Pet Playtime Cafe

The Milky Way in the skies of Western Australia
photographed by Trevor Dobson
via Curiosity

Mondays am i rite

Senior dog finishes the race last but gets the biggest applause.

Cat wants you to chase him. It's a dog-like play-bow.

Donkey likes his rabbit friend.

Beach cat.

Noon in Antarctica.

Dog owners pretend to fall unconscious to see if their dogs save them. They don't. In fact, one draws a knife and cuts his owner.

These pets are going to have to start observing the five-inch-door-ajar rule.

"Owls are just cats with wings."

Cat ghostie.

Jealous dogs.

Cat decides to play with cat toy, but, of course, not the way it's designed for a cat to play with it.

Red panda plays with his red panda stuffed toy.

Swimming cow.

Swimming bat.

Whatever you're doing, dogs are interested and want to be involved.

If you're excited, then dogs are excited. They don't even know what's supposed to be so exciting. But they know they want to be part of the celebrations.

Inman:

Moped thieves face ramifications (that is, being rammed, hard, by a Good Samaritan Driver.)

A machete-wielding lunatic faces more ramifications, and then a spirited session of Street Court.

Highway thief gets hard-checked by the car he intended to rob.

Cars don't even need drivers to take out scumbags.

Cat making friends with rhinos..🐈‍⬛🐾🦏😊 pic.twitter.com/nLpz2kiqC3
— 𝕐o̴g̴ (@Yoda4ever) February 10, 2025

Bro forgot they were a lion pic.twitter.com/nKnbEJGDBb
— why you should have an animal (@ShouldHaveAnima) February 10, 2025

Baby elephant tries to sleep with caretaker. 😂 pic.twitter.com/TYzsNLdndg
— The Figen (@TheFigen_) February 9, 2025

Scenic view. pic.twitter.com/AVJPDGstgl
— The Figen (@TheFigen_) February 10, 2025

Posted by: Ace at 07:12 PM

Comments

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1
Hello?

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 10, 2025 07:13 PM (dxSpM)

2
This thread is mine!

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 10, 2025 07:13 PM (dxSpM)

3
*strip mines thread of all content*

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 10, 2025 07:14 PM (dxSpM)

4
Is the nobody around?

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 10, 2025 07:16 PM (dxSpM)

5 My cat that fits under the couch and bed does the spider cat thing when he has the crazies.

Posted by: Piper at February 10, 2025 07:16 PM (pZEOD)

6 I could have been first but this cheese is so sharp I cut my tongue.

Posted by: fd at February 10, 2025 07:16 PM (vFG9F)

7 Someone mentioned engineers in the last thread and I thought it was important to remind everyone that next week 16-22 is National Engineering Day.

If you encounter an engineer in the wild you should hug them vigorously. They won't like it because they're socially inept dorks. But that's the rule. National Hug An Engineer Week really. And it's no accident that it follows Valentines day. Just take any residual amorous feelings you have and fully dump them into any passing engineer.

Posted by: banana Dream at February 10, 2025 07:17 PM (Y6IkP)

8 And if I had a baby elephant, it would crawl in my bed without question, just like everything else in this house!

Posted by: Piper at February 10, 2025 07:17 PM (pZEOD)

9
This week is the 80th anniversary of the bombing od Dresden. Expect lots and lots of self-flagellating bosh about war crimes and how we destroyed a city that was nothing but sheperdesses, marzipan and cutesy clocks.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 10, 2025 07:20 PM (dxSpM)

10 With my experience, if I was the guy with a view, I'd expect a visit from Ursus arctos horribillis sometime during the night.

Posted by: Beartooth at February 10, 2025 07:21 PM (UpGHA)

11 Just take any residual amorous feelings you have and fully dump them into any passing engineer.
Posted by: banana Dream

This sounds like a recipe to get a slide-rule in the jugular.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at February 10, 2025 07:21 PM (mlg/3)

12
First evening of Westminster comes on soon. It's like the Super Bowl at Schloss Hadrian, except we know lots of the players personally.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 10, 2025 07:22 PM (dxSpM)

13 Good evening good people.

Posted by: Tonypete at February 10, 2025 07:25 PM (WXNFJ)

14 How did that elephant not kill that dude.

I was tapping out just watching it.

Posted by: TexasDan at February 10, 2025 07:26 PM (I8xQN)

15 Is anybody else having refresh issues with the blog? When I refresh it doesn't and still shows the last post I ended on. I've tried 3 different browsers and get the same results.

In order to read more comments I have to launch the tread again and find where I left off.

Posted by: Beartooth at February 10, 2025 07:27 PM (UpGHA)

16 This sounds like a recipe to get a slide-rule in the jugular.
Posted by: weft cut-loop

Heh. I still have the leather case that hooks on your belt to carry around my K&E 4081.

Posted by: Tonypete at February 10, 2025 07:27 PM (WXNFJ)

17 Good evening, horde!

The cat playing with the cat toy, but not the way it was intended...LOL

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 10, 2025 07:28 PM (OX9vb)

18 I nooded.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 10, 2025 07:29 PM (a3Q+t)

19 What kind of weird stove was that?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 10, 2025 07:30 PM (63Dwl)

20 'more ramifications, and then a spirited session of Street Court.'

I like this kind of community activism.

Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 10, 2025 07:31 PM (3wi/L)

21 Bat! We have bat!!!! O frabjous day!!!

Thank you, Ace!

Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 10, 2025 07:31 PM (a3Q+t)

22 How awesome is it that the Dems are forced to make a stand against cutting massive waste and fraud and grift. Great optics

Posted by: A dude in MI at February 10, 2025 07:33 PM (/6GbT)

23 Let me buy you all a drink because as CCR once said "somethins happen here".

Posted by: Ben Had at February 10, 2025 07:34 PM (mB6WH)

24 Nunna nunna nunna nunna nunna nunna nunna nunna

Bat Bath!

Posted by: fd at February 10, 2025 07:35 PM (vFG9F)

25 22 How awesome is it that the Dems are forced to make a stand against cutting massive waste and fraud and grift. Great optics
Posted by: A dude in MI at February 10, 2025 07:33 PM (/6GbT)

It's amazing!

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 10, 2025 07:36 PM (OX9vb)

26 All pussycats love rubbies.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 10, 2025 07:37 PM (RIvkX)

27 Another judge blocking cuts to NIH. This is so frustrating.

Posted by: Piper at February 10, 2025 07:37 PM (pZEOD)

28 The Yak Proliferation Society preserves sustainability.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 10, 2025 07:38 PM (mB6WH)

29 Still have Papa Eez's old K&E, and my own aluminum Pickett.

worth their weight in gold after the next Carrington Event

Posted by: sock_rat_eez, with the walrus-playing-a-banjo patch on his hat at February 10, 2025 07:39 PM (KaBJL)

30 The Yak Proliferation Society preserves sustainability.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 10, 2025 07:38 PM

It's a sad fact that yaks are underrepresented in the Café almost as much as bats are.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 10, 2025 07:40 PM (a3Q+t)

31 BH: *clink*

Posted by: sock_rat_eez, with the walrus-playing-a-banjo patch on his hat at February 10, 2025 07:40 PM (KaBJL)

32 Siegfried & Roy should have gotten different lions.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at February 10, 2025 07:40 PM (/U5Yz)

33 Why all of my adopted dogs have been female. 😲😬

Posted by: L - No nic, another day at February 10, 2025 07:41 PM (NFX2v)

34 Duncanthrax, thanks for going to bat for the yaks.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 10, 2025 07:41 PM (mB6WH)

35 27 Another judge blocking cuts to NIH. This is so frustrating.
Posted by: Piper at February 10, 2025 07:37 PM (pZEOD)

Would Congress completely refuse to cut spending?

Posted by: Long night... darkness lifted. at February 10, 2025 07:42 PM (2NXcZ)

36 I've heard nothing but "genocide" and "aid" and "convoys" for well over year from Amnesty, HRW, Ireland, Norway, the UN and all the rest of the do-good joo-haters.

Three starved and tortured Jews appear out of Gaza surrounded by fat and well-fed terrorists and the silence is deafening.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 10, 2025 07:42 PM (RIvkX)

37 I would not be at all comfortable with lions getting into the vehicle for scritches.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at February 10, 2025 07:42 PM (lFFaq)

38 Monday am i rite
- looks like a hospital bed?

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 10, 2025 07:42 PM (OTdqV)

39 >>Another judge blocking cuts to NIH. This is so frustrating.

I'm actually enjoying it. Trump has the left rushing to defend big government and corruption and ultimately they are going to lose both on the law and the politics.

Posted by: JackStraw at February 10, 2025 07:42 PM (LkLld)

40 sock_rat, Cheers and thank you. Hope to see you in October.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 10, 2025 07:42 PM (mB6WH)

41 Sorry, Ace

Sky News, February 10, 2025

Trump issues Gaza ceasefire ultimatum to Hamas as he warns 'all hell is going to break out' if hostages not returned
"I'm speaking for myself. Israel can override it," says Donald Trump as he warns Hamas that all Israeli hostages should be released by midday on Saturday.

Posted by: L - No nic, another day at February 10, 2025 07:42 PM (NFX2v)

42 https://youtu.be/78jzZoYaang?si=UC-5tMaD1_zK8xjm

I think this is hilarious. Wolf is so sleepy but must h0wl

Posted by: Northernlurker , Maple Syrup MAGA at February 10, 2025 07:43 PM (kTd/k)

43 Another judge blocking cuts to NIH. This is so frustrating.
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I'm going to guess this was anticipated, and perhaps soon we'll see a combination of reverse-judge-shopping and/or some statements of outright defiance. Once "our" side is on the inside (by approved nominations or good firings/hirings) then all of this should be easier.

Those DC J6 judges who ignored or "adjusted" the Presidents pardons/decline-to-prosecute decisions should be served. Charge them with something.

