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The Classical Saturday Morning Coffee Break & Prayer Revival
Good morning boys and 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 Mosinee) 1) This is an open thread. Feel free to lurk, opine and/or bloviate.
2) Be kind, be nice. The troll's tear ducts are overworked.
3) Nope, no, not a chance. No running with sharp objects.
4) 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: 5/3 – D asked for prayers for his wife, Susan, who has been having some issues. They went to the hospital on 5/1, and all the signs are pointing to pancreatic cancer. They meet with other doctors on 5/5. Any prayers would be a blessing.
6/5 Update – The doctors have confirmed it is cancer, but they have not yet determined if it can be removed, or if chemotherapy will be needed first, to shrink the mass. They are so thankful for all the prayers and ask for them to continue. 5/10 – Cosda asked for prayers for his wife, who recently had a mole removed that came back as melanoma cancer. She is scheduled for surgery next week, and it looks like that should remove it completely.
6/11 Update – Pathology of the lymph node taken during surgery indicates metastatic cancer cells. Now she will have a brain MRI and a PET scan the week of 6/16. She is classified as stage 3. 5/17 – neverenoughcaffiene asked for prayers for her sister-in-law, Jackie, who is looking at dialysis. Her kidneys have been failing for several years is she is getting close based on her numbers. Hopefully new meds will help.
5/24 – The new meds have not helped. Her score for kidney function is 16, and the trigger for dialysis is 15. 5/17 – B asked for prayers for the Lord to move a bowel food constriction or “kink” out so that his bowels would function properly.
5/31 Update – B sent his thanks for the prayers. He is healed from the bowel obstruction. He requested prayers for his friend, Jerry, who is in the hospital needing surgery for an ulcer and MRSA, and another friend, Mary, who is fighting cancer. 5/23 – Hrothgar asks for prayers for a dear friend’s son. Tim battled cancer 20 years ago, but has been living with kidney disease for several years. It has progressed to the point that he needs a transplant. In a real blessing, he was approved for the transplant list. Please pray for Tim, that he would receive a donated kidney. There is no cost to the donor, and the donor generally goes on to live a full life with just one kidney, and it would make a huge difference for Tim, versus long-term dialysis.
5/31 Update – Tim must lose 50 pounds in the next 90 days to remain on the transplant list, and he is thinking that is impossible. Please pray that he realizes what a God-given blessing he has been given to reach this point, and that he makes the right lifestyle choices to lose that weight. 5/24 – Captain Obvious requested prayers for his friend J, who will be having surgery on 6/9 to try and relieve her chronic pain. She also has concerns because she is on blood thinners and nearly bled out after her hip replacement. Please pray for the best possible outcome and also to relieve her anxiety.
6/12 Update – J had her surgery on 6/9 and it went very well; the surgeon had to do less work than he originally thought. J is already experiencing relief from the chronic pain she had. Thanks to all for the prayers. 5/24 – L sent an update. Her daughter, Shannon, the Franciscan sister who we prayed for when she had heart surgery, is much improved. There were some setbacks along the way – a problem with defibrillation and a respiratory infection - but she is healed now and will take her final vows soon. L is also much improved, after her knee implant surgery. 5/29 – Teresa in Fort Worth sent an update and her thanks for all the prayers and words of encouragement. They have sustained her and her family as she continues to battle cancer. She continues to receive good news: her oncologist is quite pleased with her response to the current medication protocol; they are decreasing the lab work frequency to every other week instead of weekly; the side effects from chemo have been barely noticeable; she can just take 4 tiny pills for chemo instead of spending one day a week at the cancer center. It’s been 7 months so far, and she expects that at some point the tumors will start growing again, but for now, they are encouraged.
6/6 Update – Teresa has a side effect from the chemo – her fingernails and toenails are starting to loosen and “lift” off their nail beds. It is painful, and also carries a risk of infection. 6/4 – Grumpy and Recalcitrant asked for prayers for his mother (Lynda), asking to give her strength and healing. Also, for the medical staff to be prompted to do a complete and thorough job diagnosing her.
6/7 Update – Lynda has been diagnosed with aortic stenosis. This is a correctable medical issue using surgery where they go in endoscopically via the leg, up to the heart, to fix the lower heart valve that is leaking. 6/6 – tbodie Lurker requested prayers for his son, tbodie Jr, who is in his mid-30s and was just diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Please pray for healing for tbodie Jr and for peace for his family. 6/11 – Legally Sufficient asks the Horde’s prayers for her friend, Bubba, who was in a bad auto wreck on 6/8. Prayers for comfort, healing, and strength are needed for Bubba and his family. He is in ICU and will be there for a couple more weeks. Thank you!
6/18 Update – Legally Sufficient asks for continued prayers for healing, strength, and comfort for Bubba. God is great! Bubba is recovering from pneumonia (on top of the other injuries from his vehicle accident) but he is fully participating in PT, walking 25 steps a day with assistance, his breathing is improving, and he is finally eating solid food! Prayers for Bubba, his wife and family, and Bubba’s many friends are very much appreciated. 6/14 – MkY sent an update on his wife Judy’s battle with kidney cancer. Like Teresa in Ft. Worth, her tumors are shrinking. The shrinkage is so dramatic, they are discussing removing the cancerous kidney. Since that is the original source, that would make it easier to attack and perhaps kill the other tumors. Thank you so much for the prayers. 6/14 – Our Country is Screwed sent prayers of thanksgiving for all the thoughts and prayers as chemo continues. It has really been uplifting. The side effects have been minimal as well, thankfully, and there are 8 weekly treatments to go. 6/14 – Inspector Cussword requested prayers for Brother Tim. He has had a horrible time, living in his car and has just been handed a cancer diagnosis. Please pray for God’s Provision to be clear and comforting to him, and for his healing. 6/14 – Inogame asked for prayers for his wife and family. It’s very early, but they may have baby #5 on the way. They appreciate the support and prayers of the Horde. 6/20; Prayers have been requested for guest Open Blogger and all around good guy Jay Guevara. He has been hospitalized with "brain bleed". 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 in a thread comment, feel free to copy and paste it and e-mail it to Annie's Stew. She tries to keep up with the 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, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.
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Prayers to all
Posted by: Molly k. at June 21, 2025 08:05 AM (j/yko)
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Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 21, 2025 08:07 AM (ZOv7s)
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Prayers up for those who have asked us for them;
Prayers up for those who need them but haven't asked us for them;
Prayers up for those that need them but don't know it yet;
Prayers up for those that pray alone in silence whose petitions are known only to God;
And bless all those that have sought Your wisdom, heard Your answers, and are trying to do Your will on this Earth!
Prayers up for those who need them but haven't asked us for them;
Prayers up for those that need them but don't know it yet;
Prayers up for those that pray alone in silence whose petitions are known only to God;
And bless all those that have sought Your wisdom, heard Your answers, and are trying to do Your will on this Earth!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at June 21, 2025 08:08 AM (hOUT3)
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It's true; I'm pretty self-centered. Never once considered the giraffe's dilemma.
Good morning, horde. Lemme go review the prayer list and say my prayers for all y'all.
Good morning, horde. Lemme go review the prayer list and say my prayers for all y'all.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at June 21, 2025 08:10 AM (h7ZuX)
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Beautiful morning here in the Bluegrass. Got a 5 day run of summertime weather and lots 'o grass to mow.
Pool's open....
Pool's open....
Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 21, 2025 08:11 AM (Q4IgG)
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Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at June 21, 2025 08:10 AM (h7ZuX)
Admitting your problem is the first step to recovery and a fulfilling understanding of giraffes.
Admitting your problem is the first step to recovery and a fulfilling understanding of giraffes.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Thawed Out Tundra at June 21, 2025 08:14 AM (QXQ4l)
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How would a giraffe grind the beans and fashion a coffee filter?
Posted by: Boss Moss at June 21, 2025 08:15 AM (tuLbh)
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Good morning!
Posted by: We Must Not Allow A Mineshaft gp! at June 21, 2025 08:16 AM (t9lPv)
Posted by: Giraffe with a full pot of coffee at June 21, 2025 08:16 AM (ZOv7s)
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Chuck Norris once punched a horse in the chin. Its descendants are called Giraffes.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 21, 2025 08:17 AM (EVFZ5)
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Good morning, one and all. I have an appointment on Tuesday with a physical therapist to work on my knee. I've worked with them before with my shoulder so it's going to be like this:
First appointment: Introduction, explanation of my symptoms, plan laid out.
All following appointments: The spirit of Torquemada looking at what they are doing and saying "Dude! Ease back a bit."
First appointment: Introduction, explanation of my symptoms, plan laid out.
All following appointments: The spirit of Torquemada looking at what they are doing and saying "Dude! Ease back a bit."
Posted by: NR Pax at June 21, 2025 08:18 AM (7xrfc)
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The elephant has much the same dilemma as the giraffe sucking up coffee through its trunk...
...on the other hand by that time the elephant's coffee is full of boogers, so Yuck!
Stupid elephants and their booger coffee...
...still better than Starbucks.
The elephant has much the same dilemma as the giraffe sucking up coffee through its trunk...
...on the other hand by that time the elephant's coffee is full of boogers, so Yuck!
Stupid elephants and their booger coffee...
...still better than Starbucks.
Posted by: naturalfake at June 21, 2025 08:19 AM (iJfKG)
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All following appointments: The spirit of Torquemada looking at what they are doing and saying "Dude! Ease back a bit."
Posted by: NR Pax at June 21, 2025 08:18 AM (7xrfc)
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Don't forget to slap some hot iron on it. Really speeds up the healing.
Posted by: NR Pax at June 21, 2025 08:18 AM (7xrfc)
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Don't forget to slap some hot iron on it. Really speeds up the healing.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 21, 2025 08:19 AM (ZOv7s)
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7 How would a giraffe grind the beans and fashion a coffee filter?
Posted by: Boss Moss at June 21, 2025 08:15 AM (tuLbh)
Simple, no filters and ground coffee for those without the thumb thingys.
Posted by: Boss Moss at June 21, 2025 08:15 AM (tuLbh)
Simple, no filters and ground coffee for those without the thumb thingys.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Thawed Out Tundra at June 21, 2025 08:21 AM (QXQ4l)
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Brcc AK47
Posted by: rhennigantx at June 21, 2025 08:21 AM (gbOdA)
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Stupid elephants and their booger coffee...
...still better than Starbucks.
Posted by: naturalfake at June 21, 2025 08:19 AM (iJfKG)
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That's a delightful thought.
I imagine that elephants would rinse first, perhaps by hosing down a neighbor.
...still better than Starbucks.
Posted by: naturalfake at June 21, 2025 08:19 AM (iJfKG)
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That's a delightful thought.
I imagine that elephants would rinse first, perhaps by hosing down a neighbor.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 21, 2025 08:21 AM (ZOv7s)
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All following appointments: The spirit of Torquemada looking at what they are doing and saying "Dude! Ease back a bit."
Posted by: NR Pax at June 21, 2025 08:18 AM (7xrfc)
The only way to get any satisfaction from rehab is to hit it so hard and so often, that eventually Torquemada says "Mr Pax, we can't do any more for you here, so you really need to stop coming in five days a week, please!"
Posted by: NR Pax at June 21, 2025 08:18 AM (7xrfc)
The only way to get any satisfaction from rehab is to hit it so hard and so often, that eventually Torquemada says "Mr Pax, we can't do any more for you here, so you really need to stop coming in five days a week, please!"
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at June 21, 2025 08:22 AM (hOUT3)
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7 How would a giraffe grind the beans and fashion a coffee filter?
Posted by: Boss Moss at June 21, 2025 08:15 AM (tuLbh)\
With an eighteen inch tongue.
Posted by: Boss Moss at June 21, 2025 08:15 AM (tuLbh)\
With an eighteen inch tongue.
Posted by: Gene Simmons at June 21, 2025 08:22 AM (pIfcn)
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I would like to ask prayers for the church which I serve. The money isn't an issue because of the kind generosity of folks here some time ago ( Thanks again !) and we got money from the sale of land . However, my offsite supervisor does not want us to spend the money and wants us to close , so if people could pray that rough places are made smooth to the glory of God and to the lessening of our stress about this it would be much appreciated. Thank you .
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 21, 2025 08:22 AM (2GCMq)
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Fen: Prayers up for you and your congregation!!
Fen: Prayers up for you and your congregation!!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at June 21, 2025 08:25 AM (hOUT3)
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Good Saturday, Horde. We need common sense reforms to our running with sharp objects statutes.
Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at June 21, 2025 08:26 AM (kOluj)
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Giant tree sloths don't enjoy their coffee, either. By the time they get to the coffee grinder, it is already past noon.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at June 21, 2025 08:26 AM (Vfq+S)
Posted by: H at June 21, 2025 08:26 AM (2gjbv)
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Giraffes don't drink hot coffee. They live in a hot climate, for goodness sakes. They drink iced coffee.
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at June 21, 2025 08:27 AM (PiwSw)
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Giraffe's knees bend forward so they can kick your ass better.
Posted by: Elrond Hubbard at June 21, 2025 08:28 AM (hU7GI)
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Wait, do other people really swallow the hot coffee and feel it pass through their innards into their ever-warming stomach?
Because if so I might need to visit my doctor for an internal disorder I've had for a long, long time.
Because if so I might need to visit my doctor for an internal disorder I've had for a long, long time.
Posted by: Boron Cobbie - US is a matriarchy, women have rights and veto without any duties at June 21, 2025 08:28 AM (Bg/TD)
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Good news! Coffee is good for you and you probably should drink more of it
https://tinyurl.com/yc3ywtuy
https://tinyurl.com/yc3ywtuy
Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 21, 2025 08:29 AM (y/YiV)
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Happy Summer Horde! Stay hydrated
Posted by: Gouverneur Morris at June 21, 2025 08:29 AM (J8OCH)
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Attractive woman singing a lovely old time hymn, "How great thou art."
https://tinyurl.com/y6hm95ra
https://tinyurl.com/y6hm95ra
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 21, 2025 08:30 AM (2GCMq)
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However, my offsite supervisor does not want us to spend the money and wants us to close
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 21, 2025 08:22 AM (2GCMq)
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I read an article on First Things about how Mainline Denominations are been squeezed between orthodoxy and evangelicals. You might find it interesting: https://tinyurl.com/2jt9yjt5
TL
R: A majority of Christians are Catholic/Orthodox, and a growing segment of the rest prefer a "direct contact" with Jesus, without ordained ministers, sacraments and the various elements of what the author calls Reformation Churches. It's not clear how this trend can be reversed.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 21, 2025 08:22 AM (2GCMq)
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I read an article on First Things about how Mainline Denominations are been squeezed between orthodoxy and evangelicals. You might find it interesting: https://tinyurl.com/2jt9yjt5
TL
R: A majority of Christians are Catholic/Orthodox, and a growing segment of the rest prefer a "direct contact" with Jesus, without ordained ministers, sacraments and the various elements of what the author calls Reformation Churches. It's not clear how this trend can be reversed.Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 21, 2025 08:31 AM (ZOv7s)
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A little vengeance, maybe:
The IDF today claimed they had eliminated Saeed Izadi, one of the alleged masterminds behind the October 7 attacks in Israel by Hamas.
The head of the Palestinian Division in the IRGC Quds Force was reportedly killed in an airstrike in the Iranian city of Qom - although this has not yet been confirmed by Iran.
'Izadi was eliminated in a safe house in the heart of Iran, following a prolonged intelligence effort,' the IDF said.
The IDF today claimed they had eliminated Saeed Izadi, one of the alleged masterminds behind the October 7 attacks in Israel by Hamas.
The head of the Palestinian Division in the IRGC Quds Force was reportedly killed in an airstrike in the Iranian city of Qom - although this has not yet been confirmed by Iran.
'Izadi was eliminated in a safe house in the heart of Iran, following a prolonged intelligence effort,' the IDF said.
Posted by: one hour sober at June 21, 2025 08:31 AM (Y1sOo)
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How would a giraffe grind the beans and fashion a coffee filter?
Posted by: Boss Moss
Use those little pestle horns to grind the beans, but the cat that shats the beans would need to hold the mortar bowl for him up high in the tree.
Posted by: Boss Moss
Use those little pestle horns to grind the beans, but the cat that shats the beans would need to hold the mortar bowl for him up high in the tree.
Posted by: BifBewalski - at June 21, 2025 08:34 AM (MsrgL)
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All following appointments: The spirit of Torquemada looking at what they are doing and saying "Dude! Ease back a bit."
Posted by: NR Pax at June 21, 2025 08:18 AM (7xrfc)
What did I see here once? "If you don't hate your physical therapist, they're not doing their job."
All following appointments: The spirit of Torquemada looking at what they are doing and saying "Dude! Ease back a bit."
Posted by: NR Pax at June 21, 2025 08:18 AM (7xrfc)
What did I see here once? "If you don't hate your physical therapist, they're not doing their job."
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 21, 2025 08:35 AM (QnmlO)
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I just wanted to say that I am happy that son and spouse had yesterday off and we had a lovely walk at the local canal and we saw daisies and some flowers that looked like morning glories and some great herons fishing and flying past as well as turtles on.la lov There are also some nice people
With cute, friendly dogs. I am thankful to God that I can see and hear and walk and talk.
With cute, friendly dogs. I am thankful to God that I can see and hear and walk and talk.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 21, 2025 08:35 AM (2GCMq)
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Whatever happened to the story of Pizzagate. It seemed to just die of the vine. Was there no there there?
Posted by: Ordinary Amerian at June 21, 2025 08:36 AM (x2CMu)
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'Izadi was eliminated in a safe house in the heart of Iran, following a prolonged intelligence effort,' the IDF said.
Posted by: one hour sober at June 21, 2025 08:31 AM
"Safe house". I do not think that means what they think that means.
Posted by: one hour sober at June 21, 2025 08:31 AM
"Safe house". I do not think that means what they think that means.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 21, 2025 08:36 AM (sp5rp)
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Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 21, 2025 08:31 AM (ZOv7s)
Thanks. I will read it a little later. I am generally in favor of ordained clergy 😉 and like having holy communion every week and no, I don't want to debate it.
Thanks. I will read it a little later. I am generally in favor of ordained clergy 😉 and like having holy communion every week and no, I don't want to debate it.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 21, 2025 08:38 AM (2GCMq)
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"If you don't hate your physical therapist, they're not doing their job."
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
The last time I was under their care, they tried dry needling on me. At one point, the needle hit the muscle right as it spasmed.
As a former Marine, I have a wide and extensive vocabulary at my disposal for moments like this but I figured it was smarter to stay composed to the nice man.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
The last time I was under their care, they tried dry needling on me. At one point, the needle hit the muscle right as it spasmed.
As a former Marine, I have a wide and extensive vocabulary at my disposal for moments like this but I figured it was smarter to stay composed to the nice man.
Posted by: NR Pax at June 21, 2025 08:39 AM (7xrfc)
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"Safe house". I do not think that means what they think that means.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 21, 2025 08:36 AM (sp5rp)
Right, just as that high mucky-muck of Hamas was eliminated in a "safe house" a year or so ago.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 21, 2025 08:36 AM (sp5rp)
Right, just as that high mucky-muck of Hamas was eliminated in a "safe house" a year or so ago.
Posted by: one hour sober at June 21, 2025 08:39 AM (Y1sOo)
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I just wanted to say that I am happy that son and spouse had yesterday off and we had a lovely walk at the local canal
We have the T&O Canal in our general area. My wife and I met up with a group of fellow Greyhound owners and walked it for a while.
The funniest part was one of the dogs who got exasperated when we turned around because she wanted to know what was around the next corner and the ones after that.
We have the T&O Canal in our general area. My wife and I met up with a group of fellow Greyhound owners and walked it for a while.
The funniest part was one of the dogs who got exasperated when we turned around because she wanted to know what was around the next corner and the ones after that.
Posted by: NR Pax at June 21, 2025 08:40 AM (7xrfc)
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Birdbath status?
Posted by: Just Wondering at June 21, 2025 08:41 AM (lIgBp)
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29 Attractive woman singing a lovely old time hymn, "How great thou art."
https://tinyurl.com/y6hm95ra
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 21, 2025 08:30 AM (2GCMq
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Thanks, Fen. That was simultaneously easy and hard on the eyes.... I can't hear that song without it taking me back to the funerals of loved ones. What a beautiful rendition.
https://tinyurl.com/y6hm95ra
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 21, 2025 08:30 AM (2GCMq
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Thanks, Fen. That was simultaneously easy and hard on the eyes.... I can't hear that song without it taking me back to the funerals of loved ones. What a beautiful rendition.
Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at June 21, 2025 08:41 AM (kOluj)
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Middle of a hot spell, ninety and above and triple digits predicted in a couple of days. Unusual for June in New England.
But I dreamed of this all January and February, so I am just going to wallow in sweat and enjoy it.
Out for an early (sorta) woods walk now. Prayers up for all.
But I dreamed of this all January and February, so I am just going to wallow in sweat and enjoy it.
Out for an early (sorta) woods walk now. Prayers up for all.
Posted by: From about That Time at June 21, 2025 08:41 AM (n4GiU)
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The New York Times falsely reported that ICE arrested an "immigration reporter" because he covered a far-left protest against the Trump administration.
In fact, Salvadoran Mario Guevara was detained by ICE after his arrest by local police following the "No Kings" protest just outside Atlanta, Georgia, for a different reason. He is an illegal alien who unlawfully entered the U.S. in 2004.
In fact, Salvadoran Mario Guevara was detained by ICE after his arrest by local police following the "No Kings" protest just outside Atlanta, Georgia, for a different reason. He is an illegal alien who unlawfully entered the U.S. in 2004.
Posted by: one hour sober at June 21, 2025 08:42 AM (Y1sOo)
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Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at June 21, 2025 08:41 AM (kOluj)
Yes, it is a very lovely hymn and a favorite for memorial services.
Yes, it is a very lovely hymn and a favorite for memorial services.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 21, 2025 08:44 AM (v/2su)
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The last time I was under their care, they tried dry needling on me. At one point, the needle hit the muscle right as it spasmed.
Posted by: NR Pax
There's some good research indicating it's effective, but I don't want a therapist sticking needles in me, especially anywhere close to the spine.
Posted by: NR Pax
There's some good research indicating it's effective, but I don't want a therapist sticking needles in me, especially anywhere close to the spine.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at June 21, 2025 08:45 AM (ITkJX)
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45 degrees, overcast and damp with fresh snow at 6000 ft. I can see new snow east of us on the Sapphire Mtns, the Bitterroots are still shrouded and I would bet will have new snow as well. I love living in MT.
Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at June 21, 2025 08:45 AM (2NHgQ)
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Whatever happened to the story of Pizzagate. It seemed to just die of the vine. Was there no there there?
Posted by: Ordinary Amerian at June 21, 2025 08:36 AM (x2CMu)
We de-bunked it.
Posted by: Ordinary Amerian at June 21, 2025 08:36 AM (x2CMu)
We de-bunked it.
Posted by: MSNBC Pederasts and Pizza Lovers at June 21, 2025 08:48 AM (R/m4+)
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Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 21, 2025 08:31 AM (ZOv7s)
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I'm unfit to start or engage in any theological discussion. But 30 years in showing dogs has convinced me that the capacity people have for self-deception is well nigh infinite.
The danger, regardless of the denomination, is not seeking out what you ought to do but finding justifications for doing what you want to do. Stern gods are obeyed, nice gods get melted down.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 21, 2025 08:31 AM (ZOv7s)
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I'm unfit to start or engage in any theological discussion. But 30 years in showing dogs has convinced me that the capacity people have for self-deception is well nigh infinite.
The danger, regardless of the denomination, is not seeking out what you ought to do but finding justifications for doing what you want to do. Stern gods are obeyed, nice gods get melted down.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 21, 2025 08:50 AM (QnmlO)
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Praying now for everyone on the list, and especially for Jay Guevara.
Lord, please put your healing touch on all of these people on the list, as well as those that have not put their name here and may be suffering in relative silence. Amen.
Lord, please put your healing touch on all of these people on the list, as well as those that have not put their name here and may be suffering in relative silence. Amen.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at June 21, 2025 08:50 AM (LdKHn)
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Don't forget the hotdog enthusiasts.
Posted by: Boss Moss at June 21, 2025 08:50 AM (tuLbh)
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Whatever happened to the story of “Pizzagate” It seemed to just die of the vine. Was there no there there?
Going back several decades, reporting along these lines, people seem to end up really dead. There was some traction with a story years ago, about Boystown, in Nebraska.
It’s difficult to determine what’s what, because the stories always morph into George H Bush being a vampire with a dungeon and the rest of it.
Going back several decades, reporting along these lines, people seem to end up really dead. There was some traction with a story years ago, about Boystown, in Nebraska.
It’s difficult to determine what’s what, because the stories always morph into George H Bush being a vampire with a dungeon and the rest of it.
Posted by: Common Tater at June 21, 2025 08:51 AM (74/ii)
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Saturnalia.
Posted by: Boss Moss at June 21, 2025 08:51 AM (tuLbh)
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Good morning good people. Prayers for all Hordian intentions - those requested and those known by to God.
Posted by: Tonypete at June 21, 2025 08:53 AM (cYBz/)
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I remember one time calling to check on a former co-worker a week or two after his shoulder surgery.
"How are things going, Kenny?"
"Oh, pretty good. Just on my way back from seeing the physical terrorist"
"How are things going, Kenny?"
"Oh, pretty good. Just on my way back from seeing the physical terrorist"
Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at June 21, 2025 08:53 AM (kOluj)
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because the stories always morph into George H Bush being a vampire with a dungeon and the rest of it.
Posted by: Common Tater
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I'd watch that movie.
Posted by: Common Tater
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I'd watch that movie.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at June 21, 2025 08:53 AM (ITkJX)
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A U.S. bishop newly-appointed by Pope Bob lead a group of priests and other faith leaders to a southern California federal courthouse on Friday to plead for illegals not to be deported.
"Our presence made them scamper away. When ICE agents saw us come into the courtroom, they submitted the names and photos of the persons they were seeking to the court, but then they didn't stay to try and apprehend them."
'Everyone knows that the optics would have not been good if all of sudden in the presence of clergy, these arrests and deportations were happening,' he added about the idea of migrants being shackled in front of them."
-- Father Scott Santarosa of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
Nice pick for bishop by Bobby White Sox.
"Our presence made them scamper away. When ICE agents saw us come into the courtroom, they submitted the names and photos of the persons they were seeking to the court, but then they didn't stay to try and apprehend them."
'Everyone knows that the optics would have not been good if all of sudden in the presence of clergy, these arrests and deportations were happening,' he added about the idea of migrants being shackled in front of them."
-- Father Scott Santarosa of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
Nice pick for bishop by Bobby White Sox.
Posted by: one hour sober at June 21, 2025 08:55 AM (Y1sOo)
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"4) Have a great weekend"
To quote the #3 up there...
Nope. No. Not a chance.
Today we have to drive for three hours, one way, to attend a wedding. If it wasn't my nephew, I wouldn't go. I hate weddings generally and the words "semi formal" make my eye twitch. Not a formal person here and when the invitation comes with a dress code (there is literally a dress code guidelines on the invitation) I just want to nope outta this event.
My dad's cousin passed away last week and the memorial service is Saturday. Next Saturday. Dammit. I can't back away from the wedding circus to attend the funeral. My girl spawn said "MOM! You would really prefer to attend a FUNERAL instead of this wedding?!?!"
I looked my beloved child directly in the eye and said a very firm "yes. Yes I would".
I really hate weddings.
If the girl ever gets married, I hope they elope.
To quote the #3 up there...
Nope. No. Not a chance.
Today we have to drive for three hours, one way, to attend a wedding. If it wasn't my nephew, I wouldn't go. I hate weddings generally and the words "semi formal" make my eye twitch. Not a formal person here and when the invitation comes with a dress code (there is literally a dress code guidelines on the invitation) I just want to nope outta this event.
My dad's cousin passed away last week and the memorial service is Saturday. Next Saturday. Dammit. I can't back away from the wedding circus to attend the funeral. My girl spawn said "MOM! You would really prefer to attend a FUNERAL instead of this wedding?!?!"
I looked my beloved child directly in the eye and said a very firm "yes. Yes I would".
I really hate weddings.
If the girl ever gets married, I hope they elope.
Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at June 21, 2025 08:55 AM (2J/Lj)
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Speaking of hot dogs....
A lot of folk on the internet claim this is the best hot dog of all time:
The Kogi Dog
https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/kogi-dogs
I haven't tried it myself, though I will at some point.
Sounds good though.
Speaking of hot dogs....
A lot of folk on the internet claim this is the best hot dog of all time:
The Kogi Dog
https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/kogi-dogs
I haven't tried it myself, though I will at some point.
Sounds good though.
Posted by: naturalfake at June 21, 2025 08:55 AM (iJfKG)
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Mornin' Tonypete! Grandson still doing good?
Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at June 21, 2025 08:56 AM (kOluj)
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I'm unfit to start or engage in any theological discussion. But 30 years in showing dogs has convinced me that the capacity people have for self-deception is well nigh infinite.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 21, 2025 08:50 AM (QnmlO)
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It was not my intent to start a debate, I merely recalled an article that seemed germane to the topic.
Speaking of which, the Diocese of Lansing ordained 7 priests last weekend, the largest class since 1978.
Four more will be ordained (God willing!) a year from now, and one will go to our parish, which would leave us with four priests in residence, the most since I have been here.
I think Pope Leo is already having a positive influence with this respect for tradition, humility and creating joy all around him. He recently ordained an "underground" bishop in China, and the CCP surprisingly accepted it. This was just weeks after the CCP ordained a bishop while the Churche was sede vacante - a blatant violation of Cardinal Parolin's shameful concordat.
The spiritual winds have definitely shifted since a year ago.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 21, 2025 08:50 AM (QnmlO)
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It was not my intent to start a debate, I merely recalled an article that seemed germane to the topic.
Speaking of which, the Diocese of Lansing ordained 7 priests last weekend, the largest class since 1978.
Four more will be ordained (God willing!) a year from now, and one will go to our parish, which would leave us with four priests in residence, the most since I have been here.
I think Pope Leo is already having a positive influence with this respect for tradition, humility and creating joy all around him. He recently ordained an "underground" bishop in China, and the CCP surprisingly accepted it. This was just weeks after the CCP ordained a bishop while the Churche was sede vacante - a blatant violation of Cardinal Parolin's shameful concordat.
The spiritual winds have definitely shifted since a year ago.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 21, 2025 08:57 AM (ZOv7s)
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Her Majesty has decided to try to get home today instead of tomorrow. So I have to make the house look decent before she arrives.
She will be bringing a guest, Mr. Varus (GCH Envious As We Fall), who will be staying with us for the next year to be shown. He's a grandson of our Titan (the Love Dog).
Her Majesty has decided to try to get home today instead of tomorrow. So I have to make the house look decent before she arrives.
She will be bringing a guest, Mr. Varus (GCH Envious As We Fall), who will be staying with us for the next year to be shown. He's a grandson of our Titan (the Love Dog).
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 21, 2025 08:58 AM (QnmlO)
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Prayers please for my friends and especially my little buddy. They have adopted 3 siblings and doubled their family size overnight. Mom and Dad are good people but are exhausted and more than a bit overwhelmed.
My little buddy is the child R. and I took care of for 3 years. He is excited to have brothers and a sister but is struggling with no longer being the only child - he's four.
My little buddy is the child R. and I took care of for 3 years. He is excited to have brothers and a sister but is struggling with no longer being the only child - he's four.
Posted by: Tonypete at June 21, 2025 08:58 AM (cYBz/)
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En micasa toman Bustelo!
Posted by: Caffiend at June 21, 2025 08:59 AM (G5+As)
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Taken from the Wayback Machine. A NYT columnist asks why the men are avoiding women:
https://tinyurl.com/yhc54phx
Basically, she makes a lot of observations and avoids asking the tough question about why men are choosing to stay away.
All she has to do is talk to a man for longer than 30 seconds without interrupting and she'd figure it out.
https://tinyurl.com/yhc54phx
Basically, she makes a lot of observations and avoids asking the tough question about why men are choosing to stay away.
All she has to do is talk to a man for longer than 30 seconds without interrupting and she'd figure it out.
Posted by: NR Pax at June 21, 2025 08:59 AM (7xrfc)
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Nice pick for bishop by Bobby White Sox.
Posted by: one hour sober at June 21, 2025 08:55 AM (Y1sOo)
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Just go away.
Posted by: one hour sober at June 21, 2025 08:55 AM (Y1sOo)
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Just go away.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 21, 2025 08:59 AM (ZOv7s)
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It feels all solsticey.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at June 21, 2025 09:00 AM (lIgBp)
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Cuban coffee?
Posted by: Boss Moss at June 21, 2025 09:00 AM (tuLbh)
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Ha!
I gotta admit some of them are very creative. And apparently some folks and their web sites, obviously have WAY too much time on their hands. Heart is in the right place. I think.
A “favorite” CT of mine, Barbara Bush, George senior’s main squeeze, is the illegitimate bastard offspring of Aleister Crowley, the infamous Satanist.
It is true there are some way wacked out nutbars in government and “entertainment”.
I gotta admit some of them are very creative. And apparently some folks and their web sites, obviously have WAY too much time on their hands. Heart is in the right place. I think.
A “favorite” CT of mine, Barbara Bush, George senior’s main squeeze, is the illegitimate bastard offspring of Aleister Crowley, the infamous Satanist.
It is true there are some way wacked out nutbars in government and “entertainment”.
Posted by: Common Tater at June 21, 2025 09:01 AM (74/ii)
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There's some good research indicating it's effective, but I don't want a therapist sticking needles in me, especially anywhere close to the spine.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba
The lovely Mrs. gets dry needled every two weeks for her migraines. It has done wonders for her.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba
The lovely Mrs. gets dry needled every two weeks for her migraines. It has done wonders for her.
Posted by: Tonypete at June 21, 2025 09:01 AM (cYBz/)
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at June 21, 2025 09:01 AM (Splbu)
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Da Cubs.
Posted by: Boss Moss at June 21, 2025 09:01 AM (tuLbh)
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All she has to do is talk to a man for longer than 30 seconds without interrupting and she'd figure it out.
Posted by: NR Pax at June 21, 2025 08:59 AM (7xrfc)
Come on, let’s not set impossible conditions here.
Posted by: NR Pax at June 21, 2025 08:59 AM (7xrfc)
Come on, let’s not set impossible conditions here.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 21, 2025 09:01 AM (EVFZ5)
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Prayers for all the horde in need.
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at June 21, 2025 09:02 AM (Splbu)
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59...every parish called our Lady of Guadalupe should be sent a poster in Spanish outlining the rules for self deporting and the quote, "Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. "
Posted by: Vivi at June 21, 2025 09:02 AM (cpunl)
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majority of Christians are Catholic/Orthodox, and a growing segment of the rest prefer a "direct contact" with Jesus, without ordained ministers, sacraments and the various elements of what the author calls Reformation Churches. It's not clear how this trend can be reversed.
Without men and children, the church dies.
Women give life and men sacrifice theirs, ontologically speaking.
Without honoring the Lord's command of going forth and multiplying, no endeavor will survive. No matter what area you apply it too (business, nationality, cultural, religious), the level of reproduction is the predictor of long term health.
The mainline Reformation churches, in many instances, have embraced reproductive dead ends, be it LGBTQ, contraception, or other feminist latitudes.
This is likely in response to already dwindling and splintering congregations, who sought to fill their coffers and pews with non-traditional Christians. But in their desperation they often drove off their remnant of orthodox believers.
If you belong to such a church, you should take heart. The Lord is in control, He raised up these churches for a purpose and if He tears them down, it will be for a purpose
Without men and children, the church dies.
Women give life and men sacrifice theirs, ontologically speaking.
Without honoring the Lord's command of going forth and multiplying, no endeavor will survive. No matter what area you apply it too (business, nationality, cultural, religious), the level of reproduction is the predictor of long term health.
The mainline Reformation churches, in many instances, have embraced reproductive dead ends, be it LGBTQ, contraception, or other feminist latitudes.
This is likely in response to already dwindling and splintering congregations, who sought to fill their coffers and pews with non-traditional Christians. But in their desperation they often drove off their remnant of orthodox believers.
If you belong to such a church, you should take heart. The Lord is in control, He raised up these churches for a purpose and if He tears them down, it will be for a purpose
Posted by: Eyes Rolling at June 21, 2025 09:03 AM (H+njS)
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Centipede at Jimmy Choo's.
Posted by: Boss Moss at June 21, 2025 09:03 AM (tuLbh)
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It feels all solsticey.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at June 21, 2025 09:00 AM (lIgBp)
Winter is coming!
Today is a shorter day than yesterday!!!
Stupid global warming!!!!
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at June 21, 2025 09:00 AM (lIgBp)
Winter is coming!
Today is a shorter day than yesterday!!!
Stupid global warming!!!!
Posted by: naturalfake at June 21, 2025 09:03 AM (iJfKG)
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I usually keep a brick of Bustelo on hand as part of a last ditch, emergency uh-oh oh-no Strategic Coffee Reserve.
Posted by: Common Tater at June 21, 2025 09:03 AM (74/ii)
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Taskbar widget says it's International Surfing Day.
Posted by: Don Black. Message: take me to Funkytown at June 21, 2025 09:03 AM (AOsQT)
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Are the filthy hippies at Stonehenge this morning?
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at June 21, 2025 09:04 AM (hY4dx)
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Midsummer’s Day! Hooray!!!
Always feels like the high point of the year, seasonally at least.
Always feels like the high point of the year, seasonally at least.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 21, 2025 09:04 AM (EVFZ5)
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A “favorite” CT of mine, Barbara Bush, George senior’s main squeeze, is the illegitimate bastard offspring of Aleister Crowley, the infamous Satanist.
It is true there are some way wacked out nutbars in government and “entertainment”.
Posted by: Common Tater at June 21, 2025 09:01 AM (74/ii)
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The problem is that so much was hidden and so many lies were spread about that one cannot simply dismiss this stuff.
(Okay, the moon landing being fake is stupid. You can see the lander through a telescope. Astronomers watched the stages separate, including Pope Paul VI. I digress.)
But George H.W. was a total bastard, carried on a brazen affair that almost drove his wife to suicide and all while hammering Clinton for doing the same. Somebody was ensuring those secrets were kept.
It is true there are some way wacked out nutbars in government and “entertainment”.
Posted by: Common Tater at June 21, 2025 09:01 AM (74/ii)
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The problem is that so much was hidden and so many lies were spread about that one cannot simply dismiss this stuff.
(Okay, the moon landing being fake is stupid. You can see the lander through a telescope. Astronomers watched the stages separate, including Pope Paul VI. I digress.)
But George H.W. was a total bastard, carried on a brazen affair that almost drove his wife to suicide and all while hammering Clinton for doing the same. Somebody was ensuring those secrets were kept.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 21, 2025 09:04 AM (ZOv7s)
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7 How would a giraffe grind the beans and fashion a coffee filter?
Posted by: Boss Moss at June 21, 2025 08:15 AM
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Ahem.
Posted by: Boss Moss at June 21, 2025 08:15 AM
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Ahem.
Posted by: Sanka at June 21, 2025 09:07 AM (lIgBp)
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.every parish called our Lady of Guadalupe should be sent a poster in Spanish outlining the rules for self deporting and the quote, "Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. "
Posted by: Vivi at June 21, 2025 09:02 AM (cpunl)
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The double standard among bishops is annoying. Almost dead silence on right to life, but working themselves in a lather to *break the law.* The USCCB just came out with yet another statement that our immigration system is "broken" without saying what it should be.
Hello? Maybe your Excellencies might explain what positive steps you want taken other than rampant crime and lawlessness in the name of false compassion.
Posted by: Vivi at June 21, 2025 09:02 AM (cpunl)
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The double standard among bishops is annoying. Almost dead silence on right to life, but working themselves in a lather to *break the law.* The USCCB just came out with yet another statement that our immigration system is "broken" without saying what it should be.
Hello? Maybe your Excellencies might explain what positive steps you want taken other than rampant crime and lawlessness in the name of false compassion.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 21, 2025 09:07 AM (ZOv7s)
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Everyone knows
Father Scott Santarosa of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
I would pay good money to see the profiteers of the modern slave trade being beaten and tased and frog marched away into the waiting ICE vans, whether wearing a clerical collar or not, along with their victims.
Father Scott Santarosa of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
I would pay good money to see the profiteers of the modern slave trade being beaten and tased and frog marched away into the waiting ICE vans, whether wearing a clerical collar or not, along with their victims.
