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THE MORNING RANT: America’s Gerontocracy – AWOL Texas Congresswoman Found Living in Memory Care Facility
• Why have the public and Ms. Granger’s constituents been left in the dark about her whereabouts and the nature of her absence? • Why has Congressional District 12 gone without representation for more than five months? And how has no one in Fort Worth or her larger district, particularly the Fort Worth establishment media, seemed to notice or care? • If Ms. Granger is mentally incapacitated, why didn’t she simply retire early and allow Congressman-elect Craig Goldman to be appointed in the interim so the district could be represented during this critical vote and transition period?Kay Granger is almost 82 years old, and was elected to Congress 28 years ago. To her credit (?), she did not seek re-election this year, and she’ll be replaced by a new Congressman when the next Congress is sworn into office in January. But she should have already stepped down, and she was almost certainly not fit for re-election in 2022, so why did she return then?
Money and power are powerful lures. Upon her re-election in 2022, and with the Republicans gaining control of the House, Rep. Granger became Chairman of the powerful House Appropriations Committee. How convenient for all the rest of the pork-slingers on the committee for them to have a cardboard cutout for a Chairman. She did finally step aside as Chair in April of this year, while remaining a member (albeit inactive) of Congress.
Did her peers know that she had lost her faculties? Of course they did. In fact, just last month, despite Rep. Granger being unable to cast a vote on the House floor due to her dementia, she was propped up for a picture with the House Appropriations Committee to celebrate the hanging of her portrait. Seriously. That is the header photo I used, taken on 11/19/2024. Her peers knew full well that she was still a member of Congress and they knew that she did not have the capacity to vote on the floor of the chamber. Ryan Girdusky tweeted that Rep. Granger’s mental incapacity was widely known in D.C., stating that a friend had lived in the same building as Rep. Granger, and that ”she could be found roaming the halls, asking people if they knew where she lived.”This is very sad but people in DC knew it for some time.
— Ryan James Girdusky (@RyanGirdusky) December 22, 2024
A friend in DC lived in the same building as Rep. Granger and said she could be found roaming the halls, asking people if they knew where she lived. Dementia is absolutely terrible. https://t.co/JMxhhU48q0
Yet amidst her dementia and her move to a memory care facility, Rep. Granger has been actively tweeting on X/Twitter. Obviously, it has been her staff doing the Tweeting. They may not be manning their offices any longer, but they sure do think highly of themselves. This tweet from Rep. Granger praising her interns was just three days ago. (This is a screenshot, not an embedded tweet, in case it gets pulled down.)
My latest at The Blaze discusses Trump's proposed tariffs (the Guacamole Tax) and how deficit fueled inflation is also a "tax on consumers." If we can afford inflation for Ukraine's defense, then we can afford higher avocado prices to protect our border. https://t.co/m4o6ilkLtc
— Buck Throckmorton (@BuckThrockmort) December 23, 2024
Comments
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The Dallas Express received a tip that “the Congresswoman has been residing at a local memory care and assisted living home for some time after having been found wandering lost and confused in her former Cultural District/West 7th neighborhood.”
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Sounds about right.
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Sounds about right.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 11:01 AM (HnUIn)
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I uh, um..... nevermind.
Posted by: Joe B at December 23, 2024 11:02 AM (PT7Bh)
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Does she have any family?????
Posted by: Lizzy at December 23, 2024 11:02 AM (u1uWe)
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Mr. Graniger in Are You Being Served >>>> Kay Granger
Posted by: Bulg at December 23, 2024 11:03 AM (v6JzV)
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So she was still drawing a salary and the folks in her district were not really being represented at all. That said, if I did not show up for work 2 days in a row, there would be a search party...and she is out for months and no one cared? WTH?
Posted by: IC - Cope Harder, Liberals at December 23, 2024 11:03 AM (EmT/E)
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3 Does she have any family?????
Posted by: Lizzy at December 23, 2024 11:02 AM (u1uWe)
Yes - but I think everyone involved - staff, family, associates - realized that it was far more profitable to stay quiet as long as possible, and ride the gravy train for every last mile they could get out of it.
Posted by: Lizzy at December 23, 2024 11:02 AM (u1uWe)
Yes - but I think everyone involved - staff, family, associates - realized that it was far more profitable to stay quiet as long as possible, and ride the gravy train for every last mile they could get out of it.
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 23, 2024 11:04 AM (wyMQY)
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I thought that dementia of some type was a requirement for Congressional employment.
Posted by: Tonypete at December 23, 2024 11:04 AM (WXNFJ)
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I have not seen any ruckus here in Cowtown regarding Ms. Granger's condition. Nothing on talk radio, nothing in the local media. It's like its no big deal.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at December 23, 2024 11:04 AM (3Ope8)
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Who checked her in, who is paying for it (memory care is pricey!), who visits here?
Did she run for re-elections? If so, how was her absence on the campaign trail, election night, return to DC not missed?
So many questions.
Did she run for re-elections? If so, how was her absence on the campaign trail, election night, return to DC not missed?
So many questions.
Posted by: Lizzy at December 23, 2024 11:04 AM (u1uWe)
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Why have the public and Ms. Granger’s constituents been left in the dark about her whereabouts and the nature of her absence?
Because the public and her constituents are, at most, only tangentially related to the position.
Why has Congressional District 12 gone without representation for more than five months? And how has no one in Fort Worth or her larger district, particularly the Fort Worth establishment media, seemed to notice or care?
Because it doesn't matter. Have a rep or don't. Have that rep be present or not. The results are more or less the same in most districts. There are exceptions, but the exceptions are comparatively rare.
If Ms. Granger is mentally incapacitated, why didn’t she simply retire early and allow Congressman-elect Craig Goldman to be appointed in the interim so the district could be represented during this critical vote and transition period?
Because her office runs on auto-pilot, with most of her orbit operating independently and eating their paychecks and none of them are interested in ending the party just because the host is dead (or permanently incapacitated, in this case).
Because the public and her constituents are, at most, only tangentially related to the position.
Why has Congressional District 12 gone without representation for more than five months? And how has no one in Fort Worth or her larger district, particularly the Fort Worth establishment media, seemed to notice or care?
Because it doesn't matter. Have a rep or don't. Have that rep be present or not. The results are more or less the same in most districts. There are exceptions, but the exceptions are comparatively rare.
If Ms. Granger is mentally incapacitated, why didn’t she simply retire early and allow Congressman-elect Craig Goldman to be appointed in the interim so the district could be represented during this critical vote and transition period?
Because her office runs on auto-pilot, with most of her orbit operating independently and eating their paychecks and none of them are interested in ending the party just because the host is dead (or permanently incapacitated, in this case).
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 11:05 AM (HnUIn)
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I kinda got a Mom-n-law like that. We barely let her drive during the day....
Posted by: Pinochet Flight Attendant at December 23, 2024 11:05 AM (zL/eJ)
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Not only are these they worst "elites" our country has ever had, they REFUSE to let go their perks/power.
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at December 23, 2024 11:05 AM (N1DT3)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Peppermint Mocha! at December 23, 2024 11:05 AM (L/fGl)
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The galling thing about this?
The complete lack of interest from the media and the obfuscation by the politicians.
Yet... look at what they did/doing with Feinstein, McConnell, etc.
The complete lack of interest from the media and the obfuscation by the politicians.
Yet... look at what they did/doing with Feinstein, McConnell, etc.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 23, 2024 11:05 AM (Q4IgG)
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...it was far more profitable to stay quiet as long as possible, and ride the gravy train for every last mile they could get out of it.
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 23, 2024 11:04 AM (wyMQY)
Bingo.
F*cking vultures.
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 23, 2024 11:04 AM (wyMQY)
Bingo.
F*cking vultures.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at December 23, 2024 11:06 AM (d9fT1)
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9 Who checked her in, who is paying for it (memory care is pricey!), who visits here?
Did she run for re-elections? If so, how was her absence on the campaign trail, election night, return to DC not missed?
So many questions.
Posted by: Lizzy at December 23, 2024 11:04 AM (u1uWe)
She did not run for reelection in 2024.
Someone finally said enough, at least for that...
Did she run for re-elections? If so, how was her absence on the campaign trail, election night, return to DC not missed?
So many questions.
Posted by: Lizzy at December 23, 2024 11:04 AM (u1uWe)
She did not run for reelection in 2024.
Someone finally said enough, at least for that...
Posted by: Nova Local at December 23, 2024 11:06 AM (exHjb)
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Yet amidst her dementia and her move to a memory care facility, Rep. Granger has been actively tweeting on X/Twitter. Obviously, it has been her staff doing the Tweeting. They may not be manning their offices any longer, but they sure do think highly of themselves. This tweet from Rep. Granger praising her interns was just three days ago. (This is a screenshot, not an embedded tweet, in case it gets pulled down.)
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I shall repropose my proposal:
No elected official should be allowed any staff of any kind. There should be no one touching social media accounts, email systems, or legislation who is not an elected official.
No secretaries. No chiefs of staff. Nothing.
Oh, it's too much to ready a 5000 page bill and fundraise at the same time? Well, that sounds like a you problem.
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I shall repropose my proposal:
No elected official should be allowed any staff of any kind. There should be no one touching social media accounts, email systems, or legislation who is not an elected official.
No secretaries. No chiefs of staff. Nothing.
Oh, it's too much to ready a 5000 page bill and fundraise at the same time? Well, that sounds like a you problem.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, trying to figure out Joel Schumacher at December 23, 2024 11:06 AM (4LF+x)
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I haven't seen this many old bastards since I last went to a pancake gathering at the VFW.
The chow was great and I went back for seconds.
The chow was great and I went back for seconds.
Posted by: Dr. Bone at December 23, 2024 11:06 AM (/MR36)
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Amateurs.
Posted by: Strom Thurmond at December 23, 2024 11:06 AM (dg+HA)
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ClownWorld.
Posted by: ShainS -- President-Elect Musk will appoint Vivek to Speaker Of The House! at December 23, 2024 11:06 AM (DYAXJ)
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We have a structural defect in congressional staffs and members. They only care about themselves.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 23, 2024 11:07 AM (u82oZ)
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Her staff were hiding her incompetence, her hospitalization and that she had to be placed in memory care. Every single action they took was without her permission, and was an usurpation of the rights and duties of an elected official and has no cover legally.
Posted by: Kindltot at December 23, 2024 11:07 AM (D7oie)
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Why do we have so many octogenarians in Congress?
These people are greedy pigs who can't let go of power.
And I mean people from BOTH parties.
These people are greedy pigs who can't let go of power.
And I mean people from BOTH parties.
Posted by: Lizzy at December 23, 2024 11:07 AM (u1uWe)
Posted by: Bulg at December 23, 2024 11:07 AM (v6JzV)
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Her peers knew full well that she was still a member of Congress and they knew that she did not have the capacity to vote on the floor of the chamber.
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They all play make-believe about it and cover for each other. It's how they ensure they receive the same service when the time comes.
Since the job essentially doesn't matter anyway, why bother doing it well? Unless you're *really* ambitious, just coast and collect.
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They all play make-believe about it and cover for each other. It's how they ensure they receive the same service when the time comes.
Since the job essentially doesn't matter anyway, why bother doing it well? Unless you're *really* ambitious, just coast and collect.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 11:07 AM (HnUIn)
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There's a lot of nice girls down there, hurr, hurr, hurr.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 23, 2024 11:08 AM (8zz6B)
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23 Why do we have so many octogenarians in Congress?
These people are greedy pigs who can't let go of power.
And I mean people from BOTH parties.
Posted by: Lizzy at December 23, 2024 11:07 AM (u1uWe)
Uniparty for the win...
Rand is probably the oldest guy in Congress not in the Uniparty, and he's what - 61? Everyone older is surely a Uniparty stooge at this point...
These people are greedy pigs who can't let go of power.
And I mean people from BOTH parties.
Posted by: Lizzy at December 23, 2024 11:07 AM (u1uWe)
Uniparty for the win...
Rand is probably the oldest guy in Congress not in the Uniparty, and he's what - 61? Everyone older is surely a Uniparty stooge at this point...
Posted by: Nova Local at December 23, 2024 11:08 AM (exHjb)
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The journalists at the Dallas Express then paid a visit to the memory care facility,
where several employees confirmed that Rep. Granger was indeed a resident.
Wouldn't that be a HIPAA violation?
where several employees confirmed that Rep. Granger was indeed a resident.
Wouldn't that be a HIPAA violation?
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at December 23, 2024 11:08 AM (jHelr)
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Considering that dementia and Alsheimer's don't arrive overnight, how long has she been incapable of serving in office?
What is her attendance/voting record for the past two years?
What is her attendance/voting record for the past two years?
Posted by: Lizzy at December 23, 2024 11:09 AM (u1uWe)
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Did she run for re-elections? If so, how was her absence on the campaign trail, election night, return to DC not missed?
So many questions.
Posted by: Lizzy at December 23, 2024 11:04 AM (u1uWe)
A sad part of Texas being essentially a one party state in most districts - the Party doesn't allow any serious challenges in the primary, and in the general election the incumbent runs unopposed, and does not need to run any campaign. Happened in my district. (Texas Democrat party is broke, they don't even put up candidates for long shot races)
So many questions.
Posted by: Lizzy at December 23, 2024 11:04 AM (u1uWe)
A sad part of Texas being essentially a one party state in most districts - the Party doesn't allow any serious challenges in the primary, and in the general election the incumbent runs unopposed, and does not need to run any campaign. Happened in my district. (Texas Democrat party is broke, they don't even put up candidates for long shot races)
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 23, 2024 11:09 AM (wyMQY)
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The Mexican drug cartels are trying to get their hooks into the avocado industry, as well.
Posted by: Bulg at December 23, 2024 11:09 AM (v6JzV)
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As to why the media chose not to cover the story of a Republican Congresswoman with dementia, the answer seems quite obvious. The media was actively engaged in an “Emperor’s New Clothes” propaganda campaign to convince Americans that their eyes were deceiving them about President Biden’s dementia. Exposing an AWOL Republican’s dementia would have hurt the narrative.
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To a point. I think it's deeper than that and way more than just Biden.
This is distressingly common now. I wouldn't be surprised to learn that a fifth or more of Congress is on dementia drugs. They're ancient, corrupt and decaying. Biden was a big, obvious example but he isn't abnormal (only abnormal in the context of the Oval). Even if Biden had been hale and hearty, this still would have been loudly ignored.
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To a point. I think it's deeper than that and way more than just Biden.
This is distressingly common now. I wouldn't be surprised to learn that a fifth or more of Congress is on dementia drugs. They're ancient, corrupt and decaying. Biden was a big, obvious example but he isn't abnormal (only abnormal in the context of the Oval). Even if Biden had been hale and hearty, this still would have been loudly ignored.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 11:09 AM (HnUIn)
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... especially considering the high-profile votes in the past week regarding the federal debt limit.
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As I've been referring to the "debt ceiling" for decades:
It's an ever-increasing federal debt floor .
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As I've been referring to the "debt ceiling" for decades:
It's an ever-increasing federal debt floor .