Posted by: Crusader at February 10, 2025 07:43 PM (TN0g+)

44 Three starved and tortured Jews appear out of Gaza surrounded by fat and well-fed terrorists and the silence is deafening.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 10, 2025 07:42 PM (RIvkX)

Agreed. They weren't starving the captives because there was no food. They were starving them because they wanted to.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at February 10, 2025 07:44 PM (lFFaq)

45 Instead of posting all those links and a few embeds, Ace should post a few links for above the fold, and all the rest as embeds. Wouldn't that be peachy‽ Wouldn't that be easier‽ What could go wrong‽
🙄

Posted by: mindful webworker - animals, man, at February 10, 2025 07:44 PM (e1u+7)

46
Nunna nunna nunna nunna nunna nunna nunna nunna

Bat Bath!
Posted by: fd

And Beyond

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 10, 2025 07:44 PM (63Dwl)

47 Be of good cheer. PDT knew this was coming and has been planning accordingly.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 10, 2025 07:45 PM (mB6WH)

48 Duncanthrax, thanks for going to bat for the yaks.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 10, 2025 07:41 PM

Always happy to yak for the yaks, and their batts of fur, Ben Had.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 10, 2025 07:45 PM (a3Q+t)

49 >>Another judge blocking cuts to NIH. This is so frustrating.

I'm waiting for Bondi to come stomping out to a podium wearing a tight leather top and thigh high boots and read the riot act to these misaligned judges. Maybe she should carry a riding crop too.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at February 10, 2025 07:46 PM (/U5Yz)

50
That was one awful Borzoi. Crude, lumbering and with horrible movement.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 10, 2025 07:47 PM (dxSpM)

51 The “experts” say deflation is bad, and the only possibility therein is a choice between Grapes of Wrath, or modern monetary theory. Naturally they are lying.

The ordinary course is that over time, things get less expensive. Not more expensive. They don’t want you to know that. Most people probably don’t. Even their “Target” rate of 2% annual monetary inflation means your currency or savings loses half of its value every 20 years. This is a hidden tax on savers and investors. Wages do not keep up, have not kept up, in fact have been stagnant since the 1970s. The fact that the dollar is the “reserve currency” for the world is what has allowed the national government to run $36 Trillion in deficits.

And, get right down to it, all the nonsense the DOGE team has uncovered. The money is fake, but the debt is real. All of the nonsense of the past 50 years, the stupid wars, foolish spending, none of that is even remotely possible in a sane economic system.

Posted by: Common Tater at February 10, 2025 07:48 PM (DwGFu)

52 Don't worry, tonight, the lion sleeps in the jungle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQlByoPdG6c

Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 10, 2025 07:48 PM (a3Q+t)

53 Our older cat asks to be chased as well. We used to scold the dog for chasing him, but eventually realized he was disappointed if he didn't get chased so we let them have at it and they were both happy.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at February 10, 2025 07:48 PM (lFFaq)

54 The hamassholes had to violate the ceasefire because almost all of the hostages are dead. They already admitted that over half of the remaining ones were dead three weeks ago.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 10, 2025 07:49 PM (mB6WH)

55
Let's Make A Fucking Sammich with Dorothy & Mom!

You see this?

You realize how much DETAIL went into making Sammiches 65 years ago?!

https://is.gd/cJgT8K

Posted by: Soothsayer at February 10, 2025 07:49 PM (QO+kc)

56
America will truly be "great" again when our women folk make Sammiches like THAT (^ above) again!

Posted by: Soothsayer at February 10, 2025 07:50 PM (QO+kc)

57 So how did that guy in the street court video manage to get away? He was being beaten to a pulp... didn't the crowd inflict enough to keep him down? I mean, he did crash into the street at the end, so maybe he only got away on sheer adrenaline or something... but kinda disappointed in the beatdown squad to allow him to get away after that much education.

Posted by: SimoHayha at February 10, 2025 07:50 PM (yf7Pm)

58 Polliwog, our cat teases the dogs until they chase her. We also figured it out eventually, and let it go unfettered.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 10, 2025 07:51 PM (OX9vb)

59 Shirred eggs with tarragon make for great 'halftime' mid-rats, IYKWIMAITTYD.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 10, 2025 07:52 PM (a3Q+t)

60 I think this is hilarious. Wolf is so sleepy but must h0wl
———-

You can see this with Dogs, too. On really super hot and humid days, you know the ones, where it’s 90 deg. and 90% humidity, they will be languishing under the porch or whatever. An intruder doesn’t get the full treatment, just a few muffled ruffs. They are like “F this, it’s too hot to run around”. LOL

Posted by: Common Tater at February 10, 2025 07:52 PM (DwGFu)

61 Polliwog, prayers for the Inspector and you as well.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 10, 2025 07:52 PM (mB6WH)

62 >>>Dog owners pretend to fall unconscious to see if their dogs save them. They don't.

Honest mistake. They just figured a good humping would help.

Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at February 10, 2025 07:53 PM (klJTj)

63 Wow awesome stove does anyone know what brand?

Posted by: Palolojo at February 10, 2025 07:53 PM (NdPqb)

64 You realize how much DETAIL went into making Sammiches 65 years ago?!

https://is.gd/cJgT8K
Posted by: Soothsayer at February 10, 2025 07:49 PM (QO+kc)

I totally do not want to spend 3 1/2 minutes watching that. The hell kind of sandwich did they make, with a carafe of butter and milk?

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 10, 2025 07:54 PM (OX9vb)

65
I totally do not want to spend 3 1/2 minutes watching that. The hell kind of sandwich did they make, with a carafe of butter and milk?
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs!

Then go back to the Soviet Union, comrade!

Posted by: Soothsayer at February 10, 2025 07:55 PM (QO+kc)

66
Best TV sitcom scene ever?

https://is.gd/4Ve8uU

Posted by: Soothsayer at February 10, 2025 07:57 PM (QO+kc)

67
(above scene involves teets, btw)

Posted by: Soothsayer at February 10, 2025 07:58 PM (QO+kc)

68 The ordinary course is that over time, things get less expensive. Not more expensive. They don’t want you to know that. Most people probably don’t. Even their “Target” rate of 2% annual monetary inflation means your currency or savings loses half of its value every 20 years. This is a hidden tax on savers and investors. Wages do not keep up, have not kept up, in fact have been stagnant since the 1970s. The fact that the dollar is the “reserve currency” for the world is what has allowed the national government to run $36 Trillion in deficits.

And, get right down to it, all the nonsense the DOGE team has uncovered. The money is fake, but the debt is real. All of the nonsense of the past 50 years, the stupid wars, foolish spending, none of that is even remotely possible in a sane economic system.
Posted by: Common Tater at February 10, 2025 07:48 PM (DwGFu)

1000%

Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director at February 10, 2025 07:58 PM (l3YAf)

69 More good news.
Decrepit POS Mitch McConnell spotted in a boot and wheelchair tonight.

https://tinyurl.com/58ms9xvm

Posted by: Maj. Healey at February 10, 2025 07:58 PM (/U5Yz)

70 I totally do not want to spend 3 1/2 minutes watching that. The hell kind of sandwich did they make, with a carafe of butter and milk?
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 10, 2025 07:54 PM

This is not the kind of attitude that will MAGA, according to Soothsayer, if I'm understanding him correctly.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 10, 2025 07:58 PM (a3Q+t)

71 I totally do not want to spend 3 1/2 minutes watching that. The hell kind of sandwich did they make, with a carafe of butter and milk?
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs!

Butter, milk, cheese, and... wait for it... tuna. The sandwich itself sounds vile to me. But I can appreciate that care that went into it.

Posted by: She Hobbit at February 10, 2025 08:01 PM (wQ0Ty)

72
More good news.
Decrepit POS Mitch McConnell spotted in a boot and wheelchair tonight.

https://tinyurl.com/58ms9xvm
Posted by: Maj. Healey

He has a Praetorian guard just like Pelosi's.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 10, 2025 08:01 PM (63Dwl)

73 She Hobbit, hugs, darlin

Posted by: Ben Had at February 10, 2025 08:01 PM (mB6WH)

74 Hugs to you, Ben Had!

Posted by: She Hobbit at February 10, 2025 08:02 PM (wQ0Ty)

75 This is not the kind of attitude that will MAGA, according to Soothsayer, if I'm understanding him correctly.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 10, 2025 07:58 PM (a3Q+t)

Fine.

*Sighs loudly and stomps off to watch the whole thing.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 10, 2025 08:03 PM (OX9vb)

76 7 Someone mentioned engineers in the last thread and I thought it was important to remind everyone that next week 16-22 is National Engineering Day.

Posted by: banana Dream at February 10, 2025 07:17 PM (Y6IkP)
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Feb 16-22 is one heckuva long day!! Just saying.

Posted by: Ciampino - see, we're funny too at February 10, 2025 08:04 PM (KjLnc)

77 Why all of my adopted dogs have been female. 😲😬
Posted by: L - No nic, another day

That doesn't necessarily stop them if they're young and excitable enough.

My Dad's widow had a Maltese-Shi tzu cross that would very enthusiastically hump her dog bed when she was in that teenage phase.

Posted by: FeatherBlade at February 10, 2025 08:04 PM (B4OJl)

78 I am a cutie
I am the Kitty
I make your day
a lot less shitty

Posted by: Ciampino - see, we're funnier at February 10, 2025 08:05 PM (KjLnc)

79 Drop that fancy stove a few times and it’s kaput. And don’t run out of those silly charcoal sticks.

Posted by: 13times at February 10, 2025 08:05 PM (iBcrb)

80 69
'Decrepit POS Mitch McConnell spotted in a boot and wheelchair tonight.'

You can't run. Can you hide?

Posted by: The Grim Reaper at February 10, 2025 08:06 PM (3wi/L)

81 Deflation isn't "bad." It just takes a long time to happen. In the meantime, since economics tends to follow the path of least resistance, unemployment is generally the consequence during the lengthy time it takes for deflation to take hold.

I said in the last thread that there was a political decision made to manage inflation in lieu of unemployment. The mistake made though is expecting monetary changes to drive growth at the margin, which it really doesn't do.

Posted by: WitchDoktor at February 10, 2025 08:08 PM (fJiXH)

82 My bitch for the day: I replaced a corner shelf today and had to remove the screws that held it to the two walls of course.

Some imbecile used screws with four different drive types. Phillips, Slot, two different sizes each of Robertson and Torx.

After removing all of those I wasn't fit to be around for an hour or two.

Bastid.

Posted by: Tonypete at February 10, 2025 08:08 PM (WXNFJ)

83 Cat making friends with rhinos..

I was waiting for the rhino to sneeze and send the cat flying.

