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The Classical Saturday Morning Coffee Break & Prayer Revival
Good morning boys, girls and everything in between. Before we enter the Prayer Revival just a few housekeeping matters to go over. (Rulz for those of you in Bayfield) 1) This is an open thread. Feel free to lurk, opine and/or bloviate.
2) Be kind, be nice. And no jumping on or from the furniture.
3) Running with sharp objects is up to you. But this is a No Sympathy Zone for that.
D) Have a great weekend!
AoSHQ Weekly Prayer List Please submit any prayer requests to me, “Annie’s Stew” at apaslo atsign hotmail dot com. Prayer
requests are generally removed after four weeks unless we receive an update. Prayer Requests:
12/14 – Jewells is still in a lot of pain. The drain was put in on 12/11. She was supposed to receive a
sedative and medication for pain while they worked, and she received nothing. She felt everything and it
hurt like hell. It also hurts when it is being drained, and that is daily for the first week. She has a great
home health nurse coming in now, and she has shown Jewell’s daughter and husband how to do it.
1/31 Update – The excruciating pain in her left arm was because it was broken. The brittleness of her
bones from chemo caused the break to spontaneously occur. It now has a splint.
1/4 – Smell the Glove asked for prayers for an 80 year old aunt. The aunt was diagnosed with colon
cancer and started treatment this week.
1/31 Update – The aunt has gone through her 12 treatments and is doing well. It knocks her flat for a
couple of days but she’s a tough old bird. Prayers for all of the Horde and their loved ones in need.
1/4 – vmom deport deport deport asked for prayers for her eldest sister. It looks like her illness is
cancer.
1/12 Update – Please keep praying. Her sister has stage 4 breast cancer.
1/30 Update – Her sister has gone to her eternal rest. Please pray for her soul and for the consolation
of her daughters.
1/11 – Our Country is Screwed asked for prayers. He is having a double mastectomy. (He notes: Yes,
male breast cancer is a thing!) He is fortunate that it appears to be localized. Another request is for an
aunt (age 70+) who is facing lung cancer and having part of her lung removed. She is scared and needs
prayers too.
1/31 Update – The surgery went well (bilateral mastectomy). Now he is waiting for the pathology
report to learn what the next steps are – chemo and/or radiation. Thank you for the prayers for his 70
year old aunt. Her surgery was moved up to 2/3.
2/15 Update – Our Country is Screwed send thanks to everyone here for their thoughts and prayers as
he continues his cancer treatment. Radiation treatment is almost a definite, and chemo is still TBD.
There is no way he could have gotten through this thus far without God’s healing power and everyone’s
prayers. Thank you.
1/15 – Sponge gave an update on his wife. She met with the radiation oncologist, and he used the word
“cure”, so she is pretty happy about that. She has a couple more chemo treatments to go.
2/13 Update – His wife got a reprieve from the oncologist and does NOT need to get the last round of
chemo. She will start the process of radiation prep next week, and may start the 19 rounds next week as
well.
1/18 – FenelonSpoke asked for prayers for Chris, the new husband of a friend of hers. They have been
married since the summer, and are nice conservatives and Catholics. He is hospitalized with a high fever
and urinary issues, which he has had a long time. 1/25 Update – Chris came home on 1/20. He is doing better. The infection was removed by IV
antibiotics, but the doctors still need to determine why he’s having excessive urination – up to 20 times
a night – which is exhausting for them both. Continued prayers are appreciated.
1/18 – Jrgunn77 requested prayers for health, which was fine a few months ago, but recently has been
his with extremely high BP spikes, anxiety attacks, constant headaches, and hernia troubles. Jrgunn is on
meds for the BP and anxiety, scheduled for a colonoscopy, and has referrals for a cardiologist and
neurologist. These out of the blue anxieties are the worst. Jrgunn also asked for prayers for a friend from
church, Rodney, who has recently suffered lung failure and is on oxygen, to come home from the
hospital, and Pastor Ben and his brother, for comfort after the passing of their little sister from drug
addiction.
2/11 Update – Jrgunn77 is still stuck at home, trying to recovery from pneumonia. Rodney, his friend
from church, is in a bad way. His lungs have begun stiffening and his ability to breathe is severely
compromised. His only hope is a lung transplant. He is sedated, and surrounded by his family. In times
like these, it’s difficult to know how to pray, but please do.
1/18 - Teresa in Fort Worth said she could use some more Horde prayers. She had a CT scan on Monday.
The largest tumor has not increased, but at least 4 others have quadrupled in volume, despite 2 rounds
of chemo. Her third round of chemo stats on Wednesday. So far, she’s had exceptionally light nausea
which has been controlled with medication, which is a blessing.
2/12 Update – Teresa got the results of her tumor marker test back. After stopping the chemo (which
wasn’t working), and after 2 weeks of targeted gene therapy, her markers have dropped way down! This
means the therapy is working!
2/15 Update – Teresa posted good news and bad news. The good news is that her new medication is
working – her tumor marker test levels have dropped a lot (from 596 to 34.. The bad news is that she
is experiencing one of the side effects of this medication – blurred vision. They are going to stop with
the meds for 2 weeks, and see if her vision improves, she can go back on a lower dosage of the
medication. Her next CT scan is in April.
1/25 – Sal asked for prayers for a couple he volunteers with. The husband, a retired pastor, has been
diagnosed with congestive heart failure. They are both in their mid-80s and surgery is not an option for
him.
2/15 Update – Please continue prayes for Pastor Bill, who is very discouraged with the complications
from his tests and procedurs, and for his wife, who is his main caregiver at home.
1/25 – Grammie Winger asks for prayers that everything goes well, as Rev finally has his colostomy
reversed this week.
2/19 Update – Rev is back in the hospital. At his follow-up appointment on 2/18, the surgeon sent him
to ER. They said he had AFib and his blood pressure was bad, 80/39. Grammie Winger would appreciate
prayers.
1/25 – Lizzy requested prayers for her colleague, Sally, who was dealing with some GI issues. This week,
after a trip to ER, they found and removed a mass. They are waiting for more information now, and
praying it’s not cancer.
1/25 – A asked for prayers for her nephew’s wife, who was just diagnosed with brain cancer. Please pray
for a miracle that they are able to remove it all. 1/30 – KT had asked for prayers as she had a stroke earlier in the week. She is still at the hospital be
feels very lucky, considering what happened.
2/8 Update – KT is home from the hospital now and feeling grateful. She posted that her GP said to
light a candle to God, because He saved her life. There don’t seem to be many after-effects from the
stroke. She will need to keep working on staying healthy.
1/31 – BurtTC posted that his son, who had Down Syndrome, had died. BurtTC tried to give him as good
a life as possible. It wasn’t a protracted illness, but he was expected to recover. BurtTC says that he
doesn’t believe his son needs prayers; God now has the purest of souls to hold and protect. Please pray
for those of us who knew and loved him. The loss is immeasurable. BurtTC asks that instead of
condolences, that you would hold close those you love, and be kind to each other.
1/31 – From about that time asked for prayers for a SIL, who was suddenly terminated from the only job
he’s held in his adult lifetime, with the second child on the way. Please pray it works out for the best.
1/31 – Tonypete asked for prayers for his wife’s buddy Barb, who is either bi-polar or manic depressive
and doesn’t know it. She is a disaster and very unhappy. Prayers for healing would be greatly
appreciated.
1/31 – Just Sayin posted that s/he has brain cancer and will be gone soon, and asked that the Horde
keep fighting the good fight.
1/31 – L asked for prayers for her daughter, Shannon, who is scheduled for surgery on 3/11. She will be
traveling to Cleveland on 2/27 for a pre-op meeting. She will be staying in town for the weeks before the
operation, so they will have some time together. (As a Franciscan sister, she has spent much of the last
20 years in other states.) L thanks the Horde for their prayers. Shannon’s community will be praying, as
well.
1/31 – Bif Bewalski gave an update on Smash. The blood work confirmed that she does not have
pancreatitis. They gave her fluids, 3 types of digestive system meds via IV, and then ignored her for 8
hours. Anyway, she is home and feeling better.
2/7 – Weird Dave requested prayers for his sister, Susan, who had a major heart attack.
2/13 Update – Weird Dave posted his thanks for their prayers for his sister. She passed away, and her
organs have already saved several other lives. You’ll never know how much all of y’all’s support means
to his family.
2/8 – Sock Monkey posted that his family needs some serious prayers. He didn’t want to get into details,
but his daughter and 5 grandchildren are now living with them. There is abuse and addiction involved.
2/8 – MammaB asked for prayers. She said she needs surgery, and has been preparing for it for several
months, jumping through the hoops put up by the clinic and insurance. Last Wed. she was told
everything was complete and she could have surgery in 8-10 weeks. On 2/7, the surgeon’s office threw
up another roadblock, one that is very difficult to manage. She is feeling discouraged and asks for the
Horde’s prayers.
2/8 – Pollywog the Ette asked for prayers for Inspector. He injured his rotator cuff last weekend, and
even with muscle relaxants and narcotics he gets muscle spasms every time he tries to lay down. That means he’s had to sleep in a chair all week, so he isn’t sleeping well. It’s also making his feet and legs
swell, which is bad. Besides the pain, he hasn’t been able to work for a full week because it’s his right
arm that’s injured and he can’t type – even if he could sit in his office chair. Please pray for healing and
continued forbearance by his employer. Mostly what he wants right now is to be able to sleep.
2/15 – FenelonSpoke requested prayers. She thinks that the church hierarchy is wanting her out, so they
can close her church and take the money from the sale of the land (which technically belongs to the
denomination anyway). They are a small congregation, but they love one another. Even if the
denomination doesn’t close the church, a new pastor would not be helpful at this point.
2/15 – Cannibal Bob posted his thanks, to God and the Prayer Warriors here. He had posted under the
name “Diddly Squat” about severe pain in his legs, and it was sent on to the prayer list. After several
misdiagnoses, he was told he would probably lose his leg above the calf. After more research, Heidi
found a genius surgeon in Albuquerque. Cannibal Bob has had surgery and will continue to have full use
of his leg. He says he is convinced it is due to the Prayer Warriors here. Thank you all. God is great, and
so are you.
2/15 – Ben Had asked for continued prayers for Jim SND. He hasn’t been on the ONT for a while now.
2/15 – screaming in digital posted an update on her mother. Mom was deemed eligible for LTC benefits
after 1 appeal. (Thanks again to Grateful for advice in bolstering the appeal!) She submitted the first
claim a couple of weeks ago. She hasn’t received the funds yet, but the online system says it was
approved. They are looking at assisted living options now. Screaming in digital realizes Mom can’t live
with her indefinitely, despite her continued sweetness and (usual) cheerfulness.
2/18 – Teresa in Fort Worth asked for prayers for her husband’s niece, Amanda, who has just been put on the waiting list for another new heart. After 4 years with her first donor heart, her body is starting to reject it. She is only 40 years old, and has had heart issues her entire adult life. Please pray that Amanda’s body would stay well long enough for her to have another transplant. And also prayers for the family of this as-yet-unknown donor. Amanda knows full well what her receiving a new heart “means”
to the donor family. For submission guidelines and other relevant info, please contact Annie's Stew, who is managing the prayer list. You can contact her at apaslo at-sign hotmail dot com. If you see a prayer request posted ina thread comment, feel free to copy and paste it and e-mail it to Annie's Stew. She tries to keep up withthe requests in the threads, but she's not here all of the time, so she may not see it unless you e-mail it to her. Please note: Prayer requests are generally removed after four weeks or so unless we receive an
update. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair, persecuted, butnot forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.
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Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at February 22, 2025 08:23 AM (O7YUW)
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 22, 2025 08:25 AM (0JWOm)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 22, 2025 08:25 AM (cMcMn)
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I do not understand these words in this order
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 22, 2025 08:25 AM (0JWOm)
Posted by: Count de Monet at February 22, 2025 08:25 AM (Aqu9a)
Posted by: Ciampino - somber news at February 22, 2025 08:26 AM (KjLnc)
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 22, 2025 08:26 AM (0JWOm)
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 22, 2025 08:29 AM (Q4IgG)
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at February 22, 2025 08:29 AM (SfhV1)
Posted by: rhennigantx at February 22, 2025 08:30 AM (gbOdA)
Posted by: Ciampino - somber news at February 22, 2025 08:26 AM (KjLnc)
This is such a terrible thing, it's hard to even think about it.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at February 22, 2025 08:30 AM (SfhV1)
Coffee acquired.
Going to Aikido in about an hour.
I think I've accomplished something.
Posted by: NR Pax at February 22, 2025 08:31 AM (lXCUP)
Posted by: one hour sober at February 22, 2025 08:32 AM (Y1sOo)
Posted by: Caffiend at February 22, 2025 08:32 AM (G5+As)
Posted by: NR Pax at February 22, 2025 08:31 AM (lXCUP)
My plan is to accomplish nothing today.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at February 22, 2025 08:32 AM (SfhV1)
Posted by: Ciampino - somber news link at February 22, 2025 08:33 AM (KjLnc)
Posted by: Mick at February 22, 2025 08:33 AM (gYvAB)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at February 22, 2025 08:34 AM (dR6yv)
Posted by: one hour sober at February 22, 2025 08:34 AM (Y1sOo)
Posted by: Kennedy Center Presents at February 22, 2025 08:36 AM (G5+As)
And not 1 single Hamashole said that maybe we should return the babies.
