The Classical Saturday Coffee Break & Prayer Revival

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Good morning boys and girls and everything in between. Before we enter the Prayer Revival just a few house keeping matters to go over. (Rulz for those of you in ~~sanctuary~~ blue cities.)

1) This is an open thread. Feel free to lurk, opine and/or bloviate.
2) Be kind. Be nice. Be exceptional, don't be Pretti Good.
3) Running with sharp objects? You have to be kidding us, amirite?
4) Say an extra pray or two for our country and the people attempting to right the ship.
5) Have a great weekend!

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AoSHQ Weekly Prayer List
Please submit any prayer requests to me, “Annie’s Stew” at apaslo at-sign hotmail dot com. Prayer requests are generally removed after four weeks unless we receive an update.
Prayer Requests:
12/20 – Morgan, longtime lurker, takes tango lessons from Sebastian, whose son, Matias, is recovering from brain surgery. The MRI was read on 12/19, and the surgeons did not remove the entire tumor. Even though the biopsy indicated the tumor was benign, the boy is probably facing several rounds of chemo. Please pray for the boy’s continued recovery in El Salvador.
1/10 Update – Matias will have surgery in 2 weeks to try and remove the rest of the tumor, and then he will receive radiation therapy.
2/7 Update – Matias came through the second surgery, and was waiting for another MRI before he can start radiation. He has lost weight due to constant vomiting and didn’t sleep for 4 days, but he is sleeping better now and is able to keep food down. He and his parents are really struggling, though.
12/27 – Buzzion asked for prayers for a friend named Christina. Christina has struggled with a lot, including addiction and relapse. Buzzion has not heard from Christina in a while and hopes she is okay. Please pray that Christina finds her way and knows that people love and care for her and believe in her.
1/3 Update – Christina was arrested on 1/3. Please pray for this to be a final wake-up call for her.
1/22 Update – Christina was released from jail and is staying with Buzzion. She is working through the legal troubles and she is continuing her recovery. She really appreciates the prayers, as does Buzzion.
12/27 – BlackOrchid requested prayers for a Navy Veteran uncle who has been struggling with his health the last few weeks. The root cause is undetermined, but recurrent infection/sepsis keeps sending him back to the hospital. It seems to be worsening his dementia, which makes it harder for BlackOrchid’s aunt to handle him.
1/3 Update – BlackOrchid’s uncle (her “stand-in dad” is still not doing well. He will probably need to be put in a LTC facility although they are doing everything possible to avoid this. He is 86, and at the stage where his immune system can’t fight back well.
1/24 Update – BlackOrchid’s uncle is doing much better. He is carting around an O2 canister to help him, but otherwise is doing well.
1/6 – Diogenes requested prayers for his best friend since college, who was diagnosed with cancer. Within hours or hearing this, the friend’s son, a man that Diogenes has known since he was a baby, collapsed from what appears to be a brain tumor. The prognosis isn’t hopeful. Please pray for both of these fine men.
1/23 Update – Diogenes’ best friend’s son Sean had emergency brain surgery. The labs are back and it’s not good news. He has stage 4 brain cancer. They were scheduled to meet with an oncologist on 1/26 to determine the best pathway ahead for the time he has remaining. This is just crushing news. Thanks to all the Horde for their prayers and support for this fine young man.
2/11 Update – Sean has not started brain cancer treatments yet. There are still some issues to work out. But he had more bad news when his wife’s sister was hit by a truck on 2/10 and is in critical condition (broken back, severe concussion, bleeding on the brain). Diogenes asks for anyone in the Horde to speak up if they know of any support groups for people in Sean’s situation. Thanks in advance.
1/8 - Doof asked for prayers for his mother. She was hit hard by the flu. She couldn’t get out of bed the morning of 1/8 and was sent by ambulance to the hospital. She is alert and communicating but prayers are appreciated for her recovery. Prayers are also appreciated for Doof, as he absolutely despises hospitals.
1/23 Update – Mom was in the hospital for 5 nights and has been in a rehabilitation center since 1/13. Her recovery is slow but steady. Her breathing and mobility are still not back to normal. She is in good spirits but wants to be home. They very much appreciate the continued prayers.
1/10 – LA Sue asked for prayers for her brother, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in September. They just learned it moved from stage 2 to stage 4. The chemo treatments and side infections from surgery have so debilitated him that he is considering stopping. Please pray for strength and that he opens his heart to God.
1/18 Update – LA Sue is taking her brother to hospice. He is fading.
1/23 Update – LA Sue’s brother passed away.
1/17 – Emmie asked for prayers. She and her husband are on the verge of foreclosure. Their side hustle of delivery driving ended when a young driver crashed into their car and totaled it. They aren’t able to make the mortgage payments without that extra income. Their church is helping, but it’s a small church.
1/23 Update – They have a loaner/rental car that they can use until they can devise a long term solution, and have found an insurer who will cover delivery driving work. Another friend is supplying a financial cushion during the mortgage reset probationary agreement. But the underlying financial problems persist. They ask for prayers that they would conduct themselves with wisdom, discipline, diligence, prudence, and joy in God’s provision. Emmie specifically asked for prayers in her struggle with resentment and despair.
1/18 – Teresa in Fort Worth sent an update. She had surgery on 12/11, and a pump was installed that will direct medication into the hepatic artery. This will allow a much larger concentration of medication to be applied directly into her liver. This should give fewer side effects and (hopefully) shrink the tumors. It will take several months before they know if this new medication is working, but if it does, they are hoping for an extra 2-3 years before the disease progresses again.
1/19 – NR Pax requested prayers for his father, who had a stroke on 1/16. He went back to the hospital on 1/19 and was in the ICU until 1/23 due to influenza. He is in the hospital and they do not know when he will come home.
2/5 Update – On 1/30 his dad was moved out of the hospital and into the PT wing of his retirement community. He will be going through PT twice a day and speech therapy as well. NR Pax’ mother is still dealing with the VA paperwork to get his disability raised to 100%. Thanks to everyone for their prayers.
1/20 – Inogame asked for prayers. His wife and baby girl (due in February) are healthy, but some bad luck has come to their family. The business they purchased a year ago has taken an abrupt turn and they are trying to understand what is happening. They may not be able to keep their home if they cannot discover and correct the problem. This stress and what it might mean postpartum is worrying them. Thank you all for your prayers in the past.
1/20 – MkY sent an update on his wife Judy, who was diagnosed with Stage IV renal cancer last January. Despite being unable to receive her cancer drugs for 3 months while her port infection healed up, the tumors did not grow and she is feeling strong. Thanks so much for all the prayers! Last week, MkY was diagnosed with fluid on the brain. They operated the same day. They drilled two holes in his skull, inserted tubes, and had him lay flat on his back for 2 days. MkY thanks God for the modern miracles of medicine. He needs to heal quickly since he operates a small business. So far, no complications.
1/24 – NR Pax requested prayers for his father, who had a stroke on 1/16. He went back to the hospital on 1/19 and was in the ICU until 1/23 due to influenza. He is in the hospital and they do not know when he will come home.
1/24 – Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd posted some updates and requests. In the blessings department: blood glucose has continued to fall, well within normal range. BP is good. The hole where his molar used to be is coming along nicely. The youngest has jaw surgery coming up in February. This is many years in the making and should correct her bite and ease the pain in her jaw and ears. She’s not looking forward to the liquid diet, but is looking forward to the pain relief. Prayers are always appreciated, and based on what they have been through, he knows they are efficacious.
2/7 Update – He does not have any pain related to his lost molar anymore. And his (adult) daughter’s jaw surgery is scheduled for 2/9. She will stay overnight at the hospital in Ann Arbor.
1/25 – Pawn at AoS asked for prayers after his dear friend Julia passed away. He asked for strength for himself and his family to fill a very large void in this world. He only has a couple of friends left so asks for protection for them.
1/27 – K asked for prayers for K’s neighbor Mike, whose doctor found a lump near Mike’s esophagus. Many thanks.
1/30 – Bulg could use prayers after a distressing medical incident. His heart was racing and he was too weak to even really walk. His doctor thinks it might be AFib; he is wearing a heart monitor to gather more information, and he needs to keep a diary of any other heart-related incidents. Prayers are much appreciated.
2/6 Update – Bulg had two prayers of thanks. The first was that he had a good phone conversation with his sister, from whom he had been estranged for 20 over years. The second was that he does not have AFib.
1/31 – George V asked for prayers for his wife. She needs a heart valve replacement but first needs a heart cath to assess the valve and determine the replacement procedure and perhaps put stents in the coronary arteries that may be partially blocked. Also, the preliminary CT scan of her heart showed spots on her lungs that may be cancerous.
2/4 – BifBewalski posted that it has been a little over a year since he took Smash to the ER for abdominal problems. After a full year of insurance BS, specialists, and other doctors visits, she has been taken back for abdominal surgery today. Please offer a prayer for her successful procedure and a speedy recovery.
2/7 Update – BifBewalski brought Smash home from the overnight stay in the hospital. She is recovering well. The post-surgery fever broke and the pain is minimal. A full recovery is expected. Thank you for the prayers – it truly makes a difference!
2/7 – Frankie asked for prayers for her godmother, Linda, who has been in declining health and recently had to move to a care facility.
2/7 – Vmom deport deport deport requested prayers for her hubby, who has had the coughing crud since 2/2.
2/11 – Bluebell sent an update from grammie winger: "I've finished my 6th round of chemo. Thursday (Feb. 12) I will meet with the surgeon who will decide if surgery is an option for me. If not, I'm not sure if there's a Plan B. Maybe more chemo? Ugh - it's already deteriorated my vision and hearing. Nasty stuff. But it's all in the Lord's hands. I don't know how people who don't have faith do it. I miss Ace but it's something I have to set aside for now. I love each and every one of you. Even the trolls. LOL"
2/11 – Joe Kidd sent an update related to his friend, Bill, who we prayed for in December. Bill’s former girlfriend had passed away, and Bill and the girlfriend’s family were devastated by the loss. Bill has sold the house he (and the girlfriend) had lived in, and sent half the proceeds to his former girlfriend’s family. Just recently, Bill took early retirement to care for his 90 year old mother. Joe Kidd sends thanks. If you know, you know.
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.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at 08:00 AM

Comments

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1 Mmmm.
Cofffeve.

Posted by: man at February 14, 2026 07:54 AM (XuXeR)

2 Posted at 8AM, but it's only 7:53AM. Time machine?

Posted by: Time is Tight at February 14, 2026 07:55 AM (oftw2)

3 Off to check on the Old Man. He's not doing well, and nurse is due in about 30 min, so ...

Posted by: man at February 14, 2026 07:56 AM (XuXeR)

4 En mi casa toman Bustelo!

Posted by: Caffiend at February 14, 2026 07:56 AM (oftw2)

5 En mi casa toman Bustelo!"

Community Coffe w/ Chicory. And some heavy cream.
So good...

Posted by: man at February 14, 2026 07:58 AM (XuXeR)

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Remembering the needs of the Horde, both expressed and silent, in my Rosary intentions and dedicating the third decade to same.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 14, 2026 07:58 AM (tgvbd)

7 Y'all have a good morning out there...

Posted by: man at February 14, 2026 08:00 AM (XuXeR)

8 I think someone slipped some coffee into my cat Penny's kibble this morning.

She's got the zoomies...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 14, 2026 08:01 AM (ESVrU)

9 Your chickens have come home to roost!

https://shorturl.at/9G9G8

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 14, 2026 08:03 AM (gVUi7)

10 Oh, crap, I always post random thoughts at the tail end of a thread… with typos.
Maybe, after 100 posts, the Tom Clancy topic will come up again.

Posted by: Fenderbender at February 14, 2026 08:03 AM (1FEc1)

11 Yonder Horde

Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 14, 2026 08:08 AM (jtM2q)

12 I ind myself in the hospital this morning. Grand mal last night…. Unpleasant

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at February 14, 2026 08:08 AM (ZCxQ+)

13 Just came back in from outside
Have a cup.left for break time

Posted by: Skip at February 14, 2026 08:08 AM (Ia/+0)

14 Good morning dear morons thank ypu to annie and mh and the horde for praying

{grammie}
{TiFW}
Hiya JT
Where are you NGU, Zod?

Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 14, 2026 08:09 AM (RIvkX)

15 Good morning Horde, Happy Saturday. Thx MisHum.
Prayers for the Horde and their loved ones in need

Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 14, 2026 08:10 AM (Ggsrp)

16 Praying for you Linus.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at February 14, 2026 08:11 AM (2Ez/1)

17 Good morning, caffeinators,

I'm fed, cleaned, and shaved; the furry thugs have been fed and watered. They *love* to drink from the tap, or cold water from in my clean shaving bowl, even though they have an electric fountain.

Oh, and I'm dressed and having a half cup of black juice. Howz yer Saturday?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 14, 2026 08:12 AM (wzUl9)

18 Any update on whig? The last I heard was he had been transferred from ICU.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 14, 2026 08:12 AM (RIvkX)

19 Oh, it's definitely Option #3, bloviate.

Good morning!

Posted by: Count de Monet at February 14, 2026 08:13 AM (wVcYX)

20 Supper's Ready > Coffee's Ready

Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 14, 2026 08:13 AM (RIvkX)

21 I think someone slipped some coffee into my cat Penny's kibble this morning.

She's got the zoomies...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 14, 2026

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Big black Stirling thinks leaping across me and delivering a kick with his hind paws to my ribs as he goes is fine entertainment . . . at 3:45 am. I'm glad he didn't do that when I was still working.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 14, 2026 08:14 AM (wzUl9)

22 Posted by: LinusVanPelt at February 14, 2026 08:08 AM (ZCxQ+)

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A prayer for complete and speedy recovery.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 14, 2026 08:15 AM (RIvkX)

23 "En mi casa toman Bustelo!"
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Community Coffe w/ Chicory. And some heavy cream.
So good...
Posted by: man at February 14, 2026

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Cafe El Morro here. I need to get some of that cream. . . .

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 14, 2026 08:15 AM (wzUl9)

24 Hello, Horde! 😊💕

Linus, prayers ascending - take care of yourself!

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at February 14, 2026 08:15 AM (SRRAx)

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Posted by: LinusVanPelt at February 14, 2026 08:08 AM (ZCxQ+)

Obligatory. I don't make the rules here. -
A hospital? What is it?

You got prayers.

