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Tuesday Overnight Open Thread - March 3, 2026 [TRex]
Good evening Horde. The time has come for very random mid-week shenanigans of the post-cafe overnight variety. Disco is handling the Wednesday ONT this week which leaves you stuck with the Dino tonight.
Welcome to the Tuesday night ONT which means another edition of very random overnight fun and games. Pull up a chair and sit a spell. i will be disappointed if the gray boxes are not full of puns and innuendo. Pants are optional. Be nice to your fellow commenters and AoS contributors. Bonus points if you can ignore Tucker Carlson, Candice Owens, etc. in the comments. [Top photo: Bone take-off from Nellis AFB. Photo by Camden Thrasher. He's pretty good with a camera.]On March 3, 1876, a farmer's wife, Mrs. Crouch, was making soap on her porch when she reported seeing a piece of meat fall from the sky. She said she was 40 steps from her house when the meat began to hit the ground. Mrs. Crouch and her husband believed the event was a sign from God. Mrs. Crouch is on record saying that it was "snowing meat" and that "the meat fell with a snapping-like noise when it struck."The source of the meat and specific meat in question were never determined. The shower reportedly lasted about ten minutes.
More than 600 people watched the skies over Bath County late Saturday afternoon as tiny bits of meat fell to the ground. When they landed, onlookers strolled down the hill of Tom Byron's property to retrieve them.
What's for certain is the source was far different and much less sanitary than the 1,876 mini-meat sticks dropped by a small plane Saturday.
Then the plane arrived and over three passes, dropped the meat, which fluttered to the ground like autumn leaves. As soon as it flew away, folks of all ages began to pick up the packages, lured in part by a chance to win prizes. Among the gatherers was Arliss Shelman of Woodford County, who tallied eight. "It's been a great meat shower," said the third-grader, before admitting it was the only meat shower he could remember.
Venus flytraps are native only to a tiny region of the U.S. East Coast, specifically: - A 75-mile radius around Wilmington, North CarolinaBut why?
- Extending slightly into South Carolina
For millions of years, the Carolina coastal plain stayed: - Geologically stableNow you know.
- Mildly temperate
- Wet but not tropical This stability allowed an unusual plant lineage to survive long enough to evolve complex snap-trap mechanisms. Venus flytraps thrive in: - Nutrient-poor, acidic, sandy peat soils
- Constantly moist but not submerged ground
- Open, sunny environments like wet pine savannas These conditions occur only in specific coastal wetlands. If you remove any of these factors, flytraps cannot survive. Their habitat depends on frequent natural fires, which: - Clear out competing shrubs and trees
- Keep the soil open to sunlight
- Maintain high water levels in the bogs
What is the lifespan of U.S. paper money (per the Federal Reserve)? In this case, lifespan applies to the piece of paper rather than how quickly money disappears from your pocket. $1 - 7.2 years
$5 - 5.8 years
$10 - 5.7 years
$20 - 11.1 years
$50 - 14.9 years
$100 - 24.0 years The $2 bill circulates so infrequently that the Federal Reserve makes no estimate of lifespan.
Prayers and blessings to all who are in harm's way and those who support them. Written correspondence can be sent to moronhobbies at protonmail dot com. Are you lurking ?? Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Comments
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In the cosmic economy insight precedes foresight.
Posted by: mindful webworker - cafe encounters of the worst kind at March 03, 2026 10:00 PM (kOja/)
Posted by: four seasons at March 03, 2026 10:00 PM (3ek7K)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 03, 2026 10:03 PM (FXNzP)
4
I just returned home from a week in São Paulo, Brazil, where the Tabernacle Choir performed four concerts.
The guest artist for two of these concerts was Ivete Sangalo, who is a HUGE star in that country. She did an open-air concert in São Paulo last month, and had *1.2 MILLION* fans show up.
This was my last trip with the Choir. I'll be retiring in a couple months.
The guest artist for two of these concerts was Ivete Sangalo, who is a HUGE star in that country. She did an open-air concert in São Paulo last month, and had *1.2 MILLION* fans show up.
This was my last trip with the Choir. I'll be retiring in a couple months.
Posted by: Half Dozen at March 03, 2026 10:03 PM (EYvpB)
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Strangest and most unexpected part of this Choir trip? Having lunch, and then dinner a few days later, sitting at a table basically alone with Reverend Amos C. Brown (yes, that Amos C. Brown, check Wkikpedia) and his wife Jane, who oddly enough were traveling with us as friends of the Choir.
Not sure what to make of it, but I think we are actually friends now.
Not sure what to make of it, but I think we are actually friends now.
Posted by: Half Dozen at March 03, 2026 10:04 PM (EYvpB)
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Metallica? Never heard of them. Is that a new group? With some practice, they might make something more listenable, less, you know, repetitious and gravelly.
😜
😜
Posted by: mindful webworker - just here to ignore tucker and candy o at March 03, 2026 10:06 PM (kOja/)
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The $2 bill circulates so infrequently that the Federal Reserve makes no estimate of lifespan.
Did you see the Congressman trying to get Trump on a $250 bill (for our 250th birthday)?
Did you see the Congressman trying to get Trump on a $250 bill (for our 250th birthday)?
Posted by: t-bird at March 03, 2026 10:06 PM (RQgUN)
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Holy smokes, get a load of this horrendous fuckin' AWFL. Gott im Himmel!
https://tinyurl.com/4sfxcupj
Holy smokes, get a load of this horrendous fuckin' AWFL. Gott im Himmel!
https://tinyurl.com/4sfxcupj
Posted by: Anthony at March 03, 2026 10:06 PM (BI5O2)
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Yeahhh, I'mma call bullshit on the aerodynamics poster.
I wish my father-in-law was still alive. He worked at lab here in town that did vehicle crash tests for the car companies. He also ran the hypersonic wind tunnel, so he'd know this shit cold.
I wish my father-in-law was still alive. He worked at lab here in town that did vehicle crash tests for the car companies. He also ran the hypersonic wind tunnel, so he'd know this shit cold.
Posted by: browndog says woof at March 03, 2026 10:07 PM (3sXRv)
10
Off, Anthony sock.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 03, 2026 10:07 PM (BI5O2)
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"Have WE decided what WE want to order?"
Yes. We will have you as thick steaks, Medium Rare.
- Cannibal family....
Yes. We will have you as thick steaks, Medium Rare.
- Cannibal family....
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at March 03, 2026 10:07 PM (S/Y4j)
12
ONT!
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 03, 2026 10:07 PM (7fEFu)
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Hello, Horde! ♥️😊
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at March 03, 2026 10:07 PM (SRRAx)
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The "we" comments is certainly one of my first world problems....and one I generally try to correct, for whatever good it does....
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at March 03, 2026 10:07 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Evenin'
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at March 03, 2026 10:07 PM (sAmhv)
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That last guy on the Pittsburgh Scanner looks familiar. Cardboard membership, I'm guessing.
That last guy on the Pittsburgh Scanner looks familiar. Cardboard membership, I'm guessing.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at March 03, 2026 10:08 PM (pAy1S)
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Today is the 150th anniversary of the Kentucky Meat Shower.
The source of the meat and specific meat in question were never determined. The shower reportedly lasted about ten minutes.
Turns out, Zeke did hit that UFO with a lucky shot. Bits of E.T. all over a few minutes later after the reactor went critical.
The source of the meat and specific meat in question were never determined. The shower reportedly lasted about ten minutes.
Turns out, Zeke did hit that UFO with a lucky shot. Bits of E.T. all over a few minutes later after the reactor went critical.
Posted by: mikeski at March 03, 2026 10:08 PM (VHUov)
18
Wesley Hunt appears to have handed Texas Cornyn again.
Posted by: Piper at March 03, 2026 10:08 PM (Dd38x)
19
Had my annual eye dr appointment today.
Except now I have to go every 6 months.
My left eye is suspicious
Feeling bummed
Going blind has always been one pf my greatest fears
Would appreciate prayers
Except now I have to go every 6 months.
My left eye is suspicious
Feeling bummed
Going blind has always been one pf my greatest fears
Would appreciate prayers
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 03, 2026 10:09 PM (7fEFu)
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The Bermuda Triangle was always a meme.
Best I can tell, ships only got in trouble there if a hurricane happened, which admittedly they do. But how's that triangle any worse than the rest of the Caribbean and the Gulf? Just lack of land to crash on?
Best I can tell, ships only got in trouble there if a hurricane happened, which admittedly they do. But how's that triangle any worse than the rest of the Caribbean and the Gulf? Just lack of land to crash on?
Posted by: gKWVE at March 03, 2026 10:09 PM (gKWVE)
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Holy smokes, get a load of this horrendous fuckin' AWFL. Gott im Himmel!
https://tinyurl.com/4sfxcupj
Posted by: Anthony at March 03, 2026 10:06 PM (BI5O2)
Ooooh ...
Warning .. warning ... danger Will Robinson !!!
Holy smokes, get a load of this horrendous fuckin' AWFL. Gott im Himmel!
https://tinyurl.com/4sfxcupj
Posted by: Anthony at March 03, 2026 10:06 PM (BI5O2)
Ooooh ...
Warning .. warning ... danger Will Robinson !!!
Posted by: browndog says woof at March 03, 2026 10:09 PM (3sXRv)
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As God is my witness, I thought meat could fly.
Not really all that obligatory:
https://youtu.be/7tScAyNaRdQ
Not really all that obligatory:
https://youtu.be/7tScAyNaRdQ
Posted by: mindful webworker - I am a meat popsickle at March 03, 2026 10:09 PM (kOja/)
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Eromero,
No she doesn't.
No she doesn't.
Posted by: lin-duh is offended at March 03, 2026 10:09 PM (VCgbV)
24
I heard a moose recently broke the sound barrier. His antler speared a large beehive.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at March 03, 2026 10:09 PM (S/Y4j)
25
Rumor has it Crenshaw and Crockett both lost their primary bids today
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at March 03, 2026 10:09 PM (IQ6Gq)
26
Well, I was right - The US Army was defeated.
By Niagara. In college hockey.
Still, I told you so.
By Niagara. In college hockey.
Still, I told you so.
Posted by: Tucker Carlson at March 03, 2026 10:10 PM (pduCL)
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Piper,
There will be a run off since neither will get 50%.
There will be a run off since neither will get 50%.
Posted by: lin-duh is offended at March 03, 2026 10:11 PM (VCgbV)
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Thanks for another fabulous Tuesday Night ONT, TRex!
Thanks for the spectacular photo from Nellis at night. That's some amazing photography.
And, of course, the folks in Pittsburgh never fail to disappoint -- both those who call in to emergency services and those who are the subject of those calls.
Thanks for the spectacular photo from Nellis at night. That's some amazing photography.
And, of course, the folks in Pittsburgh never fail to disappoint -- both those who call in to emergency services and those who are the subject of those calls.
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at March 03, 2026 10:11 PM (kB9dk)
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26 Well, I was right - The US Army was defeated.
By Niagara. In college hockey.
Still, I told you so.
Posted by: Tucker Carlson at March 03, 2026 10:10 PM (pduCL)
Feast or famine program up there at Niagara.
By Niagara. In college hockey.
Still, I told you so.
Posted by: Tucker Carlson at March 03, 2026 10:10 PM (pduCL)
Feast or famine program up there at Niagara.
Posted by: browndog says woof at March 03, 2026 10:11 PM (3sXRv)
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Wesley Hunt appears to have handed Texas Cornyn again.
Posted by: Piper at March 03, 2026 10:08 PM (Dd38x)
I am seeing there is going to be a runoff between Cornyn and Paxton....
Posted by: Piper at March 03, 2026 10:08 PM (Dd38x)
I am seeing there is going to be a runoff between Cornyn and Paxton....
Posted by: runner at March 03, 2026 10:11 PM (GD0B3)
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Feeling bummed
Going blind has always been one pf my greatest fears
Would appreciate prayers
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 03, 2026 10:09 PM (7fEFu)
Of course!
Feeling bummed
Going blind has always been one pf my greatest fears
Would appreciate prayers
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 03, 2026 10:09 PM (7fEFu)
Of course!
Posted by: Piper at March 03, 2026 10:11 PM (Dd38x)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 03, 2026 10:11 PM (BI5O2)
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Venus flytraps are native only to a …75-mile radius around Wilmington, North Carolina… But why?
I'm not going to say it's aliens, but…
I'm not going to say it's aliens, but…
Posted by: mindful webworker - it's aliens! at March 03, 2026 10:11 PM (kOja/)
34
Good evening All.
Just pulled up in my Toyota minivan with a coefficient of drag of 0.30?? With the internet lie?
Just pulled up in my Toyota minivan with a coefficient of drag of 0.30?? With the internet lie?
Posted by: JM in Illinois at March 03, 2026 10:11 PM (n+Hql)
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11 "Have WE decided what WE want to order?"
Yes. We will have you as thick steaks, Medium Rare.
- Cannibal family....
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at March 03, 2026 10:07 PM (S/Y4j)
Alternate, if the waiter/waitress is hot and single...
"Before we feast, we will do the horizontal mambo for a few hours."
Yes. We will have you as thick steaks, Medium Rare.
- Cannibal family....
