024 07:02 AM (RIvkX)

66 San Franpsycho

Biden and Harris hate Jews. Love Iran, for some reason.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 22, 2024 07:03 AM (u82oZ)

67 They're gonna do it anyway and dare anyone to do anything about it.
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They'll be aided by Fox news calling PA at 5:00 on election night.

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at October 22, 2024 07:03 AM (lPeS+)

68 @59 "There is no comedy in Islam."
The joy radiates from her like so much flop sweat.

Posted by: Way,Way Downriver at October 22, 2024 07:04 AM (zdLoL)

69 McConnell complaining Trump is “a despicable human being” and that he “started to sob softly” as he addressed staffers following January 6.

quick get me a tissue

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 22, 2024 07:06 AM (gbOdA)

70 68 @59 "There is no comedy in Islam."
The joy radiates from her like so much flop sweat.
Posted by: Way,Way Downriver at October 22, 2024 07:04 AM (zdLoL)

Happy Meal>>Campaign Joy

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 22, 2024 07:07 AM (gbOdA)

71 Brave Sir Robin

The OP Planning for this is very easy.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 22, 2024 07:09 AM (u82oZ)

72 trebuchets do the job as well as helicopters; they are cheap and easy to make out of local materials, and I think that they lend a nice personalized "hands-on" touch to the whole affair ...

Posted by: sock_rat_eez - they have been lying to us for decades at October 22, 2024 07:09 AM (J6S9v)

73 Have a great day, everyone.

I believe we are on the cusp of greatness, if we seize our opportunities.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 22, 2024 07:09 AM (u82oZ)

74 Morning all

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at October 22, 2024 07:09 AM (fzdyS)

75

*hic*

Posted by: Hillary Clinton at October 22, 2024 07:11 AM (EFZgU)

76 Biden and Harris hate Jews. Love Iran, for some reason.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 22, 2024 07:03 AM (u82oZ)

A strong Iran proves their ideas that the victim or oppressed can overcome the oppressor.
The oppressor in this case is a Democracy in the sea of 30 something Theocracies.

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 22, 2024 07:11 AM (gbOdA)

77 Good morning! Gonna spend 1/2 a day doing....something, then go vote. Maybe go to the range and hit a jumbo bucket of range balls after that. I'd do a round but some knucklehead wants to have a telecon at 1700 local.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead...Wearing Pants and Working at October 22, 2024 07:12 AM (luW68)

78 October Surprise - Successful counter-revolution in Cuba?

Posted by: Ciampino - amigo have a Cuban cigar at October 22, 2024 07:13 AM (qfLjt)

79 "WSJ says Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown, Yale educated socialist, knows PDJT will win Ohio"

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I don't get this. The voting behavior makes no sense. It isn't as if he is some effective senator or something.

Same thing here in PA. Casey will win and yet Trump is popular.

Posted by: Jay in PA at October 22, 2024 07:14 AM (i7Q7S)

80 > Can Federal Marshalls arrest the bad, traitorous election officials? Up to and including Secretary of States that are bent?
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"Federal" Marshalls.

I'm a gonna say neyt.

In the current federal government I'd be sus of anyone with any authority and the intent to use it for good.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 22, 2024 07:14 AM (Q4IgG)

81
Coffee that is hot is coffee that is good.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 22, 2024 07:14 AM (EsZUh)

82 "The only way for the Ds to overcome the surge in Turnout from White Non-College will be to have Philly return over 100%. And everyone's looking this time. What then?"

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I'm not sure there is much they can do. Kamel is under performing Biden's 2020 mail/early vote by 14%

Trump, as we saw at the McDonalds, is gaining popularity in the suburbs. She is in big, big trouble.

Posted by: Jay in PA at October 22, 2024 07:15 AM (i7Q7S)

83
Grammar: does the C have a cedilla under it?
Posted by: Ciampino

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Creo que no.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at October 22, 2024 07:16 AM (b1r20)

84 I hope Trump realizes this time what he is up against and is able to push back.

He might realize, but I don't think it is in his nature to be vindictive. Which says much for him as a man, but is, at this time, a fatal flaw in a POTUS.

Not that it matters, since the steal has already been broadcast on Fox.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at October 22, 2024 07:16 AM (Q0kLU)

85
Wha...? The Chi-com filters must think The AoS is an interacial pron site.
Posted by: Brave Sir Robin

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I know, right? Everything else is timing out or can't be reached.

Ten Thousand Years to Chairman Mao!

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at October 22, 2024 07:16 AM (b1r20)

86
October Surprise - Successful counter-revolution in Cuba?
Posted by: Ciampino - amigo

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With everyone yelling VIVA TRUMP!

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at October 22, 2024 07:18 AM (b1r20)

87 30 I think R voting is being pulled forward not necessarily increasing. If R's vote early, then day of fraud should be easier to fake as there will be fewer outstanding votes to account for.
If GOPe is pushing early voting, I would be dubious of its efficacy.
Posted by: Jamaica at October 22, 2024 06:46 AM (IG7T0)

This right here.
I would think voting on election day would make it hard to know how many votes to "fix".
Plus, I am doing it out of principle: one day, photo ID, purple finger, (bring your tax receipt).

Posted by: sal, who watches way too much TCM at October 22, 2024 07:18 AM (f+FmA)

88 It would be completely crazy if Trump won the election by winning PA, Michigan, WI, and Nevada but losing GA & NC.

Posted by: Jay in PA at October 22, 2024 07:18 AM (i7Q7S)

89 Ding! Kamalla's done!

Posted by: Fry Servin' Trump at October 22, 2024 07:21 AM (Uh9M7)

90 The Chinese are probably watching this smart military blog for coded puns indicating whether the chair is against the wall or is the hovercraft is full of eels.

Posted by: fd at October 22, 2024 07:21 AM (vFG9F)

91 I looked up the date and time for PDT's Madison Square Garden rally and stumbled onto a Guardian hit piece so over the top in Trump hate it's comedy. According to Sidney Blumenthal if you're going you should have a nice shine on the jackboots and Sam Brown belts. Trump is literally you know who!

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at October 22, 2024 07:22 AM (gm9Sb)

92 - The Chi-com filters....

Not due to pron...
Why NaCly reminds of opsec.
They and their cohorts in our govt are putting you all on lists, if not there already.
Glad they know that I'm much too old to be a danger to anyone.

Posted by: TeeJ at October 22, 2024 07:23 AM (/vvA5)

93 H7 cuts right to the core of the most pressing issues of the day @ 81 !

Posted by: sock_rat_eez - they have been lying to us for decades at October 22, 2024 07:23 AM (J6S9v)

94 @82

>>Trump, as we saw at the McDonalds, is gaining popularity in the suburbs. She is in big, big trouble.

As we have seen in both 20 and 22, the Donks have control of enough voting apparatuses in enough states to swing statewide and national elections and their ballot harvesting operations can mitigate and or overcome local or representative elections, see the Red Wave of 22 that wasn't as an example.

We are in a tight spot, and it's getting tighter every day.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 22, 2024 07:24 AM (XV/Pl)

95 Trump has done a 180 degree reversal on mail in voting

Posted by: Paul at October 22, 2024 07:24 AM (4k7hx)

96 He might realize, but I don't think it is in his nature to be vindictive. Which says much for him as a man, but is, at this time, a fatal flaw in a POTUS.

I sincerely hope he uses Ramaswamy to head up the 'truth and reconciliation' type committee Vivek floated the need for back during his campaign. There's not going to be any meaningful change until people are held accountable for the 2020 election dumbassery.

Maybe RFK the lesser can head up a similar tribunal to reconcile the Covid buffoonery.

One can only hope.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead...Wearing Pants and Working at October 22, 2024 07:24 AM (luW68)

97
McConnell complaining Trump is “a despicable human being” and that he “started to sob softly” as he addressed staffers following January 6.

Posted by: rhennigantx

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Started to sob softly? Was soft piano music plinking in the background?

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at October 22, 2024 07:25 AM (b1r20)

98 Anyone saying dominion voting systems is not the best spends a night in the box!

Posted by: Dominion Voting Systems at October 22, 2024 07:25 AM (EFZgU)

99 Tester in MT and Brown in OH have been anomalies. They must deliver for some group in their respective states that pull them through in red states. Manchin was the same, however Manchin was a bit less rabid than the other two, especially Brown who is a raging lefty idiot. I've always heard that Tester was supported by retired military and with that said a new VA center will not help out putting food on the table. Brown, who knows. I gave up trying to understand OH after I moved away 3 years ago. Still cannot explain dewine the myopic asshat.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at October 22, 2024 07:26 AM (2NHgQ)

100 Good morning Hoardians

I'm cooling my heels a few minutes before heading over to vote for Trump and Scott, and against pot and baby killing.

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 22, 2024 07:30 AM (5p7BC)

101 A phrase about a certain former British territory that became a special administrative region and is not part of the mainland government might set off the censors.

Posted by: Shy Nuh is Ats Hoe at October 22, 2024 07:30 AM (Uh9M7)

102 Wisconsin mail-in ballot was REQUESTED

2,325 address not deliverable and not found in the USPS database

7,571 incorrect or missing secondary (missing APT #5 for example) 513 door not accessible

Over 30k total fake

??Who is writing these REQUEST??

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 22, 2024 07:30 AM (gbOdA)

103 Started to sob softly? Was soft piano music plinking in the background?
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at October 22, 2024 07:25 AM (b1r20)

tff

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 22, 2024 07:31 AM (gbOdA)

104 Mark "Rasmussen" again notes that Trump is ahead in the popular vote according to his methodology. He asserts that the other polling entities use a left leaning bias. I'm wondering if, in his surveys, the shy Trump voter is becoming less shy. Is the Trump-ward shift a true move or just a fact that Trump voters are now being more honest and revealing Trump intent?

Posted by: actually inside the beltway at October 22, 2024 07:31 AM (hWxEy)

105 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO SPACE ACTIVITY FOR OCTOBER 22st

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Cape Canaveral SFS - Space Affairs Live
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SpaceX/NASA - SpaceX Crew-8 - Undocking
International Space Station ISS - Space Affairs Live
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Undocking is scheduled for October 22, 9:05 p.m. EDT (October 23, 0105 UTC, 03:05 CEST).

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https://www.youtube.com/live/rj5kj1ab6aA

Posted by: Ciampino - Terra Firma here they come at October 22, 2024 07:33 AM (qfLjt)

106 Seriously, his family has to be worried. Carville is looney.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at October 22, 2024 06:42 AM (p0I4D)

Nah. These antics are almost certainly just desperate politicking... he's gotta carry that Party water, and Trumphitler is all the only bucket they've got.

But even if he is losing it, I'm sure his family is unworried about his mental health. His wife is another reptilian political creature, and his kids were raised in the deepest reaches of our regime's foetid, bubbling swamp.

These people don't have feelings, just the need to feed the insatiable hunger of the power demons gnawing on their innards. If one consumes James, then it's his time, and I'm sure his kin will understand... it's just the cycle of life and death on the Chesapeake Bay.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 22, 2024 07:34 AM (7oYYI)

107 For those who haven't seen, the IDF released a video describing Hezbollah's main bunker in detail, including the millions in gold and Obama-provided cash. They even thoughtfully told everyone how to get in and out of it.

Now who will try and pull a heist on it first? Zelenskyy? The DNC? Mark Cuban?

https://instapundit.com/679076/

Posted by: Ian S. at October 22, 2024 07:37 AM (uorZf)

108 I think that's true, YD

Posted by: sock_rat_eez - they have been lying to us for decades at October 22, 2024 07:37 AM (J6S9v)

109 Anyone questioning the perfection that is dominion voting systems spends a night in the box!

Posted by: Dominion Voting Systems at October 22, 2024 07:37 AM (EFZgU)

110 Couple comments up thread.

You can ignore Senate polling, it's all trash.

All the Senate candidates will run 2-3 points behind Trump. This means Sherrod Brown and Tester are going to lose. Mccormick took the lead in overnight polling yesterday. It's about 50/50 for Hoveda (sp), Rogers, Mccormick, Lake, and Brown. It all comes down to Trump's margin in the state.

Coat tails are a thing this year.

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 22, 2024 07:38 AM (5p7BC)

111 103 Started to sob softly? Was soft piano music plinking in the background?
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at October 22, 2024 07:25 AM (b1r20)

tff

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 22, 2024 07:31 AM (gbOdA)
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Maybe soft prØn music. Was he ever a possible Lolita Island/P.Diddy dipper?

Posted by: Ciampino - too old to diddle? at October 22, 2024 07:40 AM (qfLjt)

112 A strong Iran proves their ideas that the victim or oppressed can overcome the oppressor.
______

Sad that a large majority of young Iranians hate their oppressive government and can't do anything about the police state the Democrat's policies and our tax dollars support.

Posted by: Chuck Martel at October 22, 2024 07:41 AM (fs1hN)

113 I would think voting on election day would make it hard to know how many votes to "fix".
Plus, I am doing it out of principle: one day, photo ID, purple finger, (bring your tax receipt).
Posted by: sal, who watches way too much TCM at October 22, 2024 07:18 AM (f+FmA)

How many places over the last few elections have we seen "problems" crop up pretty much exclusively in Republican precincts? Not enough ballots, the machines don't work, we don't have the correct pens, we couldn't open on time, etc., etc., etc..

I get it, most of us are old and we live in state of constant nostalgia for the good old days but the fact remains that in the 21st century, waiting to vote on election day is offering the Dems the opportunity to prevent you from voting.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 22, 2024 07:41 AM (ExV1e)

114 Coat tails are a thing this year.

Yet Ted Cruz is in trouble in purple Texas.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at October 22, 2024 07:42 AM (rHxhM)

115 @110

>>All the Senate candidates will run 2-3 points behind Trump. This means Sherrod Brown and Tester

Montana has an abortion initiative this year that's going to drive donk support, so Tester might survive.

Ohio is a ridiculous state and for some reason cannot shake off it's Donk DNA, so Brown could survive as well.

Please let's not go getting all hopeful and shit, we've seen what happens when we do that.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 22, 2024 07:42 AM (XV/Pl)

116 Plus, I am doing it out of principle: one day, photo ID, purple finger, (bring your tax receipt).

Only after the total collapse of the former United States may you see that. The Men of Action who survive will demand it.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at October 22, 2024 07:43 AM (rHxhM)

117
Sad that a large majority of young Iranians hate their oppressive government and can't do anything about the police state the Democrat's policies and our tax dollars support.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at October 22, 2024 07:41 AM (fs1hN)

I'm always skeptical that in places like Iran there's some deep, suppressed yearning for freedom. More like they'd like the secret police off their own back, but still want all the Jews dead.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 22, 2024 07:44 AM (EsZUh)

118 Maybe soft prØn music. Was he ever a possible Lolita Island/P.Diddy dipper?
Posted by: Ciampino - too old to diddle? at October 22, 2024 07:40 AM (qfLjt)

I dunno. It's possible. I'm sure his creature Graham has a sexual history that would make the Marquis de Sade vomit all over himself.