PS Big Mike Return the Girls but not a fucking word for the babies.
Posted by: rhennigantx at February 22, 2025 08:38 AM (gbOdA)
Posted by: Caffiend at February 22, 2025 08:32 AM (G5+As)
In my house we like big tits.
Posted by: rhennigantx at February 22, 2025 08:39 AM (gbOdA)
Posted by: Gref at February 22, 2025 08:40 AM (aBgBM)
Posted by: Caffiend at February 22, 2025 08:32 AM (G5+As)
In my house we like big tits.
Posted by: rhennigantx at February 22, 2025 08:39 AM (gbOdA)
Indubitably!
Posted by: Joe Walsh at February 22, 2025 08:42 AM (Aqu9a)
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy839m7xd1zo
Posted by: Ciampino - tired of paying for illegals at February 22, 2025 08:42 AM (KjLnc)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 22, 2025 08:44 AM (dxSpM)
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at February 22, 2025 08:45 AM (SfhV1)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 22, 2025 08:45 AM (ZOv7s)
Off to do battle again at today's San Jacinto KC show. Ruthie was Best of Breed yesterday and Puff was Winners Bitch and Best of Winners for a major win.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 22, 2025 08:46 AM (dxSpM)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 22, 2025 08:46 AM (dxSpM)
That's fantastic, Hadrian!
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at February 22, 2025 08:47 AM (SfhV1)
Posted by: Tonypete at February 22, 2025 08:47 AM (cYBz/)
And not 1 single Hamashole said that maybe we should return the babies.
PS Big Mike Return the Girls but not a fucking word for the babies.
Posted by: rhennigantx at February 22, 2025 08:38 AM (gbOdA)
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Why would they say anything? Those are just Jewish babies!
Bastards.
I would put a $100,000 or even $1M contract out for the names and whereabouts of the culprits. Even an address in Gaza - send a Hellfire at 3AM. If it's a civilian home all the better.
Posted by: Ciampino - remove from this Earth at February 22, 2025 08:48 AM (KjLnc)
Posted by: Northernlurker , Maple Syrup MAGA at February 22, 2025 08:48 AM (kTd/k)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
Hope you clean up at the show again!
Wait.
Posted by: Nothin' But A Hound Dog at February 22, 2025 08:49 AM (G5+As)
Posted by: grammie winger
I will also work hard to do nothing.
Posted by: Tonypete at February 22, 2025 08:49 AM (cYBz/)
Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at February 22, 2025 08:49 AM (2NHgQ)
Posted by: Skip at February 22, 2025 08:49 AM (fwDg9)
Posted by: Skip at February 22, 2025 08:49 AM (fwDg9)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at February 22, 2025 08:51 AM (dR6yv)
Keep on praying good people!
Posted by: Hrothgar at February 22, 2025 08:51 AM (hOUT3)
Posted by: Ciampino - tired of paying for illegals at February 22, 2025 08:42 AM (KjLnc)
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I just finished a blog post (link in nic) about my frustration with the Catholic leadership, which keeps repeating that the immigration system is broken, but refuses to offer a solution.
I think the reason is obvious - they really want open borders, but to say that means embracing heresy, so they can't do that. They also can't name a number without having to defend it, so they say it's bad, without ever describing the nature of the badness.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 22, 2025 08:51 AM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at February 22, 2025 08:45 AM (SfhV1)
Great news! May he be blessed with healing and a complete recovery. No more re-admissions.
Posted by: Count de Monet at February 22, 2025 08:52 AM (Aqu9a)
The Annual Insanity -- "Festival!!! Festival!!!!", aka Mardi Gras -- has ramped up, including a family-oriented event out in the suburbs right across from the remaining big mall. Which we were thinking of going to. Unh-uh. It would be wise of me to avoid any unnecessary driving in town until Ash Wednesday. There's a parade in my neighborhood next Saturday, but it doesn't block my entrance to the complex here, so that's not too much of a worry.
What has Our True Leader, Pres. Trump, achieved in the last few days, besides squelching the governor of Maine?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 22, 2025 08:53 AM (omVj0)
Posted by: Tonypete at February 22, 2025 08:54 AM (cYBz/)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at February 22, 2025 08:51 AM (dR6yv)
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I know there's a certain type of "Christian" who regards Trump as the sum of evil, but thanks to him, I'm on the verge of shortening my daily prayers because he is actually serving as the instrument to bring them about.
Specifically freeing the unjustly imprisoned and ending the war in Ukraine.
I mean the guy already brought peace to the Middle East once.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 22, 2025 08:54 AM (ZOv7s)
Prayers said for all those on a heart-wrenching prayer list.
I pray that the Lord will lead us to discoveries and solutions, and the will to make changes in our food production and environments that will prevent such a high rate of illness. His will be done.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 22, 2025 08:54 AM (OX9vb)
Posted by: grammie winger
I hope that doing absolutely nothing is everything you hoped it would be.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at February 22, 2025 08:54 AM (ayfLP)
Posted by: Sock Monkey * scio te ipsum at February 22, 2025 08:54 AM (7DVqy)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 22, 2025 08:55 AM (cMcMn)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 22, 2025 08:53 AM (omVj0)
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This is the deep breath before the plunge into the Epstein Client List.
Also, FBI revelations will be ongoing. Now that real negotiations for peace are underway, Ukraine's troops are going to start disengaging because no one wants to be the last casualty in a lost war.
I expect DoD will also feature heavily as the generals are laid off.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 22, 2025 08:56 AM (ZOv7s)
The actual body this time? The farce where they returned the wrong body and then demanded Israel return it was really something.
Posted by: Ian S. at February 22, 2025 08:57 AM (QZThv)
Posted by: Hrothgar at February 22, 2025 08:57 AM (hOUT3)
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 22, 2025 08:57 AM (IYuZR)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 22, 2025 08:55 AM (cMcMn)
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It's a Christian heresy that elevated John the Baptist over Christ.
There was no historical Mohammed. All of this is known.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 22, 2025 08:58 AM (ZOv7s)
I would personally love to see it unceremoniously posted on the White House website at 8am Monday morning.
Posted by: Boron Quidquid questions if McConnell survived after having polio at February 22, 2025 09:00 AM (2yHlw)
Posted by: SFGoth at February 22, 2025 09:00 AM (KAi1n)
Let us not forget "rich multicultural societal enrichment"!
Posted by: Hrothgar at February 22, 2025 09:01 AM (hOUT3)
Posted by: Northernlurker , Maple Syrup MAGA at February 22, 2025 09:01 AM (kTd/k)
Posted by: Caffiend at February 22, 2025 08:32 AM (G5+As)
Speak Moronneese
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 22, 2025 09:01 AM (IYuZR)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
"To all who shall see these presents, greeting:
Know Ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valor, fidelity, and abilities of [Name], I do appoint him an Ensign in the United States Navy, to date from the [Day] day of [Month], [Year], and to serve as such during the pleasure of the President of the United States of America.
There's more of course but those asshoe 4 stars will bitch and purposefully ignore the last sentence of the above.
Posted by: Tonypete at February 22, 2025 09:01 AM (cYBz/)
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They want everyone to be sure they know who is in control.
Posted by: Boron Quidquid questions if McConnell survived after having polio at February 22, 2025 09:02 AM (2yHlw)
Zelensky the dick pianist surrendered to Trump. We’re going to be paid back with Ukraine’s mineral rights.
Posted by: Ian S. at February 22, 2025 09:02 AM (QZThv)
Posted by: Northernlurker , Maple Syrup MAGA at February 22, 2025 09:01 AM (kTd/k)
Thanks for the clarification.
Posted by: Count de Monet at February 22, 2025 09:02 AM (Aqu9a)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 22, 2025 09:03 AM (cMcMn)
Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at February 22, 2025 09:03 AM (2NHgQ)
Amen.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at February 22, 2025 09:03 AM (2AW7/)
Posted by: Ian S. at February 22, 2025 09:02 AM (QZThv)
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The exact same people who argued that arming Ukraine was an economic benefit because Merchants of Death need profits, too, will be outraged by this.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 22, 2025 09:04 AM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: Tonypete at February 22, 2025 09:04 AM (cYBz/)
Posted by: Count de Monet at February 22, 2025 09:04 AM (Aqu9a)
https://accordingtohoyt.com/2025/02/21/battle-fatigue/
Apparently, there are folks of the Conservative and (glarp!) Libertarian persuasion who don't feel that "It's Christmas Every Morning!!!"(TM), but instead-
are falling for the most clever of the Leftard Psy-Ops, that says "Well, I didn't expect a chainsaw!!11!!! Maybe Trump should be using a scalpel. An itty bitty teeny tiny very limited in scope scalpel. A precise microscopic scalpel, as it were. Ima skeerd o'that chainsaw!!!1111!"
I get it. Even some of the morons/ettes on this here very blog have kinda sorta said the same thing.
I think basically that two things are at work here:
1) Like it or not, this is a kill the king moment as in, if you strike at the king, you must kill him. And the king is the Deep State. That is why things must move so fast and they need to keep moving fast in exposing and then eliminating the Deep State Hydra's power tooth by tooth, claw by claw.
The relentless aggression of this moment is probably scary for some. This is not a moment for politics. This is a moment for policy. If you get what I mean.
So, (con't)
Posted by: naturalfake at February 22, 2025 09:05 AM (iJfKG)
Posted by: Momi at February 22, 2025 09:06 AM (wLjpr)
Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at February 22, 2025 09:06 AM (2NHgQ)
Thank you, Lord.
Posted by: Count de Monet at February 22, 2025 09:04 AM
Simple
Effective
Amen
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 22, 2025 09:06 AM (IYuZR)
MUCH better than the usual search engines.
Posted by: Tonypete at February 22, 2025 09:06 AM (cYBz/)
Posted by: Tonypete at February 22, 2025 09:04 AM (cYBz/)
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The Diddy List will take care of what Epstein left off.
Seriously, I think we are going to have a new Congress in about six months.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 22, 2025 09:07 AM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 22, 2025 09:07 AM (omVj0)
Posted by: Bulg at February 22, 2025 09:08 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Jordan61 at February 22, 2025 09:08 AM (xOnCy)
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at February 22, 2025 09:09 AM (NFX2v)
I would personally love to see it unceremoniously posted on the White House website at 8am Monday morning.
Posted by: Boron Quidquid questions if McConnell survived after having polio at February 22, 2025 09:00 AM (2yHlw)
I expect there is a lot to review. I also expect there are different levels of clientele--possibly not all of his clientele were pedos. I also hope they have video evidence, though my sympathies go to those who would have to view it.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 22, 2025 09:11 AM (OX9vb)
Ukraine Propaganda on YouTube has all but disappeared.
Posted by: Auspex at February 22, 2025 09:12 AM (j4U/Z)
Posted by: Ben Had at February 22, 2025 09:12 AM (mB6WH)
Posted by: naturalfake at February 22, 2025 09:05 AM (iJfKG)
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I think it is less a psyop than the fact that a lot of people aren't comfortable being happy. They need something to complain about, something that won't be fixed, because if it is fixed, their excuse for being unhappy is gone.
I had to end relationships with people over this, because at a certain point, all the complaining wears thin.
This is why I limit my time on the daily threads. When I first ended my exile, it was wonderful, but even if the people have changed, there are still the same negative personalities who want to bitch about everything.
Hand them a dollar and they ask for two. No, this one is crumpled. Three would be better. Why not five? No, that bill has a slight tear, see? I can't use that one.
And so on. This is especially true in people who make their living on complaining.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 22, 2025 09:12 AM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: Ben Had at February 22, 2025 09:14 AM (mB6WH)
AC/DC was one of the few English/British Commonwealth hard rock bands that used backing vocals.
Posted by: SFGoth at February 22, 2025 09:14 AM (KAi1n)
Wolfus, the standard deduction is around $15K for Single, $30K for Married Filing Jointly.
Property and Sales Tax deductions are capped at $10K.
Mortgage interest, charitable deductions, and medical expenses exceeding 7.5% of AGI make up the balance for folks who have enough to itemize.
Itemizers are a small minority of returns in the tax place that hires me.
Posted by: Count de Monet at February 22, 2025 09:14 AM (Aqu9a)
Posted by: Ben Had at February 22, 2025 09:12 AM (mB6WH)
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Looks like I picked the right week to come to the prayer thread!