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at March 03, 2026 10:07 PM (S/Y4j)
Alternate, if the waiter/waitress is hot and single...
"Before we feast, we will do the horizontal mambo for a few hours."
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at March 03, 2026 10:12 PM (S/Y4j)
36
That's disappointing that 40+% of TX GOP voters want to get Corny-holed again.
Posted by: gKWVE at March 03, 2026 10:12 PM (gKWVE)
37
30 Wesley Hunt appears to have handed Texas Cornyn again.
Posted by: Piper at March 03, 2026 10:08 PM (Dd38x)
I am seeing there is going to be a runoff between Cornyn and Paxton....
Posted by: runner at March 03, 2026 10:11 PM (GD0B3)
I really hope Paxton pulls that off, then. Thank you for this update!
Posted by: Piper at March 03, 2026 10:08 PM (Dd38x)
I am seeing there is going to be a runoff between Cornyn and Paxton....
Posted by: runner at March 03, 2026 10:11 PM (GD0B3)
I really hope Paxton pulls that off, then. Thank you for this update!
Posted by: Piper at March 03, 2026 10:12 PM (Dd38x)
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(From NBSnews.com or something similar) Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., tore into the homeland security secretary at a hearing, saying he will hold up Trump's nominees until he gets answers from her department.
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Is there some political price this *bitch* can pay for his betrayal of the Republican party?
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Is there some political price this *bitch* can pay for his betrayal of the Republican party?
Posted by: Crusader at March 03, 2026 10:12 PM (Cjcf6)
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What kind of country are we living in if a man can't strip copper from a derelict hospital without being chased by coppers and drones?
Posted by: Recycling Is Good at March 03, 2026 10:12 PM (oftw2)
40
I like to think Paxton can win a runoff.
Posted by: gKWVE at March 03, 2026 10:12 PM (gKWVE)
41
Absolutely vmom deport deport deport, prayers up. Losing sight is one of my nightmares, too.
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at March 03, 2026 10:13 PM (IQ6Gq)
42
Bermuda Triangle - saw something the other day which started out saying, everything that entered the triangle disappeared.
I did not bother to remember where I saw it, much less let it roll past that point.
I did not bother to remember where I saw it, much less let it roll past that point.
Posted by: mindful webworker - but what about the Oklahoma duododecahedron? at March 03, 2026 10:13 PM (kOja/)
43
Funny, the Gap Band doesn't look German.
Posted by: wth at March 03, 2026 10:13 PM (BT3km)
44
In Texas a candidate must get over 50% of the vote or a run off between the top 2 candidates is triggered.
Posted by: lin-duh is offended at March 03, 2026 10:14 PM (VCgbV)
45
I really hope Paxton pulls that off, then. Thank you for this update!
Posted by: Piper at March 03, 2026 10:12 PM (Dd38x)
Neither received over 50%.
Posted by: Piper at March 03, 2026 10:12 PM (Dd38x)
Neither received over 50%.
Posted by: runner at March 03, 2026 10:14 PM (GD0B3)
46
Tillis is not running again. We had the primary today to replace him.
Posted by: He's Gone at March 03, 2026 10:14 PM (oftw2)
47
I have found more Venus Flytrap plants I South Carolina than in North Carolina. There's more growing on private property in SC than public property in either state.
Posted by: Bob at March 03, 2026 10:15 PM (hWhmF)
48
Eyepatch McCain got a poke in his good eye. Ha!
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 03, 2026 10:15 PM (etYFQ)
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18 Wesley Hunt appears to have handed Texas Cornyn again.
Posted by: Piper at March 03, 2026 10:08 PM (Dd38x)
Few precincts have reported via TX SoS.
Posted by: Piper at March 03, 2026 10:08 PM (Dd38x)
Few precincts have reported via TX SoS.
Posted by: Cow Demon at March 03, 2026 10:15 PM (hJH5n)
50
Prayers up for comfort and healing, vmom!
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at March 03, 2026 10:15 PM (kB9dk)
51
My guess for the meat shower is an animal got caught unawares by a tornado and pulverized into the atmosphere. I've always wondered where tornado debris "goes," ever since a tornado picked up a huge satellite dish at a local community college and it was never found.
Posted by: pookysgirl, living in Tornado Alley at March 03, 2026 10:16 PM (Wt5PA)
52
Vegas, baby!
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 03, 2026 10:16 PM (JkO4W)
53
Evening, all.
We have prayer request- our son-in-law, J. is having surgery tomorrow for an oral cancer.
Any petitions on their behalf would be so appreciated.
Thank you.
We have prayer request- our son-in-law, J. is having surgery tomorrow for an oral cancer.
Any petitions on their behalf would be so appreciated.
Thank you.
Posted by: sal at March 03, 2026 10:16 PM (f+FmA)
54
omg Anthony Weiner is trying to make aNOTHER political comeback.
omg Anthony Weiner is trying to make aNOTHER political comeback.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at March 03, 2026 10:16 PM (pAy1S)
55
Is it just me or does nobody get lost in the Bermuda Triangle anymore?
Is it just me or is The City of London about to get lost in the Straits of Hormuz? The war is officially on.
Is it just me or is The City of London about to get lost in the Straits of Hormuz? The war is officially on.
Posted by: t-bird at March 03, 2026 10:16 PM (RQgUN)
Posted by: gKWVE at March 03, 2026 10:16 PM (gKWVE)
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40 I like to think Paxton can win a runoff.
Posted by: gKWVE at March 03, 2026 10:12 PM (gKWVE)
It’s always a bad sign for the incumbent when 57% of the primary voters want anybody else besides him.
40 I like to think Paxton can win a runoff.
Posted by: gKWVE at March 03, 2026 10:12 PM (gKWVE)
It’s always a bad sign for the incumbent when 57% of the primary voters want anybody else besides him.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 03, 2026 10:17 PM (etYFQ)
58
We will add your SIL to our prayer list Sal....
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at March 03, 2026 10:17 PM (IQ6Gq)
59
Holy smokes, get a load of this horrendous fuckin' AWFL. Gott im Himmel!
https://tinyurl.com/4sfxcupj
Posted by: Anthony
She'll do well under the caliphate.
https://tinyurl.com/4sfxcupj
Posted by: Anthony
She'll do well under the caliphate.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 03, 2026 10:17 PM (FXNzP)
60
Can Whatley beat incumbent Gov. Pooper in NC?
Posted by: gKWVE at March 03, 2026 10:17 PM (gKWVE)
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omg Anthony Weiner is trying to make aNOTHER political comeback.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at March 03, 2026 10:16 PM (pAy1S)
I hope he asks Alex Soros how his dick tastes.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at March 03, 2026 10:16 PM (pAy1S)
I hope he asks Alex Soros how his dick tastes.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 03, 2026 10:17 PM (BI5O2)
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Good evening morons e grazie Dino
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 03, 2026 10:18 PM (RIvkX)
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49 18 Wesley Hunt appears to have handed Texas Cornyn again.
Posted by: Piper at March 03, 2026 10:08 PM (Dd38x)
No he hasn’t, this is what everyone here figured in a three way race, runoff time.
Posted by: Piper at March 03, 2026 10:08 PM (Dd38x)
No he hasn’t, this is what everyone here figured in a three way race, runoff time.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 03, 2026 10:18 PM (etYFQ)
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I hope [Tony's Weiner] asks Alex Soros how his dick tastes.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice
I'm sure Soros has got some texts already.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice
I'm sure Soros has got some texts already.
Posted by: gKWVE at March 03, 2026 10:19 PM (gKWVE)
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Absolutely vmom deport deport deport, prayers up. Losing sight is one of my nightmares, too.
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at March 03, 2026 10:13 PM (IQ6Gq)
Ditto on both.
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at March 03, 2026 10:13 PM (IQ6Gq)
Ditto on both.
Posted by: pookysgirl, very nearsighted at March 03, 2026 10:19 PM (Wt5PA)
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Ummmmmm, about those drag coefficients for the Volvos - I guess we didn't know what we were talking about when we called the 240 and 740 series 'Bricks'.
Posted by: Tonypete at March 03, 2026 10:19 PM (cYBz/)
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"Warning .. warning ... danger Will Robinson !!!"
I turned that awful awfl off after 4 seconds. Yikes!!!
I turned that awful awfl off after 4 seconds. Yikes!!!
Posted by: Will Robinson at March 03, 2026 10:19 PM (2H3yT)
68
Hey, where all da white wimmen at?
Posted by: Sheriff Bart at March 03, 2026 10:20 PM (JkO4W)
69
The Cd on that Volvo wagon is pretty good considering that it's going backwards.
Posted by: Oddbob at March 03, 2026 10:20 PM (Fs0KI)
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Wesley Hunt appears to have handed Texas Cornyn again.
Posted by: Piper at March 03, 2026 10:08 PM (Dd38x)
What I'm seeing is a runoff.
Posted by: Piper at March 03, 2026 10:08 PM (Dd38x)
What I'm seeing is a runoff.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 03, 2026 10:20 PM (ExV1e)
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Wesley Hunt appears to have handed Texas Cornyn again.
Posted by: Piper
It's was always going to be a run off. The question is how many hunt voters stay home in the runoff knowing the Republican cruises in the general
Posted by: Piper
It's was always going to be a run off. The question is how many hunt voters stay home in the runoff knowing the Republican cruises in the general
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 10:20 PM (MGB5H)
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willowed:
There have been many serial killers before Jack the Ripper made them famous.
For instance, Giles de Rais killed upwards of 140 children in 15th century France.
He was a nobleman into alchemy & the occult and killed mainly young boys for sacrificial parts to offer to some demon named “Barron” he was trying to summon to sign a contract in return for wealth.
There are a lot of these types of repeat murderers going back many centuries, they just weren’t known as serial killers but as “demon possessed” and called “monsters”, etc.
Many of the early multiple killers were women selling poisons to be used on victims, or poisoners themselves, usually killing spouses and relatives for money & revenge.
There have been many serial killers before Jack the Ripper made them famous.
For instance, Giles de Rais killed upwards of 140 children in 15th century France.
He was a nobleman into alchemy & the occult and killed mainly young boys for sacrificial parts to offer to some demon named “Barron” he was trying to summon to sign a contract in return for wealth.
There are a lot of these types of repeat murderers going back many centuries, they just weren’t known as serial killers but as “demon possessed” and called “monsters”, etc.
Many of the early multiple killers were women selling poisons to be used on victims, or poisoners themselves, usually killing spouses and relatives for money & revenge.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at March 03, 2026 10:21 PM (6ydKt)
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We, the brothers of the Circus Tent Brassiere, would like to thank you for the ONT.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 03, 2026 10:21 PM (zZu0s)
74
Pet peeve and first world problem:
"How are WE doing today?"
"Are WE interested in ordering appetizers?"
"Did WE decide what WE would like to order?"
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My pet peeve: "I'll do the steak. Then I'll do the baked potato."
You won't do anything around here buddy.
"How are WE doing today?"
"Are WE interested in ordering appetizers?"
"Did WE decide what WE would like to order?"
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My pet peeve: "I'll do the steak. Then I'll do the baked potato."
You won't do anything around here buddy.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 03, 2026 10:21 PM (RIvkX)
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66 Ummmmmm, about those drag coefficients for the Volvos - I guess we didn't know what we were talking about when we called the 240 and 740 series 'Bricks'.
Posted by: Tonypete at March 03, 2026 10:19 PM (cYBz/)
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Pffft.
Posted by: Tonypete at March 03, 2026 10:19 PM (cYBz/)
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Pffft.
Posted by: The F-4 Phantom II at March 03, 2026 10:21 PM (JkO4W)
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We have prayer request- our son-in-law, J. is having surgery tomorrow for an oral cancer.
Any petitions on their behalf would be so appreciated.
Thank you.
Posted by: sal at March 03, 2026 10:16 PM (f+FmA)
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You got it!
Any petitions on their behalf would be so appreciated.
Thank you.
Posted by: sal at March 03, 2026 10:16 PM (f+FmA)
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You got it!
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at March 03, 2026 10:21 PM (kB9dk)
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Would appreciate prayers
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 03, 2026 10:09 PM (7fEFu)
You got them.
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 03, 2026 10:09 PM (7fEFu)
You got them.
Posted by: Count de Monet at March 03, 2026 10:21 PM (wVcYX)
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Car poster missed a good one: 1953 Studebaker Commander coupe, Cd of 0.28
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 03, 2026 10:21 PM (8zz6B)
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I like to think Paxton can win a runoff.
Posted by: gKWVE at March 03, 2026 10:12 PM (gKWVE)
It’s always a bad sign for the incumbent when 57% of the primary voters want anybody else besides him.
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Yep. Paxton will win this.
Posted by: gKWVE at March 03, 2026 10:12 PM (gKWVE)
It’s always a bad sign for the incumbent when 57% of the primary voters want anybody else besides him.
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Yep. Paxton will win this.
Posted by: Crusader at March 03, 2026 10:22 PM (Cjcf6)
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Yes. I have seen the green flash
Posted by: Diogenes at March 03, 2026 10:22 PM (2WIwB)
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The source of the meat and specific meat in question were never determined.
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The movie Nope addressed this.
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The movie Nope addressed this.
Posted by: Methos at March 03, 2026 10:22 PM (vSvIl)
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19 Had my annual eye dr appointment today.