But McConnell? I'm not so sure. There's probably all kinds of various dirt on him... But I get the vibe that he's purely motivated by money and power. He may not even have genitals as we know them, but some sort of cloaca.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 22, 2024 07:44 AM (7oYYI)

119 Dave in Fla thanks. Live in MT and left dewine's OH after covid. Happy that those 2 will go into the dustbin of history. tester's ads against Sheehey have been particularly offensive. So sad that I will be paying their govt pensions for the rest of my life.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at October 22, 2024 07:44 AM (2NHgQ)

120
Ohio is a ridiculous state and for some reason cannot shake off it's Donk DNA, so Brown could survive as well.

It's better than Pennsylvania, but still has its brain-dead contingent from places like Youngstown that vote Democrat because they've always voted Democrat.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 22, 2024 07:46 AM (EsZUh)

121 How many places over the last few elections have we seen "problems" crop up pretty much exclusively in Republican precincts? Not enough ballots, the machines don't work, we don't have the correct pens, we couldn't open on time, etc., etc., etc..
________

'Pprogressive' polies take something that worked pretty well and turn it into crap. Strange that this always happens.

Posted by: Chuck Martel at October 22, 2024 07:47 AM (fs1hN)

122 105
I wonder how long does it take for astronauts to recover (almost) completely to function under Earth's gravity, after a prolonged spell in weightlessness. Meanwhile do they use walking sticks, walkers?
Anyone know?

Posted by: Ciampino - I use a walking stick by am no astronaut at October 22, 2024 07:48 AM (qfLjt)

123 > Sad that a large majority of young Iranians hate their oppressive government and can't do anything about the police state the Democrat's policies and our tax dollars support.
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Sounds a lot like the US.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 22, 2024 07:49 AM (Q4IgG)

124 These people don't have feelings, just the need to feed the insatiable hunger of the power demons gnawing on their innards.

I was just reading 1 Kings 22 again this morning where the prophet Machaia relates to King Ahab that he saw the heavenly host of God where it was resolved that an evil spirit would indwell the 400 prophets to lie and incite Ahab to war against Syria.

I see no reason for that successful mechanism to take down countries and leadership to be the only time ever implemented.

Rather, history seems to show that when God is done with you, he will surround you with evil lying counselors and leadership until you eventually succumb.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at October 22, 2024 07:49 AM (rHxhM)

125 @120

>>It's better than Pennsylvania, but still has its brain-dead contingent from places like Youngstown that vote Democrat because they've always voted Democrat.

I've lived in three states, NY, NJ and now Pa, so, I've run the gamut of insane leftist to moderately retarded politically.

Given enough time and my Westward moves, one day I might get to live the inexplicable splendor that is Ohio.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 22, 2024 07:49 AM (XV/Pl)

126 Is Charles Martel now writing sneaky satire in his comments?

Posted by: naturalfake at October 22, 2024 07:50 AM (Pm4aw)

127 SCOTUS

Last term, there was complete alignment among Democratic appointees 90 percent of the time (in 52 of 58 cases), whereas the Republican appointees stuck together 66 percent of the time (in 38 cases).

So exact opposite of what (D)s are saying.

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 22, 2024 07:50 AM (gbOdA)

128 Cruz is leading by 8 in Texas.

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 22, 2024 07:50 AM (5p7BC)

129 I'm always skeptical that in places like Iran there's some deep, suppressed yearning for freedom. More like they'd like the secret police off their own back, but still want all the Jews dead.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
___

I am skeptical too, but there is a long (recent pre ayatollah) friendly history between Persia and Isreal that may make this the exception to the rule.

Posted by: Chuck Martel at October 22, 2024 07:51 AM (fs1hN)

130 >>>quick get me a tissue

I'm dead. Blow me.

Posted by: Tito Jackson at October 22, 2024 07:51 AM (Y1sOo)

131 Posted by: Ciampino - I use a walking stick by am no astronaut at October 22, 2024 07:48 AM (qfLjt)

Anywhere from a week to a few months. Depends how long you've been off this accursed rock, how much atrophy there is, your own vestibular system, etc.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 22, 2024 07:51 AM (7oYYI)

132 Anyone even considering thinking ill of dominion voting systems spends a night in the box!

Posted by: Dominion Voting Systems at October 22, 2024 07:51 AM (EFZgU)

133 Anyway off to vote.

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 22, 2024 07:52 AM (5p7BC)

134 There are also ballot initiatives in both Arizona and Nevada, that's going to drive donk turnout.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 22, 2024 07:53 AM (XV/Pl)

135
Ohio and Pennsylvania each have sizable numbers of habitual Democrats of no great ideological passion. Old Catholic Ladies with JFK fantasies and union retirees. There's hope: West Virginia used to be that way but is now solidly R.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 22, 2024 07:53 AM (EsZUh)

136 Let's try this again...

There are also abortion ballot initiatives in both Arizona and Nevada, that's going to drive donk turnout.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 22, 2024 07:54 AM (XV/Pl)

137 I wonder how long does it take for astronauts to recover (almost) completely to function under Earth's gravity, after a prolonged spell in weightlessness. Meanwhile do they use walking sticks, walkers?
Anyone know?
Posted by: Ciampino - I use a walking stick by am no astronaut at October 22, 2024 07:48 AM (qfLjt)

Worse yet is how badly do the women's tits sag in earth's gravity after being weightless so long.

Posted by: Dr Pork Chops & Bacons at October 22, 2024 07:54 AM (g8Ew8)

138 Anyone even talking to someone that might talk to someone negatively about dominion voting systems spends a night in the box!

Posted by: Dominion Voting Systems at October 22, 2024 07:55 AM (EFZgU)

139 I get it, most of us are old and we live in state of constant nostalgia for the good old days but the fact remains that in the 21st century, waiting to vote on election day is offering the Dems the opportunity to prevent you from voting.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 22, 2024 07:41 AM (ExV1e)

An excellent point- if I lived somewhere else, I might act differently.

Posted by: sal, who watches way too much TCM at October 22, 2024 07:55 AM (f+FmA)

140 Texas Senate - Cruz vs. Allred
University of Texas
Cruz 51, Allred 44
Cruz
+7

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 22, 2024 07:56 AM (gbOdA)

141 Like OH the MT abortion trash, you know women's health, is difficult to parse. It may pass based on it's wording. tester is toast! Hate that I will be paying for his pension til the day I die.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at October 22, 2024 07:56 AM (2NHgQ)

142 Anyone that even casually mentions dominion voting systems spends a night in the box!

Posted by: Dominion Voting Systems at October 22, 2024 07:57 AM (EFZgU)

143 This right here.
I would think voting on election day would make it hard to know how many votes to "fix".

Except Trump, Vance, and pretty much anyone who is not GOP-e is saying Vote Early.

Why would Trump and his campaign highly encourage early voting if that helps the Communists cheat on D+1?

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at October 22, 2024 07:57 AM (rHxhM)

144 Machines that print wrong
Scanner set to read wrong
Not enough blank ballot paper

There are literally thousands of poll workers and election workers that have thought through hundreds of way to game the system.

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 22, 2024 07:59 AM (gbOdA)

145 Mark "Rasmussen" again notes that Trump is ahead in the popular vote according to his methodology. He asserts that the other polling entities use a left leaning bias. I'm wondering if, in his surveys, the shy Trump voter is becoming less shy. Is the Trump-ward shift a true move or just a fact that Trump voters are now being more honest and revealing Trump intent?

Posted by: actually inside the beltway at October 22, 2024 07:31 AM

It would be a literal kick in the nuts to the "national popular vote" idiots if Trump won the PV. Guarantee that some of the states that signed on to that pact would seriously consider abandoning it and a few might actually bail out of it.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 22, 2024 08:00 AM (QNSds)

146 Anyone even talking to someone that might talk to someone negatively about dominion voting systems spends a night in the box!

How good is the personal security of Dominion's legal team? How many need to become sidelined due to unfortunate "accidents" before the team disperses?

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at October 22, 2024 08:00 AM (rHxhM)

147 Anyone that even casually mentions dominion voting systems spends a night in the box!
Posted by: Dominion Voting Systems"

*puts Dominion Voting Systems in Julia Louise Dryfus's snatch*

Posted by: fd at October 22, 2024 08:00 AM (vFG9F)

148 Morning everyone. Thx JJ. It does seem that everything is breaking Trump and the Republicans way. There is always the possibility that some Republican will shoot their mouths off and/or do something stupid causing the propaganda ministers to go nuclear, but given the momentum it would have to be unbelievably stupid.
Really looking forward to Mika beating Joe on election night.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 22, 2024 08:01 AM (a7PbZ)

149 When Trump wins the left will begin a massive campaign against early voting.

Posted by: torabora at October 22, 2024 08:02 AM (Tty2O)

150 Except Trump, Vance, and pretty much anyone who is not GOP-e is saying Vote Early.

Why would Trump and his campaign highly encourage early voting if that helps the Communists cheat on D+1?
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at October 22, 2024 07:57 AM (rHxhM)
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Right. The explanations I've heard are a) vote early in person so you don't get to Election Day only to find out that "you've already voted," and 2) vote early in person just in case the power goes out, machines have "glitches," the bathroom floods, etc etc. All of these things happened last time.

Posted by: bluebell at October 22, 2024 08:03 AM (79pEw)

151 I voted yesterday in South Carolina(1st day of early voting). Got there around 9 AM, and had to wait 20 minutes.
I’m bringing my father today. They actually have people come out to the handicap parking spot so he won’t have to get out of the car!

Vote! Vote! Vote!

Posted by: Unkaren at October 22, 2024 08:04 AM (BKh1c)

152
Trump/McDonald's memes, a bucketload so scroll down:

https://is.gd/rXyIhR

Posted by: Civic Classifier at October 22, 2024 08:05 AM (MwtZ5)

153 Like OH the MT abortion trash, you know women's health, is difficult to parse. It may pass based on it's wording. tester is toast! Hate that I will be paying for his pension til the day I die.
Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at October 22, 2024 07:56 AM (2NHgQ)

Mareno has extended his lead over Brown in OH too

Posted by: BruceWayne at October 22, 2024 08:05 AM (CIS44)

154 Speaking of Dominion, I wonder if Brian in New Orleans will be coming around here.

Posted by: bluebell at October 22, 2024 08:05 AM (79pEw)

155 Thank God that Cuba isn't contributing to Global Warming!

Posted by: Pudinhead at October 22, 2024 08:05 AM (AdHga)

156 Trump was relaxed, cheerful, and natural working at the McDonald’s, which really separated him from Harris. While on the campaign trail, he has visibly enjoyed interacting with voters and working the crowds.

He was the original over cover boss.
He lived at one of his hotels for a month and tried out every job from bellhop to delivering room service.

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 22, 2024 08:06 AM (gbOdA)

157 JJ - if you're still here: Early voting starts today in WI, and runs through Friday Nov 1st.

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at October 22, 2024 08:06 AM (SfhV1)

158 Right. The explanations I've heard are a) vote early in person so you don't get to Election Day only to find out that "you've already voted," and 2) vote early in person just in case the power goes out, machines have "glitches," the bathroom floods, etc etc. All of these things happened last time.
Posted by: bluebell at October 22, 2024 08:03 AM (79pEw)

But these things could happen during early voting as well.
Why don't they? Not being snarky, actually want to know.

Posted by: sal, who watches way too much TCM at October 22, 2024 08:06 AM (f+FmA)

159 Texas Dims found someone reasonable looking and sounding to run against Cruz for their appearances only stupid joy campaign.

But, support for QueMala's insane policies esp. the trannie insanity is killing him in Texas.

Posted by: naturalfake at October 22, 2024 08:06 AM (Pm4aw)

160 I voted yesterday in South Carolina(1st day of early voting). Got there around 9 AM, and had to wait 20 minutes.
I’m bringing my father today. They actually have people come out to the handicap parking spot so he won’t have to get out of the car!

--

I'm in SC too, and will vote early tomorrow. Mostly because I really don't care for waiting 1 1/2 hours standing in line on election day. This will be my (and Mr. Black's) first time voting on a day other than election day.

Posted by: Lady in Black at October 22, 2024 08:06 AM (qBdHI)

161 51 Intelligence agents swear JJ’s computer is still in the shop.

Posted by: Jak Sucio at October 22, 2024 08:07 AM (Aoykm)

162 It would be a literal kick in the nuts to the "national popular vote" idiots if Trump won the PV. Guarantee that some of the states that signed on to that pact would seriously consider abandoning it and a few might actually bail out of it.

I don't know if it would be a literal kick, but the arguments against NPVIC other than it being unconstitutional (which is on-brand for Democrats) is that NY and CA would decide all elections because they have no problems letting the whole world vote in their elections. That is, Europe and Asian nations are demanding a vote in the US elections on the argument that US policy effects them in their home nations.

So beating the bushes in Utah and Wyoming for a few votes is folly when California drops off two or three billion ballots collected from their global internet voting system.

Even if that could be locked down to "only US citizens", we already have a handful of medium size "swing" states deciding the future of Civilization.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at October 22, 2024 08:07 AM (rHxhM)

163 Just wait until Kamala wins millions more votes than lovable granpa Joe and lightbringer (pbuh) Obama, combined!

(that's satire)

Posted by: Chuck Martel at October 22, 2024 08:07 AM (fs1hN)

164
40Might we see a revoluçion?
Posted by: Champion
==============
A contra-revolucion, that is. *La* revolucion is still creating freedom and prosperity, remember.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at October 22, 2024 06:52 AM (b1r20)

I think that possibility is long past for Cuba, and there are worse fates than revolution, which still requires hope that things can be different. Cuba I fear has been pushed down so low that it will likely enter a state of collapse, with population and economic activity sinking to early 19th century levels.

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 22, 2024 08:07 AM (S6gqv)

165 Trump was relaxed, cheerful, and natural working at the McDonald’s, which really separated him from Harris. While on the campaign trail, he has visibly enjoyed interacting with voters and working the crowds.

He was the original over cover boss.
He lived at one of his hotels for a month and tried out every job from bellhop to delivering room service.
Posted by: rhennigantx

The Biden/Harris economy is so bad....

That even a Wharton School of Business graduate has to work the window at McDonald's.

Vote Trump/Vance 2024!

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at October 22, 2024 08:08 AM (fzdyS)

166 But these things could happen during early voting as well.
Why don't they? Not being snarky, actually want to know.
Posted by: sal, who watches way too much TCM at October 22, 2024 08:06 AM (f+FmA)
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Good question, sal. Another is why do they only seem to happen in Republican-leaning areas?

At least if you go to vote early, and something like that happens, you have more chances to vote, unlike if something happens on Election Day.

And I think like you do - this is the first time I have ever voted early.