Posted by: mikeski at February 10, 2025 08:10 PM (DgGvY)

84 Tonypete, come sit by me and I will console you. I will also give you a hammer to hit something with.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 10, 2025 08:11 PM (mB6WH)

85 Feb 16-22 is one heckuva long day!! Just saying.
Posted by: Ciampino - see, we're funny too at February 10, 2025 08:04 PM (KjLnc)

Yeah, I corrected that but it was in a different thread and forgot I needed to correct it here but saw it 1 millisecond after I hit post. Engineers are allowed three spelling or grammar errors per letter, space, or punctuation.

Posted by: banana Dream at February 10, 2025 08:11 PM (Y6IkP)

86 Decrepit POS Mitch McConnell spotted in a boot and wheelchair tonight.

-
Maybe he tried to kick Trump’s ass.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at February 10, 2025 08:12 PM (L/fGl)

87 Some imbecile used screws with four different drive types. Phillips, Slot, two different sizes each of Robertson and Torx.

Posted by: Tonypete at February 10, 2025 08:08 PM (WXNFJ)

I don't want to make a special trip to the hardware store. I'll just use what I can find around here.

Posted by: Some Imbecile at February 10, 2025 08:13 PM (klJTj)

88 If you want a good, usable camping stove try fireboxstove.com. They seem well made and don't require special fuel.

Full disclosure, the guy who makes them is like a second cousin to my wife; I see him about once every 4 years or so.

Posted by: SimoHayha at February 10, 2025 08:13 PM (yf7Pm)

89 You're the best Ben Had!!

Posted by: Tonypete at February 10, 2025 08:13 PM (WXNFJ)

90 86 Decrepit POS Mitch McConnell spotted in a boot and wheelchair tonight.

-
Maybe he tried to kick Trump’s ass.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at February 10, 2025 08:12 PM (L/fGl)

Pfft ...

You should write for SNL, that was pretty funny ...

Posted by: browndog paws on the counter at February 10, 2025 08:14 PM (TTAGa)

91
Whippet
Basset Hound
PBGV
Afghan Hound

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 10, 2025 08:15 PM (dxSpM)

92 Stat, February 9, 2025
In the Lab
Here’s how big a hit some universities may take if NIH slashes support for indirect research costs
Stanford, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine, UT systems eyeing $100 million losses

Stat, February 7, 2025, Politics
NIH plans to slash support for indirect research costs, sending shockwaves through science
Capping these payments would ‘just grind our scientific complex to a halt,’ one researcher said
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Many of the nation’s most elite research universities receive 50% or more in addition to direct research expenses to cover indirect costs. Going forward, the rate of support will now be 15% for new and existing grants.

Posted by: L - No nic, another day at February 10, 2025 08:15 PM (NFX2v)

93 Cat ghostie.
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The creepiest part was the fact the cat is upside down...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 10, 2025 08:15 PM (BpYfr)

94 More good news.
Decrepit POS Mitch McConnell spotted in a boot and wheelchair tonight.

https://tinyurl.com/58ms9xvm
Posted by: Maj. Healey

He has a Praetorian guard just like Pelosi's.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr.

Speaking of videos of decrepit scum . . .

https://is.gd/U0Ynvq

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at February 10, 2025 08:15 PM (L/fGl)

95 I don't want to make a special trip to the hardware store. I'll just use what I can find around here.
Posted by: Some Imbecile

Some Imbecile must be related to the people who lived in my first house before me. Every little project uncovered some dumb shit those people did.

Posted by: She Hobbit at February 10, 2025 08:16 PM (wQ0Ty)

96
The President fired biden's director of the Office of Govt Ethics and made Doug Collins the acting director.

The Office of Government Ethics negotiates with Cabinet nominees on their ethics agreements so that they can abide by conflict of interest laws. It also collects financial disclosures from thousands of federal government employees.

Huitema, a lawyer who previously worked in the State Department, was confirmed to a five-year term in December, during the final days of Joe Biden’s presidency. The vote was 50-46, with no Republican support.

And now he's GONE.

Posted by: Soothsayer at February 10, 2025 08:18 PM (QO+kc)

97 >> Engineers are allowed three spelling or grammar errors per letter, space, or punctuation.

Fcat check: true

Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director at February 10, 2025 08:19 PM (l3YAf)

98 30 The Yak Proliferation Society preserves sustainability.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 10, 2025 07:38 PM

It's a sad fact that yaks are underrepresented in the Café almost as much as bats are.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 10, 2025 07:40 PM (a3Q+t)
--
and Llamas, don't forget llamas.

Posted by: Carl Wheezer - Llama wrangler at February 10, 2025 08:19 PM (KjLnc)

99
Many of the nation’s most elite research universities receive 50% or more in addition to direct research expenses to cover indirect costs. Going forward, the rate of support will now be 15% for new and existing grants.
Posted by: L - No nic, another day at February 10, 2025 08:15 PM (NFX2v)

_________

How much of those indirect costs are from the research funded and how much gets sliced off for other university purposes?

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 10, 2025 08:20 PM (dxSpM)

100 Speaking of kicking ass . . .

Western Lensman@WesternLensman
Deranged Maxine has meltdown over CFBP, shouts "Elon Musk, where are you? Bring your *ss over here!"
"He's a thief! He's a gangster!"
It’s little wonder why Trump’s approval is soaring — these unhinged antics are high-grade American voter repellant.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at February 10, 2025 08:20 PM (L/fGl)

101 Check out those University Endowments. They are sitting on Billions and Billions

They don’t need to rape the taxpayers. In fact I want a fucking refund, I paid my college loans back, every bit of it.

Posted by: Common Tater at February 10, 2025 08:21 PM (DwGFu)

102 Drop that fancy stove a few times and it’s kaput. And don’t run out of those silly charcoal sticks.
Posted by: 13times at February 10, 2025 08:05 PM (iBcrb)

It’s a kerosene stove. The black thing is the charred wick.

Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director at February 10, 2025 08:21 PM (l3YAf)

103 Did any of you watch Nancy Mace speak to the House tonight?

Posted by: Don Black at February 10, 2025 08:21 PM (AOsQT)

104 How much of those indirect costs are from the research funded and how much gets sliced off for other university purposes?
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 10, 2025 08:20 PM (dxSpM)

My guess is whether direct or indirect almost all of the money is diverted to the university bureaucrats.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 10, 2025 08:21 PM (asqxo)

105 Hadrian, a gentle reminder. The dates for the MoMe are in the left side bar.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 10, 2025 08:21 PM (mB6WH)

106 Cat making friends with rhinos..

I was waiting for the rhino to sneeze and send the cat flying.
Posted by: mikeski at February 10, 2025 08:10 PM (DgGvY)
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The cat was NOT making friends with the rhino. The cat was claiming it as property by rubbing its scent all over the rhino.

"You're mine now, tubby!"

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 10, 2025 08:21 PM (BpYfr)

107
btw, notice how fake news outfit USA Today adds "...for a 5-year term." Yeah, no. That's bullshit.

As I understand, there are no "5-yr" terms for these political appointees, just like there's no "10 year term" for the FBI Director.

Posted by: Soothsayer at February 10, 2025 08:21 PM (QO+kc)

108
Toy Group is up next. Our handler, Brian Livingston, is on the Papillon.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 10, 2025 08:22 PM (dxSpM)

109 I'm very interested in hearing how all these fckwit judges claim they can order the gubmint to spend money, in the form of blank checks to anyone including enemies of the US, especially when the congresscritters haven't even bothered to pass a budget for what, 17 years now? And what exactly will they (try to) do if the firehose stays off?

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at February 10, 2025 08:22 PM (Vqx30)

110 In fact I want a fucking refund, I paid my college loans back, every bit of it.
Posted by: Common Tater at February 10, 2025 08:21 PM (DwGFu)

This.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 10, 2025 08:22 PM (asqxo)

111 The Yak Proliferation Society preserves sustainability.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 10, 2025 07:38 PM

It's a sad fact that yaks are underrepresented in the Café almost as much as bats are.

Posted by: Duncanthrax

Yak butter FTW!

Posted by: rickb223 at February 10, 2025 08:23 PM (TIeqI)

112 If a lion wants face rubs it's best to comply

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 10, 2025 08:23 PM (Wx316)

113
Hadrian, a gentle reminder. The dates for the MoMe are in the left side bar.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 10, 2025 08:21 PM (mB6WH)

________

I'll be there. You are warned.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 10, 2025 08:23 PM (dxSpM)

114 "Decrepit POS Mitch McConnell spotted in a boot and wheelchair tonight."

Big Penguin has six ways from Sunday to get back at you.

Posted by: Penguin Facts at February 10, 2025 08:23 PM (vFG9F)

115 btw, notice how fake news outfit USA Today adds "...for a 5-year term." Yeah, no. That's bullshit.

As I understand, there are no "5-yr" terms for these political appointees, just like there's no "10 year term" for the FBI Director.
Posted by: Soothsayer at February 10, 2025 08:21 PM (QO+kc)
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Isn't that the MAXIMUM amount of time they may serve unless it's renewed?

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 10, 2025 08:23 PM (BpYfr)

116 >>> 110 In fact I want a fucking refund, I paid my college loans back, every bit of it.
Posted by: Common Tater at February 10, 2025 08:21 PM (DwGFu)

This.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 10, 2025 08:22 PM (asqxo)

Already seeing memes - "I want my fcking money back."

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at February 10, 2025 08:24 PM (Vqx30)

117
Isn't that the MAXIMUM amount of time they may serve unless it's renewed?
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel

That makes more sense than what the Democrats & Fake News pretend it means.

Posted by: Soothsayer at February 10, 2025 08:24 PM (QO+kc)

118 rickb223, yak and buffalo wool socks are the best thing ever.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 10, 2025 08:25 PM (mB6WH)

119 In fact I want a fucking refund, I paid my college loans back, every bit of it.
Posted by: Common Tater at February 10, 2025 08:21 PM (DwGFu)

This.
Posted by: Aetius451AD

I want a f'n degree. The USAID funded college tuition for al Quida terrorist who lied to gain aid.
I want my degree funded.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 10, 2025 08:25 PM (TIeqI)

120 Hadrian, I am pleased.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 10, 2025 08:25 PM (mB6WH)

121 8 And if I had a baby elephant, it would crawl in my bed without question, just like everything else in this house!
Posted by: Piper at February 10, 2025 07:17 PM (pZEOD)

^^LOL this made me think "watch out for Morons"

Posted by: Iris at February 10, 2025 08:26 PM (bOJ2I)

122 It’d be pretty funny if someone put a boot ON Mitch’s wheelchair. You know those things the police put on ticketed cars so they can’t move.