Except now I have to go every 6 months.
My left eye is suspicious
Feeling bummed
Going blind has always been one pf my greatest fears
Would appreciate prayers
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 03, 2026 10:09 PM
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Very serious. Prayers for you. If glaucoma, there are treatments..
Except now I have to go every 6 months.
My left eye is suspicious
Feeling bummed
Going blind has always been one pf my greatest fears
Would appreciate prayers
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 03, 2026 10:09 PM
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Very serious. Prayers for you. If glaucoma, there are treatments..
Posted by: JM in Illinois at March 03, 2026 10:22 PM (20pGq)
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It’s always a bad sign for the incumbent when 57% of the primary voters want anybody else besides him.
Posted by: Tom Servo
Logic says hunt voters will overwhelmingly break for Paxton. But there is thestay home group knowing the general is a win either way.
Posted by: Tom Servo
Logic says hunt voters will overwhelmingly break for Paxton. But there is thestay home group knowing the general is a win either way.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 10:22 PM (MGB5H)
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Metallica? Never heard of them. Is that a new group? With some practice, they might make something more listenable, less, you know, repetitious and gravelly.
😜
Posted by: mindful webworker - just here to ignore tucker and candy o
That crowd. It would suck being there.
Whiskey in the Jar house party is more relatable.
😜
Posted by: mindful webworker - just here to ignore tucker and candy o
That crowd. It would suck being there.
Whiskey in the Jar house party is more relatable.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 03, 2026 10:22 PM (/lPRQ)
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For instance, Giles de Rais killed upwards of 140 children in 15th century France.
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This is why I used to call Virginia's babykiller in blackface Ralph Northam "Gov. Gilles de Rayciss."
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This is why I used to call Virginia's babykiller in blackface Ralph Northam "Gov. Gilles de Rayciss."
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 03, 2026 10:23 PM (BI5O2)
86
66 Ummmmmm, about those drag coefficients for the Volvos - I guess we didn't know what we were talking about when we called the 240 and 740 series 'Bricks'.
Posted by: Tonypete at March 03, 2026 10:19 PM (cYBz/)
Exactly ...
Posted by: Tonypete at March 03, 2026 10:19 PM (cYBz/)
Exactly ...
Posted by: browndog says woof at March 03, 2026 10:23 PM (3sXRv)
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Nice to see that Kentucky McBrainfreeze wasted seven figures just to see Cornyn headed to a runoff though.
Posted by: gKWVE at March 03, 2026 10:23 PM (gKWVE)
88
We, the brothers of the Circus Tent Brassiere, would like to thank you for the ONT.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 03, 2026 10:21 PM (zZu0s)
Agreed and dittoed. Double dittoed, even.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 03, 2026 10:21 PM (zZu0s)
Agreed and dittoed. Double dittoed, even.
Posted by: Gentlemen of Culture at March 03, 2026 10:23 PM (wVcYX)
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That's disappointing that 40+% of TX GOP voters want to get Corny-holed again.
Posted by: gKWVE at March 03, 2026 10:12 PM (gKWVE)
Most people don't pay close attention. Also, while the Bush influence in Texas is fading, it isn't dead yet.
Posted by: gKWVE at March 03, 2026 10:12 PM (gKWVE)
Most people don't pay close attention. Also, while the Bush influence in Texas is fading, it isn't dead yet.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 03, 2026 10:23 PM (ExV1e)
90
Has anyone (else) noted that Mitch is a shithead yet? Funnelling DC money and KY time into a TX race.
Posted by: gKWVE at March 03, 2026 10:24 PM (gKWVE)
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Today is the 150th anniversary of the Kentucky Meat Shower. The what?
That wiki article was funny. The "experts" haven't changed a bit. Just guessing, hoping that a consensus would build around their guess.
That wiki article was funny. The "experts" haven't changed a bit. Just guessing, hoping that a consensus would build around their guess.
Posted by: t-bird at March 03, 2026 10:24 PM (RQgUN)
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My guess for the meat shower is an animal got caught unawares by a tornado and pulverized into the atmosphere. I've always wondered where tornado debris "goes," ever since a tornado picked up a huge satellite dish at a local community college and it was never found.
Posted by: pookysgirl,
Same place missing socks go - behind the washer and dryer.
Posted by: pookysgirl,
Same place missing socks go - behind the washer and dryer.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 03, 2026 10:24 PM (/lPRQ)
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88 We, the brothers of the Circus Tent Brassiere, would like to thank you for the ONT.
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Do you know about the cup sizes?
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Do you know about the cup sizes?
Posted by: George Costanza at March 03, 2026 10:24 PM (JkO4W)
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Most people don't pay close attention. Also, while the Bush influence in Texas is fading, it isn't dead yet.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at
Paxton taking down the baby bush was a big shot tho. This is the last gasp for the bushies in Texas IMO
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at
Paxton taking down the baby bush was a big shot tho. This is the last gasp for the bushies in Texas IMO
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 10:24 PM (MGB5H)
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Holy smokes, get a load of this horrendous fuckin' AWFL. Gott im Himmel!
https://tinyurl.com/4sfxcupj
Posted by: Anthony
Why is that well-informed, deep-thinking philosopher talking to a big pink buttplug?
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https://tinyurl.com/4sfxcupj
Posted by: Anthony
Why is that well-informed, deep-thinking philosopher talking to a big pink buttplug?
🙄
Posted by: mindful webworker - naturally blue-haired beauty at March 03, 2026 10:24 PM (kOja/)
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DHS is calling on Virginia governor Spamberger to hand over to ICE an illegal alien who murdered a woman at a Fairfax county bus stop. The thug has more than forty arrests, but only one charge was prosecuted by the woke, Soros DA Steve Descano and the thug served little time.
Will the former CIA Princess let this *alleged* murderer out on the street AGAIN?
I lived in Fairfax county from 2004 to 2017. I hear there's been quite a change in the demographic mix IYKWIMAITYD
Will the former CIA Princess let this *alleged* murderer out on the street AGAIN?
I lived in Fairfax county from 2004 to 2017. I hear there's been quite a change in the demographic mix IYKWIMAITYD
Posted by: JM in Illinois at March 03, 2026 10:24 PM (20pGq)
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I like to think Paxton can win a runoff.
Posted by: gKWVE at March 03, 2026 10:12 PM (gKWVE)
I think it's generally the case that splitter votes don't end up going to the incumbent. The problem is that sometimes they don't show up at all.
Posted by: gKWVE at March 03, 2026 10:12 PM (gKWVE)
I think it's generally the case that splitter votes don't end up going to the incumbent. The problem is that sometimes they don't show up at all.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 03, 2026 10:24 PM (ExV1e)
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Had my annual eye dr appointment today.
Except now I have to go every 6 months.
My left eye is suspicious
Feeling bummed
Going blind has always been one pf my greatest fears
Would appreciate prayers
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 03, 2026 10:09 PM
Of course!
Next time you go, volunteer to get it upgraded like the Bionic Woman (or was it just the Six Million Dollar Man). Be careful, though. It might help you spot more dust and grime than you want! (Grin)
Except now I have to go every 6 months.
My left eye is suspicious
Feeling bummed
Going blind has always been one pf my greatest fears
Would appreciate prayers
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 03, 2026 10:09 PM
Of course!
Next time you go, volunteer to get it upgraded like the Bionic Woman (or was it just the Six Million Dollar Man). Be careful, though. It might help you spot more dust and grime than you want! (Grin)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at March 03, 2026 10:25 PM (S/Y4j)
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25 Rumor has it Crenshaw and Crockett both lost their primary bids today
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at March 03, 2026 10:09 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Yeah, Crenshaw appears to have had his posterior handed to him. Trump refused to endorse him. Ted Cruz endorsed and campaigned for him. That is telling.
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at March 03, 2026 10:09 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Yeah, Crenshaw appears to have had his posterior handed to him. Trump refused to endorse him. Ted Cruz endorsed and campaigned for him. That is telling.
Posted by: Orson at March 03, 2026 10:25 PM (dIske)
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Tom Servo, I just saw that! Steve Toth will be contesting that seat. Cap'n Crenshaw will be headed to Somalia next Janaaaaarrry
Posted by: gKWVE at March 03, 2026 10:26 PM (gKWVE)
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That's disappointing that 40+% of TX GOP voters want to get Corny-holed again.
Posted by: gKWVE at March 03, 2026 10:12 PM (gKWVE)
Most people don't pay close attention. Also, while the Bush influence in Texas is fading, it isn't dead yet.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic
Also it seems cornyn has sunk millions maybe into 10s of millions into a primary. Not where an incumbent wants to/should be
Posted by: gKWVE at March 03, 2026 10:12 PM (gKWVE)
Most people don't pay close attention. Also, while the Bush influence in Texas is fading, it isn't dead yet.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic
Also it seems cornyn has sunk millions maybe into 10s of millions into a primary. Not where an incumbent wants to/should be
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 10:26 PM (MGB5H)
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Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 03, 2026 10:09 PM (7fEFu)
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Prayer for complete and immediate healing.
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Prayer for complete and immediate healing.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 03, 2026 10:26 PM (RIvkX)
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I think it's generally the case that splitter votes don't end up going to the incumbent. The problem is that sometimes they don't show up at all.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 03, 2026 10:24 PM (ExV1e)
It's always the fucking splitters
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 03, 2026 10:24 PM (ExV1e)
It's always the fucking splitters
Posted by: Peoples Front of Judea at March 03, 2026 10:26 PM (3sXRv)
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88 We, the brothers of the Circus Tent Brassiere, would like to thank you for the ONT.
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Do you know about the cup sizes?
Posted by: George Costanza at March 03, 2026 10:24 PM (JkO4W)
I would enjoy an evening spent under the Big Top!
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Do you know about the cup sizes?
Posted by: George Costanza at March 03, 2026 10:24 PM (JkO4W)
I would enjoy an evening spent under the Big Top!
Posted by: Count de Monet at March 03, 2026 10:26 PM (wVcYX)
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I typically drive cars with the aerodynamics of a brick.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at March 03, 2026 10:26 PM (XV/Pl)
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Has anyone (else) noted that Mitch is a shithead yet? Funnelling DC money and KY time into a TX race.
Posted by: gKWVE at
Tim Scott runs the senate fund now.
Posted by: gKWVE at
Tim Scott runs the senate fund now.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 10:27 PM (MGB5H)
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I wish my father-in-law was still alive. He worked at lab here in town that did vehicle crash tests for the car companies. He also ran the hypersonic wind tunnel, so he'd know this shit cold.
Posted by: browndog
I should ask my son - he works for a hypersonic test lab on all kinds of hush hush stuff. He's a good boy, he calls his Dad but as soon as he starts to talk about laminar flows, gas dissociation/ionization, computational fluid dynamics or thrust performance in high-enthalpy flows, he kindof loses me.
Not bad for a kid that flunked out of HS math. Truth be told, he was bored shitless there.
Posted by: browndog
I should ask my son - he works for a hypersonic test lab on all kinds of hush hush stuff. He's a good boy, he calls his Dad but as soon as he starts to talk about laminar flows, gas dissociation/ionization, computational fluid dynamics or thrust performance in high-enthalpy flows, he kindof loses me.
Not bad for a kid that flunked out of HS math. Truth be told, he was bored shitless there.
Posted by: Tonypete at March 03, 2026 10:27 PM (cYBz/)
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The pessimist thinks the cup is half empty.
The optimist thinks the cup is half full.
The woman slaps both of them for staring at her breasts.
The optimist thinks the cup is half full.
The woman slaps both of them for staring at her breasts.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at March 03, 2026 10:27 PM (S/Y4j)
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Rush Limbaugh used that Gap Band tune for bumper music.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 03, 2026 10:27 PM (Cqx++)
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>>Yeahhh, I'mma call bullshit on the aerodynamics poster.
My unscientific mind has some issues with this as well.
I don't know anything about the science but I do know how much money people spend testing with insanely stupid machines to make sailboat hulls go faster and none of them come out looking like mom's station wagon.
My unscientific mind has some issues with this as well.
I don't know anything about the science but I do know how much money people spend testing with insanely stupid machines to make sailboat hulls go faster and none of them come out looking like mom's station wagon.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 03, 2026 10:27 PM (viF8m)
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The AWFL I posted is one of the rare times I've seen someone that made me think "ok, second look at eugenics?"
But then I remembered that heinous unfuckable will never, ever whelp a homunculus, and I feel better.
But then I remembered that heinous unfuckable will never, ever whelp a homunculus, and I feel better.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 03, 2026 10:27 PM (BI5O2)
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We had pizza for dinner tonight because the slices have 3 sides like Haman's hat.
Goat Cheese/Cheddar/Spinach
Tomato Sauce/Mozzarella/Onions/Peppers/Shrooms
Goat Cheese/Cheddar/Spinach
Tomato Sauce/Mozzarella/Onions/Peppers/Shrooms
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 03, 2026 10:28 PM (RIvkX)
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Yeah, Crenshaw appears to have had his posterior handed to him. Trump refused to endorse him. Ted Cruz endorsed and campaigned for him. That is telling.
Posted by: Orson at March 03, 2026 10:25 PM (dIske)
Cruz endorsed Toth, not Crenshaw.