Posted by: bluebell at October 22, 2024 08:09 AM (79pEw)

167 Yet Ted Cruz is in trouble in purple Texas.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure

Cruz is up by six in the latest polling, and will probably win by closer to ten.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 22, 2024 08:09 AM (lTGtQ)

168 Should I worry if our ballot drop box is manufactured by Fellowes?

Posted by: muldoon at October 22, 2024 08:09 AM (uCfKO)

169
But these things could happen during early voting as well.
Why don't they? Not being snarky, actually want to know.
Posted by: sal, who watches way too much TCM

============

So, they say the thing to do is to get a mail-in ballot and drop it off at the polling place on Election Day. No "We can't find a ballot for you" or "The machine is glitching, sorry" or whatever.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at October 22, 2024 08:09 AM (b1r20)

170 Trump is likely to win MT by 14-16 points and OH by 7-9 points. So it doesn't really matter what Democratic turnout is there, the Democratic Senate candidates need a significant number of Trump voters to vote for them.

Tester has trailed in the polls. Now, Susan Collins trailed in all of her polls in 2020 and still won. But ME is a state that was moving to the right under Trump (compare its 2004 and 2016 vote) and in 2014, a good R year, Collins won with 68% of the vote. In 2018, a good D year, Tester won with 50%. So I don't think the situations are comparable. And Brown was initially elected when OH was purple, not red.

Ballot measures are often confusing to voters. But I don't think they make a big difference to who wins a particular race. The reason these abortion measures have passed in reddish states is that 25-35% of Republicans vote in favor, whereas only maybe 5-10% of Democrats vote against. But the Republicans don't switch parties over the issue. The actual electoral price the *GOP* has paid over the abortion issue has been modest, not enormous, in my view. And I think 2022 was sort of the peak of the issue's salience nationally. (I say this as a pro-lifer.)

Posted by: mikeybates at October 22, 2024 08:09 AM (hKJwu)

171 this is the first time I have ever voted early.

Posted by: bluebell at October 22, 2024 08:09 AM (79pEw)

#MeToo

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at October 22, 2024 08:09 AM (SfhV1)

172 Today is National Nut Day.

Posted by: redridinghood at October 22, 2024 08:10 AM (NpAcC)

173 Colin Allred is a black Tim Walz.

Posted by: Jak Sucio at October 22, 2024 08:10 AM (Aoykm)

174 Today is National Nut Day.
Posted by: redridinghood at October 22, 2024 08:10 AM (NpAcC)

*perks up*
-Mayor Pete

Posted by: BruceWayne at October 22, 2024 08:11 AM (CIS44)

175 Texas Dims found someone reasonable looking and sounding to run against Cruz for their appearances only stupid joy campaign.

That, and billions of foreign sourced campaign dollars funneled through ActBlue.

The FEC needs to be dissolved as it jails Dinesh for bullshit, but allows literally billions of dollars from all sorts of illegal sources to flood the Communist Party's coffers.

Yet another totally corrupt and wicked organization that is openly hostile to We The People and the US Constitution.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at October 22, 2024 08:11 AM (rHxhM)

176 That is, Europe and Asian nations are demanding a vote in the US elections on the argument that US policy effects them in their home nations.

Then EVERY country that takes US Aid ($$$) should allow the US Taxpayer to vote in their elections so they have a say over taxation without representation.

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at October 22, 2024 08:11 AM (fzdyS)

177
Given enough time and my Westward moves, one day I might get to live the inexplicable splendor that is Ohio.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 22, 2024 07:49 AM

Speaking of Ohio, where JD Vance lived and writes about in 'Hillbilly Elegy' I took issue where he blames people for blaming China for their misfortune.

I lost a business to that unfair trade, which was worth millions. 500 other factories closed in the next decade costing 5 million jobs.

Hopefully, under Trumps tutelage, he'll see the error of his ways.

Posted by: Civic Classifier at October 22, 2024 08:11 AM (MwtZ5)

178 But these things could happen during early voting as well.
Why don't they? Not being snarky, actually want to know.
Posted by: sal, who watches way too much TCM at October 22, 2024 08:06 AM (f+FmA)

Early voting means your ballot will be counted and then put into a box for storage which will mysteriously go missing if there's any kind of recount. And there will be many recounts.

Posted by: Dr Pork Chops & Bacons at October 22, 2024 08:11 AM (g8Ew8)

179 Hurricane Oscar hit eastern Cuba killing at least six. The entire country is blacked out. If Trump wins and a new revolution hits Cuba the elite left will shit itself. Cool

Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 22, 2024 08:11 AM (a7PbZ)

180 The people counting the early votes and the people monitoring them are no more honest than on election day.

Besides - they can always just report any numbers they want and nobody can question it. They could say write-in candidates Dylan Mulvaney won, and nobody would have any recourse.

The returns have already been decided. Whether they've decided it's better to force in Harris, or let Trump have another four years on the sidelines is anybody's guess. But that shit has already been called.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 22, 2024 08:11 AM (7oYYI)

181 Ballot measures are often confusing to voters. But I don't think they make a big difference to who wins a particular race. The reason these abortion measures have passed in reddish states is that 25-35% of Republicans vote in favor, whereas only maybe 5-10% of Democrats vote against. But the Republicans don't switch parties over the issue. The actual electoral price the *GOP* has paid over the abortion issue has been modest, not enormous, in my view. And I think 2022 was sort of the peak of the issue's salience nationally. (I say this as a pro-lifer.)
Posted by: mikeybates at October 22, 2024 08:09 AM (hKJwu)

Arkansas has a measure so bad the state Supremes could not read it and decided it will not be counted.

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 22, 2024 08:12 AM (gbOdA)

182 But these things could happen during early voting as well.
Why don't they? Not being snarky, actually want to know.
Posted by: sal, who watches way too much TCM

============

So, they say the thing to do is to get a mail-in ballot and drop it off at the polling place on Election Day. No "We can't find a ballot for you" or "The machine is glitching, sorry" or whatever.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia

I can easily simply write TRUMP in crayon for them.

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at October 22, 2024 08:12 AM (fzdyS)

183
Cuba I fear has been pushed down so low that it will likely enter a state of collapse, with population and economic activity sinking to early 19th century levels.
Posted by: Tom Servo

==============

But *something* has to happen after that. Who would even want to lead a country in such a state? And there's got to be something "contra" going on with that population, else there wouldn't be so many crossing shark-infested Atlantic waves on rafts.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at October 22, 2024 08:12 AM (b1r20)

184 Coffee IS free.
You pay for taxing the farm land, harvesting the beans, transporting the beans, roasting the beans and getting them to retail.

Posted by: torabora at October 22, 2024 08:13 AM (Tty2O)

185 Parking lot is full at the early voting site. Lots of MAGA hats.

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 22, 2024 08:13 AM (CrCI5)

186 Good morning!

Posted by: gp In The Center Of A Stool Boom at October 22, 2024 08:13 AM (TxBND)

187
Cruz is up by six in the latest polling, and will probably win by closer to ten.

Then why is Cruz making the conservative talk show circuit talking like he is down by ten?

Its pathetic and demeaning where he keeps repeating "Send all of your disposable income to ted cruz dot com or else they win"

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at October 22, 2024 08:14 AM (rHxhM)

188 Morning all...

Posted by: It's me donna at October 22, 2024 08:14 AM (IyPmt)

189 Then EVERY country that takes US Aid ($$$) should allow the US Taxpayer to vote in their elections so they have a say over taxation without representation.
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at October 22, 2024 08:11 AM (fzdyS)

US Aid should start a zero and then maybe if the country is nice to us we send them 20 bux in a birthday card.

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 22, 2024 08:14 AM (gbOdA)

190 Paisley T. Dog had diarrhea in the hotel room last night yuck.

Posted by: Northernlurker , wondering where his phone is at October 22, 2024 08:15 AM (ax3wI)

191 Central Park 5 sue Trump for defamation over remarks made during Harris debate.

Ukraine getting another $400 million aid package, L. Austin announces. Surprise, surprise!

Biden extends student loan payment pause for SAVE plan borrowers for 6 months. (Isn't that a new program?)

The Cuban massive power failure is a little strange to me, not that it happened but timing. There's $ to be made & I imagine a return to casinos, resorts in the future.

Have a good morning, all, and thanks, J.J. Take care.

Posted by: L - if they'll do it with you, they'll do it to you too at October 22, 2024 08:15 AM (NFX2v)

192 Hurricane Oscar hit eastern Cuba killing at least six. The entire country is blacked out.

If Trump wins and a new revolution hits Cuba the elite left will shit itself. Cool
Posted by: Smell the Glove

Barrett-Jackson will get a whole treasure trove of 1950's mint cars to auction off.

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at October 22, 2024 08:15 AM (fzdyS)

193 There are many things that could go wrong on election day. You could get sick, there could be a hurricane, you might have to take the dog to the vet, Democrat shenanigans, who knows? This year will be the first time I have early voted.

Posted by: fd at October 22, 2024 08:17 AM (vFG9F)

194 So, they say the thing to do is to get a mail-in ballot and drop it off at the polling place on Election Day. No "We can't find a ballot for you" or "The machine is glitching, sorry" or whatever.

A relative in a assisted living home is making the rounds getting the inmates to get their mail in ballots and helping them "decide" on who to vote for. I will be going there soon to do some additional harvesting and mailbox drop offs.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at October 22, 2024 08:17 AM (rHxhM)

195
Rasmussen, who for the past six weeks at least, has had Trump +2 consistently, has now changed it to Trump +3.

Don't start ______ each others ____ yet.

Fries! Fries! Fries!
Vote! Vote! Vote!

Posted by: Civic Classifier at October 22, 2024 08:17 AM (MwtZ5)

196 I thought Cuba's power was still out before Oscar?

Posted by: Anna Puma at October 22, 2024 08:17 AM (1++Yc)

197 Alright, y'all have convinced me. Early voting today.

Especially since I had a little panic attack on finding what I thought was my registration in my wallet and realizing it was expired.
Me: Ahhh! This registration is expired! But I think it's the wrong color. Where could the new one be!?!
Him: Did you look in Pop's green box on the dresser?
Me: (looks in box, finds current card) Thank you.

Posted by: sal, who watches way too much TCM at October 22, 2024 08:17 AM (f+FmA)

198 192 a treasure trove of 1950's mint cars. I'm sure there's a few mint ones on the island, but most, not so mint. I watched a show on the Cubans keeping them running and they get very innovative, rigging them up with whatever.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at October 22, 2024 08:19 AM (gm9Sb)

199 Paisley T. Dog had diarrhea in the hotel room last night yuck.

Posted by: Northernlurker , wondering where his phone is at October 22, 2024 08:15 AM (ax3wI)

Oh dear. Other than that, how is your trip going?

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at October 22, 2024 08:19 AM (SfhV1)

200 Barrett-Jackson will get a whole treasure trove of 1950's mint cars to auction off.
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at October 22, 2024 08:15 AM (fzdyS)

A majority of those "mint" cars have soviet-made boat and tractor engines in them now.

Posted by: Dr Pork Chops & Bacons at October 22, 2024 08:19 AM (g8Ew8)

201 Christine Blasey Ford Recalls Kamala Harris
Working At McDonald's

"It was sometime around the 1980s and somewhere around California."

Posted by: SMOD at October 22, 2024 08:20 AM (XwzV2)

202

Cuba should cut down its forests and install solar panels!

Posted by: Progtard McFuckwit at October 22, 2024 08:20 AM (7PuND)

203
Hurricane Oscar hit eastern Cuba killing at least six. The entire country is blacked out.

Did it actually hit hurricane strength? Last I checked it was just a tropical storm. Whatever, Ventusky has projected path heading toward Britain.

Posted by: Civic Classifier at October 22, 2024 08:20 AM (MwtZ5)

204 But *something* has to happen after that. Who would even want to lead a country in such a state? And there's got to be something "contra" going on with that population, else there wouldn't be so many crossing shark-infested Atlantic waves on rafts.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at October 22, 2024 08:12 AM (b1r20)

The population is in misery, leading them to flee. But the only group with power in Cuba is the military, and they’re part of the ruling elite already.

Sometimes nations just slowly die and sink back into barbarism. Haiti is there; I believe Cuba and Venezuela soon will be. Anyone with any talent, ability or drive is leaving, and what’s left behind is a nation of apathetic, unskilled and sickly sheep. Their gangs are coming here because there‘s nothing left to steal where they come from.

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 22, 2024 08:21 AM (S6gqv)

205 The trip has been fine Grammie.

Posted by: Northernlurker , wondering where his phone is at October 22, 2024 08:21 AM (ax3wI)

206 If I had suggested 25 years ago to Kamala that she had ever worked at a McDonald's she would have had me drawn and quartered.

The very idea is absurd.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 22, 2024 08:21 AM (RIvkX)

207 "Central Park 5"

Fuck those guys in particular.

Posted by: gp In The Center Of A Stool Boom at October 22, 2024 08:22 AM (TxBND)

208
I detest the thought of early voting. My own county (Brazoria) has been deep red, but we're getting more development and more Harris County expats, no doubt bringing with them the same attitude that made that place a bunghole.

While I don't think there will be any shenanigans, I may vote early anyway. Still, we'll always be a beacon of integrity versus bunghole Harris County. The voter registrar hasn't shown up for work in four years and the county clerk looks like a typical incompetent DEI hack.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 22, 2024 08:22 AM (EsZUh)

209 206 If I had suggested 25 years ago to Kamala that she had ever worked at a McDonald's she would have had me drawn and quartered.

The very idea is absurd.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 22, 2024 08:21 AM (RIvkX)

SF, your take on Kamala has been invaluable this year.
Thanks!

Posted by: sal, who watches way too much TCM at October 22, 2024 08:23 AM (f+FmA)

210 Republicans are ahead in early voting in Nevada, for the first time ever.

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 22, 2024 08:24 AM (S6gqv)

211 Their gangs are coming here because there‘s nothing left to steal where they come from.

I think that something to cheer people up would be Open Season on these foreign gangs. No bag limit.

There would be a revival in the shooting and trapping sport and skills. Things that would have a bleed over effect that might cause our Communist bureaucrats and politicians to ponder.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at October 22, 2024 08:25 AM (rHxhM)

212 @amuse
@amuse

ELECTION INTERFERENCE: The Biden-Harris regime is recklessly pumping debt into the economy, hoping to create an illusion of prosperity while saddling future generations with a crippling burden. In just three weeks, total U.S. debt skyrocketed by $473 billion, reaching a record $35.8 trillion—equivalent to $1,450 per American added in mere weeks. Each citizen now bears $103,700 in national debt. Meanwhile, interest payments surpassed $1 trillion in 2024, costing every American $3,360 in interest alone. This fiscal irresponsibility is an unsustainable gimmick to hide the true state of the economy.