Posted by: ShainS -- President-Elect Musk will appoint Vivek to Speaker Of The House! at December 23, 2024 11:10 AM (DYAXJ)
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22 Her staff were hiding her incompetence, her hospitalization and that she had to be placed in memory care. Every single action they took was without her permission, and was an usurpation of the rights and duties of an elected official and has no cover legally.
Posted by: Kindltot at December 23, 2024 11:07 AM (D7oie)
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Think it classifies as election interference under New York law?
More of an academic question since this is Texas, of course.
Posted by: Kindltot at December 23, 2024 11:07 AM (D7oie)
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Think it classifies as election interference under New York law?
More of an academic question since this is Texas, of course.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, trying to figure out Joel Schumacher at December 23, 2024 11:10 AM (4LF+x)
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Does she have any family?????
Posted by: Lizzy at December 23, 2024 11:02 AM (u1uWe)
Her family is refuting the story that she's living in the "memory care" section of this complex. They say she's physically frail, leadership in the House was aware of her condition, and she acknowledges having SOME issues with her memory.
She's 81, after all.
But the first piece to come out is a media outfit run by one of her political rivals. So the story coming out isn't necessarily accurate. It might just be a hit piece.
Either her family is lying or they are.
Posted by: Lizzy at December 23, 2024 11:02 AM (u1uWe)
Her family is refuting the story that she's living in the "memory care" section of this complex. They say she's physically frail, leadership in the House was aware of her condition, and she acknowledges having SOME issues with her memory.
She's 81, after all.
But the first piece to come out is a media outfit run by one of her political rivals. So the story coming out isn't necessarily accurate. It might just be a hit piece.
Either her family is lying or they are.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 11:10 AM (0Wq3v)
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Gentlemen, I despise each and every one of you.
Posted by: JackStraw at December 23, 2024 11:10 AM (LkLld)
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28 The journalists at the Dallas Express then paid a visit to the memory care facility,
where several employees confirmed that Rep. Granger was indeed a resident.
Wouldn't that be a HIPAA violation?
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at December 23, 2024 11:08 AM (jHelr)
I'm pretty sure it was assisted living with an add-on memory care facility, so revealing she lived at the address would not be...
where several employees confirmed that Rep. Granger was indeed a resident.
Wouldn't that be a HIPAA violation?
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at December 23, 2024 11:08 AM (jHelr)
I'm pretty sure it was assisted living with an add-on memory care facility, so revealing she lived at the address would not be...
Posted by: Nova Local at December 23, 2024 11:11 AM (exHjb)
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Find her Chief of Staff and arrest him/her.
Posted by: Diogenes at December 23, 2024 11:11 AM (W/lyH)
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Thx Buck. The one error in the Express story was that the new congressman could be appointed to finish the term . Constitution, 17th Amendment, allows governor to appoint a senator, but a Congressperson has to be the subject of a special election . No point now
Posted by: Smell the Glove at December 23, 2024 11:11 AM (DopAq)
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Who the hell is whipping votes? Either they lied or were lied to, which is it?
Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at December 23, 2024 11:11 AM (pIfcn)
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Wouldn't that be a HIPAA violation?
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices
HIPAA should not apply to elected officials. Their constituents deserve full disclosure as to the state of their health at all times.
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices
HIPAA should not apply to elected officials. Their constituents deserve full disclosure as to the state of their health at all times.
Posted by: Bulg at December 23, 2024 11:11 AM (v6JzV)
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I'd take any of the above-
Attendance requirements, Term Limits, or Age Restriction
Term Limits is my preference- if no one in congress wants to attend, that makes the country safer.
On age limits, I'll compromise, as there are definitely some who remain capable in old age.
Maybe you cannot be RE-elected once you are over 70. Initial election is fine, but you can't run for re-election. (You can run again but just can't run for re-election as a sitting office-holder.)
Attendance requirements, Term Limits, or Age Restriction
Term Limits is my preference- if no one in congress wants to attend, that makes the country safer.
On age limits, I'll compromise, as there are definitely some who remain capable in old age.
Maybe you cannot be RE-elected once you are over 70. Initial election is fine, but you can't run for re-election. (You can run again but just can't run for re-election as a sitting office-holder.)
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at December 23, 2024 11:11 AM (N1DT3)
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The founders never considered term limits for government service because they were gentlemen of honor and the idea that anyone would cling to power was alien to them.
Posted by: Archer at December 23, 2024 11:11 AM (IDphi)
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The Mexican drug cartels are trying to get their hooks into the avocado industry, as well.
Posted by: Bulg
They already got their hooks in the Joetato Party.
Posted by: Bulg
They already got their hooks in the Joetato Party.
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at December 23, 2024 11:11 AM (jHelr)
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Be interesting to correlate the voting record in congress with the date of her relocation. Then ask the inconvenient questions and follow them up with a criminal investigation.
Looking at you Ken Paxton.
Looking at you Ken Paxton.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at December 23, 2024 11:12 AM (3Ope8)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, trying to figure out Joel Schumacher at December 23, 2024 11:12 AM (4LF+x)
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And by the way, she didn't run for re-election, but the people who are talking are claiming she was "incompetent" in 2022 when she last ran.
Or maybe they're just making shit up.
Don't believe everything you read in the media, people.
Or maybe they're just making shit up.
Don't believe everything you read in the media, people.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 11:12 AM (0Wq3v)
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So she was still drawing a salary and the folks in her district were not really being represented at all. That said, if I did not show up for work 2 days in a row, there would be a search party...and she is out for months and no one cared? WTH?
Posted by: IC - Cope Harder, Liberals at December 23, 2024 11:03 AM (EmT/E)
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They knew. They even cared. They cared enough to cover it up for her.
This isn't one of those "she died at her desk and nobody noticed for a week" things. This wasn't unknown or unnoticed. It was a conspiracy to cover it up.
Because there are at least scores of others who are in the exact same position, and plenty more waiting in the wings. They want it covered up for themselves, too, when the time comes.
Posted by: IC - Cope Harder, Liberals at December 23, 2024 11:03 AM (EmT/E)
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They knew. They even cared. They cared enough to cover it up for her.
This isn't one of those "she died at her desk and nobody noticed for a week" things. This wasn't unknown or unnoticed. It was a conspiracy to cover it up.
Because there are at least scores of others who are in the exact same position, and plenty more waiting in the wings. They want it covered up for themselves, too, when the time comes.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 11:12 AM (HnUIn)
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As I have been saying, what's coming out about our ruling class over the last few years, but intensifying in the last few months, it the indignant offense, the exaggerated personal insult they take because we, the people, the citizens of the United States dare to think we ought to have a voice in how this country is run.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at December 23, 2024 11:12 AM (PixdE)
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The founders never considered term limits for government service because they were gentlemen of honor and the idea that anyone would cling to power was alien to them.
Posted by: Archer
Because they had lives outside of politics.
Posted by: Archer
Because they had lives outside of politics.
Posted by: Bulg at December 23, 2024 11:12 AM (v6JzV)
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Considering that dementia and Alzheimer's don't arrive overnight, how long has she been incapable of serving in office?
I'm not sure what 'incapable of serving in government' even means anymore.
I'm not sure what 'incapable of serving in government' even means anymore.
Posted by: t-bird at December 23, 2024 11:13 AM (/tXXR)
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Gentlemen, I despise each and every one of you.
Posted by: JackStraw at December 23, 2024 11:10 AM (LkLld)
I figure I have given you plenty of reasons to do so.
Posted by: JackStraw at December 23, 2024 11:10 AM (LkLld)
I figure I have given you plenty of reasons to do so.
Posted by: Kindltot at December 23, 2024 11:13 AM (D7oie)
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Back to Greenland, from a poster on DU:
Trump is trolling us....don't take the bait!
"This Panama Canal stuff is designed to get the left in an uproar and distract from his problems and sagging approval ratings. He says crazy shit so we can be outraged. Trump is not going to do anything! We did this a lot the past few years."
At least the last sentence is verifiably true.
Trump is trolling us....don't take the bait!
"This Panama Canal stuff is designed to get the left in an uproar and distract from his problems and sagging approval ratings. He says crazy shit so we can be outraged. Trump is not going to do anything! We did this a lot the past few years."
At least the last sentence is verifiably true.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 23, 2024 11:14 AM (a3Q+t)
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Steve Ruhlen is her Chief of Staff.
Where is he?
Who's hunting him down to get some answers?
https://tinyurl.com/ahpa2hdj
Steve Ruhlen is her Chief of Staff.
Where is he?
Who's hunting him down to get some answers?
https://tinyurl.com/ahpa2hdj
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at December 23, 2024 11:14 AM (dg+HA)
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But the first piece to come out is a media outfit run by one of her political rivals. So the story coming out isn't necessarily accurate. It might just be a hit piece.
Either her family is lying or they are.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 11:10 AM (0Wq3v)
The problem with saying it's just a hit piece is that it's a matter of record that she hasn't voted on anything in 6 months - at a time when her vote was needed.
Either her family is lying or they are.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 11:10 AM (0Wq3v)
The problem with saying it's just a hit piece is that it's a matter of record that she hasn't voted on anything in 6 months - at a time when her vote was needed.
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 23, 2024 11:14 AM (wyMQY)
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Her family is refuting the story that she's living in the "memory care" section of this complex. They say she's physically frail, leadership in the House was aware of her condition, and she acknowledges having SOME issues with her memory.
She's 81, after all.
But the first piece to come out is a media outfit run by one of her political rivals. So the story coming out isn't necessarily accurate. It might just be a hit piece.
Either her family is lying or they are.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 11:10 AM (0Wq3v)
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Those goalposts get around.
"She's too old and frail to travel and her memory isn't too strong, but she's not in Alzheimer's care and so all is well" isn't a very good argument for a routine cover-up of a congressman's decline.
She's 81, after all.
But the first piece to come out is a media outfit run by one of her political rivals. So the story coming out isn't necessarily accurate. It might just be a hit piece.
Either her family is lying or they are.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 11:10 AM (0Wq3v)
++++
Those goalposts get around.
"She's too old and frail to travel and her memory isn't too strong, but she's not in Alzheimer's care and so all is well" isn't a very good argument for a routine cover-up of a congressman's decline.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 11:14 AM (HnUIn)
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There was a MD Dem who also went to a hospital a few years ago, didn't vote for months, and then died, without anyone ever knowing he was in the hospital...his name escapes me, but this scenario has played out before recently...
Posted by: Nova Local at December 23, 2024 11:14 AM (exHjb)
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>>>Gentlemen, I despise each and every one of you.
Posted by: JackStraw
>Go Fuck yourself.
I appreciate that, by the way.
Posted by: JackStraw
>Go Fuck yourself.
I appreciate that, by the way.
Posted by: Dr. Bone at December 23, 2024 11:14 AM (/MR36)
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I like how the Articles of Confederation handled term limits. Everyone's term was one year, and they were prohibited from serving more than three years in any six year period. That gets around the idea that you can't elect the people you want to elect, in that all you have to do is wait a bit and then elect them again. It also helps to prevent a permanent incumbency and professional political class.
I don't recall that the Articles had an attendance requirement. That our Constitution doesn't have one either is probably because none of the Founders thought such a thing necessary. But in today's age we need one.
I've seen the proposals for term limits in an Article V convention, and am unimpressed. They create as many problems as they purport to solve. Until an Article V convention is prepared to deal with term limits (and attendance) in this fashion, I'm not convinced that it would solve anything.
I don't recall that the Articles had an attendance requirement. That our Constitution doesn't have one either is probably because none of the Founders thought such a thing necessary. But in today's age we need one.
I've seen the proposals for term limits in an Article V convention, and am unimpressed. They create as many problems as they purport to solve. Until an Article V convention is prepared to deal with term limits (and attendance) in this fashion, I'm not convinced that it would solve anything.
Posted by: LCMS Rulz! at December 23, 2024 11:15 AM (bufu1)
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Rep Henry González was an outspoken critic of the Federal Reserve System, and proposed an audit and introduced bills to impeach Paul Volcker and other Governors of the Federal Reserve. He damn near had a stroke when Bill Clinton answered a question during the 1996 election saying the Federal Reserve should remain independent of Congress.
In 1997, González fell ill and was unable to return to the House for over a year. Finally, he decided not to run for a 19th full term in 1998. He died in a San Antonio hospital on November 28, 2000.
In 1997, González fell ill and was unable to return to the House for over a year. Finally, he decided not to run for a 19th full term in 1998. He died in a San Antonio hospital on November 28, 2000.
Posted by: SMOD at December 23, 2024 11:15 AM (RHGPo)
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32. Biden is the most destructive dementia patient in US history and the unelected people running the country belong in prison for this outrage.
I assume it was Garland who commuted the sentences of all those death row inmates
I assume it is Mayorkas who is selling off border wall supplies and who has abetted this criminal invasion.
I assume Levine was entirely in charge of these vicious gender surgeries and chemical castration for kids (chemical castration being totes wrong for pedos, though)
I assume these unelected monsters will be either pardoned by Garland or get off with huge book deals so they can live to fight and destroy another day.
I assume it was Garland who commuted the sentences of all those death row inmates
I assume it is Mayorkas who is selling off border wall supplies and who has abetted this criminal invasion.
I assume Levine was entirely in charge of these vicious gender surgeries and chemical castration for kids (chemical castration being totes wrong for pedos, though)
I assume these unelected monsters will be either pardoned by Garland or get off with huge book deals so they can live to fight and destroy another day.
Posted by: long night ending, dawn in January at December 23, 2024 11:15 AM (2NXcZ)
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53 Back to Greenland, from a poster on DU:
Trump is trolling us....don't take the bait!
"This Panama Canal stuff is designed to get the left in an uproar and distract from his problems and sagging approval ratings. He says crazy shit so we can be outraged. Trump is not going to do anything! We did this a lot the past few years."
At least the last sentence is verifiably true.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 23, 2024 11:14 AM (a3Q+t)
Actually, Trump just wants Panama to reduce the canal fees...it's like his tariff play - I'm asking nicely to start. Don't make me ask unnicely...
Trump is trolling us....don't take the bait!
"This Panama Canal stuff is designed to get the left in an uproar and distract from his problems and sagging approval ratings. He says crazy shit so we can be outraged. Trump is not going to do anything! We did this a lot the past few years."
At least the last sentence is verifiably true.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 23, 2024 11:14 AM (a3Q+t)
Actually, Trump just wants Panama to reduce the canal fees...it's like his tariff play - I'm asking nicely to start. Don't make me ask unnicely...
Posted by: Nova Local at December 23, 2024 11:16 AM (exHjb)
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Those goalposts get around.
"She's too old and frail to travel and her memory isn't too strong, but she's not in Alzheimer's care and so all is well" isn't a very good argument for a routine cover-up of a congressman's decline.
Posted by: Joe Mannix
Works fine if you are the President.
"She's too old and frail to travel and her memory isn't too strong, but she's not in Alzheimer's care and so all is well" isn't a very good argument for a routine cover-up of a congressman's decline.
Posted by: Joe Mannix
Works fine if you are the President.
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at December 23, 2024 11:16 AM (jHelr)
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The problem with term limits is that as a rule the same staff carries over to the next winner if the party didn’t change. Term limits have to include the staff term limited too.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable at December 23, 2024 11:16 AM (17s+e)
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I wonder if they feel silly.