Posted by: Orson at March 03, 2026 10:25 PM (dIske)
Cruz endorsed Toth, not Crenshaw.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 03, 2026 10:28 PM (ExV1e)
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Also it seems cornyn has sunk millions maybe into 10s of millions into a primary. Not where an incumbent wants to/should be
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 10:26 PM (MGB5H)
100 million. Paxton has barely touched his campaign cash.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 10:26 PM (MGB5H)
100 million. Paxton has barely touched his campaign cash.
Posted by: Cow Demon at March 03, 2026 10:28 PM (hJH5n)
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well Tim Scott sucks a lot of dick too.
Posted by: gKWVE at March 03, 2026 10:29 PM (gKWVE)
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100 million. Paxton has barely touched his campaign cash.
Posted by: Cow Demon at March
Well there ya go. Exactly.
Posted by: Cow Demon at March
Well there ya go. Exactly.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 10:29 PM (MGB5H)
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115 well Tim Scott sucks a lot of dick too.
Posted by: gKWVE at March 03, 2026 10:29 PM (gKWVE)
You say that like it's a bad thing ...
Posted by: gKWVE at March 03, 2026 10:29 PM (gKWVE)
You say that like it's a bad thing ...
Posted by: Milo at March 03, 2026 10:30 PM (3sXRv)
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Also it seems cornyn has sunk millions maybe into 10s of millions into a primary. Not where an incumbent wants to/should be
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 10:26 PM (MGB5H)
Cornyn's been in the Senate for 24 fucking years but these assholes can never accept that it's time to go home. Although I assume his home is DC now as frequently seems to be the case when incumbents are finally ousted.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 10:26 PM (MGB5H)
Cornyn's been in the Senate for 24 fucking years but these assholes can never accept that it's time to go home. Although I assume his home is DC now as frequently seems to be the case when incumbents are finally ousted.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 03, 2026 10:30 PM (ExV1e)
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Venus flytraps are native only to a …75-mile radius around Wilmington, North Carolina… But why?
I'm not going to say it's aliens, but…
Posted by: mindful webworker
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Proximity to the Bermuda Triangle. 'Nough said....
I'm not going to say it's aliens, but…
Posted by: mindful webworker
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Proximity to the Bermuda Triangle. 'Nough said....
Posted by: Manuel at March 03, 2026 10:30 PM (XeU6L)
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Where is the Herrera Gonzalez match up?
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 10:30 PM (MGB5H)
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109 Rush Limbaugh used that Gap Band tune for bumper music.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 03, 2026 10:27 PM (Cqx++)
Is there a playlist with all of his bumper music?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 03, 2026 10:27 PM (Cqx++)
Is there a playlist with all of his bumper music?
Posted by: Cow Demon at March 03, 2026 10:30 PM (hJH5n)
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Hey guys,
Can't stay long, but wanted to let you know we have a launch early in the morning.
SpaceX - Falcon 9 - Starlink 10-40
SLC-40 - Cape Canaveral SFS - Space Affairs Live
Launch Date: March 4, 2026
Launch Time: 5:52 a.m. EST (1052 UTC, 11:52 CET)
https://youtu.be/d1z0QBD3_7o
Can't stay long, but wanted to let you know we have a launch early in the morning.
SpaceX - Falcon 9 - Starlink 10-40
SLC-40 - Cape Canaveral SFS - Space Affairs Live
Launch Date: March 4, 2026
Launch Time: 5:52 a.m. EST (1052 UTC, 11:52 CET)
https://youtu.be/d1z0QBD3_7o
Posted by: Joyenz at March 03, 2026 10:30 PM (2F0/Y)
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Lets not sigh about Paxton having to win a run-off for the Tx R primary to get Cornyn out, rather lets celebrate that Crenshaw looks to be getting booted out. Heard a Texas call in guest to talk radio yesterday. Asked about Crenshaw "I supported him in his first run and I have regretted it since about 3 months after he was sworn in".
Posted by: PaleRider at March 03, 2026 10:30 PM (Sokdp)
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Cruz endorsed Toth, not Crenshaw.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 03, 2026 10:28 PM (ExV1e)
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Wow, the NYT's said the opposite. I wonder if they did so purposefully.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 03, 2026 10:28 PM (ExV1e)
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Wow, the NYT's said the opposite. I wonder if they did so purposefully.
Posted by: Orson at March 03, 2026 10:31 PM (dIske)
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240 238 Eromero,
No, she doesn’t.
Posted by: lin-duh is offended at March 03, 2026 10:07 PM (VCgbV)
I have one set up as a race gun, will bring it in October. Please remind me.
Posted by: Eromero at March 03, 2026 10:30 PM (LHPAg)
Willowed from cafe.
No, she doesn’t.
Posted by: lin-duh is offended at March 03, 2026 10:07 PM (VCgbV)
I have one set up as a race gun, will bring it in October. Please remind me.
Posted by: Eromero at March 03, 2026 10:30 PM (LHPAg)
Willowed from cafe.
Posted by: Eromero at March 03, 2026 10:31 PM (LHPAg)
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That wiki article was funny. The "experts" haven't changed a bit. Just guessing, hoping that a consensus would build around their guess.
Posted by: t-bird at March 03, 2026 10:24 PM (RQgUN)
If such a thing happened today, the critter that provided the meat could be identified by DNA. Might not shed light on the mechanism of the "rain", though. I kind of doubt the "barfing buzzards" theory, though. Rural folk would be well-acquainted with buzzards, and would take note of a large flock of them losing their lunch.
That wiki article was funny. The "experts" haven't changed a bit. Just guessing, hoping that a consensus would build around their guess.
Posted by: t-bird at March 03, 2026 10:24 PM (RQgUN)
If such a thing happened today, the critter that provided the meat could be identified by DNA. Might not shed light on the mechanism of the "rain", though. I kind of doubt the "barfing buzzards" theory, though. Rural folk would be well-acquainted with buzzards, and would take note of a large flock of them losing their lunch.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 03, 2026 10:31 PM (8zz6B)
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My left eye is suspicious
Would appreciate prayers
Posted by: vmom
We have prayer request- our son-in-law, J. is having surgery tomorrow for an oral cancer.
Posted by: sal
Prayers going up for both.
Would appreciate prayers
Posted by: vmom
We have prayer request- our son-in-law, J. is having surgery tomorrow for an oral cancer.
Posted by: sal
Prayers going up for both.
Posted by: mikeski at March 03, 2026 10:31 PM (VHUov)
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There's a story circulating on X about those 3 F-15E's that were downed by "friendly fire" the other day. There's speculation they were downed by a Kuwaiti F-18 who's pilot mistook them for Iranian drones. AIM-9 "Sidewinder" heat seekers are thought to have been the missiles that were used.
FWIW there's little info on the Kuwaiti pilot. At that range you simply cannot mistake a F-15E for a drone. And the Iranians haven't anything that resembles it that can fly... into contested Kuwaiti airspace.
Lots of questions. Few answers.
FWIW there's little info on the Kuwaiti pilot. At that range you simply cannot mistake a F-15E for a drone. And the Iranians haven't anything that resembles it that can fly... into contested Kuwaiti airspace.
Lots of questions. Few answers.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 03, 2026 10:32 PM (jtM2q)
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If Gonzalez and eye patch McCain are gone and the senate is a run off. That's a win for Texas and everyone else.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 10:32 PM (MGB5H)
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Yeah, it took that homo Crenshaw about 10 seconds to turn into a gun grabber. I don't understand how he's been stinking up the joint as long as he has.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 03, 2026 10:32 PM (BI5O2)
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I'll say it again, there needs to be a price to be paid for "Republican" candidates that aren't on board with America First. Paxton will win, but it shouldn't have taken a run-off. Thom Tillis...don't even get me started...what kind of responsible parent names their kid "Thom"??? That bitch shouldn't have received funding. His voting antics should have lead to public condemnations long ago.
"Republican" party, are you even trying to win? Or are you more interested in simply keeping the *graft* flowing?
"Republican" party, are you even trying to win? Or are you more interested in simply keeping the *graft* flowing?
Posted by: Crusader at March 03, 2026 10:32 PM (Cjcf6)
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I typically drive cars with the aerodynamics of a brick.
Posted by: Thomas Bender
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[recalls the Bricklin]
Posted by: Thomas Bender
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[recalls the Bricklin]
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 03, 2026 10:33 PM (XeU6L)
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> 25 Rumor has it Crenshaw and Crockett both lost their primary bids today
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at March 03, 2026 10:09 PM (IQ6Gq)
Toth is currently up by 18 over Crenshaw.
Talarico is currently up by 6 over Crockett.
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at March 03, 2026 10:09 PM (IQ6Gq)
Toth is currently up by 18 over Crenshaw.
Talarico is currently up by 6 over Crockett.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at March 03, 2026 10:33 PM (IG3/x)
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123 Lets not sigh about Paxton having to win a run-off for the Tx R primary to get Cornyn out, rather lets celebrate that Crenshaw looks to be getting booted out. Heard a Texas call in guest to talk radio yesterday. Asked about Crenshaw "I supported him in his first run and I have regretted it since about 3 months after he was sworn in".
Posted by: PaleRider at March 03, 2026 10:30 PM (Sokd
This.
I'm in his district. Adios, cyclops.
Posted by: PaleRider at March 03, 2026 10:30 PM (Sokd
This.
I'm in his district. Adios, cyclops.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at March 03, 2026 10:33 PM (cl15i)
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I don't spend a lot of time dissing Cruz because he's generally been solid. Half the time reports about him in mainstream outlets are fake and the other half, they're bullshit.
Posted by: gKWVE at March 03, 2026 10:33 PM (gKWVE)
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I typically drive cars with the aerodynamics of a brick.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at March 03, 2026 10:26 PM (XV/Pl)
My '69 roadrunner says hold my beer. Its a patio block with wheels.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at March 03, 2026 10:26 PM (XV/Pl)
My '69 roadrunner says hold my beer. Its a patio block with wheels.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 03, 2026 10:34 PM (snZF9)
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Goat Cheese/Cheddar/Spinach
Tomato Sauce/Mozzarella/Onions/Peppers/Shrooms
Posted by: San Franpsycho.
1 is a pizza, 1 not a pizza.
Tomato Sauce/Mozzarella/Onions/Peppers/Shrooms
Posted by: San Franpsycho.
1 is a pizza, 1 not a pizza.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at March 03, 2026 10:34 PM (liTrP)
Posted by: JQ at March 03, 2026 10:34 PM (rdVOm)
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Where is the Herrera Gonzalez match up?
45/40 Gonzales, 71% counted. Looks like I'll have to flip Brandon another twenty for the runoff.
45/40 Gonzales, 71% counted. Looks like I'll have to flip Brandon another twenty for the runoff.
Posted by: Oddbob at March 03, 2026 10:34 PM (Fs0KI)
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Where is the Herrera Gonzalez match up?
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 10:30 PM (MGB5H)
Gonzales is up by 5 but below 50. Not many precincts reporting yet though.
I looked here: https://tinyurl.com/5w2jfxsu
I'm off to bed now. See y'all tomorrow.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 10:30 PM (MGB5H)
Gonzales is up by 5 but below 50. Not many precincts reporting yet though.
I looked here: https://tinyurl.com/5w2jfxsu
I'm off to bed now. See y'all tomorrow.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 03, 2026 10:34 PM (ExV1e)
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Vmom will add you to prayers and that all will be well.
We just are retuning from a fabulous trip to one of the national parks. Glorious beauty. Unfortunately trip is sandwiched between terrible flight delays and hiking we get home tonight or early hours Wednesday.
We just are retuning from a fabulous trip to one of the national parks. Glorious beauty. Unfortunately trip is sandwiched between terrible flight delays and hiking we get home tonight or early hours Wednesday.
Posted by: Paisley at March 03, 2026 10:36 PM (/5Who)
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Herrera is Spanish for "Smith". Very common middle class name in Spain as in England and Germany.
Anyone know what Gonzalez' etymology is? Other than "intern-boner"
Anyone know what Gonzalez' etymology is? Other than "intern-boner"
Posted by: gKWVE at March 03, 2026 10:36 PM (gKWVE)
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I got this thrown in my face tonight, by a member of my own family. I wasn't aware of it, and didn't have an answer for it. (I really don't like getting caught flat-footed like that.)
Al-Jazeera link:
https://tinyurl.com/58a8k5xt
"Iran held a mass funeral ceremony for 165 schoolgirls and staff killed on Saturday in what Iran has described as a United States-Israeli attack on a girls' school in the southern city of Minab."
Fox News 9's link:
https://tinyurl.com/mpm922md
Nobody's claiming responsibility for this one (yet.)
My questions:
A) Is this real or is it a fake media-op? I've seen far too many fake injuries/deaths (same kid showing up "dead" at 5+ different explosion sites) from Fatah, Hezbollah, and others to automatically discount that possibility.
B) If this was real, was it mistaken targeting?
C) Was it a nearby targeting and it was messed with by interference? (We've had reports that China's messing with GPS signals in the area.)
D) Whose munitions was it? (Who is responsible?)