Posted by: redridinghood at October 22, 2024 08:26 AM (NpAcC)

213 good morning JJ, Horde

Posted by: callsign claymore at October 22, 2024 08:26 AM (kiogR)

214 Dominion Voting Sytems is the kindest, bravest, warmest, most wonderful voting system being I’ve ever known in my life.

Posted by: Buzz Adrenaline at October 22, 2024 08:26 AM (JRP2U)

215 >>Right. The explanations I've heard are a) vote early in person so you don't get to Election Day only to find out that "you've already voted," and 2) vote early in person just in case the power goes out, machines have "glitches," the bathroom floods, etc etc. All of these things happened last time.

It also helps those who run the GOTV programs target those who haven't voted early and help get them to the polls on Election Day.

The new Trump led RNC including Trump's DIL Lara is focused on early voting and targeting low propensity voters. So is Trump himself. There is nothing nefarious here. It's a good thing.

Posted by: JackStraw at October 22, 2024 08:26 AM (LkLld)

216 Republicans are ahead in early voting in Nevada, for the first time ever.

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 22, 2024 08:24 AM (S6gqv)

I'm confused as to how they know this. How do they determine that they are Republican votes?

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at October 22, 2024 08:27 AM (SfhV1)

217 Each citizen now bears $103,700 in national debt. Meanwhile, interest payments surpassed $1 trillion in 2024, costing every American $3,360 in interest alone. This fiscal irresponsibility is an unsustainable gimmick to hide the true state of the economy.

Posted by: redridinghood

If I were to pay 75 cents on the dollar for my portion, can I be out from under it?

Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 22, 2024 08:27 AM (lTGtQ)

218 211 The Bee has an article on a Venezuelan gang attempting a takeover at a Texas Buc ees. Where half the staff and all the customers are armed.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at October 22, 2024 08:27 AM (gm9Sb)

219 There would be a revival in the shooting and trapping sport and skills. Things that would have a bleed over effect that might cause our Communist bureaucrats and politicians to ponder.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at October 22, 2024 08:25 AM (rHxhM)

$2000 for a pair of ears. DC could afford it.

Posted by: Dr Pork Chops & Bacons at October 22, 2024 08:28 AM (g8Ew8)

220 *doffs dunce cap*

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 22, 2024 08:28 AM (RIvkX)

221 Morning, Horde. Early voting in Texas started yesterday and I made sure to vote. In Texas, both parties get a daily list of names of who voted early so they can remove them from their lists and concentrate GOTV where it really matters. I think other states have similar setups.

If you can vote early, get out there and do it. The Trump campaign is focused on low propensity voters and that means GOTV is absolutely essential. Every early vote helps the campaign by narrowing its focus on the voters it that need to be contacted and persuaded.

In the past I waited until Election Day because I thought voting early just helped the Dems figure out how much they needed to cheat by. But the truth is they’re gonna cheat no matter what, if not by stuffing the ballot box then by not having enough ballots on hand in Republican precincts, or suddenly having “unforeseen technical difficulties” forcing people to wait for hours on Election Day, which is what happened two years ago.

So don’t risk being caught in their malfeasance. Vote early if you can.

Posted by: Caiwyn at October 22, 2024 08:29 AM (YDB6U)

222 See new posts
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Posted by: SMOD at October 22, 2024 08:29 AM (XwzV2)

223 Dominion Voting Sytems is the kindest, bravest, warmest, most wonderful voting system being I’ve ever known in my life.

Could you imagine if some computer geeks got together over pizza and beer, had a weekend hack-a-thon and delivered a workable open source voting system that could work securely on a chrome book or Raspberry Pi?

How would DVS compete against that?

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at October 22, 2024 08:29 AM (rHxhM)

224 Republicans are ahead in early voting in Nevada, for the first time ever.

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 22, 2024 08:24 AM (S6gqv)

I'm confused as to how they know this. How do they determine that they are Republican votes?
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at October 22, 2024 08:27 AM (SfhV1)

Yeah. I'm wondering about that too.

Posted by: Dr Pork Chops & Bacons at October 22, 2024 08:30 AM (g8Ew8)

225 211 The Bee has an article on a Venezuelan gang attempting a takeover at a Texas Buc ees. Where half the staff and all the customers are armed.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at October 22, 2024 08:27 AM (gm9Sb)
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Surely the Venezuelan gang was not so foolish as to try and hold the jerky hostage....

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 22, 2024 08:30 AM (7fElN)

226 Dominion Voting Sytems is the kindest, bravest, warmest, most wonderful voting system being I’ve ever known in my life.
Posted by: Buzz Adrenaline

********

LOL

Posted by: muldoon at October 22, 2024 08:30 AM (uCfKO)

227 I Meme Therefore I Am
@ImMeme0
This is a classroom on Nevada.

If we want to reclaim our country, we must eliminate every activist from public schools who is influencing our children.

https://tinyurl.com/3x3smp6x

Posted by: redridinghood at October 22, 2024 08:31 AM (NpAcC)

228 Dominion Voting Systems is Friend to Children.

Posted by: Gamera at October 22, 2024 08:32 AM (PiwSw)

229 Nevada must be a state where you register by party, so perhaps they can keep track of voting that way. That doesn't mean a registered Republican would necessarily have voted Republican, or registered Dem for Dem.

In Virginia you don't register by party affiliation, thank goodness, although they can tell a lot by which primary you vote in as you can't vote in both.

Posted by: bluebell at October 22, 2024 08:32 AM (79pEw)

230 226 Dominion Voting Sytems is the kindest, bravest, warmest, most wonderful voting system being I’ve ever known in my life.
Posted by: Buzz Adrenaline

And a good friend.

Posted by: Obi Wan Kenobi at October 22, 2024 08:32 AM (PiwSw)

231 >Just wait until Kamala wins millions more votes than lovable granpa Joe and lightbringer (pbuh) Obama, combined!

(that's satire)
----

is it though

Posted by: Don Black, devoid of funk at October 22, 2024 08:33 AM (/7KEl)

232 To my friends who hunt… I know deer season is upon us and some of you may not have land to hunt on.

So I was thinking… just look for farms with Harris/Walz signs and feel free to hunt there.

They support open borders and you are just trying to feed your family and have a better life.

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at October 22, 2024 08:34 AM (fzdyS)

233 “ For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”

Romans 1:17

Posted by: Marcus T at October 22, 2024 08:34 AM (jBtak)

234 @191

>>Central Park 5 sue Trump for defamation over remarks made during Harris debate.

The majority of them confessed, they were found guilty by two separate juries, but because some jail house lifer claimed he raped the jogger, the scumbags were all let off.

Ann Coulter is now a certifiable nut job but her investigative reporting on this is top notch.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 22, 2024 08:34 AM (XV/Pl)

235 Just wait until Kamala wins millions more votes than lovable granpa Joe and lightbringer (pbuh) Obama, combined!

(that's satire)
----

is it though
Posted by: Don Black, devoid of funk at October 22, 2024 08:33 AM (/7KEl)

Everybody loves Kamalala.

Posted by: Dr Pork Chops & Bacons at October 22, 2024 08:35 AM (g8Ew8)

236 I detest the thought of early voting.

Yeah, whatever.

I detest the thought of being fully Communist and then discovering that my principled stand against early voting permitted the enemy to usher in a global Thousand Years of Darkness.

Think of the women and children hardest hit from Communism.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at October 22, 2024 08:35 AM (rHxhM)

237 Just wait until Kamala wins millions more votes than lovable granpa Joe and lightbringer (pbuh) Obama, combined!

(that's satire)
Posted by: Chuck Martel at October 22, 2024 08:07 AM (fs1hN)

I wish.

I really don't like being a downer, but I remain convinced that the election will be stolen and the Deep State will dare us to object.

I want to be wrong. But I'd rather be cynical and depressed than hopeful and kicked in the dick.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at October 22, 2024 08:35 AM (Q0kLU)

238 Fethullah Gulen, Alleged Mastermind Of 2016 Coup In Turkey, Dies At 83

Posted by: SMOD at October 22, 2024 08:36 AM (XwzV2)

239 >>I'm confused as to how they know this. How do they determine that they are Republican votes?

They report by party ID. I would expect the parties get even more detailed voter breakdowns.

https://tinyurl.com/4vrfsuzx

Posted by: JackStraw at October 22, 2024 08:36 AM (LkLld)

240 Trump was relaxed, cheerful, and natural working at the McDonald’s, which really separated him from Harris. While on the campaign trail, he has visibly enjoyed interacting with voters and working the crowds.

There's a comment at Insty (I know, I know) that said when a woman in the McD's line thanked Teh Donald for looking out for ordinary people like her, he answered, "You're not ordinary." The writer snorted that the Cackler couldn't say that even if it were scripted for her.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at October 22, 2024 08:37 AM (Q0kLU)

241
So I was thinking… just look for farms with Harris/Walz signs and feel free to hunt there.

I think its easier to hunt unicorns than to find farms sporting the Harri/Balz campaign signs.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at October 22, 2024 08:37 AM (rHxhM)

242 " the scumbags were all let off."

Not just let off, but compensated in the $$millions, and celebrated and feted as heroes! C*cksuckers.

Posted by: gp In The Center Of A Stool Boom at October 22, 2024 08:38 AM (TxBND)

243 Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at October 22, 2024 08:35 AM (Q0kLU)

I'm with you on this. I have to see it actually happen to believe that Trump will win. We've been down this road before.

Posted by: dantesed at October 22, 2024 08:38 AM (Oy/m2)

244 To my friends who hunt… I know deer season is upon us and some of you may not have land to hunt on.

So I was thinking… just look for farms with Harris/Walz signs and feel free to hunt there.

They support open borders and you are just trying to feed your family and have a better life.
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at October 22, 2024 08:34 AM (fzdyS)

I really don't think you're going to find many (if at all) of those signs on American farms or ranches.

Posted by: Dr Pork Chops & Bacons at October 22, 2024 08:39 AM (g8Ew8)

245 Mornin’, All. Happy Tuesday.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at October 22, 2024 08:39 AM (v6JzV)

246 They report by party ID. I would expect the parties get even more detailed voter breakdowns.

https://tinyurl.com/4vrfsuzx

Posted by: JackStraw at October 22, 2024 08:36 AM (LkLld)

Oh. In Wisconsin you don't have to register D or R, so I don't think they could track you. Guessing.

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at October 22, 2024 08:39 AM (SfhV1)

247 I'm confused as to how they know this. How do they determine that they are Republican votes?
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at October 22, 2024 08:27 AM (SfhV1)

Of course they can’t say how they voted; but they record registered republicans, registered democrats, and independents. In previous elections, early voting in Nevada heavily favored Democrats. So far this time, the early numbers are R 22284, D 11854, I 8099.
The significant thing is the huge difference between now and previous elections.

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 22, 2024 08:39 AM (S6gqv)

248 Got to the polls 5 minutes after they opened. Ended up being #600 voting today.

The two obvious Harris voters looked very glum.

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 22, 2024 08:40 AM (7LTUX)

249 Liberal Media Scream: ‘Swamp’ journalists admit cluelessness on Trump and MAGA

“How can we have tens of millions of our fellow citizens think it’s OK to elect this delusional maniac as president of the United States? I, you know, I just don’t get it,” Boot told Capehart, who whined, “It is baffling to me as well.”

Posted by: SMOD at October 22, 2024 08:40 AM (XwzV2)

250 The data shows that under four years of Biden-Harris administration policies (plan years 2022 through 2025), the national average monthly premium paid by Medicare beneficiaries for stand-alone Part D prescription drug plans has increased by 57%.

At the same time, the average number of plans offered in each state has dropped by more than one-half, from 29 in 2021 to just 14 in 2025.

Joe Beats Medicare

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 22, 2024 08:40 AM (gbOdA)

251 Here we are asked which party ballot you want when you vote in person. They know the totals by the end of each day.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 22, 2024 08:40 AM (t8vHj)

252 “How can we have tens of millions of our fellow citizens think it’s OK to elect this delusional maniac as president of the United States? I, you know, I just don’t get it,” Boot told Capehart, who whined, “It is baffling to me as well.”
Posted by: SMOD at October 22, 2024 08:40 AM (XwzV2)

What an odd thing to say about Barry the Lightbringer.

Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at October 22, 2024 08:41 AM (PiwSw)

253 Grammie - They use a technique called inference modeling that is very accurate for determining your party ID even without registration info.

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 22, 2024 08:41 AM (7LTUX)

254 Here we are asked which party ballot you want when you vote in person. They know the totals by the end of each day.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 22, 2024 08:40 AM (t8vHj)

So you can only vote straight ticket?

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at October 22, 2024 08:42 AM (SfhV1)

255 I dropped by the gateway pundit, and lo and behold, they have taken to calling Stelter a potato.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 22, 2024 08:42 AM (lTGtQ)

256 They use a technique called inference modeling that is very accurate for determining your party ID even without registration info.

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 22, 2024 08:41 AM (7LTUX)

Thanks Dave.

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at October 22, 2024 08:43 AM (SfhV1)

257 I dropped by the gateway pundit, and lo and behold, they have taken to calling Stelter a potato.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 22, 2024 08:42 AM (lTGtQ)

That's funny, why didn't anyone else think of that?

Posted by: BruceWayne at October 22, 2024 08:43 AM (CIS44)

258 “How can we have tens of millions of our fellow citizens think it’s OK to elect this delusional maniac as president of the United States? I, you know, I just don’t get it,” Boot told Capehart, who whined, “It is baffling to me as well.”

I would use that exact same phrasing to ask them about their voting choice over the past twenty years.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at October 22, 2024 08:43 AM (rHxhM)

259 Grammie, no. All candidates are on the ballot.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 22, 2024 08:44 AM (t8vHj)

260 The two obvious Harris voters looked very glum.
Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 22, 2024 08:40 AM (7LTUX)

You can tell by their pink/blue hair, no?

Posted by: dantesed at October 22, 2024 08:44 AM (Oy/m2)

261 "a technique called inference modeling that is very accurate"

The tea leaves and chicken bones are calibrated at NIST.

Posted by: gp In The Center Of A Stool Boom at October 22, 2024 08:44 AM (TxBND)

262 Here we are asked which party ballot you want when you vote in person. They know the totals by the end of each day.

I believe that is only for primary elections.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at October 22, 2024 08:44 AM (rHxhM)

263 “ And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.”

Romans 5:5

Posted by: Marcus T at October 22, 2024 08:44 AM (jBtak)

264 I really don't like being a downer, but I remain convinced that the election will be stolen and the Deep State will dare us to object.”

More likely now is that Trump wins the election easily but this admin tries some way of suspending the Constitution to keep him from office. But I don’t think they have any path to do that without the country breaking apart.

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 22, 2024 08:44 AM (S6gqv)

265 They use a technique called inference modeling that is very accurate for determining your party ID even without registration info.

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 22, 2024 08:41 AM (7LTUX)

So if I show up in a "Jesus Is Lord" T-shirt, they could infer that I'm not voting for Kamala.