Posted by: Jordan61 at February 22, 2025 09:14 AM (xOnCy)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 22, 2025 09:14 AM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at February 22, 2025 09:06 AM (2NHgQ)
I mean. It' right there in your name! Hang in, sister.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 22, 2025 09:15 AM (OX9vb)
Posted by: Did I type that out loud? at February 22, 2025 09:15 AM (dg+HA)
Posted by: Jordan61 at February 22, 2025 09:16 AM (xOnCy)
Posted by: runner at February 22, 2025 09:17 AM (g47mK)
Posted by: Johnny Hildo at February 22, 2025 09:17 AM (zhAIW)
Posted by: olddog in mo at February 22, 2025 09:17 AM (hoCmQ)
Posted by: Tonypete at February 22, 2025 09:06 AM
Hordling: "Grok, Ginger, crossbow, 9mm, carrots in chili."
Grok: "Well, there are competing theories about those, except for that last one."
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 22, 2025 09:17 AM (a3Q+t)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
Ah, the 'Not happy unless they are unhappy' gambit. Yep.
Posted by: Tonypete at February 22, 2025 09:17 AM (cYBz/)
Posted by: Ben Had at February 22, 2025 09:12 AM (mB6WH)
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Looks like I picked the right week to come to the prayer thread!
Posted by: Jordan61
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So ready for an incoming "Hiya!"
Posted by: screaming in digital at February 22, 2025 09:18 AM (Szews)
Posted by: Ciampino
May the Lord bring comfort and healing to their family.
May the murderers face justice.
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 22, 2025 09:18 AM (WL2lA)
take a deep breath, grab a beer, sit in your comfy chair, relax and watch the battle,
it turns out that the Revolution will be televised.
2) This is the sort of thing you see in long time prisoners.
Let's face it. The last 4+ years have been one long attempt to psychologically torture the American populace into believing their own helplessness in the face of the destruction of their country, culture, economy, and religion.
I believe that there are still the scars of that on some people. Some with scars deeper than others. Some who can't believe their own freedom has come.
They are still stuck in the mindset of waiting for the next whip to fall.
I'm a great believer in the physical leading to healing the psychological. Get out and do things. And nice walk in the cold winter air under a shining sun is remarkably refreshing for your body, soul, and mind.
If you voted for Trump, you've already recognized your freedom to act and attempted to control your fate. Keep going and revel in this moment. the gate's open now. Let's go!
Posted by: naturalfake at February 22, 2025 09:18 AM (iJfKG)
Posted by: grammie winger "
Too late. You got 15th. Congratulations.
I'm glad to hear the Rev is back home. I hope he's comfortable enough.
Posted by: fd at February 22, 2025 09:19 AM (vFG9F)
Well? TxMoMe X, the X of TxMoMes is right around the corner.
Posted by: Coach Duncanthrax at February 22, 2025 09:19 AM (a3Q+t)
Posted by: Jordan61 at February 22, 2025 09:19 AM (xOnCy)
Posted by: screaming in digital at February 22, 2025 09:18 AM (Szews)
Hell, yeah!
And hello to you, friend.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 22, 2025 09:19 AM (OX9vb)
Posted by: runner at February 22, 2025 09:19 AM (g47mK)
It's a Seattle kind of morning here in the Hill Country. Like an old friends says, "Seattle is like dating a super model ... who's sick all the time."
Posted by: callsign claymore at February 22, 2025 09:19 AM (b6t++)
Posted by: runner at February 22, 2025 09:17 AM (g47mK)
Well, you have to know these things when you're a famous rock star bean counter you know.
Posted by: Count de Monet at February 22, 2025 09:20 AM (Aqu9a)
Posted by: Bulg at February 22, 2025 09:20 AM (77rzZ)
MUCH better than the usual search engines.
Posted by: Tonypete at February 22, 2025 09:06 AM (cYBz/)
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A modern Gopher?
Posted by: Ciampino - go for her at February 22, 2025 09:20 AM (KjLnc)
Love that photo up top!
Prayers up for all of God's children. And may God continue to guide the path of our leaders as they right the ship of state.
And may God continue to bless the U.S.A. and Israel.
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at February 22, 2025 09:20 AM (rxCpr)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
I look forward to reading your posts. Inspiring. Don't ever let the bastards get you down.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at February 22, 2025 09:20 AM (2AW7/)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius,
Well, the standard deduction is $29k, for married filing jointly, so your SALT plus charitable donations would need to exceed that to make itemizing worthwhile. There is medical expenses too, but those have to exceed a percentage of your income to start counting.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at February 22, 2025 09:20 AM (ayfLP)
Posted by: Tonypete
I've been impressed with Grok re: scientific inquiries. What is interesting, is that it seems to have no concept of modern pop culture!
Which is refreshing, but no help with my crosswords.
(See? Modern complaints)
Posted by: MkY at February 22, 2025 09:21 AM (bVceS)
Grok: "Well, there are competing theories about those, except for that last one."
Posted by: Duncanthrax
If you value your eyesight, carrots should be added to every dish, even pizza!
Posted by: Root Causes at February 22, 2025 09:21 AM (G5+As)
So why offer solutions?
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at February 22, 2025 09:21 AM (NFX2v)
Posted by: pawn at February 22, 2025 09:21 AM (QB+5g)
Posted by: Coach Duncanthrax at February 22, 2025 09:19 AM (a3Q+t)
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Well, Coach, I've been chasing a puppy around for the last few weeks, so I'm off to a good start.
Posted by: Jordan61 at February 22, 2025 09:21 AM (xOnCy)
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 22, 2025 09:22 AM (7gFa4)
Yes!
Posted by: Hrothgar at February 22, 2025 09:22 AM (hOUT3)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 22, 2025 09:22 AM (cMcMn)
Posted by: Bulg at February 22, 2025 09:22 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: screaming in digital at February 22, 2025 09:23 AM (Szews)
Posted by: Ben Had"
Thumbs up BH!
Posted by: fd at February 22, 2025 09:23 AM (vFG9F)
They are still stuck in the mindset of waiting for the next whip to fall.
Posted by: naturalfake at February 22, 2025 09:18 AM (iJfKG)
Not me---I feel like God gave us a second chance, and we have to make the most of it, as absolutely quickly as we can. A scalpel won't shut down the left. A baseball bat will slow them down a bit. A chainsaw might put them in their rightful place, which is the ash heap of history.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 22, 2025 09:24 AM (OX9vb)
So, (con't)
Posted by: naturalfake at February 22, 2025 09:05 AM (iJfKG)
This is the narrative they've chosen. They will push it relentlessly--every action, and of course any misstep, of DOGE or Trump's reforms will be proclaimed as a sign of an apocalyptic end of government and the abolition of safety nets by heartless zealots.
Trump and Vance need to cut this off at the pass. Trump just assumes everybody loves what he's doing. Maybe most do, but he, we cannot coast on that. I'd like to see a stronger PR drive for DOGE on the good it is doing and how it will reap benefits or average Americans. No, DOGE will not be painless in every sense. Americans were called to action for the good of the country in the past, and we need to be summoned again.
The media is the number one enemy. You cannot insult, degrade, humiliate and marginalize them enough. Just kicking out AP from the Oval Office isn't nearly enough.
Posted by: Ordinary American at February 22, 2025 09:24 AM (ZlOcj)
Posted by: fd at February 22, 2025 09:24 AM (vFG9F)
Posted by: Tonypete at February 22, 2025 09:17 AM (cYBz/)
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Yeah, along with the "I worry that [insert amazing success] will lead to worse problems down the road" mentality.
It is much more rewarding to look for occasions of joy.
It's fine to be disappointed and sad when things go poorly, but then you need to contemplate all the good around you, and understand that everything is in alignment with God's purposes, and something that outwardly seems bad, often brings a hidden good. Our task is to find that good and be grateful for it.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 22, 2025 09:25 AM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: Bulg at February 22, 2025 09:25 AM (77rzZ)
The returned findings: "It seems like you're referring to a specific scene from Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975), the British comedy film by the Monty Python troupe. The scene you're likely thinking of involves Sir Galahad, Castle Anthrax, and the characters Zoot and Dingo—both played by Carol Cleveland. Let me break it down for you based on the film’s content:. . . ." and then another 4-5 paragraphs along with the dialog from the film.
I could waste the rest of my life doing this. . . LOL
Posted by: Tonypete at February 22, 2025 09:25 AM (cYBz/)
,
Posted by: fd at February 22, 2025 09:24 AM (vFG9F)
Is that Oxford-compliant?
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Grammar Nazi at February 22, 2025 09:26 AM (PiwSw)
Posted by: screaming in digital at February 22, 2025 09:26 AM (Szews)
(and to RMBS, Ben Had, Jordan, Duncanthrax, Dash, and alla y'all!)
Posted by: screaming in digital at February 22, 2025 09:23 AM
*Forrest Gump wave back at all y'all*
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 22, 2025 09:27 AM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: Sister Zoot at February 22, 2025 09:27 AM (dg+HA)
Posted by: Thomas Paine at February 22, 2025 09:27 AM (ayfLP)
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 22, 2025 09:27 AM (7gFa4)
Or was all of this extortion rocket clean in that the girls, who powerful people were told were in their teens were actually 18 / 19 and 'volunteers'? Kind of like the fake borders in one of the eastern block countries were they'd convict you of trying to leave w/o an exit visa, put your ass in prison, and you believe you are guilty because you did try to get out?
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 22, 2025 09:29 AM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at February 22, 2025 09:29 AM (SfhV1)
Posted by: Hrothgar at February 22, 2025 09:29 AM (hOUT3)
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Grammar Nazi"
Insert when necessary.
Posted by: fd at February 22, 2025 09:29 AM (vFG9F)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 22, 2025 09:30 AM (cMcMn)
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 22, 2025 09:31 AM (WL2lA)
Posted by: naturalfake at February 22, 2025 09:05 AM (iJfKG)
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I think it is less a psyop than the fact that a lot of people aren't comfortable being happy. They need something to complain about, something that won't be fixed, because if it is fixed, their excuse for being unhappy is gone.
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Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 22, 2025 09:12 AM (ZOv7s)
"Why not both?" or several things, as I tend to think....
In the first few weeks it was hard for me to believe the Trump was going to keep up the attacks; getting ALL his nominees confirmed is a big help (and a signal that something has changed, wonder when or if we'll know the details of how that happened). We know 'no battle plan survives contact with the enemy' so there *will* be counter strikes, and this will cause pain and possibly some deaths.
I suspect some fear may derive from the realization that this process requires a degree of 'audience participation'.
It also helps that I believe whatever OrangeManBad's intentions may be, there is Someone who can use them for His own purposes.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at February 22, 2025 09:31 AM (Vqx30)
Posted by: dantesed at February 22, 2025 09:31 AM (Oy/m2)
Posted by: The Paolo at February 22, 2025 09:32 AM (dg+HA)
Posted by: huerfano at February 22, 2025 09:32 AM (n2swS)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 22, 2025 09:12 AM (ZOv7s)
Hey! It's a living!
Posted by: Complainers International Union Local 24 at February 22, 2025 09:32 AM (dgRL6)
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at February 22, 2025 09:33 AM (SfhV1)
Wow
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at February 22, 2025 09:29 AM (SfhV1)
Indeed. That is blindingly fast for IRS. Plaid speed, even.
Posted by: Count de Monet at February 22, 2025 09:33 AM (Aqu9a)
Posted by: Jordan61 at February 22, 2025 09:33 AM (xOnCy)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 22, 2025 09:33 AM (a3Q+t)
PDT/Vance hopefully draining the swamp and an easy tax season. Mr. nec and I even got through the prep without any arguing.
Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at February 22, 2025 09:33 AM (2NHgQ)
Sounds like a brave guy and a hell of a fellow. My condolences.
Posted by: Ordinary American at February 22, 2025 09:33 AM (ZlOcj)
Posted by: Count de Monet "
Those 87,000 new agents were ON IT.
Posted by: fd at February 22, 2025 09:34 AM (vFG9F)
Posted by: dantesed at February 22, 2025 09:31 AM (Oy/m2)
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Me neither. I hate hate hate doing taxes.
Posted by: Jordan61 at February 22, 2025 09:34 AM (xOnCy)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 22, 2025 09:34 AM (cMcMn)
Posted by: huerfano
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Condolences and hugs to you and your family.
Posted by: screaming in digital at February 22, 2025 09:34 AM (Szews)
Posted by: dantesed at February 22, 2025 09:31 AM
Ditto. That's a project for this week.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 22, 2025 09:35 AM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: Ordinary American at February 22, 2025 09:24 AM (ZlOcj)
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The entire viewing audience of MSNBC and CNN could fit into a single stadium. Think about that.
Rogan's most boring, underperforming podcast draws more eyeballs that all of the MSM combined.
Trump is at his highest approval ever, and the effects of his policies are only starting to be felt.
Let's also keep in mind that DOGE is an inside baseball kind of thing for most people. Far more impactful are keeping men out of the little girls' room, and the Dems have now TRIPLED down on that.
Also chemically castrating kids and cutting off their genitals. They have planted the flag on that hill.
These are visceral issues, 90-10 (they poll 80-20, but half who say they support it are just trying to back the Party, personally they find it abhorrent).