Not at all. The whereabouts of my congressional rep aren't a matter of concern for me as long as shit is getting done. Do you know where your rep is on the daily/weekly/monthly? Silly man...
Not at all. The whereabouts of my congressional rep aren't a matter of concern for me as long as shit is getting done. Do you know where your rep is on the daily/weekly/monthly? Silly man...
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at December 23, 2024 11:16 AM (3Ope8)
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Sounds like some people need to be going to prison for fraud.
Posted by: AshevilleRobert at December 23, 2024 11:16 AM (Hw6WF)
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The problem with saying it's just a hit piece is that it's a matter of record that she hasn't voted on anything in 6 months - at a time when her vote was needed.
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 23, 2024 11:14 AM (wyMQY)
Has there been anything voted on since July?
Congress is a Kabuki theater. Having her there wouldn't have changed a damn thing.
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 23, 2024 11:14 AM (wyMQY)
Has there been anything voted on since July?
Congress is a Kabuki theater. Having her there wouldn't have changed a damn thing.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 11:16 AM (0Wq3v)
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55 But the first piece to come out is a media outfit run by one of her political rivals. So the story coming out isn't necessarily accurate. It might just be a hit piece.
Either her family is lying or they are.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 11:10 AM (0Wq3v)
The problem with saying it's just a hit piece is that it's a matter of record that she hasn't voted on anything in 6 months - at a time when her vote was needed.
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 23, 2024 11:14 AM (wyMQY)
Yes, Johnson only had a 1 vote majority, right? So, I guess he didn't have one...and Dems did effectively have all 3 again. Maybe a relook at how bad Johnson was this fall...
Either her family is lying or they are.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 11:10 AM (0Wq3v)
The problem with saying it's just a hit piece is that it's a matter of record that she hasn't voted on anything in 6 months - at a time when her vote was needed.
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 23, 2024 11:14 AM (wyMQY)
Yes, Johnson only had a 1 vote majority, right? So, I guess he didn't have one...and Dems did effectively have all 3 again. Maybe a relook at how bad Johnson was this fall...
Posted by: Nova Local at December 23, 2024 11:17 AM (exHjb)
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Elon Musk responds to Rosa DeLauro.
Elon Musk Responds to Wacky Purple Haired Democrat Rep: When They Said "DC Swamp Creatures," I Thought it Was Just a Metaphor
Elon Musk Responds to Wacky Purple Haired Democrat Rep: When They Said "DC Swamp Creatures," I Thought it Was Just a Metaphor
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Peppermint Mocha! at December 23, 2024 11:17 AM (L/fGl)
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53 Back to Greenland, from a poster on DU:
Trump is trolling us....don't take the bait!
"This Panama Canal stuff is designed to get the left in an uproar and distract from his problems and sagging approval ratings. He says crazy shit so we can be outraged. Trump is not going to do anything! We did this a lot the past few years."
At least the last sentence is verifiably true.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 23, 2024 11:14 AM (a3Q+t)
=======
Not only did they do it a lot, but it didn't work.
Trump was at his highest approval rating immediately before covid. Three solid years of screeching about ice cream, Russia, Melania's body double, and whatever else just ended up making him more popular.
It was only the destruction of society through covid lockdowns that undid him at all (and even then, it required six states to stop ballot counting in the middle of the night to ballot box stuff like Tammany Hall to barely get Biden a victory).
But, the left long ago lost self-control. Every major leftist news organization is going to be dragged into every controversy or else they'll lose their crazed readership.
Trump is trolling us....don't take the bait!
"This Panama Canal stuff is designed to get the left in an uproar and distract from his problems and sagging approval ratings. He says crazy shit so we can be outraged. Trump is not going to do anything! We did this a lot the past few years."
At least the last sentence is verifiably true.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 23, 2024 11:14 AM (a3Q+t)
=======
Not only did they do it a lot, but it didn't work.
Trump was at his highest approval rating immediately before covid. Three solid years of screeching about ice cream, Russia, Melania's body double, and whatever else just ended up making him more popular.
It was only the destruction of society through covid lockdowns that undid him at all (and even then, it required six states to stop ballot counting in the middle of the night to ballot box stuff like Tammany Hall to barely get Biden a victory).
But, the left long ago lost self-control. Every major leftist news organization is going to be dragged into every controversy or else they'll lose their crazed readership.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, trying to figure out Joel Schumacher at December 23, 2024 11:17 AM (4LF+x)
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Those goalposts get around.
"She's too old and frail to travel and her memory isn't too strong, but she's not in Alzheimer's care and so all is well" isn't a very good argument for a routine cover-up of a congressman's decline.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 11:14 AM (HnUIn)
Those words you put in quotations, where'd you get those?
"She's too old and frail to travel and her memory isn't too strong, but she's not in Alzheimer's care and so all is well" isn't a very good argument for a routine cover-up of a congressman's decline.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 11:14 AM (HnUIn)
Those words you put in quotations, where'd you get those?
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 11:17 AM (0Wq3v)
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24 Mitch McConnell reacts to this news:
*blinks repeatedly*
Posted by: Bulg
But his STAFF realizes they can keep their jobs until he dies!
*blinks repeatedly*
Posted by: Bulg
But his STAFF realizes they can keep their jobs until he dies!
Posted by: Moron Analyst at December 23, 2024 11:17 AM (JCZqz)
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Mandatory retirement at end of term in which age 60 is attained. Newly elected representatives over age 60 may serve a single term.
Posted by: Oglebay at December 23, 2024 11:17 AM (havMP)
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In 1997, González fell ill and was unable to return to the House for over a year. Finally, he decided not to run for a 19th full term in 1998. He died in a San Antonio hospital on November 28, 2000.
Posted by: SMOD
I wonder what it's like to never work an honest day in your life?
Posted by: SMOD
I wonder what it's like to never work an honest day in your life?
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at December 23, 2024 11:18 AM (jHelr)
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Seeing this, y'all can see how *biden's been able to just cruse along? His staff is doing all the heavy lifting behind the scenes. Most likely without his, or Jill's input.
Four years of it. Unelected and faceless bureaucrats running the country.
And, as we've seen, with an agenda to pardon and release the worse criminals they can think of back into society as a huge "fuck-you" for booting them out of power.
Four years of it. Unelected and faceless bureaucrats running the country.
And, as we've seen, with an agenda to pardon and release the worse criminals they can think of back into society as a huge "fuck-you" for booting them out of power.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 23, 2024 11:19 AM (Q4IgG)
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73 Mandatory retirement at end of term in which age 60 is attained. Newly elected representatives over age 60 may serve a single term.
Posted by: Oglebay at December 23, 2024 11:17 AM (havMP)
Too early...I'd have set levels per office...
75 for the House...
70 for the Senate...
65 for the president...
So, as you age and become less competent, you have less power to wield...
Posted by: Oglebay at December 23, 2024 11:17 AM (havMP)
Too early...I'd have set levels per office...
75 for the House...
70 for the Senate...
65 for the president...
So, as you age and become less competent, you have less power to wield...
Posted by: Nova Local at December 23, 2024 11:20 AM (exHjb)
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From the Art Thread- >>BREAKING: Joe Biden just commuted the death sentence of Jorge Torrez a convicted serial kiIIer, kidnapper and twice chiId rapist.
Damn...so it was literally rape rape.
Damn...so it was literally rape rape.
Posted by: Whoopi Goldberg at December 23, 2024 11:20 AM (JCZqz)
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Speaking of geriatrics . . .
Sarah Michelle Gellar Says She May Return as Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Sarah Michelle Gellar Says She May Return as Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Peppermint Mocha! at December 23, 2024 11:21 AM (L/fGl)
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Debunking The Myth Of Oil Refiner Price-Gouging In California
In 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB-1322, the Oil Refiner Price Disclosure Act, into law.
- California's high gasoline prices are primarily driven by state taxes and fees, not excessive profits by oil refiners.
- Data from the California Energy Commission reveals that oil refiners often operate on razor-thin or even negative profit margins.
- Policymakers should focus on reforming California's tax and regulatory structure to address high gas prices instead of targeting oil companies.
In 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB-1322, the Oil Refiner Price Disclosure Act, into law.
- California's high gasoline prices are primarily driven by state taxes and fees, not excessive profits by oil refiners.
- Data from the California Energy Commission reveals that oil refiners often operate on razor-thin or even negative profit margins.
- Policymakers should focus on reforming California's tax and regulatory structure to address high gas prices instead of targeting oil companies.
Posted by: SMOD at December 23, 2024 11:21 AM (RHGPo)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 23, 2024 11:21 AM (+QlJh)
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>I wonder what it's like to never work an honest day in your life?
It brings me joy! And a $20 mil book deal. Hard work is for losers.
It brings me joy! And a $20 mil book deal. Hard work is for losers.
Posted by: Kumalaa Harris at December 23, 2024 11:21 AM (X3Ct6)
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Those words you put in quotations, where'd you get those?
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 11:17 AM (0Wq3v)
++++
Not from you, but the implication that the "family is lying or she is" is not as mutually exclusive as it looks. The family could be lying about her not being in Alzheimer's care, but her staff - and the rest of Congress - was definitely helping to cover up her absence and the local press was uncurious either by intention or simply through incompetence.
It isn't either/or.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 11:17 AM (0Wq3v)
++++
Not from you, but the implication that the "family is lying or she is" is not as mutually exclusive as it looks. The family could be lying about her not being in Alzheimer's care, but her staff - and the rest of Congress - was definitely helping to cover up her absence and the local press was uncurious either by intention or simply through incompetence.
It isn't either/or.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 11:22 AM (HnUIn)
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From the Art Thread- >>BREAKING: Joe Biden just commuted the death sentence of Jorge Torrez a convicted serial kiIIer, kidnapper and twice chiId rapist.
Damn...so it was literally rape rape.
Posted by: Whoopi Goldberg at December 23, 2024 11:20 AM
He liked rape.
Damn...so it was literally rape rape.
Posted by: Whoopi Goldberg at December 23, 2024 11:20 AM
He liked rape.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 23, 2024 11:22 AM (+QlJh)
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Elijah Cummings was the guy I was thinking of - powerful D Congressman went in for a supposedly elective procedure in early Sept 2019 and then no one heard from him til he died Oct 17 2019 - missed roll calls and no one went looking...
Granted, less time missed, but higher overall profile...
Granted, less time missed, but higher overall profile...
Posted by: Nova Local at December 23, 2024 11:23 AM (exHjb)
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"When her vote was needed."
We go on a great deal about never watching football, but this shows the lasting effect of pep rallies on the national psyche.
Your old-school function in congress was not to yay-yay your rah-team, but to bring the concerns of your constituents to the national forum.
Term limits, as we crow them, will do nothing but put the selection of the next nickelback in the pocket of Coachie and The Owners. You'll take your turn, and then The Committee will tell the people who to cheer for next. We're not too smart.
We go on a great deal about never watching football, but this shows the lasting effect of pep rallies on the national psyche.
Your old-school function in congress was not to yay-yay your rah-team, but to bring the concerns of your constituents to the national forum.
Term limits, as we crow them, will do nothing but put the selection of the next nickelback in the pocket of Coachie and The Owners. You'll take your turn, and then The Committee will tell the people who to cheer for next. We're not too smart.
Posted by: Way,Way Downriver at December 23, 2024 11:23 AM (zdLoL)
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Speaking of geriatrics . . .
Sarah Michelle Gellar Says She May Return as Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Peppermint Mocha! at December 23, 2024 11:21 AM (L/fGl)
A year or so ago she got into trouble with the feminazis by claiming she had a poster of herself from her Buffy days, in lingerie, to remind her to keep working hard on staying in shape.
I bet she looks better than I do.
Sarah Michelle Gellar Says She May Return as Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Peppermint Mocha! at December 23, 2024 11:21 AM (L/fGl)
A year or so ago she got into trouble with the feminazis by claiming she had a poster of herself from her Buffy days, in lingerie, to remind her to keep working hard on staying in shape.
I bet she looks better than I do.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 11:23 AM (0Wq3v)
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The founders never considered term limits for government service because they were gentlemen of honor
With certifiable elections, (and perhaps a woodchipper) there would be no need.
I'm watching a podcast at the moment which just brought up a chart of the percentage of US Congressmen over the age of 70. Up until 1880, it was steady at 2% or less. We have seen a sharp climb from 5% in 1980 to over 25% now.
I'm trying to think back to the number of fellow employees who were over the age of 70... About zero percent, I think.
With certifiable elections, (and perhaps a woodchipper) there would be no need.
I'm watching a podcast at the moment which just brought up a chart of the percentage of US Congressmen over the age of 70. Up until 1880, it was steady at 2% or less. We have seen a sharp climb from 5% in 1980 to over 25% now.
I'm trying to think back to the number of fellow employees who were over the age of 70... About zero percent, I think.
Posted by: t-bird at December 23, 2024 11:24 AM (qL8Uu)
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That tweet praising the interns is particularly galling because it was probably written by…. The interns! Or other staff…. Staff aren’t elected and I think it should be the law that if they’re caught usurping powers of elected officials they should be fired and prosecuted; at least a misdemeanor
Going back to last summer. I’m convinced slow Joe did NOT write that tweet which exited him from the race. His staff did that. Outrageous
Going back to last summer. I’m convinced slow Joe did NOT write that tweet which exited him from the race. His staff did that. Outrageous
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at December 23, 2024 11:24 AM (lIWP8)
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Elijah Cummings was the guy I was thinking of - powerful D Congressman went in for a supposedly elective procedure in early Sept 2019 and then no one heard from him til he died Oct 17 2019 - missed roll calls and no one went looking...
Granted, less time missed, but higher overall profile...
Posted by: Nova Local at December 23, 2024 11:23 AM (exHjb)
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Well, he was certainly no Lloyd Austin.
Granted, less time missed, but higher overall profile...
Posted by: Nova Local at December 23, 2024 11:23 AM (exHjb)
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Well, he was certainly no Lloyd Austin.
Posted by: ShainS -- President-Elect Musk will appoint Vivek to Speaker Of The House! at December 23, 2024 11:25 AM (I+YCE)
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83. No. Garland is likely responsible or Joe's demonic chief of staff. Unaccountable evil administration. And over 3 weeks to do more damage to the nation they despise.
Posted by: long night ending, dawn in January at December 23, 2024 11:25 AM (2NXcZ)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Peppermint Mocha! at December 23, 2024 11:25 AM (L/fGl)
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"Mandatory retirement at end of term in which age 60 is attained."
The only problem with that is that dementia can set in at a much earlier age. People in the 40s are getting it these days.
The only problem with that is that dementia can set in at a much earlier age. People in the 40s are getting it these days.
Posted by: gourmand du jour at December 23, 2024 11:25 AM (c6hLR)
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Not from you, but the implication that the "family is lying or she is" is not as mutually exclusive as it looks. The family could be lying about her not being in Alzheimer's care, but her staff - and the rest of Congress - was definitely helping to cover up her absence and the local press was uncurious either by intention or simply through incompetence.
It isn't either/or.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 11:22 AM (HnUIn)
Her son said she's living in an independent apartment, in a complex that has a memory care unit, but she's not in the memory care unit.