Al-Jazeera link:
https://tinyurl.com/58a8k5xt
"Iran held a mass funeral ceremony for 165 schoolgirls and staff killed on Saturday in what Iran has described as a United States-Israeli attack on a girls' school in the southern city of Minab."
Fox News 9's link:
https://tinyurl.com/mpm922md
Nobody's claiming responsibility for this one (yet.)
My questions:
A) Is this real or is it a fake media-op? I've seen far too many fake injuries/deaths (same kid showing up "dead" at 5+ different explosion sites) from Fatah, Hezbollah, and others to automatically discount that possibility.
B) If this was real, was it mistaken targeting?
C) Was it a nearby targeting and it was messed with by interference? (We've had reports that China's messing with GPS signals in the area.)
D) Whose munitions was it? (Who is responsible?)
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at March 03, 2026 10:36 PM (O7YUW)
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There's a story circulating on X about those 3 F-15E's that were downed by "friendly fire" the other day. There's speculation they were downed by a Kuwaiti F-18 who's pilot mistook them for Iranian drones. AIM-9 "Sidewinder" heat seekers are thought to have been the missiles that were used.
FWIW there's little info on the Kuwaiti pilot. At that range you simply cannot mistake a F-15E for a drone. And the Iranians haven't anything that resembles it that can fly... into contested Kuwaiti airspace.
Lots of questions. Few answers.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 03, 2026 10:32 PM (jtM2q)
Hopefully he's buried up to his neck in the desert somewhere.
FWIW there's little info on the Kuwaiti pilot. At that range you simply cannot mistake a F-15E for a drone. And the Iranians haven't anything that resembles it that can fly... into contested Kuwaiti airspace.
Lots of questions. Few answers.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 03, 2026 10:32 PM (jtM2q)
Hopefully he's buried up to his neck in the desert somewhere.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 03, 2026 10:36 PM (snZF9)
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45/40 Gonzales, 71% counted. Looks like I'll have to flip Brandon another twenty for the runoff.
Posted by: Oddbob at
Seriously?! After he's pissed off every republican and his lady piece self immolated and he lied about it for weeks???
Posted by: Oddbob at
Seriously?! After he's pissed off every republican and his lady piece self immolated and he lied about it for weeks???
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 10:36 PM (MGB5H)
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My '69 roadrunner says hold my beer. Its a patio block with wheels.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 03, 2026 10:34 PM (snZF9)
Yeah, that may be so, but it's got that big honkin' engine ...
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 03, 2026 10:34 PM (snZF9)
Yeah, that may be so, but it's got that big honkin' engine ...
Posted by: browndog appreciates big iron at March 03, 2026 10:36 PM (3sXRv)
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I hope Crockett wins, simply because I saw Talarico for about 3 minutes on the Rogan show and came away pretty sure he's a demon wearing a skinsuit. Serious Beelzebub vibes radiating off that little fella.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 03, 2026 10:37 PM (BI5O2)
Posted by: JQ at March 03, 2026 10:37 PM (rdVOm)
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I am at my lowest right now.
Nothing bad is going to happen.
There may be a lot of posts. I know I am not the first Horde to post after a few beers.
Nothing bad is going to happen.
There may be a lot of posts. I know I am not the first Horde to post after a few beers.
Posted by: Stateless at March 03, 2026 10:37 PM (Sco7b)
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hope Crockett wins, simply because I saw Talarico for about 3 minutes on the Rogan show and came away pretty sure he's a demon wearing a skinsuit. Serious Beelzebub vibes radiating off that little fella.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice
Told my mom tonight he's literally a demon hahah
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice
Told my mom tonight he's literally a demon hahah
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 10:38 PM (MGB5H)
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YD: I just didn't like how Colbert blew Crockett off so he could blow Talarico
Posted by: gKWVE at March 03, 2026 10:38 PM (gKWVE)
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am at my lowest right now.
Nothing bad is going to happen.
There may be a lot of posts. I know I am not the first Horde to post after a few beers.
Posted by: Stateless at
Put on teeth! That's always a mood winner! Seriously tho. Thoughts are with ya.
Nothing bad is going to happen.
There may be a lot of posts. I know I am not the first Horde to post after a few beers.
Posted by: Stateless at
Put on teeth! That's always a mood winner! Seriously tho. Thoughts are with ya.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 10:39 PM (MGB5H)
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The grok when asked which "pickup trucks" have the lowest drag coeff, list the Rivian RT1 and the Tesla at around . 32-35. Traditional trucks it says generally start at . 45 and up.
Posted by: Rex B at March 03, 2026 10:40 PM (GI9/m)
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"Iran held a mass funeral ceremony for 165 schoolgirls and staff killed on Saturday in what Iran has described as a United States-Israeli attack on a girls' school in the southern city of Minab."
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Its all bullshit. Many school girls did indeed die, but because the Iranians fired a missile...that went up for a few seconds...and then dived downward into the school.
Its public knowledge at this point. Anyone who wanted to know, knows. But your relatives are diehards.
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Its all bullshit. Many school girls did indeed die, but because the Iranians fired a missile...that went up for a few seconds...and then dived downward into the school.
Its public knowledge at this point. Anyone who wanted to know, knows. But your relatives are diehards.
Posted by: Crusader at March 03, 2026 10:40 PM (Cjcf6)
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D) Whose munitions was it? (Who is responsible?)
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant
One school hit.
Originally blamed US/Israel
Iran did acknowledge within hours that it was theirs.
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant
One school hit.
Originally blamed US/Israel
Iran did acknowledge within hours that it was theirs.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 03, 2026 10:40 PM (/lPRQ)
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D) Whose munitions was it? (Who is responsible?)
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at March 03, 2026 10:36 PM (O7YUW)
There are still photos and a video posted showing the smoke trail of the missile leading directly from a nearby IRGC base to the school. It was an Iranian misfire.
Almost exactly the same as the stories about that hospital in Gaza two years ago that Hamas blew up with their own missile.
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at March 03, 2026 10:36 PM (O7YUW)
There are still photos and a video posted showing the smoke trail of the missile leading directly from a nearby IRGC base to the school. It was an Iranian misfire.
Almost exactly the same as the stories about that hospital in Gaza two years ago that Hamas blew up with their own missile.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 03, 2026 10:41 PM (etYFQ)
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A quick recon mission gives the Volvo 245 a .45 to .47 drag coefficient.
But then everything you find on the interwebbery is regurgitated horse pucky
But then everything you find on the interwebbery is regurgitated horse pucky
Posted by: Some stupid with a flaregun at March 03, 2026 10:41 PM (cJZEI)
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Yeah, Crenshaw appears to have had his posterior handed to him. Trump refused to endorse him. Ted Cruz endorsed and campaigned for him. That is telling.
Posted by: Orson
*************
Did not know about Cruz, which is disappointing if true
Posted by: Orson
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Did not know about Cruz, which is disappointing if true
Posted by: The Grateful at March 03, 2026 10:41 PM (IQ6Gq)
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153 The grok when asked which "pickup trucks" have the lowest drag coeff, list the Rivian RT1 and the Tesla at around . 32-35. Traditional trucks it says generally start at . 45 and up.
Posted by: Rex B at March 03, 2026 10:40 PM (GI9/m)
Yeah, and Grok also says Islam is a religion of peace ...
Posted by: Rex B at March 03, 2026 10:40 PM (GI9/m)
Yeah, and Grok also says Islam is a religion of peace ...
Posted by: browndog appreciates big iron at March 03, 2026 10:41 PM (3sXRv)
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YD: I just didn't like how Colbert blew Crockett off so he could blow Talarico
Posted by: gKWVE at
That's not what happened. It was a cookie hated effort to make it look like Trump wouldn't allow talarico on his show. To boost the views and donations. He made 10m$ in like a day and a half
Posted by: gKWVE at
That's not what happened. It was a cookie hated effort to make it look like Trump wouldn't allow talarico on his show. To boost the views and donations. He made 10m$ in like a day and a half
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 10:41 PM (MGB5H)
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Talarico has had more wangs in him than a Chinese phonebook. It's only a matter of time till he is caught with an underage boy or a deceased male prostitute. Mark it on your calendars.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at March 03, 2026 10:42 PM (cl15i)
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I’m gonna go out in a limb and guess whoever voted for the third guy, what’s his name in the TX senate race will probably cascade towards Paxton giving him a better edge
Also Coryns war chest was ridiculous, but I imagine Paxton will have more funding going into May (I hope) plus trumps endorsement
Also Coryns war chest was ridiculous, but I imagine Paxton will have more funding going into May (I hope) plus trumps endorsement
Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger - Where Are My Keto Cheetos at March 03, 2026 10:42 PM (REq0p)
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A) Is this real or is it a fake media-op? I've seen far too many fake injuries/deaths (same kid showing up "dead" at 5+ different explosion sites) from Fatah, Hezbollah, and others to automatically discount that possibility.
B) If this was real, was it mistaken targeting?
C) Was it a nearby targeting and it was messed with by interference? (We've had reports that China's messing with GPS signals in the area.)
D) Whose munitions was it? (Who is responsible?)
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at March 03, 2026 10:36 PM (O7YUW)
It's total bullshit, and anyone spreading it should be gassed with phosgene. The iranians themselves admitted that one of their ballistic missiles crapped out on launch, and fell sideways onto the school and blew up. There was video with a smoke trail and everything.
B) If this was real, was it mistaken targeting?
C) Was it a nearby targeting and it was messed with by interference? (We've had reports that China's messing with GPS signals in the area.)
D) Whose munitions was it? (Who is responsible?)
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at March 03, 2026 10:36 PM (O7YUW)
It's total bullshit, and anyone spreading it should be gassed with phosgene. The iranians themselves admitted that one of their ballistic missiles crapped out on launch, and fell sideways onto the school and blew up. There was video with a smoke trail and everything.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 03, 2026 10:42 PM (8zz6B)
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Told my mom tonight he's literally a demon hahah
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 10:38 PM (MGB5H)
Some of them are terrible at hiding. Maybe new hires in Hell. I don't understand why so many people can't see it in a case like Talarico. The guy might as well be speaking in tongues while his head spins around.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 10:38 PM (MGB5H)
Some of them are terrible at hiding. Maybe new hires in Hell. I don't understand why so many people can't see it in a case like Talarico. The guy might as well be speaking in tongues while his head spins around.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 03, 2026 10:42 PM (BI5O2)
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I'll say the drag coef. chart seems plausible. Pretty sure that I learned somewhere that race cars deliberately create some downward pressure airflow to get better traction and handling. That probably messes with lowering the horizontal drag, but race cars and sports cars have big enough engines to handle a wee bit of extra drag. And Volvos are/were not bricks because of extra drag, they are heavy and full of safety features to make it hard for that teen driving mom's car to drive like he is on a racetrack and end up crashing.
Posted by: PaleRider at March 03, 2026 10:42 PM (Sokdp)
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{{{Stateless}}}
Stay with us, friend! You probably have no idea how much we missed you this winter and were worried.
Take heart, and feel free to talk to us. You've been through some really tough changes & it's okay to feel "lost" afterward. Grab a beer and take heart!
Give rubbys to Snowflake, too...
Stay with us, friend! You probably have no idea how much we missed you this winter and were worried.
Take heart, and feel free to talk to us. You've been through some really tough changes & it's okay to feel "lost" afterward. Grab a beer and take heart!
Give rubbys to Snowflake, too...
Posted by: JQ at March 03, 2026 10:43 PM (rdVOm)
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Thank you horde family
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 03, 2026 10:43 PM (7fEFu)
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The grok when asked which "pickup trucks" have the lowest drag coeff, list the Rivian RT1 and the Tesla at around . 32-35. Traditional trucks it says generally start at . 45 and up.
Posted by: Rex B at March 03, 2026 10:40 PM (GI9/m)
My spare vehicle is a chevy colorado 2wd. Probably used as a dingy for regular pickups. I would think it has the drag coeff of a roller skate.
Posted by: Rex B at March 03, 2026 10:40 PM (GI9/m)
My spare vehicle is a chevy colorado 2wd. Probably used as a dingy for regular pickups. I would think it has the drag coeff of a roller skate.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 03, 2026 10:43 PM (snZF9)
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That's not what happened. It was a cookie hated effort to make it look like Trump wouldn't allow talarico on his show. To boost the views and donations. He made 10m$ in like a day and a half
Posted by: BruceWayne at
Concentrated effort. Stupid thumbs and autocorrect
Posted by: BruceWayne at
Concentrated effort. Stupid thumbs and autocorrect
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 10:43 PM (MGB5H)
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If a US or Israeli missile had hit a school and killed dozens of kids does anyone really believe our media wouldn't have made this the biggest story of the war by now?