DOGE will recede in importance in the next few months, only surfacing during budget battles.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 22, 2025 09:35 AM (ZOv7s)
Very sorry for your and your family's loss.
Posted by: Count de Monet at February 22, 2025 09:35 AM (Aqu9a)
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Grammar Nazi"
Insert when necessary.
Posted by: fd at February 22, 2025 09:29 AM
The glaring deficiency has been noted in your Permanent Record.
Posted by: Assistant Associate AoSHQ Copy Editor, Punctuation Brigade, Oxford Comma Company at February 22, 2025 09:35 AM (a3Q+t)
Posted by: Skip at February 22, 2025 09:36 AM (fwDg9)
Posted by: dantesed
Normally I do my taxes on new year's eve just to make sure my numbers are right, then wait until April to file as I always owe money. I have some unusual investments so I had to write my own tax program. Since they owed me this year, I filed right away.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at February 22, 2025 09:36 AM (ayfLP)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
How so?
Democrat lawfare against marginal Republicans to remove them from office or their realization that the White House can go after their individual slush funding?
Posted by: Auspex at February 22, 2025 09:36 AM (j4U/Z)
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight, Concertina Czar at February 22, 2025 09:37 AM (6K6Eu)
Posted by: Ciampino - go for it at February 22, 2025 09:37 AM (KjLnc)
Prayers and condolences for your loss, huerfano. May his memory be eternal.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 22, 2025 09:37 AM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: fd at February 22, 2025 09:37 AM (vFG9F)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 22, 2025 09:35 AM
Will there be an actual budget this year?
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at February 22, 2025 09:37 AM (dg+HA)
So why offer solutions?
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at February 22, 2025 09:21 AM (NFX2v)
I just received a fundraising letter in the mail. I figured it was done in haste due to US AID spigot shutting off. Needless to say, it received its proper attention (none) and summarily attended to (tossed in the trash).
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at February 22, 2025 09:38 AM (2AW7/)
Posted by: Sugar Plum fairy at February 22, 2025 09:39 AM (G77LY)
Posted by: dantesed at February 22, 2025 09:31 AM (Oy/m2)
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Me neither. I hate hate hate doing taxes.
Posted by: Jordan61 at February 22, 2025 09:34 AM (xOnCy)
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I usually start on my taxes around about April 10.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight, Concertina Czar at February 22, 2025 09:39 AM (6K6Eu)
Posted by: dantesed
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I got as far as downloading my W2 yesterday!
I might be able to do my own this year but I don't trust myself with it anymore. I have slightly less fear of the IRS this year, but there are still far too many bureaucrats with an axe to grind or a desire to be Stunning and Brave.
Posted by: screaming in digital at February 22, 2025 09:39 AM (Szews)
Bastards.
I would put a $100,000 or even $1M contract out for the names and whereabouts of the culprits. Even an address in Gaza - send a Hellfire at 3AM. If it's a civilian home all the better.
Posted by: Ciampino - remove from this Earth at February 22, 2025 08:48 AM (KjLnc)
The culprit is gaza and everyone in it. Glass the place from orbit, and you'll get the culprits.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 22, 2025 09:39 AM (VwHCD)
Steak 'n Shake is now serving Tallow Fries in Texas, Oklahoma and Florida. All of their other locations will be by the end of next week.
Posted by: Tonypete at February 22, 2025 09:40 AM (cYBz/)
Posted by: gp at February 22, 2025 09:40 AM (ou6Ku)
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at February 22, 2025 09:40 AM (SfhV1)
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at February 22, 2025 09:40 AM (dg+HA)
I never see our return before she files it, even though she asks me every year if I want to.
I jokingly tell her I don't want to see it so I can claim "innocent spouse" if she uses wonkish math to our favor.
Posted by: one hour sober at February 22, 2025 09:41 AM (Y1sOo)
Property and Sales Tax deductions are capped at $10K.
Mortgage interest, charitable deductions, and medical expenses exceeding 7.5% of AGI make up the balance for folks who have enough to itemize.
Itemizers are a small minority of returns in the tax place that hires me.
Posted by: Count de Monet at February 22, 2025
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Right, the mortgage interest was the thing that I was considering. Well, we'll have to see. The standard deduction is pretty good-sized and may do fine for me if I don't have to pay tax on SS, or maybe even if I do.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 22, 2025 09:42 AM (omVj0)
Posted by: Bedside Manor at February 22, 2025 09:42 AM (G5+As)
All my tax stuff is in piles ready to go to the CPA. I'm not about to try to figure this crap out. They use the TR software too.
Posted by: fd at February 22, 2025 09:42 AM (vFG9F)
Posted by: Tonypete
Awesome news.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at February 22, 2025 09:43 AM (ayfLP)
Posted by: Assistant Associate AoSHQ Copy Editor, Punctuation Brigade, Oxford Comma Company at February 22, 2025 09:35 AM (a3Q+t)
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I thought you were 'Oxford Comma Division'.
Also MY English teachers (who WERE English and spoke with an English accent) would like a word with you.
See also: Cambridge University
Posted by: Ciampino - go for a semicolon at February 22, 2025 09:43 AM (KjLnc)
Thank you for stating that the way you did. You're one of the voices i actively look for in the threads as I appreciate your POV and hiw you express it.
Posted by: BifBewalski at February 22, 2025 09:43 AM (MsrgL)
Posted by: The Reverend Al Sharpton at February 22, 2025 09:43 AM (PiwSw)
Posted by: Hooker Furniture at February 22, 2025 09:44 AM (dg+HA)
Posted by: gp at February 22, 2025 09:40 AM (ou6Ku)
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Amen!
Posted by: Jordan61 at February 22, 2025 09:44 AM (xOnCy)
I usually start on my taxes around about April 10.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight, Concertina Czar at February 22, 2025
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I've done a rough calculation, and it looks like I might get about $200 back this year. I need to sit down and go over it all again, then fill out the blank form. Since they owe me, I want to get it in earlier -- with the layoffs and firings, I suppose refunds will be later than usual.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 22, 2025 09:44 AM (omVj0)
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So, here's the problem with AI... I tested Grok on scientific questions that I already knew the answers to, and it's been 100% correct so far.
But, I also know that AI lies and fabricates when it doesn't know something.
The scientific stuff I usually have an actual question about involves highly corrosive materials, toxic waste byproducts, extreme heat, and so forth. There's no way I can trust lying robots with my life, so I have to go on YouTube and search for a reputable (read: serious looking middle aged males) source.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 22, 2025 09:44 AM (BI5O2)
Posted by: fd at February 22, 2025 09:45 AM (vFG9F)
But Trump and MAGA responded by winning. I am not yet tired of the winning.
Posted by: blaster at February 22, 2025 09:45 AM (QfvaV)
https://shorturl.at/lnDCK
Legal Insurrection
I am amused to see they never once mention Joel Salatin (one of the new advisors to USDA, heh), who recently twatted that he's been saying this forever.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at February 22, 2025 09:45 AM (Vqx30)
Posted by: gp at February 22, 2025
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Congratulations to you, GP. It is a better world, the sober world, ain't it?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 22, 2025 09:45 AM (omVj0)
Normalization continues apace.
Posted by: pawn at February 22, 2025 09:46 AM (QB+5g)
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at February 22, 2025 09:46 AM (dg+HA)
Posted by: Ciampino - see, we're hard at play at February 22, 2025 09:46 AM (KjLnc)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 22, 2025 09:46 AM (omVj0)
are falling for the most clever of the Leftard Psy-Ops, that says "Well, I didn't expect a chainsaw!!11!!! Maybe Trump should be using a scalpel. An itty bitty teeny tiny very limited in scope scalpel. A precise microscopic scalpel, as it were. Ima skeerd o'that chainsaw!!!1111!"
Personally, I was hoping for one of those trenching machines that look like a gigantic chainsaw attached to a backhoe.
Intentionally vague prayer request: Brian in GA.
Posted by: Oddbob at February 22, 2025 09:47 AM (/y8xj)
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at February 22, 2025 09:46 AM (dg+HA)
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I think the nearest S&S to me is about 2500 miles. The fries would probably be cold by the time I got home.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight, Concertina Czar at February 22, 2025 09:47 AM (6K6Eu)
Good quality back in the day, but remember nothing depreciates faster than a piece of delivered furniture.
Except pizza, maybe.
Posted by: Auspex at February 22, 2025 09:48 AM (j4U/Z)
Democrat lawfare against marginal Republicans to remove them from office or their realization that the White House can go after their individual slush funding?
Posted by: Auspex at February 22, 2025 09:36 AM (j4U/Z)
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A lot of criminal activity is going to come out into the open on both sides. The Deep State has files to enforce compliance and Trump and Vance - who are squeaky clean - will release it.
There will also be election audits that may reverse the vote tallies in Michigan, Wisconsin and Arizona senate races. There is no earthly way CIA Slotkin got votes from Trump supporters, nor is it plausible that people would "undervote" by skipping the top of the ticket.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 22, 2025 09:48 AM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: Tonypete at February 22, 2025 09:40 AM
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Nature is healing.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at February 22, 2025 09:49 AM (dg+HA)
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I'd go for one of those aircraft-carrier-sized mining machines.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight, Concertina Czar at February 22, 2025 09:49 AM (6K6Eu)
Posted by: Bedside Manor at February 22, 2025 09:42 AM (G5+As)
One piece at a time worked for my psycho-billy Cadillac. It's cheaper that way, especially if you pick it up at the factory.
Posted by: Johnny Cash at February 22, 2025 09:49 AM (Aqu9a)
Posted by: J T at February 22, 2025 09:50 AM (Ohsyb)
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Ahem.
Posted by: New Cars at February 22, 2025 09:50 AM (6K6Eu)
But Trump and MAGA responded by winning. I am not yet tired of the winning.
Posted by: blaster at February 22, 2025 09:45 AM (QfvaV)
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In hindsight, Gaetz was a bluff, a decoy, designed to see where the rats in the GOP were.
His withdrawal gave them a scalp, but also let Trump know where he needed to turn the screws.
And it has paid of bigly. Be honest - he was the least consequential of his nominees. Bondi was a major upgrade.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 22, 2025 09:50 AM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: Bulg at February 22, 2025 09:51 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Just Wondering at February 22, 2025 09:51 AM (dg+HA)
Posted by: pawn at February 22, 2025 09:46 AM (QB+5g)
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Normalizing relations with Russia is going to unleash a flood of ammo and arms onto the US market. For financial reasons, I have to forgo firearms purchases for the next few months, but I console myself by watching the prices fall on Gunbroker.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 22, 2025 09:52 AM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
Agree.
A feint to the head, just before the right hand to the gut.
They're still reeling...
Posted by: MkY at February 22, 2025 09:53 AM (cPGH3)
The culprit is gaza and everyone in it. Glass the place from orbit, and you'll get the culprits.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 22, 2025 09:39 AM (VwHCD)
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Yes, yes but I want lots of ass-puckering first by all the spectators/survivors. Let them not sleep for a while.
Nuclear is out, too close to Israel.
Posted by: Ciampino - ululations of fear from your enemies at February 22, 2025 09:53 AM (KjLnc)
Posted by: pawn at February 22, 2025 09:46 AM (QB+5g)
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Normalizing relations with Russia is going to unleash a flood of ammo and arms onto the US market. For financial reasons, I have to forgo firearms purchases for the next few months, but I console myself by watching the prices fall on Gunbroker.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 22, 2025 09:52 AM (ZOv7s)
Very curious to see what the CCP thinks of this.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at February 22, 2025 09:54 AM (Vqx30)
Posted by: Jordan61 at February 22, 2025 09:54 AM (xOnCy)
Posted by: Thomas Paine at February 22, 2025 09:54 AM (ayfLP)
Posted by: MkY at February 22, 2025 09:55 AM (cPGH3)
Posted by: Ciampino - go for a semicolon at February 22, 2025 09:43 AM
It's not our fault that Cambridge is Yale to Oxford's Harvard.
Posted by: Assistant Associate AoSHQ Copy Editor, Punctuation Brigade, Oxford Comma Company at February 22, 2025 09:55 AM (a3Q+t)
Posted by: Kindltot at February 22, 2025 09:55 AM (D7oie)
Hurricane Beryl blew through Texas in early July 2024 and with the disaster declaration, the October 15th deadline for filing extended tax returns got further extended to February 3rd, 2025.
Can't say I recommend this strategy though.
Posted by: Count de Monet at February 22, 2025 09:55 AM (Aqu9a)
I used to help my wife during tax season with entry of client data into the TR software. Other than the occasional hic-up which requires a phone call to TR tech support to unfuck, it's pretty slick.
And it should be as she pays an annual licensing fee of somewhere in the neighborhood of $12K for the tax portion of the software.
Posted by: one hour sober at February 22, 2025 09:55 AM (Y1sOo)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 09:55 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: dantesed at February 22, 2025 09:56 AM (Oy/m2)
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Where would an individual tax filer buy it ?