The story says she's in the memory care unit.
One or the other is lying.
It isn't either/or.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 11:22 AM (HnUIn)
Her son said she's living in an independent apartment, in a complex that has a memory care unit, but she's not in the memory care unit.
The story says she's in the memory care unit.
One or the other is lying.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 11:26 AM (0Wq3v)
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I’m sick of redfaced old people demanding that the US get its way because we can kill more of another nation’s young people than they can kill of ours
Posted by: Oglebay at December 23, 2024 11:26 AM (havMP)
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Staff aren’t elected and I think it should be the law that if they’re caught usurping powers of elected officials they should be fired and prosecuted; at least a misdemeanor.
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At least they're not Chinese chauffeur and honeypot spies.
Wait, wut?
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At least they're not Chinese chauffeur and honeypot spies.
Wait, wut?
Posted by: ShainS -- President-Elect Musk will appoint Vivek to Speaker Of The House! at December 23, 2024 11:27 AM (I+YCE)
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78 Speaking of geriatrics . . .
Sarah Michelle Gellar Says She May Return as Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Peppermint Mocha! at December 23, 2024 11:21 AM (L/fGl)
____
That would be a crime. The last few seasons were not great, but when Buffy was good it was a great show.
Sarah Michelle Gellar Says She May Return as Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Peppermint Mocha! at December 23, 2024 11:21 AM (L/fGl)
____
That would be a crime. The last few seasons were not great, but when Buffy was good it was a great show.
Posted by: Scarymary at December 23, 2024 11:27 AM (X3Ct6)
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Her son said she's living in an independent apartment, in a complex that has a memory care unit, but she's not in the memory care unit.
The story says she's in the memory care unit.
One or the other is lying.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 11:26 AM (0Wq3v)
Both can be true.
She could be living in the independent apartment for now with memory care services provided, pending her move to full time memory care when her term was up...watch the awesome Man on the Inside on Netflix for how that works...
The story says she's in the memory care unit.
One or the other is lying.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 11:26 AM (0Wq3v)
Both can be true.
She could be living in the independent apartment for now with memory care services provided, pending her move to full time memory care when her term was up...watch the awesome Man on the Inside on Netflix for how that works...
Posted by: Nova Local at December 23, 2024 11:27 AM (exHjb)
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>>>Mitch McConnell reacts to this news:
*blinks repeatedly*
Posted by: Bulg
Cocaine Mitch, when he's shuffling around like Cadaver Joe, is going to fall and break his hip like Nancy, and we'll be on the lifeline to pay his fucking medical while he pretends he still has his finger on the master control.
We need these crusty old fucks to fade away. How many of them know the meaning of "Grace?"
Most only know the "duh" nexus.
*blinks repeatedly*
Posted by: Bulg
Cocaine Mitch, when he's shuffling around like Cadaver Joe, is going to fall and break his hip like Nancy, and we'll be on the lifeline to pay his fucking medical while he pretends he still has his finger on the master control.
We need these crusty old fucks to fade away. How many of them know the meaning of "Grace?"
Most only know the "duh" nexus.
Posted by: Dr. Bone at December 23, 2024 11:28 AM (/MR36)
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And don't misunderstand me, I'm not defending congresscritters.
If you ask me, about 180 (at least) of the Republicans in the House are shitheads who belong in prison, not getting a government check.
But this story stinks, not because it might not be true, but that everyone in the story is a political opponent of hers (Republicans, by the way), and the version I saw actually asked the family about it.
These people just ran with "she's demented."
If you ask me, about 180 (at least) of the Republicans in the House are shitheads who belong in prison, not getting a government check.
But this story stinks, not because it might not be true, but that everyone in the story is a political opponent of hers (Republicans, by the way), and the version I saw actually asked the family about it.
These people just ran with "she's demented."
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 11:28 AM (0Wq3v)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Peppermint Mocha! at December 23, 2024 11:29 AM (L/fGl)
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No way on age limits. It’s a bad idea…. Say we picked 75 then PDJT is disqualified. He’s as sharp as ever…. Voters need to pay attention and (don’t laugh too hard) the media needs to do its job
I’m against term limits as well. Those just give unelected staff more power; ask California about that… after California passed term limits for legislators is when their two chambers were really captured by commies
I’m against term limits as well. Those just give unelected staff more power; ask California about that… after California passed term limits for legislators is when their two chambers were really captured by commies
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at December 23, 2024 11:30 AM (lIWP8)
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So, congresscritters are going to vote themselves term limits? Yeah, wake me when that happens. The grift is to strong to actually have the congresscritters do something for "We The People".
Posted by: Ganowicz Commie Exterminators, LTD. at December 23, 2024 11:30 AM (TN5A0)
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I'm not sure what 'incapable of serving in government' even means anymore.
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Given the unbelievable amounts of pure *graft* that were in the first 1,800+ page version of the spending bill last week, I'm right there with you. I'm sure we'd all like to just move on and pretend it didn't happen, but that thing was chock-full of outright (attempted) *theft* from the people of they were pretending to "serve".
Seriously, there were so many horrible ideas tied to so much seriously over-the-top dollar amounts it really left me questioning whether anything about the current Congressional setup is worth saving. As just one TINY example, the money tied to rebuilding that bridge in Baltimore was by one estimate FOUR TIMES as much needed to competently accomplish the job, and that's even assuming that the Federal government is supposed to be on the hook at all for that rebuild. And FOUR TIMES over-spending pales in comparison to the attempt to fund things that no serious and God-fearing people should be involved with at all. That first attempt at a bill last week should scare the hell out of all of us. Our elected "leaders" don't fear us at all--truly, the game is over.
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Given the unbelievable amounts of pure *graft* that were in the first 1,800+ page version of the spending bill last week, I'm right there with you. I'm sure we'd all like to just move on and pretend it didn't happen, but that thing was chock-full of outright (attempted) *theft* from the people of they were pretending to "serve".
Seriously, there were so many horrible ideas tied to so much seriously over-the-top dollar amounts it really left me questioning whether anything about the current Congressional setup is worth saving. As just one TINY example, the money tied to rebuilding that bridge in Baltimore was by one estimate FOUR TIMES as much needed to competently accomplish the job, and that's even assuming that the Federal government is supposed to be on the hook at all for that rebuild. And FOUR TIMES over-spending pales in comparison to the attempt to fund things that no serious and God-fearing people should be involved with at all. That first attempt at a bill last week should scare the hell out of all of us. Our elected "leaders" don't fear us at all--truly, the game is over.
Posted by: Crusader at December 23, 2024 11:30 AM (TN0g+)
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Anyone hanging their hat on “term limits” is smoking their socks.
Are you blind? DC has permanent bureacracy and staff. Politicians come and go. They don’t.
Are you blind? DC has permanent bureacracy and staff. Politicians come and go. They don’t.
Posted by: Common Tater at December 23, 2024 11:31 AM (+E7BZ)
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The only problem with that is that dementia can set in at a much earlier age. People in the 40s are getting it these days.
Posted by: gourmand du jour at December 23, 2024 11:25 AM (c6hLR)
And some people grow old and die, and never lose a tiny fraction of their smarts.
My suggestion: make it a criminal offense for any public servant to fail to disclose a medical condition that could affect their fitness for the job. Staff and family also liable for charges, should they try to cover up a person's lack of fitness.
Posted by: gourmand du jour at December 23, 2024 11:25 AM (c6hLR)
And some people grow old and die, and never lose a tiny fraction of their smarts.
My suggestion: make it a criminal offense for any public servant to fail to disclose a medical condition that could affect their fitness for the job. Staff and family also liable for charges, should they try to cover up a person's lack of fitness.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 23, 2024 11:31 AM (8zz6B)
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This thread needs Ludacris.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Peppermint Mocha! at December 23, 2024 11:31 AM (L/fGl)
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Congressional staffers are some of the most influential and powerful unelected people in the capitol city. They write the legislation (with help from outside lobbyists) the politicos pretend to know about and to have read... when they clearly don't and haven't.
Staffers are responsible for writing up "talking points" and making sure only certain newz outlets get their charges on the tube or in print.
Lastly, the congressional staffers shape the legislation and through their influences on whomever they're working for, shape the world we end up living in... politically speaking. They are the ones drafting pardons by the hundreds. Pushing the trans-agenda. Hiding congressional misdeeds and thwarting investigations.
They are the ones pushing the administration's agenda.
Staffers are responsible for writing up "talking points" and making sure only certain newz outlets get their charges on the tube or in print.
Lastly, the congressional staffers shape the legislation and through their influences on whomever they're working for, shape the world we end up living in... politically speaking. They are the ones drafting pardons by the hundreds. Pushing the trans-agenda. Hiding congressional misdeeds and thwarting investigations.
They are the ones pushing the administration's agenda.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 23, 2024 11:31 AM (Q4IgG)
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I’m against term limits as well. Those just give unelected staff more power; ask California about that… after California passed term limits for legislators is when their two chambers were really captured by commies
Posted by: LinusVanPelt
Then limit the amount of staff they have as well. A couple of typists. Maybe one or two folks for constituent services.
Let 'em do the rest of the work themselves.
Posted by: LinusVanPelt
Then limit the amount of staff they have as well. A couple of typists. Maybe one or two folks for constituent services.
Let 'em do the rest of the work themselves.
Posted by: Bulg at December 23, 2024 11:32 AM (v6JzV)
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Both can be true.
She could be living in the independent apartment for now with memory care services provided, pending her move to full time memory care when her term was up...watch the awesome Man on the Inside on Netflix for how that works...
Posted by: Nova Local at December 23, 2024 11:27 AM (exHjb)
Sure. Both COULD be true, but the quote from the son says her memory is basically fine. Anyone who is 81 has some memory loss.
Not everyone is getting "memory care," other than what most families do, which is help their elderly family members sort out their pills, pay their bills, and take them places so they don't have to drive.
There's a point at which this becomes a diagnosable condition, and the story just ran with it, on flimsy information, or stuff they just made up.
She could be living in the independent apartment for now with memory care services provided, pending her move to full time memory care when her term was up...watch the awesome Man on the Inside on Netflix for how that works...
Posted by: Nova Local at December 23, 2024 11:27 AM (exHjb)
Sure. Both COULD be true, but the quote from the son says her memory is basically fine. Anyone who is 81 has some memory loss.
Not everyone is getting "memory care," other than what most families do, which is help their elderly family members sort out their pills, pay their bills, and take them places so they don't have to drive.
There's a point at which this becomes a diagnosable condition, and the story just ran with it, on flimsy information, or stuff they just made up.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 11:32 AM (0Wq3v)
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e) Randomly, a FEMA inspector shows up at your house a couple weeks later, totally unannounced.
f) You're thrilled to them, stoked that you may finally get some help rebuilding and some federal aid.
g) The inspector walks through your home and says, "Hey look, this is really bad. We think your home is gonna require $250,000 worth of repairs."
h) You reply, "I know it's bad, but we've done a lot of work ourselves and a non-profit has donated some materials, so all-in it's probably only $100k."
i) The FEMA inspector shrugs his shoulders and says "Ok, but my estimate is $250,000."
j) Again, you're thrilled. You think that because FEMA says the damage is a high-dollar value, you'll get MORE help from the federal government.
k) A few days go by and you're ready to apply for a permit to begin building your home.
l) But when you try... the county says, "Wait a minute, your home is only worth $400,000 and the FEMA inspector said your damage is $250,000. That exceeds the 50% rule."
m) You ask, "What is the 50% rule? I've never heard of it."
n) The county explains that if the cost of a repair for your home exceeds 50% of the VALUE of your home, you cannot rebuild.
f) You're thrilled to them, stoked that you may finally get some help rebuilding and some federal aid.
g) The inspector walks through your home and says, "Hey look, this is really bad. We think your home is gonna require $250,000 worth of repairs."
h) You reply, "I know it's bad, but we've done a lot of work ourselves and a non-profit has donated some materials, so all-in it's probably only $100k."
i) The FEMA inspector shrugs his shoulders and says "Ok, but my estimate is $250,000."
j) Again, you're thrilled. You think that because FEMA says the damage is a high-dollar value, you'll get MORE help from the federal government.
k) A few days go by and you're ready to apply for a permit to begin building your home.
l) But when you try... the county says, "Wait a minute, your home is only worth $400,000 and the FEMA inspector said your damage is $250,000. That exceeds the 50% rule."
m) You ask, "What is the 50% rule? I've never heard of it."
n) The county explains that if the cost of a repair for your home exceeds 50% of the VALUE of your home, you cannot rebuild.
Posted by: SMOD at December 23, 2024 11:32 AM (RHGPo)
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at December 23, 2024 11:32 AM (jHelr)
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Staff aren’t elected and I think it should be the law that if they’re caught usurping powers of elected officials they should be fired and prosecuted; at least a misdemeanor.
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What's the argument for elected official having staff at all?
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What's the argument for elected official having staff at all?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, trying to figure out Joel Schumacher at December 23, 2024 11:33 AM (4LF+x)
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I don’t care about you being over 60 and still fine. You are not indispensable.
Posted by: Oglebay at December 23, 2024 11:33 AM (havMP)
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Her son said she's living in an independent apartment, in a complex that has a memory care unit, but she's not in the memory care unit.
The story says she's in the memory care unit.
One or the other is lying.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 11:26 AM (0Wq3v)
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That much appears to be a binary, yeah, assuming the denial is authentic.
Which is one of the rubs, I suppose, of everyone being untrustworthy.
The story says she's in the memory care unit.
One or the other is lying.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 11:26 AM (0Wq3v)
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That much appears to be a binary, yeah, assuming the denial is authentic.
Which is one of the rubs, I suppose, of everyone being untrustworthy.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 11:33 AM (HnUIn)
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"If Ms. Granger is mentally incapacitated, why didn’t she simply retire early and allow Congressman-elect Craig Goldman to be appointed in the interim so the district could be represented during this critical vote and transition period?"
Total ignorance on the part of the Dallas Express. US reps can NEVER be appointed. There must ALWAYS be a special election for replacement.
Of course, it could have been argued that had she come clean earlier, Craig Goldman could have had the seat that way and had a much easier time winning the full term.
Total ignorance on the part of the Dallas Express. US reps can NEVER be appointed. There must ALWAYS be a special election for replacement.
Of course, it could have been argued that had she come clean earlier, Craig Goldman could have had the seat that way and had a much easier time winning the full term.
Posted by: Please listen carefully as our menu options have changed at December 23, 2024 11:34 AM (kvDvI)
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Speaking of Republican trash...
Today is trash day.
Remember when garbage collection was a Three Man Job? Now it's one. And, really, a robit with a truck could collect trash.
Speaking of Republican trash...
Today is trash day.
Remember when garbage collection was a Three Man Job? Now it's one. And, really, a robit with a truck could collect trash.
Posted by: Soothsayer hates Hoosiers, too! at December 23, 2024 11:35 AM (pn4py)
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I’m against term limits as well
Then remove the one on president and let Trump have four terms back to back.
Then remove the one on president and let Trump have four terms back to back.