Posted by: Deport Them All at June 21, 2025 09:08 AM (R/m4+)
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The lovely Mrs. gets dry needled every two weeks for her migraines. It has done wonders for her.
Posted by: Tonypete
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I did botox for 15 years for migraines, but I think there's very little risk of hitting a crucial nerve with that. But I would still never do anything close to the spine, even by a neurologist or pain management doc, which are usually anesthesiologists.
Posted by: Tonypete
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I did botox for 15 years for migraines, but I think there's very little risk of hitting a crucial nerve with that. But I would still never do anything close to the spine, even by a neurologist or pain management doc, which are usually anesthesiologists.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at June 21, 2025 09:08 AM (ITkJX)
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I did botox for 15 years for migraines, but I think there's very little risk of hitting a crucial nerve with that. But I would still never do anything close to the spine, even by a neurologist or pain management doc, which are usually anesthesiologists.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at June 21, 2025 09:08 AM (ITkJX)
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My wife was locked in a migraine cycle for 90+ days and botox was what broke it and controlled it. She now has a piercing in a part of her ear that seems to keep them at bay.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at June 21, 2025 09:08 AM (ITkJX)
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My wife was locked in a migraine cycle for 90+ days and botox was what broke it and controlled it. She now has a piercing in a part of her ear that seems to keep them at bay.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 21, 2025 09:10 AM (ZOv7s)
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If you belong to such a church, you should take heart. The Lord is in control, He raised up these churches for a purpose and if He tears them down, it will be for a purpose
Posted by: Eyes Rolling at June 21, 2025 09:03 AM (H+njS)
We are (as a society) at an interesting inflection point. I personally know a great number of Protestants who are totally disgusted with the mainstream churches and have left, but who also will never join up with the Roman Catholics because, popes. But that doesn’t they’ve fallen away, either. All of them are waiting for something new to emerge, even though no one knows what that will be.
The stage has been set for either something very good or something very bad to happen next.
Posted by: Eyes Rolling at June 21, 2025 09:03 AM (H+njS)
We are (as a society) at an interesting inflection point. I personally know a great number of Protestants who are totally disgusted with the mainstream churches and have left, but who also will never join up with the Roman Catholics because, popes. But that doesn’t they’ve fallen away, either. All of them are waiting for something new to emerge, even though no one knows what that will be.
The stage has been set for either something very good or something very bad to happen next.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 21, 2025 09:10 AM (EVFZ5)
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Posted by: Deport Them All
Go grab your tiny violin:
"Newly-appointed Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, Michael Pham made an appeal on June 11, asking fellow men of the cloth to join migrants at hearings at the federal courthouse on June 20, International Refugee Day.
Friday, he was among 16 who went to the Southern California federal courthouse to support the migrants in the US legally who were pleading their cases.
In his appeal, Pham said the migrants were in a 'difficult predicament' of being hauled before judges.
We know that migrants and refugees find themselves in the difficult predicament of being called to appear, which is what the government asks of them, and then being given orders for expedited removal from our country."
Boo
Hoo
Go grab your tiny violin:
"Newly-appointed Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, Michael Pham made an appeal on June 11, asking fellow men of the cloth to join migrants at hearings at the federal courthouse on June 20, International Refugee Day.
Friday, he was among 16 who went to the Southern California federal courthouse to support the migrants in the US legally who were pleading their cases.
In his appeal, Pham said the migrants were in a 'difficult predicament' of being hauled before judges.
We know that migrants and refugees find themselves in the difficult predicament of being called to appear, which is what the government asks of them, and then being given orders for expedited removal from our country."
Boo
Hoo
Posted by: one hour sober at June 21, 2025 09:12 AM (Y1sOo)
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Thanks for the Coffee Thread and Prayer Revival, Mis Hum and Annie!
Prayers up for all of God's children. Whether we like them or not.
May God continue to bless the U.S.A. and Israel.
Prayers up for all of God's children. Whether we like them or not.
May God continue to bless the U.S.A. and Israel.
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at June 21, 2025 09:13 AM (GprP7)
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All of the people involved and implicated in Pizzagate were asked if it was a conspiracy theory and assured the MSM it was indeed a conspiracy theory and so it was dismissed as a conspiracy theory after being assured by the p3d0s that they were not p3d0s.
Posted by: Boron Quidquid - the US is a matriarchy, women hold veto with no duty at June 21, 2025 09:13 AM (EGr8c)
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>>6/20; Prayers have been requested for guest Open Blogger and all around good guy Jay Guevara. He has been hospitalized with "brain bleed".
So very sorry.
So very sorry.
Posted by: m at June 21, 2025 09:13 AM (CQE5S)
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George H.W. was one of those guys who for years made you come into the country club through the delivery entrance before one day pretending you were his best friend.
George H.W. was one of those guys who for years made you come into the country club through the delivery entrance before one day pretending you were his best friend.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 21, 2025 09:13 AM (QnmlO)
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(Okay, the moon landing being fake is stupid. You can see the lander through a telescope. Astronomers watched the stages separate, including Pope Paul VI. I digress.)
I'm going to call bullshit on that statement. The nature of light waves would require a terrestrial mirror several hundred meters wide to even recognize the 4 meter wide spec on the moon's surface.
Not even Hubble could see it.
NASA's LRO which orbits the moon itself as captured pictures, but that won't convince a hard core Moon Landing Denier.
I'm going to call bullshit on that statement. The nature of light waves would require a terrestrial mirror several hundred meters wide to even recognize the 4 meter wide spec on the moon's surface.
Not even Hubble could see it.
NASA's LRO which orbits the moon itself as captured pictures, but that won't convince a hard core Moon Landing Denier.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at June 21, 2025 09:14 AM (a4flb)
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I didn't kbow about the elder Bush's dalliances. How to activate spellcheck?
Posted by: Boss Moss at June 21, 2025 09:14 AM (tuLbh)
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Good morning, Horde, prayers for all in need. Sock Monkey posted late last night, he and his brother could surely use our prayers.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at June 21, 2025 09:14 AM (0nHVk)
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The earth is flat.
Posted by: Boss Moss at June 21, 2025 09:15 AM (tuLbh)
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We are (as a society) at an interesting inflection point. I personally know a great number of Protestants who are totally disgusted with the mainstream churches and have left, but who also will never join up with the Roman Catholics because, popes.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 21, 2025 09:10 AM (EVFZ5)
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There is an interesting dynamic in how Protestants seem much more interested in the pope than Catholics are. Francis really was a key part of this, because he was so erratic and messy.
Pope Leo seems a reversion to a more disciplined, quiet and traditional pope and less of an autocrat. People may be reading too much into some of his appointments because he's honoring those of Francis' nominees that are not outright nuts.
Carl Trueman penned a column a few months ago basically stating that he could be Catholic but for Francis, which seems a really poor reason to turn away from a faith you otherwise consider valid.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 21, 2025 09:10 AM (EVFZ5)
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There is an interesting dynamic in how Protestants seem much more interested in the pope than Catholics are. Francis really was a key part of this, because he was so erratic and messy.
Pope Leo seems a reversion to a more disciplined, quiet and traditional pope and less of an autocrat. People may be reading too much into some of his appointments because he's honoring those of Francis' nominees that are not outright nuts.
Carl Trueman penned a column a few months ago basically stating that he could be Catholic but for Francis, which seems a really poor reason to turn away from a faith you otherwise consider valid.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 21, 2025 09:15 AM (ZOv7s)
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"A lot of folk on the internet claim this is the best hot dog of all time:"
Nah bro.
In fact, keep the dog, the bun, and toss everything else in the garbage.
See you all at Oki Dogs!
Nah bro.
In fact, keep the dog, the bun, and toss everything else in the garbage.
See you all at Oki Dogs!
Posted by: Oki Dogs at June 21, 2025 09:15 AM (+zN+q)
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Today's weather forecast included this word; Evapotranspiration.
I had to look it up.
"Combination of evaporation from free water surfaces and transpiration of water from plant surfaces to the atmosphere."
Translation: the ground and vegetation are wet and that water will evaporate making it humid. I think I'll mow the yard Monday.
I had to look it up.
"Combination of evaporation from free water surfaces and transpiration of water from plant surfaces to the atmosphere."
Translation: the ground and vegetation are wet and that water will evaporate making it humid. I think I'll mow the yard Monday.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 21, 2025 09:16 AM (Q4IgG)
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I don't want a therapist sticking needles in me, especially anywhere close to the spine.
I understand completely. Thankfully, they were not going anywhere my back or chest for this. And it wasn't being done with every session.
I understand completely. Thankfully, they were not going anywhere my back or chest for this. And it wasn't being done with every session.
Posted by: NR Pax at June 21, 2025 09:16 AM (7xrfc)
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Posted by: Tonypete at June 21, 2025 08:58 AM (cYBz/)
Blessings on the parents for this huge act of loving compassion.
I hope they have a trusted counselor they can all speak to individually as a sudden change like this can be very rocky. Specially little R - he will need someone he can talk to freely to express his feelings without worrying about hurting anyone's feelings.
Blessings on the parents for this huge act of loving compassion.
I hope they have a trusted counselor they can all speak to individually as a sudden change like this can be very rocky. Specially little R - he will need someone he can talk to freely to express his feelings without worrying about hurting anyone's feelings.
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at June 21, 2025 09:17 AM (Splbu)
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The earth is flat.
Posted by: Boss Moss
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What do the flat earthers say is on the bottom side?
Posted by: Boss Moss
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What do the flat earthers say is on the bottom side?
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at June 21, 2025 09:18 AM (ITkJX)
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Not even Hubble could see it.
NASA's LRO which orbits the moon itself as captured pictures, but that won't convince a hard core Moon Landing Denier.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at June 21, 2025 09:14 AM (a4flb)
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I don't think Hubble was designed for that.
Anyhow, India and China are working on space programs, which makes no sense if the earth is flat, or hollow or whatnot.
The coverups over Covid, the Diddy stuff, Russiagate etc. are creating space for every lunatic to run clickbait and stupid kids who passed classes by writing papers on Chatbots totally believe them.
NASA's LRO which orbits the moon itself as captured pictures, but that won't convince a hard core Moon Landing Denier.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at June 21, 2025 09:14 AM (a4flb)
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I don't think Hubble was designed for that.
Anyhow, India and China are working on space programs, which makes no sense if the earth is flat, or hollow or whatnot.
The coverups over Covid, the Diddy stuff, Russiagate etc. are creating space for every lunatic to run clickbait and stupid kids who passed classes by writing papers on Chatbots totally believe them.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 21, 2025 09:19 AM (ZOv7s)
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As anti-Bush as I am I maintain a level of respect for HW's war service
Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 21, 2025 09:19 AM (lUMEG)
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In his appeal, Pham said the migrants were in a 'difficult predicament' of being hauled before judges.
It's a shame you weren't sympathetic to the difficult plight of people like Laken Riley.
It's a shame you weren't sympathetic to the difficult plight of people like Laken Riley.
Posted by: NR Pax at June 21, 2025 09:19 AM (7xrfc)
Posted by: NR Pax at June 21, 2025 09:19 AM (7xrfc)
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The ground?
Posted by: Boss Moss at June 21, 2025 09:20 AM (tuLbh)
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I asked this last night too - what do you think of the Shingrix vax? Should I get it?
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at June 21, 2025 09:20 AM (Splbu)
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Posted by: Tom Servo at June 21, 2025 09:10 AM (EVFZ5)
The church I attended for several years and am still a member of was United Methodist. A year or so ago the membership voted to leave the UM conference due to all the woke horse shit they were demanding to be installed in every parish. Itty bitty small village church in a conservative rural community got sick of it and left the conference. It's now a non denomination church that seems to be attracting new people.
Well whattaya know? People are looking for God and Jesus in Scripture, not DEI, woke, LGBT garbage? IN A CHURCH?!?!
Who knew?
The church I attended for several years and am still a member of was United Methodist. A year or so ago the membership voted to leave the UM conference due to all the woke horse shit they were demanding to be installed in every parish. Itty bitty small village church in a conservative rural community got sick of it and left the conference. It's now a non denomination church that seems to be attracting new people.
Well whattaya know? People are looking for God and Jesus in Scripture, not DEI, woke, LGBT garbage? IN A CHURCH?!?!
Who knew?
Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at June 21, 2025 09:20 AM (2J/Lj)
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Newly-appointed Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, Michael Pham made an appeal on June 11, asking fellow men of the cloth to join migrants at hearings at the federal courthouse on June 20, International Refugee Day.
Friday, he was among 16 who went to the Southern California federal courthouse to support the migrants in the US legally who were pleading their cases.
In his appeal, Pham said the migrants were in a 'difficult predicament' of being hauled before judges.
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This makes sense. The deportations are shutting off a lot of revenue for Church NGOs.
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Newly-appointed Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, Michael Pham made an appeal on June 11, asking fellow men of the cloth to join migrants at hearings at the federal courthouse on June 20, International Refugee Day.
Friday, he was among 16 who went to the Southern California federal courthouse to support the migrants in the US legally who were pleading their cases.
In his appeal, Pham said the migrants were in a 'difficult predicament' of being hauled before judges.
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This makes sense. The deportations are shutting off a lot of revenue for Church NGOs.
Posted by: Magic AI Ball at June 21, 2025 09:21 AM (ienUH)
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We know that migrants and refugees find themselves in the difficult predicament of being called to appear, which is what the government asks of them, and then being given orders for expedited removal from our country."
Posted by: one hour sober at June 21, 2025 09:12 AM (Y1sOo)
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Nice rhetorical slight of hand implying "refugees" are being deported.
Father, there's a log in your eye. May want to check that before the next vigil.
ICE should hand the clergy the rap sheets as well.
Posted by: one hour sober at June 21, 2025 09:12 AM (Y1sOo)
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Nice rhetorical slight of hand implying "refugees" are being deported.
Father, there's a log in your eye. May want to check that before the next vigil.
ICE should hand the clergy the rap sheets as well.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 21, 2025 09:21 AM (ZOv7s)
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Normal body temperature ffor an adult giraffe is in the range of 37°C to 38.6°C (~99 to 101°F)
So at worst, the temperature of coffee going down a giraffe's throat would have equilibrated to the giraffe's body temp, and would not be "cold"
Some of us do think about such things.
So at worst, the temperature of coffee going down a giraffe's throat would have equilibrated to the giraffe's body temp, and would not be "cold"
Some of us do think about such things.
Posted by: muldoon at June 21, 2025 09:21 AM (poXs5)
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Come on, let’s not set impossible conditions here.
Posted by: Tom Servo
The article was full of terrible stories about how men are avoiding women and isolating themselves. This is one of those rare moments I want to email them and point out the obvious. Or mock the hell out of them. I'm kind of on the fence about my approach.
Posted by: Tom Servo
The article was full of terrible stories about how men are avoiding women and isolating themselves. This is one of those rare moments I want to email them and point out the obvious. Or mock the hell out of them. I'm kind of on the fence about my approach.
Posted by: NR Pax at June 21, 2025 09:22 AM (7xrfc)
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A “favorite” CT of mine, Barbara Bush, George senior’s main squeeze, is the illegitimate bastard offspring of Aleister Crowley, the infamous Satanist.
It is true there are some way wacked out nutbars in government and “entertainment”.
Posted by: Common Tater at June 21, 2025 09:01 AM (74/ii)
I don't know about this one, either way, but there are similar theories that hold water, as far as I'm concerned.
Justin Trudeau undoubtedly IS Fidel Castro's son. His parents were huge fans of Castro and visited him about 9 months before Justin was born. That only proves opportunity. For the rest, just look at a picture of Justin's supposed father, and then look at a picture of Castro when he was Justin's age. He looks nothing like the former, and very much like the later.
Barack Obama is undoubtedly NOT the son of BO Sr. He doesn't look a thing like him. I'm not sure who the biological father really is, but Frank Marshall Davis is a leading suspect, as well as a guy who later became Pres of Indonesia (who looks a LOT like BO).
Of course, the Obama daughters don't look like either of their parents, because MOHAP.
Some pretty f-ed up stuff going on in the halls of power.
A “favorite” CT of mine, Barbara Bush, George senior’s main squeeze, is the illegitimate bastard offspring of Aleister Crowley, the infamous Satanist.
It is true there are some way wacked out nutbars in government and “entertainment”.
Posted by: Common Tater at June 21, 2025 09:01 AM (74/ii)
I don't know about this one, either way, but there are similar theories that hold water, as far as I'm concerned.
Justin Trudeau undoubtedly IS Fidel Castro's son. His parents were huge fans of Castro and visited him about 9 months before Justin was born. That only proves opportunity. For the rest, just look at a picture of Justin's supposed father, and then look at a picture of Castro when he was Justin's age. He looks nothing like the former, and very much like the later.
Barack Obama is undoubtedly NOT the son of BO Sr. He doesn't look a thing like him. I'm not sure who the biological father really is, but Frank Marshall Davis is a leading suspect, as well as a guy who later became Pres of Indonesia (who looks a LOT like BO).
Of course, the Obama daughters don't look like either of their parents, because MOHAP.
Some pretty f-ed up stuff going on in the halls of power.
Posted by: MrExcitement at June 21, 2025 09:22 AM (hOOi9)
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This makes sense. The deportations are shutting off a lot of revenue for Church NGOs.
Posted by: Magic AI Ball at June 21, 2025 09:21 AM (ienUH)
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When the federal money was yanked, they tried mightily to get the laity to contribute, but it didn't happen.
You can't put out urgent calls to support our food bank and lament the lack of low-income housing and then turn the page of the church bulletin and say we're sponsoring 50 more migrants, please help. People see the connection.
Posted by: Magic AI Ball at June 21, 2025 09:21 AM (ienUH)
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When the federal money was yanked, they tried mightily to get the laity to contribute, but it didn't happen.
You can't put out urgent calls to support our food bank and lament the lack of low-income housing and then turn the page of the church bulletin and say we're sponsoring 50 more migrants, please help. People see the connection.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 21, 2025 09:22 AM (ZOv7s)
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As anti-Bush as I am I maintain a level of respect for HW's war service
Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 21, 2025 09:19 AM (lUMEG)
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Which isn't some get-out-of-jail-free card that absolve you of a career of general incompetence.
As anti-Bush as I am I maintain a level of respect for HW's war service
Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 21, 2025 09:19 AM (lUMEG)
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Which isn't some get-out-of-jail-free card that absolve you of a career of general incompetence.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 21, 2025 09:23 AM (QnmlO)
Posted by: one hour sober at June 21, 2025 09:23 AM (Y1sOo)
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110 I asked this last night too - what do you think of the Shingrix vax? Should I get it?
I'm refusing until I hit 60. Doc claims it lasts forever but my research says 7 years. so I'd rather wait a bit, plus it's a newer vax so Id like to see to make sure, after the problems I had with Moderna
I do think it's a good idea to avoid shingles outbreaks tho, looking into other options. I already take lysine and a TON of C every day
I'm refusing until I hit 60. Doc claims it lasts forever but my research says 7 years. so I'd rather wait a bit, plus it's a newer vax so Id like to see to make sure, after the problems I had with Moderna
I do think it's a good idea to avoid shingles outbreaks tho, looking into other options. I already take lysine and a TON of C every day
Posted by: Black Orchid at June 21, 2025 09:23 AM (Pv3Rg)
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Morning again, coffee folken,
I'm back from washing the car, then staggering indoors and detailing me. So George HW was a dawg, huh? Who knew? (Probably everybody in Washington, I suppose)
I'm back from washing the car, then staggering indoors and detailing me. So George HW was a dawg, huh? Who knew? (Probably everybody in Washington, I suppose)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 21, 2025 09:24 AM (omVj0)
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The ground?
Posted by: Boss Moss
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I dont get that, since even they, I assume, acknowledge that there is no up and down in space. Do they think the northern hemisphere is on top and southern on the bottom, or something like that?
Posted by: Boss Moss
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I dont get that, since even they, I assume, acknowledge that there is no up and down in space. Do they think the northern hemisphere is on top and southern on the bottom, or something like that?
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at June 21, 2025 09:24 AM (ITkJX)
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Re: Comment # 18 mentioning 18 inch tongue. There is a S__dra Flu__ joke in there somewhere.
Comment #38: Dear NR Pax, you are a Marine Veteran, not a “ former Marine “.