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at October 22, 2024 08:44 AM (SfhV1)

266 Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 22, 2024 08:11 AM (7oYYI)

Likely. We'll send ours in.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 22, 2024 08:45 AM (i24o9)

267 At the same time, the average number of plans offered in each state has dropped by more than one-half, from 29 in 2021 to just 14 in 2025.

Joe Beats Medicare
Posted by: rhennigantx

...like a rented mule.

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at October 22, 2024 08:45 AM (fzdyS)

268 There's a comment at Insty (I know, I know) that said when a woman in the McD's line thanked Teh Donald for looking out for ordinary people like her, he answered, "You're not ordinary." The writer snorted that the Cackler couldn't say that even if it were scripted for her.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at October 22, 2024 08:37 AM (Q0kLU)
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One of Trump's better qualities is that he does tend to see the best in people. He *believes* in people.

That's one reason why the Dems keep underestimating Trump. They don't understand that quality. They only see other people in how they can be of use to themselves, rather than lifting people up to be their best for their own sakes.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 22, 2024 08:45 AM (7fElN)

269
More likely now is that Trump wins the election easily but this admin tries some way of suspending the Constitution to keep him from office. But I don’t think they have any path to do that without the country breaking apart.
Posted by: Tom Servo

=============

Dead certain is that they have lawsuits lined up on Day One to prevent him from implementing a MAGA agenda.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at October 22, 2024 08:46 AM (b1r20)

270 >How can we have tens of millions of our fellow citizens think it’s OK to elect this delusional maniac...
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that's not over-the-top at all!

Posted by: Don Black, devoid of funk at October 22, 2024 08:46 AM (/7KEl)

271 So if I show up in a "Jesus Is Lord" T-shirt, they could infer that I'm not voting for Kamala.

Put a cartoon image of someone pushing a lawn mower underneath that statement and you are totally fine - if you look like a sexually desperate wine mom.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at October 22, 2024 08:46 AM (rHxhM)

272 Frosty here this a.m., just put the garbage out, hoping the bears don't get at it before it is picked up. The entire fridge contents are in there, and rancid. Haven't had a pickup since the power went out 9/27.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 22, 2024 08:47 AM (XeU6L)

273 Mark Elias probably has 1500 lawsuits ready to file. They each mysteriously already have the exact number of mail in ballots that will arrive just a little late….

Posted by: Nick in Tallahassee at October 22, 2024 08:47 AM (mSkAy)

274 253 Grammie - They use a technique called inference modeling that is very accurate for determining your party ID even without registration info.
Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 22, 2024 08:41 AM (7LTUX)

Would not the precinct itself be known by party votes over previous years?
I know thats how they cheated here in Harris county in 2022. They sent 1 ballot per voter in heavy (R) precincts when it required two (2) blanks ballots for the voter.

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 22, 2024 08:47 AM (gbOdA)

275 I'm confused as to how they know this. How do they determine that they are Republican votes?
Posted by: grammie winger

*********

I don't know about Nevada but in Colorado the vote-by-mail ballot is mailed in an envelope with the voter's name and address along with a bar code and box for your signature on the outside of the envelope. Simple matter to scan the envelope as it reaches the election center which confirms receipt of a ballot from that voter. This includes the associated party registrations. I'm not sure why they would release this information prior to Election Day.

Theoretically the ballot is removed from the envelope and scanned for tabulation after signature "verification" . Who knows if this compromises the notion of a secret ballot or not

Posted by: muldoon at October 22, 2024 08:48 AM (uCfKO)

276 So if I show up in a "Jesus Is Lord" T-shirt, they could infer that I'm not voting for Kamala.

Posted by: grammie winger

In some places, wearing a shirt with that on it will get you arrested for election interference.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 22, 2024 08:48 AM (lTGtQ)

277 Marcus T, thank you for your morning reminders that God is great and gracious.

Posted by: Emmie at October 22, 2024 08:48 AM (Sf2cq)

278 More likely now is that Trump wins the election easily but this admin tries some way of suspending the Constitution to keep him from office. But I don’t think they have any path to do that without the country breaking apart.

I thought that their "Break Glass For Emergency Only" was to invoke the 14th Amendment under the claim that Trump was an insurrectionalist a/o deny the certification of elector ballots.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at October 22, 2024 08:49 AM (rHxhM)

279 In some places, wearing a shirt with that on it will get you arrested for election interference.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 22, 2024 08:48 AM (lTGtQ)

This violates the sacred principle of "Separation of Church and State!"

Posted by: "Progressive" Christians at October 22, 2024 08:49 AM (PiwSw)

280
Frosty here this a.m., just put the garbage out, hoping the bears don't get at it before it is picked up. The entire fridge contents are in there, and rancid. Haven't had a pickup since the power went out 9/27.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 22, 2024 08:47 AM

I heard there were blizzard warnings at higher elevations. True?

Posted by: Civic Classifier at October 22, 2024 08:49 AM (MwtZ5)

281 Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Posted by: muldoon at October 22, 2024 08:50 AM (uCfKO)

282 For identifying voters in open primary states, they know a particular ID voted in the R or D primary, and now is voting in the general. The assumption is that if you voted a given party ballot in the primary, you are very likely to vote for that party in the general.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 22, 2024 08:50 AM (lTGtQ)

283 Coffee that is hot is coffee that is good.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 22, 2024 07:14 AM (EsZUh)

Not the blend I am drinking. I tried a medium roast, and while I have had a few in the past that were good, this one isn't. I'm quite disappointed. It's thin and acidic. Pricey diner coffee.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 22, 2024 08:50 AM (d9fT1)

284 Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

That is why God gave men wives.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at October 22, 2024 08:50 AM (rHxhM)

285 Someone correct Muldoon if I'm ever wrong.

Posted by: gp In The Center Of A Stool Boom at October 22, 2024 08:51 AM (TxBND)

286 LMAO.
Dominic Michael Tripi

@DMichaelTripi
Mark Cuban tells CNBC that he would be willing to work with the Trump administration.

https://tinyurl.com/ycy4c4yx

Posted by: redridinghood at October 22, 2024 08:51 AM (NpAcC)

287 "I think its easier to hunt unicorns than to find farms sporting the Harri/Balz campaign signs.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure"

I have seen one. In a rural area where the other 90% of the signs are for Trump. They are out there. Really out there.

Posted by: fd at October 22, 2024 08:51 AM (vFG9F)

288
So if I show up in a "Jesus Is Lord" T-shirt, they could infer that I'm not voting for Kamala.
Posted by: grammie winger
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I want a 'Christian Nationalist' t-shirt.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 22, 2024 08:51 AM (XeU6L)

289 Not the blend I am drinking. I tried a medium roast, and while I have had a few in the past that were good, this one isn't. I'm quite disappointed. It's thin and acidic. Pricey diner coffee.
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Folgers is your friend.

Posted by: Pudinhead at October 22, 2024 08:51 AM (AdHga)

290 "But I'd rather be cynical and depressed than hopeful and kicked in the dick."

The great thing about being a pessimist is either constantly being proven right, or pleasantly surprised.

Posted by: jjod3 at October 22, 2024 08:52 AM (JObkw)

291 Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
Posted by: muldoon at October 22, 2024 08:50 AM

Sorry, my friend, I'm not Mrs. Muldoon.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 22, 2024 08:52 AM (a3Q+t)

292 Make your coffee strong.

Posted by: dantesed at October 22, 2024 08:52 AM (Oy/m2)

293 I'm not sure why they would release this information prior to Election Day.

One word: $$$

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at October 22, 2024 08:53 AM (rHxhM)

294 I'm not sure why they would release this information prior to Election Day.

Posted by: muldoon

To help parties GOTV. That is where a lot of party spending and manpower goes, IDing those voters, phonebanking, door knocking.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 22, 2024 08:53 AM (i24o9)

295 I want a 'Christian Nationalist' t-shirt.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 22, 2024 08:51 AM (XeU6L)

I'll join you with a "Jewish Nationalist" t-shirt.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 22, 2024 08:53 AM (d9fT1)

296 I thought that their "Break Glass For Emergency Only" was to invoke the 14th Amendment under the claim that Trump was an insurrectionalist a/o deny the certification of elector ballots.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at October 22, 2024 08:49 AM (rHxhM)

They love that idea but are upset to find that you can’t just declare someone guilty of a crime, you have to charge them and hold a trial and everything.

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 22, 2024 08:53 AM (S6gqv)

297 For muldoon:

There was a young man
From Cork who got limericks
And haikus confused

Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at October 22, 2024 08:53 AM (PiwSw)

298 >>@DMichaelTripi
Mark Cuban tells CNBC that he would be willing to work with the Trump administration.

Bad internal polls?

Posted by: Ducks at October 22, 2024 08:54 AM (scDBq)

299 >> Posted by: Emmie at October 22, 2024 08:48 AM (Sf2cq)

Amen and may the peace and love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ be with each and every one of you this day. May He comfort you, bring you strength, ease your anxieties and heal your souls.

Posted by: Marcus T at October 22, 2024 08:54 AM (jBtak)

300 Amen and may the peace and love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ be with each and every one of you this day. May He comfort you, bring you strength, ease your anxieties and heal your souls.

Posted by: Marcus T at October 22, 2024 08:54 AM (jBtak)

Thanks Marcus T.

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at October 22, 2024 08:54 AM (SfhV1)

301 >>One of Trump's better qualities is that he does tend to see the best in people. He *believes* in people.

A lot of people seem to think Trump just popped up in 2015 with no history largely because the media which used to adore him now hides it and Trump doesn't like to talk about it.

For those of us who grew up in the NY and northeast media markets know Trump used to be constantly in the news, often for doing really amazing things and skin color never mattered. Back in 1990 after Mandela had been released from prison a group wanted to bring him and his 80 person entourage to the US on a multi city tour. Only problem is nobody would help Mandela organize a plane for the trip. Not the government and not any private group. But Trump did.

Whatever you think of Mandela does that sound like the move of a racist?

Posted by: JackStraw at October 22, 2024 08:54 AM (LkLld)

302
I heard there were blizzard warnings at higher elevations. True?
Posted by: Civic Classifier
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Certainly not here in W. NC.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 22, 2024 08:54 AM (XeU6L)

303 Not the blend I am drinking. I tried a medium roast, and while I have had a few in the past that were good, this one isn't. I'm quite disappointed. It's thin and acidic. Pricey diner coffee.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo

What you should have done last weekend is stop at H.E.B. and pick up some Texas Pecan coffee beans.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 22, 2024 08:55 AM (lTGtQ)

304 Moderator Maria Shriver had told the veep that “everybody” she knew had taken to stress-relief methods, recalling people telling her, “‘I have to turn off the news, I can’t read anything, I’m meditating, I’m doing yoga. I’m so anxious … I’m eating gummies.’ All kinds of things.

“What are you doing?” Shriver asked Harris.

“I’m not eating gummies,” Harris immediately shot back — before breaking into her signature cackle.

Posted by: Don Black, devoid of funk at October 22, 2024 08:55 AM (/7KEl)

305 And, yes, the information on the outside of the envelope makes it a vector for vote tampering.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 22, 2024 08:56 AM (i24o9)

306 Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

That is why God gave men wives.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure

One of my favorite jokes:

Why did God create man before woman?

Because He didn't want to be told how to do it.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at October 22, 2024 08:56 AM (v6JzV)

307 >>CENSORSHIP: Dominion Voting Systems issued a chilling statement today on 𝕏, reminding Americans that they are actively monitoring online discussions about their voting machines as part of "preparations for future litigation." Suggesting they're gearing up to file more defamation suits against critics.

"Our Democracy(tm)" means never questioning election results for fear of being bankrupt by the mega-corporation that tabulates votes?

Posted by: Lizzy at October 22, 2024 08:56 AM (scDBq)

308 “I’m not eating gummies,” Harris immediately shot back — before breaking into her signature cackle.

Translation: "I am definitely scarfing down bags of Colorado gummies"

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at October 22, 2024 08:56 AM (rHxhM)

309 I thought that their "Break Glass For Emergency Only" was to invoke the 14th Amendment under the claim that Trump was an insurrectionalist a/o deny the certification of elector ballots.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at October 22, 2024 08:49 AM (rHxhM)

They love that idea but are upset to find that you can’t just declare someone guilty of a crime, you have to charge them and hold a trial and everything.
Posted by: Tom Servo

And have real, verifiable, tangible evidence.

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at October 22, 2024 08:57 AM (fzdyS)

310
Not the blend I am drinking. I tried a medium roast, and while I have had a few in the past that were good, this one isn't. I'm quite disappointed. It's thin and acidic. Pricey diner coffee.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 22, 2024 08:50 AM (d9fT1)

Mine is just Costco Dark Roast. I have a 20-ounce cup and use two pods, one for a medium cup and one for a small cup. Turns out fine.

Diner coffee is always a disappointment. It's made for the old geezers who sit around all morning taking up a perfectly good table and drinking coffee all that time.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 22, 2024 08:57 AM (EsZUh)

311 298 >>@DMichaelTripi
Mark Cuban tells CNBC that he would be willing to work with the Trump administration.

Gay tiptoes hand in hand with batshit crazy.

Posted by: Auspex at October 22, 2024 08:57 AM (j4U/Z)

312 '“I’m not eating gummies,” Harris immediately shot back'

They mess with her Xanax buzz.

Posted by: gp In The Center Of A Stool Boom at October 22, 2024 08:57 AM (TxBND)

313 308 “I’m not eating gummies,” Harris immediately shot back — before breaking into her signature cackle.

Of course not.. She's snorting cocaine...

Posted by: It's me donna at October 22, 2024 08:57 AM (IyPmt)

314
Camila Thorndike
@camilathorndike
I didn't explain myself clearly here. Contrary to Trump's claims, the VP has not banned fracking, doesn't support banning fracking, and in fact cast the tie-breaking vote on the biggest pro-climate law ever, which, yes, opened new fracking leases. People know that's her position. x.com/KFILE/status/1…

US Oil & Gas Association
@US_OGA
Wait! Change of plan from earlier this morning....

As of this afternoon, Harris now supports fracking which is a change of position from this morning in which they opposed fracking....

Which was a change from their July position in which they supported fracking....

Which was a change from their June position in which they....

Opposed fracking.

Got it? Got it.

Posted by: redridinghood at October 22, 2024 08:57 AM (NpAcC)

315
Nine million registered voters in PA. Three million ballots requested, of those returned ( 85% )

1,702,484 are (D)'s
823,404 are (R)
283,673 are (I)

So, my suspicion is most of the (R)'s and (I)'s are going to vote in person.

Posted by: Civic Classifier at October 22, 2024 08:58 AM (MwtZ5)

316 And have real, verifiable, tangible evidence.
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at October 22, 2024 08:57 AM (fzdyS)

Like overhearing somebody say something?