Posted by: runner at February 22, 2025 09:56 AM (g47mK)
Did the comment disappear or did I hit refresh instead of post?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 09:56 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: runner at February 22, 2025 09:57 AM (g47mK)
Posted by: Count de Monet at February 22, 2025 09:57 AM (Aqu9a)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 09:57 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Bulg at February 22, 2025 09:57 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 09:58 AM (bss/y)
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Hey, Kindltot! I got a promotion back in September which has kept me busy.
Posted by: Jordan61 at February 22, 2025 09:58 AM (xOnCy)
Posted by: runner at February 22, 2025 09:58 AM (g47mK)
Posted by: Skip at February 22, 2025 09:58 AM (fwDg9)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 09:58 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Sock Monkey * scio te ipsum at February 22, 2025 09:59 AM (7DVqy)
Special prayer for Jim SND a full and speedy recovery
Hiya JT
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 22, 2025 09:59 AM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 22, 2025 09:59 AM (cMcMn)
Posted by: runner at February 22, 2025 10:00 AM (g47mK)
Are you the JT we should expect, or shall we look for someone else?
Posted by: Matthew 11:3 at February 22, 2025 10:00 AM (dg+HA)
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at February 22, 2025 09:54 AM (Vqx30)
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The whole point of keeping RUSSIA an antagonist was to force us to maintain overly large ground forces when we should be focusing on naval, aerial and space assets. The Army should have only 100,000 active soldiers with the rest going into reserve units, which could be vastly enlarged at less cost, especially when these pointless peacetime deployments stop.
The "tell" is the Army wanting all new tanks and rifles, when the experience of Ukraine fighting shows that neither are necessary. We we have will work just fine, but the contractors need money and they run the show.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 22, 2025 10:00 AM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: Bulg at February 22, 2025 10:00 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 10:00 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 22, 2025 10:01 AM (OX9vb)
Posted by: Bulg at February 22, 2025 10:00 AM (77rzZ)
Yes. But when I put just 'Prayers for all.' It seems to disappear.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 10:01 AM (bss/y)
“ Why is everybody pickin’ on me?”
“Who calls the English Teacher ‘Daddy-O’”
Posted by: Fenderbender at February 22, 2025 10:01 AM (r72iY)
Posted by: gp at February 22, 2025
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Congratulations to you, GP. It is a better world, the sober world, ain't it?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius,
ditto
Posted by: DaveA at February 22, 2025 10:02 AM (FhXTo)
Government Executive, Broad exemptions to Trump's federal hiring freeze begin to take shape
The Defense Department is indicating it will allow hiring to continue for all civilian positions. January 22, 2025
Government Executive, Some fired probationary feds are receiving unexpected emails: 'You're re-hired'
Some offices within federal agencies are backtracking on their recent firing sprees. February 19, 2025
Then there'll be the shift by all interested parties and the next news will be: Oh, but the uncertainty of their futures! Like they don't have less of a problem than all at-will employees.
The new hires will find their biggest problem will be to stay out of the way, or be humble and very helpful to their senior level employees, especially those involved with union and managerial groups. There's no equality in gov. service.
BTW, so much drama because of Trump but all through federal civil service, up through the administrations of Bush/Cheney, there were RIFs, base closures, reorganizations, buy outs, and so on. And there were 30 day layoff/job loss notices - or less - too.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at February 22, 2025 10:02 AM (NFX2v)
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs!
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My view also. If no video, its not much better than hearsay, useless for most purposes. Let it go.
Where's there is video, put it on you tube for all to see, and hang the bastards caught with dirty hands.
Posted by: From about That Time at February 22, 2025 10:02 AM (n4GiU)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 10:02 AM (bss/y)
Makes me feel like I have SOME sort of handle on what is happening inside my body.
I am driving Dr. Doogie nuts, the poor dear! 😂😂😂
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Plucky Comic Relief, AoS Ladies Brigade - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at February 22, 2025 10:02 AM (SRRAx)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
True, and may it hopefully come to pass, but we know who counts the votes in Michigan. Monkey wrenches would rain all over a justified recount.
Posted by: Auspex at February 22, 2025 10:02 AM (j4U/Z)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 10:01 AM (bss/y)
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That's weird.
Posted by: Jordan61 at February 22, 2025 10:02 AM (xOnCy)
“ Why is everybody pickin’ on me?”
“Who calls the English Teacher ‘Daddy-O’”
Posted by: Fenderbender at February 22, 2025 10:01 AM (r72iY)
Yakkety-Yak.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 10:02 AM (bss/y)
Not only if the taxpayer is a declared disaster area, but the tax preparer, as well, even if said preparers' clients live elsewhere.
Posted by: one hour sober at February 22, 2025 10:03 AM (Y1sOo)
Posted by: Jordan61 at February 22, 2025 10:02 AM (xOnCy)
Indeed. How are you doing Miss/Madame?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 10:03 AM (bss/y)
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I am so very sorry for your loss.
May perpetual light shine on him.
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 22, 2025 10:03 AM (WL2lA)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 22, 2025 10:00 AM
Ukraine is showing that infantry and armor are dead. Drones are going to revolutionize warfare even more than the stirrup did.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 22, 2025 10:04 AM (a3Q+t)
Posted by: Tonypete at February 22, 2025 10:04 AM (cYBz/)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 10:03 AM (bss/y)
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Doing well! Currently getting gnawed on by the puppy. How are things with you?
Posted by: Jordan61 at February 22, 2025 10:04 AM (xOnCy)
“ Why is everybody pickin’ on me?”
“Who calls the English Teacher ‘Daddy-O’”
Posted by: Fenderbender at February 22, 2025 10:01 AM (r72iY)
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Charles Brown was quite the clown. Credit where it is due, though: actually writing down racial and sex quotas for officer accessions was a pretty honest move.
Blatantly illegal, but honest. Review board ought to look into his last promotion.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 22, 2025 10:04 AM (ZOv7s)
What would you expect with bad folks having control of them for years?
Posted by: MkY at February 22, 2025 10:05 AM (cPGH3)
Condolences, man. May his memory be a blessing.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 10:05 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Bulg at February 22, 2025 10:06 AM (77rzZ)
Itemizers are a small minority of returns in the tax place that hires me.
Posted by: Count de Monet
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Yeh, you have to be under insured and dying a long slow expensive death to itemize these days, or be paying a shot load of state income taxes.
Posted by: From about That Time at February 22, 2025 10:07 AM (n4GiU)
Posted by: huerfano at February 22, 2025 09:32 AM (n2swS
‘Let us cross over the river and rest in the shade of the trees.’
- T.N. Jackson
Posted by: Eromero at February 22, 2025 10:08 AM (jgmnb)
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Until the next generation of warfare, whatever that may be.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight, Concertina Czar at February 22, 2025 10:08 AM (6K6Eu)
Posted by: Jordan61 at February 22, 2025 10:04 AM (xOnCy)
Heh. Same. Except mine is bouncing off the walls at the moment. He just went suspiciously quiet. Went and checked. He will go quiet standing in the bedroom, wait for me to come check on him, then bounce around and dive under the bed.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 10:08 AM (bss/y)
The female Chief of Naval Operations: gone.
Posted by: Make white guys great again at February 22, 2025 10:08 AM (dg+HA)
Posted by: Jordan61 at February 22, 2025 10:08 AM (xOnCy)
Posted by: Eromero at February 22, 2025 10:09 AM (jgmnb)
Posted by: Jordan61 at February 22, 2025 10:09 AM (xOnCy)
Posted by: TecumsehTea at February 22, 2025 10:09 AM (Eo96p)
Posted by: Bulg at February 22, 2025 10:06 AM (77rzZ)
Yeah, some sort of filter. Not spam specifically, because we are not getting the message.
'Prayers for all' is one of the things that shall not be said. Very odd.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 10:09 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Jordan61 at February 22, 2025 09:58 AM (xOnCy)
I liked the money but I always found that work cuts into my TV time.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 22, 2025 10:10 AM (D7oie)
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Until the next generation of warfare, whatever that may be.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight, Concertina Czar at February 22, 2025 10:08 AM (6K6Eu)
Giant Robots ! Transformers !
Posted by: runner at February 22, 2025 10:10 AM (g47mK)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 10:10 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 22, 2025 10:04 AM (a3Q+t)
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On the contrary, armor and infantry are essential, but tech-ing them up with computers and electronic shit is pointless. So is creating a rifle that weighs a ton, has super-expensive two-stage ammo and wears out after 1,000 rounds.
We need more quantity, not super-expensive shit.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 22, 2025 10:10 AM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at February 22, 2025 10:10 AM (NFX2v)
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LOL. What kind do you have? Mine's a 12 week old golden retriever.
Posted by: Jordan61 at February 22, 2025 10:10 AM (xOnCy)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 10:10 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at February 22, 2025 10:10 AM (LFson)
Posted by: runner at February 22, 2025 10:10 AM (g47mK)
Posted by: Bulg at February 22, 2025 10:10 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: runner at February 22, 2025 10:10 AM (g47mK)
Sharks with lasers?
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at February 22, 2025 10:11 AM (LFson)
Posted by: runner at February 22, 2025 10:11 AM (g47mK)
Here's VDH on The Trump Counter-Revolution.
Well, worth 4 minutes of your time:
https://hotair.com/headlines/2025/02/21/4-mins-of-
vdh-wisdom-gems-on-the-trump-restoration-n3800048
Posted by: naturalfake at February 22, 2025 10:12 AM (iJfKG)
"There stands Jackson like a stone wall — rally round the Virginians!"
Posted by: Barnard Bee at February 22, 2025 10:12 AM (dg+HA)
Posted by: Jordan61 at February 22, 2025 10:10 AM (xOnCy)
The polite term is 'American Original.'
I am guessing he is 50% rottweiler. 25% Australian Cattle do, and some other stuff.
I pushed the % of Rotty up after he demolished the food in like 3 days and begged for more. I got the 'large breed' puppy food.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 10:12 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Jordan61 at February 22, 2025 10:12 AM (xOnCy)
Posted by: runner at February 22, 2025 10:12 AM (g47mK)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 22, 2025 10:10 AM (ZOv7s)
Oddly, we somehow followed the German from WWII plan of how to arm our forces.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 10:13 AM (bss/y)
What would you expect with bad folks having control of them for years?
Posted by: MkY at February 22, 2025 10:05 AM (cPGH3)
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That's kind of a loaded term, though. No one would be surprised to see the Clintons in there, but having it as irrefutable proof would be nice.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 22, 2025 10:14 AM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: Jordan61 at February 22, 2025 10:12 AM (xOnCy)
Maybe it was a popular spam phrase at one time. One thing you can say about pixy: his coding has personality.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 10:14 AM (bss/y)
Where's there is video, put it on you tube for all to see, and hang the bastards caught with dirty hands.
Posted by: From about That Time at February 22, 2025 10:02 AM (n4GiU)
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uTube doesn't do prOn.
Posted by: Ciampino - ululations of fear from culprits at February 22, 2025 10:16 AM (KjLnc)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 10:16 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 10:13 AM (bss/y)
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Nazi Germany was hugely hampered by the incredible greed of its weapons contractors. No effort to rationalize production and standardize designs until it was too late.
We're doing the same thing for the same reason - development is more profitable than actual production because once you put them in service, they have to actually work.
Pre-production and prototypes are basically freebies for the contractors. If they fail, oh well, back to the drawing board.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 22, 2025 10:17 AM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 10:16 AM (bss/y)
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Heh, I keep finding rocks from the garden laying around in the living room.
Posted by: Jordan61 at February 22, 2025 10:17 AM (xOnCy)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 10:16 AM (bss/y)
Try freezing twisted up wet washcloths for him to chew on instead. He want's something to teethe on.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 22, 2025 10:17 AM (D7oie)
Posted by: BignJames at February 22, 2025 10:18 AM (Yj6Os)
Posted by: Madame Mayhem (uppity wench) at February 22, 2025 10:18 AM (4XwPj)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 22, 2025 10:17 AM (ZOv7s)
Yeah, sounds familiar.
... just like drug development...
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 10:18 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Barnard Bee at February 22, 2025 10:12 AM (dg+HA)
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According to John Imboden, who talked to Bee on his deathbed, Bee was angry that Jackson's brigade was as immobile as a stone wall, and not moving forward.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight, Concertina Czar at February 22, 2025 10:18 AM (6K6Eu)
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 22, 2025 10:19 AM (OX9vb)
Posted by: Kindltot at February 22, 2025 10:17 AM (D7oie)
He is currently gnawing on a giant nylabone of Ajax's.
I'll try the twisted frozen washcloth though. Thanks.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 10:19 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: The_Hoser at February 22, 2025 10:19 AM (3qNLt)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 10:14 AM (bss/y)
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I was not on the daily threads, but during active combat in Gaza, we did have people using that phrase who were stridently anti-Israeli.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 22, 2025 10:19 AM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 22, 2025 10:20 AM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: Amalgamated Laptop Keys local #24 at February 22, 2025 10:21 AM (dg+HA)
Something like every b52 we build could build 100 schools. Something like that. The left wanted to literally eliminate the military. Not that long ago.
