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The Morning Report — 12/24/24
No one helped. The bystanders were too busy filming. The cops? Well, instead of wrapping their jackets around a burning woman in an F train stopped at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue Station on Sunday morning, they walked by. Then there was Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, the animal charged with lighting the match that set the innocent subway rider on fire — thus igniting a hellscape that feels like a metaphor for New York City’s decaying underground. The footage itself is a dystopian horror show: a female figure standing like a zombie while her sadistic torturer sits on the platform and watches her body be eaten by flames.Not merely a metaphor for New York City, sad to say. Given the nature of the anti-American, anti-Civilization Left, which have spent over 200 years attempting to utterly destroy the pinnacle of Western and human advancement – the American nation as envisioned and established by our founding fathers. from its epicenter in the Democrat Party, in its drive for absolute power and control. That is why what happened on that subway train to that poor woman happened, and just as tragic why no one lifted a finger to try and stop it. And why someone like Daniel Penny had to be destroyed by the aforementioned political party and movement of Evil incarnate. The psychotic fiend he accidentally dispatched while merely trying to restrain him is their creation. via LBJ and the dissolute parents that gave birth to him and then abandoned him to his fate, and ours. That multiplied by how many million since the Great Society? If not before. I mean it when I write that every disaster, all of the ills, all the misery, suffering, dislocation waste of blood, treasure and human potential is the fault of or has been made exponentially worse by the direct action of the Democrat Left compounded by their attempts at "correcting" the problems that they themselves caused in the first place. The historical record is quite clear. Remember, Joe Biden is not merely demented. Before his brain accelerated its rapid degeneration in front of our eyes over the past four to 12 years as both VP and puppet of Obama and Obama's puppet masters, Joe Biden was a perverted, venal criminal who spent half a century in public life selling his office to the highest bidder, including some of America's greatest foreign rivals and outright enemies. Putting all of that aside for a moment, considering that his own daughter confirmed that when she was 12-years-old he bathed with her! Does this story really surprise you?
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas said on Sunday that he is “aware of reports of children being trafficked,” but that stopping it is “outside the responsibility of the Department of Homeland Security.” More than half a million illegal immigrant children have been knowingly let into the country in recent years — about 120,000 a year — under a policy shielding “unaccompanied alien children.” The New York Times found that one-third could not be located thirty days later. Mayorkas shrugged aside the high numbers of children that disappear, saying some could just be illegal immigrants refusing to cooperate with the conditions they agreed to. “Individuals do not comply with the reporting obligations, or otherwise, I think it is inaccurate to say that all of them are trafficked or victimized,” he said on Face the Nation.If it were merely ONE single solitary child that faced the monsters among us – the vast majority unleashed on us by Biden, Mayorkas and those who demand open borders and the dismantling of prisons, it would be a crime against humanity in my humble opinion. If only that Guatemalan savage set Mayorkas on fire, then we'd have justice because, speaking of one child left to fend for himself:
An illegal alien accused of causing the crash that killed 12-year-old Travis Wolfe in Hazelwood, Missouri, last year is now out of jail without paying any bail. Endrina Bracho, an illegal alien from Venezuela, was charged in March with one count of first-degree involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree assault, two counts of child endangerment, and one count of driving without a license after allegedly causing a December 2023 crash that left Wolfe dead and his parents, Timothy and Stephanie Wolfe, injured.¡De huevos y tortillas! You xenophobic ingrates. And while we're on the subject of depravity and exploitation, I give you Leftism unbounded in all its raw glory!
A gay Georgia couple convicted of sickening sexually abuse of their two adopted sons will spend the rest of the lives behind bars. William and Zachary Zulock, 34 and 36, were each sentenced last week to 100 years in prison without the possibility of parole, the Walton County District Attorney’s office announced. “These two Defendants truly created a house of horrors and put their extremely dark desires above everything and everyone else,” said District Attorney Randy McGinley, according to WSB-TV. “However, the depth of the Defendants’ depravity, which is as deep as it gets, is not greater than the resolve of those that fought for justice and the strength of the victims in this case. The resolve I have seen from these two young victims over the last two years is truly inspiring,” he added.You don't necessarily have to be homosexual to abuse children. But it sure does seem as if the overwhelming majority of horror stories like this feature homosexuals as the perpetrators. Of course, they are aided and abetted by deviants in and out of government who demand orphaned children be placed with homosexual couples. As I have often stated,I don't care what two consenting adults do in the privacy of their own home, so long as children, animals or unwilling participants are not involved. The propaganda that 20 per cent to upwards of a third of the population are homosexuals is ridiculous. It's an evolutionary dead-end; Humanity would've buggered itself into extinction thousands of years ago. Can you say "grooming?" Sure, I knew you could. That puts all those thousands of unaccounted for children Mayorkas refuses to acknowledge in a different and very chilling light. But wait, there's more. A whole lot more!
As one of his final acts as president, Joe Biden is commuting the death sentences of 37 of the federal government’s 40 death row inmates, giving them life sentences instead. These 37 men include some of the most violent killers in the United States.Given that the decarceration movement, the defund the police movement and the blood-libeling of America as founded as an illegitimate, racist, white-supremacist society built on the blood and bones of oppressed blacks and indigenous natives where only the dismantling of a criminal justice system that evolved from the savagery and carnage of human history into Magna Carta and its precepts that came to our shores with the Brits can redress those dangerous, mythological lies. I am shocked that infamous cop killer Mumia Abu Jamal was not pardoned by Biden. Meh, there's still three weeks or so to go before he departs. Given he barely knows who he is, let alone where he is at any given moment, He'll sign anything that whoever his puppet-master du jour is tells him to sign. As I had suggested in a previous column, How great would it be if Trump or Kash Patel, or whoever winds up at the top in Foggy Bottom and Langley can engineer the capture and/or repatriation of Joanne Chesimard (aka Assata Shakur) where she can stand trial for murder and then hold a publicly televised execution. While I say to hell with this "restorative justice" claptrap, what I suggest above would indeed be both restorative for our collective American soul and Justice! Too long delayed though it may be. Give bipedal vermin Jamaal Bowman a front row seat, since he publicly hailed this scum cop-killer a hero. On a separate note, even if a fraction of what Matt Gaetz is alleged to have done is true – and given the nature of the forces arrayed against him, and and us, and from past experience vis a vis the persecution and kangaroo court charges against Donald Trump, it's likely 100% of it is either total bullshit or exaggerated and distorted beyond all recognition to the truth. In comparison to any Democrat or Leftist, Matt Gaetz is as pure as the wind-driven snow. All of that said, that this is both Christmas and Hanukkah, it is a season that celebrates great joy and of hope. Of deliverance into the light from a protracted epoch of darkness and uncertainty. Have faith, dear friends. Because together we shall indeed overcome!!! Lastly, a shout-out and thank you for your continued support in hitting our tip jar. It truly is appreciated more than you can know. Have a great day! See you tomorrow on Christmas Morning and the remainder of the week. God bless us, everyone!!!
- ABOVE THE FOLD, BREAKING, NOTEWORTHY
- Self-government is utterly impossible under the sustained, government-led censorship campaign that has distorted public life for the last 15 years and which we are only now beginning to understand.
The Return of Free Speech - William and Zachary Zulock, 34 and 36, were each sentenced last week to 100 years in prison without the possibility of parole, the Walton County District Attorney’s office announced.
Gay couple who showed off picture-perfect family get 100 years in prison for horrific rape of adopted sons (You don't have to be a homosexual to do this, but this kind of "Abomination" seems to involve homosexuals more often than not, right? - jjs)
- ISRAEL vs IRAN & GAZA/HAMAS/Hezbollah . . . AND BIDEN
- The devices were detonated in September, injuring thousands of Hezbollah terrorists to the point that they could no longer fight.
WATCH: Mossad Agents Reveal How They Tricked Hezbollah Into Buying Pagers, Walkie Talkies
- As a kid in Hebrew school, collecting money to plant a tree in Israel was the cause. Now it's plant a missile up a savage's rectum. Progress! - jjs
Drone That Caught Yahya Sinwar Was Donated By New Jersey Jews Says IDF Captain
- Get over it.
The ‘Palestinians’ Lost Their War ASSAD REGIME COLLAPSES" - Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, urged Syrians on Sunday to rise up against the insurgents who toppled Tehran’s puppet dictator, Bashar Assad. Khamenei claimed the rebel assault that ended five decades of rule by the Assad dynasty was organized and directed by the United States and Israel.
Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei Calls on Syrians to Overthrow Rebel Government
- Perhaps extinguishing any flicker of confidence many Americans might still retain in the honesty of a Biden Department of Defense and the U.S. Congress that already has shown decades of utter contempt for the U.S. Constitution, Department of Defense (DoD) spokesman Maj. Gen Patrick Ryder told reporters on December 19 that, well shucks, you know how we’ve been telling you for almost a year that there were 900 U.S. troops in Syria? Well, we JUST DISCOVERED that there are more than DOUBLE THAT NUMBER deployed there.
Oops? Biden DoD SURPRISED To Learn It Had More U.S. Troops In Syria
- Biden is leaving a trail of mayhem for President Trump to clean up.
Biden Leaving a Steaming Pile of Syria Under Trump’s Christmas Tree WE-ALL-SLAM-FOR-I-SLAM - Nor does our willful blindness.
Jihad Never Sleeps
- UHR rep pushes material saying Jews practice “Luciferian religion” and lie about Holocaust.
Exposing the Antisemitism at United Hands Relief CIVIL WAR 2.0: J-6 FBI FALSE FLAG "RIOT" & AFTERMATH, LEFTIST PERSECUTIONS, DEMOCRAT PUTSCH, AMERICAN DISSOLUTION - More racism that didn’t happen to prove how rampant racism is.
False flag: Horribly racist anti-black, pro-Trump messages on Tennessee campus turn out to be completely fabricated smear campaign UHC CEO MURDER - The suspected assassin faces state and federal charges.
Luigi Mangione Pleads Not Guilty To Murder And Terror Charges CRIME & PUNISHMENT, NON-DOSTOYEVSKY - If someone invades another person‘s home without permission and is told to leave but refuses to do so, that individual is breaking the law and violating a sacred American right. There should be no argument whatsoever about this. But a Georgia woman insanely was arrested and charged with multiple crimes after she tried to evict an aggressive squatter who locked her out of her own home. The police sided with the victimizer instead of the victim.
Upside Down World: Police Arrest Homeowner for Evicting Squatter
- There’s a chilling apathy toward our fellow citizens — and a gross fascination with filming on our phones, not intervening.
Why did no one help her? Fatal subway burning exposes New York City’s sad disconnect to humanity
- These 37 men include some of the most violent killers in the United States.
Meet Some of the Violent Killers for Whom Biden Commuted Death Sentences "BIDEN/HARRIS BORDER BLOODBATH," AMNESTY, IMMIGRATION, BORDER SECURITY - The data offers a glimpse of how congressional apportionment maps could change by 2030. It also shows how, as U.S. citizens flee states with garbage leftist policies, the inclusion of noncitizens in census data allows those states to keep congressional seats because their population is propped up by illegal aliens.
3 Million ‘Temporary’ Migrants Will Now Sway Congressional Seats Thanks To Census Bureau Change
- Endrina Bracho, an illegal alien from Venezuela, was charged in March with one count of first-degree involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree assault, two counts of child endangerment, and one count of driving without a license after allegedly causing a December 2023 crash that left Wolfe dead and his parents, Timothy and Stephanie Wolfe, injured.
Illegal Alien, Accused of Killing 12-Year-Old Travis Wolfe, Freed from Jail to Spend Holidays with Family
- 300,000 vulnerable children may be missing (Or in the beds of Democrat Pols and homosexual foster parents - jjs)
Mayorkas Says Stopping Trafficking Of Alien Children Is ‘Outside The Responsibility’ Of DHS FIRST AMENDMENT ISSUES, CENSORSHIP, FAKE NEWS, MEDIA, BIG BROTHER TECH - Harry Stein: The journalists and outlets that helped mobilize the hysteria back in 2006 shrug at Crystal Mangum’s belated admission of the obvious: it was all lies.
Don’t Expect Media Apologies—Ever—for the Duke Lacrosse Case - The interaction begins with the New York Congresswoman sarcastically waving in Sortor’s face and escalates from there. Subsequently, Ocasio-Cortez slips through a doorway in the basement of a Capitol office building. Her staffer attempts to block the independent journalist from continuing forward by stopping in the door frame. “Don’t touch me,” Sortor is heard saying on the video as the staffer collides with him.
WATCH: Titty-Caca AOC Staffer Assaults Reporter, Then She Lies on Camera About It.
- Microsoft's unchecked monopolistic practices and deep ties to the Censorship Industrial Complex demand a conservative-led investigation to safeguard free markets and free speech.
Trump’s FTC Has The Chance To Send A Strong Message Against Big Tech Malfeasance
- Despite overwhelmingly negative coverage from corporate media, Kennedy has garnered significant support from alternative media and health influencers.
RFK Jr. Senate Hearings May Further Erode Trust in the Corporate Media
- 'Americans no longer trust the national news media to report fully, accurately, and fairly'
Trump’s Incoming FCC Chair Fires Off Warning Letter To Disney CEO THE ECONOMY, STUPID - Tariffs are popular, but will they hurt more than they will help?
Americans (Mostly) Like Trump’s Idea Of Replacing Income Tax With Tariffs: I&I/TIPP Poll
- The central bank risks reigniting inflation by cutting faster than the data and policy rules suggest.
The Fed Lowered Interest Rates Too Soon
- 10. Finally, Drain the Swamp. There is a reason why three of the five wealthiest counties in America are in or around Washington, D.C. Washington is getting rich at the expense of the rest of us. Fewer than 10% of overpaid federal workers (of which there are more than 2 million) are working full time in the office even though COVID-19 ended three years ago. These are swamp employees that often get paid $150,000 or more a year. Fire them if they don't show up. And relocate federal agencies in other cities.10 New Ideas To Make America's Economy Great Again in 2025 AMERICA AND THE WORLD IMPRISONED: CHINESE+Fauci-created CORONAVIRUS FICTIONS AND FACTS
- After all, [Biden] was the [so-called quote-unquote] president and thus of course he knew best. Just consider his many medical degrees as well as the many years of experience he had treating patients!
Post COVID data in the UK: Those who got the jab substantially increased their chances of death
- Looking back, there is one event, more than any other in almost a quarter century of war, natural disasters, and more, that has shaped the world today.
The Seminal Event in the First Quarter of the 21st Century EDUCATION, AND WHAT PASSES FOR IT - “The review of Ivy League practices by our CriticalRace.org project reflects substantial efforts by Ivy League schools to purport to comply with the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action, while maintaining work-arounds and DEI practices that continue the obsession with racial identities.”
Poison Ivies: DEI and the Downfall of the Ivy League DEMOCRAT/LEFTIST AND RINO SCANDALS, MESHUGAS, CHUTZPOCRISY - Gaetz released a statement last week after outlets reports noted that the Ethics Committee voted to release the report, stating, “In my single days, I often sent funds to women I dated – even some I never dated but who asked. I dated several of these women for years. It’s embarrassing, though not criminal, that I probably partied, womanized, drank and smoked more than I should have earlier in life. I live a different life now.”
House Ethics Report Accuses Matt Gaetz of Illicit Drug Use, Paying for Sex with 17-Year-Old
- The former congressman also notes that the committee refused to inform him ahead of time that the investigation would be made public and stated that the media coverage would be “immediate and widespread” and could damage Gaetz’s reputation and professional standing.
Matt Gaetz Files Lawsuit Against Ethics Committee. POLITICS - Ureña added that Clinton was “in good spirits and grateful for the care he is receiving.”
Bill Clinton ‘Admitted’ to Hospital ‘for Testing and Observation’ After Developing Fever (saw Epstein footage of himself on a Honeymoon Hotel's Pay-per-view channel - jjs) - “They called me a whore; they called me the c-word."
Top Fundraiser, Member Of DNC Finance Committee, Speaks Of Leaving Party, Calls It A ‘Cult’
- The White House has posted its annual round-up photo of all the 2024 interns. But out of all the smiling libs in the heavy-on-the-XX-chromosome crowd gathered around a brain-addled Joe Biden on the marble steps, one in particular is raising a few eyebrows.
Where's Weirdo? White House Intern Photo Raises More Than a Few Eyebrows
- Voters and politicians alike this year are increasingly turning to the Trumpian Republican Party. The governor-elect of American Samoa and the governor of the Northern Mariana Islands are both planning to join the GOP.
The Trump Effect: Two Governors Join GOP
- Daniel Greenfield: Republican support for Trump went up in every election Never Trump worked on.
The End of Never Trump
- Glenn Reynolds: A lesser man would have folded under the pressure. Just imagine how fast Mitt Romney would have tucked his tail between his legs, apologized for existing and Stockholm-Syndromed himself into being a Democrat Party tool. (Well, OK, you don’t really have to imagine that.)
In a Christmas season of renewal, Trump’s boldness is bringing hopeful change FOREIGN AFFAIRS, INTERNATIONAL - But despite setbacks, Iran still has growing arsenal of chemical and nuclear weapons.
Iranian Mullahs In A Panic As Their ‘Axis Of Resistance’ Collapses
- Iran, the ninth-largest oil producer in the world, doesn't have enough energy to keep the lights on or the factories humming — and that's just one element of the country's growing polycrisis.
Don't Look Now, but Iran's Islamist Theocrats Are in Deep Doo-Doo
- This is not the first time that Trump has said he would like to purchase Greenland; during his first administration, the 45th president said he was looking into the country purchasing Greenland, and he even canceled a state trip to Denmark after Danish officials said that the territory was not for sale.
Trump: U.S. Ownership of Greenland ‘Absolute Necessity’ for National Security, Freedom
- Robert Spencer: There’s the bottom line: if the United States doesn’t control the Panama Canal and Greenland, China or Russia likely will, and the consequences could be severe both for the American economy and for national security. So while the leftist intelligentsia laughs at Trump’s revival of the Manifest Destiny imperative, there is, as is so often the case, a method to his madness. Trump is playing the great power game at a time when the left wants nothing more than for America to stand down and let China be the world’s great power. It’s yet another reason why leftists hate him so passionately.
Canada, the Panama Canal, and Now Greenland. What’s Behind Trump’s Expansionist Rhetoric? - "Trump's foreign policy team also informed European officials that he plans to push NATO allies to raise their defense spending to 5% of their GDP," Yahoo! reports. Trump will demand 5%, probably accept 3.5%, and hope slackers like Germany someday get to 3%. Any improvement would be welcome in today's climate. Along the way, Trump will be accused by some of being a warmonger and by others of being an isolationist, but neither description is apt. On foreign policy, Trump is most like Ronald Reagan.
You Want Peace? This Is How You Get Peace
- China uses “extensive anti-competitive and non-market means, including setting and pursuing market share targets, to achieve indigenization and self-sufficiency,” the U.S. alleges. The announcement also accused China of certain policies and practices “undermining the competitiveness of American industry and workers.”
US Launches Probe Into One Of China’s Most Lucrative Industries
- As for Washington, if Trump is truly serious about reducing immigration, he should overturn the Cuban Adjustment Act and ease the embargo. A pragmatic and rhetorically savvy Trump could put a capitalist spin on easing relations with Havana.
End the Cold War in Cuba
- The gun-smuggling might not be directly related to the martial law; but all is not rosy in South Korea’s garden.
Chinese illegal immigrant ships US arms to North Korea
- Buckle your seatbelts.
Trumpism Goes Global DEFENSE, MILITARY, SECURITY AFFAIRS - Americans are ‘sick of the possibility that the conflicts in which the military fights might not be worthwhile, and that’s devastating to recruitment.’
How Trump Can Restore Integrity And Lethality To America’s Declining Military
- Thankfully, the crew survived almost unscathed, but we lost a valuable weapon in the American military arsenal.
Understanding The Military Tech Behind This Weekend’s Blue-On-Blue Incident DOMESTIC AFFAIRS, THE COURTS, WASTE/FRAUD/ABUSE - “Who’s to blame for our crushing national debt? Everybody. This year, members of both political parties in Congress voted for massive spending bills, filled with subsidies for underperforming industries, continued military aid to Ukraine, and controversial climate initiatives,” Paul wrote in the report.
Rand Paul Festivus Report Highlights More than $1 Trillion in Waste: Millions Spent on Paraguayan Border Security, Lonely Rat Cocaine Studies
- One of President-elect Donald Trump's Day One priorities will be instructing all of the 2.1 million career federal workers — most of whom work most of the time from home — to either show up at their official duty stations or else find new jobs outside of government.