Posted by: Madison Cornbread at October 22, 2024 08:58 AM (PiwSw)

317 >>Moderator Maria Shriver had told the veep that “everybody” she knew had taken to stress-relief methods, recalling people telling her, “‘I have to turn off the news, I can’t read anything, I’m meditating, I’m doing yoga. I’m so anxious … I’m eating gummies.’ All kinds of things.

What are they stressing about - seriously, why would someone like Shriver be stressed?

And by gummies she means weed edibles, right?

Posted by: Lizzy at October 22, 2024 08:58 AM (scDBq)

318 They love that idea but are upset to find that you can’t just declare someone guilty of a crime, you have to charge them and hold a trial and everything.
Posted by: Tom Servo

And have real, verifiable, tangible evidence.
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at October 22, 2024 08:57 AM (fzdyS)
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Does Jack Smith know about these crazy ideas?

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 22, 2024 08:58 AM (7fElN)

319 I bought a few pounds of beans roasted in Italy with the new machine. The espresso is magnifico.

Posted by: Marcus T at October 22, 2024 08:58 AM (jBtak)

320 Mark Cuban can go jump in a lake.

Posted by: dantesed at October 22, 2024 08:58 AM (Oy/m2)

321 I want a 'Christian Nationalist' t-shirt.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 22, 2024 08:51 AM (XeU6L)

I'll join you with a "Jewish Nationalist" t-shirt.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo
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I suspect that there are non-denominational 'Nationalist' shirts, suitable for all, though 'non-denominational' sounds contradictory.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 22, 2024 08:59 AM (XeU6L)

322 > Dead certain is that they have lawsuits lined up on Day One to prevent him from implementing a MAGA agenda.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia
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To be sure.

Our next president will be decided for us in a courtroom, not at the ballot box. The Democrats have already signaled they intend to do everything in their power to keep the election from being certified unless Harris is declared the winner. So, it'll be lawsuits upon lawsuits. We probably won't have a 'winner' declared until February. If then.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 22, 2024 08:59 AM (Q4IgG)

323 “have to turn off the news, I can’t read anything, I’m meditating, I’m doing yoga. I’m so anxious … I’m eating gummies.’ All kinds of things.”

Except praying.

Posted by: Marcus T at October 22, 2024 08:59 AM (jBtak)

324
What you should have done last weekend is stop at H.E.B. and pick up some Texas Pecan coffee beans.

While, as a long time home roaster of covfefe beans originating from around the world and finding it an almost universal truth that store coffee is terrible, the exception to the rule is H.E.B. Texas Pecan coffee beans.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at October 22, 2024 08:59 AM (rHxhM)

325
Anyone with any talent, ability or drive is leaving, and what’s left behind is a nation of apathetic, unskilled and sickly sheep. Their gangs are coming here because there‘s nothing left to steal where they come from.
Posted by: Tom Servo

===============

Ugh. It's too bad we're not imperialists. Maybe we can offer to buy the country from them.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at October 22, 2024 08:59 AM (b1r20)

326 @DMichaelTripi
Mark Cuban tells CNBC that he would be willing to work with the Trump administration.
====

Given the new lawsuit against him, me thinks he may have other shit to deal with.

Posted by: BruceWayne at October 22, 2024 08:59 AM (CIS44)

327
How can a company sue people for defamation? Under that standard, Comcast and Microsoft should be making bank.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 22, 2024 09:00 AM (EsZUh)

328 The tea leaves and chicken bones are calibrated at NIST.
Posted by: gp In The Center Of A Stool Boom at October 22, 2024 08:44 AM (TxBND)

We are no longer the Knights who say "NIST!" We are now the Knights who say ""Ekke Ekke Ekke Ekke Ptang Zoo Boing!"

Posted by: The Knights Who Until Recently Said "NIST!" at October 22, 2024 09:00 AM (LxER7)

329 Murdock suggested that Trump could be capturing as much as 15 to 20 percent of the black vote and predicted that if this holds until election day, that Democrats are going to have a serious problem.

.. it will be really hard to make a precinct go 100% Harris when 10-15% of the voters don't vote for her

Posted by: SMOD at October 22, 2024 09:00 AM (RHGPo)

330 'I suspect that there are non-denominational 'Nationalist' shirts'

Debt Nationalists, robbing the future to party today.

Posted by: gp In The Center Of A Stool Boom at October 22, 2024 09:01 AM (TxBND)

331 106 Seriously, his family has to be worried. Carville is looney.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at October 22, 2024 06:42 AM (p0I4D)

He's still married to Mary Matalin, a Republican political strategist. They don't talk politics at home.

Posted by: JM in Ill -- Behold the Manchurian Candidate at October 22, 2024 09:01 AM (hW+ut)

332 >>So if I show up in a "Jesus Is Lord" T-shirt, they could infer that I'm not voting for Kamala.
Posted by: grammie winger

Ditto for hanging an American flag in front of your home.

Posted by: Lizzy at October 22, 2024 09:02 AM (scDBq)

333
it'll be lawsuits upon lawsuits. We probably won't have a 'winner' declared until February. If then.
Posted by: Martini Farmer

===========

I mean even if he gets inaugurated. I can't remember who it was, announced they're getting pre-emptive lawsuits ready to prevent him from accomplishing a thing.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at October 22, 2024 09:02 AM (b1r20)

334 Mark Cuban, ambassador to Cuba. Enjoy the heat and darkness.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 22, 2024 09:02 AM (a7PbZ)

335 CENSORSHIP: Dominion Voting Systems issued a chilling statement today on 𝕏, reminding Americans that they are actively monitoring online discussions about their voting machines as part of "preparations for future litigation." Suggesting they're gearing up to file more defamation suits against critics.

==

Dominion Voting System is as efficient as Dehomag!

Posted by: runner at October 22, 2024 09:02 AM (V13WU)

336 Murdock suggested that Trump could be capturing as much as 15 to 20 percent of the black vote and predicted that if this holds until election day, that Democrats are going to have a serious problem.

.. it will be really hard to make a precinct go 100% Harris when 10-15% of the voters don't vote for her
Posted by: SMOD at October 22, 2024 09:00 AM (RHGPo)

Hillary 2016 - 92%, Joe 2020 - 90%, Harris 2024 - 78% (NYT)

Posted by: BruceWayne at October 22, 2024 09:02 AM (CIS44)

337 >>At some point the race becomes to big to rig and have the results be remotely plausible.

@ElectionWiz
BREAKING: FINAL ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION POLL SHOWS TRUMP WINNING GEORGIA 47% TO 43%

Posted by: JackStraw at October 22, 2024 09:02 AM (LkLld)

338 1,702,484 are (D)'s
823,404 are (R)
283,673 are (I)

So, my suspicion is most of the (R)'s and (I)'s are going to vote in person.

Most of the Ds will be voting from the grave or OCONUS.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at October 22, 2024 09:02 AM (rHxhM)

339 How can a company sue people for defamation? Under that standard, Comcast and Microsoft should be making bank.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 22, 2024 09:00 AM (EsZUh

Truth is an absolute defense. And Microsoft once bit my sister.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 22, 2024 09:02 AM (i24o9)

340 For weeks, I have been boiling water on a camp stove, and pouring it over coffee grounds in a funnel/paper filter. Generally, I brewed it at night, and reheated it on the single-burner stove in the a.m. to save time.

I can't do shit until I have my coffee in the morning.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 22, 2024 09:03 AM (XeU6L)

341 283 Coffee that is hot is coffee that is good.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 22, 2024 07:14 AM (EsZUh)

Not the blend I am drinking. I tried a medium roast, and while I have had a few in the past that were good, this one isn't. I'm quite disappointed. It's thin and acidic. Pricey diner coffee.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 22, 2024 08:50 AM (d9fT1
Not too hot coffee with a warmcat on your lap is good coffee.

Posted by: Eromero at October 22, 2024 09:03 AM (LHPAg)

342 There was a young man
From Cork who got limericks
And haikus confused
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes

***********

Heh! Nice one. Did somebody tell you to put a Cork in it?

Posted by: muldoon at October 22, 2024 09:03 AM (uCfKO)

343
g'mornin', 'rons

Posted by: AltonJackson at October 22, 2024 09:04 AM (bEb2S)

344 Off, sock.

Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at October 22, 2024 09:04 AM (LxER7)

345 @337 screw those honkies , I'm winning Georgia. - stuff Stacey Abrams says

Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 22, 2024 09:05 AM (a7PbZ)

346 WLNSSEODQY.

Posted by: Winston Wolfe at October 22, 2024 09:05 AM (a3Q+t)

347 And so they wait till election day to vote. And they run out of ballots. Or the machines break down. Or they come up with some other sort of issue that prevents you from voting.

That is why they are pushing early voting. And do not expect the "steal" to run flawlessly. This is not 2020 and there are even more incompetents on their side.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at October 22, 2024 09:05 AM (gfViB)

348 Ditto for hanging an American flag in front of your home.
Posted by: Lizzy
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Mine, lighted, flies 24/7. A larger one on certain days.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 22, 2024 09:05 AM (XeU6L)

349 So if I show up in a "Jesus Is Lord" T-shirt, they could infer that I'm not voting for Kamala.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at October 22, 2024 08:44 AM (SfhV1)

50-50. There are a lot of very leftist Jesus freaks out there.

Posted by: Dr Pork Chops & Bacons at October 22, 2024 09:05 AM (g8Ew8)

350
I mean even if he gets inaugurated. I can't remember who it was, announced they're getting pre-emptive lawsuits ready to prevent him from accomplishing a thing.

What is that slogan again the D's keep trotting out?

"Nation Over Party"

Nothing our nuclear armed enemies would rather see than a country with absolutely no leadership. This stupid D Party redneck idea of "If I can't have her, nobody can" w/r/t the Executive Branch is how innocent people get killed.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at October 22, 2024 09:05 AM (rHxhM)

351 Diner coffee is always a disappointment. It's made for the old geezers who sit around all morning taking up a perfectly good table and drinking coffee all that time.

As a diner aficionado, I would have to agree. Some of the worst cups of joe I've ever had have been in otherwise wonderful little diners.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at October 22, 2024 09:05 AM (Q0kLU)

352 For weeks, I have been boiling water on a camp stove, and pouring it over coffee grounds in a funnel/paper filter.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 22, 2024 09:03 AM (XeU6L)

That's how I always brew it, except I use the electric tea kettle, when at home.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 22, 2024 09:06 AM (i24o9)

353 Life is too short to drink shitty coffee.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 22, 2024 09:06 AM (i24o9)

354 LOL! This'll work...

https://tinyurl.com/48vnuu6b

Posted by: Lizzy at October 22, 2024 09:06 AM (scDBq)

355 Disclose.tv @disclosetv 10h
JUST IN - Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with chronic bone cancer — NBC
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Or boner cancer??

Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at October 22, 2024 09:06 AM (hovnC)

356 I can't do shit until I have my coffee in the morning.
Posted by: Mike Hammer,

*******

Prayers for you and yours as you continue the recovery efforts.

In all seriousness, endeavor to persevere, brother.

Posted by: muldoon at October 22, 2024 09:07 AM (uCfKO)

357 348 Ditto for hanging an American flag in front of your home.
Posted by: Lizzy

On "Installation" day on Jan. 20th 2021 we took down our regular flag and replaced it with the Betsy Ross flag...
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Posted by: It's me donna at October 22, 2024 09:07 AM (IyPmt)

358 And Microsoft once bit my sister.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 22, 2024 09:02 AM

It looks like she's bleeding. Would you like some hot iron with that?

Posted by: Clippy at October 22, 2024 09:07 AM (a3Q+t)

359 For weeks, I have been boiling water on a camp stove, and pouring it over coffee grounds in a funnel/paper filter. Generally, I brewed it at night, and reheated it on the single-burner stove in the a.m. to save time.

Posted by: Mike Hammer,

I hope you are doing better. I recall frantically grinding coffee beans while a hurricane was coming into the gulf. I have a camp stove so I could make coffee during the power outage, but I grind beans fresh every day, and almost forgot that my grinder is electric.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 22, 2024 09:07 AM (lTGtQ)

360 #355 addendum:

AZ Intel @AZ_Intel_ 10h
BREAKING: Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, sources say. - NBC

Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at October 22, 2024 09:08 AM (hovnC)

361
@DMichaelTripi
Mark Cuban tells CNBC that he would be willing to work with the Trump administration.

==============

So he's got his finger in the wind and he senses which way the money and power are blowing.

I hope Trump says "Mark who?"

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at October 22, 2024 09:08 AM (b1r20)

362 Mike Hammer. Praying for you and all the Helene survivors. That includes our youngest who lives in Arden and his best friend in Asheville proper. I'm always telling people what our son, his friends and you are going through. The national media is ignoring the reality and most people I speak to are unaware unless they have ties to the area. God bless you.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at October 22, 2024 09:08 AM (2NHgQ)

363 Except praying.
Posted by: Marcus T at October 22, 2024 08:59 AM (jBtak)

Well spotted.

Posted by: ... at October 22, 2024 09:08 AM (hmOfI)

364 CBD, when it comes to coffee preparation, have you considered sous vide?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 22, 2024 09:08 AM (a3Q+t)

365 >>Does Jack Smith know about these crazy ideas?

Seems like a long time ago that the big concern was Trump was going to be in prison and wouldn't be able to campaign.

Democrat lawfare is having a worse season than the Jets and that ain't easy.

Posted by: JackStraw at October 22, 2024 09:08 AM (LkLld)

366 Someone on Ace did a book review within the last year or so - "The Social Order of the Underworld: How Prison Gangs Govern the American Penal System"

I'm trying to browse back to that post, and I'd appreciate any pointers. Anyone recall that? Please direct me.

The post discussed how the circumstances of a max sec prison naturally instantiate a hierarchy which is an inversion of the monarchy pyramid. Viewed as a funnel with the lone ruler captured at the narrow bottom, and the wide top sucking in every soul in it's gravity.

It's a picture of how we humans become captured slaves to the systems we unwittingly create. It invokes Dante's Divine Comedy and it casts original sin into this picture of an inverted pyramid.

Posted by: Paul in Texas at October 22, 2024 09:08 AM (EG5bh)

367 @339 Comrade Flounder, have you tried rebooting your sister?

Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 22, 2024 09:08 AM (a7PbZ)

368 BNO News Live @BNODesk 10h
Bexar County, which includes San Antonio, Texas, says 46,820 ballots were cast on the first day of early voting, an all-time record

Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at October 22, 2024 09:09 AM (hovnC)

369 Mark Cuban tells CNBC that he would be willing to work with the Trump administration.

==============

So he's got his finger in the wind and he senses which way the money and power are blowing.

I hope Trump says "Mark who?"
Posted by: Blonde Morticia

I hope Trump says, "You're fired!"