Posted by: Tom Servo at February 10, 2025 08:27 PM (LERtE)

123 rickb223, yak and buffalo wool socks are the best thing ever.
Posted by: Ben Had

They'd have to be or the people dependent on them wouldn't have used them.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 10, 2025 08:27 PM (TIeqI)

124 Murkowski is a yes on Tulsi.

Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis, Domestic Terrorist at February 10, 2025 08:29 PM (paSBy)

125 I’m actually pretty sanguine about the lawfare going on right now. It’s a fight that has to be fought, and our side holds all of the high ground. They can’t win - they can make a lot of noise, but they have a completely hopeless position.

Posted by: Tom Servo at February 10, 2025 08:30 PM (LERtE)

126 If I had to choose, I think I'd prefer a yes on rfk over tulsi.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 10, 2025 08:30 PM (asqxo)

127 So bats can swim. Geez.

The swimming bat could have been a feature in the Australian travel thread - the weekend Hobby Thread? - a few days ago.

"Everything in Australia wants to kill you!'

Posted by: L - No nic, another day at February 10, 2025 08:32 PM (NFX2v)

128 rickb223, yak and buffalo wool socks are the best thing ever.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 10, 2025 08:25 PM (mB6WH)

I am not sure, but based on my Spanish I think " in medias res" is Latin for "the cows are wearing socks"

Not sure if they have to be wool, though.

Posted by: Kindltot at February 10, 2025 08:33 PM (D7oie)

129 Whippet
Basset Hound
PBGV
Afghan Hound
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 10, 2025 08:15 PM (dxSpM)
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Mark IV
Grosstraktor
Lloyd-Carden
T-26

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 10, 2025 08:33 PM (ZOv7s)

130 I am interested in the knife wielding pup

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 10, 2025 08:34 PM (Wx316)

131 I will also give you a hammer to hit something with.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 10, 2025 08:11 PM

Won't you be my neighbor?

Posted by: Mr. Pelosi at February 10, 2025 08:34 PM (a3Q+t)

132 I’m actually pretty sanguine about the lawfare going on right now. It’s a fight that has to be fought, and our side holds all of the high ground. They can’t win - they can make a lot of noise, but they have a completely hopeless position.
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 10, 2025 08:30 PM (LERtE)
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Trump's people knew this was coming and it is telling that the Dems had to dig deep into the judicial bench to find someone willing to claim that a federal district court judge now runs the country.

And he doesn't even cover DC. The Federal District Court of Rhode Fucking Island runs the country.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 10, 2025 08:36 PM (ZOv7s)

133 Whippet
Basset Hound
PBGV
Afghan Hound
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

What is a "PBGV"?

Posted by: Tuna at February 10, 2025 08:36 PM (oaGWv)

134 so that's a no

Posted by: Don Black at February 10, 2025 08:36 PM (AOsQT)

135 Murkowski is a yes on Tulsi.
Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis

I would pay good $$$ to be the guy PDJT sends to 'explain' things to RINOs. I'd get to say shit like;

"I'll speak slowly and use one syllable words so even a ****** like you can understand."

"It's in your best interest to see things our way. Otherwise, we are going to **** you with a dick so big an elephant would feel it."

And on and on. . .

Posted by: Tonypete at February 10, 2025 08:36 PM (WXNFJ)

136 Whippet
Basset Hound
PBGV
Afghan Hound
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
---
Mark IV
Grosstraktor
Lloyd-Carden
T-26
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd

I know this dance!
M35A2c
M977
M1006
M60

Posted by: Zorg at February 10, 2025 08:37 PM (MsrgL)

137 Murkowski is a yes on Tulsi.
Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis, Domestic Terrorist at February 10, 2025 08:29 PM (paSBy)

Isn’t there somebody you forgot to ask?

Posted by: Hawaiian Judge at February 10, 2025 08:37 PM (l3YAf)

138 Hadrian are your pups watching Westminster with you?

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 10, 2025 08:37 PM (Wx316)

139
What is a "PBGV"?
Posted by: Tuna at February 10, 2025 08:36 PM (oaGWv)

_________

Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 10, 2025 08:38 PM (dxSpM)

140 Off big ba da boom, multi-pass sock

Posted by: BifBewalski at February 10, 2025 08:39 PM (MsrgL)

141 And on and on. . .
Posted by: Tonypete at February 10, 2025 08:36 PM (WXNFJ)

I kind of feel like I can figure out your subtle asterisk code easily...

j/k

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 10, 2025 08:39 PM (asqxo)

142 Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

Thanks.

Posted by: Tuna at February 10, 2025 08:39 PM (oaGWv)

143
Hadrian are your pups watching Westminster with you?
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 10, 2025 08:37 PM (Wx316)

________

Puff is barking her fool head off.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 10, 2025 08:39 PM (dxSpM)

144 Hey there, cafe dwellers!

Posted by: Doof at February 10, 2025 08:40 PM (RFPHU)

145 Hey there, cafe dwellers!
Posted by: Doof

Some of us are just visiting.

Posted by: She Hobbit at February 10, 2025 08:42 PM (wQ0Ty)

146 Puff is barking her fool head off.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

Even elegant young ladies lose their cool sometimes.

Posted by: Tuna at February 10, 2025 08:42 PM (oaGWv)

147 We cruised on the Sloop Bill B., Bill Kristol and me,
Around DC town we did roam,
Tweeting all night, heckling the right,
The trust fund's broke now, I want to go home.

Refrain: So hoist up the Buckley's sail,
See how the mainsail sets, Leave Jonah Goldberg ashore, let me go home. I want to go home, let me go home.
The trust fund's broke now, I want to go home.

Williamson, he got drunk,. Pissed the Atlantic's bunk,
Publisher had to come and take him away,. Said “go hit the road. Learn how to code!” The trust fund's broke now, I want to go home.

Ace called Max Boot a queer. Then he drank up all our beer. Max spent the night crying into his phone.
I want to go home, let me go home. This is the worst cruise I've ever been on.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 10, 2025 08:42 PM (ZOv7s)

148 Puff is barking her fool head off.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

She is judging

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 10, 2025 08:42 PM (Wx316)

149 Whippet
Basset Hound
PBGV
Afghan Hound

Mark IV
Grosstraktor
Lloyd-Carden
T-26

I know this dance!
M35A2c
M977
M1006
M60

------

911
718
986
981 Porsches

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 10, 2025 08:43 PM (2VST1)

150 Regarding the owl video
I would like a pet owl please

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 10, 2025 08:43 PM (Wx316)

151 >>> 132 I’m actually pretty sanguine about the lawfare going on right now. It’s a fight that has to be fought, and our side holds all of the high ground. They can’t win - they can make a lot of noise, but they have a completely hopeless position.
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 10, 2025 08:30 PM (LERtE)
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Trump's people knew this was coming and it is telling that the Dems had to dig deep into the judicial bench to find someone willing to claim that a federal district court judge now runs the country.

And he doesn't even cover DC. The Federal District Court of Rhode Fucking Island runs the country.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 10, 2025 08:36 PM (ZOv7s)

https://shorturl.at/so0lz

Article I
Section 9 Powers Denied Congress
Clause 7 Appropriations
No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law; and a regular Statement and Account of the Receipts and Expenditures of all public Money shall be published from time to time.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at February 10, 2025 08:44 PM (Vqx30)

152 What is a "PBGV"?
Posted by: Tuna at February 10, 2025 08:36 PM (oaGWv)
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Patrol Boat, Gun, Vertical. Mortar boat.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 10, 2025 08:44 PM (ZOv7s)

153 If JD wins POTUS in 2028, will Elon continue to work at DOGE? I know he and PDT are close (no homo). Would he be willing to stay and help Vance?

Posted by: jmel at February 10, 2025 08:44 PM (bVhJi)

154 The TVA sent out notice today they are drawing down reservoirs and lakes in prep for the 6-8 inches of rain we are expecting during the next few days.

If I have my information right, the TVA is the only Federal organization that is self-supporting and takes no Federal taxpayer funds.

Posted by: Tonypete at February 10, 2025 08:45 PM (WXNFJ)

155 I know this dance!
M35A2c
M977
M1006
M60
Posted by: Zorg at February 10, 2025 08:37 PM (MsrgL)
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Well done.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 10, 2025 08:45 PM (ZOv7s)

156 What is a "PBGV"?
Posted by: Tuna

Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

Ah. A Frog dog.

Posted by: mikeski at February 10, 2025 08:46 PM (DgGvY)

157 Arrest all of them

D.C. bar hosts ‘love letter’-writing event for man accused in slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Posted by: weft cut-loop at February 10, 2025 08:46 PM (mlg/3)

158 Saw this today. One of the Steelers offensive tackles is an Australian former Rugby player, who was drafted in 2018. He is 6'x 9" tall and weighs in at 305 lbs. He's pretty fast as well. Some video of his Rugby days:

https://tinyurl.com/bddxyzx4

Posted by: javems at February 10, 2025 08:47 PM (8I4hW)

159 911
718
986
981 Porsches
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 10, 2025 08:43 PM (2VST1)o
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1903 pocket hammerless
1908 pocket hammerless
1911
1911A1

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 10, 2025 08:47 PM (ZOv7s)

160 Did you guys see the despot of Columbia is demanding the legalization of cocaine? He says its no worse then wine...

Of course he works for, and was elected by, the cartels in Columbia so I guess it makes sense.

Note in 2013 he was banned from political office (for being a corrupt cartel member) in Columbia for 15 years and yet somehow he's their "president" after winning an "election" he wasn't allowed to run in and the year is only 2025...

Posted by: 18-1 at February 10, 2025 08:47 PM (t0Rmr)

161 Patrol Boat, Gun, Vertical. Mortar boat.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd

Motorboat > Mortar boat

Posted by: mikeski noticed it wasn't a boob thread yet at February 10, 2025 08:47 PM (DgGvY)

162 >>> 157 Arrest all of them
==
D.C. bar hosts 'love letter'-writing event for man accused in slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Posted by: weft cut-loop at February 10, 2025 08:46 PM (mlg/3)

For what?