( Is there an exception for Marines getting a less than honorable discharge? )
Comment #38: Dear NR Pax, you are a Marine Veteran, not a “ former Marine “.
( Is there an exception for Marines getting a less than honorable discharge? )
Posted by: Fenderbender at June 21, 2025 09:25 AM (1FEc1)
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Why did no one ever invent the coffee bag?
Posted by: Boss Moss at June 21, 2025 09:25 AM (tuLbh)
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Newly-appointed Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, Michael Pham made an appeal on June 11, asking fellow men of the cloth to join migrants at hearings at the federal courthouse on June 20, International Refugee Day.
well I (and a lot of others by my eye) already don't donate at mass anymore, so that should surely help get even fewer people to donate.
ugh my Church I swear
well I (and a lot of others by my eye) already don't donate at mass anymore, so that should surely help get even fewer people to donate.
ugh my Church I swear
Posted by: Black Orchid at June 21, 2025 09:26 AM (Pv3Rg)
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Why did no one ever invent the coffee bag?
Posted by: Boss Moss at June 21, 2025
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To prevent "coffee-bagging" jokes
Posted by: Boss Moss at June 21, 2025
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To prevent "coffee-bagging" jokes
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 21, 2025 09:26 AM (omVj0)
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oof!
Posted by: Black Orchid at June 21, 2025 09:26 AM (Pv3Rg)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 21, 2025 09:26 AM (omVj0)
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Thanks Black Orchid, that's helpful
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at June 21, 2025 09:26 AM (Splbu)
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Lord, we give thanks to you today for those in the medical profession who consider their work a calling and still adhere to the promise 'first do no harm'.
Amen
Amen
Posted by: Eromero at June 21, 2025 09:27 AM (LHPAg)
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So Barak Obama may not even be half African. He might be half Asian.
The theory is that the identity of the real father was a problem, so they got a foreign student to agree to marry Stanley Dunham. Seems to explain why he completely abandoned both of them before long, and possibly why lil Barry was so close with Frank Marshall Davis.
But I don't see any way around his being born in Hawaii. The mom lived there, so why would she go somewhere else to give birth?
The theory is that the identity of the real father was a problem, so they got a foreign student to agree to marry Stanley Dunham. Seems to explain why he completely abandoned both of them before long, and possibly why lil Barry was so close with Frank Marshall Davis.
But I don't see any way around his being born in Hawaii. The mom lived there, so why would she go somewhere else to give birth?
Posted by: MrExcitement at June 21, 2025 09:27 AM (hOOi9)
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As anti-Bush as I am I maintain a level of respect for HW's war service
Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 21, 2025 09:19 AM (lUMEG)
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This is going to shock some folks, but I think we place too much emphasis on military service. I get why, because we need people to volunteer, but over many many years I have seen zero correlation between physical bravery and moral behavior.
In fact, people we raise up often turn into total heels, and use their medals or service as a shield.
If you go back 60 years, it was pretty much assumed that one had served and it was no big deal. Now we get fuckups like Walz or Mayor Pete who check the box and want the prestige.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 21, 2025 09:19 AM (lUMEG)
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This is going to shock some folks, but I think we place too much emphasis on military service. I get why, because we need people to volunteer, but over many many years I have seen zero correlation between physical bravery and moral behavior.
In fact, people we raise up often turn into total heels, and use their medals or service as a shield.
If you go back 60 years, it was pretty much assumed that one had served and it was no big deal. Now we get fuckups like Walz or Mayor Pete who check the box and want the prestige.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 21, 2025 09:27 AM (ZOv7s)
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The North Pole is the center of the plate. Antarctica is the outer edge.
Posted by: Boss Moss at June 21, 2025 09:27 AM (tuLbh)
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I have had only one cup so far!
anyway hi guys
busy weekend ahead lovely weather finally and I GOT A NEW CAR! I'm so excited! not so much about the payment part lol
anyway hi guys
busy weekend ahead lovely weather finally and I GOT A NEW CAR! I'm so excited! not so much about the payment part lol
Posted by: Black Orchid at June 21, 2025 09:27 AM (Pv3Rg)
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The mainline Reformation churches, in many instances, have embraced reproductive dead ends, be it LGBTQ, contraception, or other feminist latitudes.
Are they still reformed though? The problems Luther had with Rome, many still exist because they are fundamentally opposed to Scripture but remain because of Holy Tradition. (fallen man's "contribution" to godliness)
The Big Box is apostate. Many of those mainline "reformed" denominations are apostate - Luther would reject them too in their current incarnation.
Looking around and seeing the State of The Church would lead one to a Full Preterist position, but then read 1 Corinthians and see what kind of low-lifes made up the Church back then and get rebased that human being have always sucked at Godliness.
Are they still reformed though? The problems Luther had with Rome, many still exist because they are fundamentally opposed to Scripture but remain because of Holy Tradition. (fallen man's "contribution" to godliness)
The Big Box is apostate. Many of those mainline "reformed" denominations are apostate - Luther would reject them too in their current incarnation.
Looking around and seeing the State of The Church would lead one to a Full Preterist position, but then read 1 Corinthians and see what kind of low-lifes made up the Church back then and get rebased that human being have always sucked at Godliness.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at June 21, 2025 09:28 AM (a4flb)
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ABC News June 19, 2025,
Federal authorities are trying to determine who has been anonymously ordering pizzas that are sent to the homes of U.S. lawmakers across the country and to the homes of those who help protect those lawmakers.
The mysterious deliveries have authorities worried that they could be intended to send a menacing message, according to congressional sources and others familiar with the matter.
https://tinyurl.com/5n8x98sc
Federal authorities are trying to determine who has been anonymously ordering pizzas that are sent to the homes of U.S. lawmakers across the country and to the homes of those who help protect those lawmakers.
The mysterious deliveries have authorities worried that they could be intended to send a menacing message, according to congressional sources and others familiar with the matter.
https://tinyurl.com/5n8x98sc
Posted by: Kindltot at June 21, 2025 09:28 AM (D7oie)
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well I (and a lot of others by my eye) already don't donate at mass anymore, so that should surely help get even fewer people to donate.
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Some time ago I resolved not to let a collection basket pass without putting something in it. I always pray it will be used according to His will.
well I (and a lot of others by my eye) already don't donate at mass anymore, so that should surely help get even fewer people to donate.
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Some time ago I resolved not to let a collection basket pass without putting something in it. I always pray it will be used according to His will.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 21, 2025 09:29 AM (QnmlO)
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Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 21, 2025 09:26 AM (omVj
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I appreciate the brevity!
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 21, 2025 09:26 AM (omVj
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I appreciate the brevity!
Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 21, 2025 09:29 AM (hTeRG)
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On the third day of Juneteenth, my true love gave to me: three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree!
Posted by: Don, the Rebel without a Blog at June 21, 2025 09:29 AM (VYzUf)
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The North Pole is the center of the plate. Antarctica is the outer edge.
Posted by: Boss Moss
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So what's on the bottom of the pizza?
Posted by: Boss Moss
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So what's on the bottom of the pizza?
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at June 21, 2025 09:29 AM (ITkJX)
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*What do the flat earthers say is on the bottom side?*
"Do not remove this tag under penalty of law."
"Do not remove this tag under penalty of law."
Posted by: Flat Earth Society Legal Department at June 21, 2025 09:30 AM (lIgBp)
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Good morning all.
Wanted to swim yesterday because leg has been bothering me but the Y was closed because they had no power. At a loss, I ended up reading sitting outside. First, I could actually read a hardcover book which was good news. Second, just sitting outside made me feel better. Kept thinking about how people keep talking about the importance of "touching grass". It works.
❤️😎💃
Wanted to swim yesterday because leg has been bothering me but the Y was closed because they had no power. At a loss, I ended up reading sitting outside. First, I could actually read a hardcover book which was good news. Second, just sitting outside made me feel better. Kept thinking about how people keep talking about the importance of "touching grass". It works.
❤️😎💃
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 21, 2025 09:30 AM (t/2Uw)
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Svengoolie's movie tonight is Village of the Damned w/ George Sanders from 1960, based on The Midwich Cuckoos by master of the British apocalypse story John Wyndham.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 21, 2025 09:30 AM (omVj0)
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Pizza? I ordered no pizza!
Posted by: Weasel at June 21, 2025 09:31 AM (r8KQ7)
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124 Why did no one ever invent the coffee bag?
Posted by: Boss
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Folgers used to sell those- coffee in little tea bags.
Better taste than instant.
Dunno why they didn't catch on.
Posted by: Boss
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Folgers used to sell those- coffee in little tea bags.
Better taste than instant.
Dunno why they didn't catch on.
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at June 21, 2025 09:31 AM (Splbu)
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110 I asked this last night too - what do you think of the Shingrix vax? Should I get it?
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at June 21, 2025 09:20 AM (Splbu)
I say do it. I'm not one for shots but as a nurse I have had pt's who lived with horrible pain years after getting the shingles. It's ugly. I got the shot a few years ago.
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at June 21, 2025 09:20 AM (Splbu)
I say do it. I'm not one for shots but as a nurse I have had pt's who lived with horrible pain years after getting the shingles. It's ugly. I got the shot a few years ago.
Posted by: Molly k. at June 21, 2025 09:31 AM (j/yko)
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busy weekend ahead lovely weather finally and I GOT A NEW CAR! I'm so excited! not so much about the payment part lol
Posted by: Black Orchid at June 21, 2025
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Details on the wheels, please!
Posted by: Black Orchid at June 21, 2025
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Details on the wheels, please!
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 21, 2025 09:32 AM (omVj0)
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Some time ago I resolved not to let a collection basket pass without putting something in it. I always pray it will be used according to His will.
that used to be me but nowadays?
they track the donations YOY in the newsletter and it's obvious people are not giving. hoping they get a damn clue!
we have a LOT of new immigrants here and we welcome them. I'd rather the Church stop treating them as dependent children, and just treat them like the rest of us. as it is, it feels like the local parishes prefer the newcomers and consider us troublesome (unless we're opening our wallets)
that used to be me but nowadays?
they track the donations YOY in the newsletter and it's obvious people are not giving. hoping they get a damn clue!
we have a LOT of new immigrants here and we welcome them. I'd rather the Church stop treating them as dependent children, and just treat them like the rest of us. as it is, it feels like the local parishes prefer the newcomers and consider us troublesome (unless we're opening our wallets)
Posted by: Black Orchid at June 21, 2025 09:32 AM (Pv3Rg)
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23 https://tinyurl.com/nhhr3vpn
One of my favorite Spurgeon devos.
Posted by: H at June 21, 2025 08:26 AM (2gjbv)
Amen!
One of my favorite Spurgeon devos.
Posted by: H at June 21, 2025 08:26 AM (2gjbv)
Amen!
Posted by: Eromero at June 21, 2025 09:32 AM (LHPAg)
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well I (and a lot of others by my eye) already don't donate at mass anymore, so that should surely help get even fewer people to donate.
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Some time ago I resolved not to let a collection basket pass without putting something in it. I always pray it will be used according to His will.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
It's interesting at our Parish - weekly collections are trending downward but the building fund has lately been receiving massive gifts. And we don't even currently have a new facility funding effort going on.
I'm guessing the parishioners want to have some control over where their donation $$$s go.
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Some time ago I resolved not to let a collection basket pass without putting something in it. I always pray it will be used according to His will.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
It's interesting at our Parish - weekly collections are trending downward but the building fund has lately been receiving massive gifts. And we don't even currently have a new facility funding effort going on.
I'm guessing the parishioners want to have some control over where their donation $$$s go.
Posted by: Tonypete at June 21, 2025 09:33 AM (cYBz/)
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Prayers for all.
Posted by: Mick at June 21, 2025 09:33 AM (HFx9z)
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Happy MoMe day to the Hordelings in NoVa! I'm so sad not to be there. But also enjoying some much needed time at home after 2 work trips in the past 2 weeks.
Prayers for all those who are ill or in difficulties.
Prayers for all those who are ill or in difficulties.
Posted by: screaming in digital at June 21, 2025 09:33 AM (DnMuk)
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This is about us, isn't it?
Posted by: Flat Moon Society at June 21, 2025 09:33 AM (lIgBp)
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What is a "Big Box"? RCC ?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 21, 2025 09:33 AM (zTKlt)
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Are they still reformed though? The problems Luther had with Rome, many still exist because they are fundamentally opposed to Scripture but remain because of Holy Tradition. (fallen man's "contribution" to godliness)
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at June 21, 2025 09:28 AM (a4flb)
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A good question is how many churches are still following one of the creeds (Apostles or Nicea)?
Is that even part of the church experience?
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at June 21, 2025 09:28 AM (a4flb)
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A good question is how many churches are still following one of the creeds (Apostles or Nicea)?
Is that even part of the church experience?
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 21, 2025 09:34 AM (ZOv7s)
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Nat'l Library of Medicine: Effective Field Immobilisation and Capture of Giraffe
https://is.gd/7zwTrb
When capturing giraffes for study, leaf blowers are used to cool the animal and ear plugs are inserted so the noise doesn't agitate the animal.
"In hot humid conditions, the use of a battery-operated leaf blower is highly advantageous to cool a hyperthermic animal down. The placement of the earplugs should prevent the animal from being startled by these external sounds.
Every few minutes, the normal body temperature was measured by placing a digital thermometer deep within the rectum. For an adult giraffe, the normal body temperature should be between 37 to 38.6 °C, not exceeding 39 °C ."
https://is.gd/7zwTrb
When capturing giraffes for study, leaf blowers are used to cool the animal and ear plugs are inserted so the noise doesn't agitate the animal.
"In hot humid conditions, the use of a battery-operated leaf blower is highly advantageous to cool a hyperthermic animal down. The placement of the earplugs should prevent the animal from being startled by these external sounds.
Every few minutes, the normal body temperature was measured by placing a digital thermometer deep within the rectum. For an adult giraffe, the normal body temperature should be between 37 to 38.6 °C, not exceeding 39 °C ."
Posted by: muldoon at June 21, 2025 09:34 AM (poXs5)
Posted by: Weasel at June 21, 2025 09:34 AM (r8KQ7)
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Drinking some iced coffee after my time outside in the heat. Nowadays I tend to make a bit more hot coffee than I usually drink. So I pour some into a cup that goes into the fridge. If I want cold, I can pour that over some ice in another cup.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 21, 2025 09:34 AM (omVj0)
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Of course, the Obama daughters don't look like either of their parents, because MOHAP.
Some pretty f-ed up stuff going on in the halls of power.
Posted by: MrExcitement at June 21, 2025 09:22 AM (hOOi9)
The older, taller one looks like Barky. The younger one shaped like a fire hydrant looks like big Mike. I think they probably used the same surrogate mother who donated eggs, fertilized in a test tube and implanted. Barky fathered the older kid. Big Mike is the father of the younger kid.
Some pretty f-ed up stuff going on in the halls of power.
Posted by: MrExcitement at June 21, 2025 09:22 AM (hOOi9)
The older, taller one looks like Barky. The younger one shaped like a fire hydrant looks like big Mike. I think they probably used the same surrogate mother who donated eggs, fertilized in a test tube and implanted. Barky fathered the older kid. Big Mike is the father of the younger kid.
Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at June 21, 2025 09:34 AM (2J/Lj)
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I think our collections are going up.
The parishioners who attend Mass really do love the Parish and really like the young new priest. He's basically a reverent cheerful puppy.
The parishioners who attend Mass really do love the Parish and really like the young new priest. He's basically a reverent cheerful puppy.
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at June 21, 2025 09:34 AM (Splbu)
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How would you like to list "Deep giraffe rectal thermometer Technician" on your resumé?
Posted by: muldoon at June 21, 2025 09:35 AM (poXs5)
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Details on the wheels, please!
well this is my first ever new car! I keep looking at the odometer in shock. the one I traded in (wept to get $4k for it) was almost 200k.
I was already planning to get a new VW (the new Tiguan) so had all that set up, payment, loan etc.
test drove one and just ... no. that's a long post. but the controls were just a huge NO. it was all digital, literally everything, using a big iPad on the dash. no knobs no buttons. just that screen. crazy! like three clicks in to do some things!
my first car was a jeep from a police auction in philly - I scraped together $4k for that baby - loved it. yellow. since then no jeeps, more practical. well now I'm back baby! nice non-digital new wrangler lol
so fun! my midlife crisis I guess! I don't have to drive kids around anymore!!! so why not?
well this is my first ever new car! I keep looking at the odometer in shock. the one I traded in (wept to get $4k for it) was almost 200k.
I was already planning to get a new VW (the new Tiguan) so had all that set up, payment, loan etc.
test drove one and just ... no. that's a long post. but the controls were just a huge NO. it was all digital, literally everything, using a big iPad on the dash. no knobs no buttons. just that screen. crazy! like three clicks in to do some things!
my first car was a jeep from a police auction in philly - I scraped together $4k for that baby - loved it. yellow. since then no jeeps, more practical. well now I'm back baby! nice non-digital new wrangler lol
so fun! my midlife crisis I guess! I don't have to drive kids around anymore!!! so why not?
Posted by: Black Orchid at June 21, 2025 09:36 AM (Pv3Rg)
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57 A U.S. bishop newly-appointed by Pope Bob lead a group of priests and other faith leaders to a southern California federal courthouse on Friday to plead for illegals not to be deported.
"Our presence made them scamper away. When ICE agents saw us come into the courtroom, they submitted the names and photos of the persons they were seeking to the court, but then they didn't stay to try and apprehend them."
'Everyone knows that the optics would have not been good if all of sudden in the presence of clergy, these arrests and deportations were happening,' he added about the idea of migrants being shackled in front of them."
-- Father Scott Santarosa of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
Nice pick for bishop by Bobby White Sox.
Posted by: one hour sober at June 21, 2025 08:55 AM (Y1sOo)
Many leaders of different faiths are deeply upset at the U it’s States having any immigration laws.
"Our presence made them scamper away. When ICE agents saw us come into the courtroom, they submitted the names and photos of the persons they were seeking to the court, but then they didn't stay to try and apprehend them."
'Everyone knows that the optics would have not been good if all of sudden in the presence of clergy, these arrests and deportations were happening,' he added about the idea of migrants being shackled in front of them."
-- Father Scott Santarosa of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
Nice pick for bishop by Bobby White Sox.
Posted by: one hour sober at June 21, 2025 08:55 AM (Y1sOo)
Many leaders of different faiths are deeply upset at the U it’s States having any immigration laws.
Posted by: Cow Demon at June 21, 2025 09:36 AM (vm8sq)
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Carl Trueman penned a column a few months ago basically stating that he could be Catholic but for Francis, which seems a really poor reason to turn away from a faith you otherwise consider valid.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 21, 2025 09:15 AM (ZOv7s)
Not really, if I am going to leave my church for being a bunch of psychotic DEI obsessed jackwagons who have little power over anyone but their congregation, why should I join a powerful world-wide church that is controlled by a psychotic DEI obsessed jackwagon with an army of psychotic DEI obsessed jackwagons at his beck and call?
It can be said that the pope is just the vicar of Christ, but the last one wasn't any good at it.
The hungry sheep look up, and are not fed,
But, swoll'n with wind and the rank mist they draw,
Rot inwardly, and foul contagion spread;
Besides what the grim wolf with privy paw
Daily devours apace, and nothing said,
But that two-handed engine at the door
Stands ready to smite once, and smite no more
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 21, 2025 09:15 AM (ZOv7s)
Not really, if I am going to leave my church for being a bunch of psychotic DEI obsessed jackwagons who have little power over anyone but their congregation, why should I join a powerful world-wide church that is controlled by a psychotic DEI obsessed jackwagon with an army of psychotic DEI obsessed jackwagons at his beck and call?
It can be said that the pope is just the vicar of Christ, but the last one wasn't any good at it.
The hungry sheep look up, and are not fed,
But, swoll'n with wind and the rank mist they draw,
Rot inwardly, and foul contagion spread;
Besides what the grim wolf with privy paw
Daily devours apace, and nothing said,
But that two-handed engine at the door
Stands ready to smite once, and smite no more
Posted by: Kindltot at June 21, 2025 09:37 AM (D7oie)
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99 We are (as a society) at an interesting inflection point. I personally know a great number of Protestants who are totally disgusted with the mainstream churches and have left, but who also will never join up with the Roman Catholics because, popes.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 21, 2025 09:10 AM (EVFZ5)
I was raised Catholic, and it wasn't until I was well into adulthood that I began to realize that (1) most of the country was NOT Catholic (2) most of the country was at least somewhat hostile to Catholics and (3) that the Pope was somewhat hostile to American Catholics.