Posted by: Count de Monet at February 14, 2026 08:16 AM (wVcYX)

26 Posted by: LinusVanPelt at February 14, 2026 08:08 AM

🙏🙏🙏

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 14, 2026 08:18 AM (PrvRk)

27 Often ramble on in the basement threads

Posted by: Skip at February 14, 2026 08:18 AM (Ia/+0)

28 Every week, it seems, there are more and more memes posted on The Week in Pictures that I don't get.

Posted by: one hour sober at February 14, 2026 08:19 AM (Y1sOo)

29 A hospital? What is it?

You got prayers.
Posted by: Count de Monet at February 14, 2026 08:16 AM

Obligatory.

It's a big building with doctors and patients., but that's not important right now.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 14, 2026 08:19 AM (PrvRk)

30
"It's a big building with patients. But that's not important right now."

Posted by: Sorry. Couldn't resist. at February 14, 2026 08:19 AM (2Ez/1)

31 I ind myself in the hospital this morning. Grand mal last night…. Unpleasant
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at February 14, 2026 08:08 AM (ZCxQ+)

Had one of those several decades back. Scared the bejeebus out of my fishing buds. I came to as they were driving me out to meet the ambulance. After about an hour of nausea, I was fine. Never happened again...so far..

Posted by: Joe Kidd at February 14, 2026 08:22 AM (nbLIj)

32 "It's a big building with patients. But that's not important right now."
Posted by: Sorry. Couldn't resist. at February 14, 2026

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Ever since we watched Airplane! last year, Miss Linda has had a habit of repeating some noun from a sentence of mine, and I snap right back with "It's [insert literal explanation], but that's not important right now."

"You're making fun of me!"

"No, I'm just following through on your joke setup."

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 14, 2026 08:22 AM (wzUl9)

33 10 Oh, crap, I always post random thoughts at the tail end of a thread… with typos.
Maybe, after 100 posts, the Tom Clancy topic will come up again.
Posted by: Fenderbender at February 14, 2026 08:03 AM (1FEc1)

There's always tomorrow's book thread.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 14, 2026 08:24 AM (h7ZuX)

34 Mornin’, All. Happy Saturday.

Posted by: Bulg at February 14, 2026 08:24 AM (77rzZ)

35 I got the CT scan to see if I still have bleeding in me wee brain. Haven't heard back from surgeon's office, but I had a true nightmare last night, that I had to undergo another operation.
Haven't had a "wake up scared" nightmare in a while.
No fun.
Good health to all.

Posted by: MkY at February 14, 2026 08:24 AM (q6tQZ)

36 Hospitals are chock full of sick people and deadly pathogens Avoid at all costs.

Posted by: I Know, Sometimes It's Unavoidable at February 14, 2026 08:25 AM (oftw2)

37 Yes, good health to all! From Rexall!

Posted by: Your Rexall Druggist. at February 14, 2026 08:27 AM (oftw2)

38 In a while I'll head out to the big library in the suburbs; my TBR pile is low, for some reason. Then maybe the pipe shop for a little while. This morning Linda is going to the parade within walking distance of where we live.

Tonight for V. Day I'll take us to the local Italian eatery up the avenue. It's gotten to be on the $$ side, but at least the portions are small.

(Old joke) Actually the portions are big, and we can make a second meal out of our entrees on Sunday or Monday.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 14, 2026 08:28 AM (wzUl9)

39 I have a weird habit; after any visit to the doctor's office as soon as I get home, I change clothes.

I know, I know... it's probably doesn't matter. I just can't stand to wear germy clothes the rest of the day.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 14, 2026 08:28 AM (jtM2q)

40 my TBR pile is low, for some reason.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 14, 2026 08:28 AM (wzUl9)
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These words...I don't understand them in this order...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 14, 2026 08:29 AM (ESVrU)

41 Hospitals are chock full of sick people and deadly pathogens Avoid at all costs.
Posted by: I Know, Sometimes It's Unavoidable at February 14, 2026 08:25 AM (oftw2)

I came in for a hernia operation. They cut off one of my nuts by mistake.

Posted by: Stir Crazy at February 14, 2026 08:30 AM (Ksqrb)

42 I swear medical issues are to me might as well be Chinese characters to understand. But if you have a medical problem its not fun no matter what it is.

Posted by: Skip at February 14, 2026 08:30 AM (Ia/+0)

43 I know, I know... it's probably doesn't matter. I just can't stand to wear germy clothes the rest of the day.
Posted by: Martini Farmer

Horrible, dangerous places. They left my o2 sensor on my ear for 4 days. Developed a skin infection from it! Never had a skin infection in my life before.

Posted by: MkY at February 14, 2026 08:31 AM (q6tQZ)

44 Video on line of a big explosion and fire at Havana’s biggest refinery. Some are suggesting sabotage, but it isn’t necessary.
All of their equipment is in horrible shape and they haven’t done regular maintenance for years. Everything is held together with rubber bands and duct tape but they’re running at 110% capacity because they’re desperate.
What a surprise when it breaks down.

Posted by: Tom Servo at February 14, 2026 08:33 AM (otNgF)

45 Good Saturday morning, horde.

Prayers for all, and thanks to bluebell for Grammie Winger's update.

I had a long, rambling text from my son waiting for me this morning. My night owl scheduled it to send at 8 am--he's thoughtful. He was emotional about some podcast he'd been listening to about some guy who was very successful, but his mom never believed in him. And so he wanted me to know he is grateful to have a mother who loves him and supports him even when he makes hard times for himself.

Anyway, I thought of how so many of you Morons don't have that, or you have family members who refuse to interact with you, or if they interact, it's distressing or abusive. I pray for you most of all.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 14, 2026 08:33 AM (h7ZuX)

46 "No, I'm just following through on your joke setup."
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 14, 2026 08:22 AM (wzUl9)
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"Surely, you can't be serious!"

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 08:33 AM (ZOv7s)

47 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.

Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy. Amen.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 08:33 AM (ZOv7s)

48 They left my o2 sensor on my ear for 4 days.

Did you ever consider ... you know ... just kinda' reaching up and taking it off ?

Posted by: Mortimer Duke at February 14, 2026 08:34 AM (43RKp)

49 An O2 sensor doesn't belong on your ear. It should be just downstream of your catalytic converter.

Posted by: Your mechanic at February 14, 2026 08:34 AM (2Ez/1)

50 my TBR pile is low, for some reason.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 14, 2026
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These words...I don't understand them in this order...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 14, 2026

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I know. I sense a disturbance in the Force myself.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 14, 2026 08:35 AM (wzUl9)

51 Good luck. We're all counting on you.

Posted by: Leslie Nielsen at February 14, 2026 08:36 AM (2Ez/1)

52 "No, I'm just following through on your joke setup."
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 14, 2026
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"Surely, you can't be serious!"
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026

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I'm *waiting* for the day when she delivers that setup!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 14, 2026 08:36 AM (wzUl9)

53 My last gainful employment was yesterday. I slept late this morning. Good morning fellow geezers among ye, to ye others, endeavor to persevere.

Posted by: Eromero at February 14, 2026 08:38 AM (LHPAg)

54 It's been an eventful week at Chateau Lloyd. The grandkids got sick, one having to go to the urgent care to get some steroids for her lungs.

Meanwhile, youngest daughter's long-long-long-so very long-anticipated jaw surgery finally took place. (I'm not kidding, this was supposed to happen years ago but the pandemic screwed everything up.)

It seems to be fully successful, thanks be to God. She's recuperating rapidly, swelling is sharply down and she's counting the days towards getting off the liquid diet and having the rubber bands cut off. After that - braces get removed for the first time since the twenty-teens, if you can believe it.

Looking over my BP diary, I can see the spike starting on Monday and only now fading. Not dangerous or all that significant, but a useful reminder that even though we don't *feel* stressed, our budies may still be burdened by it.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 08:38 AM (ZOv7s)

55 Appreciate everyone's prayers in re my friend Bill. This week was the first time we spoke since his gf's passing. As stated above, the family (parents and older brother) came out from California for the brief service. Bill insisted they take possession of their late daughter's car, in addition to sending them the proceeds from her share of the house sale. FWIW, Bill had the greater financial interest in that house, but he remained steadfast in honoring the 50/50 commitment he made back when life held so much more promise.

One other note, the older brother recently suffered a widow-maker heart attack in early January. His paramedic training enabled him to recognize the symptoms and call for appropriate help, which included an airlift to a trauma center, as the local hospitals were not so equipped. He is on the mend, and looking at a $15k bill for the helicopter ride...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at February 14, 2026 08:38 AM (nbLIj)

56 Did you ever consider ... you know ... just kinda' reaching up and taking it off ?
Posted by: Mortimer Duke

Oh, I did. I also tried to pull the catheter. I was an "unruly" patient. Not quite enough sedation, I think.
Infection didn't show up to after discharge anywho. Who wouldda thunk they didn't clean those things?

Posted by: MkY at February 14, 2026 08:38 AM (q6tQZ)

57 Prayers for all the Horde in need.

I would also ask for prayers on behalf of my husband- his employer is expected to file for Chapter 11.
We are hoping he is offered decent severance.

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 14, 2026 08:39 AM (f/buw)

58 I hurt my knee being dumb yesterday. Still sore. On the plus side, today is my dad's 89th birthday.

Posted by: fd at February 14, 2026 08:40 AM (vFG9F)

59 Lent is quickly approaching, and our family is taking a very amused attitude towards it since most of us will be under some sort of dietary restriction in addition to fasting and abstaining from meat. My youngest is taking the worst of it, but around Easter, she'll be able to chomp down on foods without pain for the first time in many years.

My wife and I are on the lifetime plan, but it's not that big of a deal, as my service obligation kept me from eating too many sweets for most of my adult life. My glucose meter tells a tale of restraint and compliance, and I'm hoping that the A1C in March will demonstrate firm control.

The ice has relented on the Banks of the Red Cedar, and I'm loving it.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 08:41 AM (ZOv7s)

60 I think someone slipped some coffee into my cat Penny's kibble this morning.

She's got the zoomies...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 14, 2026 08:01 AM (ESVrU)
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Better the Zoomies than the Marines!

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 08:42 AM (ZOv7s)

61 I did woodwork and renovations in the Hospital for Joint Diseases in Harlem around 1980. Every little scratch I got became infected. Never happened anywhere else since. It's now called the NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital.

Posted by: The Splendid Splinter at February 14, 2026 08:44 AM (oftw2)

62 Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 14, 2026 08:39 AM (f/buw)

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Of course. But filing doesn't necessarily mean the company is ceasing operations or closing, although those are possible. Have they indicated their plans?

Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 14, 2026 08:44 AM (RIvkX)

63 There's a school that's known to all...

Posted by: one hour sober at February 14, 2026 08:46 AM (Y1sOo)

64 We have ways to deal with "unruly" patients!

Posted by: The OG Nurse Ratched at February 14, 2026 08:46 AM (oftw2)

65 "No, I'm just following through on your joke setup."
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 14, 2026
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"Surely, you can't be serious!"
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026

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I'm *waiting* for the day when she delivers that setup!
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 14, 2026 08:36 AM (wzUl9)
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And the Horde never heard from Wolfus again...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 14, 2026 08:46 AM (ESVrU)

66 58 I hurt my knee being dumb yesterday. Still sore. On the plus side, today is my dad's 89th birthday.
Posted by: fd at February 14, 2026 08:40 AM (vFG9F)

I know how that happens! During the big ice event, I was fine walking on it, but got overconfident and suddenly my feet shot out from under me and I fell hard on my side. Tucked my arms in and thought I handled the fall well, but I’m not as young as I was and am pretty sure I cracked a rib, as that area has given me a good deal of pain for a couple of weeks. Finally starting to lessen.

Posted by: Tom Servo at February 14, 2026 08:50 AM (otNgF)

67 Any update on whig? The last I heard was he had been transferred from ICU.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 14, 2026 08:12 AM (RIvkX)

What happened to whig?

Posted by: naturalfake at February 14, 2026 08:51 AM (iJfKG)

68 Thank you Bluebell, for giving us the word on grammie.

Prayers up for the horde, for President Trump, and for America.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 14, 2026 08:53 AM (lGLsa)

69 Any update on whig? The last I heard was he had been transferred from ICU.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 14, 2026 08:12 AM (RIvkX)

What happened to whig?

Posted by: naturalfake at February 14, 2026 08:51 AM (iJfKG)
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!!!!
News to me too.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 14, 2026 08:54 AM (lGLsa)

70 49
' It should be just downstream of your catalytic converter.'

And also upstream.
Has anyone here replaced the converter coming right off the engine? Is it a hard job?

Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 14, 2026 08:54 AM (fd80v)

71 What happened to whig?

Posted by: naturalfake at February 14, 2026 08:51 AM (iJfKG)
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He's getting surgery to correct some long-standing issues relating to grip and ease of movement.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 08:55 AM (ZOv7s)

72 Oof, fd and Tom Servo. Hope you're both feeling better.

I hurt my hand this week swinging kettlebells. Now, I've been exercising with kettlebells for going on two years, but, all of a sudden, I've done something to my hand. Swung too hard with too light a grip, maybe? I can't even hold my coffee cup, fer cryin' out loud. No idea what I did, or how to prevent it from happening again.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 14, 2026 08:56 AM (h7ZuX)

73 And so he wanted me to know he is grateful to have a mother who loves him and supports him even when he makes hard times for himself.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs!
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What a lovely thing to wake up to!

Posted by: screaming in digital at February 14, 2026 08:59 AM (mNjzF)

74 An older friend of mine went for an MRI in preparation for fusing two back vertebrae, and the MRI accidentally spotted some kidney cancer. Now the back surgery is set aside and next week he is having a kidney removed, along with some stuff in the immediate area. But they caught it early, thank heavens! As he said to me, "this is now my stage of life".

Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 14, 2026 09:01 AM (+TlVp)

75 Hey, SiD! How are you?

Posted by: Bulg at February 14, 2026 09:02 AM (77rzZ)

76 "Pickleball Argument Sparks 20-player Fight at Florida Country Club"

Paging doof...