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at October 22, 2024 09:09 AM (fzdyS)

370 Paul A. Szypula
@Bubblebathgirl
Hart voting machine in Tarrant County, Texas (Fort Worth area) flips a Trump vote to Kamala.

Voter says, “Check your paper ballots everybody.”

How many other times has this happened?

https://tinyurl.com/mvfbxz9f

@Bubblebathgirl
The vote flipping was confirmed by the Tarrant County Elections Administrator Clint Ludwig

Posted by: redridinghood at October 22, 2024 09:09 AM (NpAcC)

371 >BREAKING: Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, sources say. - NBC
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Okay

Posted by: Don Black, devoid of funk at October 22, 2024 09:09 AM (/7KEl)

372 Cold brew is very forgiving for the kind of coffee you use.

Posted by: ... at October 22, 2024 09:09 AM (hmOfI)

373 CBD, when it comes to coffee preparation, have you considered sous vide?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 22, 2024 09:08 AM (a3Q+t)

Excellent idea! I'll bet there's a recipe for sous vide scrambled eggs too!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 22, 2024 09:10 AM (d9fT1)

374 Democrat lawfare is having a worse season than the Jets and that ain't easy.

Posted by: JackStraw at October 22, 2024 09:08 AM (LkLld)

I have someone in mind who is to blame for that.

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at October 22, 2024 09:10 AM (SfhV1)

375 I just went off on a person who believes the AGW bullshit. Can't hold back my ire about it any more. It's time to push back no matter how small the encounter might be.

Posted by: Dr Pork Chops & Bacons at October 22, 2024 09:10 AM (g8Ew8)

376 My condolences to chronic myeloid leukemia for coming down with Harvey Weinstein

Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 22, 2024 09:11 AM (a7PbZ)

377 I'm winning Georgia. - stuff Stacey Abrams says
Posted by: Smell the Glove
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Triggers Patrick O'Brian quote:
"the most unromantic beast that ever urged its thick squat bulk across the face of the protesting earth"

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 22, 2024 09:11 AM (XeU6L)

378 >>I have someone in mind who is to blame for that.

I'm just waiting for Jordan Love to start breaking down so the Jets can sign him.

Posted by: JackStraw at October 22, 2024 09:12 AM (LkLld)

379 Thanks Horde, you've given me alot to considder re early voting - especially since VA is in play this year.
On another note, got notice from Winchester that their ammo prices will go up 10-15 percent in Jan...not that anything important will be happening in Jan....

Posted by: Grateful, the range bag lady at October 22, 2024 09:12 AM (IQ6Gq)

380 Carville Trump Derangement Continues: We Will Be Arrested if Trump Wins… Starting with ’Pelosi’

Stop! Stop! I'm already sold.
Posted by: Ignoramus
+++
When the old hag pelosi finally passes on and goes to her reward in hell, will that be the end of the McCain funeral.
I'm thinking hers will drag on even longer than his.

Posted by: Florida Peasant at October 22, 2024 09:12 AM (0D+a/)

381 I grind beans fresh every day, and almost forgot that my grinder is electric.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 22, 2024 09:07 AM (lTGtQ)

I've always used a hand grinder. I leveled up yesterday. We'll see if the unit I bought lives up to the reviews. It is an Aromaster, not the one I wanted, but nearly a 1/4 of the price on a 1/2 off sale.

Don't do the math.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 22, 2024 09:13 AM (i24o9)

382 >>What is that slogan again the D's keep trotting out?

"Nation Over Party"

Think it's really:

"Nation over. Party!"

Posted by: Lizzy at October 22, 2024 09:13 AM (scDBq)

383 "Nation Over Party"
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They sound like Nationalists!!!

Posted by: ... at October 22, 2024 09:14 AM (hmOfI)

384 382 >>What is that slogan again the D's keep trotting out?

"Nation Over Party"

Which Nation ?

Posted by: It's me donna at October 22, 2024 09:15 AM (IyPmt)

385 At some point the race becomes too big to rig and have the results be remotely plausible.

Granted. But when the election is blatantly rigged and the ruling junta tells people to get in line or get their heads blown off, which choice do you think most Americans will make?

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at October 22, 2024 09:15 AM (Q0kLU)

386 Comrade Flounder, have you tried rebooting your sister?

Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 22, 2024 09:08 AM (a7PbZ)

I pulled the plug when she voted for Bronco.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 22, 2024 09:16 AM (i24o9)

387 I hope Trump says "Mark who?"
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at October 22, 2024 09:08 AM (b1r20)

At one of his rallies, Trump said that the only reason Cuban turned against him was because Trump quit taking his calls, because he decided Cuban was just a big waste of time. And Cuban has been mega-butthurt about it ever since.

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 22, 2024 09:16 AM (S6gqv)

388 Diner coffee is always a disappointment.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 22, 2024 08:57 AM (EsZUh)

Mostly, but there is the occasional pleasant surprise, and that is always fun to find.

I stopped for a quick lunch in Dallas last week....an old diner in a crap neighborhood, but they had really good coffee and excellent chicken and dumplings!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 22, 2024 09:16 AM (d9fT1)

389 Let's take PA. The only way for the Ds to overcome the surge in Turnout from White Non-College will be to have Philly return over 100%. And everyone's looking this time. What then?
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You're right. What then? Will anyone be allowed to check those 300,000 un-postmarked mail ballots that miraculously showed up on November 21?

Posted by: Midnight Rambler at October 22, 2024 09:16 AM (BMHsU)

390 "At what point then is the approach of danger to be expected? I answer, if it ever reach us, it must spring up amongst us. It cannot come from abroad. If destruction be our lot, we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen, we must live through all time, or die by suicide."

-- Abraham Lincoln (Lyceum speech, 1838 )

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 22, 2024 09:16 AM (a3Q+t)

391 Which Nation ?
Posted by: It's me donna at October 22, 2024 09:15 AM (IyPmt)

LOL donna

Posted by: ... at October 22, 2024 09:17 AM (hmOfI)

392 this is the first time I have ever voted early.

Posted by: bluebell at October 22, 2024 08:09 AM (79pEw)

#MeToo
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at October 22, 2024 08:09 AM (SfhV1)

#MeThree

Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at October 22, 2024 09:17 AM (iODuv)

393 Willowed: Cuban Missile Crisis:
I was in boarding school (HS) in Nairobi. I remember sitting in the bush (bundu) smoking with my gang, a transistor radio keeping us abreast of the news during the countdown to the Kennedy-to-Khrushchev ultimatum for the ships to turn back.
The Equator was reputed to be the safest place in the event of a nuclear exchange, something to do with prevailing winds.
Posted by: Ciampino - The Missiles Of October at October 22, 2024

***
But isn't there something about the prevailing winds in the Northern Hemisphere shifting southward, and the Southern winds shifting north, over the course of a year? So radiation in the Northern Hemisphere would eventually reach the equator, and Australia and New Zealand, for that matter. Nevil Shute has that as a plot point in On the Beach.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 22, 2024 09:17 AM (J2vNu)

394 Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at October 22, 2024 09:15 AM (Q0kLU)

Didn't this happen already?

Posted by: ... at October 22, 2024 09:18 AM (hmOfI)

395 If PDT would go serve Hate Shakes at Chic filA he could probably also win Pres of SBC.

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 22, 2024 09:18 AM (gbOdA)

396 I miss JJ. Though I mainly lurk, this thread has become an important part of my morning. I caught a friend reading the Drudge Report recently and made a scene about it.

Posted by: Norrin Radd, sojourner of the spaceways at October 22, 2024 09:19 AM (pXbZb)

397 Granted. But when the election is blatantly rigged and the ruling junta tells people to get in line or get their heads blown off, which choice do you think most Americans will make?
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at October 22, 2024 09:15 AM (Q0kLU)

You’re talking about the Venezuela/Maduro scenario; but Venezuela disarmed all of its citizens 20 years ago and is a military dictatorship, with soldiers placed in every city. Only way you can pull something like that off.

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 22, 2024 09:19 AM (S6gqv)

398 I early voted too.

Worries me a bit because I wonder if they can mess with stuff in between now and Election Day

Posted by: AlaBAMA at October 22, 2024 09:19 AM (RUMEY)

399 >>Except praying.
Posted by: Marcus T

IT'S FUNNY BECAUSE SHRIVER HAS BEEN DATING FAMOUSLY 'MORE CHRISTIAN THAN THOU' WRITER MATTHEW DOWD SINCE BECORE SHE DIVORCED ARNOLD.

Posted by: BEN ROETHLISBERGER at October 22, 2024 09:19 AM (scDBq)

400 Democratic strategist James Carville said Monday on MSNBC’s “The Beat” that he and host Ari Melber will be arrested if former President Donald Trump wins the election.

Carville said, “Trump goes out, and he says I’m going to use the military to arrest my political enemies, and then Mike Johnson’s and Lindsey Graham, and the Wall Street Journal editorial pages say oh no, that’s not what he meant and then he comes back and says yeah, that’s exactly what I meant. You know what’ll happen? You pointed it out; if he wins, he will say, I told people I was going to do this. I have the legitimacy of an election behind me, and he will have a point.”

Posted by: SMOD at October 22, 2024 09:20 AM (RHGPo)

401 If PDT would go serve Hate Shakes at Chic filA he could probably also win Pres of SBC.

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 22, 2024 09:18 AM (gbOdA)

LOL probably!

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at October 22, 2024 09:20 AM (SfhV1)

402 >this is the first time I have ever voted early.

Posted by: bluebell at October 22, 2024 08:09 AM (79pEw)

#MeToo
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at October 22, 2024 08:09 AM (SfhV1)
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I like to go in the afternoon

Posted by: Don Black, devoid of funk at October 22, 2024 09:20 AM (/7KEl)

403 389 Let's take PA. The only way for the Ds to overcome the surge in Turnout from White Non-College will be to have Philly return over 100%. And everyone's looking this time. What then?
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You're right. What then? Will anyone be allowed to check those 300,000 un-postmarked mail ballots that miraculously showed up on November 21?
Posted by: Midnight Rambler at October 22, 2024 09:16 AM (BMHsU)

MI has over 100 precincts with more registered voters than people over 18.

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 22, 2024 09:20 AM (gbOdA)

404 No hes tied up with diddy thatz why he is squawking

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at October 22, 2024 09:21 AM (pGTZo)

405 Not the blend I am drinking. I tried a medium roast, and while I have had a few in the past that were good, this one isn't. I'm quite disappointed. It's thin and acidic. Pricey diner coffee.

Bit early in the day for a pricey dinner, isn't it?

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 22, 2024 09:21 AM (ExV1e)

406 "My God stands by me; all my trust is in Him."

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at October 22, 2024 09:21 AM (dE3DB)

407 >>Granted. But when the election is blatantly rigged and the ruling junta tells people to get in line or get their heads blown off, which choice do you think most Americans will make?

That's the $64 question. I think one of the things that makes this country so unique and not as susceptible to a communist takeover, and make no mistake that is what is happening, is federalism. And a shitload of guns.

I don't see states like Texas or Florida or a number of others meekly surrendering to a totalitarian takeover. They wouldn't even accept Biden's illegals. And I do think there will be unrest in even some blue states outside the metro areas.

I think the place would become largely ungovernable and our broken institutions would largely collapse. If people who are governed by their own consent stop giving it then I don't think anyone really knows what will happen next. How about a blockade of metro areas? They don't grow a lot of food in DC, NYC and Chicago. Lots of unthinkable things can happen if the people stop believing in the rule of law.

Posted by: JackStraw at October 22, 2024 09:21 AM (LkLld)

408 Carville Trump Derangement Continues: We Will Be Arrested if Trump Wins… Starting with ’Pelosi’

Stop! Stop! I'm already sold.
Posted by: Ignoramus

What's the hardest element in the universe?

No, it's my schadenboner.

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at October 22, 2024 09:21 AM (fzdyS)

409 Clever eared black cat
hears things I do not attend
she is on the job.

- black cat haiku

Posted by: Eromero at October 22, 2024 09:22 AM (LHPAg)

410 I live in CO-7

the AWFL that holds the seat doesn't even bother to campaign- her reelection is automatic

Posted by: Don Black, devoid of funk at October 22, 2024 09:22 AM (/7KEl)

411 Election Fraud Allegations Lead To Felony Charges Against California City Council Candidate

Fullerton City Council candidate Scott Markowitz is no longer eligible to take office, according to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. Seems he claimed to have gathered the required signatures himself, but officials claim otherwise.

Posted by: SMOD at October 22, 2024 09:23 AM (RHGPo)

412 410 I live in CO-7

the AWFL that holds the seat doesn't even bother to campaign- her reelection is automatic
Posted by: Don Black, devoid of funk at October 22, 2024 09:22 AM (/7KEl

Why doesn't anyone challenge her?

Posted by: AlaBAMA at October 22, 2024 09:23 AM (RUMEY)

413 The Gateway Pundit @gatewaypundit 28m
Lawsuit from 2012 Surfaces Accusing Mark Cuban of Assault by Man Claiming to Be Dirk Nowitzki’s Brother — Alleges Cuban Said Obama Admitted to Being Born in Kenya — “He Put His Tongue in My Ear and His Hands Down My Pants” thegatewaypundit.com/2024/10…

Catturd ™ @catturd2 3m
It all makes sense now.

https://is.gd/goDGpD

Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at October 22, 2024 09:24 AM (hovnC)

414 I had debbie downer as my congresscritter for more than a decade

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at October 22, 2024 09:24 AM (pGTZo)

415 Walz: Some Unions Aren’t Backing Us Because Their Leaders Lack Courage, Are Afraid of Members

.. aren't unions supposed to represent their members ?

Posted by: SMOD at October 22, 2024 09:24 AM (RHGPo)

416 I think I did not vote in 9 races as there was (D) only on ballot.

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 22, 2024 09:24 AM (gbOdA)

417 >Why doesn't anyone challenge her?

Posted by: AlaBAMA
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because it's pointless

Posted by: Don Black, devoid of funk at October 22, 2024 09:24 AM (/7KEl)

418 Where are the mongooses

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at October 22, 2024 09:25 AM (pGTZo)

419 The national media is ignoring the reality and most people I speak to are unaware unless they have ties to the area. God bless you.
Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine
--------

It's surprising. We feel we ought to be on the front page of every paper, but not so. I think the take is, 'Oh, just another flood'. Talking to a credit card company, seeking relief for 'late payment', the rep says 'Why are you making this claim?'. 'Oh, well, because we've had no power, water, internet, phone, cell, for three weeks'. Rep, 'What happened'?