Todays they’re freaking out that a few civilian employees at the Pentagon were laid off.
It’s incredible.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at February 22, 2025 10:21 AM (LFson)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 10:14 AM (bss/y)
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I was not on the daily threads, but during active combat in Gaza, we did have people using that phrase who were stridently anti-Israeli.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 22, 2025 10:19 AM (ZOv7s)
what phrase ?
Posted by: runner at February 22, 2025 10:22 AM (g47mK)
Steak 'n Shake is now serving Tallow Fries in Texas, Oklahoma and Florida. All of their other locations will be by the end of next week.
Posted by: Tonypete
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I saw that Costco is selling jars of beef tallow, next to the ghee, when I went yesterday. I almost got one. I'm waiting on them to start selling high quality leaf lard and duck fat...
Posted by: lin-duh at February 22, 2025 10:22 AM (VCgbV)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 22, 2025 10:20 AM (ZOv7s)
That's weird. So you nuke the phrase? I... kind of find that a bit disturbing.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 10:22 AM (bss/y)
... just like drug development...
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 10:18 AM (bss/y)
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Seriously, what was actually wrong with the M9? I'm not a fan of its ergonomics, but they had product improved versions with customizable grips. Why go to the massive expense of retiring it just to use another 9 that is less reliable?
Obviously Beretta wasn't as good as SIG-Sauer in providing cushy jobs for retired generals.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 22, 2025 10:23 AM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: runner at February 22, 2025 10:22 AM (g47mK)
Type in just 'Prayers for all.' (Remember the period.) Just that and nothing else.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 10:23 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 22, 2025 10:24 AM (Wnv9h)
I think it's more like air supremacy is extremely important.
The lack of air supremacy has really skewed this war.
We are back to WWI tactics.
Also it's a good idea to pay attention to your neighbors, especially when the outnumber (3X) and out-produce (10X) you.
Posted by: pawn at February 22, 2025 10:24 AM (QB+5g)
Posted by: Music nerd at February 22, 2025 10:25 AM (dg+HA)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 22, 2025 10:17 AM (ZOv7s)
If you haven't you probably want to read The Vampire Economy by Guenter Reimann. He was a German insustrialist who wrote it just prior to the war to explain how German industry worked under the new Reich. You can get it for free from the Mises Institute and other places.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 22, 2025 10:26 AM (D7oie)
Posted by: screaming in digital at February 22, 2025 10:27 AM (Szews)
Steak 'n Shake is now serving Tallow Fries in Texas, Oklahoma and Florida. All of their other locations will be by the end of next week.
Posted by: Tonypete
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I saw that Costco is selling jars of beef tallow, next to the ghee, when I went yesterday. I almost got one. I'm waiting on them to start selling high quality leaf lard and duck fat...
Posted by: lin-duh at February 22, 2025 10:22 AM
This. This, people, is why I save duck fat.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 22, 2025 10:27 AM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 10:23 AM (bss/y)
oh, ok. Even after it was pointed out that it was a paid troll shilling for Hamas, stayed on the prayer list for weeks. Like a stick in the eye.
Posted by: runner at February 22, 2025 10:27 AM (g47mK)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
Standard 'legal' graft. Jennifer Granholm just became a board member of a California utility she gifted Energy Dept money just a couple months ago.
Posted by: Auspex at February 22, 2025 10:27 AM (j4U/Z)
Posted by: JackStraw at February 22, 2025 10:28 AM (LkLld)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 10:19 AM (bss/y)
It works for babies
Posted by: Kindltot at February 22, 2025 10:28 AM (D7oie)
Its not the lack of air superiority - its picking your leadership because they are politically loyal, not because they have actual talent.
And ironically getting "help" from American and Euro military leaders only reinforces this because our leaders now were selected for political loyalty, not competence, as well.
They are fighting a 1914 style war because they have military leaders less competent than the allies had in 1914 who've made their careers on learning nothing.
Posted by: 18-1 at February 22, 2025 10:28 AM (t0Rmr)
Posted by: Kindltot at February 22, 2025 10:29 AM (D7oie)
The White House is looking to sell the Nancy Pelosi Federal Building on 7th Street and the century-old building at 50 United Nations Plaza.
The Trump administration says it will save money by avoiding maintenance on the buildings
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I'll bet Nanzi does take a lot of maintenance. I mean, botox alone . . .
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at February 22, 2025 10:29 AM (L/fGl)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius
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If no obvious math or table errors, no human eyes see your return for well over a year. If anything, for better or worse, refunds Wii be going out faster than ever this year with less possible oversight.
Posted by: From about That Time at February 22, 2025 10:30 AM (n4GiU)
A reasonable take on the leadup to the Uke war would be "don't attack an ethnic minority in your country when that minority has a much stronger country on your border" - because if Ukraine follows the Minsk accords there is no war.
Posted by: 18-1 at February 22, 2025 10:30 AM (t0Rmr)
Just made our annual appointment with our CPA. Looks like we'll be in another huge hole.
We're in that IRS sweet spot were we make too much to avoid paying and too little to have political connections to hide it. And, to be honest, we've got some of the most savvy investment/wealth advisors there are. They've made us a lot of money. But it's not nearly enough to buy off a congressman.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 22, 2025 10:31 AM (Q4IgG)
Posted by: Amalgamated Laptop Keys local #24 at February 22, 2025 10:21 AM (dg+HA
I suspect dog hair is more likely.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 22, 2025 10:31 AM (OX9vb)
Posted by: screaming in digital at February 22, 2025 10:31 AM (Szews)
Posted by: Bedside Manor at February 22, 2025 09:42 AM (G5+As)
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I've gotten several pieces of furniture from Hooker over the years. It's very nice stuff. Mid to upper range price and quality wise.
Posted by: Lady in Black at February 22, 2025 10:31 AM (qBdHI)
Posted by: 18-1 at February 22, 2025 10:28 AM (t0Rmr)
This is actually the case a lot in entrenched systems. I have pointed it out at numerous sites when I have been asked to take a look at them. Crappy supervisors pick people who are loyal (but can have any other negative trait like laziness, stupidity or whatever.) They do not want anyone who could be a threat.
People who actually want to fix things do not care if their underlings are ambitious and capable.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 10:31 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Music nerd
Neon Knights > Nights in White Satin
Posted by: SFGoth at February 22, 2025 10:31 AM (KAi1n)
Posted by: Aetius451AD
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*raises hand*
My dog loves rocks... he's going to break a tooth one day.
Posted by: lin-duh at February 22, 2025 10:31 AM (VCgbV)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 10:22 AM (bss/y)
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It was a targeted phrase to emphasize that Hamas needed prayers, too.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 22, 2025 10:31 AM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: Kindltot at February 22, 2025 10:28 AM (D7oie)
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I've heard it's helpful for teething puppies. I'll have to try it. He loves ice cubes.
Posted by: Jordan61 at February 22, 2025 10:31 AM (xOnCy)
The White House is looking to sell the Nancy Pelosi Federal Building on 7th Street and the century-old building at 50 United Nations Plaza.
The Trump administration says it will save money by avoiding maintenance on the buildings
This is awesome! Cutting costs and trolling a hag at the same time! Winning!!!
Posted by: Madame Mayhem (uppity wench) at February 22, 2025 10:32 AM (4XwPj)
Posted by: DaveA at February 22, 2025 10:32 AM (FhXTo)
If 94% of fedgov workers are working from home we shouldn't need many buildings in expensive zip codes right?
And TBH, fedgov should be looking to move work to less expensive localitions anyway - this is something private companies do all the time to cheers from the media/stockholders.
Posted by: 18-1 at February 22, 2025 10:32 AM (t0Rmr)
I'll bet Nanzi does take a lot of maintenance. I mean, botox alone . . .
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at February 22, 2025 10:29 AM (L/fGl)
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The booze for pickling .......
Posted by: Ciampino - whiskey galore at February 22, 2025 10:33 AM (KjLnc)
Posted by: runner at February 22, 2025 10:33 AM (g47mK)
Posted by: DaveA at February 22, 2025 10:32 AM (FhXTo)
Without the quotes.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 10:33 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 22, 2025 10:23 AM (ZOv7s)
SIG is a better pistol. When the Army did their first trials, the guys liked the SIG which they knew they wouldn't get, and recommended for the Ruger instead. So they got the Baretta because reasons.
The Glocks provided reportedly did not survive the trials.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 22, 2025 10:33 AM (D7oie)
Posted by: DaveA at February 22, 2025 10:33 AM (FhXTo)
Posted by: I've always wondered at February 22, 2025 10:34 AM (dg+HA)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 10:19 AM (bss/y)
It works for babies
Posted by: Kindltot
You freeze babies for the puppy to chew on?
Posted by: Thomas Paine at February 22, 2025 10:34 AM (ayfLP)
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed
Got mine, too. I think they're routine for this time of the year and I've always tossed them.
I try to give generously, often through special funding locally (i.e, towards an elevator for a Parish Hall because it can't be made IDA compliant; food donations for local shelter aid programs, Christmas gift giving for families, etc.)
Thanks to redistricting, I'm on the dodgy side of the county but better off than many for now. Since the "end of C19 funding," property & school taxes are taking a serious toll on seniors, small businesses not NPs and being gov. backstopped, and the essential workers in grocery stores, assisted living facilities, etc.
I hope a lot of people can hang on to the point to they'll understand the good this new administration can achieve for them, too.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at February 22, 2025 10:35 AM (NFX2v)
Posted by: Ben Had at February 22, 2025 10:35 AM (mB6WH)
Posted by: DaveA at February 22, 2025 10:35 AM (FhXTo)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 22, 2025 10:31 AM (ZOv7s)
And it was the first thing my sleepy head thought of to say rather than trying to leave anyone out.
Imagine you are a lurker instead of an asshole (me.) You come on here to make a tentative comment to get involved and the blog auto-deletes your comment. WTH?! Guess I will not comment.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 10:35 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 22, 2025 10:35 AM (OX9vb)
And ironically getting "help" from American and Euro military leaders only reinforces this because our leaders now were selected for political loyalty, not competence, as well."
So what's the difference between the competing parties in leadership?
You seem to contradict yourself.
Posted by: pawn at February 22, 2025 10:35 AM (QB+5g)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at February 22, 2025 10:36 AM (L/fGl)
Posted by: runner at February 22, 2025 10:36 AM (g47mK)
Posted by: I've always wondered at February 22, 2025 10:34 AM (dg+HA)
Surcoat?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 10:36 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Paul Pelosi at February 22, 2025 10:36 AM (dg+HA)
Posted by: Notsothoreau at February 22, 2025 10:36 AM (o5+a9)
Posted by: Thomas Paine at February 22, 2025 10:34 AM (ayfLP)
*golfclap*
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 10:36 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: muldoon at February 22, 2025 10:36 AM (/iMjX)
Posted by: I've always wondered
It makes them feel luxurious, and helps reduce friction when putting on chain mail.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at February 22, 2025 10:36 AM (ayfLP)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 22, 2025 10:37 AM (RIvkX)
People who actually want to fix things do not care if their underlings are ambitious and capable.
Its true. The way you fix this in companies is rewarding the managers of successful employees as well - so if line employee Smith solves a problem that earns the company a bunch of money you also reward his manager Jones because you WANT your managers to encourage problem solving and saving the company money. This is often how you can tell well managed companies from poorly managed ones.
This doesn't scale particularly well in private industry and often has negative implications in large bureaucracies.
So at ACME Inc if line employee Smith reduces the number of people you need on the factory line by 10% its an obvious win. If line employee Smith reduces the number of people you need pushing papers at the DoE though at some level of management you've reduced someone's empire and they will fire your ass for it. And your manager too.
Posted by: 18-1 at February 22, 2025 10:37 AM (t0Rmr)
Also, please pray for the children who were rescued in Pontiac, Michigan, after their mother abandoned them for years. And for the people who she lied to, like the father trying to contact his child.
Posted by: NaughtyPine at February 22, 2025 10:37 AM (2i7Hu)
Posted by: Bulg at February 22, 2025 10:38 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Ben Had at February 22, 2025 10:38 AM (mB6WH)
Posted by: I've always wondered at February 22, 2025 10:34 AM (dg+HA)
Samite can be hard to source.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 22, 2025 10:38 AM (D7oie)
If Trump said that men can compete in women's sports if they first cut off their junk, had breast implants and had to take estrogen the Left would be adamantly against it.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at February 22, 2025 10:38 AM (VofaG)
Posted by: runner at February 22, 2025 10:38 AM (g47mK)
Posted by: Ben Had at February 22, 2025 10:35 AM (mB6WH)
I tried that with Ajax (one of those bones from the pet shops that has a thin veneer of meat left on in?)
Diarrhea like you would not believe.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 10:38 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 22, 2025 10:38 AM (cMcMn)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 22, 2025 10:38 AM (cMcMn)
yeah, lol!
Posted by: runner at February 22, 2025 10:39 AM (g47mK)
So what's the difference between the competing parties in leadership?