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at December 23, 2024 11:35 AM (jHelr)
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So, congresscritters are going to vote themselves term limits? Yeah, wake me when that happens. The grift is to strong to actually have the congresscritters do something for "We The People".
Posted by: Ganowicz Commie Exterminators, LTD. at December 23, 2024 11:30 AM (TN5A0)
I'm still rooting for the Martians to show up and blow up the whole damn lot of them.
Which, ironically, if they had done that this past year would have left Kay Granger in charge of everything.
Posted by: Ganowicz Commie Exterminators, LTD. at December 23, 2024 11:30 AM (TN5A0)
I'm still rooting for the Martians to show up and blow up the whole damn lot of them.
Which, ironically, if they had done that this past year would have left Kay Granger in charge of everything.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 11:35 AM (0Wq3v)
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Lincoln only had two personal secretaries when he was fighting the Civil War. Hopefully, DOGE can do something about Big Staffing.
Posted by: Bulg at December 23, 2024 11:35 AM (v6JzV)
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Which is one of the rubs, I suppose, of everyone being untrustworthy.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 11:33 AM (HnUIn)
I believe all these people are lying, even when one says A and the other not-A. They’re lying… all of them. It’s what they do
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 11:33 AM (HnUIn)
I believe all these people are lying, even when one says A and the other not-A. They’re lying… all of them. It’s what they do
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at December 23, 2024 11:36 AM (lIWP8)
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Term limits have to include the staff term limited too.
And this has to come either at the same time or first. No “term limits for politicians and we’ll deal with staff later”. I personally don’t think we’d need politician term limits if we had staff term limits. But if we get the politicians limited first, the staff will be in control and we’ll never get their terms limited. Congress will be permanently deep state, run by unelected staff.
Although TheJamesMadison’s proposal of no staff whatsoever is very appealing.
And this has to come either at the same time or first. No “term limits for politicians and we’ll deal with staff later”. I personally don’t think we’d need politician term limits if we had staff term limits. But if we get the politicians limited first, the staff will be in control and we’ll never get their terms limited. Congress will be permanently deep state, run by unelected staff.
Although TheJamesMadison’s proposal of no staff whatsoever is very appealing.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at December 23, 2024 11:37 AM (EXyHK)
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I have long advocated the Shirley Jackson Solution. Every year, on April 15, the 535 fools on the Hill take part in a lottery. The "winner" is stoned to death by a group of taxpayers. Televised of course.
May or may not fix the problem, but it will be satisfying for us.
May or may not fix the problem, but it will be satisfying for us.
Posted by: Eeyore at December 23, 2024 11:37 AM (1bNHn)
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Anyone remember Toll Collectors??
They seem like dinosaurs, today -- mythical and only on old tv shows.
I remember when men made a "career" of working at a toll booth, and had a car, a house, a wife, a dog, kids, food, cigarettes, and booze.
Anyone remember Toll Collectors??
They seem like dinosaurs, today -- mythical and only on old tv shows.
I remember when men made a "career" of working at a toll booth, and had a car, a house, a wife, a dog, kids, food, cigarettes, and booze.
Posted by: Soothsayer hates Hoosiers, too! at December 23, 2024 11:37 AM (pn4py)
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That much appears to be a binary, yeah, assuming the denial is authentic.
Which is one of the rubs, I suppose, of everyone being untrustworthy.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 11:33 AM (HnUIn)
I don't recall the date when it happened, but the story I saw said Mikey Johnson gave her some sort of aware recently.
Maybe for giving up the chair of some committee? See, now I have dementia, I don't remember exactly what it was.
Which is one of the rubs, I suppose, of everyone being untrustworthy.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 11:33 AM (HnUIn)
I don't recall the date when it happened, but the story I saw said Mikey Johnson gave her some sort of aware recently.
Maybe for giving up the chair of some committee? See, now I have dementia, I don't remember exactly what it was.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 11:37 AM (0Wq3v)
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Then remove the one on president and let Trump have four terms back to back.
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices
if it hadn't been for that a-hole FDR thinking he was greater than Washington, we never would've had to term-limit the Presidency.
No. Keep it the way it is now. Even with Trump. George Washington got it right with not running for a third term.
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices
if it hadn't been for that a-hole FDR thinking he was greater than Washington, we never would've had to term-limit the Presidency.
No. Keep it the way it is now. Even with Trump. George Washington got it right with not running for a third term.
Posted by: Bulg at December 23, 2024 11:38 AM (v6JzV)
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That much appears to be a binary, yeah, assuming the denial is authentic.
Which is one of the rubs, I suppose, of everyone being untrustworthy.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 11:33 AM (HnUIn)
If anyone thinks that the family of a prominent Congresswoman cannot finagle a special deal to get her memory care while not officially resident in the "memory care unit", then please contact me. I have a screamin' deal on a bridge in NYC.
Which is one of the rubs, I suppose, of everyone being untrustworthy.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 11:33 AM (HnUIn)
If anyone thinks that the family of a prominent Congresswoman cannot finagle a special deal to get her memory care while not officially resident in the "memory care unit", then please contact me. I have a screamin' deal on a bridge in NYC.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 23, 2024 11:38 AM (8zz6B)
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Lincoln only had two personal secretaries when he was fighting the Civil War. Hopefully, DOGE can do something about Big Staffing.
Posted by: Bulg at December 23, 2024 11:35 AM (v6JzV)
They put a bullet in his head.
I'm not sure that's a very good argument for FEWER staff.
Posted by: Bulg at December 23, 2024 11:35 AM (v6JzV)
They put a bullet in his head.
I'm not sure that's a very good argument for FEWER staff.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 11:39 AM (0Wq3v)
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It's Weekend at Bernie's all the way down.... To the young punks getting all uppity. Whether OCS and the crew on Team ProgTards or the very attractive feisty young ladies and men on Team Trump you can see that the young blood are kind of PO'd at their degenerate olders in the Legislature. The young punks know that all those old farts are daft and that their staffers are running the country.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at December 23, 2024 11:39 AM (/lPRQ)
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There are so many members of Congress that have been in Biden-mode for years. There was an article where the pharmacist to Congress (or someone working for them) mentioned some of the medicines congresscritters are taking, including meds for Alzheimers. You'd think mental acuity would be important...but not for puppets.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at December 23, 2024 11:39 AM (ynpvh)
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If anyone thinks that the family of a prominent Congresswoman cannot finagle a special deal to get her memory care while not officially resident in the "memory care unit", then please contact me. I have a screamin' deal on a bridge in NYC.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 23, 2024 11:38 AM (8zz6B)
You can get memory care too.
It's not that hard.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 23, 2024 11:38 AM (8zz6B)
You can get memory care too.
It's not that hard.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 11:40 AM (0Wq3v)
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Thisclaim that staff are entrenched and will become more entrenched with age limits seems sketchy. I don’t believe it.
Posted by: Oglebay at December 23, 2024 11:40 AM (havMP)
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Nick Sortor@nicksortor
#BREAKING: The Trump administration previously DEPORTED the Guatemalan migrant who set a woman on fire, per NYP
But when he re-entered the country illegally under Biden, he was RELEASED into the interior
INFURIATING.
The kller was even living in an NYC migrant shelter, and being subsidized by YOUR tax dollars.
BL00D IS ON YOUR HANDS, JOE BIDEN.
#BREAKING: The Trump administration previously DEPORTED the Guatemalan migrant who set a woman on fire, per NYP
But when he re-entered the country illegally under Biden, he was RELEASED into the interior
INFURIATING.
The kller was even living in an NYC migrant shelter, and being subsidized by YOUR tax dollars.
BL00D IS ON YOUR HANDS, JOE BIDEN.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Peppermint Mocha! at December 23, 2024 11:40 AM (L/fGl)
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There are so many members of Congress that have been in Biden-mode for years. There was an article where the pharmacist to Congress (or someone working for them) mentioned some of the medicines congresscritters are taking, including meds for Alzheimers. You'd think mental acuity would be important...but not for puppets.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at December 23, 2024 11:39 AM (ynpvh)
Do they spend more money on Alzheimer drugs or payoffs to the people they sexually harrass?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at December 23, 2024 11:39 AM (ynpvh)
Do they spend more money on Alzheimer drugs or payoffs to the people they sexually harrass?
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 11:41 AM (0Wq3v)
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If a Congresswoman vanishes for six months and no one notices, how important is Congress?
Posted by: NR Pax at December 23, 2024 11:42 AM (NR6c1)
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Lincoln only had two personal secretaries when he was fighting the Civil War. Hopefully, DOGE can do something about Big Staffing.
Posted by: Bulg at December 23, 2024 11:35 AM (v6JzV)
They put a bullet in his head.
I'm not sure that's a very good argument for FEWER staff.
Posted by: BurtTC
Security would not be part of the President's personal staff. Personally, I think it should all be done by the military, therefore the opposite of "personal."
By the way, at the time Booth entered Lincoln's box, the one bodyguard on duty was taking a break at a tavern across the street from Ford's Theater.
Posted by: Bulg at December 23, 2024 11:35 AM (v6JzV)
They put a bullet in his head.
I'm not sure that's a very good argument for FEWER staff.
Posted by: BurtTC
Security would not be part of the President's personal staff. Personally, I think it should all be done by the military, therefore the opposite of "personal."
By the way, at the time Booth entered Lincoln's box, the one bodyguard on duty was taking a break at a tavern across the street from Ford's Theater.
Posted by: Bulg at December 23, 2024 11:42 AM (v6JzV)
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134 If a Congresswoman vanishes for six months and no one notices, how important is Congress?
Posted by: NR Pax at December 23, 2024 11:42 AM (NR6c1)
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As one Congresscritter noted recently: outside of leadership, Congress is the furniture.
Posted by: NR Pax at December 23, 2024 11:42 AM (NR6c1)
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As one Congresscritter noted recently: outside of leadership, Congress is the furniture.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, trying to figure out Joel Schumacher at December 23, 2024 11:42 AM (4LF+x)
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135 Security would not be part of the President's personal staff. Personally, I think it should all be done by the military, therefore the opposite of "personal."
By the way, at the time Booth entered Lincoln's box, the one bodyguard on duty was taking a break at a tavern across the street from Ford's Theater.
Posted by: Bulg at December 23, 2024 11:42 AM (v6JzV)
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The semper was making him sic from the tyrannus of the environment in the theater.
By the way, at the time Booth entered Lincoln's box, the one bodyguard on duty was taking a break at a tavern across the street from Ford's Theater.
Posted by: Bulg at December 23, 2024 11:42 AM (v6JzV)
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The semper was making him sic from the tyrannus of the environment in the theater.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, trying to figure out Joel Schumacher at December 23, 2024 11:43 AM (4LF+x)
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if it hadn't been for that a-hole FDR thinking he was greater than Washington, we never would've had to term-limit the Presidency.
No. Keep it the way it is now. Even with Trump. George Washington got it right with not running for a third term.
Posted by: Bulg
So you're good with giving someone who can vote to raise the debt limit, shirk legislative responsibilities, give themselves raises, 15 terms but not the President four?
No. Keep it the way it is now. Even with Trump. George Washington got it right with not running for a third term.
Posted by: Bulg
So you're good with giving someone who can vote to raise the debt limit, shirk legislative responsibilities, give themselves raises, 15 terms but not the President four?
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at December 23, 2024 11:44 AM (jHelr)
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If a Congresswoman vanishes for six months and no one notices, how important is Congress?
Posted by: NR Pax at December 23, 2024 11:42 AM (NR6c1)
Ding ding ding!
We fund wars, based on Defense Secretaries allocating the funds.
If this budget bullshit we just lived through doesn't show the uselessness of Congress, I don't know what else would do it.
Thomas Massey predicted in September this would happen exactly the way it did. The only difference is, instead of about 20 Republicans voting against it, they got 38. Otherwise the resolution Mikey Johnson put up there would have passed.
Posted by: NR Pax at December 23, 2024 11:42 AM (NR6c1)
Ding ding ding!
We fund wars, based on Defense Secretaries allocating the funds.
If this budget bullshit we just lived through doesn't show the uselessness of Congress, I don't know what else would do it.
Thomas Massey predicted in September this would happen exactly the way it did. The only difference is, instead of about 20 Republicans voting against it, they got 38. Otherwise the resolution Mikey Johnson put up there would have passed.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 11:44 AM (0Wq3v)
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California has term limits.
California has had term limits for decades.
Search Representative John Garamendi for an example,
What caps lock?
California has had term limits for decades.
Search Representative John Garamendi for an example,
What caps lock?
Posted by: Deplorable Minion at December 23, 2024 11:45 AM (QSrLX)
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Woo Hoo shhh don't say anything. Moms checks are still coming in.
- Granger family
- Granger family
Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn It! at December 23, 2024 11:45 AM (wDJaI)
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Memphis cop under investigation after trying to impress girlfriend by shooting himself in shoulder
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I'll bet he impressed her alright.
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I'll bet he impressed her alright.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Peppermint Mocha! at December 23, 2024 11:45 AM (L/fGl)
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"California has had term limits for decades."
Yes, all the pols do is trade offices like baseball cards...
Yes, all the pols do is trade offices like baseball cards...
Posted by: gourmand du jour at December 23, 2024 11:46 AM (c6hLR)
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Marc Andreessen 🇺🇸
@pmarca
The thing about Elon’s alleged political power is that it mainly flows from just saying things out loud that are obviously true.
@pmarca
The thing about Elon’s alleged political power is that it mainly flows from just saying things out loud that are obviously true.
Posted by: SMOD at December 23, 2024 11:46 AM (RHGPo)
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Memphis cop under investigation after trying to impress girlfriend by shooting himself in shoulder
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I'll bet he impressed her alright.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Peppermint Mocha! at December 23, 2024 11:45 AM (L/fGl)
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Good impression? Or bad? Indifferent?
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I'll bet he impressed her alright.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Peppermint Mocha! at December 23, 2024 11:45 AM (L/fGl)
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Good impression? Or bad? Indifferent?
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 11:47 AM (HnUIn)
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Security would not be part of the President's personal staff. Personally, I think it should all be done by the military, therefore the opposite of "personal."
By the way, at the time Booth entered Lincoln's box, the one bodyguard on duty was taking a break at a tavern across the street from Ford's Theater.
Posted by: Bulg at December 23, 2024 11:42 AM (v6JzV)
Well yeah, that's what I'm calling staff. The guard getting drunk elsewhere. There should have been at least TWO guards getting drunk elsewhere.
Oh, and the guy in the booth with Lincoln (and Booth, I guess) was an army major.
By the way, at the time Booth entered Lincoln's box, the one bodyguard on duty was taking a break at a tavern across the street from Ford's Theater.
Posted by: Bulg at December 23, 2024 11:42 AM (v6JzV)
Well yeah, that's what I'm calling staff. The guard getting drunk elsewhere. There should have been at least TWO guards getting drunk elsewhere.
Oh, and the guy in the booth with Lincoln (and Booth, I guess) was an army major.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 11:47 AM (0Wq3v)
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This was my Congresswoman - very nice lady; used to be mayor of FTW. Sad that this has happened.
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Plucky Comic Relief, AoS Ladies Brigade - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at December 23, 2024 11:47 AM (jx3Zf)
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So you're good with giving someone who can vote to raise the debt limit, shirk legislative responsibilities, give themselves raises, 15 terms but not the President four?