Trump's Telework Order to Federal Bureaucrats Could Be His Reagan PATCO Moment
- Last-minute union contracts could be an effort to thwart Trump.
House Wants To Grill Biden Social Security Head On Signing 5-Year Telework Contract (like Guatemalans grill sleeping riders on the NYC subway? - jjs) ACTUAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY - The successful program targeted the hornets’ nests….and used the “greenhouse gas” carbon dioxide as part of the fumigation process.
“Murder Hornets” are Officially Eradicated in the United States
- Cool image time! The picture to the right, cropped, reduced, and sharpened to post here, was taken by the Hubble Space Telescope as part of a monitoring program of the fading supernova that occurred in this galaxy in 2014, 60 million light years away.
Using Hubble to monitor a fading supernova
- After decades of speculation about the advantages of an aerospike engine but no successful flights, we now have a race between two companies to be the first to fly one, and the effort is going on in Europe.
Dubai-based AI/3D printing company successfully test fires an aerospike engine FEMINAZISM, TRANSGENDER PSYCHOSIS, HOMOSEXUALIZATION, WAR ON MASCULINITY/NORMALCY - “The NCAA violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act which exists to protect consumers from businesses attempting to mislead or trick them into purchasing goods or services that are not as advertised. The NCAA further misleads consumers by failing to disclose which participants in its ‘women’s’ competitions are biological males,” reads the release from Paxton. “The NCAA is intentionally and knowingly jeopardizing the safety and wellbeing of women by deceptively changing women’s competitions into co-ed competitions,” stated the attorney general. “When people watch a women’s volleyball game, for example, they expect to see women playing against other women—not biological males pretending to be something they are not. Radical ‘gender theory’ has no place in college sports.”
NCAA Slapped With Lawsuit By Texas AG Ken Paxton Over Their Allowance Of Transgenders In Female Sports CULTURE WARS, NATIONAL SUICIDE - The luxury car brand started marketing to LGBT buyers in 2002.
Jaguar Has Been Going Woke For Two Decades, Even If We Just Noticed It
- Cenk Uygur’s appearance on the TPUSA stage is healthy and could signal a way forward out of our nation’s political failings.
Cenk Uygur’s Powwow With Charlie Kirk Bodes Well For Defeating The ‘Uniparty’
- With a unique blend of intelligence, irreverence, and a network that amplifies conservative ideas, A.J. Rice embodies the power of entertainment in shaping and educating audiences.
All Roads Lead to Publius PR
- What happens when susceptible people focus an inordinate amount of attention on people or things that are harmful?
When the Abyss Stares Back HITHER & YON - Like almost all Jewish holidays, part of Hanukkah’s purpose is to celebrate a victory over oppression. In this case it celebrates the revolt of the Maccabees against the Greek effort to obliterate the Jews. Or as Jews like to joke about all Jewish holidays, “They tried to kill us. We won. Let’s eat!”
Binbam – What is Hanukkah? - Gritty, fact-based boxing drama blazes deeply personal trail.
‘The Fire Inside’ Avoids ‘Rocky’ Template at Every Turn
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(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at December 24, 2024 07:30 AM (BBZa4)
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Hola
Posted by: Thanatopsis at December 24, 2024 07:30 AM (GYt5+)
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Yonder Horde
Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 24, 2024 07:32 AM (Q4IgG)
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Good morning horde!
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at December 24, 2024 07:32 AM (ExV1e)
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I have alerted the tech thread.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at December 24, 2024 07:32 AM (ExV1e)
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That is why Putin stopped letting homos adopt Russan kids.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at December 24, 2024 07:34 AM (ZmEVT)
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The medical community appears to still be very worried about covid. Instead of seeing a dr at this clinic I'm waiting for test results.
Posted by: CanuckJack at December 24, 2024 07:36 AM (Agh4S)
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Early PSA:
American Airlines is having "technical issues" this morning. Reports are that the airline is grounding "a lot" if not all of its flights.
Check your people, if they're flying this morning.
American Airlines is having "technical issues" this morning. Reports are that the airline is grounding "a lot" if not all of its flights.
Check your people, if they're flying this morning.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 24, 2024 07:36 AM (Q4IgG)
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Christmas Eve Gift
Posted by: rhennigantx at December 24, 2024 07:38 AM (gbOdA)
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Good morning. Let the Christmas bells ring the good news of great joy.
Posted by: Count de Monet at December 24, 2024 07:39 AM (Aqu9a)
Posted by: fd at December 24, 2024 07:41 AM (vFG9F)
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Merry Christmas Eve, grey box family!
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at December 24, 2024 07:41 AM (SfhV1)
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A gay Georgia couple convicted of sickening sexually abuse of their two adopted sons will spend the rest of the lives behind bars.
Let's all remember that the Left decided Putin was bad because he stopped allowing Russian orphans to be adopted by gay couples (maybe period, I'm not sure) in the west... for some reason.
Let's all remember that the Left decided Putin was bad because he stopped allowing Russian orphans to be adopted by gay couples (maybe period, I'm not sure) in the west... for some reason.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at December 24, 2024 07:41 AM (ExV1e)
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The Matt Gaetz report, probably chock full of innuendo and outright lies, would pale in comparison to a similar report on a lot of house Dems. Swallwell and Raskin come to mind, Swallwell from past reporting and Raskin just for being a sleaze. Both of their reports would be in the hard porn category.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at December 24, 2024 07:43 AM (gm9Sb)
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As a kid in Hebrew school, collecting money to plant a tree in Israel was the cause. Now it's plant a missile up a savage's rectum. Progress! - jjs
Drone That Caught Yahya Sinwar Was Donated By New Jersey Jews Says IDF Captain
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Stupid to publicize it. Now Jews in NJ are even more in the crosshairs of mohammedans seeking retribution.
Drone That Caught Yahya Sinwar Was Donated By New Jersey Jews Says IDF Captain
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Stupid to publicize it. Now Jews in NJ are even more in the crosshairs of mohammedans seeking retribution.
Posted by: Ciampino - what, can't keep a secret? at December 24, 2024 07:44 AM (i0xsb)
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After what Alvin Bragg put Daniel Penny through, it's no surprise that no one helped the poor woman.
Still a shame. I will never set foot in NY again.
Still a shame. I will never set foot in NY again.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at December 24, 2024 07:44 AM (ZmEVT)
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> No one helped."
This is what the Democrats have wrought. No one is surprised.
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I think, maybe, people (cops included) are afraid that if they intervene in something like this that they, themselves (ala Penny) will be the one persecuted.
So, in this respect, the left has achieved what they wanted.
This is what the Democrats have wrought. No one is surprised.
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I think, maybe, people (cops included) are afraid that if they intervene in something like this that they, themselves (ala Penny) will be the one persecuted.
So, in this respect, the left has achieved what they wanted.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 24, 2024 07:45 AM (Q4IgG)
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It's a holiday. Let's eat!
Posted by: Count de Creosote at December 24, 2024 07:46 AM (Aqu9a)
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The fed cut interests rate too soon because they wanted to help joe biden then kamala harris win last month.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at December 24, 2024 07:46 AM (Rcnd3)
Posted by: callsign claymore at December 24, 2024 07:48 AM (JcnCJ)
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Democrats aren’t so keen on the tariff idea, with 24% supporting and a majority 62% opposing the idea, with 14% not sure.
Two reasons... Trump proposed it and it doesn't punish their fellow citizens - queue article about India linked in the tech thread.
It’s been a long-held idea among most economists that tariffs are a bad idea, a tax on consumers that hits hardest those with less income. And it affects countries that depend on exports the hardest.
Why would I give a fuck if our taxes make it better for us at the expense of another country. Everyone on Earth has been ripping off the US, or pissing down our necks, or both, for decades. Fuck them.
Two reasons... Trump proposed it and it doesn't punish their fellow citizens - queue article about India linked in the tech thread.
It’s been a long-held idea among most economists that tariffs are a bad idea, a tax on consumers that hits hardest those with less income. And it affects countries that depend on exports the hardest.
Why would I give a fuck if our taxes make it better for us at the expense of another country. Everyone on Earth has been ripping off the US, or pissing down our necks, or both, for decades. Fuck them.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at December 24, 2024 07:48 AM (ExV1e)
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Merry Christmas Eve, 'rons and 'ettes.
Posted by: olddog in mo at December 24, 2024 07:48 AM (hoCmQ)
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In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word WAS God. He was with God in the beginning.
Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.
In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
John 1:1-5
Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.
In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
John 1:1-5
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at December 24, 2024 07:49 AM (SfhV1)
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Don’t Expect Media Apologies—Ever—for the Duke Lacrosse Case
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I noted that among the notorious Group of 88, there were just three (3) from STEM departments. All the rest were trash from the humanities, who you'd expect to sign such a despicable document.
Don’t Expect Media Apologies—Ever—for the Duke Lacrosse Case
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I noted that among the notorious Group of 88, there were just three (3) from STEM departments. All the rest were trash from the humanities, who you'd expect to sign such a despicable document.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 24, 2024 07:50 AM (dxSpM)
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at December 24, 2024 07:50 AM (ufFY8)
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One, two, one, two, three, four, ow
People moving out, people moving in
Why, because of the color of their skin
Run, run, run but you sure can't hide
An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth
Vote for me and I'll set you free
Rap on, brother, rap on...
People moving out, people moving in
Why, because of the color of their skin
Run, run, run but you sure can't hide
An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth
Vote for me and I'll set you free
Rap on, brother, rap on...
Posted by: The Temptations at December 24, 2024 07:53 AM (R/m4+)
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John 1:1-5
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at December 24, 2024 07:49 AM (SfhV1)
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Part of the Last Gospel of the old Tridentine Mass, suppressed in 1963 but said at our parish, which follows the 1962 Missal. Followed by the Leonine Prayers, also suppressed but needed more than ever today.
John 1:1-5
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at December 24, 2024 07:49 AM (SfhV1)
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Part of the Last Gospel of the old Tridentine Mass, suppressed in 1963 but said at our parish, which follows the 1962 Missal. Followed by the Leonine Prayers, also suppressed but needed more than ever today.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 24, 2024 07:54 AM (dxSpM)
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Trump's foreign policy team also informed European officials that he plans to push NATO allies to raise their defense spending to 5% of their GDP," Yahoo! reports.
I have a better idea. US out of NATO. Membership provides zero benefit to the US.
I have a better idea. US out of NATO. Membership provides zero benefit to the US.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at December 24, 2024 07:54 AM (ExV1e)
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"A gay Georgia couple convicted of sickening sexually abuse of their two adopted sons will spend the rest of the lives behind bars"
Gabe Malor weeps.
Gabe Malor weeps.
Posted by: fd at December 24, 2024 07:54 AM (vFG9F)
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Happy Birthday, JJ.
Thanks for the MR.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at December 24, 2024 07:50 AM (ufFY
Ditto!
Thanks for the MR.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at December 24, 2024 07:50 AM (ufFY
Ditto!
Posted by: Count de Monet at December 24, 2024 07:55 AM (Aqu9a)
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The bystanders were too busy filming.
While there is definitely more pathology here than just this, keep in mind that most human beings are wholly unprepared to deal with someone on fire. Or a largish conflagration even if there isn't a human involved. I could deal with it if I was near my car. Just tackling a person engulfed in flames - without benefit of a fire or wool blanket - to try and smother the fire would take an active decision of the will.
While there is definitely more pathology here than just this, keep in mind that most human beings are wholly unprepared to deal with someone on fire. Or a largish conflagration even if there isn't a human involved. I could deal with it if I was near my car. Just tackling a person engulfed in flames - without benefit of a fire or wool blanket - to try and smother the fire would take an active decision of the will.
Posted by: GWB at December 24, 2024 07:55 AM (WlvCt)
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I have a better idea. US out of NATO. Membership provides zero benefit to the US.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at December 24, 2024 07:54 AM (ExV1e)
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"Oh, we are just poor countries picking ourselves up from the ruins of war." - Our European "allies"
I have a better idea. US out of NATO. Membership provides zero benefit to the US.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at December 24, 2024 07:54 AM (ExV1e)
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"Oh, we are just poor countries picking ourselves up from the ruins of war." - Our European "allies"
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 24, 2024 07:56 AM (dxSpM)
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Christmas Eve.
My favorite Christmas song. This one ran into my ocd as I tried to find one that matched the version in my head. Not quite, but close enough. It is a difficult song as most guys trying to sing it get wrecked by that high note.
Christmas is my favorite holiday. It is the perfect encapsulation of hope and of trying to make things better, of fixing them. I do not always succeed and often times my attempts are ham-fisted as hell. But the hope is you keep trying and do better, be better.
Christmas is God fixing the World.
https://tinyurl.com/568fknmj
My favorite Christmas song. This one ran into my ocd as I tried to find one that matched the version in my head. Not quite, but close enough. It is a difficult song as most guys trying to sing it get wrecked by that high note.
Christmas is my favorite holiday. It is the perfect encapsulation of hope and of trying to make things better, of fixing them. I do not always succeed and often times my attempts are ham-fisted as hell. But the hope is you keep trying and do better, be better.
Christmas is God fixing the World.
https://tinyurl.com/568fknmj
Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 24, 2024 07:57 AM (bss/y)
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AI + mounted smart weapons:
https://tinyurl.com/3s974wrt
It's over. We're done.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at December 24, 2024 07:30 AM (BBZa4)
Seriously. Anyone who works at an AI, robotics, or smart weapon company should be required to watch the first two Terminator movies annually.
https://tinyurl.com/3s974wrt
It's over. We're done.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at December 24, 2024 07:30 AM (BBZa4)
Seriously. Anyone who works at an AI, robotics, or smart weapon company should be required to watch the first two Terminator movies annually.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at December 24, 2024 07:58 AM (ExV1e)
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stopping it is “outside the responsibility of the Department of Homeland Security.”
Not according to all the briefings/training I have received in gov't service! It's even MY responsibility, as a contractor, to notify the authorities so something can be done. If I allow it to go on, I can be held liable. "It is the responsibility of everyone." (Emphasis in the original.)
Not according to all the briefings/training I have received in gov't service! It's even MY responsibility, as a contractor, to notify the authorities so something can be done. If I allow it to go on, I can be held liable. "It is the responsibility of everyone." (Emphasis in the original.)
Posted by: GWB at December 24, 2024 07:58 AM (WlvCt)
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https://tinyurl.com/568fknmj
Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 24, 2024 07:57 AM (bss/y)
Lovely. Thanks.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 24, 2024 07:57 AM (bss/y)
Lovely. Thanks.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at December 24, 2024 07:59 AM (SfhV1)
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The NY subway incident. No one tried to help Amelia Carter. That's a much different story then someone trying to subdue the animal that did this to her. I can see the Penny persecution stopping the second, however filming the poor woman burning while others ignored her, that's just horrible. I'm sure that no one thought that they would be railroaded into jail for helping her, I'm guessing they just didn't care.
Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at December 24, 2024 08:00 AM (2NHgQ)
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Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all the adherents of the continuing exposition of the truth about our society, that is AoSHQ!
Yes, I'll hit the tip jar after my credit card period closes, probably on Thursday. I've got enough on that card now. But I do it willingly -- the only blog I visit on the 'Net where I do so -- because all of you helped keep me sane during the Sniffle Scare, Face Diaper Hoax, and Clot Shot Tyranny.
Yes, I'll hit the tip jar after my credit card period closes, probably on Thursday. I've got enough on that card now. But I do it willingly -- the only blog I visit on the 'Net where I do so -- because all of you helped keep me sane during the Sniffle Scare, Face Diaper Hoax, and Clot Shot Tyranny.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 24, 2024 08:00 AM (omVj0)
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Gay Atlanta is responsible for harboring and promoting those two fags. God forbid you leave a mark on one of their rainbow crosswalks. That's a crime worse than buggery.
Posted by: fd at December 24, 2024 08:00 AM (vFG9F)
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As I have often stated,I don't care what two consenting adults do in the privacy of their own home, so long as children, animals or unwilling participants are not involved.
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Why is that disclaimer apparently mandatory in stories like this? I'd say stop saying it.
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Why is that disclaimer apparently mandatory in stories like this? I'd say stop saying it.
Posted by: Eeyore at December 24, 2024 08:00 AM (1bNHn)
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Made a bet on a DEIsney stock fail yesterday by buying a March put for $150.
Some people are saying that 2025 is going to be tough on DIS, since they have a paucity of movies slated for next year, their D+ streaming sucks, and their main profit center, Disney World, will face competition from the new Epic Universe.
The question is timing, and whether DIS will get their head out of their ass.
Should be fun when PDT takes office in Jan, and the earnings report in Feb.
Some people are saying that 2025 is going to be tough on DIS, since they have a paucity of movies slated for next year, their D+ streaming sucks, and their main profit center, Disney World, will face competition from the new Epic Universe.
The question is timing, and whether DIS will get their head out of their ass.
Should be fun when PDT takes office in Jan, and the earnings report in Feb.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at December 24, 2024 08:00 AM (ufFY8)
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Liberals used to make movies and write books about the dangers of the mob, mob mentality and groupthink. They are now the exemplars of all three.
Posted by: Ordinary American at December 24, 2024 08:01 AM (UseAb)
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GWB at 31 has a better reason then mine. The horror of what was happening probably stopped most people from helping. Did anyone even try?
Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at December 24, 2024 08:02 AM (2NHgQ)
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“President Trump has talked about replacing the income tax with tariffs (taxes on selected imports). Would you support or oppose such a move?”
A plurality of those responding answered yes. Specifically, 46% said they either support the idea “strongly” (17%) or “somewhat” (28%).
I think many people now realize that the Lois Learner and Bhussein abuse via the IRS is a real threat. The IRS routinely violates the 4th, 5th, and 6th amendments.
A plurality of those responding answered yes. Specifically, 46% said they either support the idea “strongly” (17%) or “somewhat” (28%).
I think many people now realize that the Lois Learner and Bhussein abuse via the IRS is a real threat. The IRS routinely violates the 4th, 5th, and 6th amendments.
Posted by: rhennigantx at December 24, 2024 08:03 AM (gbOdA)
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Gay couple who showed off picture-perfect family get 100 years in prison for horrific rape of adopted sons
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Some months ago I saw a story that one of the perps - already in jail - has found his fellow inmates aren't wild about what he did. He's not enjoying his time at our expense.
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Some months ago I saw a story that one of the perps - already in jail - has found his fellow inmates aren't wild about what he did. He's not enjoying his time at our expense.
Posted by: Eeyore at December 24, 2024 08:03 AM (1bNHn)
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- @23 grammie
If I may...
John 1:14-15
And the Word was made flesh, and dwell among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me.
If I may...
John 1:14-15
And the Word was made flesh, and dwell among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me.
Posted by: TeeJ at December 24, 2024 08:04 AM (ytKo6)
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Long lay the world in sin and error pining
'Til He appeared and the soul felt its worth
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
'Til He appeared and the soul felt its worth
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices
Posted by: Count de Monet at December 24, 2024 08:04 AM (Aqu9a)
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Merry Christmas Eve everyone
At work, ceiling grid at Villanova, would be nice to get ou early but not looking good
At work, ceiling grid at Villanova, would be nice to get ou early but not looking good
Posted by: Skip at December 24, 2024 08:04 AM (DomDV)
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WATCH: Mossad Agents Reveal How They Tricked Hezbollah Into Buying Pagers, Walkie Talkies
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I suppose it's a flaw in me that I take such delight in those stories. But I do.
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I suppose it's a flaw in me that I take such delight in those stories. But I do.
Posted by: Eeyore at December 24, 2024 08:04 AM (1bNHn)
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Median CPI, which gives an indication of the trend in inflation by ignoring extreme changes, went up 3.9 percent over the previous year, and has been above CPI growth for the past two years.
Posted by: rhennigantx at December 24, 2024 08:05 AM (gbOdA)
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Try and remember the folks working on Christmas and New Yearses in your prayers, that their shifts are boring and uneventful.
Posted by: Snozzberries at December 24, 2024 08:06 AM (fEODp)
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I suppose it's a flaw in me that I take such delight in those stories. But I do.
Posted by: Eeyore at December 24, 2024 08:04 AM (1bNHn)
The best part is the last part where the person mentions that I bet our enemies are wondering what is the next thing to explode.
Posted by: Eeyore at December 24, 2024 08:04 AM (1bNHn)
The best part is the last part where the person mentions that I bet our enemies are wondering what is the next thing to explode.
Posted by: rhennigantx at December 24, 2024 08:06 AM (gbOdA)
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49 WATCH: Mossad Agents Reveal How They Tricked Hezbollah Into Buying Pagers, Walkie Talkies
Proof that barbarity and stupidity go hand in hand.