There isn't much of one. The American/Euro military leadership want to steal money and buddy up to the Junta leadership. The Uke military leadership wants to steal money and buddy up to lil Z and the Junta.
Winning the war is secondary to both and saving Uke lives isn't on the agenda for either.
Posted by: 18-1 at February 22, 2025 10:39 AM (t0Rmr)
Posted by: I've always wondered at February 22, 2025 10:34 AM (dg+HA)
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For 40 years or close I thought it was that but with the Internet I discovered it is "Nights In White Satin"
Posted by: Ciampino - sheets? at February 22, 2025 10:39 AM (KjLnc)
Posted by: Ben Had at February 22, 2025 10:39 AM (mB6WH)
Hugs to everyone.
So good to see so many here. Getting to share life's hard times eases the burden and sharing the good times makes for smiles.
JT, feel free to send me bad jokes. Email in my nic.(which is because of you).
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at February 22, 2025 10:40 AM (t/2Uw)
New York Post@nypost
‘Morale low’ at ‘The View’ after hosts asked to dial back Trump criticisms, layoffs: sources
https://is.gd/BYvn24
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at February 22, 2025 10:40 AM (L/fGl)
Not soldier-hostages, who might expect to have a chance of death, but civilians.
Posted by: JM in Illinois at February 22, 2025 10:41 AM (YLiRj)
Literal answer: They are talking about people like Travolta from Saturday Night Fever
Historical nerd answer: Medieval nobility would wear whatever was in (and they could afford) when they had their social gatherings...they didn't run around in plate armor all the time (sorry D&D losers) and Satin was available in the later medieval period
Posted by: 18-1 at February 22, 2025 10:42 AM (t0Rmr)
Posted by: Bulg at February 22, 2025 10:42 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: nurse ratched at February 22, 2025 10:42 AM (xIWND)
Ten percent for the big girl.
Posted by: Creepy Joe at February 22, 2025 10:43 AM (dg+HA)
So then how can you dismiss the rather obvious effect (to me) of neither side having air superiority as driving the tactics?
Posted by: pawn at February 22, 2025 10:43 AM (QB+5g)
. . . and liberty and prayers for all. Play ball!
Posted by: Count de Monet at February 22, 2025 10:43 AM (Aqu9a)
Posted by: I've always wondered
His pronouns are xexe and xisanxat.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at February 22, 2025 10:43 AM (L/fGl)
Posted by: J T at February 22, 2025 09:50 AM
Howdy JT!!! We've missed you so much! So glad to see you here!
Posted by: Moonbeam at February 22, 2025 10:44 AM (rbKZ6)
I guess I should wait for the first world problem thread.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at February 22, 2025 10:44 AM (VofaG)
Posted by: Bulg at February 22, 2025 10:44 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Skip at February 22, 2025 10:44 AM (fwDg9)
Historically it was pretty common. If an enemy took your people hostage and you believed you could beat them in a war you would. Because to do otherwise would just encourage more hostage taking. And then generally if you did win and your enemies killed those hostages you'd just inflict more suffering on them and let the world know why because again the 1st goal of all this is to make sure other groups don't believe they can get an advantage by taking your people hostage.
Posted by: 18-1 at February 22, 2025 10:45 AM (t0Rmr)
Well they never reach the end
Posted by: Skip at February 22, 2025 10:45 AM (fwDg9)
Posted by: JM in Illinois at February 22, 2025 10:41 AM (YLiRj)
Russia does it as a matter of policy , look up Beslan massacre. Of course Russia doesn’t have many hostage situations because of that.
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 22, 2025 10:46 AM (73vBl)
Posted by: 18-1 at February 22, 2025 10:45 AM (t0Rmr)
'We don't negotiate with terrorists.'
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 10:46 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at February 22, 2025 10:46 AM (LFson)
Well they never reach the end
Posted by: Skip at February 22, 2025 10:45 AM (fwDg9)
Sounds like the KKK to me.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at February 22, 2025 10:46 AM (VofaG)
Posted by: NaughtyPine
That is a horrible story, that a mother could be so evil. But it also points out that government agencies are no substitute for friends and neighbors. It took years for this to be discovered when someone paying attention should have noticed in weeks
Posted by: Thomas Paine at February 22, 2025 10:46 AM (ayfLP)
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Trump gets pretty agitated when discussing J6, and specifically the J6 committee. Although Pelosi got a pardon as part of the committee, she wasn't singled out for some of the other shit she's done.
She won't get to upstage anyone by tearing up Trump's SotU speech since she's not speaker right now.
Whether she's laying low because of her hip or something else is debatable. But I'd like Trump to politically take her down this year. Putting her in prison, where I think she belongs, would be sweet, but probably not going to happen.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 22, 2025 10:47 AM (Q4IgG)
Never meaning to send.
Posted by: Don't forget that part at February 22, 2025 10:47 AM (dg+HA)
The White House is looking to sell the Nancy Pelosi Federal Building on 7th Street and the century-old building at 50 United Nations Plaza.
Posted by: Madame Mayhem (uppity wench) at February 22, 2025 10:32 AM (4XwPj)
Turn 'em into "homeless shelters".
Posted by: BignJames at February 22, 2025 10:47 AM (Yj6Os)
We have thousands of years of history of war without air superiority. The Ukes have chosen 1914 tactics (and not even 1918 tactics) as their default - human wave attacks into prepared artillery positions. This is the easiest and worst choice they could make.
Posted by: 18-1 at February 22, 2025 10:47 AM (t0Rmr)
Posted by: Jordan61 at February 22, 2025 10:47 AM (xOnCy)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 22, 2025 10:48 AM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Bulg at February 22, 2025 10:44 AM (77rzZ)
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I thought that was silk.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 22, 2025 10:48 AM (BpYfr)
Posted by: Notsothoreau at February 22, 2025 10:48 AM (o5+a9)
Posted by: Bulg at February 22, 2025 10:49 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: lin-duh at February 22, 2025 10:49 AM (VCgbV)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 22, 2025 10:49 AM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at February 22, 2025 10:50 AM (VofaG)
Posted by: huerfano
May your cousin, Mark, RIP, huerfano. Condolences to you and also to your large, loving extended family.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at February 22, 2025 10:50 AM (NFX2v)
Posted by: Skip at February 22, 2025 10:44 AM (fwDg9)
I think it’s well over 90%. Even paper returns (does anyone still do that?) are scanned in. The only time anyone looks at it is if a red flag is triggered.
There’s really no need for thousands od bureaucrats at the IRS.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at February 22, 2025 10:50 AM (LFson)
Posted by: Robert KKK Sheets Byrd at February 22, 2025 10:50 AM (dg+HA)
Posted by: Bulg at February 22, 2025 10:50 AM (77rzZ)
Psalm 25:18 “Consider my affliction and trouble, and take away all my sins.”
Posted by: H at February 22, 2025 10:50 AM (4N/0w)
That should be the starting point. But if you are Israel, for example, you want to end the conflict by hanging hundreds of jihadis for any involvement in taking/torturing the hostages. And I don't mean the leadership here - if every member of the Hamas leadership on Oct 6 isn't dead before the conflict is over Israel has lost - I mean they need to hang a few hundred average Muhammeds as well just like the allies hanged a bunch of concentration camp guards.
Posted by: 18-1 at February 22, 2025 10:50 AM (t0Rmr)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at February 22, 2025 10:51 AM (L/fGl)
Thought I'd better de-lurk and throw some kisses.
Mwah! Mwah! Mwah!
Posted by: Emmie celebrates the Audacity of Trump! at February 22, 2025 10:51 AM (Sf2cq)
Stockholm Syndrome?
Posted by: one hour sober at February 22, 2025 10:51 AM (Y1sOo)
Posted by: TecumsehTea at February 22, 2025 10:52 AM (Eo96p)
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at February 22, 2025 10:52 AM (LFson)
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at February 22, 2025 10:52 AM (t/2Uw)
Posted by: one hour sober at February 22, 2025 10:52 AM (Y1sOo)
Posted by: 18-1 at February 22, 2025 10:47 AM (t0Rmr)
Hold on a second there. They are also using drones- which is most definitely not a WWI tactic. Yes, one could argue it is similar to early airplanes. However, I would argue it is far more effective.
There is something very strange about this war.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 22, 2025 10:52 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Bulg at February 22, 2025 10:44 AM (77rzZ)
they had pretty good armor, so maybe part of layers ?
Posted by: runner at February 22, 2025 10:52 AM (g47mK)
I guess I should wait for the first world problem thread.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth
In my opinion, keurig is the Starbucks of drip coffee. I got some pods of the exact same brand that I grind from beans at home for the occasional extra cup at work on their machine, and it tastes burnt and lousy.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at February 22, 2025 10:52 AM (ayfLP)
cat-braves-the-cold-to-walk-his-kids-
to-the-school-bus-each-morning
Posted by: Ciampino - aha good kitty at February 22, 2025 10:52 AM (KjLnc)
I assume they script this all out and tell the hostage what he/she will do or some other hostage will be killed for not following the script. Hell, we probably paid the people that wrote those scripts too
Posted by: 18-1 at February 22, 2025 10:52 AM (t0Rmr)
BRCC Fit Fuel this morning.
Posted by: Diogenes at February 22, 2025 10:52 AM (W/lyH)
But we LIKE working deep down inside of an old limestone mine shaft in rural Pennsylvania.
Posted by: IRS employees at February 22, 2025 10:54 AM (dg+HA)
Stockholm Syndrome?
Posted by: one hour sober at February 22, 2025 10:51 AM (Y1sOo)
don't judge, if you made it out alive after the rape and torture you would do the same
Posted by: runner at February 22, 2025 10:54 AM (g47mK)
Why would a knight wear white satin?
**********
A gallant young knight named Sir Rafe
Said, "Not wearing undies ain't safe
Use satin or linen
Right from the beginnin'
Or Gadzooks! You'll find chain mail doth chafe!
Posted by: muldoon at February 22, 2025 10:54 AM (/iMjX)
Posted by: Notsothor
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Once had to assist in the "end" removal of a dish towel a lab had swallowed.
Memorable, not pleasant.
Posted by: From about That Time at February 22, 2025 10:54 AM (n4GiU)
Posted by: runner at February 22, 2025 10:56 AM (g47mK)
For most (non-Mac) laptops, replacing a keyboard is DIY-able. Check Amazon for replacements and Youtube for instructions.
Posted by: Oddbob at February 22, 2025 10:56 AM (/y8xj)
2033? Bahaha! More like never.
Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenkoism in Solidarity with the Struggle for festive little hats at February 22, 2025 10:56 AM (PAa7I)
Early on their were reports of them destroying tanks via drones, and I think this was likely true - I'd argue the first lesson of the Uke war was "if you can see it you can kill it"
But after the Russians changed their tactics to stop exposing tanks though 1940s style massed armor attacks there have been a bunch of videos of the Ukes using drones against infantry but reading the actual combat reports from both sides drones don't seem an important item anymore.
Posted by: 18-1 at February 22, 2025 10:56 AM (t0Rmr)
Posted by: Thomas Paine at February 22, 2025 10:52 AM (ayfLP)
Thanks for the confirmation. My issue is I drink one cup of coffee a day in the morning to get me started for the day. Its almost like taking bad tasting medicine at this point.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at February 22, 2025 10:56 AM (VofaG)
There’s really no need for thousands od bureaucrats at the IRS.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald
I do a paper return because I'm not paying a fee in order to pay taxes. I also wrote my own prep program because TurboTax couldn't handle my taxes, and also I'm not paying TurboTax to pay taxes.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at February 22, 2025 10:57 AM (ayfLP)
I wasn't judging. Just asked if Stockholm Syndrome was in play.
18-1 gave a reasonable answer.
Posted by: one hour sober at February 22, 2025 10:57 AM (Y1sOo)
Posted by: runner at February 22, 2025 10:57 AM (g47mK)
Kash Patel Orders 1,500 FBI Agents and Staff Out of the Building on Day One
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at February 22, 2025 10:51 AM (L/fGl)
Remember when your teacher returned confiscated contraband on the last day of school? For some reason that's what this reminds me of.
Posted by: BignJames at February 22, 2025 10:57 AM (Yj6Os)
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One reason is the Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems we've gifted Ukraine. The other is distance. I don't think Russia is keeping many aircraft... fighters specifically anywhere near Ukraine for fear they'll be targeted by drones or other weaponry.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 22, 2025 10:57 AM (Q4IgG)
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at February 22, 2025 10:44 AM (VofaG)
Moka pots are pretty cheap and make a good cup of coffee. I have a stainless steel one that I like better than any of the aluminium ones I have had. If you get the two or three cup ones, they make a single mug or two of coffee. It is essentially a stove top Keurig.
Bialetti is still a major maker, though a lot of companies make them now. Stainless steel IMHO is the best bet.
One, you have to keep them clean, and two, you can't let it sit too long on a hot burner or it will burn the rubber gasket and make all your subsequent cups taste like vulcanized rubber, until you replace the gasket
You can get get replacement gaskets, they are cheap. You should get a couple to start with because you will eventually burn the original one.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 22, 2025 10:58 AM (D7oie)
Stock tip: short ham and egg futures.