Posted by: JackStraw at March 03, 2026 10:44 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: Stateless at March 03, 2026 10:44 PM (Sco7b)
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1 is a pizza, 1 not a pizza.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at March 03, 2026 10:34 PM (liTrP)
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*whispers* she might hear you.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at March 03, 2026 10:34 PM (liTrP)
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*whispers* she might hear you.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 03, 2026 10:44 PM (RIvkX)
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Some of them are terrible at hiding. Maybe new hires in Hell. I don't understand why so many people can't see it in a case like Talarico. The guy might as well be speaking in tongues while his head spins around.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice
I'm not generally a demon walks among us person. But ya. That dude is an actual demon.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice
I'm not generally a demon walks among us person. But ya. That dude is an actual demon.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 10:44 PM (MGB5H)
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Told my mom tonight he's literally a demon hahah
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 10:38 PM (MGB5H)
Some of them are terrible at hiding. Maybe new hires in Hell. I don't understand why so many people can't see it in a case like Talarico. The guy might as well be speaking in tongues while his head spins around.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 03, 2026 10:42 PM (BI5O2)
I just looked him up. Yeah, you better check that mofo's scalp for a few 6s.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 10:38 PM (MGB5H)
Some of them are terrible at hiding. Maybe new hires in Hell. I don't understand why so many people can't see it in a case like Talarico. The guy might as well be speaking in tongues while his head spins around.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 03, 2026 10:42 PM (BI5O2)
I just looked him up. Yeah, you better check that mofo's scalp for a few 6s.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 03, 2026 10:45 PM (snZF9)
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ts all bullshit. Many school girls did indeed die, but because the Iranians fired a missile...that went up for a few seconds...and then dived downward into the school.
Its public knowledge at this point. Anyone who wanted to know, knows. But your relatives are diehards.
Posted by: Crusader
One reason western weapon systems are so expensive is we do not tolerate high failure rates. That level of engineering and quality control can easily exceed a basic missile where you just light the fuse and dive for cover.
Its public knowledge at this point. Anyone who wanted to know, knows. But your relatives are diehards.
Posted by: Crusader
One reason western weapon systems are so expensive is we do not tolerate high failure rates. That level of engineering and quality control can easily exceed a basic missile where you just light the fuse and dive for cover.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 03, 2026 10:45 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at March 03, 2026 10:45 PM (2EYjk)
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 10:45 PM (MGB5H)
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Sorry I'm late, my trolley line was shut down today. Somebody mentioned something about a "crime scene." I'm switching to the bus, that trolley ain't nothing but a problem.
Posted by: tankdemon at March 03, 2026 10:45 PM (UNEoe)
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Now put the Cd of those F-18s on the chart and compare.
And thanks for the shenanigans video, TRex. Always fun to watch cat shots.
And thanks for the shenanigans video, TRex. Always fun to watch cat shots.
Posted by: GWB at March 03, 2026 10:45 PM (cAEoL)
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Even with the correction, I am still understanding that Colbert got Talarico on stage to support the Talarico campaign, which would make some sense ... in April, but this was in February when the primary was still in swing.
Crockett did not get that deal, and did not get the $10m.
That is a thumb on the scale for Talarico.
Crockett did not get that deal, and did not get the $10m.
That is a thumb on the scale for Talarico.
Posted by: gKWVE at March 03, 2026 10:46 PM (gKWVE)
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Cruz endorsed Toth. But there is a headline that might have been misread by some "Sen. Ted Cruz endorses GOP primary challenger to Rep. Dan Crenshaw in Texas"..
Posted by: runner at March 03, 2026 10:46 PM (GD0B3)
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@154/Crusader: Thank you. Ease up on accusing my relatives please, the mass media links I was finding are accusatory towards the USA/Israel and they're probably seeing the same thing. The information you and others are giving me is even new to me (and I was hoping it'd be something like this and not what the media was throwing accusations around about.)
@155/Itinerant Alley Butcher: Great. Please, a link to that admission by Iran? (I want to send that information onward.)
@156/Tom Servo: Same. I'd really love links to those still photos and/or video.
(Thank you all.)
@155/Itinerant Alley Butcher: Great. Please, a link to that admission by Iran? (I want to send that information onward.)
@156/Tom Servo: Same. I'd really love links to those still photos and/or video.
(Thank you all.)
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at March 03, 2026 10:46 PM (O7YUW)
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Concentrated effort. Stupid thumbs and autocorrect
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 10:43 PM (MGB5H)
Cookie hated? Cockily hearted? Tollhouse?
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 10:43 PM (MGB5H)
Cookie hated? Cockily hearted? Tollhouse?
Posted by: Kindltot at March 03, 2026 10:46 PM (rbvCR)
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Huh. My 1960 VW Bus has a CoF of .44. That's better than the Beetle .48. Good work German Engineers!
Posted by: Everyone Knows It's Windy. at March 03, 2026 10:46 PM (oftw2)
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Lower Cd doesn’t necessarily mean better “aerodynamics” whatever that is supposed to mean, or even lower drag force. Because it depends on what a particular coefficient is normalized to.
One value in a set may be normalized to a vehicle’s wetted frontal area adjusted for flow through and another normalized to a monkey’s butt. Shouldn’t they all just have consistent and obvious reference area, chord lengths, and aspect ratio calculations you may ask? AH HAHA HAH HAH HAH HAH sigh…
And if you are very lucky the study or your CFD guys will actually tell you something about the reference area of the vehicle or monkey butt, or not, and you cry into your slide ruler and make do.
I’m not bitter.
One value in a set may be normalized to a vehicle’s wetted frontal area adjusted for flow through and another normalized to a monkey’s butt. Shouldn’t they all just have consistent and obvious reference area, chord lengths, and aspect ratio calculations you may ask? AH HAHA HAH HAH HAH HAH sigh…
And if you are very lucky the study or your CFD guys will actually tell you something about the reference area of the vehicle or monkey butt, or not, and you cry into your slide ruler and make do.
I’m not bitter.
Posted by: banana Dream at March 03, 2026 10:47 PM (vSSIL)
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I checked and Cruz endorsed Toth, he can’t stand Crenshaw as he keeps voting against Cruz’s sponsored bills so it also seems personal
Cruz even recorded an ad for Toth calling Crenshaw a one eyed faggot retard shitpiss
I may have made up some of the quotes there
Cruz even recorded an ad for Toth calling Crenshaw a one eyed faggot retard shitpiss
I may have made up some of the quotes there
Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger - Where Are My Keto Cheetos at March 03, 2026 10:48 PM (REq0p)
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Yeah, and Grok also says Islam is a religion of peace ...
Posted by: browndog appreciates big iron
That ROP line is repeated so frequently, serious or sarcastic, that Grok or any AI crawling the nets for 'facts' would take it as conventional wisdom.
Posted by: browndog appreciates big iron
That ROP line is repeated so frequently, serious or sarcastic, that Grok or any AI crawling the nets for 'facts' would take it as conventional wisdom.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 03, 2026 10:48 PM (/lPRQ)
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Even with the correction, I am still understanding that Colbert got Talarico on stage to support the Talarico campaign, which would make some sense ... in April, but this was in February when the primary was still in swing.
Crockett did not get that deal, and did not get the $10m.
That is a thumb on the scale for Talarico.
Posted by: gKWVE at March
Yes that was the point. To signal to the Dems this is the vote. Dumbass Colbert had nothing to do with it. He was just the platform because obviously Trump is out for his already canceled show
Crockett did not get that deal, and did not get the $10m.
That is a thumb on the scale for Talarico.
Posted by: gKWVE at March
Yes that was the point. To signal to the Dems this is the vote. Dumbass Colbert had nothing to do with it. He was just the platform because obviously Trump is out for his already canceled show
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 10:48 PM (MGB5H)
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Paxton has barely touched his campaign cash.
I noticed going into the polls today that there were Cornyn signs and Hunt signs but I couldn’t see any Paxton signs.
Not sure how much difference those particular signs make. I’d already made my decision and the lack of signs didn’t change it.
I noticed going into the polls today that there were Cornyn signs and Hunt signs but I couldn’t see any Paxton signs.
Not sure how much difference those particular signs make. I’d already made my decision and the lack of signs didn’t change it.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at March 03, 2026 10:48 PM (EXyHK)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 03, 2026 10:48 PM (Cqx++)
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I have read that vultures will sometimes regurgitate a bit if they feel like they are being weighed down too much when attempting to fly.
Lots of vultures in Kentucky. Plenty of road kill (or prairie kill 150 years ago.) I know we eschew math at the ONT, but it all adds up.
Lots of vultures in Kentucky. Plenty of road kill (or prairie kill 150 years ago.) I know we eschew math at the ONT, but it all adds up.
Posted by: tankdemon at March 03, 2026 10:49 PM (UNEoe)
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Interesting analysis, PU truck, tailgate up vs down:
SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation Pickup Truck Tailgate Drag Analysis
https://shorturl.at/vsBs5
SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation Pickup Truck Tailgate Drag Analysis
https://shorturl.at/vsBs5
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 03, 2026 10:49 PM (XeU6L)
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Also , WTF is going on with Breitbart news. They are starting to become a bit...cuckery. That Boyle guy maybe ?? Clean up your house, get rid of Boyle, he no good. You can do better, Breitbart news!
Posted by: runner at March 03, 2026 10:50 PM (GD0B3)
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Also race cars are upside down airplanes designed for substantial negative lift as much if not more than drag reduction.
Posted by: banana Dream at March 03, 2026 10:50 PM (vSSIL)
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Anyone know what Gonzalez' etymology is? Other than "intern-boner"
Posted by: gKWVE
Speedy
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr
What about slo-poke?
Posted by: gKWVE
Speedy
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr
What about slo-poke?
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 10:51 PM (MGB5H)
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That ROP line is repeated so frequently, serious or sarcastic, that Grok or any AI crawling the nets for 'facts' would take it as conventional wisdom.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher
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Speaks volumes about AI.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher
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Speaks volumes about AI.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 03, 2026 10:51 PM (XeU6L)
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at March 03, 2026 10:51 PM (EXyHK)
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Fucking A!!!
Dan Crenshaw is DONE in Congress.
The Texas Republican just lost his primary to Steve Toth, meaning Crenshaw will be out of office after November in Texas’ 2nd District.
Dan Crenshaw is DONE in Congress.
The Texas Republican just lost his primary to Steve Toth, meaning Crenshaw will be out of office after November in Texas’ 2nd District.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 03, 2026 10:51 PM (tY81A)
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Not bad for a kid that flunked out of HS math. Truth be told, he was bored shitless there.
Posted by: Tonypete at March 03, 2026 10:27 PM (cYBz/)
Pookette's teachers are warning us that she might have to transfer back to general math once she hits high school. They're still doing assessment tests with basic math drills and guess who gets bored with those because she knows it all already. She's surprisingly great with word problems. She's worried about geometry, though, because she didn't get my spatial intelligence. I think she'll do fine and I'm fighting to keep her in advanced math because she enjoys it.
Posted by: Tonypete at March 03, 2026 10:27 PM (cYBz/)
Pookette's teachers are warning us that she might have to transfer back to general math once she hits high school. They're still doing assessment tests with basic math drills and guess who gets bored with those because she knows it all already. She's surprisingly great with word problems. She's worried about geometry, though, because she didn't get my spatial intelligence. I think she'll do fine and I'm fighting to keep her in advanced math because she enjoys it.
Posted by: pookysgirl, Academic Mama Bear at March 03, 2026 10:52 PM (Wt5PA)
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Told my mom tonight he's literally a demon hahah
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 10:38 PM (MGB5H)
Some of them are terrible at hiding. Maybe new hires in Hell. I don't understand why so many people can't see it in a case like Talarico. The guy might as well be speaking in tongues while his head spins around.
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I'm the same way. I don't understand why more people don't understand that Hillary Clinton is demonic. I mean literally demonic. She's not some "principled opponent across the isle"--she's an unholy demon.
Bill Clinton? A whore of a man, a serial liar, and a rapist. But not demonic.
Osama...excuse me...Barack Obama? A Kenyon Muslim fag who had underworld support to become not only a US citizen but a US president. But not demonic...the demonically influenced are smarter than this dimwitted cock-sucker.
Hillary? Pure evil.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 10:38 PM (MGB5H)
Some of them are terrible at hiding. Maybe new hires in Hell. I don't understand why so many people can't see it in a case like Talarico. The guy might as well be speaking in tongues while his head spins around.
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I'm the same way. I don't understand why more people don't understand that Hillary Clinton is demonic. I mean literally demonic. She's not some "principled opponent across the isle"--she's an unholy demon.
Bill Clinton? A whore of a man, a serial liar, and a rapist. But not demonic.
Osama...excuse me...Barack Obama? A Kenyon Muslim fag who had underworld support to become not only a US citizen but a US president. But not demonic...the demonically influenced are smarter than this dimwitted cock-sucker.
Hillary? Pure evil.
Posted by: Crusader at March 03, 2026 10:52 PM (Cjcf6)
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Fucking A!!!
Dan Crenshaw is DONE in Congress.
The Texas Republican just lost his primary to Steve Toth, meaning Crenshaw will be out of office after November in Texas’ 2nd District.
Posted by: rickb223
Fuck ya. I'll got get a beer to celebrate.
Dan Crenshaw is DONE in Congress.
The Texas Republican just lost his primary to Steve Toth, meaning Crenshaw will be out of office after November in Texas’ 2nd District.
Posted by: rickb223
Fuck ya. I'll got get a beer to celebrate.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 10:52 PM (MGB5H)
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Anyone know what Gonzalez' etymology is? Other than "intern-boner"
Posted by: gKWVE
Speedy
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr
What about slo-poke?
Posted by: BruceWayne
Stoned.
Posted by: gKWVE
Speedy
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr
What about slo-poke?