The basic truth is that Catholicism is contrary to Americanism (which is especially interesting to point out, since it is the original Christian church, and conservatives love to claim that the US is based on Christianity). My argument is that America is about DE-CENTRALIZATION of power, because centralization puts too much power in the hands of a very few people, and that's a recipe for tyranny.
Popes have understood that America - with it's freedom of religion - was a breeding ground for NEW protestant faiths. That complete worked against it's goal of recapturing all Christians under their umbrella.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 21, 2025 09:10 AM (EVFZ5)
I was raised Catholic, and it wasn't until I was well into adulthood that I began to realize that (1) most of the country was NOT Catholic (2) most of the country was at least somewhat hostile to Catholics and (3) that the Pope was somewhat hostile to American Catholics.
The basic truth is that Catholicism is contrary to Americanism (which is especially interesting to point out, since it is the original Christian church, and conservatives love to claim that the US is based on Christianity). My argument is that America is about DE-CENTRALIZATION of power, because centralization puts too much power in the hands of a very few people, and that's a recipe for tyranny.
Popes have understood that America - with it's freedom of religion - was a breeding ground for NEW protestant faiths. That complete worked against it's goal of recapturing all Christians under their umbrella.
Posted by: MrExcitement at June 21, 2025 09:37 AM (hOOi9)
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Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 21, 2025 09:30 AM (t/2Uw)
Sorry that you couldn't swim but glad to hear your good news! Praise the Lord!
Sorry that you couldn't swim but glad to hear your good news! Praise the Lord!
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 21, 2025 09:37 AM (ra16W)
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It's interesting at our Parish - weekly collections are trending downward but the building fund has lately been receiving massive gifts. And we don't even currently have a new facility funding effort going on.
I'm guessing the parishioners want to have some control over where their donation $$$s go.
Posted by: Tonypete at June 21, 2025 09:33 AM (cYBz/)
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We hardly even use the baskets any more - it's all electronic.
Our parish saw a big dip when the Boomers left (which accelerated due to Covid), but it is recovering as the Gen Xers hit peak earning years. Lots of young families and student Mass attendance is up 15% from last year, and 10% the year before that. So the Word is being spread.
But I'm reluctant to make blanket donations outside of the parish. I want to target it to seminarians, not just give the bishop a slush fund.
I'm guessing the parishioners want to have some control over where their donation $$$s go.
Posted by: Tonypete at June 21, 2025 09:33 AM (cYBz/)
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We hardly even use the baskets any more - it's all electronic.
Our parish saw a big dip when the Boomers left (which accelerated due to Covid), but it is recovering as the Gen Xers hit peak earning years. Lots of young families and student Mass attendance is up 15% from last year, and 10% the year before that. So the Word is being spread.
But I'm reluctant to make blanket donations outside of the parish. I want to target it to seminarians, not just give the bishop a slush fund.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 21, 2025 09:37 AM (ZOv7s)
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I asked this last night too - what do you think of the Shingrix vax? Should I get it?
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at June 21, 2025 09:20 AM (Splbu)
I say do it. I'm not one for shots but as a nurse I have had pt's who lived with horrible pain years after getting the shingles. It's ugly. I got the shot a few years ago.
Posted by: Molly k. at June 21, 2025 09:31 AM (j/yko)
Yeah, I've never heard anyone say "Thank God, I finally got shingles."
IMO, you should get it if you're in "that age group".
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at June 21, 2025 09:20 AM (Splbu)
I say do it. I'm not one for shots but as a nurse I have had pt's who lived with horrible pain years after getting the shingles. It's ugly. I got the shot a few years ago.
Posted by: Molly k. at June 21, 2025 09:31 AM (j/yko)
Yeah, I've never heard anyone say "Thank God, I finally got shingles."
IMO, you should get it if you're in "that age group".
Posted by: naturalfake at June 21, 2025 09:39 AM (iJfKG)
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But I'm reluctant to make blanket donations outside of the parish. I want to target it to seminarians, not just give the bishop a slush fund.
exactly we do targeted donations. but I know the basket weekly goes to the "women and children" which is just illegal immigrant financial support now (it used to not be).
exactly we do targeted donations. but I know the basket weekly goes to the "women and children" which is just illegal immigrant financial support now (it used to not be).
Posted by: Black Orchid at June 21, 2025 09:39 AM (Pv3Rg)
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161 'How would you like to list "Deep giraffe rectal thermometer Technician" on your resumé?'
You'd know they worked carefully.
You'd know they worked carefully.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at June 21, 2025 09:40 AM (3wi/L)
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Good morning again dear horde with thanks to annie and mh and you morons for praying
Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 21, 2025 09:40 AM (RIvkX)
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Popes have understood that America - with it's freedom of religion - was a breeding ground for NEW protestant faiths. That complete worked against it's goal of recapturing all Christians under their umbrella.
That is a bit of interesting revisionist history.
The early colonists of North America were Protestants fleeing the persecution, robbing, torture and murder by the hands of European Roman Catholics.
My Bohemian great grand parents left their textile mills behind because of persecution and robbery of the Roman Catholic Church.
Evil bastards made my grandfather hate Christians because of the blood thirsty Roman Catholics there at the time.
That is a bit of interesting revisionist history.
The early colonists of North America were Protestants fleeing the persecution, robbing, torture and murder by the hands of European Roman Catholics.
My Bohemian great grand parents left their textile mills behind because of persecution and robbery of the Roman Catholic Church.
Evil bastards made my grandfather hate Christians because of the blood thirsty Roman Catholics there at the time.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at June 21, 2025 09:41 AM (a4flb)
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my first car was a jeep from a police auction in philly - I scraped together $4k for that baby - loved it. yellow. since then no jeeps, more practical. well now I'm back baby! nice non-digital new wrangler lol
so fun! my midlife crisis I guess! I don't have to drive kids around anymore!!! so why not?
Posted by: Black Orchid at June 21, 2025
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What color is it, how much horsepower does it have, and does it ride comfortably or more firmly?
so fun! my midlife crisis I guess! I don't have to drive kids around anymore!!! so why not?
Posted by: Black Orchid at June 21, 2025
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What color is it, how much horsepower does it have, and does it ride comfortably or more firmly?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 21, 2025 09:42 AM (omVj0)
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busy weekend ahead lovely weather finally and I GOT A NEW CAR! I'm so excited! not so much about the payment part lol
Posted by: Black Orchid at June 21, 2025 09:27 AM (Pv3Rg
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Congratulations! I was planning to make a couple hour drive this morning to possibly do the same but, alas, the dealership called me back and said someone had already put down a deposit. So now I get to go prune a tree instead... pray that my ladder holds steady and my chainsaw only removes the wooden limbs.
Posted by: Black Orchid at June 21, 2025 09:27 AM (Pv3Rg
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Congratulations! I was planning to make a couple hour drive this morning to possibly do the same but, alas, the dealership called me back and said someone had already put down a deposit. So now I get to go prune a tree instead... pray that my ladder holds steady and my chainsaw only removes the wooden limbs.
Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at June 21, 2025 09:42 AM (kOluj)
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Yesterday was the funeral of Mrs. F's cousin Bernis of blessed memory.
A woman of valor, she loved hashem, her family and her country. She attended the house of prayer regularly, observed the sabbath, and studied the Law. She conducted my interrogation when Mrs. F. and I first started dating 35 years ago and was most gentle. Please join me in prayer for her repose awaiting the resurrection.
A woman of valor, she loved hashem, her family and her country. She attended the house of prayer regularly, observed the sabbath, and studied the Law. She conducted my interrogation when Mrs. F. and I first started dating 35 years ago and was most gentle. Please join me in prayer for her repose awaiting the resurrection.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 21, 2025 09:42 AM (RIvkX)
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There is no way possible to get guys like Alan Shepard or Jim Lovell or Neil Armstrong or Buzz Aldrin et al to go along with a fake space program.
No chance
No chance
Posted by: Common Tater at June 21, 2025 09:42 AM (0pOPf)
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Not really, if I am going to leave my church for being a bunch of psychotic DEI obsessed jackwagons who have little power over anyone but their congregation, why should I join a powerful world-wide church that is controlled by a psychotic DEI obsessed jackwagon with an army of psychotic DEI obsessed jackwagons at his beck and call?
Posted by: Kindltot at June 21, 2025 09:37 AM (D7oie)
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Are you talking about the Anglicans?
Francis was not the pope we wanted, but he was the pope we needed. He illustrated the fact that the pope is not a dictator, and that the Church is bigger than any man.
He pushed against boundaries and they pushed back, and his persecution of tradition had the effect of drawing more people into it than ever before.
We are seeing huge numbers of seminarians who are very orthodox. Francis was the last hope of Liberal Catholicism and he failed. That window is now closed. There are no young liberal priests to rise up and replace his generation, and that was a big part of his anger, especially at the US.
Posted by: Kindltot at June 21, 2025 09:37 AM (D7oie)
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Are you talking about the Anglicans?
Francis was not the pope we wanted, but he was the pope we needed. He illustrated the fact that the pope is not a dictator, and that the Church is bigger than any man.
He pushed against boundaries and they pushed back, and his persecution of tradition had the effect of drawing more people into it than ever before.
We are seeing huge numbers of seminarians who are very orthodox. Francis was the last hope of Liberal Catholicism and he failed. That window is now closed. There are no young liberal priests to rise up and replace his generation, and that was a big part of his anger, especially at the US.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 21, 2025 09:43 AM (ZOv7s)
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The basic truth is that Catholicism is contrary to Americanism (which is especially interesting to point out, since it is the original Christian church, and conservatives love to claim that the US is based on Christianity). My argument is that America is about DE-CENTRALIZATION of power, because centralization puts too much power in the hands of a very few people, and that's a recipe for tyranny.
[ . . . ]
Posted by: MrExcitement at June 21, 2025 09:37 AM (hOOi9)
My explanation of American Protestantism to a European friend: "screw talking to the manager, I want to talk to the OWNER"
[ . . . ]
Posted by: MrExcitement at June 21, 2025 09:37 AM (hOOi9)
My explanation of American Protestantism to a European friend: "screw talking to the manager, I want to talk to the OWNER"
Posted by: Kindltot at June 21, 2025 09:43 AM (D7oie)
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{{{Sharon}}}
Posted by: screaming in digital at June 21, 2025 09:43 AM (DnMuk)
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Thanks Fen.
Trying to stay positive but still have two months to go. It weighs on me at times.
Trying to stay positive but still have two months to go. It weighs on me at times.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 21, 2025 09:44 AM (t/2Uw)
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We are (as a society) at an interesting inflection point. I personally know a great number of Protestants who are totally disgusted with the mainstream churches and have left, but who also will never join up with the Roman Catholics because, popes.
It will be interesting to see what role, if any, the Eastern Orthodox Church will play in the emerging Christian era in the United States.
It is a very masculine church, promotes large families and while liturgical, is decentralized (pope-less).
I've recently begun attending one myself after serving for ten years in an evangelical church and one thing I find extremely refreshing there is that they are not at all interested in what I think about things.
For person that likes to opine a lot, it's nice to be told "thanks, but we don't need your input".
It will be interesting to see what role, if any, the Eastern Orthodox Church will play in the emerging Christian era in the United States.
It is a very masculine church, promotes large families and while liturgical, is decentralized (pope-less).
I've recently begun attending one myself after serving for ten years in an evangelical church and one thing I find extremely refreshing there is that they are not at all interested in what I think about things.
For person that likes to opine a lot, it's nice to be told "thanks, but we don't need your input".
Posted by: Eyes Rolling at June 21, 2025 09:44 AM (H+njS)
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But I'm reluctant to make blanket donations outside of the parish. I want to target it to seminarians, not just give the bishop a slush fund.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 21, 2025 09:37 AM (ZOv7s)
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I get envelopes from my parish for the Sunday collection. There are usually a couple of second collections a month, as well as a monthly one for the parish's capital fund.
I haven't got the heart not to contribute to the second collections - some of which are for the FSSP - and just hope the archdiocesan ones are being used sensibly.
But I'm reluctant to make blanket donations outside of the parish. I want to target it to seminarians, not just give the bishop a slush fund.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 21, 2025 09:37 AM (ZOv7s)
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I get envelopes from my parish for the Sunday collection. There are usually a couple of second collections a month, as well as a monthly one for the parish's capital fund.
I haven't got the heart not to contribute to the second collections - some of which are for the FSSP - and just hope the archdiocesan ones are being used sensibly.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 21, 2025 09:44 AM (QnmlO)
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This is going to shock some folks, but I think we place too much emphasis on military service. I get why, because we need people to volunteer, but over many many years I have seen zero correlation between physical bravery and moral behavior.
In fact, people we raise up often turn into total heels, and use their medals or service as a shield.
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Word.
This is going to shock some folks, but I think we place too much emphasis on military service. I get why, because we need people to volunteer, but over many many years I have seen zero correlation between physical bravery and moral behavior.
In fact, people we raise up often turn into total heels, and use their medals or service as a shield.
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Word.
Posted by: Randall "Duke" Cunningham, Fighter Ace at June 21, 2025 09:45 AM (ienUH)
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Black Orchid:
Saying "Oof" does not constitute a "Get Out of the Barrel Free" card.
Maybe MisHum can grant you a special dispensation.
Saying "Oof" does not constitute a "Get Out of the Barrel Free" card.
Maybe MisHum can grant you a special dispensation.
Posted by: muldoon at June 21, 2025 09:45 AM (poXs5)
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Many leaders of different faiths are deeply upset at the U it’s States having any immigration laws.
Because their true faith is Communism, not Christianity.
The Bible is rich in language supporting the idea of borders and God ordained governments.
The Clergy want to usurp the role of God and claim it for themselves. Today's clergy hate their neighbor and worship a fantasy image of the Noble Savage in the form of a lawless illegal alien.
Because their true faith is Communism, not Christianity.
The Bible is rich in language supporting the idea of borders and God ordained governments.
The Clergy want to usurp the role of God and claim it for themselves. Today's clergy hate their neighbor and worship a fantasy image of the Noble Savage in the form of a lawless illegal alien.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at June 21, 2025 09:45 AM (a4flb)
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Six B-2 stealth bombers from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri appear to be en route to a U.S. Air Force base in Guam, according to flight tracking data and voice communications with air traffic control.
The bombers apparently refueled after launching from Missouri, suggesting they launched without full fuel tanks due to a heavy onboard payload...
-- Fox News
The bombers apparently refueled after launching from Missouri, suggesting they launched without full fuel tanks due to a heavy onboard payload...
-- Fox News
Posted by: one hour sober at June 21, 2025 09:45 AM (Y1sOo)
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{{{SiD}}}
Miss you. Glad you're home safe and sound. Sorry I now have to wait til October to give you a hug in person.
Miss you. Glad you're home safe and sound. Sorry I now have to wait til October to give you a hug in person.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 21, 2025 09:46 AM (t/2Uw)
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It's not that weird to consider the pope when you evaluate the Catholic Church.
My old rabbi was a total numbnuts and dipshit. NP, I got outta that synagogue and go to a better one now. My Catholic dad can't just turn his back on an awful pope like Francis, or after whatever dumb things the new guy does. Catholics are stuck with these guys.
If you're looking at becoming or remaining Catholic, the Pope is a matter of high importance. A centralized church structure ought to keep that in mind when they select leadership.
My old rabbi was a total numbnuts and dipshit. NP, I got outta that synagogue and go to a better one now. My Catholic dad can't just turn his back on an awful pope like Francis, or after whatever dumb things the new guy does. Catholics are stuck with these guys.
If you're looking at becoming or remaining Catholic, the Pope is a matter of high importance. A centralized church structure ought to keep that in mind when they select leadership.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice, #ProudKing #MoreKings at June 21, 2025 09:46 AM (BI5O2)
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Word on the street, for several years now, the Covid vaxx causes Shingles outbreaks in some individuals. So that’s a nice complication to the calculus. Take a vaxx to protect against another vaxx.
And there is a vaxx for Chicken Pox. But it isn’t the same as Shingles, naturally.
And there is a vaxx for Chicken Pox. But it isn’t the same as Shingles, naturally.
Posted by: Common Tater at June 21, 2025 09:47 AM (B4klT)
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Trying to decide what I want to do today. Yesterday I hit the grocery, and have now washed the car. So what do I want to do enough that I'm willing to brave the heat and humidity (and spend money)?
Ice cream at the neighborhood parlor? Not in my neighborhood, there's nothing around here but Baskin-Robbins. BR is fine, but I hate the tiny shops and the clientele. A couple of weeks ago we picked up on Saturday evening and drove over to Brocato's, the old old business that used to be in the Quarter when I was a kid. A good excursion.
Ice cream at the neighborhood parlor? Not in my neighborhood, there's nothing around here but Baskin-Robbins. BR is fine, but I hate the tiny shops and the clientele. A couple of weeks ago we picked up on Saturday evening and drove over to Brocato's, the old old business that used to be in the Quarter when I was a kid. A good excursion.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 21, 2025 09:48 AM (omVj0)
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The early colonists of North America were Protestants fleeing the persecution, robbing, torture and murder by the hands of European Roman Catholics.
The early colonists were outside the reach of the Catholic Church.
The Pilgrims were fleeing the Church of England.
The early colonists were outside the reach of the Catholic Church.
The Pilgrims were fleeing the Church of England.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at June 21, 2025 09:48 AM (3wi/L)
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That is a bit of interesting revisionist history.
The early colonists of North America were Protestants fleeing the persecution, robbing, torture and murder by the hands of European Roman Catholics.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at June 21, 2025 09:41 AM (a4flb)
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Speaking of revisionism! Check out the English Reformation and then get back to me. All the people fleeing England were not escaping Catholic persecution, but the ones launched by the Tudors and then the Puritans.
That is why the Constitution bans a state religion AND religious tests for office (go look up the Test Act in England).
Catholics supported the Patriot cause because Washington promised them emancipation in the new government - full political rights and religious freedom.
The early colonists of North America were Protestants fleeing the persecution, robbing, torture and murder by the hands of European Roman Catholics.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at June 21, 2025 09:41 AM (a4flb)
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Speaking of revisionism! Check out the English Reformation and then get back to me. All the people fleeing England were not escaping Catholic persecution, but the ones launched by the Tudors and then the Puritans.
That is why the Constitution bans a state religion AND religious tests for office (go look up the Test Act in England).
Catholics supported the Patriot cause because Washington promised them emancipation in the new government - full political rights and religious freedom.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 21, 2025 09:48 AM (ZOv7s)
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I'm a lapsed Lutheran. If I join a new church it will almost certainly be something eastern orthodox.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at June 21, 2025 09:48 AM (ITkJX)
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Why did no one ever invent the coffee bag?
Posted by: Boss Moss
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I remember seeing these back in the bacon in a can days of camping supplies, early mid sixties.
Not very good if I recall.
Posted by: Boss Moss
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I remember seeing these back in the bacon in a can days of camping supplies, early mid sixties.
Not very good if I recall.
Posted by: From about That Time at June 21, 2025 09:48 AM (n4GiU)
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I'd rather sit in my boat thinking about God than sit in church thinking about fishing.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at June 21, 2025 09:49 AM (lIgBp)
Posted by: Common Tater at June 21, 2025 09:49 AM (B4klT)
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Well this is a cheerful internecine church thread. /sarc"Be kind. Be nice" obviously got kicked around like a soccer ball at an international tournament
Thanks to the more positive people and those who pray.
See you again....sometime,
Thanks to the more positive people and those who pray.