Posted by: Oddbob at February 22, 2025 10:58 AM (/y8xj)
Posted by: skywch at February 22, 2025 10:58 AM (uqhmb)
Posted by: Skip at February 22, 2025 10:58 AM (fwDg9)
And as another way to think about this, if there really is a bunch of tax money the government should be getting and isn't, the easier answer is to change the way the government collects taxes so it doesn't rely on normal people understanding the tax code and than auditing random people to find ones that are cheating.
Again in the private sector this sort of stuff is obvious - if you have an archaic payment system where your customers keep telling you they can't understand how much they are supposed to pay you change your payment system, you don't just start auditing random customers and assume fear will make the rest learn your system.
Posted by: 18-1 at February 22, 2025 10:59 AM (t0Rmr)
Good!
Posted by: Madame Mayhem (uppity wench) at February 22, 2025 10:59 AM (4XwPj)
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at February 22, 2025 10:59 AM (dg+HA)
Stockholm Syndrome?
Posted by: one hour sober at February 22, 2025 10:51 AM (Y1sOo)
don't judge, if you made it out alive after the rape and torture you would do the same
Posted by: runner at February 22, 2025 10:54 AM (g47mK)
I don't have a family so I would like to think I would go out like the Italian , Fabrizio Quattrocchi.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at February 22, 2025 11:00 AM (VofaG)
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at February 22, 2025 11:01 AM (t/2Uw)
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at February 22, 2025 11:02 AM (VofaG)
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at February 22, 2025 11:02 AM (dg+HA)
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The Mormons?
Posted by: lin-duh at February 22, 2025 11:02 AM (VCgbV)
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice)
Amish is the wrong answer.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at February 22, 2025 11:02 AM (ayfLP)
Hmmmm....
If one of his tranny students does anything to a family member of mine, he and I are going to have a little.chat.
Posted by: Diogenes at February 22, 2025 11:02 AM (W/lyH)
I've seen videos of Russian aircraft engaging Uke air defense. I assume they are mostly fake (what was the video game the Ghost of Kiev videos came from?) but...layered air defense is hard to defeat
And while the Russian airforce is stronger then the Ukes, I don't think it is really built for this sort of task like ours is. So if they engaged the Ukes along the front they'd take heavy losses and they can mostly hit things they want with cheap artillery anyway.
Ironically of course, if the Russian goal was to destroy Kiev and other Uke cities to deprive them of an industrial base than it would likely be worth it to use your air resources this way - just like we did in a limited fashion in Vietnam under Nixon for example.
Posted by: 18-1 at February 22, 2025 11:03 AM (t0Rmr)
"Nights in White Satin" is a song by English rock band the Moody Blues, written by Justin Hayward. It was first featured as the segment "The Night" on the album Days of Future Passed. When first released as a single in 1967, it reached number 19 on the UK Singles --- Wikipedia
Posted by: Ciampino - Today is Yesterday's Tomorrow at February 22, 2025 11:03 AM (KjLnc)
Posted by: lin-duh at February 22, 2025 11:04 AM (VCgbV)
They just had a mongo snowstorm, so obviously Climate Change ™.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at February 22, 2025 11:04 AM (dg+HA)
Posted by: Thomas Paine at February 22, 2025 10:46 AM
The first thing the officials noted was that she filled out a school records request to transfer the kids to Pontiac schools but there's no follow-up protocol when the kids didn't show up.
Pissed me right off. In the '90s, one of my cousins discovered his ex did something similar. She withdrew their daughter to "homeschool" - as in, the poor girl went from first grade to being a housekeeper and a diaper-changer for her half-siblings. By the time the court got involved, she had missed years of school and interactions with children her age.
And still there's no follow-up to find out if the kids are okay.
Posted by: NaughtyPine at February 22, 2025 11:04 AM (2i7Hu)
Dude, shut the fuck up.
I asked a reasonable question.
And I'll compare my military service in and over the Persian Gulf during Shield/Storm to your service to see how "stronk and brave" we both have been.
Posted by: one hour sober at February 22, 2025 11:04 AM (Y1sOo)
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There was a triple homicide at a DMV license renewal center in Louisville yesterday.
No description of the perps. Cops say no threat to the community.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 22, 2025 11:05 AM (Q4IgG)
Ha this guy. Ha.
/Gives kiss
Picks up gun an shoots victim
Posted by: Christoper Walken in True Romance at February 22, 2025 11:05 AM (t0Rmr)
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at February 22, 2025 11:05 AM (t/2Uw)
I asked a reasonable question.
And I'll compare my military service in and over the Persian Gulf during Shield/Storm to your service to see how "stronk and brave" we both have been.
Posted by: one hour sober at February 22, 2025 11:04 AM (Y1sOo)
Why don't you shut the fuck up. No thinking person would ask such a thing.
Posted by: runner at February 22, 2025 11:06 AM (g47mK)
Posted by: Bedside Manor at February 22, 2025 09:42 AM (G5+As)
Well, for Hookers, that's a good first item to buy. That's where the Johns leave the money.
Posted by: Diogenes at February 22, 2025 11:06 AM (W/lyH)
Posted by: Thomas Paine at February 22, 2025 11:06 AM (ayfLP)
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at February 22, 2025 11:08 AM (dg+HA)
Posted by: runner at February 22, 2025 11:09 AM (g47mK)
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at February 22, 2025 11:09 AM (NFX2v)
Posted by: 18-1 at February 22, 2025 11:03 AM (t0Rmr)
I still see people who say "Russia can't even take Kiev."
Which is just one of those things that gets said, by people who are either ignorant or intentionally lie.
It would be roughly as silly as saying in 1991 "The U.S. can't even take Baghdad."
Posted by: BurtTC at February 22, 2025 11:09 AM (lH8E4)
Posted by: one hour sober at February 22, 2025 11:09 AM (Y1sOo)
Posted by: Skip at February 22, 2025 11:10 AM (fwDg9)
Posted by: Jordan61 at February 22, 2025 09:08 AM (xOnCy)
Good to hear from you Jordan. You have been missed!
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 22, 2025 11:10 AM (8zz6B)
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Did you ever mail the letters?
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at February 22, 2025 11:11 AM (dg+HA)
Posted by: Walrus Blubber, FTW! at February 22, 2025 11:11 AM (G5+As)
Posted by: Thomas Paine at February 22, 2025 11:06 AM (ayfLP)
Essentially, any sophisticated tech is being operated by Americans and Brits. They never bothered to train the Ukes to use it, because they don't want the Ukes to know how to use it.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 22, 2025 11:12 AM (lH8E4)
Posted by: 18-1
I think they did a lot of that. I know that nickel production was in east Ukraine.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at February 22, 2025 11:12 AM (ayfLP)
Posted by: J T at February 22, 2025 09:50 AM (Ohsyb)
This is the most beautiful Hiya I have ever seen!!! Missed you, friend!!! Much love and best wishes to you!!!
Posted by: Moki at February 22, 2025 11:12 AM (wLjpr)
Not sure where you are but it's supposed to get Springlike here in the DMV this week. I am so done with winter.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at February 22, 2025 11:13 AM (t/2Uw)
Posted by: Union of Concerned Duck Fat Fans at February 22, 2025 11:13 AM (dg+HA)
The amusing thing yesterday was the closed caption for C-Span spelled his name "Cash" Patel and that he was swon inon the "guitar".
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 22, 2025 11:14 AM (42Vb+)
I suspect Russia doesn't want to take/heavily damage Kiev because:
1) It would give the FNM a sob story that they could use to try to persuade the US/Europe to send more resources to Ukraine
2) The entire Uke economy is being paid out by the US/Europe so Kiev is mostly an important rail line and nothing more
3) The Russians don't want to spend more of their own resources than they have to to take the disputed Eastern provinces. They don't want Kiev to take in an angry minority that will just cause trouble for decades...
Posted by: 18-1 at February 22, 2025 11:15 AM (t0Rmr)
877-Kash-Now!
Posted by: Portly chick dressed as a viking at February 22, 2025 11:17 AM (dg+HA)
Posted by: huerfano at February 22, 2025 09:32 AM (n2swS)
Condolences, huerfano.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 22, 2025 11:17 AM (8zz6B)
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Posted by: Quarter Twenty at February 22, 2025 11:11 AM (dg+HA)
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Posted by: Ciampino - eMail returned for insufficient voltage at February 22, 2025 11:17 AM (KjLnc)
Posted by: Comrade Flounder,Disinformation Demon at February 22, 2025 11:17 AM (i24o9)
Posted by: 18-1 at February 22, 2025 11:15 AM (t0Rmr)
The lie of "they can't take Kiev" is part of the bigger lie, that this war was about conquest and expansion by the Russians.
They didn't want Kiev, they don't want Kiev, they don't need Kiev. They took lands they believe are ethnically Russian, and are legitimately part of Russia. Kiev is not.
They don't want to rule Ukraine, and they don't want to expand to the west.
That's the lie the Americans and Euros have been keeping alive, to fool gullible voters.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 22, 2025 11:18 AM (4i8P7)
Posted by: Now I'm hungry at February 22, 2025 11:18 AM (dg+HA)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 22, 2025 11:18 AM (42Vb+)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 22, 2025 10:23 AM
The military is obsessed with "modularity", which basic translates to anything new has to be a Swiss Army knife or Leatherman tool. They want everything to have as many functions and configurations as possible with the theory being that it saves money. The reality, of course, is that like a Swiss Army knife or Leatherman it does have all these functions, but it does none of them nearly as well as a tool designed and built for a singular purpose. And it ends up costing more.
Posted by: Bert G at February 22, 2025 11:19 AM (VARTN)
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And also that the Moon is made of green cheese.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at February 22, 2025 11:19 AM (L/fGl)
Posted by: BurtTC at February 22, 2025 11:19 AM (4i8P7)
Posted by: Bedside Manor
Hooker Furniture does have lovely furniture within its many lines:
BOBO Intriguing Objects; Hooker Casegoods; Bradington-Young; HF Custom; Hooker Upholstery; Shenandoah Furniture; H Contract; Pulaski; Samuel Lawrence Furniture; Prime Resources International; Samuel Lawrence Hospitality; Sunset West; Drew & Jonathan Home
Prices probably vary across the lines & manufacturers.
Enjoy your purchase!
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at February 22, 2025 11:20 AM (NFX2v)
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at February 22, 2025 11:05 AM
They released "The Other Side of Life" in the late '80s and lots of teenagers heard them for the first time. I saw them in the '90s, opening for The Beach Boys, or what was left of them.
I miss cheap tickets to open-air venues. Three Dog Night, Huey Lewis & the News... there were a lot of fun groups I saw for less than a day's pay.
Posted by: NaughtyPine at February 22, 2025 11:20 AM (2i7Hu)
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The Russian air force spent a lot of time and resources on fielding long range anti-ship missiles to defeat American carrier groups in a hypothetical WWIII. Only recently have they focused on long range anti-surface (ground) missiles that don't have a nuke on them.
I think there was something like "worth the effort" going on in Russian air force circles. Plus, their bomber fleet is dwindling. Most are in the far east where they're safer.
They could use their vast supply of SRBM's, IRBM's to do the job... if so inclined.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 22, 2025 11:21 AM (Q4IgG)
Posted by: Duck! Dodge! Hide! at February 22, 2025 11:22 AM (G5+As)
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Posted by: Quarter Twenty at February 22, 2025 11:11 AM (dg+HA)
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Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at February 22, 2025 11:22 AM (NFX2v)
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at February 22, 2025 11:23 AM (t/2Uw)
I actually like the M9 but the military should have gone to the Glock !7 decades ago. Its less expensive easy to operate and clean and reliable. We aren't doing competition shooting on the battlefield.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at February 22, 2025 11:23 AM (VofaG)
I think PBS has used that in their pledge drive one time.
Posted by: one hour sober at February 22, 2025 11:23 AM (Y1sOo)
Posted by: J T at February 22, 2025 09:50 AM (Ohsyb)
Back atcha, JT! Good to hear from you!
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 22, 2025 11:23 AM (8zz6B)
What would you expect with bad folks having control of them for years?
Posted by: MkY at February 22, 2025 10:05 AM (cPGH3)
If the files are digital, she should get Elon's whiz kids to look for evidence of digital tampering.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 22, 2025 11:28 AM (8zz6B)
Posted by: Walrus Blubber, FTW! at February 22, 2025 11:11 AM (G5+As)
I'm skeptical about the health benefits, but ducks are damned tasty.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 22, 2025 11:38 AM (W5ArC)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 22, 2025 11:39 AM (LHJ4l)
It's almost as if it were theater with real bullets.
Posted by: pawn at February 22, 2025 12:07 PM (QB+5g)
Posted by: Nazdar at February 22, 2025 12:10 PM (NcvvS)
Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy-boy I'm old at February 22, 2025 12:24 PM (dgRL6)
Prayers for all of the Horde.
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