Posted by: one hour sober at February 14, 2026 09:03 AM (Y1sOo)

77 Good luck Linus. Prayers up

Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 14, 2026 09:03 AM (Ggsrp)

78 My last gainful employment was yesterday. I slept late this morning. Good morning fellow geezers among ye, to ye others, endeavor to persevere.
Posted by: Eromero at February 14, 2026

***
Prepare for the new world that is a Monday without a commute!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 14, 2026 09:04 AM (wzUl9)

79 "Pickleball Argument Sparks 20-player Fight at Florida Country Club"

Paging doof...
Posted by: one hour sober at February 14, 2026 09:03 AM (Y1sOo)
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*sigh*

I guess we better chip in to the Moron Bail Fund again...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 14, 2026 09:05 AM (ESVrU)

80 Apparently it's news that Rosie O snuck back to the US to see her family. Go back to Ireland and take the leprechaun illegal with you

Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 14, 2026 09:05 AM (Ggsrp)

81
Here's a couple of new Amelia vids.

Fun as always.

https://tinyurl.com/mpchhhcx

https://tinyurl.com/6cw5fk9m

Posted by: naturalfake at February 14, 2026 09:06 AM (iJfKG)

82 What happened to whig?

Posted by: naturalfake at February 14, 2026 08:51 AM (iJfKG)
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He's getting surgery to correct some long-standing issues relating to grip and ease of movement.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 08:55 AM (ZOv7s)

Ah. Thanks.

Posted by: naturalfake at February 14, 2026 09:08 AM (iJfKG)

83 What a lovely thing to wake up to!
Posted by: screaming in digital at February 14, 2026 08:59 AM (mNjzF)

Indeed. Good morning, friend!

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 14, 2026 09:08 AM (h7ZuX)

84 If you ever end up in an academic medical center, demand to be seen by an attending rather than a resident.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at February 14, 2026 09:09 AM (XvL8K)

85 Thank you for your prayers all. I had a grand mal overnight….. unpleasant but I feel better now.begging them to let me out

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at February 14, 2026 09:10 AM (fQqaC)

86 12 I ind myself in the hospital this morning. Grand mal last night…. Unpleasant
Posted by: LinusVanPelt
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That is disturbing. May the Lord guide your med team to teh correct answer to stop that and figure out how and why it happened.

Posted by: whig at February 14, 2026 09:10 AM (2swu2)

87 Seizure

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at February 14, 2026 09:10 AM (fQqaC)

88 >Olympic dust up between Sweden and Canada in Men's Curling.

"This isn't Nam, this is curling. There are rules"

~ Sweden's captain, sort of

Posted by: one hour sober at February 14, 2026 09:11 AM (Y1sOo)

89 BTW, they let me out late yesterday, surgery went smoothly, in some pain and on pain medicine but slept pretty soundly in stretches. On ice right now.

Posted by: whig at February 14, 2026 09:11 AM (2swu2)

90 Here's a couple of new Amelia vids.

Fun as always.

https://tinyurl.com/mpchhhcx

https://tinyurl.com/6cw5fk9m

Posted by: naturalfake at February 14, 2026

***
Yes, and yes.

"This is not that day!!!"

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 14, 2026 09:11 AM (wzUl9)

91 Eromero mazel tov on retiring

Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 14, 2026 09:11 AM (RIvkX)

92 89 BTW, they let me out late yesterday, surgery went smoothly, in some pain and on pain medicine but slept pretty soundly in stretches. On ice right now.
Posted by: whig at February 14, 2026 09:11 AM (2swu2)

WOW!

Posted by: m at February 14, 2026 09:12 AM (+YA9H)

93 Happy Valentine's Day dear Horde.

Posted by: Tonypete at February 14, 2026 09:12 AM (cYBz/)

94 "Pickleball Argument Sparks 20-player Fight at Florida Country Club"

Ban pickleball before more old farts are hurt or killed. For the children! Reeeeeeeeeee!

Posted by: Karen Muddlumps, Local democrat scold and busybody at February 14, 2026 09:12 AM (Ksqrb)

95 What a lovely thing to wake up to!
Posted by: screaming in digital at February 14, 2026 08:59 AM

Mornin', SiD! The tailgating begins shortly!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 14, 2026 09:12 AM (PrvRk)

96
The Big Dummy and I had our 20-minute walk on the driveway, then Diana had her 20 minutes on the treadmill. They need to wait an hour before getting breakfast.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 14, 2026 09:12 AM (tgvbd)

97 Whig , good luck and God bless

Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 14, 2026 09:15 AM (Ggsrp)

98 BTW, they let me out late yesterday, surgery went smoothly, in some pain and on pain medicine but slept pretty soundly in stretches. On ice right now.
Posted by: whig at February 14, 2026 09:11 AM (2swu2)

Nice to see things went well, whig.

Posted by: naturalfake at February 14, 2026 09:15 AM (iJfKG)

99 Perfessor, if you're still here:

Fenton Wood, author of the Yankee Republic, recommened by Hans G Schantz, has a Kickstarter for a new book he's written:

https://tinyurl.com/yc7x25u5

Fenton's web page:

https://tinyurl.com/43dz6jjp

Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at February 14, 2026 09:15 AM (urh+R)

100 100

Posted by: m at February 14, 2026 09:15 AM (+YA9H)

101 And so he wanted me to know he is grateful to have a mother who loves him and supports him even when he makes hard times for himself.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs!

Wow! What a lovely valentine from your boy.

We are blessed.

Posted by: Tonypete at February 14, 2026 09:16 AM (cYBz/)

102 59 Lent is quickly approaching, and our family is taking a very amused attitude towards it since most of us will be under some sort of dietary restriction in addition to fasting and abstaining from meat. My youngest is taking the worst of it, but around Easter, she'll be able to chomp down on foods without pain for the first time in many years.

My wife and I are on the lifetime plan, but it's not that big of a deal, as my service obligation kept me from eating too many sweets for most of my adult life. My glucose meter tells a tale of restraint and compliance, and I'm hoping that the A1C in March will demonstrate firm control.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 08:41 AM (ZOv7s)

When you are already heavily dietary restricted, Lent is about doing more vs giving up what you have.

In fact, here, I have outlawed anyone giving up anything but alcohol, so the whole fam has decided to join me in "Friday extras" vs "Friday withouts" - for the fast 5 years, that was supporting soup dinners. Now, those aren't happening, so we are considered a different thing each Friday.

That said, we do abstain (and those who can fast do). Just nothing more food related.

Posted by: Nova Local at February 14, 2026 09:16 AM (tOcjL)

103 *waves to SiD*

Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at February 14, 2026 09:16 AM (urh+R)

104 Here's a couple of new Amelia vids.
Posted by: naturalfake at February 14, 2026

Somehow, Mr. Dmlw! had not heard of Amelia, despite spending about 14 hours a day locked in to X. I got him to put that skybrows vid on youtube last night, and down the rabbit hole he went!

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 14, 2026 09:16 AM (h7ZuX)

105 @70

>>Is it a hard job?

If the vehicle is a non-rust belt vehicle, then the job should be easy and straightforward.

If it's a rust belt car than you are going to need a lever Archimedes would marvel at and more heat than the sun to break the bolts.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 14, 2026 09:16 AM (8l4/j)

106 Listening to Casey Kasem's classic Top 40 from Feb. of 1986. Jellybean's "Sidewalk Talk" (which I don't remember hearing then), "Sarah" from Starship, Elton John's "Nikita" (which sounds like "La Quita" to me), and more.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 14, 2026 09:17 AM (wzUl9)

107 Yes, and yes.

"This is not that day!!!"
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 14, 2026 09:11 AM (wzUl9)
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Yeah, but when are they going to actually DO something?

Do the national strike already. Shut it all down.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 09:17 AM (ZOv7s)

108 YouGov published a poll showing 20% of Americans now support national divorce - not good enough, but it's a huge improvement.

Aside from SC, all the states with the highest support are blue states, with CA leading the pack. I find it a little sad that the Left is beating the Right to the punch on this, but only a little... they're generally less patriotic and more aggressive than us, so it makes sense.

And if they decided to just set us free of them because of a fit of pique over Donald Trump, it would be one of history's great ironies.

Please don't throw us in that briar patch!

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 14, 2026 09:18 AM (BI5O2)

109 BTW, they let me out late yesterday, surgery went smoothly, in some pain and on pain medicine but slept pretty soundly in stretches. On ice right now.
Posted by: whig at February 14, 2026 09:11 AM (2swu2)
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Excellent news!

This may have already been mentioned to you but I'll throw it out, just in case. For my knee replacement surgery a couple weeks ago I bought an ice therapy machine from Amazon, which I highly recommend. Not very expensive either. Freeze three or four small water bottles to use as ice, put them into the machine, along with a bit of water, wrap your injured joint with the attached pad, and enjoy the ice water pumped through the pad and around your joint. For me, it's been critical, and it might also help you.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 14, 2026 09:19 AM (x2BaM)

110 Olympic dust up between Sweden and Canada in Men's Curling.

*********

Clean Sweep - a limerick

Sweden's curling team, the Legion of Doom
Was ready to lower the boom
They had their hair mussed up
In that Canadian dust-up
(Pssst! That's why they give you a broom)

Posted by: muldoon at February 14, 2026 09:20 AM (qgHp7)

111 Good morning all
Happy Valentines Day
Hugs

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at February 14, 2026 09:20 AM (t/2Uw)

112 Hadrian you need a big hamster wheel

Posted by: Skip at February 14, 2026 09:21 AM (Ia/+0)

113 Hey, Sharon!

Posted by: Bulg at February 14, 2026 09:21 AM (77rzZ)

114 Some of you might think there is a disconnection between my urging patience here in the States vs impatience in the UK, but that's because of the difference in systems of government.

The UK does not have a regular election cycle and there is no separation of power. Parliament is supreme and unbound by a written constitution. That means that a fluke majority can basically end the country, which it is busy doing.

It also means that the public can force an election through non-compliance.

The US has more checks and balances, is federal in nature, and so there is good reason to let the clock run rather than attempt extra-legal means to effect change. Black-pilling aside, the left is hanging on by its fingernails right now and they know it. The long delay over the SAVE Act works in our favor as more and more people become aware of it and wonder what they problem is. The talking points that "married women and black people are too retarded" to figure out their ID is not a great one to make, but that's where they are.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 09:21 AM (ZOv7s)

115 89 BTW, they let me out late yesterday, surgery went smoothly, in some pain and on pain medicine but slept pretty soundly in stretches. On ice right now.
Posted by: whig

"Walking On Thin Ice" is one of Yoko's finest compositions!

Posted by: Hair! Bed! Peace! at February 14, 2026 09:21 AM (oftw2)

116 108
'And if they decided to just set us free of them because of a fit of pique over Donald Trump, it would be one of history's great ironies.

Please don't throw us in that briar patch!'

I'd settle for just California. We would completely run the show with them gone.

Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 14, 2026 09:22 AM (fd80v)

117 Whig, good to hear that you’re on the mend.

Posted by: Bulg at February 14, 2026 09:22 AM (77rzZ)

118 Remember, Jesus loves you. Even sid.

Posted by: Marcus T at February 14, 2026 09:23 AM (iFEms)

119 And if they decided to just set us free of them because of a fit of pique over Donald Trump, it would be one of history's great ironies.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice
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We should be actively promoting this. The odds on us beating them into submission before they die off (because they don't have kids) are slim to none. Whereas the odds of them destroying the entire country before then seem much higher.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at February 14, 2026 09:23 AM (XvL8K)

120 Pickleball is like curling for geezers.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 14, 2026 09:23 AM (gVUi7)

121
Hadrian you need a big hamster wheel

Posted by: Skip at February 14, 2026 09:21 AM (Ia/+0)

___________

The Big Dummy isn't smart enough to learn how to be on a treadmill (we have a people one in the house and a dog one in the kennel). So he and I walk up and down the driveway, which is 150 feet long. Mutually beneficial.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 14, 2026 09:24 AM (tgvbd)

122 Congratulations on your retirement Eromero. You have certainly earned it. Saving up hugs for you for October. ❤️

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at February 14, 2026 09:24 AM (t/2Uw)

123 Whig. Get ready. I’m coming over. We’re doing a 3 mile ruck.

Praying for a speedy recovery.

Posted by: Marcus T at February 14, 2026 09:24 AM (iFEms)

124 YouGov published a poll showing 20% of Americans now support national divorce - not good enough, but it's a huge improvement.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 14, 2026 09:18 AM (BI5O2)
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National divorce is stupid and suicidal. If California secedes they will instantly offer the Chicoms bases.

Name one example of a partition along communist lines that was not immediately violated. Give the left a safe haven and they will immediately bend every ounce of their energy to subverting the remainder of the nation.

The solution is to crush the serpent's head, not offer him some living space next door.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 09:24 AM (ZOv7s)

125 He is on the mend, and looking at a $15k bill for the helicopter ride

Ouch. I maintain subscriptions to air ambulances services from different operators which is alleged to defray those costs.

Glad your brother is on the mend.

Posted by: Halfhand at February 14, 2026 09:24 AM (cO6Mr)

126 I once was in favor of a “national divorce” - because I believed we were losing. But we’re not - our side is winning, and it’s more and more clear that the Left survives only from the massive fraud and theft they engage in constantly. They’re losing, and they know it, hence their change of heart.
Well fuck that. We don’t have to negotiate with them, we can crush them. We don’t need some new Gorbachev to preside over the dissolution of his country. But I won’t object at all to a modern day Cromwell to clean things up.

And Cromwell never gave up any of his territory to anybody.

Posted by: Tom Servo at February 14, 2026 09:25 AM (otNgF)

127 Have they indicated their plans?
Posted by: San Franpsycho

Not yet.

Hubby would prefer to get severance I think and early retirement.
He turns 60 and I think he's tired of the grind.
I asked if he'll be sending resumes out and he said probably not since he doesn't think he'd find a work from home offer.

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 14, 2026 09:25 AM (f/buw)

128
The talking points that "married women and black people are too retarded" to figure out their ID is not a great one to make, but that's where they are.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd

Jane Doe two point oh
Jim Crow two point oh

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 14, 2026 09:25 AM (Cqx++)

129 Officials said the Team Canada guy did nothing wrong, but freeze frame of the video appears to show the Canadian still touching the curling stone after it crossed the leading edge of the hog line.

Lots of The Big Lebowski quotes flying around the intewebs over this.

"Mark it zero, next end."

Posted by: one hour sober at February 14, 2026 09:26 AM (Y1sOo)

130 Pickleball is like curling for geezers.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone

I go down to the courts just to watch the epic arguments and tussles.

I thought this was a great way to relax.

Silly me.

Posted by: Tonypete at February 14, 2026 09:26 AM (cYBz/)

131 I'd settle for just California. We would completely run the show with them gone.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 14, 2026 09:22 AM (fd80v)
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Which will be put under China's nuclear umbrella and be used as a jumping off point to take the rest of the country.