See you again....sometime,
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 21, 2025 09:50 AM (ra16W)
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We are seeing huge numbers of seminarians who are very orthodox. Francis was the last hope of Liberal Catholicism and he failed. That window is now closed. There are no young liberal priests to rise up and replace his generation, and that was a big part of his anger, especially at the US.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 21, 2025 09:43 AM (ZOv7s)
Yep, but who sees that? There is just the fight between Novo Ordo and Latin mass for people who look deeply, and beyond that the corruption of the Vatican Bank, the continual statement/reverse/back off of the Pope, the Lavender Mafia, the allegation of sexual abuse in the parishes, and the activists priests using the power of the Vatican to try to change cultures based on Marxist principles. (Liberation Theology is just one of those things as well)
This crap has been going on for a very long time and for a church who declares its uninterrupted lineage back to Peter, and who cares that my family has been apostate for 400 years, the statement "but we are changing" is not compelling
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 21, 2025 09:43 AM (ZOv7s)
Yep, but who sees that? There is just the fight between Novo Ordo and Latin mass for people who look deeply, and beyond that the corruption of the Vatican Bank, the continual statement/reverse/back off of the Pope, the Lavender Mafia, the allegation of sexual abuse in the parishes, and the activists priests using the power of the Vatican to try to change cultures based on Marxist principles. (Liberation Theology is just one of those things as well)
This crap has been going on for a very long time and for a church who declares its uninterrupted lineage back to Peter, and who cares that my family has been apostate for 400 years, the statement "but we are changing" is not compelling
Posted by: Kindltot at June 21, 2025 09:50 AM (D7oie)
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Mazel tov on your new car Black Orchid
Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 21, 2025 09:51 AM (RIvkX)
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My explanation of American Protestantism to a European friend: "screw talking to the manager, I want to talk to the OWNER"
Posted by: Kindltot at June 21, 2025 09:43 AM (D7oie)
I'm constantly fascinated by the rather silly idea that Catholics can't pray directly to God.
But, hey whatevs.
Posted by: Kindltot at June 21, 2025 09:43 AM (D7oie)
I'm constantly fascinated by the rather silly idea that Catholics can't pray directly to God.
But, hey whatevs.
Posted by: naturalfake at June 21, 2025 09:51 AM (iJfKG)
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Miss you. Glad you're home safe and sound. Sorry I now have to wait til October to give you a hug in person.
Posted by: Sharon
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Miss you too. If I were actually 29, I'd have jumped in the Jeep soon as my boss dropped me off yesterday afternoon and pointed it towards NoVa. But I'm just too tired, and too much to keep up with around here. October is all systems go, though, assuming I'm breathing and have a pulse.
Y'all have fun this weekend, and call if anyone needs bailing out!
Posted by: Sharon
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Miss you too. If I were actually 29, I'd have jumped in the Jeep soon as my boss dropped me off yesterday afternoon and pointed it towards NoVa. But I'm just too tired, and too much to keep up with around here. October is all systems go, though, assuming I'm breathing and have a pulse.
Y'all have fun this weekend, and call if anyone needs bailing out!
Posted by: screaming in digital at June 21, 2025 09:52 AM (DnMuk)
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See you again....sometime,
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 21, 2025 09:50 AM (ra16W)
but wait, we are about to discuss libertarianism and fiat currency next!
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 21, 2025 09:50 AM (ra16W)
but wait, we are about to discuss libertarianism and fiat currency next!
Posted by: Kindltot at June 21, 2025 09:52 AM (D7oie)
Posted by: muldoon at June 21, 2025 09:52 AM (poXs5)
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ok you got me Muldoon I'll take my coffee to the barrel cafe!
btw there are "coffee bags" like tea bags. I have some in the cupboard now. use them at the cabin or camping.
"anvil" is the color of the new Jeep, and it's gray basically. black interior.
nice firm ride. great road feel!
2.0 liter D1 Turbo - the 8-speed auto basically
btw there are "coffee bags" like tea bags. I have some in the cupboard now. use them at the cabin or camping.
"anvil" is the color of the new Jeep, and it's gray basically. black interior.
nice firm ride. great road feel!
2.0 liter D1 Turbo - the 8-speed auto basically
Posted by: Black Orchid at June 21, 2025 09:52 AM (Pv3Rg)
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The early colonists of North America were Protestants fleeing the persecution, robbing, torture and murder by the hands of European Roman Catholics.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at June 21, 2025 09:41 AM (a4flb)
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The Puritans were driven out by other Protestants.
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The early colonists of North America were Protestants fleeing the persecution, robbing, torture and murder by the hands of European Roman Catholics.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at June 21, 2025 09:41 AM (a4flb)
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The Puritans were driven out by other Protestants.
Posted by: Randall at June 21, 2025 09:52 AM (ienUH)
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Anglicans.
Posted by: Boss Moss at June 21, 2025 09:53 AM (tuLbh)
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But, hey whatevs.
Posted by: naturalfake at June 21, 2025 09:51 AM (iJfKG)[.i]
It is as silly as the idea that a prot can't pray to the Virgin Mary. But do they?
Posted by: naturalfake at June 21, 2025 09:51 AM (iJfKG)[.i]
It is as silly as the idea that a prot can't pray to the Virgin Mary. But do they?
Posted by: Kindltot at June 21, 2025 09:54 AM (D7oie)
Posted by: Black Orchid at June 21, 2025 09:54 AM (Pv3Rg)
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If you're looking at becoming or remaining Catholic, the Pope is a matter of high importance. A centralized church structure ought to keep that in mind when they select leadership.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice, #ProudKing #MoreKings at June 21, 2025 09:46 AM (BI5O2)
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Right, and as I said, non-Catholics worry a lot more about the pope than actual ones. I think it's a sense that he is seen as a mascot, as the president or something, when he's just the latest in a long line of succession, some better than others.
Somehow, the Church stumbles forward despite Honorius or the Avignon papacy, or now Francis.
The pope is just such a tiny part of the Church.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice, #ProudKing #MoreKings at June 21, 2025 09:46 AM (BI5O2)
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Right, and as I said, non-Catholics worry a lot more about the pope than actual ones. I think it's a sense that he is seen as a mascot, as the president or something, when he's just the latest in a long line of succession, some better than others.
Somehow, the Church stumbles forward despite Honorius or the Avignon papacy, or now Francis.
The pope is just such a tiny part of the Church.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 21, 2025 09:54 AM (ZOv7s)
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Ok.
Off on a 300 mile drive over the mountains to the eastern side of the state to meet up with AOP, Jordan61 and her hubs.
Prayers for a safe and uneventful drive please!
Whoot!
Off on a 300 mile drive over the mountains to the eastern side of the state to meet up with AOP, Jordan61 and her hubs.
Prayers for a safe and uneventful drive please!
Whoot!
Posted by: nurse ratched at June 21, 2025 09:54 AM (mT+6a)
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This is part of The Guardian's sales pitch to get you to become a paid subscriber:
"When the military is deployed to quell overwhelmingly peaceful protest, when elected officials of the opposing party are arrested or handcuffed, when student activists are jailed and deported, and when a wide range of civic institutions – non-profits, law firms, universities, news outlets, the arts, the civil service, scientists – are targeted and penalized by the federal government, it’s hard to avoid the conclusion that our core freedoms are disappearing before our eyes – and democracy itself is slipping away.
In any country on the cusp of authoritarianism, the role of the press as an engine of scrutiny, truth and accountability becomes increasingly critical. At the Guardian, we see it as our job not only to report on the suppression of dissenting voices, but to make sure those voices are heard."
I can't see leftists wanting to financially support yet another echo chamber or anyone else wanting to suppport a rag that doesn't have a clue what they are editorializing about in their sales pitch.
"When the military is deployed to quell overwhelmingly peaceful protest, when elected officials of the opposing party are arrested or handcuffed, when student activists are jailed and deported, and when a wide range of civic institutions – non-profits, law firms, universities, news outlets, the arts, the civil service, scientists – are targeted and penalized by the federal government, it’s hard to avoid the conclusion that our core freedoms are disappearing before our eyes – and democracy itself is slipping away.
In any country on the cusp of authoritarianism, the role of the press as an engine of scrutiny, truth and accountability becomes increasingly critical. At the Guardian, we see it as our job not only to report on the suppression of dissenting voices, but to make sure those voices are heard."
I can't see leftists wanting to financially support yet another echo chamber or anyone else wanting to suppport a rag that doesn't have a clue what they are editorializing about in their sales pitch.
Posted by: Chairman LMAO at June 21, 2025 09:55 AM (FBBqz)
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“Folger’s Singles”
They are pretty good, or at least better than any freeze-dried. Sometimes hard to find. When I ordered online the numb nuts would try to sub keurig cups.
They are about $14 for 38 cups, so not too bad. The real question is why nobody else makes them. The hipster freeze-dried taste a lot like C-Rat coffee. Seriously. I’d rather give my money to shady characters out of Brooklyn, too. “Type II, Style VI”
They are pretty good, or at least better than any freeze-dried. Sometimes hard to find. When I ordered online the numb nuts would try to sub keurig cups.
They are about $14 for 38 cups, so not too bad. The real question is why nobody else makes them. The hipster freeze-dried taste a lot like C-Rat coffee. Seriously. I’d rather give my money to shady characters out of Brooklyn, too. “Type II, Style VI”
Posted by: Common Tater at June 21, 2025 09:55 AM (B4klT)
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Some time ago I resolved not to let a collection basket pass without putting something in it. I always pray it will be used according to His will.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
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Yeh, would be like hanging all night and not tipping the bar band.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
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Yeh, would be like hanging all night and not tipping the bar band.
Posted by: From about That Time at June 21, 2025 09:55 AM (n4GiU)
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It is as silly as the idea that a prot can't pray to the Virgin Mary. But do they?
Posted by: Kindltot at June 21, 2025 09:54 AM (D7oie)
Welp, I've never heard any of that.
Can you explain what you mean?
Posted by: Kindltot at June 21, 2025 09:54 AM (D7oie)
Welp, I've never heard any of that.
Can you explain what you mean?
Posted by: naturalfake at June 21, 2025 09:56 AM (iJfKG)
Posted by: naturalfake at June 21, 2025 09:57 AM (iJfKG)
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Folger's Singles. Never heard of them. Those are coffee bags. Folgers work on your marketing.
Posted by: Boss Moss at June 21, 2025 09:59 AM (tuLbh)
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The most disgusting thing about the Guardian’s sales pitch is that it’s the UK under Labour that’s become an authoritarian dictatorship, and they don’t have a single critical word to say about it.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 21, 2025 10:00 AM (EVFZ5)
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Every few minutes, the normal body temperature was measured by placing a digital thermometer deep within the rectum. For an adult giraffe, the normal body temperature should be between 37 to 38.6 °C, not exceeding 39 °C ."
Posted by: muldoon
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Muldoon, do you still subscribe to a medical research service, or is this deep dive info available to anyone with google?
Posted by: muldoon
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Muldoon, do you still subscribe to a medical research service, or is this deep dive info available to anyone with google?
Posted by: From about That Time at June 21, 2025 10:00 AM (n4GiU)
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Yep, but who sees that?
Posted by: Kindltot at June 21, 2025 09:50 AM (D7oie)
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I do, and it encourages me. For a non-Catholic you seem to follow the Church pretty closely. Why?
Obviously, I'm biased. I'm a convert. I was raised to hate all organized religion and the Catholic Church in particular.
And yet, the harder I fought, the more I was draw in. I'm still a work in progress of course, but the Church has brought me (and my family) a level of peace I had never known. It's quite natural for me to want others to share this joy, and when I see the pope is an obstacle, I want to find out why.
Posted by: Kindltot at June 21, 2025 09:50 AM (D7oie)
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I do, and it encourages me. For a non-Catholic you seem to follow the Church pretty closely. Why?
Obviously, I'm biased. I'm a convert. I was raised to hate all organized religion and the Catholic Church in particular.
And yet, the harder I fought, the more I was draw in. I'm still a work in progress of course, but the Church has brought me (and my family) a level of peace I had never known. It's quite natural for me to want others to share this joy, and when I see the pope is an obstacle, I want to find out why.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 21, 2025 10:00 AM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: old chick at June 21, 2025 10:01 AM (F3Dlr)
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The Folger's single had some freeze-dried and some ground coffee. They were a genius idea that had crap results.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 21, 2025 10:01 AM (RIvkX)
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"Popes have understood that America - with it's freedom of religion - was a breeding ground for NEW protestant faiths. That complete worked against it's goal of recapturing all Christians under their umbrella."
Yep. That's what we're looking for: to be captured.
Yep. That's what we're looking for: to be captured.
Posted by: Protestants everywhere at June 21, 2025 10:01 AM (lIgBp)
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I'm a lapsed Lutheran. If I join a new church it will almost certainly be something eastern orthodox
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I thought Lutherans were just “Catholics with Money”? I think the important thing is that there is a hunger and need for traditional services and messages.
Militant purple haired whack jobs bitching about your lawn mower destroying the climate ain’t gonna work. I know that historical biblical messaging is at odds with the goibalist agenda but that is rather the point, isn’t it?
I went to a Catholics funeral once, and it was comforting, the latin and incense and all that. I can see the allure of timeless tradition. “Gimmee that Old Time Religion”.
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I thought Lutherans were just “Catholics with Money”? I think the important thing is that there is a hunger and need for traditional services and messages.
Militant purple haired whack jobs bitching about your lawn mower destroying the climate ain’t gonna work. I know that historical biblical messaging is at odds with the goibalist agenda but that is rather the point, isn’t it?
I went to a Catholics funeral once, and it was comforting, the latin and incense and all that. I can see the allure of timeless tradition. “Gimmee that Old Time Religion”.
Posted by: Common Tater at June 21, 2025 10:02 AM (F8P8/)
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Message to the Grauniad: mote, beam, something something.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at June 21, 2025 10:02 AM (XZ5S6)
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Prayers for the Horde and their loved ones in need.
Really would like to be a fly on the wall in the next Walz - Klobuchar meeting. Even if the killer is lying that will be an uncomfortable encounter
Really would like to be a fly on the wall in the next Walz - Klobuchar meeting. Even if the killer is lying that will be an uncomfortable encounter
Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 21, 2025 10:03 AM (IG2sK)
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#116
If you were able to remember anything about Mendel's Law. From high school biology you would remember that we are more apt to resemble our grandparents then our parents
If you were able to remember anything about Mendel's Law. From high school biology you would remember that we are more apt to resemble our grandparents then our parents
Posted by: Aliassmithsmith at June 21, 2025 10:03 AM (EvAWJ)
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Okay, time to get on with the day! God be with you!
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 21, 2025 10:03 AM (ZOv7s)
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Meet Folgers singles in your area!
Posted by: Click bait at June 21, 2025 10:04 AM (lIgBp)
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 21, 2025 10:05 AM (t/2Uw)
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This is going to shock some folks, but I think we place too much emphasis on military service.
I think some form of volunteer service be it military or civilian be a condition for voting. Agreed that a lot of people use their service as a shield or turn out as assholes but I think most folks that serve don't turn out that way.
I'm not in favor of conscription though. Saw too many problem children who kept forgetting that they volunteered to be there.
I think some form of volunteer service be it military or civilian be a condition for voting. Agreed that a lot of people use their service as a shield or turn out as assholes but I think most folks that serve don't turn out that way.
I'm not in favor of conscription though. Saw too many problem children who kept forgetting that they volunteered to be there.
Posted by: NR Pax at June 21, 2025 10:05 AM (7xrfc)
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The Folger's single had some freeze-dried and some ground coffee. They were a genius idea that had crap results.
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I have a box sitting right here. They aren’t past tense or anything.
They are still made. They aren’t great. But - better than ANY freeze-dried, and have a kick to them as well. I wish I would have bought a pallet of them. They have their applications. Convenient.
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I have a box sitting right here. They aren’t past tense or anything.
They are still made. They aren’t great. But - better than ANY freeze-dried, and have a kick to them as well. I wish I would have bought a pallet of them. They have their applications. Convenient.
Posted by: Common Tater at June 21, 2025 10:06 AM (F8P8/)
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Join the Catholic Church?
Parish the thought!
Posted by: muldoon
You should altar your point of view.
Parish the thought!
Posted by: muldoon
You should altar your point of view.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at June 21, 2025 10:07 AM (dR6yv)
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Join the Catholic Church?
Parish the thought!
Posted by: muldoon
You should altar your point of view.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at June 21, 2025 10:07 AM (dR6yv)
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Aisle be getting out of here...
Parish the thought!
Posted by: muldoon
You should altar your point of view.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at June 21, 2025 10:07 AM (dR6yv)
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Aisle be getting out of here...
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at June 21, 2025 10:07 AM (XZ5S6)
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As to colonists leaving England - the early ones (Jamestown, Plymouth) were bold adventurers. But move ahead just a little, and there a lot of reasons beyond religion as to why people would want to leave England between 1640 and 1665.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 21, 2025 10:08 AM (EVFZ5)
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I think some form of volunteer service be it military or civilian be a condition for voting. Agreed that a lot of people use their service as a shield or turn out as assholes but I think most folks that serve don't turn out that way.
I'm not in favor of conscription though. Saw too many problem children who kept forgetting that they volunteered to be there.
Posted by: NR Pax at June 21, 2025 10:05 AM (7xrfc)
Robert Heinlein, is that you?
I'm not in favor of conscription though. Saw too many problem children who kept forgetting that they volunteered to be there.
Posted by: NR Pax at June 21, 2025 10:05 AM (7xrfc)
Robert Heinlein, is that you?
Posted by: Cow Demon at June 21, 2025 10:08 AM (vm8sq)
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110 I asked this last night too - what do you think of the Shingrix vax? Should I get it?
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at June 21, 2025 09:20 AM (Splbu)
I say do it. I'm not one for shots but as a nurse I have had pt's who lived with horrible pain years after getting the shingles. It's ugly. I got the shot a few years ago.
Posted by: Molly k.
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Ditto
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at June 21, 2025 09:20 AM (Splbu)
I say do it. I'm not one for shots but as a nurse I have had pt's who lived with horrible pain years after getting the shingles. It's ugly. I got the shot a few years ago.
Posted by: Molly k.
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Ditto
Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at June 21, 2025 10:08 AM (IQ6Gq)
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I know people like to complain about Starbucks but the last trip I took with my son and DIL, they had Starbucks instant. Compared to what I usually get when traveling, it was terrific.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 21, 2025 10:08 AM (t/2Uw)
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Shouldn't we argue about religion on Sundays?
Posted by: Boss Moss at June 21, 2025 10:09 AM (tuLbh)
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For 46 years there have been no direct flights between Israel and Iran.
Now there are 60 to 70 a day.
For 46 years there have been no direct flights between Israel and Iran.
Now there are 60 to 70 a day.
Posted by: Nature is healing at June 21, 2025 10:09 AM (lIgBp)
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English Civil War?
Posted by: Boss Moss at June 21, 2025 10:10 AM (tuLbh)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 21, 2025 10:10 AM (lCWOD)
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do you still subscribe to a medical research service, or is this deep dive info available to anyone with google?
Posted by: From about That Time
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Not a subscription service. That article just popped up on a DDG search for "normal body temp of giraffes".
I guess they didn't think an article on tranquilizing giraffes warranted it being behind a paywall. Probably a very select audience.
Truth be told, since retiring in 2019 I spend very little time thinking of myself as a doctor. I don't stay current in my specialty. That was my life then, not so much now. I keep a passing interest in COVID and the gender issues involving children, but otherwise, nah1
Posted by: From about That Time
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Not a subscription service. That article just popped up on a DDG search for "normal body temp of giraffes".
I guess they didn't think an article on tranquilizing giraffes warranted it being behind a paywall. Probably a very select audience.
Truth be told, since retiring in 2019 I spend very little time thinking of myself as a doctor. I don't stay current in my specialty. That was my life then, not so much now. I keep a passing interest in COVID and the gender issues involving children, but otherwise, nah1
Posted by: muldoon at June 21, 2025 10:11 AM (poXs5)
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welcome, kindltot
Posted by: Black Orchid at June 21, 2025 09:54 AM (Pv3Rg)
It is nice to buy a new car, I think my dad bought two his whole life, and one for Mom. I buy used, often from the side of the road.
Posted by: Black Orchid at June 21, 2025 09:54 AM (Pv3Rg)
It is nice to buy a new car, I think my dad bought two his whole life, and one for Mom. I buy used, often from the side of the road.
Posted by: Kindltot at June 21, 2025 10:13 AM (D7oie)
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My dad's first new car was a 1980 Ford Fairmont.
I don't think it lasted longer than the payments.
I don't think it lasted longer than the payments.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 21, 2025 10:15 AM (RIvkX)
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Militant purple haired whack jobs bitching about your lawn mower destroying the climate ain’t gonna work. I know that historical biblical messaging is at odds with the goibalist agenda but that is rather the point, isn’t it?
Posted by: Common Tater
Yes, it was in fact a green sermon about ten years ago that was the final straw with the Lutheran church I went to. Haven't been back since.