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 22, 2024 09:25 AM (XeU6L)

420 If I were Trump I would hire Cuban just so I could fire him the next day.

Posted by: fd at October 22, 2024 09:25 AM (vFG9F)

421 Walz: Some Unions Aren’t Backing Us Because Their Leaders Lack Courage, Are Afraid of Members

Jimmy Hoffa has entered the chat

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at October 22, 2024 09:25 AM (fzdyS)

422 Degette?

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at October 22, 2024 09:25 AM (pGTZo)

423 I'm feeling more than a bit dense on the Mark Cuban lawsuit.
Could somebody explain how "it all makes sense" ?

Posted by: SMOD at October 22, 2024 09:26 AM (RHGPo)

424 360 #355 addendum:

AZ Intel @AZ_Intel_ 10h
BREAKING: Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, sources say. - NBC
---------------
He will be released from prison and live a very long time.

Posted by: Pudinhead at October 22, 2024 09:26 AM (AdHga)

425 I early voted too.

Worries me a bit because I wonder if they can mess with stuff in between now and Election Day
Posted by: AlaBAMA at October 22, 2024 09:19 AM (RUMEY)

Of course they can and they will.

Posted by: Dr Pork Chops & Bacons at October 22, 2024 09:26 AM (g8Ew8)

426 My god people are stupid

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at October 22, 2024 09:26 AM (pGTZo)

427 I just prefer Ginger over Maryanne.

He said we could say anything.

Posted by: eleven at October 22, 2024 09:26 AM (fV+MH)

428 Talking to a credit card company, seeking relief for 'late payment', the rep says 'Why are you making this claim?'.

'Oh, well, because we've had no power, water, internet, phone, cell, for three weeks'.

Rep, 'What happened'?
Posted by: Mike Hammer

This ess Benji from Mumbai. How can I help you?

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at October 22, 2024 09:27 AM (fzdyS)

429 I early voted too.

Worries me a bit because I wonder if they can mess with stuff in between now and Election Day.

Yep. I'm leery of the early vote thing. It gives them an idea of how many ballots they

Posted by: Midnight Rambler at October 22, 2024 09:27 AM (BMHsU)

430 If we start making Art comments now, could we get a jump on the 100 comment rule?

Posted by: muldoon at October 22, 2024 09:27 AM (uCfKO)

431 Could somebody explain how "it all makes sense" ?

Posted by: SMOD at October 22, 2024 09:26 AM (RHGPo)

Dropped sarcasm tag.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 22, 2024 09:27 AM (i24o9)

432 “He Put His Tongue in My Ear and His Hands Down My Pants” thegatewaypundit.com/2024/10…

Catturd ™ @catturd2 3m
It all makes sense now.

https://is.gd/goDGpD
Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at October 22, 2024 09:24 AM (hovnC)

hey it could be the opposite.

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 22, 2024 09:27 AM (gbOdA)

433 The Kamala campaign really, really doesn't understand how to appeal to men:

https://tinyurl.com/aadf4z9n

Wow. Lysistrata was a comedy, you guys.

Posted by: Lizzy at October 22, 2024 09:27 AM (scDBq)

434 " My god people are stupid
Posted by: Miguel cervantes"

Well..yeah.

Posted by: eleven at October 22, 2024 09:28 AM (fV+MH)

435 I'm cooling my heels a few minutes before heading over to vote for Trump and Scott, and against pot and baby killing.
Posted by: Dave in Fla
+++
Pretty sure the baby killing and pot amendments were put on the ballot to help the dems turnout since that's their thing.
I don't think that's gonna be enough to get them over the hump this year though.

Posted by: Florida Peasant at October 22, 2024 09:28 AM (0D+a/)

436 I think these two links on the Iranian info leak are good: It appears that they suspended a guy for promoting a suspected spy into sensitive positions last year, but they DIDN'T SUSPEND THE SPY HERSELF.

Tablet, last year, very detailed:

https://tinyurl.com/bdbn7bvu

Oct. 20: "If this proves true, repercussions should go all the way up to the White House, as many Iranian-Americans including myself, have been warning about Ariane Tabatabai’s ties to the Iranian regime from day one of her appointment by Harris-Biden!
@PentagonPresSec"

https://tinyurl.com/3mzd8fhw

Posted by: KT at October 22, 2024 09:28 AM (xekrU)

437 Grrr. How many ballots they need to fake.

Posted by: Midnight Rambler at October 22, 2024 09:28 AM (BMHsU)

438 she'll hold the seat until she decides to move on, then the next Democrat up will win the seat, etc

lather, rinse, repeat

Posted by: Don Black, devoid of funk at October 22, 2024 09:28 AM (/7KEl)

439 If we start making Art comments now, could we get a jump on the 100 comment rule?
Posted by: muldoon at October 22, 2024 09:27 AM

Given we don't know if any dogs are in the (to be) featured work, would any 'art' comments be valid?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 22, 2024 09:29 AM (a3Q+t)

440 Given but not realizing a storm devastated the arra

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at October 22, 2024 09:30 AM (pGTZo)

441 "Our Democracy(tm)" means never questioning election results for fear of being bankrupt by the mega-corporation that tabulates votes?

Posted by: Lizzy
______________________

You, young lady,, can expect a call from our lawyers!

Posted by: Dominion Voting Systems at October 22, 2024 09:30 AM (EFZgU)

442 Years from now, Trump will have his own talk show.

Posted by: Humphreyrobot at October 22, 2024 09:30 AM (J8LnB)

443 416 I think I did not vote in 9 races as there was (D) only on ballot.
Posted by: rhennigantx at October 22, 2024 09:24 AM (gbOdA
On my ballot I distinctly remember a write-in line below the listed candidates’ names where you could have written in somebody. Bouncy Wetleg, perhaps?

Posted by: Eromero at October 22, 2024 09:30 AM (LHPAg)

444 pool

art

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 22, 2024 09:30 AM (gbOdA)

445 If we start making Art comments now, could we get a jump on the 100 comment rule?
Posted by: muldoon at October 22, 2024 09:27 AM

Just stay here until that point is passed.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 22, 2024 09:30 AM (i24o9)

446 >>I'm feeling more than a bit dense on the Mark Cuban lawsuit.
Could somebody explain how "it all makes sense" ?

A guess?
Cuban allegedly sexually harassed men, and Cuban is a buddy of Obama's.

Posted by: Lizzy at October 22, 2024 09:30 AM (scDBq)

447 It's true.

>>Oct. 20: "If this proves true, repercussions should go all the way up to the White House, as many Iranian-Americans including myself, have been warning about Ariane Tabatabai’s ties to the Iranian regime from day one of her appointment by Harris-Biden!

Posted by: JackStraw at October 22, 2024 09:31 AM (LkLld)

448
I wonder if the mail-in ballots that they have encoded to reveal party affiliation actually hit the machines or the dumpster?

Just another reason I'm same day voting in person.

Posted by: Civic Classifier at October 22, 2024 09:31 AM (MwtZ5)

449 I contracted some food poisoning from soms bad cheese felt like a zombie

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at October 22, 2024 09:31 AM (pGTZo)

450 Given we don't know if any dogs are in the (to be) featured work, would any 'art' comments be valid?
Posted by: Duncanthrax
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We can always comment about the sniper in the background.

Posted by: Florida Peasant at October 22, 2024 09:32 AM (0D+a/)

451 Judges Reject RNC Lawsuits in Michigan and North Carolina on Uniformed And Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) Ballots Allowing Overseas Voters to Cast Ballots in Michigan Despite Never Living There

Posted by: SMOD at October 22, 2024 09:32 AM (RHGPo)

452 nood art

Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at October 22, 2024 09:32 AM (hovnC)

453 The problem is how to rule a nation perfectly with mostly stupid people.

Ben Franklin gave it a shot.

I love that guy.

Posted by: eleven at October 22, 2024 09:32 AM (fV+MH)

454 450 Given we don't know if any dogs are in the (to be) featured work, would any 'art' comments be valid?
Posted by: Duncanthrax
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We can always comment about the sniper in the background.
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Hope for bewbies. Accept what is presented.

Posted by: Pudinhead at October 22, 2024 09:32 AM (AdHga)

455 " My god people are stupid
Posted by: Miguel cervantes"
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'The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter' - Winston Churchill
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In truth, it is the media which are to blame, mostly, but then the media people come out of the shools. Remember when 'Civics' was a subject? No more, now it is 'Sociology'.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 22, 2024 09:33 AM (XeU6L)

456 415 Walz: Some Unions Aren’t Backing Us Because Their Leaders Lack Courage, Are Afraid of Members

.. aren't unions supposed to represent their members ?
Posted by: SMOD at October 22, 2024 09:24 AM (RHGPo)

Walz is such a putz.

But in Democrat world, unions are supposed to fleece their members and enrich the oligarchy.

Posted by: Emmie at October 22, 2024 09:35 AM (Sf2cq)

457 Has JJ provided a health update lately?

None of my business of course, but it would be good to know how he is progressing. He's always in my prayers.

Posted by: forheremenaremen at October 22, 2024 09:36 AM (AoBm8)

458 I'm feeling more than a bit dense on the Mark Cuban lawsuit.
Could somebody explain how "it all makes sense" ?
Posted by: SMOD at October 22, 2024 09:26 AM (RHGPo)
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It doesn't.

I'm no fan of the idiot Cuban, but that lawsuit is total BS. Things like that are why TGP loses credibility. And I'm surprised Catturd retweeted it.

Posted by: IrishEi at October 22, 2024 09:36 AM (3ImbR)

459 Pretty sure the baby killing and pot amendments were put on the ballot to help the dems turnout since that's their thing.
I don't think that's gonna be enough to get them over the hump this year though.
Posted by: Florida Peasant at October 22, 2024 09:28 AM (0D+a/)

Yep. Colorado had pot on the ballot for the 2012 Obama election. I guess they figured Obama needed a boost.

Posted by: Emmie at October 22, 2024 09:41 AM (Sf2cq)

460 May your coffee be strong and your enemies weak!

Posted by: Buck at October 22, 2024 09:42 AM (v+sKq)

461 President Javier Milei’s government announced on Monday that Argentina’s federal tax agency, AFIP by its Spanish initials, will be dissolved and replaced with a new agency in accordance with its mandate to “reduce inefficient structures.” According to Presidential Spokesman Manuel Adorni, 34% of public service jobs within the AFIP will be eliminated.

.. I like the Milei guy

Posted by: SMOD at October 22, 2024 09:45 AM (RHGPo)

462 118 "He may not even have genitals as we know them, but some sort of cloaca."

Right above his wattle.

Posted by: Ray Van Dune at October 22, 2024 09:46 AM (gfztU)

463 Milei, Latin for Trump.

Posted by: Eromero at October 22, 2024 09:47 AM (LHPAg)

464 The former CEO of fashion giant Abercrombie & Fitch and his British partner have been arrested and are facing sex trafficking charges, the BBC understands. Mike Jeffries, his partner Matthew Smith and the couple’s alleged middle-man were arrested on Tuesday morning. The FBI and prosecutor's office are expected to announce more details at a press conference shortly.

Posted by: SMOD at October 22, 2024 09:47 AM (RHGPo)

465 Kamala Harris Got Into Hastings School of Law at the University of California Via a Program She Didn't Qualify For

Posted by: SMOD at October 22, 2024 09:48 AM (RHGPo)

466 This James Carville thing is so embarrassing. I live in Louisiana. We have horrible roads, public schools, sweltering heat and humidity, gangs, soaring murder rates……You name it. And STILL! James Carville is the biggest embarrassment of all. Hands down. Everybody I know despises him, and yet he still pretends like he is a beloved product of Cajun country. What a fing joke. I’m perplexed that some good ole boy hasn’t disappeared him yet.

Posted by: Cookie at October 22, 2024 09:50 AM (6piUq)

467 UC Hastings created the Legal Education Opportunity Program (LEOP) in 1969 to make an outstanding legal education accessible to those who come from disadvantaged economic and educational backgrounds.
Students are encouraged to submit a “separate LEOP statement describing the adversity they faced and its impact on their academic preparedness for law school. Diagnostic reports documenting disabilities and/or accommodations can be submitted as addenda.”

In a Politico article from 2021, the author describes Harris at Hastings:

In the fall of 1986, Harris arrived on campus at Hastings a week before most of her classmates. She was part of the pre-orientation Legal Education Opportunity Program (LEOP), which had been founded in 1969 to help law students from disadvantaged communities navigate the stringent demands of the first-year curriculum. Harris had come to a predominantly white institution after four years at a historically Black university. Beyond introducing students to Socratic pedagogy, case-briefing and exam-taking, the pre-orientation also gave students of color a sense of community and a hamlet of solidarity in a cut-throat environment.

Posted by: SMOD at October 22, 2024 09:50 AM (RHGPo)

468 Researchers say Arkansas may have 19M tons of lithium critical for battery power or one huge fire

Posted by: SMOD at October 22, 2024 09:55 AM (RHGPo)

469 Put the onus back on the accuser: When asked to introduce yourself, say, "My name is:________ and my pronoun is 'human from conception.' "

Posted by: Kurtz at October 22, 2024 09:55 AM (PRk/x)

470 So you can only vote straight ticket?
Grammy, he must be referring to a primary election. No such thing as a party ballot in a general election.

Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at October 22, 2024 09:59 AM (cWffP)

471 J.J. - Have you tried reversing the polarities on your computer? Seems to have always worked on Star Trek.

Posted by: Fritzy at October 22, 2024 10:10 AM (LM1wn)

472 Yo?

Posted by: Not trying to be mean but... at October 22, 2024 10:11 AM (ApGQg)

473 Democratic strategist James Carville said Monday on MSNBC’s “The Beat” that he and host Ari Melber will be arrested if former President Donald Trump wins the election.

Carville said, “Trump goes out, and he says I’m going to use the military to arrest my political enemies, and then Mike Johnson’s and Lindsey Graham, and the Wall Street Journal editorial pages say oh no, that’s not what he meant and then he comes back and says yeah, that’s exactly what I meant. You know what’ll happen? You pointed it out; if he wins, he will say, I told people I was going to do this. I have the legitimacy of an election behind me, and he will have a point.”
Posted by: SMOD

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Please, stop! I can only get so erect!

Posted by: Caiwyn at October 22, 2024 10:12 AM (llS7k)

474 I'm beginning to hear the gnashing of teeth in your computer reports, J.J. Hang in there.

Posted by: creeper at October 22, 2024 10:18 AM (M6moH)

475 Atgain, very happy the computer is in the shop. I can't drink all of J.J.'s firehose every morning!

Posted by: Close The Fed at October 22, 2024 10:44 AM (LeNk3)

476 >>Carville believes that is the secret reason for holding a rally at Madison Square Garden.

That's it! Donald Trump is actually Donald O'Brien, the leader of the Aryan Union!!

Posted by: Bigsmith at October 22, 2024 10:56 AM (1Au9i)

477 Diner coffee is always a disappointment. It's made for the old geezers who sit around all morning taking up a perfectly good table and drinking coffee all that time.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 22, 2024 08:57 AM (EsZUh)

Come over and introduce yourself nextime! ;-)

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478 )))) Hot girls are waiting for you to get drunk like Kamala.

Posted by: Malena at October 22, 2024 01:18 PM (X/wbi)

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