.... I think if someone were to look, they could find something.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at February 10, 2025 08:47 PM (Vqx30)

163 Some of us are just visiting.
Posted by: She Hobbit at February 10, 2025 08:42 PM (wQ0Ty)

You're a regular - no matter how much you might try to deny it!

Posted by: Doof at February 10, 2025 08:48 PM (RFPHU)

164 D.C. bar hosts 'love letter'-writing event for man accused in slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Posted by: weft cut-loop at February 10, 2025 08:46 PM (mlg/3)

For what?

Imagine a bar in Jesusland hosted an event to write love letters to Dylann Roof under Biden...what would the reaction have been?

Posted by: 18-1 at February 10, 2025 08:49 PM (t0Rmr)

165 Motorboat > Mortar boat
Posted by: mikeski noticed it wasn't a boob thread yet at February 10, 2025 08:47 PM (DgGvY)
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Mortar boat > Island No. 10

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 10, 2025 08:50 PM (ZOv7s)

166 This lawfare stuff is tricky business.

If both Trump and the left have SC Robert's Epstein Island photos what does he do?

Posted by: 18-1 at February 10, 2025 08:50 PM (t0Rmr)

167 Did you guys see the despot of Columbia is demanding the legalization of cocaine? He says its no worse then wine...

Of course he works for, and was elected by, the cartels in Columbia so I guess it makes sense.

Note in 2013 he was banned from political office (for being a corrupt cartel member) in Columbia for 15 years and yet somehow he's their "president" after winning an "election" he wasn't allowed to run in and the year is only 2025...
Posted by: 18-1 at February 10, 2025 08:47 PM (t0Rmr

He was a Marxist guerilla for FARC. It makes total sense.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at February 10, 2025 08:51 PM (dR6yv)

168 In-lemon fouty seven!

Posted by: Maxine Waters at February 10, 2025 08:51 PM (t0Rmr)

169 >>If JD wins POTUS in 2028, will Elon continue to work at DOGE? I know he and PDT are close (no homo). Would he be willing to stay and help Vance?

Doubtful. He's already stated that he is going to do this until Independence Day 2026. He does have a few other things going on.

It shouldn't be necessary. The Judicial Branch has zero authority to regulate the activities of the Executive in how it carries out its duties. The meddling of a couple Obama and Biden appointed judges is not really unexpected given how corrupt they are and the vast amount of corruption they green lighted during their time in office that is being exposed right now but they have zero basis in law.

These cases will either get slapped down or we no longer have a real country.

Posted by: JackStraw at February 10, 2025 08:52 PM (LkLld)

170 This lawfare stuff is tricky business.

If both Trump and the left have SC Robert's Epstein Island photos what does he do?
Posted by: 18-1 at February 10, 2025 08:50 PM (t0Rmr)
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If the left had the goods on Roberts, they sure as shit wouldn't be using a no-name Rhode Island judge.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 10, 2025 08:52 PM (ZOv7s)

171 Imagine a bar in Jesusland hosted an event to write love letters to Dylann Roof under Biden...what would the reaction have been?

FBI would scramble even more agents to investigate and arrest than they did for the NASCAR Noose Hoax

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 10, 2025 08:52 PM (2VST1)

172 Ooof. 34 and a stiff breeze blowing out of the NNW. Wind chill brings it to the mid to lower 20s and getting colder.

Brrrrr. Stay warm out there, y'all!

Posted by: nurse ratched at February 10, 2025 08:52 PM (1avBY)

173 FBI would scramble even more agents to investigate and arrest than they did for the NASCAR Noose Hoax
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 10, 2025 08:52 PM (2VST1)
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I want to see those files. Was the FBI that damn dumb? No, it was an op, and those nitwits probably documented it so they would be promoted for playing along.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 10, 2025 08:54 PM (ZOv7s)

174 If I have my information right, the TVA is the only Federal organization that is self-supporting and takes no Federal taxpayer funds.
Posted by: Tonypete
------------
From the web:

Tennessee Valley Authority CEO Jeff Lyash, who is the highest-paid federal employee with a compensation package of $10.5 million per year, announced on Friday that he was retiring 11 days after President Donald Trump returned to the White House. Trump was highly critical of Lyash's "ridiculous”"pay and vowed to fire him.

Although TVA doesn't depend on federal tax dollars for day-to-day operations, it is still subject to federal oversight through Congress and various federal agencies. This oversight includes environmental regulations, energy policy, and financial audits.

Posted by: olddog in mo at February 10, 2025 08:54 PM (hoCmQ)

175 Butter, milk, cheese, and... wait for it... tuna. The sandwich itself sounds vile to me. But I can appreciate that care that went into it.
Posted by: She Hobbit

Dirch the tuna and put in some chipped / dried beef and it would be some premo shit on a shingle.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 10, 2025 08:54 PM (/lPRQ)

176 Italian Food May Help Fight Depression

-
I know I feel better with a big plate of sketti in front of me but it's nice to know there's scientific support for it.

P.S. I'm willing to be a test subject.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at February 10, 2025 08:55 PM (L/fGl)

177 You're a regular - no matter how much you might try to deny it!
Posted by: Doof

Hahaha, I don't deny. Just feel like a stranger round here lately. Work has, unfortunately, been work lately. And home has also been work. Ah well, seasons and blah, blah.

Posted by: She Hobbit at February 10, 2025 08:55 PM (wQ0Ty)

178 Next week is Diarrhea Awareness Week.
Runs thru Friday. 😉

Posted by: rickb223 at February 10, 2025 08:55 PM (TIeqI)

179 >>> 169
==
It shouldn't be necessary. The Judicial Branch has zero authority to regulate the activities of the Executive in how it carries out its duties. The meddling of a couple Obama and Biden appointed judges is not really unexpected given how corrupt they are and the vast amount of corruption they green lighted during their time in office that is being exposed right now but they have zero basis in law.

These cases will either get slapped down or we no longer have a real country.
Posted by: JackStraw at February 10, 2025 08:52 PM (LkLld)

Does 'slapped down' require a higher court to tell the idiots judges to get stuffed, or could it involve Congress disbanding certain courts and/or PDT mentioning the Constitutional clause above? (my 151)

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at February 10, 2025 08:56 PM (Vqx30)

180 172 Ooof. 34 and a stiff breeze blowing out of the NNW. Wind chill brings it to the mid to lower 20s and getting colder.

Brrrrr. Stay warm out there, y'all!

Posted by: nurse ratched at February 10, 2025 08:52 PM (1avBY)

I still feel bad the cats are out. They have a cat house and a heating pad.

And I fattened them up 40%.

They come by and hang out at the windows.

I still love them. Life happens. And they chose to be outdoor cats. And I sold indoor life hard...

Posted by: Stateless...37% - mental state clawing up from 10% at February 10, 2025 08:57 PM (jvJvP)

181 Snowflake looks like a little Snowball now....

Posted by: Stateless...37% - mental state clawing up from 10% at February 10, 2025 08:57 PM (jvJvP)

182 Evening, Ace and Cafe Horde!

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 10, 2025 08:57 PM (8zz6B)

183 And I hope you have a very happy week nurse!

And all of you!

Posted by: Stateless...37% - mental state clawing up from 10% at February 10, 2025 08:58 PM (jvJvP)

184 More TVA:

Lash is not the only TVA employee making high wages, with chief financial officer John Thomas raking in $6.3 million a year, chief operating officer Don Moul earning $5 million, general counsel David Fountain making $3.3 million and chief nuclear officer Tim Rausch taking home $3.3 million, according to a November report from the Knoxville News Sentinel.

While TVA does not typically receive annual appropriations from Congress for its operations, Congress can authorize funding for specific projects or changes in TVA's structure or mission. Historically, there have been periods when TVA received federal funds for particular initiatives.

Posted by: olddog in mo at February 10, 2025 08:58 PM (hoCmQ)

185 177 You're a regular - no matter how much you might try to deny it!
Posted by: Doof

Hahaha, I don't deny. Just feel like a stranger round here lately. Work has, unfortunately, been work lately. And home has also been work. Ah well, seasons and blah, blah.
Posted by: She Hobbit at February 10, 2025 08:55 PM (wQ0Ty)

Same.

Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 10, 2025 08:58 PM (2sg1c)

186 If I had bats invade my pool I would drain it and plant potatoes in it instead.

Posted by: Penguin Liberation Front at February 10, 2025 08:59 PM (G5+As)

187 It isn't just the threat of being primaried keeping the GOPe in line.

GOPe graft via USAID, etc, hasn't been emphasized nearly as much as the Democrat graft via USAID. GOPe knows this can change in a heartbeat.

Trump has GOPe over a barrel.

Posted by: davidt at February 10, 2025 08:59 PM (i0F8b)

188
António Guterres
@antonioguterres
We must keep pushing for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza & the release of all hostages without delay.

We cannot go back to more death & destruction.

A viable, sovereign Palestinian State living side-by-side in peace & security with Israel is the only sustainable solution.
2:01 PM · Feb 8, 2025
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Despicable.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 10, 2025 09:00 PM (RIvkX)

189 Ah. A Frog dog.
Posted by: mikeski at February 10, 2025 08:46 PM

Rrreebeet.

Posted by: JuJuBee at February 10, 2025 09:00 PM (xixNB)

190 >> Lash is not the only TVA employee making high wages, with chief financial officer John Thomas raking in $6.3 million a year, chief operating officer Don Moul earning $5 million, general counsel David Fountain making $3.3 million and chief nuclear officer Tim Rausch taking home $3.3 million, according to a November report from the Knoxville News Sentinel.

Wtf.. our government is so corrupt..

Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director at February 10, 2025 09:02 PM (l3YAf)

191 Italians food can put you in a good mood, but if Italians move in on your block you'll say "There goes the neighborhood".

Posted by: Bay Ridge Refugee at February 10, 2025 09:02 PM (G5+As)

192 A viable, sovereign Palestinian State living side-by-side in peace & security with Israel is the only sustainable solution.

The problem here is that while Israel is perfectly fine with that, the palestinians are not. From the river to the sea...