I can't believe people do not understand that the left is REVOLUTIONARY. It has no interest in governing. It has no interest in "live and let live."

"When the last capitalist is strangled with the guts of the last priest, we will have peace." That is their credo.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 09:26 AM (ZOv7s)

132 124
'Give the left a safe haven'

Who said anything about California being safe during their temporary exit?

Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 14, 2026 09:27 AM (fd80v)

133 YouGov published a poll showing 20% of Americans now support national divorce - not good enough, but it's a huge improvement.

Aside from SC, all the states with the highest support are blue states, with CA leading the pack. I find it a little sad that the Left is beating the Right to the punch on this, but only a little... they're generally less patriotic and more aggressive than us, so it makes sense.

The split over favorability / unfavorability is based entirely on who the President is. Had Harris won, red states would want to leave and blue states would insist on imprisoning everyone.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 14, 2026 09:27 AM (ExV1e)

134 This may have already been mentioned to you but I'll throw it out, just in case. For my knee replacement surgery a couple weeks ago I bought an ice therapy machine from Amazon, which I highly recommend. Not very expensive either. Freeze three or four small water bottles to use as ice, put them into the machine, along with a bit of water, wrap your injured joint with the attached pad, and enjoy the ice water pumped through the pad and around your joint. For me, it's been critical, and it might also help you.
Posted by: Huck Follywood

When I had PT after my hip replacement the clinic I went to had a full leg sleeve ice therapy machine. After a workout a session with that sleeve was a such a treat.

Posted by: Tuna at February 14, 2026 09:29 AM (lJ0H4)

135 At least The Big Dummy has many major awards. Impressive, considering he's retarded.

Posted by: I Sympathize at February 14, 2026 09:29 AM (oftw2)

136 National divorce, hmmmm. Have these people looked at the electoral maps in those blue states?

Posted by: Ben Had at February 14, 2026 09:29 AM (0KSrI)

137 Congratulations on your retirement Eromero. You have certainly earned it. Saving up hugs for you for October. ❤️
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at February 14, 2026 09:24 AM (t/2Uw)

You know, according to the sidebar, there's a year-long MoMe going on in Texas. I wonder if Ben Had knows.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 14, 2026 09:29 AM (ExV1e)

138 Hi Bulg
Haven't been around much and miss everybody. I think the time change in March will help me get on the blog in a timely fashion.
Glad to see that you are okay. I still haven't heard from my sister since she decided to cut me off in December but I got a text from her daughter so hoping she is thawing. Good you are making progress there in your life.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at February 14, 2026 09:29 AM (t/2Uw)

139 When you are already heavily dietary restricted, Lent is about doing more vs giving up what you have.

Posted by: Nova Local at February 14, 2026 09:16 AM (tOcjL)
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Yes. Some years ago I began to look at Lent not as a time to give things up, but to do more. More donation, more prayer, more Mass. This year I shall go to one daily Mass each week, as is my habit. Perhaps I shall tackle City of God as well.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 09:29 AM (ZOv7s)

140 We should be actively promoting this. The odds on us beating them into submission before they die off (because they don't have kids) are slim to none. Whereas the odds of them destroying the entire country before then seem much higher.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at February 14, 2026 09:23 AM (XvL8K)

Before 2024, everyone said that the odd of ever stopping illegal immigration were close to zero. Trump cut it down to almost nothing within 6 months.

When people say that something is “impossible” it just means that they don’t want to acknowledge the methods needed to do it easily.

Posted by: Tom Servo at February 14, 2026 09:29 AM (otNgF)

141 Great to hear from you, Whig! Hopefully this is a turning point for you.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 09:30 AM (ZOv7s)

142 I can't believe people do not understand that the left is REVOLUTIONARY. It has no interest in governing. It has no interest in "live and let live."

"When the last capitalist is strangled with the guts of the last priest, we will have peace." That is their credo.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
__________

You and I are drawing opposite conclusions from this. I see it as all the more reason to divorce.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at February 14, 2026 09:30 AM (XvL8K)

143
YouGov published a poll showing 20% of Americans now support national divorce - not good enough, but it's a huge improvement.

A return to Constitutional federalism, where the states run their own affairs and the FedGov handles defense and foreign relations, would be best. But that's not good enough for the Left, who can't stand anyone being outside their power.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 14, 2026 09:30 AM (tgvbd)

144 National divorce is stupid and suicidal. If California secedes they will instantly offer the Chicoms bases.

At which point we declare war, conquer them, and subjugate them. Forcing them to pay exorbitant taxes while having no vote. Really, it's a best case scenario.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 14, 2026 09:31 AM (ExV1e)

145 Name one example of a partition along communist lines that was not immediately violated. Give the left a safe haven and they will immediately bend every ounce of their energy to subverting the remainder of the nation.

The solution is to crush the serpent's head, not offer him some living space next door.
====

Inshallah!

Posted by: Gazans at February 14, 2026 09:31 AM (RIvkX)

146 Ouch. I maintain subscriptions to air ambulances services from different operators which is alleged to defray those costs. . . . .

Posted by: Halfhand

My community is in the mountains about an hour and a half from Vanderbilt or Knoxville on a good day. Most of the residents here also have helo medivac insurance too. We have two marked pads for them. They get used every week.

Posted by: Tonypete at February 14, 2026 09:31 AM (cYBz/)

147
At least The Big Dummy has many major awards. Impressive, considering he's retarded.

Posted by: I Sympathize at February 14, 2026 09:29 AM (oftw2)

A Beautiful Retard! Get him a job in Hollywood.

By the way...

"Beautiful Retard" was Bob Seger's worst song.

Posted by: naturalfake at February 14, 2026 09:31 AM (iJfKG)

148 >53 My last gainful employment was yesterday. I slept late this morning. Good morning fellow geezers among ye, to ye others, endeavor to persevere.

Posted by: Eromero at February 14, 2026 08:38 AM (LHPAg)

Congrats! I've have four more months until I punch out for the last time. I. Can. Not. Wait.

Posted by: Heavy Meta at February 14, 2026 09:31 AM (GTqXr)

149 "I just happened to be at the competition where this boy won in the girls' category for the very first time back in 2023," Maggie McKneely, Director of Government Relations at Concerned Women for America, told Fox News Digital. "He has been Irish-dancing for a long time and had gone to the World Championships as a boy years before, but then in 2023, he suddenly started identifying as a girl and dancing in the girl's category."
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This crap has even invaded Irish Dancing? Wow.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 14, 2026 09:31 AM (LpSnA)

150 I used to have a different nic. I saw that first thing this morning. We know how to party, don't we!

Posted by: Ben Had at February 14, 2026 09:32 AM (0KSrI)

151 They would import billions of people and flog them over the border into our territory,

Posted by: Accomack at February 14, 2026 09:32 AM (8jVAy)

152 135 At least The Big Dummy has many major awards. Impressive, considering he's retarded.
Posted by: I Sympathize at February 14, 2026 09:29 AM (oftw2)

A Leg lamp?

Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at February 14, 2026 09:32 AM (urh+R)

153
If California secedes from the US, do the inland regions get to secede from California?

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 14, 2026 09:32 AM (tgvbd)

154 You and I are drawing opposite conclusions from this. I see it as all the more reason to divorce.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at February 14, 2026 09:30 AM (XvL8K)
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A divorce is an enforceable legal arrangement. Secession is a rupture of the existing order that will lead to other ruptures.

The instant California is declared independent, Chicom troops will arrive and missile installations will be set up. I don't know how that is advantageous.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 09:32 AM (ZOv7s)

155 That pic wasn't taken at Ben Had's place, was it?

Posted by: GWB at February 14, 2026 09:33 AM (LAvB0)

156 At which point we declare war, conquer them, and subjugate them. Forcing them to pay exorbitant taxes while having no vote. Really, it's a best case scenario.
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Genocide!

Posted by: Gazans at February 14, 2026 09:33 AM (RIvkX)

157 After a workout a session with that sleeve was a such a treat.
Posted by: Tuna at February 14, 2026 09:29 AM (lJ0H4)
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"A treat" is a perfect description, and I love mine.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 14, 2026 09:33 AM (LpSnA)

158
At least The Big Dummy has many major awards. Impressive, considering he's retarded.
Posted by: I Sympathize at February 14, 2026 09:29 AM (oftw2)

He's a stupid boy but a sweet boy. A true gentleman.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 14, 2026 09:34 AM (tgvbd)

159 They would import billions of people and flog them over the border into our territory,
Posted by: Accomack at February 14, 2026 09:32 AM (8jVAy)
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Every weapon would be deployed, including terrorism infrastructure sabotage, and overt subversion. The Pacific Ocean would become a Chinese lake.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 09:34 AM (ZOv7s)

160 144
'At which point we declare war, conquer them, and subjugate them.'

Right. All letting California go means to me is that they don't get to vote against what happens next.

Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 14, 2026 09:34 AM (fd80v)

161 Posted by: I used to have a different nic

👋 Hi
Do you think there is a reserved sign on our table?

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at February 14, 2026 09:34 AM (t/2Uw)

162 My last gainful employment was yesterday. I slept late this morning. Good morning fellow geezers among ye, to ye others, endeavor to persevere.

Posted by: Eromero

Congrats!

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at February 14, 2026 09:34 AM (xJpaU)

163 My last gainful employment was yesterday. . . .
Posted by: Eromero

It's a great feeling, isn't it? Congrats!!

Posted by: Tonypete at February 14, 2026 09:35 AM (cYBz/)

164 At which point we declare war, conquer them, and subjugate them. Forcing them to pay exorbitant taxes while having no vote. Really, it's a best case scenario.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 14, 2026 09:31 AM (ExV1e)

I wrote something longer on this a while back - but cut the long distance power transmission lines going into California at the border, and cut the Federal money supporting at least half the population there, and California cracks like a rotten egg in two weeks, four weeks max. Riots and chaos in every city as the grid collapses and food runs out.

Posted by: Tom Servo at February 14, 2026 09:35 AM (otNgF)

165 The instant California is declared independent, Chicom troops will arrive and missile installations will be set up. I don't know how that is advantageous.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
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I see that as a possibility, whereas them destroying the entire country in a continued union to be a probability.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at February 14, 2026 09:36 AM (XvL8K)

166 At which point we declare war, conquer them, and subjugate them. Forcing them to pay exorbitant taxes while having no vote. Really, it's a best case scenario.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 14, 2026 09:31 AM (ExV1e)
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So engaging in a great power conflict on home ground is your idea of a good outcome?

How about crippling their networks, forcing honest elections and grinding them down using civil authority? We're only one year into it, and they are on their back foot.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 09:36 AM (ZOv7s)

167 138 Thank you, Sharon. I’m planning on calling my sister again this week.

Posted by: Bulg at February 14, 2026 09:37 AM (77rzZ)

168 I think I saw this on a Twilight Zone.

Jasmine Crockett says she’s running on no sleep so she can save Democracy:

“If I go to sleep, Democracy may very well die."

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 14, 2026 09:37 AM (J+Psw)

169 Prayers up for all the Horde's intentions. Those asked and unasked.

Posted by: olddog in mo at February 14, 2026 09:37 AM (bQ4nt)

170 Do you think there is a reserved sign on our table?
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at February 14, 2026 09:34 AM (t/2Uw)

I should hope so. I tipped the Maître d.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 14, 2026 09:37 AM (ExV1e)

171 Right. All letting California go means to me is that they don't get to vote against what happens next.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 14, 2026 09:34 AM (fd80v)

We have precedent for not allowing rebellious states to vote for several years.

Posted by: Tom Servo at February 14, 2026 09:37 AM (otNgF)

172 {{{Ben Had}}}

Thinking of you.❤️

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at February 14, 2026 09:38 AM (t/2Uw)

173
For all this talk, there's no legal basis and no means for states to secede. And the Federal footprint is much larger now than it was in 1860. Look at the number of military installations in CA. Think they're just going to sit on their asses when Newsom says CA is now independent?

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 14, 2026 09:38 AM (tgvbd)

174 I wrote something longer on this a while back - but cut the long distance power transmission lines going into California at the border, and cut the Federal money supporting at least half the population there, and California cracks like a rotten egg in two weeks, four weeks max. Riots and chaos in every city as the grid collapses and food runs out.
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 14, 2026 09:35 AM (otNgF)
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The question is simply this: do you want to do this while California remains a part of the union, or when it is nominally independent and the Chinese can legally land troops and establish bases?

If it is an internal matter, China will not intervene, but if we stupidly say "yeah, you're a free nation," now we're inviting foreign intervention from every corner. Note that none of those people intend to use California for anything other than a weapon. The idea is never to make it a success, just a beachhead to break American power.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 09:39 AM (ZOv7s)

175
National divorce is a silly idea. Like libertarianism.

It assumes perfect human behavior to work.

So, no thanks.

I'd be more in favor of declaring CA a non-voting territory of the Untied States, until they can clean up their voting fraud and criminal gov't, etc.

But, even so. I'd just rather beat them soundly at election time and keep them out of power until they reform.

Posted by: naturalfake at February 14, 2026 09:39 AM (iJfKG)

176 Sharon, a big hug for you, dear friend.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 14, 2026 09:39 AM (0KSrI)

177 Morning, Hordelings! Next week promises to be a slog at work, so I think I'll give myself the day off before spending the rest of the alleged 3-day weekend doing a bunch of prep work so I can hit the ground running at 8 AM on Tuesday. Maybe I'll start the day proper by having something drowned in gravy. Cheers!

Posted by: PabloD at February 14, 2026 09:39 AM (3VXNH)

178 I stepped away for a bit and missed some things!

Hey Bulg, I'm well and hope you are recovering from your scary incident.

*Forrest Gump wave at I am the Shadout Mapes*

Mornin' RMBS and GO TIGERS

Yuge congrats to Eromero!

Posted by: screaming in digital at February 14, 2026 09:40 AM (mNjzF)

179 The instant California is declared independent, Chicom troops will arrive and missile installations will be set up. I don't know how that is advantageous.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd

Exactly what will happen.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at February 14, 2026 09:40 AM (xJpaU)

180 So engaging in a great power conflict on home ground is your idea of a good outcome?

China wouldn't have time to position significant troops or material. Knowing that they would be destined to lose, they'd throw in the towel quickly... probably as soon as the President said that we were going to start bombing Cali installations. They may want the US but they're not going to enter a suicidal hot war over it when history says that they can just buy politicians.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 14, 2026 09:40 AM (ExV1e)

181 God'll get Trump for that.

Gavin Newsom rages that people will "be held to account” for denying climate change:

“The biggest problem is the deceit and the denial that's happening because of special interests."