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices
Well, I'm in favor of term limits for EVERYONE in government, elected or unelected.
But the President wields the most power. So his term should be the most limited.
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices
Well, I'm in favor of term limits for EVERYONE in government, elected or unelected.
But the President wields the most power. So his term should be the most limited.
Posted by: Bulg at December 23, 2024 11:47 AM (v6JzV)
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PUDDING IS ON YOUR HANDS, JOE BIDEN.
Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenkoism in Solidarity with the Struggle at December 23, 2024 11:48 AM (BgG0R)
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The Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, has claimed that child sex trafficking across the southern border is not his responsibility.
In an interview with Margaret Brennan of Face The Nation, Mayorkas was asked about the 32,000 unaccompanied children who have entered the United States between 2019 and 2023.
According to Donald Trump’s incoming border czar Tom Homan, these children are being exploited and trafficked for criminal entreprises.
Mayorkas responded:
Margaret, we certainly have received reports of children being trafficked, even those as to whom we know where they are. That is outside the responsibility of the Department of Homeland Security.
In an interview with Margaret Brennan of Face The Nation, Mayorkas was asked about the 32,000 unaccompanied children who have entered the United States between 2019 and 2023.
According to Donald Trump’s incoming border czar Tom Homan, these children are being exploited and trafficked for criminal entreprises.
Mayorkas responded:
Margaret, we certainly have received reports of children being trafficked, even those as to whom we know where they are. That is outside the responsibility of the Department of Homeland Security.
Posted by: SMOD at December 23, 2024 11:48 AM (RHGPo)
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"Gentlemen! I Despise Each and Every One of You:" Japanese Candidate for Governor of Tokyo is So #Based He Makes Us Look Like David French Hunched Over and Tugging At His Shame In the Closet
Posted by: Ace at 12:00 PM
morons
Posted by: Ace at 12:00 PM
morons
Posted by: JackStraw at December 23, 2024 11:48 AM (LkLld)
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Memphis cop under investigation after trying to impress girlfriend by shooting himself in shoulder
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I'll bet he impressed her alright.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Peppermint Mocha! at December 23, 2024 11:45 AM (L/fGl)
Is he going to retire on work-related disability?
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I'll bet he impressed her alright.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Peppermint Mocha! at December 23, 2024 11:45 AM (L/fGl)
Is he going to retire on work-related disability?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 23, 2024 11:48 AM (8zz6B)
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Marc Andreessen 🇺🇸
@pmarca
The thing about Elon’s alleged political power is that it mainly flows from just saying things out loud that are obviously true.
Posted by: SMOD at December 23, 2024 11:46 AM (RHGPo)
Yeah, if he's going to work for the government, he needs to learn how not to do that.
@pmarca
The thing about Elon’s alleged political power is that it mainly flows from just saying things out loud that are obviously true.
Posted by: SMOD at December 23, 2024 11:46 AM (RHGPo)
Yeah, if he's going to work for the government, he needs to learn how not to do that.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 11:48 AM (0Wq3v)
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144 Marc Andreessen 🇺🇸
@pmarca
The thing about Elon’s alleged political power is that it mainly flows from just saying things out loud that are obviously true.
Posted by: SMOD at December 23, 2024 11:46 AM (RHGPo)
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He pointed at something.
And America revolted.
I'll be honest, that's genuine political power.
@pmarca
The thing about Elon’s alleged political power is that it mainly flows from just saying things out loud that are obviously true.
Posted by: SMOD at December 23, 2024 11:46 AM (RHGPo)
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He pointed at something.
And America revolted.
I'll be honest, that's genuine political power.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, trying to figure out Joel Schumacher at December 23, 2024 11:48 AM (4LF+x)
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Story about the congressional pharmacist dispensing meds... goes to PBS.
https://tinyurl.com/253yebrm
https://tinyurl.com/253yebrm
Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 23, 2024 11:48 AM (Q4IgG)
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Congressional staffers are some of the most influential and powerful unelected people ...
Lastly, the congressional staffers ... shape the world we end up living in...
They are the ones pushing the administration's agenda.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 23, 2024 11:31 AM
So, like CoBs?
Lastly, the congressional staffers ... shape the world we end up living in...
They are the ones pushing the administration's agenda.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 23, 2024 11:31 AM
So, like CoBs?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 23, 2024 11:48 AM (a3Q+t)
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I'm still rooting for the Martians to show up and blow up the whole damn lot of them.
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One of my fondest Memories is still going to the movie theater in 1996 to see Mars Attacks -- and the entire audience breaking into cheers and clapping after that scene where they blow up the White House.
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One of my fondest Memories is still going to the movie theater in 1996 to see Mars Attacks -- and the entire audience breaking into cheers and clapping after that scene where they blow up the White House.
Posted by: ShainS -- President-Elect Musk will appoint Vivek to Speaker Of The House! at December 23, 2024 11:48 AM (hrweQ)
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You can pry my avocado from my cold, dead fingers.
Posted by: stu-mick-o-sucks at December 23, 2024 11:49 AM (MDua2)
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Oh, and the guy in the booth with Lincoln (and Booth, I guess) was an army major.
Posted by: BurtTC
Yes, a guy named Rathbone. He did try to stop Booth, and failed. He was haunted by guilt over it his whole life, went mad, and eventually tried to kill his family before being shot dead by one of his sons.
Posted by: BurtTC
Yes, a guy named Rathbone. He did try to stop Booth, and failed. He was haunted by guilt over it his whole life, went mad, and eventually tried to kill his family before being shot dead by one of his sons.
Posted by: Bulg at December 23, 2024 11:50 AM (v6JzV)
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Mayorkas responded:
Margaret, we certainly have received reports of children being trafficked, even those as to whom we know where they are. That is outside the responsibility of the Department of Homeland Security.
Posted by: SMOD at December 23, 2024 11:48 AM (RHGPo)
Somehow the word "evil" just don't seem strong enough for this piece of shit.
Him and Garland. Throw in Jake Sullivan as well.
Margaret, we certainly have received reports of children being trafficked, even those as to whom we know where they are. That is outside the responsibility of the Department of Homeland Security.
Posted by: SMOD at December 23, 2024 11:48 AM (RHGPo)
Somehow the word "evil" just don't seem strong enough for this piece of shit.
Him and Garland. Throw in Jake Sullivan as well.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 11:50 AM (0Wq3v)
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Ms. Granger is living in a memory care facility.
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I'm always disgusted by doctors who provide medical care to politicians. "First do no harm," they say. Well, if you have a politician captive on a gurney and you don't give her a lethal injection, you're in breach.
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I'm always disgusted by doctors who provide medical care to politicians. "First do no harm," they say. Well, if you have a politician captive on a gurney and you don't give her a lethal injection, you're in breach.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at December 23, 2024 11:50 AM (BI5O2)
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Yes, a guy named Rathbone. He did try to stop Booth, and failed. He was haunted by guilt over it his whole life, went mad, and eventually tried to kill his family before being shot dead by one of his sons.
Posted by: Bulg at December 23, 2024 11:50 AM (v6JzV)
He was pretty good at playing Sherlock Holmes though.
Posted by: Bulg at December 23, 2024 11:50 AM (v6JzV)
He was pretty good at playing Sherlock Holmes though.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 11:51 AM (0Wq3v)
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Who are the powerful congressional staffers? Are there congressional staffers who are not on the staff of congressmen?
Posted by: Oglebay at December 23, 2024 11:51 AM (havMP)
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Does Congress have an informal vote-swapping arrangement in which members of opposing parties agree to abstain from votes if their "swap partner" cannot be present?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 23, 2024 11:51 AM (8zz6B)
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I'm always disgusted by doctors who provide medical care to politicians. "First do no harm," they say. Well, if you have a politician captive on a gurney and you don't give her a lethal injection, you're in breach.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at December 23, 2024 11:50 AM (BI5O2)
They say James Garfield would have survived his bullet wound, if not for the fact his doctor didn't know anything about germs, and would stick his dirty finger in the wound from time to time, trying to locate the bullet.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at December 23, 2024 11:50 AM (BI5O2)
They say James Garfield would have survived his bullet wound, if not for the fact his doctor didn't know anything about germs, and would stick his dirty finger in the wound from time to time, trying to locate the bullet.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 11:53 AM (0Wq3v)
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Marc Andreessen 🇺🇸
@pmarca
The thing about Elon’s alleged political power is that it mainly flows from just saying things out loud that are obviously true.
Posted by: SMOD at December 23, 2024 11:46 AM (RHGPo)
Yeah, if he's going to work for the government, he needs to learn how not to do that.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 11:48 AM (0Wq3v)
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Dude has no filter, a refreshing trait in The Empire of Lies.
@pmarca
The thing about Elon’s alleged political power is that it mainly flows from just saying things out loud that are obviously true.
Posted by: SMOD at December 23, 2024 11:46 AM (RHGPo)
Yeah, if he's going to work for the government, he needs to learn how not to do that.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 11:48 AM (0Wq3v)
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Dude has no filter, a refreshing trait in The Empire of Lies.
Posted by: ShainS -- President-Elect Musk will appoint Vivek to Speaker Of The House! at December 23, 2024 11:53 AM (ywZXi)
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Grocery Outlet has avocados 3 for a dollar.
Limes, 4 for a dollar.
Limes, 4 for a dollar.
Posted by: gourmand du jour at December 23, 2024 11:53 AM (c6hLR)
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One of my fondest Memories is still going to the movie theater in 1996 to see Mars Attacks -- and the entire audience breaking into cheers and clapping after that scene where they blow up the White House.
Posted by: ShainS -- President-Elect Musk will appoint Vivek to Speaker Of The House! at December 23, 2024 11:48 AM (hrweQ)
I thought that happened in Independence Day… the Will Smith movie. I remember watching it at a theater in Monterrey, CA and the audience did erupt in cheers when the White House was obliterated…. Of course I’m 29 so perhaps my memory is suspect
Posted by: ShainS -- President-Elect Musk will appoint Vivek to Speaker Of The House! at December 23, 2024 11:48 AM (hrweQ)
I thought that happened in Independence Day… the Will Smith movie. I remember watching it at a theater in Monterrey, CA and the audience did erupt in cheers when the White House was obliterated…. Of course I’m 29 so perhaps my memory is suspect
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at December 23, 2024 11:54 AM (t3Itw)
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@pmarca
The thing about Elon’s alleged political power is that it mainly flows from just saying things out loud that are obviously true.
Posted by: SMOD at December 23, 2024 11:46 AM (RHGPo)
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Not at all.
That's where his political *popularity* - sometimes related to power, but not at all the same thing - comes from.
His political power comes from having backed the right horse and having an agenda (or at least part of an agenda) that is congruent with the horse's.
The thing about Elon’s alleged political power is that it mainly flows from just saying things out loud that are obviously true.
Posted by: SMOD at December 23, 2024 11:46 AM (RHGPo)
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Not at all.
That's where his political *popularity* - sometimes related to power, but not at all the same thing - comes from.
His political power comes from having backed the right horse and having an agenda (or at least part of an agenda) that is congruent with the horse's.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 11:54 AM (HnUIn)
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Who are the powerful congressional staffers? Are there congressional staffers who are not on the staff of congressmen?
Posted by: Oglebay at December 23, 2024 11:51 AM (havMP)
I would assume the one who was buggering the other one in the Senate chamber was the more powerful of the two.
Posted by: Oglebay at December 23, 2024 11:51 AM (havMP)
I would assume the one who was buggering the other one in the Senate chamber was the more powerful of the two.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 11:54 AM (0Wq3v)
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Braaaaaiiins
Posted by: Konstantin Chernenko at December 23, 2024 11:55 AM (mbwdh)
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The argument has been made, however, that no amount of security would have saved Lincoln. As a well-known actor, Booth could have simply told the guard that he wished to pay his respects to the President, and would've been shown right into the box, where he was at close enough range not to have missed. The general public was not aware of his Confederate sympathies.
Posted by: Bulg at December 23, 2024 11:55 AM (v6JzV)
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Who are the powerful congressional staffers? Are there congressional staffers who are not on the staff of congressmen?
Posted by: Oglebay at December 23, 2024 11:51 AM (havMP)
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Imagine how many work for and are paid by K Street, Soros, Xi, The Mad Mullahs, et. al.
Posted by: Oglebay at December 23, 2024 11:51 AM (havMP)
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Imagine how many work for and are paid by K Street, Soros, Xi, The Mad Mullahs, et. al.
Posted by: ShainS -- President-Elect Musk will appoint Vivek to Speaker Of The House! at December 23, 2024 11:56 AM (b/7+o)
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>>> thought that happened in Independence Day… the Will Smith movie. I remember watching it at a theater in Monterrey, CA and the audience did erupt in cheers when the White House was obliterated…. Of course I’m 29 so perhaps my memory is suspect
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at December 23, 2024 11:54 AM (t3Itw)
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I remember Rush talking about this scene and the audience reactions.
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at December 23, 2024 11:54 AM (t3Itw)
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I remember Rush talking about this scene and the audience reactions.
Posted by: Turn 2 at December 23, 2024 11:56 AM (JfxgE)
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 11:56 AM (0Wq3v)
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One of my fondest Memories is still going to the movie theater in 1996 to see Mars Attacks -- and the entire audience breaking into cheers and clapping after that scene where they blow up the White House.
Posted by: ShainS -- President-Elect Musk will appoint Vivek to Speaker Of The House! at December 23, 2024 11:48 AM (hrweQ)
I thought that happened in Independence Day… the Will Smith movie. I remember watching it at a theater in Monterrey, CA and the audience did erupt in cheers when the White House was obliterated…. Of course I’m 29 so perhaps my memory is suspect
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at December 23, 2024 11:54 AM (t3Itw)
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In "Mars Attacks," the aliens ray-gunned a joint session of Congress held to hear the aliens' remarks on peace, IIRC.
The president in that movie then reassured people that "two out of three branches of the federal government are still working for you, and that ain't bad."
Posted by: ShainS -- President-Elect Musk will appoint Vivek to Speaker Of The House! at December 23, 2024 11:48 AM (hrweQ)
I thought that happened in Independence Day… the Will Smith movie. I remember watching it at a theater in Monterrey, CA and the audience did erupt in cheers when the White House was obliterated…. Of course I’m 29 so perhaps my memory is suspect
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at December 23, 2024 11:54 AM (t3Itw)
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In "Mars Attacks," the aliens ray-gunned a joint session of Congress held to hear the aliens' remarks on peace, IIRC.
The president in that movie then reassured people that "two out of three branches of the federal government are still working for you, and that ain't bad."
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 11:56 AM (HnUIn)
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Wrath Bone would be a good Porn Name.
Posted by: garrett at December 23, 2024 11:56 AM (j6KoD)
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Getting here late, but there would have had to be a separate election for the remainder of her term.
Getting here late, but there would have had to be a separate election for the remainder of her term.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 23, 2024 11:57 AM (dxSpM)
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They say James Garfield would have survived his bullet wound, if not for the fact his doctor didn't know anything about germs, and would stick his dirty finger in the wound from time to time, trying to locate the bullet.