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 10, 2025 09:03 PM (2VST1)

193 SpaceX launch in 6 minutes

https://www.youtube.com/live/aFq0rNVvIS8

Posted by: Ciampino - a launch! at February 10, 2025 09:04 PM (KjLnc)

194 Next week is Diarrhea Awareness Week.
Runs thru Friday. 😉
Posted by: rickb223

Way to trot that out there.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at February 10, 2025 09:04 PM (dR6yv)

195 182 Evening, Ace and Cafe Horde!

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 10, 2025 08:57 PM (8zz6B)

Hi AOP!

I'm curious. How do you feel about the tariffs?

I'm indifferent. A bunch of union workers being hurt. Socialist bastards...

And I went through hell the last several years with the jabs. Worried about Mom. Healthcare. She was unjabbed. Would I be able to see her if something happened. It was fucking hell.

Me....

Sorry. I'm going to bed sober.....tomorrow...

Let it burn....

Posted by: Stateless...37% - mental state clawing up from 10% at February 10, 2025 09:04 PM (jvJvP)

196 >>Does 'slapped down' require a higher court to tell the idiots judges to get stuffed, or could it involve Congress disbanding certain courts and/or PDT mentioning the Constitutional clause above?

My guess is this will end up before the SC and not something as dramatic as disbanding or disbarring. Trump's legal team has already started appealing but the will likely lose at the appellate court level given the makeup of the courts and the magnitude of what is going to be exposed. So it will end up at the SC.

But this is basic Constitutional law. Trump isn't trying to make a power grab over Congress or even do anything remotely outrageous. All he's doing is exercising his Constitutional responsibility to provide oversight over the branch of government he is responsible for. All histrionics aside this is pretty basic stuff, it's only unique in DC. And courts should have zero power to interfere.

Posted by: JackStraw at February 10, 2025 09:05 PM (LkLld)

197 Friggin elephant hogged all the blanket.

Posted by: From about That Time at February 10, 2025 09:06 PM (4780s)

198 Many of the nation’s most elite research universities receive 50% or more in addition to direct research expenses to cover indirect costs. Going forward, the rate of support will now be 15% for new and existing grants.
Posted by: L - No nic, another day at February 10, 2025 08:15 PM (NFX2v)

50% is a lot of hookers and blow.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 10, 2025 09:06 PM (/lPRQ)

199 Next week is Diarrhea Awareness Week.
Runs thru Friday. 😉

Playing fast and loose there.

Posted by: Tonypete at February 10, 2025 09:07 PM (WXNFJ)

200 Hegseth just changed the name of "Fort Liberty" back to Fort Bragg.

Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis, Domestic Terrorist at February 10, 2025 09:07 PM (paSBy)

201 The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) increased its rates in October 2024. This increase was a 5.25% base rate hike, effective from October 1, 2024, following a 4.5% increase in the previous year.

Gotta pay for those salaries doncha know.

Posted by: olddog in mo at February 10, 2025 09:08 PM (hoCmQ)

202 Italians food can put you in a good mood, but if Italians move in on your block you'll say "There goes the neighborhood".
Posted by: Bay Ridge Refugee

I'm reading The Count of Monte Cristo and every French character constantly slags the Italian food in Rome. "miserable cookery" Seems like the weirdest thing to address in the middle of a revenge tale.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at February 10, 2025 09:09 PM (mlg/3)

203 Next week is Diarrhea Awareness Week.
Runs thru Friday. 😉

Playing fast and loose there.

We're just talking and in he trots with that.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 10, 2025 09:10 PM (2VST1)

204 We must keep pushing for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza & the release of all hostages without delay.

We cannot go back to more death & destruction.

A viable, sovereign Palestinian State living side-by-side in peace & security with Israel is the only sustainable solution.
2:01 PM · Feb 8, 2025
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Despicable.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 10, 2025 09:00 PM (RIvkX)

I really liked Antonio Banderas in Interview With the Vampire. I’m disappointed to see he’s become a terrorist-lover.. 😔

Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director at February 10, 2025 09:11 PM (l3YAf)

205 Fort Liberty is a gay name

Posted by: steevy at February 10, 2025 09:11 PM (KQk9m)

206 Does anyone want to take the No Meat Challenge with me February 29th - 31st?

Posted by: rickb223 at February 10, 2025 09:12 PM (TIeqI)

207 Next week is Diarrhea Awareness Week.
Runs thru Friday.

Did CBD feature a corn dish in the food thread? When did we have corn last?

Posted by: BifBewalski at February 10, 2025 09:12 PM (MsrgL)

208 Fort Liberty is a gay name
Posted by: steevy

Liberty, not Liberace. I can see how you might be confused.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at February 10, 2025 09:12 PM (mlg/3)

209 Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

Thanks.
Posted by: Tuna at February 10, 2025 08:39 PM (oaGWv)

You sous-vide those, right?

Posted by: Barack oBama at February 10, 2025 09:13 PM (8zz6B)

210 Love all the pets! Thanks for the Cafe, Ace!

Been a heckuva day here-- furnace fan died at Dad's house, internet is flaky here, hubby took another spill this morning.

Supposed to be single-digit cold tonight & next couple nights too. Ugh.

Hubby is uninjured, yay!

Got furnace fixed, yay! (except $$$)

Cable tech can come out Wednesday to troubleshoot, yay!

Meanwhile... I'll be here when I can.

Posted by: JQ at February 10, 2025 09:15 PM (YoCnN)

211 Does anyone want to take the No Meat Challenge with me February 29th - 31st?

Count me in. It'll be a rough go but someone's gotta do it.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at February 10, 2025 09:16 PM (mH6SG)

212 Doing the bat-paddle.

Posted by: Adam West at February 10, 2025 09:16 PM (i0F8b)

213 It wasn't that long ago that the signage for Fort Bragg on I-95 was changed to Fort Liberty. Gonna do it again? Maybe electronic sign you can change with a remote?

Posted by: You Never Sausage A Place at February 10, 2025 09:17 PM (G5+As)

214 Stateless!

You did everything right for the kitties. Your neighbors need to step up and be responsible. I see you're up to 37%! Good for you! Keep on going!

I hope you are doing good things for yourself. Maybe even plan a little vacation?

Cheers!

Posted by: nurse ratched at February 10, 2025 09:18 PM (UA28n)

215 But this is basic Constitutional law. Trump isn't trying to make a power grab over Congress or even do anything remotely outrageous. All he's doing is exercising his Constitutional responsibility to provide oversight over the branch of government he is responsible for. All histrionics aside this is pretty basic stuff, it's only unique in DC. And courts should have zero power to interfere.

Posted by: JackStraw at February 10, 2025 09:05 PM (LkLld)

The quicker argument? It is illegal to follow an illegal order.

Aiding and Abetting Illegals is a felony. Aiding Terrorists, is a Felony.

US Aid money is going to both... thus knowingly restoring funding to either, is a felony... and thus this Judge has created an illegal order... one which under the My Lai Massacre precedent, the President should ignore.

And EXPLAIN it to the American people, in just this way. The Dems and Deep State are doubling down on Lawfare... a strategery which cost them the last election.

Posted by: Romeo13 at February 10, 2025 09:19 PM (QAkQ3)

216 Evenin' Horde. I wanted to thank folks for putting up with my commentposts Saturday, even if it didn't quite have the outcome I'd hope. Worth a try...anyway, if anyone has a spot to host a middle aged white office drench in search of a better life, let me know. I'd love Texas or Florida, but I'm open to any place I can find opportunities.

We now return you to your regularly scheduled (and much more enjoyable) Cafe, already in progress...

Posted by: Brother Tim sez at February 10, 2025 09:20 PM (Nv+9A)

217 200 Hegseth just changed the name of "Fort Liberty" back to Fort Bragg.
Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis, Domestic Terrorist at February 10, 2025 09:07 PM (paSBy)
Good move. In fact Fort Liberty was a second choice, the first was probably Fort Sojourner Truth.

Posted by: Eromero at February 10, 2025 09:20 PM (LHPAg)

218 >>Heh. I still have the leather case that hooks on your belt to carry around my K&E 4081.

Posted by: Tonypete

I still have the leather case and my HP45 that goes in it.

Posted by: Aviator at February 10, 2025 09:20 PM (HQ9Sl)

219 Nothing irked me more than turning our military into a softer, cuddly heap of shit. Liberals took much glee in that. Destroy the military because that's where all the conservative kids went to serve.

Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 10, 2025 09:22 PM (2sg1c)

220 I really liked Antonio Banderas in Interview With the Vampire. I’m disappointed to see he’s become a terrorist-lover.. 😔
Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director at February 10, 2025 09:11 PM (l3YAf)

Why should we Americans listen to a citizen of Spain? He aint even an American Citizen from what I could find.

Posted by: Romeo13 at February 10, 2025 09:22 PM (QAkQ3)

221 Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

Thanks.
Posted by: Tuna at February 10, 2025 08:39 PM (oaGWv)

Basically indifferent, too. Castreau needs to kiss Trump's butt, long and soulfully, and then arrest all the Chinese and Cartel scum. Then he can suck-start a Glock.

Posted by: Barack oBama at February 10, 2025 09:23 PM (8zz6B)

222 I watched "The Curse of The Necklace" yesterday.

I was excited for the movie. Horror film. And Madeleine and Violet McGraw, sisters in real life, were playing sisters in the film.

Violet was the star of "M3gan" and Madeleine won a Chainsaw Award for her role in "The Black Phone." And she was amazing in Disney's "Secret of Sulphur Springs."

They're the nicest kids. Sweet family. So I was really excited about the movie.

It was alright.

Appropriately, for black history month, we had the wise elderly black people helping to fix things. Whoever does movie threads here could make a post on wise elderly blacks to save the day movies.

I used to watch comedy kids shows because I didn't want to be pissed off all the time. Moved to the worst horror movies I could find...because life.

Now, I just don't care about anything.

You know what...maybe "The Great Courses."

I'm just tired.

Oh, flipping through PlutoTV, "Dance Moms" is a freaking horrible show. But Mom and I followed Lilliana on Instagram years ago. 'Dancing Girl.' Taking college courses at 15 or so. But horrible show.

Posted by: Stateless...37% - mental state clawing up from 10% at February 10, 2025 09:23 PM (jvJvP)

223 Ace called Max Boot a queer. Then he drank up all our beer. Max spent the night crying into his phone.
I want to go home, let me go home. This is the worst cruise I've ever been on.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 10, 2025 08:42 PM (ZOv7s)

That's beautiful, man. Maybe they can perform it at the Kennedy Center next week.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at February 10, 2025 09:23 PM (/zNha)

224 I'm curious. How do you feel about the tariffs?

I'm indifferent. A bunch of union workers being hurt. Socialist bastards...