“We have to call people out. They'll be held to account. They will be judged."

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 14, 2026 09:40 AM (J+Psw)

182 >>>At least The Big Dummy has many major awards. Impressive, considering he's retarded.

It's a dog show, not a spelling bee.

Posted by: one hour sober at February 14, 2026 09:40 AM (Y1sOo)

183 > YouGov published a poll showing 20% of Americans now support national divorce - not good enough, but it's a huge improvement.
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The federal government would never stand for a "national divorce." There's too much money at stake, and that's really the bottom line if we're talking a structured, legislated divorce.

It's more likely the Balkanization that's already happening will continue with varying levels of federal control over certain areas... depending on the party. The Democrats would crush any dissent whereas the GOP would probably just let the nation fall apart.

Minneapolis is a prime example of how the Republicans would treat a break-away region. Show of force, then leave. Not much has changed in Minnesota since 1 January. Maybe a few less illegals, but that's about it. The Somalis are still there. The fraud's still there.

YMMV

Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 14, 2026 09:40 AM (jtM2q)

184 How about crippling their networks, forcing honest elections and grinding them down using civil authority? We're only one year into it, and they are on their back foot.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 09:36 AM (ZOv7s)

To be serious (previous comments have been slightly facetious) I think cutting out the massive fraud networks may knock out as much as a quarter of California’s economy.
Tens of billions of fraudulent money is being pumped into California every year - a significant part of their economy is completely fake.

Posted by: Tom Servo at February 14, 2026 09:40 AM (otNgF)

185 I think I saw this on a Twilight Zone.

Jasmine Crockett says she’s running on no sleep so she can save Democracy:

“If I go to sleep, Democracy may very well die."
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 14, 2026 09:37 AM (J+Psw)

And if she doesn't eat that bucket of chicken, it may spoil!!!

Posted by: naturalfake at February 14, 2026 09:41 AM (iJfKG)

186 I don't think people understand that the modern left does not want success or freedom, they want to destroy YOU. That is all that brings them pleasure. If you think "Oh, well, at least that will keep them away from us," think again.

The judicial insurrection is reaching its conclusion. The writing is on the wall. The Dems cannot stop the deportations and the only question is whether you want to be detained and lose your stuff or get a check from Uncle Same and a free plane ride.

The out migration will accelerate this year, which is why the Dems are in full on panic mode.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 09:41 AM (ZOv7s)

187 {{{Sharon}}}

Posted by: screaming in digital at February 14, 2026 09:41 AM (mNjzF)

188 I wrote something longer on this a while back - but cut the long distance power transmission lines going into California at the border, and cut the Federal money supporting at least half the population there, and California cracks like a rotten egg in two weeks, four weeks max. Riots and chaos in every city as the grid collapses and food runs out.
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 14, 2026 09:35 AM (otNgF)
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But I was going to buy shoes.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 14, 2026 09:42 AM (RIvkX)

189 For all this talk, there's no legal basis and no means for states to secede.

All that would be required is Congress voting to allow it. As long as the remaining US doesn't decide to start a war to keep people who don't want to stay... done.

We could insist that the portions of the succeeding states which don't want to go may re-join the US.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 14, 2026 09:42 AM (ExV1e)

190 Joy Behar apparently went a little bonkers again on Friday, raving that Pam Bondi will soon be doing prison time. Why? No one knows.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 14, 2026 09:42 AM (LpSnA)

191 Thanks for the Coffee Thread and Prayer Revival, Mis Hum and Annie!

May God bestow blessings on all of His children this day.

And may God continue to bless the U.S.A. and Israel.

Posted by: Legally Sufficient at February 14, 2026 09:43 AM (kB9dk)

192 Oh, and don't bother listening to their threats. "If we ever get power again, you will pay!"

Ah yes. "If."

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 09:43 AM (ZOv7s)

193 I have always chosen Luzianne coffee. Are there other better chicory coffees or just different tastes?

Posted by: Accomack at February 14, 2026 09:43 AM (T8bqm)

194 >Tens of billions of fraudulent money is being pumped into California every year - a significant part of their economy is completely fake.

Posted by: Tom Servo at February 14, 2026 09:40 AM (otNgF)

Precisely. Newsome's nonsense about CA having the 8th largest economy in the world would fall about without FedGov $$. How many tech companies have already moved to Austin or Nashville? CA is a house of cards.

Posted by: Heavy Meta at February 14, 2026 09:43 AM (GTqXr)

195 should hope so. I tipped the Maître d.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 14, 2026 09:37

Smart move.
Looking forward to it. ❤️💃🤠

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at February 14, 2026 09:43 AM (t/2Uw)

196 but cut the long distance power transmission lines going into California at the border, and cut the Federal money supporting at least half the population there, and California cracks like a rotten egg in two weeks, four weeks max. Riots and chaos in every city as the grid collapses and food runs out.

WHERE WILL WE GET OUR AVOCADOS !1!?!

Posted by: The Millennials at February 14, 2026 09:44 AM (a4flb)

197 All that would be required is Congress voting to allow it. As long as the remaining US doesn't decide to start a war to keep people who don't want to stay... done.

We could insist that the portions of the succeeding states which don't want to go may re-join the US.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 14, 2026 09:42 AM (ExV1e)
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So like India and Pakistan? That worked out great!

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 09:44 AM (ZOv7s)

198 Endless speculation is essential for content and clicks. The lesson is don’t become a nationwide story lest your life will be ground into an acceptable narrative for expert know-nothings!

Posted by: Unkaren at February 14, 2026 09:44 AM (cDrfF)

199 ?WHERE WILL WE GET OUR AVOCADOS !1!?!

Posted by: The Millennials at February 14, 2026 09:44 AM (a4flb)

*waves*

Posted by: Avocados from Mehico at February 14, 2026 09:45 AM (GTqXr)

200 Precisely. Newsome's nonsense about CA having the 8th largest economy in the world would fall about without FedGov $$. How many tech companies have already moved to Austin or Nashville? CA is a house of cards.
Posted by: Heavy Meta at February 14, 2026 09:43 AM (GTqXr)
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By 2030, the census is going to shred left coast states' congressional delegations. That is why they are fighting so hard right now.

Seriously, this is like coming to terms with Germany in March, 1945.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 09:45 AM (ZOv7s)

201 How did YouGov conduct this poll?
(What's a YouGov, anyway?)

Online? Not random and likely lots of double voting.
Via phone? Not random because who answers calls from unknown numbers?

Polls are for mouse clicks.
And page views.
And strippers.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at February 14, 2026 09:46 AM (2Ez/1)

202 Minneapolis is a prime example of how the Republicans would treat a break-away region. Show of force, then leave. Not much has changed in Minnesota since 1 January. Maybe a few less illegals, but that's about it. The Somalis are still there. The fraud's still there.

YMMV
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 14, 2026 09:40 AM (jtM2q)

And yet something crucial HAS changed! Minneapolis is a dying city full of dying businesses, and yet the Federal government, through fraud, has been pumping how much into it every year - 10 billion? 11 billion?

The ICE crackdown was the theater, chopping off their financial support systems is the real show. That’s why Walz was already crying for “reparations” yesterday.

Posted by: Tom Servo at February 14, 2026 09:46 AM (otNgF)

203 Hopefully, my grammar will get better after another cup of coffee!

Posted by: Unkaren at February 14, 2026 09:46 AM (cDrfF)

204
I saw the Expert Know-Nothings open for Iggy Pop and The Stooges at the Houston Civic Center in'72.

Posted by: naturalfake at February 14, 2026 09:46 AM (iJfKG)

205 Are succeeding states different from seceding states?

Posted by: Pedantic language nerd at February 14, 2026 09:47 AM (2Ez/1)

206 Tens of billions of fraudulent money is being pumped into California every year - a significant part of their economy is completely fake.
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 14, 2026 09:40 AM (otNgF)
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The state building on Golden Gate Ave. 8 floors. Not a soul in sight other than security and the guy shining the elevator panel, but I saw him twice. Up and down.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 14, 2026 09:47 AM (RIvkX)

207 I find it ironic and a bit sad that NBC loves to hype certain Olympic athletes to such an extreme level prior to their event. Case in point the men's figure skater Malinin, who has been featured prominently in promotional spots and presented as a "game changer" because of his quadruple spins. Comes time for the big final where he is touted as having the gold medal all sewn up and he ends up falling twice and finishes in 8th place.

Oh, and who cares about the Norwegian or Latvian cross country skier who admitted to the world in tears that his girlfriend of three months broke up with him because he cheated on her. Or Lindsey Vonn's egocentric publicity stunt.

NBC is trying to tell the story before the story has even happened. Stop trying to make 'Fetch' happen.

Posted by: muldoon at February 14, 2026 09:48 AM (qgHp7)

208 So like India and Pakistan? That worked out great!
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 09:44 AM (ZOv7s)

There is NO good solution. The time when that could have happened is over. A majority of Congress and judiciary, and over 40% of the citizenry, are hostile to a free United States. That percentage of the citizenry may decrease over time but it may not. And even if it does, the pendulum will swing.

We can choose to do nothing, hoping and praying that sanity will be restored, that China and the Muslim states will collapse and, therefore, stop bribing our 'leaders' but every day that we allow this to fester, the eventual price grows.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 14, 2026 09:49 AM (ExV1e)

209 The ICE crackdown was the theater, chopping off their financial support systems is the real show. That’s why Walz was already crying for “reparations” yesterday.
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 14, 2026 09:46 AM (otNgF)
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Don't forget 4,000 deportations. The streets will be safer, not just there, but everywhere. The cases are being built, financial networks documented and of course Walz went from promising national figure to lame duck.

Minnesota's voter fraud has also been fully documented, and the feds will be all over that as well. Thanks to the SCOTUS ruling on standing, losing candidates can now sue and force discovery. The rules have significantly shifted in our favor.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 09:50 AM (ZOv7s)

210 - but cut the long distance power transmission lines going into California at the border, and cut the Federal money supporting at least half the population there, and California cracks like a rotten egg in two weeks, four weeks max. Riots and chaos in every city as the grid collapses and food runs out.
Posted by: Tom Servo

Sheeeeeet. Cut the water from the Colorado River.

(Somehow. I'll leave it up to the smarter Morons than me to work out the details. I'm an Ideas Man.)

Posted by: Tonypete at February 14, 2026 09:50 AM (cYBz/)

211 Are succeeding states different from seceding states?
Posted by: Pedantic language nerd at February 14, 2026 09:47 AM (2Ez/1)

If I can't do math on the blog, you can't complain about me using the wrong word.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 14, 2026 09:50 AM (ExV1e)

212 And I notice that every single Nordic cross country skier collapses t the ground and flops like a flounder as they cross the finish line. Like that original Marathon guy who delivered the message and then died. What's the deal with that?

Posted by: muldoon at February 14, 2026 09:50 AM (qgHp7)

213
I find it ironic and a bit sad that NBC loves to hype certain Olympic athletes to such an extreme level prior to their event.

The one I liked was the lady (American, but skiing for Mexico) competing in the Super G at 46, having appeared in the Olympics since 1998.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 14, 2026 09:50 AM (tgvbd)

214 We can choose to do nothing, hoping and praying that sanity will be restored, that China and the Muslim states will collapse and, therefore, stop bribing our 'leaders' but every day that we allow this to fester, the eventual price grows.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 14, 2026 09:49 AM (ExV1e)
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Who is doing nothing?

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 09:51 AM (ZOv7s)

215 A couple of carrier strike groups positioned off the coast of California would be a good way to tell China to fuck all the way off.

Posted by: one hour sober at February 14, 2026 09:51 AM (Y1sOo)

216
And I notice that every single Nordic cross country skier collapses t the ground and flops like a flounder as they cross the finish line. Like that original Marathon guy who delivered the message and then died. What's the deal with that?
Posted by: muldoon at February 14, 2026 09:50 AM (qgHp7)

I'm convinced that Nordic ski racing is the closest you can come to dying without actually doing so.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 14, 2026 09:51 AM (tgvbd)

217 A return to Constitutional federalism, where the states run their own affairs and the FedGov handles defense and foreign relations, would be best. But that's not good enough for the Left, who can't stand anyone being outside their power.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 14, 2026 09:30 AM (tgvbd)

This is the way. Shrink the federal leviathan to what it is supposed to be and let the States be States again. But alas, the supple, erect and elongated hairy teat of Uncle Sugar has the people addicted to free titty juice so on it goes until it doesn't.

Posted by: Tits Up at February 14, 2026 09:52 AM (Ksqrb)

218 The person who wins the silver medal:

https://youtu.be/wAzzCeSXeuY

Posted by: Obligatory Seinfeld reference at February 14, 2026 09:54 AM (2Ez/1)

219 A majority of Congress and judiciary, and over 40% of the citizenry, are hostile to a free United States. That percentage of the citizenry may decrease over time but it may not. And even if it does, the pendulum will swing.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic
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And they bring a passion to their plans that we simply do not have, and never will. We have hopes of salvation and take comfort in that, regardless of what happens to our earthly carcasses. They have no such hopes and beliefs. This is their all.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at February 14, 2026 09:54 AM (XvL8K)

220 Speaking of Carriers. The USS Gerald Ford Carrier strike group is on the way to the Middle East.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 14, 2026 09:54 AM (0KSrI)

221 A couple of carrier strike groups positioned off the coast of California would be a good way to tell China to fuck all the way off.
Posted by: one hour sober at February 14, 2026 09:51 AM (Y1sOo)
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You do understand that with only 11 carriers, that would be the only naval mission we could sustain, right? Global force projection would be at an end.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 09:55 AM (ZOv7s)

222 {{{SiD}}}

Hope all is well with you. This winter has seemed endless. I still have the remains of a glacier on my little terrace. Supposed to hit 50 today and even 60 this week. Can't wait. 😎

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at February 14, 2026 09:55 AM (t/2Uw)

223 >>>And I notice that every single Nordic cross country skier collapses to the ground and flops like a flounder as they cross the finish line. Like that original Marathon guy who delivered the message and then died. What's the deal with that?