Proof that barbarity and stupidity go hand in hand.
Posted by: Ordinary American at December 24, 2024 08:06 AM (UseAb)
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Biden Leaving a Steaming Pile of Syria Under Trump’s Christmas Tree
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He's leaving it only because Hunter and DOCTOR Jill have not figured a way to sell it.
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He's leaving it only because Hunter and DOCTOR Jill have not figured a way to sell it.
Posted by: Eeyore at December 24, 2024 08:07 AM (1bNHn)
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https://tinyurl.com/568fknmj
Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 24, 2024 07:57 AM (bss/y)
Lovely. Thanks.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at December 24, 2024 07:59 AM (SfhV1)
My favorite Christmas song too.
The dearth of "real" Christmas songs in the public square is very noticeable to me. I am sick of "sleigh bells ringing" and Frosty. Where are the angels we have heard on high?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 24, 2024 07:57 AM (bss/y)
Lovely. Thanks.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at December 24, 2024 07:59 AM (SfhV1)
My favorite Christmas song too.
The dearth of "real" Christmas songs in the public square is very noticeable to me. I am sick of "sleigh bells ringing" and Frosty. Where are the angels we have heard on high?
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at December 24, 2024 08:07 AM (ufFY8)
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Morning Horde, the JJ. A Merry Christmas Eve . Happy eve of Hanukkah.
Hadn't realized that Biden had appointed a sleaze like Martin O'Malley as head of Social Security administration. He was leftist scum when he was Baltimore mayor and Maryland governor.
Hadn't realized that Biden had appointed a sleaze like Martin O'Malley as head of Social Security administration. He was leftist scum when he was Baltimore mayor and Maryland governor.
Posted by: Smell the Glove at December 24, 2024 08:08 AM (DopAq)
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Why would you help that woman that was lit on fire with that sonofabitch that did it still standing there? You don't know if he has a weapon besides whatever he used to light her on fire.
I try to put her out(save her) and that scum sticks a knife in me, pulls a gun and blows my brains out or adds me as fuel to the fire(?)
Horrifying incident and how far our society, especially in New York, has fallen.
I try to put her out(save her) and that scum sticks a knife in me, pulls a gun and blows my brains out or adds me as fuel to the fire(?)
Horrifying incident and how far our society, especially in New York, has fallen.
Posted by: JROD at December 24, 2024 08:08 AM (IlL6s)
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The day Biden leaves office should be declared a national holiday.
Posted by: Ordinary American at December 24, 2024 08:08 AM (UseAb)
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It was Christmas Eve, in the drunk tank
Posted by: Smell the Glove at December 24, 2024 08:08 AM (DopAq)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 24, 2024 08:09 AM (u82oZ)
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Those animals in Atlanta convicted of raping their sons thought they knew what they were doing. The X posts showing a loving family, the gay activism. They thought the activism made them bullet proof, they could cry persecution for adherence to their cause if anyone even suggested they were doing what they did. I followed this story for a time, does anyone recall what finally brought them down? FBI sting, teacher seeing something off in the boy's behavior, ?????
Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at December 24, 2024 08:09 AM (2NHgQ)
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The day Biden leavesTrump arrives in office should be declared a national holiday.
Posted by: Ordinary American
Posted by: Ordinary American
Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 24, 2024 08:10 AM (u82oZ)
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3. Replace Welfare With Work
Growth will require more able-bodied Americans getting off welfare and into jobs.
I read a study the other that pointed out there is no difference in spending power between the bottom 20% of earners and the next level of earners.
They both have around $60k to $70k of spending power. The bottom 20% uses govt funds to make up the diff.
The higher earning person in the household in the next 20% works around 42 hrs/wk. The higher earning person in the bottom 20% works around 40hrs/mth.
Growth will require more able-bodied Americans getting off welfare and into jobs.
I read a study the other that pointed out there is no difference in spending power between the bottom 20% of earners and the next level of earners.
They both have around $60k to $70k of spending power. The bottom 20% uses govt funds to make up the diff.
The higher earning person in the household in the next 20% works around 42 hrs/wk. The higher earning person in the bottom 20% works around 40hrs/mth.
Posted by: rhennigantx at December 24, 2024 08:11 AM (gbOdA)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 24, 2024 08:11 AM (u82oZ)
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20 per cent? They missed a dismal point right there. Maybe that’s their fundraising goal this year?
Posted by: Common Tater at December 24, 2024 08:11 AM (VskgJ)
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at December 24, 2024 08:11 AM (ufFY8)
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Still wondering why it looks like the police in the subway were oblivious to a woman standing there on fire. I don't expect idiots who are filming the horror to jump in but the cops just walked by. I guess they didn't want to deal with paperwork
Posted by: Smell the Glove at December 24, 2024 08:12 AM (DopAq)
Posted by: Fruit Stripes Gum at December 24, 2024 08:12 AM (vFG9F)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 24, 2024 08:12 AM (u82oZ)
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Sigh. I'll blame hitting my head this morning on a bedroom mirror.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 24, 2024 08:12 AM (u82oZ)
That one on the ceiling?
Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 24, 2024 08:12 AM (u82oZ)
That one on the ceiling?
Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop at December 24, 2024 08:13 AM (ufFY8)
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Why did no one help her? Fatal subway burning exposes New York City’s sad disconnect to humanity
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There's something weird about that, beyond the disgusting stuff. How was she standing up and moving slowly? It looks like a story with much more to come out.
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There's something weird about that, beyond the disgusting stuff. How was she standing up and moving slowly? It looks like a story with much more to come out.
Posted by: Eeyore at December 24, 2024 08:13 AM (1bNHn)
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"Sigh. I'll blame hitting my head this morning on a bedroom mirror.
Posted by: NaCly Dog"
Take some time to reflect.
Posted by: NaCly Dog"
Take some time to reflect.
Posted by: fd at December 24, 2024 08:13 AM (vFG9F)
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Watching nonchalantly as a women burns to death...a whole lot of new yorkers failed the most basic test of humanity. It should haunt them for the rest of their days, but probably won't.
Fortunately, that wouldn't have happened anywhere else in the remnants of the USA. Would it?
Fortunately, that wouldn't have happened anywhere else in the remnants of the USA. Would it?
Posted by: Cornbread Maxwell at December 24, 2024 08:13 AM (GpUII)
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47
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
'Til He appeared and the soul felt its worth
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices
Posted by: Count de Monet
Just reading those words, I could hear the choir singing...
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Long lay the world in sin and error pining
'Til He appeared and the soul felt its worth
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices
Posted by: Count de Monet
Just reading those words, I could hear the choir singing...
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 24, 2024 08:14 AM (hOUT3)
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71 Why did no one help her? Fatal subway burning exposes New York City’s sad disconnect to humanity
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Recalls Kitty Genovese.
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Recalls Kitty Genovese.
Posted by: Ordinary American at December 24, 2024 08:14 AM (UseAb)
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Birdbath status?
Posted by: Just Wondering at December 24, 2024 08:14 AM (dg+HA)
Posted by: Count de Monet at December 24, 2024 08:14 AM (Aqu9a)
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"If it were merely ONE single solitary child that faced the monsters among us – the vast majority unleashed on us by Biden, Mayorkas and those who demand open borders and the dismantling of prisons, it would be a crime against humanity in my humble opinion."
The memes "If it saves one life!" and "It's for the Children!" were ditched by the Democrats about a decade ago. They wore out their usefulness to Democrats. Because they never acted like they really believed those sayings. Only because they never did believe those sayings.
The memes "If it saves one life!" and "It's for the Children!" were ditched by the Democrats about a decade ago. They wore out their usefulness to Democrats. Because they never acted like they really believed those sayings. Only because they never did believe those sayings.
Posted by: Gref at December 24, 2024 08:14 AM (aBgBM)
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Has anything been reported as to why she went up in flames so quickly? Soneone said kighter fluid. Is that true?
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at December 24, 2024 08:15 AM (ufFY8)
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Then peeled the bells more loud and deep,
God is not dead, nor doth he sleep.
The wrong shall fail,
The right prevail
with peace of earth, good will to men.
God is not dead, nor doth he sleep.
The wrong shall fail,
The right prevail
with peace of earth, good will to men.
Posted by: Ordinary American at December 24, 2024 08:15 AM (UseAb)
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Yikes
Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 24, 2024 08:11 AM (u82oZ)
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I get a feeling of amused relief when I see this happen. It tells me other, better people can screw up too.
Yikes
Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 24, 2024 08:11 AM (u82oZ)
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I get a feeling of amused relief when I see this happen. It tells me other, better people can screw up too.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 24, 2024 08:16 AM (dxSpM)
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays JJ and the Horde.
My present for the next 4 years was received on November 5th. I still wake up with a smile. And rewatching election Night Youtube video on the Networks fills my stocking
My present for the next 4 years was received on November 5th. I still wake up with a smile. And rewatching election Night Youtube video on the Networks fills my stocking
Posted by: Jonah at December 24, 2024 08:16 AM (YCxFk)
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67 Still wondering why it looks like the police in the subway were oblivious to a woman standing there on fire. I don't expect idiots who are filming the horror to jump in but the cops just walked by. I guess they didn't want to deal with paperwork
Posted by: Smell the Glove
They remember Derek Chauvin?
67 Still wondering why it looks like the police in the subway were oblivious to a woman standing there on fire. I don't expect idiots who are filming the horror to jump in but the cops just walked by. I guess they didn't want to deal with paperwork
Posted by: Smell the Glove
They remember Derek Chauvin?
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 24, 2024 08:16 AM (hOUT3)
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Recalls Kitty Genovese.
Posted by: Ordinary American at December 24, 2024 08:14 AM (UseAb)
_________
*polite cough*
The received story of Kitty Genovese is completely wrong.
Recalls Kitty Genovese.
Posted by: Ordinary American at December 24, 2024 08:14 AM (UseAb)
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*polite cough*
The received story of Kitty Genovese is completely wrong.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 24, 2024 08:17 AM (dxSpM)
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23. Thank You for the Verse Grammie. Merry Christmas
Posted by: Jonah at December 24, 2024 08:17 AM (YCxFk)
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79 A lot of clothing uses recycled plastic to save the Earf. Pretty sure that stuff would go up in flames quickly.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at December 24, 2024 08:19 AM (gm9Sb)
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Always remember that the cops aren't their to "protect" you. They clean up messes, occasionally investigate, are addicted to demanding ID, and file paperwork.
Sad situation, but that is what it is.
Head on a swivel, and stay strapped in.
27 or so days.
Sad situation, but that is what it is.
Head on a swivel, and stay strapped in.
27 or so days.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at December 24, 2024 08:19 AM (ufFY8)
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 24, 2024 08:19 AM (hOUT3)
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From the UK Excess Death the study from Washington State:
Total EMS attendances in King County sharply increased by 35.34% from 2020 and by 11% from pre-pandemic
years. Cases of 'obvious death' upon EMS arrival increased by 19.89% in 2020, 36.57% in 2021, and 53.80% in 2022 compared to the 2017-2019 average.
Is morally, ethically
Spiritually, physically
Positively, absolutely
Undeniably and reliably dead
Total EMS attendances in King County sharply increased by 35.34% from 2020 and by 11% from pre-pandemic
years. Cases of 'obvious death' upon EMS arrival increased by 19.89% in 2020, 36.57% in 2021, and 53.80% in 2022 compared to the 2017-2019 average.
Is morally, ethically
Spiritually, physically
Positively, absolutely
Undeniably and reliably dead
Posted by: rhennigantx at December 24, 2024 08:20 AM (gbOdA)
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Will be hard for me to short the market with Trump in office. Have about 4 weeks to buy puts
Posted by: Jonah at December 24, 2024 08:21 AM (YCxFk)
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Behold, a seely tender babe
In freezing winter night
In homely manger trembling lies,
Alas, a piteous sight!
The inns are full, no man will yield
This little pilgrim bed,
But forced he is with seely beasts
In crib to shroud his head.
Despise him not for lying there,
First, what he is enquire,
An orient pearl is often found
In depth of dirty mire.
Weigh not his crib, his wooden dish,
Nor beasts that by him feed;
Weigh not his mother's poor attire
Nor Joseph's simple weed.
Behold, a seely tender babe
In freezing winter night
In homely manger trembling lies,
Alas, a piteous sight!
The inns are full, no man will yield
This little pilgrim bed,
But forced he is with seely beasts
In crib to shroud his head.
Despise him not for lying there,
First, what he is enquire,
An orient pearl is often found
In depth of dirty mire.
Weigh not his crib, his wooden dish,
Nor beasts that by him feed;
Weigh not his mother's poor attire
Nor Joseph's simple weed.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 24, 2024 08:21 AM (dxSpM)
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This stable is a prince's court,
This crib his chair of state,
The beasts are parcel of his pomp,
The wooden dish his plate.
The persons in that poor attire
His royal liveries wear;
The prince himself is come from heaven -
This pomp is prizèd there.
With joy approach, O Christian wight,
Do homage to thy king;
And highly prize his humble pomp
Which he from heaven doth bring.
This crib his chair of state,
The beasts are parcel of his pomp,
The wooden dish his plate.
The persons in that poor attire
His royal liveries wear;
The prince himself is come from heaven -
This pomp is prizèd there.
With joy approach, O Christian wight,
Do homage to thy king;
And highly prize his humble pomp
Which he from heaven doth bring.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 24, 2024 08:21 AM (dxSpM)
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Pretty sure that stuff would go up in flames quickly.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the
Yeah, that is why I quipped, "Never wear polyester" yesterday. Just wondering if there was actually another accelerant used.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the
Yeah, that is why I quipped, "Never wear polyester" yesterday. Just wondering if there was actually another accelerant used.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at December 24, 2024 08:21 AM (ufFY8)
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87 Always remember that the cops aren't their to "protect" you. They clean up messes, occasionally investigate, are addicted to demanding ID, and file paperwork.
Sad situation, but that is what it is.
Head on a swivel, and stay strapped in.
27 or so days.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at December 24, 2024 08:19 AM (ufFY
The wages of sins is death.
Cops are there to protect the criminal from that punishment.
Sad situation, but that is what it is.
Head on a swivel, and stay strapped in.
27 or so days.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at December 24, 2024 08:19 AM (ufFY
The wages of sins is death.
Cops are there to protect the criminal from that punishment.
Posted by: rhennigantx at December 24, 2024 08:22 AM (gbOdA)
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Happy Hanukkah to the Horde MOT! A miracle of light over darkness.
Posted by: Count de Monet at December 24, 2024 08:22 AM (Aqu9a)
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Be sure to buy a Tom Homan on the Shelf doll today. Selling out fast. AKA El Jefe Vayamos.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at December 24, 2024 08:22 AM (gm9Sb)
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>>Fortunately, that wouldn't have happened anywhere else in the remnants of the USA. Would it?
Probably most places. In my experience it's apathy or indifference. Most people are not conditioned to act when an emergency happens. They assume someone else will take care of it or they just don't want to get involved.
Look at the Daniel Penny situation. There were a train full of people being threatened by a lunatic who was threatening to kill all of them and only one person stepped up.
Years ago when I was living in Boston a woman collapsed in front of me as I was walking home from work. She was having a seizure of some sort. Another woman walking next to me and I stopped to see if we could help her, everyone else just kept on walking and trying to not make eye contact. It's gotten exponentially worse with everyone having a camera in their phones. Now it's vitally important to film everything not do anything.
Probably most places. In my experience it's apathy or indifference. Most people are not conditioned to act when an emergency happens. They assume someone else will take care of it or they just don't want to get involved.
Look at the Daniel Penny situation. There were a train full of people being threatened by a lunatic who was threatening to kill all of them and only one person stepped up.
Years ago when I was living in Boston a woman collapsed in front of me as I was walking home from work. She was having a seizure of some sort. Another woman walking next to me and I stopped to see if we could help her, everyone else just kept on walking and trying to not make eye contact. It's gotten exponentially worse with everyone having a camera in their phones. Now it's vitally important to film everything not do anything.
Posted by: JackStraw at December 24, 2024 08:22 AM (LkLld)
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'Americans no longer trust the national news media to report fully, accurately, and fairly'
_______
Frankly, Americans were stupid to trust them in the past. The problem is not new. The fact that people see it is what has changed.
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Frankly, Americans were stupid to trust them in the past. The problem is not new. The fact that people see it is what has changed.
Posted by: Eeyore at December 24, 2024 08:23 AM (1bNHn)
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Thank you, TeeJ (taking a break from the meatballs) - Merry Christmas!
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at December 24, 2024 08:24 AM (SfhV1)
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I'd imagine that riding the NYC subway these days is a surreal experience. Everyday you're probably exposed to some sort of stress induced situation. You're well aware that if you attempt to intervene in some sort of weirdness or violence you'll likely be arrested.
People on these trains must have PTSD in the worst kind of way.
People on these trains must have PTSD in the worst kind of way.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 24, 2024 08:24 AM (Q4IgG)
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Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 24, 2024 08:21 AM (dxSpM)
Thanks for that post H7!
Marry Christmas to you, Her Majesty and ALL those beautiful pups!
Thanks for that post H7!
Marry Christmas to you, Her Majesty and ALL those beautiful pups!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 24, 2024 08:24 AM (hOUT3)
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Now it's vitally important to film everything not do anything.
Posted by: JackStraw at December 24, 2024 08:22 AM (LkLld)
__________
"Hey, man, I got clicks and follows!"
Now it's vitally important to film everything not do anything.
Posted by: JackStraw at December 24, 2024 08:22 AM (LkLld)
__________
"Hey, man, I got clicks and follows!"
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 24, 2024 08:25 AM (dxSpM)
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Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to my beloved gray box friends!
Posted by: screaming in digital at December 24, 2024 08:25 AM (JRHzL)
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Merry Christmas Jonah!
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at December 24, 2024 08:25 AM (SfhV1)
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Merry Christmas Eve, y'all! 🎄☃️🎅🏼
Posted by: redridinghood at December 24, 2024 08:25 AM (NpAcC)
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Will be hard for me to short the market with Trump in office. Have about 4 weeks to buy puts
Posted by: Jonah at December 24, 2024 08:21 AM (YCxFk)
Yeah, I have no clue what the general market will do. Trump entering vs the shitty economy Biden left plus Congressional spending insanity points me to harder times ahead, but market focus on interest rates, so...who the F knows?
I am hoping for and adjustment towards rationality, but that may hurt short term.
Posted by: Jonah at December 24, 2024 08:21 AM (YCxFk)
Yeah, I have no clue what the general market will do. Trump entering vs the shitty economy Biden left plus Congressional spending insanity points me to harder times ahead, but market focus on interest rates, so...who the F knows?
I am hoping for and adjustment towards rationality, but that may hurt short term.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at December 24, 2024 08:26 AM (ufFY8)
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If I may...
John 1:14-15
And the Word was made flesh, and dwell among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me.
Posted by: TeeJ at December 24, 2024 08:04 AM (ytKo6)
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John 1:14 is probably my favorite verse. Thanks, TeeJ!
John 1:14-15
And the Word was made flesh, and dwell among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me.
Posted by: TeeJ at December 24, 2024 08:04 AM (ytKo6)
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John 1:14 is probably my favorite verse. Thanks, TeeJ!
Posted by: screaming in digital at December 24, 2024 08:26 AM (JRHzL)
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It's New York, same as California or any other rancid blue state/city. I'm a police officer and if I have to subdue this person of color that lit this lady on fire, risk my life physically? Guy is on drugs or resists enough that I take his life and in turn destroy my families lives and mine? The criminal is the victim not the lady. This is how the left has set up living in these cities. People voted for this shit. Any decent samaritan left in the city just watched what happened to Daniel Penny and is saying F that I need to get my ass to work on time.........so ONE TWO BARB-A-QUE what are you going to do?
Posted by: JROD at December 24, 2024 08:26 AM (IlL6s)
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“They called me a whore; they called me the c-word."
Top Fundraiser, Member Of DNC Finance Committee, Speaks Of Leaving Party, Calls It A ‘Cult’
Clintonista
Communist
I give
Top Fundraiser, Member Of DNC Finance Committee, Speaks Of Leaving Party, Calls It A ‘Cult’
Clintonista
Communist
I give
Posted by: rhennigantx at December 24, 2024 08:27 AM (gbOdA)
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Your links are amazing today JJ
Posted by: Jonah at December 24, 2024 08:27 AM (YCxFk)
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But only the day before Gov Hochul had declared NYC subways safe because of the actions that she had taken.