And I went through hell the last several years with the jabs. Worried about Mom. Healthcare. She was unjabbed. Would I be able to see her if something happened. It was fucking hell.

Me....

Sorry. I'm going to bed sober.....tomorrow...

Let it burn....
Posted by: Stateless...37% - mental state clawing up from 10% at February 10, 2025 09:04 PM (jvJvP)

Gah! Paste and sock fail! A twofer.

Basically indifferent, too. Castreau needs to kiss Trump's butt, long and soulfully, and then arrest all the Chinese and Cartel scum. Then he can suck-start a Glock.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 10, 2025 09:25 PM (8zz6B)

225 For what?

.... I think if someone were to look, they could find something.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at February 10, 2025 08:47 PM (Vqx30)

Show me the man ... I'll show you the crime

Posted by: zombie Lavrentiy Beria at February 10, 2025 09:26 PM (TTAGa)

226 194 Next week is Diarrhea Awareness Week.
Runs thru Friday. 😉
Posted by: rickb223

Way to trot that out there.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at February 10, 2025 09:04 PM (dR6yv)
----
Ah, The yellow trail.

Posted by: Ciampino - author Dick Diarrhea at February 10, 2025 09:26 PM (KjLnc)

227 That's beautiful, man. Maybe they can perform it at the Kennedy Center next week.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy

LOL

Posted by: nurse ratched at February 10, 2025 09:27 PM (UA28n)

228 If I have my information right, the TVA is the only Federal organization that is self-supporting and takes no Federal taxpayer funds.
Posted by: Tonypete

I've been told that MSHA is also. Has been for quite a few years.

Posted by: Reforger at February 10, 2025 09:29 PM (xcIvR)

229 Hegseth just changed the name of "Fort Liberty" back to Fort Bragg.
Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis, Domestic Terrorist at February 10, 2025 09:07 PM (paSBy)

Airborne!!!

Posted by: Diogenes at February 10, 2025 09:30 PM (W/lyH)

230 Hegseth just changed the name of "Fort Liberty" back to Fort Bragg.
Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis, Domestic Terrorist

It never really changed.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 10, 2025 09:30 PM (/lPRQ)

231 >>And EXPLAIN it to the American people, in just this way. The Dems and Deep State are doubling down on Lawfare... a strategery which cost them the last election.

I think that is a break glass in case of emergency move. I don't disagree that what we've been living through has been lawless but I think the decision will carry more weight with the public if it is done by the courts rather than giving the left the weapon of calling Trump a lawless president and doing the inevitable impeachment dance again.

The reason they picked the judge in RI for this case is because he's given over $500,000 to Sheldon Whitehouse and other Democrats. He bought his judgeship. I'm sure the others who have ruled on this are similarly partisan because there is no law in their rulings. It's just bullshit. And the idea that district courts get to make national rulings is something Clarence Thomas has been itching to take a swing at.

Trump is enjoying his best approval ratings ever and he's moving like a ninja, I'd rather see his lawyers deal with this crap in the courts and let him stay above the crap for now.

Posted by: JackStraw at February 10, 2025 09:33 PM (LkLld)

232 I want to go home, let me go home. This is the worst cruise I've ever been on.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 10, 2025 08:42 PM (ZOv7s)

I’m trying to figure how to put this into “Take me home” by Phil Collins.

Posted by: Tom Servo at February 10, 2025 09:33 PM (LERtE)

233 You did everything right for the kitties. Your neighbors need to step up and be responsible. I see you're up to 37%! Good for you! Keep on going!

Posted by: nurse ratched at February 10, 2025 09:18 PM (UA28n)

Thanks!

Our neighbours are beautiful people. They moved in around Covid.

Sign went up in the uard "No More Lockdowns!" Good sign...

I saw the mother and introduced myself. I told her I liked the sign. We chatted. They home school. I told her "I don't want to scare you, but I love you."

My friend was in the 1st grade when his country killed his dictator.

With a newborn baby in tow, they would argue with store managers about face masks.

Beautiful people. We're very lucky.

Posted by: Stateless...37% - mental state clawing up from 10% at February 10, 2025 09:35 PM (jvJvP)

234 Next week is Diarrhea Awareness Week.
Runs thru Friday. 😉
Posted by: rickb223

Way to trot that out there.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at February 10, 2025 09:04 PM (dR6yv)
----
Ah, The yellow trail.
Posted by: Ciampino - author Dick Diarrhea at February 10, 2025 09:26 PM (KjLnc)
***

You know diarrhea is hereditary. It runs through your jeans.

Posted by: Diogenes at February 10, 2025 09:35 PM (W/lyH)

235
Fort Liberty is a gay name
Posted by: steevy

How about this?

https://t.ly/VlTy0

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 10, 2025 09:35 PM (63Dwl)

236 Hey…where did the drones go?

Posted by: Piper at February 10, 2025 09:36 PM (p4NUW)

237 One of the funniest parts about Trump taking over the Kennedy Center is that ex press secretary KJ Pierre had just been named a director there. (Parting gift from Joe). Trump looked over at her and said “You’re FIRED!”

Posted by: Tom Servo at February 10, 2025 09:36 PM (LERtE)

238 Basically indifferent, too. Castreau needs to kiss Trump's butt, long and soulfully, and then arrest all the Chinese and Cartel scum. Then he can suck-start a Glock.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 10, 2025 09:25 PM (8zz6B)

The Horde is the best...

Posted by: Stateless...37% - mental state clawing up from 10% at February 10, 2025 09:37 PM (jvJvP)

239 236 Hey…where did the drones go?
Posted by: Piper at February 10, 2025 09:36 PM (p4NUW)

They were always ours.

Posted by: Tom Servo at February 10, 2025 09:37 PM (LERtE)

240 236 Hey…where did the drones go?
Posted by: Piper at February 10, 2025 09:36 PM (p4NUW)

They served their purpose.

Posted by: nurse ratched at February 10, 2025 09:38 PM (ywcze)

241 >>>But this is basic Constitutional law. Trump isn't trying to make a power grab over Congress or even do anything remotely outrageous. All he's doing is exercising his Constitutional responsibility to provide oversight over the branch of government he is responsible for. All histrionics aside this is pretty basic stuff, it's only unique in DC. And courts should have zero power to interfere.

Posted by: JackStraw at February 10, 2025 09:05 PM (LkLld)
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Trump is maneuvering the Democrats to right where he wants them. The Dems are currently hiding their motives Behind Civil Service unions and state AGs in their lawfare. They'll have to come out in the open with their objections to cutting the crap Elon is finding, when Trump submits his FY2026 Fed Budget with none of that stuff. That budget will be released before the end of March. Then the UniParty will have to fish or cut bait. What the UniParty will no doubt try is forcing another Continuing Resolution on Trump, carrying-over all the crap for another year. Interesting times are ahead.

Posted by: Gref at February 10, 2025 09:39 PM (aBgBM)

242 240 236 Hey…where did the drones go?
Posted by: Piper at February 10, 2025 09:36 PM (p4NUW)

They served their purpose.
Posted by: nurse ratched at February 10, 2025 09:38 PM (ywcze)

Kept the attention off Biden for days.

Posted by: Diogenes at February 10, 2025 09:39 PM (W/lyH)

243 Hegseth just changed the name of "Fort Liberty" back to Fort Bragg.
Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis

I wonder if Fayetttville ever stopped calling itself FayetteNam

Posted by: BifBewalski at February 10, 2025 09:39 PM (MsrgL)

244

Fox Corp. expanded its reach into the growing podcast market on Monday by scooping up Red Seat Ventures, the digital media company whose clients include former Fox News stars Megyn Kelly and Tucker Carlson.

The deal represents an investment in an area of media where personalities such as Carlson, Kelly, Piers Morgan and Shawn Ryan reach millions of subscribers via podcasts and streaming shows.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 10, 2025 09:40 PM (63Dwl)

245 JD wins POTUS in 2028, will Elon continue to work at DOGE? I know he and PDT are close (no homo). Would he be willing to stay and help Vance?
Posted by: jmel
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Musk is consulting. Its new so he's more hands on at the moment, but that will be passed on.
He understands what can be done like few others, and he finds and hires young techies who can do it. He reviews what they are finding and makes it public.
Shortly, these.young guys will continue on without the constant oversight. They are fast learners.

Posted by: From about That Time at February 10, 2025 09:41 PM (4780s)

246 Fort Liberty is a gay name
Posted by: steevy

--------

How does Fort Harvey Milk strike you?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at February 10, 2025 09:42 PM (hY4dx)

247 How does Fort Harvey Milk strike you?
Posted by: Cicero

Leaves a sour taste.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 10, 2025 09:43 PM (TIeqI)

248 What the UniParty will no doubt try is forcing another Continuing Resolution on Trump, carrying-over all the crap for another year. Interesting times are ahead.
Posted by: Gref at February 10, 2025 09:39 PM (aBgBM)

Can the President veto a Continuing Resolution?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 10, 2025 09:43 PM (8zz6B)

249 Harvey got a naval auxiliary named after him already

Posted by: steevy at February 10, 2025 09:43 PM (KQk9m)

250 248 What the UniParty will no doubt try is forcing another Continuing Resolution on Trump, carrying-over all the crap for another year. Interesting times are ahead.
Posted by: Gref at February 10, 2025 09:39 PM (aBgBM)

Can the President veto a Continuing Resolution?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 10, 2025 09:43 PM (8zz6B)

Yes.

Posted by: Gref at February 10, 2025 09:44 PM (aBgBM)

251 249 Harvey got a naval auxiliary named after him already
Posted by: steevy at February 10, 2025 09:43 PM (KQk9m)

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Littorally?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at February 10, 2025 09:45 PM (hY4dx)

252 “We’re Going Back to Plastic Straws!” – President Trump Signs Executive Order Protecting Plastic Straws (VIDEO)

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Now do toilets, shower heads, light bulbs, CAFE milage standards.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 10, 2025 09:45 PM (/lPRQ)

253 Did somebody say Fart Harvey Milk?

Posted by: Mayor Pete at February 10, 2025 09:45 PM (l3YAf)

254 JD wins POTUS in 2028, will Elon continue to work at DOGE? I know he and PDT are close (no homo). Would he be willing to stay and help Vance?
Posted by: jmel

Probably not Musk, but perhaps one or more of his super-nerds.