Posted by: muldoon

>Too much nookie the night before? Those Italian babes are one big honeytrap.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 14, 2026 09:55 AM (gVUi7)

224 I find it ironic and a bit sad that NBC loves to hype certain Olympic athletes to such an extreme level prior to their event. Case in point the men's figure skater Malinin, who has been featured prominently in promotional spots and presented as a "game changer" because of his quadruple spins. Comes time for the big final where he is touted as having the gold medal all sewn up and he ends up falling twice and finishes in 8th place....

...NBC is trying to tell the story before the story has even happened. Stop trying to make 'Fetch' happen.
Posted by: muldoon at February 14, 2026 09:48 AM (qgHp7)

I hate NBC's sports coverage in general because of all the tween-age girlish chat of the announcers.

But, their coverage of the Olympics has murdered any interest I have in them at all, for basically the reason you state above, muldoon.

Plus, any time wasted on a boo-hoo story means less time for showing sports and therefore less variety.

Even the delightful and empathetic Mrs naturalfake is sick and tired of all the lame-ass personal stories, which should be catnip to her. She finally has given up on the Olympics and has no interest in them any more.

Posted by: naturalfake at February 14, 2026 09:55 AM (iJfKG)

225 I'm convinced that Nordic ski racing is the closest you can come to dying without actually doing so.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

Competitive rowing while in your 50's has entered the chat.

The thing is, if you are in a crewed boat, not a single, you can't just quit because the other rowers will crash into you if you simply just sit there and their oars will smash into yours. The mechanical advantages of levers comes into play here.

Posted by: Tonypete at February 14, 2026 09:56 AM (cYBz/)

226 It gives me great pleasure to see Jasmine Crockett cruising to crush that sad white twink James Talerico. Crockett is a loud, obnoxious grifter who’s really obvious about just playing a role to rake in millions personally. She makes me laugh more than cry; wicked but of a very well known type. Like AOC, she’ll dance and shuck and jive as long as the coins keep being tossed onto the stage for her.

Talerico is not so showy, but is far more dangerous. He tries to sound oh so peaceful and reasonable, but he uses a fake Christianity to attack and pervert every true Christian principle, in the guise of being “compassionate” or something. He’s one I consider to be a demon in human form, and a dangerously clever one. I love being able to watch a clown in blackface being able to take him down.

Posted by: Tom Servo at February 14, 2026 09:57 AM (otNgF)

227 220 Speaking of Carriers. The USS Gerald Ford Carrier strike group is on the way to the Middle East.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 14, 2026 09:54 AM (0KSrI)

The inevitability of what's coming is so obvious. I know the Iranians are desperate for help, and want and need it last month, but it's so clear that it's coming, and it's going to be glorious.

President Trump is not going to half-ass this. No endless wars. He's in it to win it.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 14, 2026 09:57 AM (h7ZuX)

228 And they bring a passion to their plans that we simply do not have, and never will. We have hopes of salvation and take comfort in that, regardless of what happens to our earthly carcasses. They have no such hopes and beliefs. This is their all.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at February 14, 2026 09:54 AM (XvL8K)
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That is also their weakness. There is no higher cause that they serve, and their morale is quite brittle. Strength, slow and unrelenting, will erode their support. The full might of Antifa was deployed in Minnesota and failed. State and local authorities are cooperating, ICE is still there, and additional theaters of operation are being opened up, further exhausting their finances.

So the Dems want to shut down the government and prevent voter fraud, completely losing issues but we are supposed to believe this is a move from strength.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 09:58 AM (ZOv7s)

229 There is no world in which a national divorce could proceed peaceably. It might or might not start that way, but would not end that way. This would end in tears, and lots of them.

No matter.

The alternative is perpetual and increasingly authoritarian domination by the Left.

Unacceptable.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 14, 2026 09:58 AM (BI5O2)

230 215
'A couple of carrier strike groups positioned off the coast of California would be a good way to tell China to fuck all the way off.'

I have no doubt about our ability to isolate California from China. They aren't stupid. They' ll know they can kiss goodbye whatever they deploy to California.

Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 14, 2026 09:59 AM (fd80v)

231 I find it ironic and a bit sad that NBC loves to hype certain Olympic athletes to such an extreme level prior to their event.

I did not know that Tiger Woods was playing in the winter olympics.

Posted by: NBC Sports, Always Gotta Mention Tiger Woods at February 14, 2026 09:59 AM (Ksqrb)

232 The inevitability of what's coming is so obvious. I know the Iranians are desperate for help, and want and need it last month, but it's so clear that it's coming, and it's going to be glorious.

President Trump is not going to half-ass this. No endless wars. He's in it to win it.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 14, 2026 09:57 AM (h7ZuX)
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Trump loves the buildup. So dramatic, so tense. He loves that moment in the precipice, likes to draw it out until the other side is begging for something, *anything* to happen.

And yet he waits, and builds even more strength...

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 10:00 AM (ZOv7s)

233 Speaking of aircraft carriers, the future USS JOHN F. KENNEDY returned from initial sea trials recently. All reports positive.

https://tinyurl.com/4b9rbcj7

Posted by: Oh by the way at February 14, 2026 10:00 AM (2Ez/1)

234
He tries to sound oh so peaceful and reasonable, but he uses a fake Christianity to attack and pervert every true Christian principle, in the guise of being “compassionate” or something.

Mark you this, Bassanio,
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
An evil soul producing holy witness
Is like a villain with a smiling cheek,
A goodly apple rotten at the heart:
O, what a goodly outside falsehood hath!

- The Merchant of Venice

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 14, 2026 10:00 AM (tgvbd)

235 Promethius.

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at February 14, 2026 10:01 AM (Kt19C)

236 So the 8th largest economy in the world is propped up byvthe government, what is the 8th largest economy not propped up by a government is?

Posted by: Skip at February 14, 2026 10:01 AM (Ia/+0)

237
And they bring a passion to their plans that we simply do not have, and never will. We have hopes of salvation and take comfort in that, regardless of what happens to our earthly carcasses.

You are watching the death throes of a wounded animal.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 14, 2026 10:02 AM (tgvbd)

238 Hope all is well with you. This winter has seemed endless. I still have the remains of a glacier on my little terrace. Supposed to hit 50 today and even 60 this week. Can't wait. 😎
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice)
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we got an ice storm one weekend followed by a snow storm the next. I fretted about my power going out (it did, for 5 minutes) and my pipes freezing (they didn't). At least I missed the snow weekend because I was able to escape to Houston for my guy's birthday. Weather is improving here, which means I have to finish cleaning up last fall's leaves along with the remaining debris from some tree work.

Posted by: screaming in digital at February 14, 2026 10:02 AM (mNjzF)

239 That is also their weakness. There is no higher cause that they serve, and their morale is quite brittle. Strength, slow and unrelenting, will erode their support.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
_________

You're a historian. Do you really see this as the trend for, at least, since the French Revolution? Everything since then has trended towards the decedent, and it's directly traceable to their lack of faith.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at February 14, 2026 10:02 AM (XvL8K)

240 So the 8th largest economy in the world is propped up byvthe government, what is the 8th largest economy not propped up by a government is?
Posted by: Skip at February 14, 2026 10:01 AM (Ia/+0)

Burkina Faso

Posted by: naturalfake at February 14, 2026 10:03 AM (iJfKG)

241 Maybe its more like the 8th largest economy sucking the milk out of a government

Posted by: Skip at February 14, 2026 10:03 AM (Ia/+0)

242 Nice cocks.

Posted by: Yyrog at February 14, 2026 10:04 AM (yYROg)

243 Is it too early to start drinking? Ugh... work has been rough lately

Posted by: AnchorPoint at February 14, 2026 10:05 AM (XY7MO)

244 I have no doubt about our ability to isolate California from China. They aren't stupid. They' ll know they can kiss goodbye whatever they deploy to California.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 14, 2026 09:59 AM (fd80v)
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Then you don't really understand logistics. What is the sailing time from the east coast to the Pacific? How long until new carriers reach station? What is their endurance? Will Hawaii choose to leave as well? It's lefty to the hilt, and all those fine bases would suit the Chicoms.

So now we have endless sea patrols, sapping our resources while China uses California as a gateway to the interior of the continent. Mexico will be firmly in their orbit, as will Canada. Are we going to invade Canada when the Chinese base opens in Vancouver?

Or maybe we could just keep doing what we are doing, grinding them down, exposing corruption, and crushing their financial networks and cleaning up the elections. People are herd animals, and they will shift to the winning side. Everyone went to Woodstock, and all the Good Germans hated the Nazis.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 10:05 AM (ZOv7s)

245 Gavin Newsom has told so many lies so brazenly I am sure his grasp on reality is ...loose.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 14, 2026 10:05 AM (RIvkX)

246 You are watching the death throes of a wounded animal.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 14, 2026 10:02 AM (tgvbd)

No.

You are witnessing the recognition that institutional subversion has failed at the moment of victory, and a shift into the use of naked force to secure the absolute power they've thus far been denied.

This is the rage of a ravenous beast whose prey has momentarily evaded him.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 14, 2026 10:06 AM (BI5O2)

247 >>>Speaking of Carriers. The USS Gerald Ford Carrier strike group is on the way to the Middle East.

Right Two carriers soon to operating in the same AOR. That must mean the Navy is incapable of deploying any more carrier strike groups anywhere else in the world.

Posted by: one hour sober at February 14, 2026 10:06 AM (Y1sOo)

248 She finally has given up on the Olympics and has no interest in them any more.
Posted by: naturalfake

********

We've been watching because it is one thing that keeps my 93 y/o Mom-in-law calm rather than agitated and keeps her awake long enough into the evening to be able to sleep better at night rather than roaming the halls.

Bit of a train wreck fascination with the coverage, but there are some impressive skills shown in bits and bobs amid all the fluff -n- stuff.

Posted by: muldoon at February 14, 2026 10:07 AM (qgHp7)

249
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That is also their weakness. There is no higher cause that they serve, and their morale is quite brittle.”

This reminds me of how much the Left has in common with the political religion of Islam, and why they admire it so much. Hamas and Hezbollah jumped at the chance to start War with Israel, and were wildly overconfident. Looked strong early because that’s what happens with surprise attacks - but within months were all hiding in holes in the ground wondering what happened.

Posted by: Tom Servo at February 14, 2026 10:07 AM (otNgF)

250 one hour sober, the USS George HW Bush is about a week out.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 14, 2026 10:08 AM (0KSrI)

251 Ilia Malinin was wildly over promoted, so much so that when he had his bad skate it played out like it was some sort of Shakespearean tragedy.

Posted by: Tuna at February 14, 2026 10:09 AM (lJ0H4)

252 You're a historian. Do you really see this as the trend for, at least, since the French Revolution? Everything since then has trended towards the decedent, and it's directly traceable to their lack of faith.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at February 14, 2026 10:02 AM (XvL8K)
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Trends change. I'm tired of overdeterminism where people pick a moment - French Revolution, US Civil War, the Federal Reserve, Israel's formation - and then say "everything went down hill and there's nothing we can do to stop it!"

Faith waxes and wanes. France underwent a Catholic revival in the 19th Century with the emergence of the apparitions at Lourdes. That continues to bear good fruit. The Little Flower, St. Therese of Lisieux, also continues to inspire, yet at the same time, French society pushed for even more secularism. It is always a mixture of good and evil.

What I do know is that God has the final word, and He is moving as I have never seen in my lifetime. This encourages me greatly.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 10:09 AM (ZOv7s)

253 The chicken is involved in breakfast. But the pig is committed.

Posted by: toby928(c) at February 14, 2026 10:09 AM (jc0TO)

254 Just a reminder: a year ago I was convinced we were heading off the abyss. This was my professional judgement, informed by history and my research into civil wars. I even picked a date: July, partly because of the July Rising in Spain, but because Trump was destroying Biden in the polls and as I told my friends "If Trump goes up by 5 points they will kill him."

And they tried. And failed by the narrowest of margins.

Now I look at the situation using the exact same professionally trained lenses and I see the left in a state of total despair. The correlation of strength is so lop-sided as to make Civil War 2.0 an impossibility. The only way we can screw this up is by pre-emptively surrendering and giving away the game, like voluntarily partitioning our nation. The left is on the ropes. They have nothing. They rely on crooked voting and manufactured consent. Take away the illegals, clean up the rolls and California goes red.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 10:12 AM (ZOv7s)

255
Those chickens up top look more like they want to take your lunch money,

rather than give you coffee.

Posted by: naturalfake at February 14, 2026 10:14 AM (iJfKG)

256 The only way we can screw this up is by pre-emptively surrendering and giving away the game
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 10:12 AM

Have we met?

Posted by: The GOP at February 14, 2026 10:14 AM (6wenc)

257 Right Two carriers soon to operating in the same AOR. That must mean the Navy is incapable of deploying any more carrier strike groups anywhere else in the world.
Posted by: one hour sober at February 14, 2026 10:06 AM (Y1sOo)
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We are surging into the Gulf and can do so because it is not a sustained, long-term, permanent deployment.

Maintaining two CSGs off the West Coast but based in the Atlantic would be a massive undertaking that would sap our strength. During an exercise at Maxwell, one of the rooms had this cool planning chart with the major sea routes on it and a grid with the sailing days it took to traverse each one at various speeds. Going from the East Coast to the West is literally circumnavigating the globe. It is just about the longest logistic chain possible.

That is a huge strategic burden to carry.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 10:16 AM (ZOv7s)

258 Hah, it was two years ago. Time flies. A year ago I was euphoric.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 10:16 AM (ZOv7s)

259 To put it another way, it is much easier to blockade California from within California. No need to give up anything.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 10:18 AM (ZOv7s)

260 Prayers up for all of the Horde.

Congrats to Eromero on his retirement.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at February 14, 2026 10:18 AM (0nHVk)

261 Competitive rowing while in your 50's has entered the chat.

The thing is, if you are in a crewed boat, not a single, you can't just quit because the other rowers will crash into you if you simply just sit there and their oars will smash into yours. The mechanical advantages of levers comes into play here.
Posted by: Tonypete

***********

Competitive rowing ain't a joke
(Can someone give Number 7 a poke?)
He's not keeping the rhythm
Is something wrong with 'im?
And why is the coxswain yelling, "STROKE!"?

Posted by: muldoon at February 14, 2026 10:18 AM (qgHp7)

262 ‘ Then you don't really understand logistics.’

I understand them well enough to know that it requires a lot of fuel. China doesn’t have enough fuel to supply any trans Pacific capacity if we decide that we don’t want them to.
I find you pretty quick to make assumptions without providing evidence. I also think you greatly inflate China’s ability.

Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 14, 2026 10:18 AM (fd80v)

263 Who is doing nothing?
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 09:51 AM (ZOv7s)

Most folks not in the Administration.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 14, 2026 10:19 AM (ExV1e)

264 For those of you that have not seen it, Rupert Lowe's announcement about heading the Restore Britain is as inspirational as it gets.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 14, 2026 10:19 AM (0KSrI)

265 Good morning, and happy Valentine’s Day to everyone!

Posted by: Piper at February 14, 2026 10:21 AM (p4NUW)

266
Consider the possibility that Communist China and Russia are nearly as weak as their soon to be or recently destroyed client states.

Posted by: Auspex at February 14, 2026 10:21 AM (Y8DZL)

267 Bit of a train wreck fascination

********

With the Olympics, not the mother-in-law!

😇

Posted by: muldoon at February 14, 2026 10:22 AM (qgHp7)

268 Is it too early to start drinking? Ugh... work has been rough lately
Posted by: AnchorPoint at February 14, 2026 10:05 AM (XY7MO)

It's 5:22 pm in Bucharest. Bottoms up!

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 14, 2026 10:23 AM (ExV1e)

269 Those chickens up top look more like they want to take your lunch money,

rather than give you coffee.

That’s because they’re roosters. Toxic masculinity!

Posted by: Unkaren at February 14, 2026 10:23 AM (cDrfF)

270 > Hospitals are chock full of sick people and deadly pathogens Avoid at all costs.
Posted by: I Know, Sometimes It's Unavoidable at February 14, 2026 08:25 AM (oftw2)

"No hospitals. They take away your pants. Then they hurt you and starve you and expose you to disease. Then they bill you for it. A lot."

-- Spider Robinson

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 14, 2026 10:23 AM (IG3/x)

271 I understand them well enough to know that it requires a lot of fuel. China doesn’t have enough fuel to supply any trans Pacific capacity if we decide that we don’t want them to.
I find you pretty quick to make assumptions without providing evidence. I also think you greatly inflate China’s ability.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 14, 2026 10:18 AM (fd80v)
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No, I understand the limits on ours and also that China doesn't have to send a carrier group at all to control those waters. They have a maritime militia and is ranging all over the Pacific at the moment, and if the Left Cost separates, they need not directly challenge us by setting up shop there, but in Canada and Mexico. Then that long logistic tail becomes our burden, not theirs.

Most people do not understand the tyranny of distance, particularly in the Indo-Pacific Theater.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 10:24 AM (ZOv7s)

272 With all sporting events Mr. nec and I watch with the mute button deployed. It drives friends and family nuts so we do turn the volume on when we have them around. It's the only way to watch sporting events these days due to inane chatter and useless statistics.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at February 14, 2026 10:24 AM (2NHgQ)

273 The Navy, under its Wartime Surge operational capabilities, can have up to six carrier strike groups ready to deploy anywhere with 30-60 days.

Keep that under your hat, because BEADWINDOW

Posted by: one hour sober at February 14, 2026 10:25 AM (Y1sOo)

274 Or Prometheus.

Posted by: IrishEi ?! at February 14, 2026 10:25 AM (3ImbR)

275 53 My last gainful employment was yesterday. I slept late this morning. Good morning fellow geezers among ye, to ye others, endeavor to persevere.
Posted by: Eromero

Congrats.

Posted by: whig at February 14, 2026 10:25 AM (2swu2)

276 Enough Newsom. Enough with that pompous ass. I'd rather have Jerry Brown. I'd rather have Pat Brown.

Posted by: Dark L at February 14, 2026 10:25 AM (KAi1n)

277 Maintaining two CSGs off the West Coast but based in the Atlantic would be a massive undertaking that would sap our strength. During an exercise at Maxwell, one of the rooms had this cool planning chart with the major sea routes on it and a grid with the sailing days it took to traverse each one at various speeds. Going from the East Coast to the West is literally circumnavigating the globe. It is just about the longest logistic chain possible.

That is a huge strategic burden to carry.

The Spartans carried their triremes across the Isthmus of Corinth. Have we considered doing that with carriers? Sure, the Rockies would be tough, but it's all downhill to CA after that.

Posted by: Archimedes at February 14, 2026 10:25 AM (Riz8t)

278 Consider the possibility that Communist China and Russia are nearly as weak as their soon to be or recently destroyed client states.

Posted by: Auspex at February 14, 2026 10:21 AM (Y8DZL)
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Ceding the Pacific too them, along with Canada and Mexico would be a gift beyond their wildest dreams.

Anyway, it's not going to happen. California and the rest will be brought to heel.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 10:26 AM (ZOv7s)

279 276 Enough Newsom. Enough with that pompous ass. I'd rather have Jerry Brown. I'd rather have Pat Brown.
Posted by: Dark L at February 14, 2026 10:25 AM (KAi1n)
Charley Brown.

Posted by: Eromero at February 14, 2026 10:27 AM (INIdd)

280 >>>Those chickens up top look more like they want to take your lunch money,

rather than give you coffee.

Posted by: naturalfake

>Roosters will bust your ass if you show any signs of weakness. You may have to punt one to get some respect.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 14, 2026 10:28 AM (gVUi7)

281 For those of you that have not seen it, Rupert Lowe's announcement about heading the Restore Britain is as inspirational as it gets.

I dunno. This one is pretty damn good.

https://twitter.com/i/status/2021482657218166988

Posted by: Archimedes at February 14, 2026 10:28 AM (Riz8t)

282 Gavin Newsom has told so many lies so brazenly I am sure his grasp on reality is ...loose.
Posted by: San Franpsycho

Didn't stop Mamdani.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 14, 2026 10:28 AM (J+Psw)

283 Those chickens up top look more like they want to take your lunch money,

rather than give you coffee.

That’s because they’re roosters. Toxic masculinity!
Posted by: Unkaren at February 14, 2026 10:23 AM (cDrfF)

***

Just stay on the other side of the road and you'll be fine.

Posted by: Diogenes at February 14, 2026 10:30 AM (2WIwB)

284 >>>>Charley Brown.
Posted by: Eromero at February 14, 2026 10:27 AM (INIdd)
******
He's a clown, that Charley Brown. Called the English teacher Daddy-oh

Posted by: Rufus T. Firefly at February 14, 2026 10:31 AM (uWedj)

285 We've been watching because it is one thing that keeps my 93 y/o Mom-in-law calm rather than agitated and keeps her awake long enough into the evening to be able to sleep better at night rather than roaming the halls.

Posted by: muldoon at February 14, 2026 10:07 AM (qgHp7)

My mom's go-to is NCIS reruns.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 14, 2026 10:31 AM (h7ZuX)

286 Speaking of chickens:
https://youtu.be/97DKYE4ezm8

Posted by: Another obligatory Seinfeld reference at February 14, 2026 10:32 AM (2Ez/1)

287 You may have to punt one to get some respect.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone

************

What's the difference between a summer intern looking for office supplies and Rev. Wishbone?

One is a pen hunter and the other is a hen punter!

Posted by: muldoon at February 14, 2026 10:32 AM (qgHp7)

288 HOLY SMOKES. Rep. AOC just SELF-DESTRUCTED while trying to represent America in Germany

"Should the US commit troops to defend Taiwan?"

AOC: "Um, you know, I think that, uhh, eh, this is such a, uh, you know, I th-I think that this is a, umm, this is of course a, uh, a very longstanding, um, policy."

WTF?!

-
You heard it here first.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 14, 2026 10:32 AM (J+Psw)

289 If California were in danger of Chinese invasion, the simplest course of action would be a tomahawk cruise missile into the Three gorges dam. The resulting flood would take out their best agricultural region and a significant portion of their population.
That is China's biggest liability now and in the future.

Posted by: clarence at February 14, 2026 10:32 AM (5OgL1)

290 And I stupidly posted it on the other thread. Sorry!

Shorter version of Rupert Lowe and the "Restore Britain Party"

https://tinyurl.com/yxp8xz5z

He speaks approvingly of Trump.

Please pray for the guidance and protection of this man and all who support his goals.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 14, 2026 10:33 AM (Nx5jP)

291 Why's everybody always picking on me?

Posted by: Charley Brown at February 14, 2026 10:33 AM (2Ez/1)

292 My mom's go-to is NCIS reruns.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs!

**********

The original with Leroy Jethro Gibbs worked for a while with mom, but she has slipped so much that she can't follow the plot or the dialogue and gets agitated. We park her on the Game Show Network sometimes.

Posted by: muldoon at February 14, 2026 10:34 AM (qgHp7)

293 141 Great to hear from you, Whig! Hopefully this is a turning point for you.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd

THX, posting will be limited as I am having to touch type without looking down. Not much of a voice as I was intubated and they shove the esphogus to the side when doing spinal surgery from the front.

Posted by: whig at February 14, 2026 10:35 AM (2swu2)

294 Armchair admirals talk about strategy. Real admirals talk about logistics.

Posted by: Pentagon men's room stall graffiti at February 14, 2026 10:35 AM (2Ez/1)

295 THX, posting will be limited as I am having to touch type without looking down. Not much of a voice as I was intubated and they shove the esphogus to the side when doing spinal surgery from the front.

Hmmmmm. Were your surgeons hung over the day they talked about the dorsal side?

Posted by: Archimedes at February 14, 2026 10:36 AM (Riz8t)

296 For me, it's been critical, and it might also help you.
Posted by: Huck Follywood
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Thanks Huck. Scrolling back and forth when I feel like it. So answering out of sequence.

Posted by: whig at February 14, 2026 10:36 AM (2swu2)

297 I’m retired, drinking coffee in a diner, and what sounds like a gunshot goes off on the other side. Initial danger near.

Posted by: Eromero at February 14, 2026 10:37 AM (INIdd)

298 You may have to punt one to get some respect.

***********

Now THAT is poultry in motion!

Posted by: muldoon at February 14, 2026 10:37 AM (qgHp7)

299 I lift my eyes toward heaven;
My eyes see only ceiling.
All things reveal our Father;
I still pray for more revealing.
The faith I lack, I have to pray
I compensate with feeling;
I'm grateful for the gifts we have;
Send miracles of healing.

viz. Mark 9:24
____

Heal the children lost and confused, disrespectful and estranged.
Heal the hearts broken by viscissitudes of mortal caring.
Heal the minds and bodies of Your believing family.
Hasten the day that all may know the Source of our salvation.

Posted by: mindful webworker - bless this cup at February 14, 2026 10:37 AM (6hyzx)

300 If California were in danger of Chinese invasion, the simplest course of action would be a tomahawk cruise missile into the Three gorges dam. The resulting flood would take out their best agricultural region and a significant portion of their population.
That is China's biggest liability now and in the future.
Posted by: clarence at February 14, 2026 10:32 AM (5OgL1)
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That would likely cause a nuclear exchange.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 10:38 AM (ZOv7s)

301 Hmmmmm. Were your surgeons hung over the day they talked about the dorsal side?
Posted by: Archimedes
.......
Heh. I had to go by radiology on the way out and the rad tech there used to be an OR rad tech. She told me that my doc was one of the most precise and calm doctors ever in the OR. My knee doc on the other hand was a cutup in the OR.

Posted by: whig at February 14, 2026 10:39 AM (2swu2)

302 Fenelon, that isn't the best one. The 7 minute one on X
politics UK is where he really lays it out.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 14, 2026 10:39 AM (0KSrI)

303 The Spartans carried their triremes across the Isthmus of Corinth. Have we considered doing that with carriers? Sure, the Rockies would be tough, but it's all downhill to CA after that.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 14, 2026 10:25 AM (Riz8t)

Have an extra carrier on the coasts and fly the crews to it.

Posted by: Opinion fact at February 14, 2026 10:40 AM (cwGMH)

304 1966: Reagan was running against Pat Brown. There was a saying.

"If it's Brown, flush it."

Posted by: no one of any consequence at February 14, 2026 10:41 AM (qFwJc)

305 Who is doing nothing?
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd

I'm a human being. Not a human doing!

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 14, 2026 10:41 AM (J+Psw)

306 296 For me, it's been critical, and it might also help you.
Posted by: Huck Follywood

I also meant to say, I have that ice machine but not the shoulder attachment. Just using soft flexible ice packs from the freezer. I am ok if I keep my face level to the screen and dont look down at the keyboard. Not much right and left mobility and doing the spirometer about ten times per hour.

Posted by: whig at February 14, 2026 10:41 AM (2swu2)

307 297 I’m retired, drinking coffee in a diner, and what sounds like a gunshot goes off on the other side. Initial danger near.
Posted by: Eromero

Stay careful out there. Rough world.

Posted by: whig at February 14, 2026 10:42 AM (2swu2)

308 The Spartans carried their triremes across the Isthmus of Corinth. Have we considered doing that with carriers? Sure, the Rockies would be tough, but it's all downhill to CA after that.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 14, 2026 10:25 AM (Riz8t)

Fitzcarraldo has entered the chat.

Posted by: Tom Servo at February 14, 2026 10:42 AM (otNgF)

309 Armchair admirals talk about strategy. Real admirals talk about logistics.
Posted by: Pentagon men's room stall graffiti at February 14, 2026 10:35 AM (2Ez/1)

Real admirals talk about instituting asinine policies which do not promote readiness and irritate sailors so that they can feel important. Ask me how I know.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 14, 2026 10:42 AM (ExV1e)

310 whig, so good to see you posting. prayers up for a speedy and full recovery.

LVP, same for you.

Posted by: screaming in digital at February 14, 2026 10:42 AM (mNjzF)

311
I want to get one of these to put in my front yard:

https://tinyurl.com/3w8mhasr

Maybe two. One on either side of the sidewalk.

Posted by: naturalfake at February 14, 2026 10:43 AM (iJfKG)

312 Posted by: Ben Had at February 14, 2026 10:39 AM (0KSrI)

I saw the much longer one and enjoyed it This is the first search I came to.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 14, 2026 10:43 AM (Nx5jP)

313 AOC: "Um, you know, I think that, uhh, eh, this is such a, uh, you know, I th-I think that this is a, umm, this is of course a, uh, a very longstanding, um, policy."

WTF?!

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You heard it here first.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 14, 2026 10:32 AM (J+Psw)

This really should be seen and heard to appreciate how awful she is:

https://tinyurl.com/yua8tzwn

Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at February 14, 2026 10:43 AM (urh+R)

314 Time to start the sourdough!

Well, technically I started the starter yesterday, so I'm starting to finish the middle phase. Actually making the dough today, baking this evening or tomorrow.