I go through the high-traffic 125th and Lex subway station in Harlem regularly and see Hochul's shock and awe campaign in action. I can report that six to ten Law Enforcement hang together at the entrance, talking sports and shit. They occasionally put out a table so they can rummage through the bags of commuters to search for WMDs. They don't even try to stop the yutes from evading fares by jumping turnstiles right in front of them.
There's a metaphor in there somewhere, no?
I go through the high-traffic 125th and Lex subway station in Harlem regularly and see Hochul's shock and awe campaign in action. I can report that six to ten Law Enforcement hang together at the entrance, talking sports and shit. They occasionally put out a table so they can rummage through the bags of commuters to search for WMDs. They don't even try to stop the yutes from evading fares by jumping turnstiles right in front of them.
There's a metaphor in there somewhere, no?
Posted by: Ignoramus at December 24, 2024 08:28 AM (Gqoy+)
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102
Now it's vitally important to film everything not do anything.
Posted by: JackStraw at December 24, 2024 08:22 AM (LkLld)
_________
"Hey, man, I got clicks and follows!"
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 24, 2024 08:25 AM (dxSpM)
Visit and follow my YouRube site for more videos like this!!!
Now it's vitally important to film everything not do anything.
Posted by: JackStraw at December 24, 2024 08:22 AM (LkLld)
_________
"Hey, man, I got clicks and follows!"
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 24, 2024 08:25 AM (dxSpM)
Visit and follow my YouRube site for more videos like this!!!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 24, 2024 08:28 AM (hOUT3)
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at December 24, 2024 08:29 AM (ufFY8)
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"As one of his final acts as president, Joe Biden is commuting the death sentences of 37 of the federal government’s 40 death row inmates, giving them life sentences instead. These 37 men include some of the most violent killers in the United States."
FJB paused the execution of these persons very early in his term. FJB now says in a written statement he officially commuted these death sentences out of fear Trump would have these convicts executed, per judicial sentencing. Then why didn't fake humanitarian FJB officially commute those death sentences 47 months ago? Because FJB figured it might hurt his re-election chances. Democrats are always Power, Money, and Party over Country and everything else. /spit/
FJB paused the execution of these persons very early in his term. FJB now says in a written statement he officially commuted these death sentences out of fear Trump would have these convicts executed, per judicial sentencing. Then why didn't fake humanitarian FJB officially commute those death sentences 47 months ago? Because FJB figured it might hurt his re-election chances. Democrats are always Power, Money, and Party over Country and everything else. /spit/
Posted by: Gref at December 24, 2024 08:29 AM (aBgBM)
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106. spot on Ian. It did take Reagan almost 3 years to erase Carter's disgrace of a term. Of course Interest Rates were 18% back then
Posted by: Jonah at December 24, 2024 08:29 AM (YCxFk)
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Where's Weirdo? White House Intern Photo Raises More Than a Few Eyebrows
Backstage, we're having the time
Of our lives until somebody said
"Forgive me if I seem out of line"
And she whipped out a gun and tried to blow me away
That, that dude looks like a lady
Backstage, we're having the time
Of our lives until somebody said
"Forgive me if I seem out of line"
And she whipped out a gun and tried to blow me away
That, that dude looks like a lady
Posted by: rhennigantx at December 24, 2024 08:29 AM (gbOdA)
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Unfortunately, I saw another shot of the video of her on fire. Her head was completely engulfed in flames, while there were few flames on her legs. That makes an acelerant more likely.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at December 24, 2024 08:30 AM (NQtI0)
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Try and remember the folks working on Christmas and New Yearses in your prayers, that their shifts are boring and uneventful.
Posted by: Snozzberries at December 24, 2024 08:06 AM (fEODp)
I worked in TV broadcasting (engineering) for *mumble*mumble* years, and I remember many such years when I worked those shifts. I finally retired in 2019, and now I can be on this side of the TV during the holidays. Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Happy New Year to all of you.
Posted by: Snozzberries at December 24, 2024 08:06 AM (fEODp)
I worked in TV broadcasting (engineering) for *mumble*mumble* years, and I remember many such years when I worked those shifts. I finally retired in 2019, and now I can be on this side of the TV during the holidays. Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Happy New Year to all of you.
Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at December 24, 2024 08:30 AM (iODuv)
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A gay Georgia couple convicted of sickening sexually abuse of their two adopted sons will spend the rest of the lives behind bars.
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Are we sure F. Joe won't pardon them later today?
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Are we sure F. Joe won't pardon them later today?
Posted by: ShainS -- President-Elect Musk will appoint Vivek to Speaker Of The House! at December 24, 2024 08:32 AM (z3WOQ)
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"People on these trains must have PTSD in the worst kind of way."
NYC subways were worse in the 70s. I was there and have the stats. What's different now is we have video.
NYC subways were worse in the 70s. I was there and have the stats. What's different now is we have video.
Posted by: Ignoramus at December 24, 2024 08:32 AM (Gqoy+)
Posted by: Bulg at December 24, 2024 08:32 AM (v6JzV)
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It did take Reagan almost 3 years to erase Carter's disgrace of a term. Of course Interest Rates were 18% back then
Posted by: Jonah at December 24, 2024 08:29 AM (YCxFk)
Sings a la All In the Family:
"We need a man like Paolo Volcker again..."
Posted by: Jonah at December 24, 2024 08:29 AM (YCxFk)
Sings a la All In the Family:
"We need a man like Paolo Volcker again..."
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at December 24, 2024 08:33 AM (ufFY8)
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Taxpayers Get Spun: The Department of State (DOS) allocated $32,596.12 for breakdancing
Okay call me picky but tell me what the $0.12 was for? Something for a dime plus tax?
Okay call me picky but tell me what the $0.12 was for? Something for a dime plus tax?
Posted by: Ciampino - what is the connection DoS and dancing? at December 24, 2024 08:33 AM (i0xsb)
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118 A couple of better Christmas Eves were spent when I was a young Jarhead. Single guys not going home on leave would step up and take duty assignments so those with family nearby could be at home. We were not forgotten. Food and beverage being brought over by many (even a little adult beverage).
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at December 24, 2024 08:34 AM (gm9Sb)
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I think Trump should make a treacherous nod toward antiquity. Outfit a bunch PANAMAX supertankers sailing under foreign flags to carry Marines instead of oil, and disgorge them in the Zone.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at December 24, 2024 08:34 AM (BI5O2)
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117 Unfortunately, I saw another shot of the video of her on fire. Her head was completely engulfed in flames, while there were few flames on her legs. That makes an acelerant more likely.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at December 24, 2024 08:30 AM (NQtI0)
I think we have our 1st new death penalty candidate. Since NY doesn't have it, but feds still do, he could be tried there - plenty of links to federal laws.
I know we discussed feds trying fewer cases or none, but with NY being a sh&thole for prosecutions, this one might make sense...
Posted by: Notsothoreau at December 24, 2024 08:30 AM (NQtI0)
I think we have our 1st new death penalty candidate. Since NY doesn't have it, but feds still do, he could be tried there - plenty of links to federal laws.
I know we discussed feds trying fewer cases or none, but with NY being a sh&thole for prosecutions, this one might make sense...
Posted by: Nova Local at December 24, 2024 08:34 AM (exHjb)
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First, the crazies push people in front of subway trains when not stabbing or raping them. Second, the crazies assault riders in the subway trains and cause mayhem and national news for those that help. Third, the crazies light up a fellow passenger and watch as they burn to death. How soon will the crazies start lighting whole subway cars aflame so the New York City residents can film it and be entertained?
Posted by: The Rotten Apple at December 24, 2024 08:34 AM (R/m4+)
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51 Try and remember the folks working on Christmas and New Yearses in your prayers, that their shifts are boring and uneventful.
Posted by: Snozzberries at December 24, 2024 08:06 AM (fEODp)
________
For a long time I used to volunteer to handle those shifts. Now I'm old, and don't handle anything.
Posted by: Snozzberries at December 24, 2024 08:06 AM (fEODp)
________
For a long time I used to volunteer to handle those shifts. Now I'm old, and don't handle anything.
Posted by: Eeyore at December 24, 2024 08:35 AM (1bNHn)
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How soon will the crazies start lightin
Just saw The Signal on Prime yesterday.
Talk about crazy.
Just saw The Signal on Prime yesterday.
Talk about crazy.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at December 24, 2024 08:36 AM (ufFY8)
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Given that the decarceration movement, the defund the police movement and the blood-libeling of America as founded as an illegitimate, racist, white-supremacist society built on the blood and bones of oppressed blacks and indigenous natives where only the dismantling of a criminal justice system ...
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[Repeating my mocking Leftist retort from yesterday:]
"The only way to end racism is to kill all the white people."
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[Repeating my mocking Leftist retort from yesterday:]
"The only way to end racism is to kill all the white people."
Posted by: ShainS -- President-Elect Musk will appoint Vivek to Speaker Of The House! at December 24, 2024 08:38 AM (z3WOQ)
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I get that seeing someone burning might leave you too shocked or scared to react. I've never been in a position like that. But why in the world is your reaction to take out your phone and film it?
Posted by: Eeyore at December 24, 2024 08:38 AM (1bNHn)
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Had to rip mom's cotton housecoat off her one Eater morning. The nylon lace on it caught fire when she leaned into her oven to check on what she was baking. Seconds to ignite. I'm sure it will eventually come out that the murderous asshole used an accelerant.
Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at December 24, 2024 08:38 AM (2NHgQ)
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The day Biden leaves office should be declared a national holiday.
What truly grinds my gears is that when that pedophilic traitor dies, he will still be allowed to lie in state and be the subject of cum-gushing hagiography by the Dems, MFM and RINOs.
I will be very disappointed if Trump shows up for that asshole's memorial.
What truly grinds my gears is that when that pedophilic traitor dies, he will still be allowed to lie in state and be the subject of cum-gushing hagiography by the Dems, MFM and RINOs.
I will be very disappointed if Trump shows up for that asshole's memorial.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at December 24, 2024 08:39 AM (Q0kLU)
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And it looks like it will be a busy day. Later, all.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at December 24, 2024 08:39 AM (Q0kLU)
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131 I get that seeing someone burning might leave you too shocked or scared to react. I've never been in a position like that. But why in the world is your reaction to take out your phone and film it?
Posted by: Eeyore at December 24, 2024 08:38 AM (1bNHn)
In a world of media lies, maybe to prove it really happened, especially if no one believes you...
I mean, it's probably just for payment from media sources, but I'm trying to give it the positive spin...
Posted by: Eeyore at December 24, 2024 08:38 AM (1bNHn)
In a world of media lies, maybe to prove it really happened, especially if no one believes you...
I mean, it's probably just for payment from media sources, but I'm trying to give it the positive spin...
Posted by: Nova Local at December 24, 2024 08:40 AM (exHjb)
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If you go to church today or tomorrow, please say a kind word to your pastor/priest. I could count on one hand the happy greetings we got following a Christmas Eve or Christmas Day service. I don't think people realize how much effort goes into all the extra services.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at December 24, 2024 08:40 AM (SfhV1)
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I am going with Dogfish 90 IPA for my Christmas Eve beer this year.
Cannot find Kostritzer Schwarzbier anywhere....
Very sad.
Cannot find Kostritzer Schwarzbier anywhere....
Very sad.
Posted by: jsg at December 24, 2024 08:40 AM (Fg0Nr)
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I mean it when I write that every disaster, all of the ills, all the misery, suffering, dislocation waste of blood, treasure and human potential is the fault of or has been made exponentially worse by the direct action of the Democrat Left compounded by their attempts at "correcting" the problems that they themselves caused in the first place. The historical record is quite clear.
Rhetoric and disingenuous.
This nation has been run more or less 50/50 by both parties for my entire life.
When Republicans enter office they don't defund PP. They don't stop forever-war. They don't dispose of usury. They don't scuttle agencies and mothball government policy, They don't close borders. They don't do shit, frankly.
This "everything would be great if it wasn't for those guys over there" bullshit is just that, bullshit.
Our nation is run by fundamentalist ideologues that believe in one principal, that they are ontologically superior to the average man, and that all of their decisions are justified by that ontological superiority,
But one day the savages will murder and eat, and when they do, God help us all.
Rhetoric and disingenuous.
This nation has been run more or less 50/50 by both parties for my entire life.
When Republicans enter office they don't defund PP. They don't stop forever-war. They don't dispose of usury. They don't scuttle agencies and mothball government policy, They don't close borders. They don't do shit, frankly.
This "everything would be great if it wasn't for those guys over there" bullshit is just that, bullshit.
Our nation is run by fundamentalist ideologues that believe in one principal, that they are ontologically superior to the average man, and that all of their decisions are justified by that ontological superiority,
But one day the savages will murder and eat, and when they do, God help us all.
Posted by: Vlad at December 24, 2024 08:40 AM (MvBss)
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I can’t imagine a more horrible way to die than burning to death. That poor woman. I hope that she is in a better place now.
Posted by: Bulg at December 24, 2024 08:41 AM (v6JzV)
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Soon:
Where do you think you're going? Nobody's leaving. Nobody's walking out on this fun, old-fashioned family Christmas. No, no. We're all in this together. This is a full-blown, four-alarm holiday emergency here. We're gonna press on, and we're gonna have the hap, hap, happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap-danced with Danny fucking Kaye. And when Santa squeezes his fat white ass down that chimney tonight, he's gonna find the jolliest bunch of assholes this side of the nuthouse.
- Clark W. Griswold
Where do you think you're going? Nobody's leaving. Nobody's walking out on this fun, old-fashioned family Christmas. No, no. We're all in this together. This is a full-blown, four-alarm holiday emergency here. We're gonna press on, and we're gonna have the hap, hap, happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap-danced with Danny fucking Kaye. And when Santa squeezes his fat white ass down that chimney tonight, he's gonna find the jolliest bunch of assholes this side of the nuthouse.
- Clark W. Griswold
Posted by: Count de Monet at December 24, 2024 08:41 AM (Aqu9a)
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The subway incident reminds me of Kitty Genovese so many years ago. It breaks my heart to see things like this happening.
Posted by: Wicklow at December 24, 2024 08:41 AM (5CCgW)
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I will be very disappointed if Trump shows up for that asshole's memorial.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at December 24, 2024 08:39 AM (Q0kLU)
Only to make sure he's Truly Dead and not just Mostly Dead.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at December 24, 2024 08:39 AM (Q0kLU)
Only to make sure he's Truly Dead and not just Mostly Dead.
Posted by: jsg at December 24, 2024 08:43 AM (Fg0Nr)
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I've had kitchen fires. Once, a paper towel ignited after I got it too close to bacon grease. Lost a good plate of bacon with that one. Horrible loss. I still grieve.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 24, 2024 08:43 AM (Q4IgG)
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Okay call me picky but tell me what the $0.12 was for? Something for a dime plus tax?
Posted by: Ciampino - what is the connection DoS and dancing? at December 24, 2024 08:33 AM (i0xsb
The 10% off the top does strange things to the actual funds available!
Posted by: Ciampino - what is the connection DoS and dancing? at December 24, 2024 08:33 AM (i0xsb
The 10% off the top does strange things to the actual funds available!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 24, 2024 08:44 AM (hOUT3)
145
Finished the meatballs. Now onto the rice pudding....
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at December 24, 2024 08:44 AM (SfhV1)
146
There's a New Yorker cartoon of the Titanic sinking with those in the water capturing the moment with their iPhones.
Posted by: Ignoramus at December 24, 2024 08:44 AM (Gqoy+)
147
141 Wasn’t the Kitty Genovese narrative — that people just knowingly stood around and did nothing — kinda debunked, though?
Posted by: Bulg at December 24, 2024 08:44 AM (v6JzV)
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C3 @C_3C_3 47m
Wrap your head around this…
Matt Gaetz’s underaged sex accuser is in prison for lying about an underage sex accusation.
Wrap your head around this…
Matt Gaetz’s underaged sex accuser is in prison for lying about an underage sex accusation.
Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at December 24, 2024 08:44 AM (hovnC)
149
146 There's a New Yorker cartoon of the Titanic sinking with those in the water capturing the moment with their iPhones.
Posted by: Ignoramus at December 24, 2024 08:44 AM (Gqoy+)
If Terminator II was made today, in the final scene Arnold would take a selfie video lowering himself into the molten steel and the last thing you see is his thumb clicking Uplaod to his Tik Tok account.
Posted by: Ignoramus at December 24, 2024 08:44 AM (Gqoy+)
If Terminator II was made today, in the final scene Arnold would take a selfie video lowering himself into the molten steel and the last thing you see is his thumb clicking Uplaod to his Tik Tok account.
Posted by: jsg at December 24, 2024 08:46 AM (Fg0Nr)
150
I mean, it's probably just for payment from media sources, but I'm trying to give it the positive spin...
Posted by: Nova Local at December 24, 2024 08:40 AM (exHjb)
But, but, but just think of the clicks that my influencer site will get!!
Posted by: Nova Local at December 24, 2024 08:40 AM (exHjb)
But, but, but just think of the clicks that my influencer site will get!!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 24, 2024 08:47 AM (hOUT3)
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“They called me a whore; they called me the c-word."
She will get over it, after all, she is a Democrat. They have no morals or conscience.
She is just playing the victim role because she can.
She will get over it, after all, she is a Democrat. They have no morals or conscience.
She is just playing the victim role because she can.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at December 24, 2024 08:47 AM (rHxhM)
152
I enjoy Hadrian's posts always, but wonder what the 1962 Missal Crisis has to do with the price of eggs in 2024.
Posted by: Concerned Viewer at December 24, 2024 08:47 AM (G5+As)
153
Way to go Mr Spelling Bee
Posted by: jsg at December 24, 2024 08:47 AM (Fg0Nr)
154
@Bulg Maybe so, I'm not aware of that though. I'm a native Clevelander and have never been to NYC. Back in the day it was a very big, horrifying story and it always stuck with me.
Posted by: Wicklow at December 24, 2024 08:48 AM (5CCgW)
155
From the comments n the NY Post piece on the girl that was burned alive on the subway.
Terry Max
I can't imagine standing there and filming and not taking action. You are right it is the dysfunctional society. Daniel Penny was a hero treated like a murderer. He would have taken his jacket off and tried to save her. But he's awful right? We need more like him. We need more God in our homes and less social media. Rest in peace dear innocent girl.
Terry Max
I can't imagine standing there and filming and not taking action. You are right it is the dysfunctional society. Daniel Penny was a hero treated like a murderer. He would have taken his jacket off and tried to save her. But he's awful right? We need more like him. We need more God in our homes and less social media. Rest in peace dear innocent girl.
Posted by: redridinghood at December 24, 2024 08:48 AM (NpAcC)
156
I've had kitchen fires. Once, a paper towel ignited after I got it too close to bacon grease. Lost a good plate of bacon with that one. Horrible loss. I still grieve.
There must be a support group regularly meeting in your area.
There must be a support group regularly meeting in your area.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at December 24, 2024 08:48 AM (rHxhM)
157
Matt Gaetz’s underaged sex accuser is in prison for lying about an underage sex accusation.
Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at December 24, 2024 08:44 AM (hovnC)
And the house where he supposedly partied at is in a guard control neighborhood where there are no logs of his visit and owner of said house said Gaetz was never invited.
Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at December 24, 2024 08:44 AM (hovnC)
And the house where he supposedly partied at is in a guard control neighborhood where there are no logs of his visit and owner of said house said Gaetz was never invited.
Posted by: rhennigantx at December 24, 2024 08:48 AM (gbOdA)
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Grammie, I think most people figure that’s their job. Christmas is like their superbowl, the main event.
Posted by: Common Tater at December 24, 2024 08:48 AM (VskgJ)
159
136. Will do Grammie
Posted by: Jonah at December 24, 2024 08:49 AM (YCxFk)
160
Western Lensman @WesternLensman 11h
🚨NEW: Anthony Scaramucci warns Elon to “stick to business."
“He's just got to be very, very careful because he's making enemies that he doesn't realize."
"Lay off the gas on politics a little bit because these people could hurt you."
"It's no no need for you to get hurt. You're doing so well in your life."
WTF.
This clown sounds like a wannabe deep state mobster.
Catturd ™ @catturd2 1h
Imagine Elon taking advice from this absolute clown. 😂
🚨NEW: Anthony Scaramucci warns Elon to “stick to business."
“He's just got to be very, very careful because he's making enemies that he doesn't realize."
"Lay off the gas on politics a little bit because these people could hurt you."
"It's no no need for you to get hurt. You're doing so well in your life."
WTF.
This clown sounds like a wannabe deep state mobster.