Posted by: Common Tater
Yes, it was in fact a green sermon about ten years ago that was the final straw with the Lutheran church I went to. Haven't been back since.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at June 21, 2025 10:15 AM (ITkJX)
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I don't think it lasted longer than the payments.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 21, 2025 10:15 AM (RIvkX)
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Not surprising, given late 70s - early 80s Fords.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 21, 2025 10:15 AM (RIvkX)
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Not surprising, given late 70s - early 80s Fords.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at June 21, 2025 10:15 AM (XZ5S6)
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Good morning Squaresville.
Another rainy day here, and another rainy week ahead. Strange weather we're having.
Coffee is Blackbeard's Delight.
Another rainy day here, and another rainy week ahead. Strange weather we're having.
Coffee is Blackbeard's Delight.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at June 21, 2025 10:17 AM (kpS4V)
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Fords from back then had a starter alternator battery issue.
Posted by: Boss Moss at June 21, 2025 10:17 AM (tuLbh)
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Robert Heinlein, is that you?
Posted by: Cow Demon
Hey, the man had a solid idea in that book. Got into a debate once with a guy in Aikido class who called it fascist. My response: "Anyone who says that about the book either never read it or they skimmed it until they found something offensive."
Posted by: Cow Demon
Hey, the man had a solid idea in that book. Got into a debate once with a guy in Aikido class who called it fascist. My response: "Anyone who says that about the book either never read it or they skimmed it until they found something offensive."
Posted by: NR Pax at June 21, 2025 10:17 AM (7xrfc)
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He insisted on "buying American" and got fvcked over for it.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 21, 2025 10:17 AM (RIvkX)
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Ahhh, first cup of coffee. mmm
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 21, 2025 10:18 AM (lCWOD)
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Lloyd, I was raised not to care about prot or catholic. I have been deeply disappointed in the various protestant churches including the one I was raised in, and while I enjoyed when I sat in on Catholic masses, I was more drawn to the community than the rite.
My focus for a long time was Spanish language and culture, and it is impossible to be there without following the Church. Protestant America tends to be very siloed to avoid conflict, in a Catholic society the attitude is much more relaxed, since the conflict is one within a family, not between clans or tribes.
My focus for a long time was Spanish language and culture, and it is impossible to be there without following the Church. Protestant America tends to be very siloed to avoid conflict, in a Catholic society the attitude is much more relaxed, since the conflict is one within a family, not between clans or tribes.
Posted by: Kindltot at June 21, 2025 10:19 AM (D7oie)
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Gard to find content on weekends. Resident Aliens is taking a weird turn. Aliens who lose their alieness are not special.
Posted by: Boss Moss at June 21, 2025 10:20 AM (tuLbh)
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It's a shame you weren't sympathetic to the difficult plight of people like Laken Riley.
Posted by: NR Pax at June 21, 2025 09:19 AM (7xrfc)
Boom!
Posted by: NR Pax at June 21, 2025 09:19 AM (7xrfc)
Boom!
Posted by: Eromero at June 21, 2025 10:22 AM (LHPAg)
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Gard to find content on weekends. Resident Aliens is taking a weird turn. Aliens who lose their alieness are not special.
Posted by: Boss Moss at June 21, 2025 10:20 AM (tuLbh)
That show started off pretty great.
But, it just got weaker as it went along.
I think I gave up during Season3.
Like Mr Ed, the writers could find only so many ways to hide the talking horse yet have it still be a playa in all the storylines.
Posted by: Boss Moss at June 21, 2025 10:20 AM (tuLbh)
That show started off pretty great.
But, it just got weaker as it went along.
I think I gave up during Season3.
Like Mr Ed, the writers could find only so many ways to hide the talking horse yet have it still be a playa in all the storylines.
Posted by: naturalfake at June 21, 2025 10:26 AM (iJfKG)
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Keep your eyes peeled for airborne porkers.
Pakistan formally recommends Trump for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
Trump helped secure Pakistan-India ceasefire last month, preventing a broader conflict between the two nuclear states
https://is.gd/TPfFvw
Pakistan formally recommends Trump for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
Trump helped secure Pakistan-India ceasefire last month, preventing a broader conflict between the two nuclear states
https://is.gd/TPfFvw
Posted by: Archimedes at June 21, 2025 10:28 AM (Riz8t)
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Late 70s early to mid 80s cars were full of jury rigged plumbing to satisfy California CAFE. And on a personal opinion The Big 3 still don't make a decent small car relative to Honda or Toyota.
Nissan screwed the pooch when it merged with Renault.
I think the man responsible for that committed seppuku.
Nissan screwed the pooch when it merged with Renault.
I think the man responsible for that committed seppuku.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 21, 2025 10:30 AM (lCWOD)
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I'm not pro-conscription. When you're obliged to serve its one and done. If you sign up on your own initiative you may decide to make it a career.
Had foreign visitors gawp at the very junior kids doing high tech work because in their military it was usually performed by officers.
Had foreign visitors gawp at the very junior kids doing high tech work because in their military it was usually performed by officers.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at June 21, 2025 10:30 AM (kpS4V)
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I'm a lapsed Lutheran. If I join a new church it will almost certainly be something eastern orthodox
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I thought Lutherans were just “Catholics with Money”? I think the important thing is that there is a hunger and need for traditional services and messages.
No, that's Episcopalians. Hence the absence of traditional services and messages.
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I thought Lutherans were just “Catholics with Money”? I think the important thing is that there is a hunger and need for traditional services and messages.
No, that's Episcopalians. Hence the absence of traditional services and messages.
Posted by: Archimedes at June 21, 2025 10:31 AM (Riz8t)
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> The head of the Palestinian Division in the IRGC Quds Force was reportedly killed in an airstrike in the Iranian city of Qom
Always good to see some new temp jobs opening up.
The brave men and women of the IDF would probably also appreciate a prayer, if you're of a mind. They're out there protecting, not just Israel, but all of us, from a pack of psychotic mullahs craving nuclear martyrdom.
Always good to see some new temp jobs opening up.
The brave men and women of the IDF would probably also appreciate a prayer, if you're of a mind. They're out there protecting, not just Israel, but all of us, from a pack of psychotic mullahs craving nuclear martyrdom.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 21, 2025 10:31 AM (qpyNK)
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Eric The Car Guy has quite a few vids about his Ford Fairmont.
He's on the Toobz.
He's on the Toobz.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at June 21, 2025 10:32 AM (lIgBp)
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> Pakistan formally recommends Trump for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
Posted by: Archimedes at June 21, 2025 10:28 AM (Riz8t)
I've discovered that you can really wind up a communist by pointing out that Trump's first term made him the first President in 40 years who didn't get us involved in any new foreign wars.
Posted by: Archimedes at June 21, 2025 10:28 AM (Riz8t)
I've discovered that you can really wind up a communist by pointing out that Trump's first term made him the first President in 40 years who didn't get us involved in any new foreign wars.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 21, 2025 10:33 AM (qpyNK)
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It's quite natural for me to want others to share this joy, and when I see the pope is an obstacle, I want to find out why.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
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I rarely comment on religious matters simply because it usually descends into bigotry and name calling. Lot of heat and little light.
Essentially if a version of Christianity 'works' for someone, then don't take a poke at them lest they take a poke at what you hold dear.
What we see today as churches bear scant resemblance to the churches during the Apostolic period where you had converted Jews and Gentiles that often mixed like oil and water over matters such as whether Mosaic law still applied, whether circumcising was necessary, whether the new covenant superseded the old, the different natures of Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and the Father, and so on. Ad nauseam. These ideas have been argued by far better theologians centuries ago and resolving such in gray boxes is simply lighting matches and throwing them into a powder magazine.
BTW, this is not directed at AH at all but simply the way I have seen AOS theological arguments descend into mudthrowing including claims of who is the greater victim.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
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I rarely comment on religious matters simply because it usually descends into bigotry and name calling. Lot of heat and little light.
Essentially if a version of Christianity 'works' for someone, then don't take a poke at them lest they take a poke at what you hold dear.
What we see today as churches bear scant resemblance to the churches during the Apostolic period where you had converted Jews and Gentiles that often mixed like oil and water over matters such as whether Mosaic law still applied, whether circumcising was necessary, whether the new covenant superseded the old, the different natures of Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and the Father, and so on. Ad nauseam. These ideas have been argued by far better theologians centuries ago and resolving such in gray boxes is simply lighting matches and throwing them into a powder magazine.
BTW, this is not directed at AH at all but simply the way I have seen AOS theological arguments descend into mudthrowing including claims of who is the greater victim.
Posted by: whig at June 21, 2025 10:34 AM (ctrM5)
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> 233 Join the Catholic Church?
Parish the thought!
Posted by: muldoon
You should altar your point of view.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at June 21, 2025 10:07 AM (dR6yv)
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Aisle be getting out of here...
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at June 21, 2025 10:07 AM (XZ5S6)
Doesn't make cense.
Parish the thought!
Posted by: muldoon
You should altar your point of view.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at June 21, 2025 10:07 AM (dR6yv)
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Aisle be getting out of here...
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at June 21, 2025 10:07 AM (XZ5S6)
Doesn't make cense.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 21, 2025 10:35 AM (qpyNK)
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Here are a couple of links to speculation on what happens to Iran post-Khamenei, and the impact on China.
This is the ‘beginning of the end’ for Iran’s supreme leader. But what comes next?
https://is.gd/azaaGn
NYT Wonders: What Message Would a Fordow Strike Send to China?
https://is.gd/ALRpU5
This is the ‘beginning of the end’ for Iran’s supreme leader. But what comes next?
https://is.gd/azaaGn
NYT Wonders: What Message Would a Fordow Strike Send to China?
https://is.gd/ALRpU5
Posted by: Archimedes at June 21, 2025 10:35 AM (Riz8t)
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Pew. The smell of church punz.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at June 21, 2025 10:36 AM (lIgBp)
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What do the flat earthers say is on the bottom side?
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at June 21, 2025 09:18 AM (ITkJX)
Turtles, obviously. Mitch McConnell was sent to the surface to prevent research on this.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at June 21, 2025 09:18 AM (ITkJX)
Turtles, obviously. Mitch McConnell was sent to the surface to prevent research on this.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 21, 2025 10:36 AM (ExV1e)
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I don't fully understand the issues involved, but I want a reconciliation of the Latin Church and Eastern Orthodox Church. I don't think they'll cotton to papal supremacy but I don't think being under the thumb of the secular power and cringing up to it (e.g. Russian Orthodox) does them any favors either.
I don't fully understand the issues involved, but I want a reconciliation of the Latin Church and Eastern Orthodox Church. I don't think they'll cotton to papal supremacy but I don't think being under the thumb of the secular power and cringing up to it (e.g. Russian Orthodox) does them any favors either.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 21, 2025 10:37 AM (QnmlO)
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> 266 Pew. The smell of church punz.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at June 21, 2025 10:36 AM (lIgBp)
Hey, AoSHQ is the font of wisdom.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at June 21, 2025 10:36 AM (lIgBp)
Hey, AoSHQ is the font of wisdom.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 21, 2025 10:37 AM (qpyNK)
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A unanimous panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has struck down California’s “1-in-30” gun rationing law as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment. The law restricted citizens to one gun purchase every 30 days and was based on a ridiculous rationale that was shredded by the three-judge panel.
California Penal Code § 27535(a) states that individuals may not apply “to purchase more than one firearm within any 30-day period,” and § 27540(f) prohibits a firearms dealer from delivering any firearm if the dealer is notified that “the purchaser has made another application to purchase a handgun, semiautomatic centerfire rifle, completed frame or receiver, or firearm precursor part” within the preceding 30-day period.
California Penal Code § 27535(a) states that individuals may not apply “to purchase more than one firearm within any 30-day period,” and § 27540(f) prohibits a firearms dealer from delivering any firearm if the dealer is notified that “the purchaser has made another application to purchase a handgun, semiautomatic centerfire rifle, completed frame or receiver, or firearm precursor part” within the preceding 30-day period.
Posted by: one hour sober at June 21, 2025 10:37 AM (Y1sOo)
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I rarely comment on religious matters simply because it usually descends into bigotry and name calling. Lot of heat and little light.
Essentially if a version of Christianity 'works' for someone, then don't take a poke at them lest they take a poke at what you hold dear.
You are wise.
Essentially if a version of Christianity 'works' for someone, then don't take a poke at them lest they take a poke at what you hold dear.
You are wise.
Posted by: Archimedes at June 21, 2025 10:37 AM (Riz8t)
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And so ends the beginning.
Posted by: The person who always thinks the middle is beginning at June 21, 2025 10:37 AM (lIgBp)
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They say that 90% of Iran's exported oil goes to China. So called teapot refineries.
Posted by: Boss Moss at June 21, 2025 10:38 AM (tuLbh)
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I rarely comment on religious matters simply because it usually descends into bigotry and name calling.
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Only a rat-bastard anathemized hell-bound schismatic would say that.
I rarely comment on religious matters simply because it usually descends into bigotry and name calling.
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Only a rat-bastard anathemized hell-bound schismatic would say that.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 21, 2025 10:38 AM (QnmlO)
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> firearm precursor part
Posted by: one hour sober at June 21, 2025 10:37 AM (Y1sOo)
What the fuck is a "firearm precursor part"? Does iron ore count?
Posted by: one hour sober at June 21, 2025 10:37 AM (Y1sOo)
What the fuck is a "firearm precursor part"? Does iron ore count?
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 21, 2025 10:39 AM (qpyNK)
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The Gun of the Month Club is back.
Posted by: Boss Moss at June 21, 2025 10:39 AM (tuLbh)
Posted by: muldoon at June 21, 2025 10:39 AM (poXs5)
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That's the part that goes up.
Posted by: Clueless media at June 21, 2025 10:40 AM (lIgBp)
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> Federal authorities are trying to determine who has been anonymously ordering pizzas that are sent to the homes of U.S. lawmakers across the country and to the homes of those who help protect those lawmakers.
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I've always wondered... on the first delivery do the targets of this form of harassment eat the pizzas? Because, I figure they don't realize what's going on until the 2nd or 3rd time a pizza shows up, unannounced.
And... what type of pizzas are these people ordering? Like, the cheap-o cheese only or something nice.
Lastly, it would seem to me with our intelligence community's vast trove of surveillance tools they would be able to find these people PDQ. But can't seem to do so. Unless the targets are of a certain demographic and/or political persuasion.
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I've always wondered... on the first delivery do the targets of this form of harassment eat the pizzas? Because, I figure they don't realize what's going on until the 2nd or 3rd time a pizza shows up, unannounced.
And... what type of pizzas are these people ordering? Like, the cheap-o cheese only or something nice.
Lastly, it would seem to me with our intelligence community's vast trove of surveillance tools they would be able to find these people PDQ. But can't seem to do so. Unless the targets are of a certain demographic and/or political persuasion.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 21, 2025 10:41 AM (Q4IgG)
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Y'all have probably heard this one before, but...
Once I saw this guy on a bridge about to jump. I said, "Don't do it!" He said, "Nobody loves me." I said, "God loves you. Do you believe in God?"
He said, "Yes." I said, "Are you a Christian or a Jew?" He said, "A Christian." I said, "Me, too! Protestant or Catholic?" He said, "Protestant." I said, "Me, too! What franchise?" He said, "Baptist." I said, "Me, too! Northern Baptist or Southern Baptist?" He said, "Northern Baptist." I said, "Me, too! Northern Conservative Baptist or Northern Liberal Baptist?"
He said, "Northern Conservative Baptist." I said, "Me, too! Northern Conservative Baptist Great Lakes Region, or Northern Conservative Baptist Eastern Region?" He said, "Northern Conservative Baptist Great Lakes Region." I said, "Me, too!"
Northern Conservative Baptist Great Lakes Region Council of 1879, or Northern Conservative Baptist Great Lakes Region Council of 1912?" He said, "Northern Conservative Baptist Great Lakes Region Council of 1912." I said, "Die, heretic!" And I pushed him over.
Once I saw this guy on a bridge about to jump. I said, "Don't do it!" He said, "Nobody loves me." I said, "God loves you. Do you believe in God?"
He said, "Yes." I said, "Are you a Christian or a Jew?" He said, "A Christian." I said, "Me, too! Protestant or Catholic?" He said, "Protestant." I said, "Me, too! What franchise?" He said, "Baptist." I said, "Me, too! Northern Baptist or Southern Baptist?" He said, "Northern Baptist." I said, "Me, too! Northern Conservative Baptist or Northern Liberal Baptist?"
He said, "Northern Conservative Baptist." I said, "Me, too! Northern Conservative Baptist Great Lakes Region, or Northern Conservative Baptist Eastern Region?" He said, "Northern Conservative Baptist Great Lakes Region." I said, "Me, too!"
Northern Conservative Baptist Great Lakes Region Council of 1879, or Northern Conservative Baptist Great Lakes Region Council of 1912?" He said, "Northern Conservative Baptist Great Lakes Region Council of 1912." I said, "Die, heretic!" And I pushed him over.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 21, 2025 10:41 AM (qpyNK)
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Those candlelighting ceremonies can be lit.
Posted by: Boss Moss at June 21, 2025 10:41 AM (tuLbh)
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Whig, great to see your comments in a gray box!
Whig, great to see your comments in a gray box!
Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at June 21, 2025 10:41 AM (IQ6Gq)
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Protestant America tends to be very siloed to avoid conflict, in a Catholic society the attitude is much more relaxed, since the conflict is one within a family, not between clans or tribes.
Posted by: Kindltot
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Very astute point.
For a lot of the backstory of a variety of denominations, I found the Will and Ariel Durant histories excellent as far as seriously examining the historical roots of pre 19th century Christianity. Doesn't do as well on Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Confucianism simply because those systems are more alien to the Western tradition that the Durants were chronicling.
The explosion of new denominations in the 19th century requires substantial effort to even get answers to relatively simple questions of differences in theology to existing ones.
Had to do that once for a project using ordination of women and abortion and it was like hacking through a thorny thicket to get at anything solid as to church law for that denomination.
Posted by: Kindltot
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Very astute point.
For a lot of the backstory of a variety of denominations, I found the Will and Ariel Durant histories excellent as far as seriously examining the historical roots of pre 19th century Christianity. Doesn't do as well on Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Confucianism simply because those systems are more alien to the Western tradition that the Durants were chronicling.
The explosion of new denominations in the 19th century requires substantial effort to even get answers to relatively simple questions of differences in theology to existing ones.
Had to do that once for a project using ordination of women and abortion and it was like hacking through a thorny thicket to get at anything solid as to church law for that denomination.
Posted by: whig at June 21, 2025 10:42 AM (ctrM5)
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>>What the fuck is a "firearm precursor part"?
I could be wrong, but I think that is referring to the 80-percent completed firearm that can be purchased for completion by the buyer.
I could be wrong, but I think that is referring to the 80-percent completed firearm that can be purchased for completion by the buyer.
Posted by: one hour sober at June 21, 2025 10:42 AM (Y1sOo)
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@267 in related turtle news a private plane attempting to avoid a turtle on the runway in NC on 6/3 crashed killing two people.
We all thought otters and penguins are evil, they've got nothing on turtles
We all thought otters and penguins are evil, they've got nothing on turtles
Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 21, 2025 10:42 AM (IG2sK)
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Only a rat-bastard anathemized hell-bound schismatic would say that.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
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And a very nice day in Christ for you as well. A soft answer turneth away wrath.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
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And a very nice day in Christ for you as well. A soft answer turneth away wrath.
Posted by: whig at June 21, 2025 10:43 AM (ctrM5)
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at June 21, 2025 10:44 AM (XZ5S6)
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Prayers for a safe and uneventful drive please!
Whoot!
Posted by: nurse ratched at June 21, 2025 09:54 AM (mT+6a)
*waves from the North*
Safe travels.
Whoot!
Posted by: nurse ratched at June 21, 2025 09:54 AM (mT+6a)
*waves from the North*
Safe travels.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 21, 2025 10:44 AM (i24o9)
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> I could be wrong, but I think that is referring to the 80-percent completed firearm that can be purchased for completion by the buyer.
Posted by: one hour sober at June 21, 2025 10:42 AM (Y1sOo)
I've been wondering... has anyone started selling 79%-completed uppers yet?
Posted by: one hour sober at June 21, 2025 10:42 AM (Y1sOo)
I've been wondering... has anyone started selling 79%-completed uppers yet?