Posted by: BruceWayne
Stoned.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 03, 2026 10:52 PM (tY81A)
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@163/Alberta Oil Peon: "It's total bullshit, and anyone spreading it should be gassed with phosgene."
That's a whole lot of MSM outlets that are gonna be huffing that gas. (Not seeing the downside to that.) ;-)
The iranians themselves admitted that one of their ballistic missiles crapped out on launch, and fell sideways onto the school and blew up. There was video with a smoke trail and everything."
Link please? Looking, NOT finding it, starting to wonder if Google is outright hiding this one from its results (wouldn't be the first time...)
That's a whole lot of MSM outlets that are gonna be huffing that gas. (Not seeing the downside to that.) ;-)
The iranians themselves admitted that one of their ballistic missiles crapped out on launch, and fell sideways onto the school and blew up. There was video with a smoke trail and everything."
Link please? Looking, NOT finding it, starting to wonder if Google is outright hiding this one from its results (wouldn't be the first time...)
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at March 03, 2026 10:53 PM (O7YUW)
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And thanks for the shenanigans video, TRex. Always fun to watch cat shots.
Posted by: GWB at March 03, 2026 10:45 PM
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Gold star to you for clicking on the link!!
Posted by: GWB at March 03, 2026 10:45 PM
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Gold star to you for clicking on the link!!
Posted by: TRex - fod walker at March 03, 2026 10:54 PM (IQ6Gq)
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>>> Interesting analysis, PU truck, tailgate up vs down:
SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation Pickup Truck Tailgate Drag Analysis
https://shorturl.at/vsBs5
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 03, 2026 10:49 PM (XeU6L)
A wind tunnel I worked at did a pretty thorough study of this. Tail gate up was better, lower drag, than most anything else, down, off, chains, etc..
SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation Pickup Truck Tailgate Drag Analysis
https://shorturl.at/vsBs5
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 03, 2026 10:49 PM (XeU6L)
A wind tunnel I worked at did a pretty thorough study of this. Tail gate up was better, lower drag, than most anything else, down, off, chains, etc..
Posted by: banana Dream at March 03, 2026 10:54 PM (vSSIL)
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Also , WTF is going on with Breitbart news. They are starting to become a bit...cuckery. That Boyle guy maybe ?? Clean up your house, get rid of Boyle, he no good. You can do better, Breitbart news!
Posted by: runner at March 03, 2026 10:50 PM (GD0B3)
Haven't been to Breitbart in a year or more. I find it boring. And forget the comments. That DISGUST! platform.
I just go to Revolver's news feed. Then I pick, not a Breitbart editor. They got big, they went soft.
Posted by: runner at March 03, 2026 10:50 PM (GD0B3)
Haven't been to Breitbart in a year or more. I find it boring. And forget the comments. That DISGUST! platform.
I just go to Revolver's news feed. Then I pick, not a Breitbart editor. They got big, they went soft.
Posted by: RickZ at March 03, 2026 10:54 PM (gKDq2)
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Crenshaw was a guest on Gutfeld recently.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 03, 2026 10:54 PM (Cqx++)
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Crenshaw was a guest on Gutfeld recently.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr
Saw that. Laughed and turned it off. Go get your job at msnbc piker.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr
Saw that. Laughed and turned it off. Go get your job at msnbc piker.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 10:55 PM (MGB5H)
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The Texas Republican just lost his primary to Steve Toth, meaning Crenshaw will be out of office after November in Texas’ 2nd District.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 03, 2026 10:51 PM (tY81A)
December 31st.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 03, 2026 10:51 PM (tY81A)
December 31st.
Posted by: RickZ at March 03, 2026 10:55 PM (gKDq2)
Posted by: rickb223 at March 03, 2026 10:55 PM (tY81A)
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González is a Spanish name. Its origins trace back to a Visigothic name combining the words gunþo (guntho) (battle or war) and alf (elf); the Latinized form was Gundisalv. As the Spanish language developed, the name transformed into Gonzalo and its surname derivative González.
Posted by: Kindltot at March 03, 2026 10:56 PM (rbvCR)
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Eyepatch McCain is out? What a shame. Gonna miss that nickname.
I remember his early ad, marching with some other flag-waving Great American folk. He looked good for about six seconds.
I remember his early ad, marching with some other flag-waving Great American folk. He looked good for about six seconds.
Posted by: mindful webworker - remember his rw&b fake eyeball? at March 03, 2026 10:56 PM (kOja/)
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A wind tunnel I worked at did a pretty thorough study of this. Tail gate up was better, lower drag, than most anything else, down, off, chains, etc..
Posted by: banana Dream at March 03, 2026 10:54 PM
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Posted by: banana Dream at March 03, 2026 10:54 PM
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Posted by: TRex - aero dino at March 03, 2026 10:56 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Talarico 51.7%
Jasmine 47%
Boom!
Posted by: rickb223
Still 38% to go. I'd love if they ended up in a run off. But the third is still under 1
Jasmine 47%
Boom!
Posted by: rickb223
Still 38% to go. I'd love if they ended up in a run off. But the third is still under 1
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 10:56 PM (MGB5H)
Posted by: rickb223 at March 03, 2026 10:57 PM (tY81A)
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Evenin’, All. Happy Wednesday Eve.
Posted by: Bulg at March 03, 2026 10:57 PM (77rzZ)
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A wind tunnel I worked at did a pretty thorough study of this. Tail gate up was better, lower drag, than most anything else, down, off, chains, etc..
Posted by: banana Dream
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Confirmed at that link.
Posted by: banana Dream
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Confirmed at that link.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 03, 2026 10:57 PM (XeU6L)
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>Also race cars are upside down airplanes designed for substantial negative lift as much if not more than drag reduction.
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Urban legend has it that Indy cars/F1 cars at speed would stick to the roof of a tube shaped road.
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Urban legend has it that Indy cars/F1 cars at speed would stick to the roof of a tube shaped road.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 03, 2026 10:57 PM (jtM2q)
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Governor Hot Wheels 82.7%
Posted by: rickb223 at March 03, 2026 10:58 PM (tY81A)
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191 I have read that vultures will sometimes regurgitate a bit if they feel like they are being weighed down too much when attempting to fly.
Lots of vultures in Kentucky. Plenty of road kill (or prairie kill 150 years ago.) I know we eschew math at the ONT, but it all adds up.
Posted by: tankdemon at March 03, 2026 10:49 PM (UNEoe)
I was driving on a country road came around a bend and vultures were in the road, had to brake and swerve not to hit them. One flew right over me and as it flapped hard it puked right on my windshield. Nasty bloody stinky mess, most disgusting thing I’ve ever seen.
Lots of vultures in Kentucky. Plenty of road kill (or prairie kill 150 years ago.) I know we eschew math at the ONT, but it all adds up.
Posted by: tankdemon at March 03, 2026 10:49 PM (UNEoe)
I was driving on a country road came around a bend and vultures were in the road, had to brake and swerve not to hit them. One flew right over me and as it flapped hard it puked right on my windshield. Nasty bloody stinky mess, most disgusting thing I’ve ever seen.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 03, 2026 10:58 PM (etYFQ)
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A wind tunnel I worked at did a pretty thorough study of this. Tail gate up was better, lower drag, than most anything else, down, off, chains, etc..
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With or without the math, tailgate down on a vehicle that was already crazy-long was a sign that the driver is an asshole.
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With or without the math, tailgate down on a vehicle that was already crazy-long was a sign that the driver is an asshole.
Posted by: Crusader at March 03, 2026 10:58 PM (Cjcf6)
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Dan Patrick 85.3%
Posted by: rickb223 at March 03, 2026 10:59 PM (tY81A)
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González is a Spanish name. Its origins trace back to a Visigothic name combining the words gunþo (guntho) (battle or war) and alf (elf); the Latinized form was Gundisalv. As the Spanish language developed, the name transformed into Gonzalo and its surname derivative González.
Posted by: Kindltot at March 03, 2026 10:56 PM (rbvCR)
"War elf"?! What is this, Warhammer?
Posted by: Kindltot at March 03, 2026 10:56 PM (rbvCR)
"War elf"?! What is this, Warhammer?
Posted by: pookysgirl knows a little bit at March 03, 2026 10:59 PM (Wt5PA)
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Yeahhh, I'mma call bullshit on the aerodynamics poster.
Modern passenger cars, which all look alike, sit between 0.2-0.3. Only crazy concept supercars get much lower.
One of the most important factors, and the reason that literally everything looks like a Prius hatchback nowadays, is having the cross-section of your car's rear end being half the area of its maximum cross-section. Same reason short-range pistol bullets just look like a "U," but long-range rifle bullets have a boat-tail.
Also, being convex everywhere, like that bullet. Even modern sedans have a big sloping rear window and a tiny trunk lid, so they have a hatchback-like shape, without much of a concave angle where they meet. Pickup trucks, because of the giant right-angle from the cab to the bed, sit closer to 0.6. The Cybertruck looks like a mutant minivan just to get that down to 0.4.
The "sports cars" in the pic with the higher numbers have big spoilers, which convert drag into downforce to keep the wheels from spinnin', so their numbers might be correct? Tires/rims, and the shape of the wheel wells matters more than you'd think, too.
Modern passenger cars, which all look alike, sit between 0.2-0.3. Only crazy concept supercars get much lower.
One of the most important factors, and the reason that literally everything looks like a Prius hatchback nowadays, is having the cross-section of your car's rear end being half the area of its maximum cross-section. Same reason short-range pistol bullets just look like a "U," but long-range rifle bullets have a boat-tail.
Also, being convex everywhere, like that bullet. Even modern sedans have a big sloping rear window and a tiny trunk lid, so they have a hatchback-like shape, without much of a concave angle where they meet. Pickup trucks, because of the giant right-angle from the cab to the bed, sit closer to 0.6. The Cybertruck looks like a mutant minivan just to get that down to 0.4.
The "sports cars" in the pic with the higher numbers have big spoilers, which convert drag into downforce to keep the wheels from spinnin', so their numbers might be correct? Tires/rims, and the shape of the wheel wells matters more than you'd think, too.
Posted by: mikeski at March 03, 2026 10:59 PM (VHUov)
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With or without the math, tailgate down on a vehicle that was already crazy-long was a sign that the driver is an asshole.
Posted by: Crusader
They also drove a RAM
Posted by: Crusader
They also drove a RAM
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:00 PM (MGB5H)
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Yes, Hillary is another obvious one. Might as well have a sign saying "Property of Satan" around her neck.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 03, 2026 11:01 PM (BI5O2)
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Ah crap. Just found this claim at "The Guardian" (yeah, yeah, I know, another leftist media mouthpiece that can't be trusted, which is pretty much most of 'em):
"Several X accounts also made viral claims that the school had been struck by a misfired IRGC missile, but the photographs of the misfire that they present as evidence were taken about 1,600km (994 miles) away from Minab, in the city of Zanjan."
https://tinyurl.com/5fwkwpz2
"Several X accounts also made viral claims that the school had been struck by a misfired IRGC missile, but the photographs of the misfire that they present as evidence were taken about 1,600km (994 miles) away from Minab, in the city of Zanjan."
https://tinyurl.com/5fwkwpz2
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at March 03, 2026 11:01 PM (O7YUW)
Posted by: rickb223 at March 03, 2026 11:01 PM (tY81A)
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Haven't been to Breitbart in a year or more. I find it boring. And forget the comments. That DISGUST! platform.
I just go to Revolver's news feed. Then I pick, not a Breitbart editor. They got big, they went soft.
Posted by: RickZ at March 03, 2026 10:54 PM (gKD
I just look at the headlines there, but they had a livewire for the TX election going.
I just go to Revolver's news feed. Then I pick, not a Breitbart editor. They got big, they went soft.
Posted by: RickZ at March 03, 2026 10:54 PM (gKD
I just look at the headlines there, but they had a livewire for the TX election going.
Posted by: runner at March 03, 2026 11:01 PM (GD0B3)
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With or without the math, tailgate down on a vehicle that was already crazy-long was a sign that the driver is an asshole.
Posted by: Crusader
They also drove a RAM
I drove a RAM until it died. Oh, wait, that supports your theory.
Posted by: Crusader
They also drove a RAM
I drove a RAM until it died. Oh, wait, that supports your theory.
Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at March 03, 2026 11:01 PM (lUFok)
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Huh. My 1960 VW Bus has a CoF of .44. That's better than the Beetle .48. Good work German Engineers!
Posted by: Everyone Knows It's Windy. at March 03, 2026 10:46 PM (oftw2)
Cd don't make much nevermind when the motor has a whopping 40 hp. I miss my beloved 66-67-68 Beetle.
Posted by: Everyone Knows It's Windy. at March 03, 2026 10:46 PM (oftw2)
Cd don't make much nevermind when the motor has a whopping 40 hp. I miss my beloved 66-67-68 Beetle.
Posted by: Count de Monet at March 03, 2026 11:02 PM (wVcYX)
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I drove a RAM until it died. Oh, wait, that supports your theory.
Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at March 03, 2026 11:01 PM (lUFok)
*snort*
Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at March 03, 2026 11:01 PM (lUFok)
*snort*
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:02 PM (MGB5H)
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Yeahhh, I'mma call bullshit on the aerodynamics poster.