Catch y'all later. Thanks for letting me play.

Posted by: muldoon at February 14, 2026 10:43 AM (qgHp7)

315 Anyone notice that the old "V Day" crap seems muted these days? I mean, I used to be more wired into popular culture, but that was all the rage back in the day.

I just saw that Henry Cavill's Warhammer 40,000 movie project is moving forward and Amazon is giving him total creative control. No more Wokes spitting into the pot.

He is actually demanding total fidelity to the source material to maintain its grimdark feel.

The culture is moving in our direction, and that's a good thing. This is what winning looks like.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 10:43 AM (ZOv7s)

316 whig! Glad to see your back in one piece, brotha!

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 14, 2026 10:43 AM (o71LG)

317 Eromero but the flaw in this I slept in and still going to work Monday because its Saturday

Posted by: Skip at February 14, 2026 10:44 AM (Ia/+0)

318 {{{Ben Had}}}

I booked a room for the MoMe this week. October seems too far away!

Posted by: screaming in digital at February 14, 2026 10:44 AM (mNjzF)

319 Nevertheless, congratulations on retirement, but don't stop doing stuff

Posted by: Skip at February 14, 2026 10:45 AM (Ia/+0)

320 The Spartans carried their triremes across the Isthmus of Corinth. Have we considered doing that with carriers? Sure, the Rockies would be tough, but it's all downhill to CA after that.
Posted by: Archimedes

I mean, they have Marines on those carriers after all.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 14, 2026 10:45 AM (J+Psw)

321 She told me that my doc was one of the most precise and calm doctors ever in the OR. My knee doc on the other hand was a cutup in the OR.
Posted by: whig
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Precise and calm is what you want in a neurosurgeon. The orthopedic surgeons usually aren't going to paralyze you if they screw up.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at February 14, 2026 10:45 AM (XvL8K)

322 SiD and YD, thx. I am okay if I keep my head level and don't move much to the right and left. A bit zombified though. Having to rely on touch typing.

Posted by: whig at February 14, 2026 10:46 AM (2swu2)

323 >>the simplest course of action would be a tomahawk cruise missile into the Three gorges dam

I'm part of group of former Navy guys who meet for coffee one morning every week. One is the former CO of the USS Chancellorsville who was deployed to the PG AOR in the early 90s as part of the Nimitz battlegroup. He was ordered to put nine Tomahawks on targets suspected of being possible hideout locations of Saddam Hussein. Didn't get him, of course, but it's just one of the many interesting stories he tells.

Posted by: one hour sober at February 14, 2026 10:46 AM (Y1sOo)

324 Anyone notice that the old "V Day" crap seems muted these days? I mean, I used to be more wired into popular culture, but that was all the rage back in the day.

No one today is buying flowers / chocolates / cards for some woman who isn't already your exclusive squeeze. And for the one who is... hopefully you're doing something actually meaningful for her and that she remembers to reciprocate on March 14th.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 14, 2026 10:46 AM (ExV1e)

325 Prayers for all.

Posted by: Mick at February 14, 2026 10:46 AM (HFx9z)

326 Real admirals talk about instituting asinine policies which do not promote readiness and irritate sailors so that they can feel important. Ask me how I know.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 14, 2026 10:42 AM (ExV1e)
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The dog that didn't bark was how zero flag officers embraced the Seditious 6. They know the score.

Desperation move, and I'm of mixed opinion on whether they should be punished or "get away with it," because in the latter case, they will be even more overt in their next attempt.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 10:46 AM (ZOv7s)

327 The freeze in central Florida has literally turned everything but the pines brown.

Everything that managed to grow since the freeze in 2010.

The grass and the palms will recover but this place is full of tinder right now.

Not so tropical looking central Florida is back.

Yuk.

Posted by: pawn at February 14, 2026 10:47 AM (uvB+6)

328 297 I’m retired, drinking coffee in a diner, and what sounds like a gunshot goes off on the other side. Initial danger near.
Posted by: Eromero at February 14, 2026 10:37 AM (INIdd)

On the other side of the diner?

Posted by: m at February 14, 2026 10:47 AM (+YA9H)

329 Desperation move, and I'm of mixed opinion on whether they should be punished or "get away with it," because in the latter case, they will be even more overt in their next attempt.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 10:46 AM (ZOv7s)

They shouldn't get away with it but odds are they will. As I said at the time, what they MEANT notwithstanding, what they SAID was true, correct, and unobjectionable.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 14, 2026 10:48 AM (ExV1e)

330 Precise and calm is what you want in a neurosurgeon. The orthopedic surgeons usually aren't going to paralyze you if they screw up.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba
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I was advised by another surgeon (hand and arm) to seek exactly that. Turns out though my knee guy and neurosurgeon were classmates at Emory Med School. Got a second opinion from the current head of Emory's neurosurgery dept before having the surgery and he knew both my docs and recommended them. Small world of surgeons I guess. Got blessed.

Posted by: whig at February 14, 2026 10:48 AM (2swu2)

331 Logistics in the Persian Gulf region aren't "just" about carrier strike groups and the embarked air wings.

Most of the USAF's heavy lifters; C-17's and C-5's have been making back and forth trips across the Atlantic and into the Gulf Theater. Hundreds of flights. Over the last several weeks. Moving "stuff" needed for a prolonged operation. Or not.

Plus, the USAF has positioned hundreds of aircraft, of all kinds in and around the Gulf region too. Fighters, multi-roll, tankers, EW, Recon, etc.

An ultimatum is sure to follow when the various pieces are set.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 14, 2026 10:49 AM (jtM2q)

332 Just stay on the other side of the road and you'll be fine.
Posted by: Diogenes at February 14, 2026 10:30 AM (2WIwB)

Q: Why did the chicken cross the road?
A: To show the possum it could be done.

Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at February 14, 2026 10:49 AM (urh+R)

333 No one today is buying flowers / chocolates / cards for some woman who isn't already your exclusive squeeze. And for the one who is... hopefully you're doing something actually meaningful for her and that she remembers to reciprocate on March 14th.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 14, 2026 10:46 AM (ExV1e)
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I distributed flowers and chocolates yesterday. Quite the undertaking with three daughters and two grandchildren to take care of.

Empty nest? As if!

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 10:49 AM (ZOv7s)

334 screaming in digital, I can't wait to see you both. I'll send a digital hug in the meantime.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 14, 2026 10:49 AM (0KSrI)

335 >>>This really should be seen and heard to appreciate how awful she is:

https://tinyurl.com/yua8tzwn

Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper

>The problem is we have too many legislators yammering about policy when they should focused on voting for their constituency.

Special committees are ruining the country. Nobody, on a federal level, voted for these cunts.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 14, 2026 10:50 AM (gVUi7)

336 This really should be seen and heard to appreciate how awful she is:

https://tinyurl.com/yua8tzwn

She is an embarrassment.

Posted by: Archimedes at February 14, 2026 10:51 AM (Riz8t)

337 I was advised by another surgeon (hand and arm) to seek exactly that.

Posted by: whig
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How was his bedside manner? Despite being precise and calm, it seems most of them have God complexes. Them and CT surgeons.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at February 14, 2026 10:51 AM (XvL8K)

338 Posted by: whig at February 14, 2026 10:46 AM (2swu2)

Nice to see you, dear Whig. Continuing to pray for you.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 14, 2026 10:51 AM (ix8EF)

339 She is an embarrassment.

Still nice looking though.

Posted by: Archimedes at February 14, 2026 10:51 AM (Riz8t)

340 Speaking of Carriers. The USS Gerald Ford Carrier strike group is on the way to the Middle East.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 14, 2026 09:54 AM (0KSrI)

The inevitability of what's coming is so obvious. I know the Iranians are desperate for help, and want and need it last month, but it's so clear that it's coming, and it's going to be glorious.

President Trump is not going to half-ass this. No endless wars. He's in it to win it.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs!
==

He should have a few SF Teams in Iran organizing the locals and supplying with stealthy supply drops just waiting for some sort of Tet Offensive at key points across the country t the appointed hour.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 14, 2026 10:52 AM (/lPRQ)

341 They shouldn't get away with it but odds are they will. As I said at the time, what they MEANT notwithstanding, what they SAID was true, correct, and unobjectionable.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 14, 2026 10:48 AM (ExV1e)
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If six Republicans said that under Biden, they'd all go to prison. That will take a while to change, but the effort still needs to be made.

To fix the system, its flaws must be made obvious. That means taking what seem to be futile actions.

Kelly is not out of the woods because I know of no legal way he can contest administrative punishment short of requesting a court martial.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 10:52 AM (ZOv7s)

342 I have grown to HATE V-Day. It's all so artificial. I've been married for 40 years (which is remarkable for a 29 year old) and I'm tired of it (V-Day, not my marriage). If 40 years isn't enough to establish my bona fides, another card and lunch isn't going to do it.

Posted by: Archimedes at February 14, 2026 10:53 AM (Riz8t)

343 Trump’s $10 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against BBC Can Proceed, Judge Rules

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If he wins, he'll build his own McDonald's on the White House lawn.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 14, 2026 10:54 AM (J+Psw)

344 Trump’s $10 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against BBC Can Proceed, Judge Rules

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If he wins, he'll build his own McDonald's on the White House lawn.

He might even spring for the large fries.

Posted by: Archimedes at February 14, 2026 10:54 AM (Riz8t)

345
Respectfully asking for prayers to alleviate the suffering of the biological father of our two children who is hospitalized (he is Mrs. Krebs' first husband). He is afflicted with lung cancer that metastasized into his bones, and yesterday awakened paralyzed on the right side of his body, most likely due to pressure on nerves from the bone cancer.

In all likelihood his condition is terminal, with no prognosis having yet been voiced by his medical team. The situation is tough on our daughter and son, who now are approximately the same age as I was when my father passed from cancer in 1998 (my mother outlived him by twenty-four years).

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 14, 2026 10:55 AM (xG4kz)

346 I have grown to HATE V-Day. It's all so artificial. I've been married for 40 years (which is remarkable for a 29 year old) and I'm tired of it (V-Day, not my marriage). If 40 years isn't enough to establish my bona fides, another card and lunch isn't going to do it.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 14, 2026 10:53 AM (Riz8t)

Oh, I totally disagree.

It's not to prove anything about myself.

It's simply a nice way to show my appreciation to the lovely woman who married me.

Posted by: naturalfake at February 14, 2026 10:56 AM (iJfKG)

347 On today's episode of Gunsmoke, a Nigerian prince tells Festus he will share several million dollars but needs a US bank account first. Hilarity ensues when Doc reveals he is a field hand from Georgia

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at February 14, 2026 10:56 AM (Kt19C)

348 People are herd animals, and they will shift to the winning side. Everyone went to Woodstock, and all the Good Germans hated the Nazis.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd

Don't forget the Frence Resistence!

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 14, 2026 10:56 AM (/lPRQ)

349 >>>If he wins, he'll build his own McDonald's on the White House lawn.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster!

>The golden arches would compliment the ballroom.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 14, 2026 10:57 AM (gVUi7)

350 How was his bedside manner? Despite being precise and calm, it seems most of them have God complexes. Them and CT surgeons.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba

Flat, calm, and even voice and temperament, before and after surgery. For whatever reason, I haven't had surgeons with a god complex but did have a pain doc that thought imaging was the end all be all and that putting hands on a patient (told by a PT to advise that) was gauche. He misdiagnosed by back pain as fibromyalgia and treated me for that as my spine deteriorated. Referred me to an ortho doc who followed his advice. Sought out neurosurgeons from that point as I had the arm and hand surgeries ruling out any other nerve compression issues in the past three years.

Guy was an osteopath who took over from my retired physiatrist. Have a new one now and she has no problems checking out the muscle spasms, etc.

I am flying a bit high right now so don't have the filters I normally do. Heh.

Posted by: whig at February 14, 2026 10:57 AM (2swu2)

351 Praying, God bless, provide, heal and comfort all who have spoken and unspoken requests. I wish I could hug each of you and bring you a hot meal and diet appropriate baked goods! I truly pray this week is better than last for everyone.

Posted by: Moki at February 14, 2026 10:57 AM (wLjpr)

352 I once again pray for every single gov't defrauder, all across the country, to receive serious prison time (if natural born citizens -- denaturalized and deported otherwise), as we pray for God to lead us not into temptation. We are sinners in a fallen world, and it is orders of magnitude easier to avoid temptation than to resist it.

But I have never even made six figures, and many of these fraudsters literally have less than half my IQ (so I think I could figure it out), and the service provision scams (like medical transport) are auto-laundering due to the money already coming from an official business. So if only the seven-figure scammers go to prison -- or worse, only the eight-figure scammers -- then that would be an intolerable temptation to me to give it a shot and play it smart, not getting too greedy. So easy to justify, that otherwise I'm the gullible sucker-chump getting fleeced!

May all the con artists end up in Federal PMITA prison, I pray to God, amen.

Posted by: SciVo at February 14, 2026 10:57 AM (Sy6m/)

353 Maintaining two CSGs off the West Coast but based in the Atlantic would be a massive undertaking that would sap our strength. During an exercise at Maxwell, one of the rooms had this cool planning chart with the major sea routes on it and a grid with the sailing days it took to traverse each one at various speeds. Going from the East Coast to the West is literally circumnavigating the globe. It is just about the longest logistic chain possible.

That is a huge strategic burden to carry.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 14, 2026 10:16 AM (ZOv7s)

There is a naval base in Bremerton, also San Diego. It would be real easy to carve off San Diego from an "independent" California. They have no army.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 14, 2026 10:58 AM (8zz6B)

354 This really should be seen and heard to appreciate how awful she is:

https://tinyurl.com/yua8tzwn

She is an embarrassment.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 14, 2026 10:51 AM (Riz8t)

That was even worse than Kamala.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 14, 2026 10:59 AM (h7ZuX)

355 In all likelihood his condition is terminal, with no prognosis having yet been voiced by his medical team. The situation is tough on our daughter and son, who now are approximately the same age as I was when my father passed from cancer in 1998 (my mother outlived him by twenty-four years).
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot
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Bone cancer is horrendous and painful. I pray that your kids and he are comforted by the Good Shepard in their time of need.

And thx Fenelon.

Posted by: whig at February 14, 2026 10:59 AM (2swu2)

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