Posted by: BurtTC
That was the argument that Guiteau's defense used. "My client shot him, but it was the doctors who killed him."
Posted by: BurtTC
That was the argument that Guiteau's defense used. "My client shot him, but it was the doctors who killed him."
Posted by: Bulg at December 23, 2024 11:57 AM (v6JzV)
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I would assume the one who was buggering the other one in the Senate chamber was the more powerful of the two.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 11:54 AM (0Wq3v)
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Heh. I'm disappointed that that image hasn't become a ubiquitous meme ...
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 11:54 AM (0Wq3v)
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Heh. I'm disappointed that that image hasn't become a ubiquitous meme ...
Posted by: ShainS -- President-Elect Musk will appoint Vivek to Speaker Of The House! at December 23, 2024 11:57 AM (b/7+o)
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One of my fondest Memories is still going to the movie theater in 1996 to see Mars Attacks -- and the entire audience breaking into cheers and clapping after that scene where they blow up the White House.
Posted by: ShainS -- President-Elect Musk will appoint Vivek to Speaker Of The House! at December 23, 2024 11:48 AM (hrweQ)
I thought that happened in Independence Day… the Will Smith movie. I remember watching it at a theater in Monterrey, CA and the audience did erupt in cheers when the White House was obliterated…. Of course I’m 29 so perhaps my memory is suspect
Posted by: LinusVanPelt
Which movie came first?
Posted by: ShainS -- President-Elect Musk will appoint Vivek to Speaker Of The House! at December 23, 2024 11:48 AM (hrweQ)
I thought that happened in Independence Day… the Will Smith movie. I remember watching it at a theater in Monterrey, CA and the audience did erupt in cheers when the White House was obliterated…. Of course I’m 29 so perhaps my memory is suspect
Posted by: LinusVanPelt
Which movie came first?
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at December 23, 2024 11:57 AM (/lPRQ)
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Wrath Bone would be a good Porn Name.
Posted by: garrett at December 23, 2024 11:56 AM (j6KoD)
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They killed his father.
They raped his mother.
They cast him into slavery.
Now he's back, and will take his vengeance. The wives of the guilty will experience his mighty Wrath Bone.
It could work.
Posted by: garrett at December 23, 2024 11:56 AM (j6KoD)
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They killed his father.
They raped his mother.
They cast him into slavery.
Now he's back, and will take his vengeance. The wives of the guilty will experience his mighty Wrath Bone.
It could work.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 11:58 AM (HnUIn)
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Wrath Bone would be a good Porn Name.
Posted by: garrett at December 23, 2024 11:56 AM (j6KoD)
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As well as Death Metal band.
Posted by: garrett at December 23, 2024 11:56 AM (j6KoD)
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As well as Death Metal band.
Posted by: ShainS -- President-Elect Musk will appoint Vivek to Speaker Of The House! at December 23, 2024 11:59 AM (p/ivb)
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This redhead in red and white hates congressmen, loves Christmas and wants to avoid any and all Wrath Bones:
http://tiny.cc/o7n2001
http://tiny.cc/o7n2001
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 11:59 AM (HnUIn)
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One of my fondest Memories is still going to the movie theater in 1996 to see Mars Attacks -- and the entire audience breaking into cheers and clapping after that scene where they blow up the White House.
Posted by: ShainS -- President-Elect Musk will appoint Vivek to Speaker Of The House! at December 23, 2024 11:48 AM (hrweQ)
I thought that happened in Independence Day… the Will Smith movie. I remember watching it at a theater in Monterrey, CA and the audience did erupt in cheers when the White House was obliterated…. Of course I’m 29 so perhaps my memory is suspect
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at December 23, 2024 11:54 AM (t3Itw)
Yeah, the scene in Mars Attacks was them vaporizing everyone in Congress. I don't remember if they blew up the building.
The iconic shot in Independence Day was the White House being disintegrated.
Posted by: ShainS -- President-Elect Musk will appoint Vivek to Speaker Of The House! at December 23, 2024 11:48 AM (hrweQ)
I thought that happened in Independence Day… the Will Smith movie. I remember watching it at a theater in Monterrey, CA and the audience did erupt in cheers when the White House was obliterated…. Of course I’m 29 so perhaps my memory is suspect
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at December 23, 2024 11:54 AM (t3Itw)
Yeah, the scene in Mars Attacks was them vaporizing everyone in Congress. I don't remember if they blew up the building.
The iconic shot in Independence Day was the White House being disintegrated.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 11:59 AM (0Wq3v)
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Actually, in Mars Attacks they blew up congress, not the White House.
Posted by: gourmand du jour at December 23, 2024 12:00 PM (c6hLR)
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This redhead in red and white hates congressmen, loves Christmas and wants to avoid any and all Wrath Bones:
http://tiny.cc/o7n2001
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!)
Thanks, Joe. We have missed your informed and witty commentary and your babes. But mostly your babes.
http://tiny.cc/o7n2001
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!)
Thanks, Joe. We have missed your informed and witty commentary and your babes. But mostly your babes.
Posted by: Bulg at December 23, 2024 12:00 PM (v6JzV)
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Or a sex toy.
Posted by: Just the punchline at December 23, 2024 12:01 PM (dg+HA)
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This redhead in red and white hates congressmen, loves Christmas and wants to avoid any and all Wrath Bones:
http://tiny.cc/o7n2001
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 11:59 AM (HnUIn)
Nice stocking stuffer!
The Mannix Babes are back!
http://tiny.cc/o7n2001
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 11:59 AM (HnUIn)
Nice stocking stuffer!
The Mannix Babes are back!
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 23, 2024 12:01 PM (8zz6B)
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"Ladies and gentlemen, I'm here to inform you that we still have 2 out of 3 branches of government, and that ain't bad..."
LOL
LOL
Posted by: gourmand du jour at December 23, 2024 12:02 PM (c6hLR)
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But the President wields the most power. So his term should be the most limited.
Posted by: Bulg
Cannot spend money. Only recommend.
Cannot create law.
Cannot create treaties.
Cannot declare war.
But yeah. His position wields the most power.
Posted by: Bulg
Cannot spend money. Only recommend.
Cannot create law.
Cannot create treaties.
Cannot declare war.
But yeah. His position wields the most power.
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at December 23, 2024 12:02 PM (jHelr)
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That was the argument that Guiteau's defense used. "My client shot him, but it was the doctors who killed him."
Posted by: Bulg at December 23, 2024 11:57 AM (v6JzV)
Hmmm, that's almost as good as "this glove doesn't fit my hand" as a defense.
Posted by: Bulg at December 23, 2024 11:57 AM (v6JzV)
Hmmm, that's almost as good as "this glove doesn't fit my hand" as a defense.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 12:02 PM (0Wq3v)
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This redhead in red and white hates congressmen, loves Christmas and wants to avoid any and all Wrath Bones:
http://tiny.cc/o7n2001
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 11:59 AM (HnUIn)
That photo and a caption with “bones”… this place 😂
http://tiny.cc/o7n2001
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 11:59 AM (HnUIn)
That photo and a caption with “bones”… this place 😂
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at December 23, 2024 12:02 PM (lIWP8)
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I thought that happened in Independence Day… the Will Smith movie. I remember watching it at a theater in Monterrey, CA and the audience did erupt in cheers when the White House was obliterated…. Of course I’m 29 so perhaps my memory is suspect
Posted by: LinusVanPelt
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Crap, you're right.
Mars Attacks had the line: "I want the people to know that they still have two out of three branches of the government working for them, and that ain't bad."
Posted by: LinusVanPelt
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Crap, you're right.
Mars Attacks had the line: "I want the people to know that they still have two out of three branches of the government working for them, and that ain't bad."
Posted by: ShainS -- President-Elect Musk will appoint Vivek to Speaker Of The House! at December 23, 2024 12:03 PM (A2XMJ)
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This redhead in red and white hates congressmen, loves Christmas and wants to avoid any and all Wrath Bones:
http://tiny.cc/o7n2001
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 11:59 AM (HnUIn)
Well shit. The one time I'm able to view one of these, and she bears a strong resemblance to my ex.
http://tiny.cc/o7n2001
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 11:59 AM (HnUIn)
Well shit. The one time I'm able to view one of these, and she bears a strong resemblance to my ex.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 12:03 PM (0Wq3v)
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>>But yeah. His position wields the most power.
Look at how the world has changed since November 5th. Imagine what will happen when he actually takes office.
We're taking Panama.
Look at how the world has changed since November 5th. Imagine what will happen when he actually takes office.
We're taking Panama.
Posted by: JackStraw at December 23, 2024 12:05 PM (LkLld)
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"Ladies and gentlemen, I'm here to inform you that we still have 2 out of 3 branches of government, and that ain't bad..."
LOL
Posted by: gourmand du jour at December 23, 2024 12:02 PM (c6hLR)
One of those films with so many iconic moments, and great lines, but the whole doesn't add up to the sum of its parts.
LOL
Posted by: gourmand du jour at December 23, 2024 12:02 PM (c6hLR)
One of those films with so many iconic moments, and great lines, but the whole doesn't add up to the sum of its parts.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 12:05 PM (0Wq3v)
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Good morning!
Posted by: gp Voted His Way Into This at December 23, 2024 12:06 PM (1VvJB)
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Look at how the world has changed since November 5th. Imagine what will happen when he actually takes office.
We're taking Panama.
Posted by: JackStraw at December 23, 2024 12:05 PM (LkLld)
Ladies and gentlemen… the governor of our 51st state: Justin Trudeau!
We're taking Panama.
Posted by: JackStraw at December 23, 2024 12:05 PM (LkLld)
Ladies and gentlemen… the governor of our 51st state: Justin Trudeau!
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at December 23, 2024 12:06 PM (t3Itw)
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This redhead in red and white hates congressmen, loves Christmas and wants to avoid any and all Wrath Bones:
http://tiny.cc/o7n2001
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 11:59 AM (HnUIn)
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Dayam
http://tiny.cc/o7n2001
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 11:59 AM (HnUIn)
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Dayam
Posted by: Huck Follywood at December 23, 2024 12:06 PM (ZAWJi)
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196 >>But yeah. His position wields the most power.
Look at how the world has changed since November 5th. Imagine what will happen when he actually takes office.
We're taking Panama.
Posted by: JackStraw at December 23, 2024 12:05 PM (LkLld)
My only quibble is taking on another welfare territory, Jack…
Look at how the world has changed since November 5th. Imagine what will happen when he actually takes office.
We're taking Panama.
Posted by: JackStraw at December 23, 2024 12:05 PM (LkLld)
My only quibble is taking on another welfare territory, Jack…
Posted by: tubal at December 23, 2024 12:06 PM (PCK5/)
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@amuse @amuse 18h
PANAMA CANAL: Trump suggested the US might need to take over control of the Panama Canal. Interestingly the Torrijos-Carter Treaty allows the US to take control of the canal if operation is disrupted. Panama has struggled to keep the canal operating and it is the responsibility of the US to take over if necessary.
PANAMA CANAL: Trump suggested the US might need to take over control of the Panama Canal. Interestingly the Torrijos-Carter Treaty allows the US to take control of the canal if operation is disrupted. Panama has struggled to keep the canal operating and it is the responsibility of the US to take over if necessary.
Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at December 23, 2024 12:06 PM (hovnC)
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197
One of those films with so many iconic moments, and great lines, but the whole doesn't add up to the sum of its parts.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 12:05 PM (0Wq3v)
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Burton is a visual/idea guy. He's not a story guy.
When the actual stories of his films work, it's something of a miracle.
One of those films with so many iconic moments, and great lines, but the whole doesn't add up to the sum of its parts.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 12:05 PM (0Wq3v)
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Burton is a visual/idea guy. He's not a story guy.
When the actual stories of his films work, it's something of a miracle.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, trying to figure out Joel Schumacher at December 23, 2024 12:06 PM (4LF+x)
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One of those films with so many iconic moments, and great lines, but the whole doesn't add up to the sum of its parts.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 12:05 PM (0Wq3v)
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That's a pretty fair description. I like "Mars Attacks" a lot and think it is raucously funny, but it was also never quite what it should have been given its component parts.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 12:05 PM (0Wq3v)
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That's a pretty fair description. I like "Mars Attacks" a lot and think it is raucously funny, but it was also never quite what it should have been given its component parts.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 12:06 PM (HnUIn)
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Crap, you're right.
Mars Attacks had the line: "I want the people to know that they still have two out of three branches of the government working for them, and that ain't bad."
Posted by: ShainS -- President-Elect Musk will appoint Vivek to Speaker Of The House! at December 23, 2024 12:03 PM (A2XMJ)
The other amazing thing is how many genuine stars they got to do fairly small roles in that film.
Mars Attacks had the line: "I want the people to know that they still have two out of three branches of the government working for them, and that ain't bad."
Posted by: ShainS -- President-Elect Musk will appoint Vivek to Speaker Of The House! at December 23, 2024 12:03 PM (A2XMJ)
The other amazing thing is how many genuine stars they got to do fairly small roles in that film.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 12:06 PM (0Wq3v)
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Less states is where I’m at now…
Posted by: tubal at December 23, 2024 12:07 PM (PCK5/)
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The other amazing thing is how many genuine stars they got to do fairly small roles in that film.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 12:06 PM (0Wq3v)
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I get the strong impression that it was something along the lines of a passion project or an inside joke for everyone involved.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 12:06 PM (0Wq3v)
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I get the strong impression that it was something along the lines of a passion project or an inside joke for everyone involved.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 12:07 PM (HnUIn)
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Obviously Grainger's staff wanted their paychecks to keep flowing. The crazy thing is no one called this out.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at December 23, 2024 12:07 PM (ZAWJi)
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I think . . . I think Trump is not only far smarter than the MFM and NeverTrumps think he is, he is also far smarter than the MFM and NeverTrumps could ever wish to be on a really good day.
Posted by: Kindltot at December 23, 2024 12:08 PM (D7oie)
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So-called Karens are not the only entitled ones. Congresswoman Kay and all her staff paid for doing nothing.
Posted by: JM in Ill -- Behold the Manchurian Candidate at December 23, 2024 12:08 PM (PSFnA)
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204 One of those films with so many iconic moments, and great lines, but the whole doesn't add up to the sum of its parts.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 12:05 PM (0Wq3v)
++++
That's a pretty fair description. I like "Mars Attacks" a lot and think it is raucously funny, but it was also never quite what it should have been given its component parts.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 12:06 PM (HnUIn)
Yeah, overall it just misses…
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 12:05 PM (0Wq3v)
++++
That's a pretty fair description. I like "Mars Attacks" a lot and think it is raucously funny, but it was also never quite what it should have been given its component parts.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 12:06 PM (HnUIn)
Yeah, overall it just misses…
Posted by: tubal at December 23, 2024 12:08 PM (PCK5/)
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That's a pretty fair description. I like "Mars Attacks" a lot and think it is raucously funny, but it was also never quite what it should have been given its component parts.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 12:06 PM (HnUIn)
When I said "sum of its parts" I was thinking of Sarah Jessica Horseface and Pierce Brosnan, and giggling to myself.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 12:06 PM (HnUIn)
When I said "sum of its parts" I was thinking of Sarah Jessica Horseface and Pierce Brosnan, and giggling to myself.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 12:08 PM (0Wq3v)
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The other amazing thing is how many genuine stars they got to do fairly small roles in that film.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 12:06 PM (0Wq3v)
Isn't there a generic term for a basically silly movie that has dozens of big star cameos? A romp, maybe?