Catturd ™ @catturd2 1h
Imagine Elon taking advice from this absolute clown. 😂
Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at December 24, 2024 08:49 AM (hovnC)
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148 C3 @C_3C_3 47m
Wrap your head around this…
Matt Gaetz’s underaged sex accuser is in prison for lying about an underage sex accusation.
Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC)
That's not important right now!
Wrap your head around this…
Matt Gaetz’s underaged sex accuser is in prison for lying about an underage sex accusation.
Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC)
That's not important right now!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 24, 2024 08:49 AM (hOUT3)
162
I just watched/listened to this mashup and it brought forth a smile -
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap Around the Christmas Tree
by AC DC / Brenda Lee
https://youtu.be/bM10A86drpI
Enjoy!
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap Around the Christmas Tree
by AC DC / Brenda Lee
https://youtu.be/bM10A86drpI
Enjoy!
Posted by: Count de Monet at December 24, 2024 08:49 AM (Aqu9a)
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Wasn’t the Kitty Genovese narrative — that people just knowingly stood around and did nothing — kinda debunked, though?
Posted by: Bulg at December 24, 2024 08:44 AM (v6JzV)
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Correct. The attack happened at night, was partially concealed, no one ran out because it was hard to see (was it a gang?) but they shouted, called the cops and at that time NYPD did not have a central system, you called the precinct and the line was busy.
Almost totally mythical, but it served the necessary purpose: blaming society rather than criminals.
Posted by: Bulg at December 24, 2024 08:44 AM (v6JzV)
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Correct. The attack happened at night, was partially concealed, no one ran out because it was hard to see (was it a gang?) but they shouted, called the cops and at that time NYPD did not have a central system, you called the precinct and the line was busy.
Almost totally mythical, but it served the necessary purpose: blaming society rather than criminals.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 24, 2024 08:50 AM (ZOv7s)
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@ 72,well I like to think that here in rural Wisconsin the very next person to come along would help extinguish her and start doing first aid and/or calling 911.
shooting the arsonist like vermin goes somewhere in there, too
shooting the arsonist like vermin goes somewhere in there, too
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at December 24, 2024 08:50 AM (cY18j)
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145 Finished the meatballs. Now onto the rice pudding....
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That's a real odd diet if you don't mind me saying, grammie.
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That's a real odd diet if you don't mind me saying, grammie.
Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at December 24, 2024 08:50 AM (hovnC)
166
And this comment-
Dems R EVIL, their base BRAINLESS!
"There's a scene in the classic Sci-Fi film, The Time Machine (1960), where the time traveler (Rod Taylor) comes upon a futuristic society comprised solely of apathetic young people who sit around all day basically doing nothing.
He then hears a girl screaming, looks and sees that she has fallen into the river that they are all gathered around. Although she is clearly struggling for her life, not one of them does anything to help. Rather they just sit there silently and watch. That scene has always reminded me of our society over the past few decades, where few people today do anything to help someone in trouble, instead taking out their phones and taking videos which they will then post on their social media accounts.
Anyway, the time traveler immediately jumps into the river and pulls the girl to safety, as her "friends" look on in dumb amazement, appearing very confused over his actions.
I guess you'd have to have seen the film to know what I'm talking about."
I have never seen that movie, but now I will have to go searching for it.
Dems R EVIL, their base BRAINLESS!
"There's a scene in the classic Sci-Fi film, The Time Machine (1960), where the time traveler (Rod Taylor) comes upon a futuristic society comprised solely of apathetic young people who sit around all day basically doing nothing.
He then hears a girl screaming, looks and sees that she has fallen into the river that they are all gathered around. Although she is clearly struggling for her life, not one of them does anything to help. Rather they just sit there silently and watch. That scene has always reminded me of our society over the past few decades, where few people today do anything to help someone in trouble, instead taking out their phones and taking videos which they will then post on their social media accounts.
Anyway, the time traveler immediately jumps into the river and pulls the girl to safety, as her "friends" look on in dumb amazement, appearing very confused over his actions.
I guess you'd have to have seen the film to know what I'm talking about."
I have never seen that movie, but now I will have to go searching for it.
Posted by: redridinghood at December 24, 2024 08:50 AM (NpAcC)
Posted by: rhennigantx at December 24, 2024 08:51 AM (gbOdA)
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Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at December 24, 2024 08:40 AM (SfhV1)
Thanks.
Last Sunday they gave me a Christmas card with a monetary gift and I don't even have more than one service on Christmas. The people that do must be exhausted after Christmas Day. I'm tired now.
Thanks.
Last Sunday they gave me a Christmas card with a monetary gift and I don't even have more than one service on Christmas. The people that do must be exhausted after Christmas Day. I'm tired now.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 24, 2024 08:52 AM (ykyz5)
169
@111, Security Theater writ large
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at December 24, 2024 08:52 AM (cY18j)
170
"Outside of a Small Circle of Friends" is a 1967 song by Phil Ochs. The "walk on by" attitude of onlookers, particularly in cities has been going on for many, many years.
Posted by: Not Getting Involved at December 24, 2024 08:52 AM (G5+As)
171
I will be very disappointed if Trump shows up for that asshole's memorial.
It would be far better if Trump showed up and was photographed throwing signs like the gang-banger/grave site meme.
It would be far better if Trump showed up and was photographed throwing signs like the gang-banger/grave site meme.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at December 24, 2024 08:53 AM (rHxhM)
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>>Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas said on Sunday that he is “aware of reports of children being trafficked,” but that stopping it is “outside the responsibility of the Department of Homeland Security.”
Except, of course, when his own DHS is trafficking them.
But that's totally different, you see. Because. . . well, it just is, because it's the government!
How many unaccompanied minors has DHS moved from the border to places withing the US since Biden entered the WH? What is their policy, how much was spent doing this, to whom did they deliver these unaccompanied minors to, and what was the follow-up/tracking post hand-off?
WHERE ARE THE JOURNALISTS AND CONGRESS WHO SHOULD HAVE BEEN ALL OVER THIS STARTING WITH OBAMA'S 'UNACCOMPANIED MINORS GET IN!' POLICY?
Except, of course, when his own DHS is trafficking them.
But that's totally different, you see. Because. . . well, it just is, because it's the government!
How many unaccompanied minors has DHS moved from the border to places withing the US since Biden entered the WH? What is their policy, how much was spent doing this, to whom did they deliver these unaccompanied minors to, and what was the follow-up/tracking post hand-off?
WHERE ARE THE JOURNALISTS AND CONGRESS WHO SHOULD HAVE BEEN ALL OVER THIS STARTING WITH OBAMA'S 'UNACCOMPANIED MINORS GET IN!' POLICY?
Posted by: Lizzy at December 24, 2024 08:53 AM (u1uWe)
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I know it.
You know it.
Rachel Maddow doesn't want to hear about it.
https://tinyurl.com/bddsbmv8+
You know it.
Rachel Maddow doesn't want to hear about it.
https://tinyurl.com/bddsbmv8+
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at December 24, 2024 08:53 AM (BBZa4)
174
Sorry I got all capsy. . .
Posted by: Lizzy at December 24, 2024 08:53 AM (u1uWe)
175
I want to encourage you to ultimately continue your great job, have a nice weekend!
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He's a teak of nature!
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He's a teak of nature!
Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at December 24, 2024 08:54 AM (hovnC)
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WHERE ARE THE JOURNALISTS AND CONGRESS WHO SHOULD HAVE BEEN ALL OVER THIS STARTING WITH OBAMA'S 'UNACCOMPANIED MINORS GET IN!' POLICY?
Likely enjoying the sexual company of these trafficked minors.
Likely enjoying the sexual company of these trafficked minors.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at December 24, 2024 08:54 AM (rHxhM)
177
I've had kitchen fires. Once, a paper towel ignited after I got it too close to bacon grease. Lost a good plate of bacon with that one. Horrible loss. I still grieve.
There must be a support group regularly meeting in your area.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at December 24, 2024 08:48 AM (rHxhM)
*holds up a Bic lighter in silent tribute*
There must be a support group regularly meeting in your area.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at December 24, 2024 08:48 AM (rHxhM)
*holds up a Bic lighter in silent tribute*
Posted by: Count de Monet at December 24, 2024 08:55 AM (Aqu9a)
178
I bet when Joe goes on his Italian VaCay in Jan to see pope Franky he pardons the rest of his Family
Posted by: Dems at December 24, 2024 08:55 AM (VE6XX)
179
Looks like I'm running short on lutefisk, now I'm out of lye. Anyone know if Drano is a good substitute?
Posted by: Norseman at December 24, 2024 08:56 AM (G5+As)
180
Let's be honest.
There isn't a justification for why one "ought" to help a stranger on fire except in the Christian paradigm, where self-sacrifice is the highest virtue.
There isn't a justification for why one "ought" to help a stranger on fire except in the Christian paradigm, where self-sacrifice is the highest virtue.
Posted by: Vlad at December 24, 2024 08:56 AM (MvBss)
181
"There's a scene in the classic Sci-Fi film, The Time Machine (1960), where the time traveler (Rod Taylor) comes upon a futuristic society comprised solely of apathetic young people who sit around all day basically doing nothing.
He then hears a girl screaming, looks and sees that she has fallen into the river that they are all gathered around. Although she is clearly struggling for her life, not one of them does anything to help. Rather they just sit there silently and watch. That scene has always reminded me of our society over the past few decades, where few people today do anything to help someone in trouble, instead taking out their phones and taking videos which they will then post on their social media accounts.
Anyway, the time traveler immediately jumps into the river and pulls the girl to safety, as her "friends" look on in dumb amazement, appearing very confused over his actions.
I guess you'd have to have seen the film to know what I'm talking about."
I have never seen that movie, but now I will have to go searching for it.
Posted by: redridinghood at December 24, 2024 08:50 AM (NpAcC)
First saw it as a 13 year old in Feb 1961, and that scene shocked me even back then.
He then hears a girl screaming, looks and sees that she has fallen into the river that they are all gathered around. Although she is clearly struggling for her life, not one of them does anything to help. Rather they just sit there silently and watch. That scene has always reminded me of our society over the past few decades, where few people today do anything to help someone in trouble, instead taking out their phones and taking videos which they will then post on their social media accounts.
Anyway, the time traveler immediately jumps into the river and pulls the girl to safety, as her "friends" look on in dumb amazement, appearing very confused over his actions.
I guess you'd have to have seen the film to know what I'm talking about."
I have never seen that movie, but now I will have to go searching for it.
Posted by: redridinghood at December 24, 2024 08:50 AM (NpAcC)
First saw it as a 13 year old in Feb 1961, and that scene shocked me even back then.
Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at December 24, 2024 08:57 AM (iODuv)
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@ 72,well I like to think that here in rural Wisconsin the very next person to come along would help extinguish her and start doing first aid and/or calling 911.
shooting the arsonist like vermin goes somewhere in there, too
The poster said "rural Wisconsin" not "rural Texas".
shooting the arsonist like vermin goes somewhere in there, too
The poster said "rural Wisconsin" not "rural Texas".
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at December 24, 2024 08:58 AM (rHxhM)
183
Kitty Genovese was murdered and that's about all of the NYT story that was accurate. They said 38 people admitted ignoring her screams but there is no record of that . A few people admitted hearing screaming but they thought it was an argument or drunk people.
Posted by: Smell the Glove at December 24, 2024 08:58 AM (DopAq)
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181 "There's a scene in the classic Sci-Fi film, The Time Machine (1960), where the time traveler (Rod Taylor) comes upon a futuristic society comprised solely of apathetic young people who sit around all day basically doing nothing
The Eloi
The Eloi
Posted by: Dems at December 24, 2024 08:58 AM (VE6XX)
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Oops? Biden DoD SURPRISED To Learn It Had More U.S. Troops In Syria
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Next you'll be telling me that The Pentagon recently failed its seventh consecutive audit -- unable to fully account for its massive $824 billion budget.
/Did they check the bank accounts of the Z-Man and other Ukrainian oligarchs?
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Next you'll be telling me that The Pentagon recently failed its seventh consecutive audit -- unable to fully account for its massive $824 billion budget.
/Did they check the bank accounts of the Z-Man and other Ukrainian oligarchs?
Posted by: ShainS -- President-Elect Musk will appoint Vivek to Speaker Of The House! at December 24, 2024 08:58 AM (z3WOQ)
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There's a scene in the classic Sci-Fi film, The Time Machine (1960), where the time traveler (Rod Taylor) comes upon a futuristic society comprised solely of apathetic young people who sit around all day basically doing nothing.
Posted by: redridinghood at December 24, 2024 08:50 AM (NpAcC)
Eloi Taste Good!
Posted by: redridinghood at December 24, 2024 08:50 AM (NpAcC)
Eloi Taste Good!
Posted by: Morlocks, Future Democrats at December 24, 2024 08:58 AM (R/m4+)
187
Video of a gang member taking one to the head trying to break into a home.
https://tinyurl.com/msph92y6
https://tinyurl.com/msph92y6
Posted by: jsg at December 24, 2024 08:59 AM (Fg0Nr)
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"Where's Weirdo? White House Intern Photo Raises More Than a Few Eyebrows"
Wow, there are a whole lot of white folx in that photo. Of course, it is simply random sorting that results in FJB and Frau Doktor being surrounded by black wimmen folx.
Optics uber Alles for the Junta.
I despise Democrats.
Wow, there are a whole lot of white folx in that photo. Of course, it is simply random sorting that results in FJB and Frau Doktor being surrounded by black wimmen folx.
Optics uber Alles for the Junta.
I despise Democrats.
Posted by: Gref at December 24, 2024 08:59 AM (aBgBM)
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Sara Rose 🇺🇸🌹 @saras76 19h
.@JMilei’s reaction when Biden gets too close to the Pope 💀🤣
Sound up 😂
https://tinyurl.com/bdcr63tb
6 seconds; sound not needed IMHO
.@JMilei’s reaction when Biden gets too close to the Pope 💀🤣
Sound up 😂
https://tinyurl.com/bdcr63tb
6 seconds; sound not needed IMHO
Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at December 24, 2024 08:59 AM (hovnC)
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>>No one helped.
The bystanders were too busy filming.
What has Alvin Bragg told them about intervening?
He's told them he will do his best to put them in jail, destroy their lives, should they consider injecting themselves into a crime in progress.
The bystanders were too busy filming.
What has Alvin Bragg told them about intervening?
He's told them he will do his best to put them in jail, destroy their lives, should they consider injecting themselves into a crime in progress.
Posted by: Lizzy at December 24, 2024 08:59 AM (u1uWe)
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@ 158, pretty much as expected then? LOL.
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at December 24, 2024 09:00 AM (cY18j)
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>>How many unaccompanied minors has DHS moved from the border to places withing the US since Biden entered the WH?
A contractor who worked with DHS did testify before a House committee looking into this and the number she reported at the time was north of 320,000 children that have been "lost" by this administration. They turned them over to sponsors whom DHS promptly lost contact with. I assume the number is probably closer to 500,000 by now.
There really is no other reasonable conclusion. The Biden administration along with the UN and various NGOs have been trafficking children from around the world into the US.
A contractor who worked with DHS did testify before a House committee looking into this and the number she reported at the time was north of 320,000 children that have been "lost" by this administration. They turned them over to sponsors whom DHS promptly lost contact with. I assume the number is probably closer to 500,000 by now.
There really is no other reasonable conclusion. The Biden administration along with the UN and various NGOs have been trafficking children from around the world into the US.
Posted by: JackStraw at December 24, 2024 09:00 AM (LkLld)
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Canada, the Panama Canal, and Now Greenland. What’s Behind Trump’s Expansionist Rhetoric?
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Land is valuable.
BTW you can tell me the article is by a right leaning person, but I despise the Left's unending desire to "label" everything like it automatically makes them smart.
"Expansionist"
No. He wants land. Stop overcomplicating everything so you can sound important.
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Land is valuable.
BTW you can tell me the article is by a right leaning person, but I despise the Left's unending desire to "label" everything like it automatically makes them smart.
"Expansionist"
No. He wants land. Stop overcomplicating everything so you can sound important.
Posted by: ... at December 24, 2024 09:01 AM (uZ/9N)
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183 Kitty Genovese was murdered and that's about all of the NYT story that was accurate. They said 38 people admitted ignoring her screams but there is no record of that . A few people admitted hearing screaming but they thought it was an argument or drunk people.
Posted by: Smell the Glove at
If you lived in an Italian neighborhood in the 60s, yelling and screaming was just part of the rich fabric of everyday life.
Posted by: Smell the Glove at
If you lived in an Italian neighborhood in the 60s, yelling and screaming was just part of the rich fabric of everyday life.
Posted by: Bay Ridge Refugee at December 24, 2024 09:01 AM (G5+As)
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Let's be honest.
There isn't a justification for why one "ought" to help a stranger on fire except in the Christian paradigm, where self-sacrifice is the highest virtue.
Posted by: Vlad at December 24, 2024 08:56 AM (MvBss)
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New York just demonstrated to the world what intervening in a crime gets you. Filiming it at least might convict the perp, assuming anyone is interested in that.
New York voted for this. Again and again. They had a safe, orderly city, and got bored. I remember the articles pining for the excitement of the Taxi Driver years. now they have them, and I am happy for them.
Isn't it wonderful when people get what they want?
There isn't a justification for why one "ought" to help a stranger on fire except in the Christian paradigm, where self-sacrifice is the highest virtue.
Posted by: Vlad at December 24, 2024 08:56 AM (MvBss)
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New York just demonstrated to the world what intervening in a crime gets you. Filiming it at least might convict the perp, assuming anyone is interested in that.
New York voted for this. Again and again. They had a safe, orderly city, and got bored. I remember the articles pining for the excitement of the Taxi Driver years. now they have them, and I am happy for them.
Isn't it wonderful when people get what they want?
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 24, 2024 09:02 AM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: jsg at December 24, 2024 09:02 AM (Fg0Nr)
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@ 176, or partaking of their blood and/or adrenochrome
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at December 24, 2024 09:03 AM (cY18j)
198
That scene has always reminded me of our society over the past few decades, where few people today do anything to help someone in trouble, instead taking out their phones and taking videos which they will then post on their social media accounts.
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[Recently stumbled onto a prescient quote which I'd surprisingly never heard before:]
"The things that will destroy America are prosperity-at-any-price, peace-at-any-price, safety-first instead of duty-first, the love of soft living, and the get-rich-quick theory of life."
-- Theodore Roosevelt
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[Recently stumbled onto a prescient quote which I'd surprisingly never heard before:]
"The things that will destroy America are prosperity-at-any-price, peace-at-any-price, safety-first instead of duty-first, the love of soft living, and the get-rich-quick theory of life."
-- Theodore Roosevelt
Posted by: ShainS -- President-Elect Musk will appoint Vivek to Speaker Of The House! at December 24, 2024 09:03 AM (z3WOQ)
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Why would anyone have faced legal jeopardy for trying to extinguish the flames, so long as they didn’t touch the perp?
Posted by: Bulg at December 24, 2024 09:03 AM (v6JzV)
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This really reminds me of the end of the Vietnam war protests. People were just done with the violence and bombings at home, the pointless deaths over there. I suspect this horrific crime is going to harden attitudes against criminals and illegals.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at December 24, 2024 09:04 AM (NQtI0)
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NEW: Anthony Scaramucci warns Elon to “stick to business." ...This clown sounds like a wannabe deep state mobster.
This is Scaramucci living down to his culture. Their lullabies to their children are laced with threats and intimidation. Their pillow talk with their mistresses and lovers is more about how the pillow will be used to snuff them out. At the gym, the tips they share are not how to avoid blowing out the knees at the squat rack, but how their knees will be blown out with a blunt instrument.
This is Scaramucci living down to his culture. Their lullabies to their children are laced with threats and intimidation. Their pillow talk with their mistresses and lovers is more about how the pillow will be used to snuff them out. At the gym, the tips they share are not how to avoid blowing out the knees at the squat rack, but how their knees will be blown out with a blunt instrument.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at December 24, 2024 09:04 AM (rHxhM)
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Kitty Genovese was murdered and that's about all of the NYT story that was accurate. They said 38 people admitted ignoring her screams but there is no record of that . A few people admitted hearing screaming but they thought it was an argument or drunk people.
Posted by: Smell the Glove at December 24, 2024 08:58 AM (DopAq)
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The article conspicuously omitted the police incompetence, which was quietly corrected with a new centralized phone system.
Blame society, not governmental incompetence. Classic go-to leftist move.
Posted by: Smell the Glove at December 24, 2024 08:58 AM (DopAq)
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The article conspicuously omitted the police incompetence, which was quietly corrected with a new centralized phone system.