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 21, 2025 10:44 AM (qpyNK)
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I guess the insurance companies will have to shell out more money.
Posted by: Boss Moss at June 21, 2025 10:44 AM (tuLbh)
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I'm afraid to read the NYT article. It's full of convoluted mind benders that it would distort my clear thinking.
When the Iranian people are cleared of the tyrants we should leave them alone to their own devices. If they request consul with a specific Russian, American or even a European so be it.
When the Iranian people are cleared of the tyrants we should leave them alone to their own devices. If they request consul with a specific Russian, American or even a European so be it.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 21, 2025 10:45 AM (lCWOD)
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> The explosion of new denominations in the 19th century requires substantial effort to even get answers to relatively simple questions of differences in theology to existing ones.
Posted by: whig at June 21, 2025 10:42 AM (ctrM5)
Sometimes it's more mundane. I had a friend in high school who was a preacher's daughter. According to her, one congregation her father had served split over what color to paint the rec room in the church basement. A matter of grave theological import, to be sure.
(Yes, these were Baptists. What makes you ask?)
Posted by: whig at June 21, 2025 10:42 AM (ctrM5)
Sometimes it's more mundane. I had a friend in high school who was a preacher's daughter. According to her, one congregation her father had served split over what color to paint the rec room in the church basement. A matter of grave theological import, to be sure.
(Yes, these were Baptists. What makes you ask?)
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 21, 2025 10:46 AM (qpyNK)
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I'm confused about the new elimination of the tax law on specific firearms.
Are we now allowed to own, say, a sawed off shotgun legally?
Are we now allowed to own, say, a sawed off shotgun legally?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 21, 2025 10:47 AM (lCWOD)
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I rarely comment on religious matters simply because it usually descends into bigotry and name calling.
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Only a rat-bastard anathemized hell-bound schismatic would say that.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 21, 2025 10:38 AM (QnmlO)
Can’t stop laughing. Thanks for that!!!
I rarely comment on religious matters simply because it usually descends into bigotry and name calling.
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Only a rat-bastard anathemized hell-bound schismatic would say that.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 21, 2025 10:38 AM (QnmlO)
Can’t stop laughing. Thanks for that!!!
Posted by: DJ Jazzy Jeff at June 21, 2025 10:47 AM (ZTJjv)
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(Yes, these were Baptists. What makes you ask?)
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 21, 2025 10:46 AM (qpyNK)
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The Southern Baptist Convention of Off-White?
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 21, 2025 10:46 AM (qpyNK)
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The Southern Baptist Convention of Off-White?
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at June 21, 2025 10:47 AM (XZ5S6)
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I'm quite comfortable with our military organization overall, it being entirely voluntary now. What is troublesome is the increasing amount of social engineering, something that has NO place in a military like ours.
I'm quite comfortable with our military organization overall, it being entirely voluntary now. What is troublesome is the increasing amount of social engineering, something that has NO place in a military like ours.
Posted by: IRONGRAMPA at June 21, 2025 10:47 AM (hKoQL)
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Democrat Doom Loop continues...
they're trying to stoke a "no kings 2.0" "protest" looting/riot event
But you'll never guess what date they chose for their next stunt.
Yeah, July 4th.
Democrat Doom Loop continues...
they're trying to stoke a "no kings 2.0" "protest" looting/riot event
But you'll never guess what date they chose for their next stunt.
Yeah, July 4th.
Posted by: Soothsayer at June 21, 2025 10:48 AM (4sPkB)
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> The Southern Baptist Convention of Off-White?
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at June 21, 2025 10:47 AM (XZ5S6)
A schismatic splinter from the Southern Baptist Convention of Ecru. We won't even mention those beige devil-worshipers.
Taupe is right out.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at June 21, 2025 10:47 AM (XZ5S6)
A schismatic splinter from the Southern Baptist Convention of Ecru. We won't even mention those beige devil-worshipers.
Taupe is right out.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 21, 2025 10:49 AM (qpyNK)
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The irony is lost on these shitheads.
A fake "anti king" fake "protest" on literally Independence Day.
These people are fucking morons.
The irony is lost on these shitheads.
A fake "anti king" fake "protest" on literally Independence Day.
These people are fucking morons.
Posted by: Soothsayer at June 21, 2025 10:50 AM (4sPkB)
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273 They say that 90% of Iran's exported oil goes to China. So called teapot refineries.
Posted by: Boss Moss at June 21, 2025 10:38 AM (tuLbh)
Ret Gen Keane made the observation that NONE of Iran's allies have come to its aid. Nobody else has thrown any missile at Israel, and nobody has re-supplied Iran with what Israel has blown up.
Some make a big deal about recent missile strikes, but the number of missiles being launched at Israel has plummeted down to less than a dozen per day. Israel has been effective at taking out missile batteries and stored missiles. Iran is apparently running out. Their Air Force is gone, as are their anti-air batteries.
Other than that, Iran's doing just great. A lot of great career opportunities opening up in the military and nuclear science fields...
Posted by: Boss Moss at June 21, 2025 10:38 AM (tuLbh)
Ret Gen Keane made the observation that NONE of Iran's allies have come to its aid. Nobody else has thrown any missile at Israel, and nobody has re-supplied Iran with what Israel has blown up.
Some make a big deal about recent missile strikes, but the number of missiles being launched at Israel has plummeted down to less than a dozen per day. Israel has been effective at taking out missile batteries and stored missiles. Iran is apparently running out. Their Air Force is gone, as are their anti-air batteries.
Other than that, Iran's doing just great. A lot of great career opportunities opening up in the military and nuclear science fields...
Posted by: MrExcitement at June 21, 2025 10:51 AM (hOOi9)
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None of the shingles vaccines last forever. I got the first one, but that was less effective and only good for four years. Some people do have problems with the Shingrex, usually the second shot. However, this is going on month three of shingles for me and it has been awful. I couldn't have worked with this. (I think I am making progress and may feel human again some day.). If you don't go the vaccine route, I'd encourage taking lysine.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at June 21, 2025 10:51 AM (AcTAo)
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Ret Gen Keane made the observation that NONE of Iran's allies have come to its aid.
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Years of being complete assholes have come home to roost.
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Years of being complete assholes have come home to roost.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at June 21, 2025 10:53 AM (XZ5S6)
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> Ret Gen Keane made the observation that NONE of Iran's allies
Iran has allies?
AFAIK, the Arabs, Turks, Kurds, and Pakis all hate Persian guts, and have for centuries.
Iran has allies?
AFAIK, the Arabs, Turks, Kurds, and Pakis all hate Persian guts, and have for centuries.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 21, 2025 10:53 AM (qpyNK)
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Ret Gen Keane made the observation that NONE of Iran's allies have come to its aid.
After I did, of course.
Ret Gen Keane made the observation that NONE of Iran's allies have come to its aid.
After I did, of course.
Posted by: Soothsayer at June 21, 2025 10:54 AM (4sPkB)
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273 They say that 90% of Iran's exported oil goes to China. So called teapot refineries.
Posted by: Boss Moss at June 21, 2025 10:38 AM (tuLbh)
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Great Leap Forward backyard refineries maybe?
Posted by: Boss Moss at June 21, 2025 10:38 AM (tuLbh)
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Great Leap Forward backyard refineries maybe?
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at June 21, 2025 10:55 AM (hY4dx)
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Why? Why are the Democrats doing this?
Answer: Because It's All They Know.
Posted by: Soothsayer at June 21, 2025 10:49 AM (4sPkB)
I'm soooooo old, that I remember when Dems used to at least go through the motions to try to PRETEND to be patriotic. Eventually it became "show how patriotic you are by being unpatriotic". Now they're so desperate, they're doubling down on unpatriotic. They're so isolated in their bubble that they don't even realize that normal people don't even know WTF they're trying to say, and if they DID know, they wouldn't like it one bit.
Why? Why are the Democrats doing this?
Answer: Because It's All They Know.
Posted by: Soothsayer at June 21, 2025 10:49 AM (4sPkB)
I'm soooooo old, that I remember when Dems used to at least go through the motions to try to PRETEND to be patriotic. Eventually it became "show how patriotic you are by being unpatriotic". Now they're so desperate, they're doubling down on unpatriotic. They're so isolated in their bubble that they don't even realize that normal people don't even know WTF they're trying to say, and if they DID know, they wouldn't like it one bit.
Posted by: MrExcitement at June 21, 2025 10:56 AM (hOOi9)
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good morning MisHum, Horde
Posted by: callsign claymore at June 21, 2025 10:57 AM (vdLS7)
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302 None of the shingles vaccines last forever. I got the first one, but that was less effective and only good for four years. Some people do have problems with the Shingrex, usually the second shot. However, this is going on month three of shingles for me and it has been awful. I couldn't have worked with this. (I think I am making progress and may feel human again some day.). If you don't go the vaccine route, I'd encourage taking lysine.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at June 21, 2025 10:51 AM (AcTAo)
I hope you feel better soon. My experience was different.. I never got the vaccine and had shingles almost exactly 3 years ago. My case wasn’t that bad, just annoying and lasted only a few weeks. Because of that I doubt I’ll get the vaccine
Posted by: Notsothoreau at June 21, 2025 10:51 AM (AcTAo)
I hope you feel better soon. My experience was different.. I never got the vaccine and had shingles almost exactly 3 years ago. My case wasn’t that bad, just annoying and lasted only a few weeks. Because of that I doubt I’ll get the vaccine
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 21, 2025 10:58 AM (6RwsA)
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AFAIK, the Arabs, Turks, Kurds, and Pakis all hate Persian guts, and have for centuries.
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No one has forgotten the Parthians.
Fucking Parthians
AFAIK, the Arabs, Turks, Kurds, and Pakis all hate Persian guts, and have for centuries.
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No one has forgotten the Parthians.
Fucking Parthians
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at June 21, 2025 10:58 AM (hY4dx)
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>>(Yes, these were Baptists. What makes you ask?)
Roger Williams was kicked out of the Massachusetts Bay Colony for his insistence on religious freedom. So he founded Rhode Island and Providence Plantations and established the first Baptist church in America in Providence.
His beliefs have been widely credited with influencing the 1st Amendment, religious freedom and free speech.
It's not all Cthulhu and lobsters around here.
Roger Williams was kicked out of the Massachusetts Bay Colony for his insistence on religious freedom. So he founded Rhode Island and Providence Plantations and established the first Baptist church in America in Providence.
His beliefs have been widely credited with influencing the 1st Amendment, religious freedom and free speech.
It's not all Cthulhu and lobsters around here.
Posted by: JackStraw at June 21, 2025 10:59 AM (viF8m)
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Ret Gen Keane made the observation that NONE of Iran's allies have come to its aid.
After I did, of course.
Posted by: Soothsayer at June 21, 2025 10:54 AM (4sPkB)
Probably others on here too, but I happened to catch his summary of the state of things. Seems like I haven't been hearing as much about it - media is totally focused on spinning a potential isolated attack on one facility into WWIII.
The allies mentioned were basically the terror groups they've sponsored over the years (who haven't fired a shot), plus Russia & China (neither of which has sent more weapons).
Ret Gen Keane made the observation that NONE of Iran's allies have come to its aid.
After I did, of course.
Posted by: Soothsayer at June 21, 2025 10:54 AM (4sPkB)
Probably others on here too, but I happened to catch his summary of the state of things. Seems like I haven't been hearing as much about it - media is totally focused on spinning a potential isolated attack on one facility into WWIII.
The allies mentioned were basically the terror groups they've sponsored over the years (who haven't fired a shot), plus Russia & China (neither of which has sent more weapons).
Posted by: MrExcitement at June 21, 2025 11:00 AM (hOOi9)
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There's a NOOD. Bring a hookah.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at June 21, 2025 11:03 AM (hY4dx)
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Our family has had people in service since the Revolutionary War. We span the Branches and the service runs from one and done to a career.
Great-great Grampa's war was the Civil War, Gramps was WW1, Dad was WW2, Brother was Korea, mine was Vietnam and a couple cousins and nephews did Desert Storm and Astan. It was a great honor to have worn that uniform and I'd do it again in a split second.
Our family has had people in service since the Revolutionary War. We span the Branches and the service runs from one and done to a career.
Great-great Grampa's war was the Civil War, Gramps was WW1, Dad was WW2, Brother was Korea, mine was Vietnam and a couple cousins and nephews did Desert Storm and Astan. It was a great honor to have worn that uniform and I'd do it again in a split second.
Posted by: IRONGRAMPA at June 21, 2025 11:03 AM (hKoQL)
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DOJ has filed an appeal with the Ninth Circuit over a lower court ruling earlier this year stating that Washington State University was justified in firing its head football coach for refusing to get the Covid vax citing his religious beliefs.
Posted by: one hour sober at June 21, 2025 11:03 AM (Y1sOo)
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'Ret Gen Keane made the observation that NONE of Iran's allies have come to its aid.
After I did, of course.'
That will be true as long as it is only Israel fighting. If the US starts openly intervening you will see Russia and China holler about it.
'Ret Gen Keane made the observation that NONE of Iran's allies have come to its aid.
After I did, of course.'
That will be true as long as it is only Israel fighting. If the US starts openly intervening you will see Russia and China holler about it.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at June 21, 2025 11:05 AM (3wi/L)
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Roger Williams was kicked out of the Massachusetts Bay Colony for his insistence on religious freedom. So he founded Rhode Island and Providence Plantations and established the first Baptist church in America in Providence.
His beliefs have been widely credited with influencing the 1st Amendment, religious freedom and free speech.
It's not all Cthulhu and lobsters around here.
Posted by: JackStraw at June 21, 2025 10:59 AM (viF8m)
Yep. I think it was around 1650.
But people don't realize that Jefferson was also a huge influence on freedom of religion. He was the one who got that going in VA, which was our most populous state at the time. It's one of the three accomplishments he had put on his headstone, along with founding a university and writing the D of I. Being the 3rd POTUS didn't make the cut, even though he doubled the land area of the country with the Louisiana Purchase.
His beliefs have been widely credited with influencing the 1st Amendment, religious freedom and free speech.
It's not all Cthulhu and lobsters around here.
Posted by: JackStraw at June 21, 2025 10:59 AM (viF8m)
Yep. I think it was around 1650.
But people don't realize that Jefferson was also a huge influence on freedom of religion. He was the one who got that going in VA, which was our most populous state at the time. It's one of the three accomplishments he had put on his headstone, along with founding a university and writing the D of I. Being the 3rd POTUS didn't make the cut, even though he doubled the land area of the country with the Louisiana Purchase.
Posted by: MrExcitement at June 21, 2025 11:06 AM (hOOi9)
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Putin said, we have no mutual protection agreement.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 21, 2025 11:08 AM (lCWOD)
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That will be true as long as it is only Israel fighting. If the US starts openly intervening you will see Russia and China holler about it.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at June 21, 2025 11:05 AM (3wi/L)
Regarding the prospect of retaliation for an isolated US strike or two, Keane said that Iran will know better than to do that (and will be reminded). They know it will go very badly for them if they escalate a fight with the US.
Something similar might be said for Russia and China. Russia in particular is rumored to want to deal with Trump to get them to a normalized trading status in the world. China could be hurt pretty severely just by stopping the shipment of Iranian oil to them. They know not to mess with Trump.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at June 21, 2025 11:05 AM (3wi/L)
Regarding the prospect of retaliation for an isolated US strike or two, Keane said that Iran will know better than to do that (and will be reminded). They know it will go very badly for them if they escalate a fight with the US.
Something similar might be said for Russia and China. Russia in particular is rumored to want to deal with Trump to get them to a normalized trading status in the world. China could be hurt pretty severely just by stopping the shipment of Iranian oil to them. They know not to mess with Trump.
Posted by: MrExcitement at June 21, 2025 11:11 AM (hOOi9)
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318 Putin said, we have no mutual protection agreement.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 21, 2025 11:08 AM (lCWOD)
Now that you mention that, he did say that. He's basically throwing the crazy mullahs under the bus. He wants to deal with Trump, not go to war with him. As it is, Trump is letting Putin have his way with Ukraine, because Zelenskyy is a bad actor, and will never allow peace. The Ukraine war will end the hard way too, but it will END.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 21, 2025 11:08 AM (lCWOD)
Now that you mention that, he did say that. He's basically throwing the crazy mullahs under the bus. He wants to deal with Trump, not go to war with him. As it is, Trump is letting Putin have his way with Ukraine, because Zelenskyy is a bad actor, and will never allow peace. The Ukraine war will end the hard way too, but it will END.
Posted by: MrExcitement at June 21, 2025 11:14 AM (hOOi9)
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The church I am a member of is part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), not to be confused with the Looney Tunes Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA). I am being unfair to some PCUSA churches where the pastor is trying to preach out of the Bible but has to keep fighting non-Biblical doctrines pushed by the hierarchy. Anyway, my church is growing, by new adherents (I am one) and by the birth of covenant children. Our church musical director has the summer off and has just given birth a few days ago to a baby girl, the fourth girl child in that family of five children, mother and father. We do lose some covenant children, but certainly not all, and we make many converts through campus ministry (we are in a college town) and other missionary work. Our retired pastor, who still works as an associate pastor under our new minister has just returned from a missionary trip to Peru where they were helping build the local Presbyterian church. They dug wells and dug in the dirt to lay foundation for the new church building. They also, with God’s help, drew souls to Christ.
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 21, 2025 01:17 PM (qgNn3)
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Prayers for all above.
Pancreatic cancer, which used to seem rare, is more common now or seems to be diagnosed more often.
Please read this breakthrough in cancer treatment below. Look up the doctor, Jason Williams. He is a radiologist oncologist who has been doing this treatment for 20yrs. Had a clinic also in CA. The clinic in Mexico was done as the meds/treatment were cheaper (or so I read).
A new clinical trial, as of last month, is being done with a similar endoscopic probe for small cell cancers in Redding, CA.
The way this works is that PEF, or Pulsed Electric Field ablation, along with sometimes cryotherapy (all cancers are different for every person), sometimes injections of meds...but straight into the tumor with long needles. This provides cancer cell death that, and this is mindblowing, extends to metastasis elsewhere in the body.
The best thing is that it does not cause systemic illness from regular chemo or radiation. I believe this is the breakthrough in cancer treatment that I hope will someday become standard of care, and insurance will pay vs out of pocket expenses.
https://tinyurl.com/2pzce35s
Pancreatic cancer, which used to seem rare, is more common now or seems to be diagnosed more often.
Please read this breakthrough in cancer treatment below. Look up the doctor, Jason Williams. He is a radiologist oncologist who has been doing this treatment for 20yrs. Had a clinic also in CA. The clinic in Mexico was done as the meds/treatment were cheaper (or so I read).
A new clinical trial, as of last month, is being done with a similar endoscopic probe for small cell cancers in Redding, CA.
The way this works is that PEF, or Pulsed Electric Field ablation, along with sometimes cryotherapy (all cancers are different for every person), sometimes injections of meds...but straight into the tumor with long needles. This provides cancer cell death that, and this is mindblowing, extends to metastasis elsewhere in the body.
The best thing is that it does not cause systemic illness from regular chemo or radiation. I believe this is the breakthrough in cancer treatment that I hope will someday become standard of care, and insurance will pay vs out of pocket expenses.
https://tinyurl.com/2pzce35s
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 21, 2025 01:17 PM (6PCLE)
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Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 21, 2025 01:17 PM (qgNn3)
I am a life long member of PCA. I joined a fight against the doctrine of PCUSA in Florida. Over 10yrs ago the push was for the gays in the pulpit, etc, and the uproar started.
There are still conservative churches out there, thanks be to God.
I am a life long member of PCA. I joined a fight against the doctrine of PCUSA in Florida. Over 10yrs ago the push was for the gays in the pulpit, etc, and the uproar started.
There are still conservative churches out there, thanks be to God.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 21, 2025 01:19 PM (6PCLE)
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About the PCA: we say the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed. We have a lengthy catechism based on the Westminster Confession formulated in 1632. Many couples young and old have formed within our local church and married and the young ones are busy having children. This evening one our best tenors in the choir is marrying one of our best sopranos. I guess they’ll be starting a family soon enough. Another good tenor in the choir is our retired pastor who just returned from Peru. He says he’s seen billboards in South America selling RC Church offices. I haven’t seen them, but I do not think this man is a liar.
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 21, 2025 01:31 PM (qgNn3)
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