Posted by: davidt at February 10, 2025 09:46 PM (i0F8b)

255 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USNS_Harvey_Milk

Posted by: steevy at February 10, 2025 09:46 PM (KQk9m)

256

Instead of renaming the base after Gen. Braxton Bragg, the native North Carolinian and Confederate leader who the base had been named after in 1918, Hegseth said Monday night the installation would be named after Pfc. Roland Bragg, a soldier who was assigned to the 18th Airborne Corps at the base during World War II. Bragg earned the Silver Star and Purple Heart for “his exceptional courage during the Battle of the Bulge,” according to a statement by DOD press secretary John Ullyot.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 10, 2025 09:46 PM (63Dwl)

257 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USNS_Harvey_Milk
Posted by: steevy at February 10, 2025 09:46 PM (KQk9m)

Maybe the Navy should crew it entirely with DEi types, and just let the inevitable happen.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 10, 2025 09:47 PM (8zz6B)

258 No word on if it is carrying fuel or baby oil....

Posted by: steevy at February 10, 2025 09:47 PM (KQk9m)

259 Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 10, 2025 09:46 PM (63Dwl)

Brilliant.

Posted by: JackStraw at February 10, 2025 09:49 PM (LkLld)

260 Maybe the Navy should crew it entirely with DEi types, and just let the inevitable happen.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 10, 2025 09:47 PM (8zz6B)

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Two bickering lesbian chicks as commander and XO.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at February 10, 2025 09:49 PM (hY4dx)

261 256

Instead of renaming the base after Gen. Braxton Bragg, the native North Carolinian and Confederate leader who the base had been named after in 1918, Hegseth said Monday night the installation would be named after Pfc. Roland Bragg, a soldier who was assigned to the 18th Airborne Corps at the base during World War II. Bragg earned the Silver Star and Purple Heart for “his exceptional courage during the Battle of the Bulge,” according to a statement by DOD press secretary John Ullyot.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 10, 2025 09:46 PM (63Dwl)

LOL - about Hegseth's cleverness! And about the wailing that will come tomorrow from Leftists!

Posted by: Gref at February 10, 2025 09:49 PM (aBgBM)

262 Trump is enjoying his best approval ratings ever and he's moving like a ninja, I'd rather see his lawyers deal with this crap in the courts and let him stay above the crap for now.
Posted by: JackStraw at February 10, 2025 09:33 PM (LkLld)

the chances are that all the data was sucked up the evening of Jan 20th, and the small IT team has been working off that dataset, and not getting info from the agencies, except as checks and fill-in data that hadn't been filled in yet.
Orders to keep out of the databases mean very little in that case

Posted by: Kindltot at February 10, 2025 09:49 PM (D7oie)

263 JD wins POTUS in 2028, will Elon continue to work at DOGE? I know he and PDT are close (no homo). Would he be willing to stay and help Vance?
Posted by: jmel

Probably not Musk, but perhaps one or more of his super-nerds.
Posted by: davidt

Supposedly, DOGE can only operate for 18 months.
In the case of DOGE, Trump clearly had a team of lawyers looking at ways to accomplish this goal legally.

USDS was already there and funded for the specific purpose.

44 USCS Chapter 36 is the law that facilitates much of USDS. It is generally about developing tech for the government. This means that focusing on efficiency and evaluating the entire government through the lens of the IT that runs it is not really substantially altering the agency - just its focus.

At the same time Trump also wanted to bring in Elon Musk (and, at the time, Vivek Ramaswamy) and his team for an initial major audit/clean sweep.

To do this Trump referenced another law 5 USC 3161. This law governs the creation of and staffing for what is known as a “temporary organization” in the government.

This group will focus on pushing the DOGE agenda and will exist for 18 months (though their work will survive).

Posted by: rickb223 at February 10, 2025 09:49 PM (TIeqI)

264 Yes, Trump did it all properly but the judges used the "Orange Man Bad" clause ...

Posted by: steevy at February 10, 2025 09:51 PM (KQk9m)

265 It's in the penumbras and emanations...

Posted by: steevy at February 10, 2025 09:52 PM (KQk9m)

266 Supposedly, DOGE can only operate for 18 months.
In the case of DOGE, Trump clearly had a team of lawyers looking at ways to accomplish this goal legally.

USDS was already there and funded for the specific purpose.

44 USCS Chapter 36 is the law that facilitates much of USDS. It is generally about developing tech for the government. This means that focusing on efficiency and evaluating the entire government through the lens of the IT that runs it is not really substantially altering the agency - just its focus.

At the same time Trump also wanted to bring in Elon Musk (and, at the time, Vivek Ramaswamy) and his team for an initial major audit/clean sweep.

To do this Trump referenced another law 5 USC 3161. This law governs the creation of and staffing for what is known as a “temporary organization” in the government.

This group will focus on pushing the DOGE agenda and will exist for 18 months (though their work will survive).

Posted by: rickb223 at February 10, 2025 09:49 PM (TIeqI)
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Trump can and probably will include establishing a formal DOGE Agency in his upcoming FY2026 Budget.

Posted by: Gref at February 10, 2025 09:52 PM (aBgBM)

267 By including this group as temporary, Trump dodged several potential lawsuits as he may not have been able to create his own new administrative entity on a permanent basis without Congressional approval.

Trump also ordered that DOGE teams be hired in every administrative branch agency.
These teams are to include a team lead, a lawyer, an HR person, and an engineer.
These teams work for USDS (DOGE) but work with and within various agencies.
While all this is part of a “software modernization initiative,” looking at the software and how things are managed is a great way to find out where there is waste - particularly when part of the mandate it to ensure efficiency.
The last part of the post is all important boilerplate.
Trump orders all agencies to support the DOGE initiative, disclaims any other prior EOs that could interfere with this order, and makes a conflict of laws statement.
This was further insulation to make this harder for political opponents to fight in court.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 10, 2025 09:53 PM (TIeqI)

268 239 236 Hey…where did the drones go?
Posted by: Piper at February 10, 2025 09:36 PM (p4NUW)

They were always ours.

It Was Always You, Helen.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at February 10, 2025 09:53 PM (CHHv1)

269 Now do toilets, shower heads, light bulbs, CAFE milage standards.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 10, 2025 09:45 PM (/lPRQ)

"Sean Duffy was officially sworn in as the 20th Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT). Secretary Duffy was administered the oath of office by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas at the U.S. Supreme Court and was joined by his family. Upon arrival at USDOT headquarters, Secretary Duffy’s first act was signing a memorandum directing staff to start the process of resetting Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, which will ultimately lower the price of a car for American consumers and eliminate the electric vehicle mandate."

https://tinyurl.com/y9ey9vn5

Posted by: Kindltot at February 10, 2025 09:54 PM (D7oie)

270 Weatherman says -22 tonight. I grew up in North Dakota but I didn't move far enough away!

Posted by: free tibet with purchase of equal or greater value tibet at February 10, 2025 09:57 PM (iNp3L)

271 >>> 262 Trump is enjoying his best approval ratings ever and he's moving like a ninja, I'd rather see his lawyers deal with this crap in the courts and let him stay above the crap for now.
Posted by: JackStraw at February 10, 2025 09:33 PM (LkLld)

the chances are that all the data was sucked up the evening of Jan 20th, and the small IT team has been working off that dataset, and not getting info from the agencies, except as checks and fill-in data that hadn't been filled in yet.
Orders to keep out of the databases mean very little in that case
Posted by: Kindltot at February 10, 2025 09:49 PM (D7oie)

I like this, hope it is so.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at February 10, 2025 09:58 PM (Vqx30)

272 The reason they picked the judge in RI for this case is because he's given over $500,000 to Sheldon Whitehouse and other Democrats. He bought his judgeship.

JackStraw, he was a bundler for Obama.
I argued before him and told him he did not have jurisdiction over certain RI laws. The 1st Circuit shut him down on that a few years later.

Posted by: RI Red at February 10, 2025 09:59 PM (X9kb5)

273 And, the ABA did not find him particularly competent.

Posted by: RI Red at February 10, 2025 10:00 PM (X9kb5)

274 >>the chances are that all the data was sucked up the evening of Jan 20th, and the small IT team has been working off that dataset, and not getting info from the agencies, except as checks and fill-in data that hadn't been filled in yet.
Orders to keep out of the databases mean very little in that case

That in itself would be telling. There are actual laws about government retention of records. Ask Trump.

I don't think government destroying government data will be a big win for them now.

Posted by: JackStraw at February 10, 2025 10:00 PM (LkLld)

275 >>JackStraw, he was a bundler for Obama.
I argued before him and told him he did not have jurisdiction over certain RI laws. The 1st Circuit shut him down on that a few years later.

See, even a brilliant lawyer agrees.

Posted by: JackStraw at February 10, 2025 10:03 PM (LkLld)

276 ONT is up and running. You have been nooded

Posted by: Lurking Cheshirecat at February 10, 2025 10:04 PM (w3u3d)

277 Here are some answers

https://eko.substack.com/p/override?r=faen9

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 10, 2025 10:06 PM (8TQpF)

278 I think this place is the origin of the article"

https://goldenageofgaia.com/

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 10, 2025 10:08 PM (8TQpF)

279 Remember when one of the Trump judges said Mar-A-Lago was only worth $18 million?

An undeveloped lot next to Mar-A-Lago just listed for $200 million.

https://x.com/libsoftiktok/status/1889123430110298442

Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis, Domestic Terrorist at February 10, 2025 10:30 PM (paSBy)

280 "Right now, the four big things the government does -- pensions, health care, welfare, education -- are all a mess. The government’s pension plan is broke. The government’s health care plans are stupidly expensive and overregulated."

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I bet they aren't. Well, they weren't. They likely are now, but I bet they were fine until the money laundering started.

I bet the same people who are complaining about Musk and USAID are tied to why SS, Medicare/Medicaid, etc. are broke. And it's not because the payments went to the actual end-user American citizens.

Posted by: Boron Cobbie - You can only be a feminist in a 1st world patriarchy where men allow it at February 11, 2025 07:51 AM (Q2zEV)

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