Blame society, not governmental incompetence. Classic go-to leftist move.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 24, 2024 09:04 AM (ZOv7s)
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168 Joe and Hunter and Xi oh my
https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/
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Posted by: rhennigantx
GOPe response: "ZZZZZ!!!!!"
https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/
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Posted by: rhennigantx
GOPe response: "ZZZZZ!!!!!"
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 24, 2024 09:04 AM (hOUT3)
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If you lived in an Italian neighborhood in the 60s, yelling and screaming was just part of the rich fabric of everyday life.
Posted by: Bay Ridge Refugee
When I took the lovely soon to be Mrs. TP to a family Sunday dinner, it went very well but she wasn't quite ready for full immersion just yet. After we got in the car to leave, she said - "Wow, everyone was so mad. Your Dad called you an asshoe."
Nah Honey, that's just his way of saying "I love you."
It was true.
Posted by: Bay Ridge Refugee
When I took the lovely soon to be Mrs. TP to a family Sunday dinner, it went very well but she wasn't quite ready for full immersion just yet. After we got in the car to leave, she said - "Wow, everyone was so mad. Your Dad called you an asshoe."
Nah Honey, that's just his way of saying "I love you."
It was true.
Posted by: Tonypete at December 24, 2024 09:04 AM (WXNFJ)
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@ 179, no, the aluminum powder ruins the flavor
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at December 24, 2024 09:04 AM (cY18j)
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"Why would anyone have faced legal jeopardy for trying to extinguish the flames"
As long as one asked the flaming victim for consent to save their life first, one would probably be ok.
As long as one asked the flaming victim for consent to save their life first, one would probably be ok.
Posted by: fd at December 24, 2024 09:05 AM (vFG9F)
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>>If you lived in an Italian neighborhood in the 60s, yelling and screaming was just part of the rich fabric of everyday life.
Anthony!!!
Wednesday is Prince Spaghetti day.
Anthony!!!
Wednesday is Prince Spaghetti day.
Posted by: JackStraw at December 24, 2024 09:05 AM (LkLld)
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If you lived in an Italian neighborhood in the 60s, yelling and screaming was just part of the rich fabric of everyday life.
Posted by: Bay Ridge Refugee at December 24, 2024 09:01 AM (G5+As)
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Anthony! Anthony!
https://youtu.be/K6adya1di7A
Posted by: Bay Ridge Refugee at December 24, 2024 09:01 AM (G5+As)
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Anthony! Anthony!
https://youtu.be/K6adya1di7A
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at December 24, 2024 09:06 AM (BBZa4)
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"911 what's your emergency?"
"There's a f^cking woman set on fire! F Train!"
"Then call NYFD." Click.
"There's a f^cking woman set on fire! F Train!"
"Then call NYFD." Click.
Posted by: NYPD at December 24, 2024 09:06 AM (fYZFt)
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WOW, JACK!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at December 24, 2024 09:06 AM (BBZa4)
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Mollie @MZHemingway 22h
INSANE: House Report On Matt Gaetz Relies On Witnesses Even The Corrupt DOJ Found Completely Lacked Any Credibility Whatsoever thefederalist.com/2024/11/17…
Dec 23, 2024 · 11:47 PM UTC
Mollie @MZHemingway 14h
Sometimes I feel like I was the only reporter to look into the details of the Gaetz allegations. That's how I learned the accuser is in prison for making the same false sex-with-minors accusation against someone else.
https://tinyurl.com/4tdvapdk
article link
House Probe Into Matt Gaetz Relies On Witnesses DOJ Found Lacked Credibility
By: Mollie Hemingway; November 17, 2024; 8 min read
INSANE: House Report On Matt Gaetz Relies On Witnesses Even The Corrupt DOJ Found Completely Lacked Any Credibility Whatsoever thefederalist.com/2024/11/17…
Dec 23, 2024 · 11:47 PM UTC
Mollie @MZHemingway 14h
Sometimes I feel like I was the only reporter to look into the details of the Gaetz allegations. That's how I learned the accuser is in prison for making the same false sex-with-minors accusation against someone else.
https://tinyurl.com/4tdvapdk
article link
House Probe Into Matt Gaetz Relies On Witnesses DOJ Found Lacked Credibility
By: Mollie Hemingway; November 17, 2024; 8 min read
Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at December 24, 2024 09:06 AM (hovnC)
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Trump should say he is the one who will finally Free Tibet.
Much confusion.
Posted by: jsg at December 24, 2024 09:02 AM (Fg0Nr)
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That would be epic.
Future Headline: "Trump Declared 15th Dalai Lama. Invites Bill Murray to Golf Outing at Mar-A-Lago."
Much confusion.
Posted by: jsg at December 24, 2024 09:02 AM (Fg0Nr)
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That would be epic.
Future Headline: "Trump Declared 15th Dalai Lama. Invites Bill Murray to Golf Outing at Mar-A-Lago."
Posted by: ShainS -- President-Elect Musk will appoint Vivek to Speaker Of The House! at December 24, 2024 09:06 AM (z3WOQ)
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Why would anyone have faced legal jeopardy for trying to extinguish the flames, so long as they didn’t touch the perp?
Posted by: Bulg at December 24, 2024 09:03 AM (v6JzV)
- Obstruction of Official Business
- Interfering in an Active Crime Scene
- Evidence Tampering
- Witness Tampering
- Disorderly Conduct
- Resisting Arrest
Posted by: Bulg at December 24, 2024 09:03 AM (v6JzV)
- Obstruction of Official Business
- Interfering in an Active Crime Scene
- Evidence Tampering
- Witness Tampering
- Disorderly Conduct
- Resisting Arrest
Posted by: Count de Monet has watched him some BodyCam videos at December 24, 2024 09:06 AM (Aqu9a)
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>>There really is no other reasonable conclusion. The Biden administration along with the UN and various NGOs have been trafficking children from around the world into the US.
Saw a comment on X about how a lot of US food processing is now done by child labor.
There's also been speculation that they are used as organ donors.
I think the answer to "where are these 300-500k children?" may be a lot darker than most people want to admit. . .
Saw a comment on X about how a lot of US food processing is now done by child labor.
There's also been speculation that they are used as organ donors.
I think the answer to "where are these 300-500k children?" may be a lot darker than most people want to admit. . .
Posted by: Lizzy at December 24, 2024 09:06 AM (u1uWe)
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Why would anyone have faced legal jeopardy for trying to extinguish the flames, so long as they didn’t touch the perp?
Posted by: Bulg at December 24, 2024 09:03 AM (v6JzV)
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If it's a white guy, he would be charged with setting the fire. Gotta get those race riots going again. Trump will be in power soon.
Posted by: Bulg at December 24, 2024 09:03 AM (v6JzV)
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If it's a white guy, he would be charged with setting the fire. Gotta get those race riots going again. Trump will be in power soon.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 24, 2024 09:07 AM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: scampydog at December 24, 2024 09:07 AM (2bFN5)
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If it's a white guy, he would be charged with setting the fire. Gotta get those race riots going again. Trump will be in power soon.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 24, 2024 09:07 AM (ZOv7s
Not soon enough for Me
If it's a white guy, he would be charged with setting the fire. Gotta get those race riots going again. Trump will be in power soon.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 24, 2024 09:07 AM (ZOv7s
Not soon enough for Me
Posted by: It's me donna at December 24, 2024 09:07 AM (VE6XX)
Posted by: JackStraw at December 24, 2024 09:07 AM (LkLld)
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Future Headline: "Trump Declared 15th Dalai Lama. Invites Bill Murray to Golf Outing at Mar-A-Lago."
Posted by: ShainS
"Big hitter, the Lama."
Posted by: ShainS
"Big hitter, the Lama."
Posted by: Tonypete at December 24, 2024 09:08 AM (WXNFJ)
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199 Why would anyone have faced legal jeopardy for trying to extinguish the flames, so long as they didn’t touch the perp?
Posted by: Bulg at December 24, 2024 09:03 AM (v6JzV)
Criminal Disrespect of Immigrant Cultural Norms. 20 years to life per New York State Law. I would demand a life sentence for anyone attempting to extinguish a person on fire as part of a Guatemalan Christmas rite.
Posted by: Bulg at December 24, 2024 09:03 AM (v6JzV)
Criminal Disrespect of Immigrant Cultural Norms. 20 years to life per New York State Law. I would demand a life sentence for anyone attempting to extinguish a person on fire as part of a Guatemalan Christmas rite.
Posted by: Alvin Bragg at December 24, 2024 09:08 AM (aBgBM)
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My parents were Irish Hobbit Immigrants but I grew up in a Sicilian neigborhood in The Bronx.
Posted by: Ignoramus at December 24, 2024 09:08 AM (Gqoy+)
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"Isn't it wonderful when people get what they want?
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd"
"... I wanted a mission, and for my sins they gave me one."
- Captain Willard
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd"
"... I wanted a mission, and for my sins they gave me one."
- Captain Willard
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at December 24, 2024 09:09 AM (cY18j)
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Good morning, J.J.
Good morning, Horde.
Good morning, Horde.
Posted by: Inogame at December 24, 2024 09:09 AM (53oGX)
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86 79 A lot of clothing uses recycled plastic to save the Earf. Pretty sure that stuff would go up in flames quickly.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at December 24, 2024 08:19 AM (gm9Sb)
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Most clothing fibers are polyamide which may melt but not readily burn. Don't generalize 'plastics' as there are many types/families. Most do not lend themselves to recycling.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at December 24, 2024 08:19 AM (gm9Sb)
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Most clothing fibers are polyamide which may melt but not readily burn. Don't generalize 'plastics' as there are many types/families. Most do not lend themselves to recycling.
Posted by: Ciampino - lighter fluid was mentioned early at December 24, 2024 09:09 AM (i0xsb)
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ZOD IMPERIAL.
Posted by: ZOD at December 24, 2024 09:09 AM (P+D4R)
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>>WOW, JACK!
I didn't live in the North End but I spent a lot of time there.
Posted by: JackStraw at December 24, 2024 09:07 AM (LkLld)
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I meant wow by what we both simultaneously posted.
I didn't live in the North End but I spent a lot of time there.
Posted by: JackStraw at December 24, 2024 09:07 AM (LkLld)
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I meant wow by what we both simultaneously posted.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at December 24, 2024 09:10 AM (BBZa4)
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"Saw a comment on X about how a lot of US food processing is now done by child labor."
*Looks suspiciously at box of Girl Scout cookies*
*Looks suspiciously at box of Girl Scout cookies*
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at December 24, 2024 09:10 AM (dg+HA)
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This really reminds me of the end of the Vietnam war protests. People were just done with the violence and bombings at home, the pointless deaths over there. I suspect this horrific crime is going to harden attitudes against criminals and illegals.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at December 24, 2024 09:04 AM (NQtI0)
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Isn't interesting that the peace movement has ceased to exist? Call for peace in Ukraine and you're a Russian bot. War is great for businesses! Stimulates the economy! Stalin's borders are a holy and sacred thing!
Send in US troops EVERYWHERE. More blood for oil!
Fascinating how fast it happened, too. Like a switch was thrown.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at December 24, 2024 09:04 AM (NQtI0)
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Isn't interesting that the peace movement has ceased to exist? Call for peace in Ukraine and you're a Russian bot. War is great for businesses! Stimulates the economy! Stalin's borders are a holy and sacred thing!
Send in US troops EVERYWHERE. More blood for oil!
Fascinating how fast it happened, too. Like a switch was thrown.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 24, 2024 09:10 AM (ZOv7s)
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/Did they check the bank accounts of the Z-Man and other Ukrainian oligarchs?
Posted by: ShainS -- President-Elect Musk will appoint Vivek to Speaker Of The House! at December 24, 2024 08:58 AM (z3WOQ)
More important than a term limits amendment would be a require that ALL elected officials must have their (and their families) banking records posted on X within a day of any transaction over $100.00 !
Posted by: ShainS -- President-Elect Musk will appoint Vivek to Speaker Of The House! at December 24, 2024 08:58 AM (z3WOQ)
More important than a term limits amendment would be a require that ALL elected officials must have their (and their families) banking records posted on X within a day of any transaction over $100.00 !
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 24, 2024 09:10 AM (hOUT3)
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"Isn't it wonderful when people get what they want?
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd"
"... I wanted a mission, and for my sins they gave me one."
- Captain Willard
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at December 24, 2024 09:09 AM (cY18j)
Thank you, God!
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd"
"... I wanted a mission, and for my sins they gave me one."
- Captain Willard
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at December 24, 2024 09:09 AM (cY18j)
Thank you, God!
Posted by: Kid reading Playboy as Faber College has its Homecoming Parade at December 24, 2024 09:10 AM (Aqu9a)
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224 86 79 A lot of clothing uses recycled plastic to save the Earf. Pretty sure that stuff would go up in flames quickly.
I still think he used some sort of accelerant....
I still think he used some sort of accelerant....
Posted by: It's me donna at December 24, 2024 09:10 AM (VE6XX)
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Ian Jaeger @IanJaeger29 23h
BREAKING: Elon Musk says that New York Governor Kathy Hochul should be recalled.
“She should be recalled.”
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Referencing the subway burning, following Hochul's safer subway system boast.
BREAKING: Elon Musk says that New York Governor Kathy Hochul should be recalled.
“She should be recalled.”
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Referencing the subway burning, following Hochul's safer subway system boast.
Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at December 24, 2024 09:10 AM (hovnC)
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ISara Rose 🇺🇸🌹 @saras76 19h
.@JMilei’s reaction when Biden gets too close to the Pope 💀🤣
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bidet trying to merge with the pope ? that's never been done before !
.@JMilei’s reaction when Biden gets too close to the Pope 💀🤣
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bidet trying to merge with the pope ? that's never been done before !
Posted by: runner at December 24, 2024 09:10 AM (QTCRF)
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New York just demonstrated to the world what intervening in a crime gets you. Filming it at least might convict the perp, assuming anyone is interested in that.
I understand what you are saying, but it's not really relevant. If we are asking why someone didn't choke out the murderer prior to the act, sure, I'd agree.
But no one wanted to help extinguish a burning woman, was an afraid they'd be prosecuted for saving her life.
People do not care about one another, and absent allegiance to Christian worldview, there is no reason we should expect they would.
I understand what you are saying, but it's not really relevant. If we are asking why someone didn't choke out the murderer prior to the act, sure, I'd agree.
But no one wanted to help extinguish a burning woman, was an afraid they'd be prosecuted for saving her life.
People do not care about one another, and absent allegiance to Christian worldview, there is no reason we should expect they would.
Posted by: Vlad at December 24, 2024 09:10 AM (MvBss)
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They need to put Joey's image on the Monopoly Get Out of Jail Free card.
Posted by: Anna Puma at December 24, 2024 09:11 AM (C2QKs)
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A contractor who worked with DHS did testify before a House committee looking into this and the number she reported at the time was north of 320,000 children that have been "lost" by this administration.
Inform the IRS that these children owe taxes.
Problem solved.
Inform the IRS that these children owe taxes.
Problem solved.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at December 24, 2024 09:11 AM (rHxhM)
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Looks suspiciously at box of Girl Scout cookies*
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at December 24, 2024 09:10 AM (dg+H
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They are said to be made from real girl scouts
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at December 24, 2024 09:10 AM (dg+H
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They are said to be made from real girl scouts
Posted by: Life of Wryly at December 24, 2024 09:11 AM (1FWWQ)
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"Saw a comment on X about how a lot of US food processing is now done by child labor."
*Looks suspiciously at box of Girl Scout cookies*
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at December 24, 2024 09:10 AM (dg+HA)
Made with 10% real girls!
*Looks suspiciously at box of Girl Scout cookies*
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at December 24, 2024 09:10 AM (dg+HA)
Made with 10% real girls!
Posted by: Ingredients Label at December 24, 2024 09:11 AM (Aqu9a)
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As one of his final acts as president, Joe Biden is commuting the death sentences of 37 of the federal government’s 40 death row inmates,
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The 37 were commuted supposedly because the death penalty is wrong. Why didn't this principal apply to all 40? Were the other 3 guilty of crimes so horrendous* that the publicity around their commutation be too much? So much for principal.
*sharing bad memes about Hillary?
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The 37 were commuted supposedly because the death penalty is wrong. Why didn't this principal apply to all 40? Were the other 3 guilty of crimes so horrendous* that the publicity around their commutation be too much? So much for principal.
*sharing bad memes about Hillary?
Posted by: Chuck Martel at December 24, 2024 09:11 AM (fs1hN)
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Now onto the rice pudding....
Posted by: grammie winger
My rice pudding is started. Now on to the potato sausage.
Posted by: grammie winger
My rice pudding is started. Now on to the potato sausage.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at December 24, 2024 09:12 AM (GYVX0)
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the illegal used an accelerant on the sleeping woman. by the time she woke it was probably too late. she could not move well bc of the damage already done to her.
Posted by: Black Orchid at December 24, 2024 09:12 AM (Pv3Rg)
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*Looks suspiciously at box of Girl Scout cookies*
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We couldn't call them "Girl Scout cookies" if they were packaged by adults, could we?!
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We couldn't call them "Girl Scout cookies" if they were packaged by adults, could we?!
Posted by: Whizzo Chocolates at December 24, 2024 09:12 AM (hovnC)
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>>Why would anyone have faced legal jeopardy for trying to extinguish the flames, so long as they didn’t touch the perp?
I think it's more about the mindset than the specific situation.
In an emergency/fast crime like that, you're making split decisions, not reasoning things out carefully. In a split second a NYer's gut instinct is trained to be: move on -- don't get involved! Not my problem!!
I think it's more about the mindset than the specific situation.
In an emergency/fast crime like that, you're making split decisions, not reasoning things out carefully. In a split second a NYer's gut instinct is trained to be: move on -- don't get involved! Not my problem!!
Posted by: Lizzy at December 24, 2024 09:12 AM (u1uWe)
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And we have a nice light dusting of Christmas Eve snow falling.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 24, 2024 09:13 AM (kgE5c)
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>>I meant wow by what we both simultaneously posted.
Yea, that ad always sticks in my head. It was played incessantly in the Boston market for obvious reasons.
But yelling in the North End was pretty common save for a few areas where some gentleman deemed it off limits. It was best to follow their wishes.
Yea, that ad always sticks in my head. It was played incessantly in the Boston market for obvious reasons.
But yelling in the North End was pretty common save for a few areas where some gentleman deemed it off limits. It was best to follow their wishes.
Posted by: JackStraw at December 24, 2024 09:13 AM (LkLld)
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The vermin who set that innocent woman afire needs to be burned alive.
Or used to test the effects of a 3MW microwave beam on soft tissues.
Or used to test the effects of a 3MW microwave beam on soft tissues.
Posted by: Anna Puma at December 24, 2024 09:13 AM (C2QKs)
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I remember the articles pining for the excitement of the Taxi Driver years. now they have them, and I am happy for them.
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Yup. Nostalgia for the “gritty and authentic” Times Square. Smoking, or Non Smoking?
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Yup. Nostalgia for the “gritty and authentic” Times Square. Smoking, or Non Smoking?
Posted by: Common Tater at December 24, 2024 09:14 AM (2RHvg)
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"Send in US troops EVERYWHERE. More blood for oil!
Fascinating how fast it happened, too. Like a switch was thrown.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd"
oddly enough, that was about the same time that Question Authority bumperstickers suddenly disappeared. weird, innit?
Fascinating how fast it happened, too. Like a switch was thrown.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd"
oddly enough, that was about the same time that Question Authority bumperstickers suddenly disappeared. weird, innit?
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at December 24, 2024 09:14 AM (cY18j)
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Feels like a Moscato day...
Posted by: Old Lady Emhoff at December 24, 2024 09:14 AM (dg+HA)
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"Saw a comment on X about how a lot of US food processing is now done by child labor."
*Looks suspiciously at box of Girl Scout cookies*
Posted by: Quarter Twenty
Made with 10% real girls!
Posted by: Ingredients Label
That's going too far!
*Looks suspiciously at box of Girl Scout cookies*
Posted by: Quarter Twenty
Made with 10% real girls!
Posted by: Ingredients Label
That's going too far!
Posted by: Whizzo Chocolates Company at December 24, 2024 09:14 AM (Aqu9a)
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The 37 were commuted supposedly because the death penalty is wrong. Why didn't this principal apply to all 40? Were the other 3 guilty of crimes so horrendous* that the publicity around their commutation be too much? So much for principal.
the three remaining were white/un-PC (in the nature of their crimes). Biden is daring PDJT to commute them as well, alternatively to hang them while worse but lefty-approved actors get life in prison. to the left this is a win-win.
the three remaining were white/un-PC (in the nature of their crimes). Biden is daring PDJT to commute them as well, alternatively to hang them while worse but lefty-approved actors get life in prison. to the left this is a win-win.