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 12:06 PM (0Wq3v)
Isn't there a generic term for a basically silly movie that has dozens of big star cameos? A romp, maybe?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 23, 2024 12:10 PM (8zz6B)
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213 The other amazing thing is how many genuine stars they got to do fairly small roles in that film.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 12:06 PM (0Wq3v)
Isn't there a generic term for a basically silly movie that has dozens of big star cameos? A romp, maybe?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 23, 2024 12:10 PM (8zz6B)
Money for nothing…
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 12:06 PM (0Wq3v)
Isn't there a generic term for a basically silly movie that has dozens of big star cameos? A romp, maybe?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 23, 2024 12:10 PM (8zz6B)
Money for nothing…
Posted by: tubal at December 23, 2024 12:10 PM (PCK5/)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at December 23, 2024 12:11 PM (63Dwl)
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I get the strong impression that it was something along the lines of a passion project or an inside joke for everyone involved.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 12:07 PM (HnUIn)
I watched it again not too long ago, and was surprised Jack Black was in it. I'm pretty sure he wasn't even close to being famous yet. Natalie Portman of course, wasn't yet as big as she became, but had already done some other stuff.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 23, 2024 12:07 PM (HnUIn)
I watched it again not too long ago, and was surprised Jack Black was in it. I'm pretty sure he wasn't even close to being famous yet. Natalie Portman of course, wasn't yet as big as she became, but had already done some other stuff.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 12:11 PM (0Wq3v)
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Isn't there a generic term for a basically silly movie that has dozens of big star cameos? A romp, maybe?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
A Cannonball Run.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
A Cannonball Run.
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at December 23, 2024 12:11 PM (jHelr)
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SMOD!!!
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Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at December 23, 2024 12:12 PM (hovnC)
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Isn't there a generic term for a basically silly movie that has dozens of big star cameos? A romp, maybe?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.
Posted by: Bulg at December 23, 2024 12:12 PM (v6JzV)
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A romp, maybe?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 23, 2024 12:10 PM (8zz6B)
No, that's when one congressional staff enters the Senate chamber.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 23, 2024 12:10 PM (8zz6B)
No, that's when one congressional staff enters the Senate chamber.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 12:12 PM (0Wq3v)
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Her son said she's living in an independent apartment, in a complex that has a memory care unit, but she's not in the memory care unit.
Her son also said she started showing signs of dementia a few months after she moved in to the independent apartment.
Her son also said she started showing signs of dementia a few months after she moved in to the independent apartment.
Posted by: Ian S. at December 23, 2024 12:12 PM (QZThv)
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I think . . . I think Trump is not only far smarter than the MFM and NeverTrumps think he is, he is also far smarter than the MFM and NeverTrumps could ever wish to be on a really good day.
Posted by: Kindltot at December 23, 2024 12:08 PM (D7oie)
Miracle time: Bret Stephens had a piece in the NYT today titled he’s quitting never Trump. I don’t know the reasons presented because behind a paywall…. But even so, is he the first ever to be cured of TDS??
Posted by: Kindltot at December 23, 2024 12:08 PM (D7oie)
Miracle time: Bret Stephens had a piece in the NYT today titled he’s quitting never Trump. I don’t know the reasons presented because behind a paywall…. But even so, is he the first ever to be cured of TDS??
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at December 23, 2024 12:12 PM (t3Itw)
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Mars Attacks got asses in the seats, and made money. Goal status: attained.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 23, 2024 12:13 PM (8zz6B)
224
I think . . . I think Trump is not only far smarter than the MFM and NeverTrumps think he is, he is also far smarter than the MFM and NeverTrumps could ever wish to be on a really good day.
Posted by: Kindltot at December 23, 2024 12:08 PM (D7oie)
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Very. Stable. Genius.
Posted by: Kindltot at December 23, 2024 12:08 PM (D7oie)
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Very. Stable. Genius.
Posted by: ShainS -- President-Elect Musk will appoint Vivek to Speaker Of The House! at December 23, 2024 12:13 PM (CESUr)
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218 SMOD!!!
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Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at December 23, 2024 12:12 PM (hovnC)
Oh no!!
Anyway…
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Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at December 23, 2024 12:12 PM (hovnC)
Oh no!!
Anyway…
Posted by: tubal at December 23, 2024 12:13 PM (PCK5/)
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Isn't there a generic term for a basically silly movie that has dozens of big star cameos? A romp, maybe?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
A Cannonball Run.
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at December 23, 2024 12:11 PM
A mad, mad, mad, mad movie?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
A Cannonball Run.
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at December 23, 2024 12:11 PM
A mad, mad, mad, mad movie?
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 23, 2024 12:13 PM (+QlJh)
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Isn't there a generic term for a basically silly movie that has dozens of big star cameos? A romp, maybe?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 23, 2024 12:10 PM (8zz6B)
It’s a mad mad mad mad world
Hilarious movie; cameos aplenty
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 23, 2024 12:10 PM (8zz6B)
It’s a mad mad mad mad world
Hilarious movie; cameos aplenty
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at December 23, 2024 12:14 PM (t3Itw)
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Isn't there a generic term for a basically silly movie that has dozens of big star cameos? A romp, maybe?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 23, 2024 12:10 PM (8zz6B)
It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad Mad Mad World.
Or shorter: an Irwin Allen production
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 23, 2024 12:10 PM (8zz6B)
It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad Mad Mad World.
Or shorter: an Irwin Allen production
Posted by: Kindltot at December 23, 2024 12:14 PM (D7oie)
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209 I think . . . I think Trump is not only far smarter than the MFM and NeverTrumps think he is, he is also far smarter than the MFM and NeverTrumps could ever wish to be on a really good day.
Posted by: Kindltot at December 23
I take great pleasure in watching a news bimbo get humiliated trying a stupid gotcha question on a conservative.
Posted by: Kindltot at December 23
I take great pleasure in watching a news bimbo get humiliated trying a stupid gotcha question on a conservative.
Posted by: Northernlurker , Maple Syrup MAGA at December 23, 2024 12:14 PM (RnjVn)
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Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at December 23, 2024 12:12 PM (hovnC)
Not to worry. Rudolph's Nose was been upgraded to a laser. He'll take it out.
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Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at December 23, 2024 12:12 PM (hovnC)
Not to worry. Rudolph's Nose was been upgraded to a laser. He'll take it out.
Posted by: Bulg at December 23, 2024 12:14 PM (v6JzV)
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226, 227 — Horde mind
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at December 23, 2024 12:15 PM (t3Itw)
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Miracle time: Bret Stephens had a piece in the NYT today titled he’s quitting never Trump. I don’t know the reasons presented because behind a paywall…. But even so, is he the first ever to be cured of TDS??
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at December 23, 2024 12:12 PM (t3Itw)
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JD Vance and Glenn Beck were early contenders.
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at December 23, 2024 12:12 PM (t3Itw)
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JD Vance and Glenn Beck were early contenders.
Posted by: ShainS -- President-Elect Musk will appoint Vivek to Speaker Of The House! at December 23, 2024 12:15 PM (CESUr)
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195
'she bears a strong resemblance to my ex.'
Out of respect for BurtTC, I'm asking everyone to refrain from spanking it to this Mannix babe who so closely resembles BurtTC's wife.
'she bears a strong resemblance to my ex.'
Out of respect for BurtTC, I'm asking everyone to refrain from spanking it to this Mannix babe who so closely resembles BurtTC's wife.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at December 23, 2024 12:15 PM (3wi/L)
234
Isn't there a generic term for a basically silly movie that has dozens of big star cameos? A romp, maybe?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.
Posted by: Bulg at December 23, 2024 12:12 PM (v6JzV)
Poseidon Adventure.
What do you mean that wasn't a comedy.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.
Posted by: Bulg at December 23, 2024 12:12 PM (v6JzV)
Poseidon Adventure.
What do you mean that wasn't a comedy.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 12:15 PM (0Wq3v)
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Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at December 23, 2024 12:12 PM (hovnC)
Whew! Had it been going only 14,742 mph, it might hit us.
Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at December 23, 2024 12:12 PM (hovnC)
Whew! Had it been going only 14,742 mph, it might hit us.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 23, 2024 12:15 PM (8zz6B)
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226, 227 — Horde mind
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at December 23, 2024 12:15 PM
Beautiful and terrible.
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at December 23, 2024 12:15 PM
Beautiful and terrible.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 23, 2024 12:15 PM (+QlJh)
237
Triple horde mind!
Posted by: ShainS -- President-Elect Musk will appoint Vivek to Speaker Of The House! at December 23, 2024 12:15 PM (CESUr)
238
I'm asking everyone to refrain from spanking it to this Mannix babe who so closely resembles BurtTC's wife.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at December 23, 2024 12:15 PM (3wi/L)
Ex.
Spank away.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at December 23, 2024 12:15 PM (3wi/L)
Ex.
Spank away.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 12:15 PM (0Wq3v)
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Poseidon Adventure.
What do you mean that wasn't a comedy.
Posted by: BurtTC
Mmmmm...Pamela Sue Martin...mmmmmmmmm...
What do you mean that wasn't a comedy.
Posted by: BurtTC
Mmmmm...Pamela Sue Martin...mmmmmmmmm...
Posted by: Bulg at December 23, 2024 12:17 PM (v6JzV)
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SMOD!!!
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Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at December 23, 2024 12:12 PM (hovnC)
Basically the plot of Arthur Christmas.
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Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at December 23, 2024 12:12 PM (hovnC)
Basically the plot of Arthur Christmas.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2024 12:17 PM (0Wq3v)
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Well I'm heading out to buy a Christmas present for a parrot.
Posted by: Northernlurker , Maple Syrup MAGA at December 23, 2024 12:17 PM (RnjVn)
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Nood. Biden commutations.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 23, 2024 12:17 PM (+QlJh)
Posted by: Bulg at December 23, 2024 12:18 PM (v6JzV)
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Miracle time: Bret Stephens had a piece in the NYT today titled he’s quitting never Trump. I don’t know the reasons presented because behind a paywall…. But even so, is he the first ever to be cured of TDS??
Posted by: LinusVanPelt
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Meh, Political hitmen prefer to attack from the inside. Hiding in the dwindling GOPe establishment makes such hitmen ineffective. They prefer to position themselves to stab in the back.
DJT is better served by obvious enemies like Pelosi that have no 'cachet' to attract GOPe internal resistance.
Posted by: LinusVanPelt
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Meh, Political hitmen prefer to attack from the inside. Hiding in the dwindling GOPe establishment makes such hitmen ineffective. They prefer to position themselves to stab in the back.
DJT is better served by obvious enemies like Pelosi that have no 'cachet' to attract GOPe internal resistance.
Posted by: whig at December 23, 2024 12:18 PM (ctrM5)
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241 Well I'm heading out to buy a Christmas present for a parrot.
Posted by: Northernlurker , Maple Syrup MAGA at December 23, 2024 12:17 PM (RnjVn)
Huh… maybe the oddest thing I have heard in a while… anyway - Laissez les bontemps roulet, NL..
Posted by: Northernlurker , Maple Syrup MAGA at December 23, 2024 12:17 PM (RnjVn)
Huh… maybe the oddest thing I have heard in a while… anyway - Laissez les bontemps roulet, NL..
Posted by: tubal at December 23, 2024 12:19 PM (PCK5/)
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Kay sounds fit to serve to me.
Posted by: zombie ruth bader ginsburg planking in hell at December 23, 2024 12:20 PM (2+SeL)
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>>I favor term limits to help put an end to America’s gerontocracy.
Buck!
Thank you for not making that an imperative declaration.
I am in no mood to send you another nasty email pointing out how wrong you are. (jk)
I still hold that pushing term limits will only shift power to the party and make it easier for the malfeasant politicians to game the system by bouncing around different jobs.
(In case anyone reads this and wants to respond. Sorry, I am closing the tab and moving on with my life now. )
Buck!
Thank you for not making that an imperative declaration.
I am in no mood to send you another nasty email pointing out how wrong you are. (jk)
I still hold that pushing term limits will only shift power to the party and make it easier for the malfeasant politicians to game the system by bouncing around different jobs.
(In case anyone reads this and wants to respond. Sorry, I am closing the tab and moving on with my life now. )
Posted by: Gentlemen, time for a reckoning at December 23, 2024 12:30 PM (Ypu3O)
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Ann Vandersteel™️ @annvandersteel
BREAKING: The Subway Burning Victim’s Name was AMELIA CARTER.
She was 29 years old.
Biden State Media refuses to post her name and face, because she was a beautiful young white woman whose life was monstrously taken by one of Joe Biden’s savage and racist illegals.
She was neither drunk nor homeless.
Just another victim of circumstance in Joe Biden’s fcked-up America.
Please SAY HER NAME in your prayers.
BREAKING: The Subway Burning Victim’s Name was AMELIA CARTER.
She was 29 years old.
Biden State Media refuses to post her name and face, because she was a beautiful young white woman whose life was monstrously taken by one of Joe Biden’s savage and racist illegals.
She was neither drunk nor homeless.
Just another victim of circumstance in Joe Biden’s fcked-up America.
Please SAY HER NAME in your prayers.
Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at December 23, 2024 12:34 PM (hovnC)
249
nood
Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at December 23, 2024 12:34 PM (hovnC)
250
We need a Constitutional amendment implementing term limits. We don't want Congress to be able to change them.
How about a maximum of four terms in the House and two terms in the Senate? Our Congressmen need to return to private life if they have reached the maximum number of years in office.
Oh, and no Congressional pensions, either.
How about a maximum of four terms in the House and two terms in the Senate? Our Congressmen need to return to private life if they have reached the maximum number of years in office.
Oh, and no Congressional pensions, either.
Posted by: Ralph at December 23, 2024 12:40 PM (TysyT)
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You know for certain someone isn't checking Maxine Waters in the out of a similar facility for Congressional votes &/or public appearances?
She's 86, nuts & aggressive - the latter two for years - and obviously needs a full-time keeper.
She's 86, nuts & aggressive - the latter two for years - and obviously needs a full-time keeper.
Posted by: L - Rooster one day, Feather duster another at December 23, 2024 02:17 PM (NFX2v)
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152. Is he going to retire on work-related disability?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
An even better option - Move to D.C. and work for the Capitol Hill police.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
An even better option - Move to D.C. and work for the Capitol Hill police.
Posted by: L - Rooster one day, Feather duster another at December 23, 2024 02:19 PM (NFX2v)
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Any chance that "Memory Care Facility" spoken of not located in the district she's supposed to be representing? Would be interesting if there were residency requirements to be a Rep for a given district.
Granted, not running for the '24-'26 term might be the outcome to follow said laws.
Granted, not running for the '24-'26 term might be the outcome to follow said laws.
Posted by: Another Anon at December 23, 2024 03:32 PM (QNMaY)
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Paul Anka Haiku Contest Announcement
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