Posted by: Black Orchid at December 24, 2024 09:14 AM (Pv3Rg)
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People do not care about one another, and absent allegiance to Christian worldview, there is no reason we should expect they would.
Posted by: Vlad at December 24, 2024 09:10 AM (MvBss)
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I think they do, but they also have other responsibilities. If you are a parent, a breadwinner, you keep to your own businesses in NYC because the law is unreliable and fickle, and you could ruin the lives of people who depend on you.
The government there is objectively evil, but that is what people want because they keep voting for it. It's not like the 1970s, when the breakdown happened and took people by surprise. We've seen this movie before.
People seem to like it.
Posted by: Vlad at December 24, 2024 09:10 AM (MvBss)
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I think they do, but they also have other responsibilities. If you are a parent, a breadwinner, you keep to your own businesses in NYC because the law is unreliable and fickle, and you could ruin the lives of people who depend on you.
The government there is objectively evil, but that is what people want because they keep voting for it. It's not like the 1970s, when the breakdown happened and took people by surprise. We've seen this movie before.
People seem to like it.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 24, 2024 09:15 AM (ZOv7s)
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"Saw a comment on X about how a lot of US food processing is now done by child labor."
In some African nations, due to illiteracy and custom, the outside packaging would include a picture of the contents. Pictures of carrots, corn, beets, etc. This would let consumers know what is in the container.
Then Gerbers dropped a shipment of their baby food.
In some African nations, due to illiteracy and custom, the outside packaging would include a picture of the contents. Pictures of carrots, corn, beets, etc. This would let consumers know what is in the container.
Then Gerbers dropped a shipment of their baby food.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at December 24, 2024 09:15 AM (rHxhM)
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Lloyd
Did you see the news that before Syria fell, the US had about 9,000 troops in country.
WTF?
Did you see the news that before Syria fell, the US had about 9,000 troops in country.
WTF?
Posted by: Anna Puma at December 24, 2024 09:15 AM (C2QKs)
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"Send in US troops EVERYWHERE. More blood for oil!
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We now have a strange new respect for Lindsey Graham.
-Code Pink
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We now have a strange new respect for Lindsey Graham.
-Code Pink
Posted by: Chuck Martel at December 24, 2024 09:15 AM (fs1hN)
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Remember the cognitive dissonance with Dubya? Village idiot vs. sinister co-mastermind of invasions to benefit defense contractors.
I get the same from Biden: Profoundly unintelligent fool vs. deeply corrupt Chinese money-machine facilitator.
Beautifully mutated.
I get the same from Biden: Profoundly unintelligent fool vs. deeply corrupt Chinese money-machine facilitator.
Beautifully mutated.
Posted by: ZOD at December 24, 2024 09:15 AM (P+D4R)
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228 This really reminds me of the end of the Vietnam war protests. People were just done with the violence and bombings at home, the pointless deaths over there. I suspect this horrific crime is going to harden attitudes against criminals and illegals.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at December 24, 2024 09:04 AM (NQtI0)
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Isn't interesting that the peace movement has ceased to exist? Call for peace in Ukraine and you're a Russian bot. War is great for businesses! Stimulates the economy! Stalin's borders are a holy and sacred thing!
Send in US troops EVERYWHERE. More blood for oil!
Fascinating how fast it happened, too. Like a switch was thrown.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 24, 2024 09:10 AM (ZOv7s)
Code Pink will magically re-appear in force on every Media news show, in 27 days. Or in 10 days, when the new Congress is sworn-in and Senate committee hearings on Trump's nominees begin.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at December 24, 2024 09:04 AM (NQtI0)
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Isn't interesting that the peace movement has ceased to exist? Call for peace in Ukraine and you're a Russian bot. War is great for businesses! Stimulates the economy! Stalin's borders are a holy and sacred thing!
Send in US troops EVERYWHERE. More blood for oil!
Fascinating how fast it happened, too. Like a switch was thrown.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 24, 2024 09:10 AM (ZOv7s)
Code Pink will magically re-appear in force on every Media news show, in 27 days. Or in 10 days, when the new Congress is sworn-in and Senate committee hearings on Trump's nominees begin.
Posted by: Gref at December 24, 2024 09:15 AM (aBgBM)
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>>Saw a comment on X about how a lot of US food processing is now done by child labor."
>>*Looks suspiciously at box of Girl Scout cookies*
*blinks rapidly*
>>*Looks suspiciously at box of Girl Scout cookies*
*blinks rapidly*
Posted by: Keebler Elves at December 24, 2024 09:16 AM (u1uWe)
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We found that self-censorship on US campuses is currently four times worse than it was at the height of the McCarthy era. Today, 35% of faculty say they have toned down their written work for fear of causing controversy. In a major survey conducted in 1954, the height of McCarthyism, by the sociologists Paul Lazarsfeld and Wagner Thielens, only 9% of social scientists said the same.
The whole disgusting report:
https://x.com/TheFIREorg/status/
1869776769496055826
The whole disgusting report:
https://x.com/TheFIREorg/status/
1869776769496055826
Posted by: rhennigantx at December 24, 2024 09:16 AM (gbOdA)
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246 The vermin who set that innocent woman afire needs to be burned alive.
this is such a terrible topic for Christmas!!
but the man was sacrificing her. it was a dark ritual. and the more people share/watch it, the more power the demonic sphere accrues.
this is such a terrible topic for Christmas!!
but the man was sacrificing her. it was a dark ritual. and the more people share/watch it, the more power the demonic sphere accrues.
Posted by: Black Orchid at December 24, 2024 09:16 AM (Pv3Rg)
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On the next street, backed up to my backyard, I would periodically hear piercing screams of an obviously young girl. Sounded like she was being hit or stabbed. I got on my back and went to see what was happening, thinking she was being abused. No, she just screams like that when playing tag or riding bikes with the other kids. She was maybe four at the time. I still hear her doing this 5-6 years later.
She's actually very nice and always says hi when I bike ride down her street. I once broke down in an old car I've been working on further down her block and she rode her bike down and was concerned that I needed help and asked if she should tell her Dad. I think she might be on some spectrum, but she is very cute and nice.
She's actually very nice and always says hi when I bike ride down her street. I once broke down in an old car I've been working on further down her block and she rode her bike down and was concerned that I needed help and asked if she should tell her Dad. I think she might be on some spectrum, but she is very cute and nice.
Posted by: Wonderful World at December 24, 2024 09:17 AM (G5+As)
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Code Pink will magically re-appear in force on every Media news show, in 27 days. Or in 10 days, when the new Congress is sworn-in and Senate committee hearings on Trump's nominees begin.
Posted by: Gref at December 24, 2024 09:15 AM (aBgBM)
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They'll be demanding US intervention in Syria to save the children.
We'll learn that the 5,000 troops actually in Syria are essential to US security, and on the Kurds! We must wage war to save the Kurds!
Posted by: Gref at December 24, 2024 09:15 AM (aBgBM)
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They'll be demanding US intervention in Syria to save the children.
We'll learn that the 5,000 troops actually in Syria are essential to US security, and on the Kurds! We must wage war to save the Kurds!
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 24, 2024 09:18 AM (ZOv7s)
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The vermin who set that innocent woman afire needs to be burned alive.
Or used to test the effects of a 3MW microwave beam on soft tissues.
Or empirically test the terminal velocity of falling bodies.
Or used to test the effects of a 3MW microwave beam on soft tissues.
Or empirically test the terminal velocity of falling bodies.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at December 24, 2024 09:18 AM (rHxhM)
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Joe and Hunter and Xi oh my
https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/
1871255394171199828.html?
Posted by: rhennigantx at December 24, 2024 08:51 AM (gbOdA)
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America First Legal
@America1stLegal
MAJOR NEWS → America First Legal SUES National Archives For ILLEGALLY Concealing Federal Records Related to the Biden Family Corruption Scandal...
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Another seditious, treasonous, and corrupt institution -- that facilitated & helped initiated the FBI raid on Mar-A-Lago -- which Trump needs to (what's the opposite of decimate, where you eliminate 9 out of every 10, preferably including blood?) and prosecute the Director of.
https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/
1871255394171199828.html?
Posted by: rhennigantx at December 24, 2024 08:51 AM (gbOdA)
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America First Legal
@America1stLegal
MAJOR NEWS → America First Legal SUES National Archives For ILLEGALLY Concealing Federal Records Related to the Biden Family Corruption Scandal...
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Another seditious, treasonous, and corrupt institution -- that facilitated & helped initiated the FBI raid on Mar-A-Lago -- which Trump needs to (what's the opposite of decimate, where you eliminate 9 out of every 10, preferably including blood?) and prosecute the Director of.
Posted by: ShainS -- President-Elect Musk will appoint Vivek to Speaker Of The House! at December 24, 2024 09:18 AM (z3WOQ)
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Hi, Black Orchid. Wrist all healed up?
Posted by: Bulg at December 24, 2024 09:19 AM (v6JzV)
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Trannies and false advertising. Epic troll. I like Paxton based on this alone.
Posted by: Smellslikevictory at December 24, 2024 09:20 AM (jPdyB)
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Or in 10 days, when the new Congress is sworn-in and Senate committee hearings on Trump's nominees begin.
Posted by: Gref at December 24, 2024 09:15 AM (aBgBM)
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Can the new Congress begin impeachment hearings of Trump before he's sworn in?
/only half-joking
Posted by: Gref at December 24, 2024 09:15 AM (aBgBM)
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Can the new Congress begin impeachment hearings of Trump before he's sworn in?
/only half-joking
Posted by: ShainS -- President-Elect Musk will appoint Vivek to Speaker Of The House! at December 24, 2024 09:20 AM (z3WOQ)
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@ 260, okay, that's really disturbing.
not sayin' wrong, y'understand, but wow, extra creepy, maybe because it's so plausible.
he may not have known that reason himself.
not sayin' wrong, y'understand, but wow, extra creepy, maybe because it's so plausible.
he may not have known that reason himself.
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at December 24, 2024 09:21 AM (cY18j)
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Try and remember the folks working on Christmas and New Yearses in your prayers, that their shifts are boring and uneventful.
Posted by: Snozzberries at December 24, 2024 08:06 AM (fEODp)
I worked in TV broadcasting (engineering) for *mumble*mumble* years, and I remember many such years when I worked those shifts. I finally retired in 2019, and now I can be on this side of the TV during the holidays. Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Happy New Year to all of you.
Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at December 24, 2024
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In the late '80s and early '90s, I volunteered to take the Christmas Eve shift at the Christian radio station, as I was alone and most of the others had families. It was never a hard shift, playing mostly pre-recorded or network shows, and later classic Christmas music -- carols and choir performances, plus some modern Christian singers' material. I'd close down the station at at midnight. Usually I drove down to my old "home town," the Quarter. It was the quietest night of the year then, and I could always find a parking place and someplace open late to have dinner, and to remember my mother and my childhood.
Posted by: Snozzberries at December 24, 2024 08:06 AM (fEODp)
I worked in TV broadcasting (engineering) for *mumble*mumble* years, and I remember many such years when I worked those shifts. I finally retired in 2019, and now I can be on this side of the TV during the holidays. Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Happy New Year to all of you.
Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at December 24, 2024
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In the late '80s and early '90s, I volunteered to take the Christmas Eve shift at the Christian radio station, as I was alone and most of the others had families. It was never a hard shift, playing mostly pre-recorded or network shows, and later classic Christmas music -- carols and choir performances, plus some modern Christian singers' material. I'd close down the station at at midnight. Usually I drove down to my old "home town," the Quarter. It was the quietest night of the year then, and I could always find a parking place and someplace open late to have dinner, and to remember my mother and my childhood.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 24, 2024 09:21 AM (omVj0)
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265 Hi, Black Orchid. Wrist all healed up?
it's a sort of one-step forward/two-steps back thing!
I am cleared to drive and not wear the big-ass brace anymore which is nice. I have my old small CTS wrist brace I wear sometimes bc I'm still scared, but I have to get over that.
grip strength on the little machine was barely at a 1. so, healing yes but this is gonna take a while before I'm thumb wrestling again lol
it's a sort of one-step forward/two-steps back thing!
I am cleared to drive and not wear the big-ass brace anymore which is nice. I have my old small CTS wrist brace I wear sometimes bc I'm still scared, but I have to get over that.
grip strength on the little machine was barely at a 1. so, healing yes but this is gonna take a while before I'm thumb wrestling again lol
Posted by: Black Orchid at December 24, 2024 09:21 AM (Pv3Rg)
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Can the new Congress begin impeachment hearings of Trump before he's sworn in?
/only half-joking
Posted by: ShainS -- President-Elect Musk will appoint Vivek to Speaker Of The House! at December 24, 2024 09:20 AM (z3WOQ)
Don't give 'em any ideas.
/only half-joking
Posted by: ShainS -- President-Elect Musk will appoint Vivek to Speaker Of The House! at December 24, 2024 09:20 AM (z3WOQ)
Don't give 'em any ideas.
Posted by: Count de Monet at December 24, 2024 09:21 AM (Aqu9a)
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>>The 37 were commuted supposedly because the death penalty is wrong. Why didn't this principal apply to all 40? Were the other 3 guilty of crimes so horrendous* that the publicity around their commutation be too much? So much for principal.
And what about healthcare CEOs?
The crowd that cheered about his murder don't want convicted murderers executed.
And what about healthcare CEOs?
The crowd that cheered about his murder don't want convicted murderers executed.
Posted by: Lizzy at December 24, 2024 09:21 AM (u1uWe)
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I think we need mandatory classes in school on WWI. It was so horrific. I can't believe we have politicians that think nuclear war is not a big deal.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at December 24, 2024 09:22 AM (NQtI0)
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>>Can the new Congress begin impeachment hearings of Trump before he's sworn in?
Pretty sure there were some dumb people in Congress demanding that the last time around - think it was Maxine Waters?
Pretty sure there were some dumb people in Congress demanding that the last time around - think it was Maxine Waters?
Posted by: Lizzy at December 24, 2024 09:23 AM (u1uWe)
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this is such a terrible topic for Christmas!!
Posted by: Black Orchid at December 24, 2024 09:16 AM (Pv3Rg)
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Indeed, here's something lighter. I ordered two gifts for the grandkids back in late November, figuring that nearly a month was long enough. Nope. One of them kept having its date pushed back and delivery is now listed as Jan. 13.
I saw this happening in early December, made a fallback order, this to arrive by the 21st. Now says 10pm today. Cutting it close!
I'm going to have to go out and buy something at a store at this point, because I can't have one kid get something and the other not.
Posted by: Black Orchid at December 24, 2024 09:16 AM (Pv3Rg)
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Indeed, here's something lighter. I ordered two gifts for the grandkids back in late November, figuring that nearly a month was long enough. Nope. One of them kept having its date pushed back and delivery is now listed as Jan. 13.
I saw this happening in early December, made a fallback order, this to arrive by the 21st. Now says 10pm today. Cutting it close!
I'm going to have to go out and buy something at a store at this point, because I can't have one kid get something and the other not.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 24, 2024 09:24 AM (ZOv7s)
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136 If you go to church today or tomorrow, please say a kind word to your pastor/priest. I could count on one hand the happy greetings we got following a Christmas Eve or Christmas Day service. I don't think people realize how much effort goes into all the extra services.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at December 24, 2024 08:40 AM (SfhV1)
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It is appreciated BUT it is their job after all. What would they be doing otherwise?
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at December 24, 2024 08:40 AM (SfhV1)
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It is appreciated BUT it is their job after all. What would they be doing otherwise?
Posted by: Ciampino - Religious day is clergy day at December 24, 2024 09:24 AM (i0xsb)
Posted by: Jeffrey "Toobin'" Toobin at December 24, 2024 09:24 AM (3fFru)
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We must wage war to save the Kurds!
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 24, 2024 09:18 AM (ZOv7s)
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What about us?
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 24, 2024 09:18 AM (ZOv7s)
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What about us?
Posted by: Whey at December 24, 2024 09:24 AM (1FWWQ)
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I think they do, but they also have other responsibilities. If you are a parent, a breadwinner, you keep to your own businesses in NYC because the law is unreliable and fickle, and you could ruin the lives of people who depend on you.
I agree 100% with your assessment.
The scenarios you spell out are a prefect example of the secular viewpoint of whether one should or should not assist a person who is dying and in urgent need of saving.
"I care that that person is burning to death, and I think it's awful. But the consequences of doing something might involve some personal hardship and ramifications for me or my family."
That's pretty reasonable.
But the Christian holds the unreasonable position that there be no greater love than to lay one's life down for a brother or sister and that what one does for the least of these, they do unto the Lord.
That is why I say, outside of the Christian paradigm, there is no "ought" that justifies an obligation to help a stranger in need. Christianity calls us to forsake the concerns of this world, of our health and welfare, of our very lives, out of servitude to Christ.
I agree 100% with your assessment.
The scenarios you spell out are a prefect example of the secular viewpoint of whether one should or should not assist a person who is dying and in urgent need of saving.
"I care that that person is burning to death, and I think it's awful. But the consequences of doing something might involve some personal hardship and ramifications for me or my family."
That's pretty reasonable.
But the Christian holds the unreasonable position that there be no greater love than to lay one's life down for a brother or sister and that what one does for the least of these, they do unto the Lord.
That is why I say, outside of the Christian paradigm, there is no "ought" that justifies an obligation to help a stranger in need. Christianity calls us to forsake the concerns of this world, of our health and welfare, of our very lives, out of servitude to Christ.
Posted by: Vlad at December 24, 2024 09:25 AM (MvBss)
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When Biden was in the Senate and advocating for his crime bill he bragged loud and long as only that shit head could about how tough the bill was on crime. He even bragged that you could practically get hung for jaywalking.
Biden isn't signing these commutations and pardons or to the extent he is it's simply to help justify the pardons he hands out between now and January 20th. There are worse things coming.
Biden isn't signing these commutations and pardons or to the extent he is it's simply to help justify the pardons he hands out between now and January 20th. There are worse things coming.
Posted by: JackStraw at December 24, 2024 09:25 AM (LkLld)
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Mayorkas Says Stopping Trafficking Of Alien Children Is ‘Outside The Responsibility’ Of DHS
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Facilitating the trafficking of children, however, is in the purview of DHS.
- Mayorkas
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Facilitating the trafficking of children, however, is in the purview of DHS.
- Mayorkas
Posted by: Chuck Martel at December 24, 2024 09:25 AM (fs1hN)
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Indeed, here's something lighter. I ordered two gifts for the grandkids back in late November, figuring that nearly a month was long enough. Nope. One of them kept having its date pushed back and delivery is now listed as Jan. 13.
this is happening a lot I think! I ordered something for my fall-birthday husband and it was so late - I felt terrible! but told him - well you'll have an extra christmas present! still not here.
I hope you don't have to go out today! good luck A. H.
this is happening a lot I think! I ordered something for my fall-birthday husband and it was so late - I felt terrible! but told him - well you'll have an extra christmas present! still not here.
I hope you don't have to go out today! good luck A. H.
Posted by: Black Orchid at December 24, 2024 09:26 AM (Pv3Rg)
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We must wage war to save the Kurds!
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
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What about us?
Posted by: Whey
Stuff it in your Tuffet!
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
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What about us?
Posted by: Whey
Stuff it in your Tuffet!
Posted by: Tonypete at December 24, 2024 09:26 AM (WXNFJ)
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>>What would they be doing otherwise?
Posted by: Ciampino - Religious day is clergy day at December 24, 2024 09:24 AM (i0xsb)
ZOD grants them all pardons.
Posted by: Ciampino - Religious day is clergy day at December 24, 2024 09:24 AM (i0xsb)
ZOD grants them all pardons.
Posted by: ZOD at December 24, 2024 09:26 AM (P+D4R)
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The Great War?
Time for obscure history lads and lassies.
The first time England suffered an aerial Blitz occurred on Dec 24, 1914 when a German seaplane from Zeebrugge flew to Dover to try and bomb Dover Castle. Instead, the 22lb bomb fell and exploded in a cabbage patch causing some damage but no casualties.
Dec 25, 1914, the same German aircrew tried to bomb the docks on the Thames River near London but was chased away by RFC fighters.
Time for obscure history lads and lassies.
The first time England suffered an aerial Blitz occurred on Dec 24, 1914 when a German seaplane from Zeebrugge flew to Dover to try and bomb Dover Castle. Instead, the 22lb bomb fell and exploded in a cabbage patch causing some damage but no casualties.
Dec 25, 1914, the same German aircrew tried to bomb the docks on the Thames River near London but was chased away by RFC fighters.
Posted by: Anna Puma at December 24, 2024 09:26 AM (C2QKs)
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>>but the man was sacrificing her. it was a dark ritual. and the more people share/watch it, the more power the demonic sphere accrues.
Ugh, hadn't considered that.
I have avoided looking at footage.
Ugh, hadn't considered that.
I have avoided looking at footage.
Posted by: Lizzy at December 24, 2024 09:26 AM (u1uWe)
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@199 Bulg-you intervene to put the fire out on that lady......who has your back? You start to put out the perpetrators handy work while he's still standing there, guy has a weapon and uses it on you while you're focused on undoing his handwork. You don't know if he has buddies with him nearby.......
It's possibly a life n death decision. Even Daniel Penny was vulnerable if the perp had had a knife while he was on the ground or vulnerable to attack if the guy had had friends to help him.
I have a friend that I help on occasion with self-defense classes and these are all things you have to consider when getting into a physical altercation or intervening on something like this. Situational awareness. Laws. Consequences. Not trying to dissuade anyone from being a Good Samaritan but you better be aware of what you're getting yourself into if you are going to escalate things. It's a shame you have to think like this but its reality.
It's possibly a life n death decision. Even Daniel Penny was vulnerable if the perp had had a knife while he was on the ground or vulnerable to attack if the guy had had friends to help him.
I have a friend that I help on occasion with self-defense classes and these are all things you have to consider when getting into a physical altercation or intervening on something like this. Situational awareness. Laws. Consequences. Not trying to dissuade anyone from being a Good Samaritan but you better be aware of what you're getting yourself into if you are going to escalate things. It's a shame you have to think like this but its reality.
Posted by: JROD at December 24, 2024 09:27 AM (IlL6s)
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Pretty sure there were some dumb people in Congress demanding that the last time around - think it was Maxine Waters?
Posted by: Lizzy at December 24, 2024 09:23 AM (u1uWe)
She inherited all of Sheila Jackson Lee's stupidity upon her passing.
Posted by: Lizzy at December 24, 2024 09:23 AM (u1uWe)
She inherited all of Sheila Jackson Lee's stupidity upon her passing.
Posted by: rhennigantx at December 24, 2024 09:27 AM (gbOdA)
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Duuuuude... it's called Burning Man...MAN...
Posted by: West Coast stoner at December 24, 2024 09:27 AM (dg+HA)
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Morning all - Merry Christmas Eve morning!
When and how will Luigi's antifa connection be revealed?
When and how will Luigi's antifa connection be revealed?
Posted by: goatexchange at December 24, 2024 09:28 AM (CrxN4)
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I will not take the Lord’s name in vain today, but somebody should damn the match lighter.
Posted by: Eromero at December 24, 2024 09:28 AM (3Q4mi)
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I ordered 2 Amazon gift cards last week that were supposed to be one day.. Two days past they said sorry lost in transit and I could have a refund in 5 to 7 days.. I contacted them and said I want My money back sooner and I got it back the next day and purchased replacements elsewhere.
Posted by: It's me donna at December 24, 2024 09:29 AM (VE6XX)
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On the next street, backed up to my backyard, I would periodically hear piercing screams of an obviously young girl. Sounded like she was being hit or stabbed.
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After I graduated from college some *mumble mumble* years ago, I returned home to Las Vegas to take care of my unemployed, alcoholic mother.
I had little money (and was looking for my first professional job) so had her stay with me in one of those crap-hole apartments where you can pay weekly or monthly.
One night I heard sustained, horrific screaming coming from the room above (through the stove vent); my first instinct was to rush up there, but I also heard other voices so knew that the person wasn't alone.
Long-story short: I called 911; the police arrived in about 5 minutes; I directed them to the room. I waited for them to return to the parking lot, at which time they informed me that I'd heard somebody performing an exorcism. That was a first ...
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After I graduated from college some *mumble mumble* years ago, I returned home to Las Vegas to take care of my unemployed, alcoholic mother.
I had little money (and was looking for my first professional job) so had her stay with me in one of those crap-hole apartments where you can pay weekly or monthly.
One night I heard sustained, horrific screaming coming from the room above (through the stove vent); my first instinct was to rush up there, but I also heard other voices so knew that the person wasn't alone.
Long-story short: I called 911; the police arrived in about 5 minutes; I directed them to the room. I waited for them to return to the parking lot, at which time they informed me that I'd heard somebody performing an exorcism. That was a first ...
Posted by: ShainS -- President-Elect Musk will appoint Vivek to Speaker Of The House! at December 24, 2024 09:29 AM (z3WOQ)
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>>somebody should damn the match lighter.
Posted by: Eromero at December 24, 2024 09:28 AM (3Q4mi)
Challenge accepted.
Posted by: Eromero at December 24, 2024 09:28 AM (3Q4mi)
Challenge accepted.
Posted by: ZOD at December 24, 2024 09:29 AM (P+D4R)
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"Saw a comment on X about how a lot of US food processing is now done by child labor."
A lot of US sex work, too. If only we hadn't lost track of those kids...
A lot of US sex work, too. If only we hadn't lost track of those kids...
Posted by: Anthony Mayorkas at December 24, 2024 09:29 AM (RFx0q)
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In the late '80s and early '90s, I volunteered to take the Christmas Eve shift at the Christian radio station, as I was alone and most of the others had families.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 24, 2024 09:21 AM (omVj0)
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My father was a copy editor for 30+ years. He started out working the night shift and got all the holidays, because he lacked seniority. His days off were Thursday and Friday. As a result, his parents served the holiday dinners early, because he had to go to work by 3.
As time wore on, he should have moved up the ladder, but newspapers were declining and while he gained seniority, no one came in behind him, so he basically was stuck there, but didn't mind it. He finally got Christmas off during the 1990s lockout/strike, went back to work for a bit, and then took a buyout. Until I was an adult, Dad always worked on the holidays, but it was no big deal. You get used to it.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 24, 2024 09:21 AM (omVj0)
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My father was a copy editor for 30+ years. He started out working the night shift and got all the holidays, because he lacked seniority. His days off were Thursday and Friday. As a result, his parents served the holiday dinners early, because he had to go to work by 3.
As time wore on, he should have moved up the ladder, but newspapers were declining and while he gained seniority, no one came in behind him, so he basically was stuck there, but didn't mind it. He finally got Christmas off during the 1990s lockout/strike, went back to work for a bit, and then took a buyout. Until I was an adult, Dad always worked on the holidays, but it was no big deal. You get used to it.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 24, 2024 09:29 AM (ZOv7s)
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When and how will Luigi's antifa connection be revealed?
by Andy Ngo on X probably last week!
anyway did you guys see his lawyer-ette?!?!
total fan girl. she had them both wear matching clothes?!?!
by Andy Ngo on X probably last week!
anyway did you guys see his lawyer-ette?!?!
total fan girl. she had them both wear matching clothes?!?!
Posted by: Black Orchid at December 24, 2024 09:29 AM (Pv3Rg)
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>>. . . I'm going to have to go out and buy something at a store at this point, because I can't have one kid get something and the other not.
Oof!
I am sure the local business(es) will be happy to have you as a customer!
Oof!
I am sure the local business(es) will be happy to have you as a customer!
Posted by: Lizzy at December 24, 2024 09:30 AM (u1uWe)
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this is such a terrible topic for Christmas!!
Posted by: Black Orchid at December 24, 2024 09:16 AM (Pv3Rg)
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...here's something lighter.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 24, 2024 09:24 AM (ZOv7s)
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ISWYDT
Posted by: Black Orchid at December 24, 2024 09:16 AM (Pv3Rg)
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...here's something lighter.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 24, 2024 09:24 AM (ZOv7s)
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ISWYDT
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at December 24, 2024 09:30 AM (BBZa4)
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When and how will Luigi's antifa connection be revealed?
Posted by: goatexchange at December 24, 2024 09:28 AM (CrxN4)
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As soon as Ray Epps' will be revealed, as well as pantyfa's connection to their FBI masters.
Posted by: goatexchange at December 24, 2024 09:28 AM (CrxN4)
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As soon as Ray Epps' will be revealed, as well as pantyfa's connection to their FBI masters.
Posted by: ShainS -- President-Elect Musk will appoint Vivek to Speaker Of The House! at December 24, 2024 09:30 AM (z3WOQ)
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295 "Saw a comment on X about how a lot of US food processing is now done by child labor."
this is kind of ironic bc we buy most of our food from the Amish
amish kids do in fact do a lot of that work, including working the market stands!
this is kind of ironic bc we buy most of our food from the Amish
amish kids do in fact do a lot of that work, including working the market stands!
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If you lived in an Italian neighborhood in the 60s, yelling and screaming was just part of the rich fabric of everyday life.
Anthony!!!
Wednesday is Prince Spaghetti day.
Posted by: JackStraw at December 24, 2024 09:05 AM (LkLld)
S**t Italian mothers say: (goes to YouTube)
https://tinyurl.com/spvb6xcd
Anthony!!!
Wednesday is Prince Spaghetti day.
Posted by: JackStraw at December 24, 2024 09:05 AM (LkLld)
S**t Italian mothers say: (goes to YouTube)
https://tinyurl.com/spvb6xcd
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Even a big man can be stopped by a good, stiff, thumb in the eye.
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Luigi and the vermin, perfect pilots for an He 177.
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When Biden was in the Senate and advocating for his crime bill he bragged loud and long as only that shit head could about how tough the bill was on crime. He even bragged that you could practically get hung for jaywalking.
Biden isn't signing these commutations and pardons or to the extent he is it's simply to help justify the pardons he hands out between now and January 20th. There are worse things coming.
Posted by: JackStraw at December 24, 2024 09:25 AM (LkLld)
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Biden is not making any of these decisions, and we all know it. He's still the same neo-segregationist, semi-hawk chauvanist pig, but he's not capable of acting on it.
Biden isn't signing these commutations and pardons or to the extent he is it's simply to help justify the pardons he hands out between now and January 20th. There are worse things coming.
Posted by: JackStraw at December 24, 2024 09:25 AM (LkLld)
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Biden is not making any of these decisions, and we all know it. He's still the same neo-segregationist, semi-hawk chauvanist pig, but he's not capable of acting on it.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 24, 2024 09:33 AM (ZOv7s)
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Saw a comment by Jonathan Swift about how food should be Irish children:
"A young healthy child well nursed, is, at a year old, a most delicious nourishing and wholesome food, whether stewed, roasted, baked, or boiled; and I make no doubt that it will equally serve in a fricassee, or a ragout."
"A young healthy child well nursed, is, at a year old, a most delicious nourishing and wholesome food, whether stewed, roasted, baked, or boiled; and I make no doubt that it will equally serve in a fricassee, or a ragout."
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Then Gerbers dropped a shipment of their baby food.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at December 24, 2024 09:15 AM (rHxhM)
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Not the 'piccante'.
https://tinyurl.com/46uhrs6t
Then Gerbers dropped a shipment of their baby food.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at December 24, 2024 09:15 AM (rHxhM)
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Not the 'piccante'.
https://tinyurl.com/46uhrs6t
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>>this is kind of ironic bc we buy most of our food from the Amish
amish kids do in fact do a lot of that work, including working the market stands!
Heh!
amish kids do in fact do a lot of that work, including working the market stands!
Heh!
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I'm a passenger in a car, I just passed a type of Christmas inflatable which I had never seen before ,because Santa was wearing glasses. I liked it. After reading all those Christmas lists for years he'd probably need glasses.
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“McCarthyism” Or another perennial fave the “Red Scare”.
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Spoilers!! The Time Machine.
They did nothing because they had no future except to be eaten by the Morlocks. Better to die drowning.
Spoilers!! The Time Machine.
They did nothing because they had no future except to be eaten by the Morlocks. Better to die drowning.
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People do not care about one another, and absent allegiance to Christian worldview, there is no reason we should expect they would.
It's time for the time-honored tradition of furious masturbation.
You're about half a blood-matzoh from a holiday pogrom.
You must really think you have this whole place to yourself.
It's time for the time-honored tradition of furious masturbation.
You're about half a blood-matzoh from a holiday pogrom.
You must really think you have this whole place to yourself.
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Tyrus was recently on The Five and commented about the burning murder. I like him, but disagreed with him in a big way this time.
He mentioned that Daniel Penny was found not guilty, so that gave promise to the future for good Samaritans.
My thought - the verdict didn't matter. The process was the punishment. How much of Daniel's life is ruined, how much of his time spent in jail waiting trial, and how much of his wealth was destroyed to hire lawyers to fight Bragg?
How many "Good" liberals of New York would go and assassinate him? Then turn around and cry for cops when they get stabbed and bleed out on the very next subway ride?
Daniel said he would do it again. He's a good man in a shitty, shitty world. New York doesn't deserve him.
BTW - "Bragg", double-G, sounds like the dopey villain of a Saturday-morning cartoon.
He mentioned that Daniel Penny was found not guilty, so that gave promise to the future for good Samaritans.
My thought - the verdict didn't matter. The process was the punishment. How much of Daniel's life is ruined, how much of his time spent in jail waiting trial, and how much of his wealth was destroyed to hire lawyers to fight Bragg?
How many "Good" liberals of New York would go and assassinate him? Then turn around and cry for cops when they get stabbed and bleed out on the very next subway ride?
Daniel said he would do it again. He's a good man in a shitty, shitty world. New York doesn't deserve him.
BTW - "Bragg", double-G, sounds like the dopey villain of a Saturday-morning cartoon.
Posted by: Another Anon at December 24, 2024 09:51 AM (QNMaY)
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LIBs: Mission Accomplished. To Fear EVIL because it is EVIL, to not-just FAIL to uphold for being GOOD, but abject HATRED of the Good for being Good. To Pit Man against other men until we exist no more.
The Desperate and Deliberately Few, the ctHARRIS/19 are working overtime on encouraging IceKingJOE to keep puffing on that "exploding cigar" of world circumstance -- the don't care who it blows up on.
Here's to Trump pinning culpability to Joe's back along with a "Kick Me" sign.
https://tinyurl.com/IceKingJOE-NotJustMistakenEvil
before it's too late...
wen 25th Amendment?
https://tinyurl.com/IceKingJOE
https://tinyurl.com/IceKingJOE-forWARd
The Desperate and Deliberately Few, the ctHARRIS/19 are working overtime on encouraging IceKingJOE to keep puffing on that "exploding cigar" of world circumstance -- the don't care who it blows up on.
Here's to Trump pinning culpability to Joe's back along with a "Kick Me" sign.
https://tinyurl.com/IceKingJOE-NotJustMistakenEvil
before it's too late...
wen 25th Amendment?
https://tinyurl.com/IceKingJOE
https://tinyurl.com/IceKingJOE-forWARd
Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at December 24, 2024 10:09 AM (fkyHy)
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At this point Al Qaeda could set off a nuke in NYC and my reaction would be, "That's a shame."
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Good morning and Christmas and Hanukkah Eves! Thanks, J.J.
So 60 years later, we're still 'discussing" Kitty Genovese's murder and The Bystander Effect, yes?
Story Corps, 'Remembering Kitty Genovese'
In part, "On March 13th, '64 one of the most infamous crimes in American history occurred in the Kew Gardens neighborhood of Queens, New York. At around 3 AM, 28-year-old Catherine "Kitty" Genovese was attacked, sexually assaulted, and murdered as she walked from her parked car. The assault lasted thirty-five minutes and occurred outside of an apartment building where a reported 38 witnesses either heard or saw the attack and did nothing to stop it. A front-page article in the New York Times* sparked an avalanche of press and weeks of national soul searching. The case has lived on in plays, musicals, TV drama - it even spawned a whole new branch of psychology.
Today the name Kitty Genovese remains synonymous with public apathy, although almost nothing is known of who she actually was. ..."
* Weeks later.
So 60 years later, we're still 'discussing" Kitty Genovese's murder and The Bystander Effect, yes?
Story Corps, 'Remembering Kitty Genovese'
In part, "On March 13th, '64 one of the most infamous crimes in American history occurred in the Kew Gardens neighborhood of Queens, New York. At around 3 AM, 28-year-old Catherine "Kitty" Genovese was attacked, sexually assaulted, and murdered as she walked from her parked car. The assault lasted thirty-five minutes and occurred outside of an apartment building where a reported 38 witnesses either heard or saw the attack and did nothing to stop it. A front-page article in the New York Times* sparked an avalanche of press and weeks of national soul searching. The case has lived on in plays, musicals, TV drama - it even spawned a whole new branch of psychology.
Today the name Kitty Genovese remains synonymous with public apathy, although almost nothing is known of who she actually was. ..."
* Weeks later.
Posted by: L - Rooster one day, feather duster the next at December 24, 2024 11:35 AM (NFX2v)
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History, 'Kitty Genovese, updated May 21, 2021, presents a more comprehensive piece on her murder & its results.
OTOH, Mother Jones, September 19, 2024, 'The Tragic Inevitability of Overpolicing New York’s Subways'
How an allegation of fare evasion escalated into a horrific police shooting.
In part, Can overpolicing backfire? How do outsize police presences affect communities, particularly communities of color?
The approach that this administration has taken since day one is overpolicing.
"They’ve identified police officers as the be-all, end-all, sole solution to every societal ill. Fare evasion? Send a cop after it. Homelessness? Send police to conduct sweeps. Mental health crises? Instead of sending peers and EMTs, send a cop instead.
It’s a formula that this administration seems wedded to, but it’s not improving community safety for New Yorkers. Police are primarily concerned with enforcing criminal laws, making arrests, and issuing summonses. They have an enforcement mindset, not a delivery of services or addressing root causes mindset."
^Also interesting article.
And, of course, there's Daniel Penny who wasn't a bystander & has paid a very steep price.
OTOH, Mother Jones, September 19, 2024, 'The Tragic Inevitability of Overpolicing New York’s Subways'
How an allegation of fare evasion escalated into a horrific police shooting.
In part, Can overpolicing backfire? How do outsize police presences affect communities, particularly communities of color?
The approach that this administration has taken since day one is overpolicing.
"They’ve identified police officers as the be-all, end-all, sole solution to every societal ill. Fare evasion? Send a cop after it. Homelessness? Send police to conduct sweeps. Mental health crises? Instead of sending peers and EMTs, send a cop instead.
It’s a formula that this administration seems wedded to, but it’s not improving community safety for New Yorkers. Police are primarily concerned with enforcing criminal laws, making arrests, and issuing summonses. They have an enforcement mindset, not a delivery of services or addressing root causes mindset."
^Also interesting article.
And, of course, there's Daniel Penny who wasn't a bystander & has paid a very steep price.
Posted by: L - Rooster one day, feather duster the next at December 24, 2024 11:35 AM (NFX2v)
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Years ago, Good Samaritan laws were enacted & publicized to reduce bystanders' hesitation to assist. Don't all states and D.C. still have some form of Good Samaritan laws?
But whatever side we're on, it - society - is NO better than what it was 60 years ago. We're a more populated, louder, older, diverse nation; increasingly ducking personal responsibility and social morality, emphasizing individualism for some...depending.
We're losing cohesion, common goals, our culture. Few pats on the back are due for 2024.
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Sincere condolences to the family of the woman murdered in the NY subway. May she RIP. And may there be real justice.
🙏
But whatever side we're on, it - society - is NO better than what it was 60 years ago. We're a more populated, louder, older, diverse nation; increasingly ducking personal responsibility and social morality, emphasizing individualism for some...depending.
We're losing cohesion, common goals, our culture. Few pats on the back are due for 2024.
---
Sincere condolences to the family of the woman murdered in the NY subway. May she RIP. And may there be real justice.
🙏
Posted by: L - Rooster one day, feather duster the next at December 24, 2024 11:36 AM (NFX2v)
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Send in US troops EVERYWHERE. More blood for oil!
Fascinaosted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 24, 2024 09:10 AM
I think I read that Ukraine is flush with rare earth minerals. Those needed for EVs (electric vehicles).
So apparently for the left, "blood for oil" is bad, but blood for rare earth minerals for their EVs to "save the planet" from "climate change" is good.
Fascinaosted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 24, 2024 09:10 AM
I think I read that Ukraine is flush with rare earth minerals. Those needed for EVs (electric vehicles).
So apparently for the left, "blood for oil" is bad, but blood for rare earth minerals for their EVs to "save the planet" from "climate change" is good.
Posted by: Clyde Shelton at December 24, 2024 12:25 PM (P5BPp)
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The Balkans are flush with rare earth minerals. Intimidate them so the EU and US can rob them blind and keep them in line.
Posted by: L - Rooster one day, feather duster the next at December 24, 2024 02:30 PM (NFX2v)
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