Modern passenger cars, which all look alike, sit between 0.2-0.3. Only crazy concept supercars get much lower.
Saw one where a cow was more aerodynamic than a Jeep.
Modern passenger cars, which all look alike, sit between 0.2-0.3. Only crazy concept supercars get much lower.
Saw one where a cow was more aerodynamic than a Jeep.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 03, 2026 11:02 PM (tY81A)
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Gonzalez is a Visigoth? should the Italians ask for reparations?
Posted by: gKWVE at March 03, 2026 11:03 PM (gKWVE)
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Gonzales/herrera 44/41 57%reporting
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:03 PM (MGB5H)
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Wonder if Sid Miller comments here.
Posted by: gKWVE at March 03, 2026 11:03 PM (gKWVE)
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Link please? Looking, NOT finding it, starting to wonder if Google is outright hiding this one from its results (wouldn't be the first time...)
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at March 03, 2026 10:53 PM (O7YUW)
Google is part of the enemy media.
https://x.com/IredcapI/status/2027781487370899503
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at March 03, 2026 10:53 PM (O7YUW)
Google is part of the enemy media.
https://x.com/IredcapI/status/2027781487370899503
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 03, 2026 11:04 PM (8zz6B)
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OK ...
A deeper dive shows that the Volvo is indeed slipperier, even if you drop the rear wings.
All I know is that those fucking Volvos weren't slipperier than the '59 Lotus Elite we had when I was growing up.
.29 cd ... suck on that, you brick on wheels.
A deeper dive shows that the Volvo is indeed slipperier, even if you drop the rear wings.
All I know is that those fucking Volvos weren't slipperier than the '59 Lotus Elite we had when I was growing up.
.29 cd ... suck on that, you brick on wheels.
Posted by: browndog appreciates big iron at March 03, 2026 11:04 PM (3sXRv)
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I think Razorfist on X had an interesting comment on the whole missile strikes girls' school
If the attack happened like at 7pm Tehran time, why is the destroyed school shown in daylight?
If the attack happened like at 7pm Tehran time, why is the destroyed school shown in daylight?
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 03, 2026 11:04 PM (2GVsD)
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A wind tunnel I worked at did a pretty thorough study of this. Tail gate up was better, lower drag, than most anything else, down, off, chains, etc..
Posted by: banana Dream
Having the (solid) tailgate up makes the mass of air in the bed into part of the truck, partially. So it gets closer to the ideal hatchback shape, with smaller concave angles and a bigger cross-section at the rear.
It's also why that empty beer can rattling around in the bed doesn't go flying out as soon as you hit 20mph.
Posted by: banana Dream
Having the (solid) tailgate up makes the mass of air in the bed into part of the truck, partially. So it gets closer to the ideal hatchback shape, with smaller concave angles and a bigger cross-section at the rear.
It's also why that empty beer can rattling around in the bed doesn't go flying out as soon as you hit 20mph.
Posted by: mikeski at March 03, 2026 11:04 PM (VHUov)
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I drove a RAM until it died. Oh, wait, that supports your theory.
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That is why allah gave us ewes.
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That is why allah gave us ewes.
Posted by: Mullah Crazy Hakkim at March 03, 2026 11:05 PM (JkO4W)
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>>> A wind tunnel I worked at did a pretty thorough study of this. Tail gate up was better, lower drag, than most anything else, down, off, chains, etc..
Posted by: banana Dream
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Confirmed at that link.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 03, 2026 10:57 PM (XeU6L)
Until very recently, past few decades you would only ever say the wind tunnel test confirms the analytical result. The industry is becoming more confident now in CFD and some will base decisions directly from it. But eventually you will still test it in a tunnel as the final confirmation.
Posted by: banana Dream
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Confirmed at that link.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 03, 2026 10:57 PM (XeU6L)
Until very recently, past few decades you would only ever say the wind tunnel test confirms the analytical result. The industry is becoming more confident now in CFD and some will base decisions directly from it. But eventually you will still test it in a tunnel as the final confirmation.
Posted by: banana Dream at March 03, 2026 11:05 PM (vSSIL)
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It's also why that empty beer can rattling around in the bed doesn't go flying out as soon as you hit 20mph.
Posted by: mikeski
I have no idea what you are talking about.
Posted by: mikeski
I have no idea what you are talking about.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:05 PM (MGB5H)
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Pookette's teachers are warning us that she might have to transfer back to general math once she hits high school. They're still doing assessment tests with basic math drills and guess who gets bored with those because she knows it all already. She's surprisingly great with word problems. She's worried about geometry, though, because she didn't get my spatial intelligence. I think she'll do fine and I'm fighting to keep her in advanced math because she enjoys it.
Posted by: pookysgirl, Academic Mama Bear at March 03, 2026 10:52 PM (Wt5PA)
If she's bored in math, ask her teachers if she can nap during the first part of the class, because she's likely to catch up by the end.
The other option is something I did. I'd correct the teacher when they made a mistake. Teachers don't seem to like that much.
Posted by: pookysgirl, Academic Mama Bear at March 03, 2026 10:52 PM (Wt5PA)
If she's bored in math, ask her teachers if she can nap during the first part of the class, because she's likely to catch up by the end.
The other option is something I did. I'd correct the teacher when they made a mistake. Teachers don't seem to like that much.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at March 03, 2026 11:06 PM (S/Y4j)
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There is going to be more propaganda, Iranian jihadists are now setting up command posts in hospitals, schools - human shields. But we knew they would do that.
Posted by: runner at March 03, 2026 11:06 PM (GD0B3)
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Half Dozen at March 03, 2026 10:04 PM
Wow. Socializing with Amos C. Brown in Brazil is kinda unexpected, for sure!
Wow. Socializing with Amos C. Brown in Brazil is kinda unexpected, for sure!
Posted by: KT at March 03, 2026 11:08 PM (7vIsy)
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Black girl magic 5 behind with 62% in
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:08 PM (MGB5H)
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Liked the first picture! My husband was TDY to Nellis AFB in summer of 1985 and I visited him there, the only time I have ever been to Vegas. I was 8 months pregnant and it was so hot; I remember it was still almost 100 F at midnight.
Posted by: Frankie at March 03, 2026 11:08 PM (zqqz5)
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Time 🕙 to wander off to follow a trail. Will be back to say g'nite. Or not. Depending.
Meanwhile, here's some music music music
https://youtu.be/HXYwP6PNYRA?t=6
Meanwhile, here's some music music music
https://youtu.be/HXYwP6PNYRA?t=6
Posted by: mindful webworker - all I want at March 03, 2026 11:09 PM (kOja/)
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Muslims have never met a school, a hospital, or a mosque where they don't think, "yeah I can fit about a hundred AK-47s, 50,000 rounds, and thirty PRG-7s in that building."
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 03, 2026 11:09 PM (2GVsD)
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I visited him there, the only time I have ever been to Vegas. I was 8 months pregnant and it was so hot; I remember it was still almost 100 F at midnight.
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You should have gone into a casino. They have air conditioning, you know.
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You should have gone into a casino. They have air conditioning, you know.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 03, 2026 11:10 PM (JkO4W)
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Qatar pilots took out 2 Iranian drones
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:10 PM (MGB5H)
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"Several X accounts also made viral claims that the school had been struck by a misfired IRGC missile, but the photographs of the misfire that they present as evidence were taken about 1,600km (994 miles) away from Minab, in the city of Zanjan."
https://tinyurl.com/5fwkwpz2
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at March 03, 2026 11:01 PM (O7YUW)
The Grauniad is particularly evil.
FWIW, i would not put it past the mullahs to deliberately blow up a girls' school in order to create a propaganda incident. Girls are pretty worthless is islam, anyway.
https://tinyurl.com/5fwkwpz2
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at March 03, 2026 11:01 PM (O7YUW)
The Grauniad is particularly evil.
FWIW, i would not put it past the mullahs to deliberately blow up a girls' school in order to create a propaganda incident. Girls are pretty worthless is islam, anyway.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 03, 2026 11:10 PM (8zz6B)
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More talk about trucks, bah. Imma talk about Tara Yazdi’s boobs.
Posted by: Bulg at March 03, 2026 11:11 PM (77rzZ)
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226 Yes, Hillary is another obvious one. Might as well have a sign saying "Property of Satan" around her neck.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice
Satan approached Hillary to make a deal for her soul. He was dismayed to find out that she didn't have one.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice
Satan approached Hillary to make a deal for her soul. He was dismayed to find out that she didn't have one.
Posted by: Cosda at March 03, 2026 11:11 PM (/GQc+)
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I think of geometry as word problems. Beautiful orderly clearly define word problems.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 03, 2026 11:11 PM (RIvkX)
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Cornyn/paxton confirmed runoff
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:11 PM (MGB5H)
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Qatar pilots took out 2 Iranian drones
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Yesterday Kuwaiti pilots took out 3 US F-15. Friendly fire and all that. I'd rather arabs stay away from US and Israeli planes.
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Yesterday Kuwaiti pilots took out 3 US F-15. Friendly fire and all that. I'd rather arabs stay away from US and Israeli planes.
Posted by: runner at March 03, 2026 11:12 PM (GD0B3)
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245 There is going to be more propaganda, Iranian jihadists are now setting up command posts in hospitals, schools - human shields. But we knew they would do that.
Posted by: runner
Something about "only the government should have guns" that my lefty neighbor stoll holds firmly to.
Posted by: runner
Something about "only the government should have guns" that my lefty neighbor stoll holds firmly to.
Posted by: Rex B at March 03, 2026 11:12 PM (GI9/m)
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>>Modern passenger cars, which all look alike, sit between 0.2-0.3. Only crazy concept supercars get much lower.
I suppose that's true because passenger cars and supercars have completely different power plants not to mention different functions. Comparing the shape of a station wagon with intended an intended top end speed of about 75 mph and an acceleration of about 8 seconds in a 0 - 60 and passenger seating for 4 plus cargo doesn't really have anything to do with what a Ferrari intended to do at twice the speed.
I suppose that's true because passenger cars and supercars have completely different power plants not to mention different functions. Comparing the shape of a station wagon with intended an intended top end speed of about 75 mph and an acceleration of about 8 seconds in a 0 - 60 and passenger seating for 4 plus cargo doesn't really have anything to do with what a Ferrari intended to do at twice the speed.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 03, 2026 11:13 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 03, 2026 11:13 PM (2GVsD)
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If the attack happened like at 7pm Tehran time, why is the destroyed school shown in daylight?
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 03, 2026 11:04 PM (2GVsD)
And why was the school occupied?
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 03, 2026 11:04 PM (2GVsD)
And why was the school occupied?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 03, 2026 11:13 PM (8zz6B)
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think of geometry as word problems. Beautiful orderly clearly define word problems.
Posted by: San Franpsycho
I always loved geometry. Because it was just math and formulas to answer a question. The words were superfluous. Figure out the angle. Boom. Bobs your uncle.
Posted by: San Franpsycho
I always loved geometry. Because it was just math and formulas to answer a question. The words were superfluous. Figure out the angle. Boom. Bobs your uncle.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:13 PM (MGB5H)
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Something about "only the government should have guns" that my lefty neighbor stoll holds firmly to.
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ha! I don't talk to lefties!
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ha! I don't talk to lefties!
Posted by: runner at March 03, 2026 11:14 PM (GD0B3)
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Hopefully Kuwait offers to buy 12 F-15EXs for the USAF.
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 03, 2026 11:14 PM (2GVsD)
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Yesterday Kuwaiti pilots took out 3 US F-15. Friendly fire and all that. I'd rather arabs stay away from US and Israeli planes.
Posted by: runner at March 03, 2026 11:12 PM (GD0B3)
I find no confirmation that the fire came from another aircraft and not from the bases auto defense systems.
Posted by: runner at March 03, 2026 11:12 PM (GD0B3)
I find no confirmation that the fire came from another aircraft and not from the bases auto defense systems.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 03, 2026 11:14 PM (etYFQ)
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But you can’t compare those Cd values.
Drag = q * S * Cd
Where q is the dynamic pressure of course which varies with the square of velocity, and S is the reference area. Which reference area? Exactly. That’s the problem. It is going to be different for each vehicle and maybe even calculated differently. When you are presenting these things, like in a Horner Drag book you try to be consistent in methodology. These values? Who knows.
Drag = q * S * Cd
Where q is the dynamic pressure of course which varies with the square of velocity, and S is the reference area. Which reference area? Exactly. That’s the problem. It is going to be different for each vehicle and maybe even calculated differently. When you are presenting these things, like in a Horner Drag book you try to be consistent in methodology. These values? Who knows.
Posted by: banana Dream at March 03, 2026 11:14 PM (vSSIL)
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Qatar pilots took out 2 Iranian drones
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Yesterday Kuwaiti pilots took out 3 US F-15. Friendly fire and all that. I'd rather arabs stay away from US and Israeli planes.
Posted by: runner
Wasn't commenting on Qatar pilots. Was stating a thing that happened
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Yesterday Kuwaiti pilots took out 3 US F-15. Friendly fire and all that. I'd rather arabs stay away from US and Israeli planes.
Posted by: runner
Wasn't commenting on Qatar pilots. Was stating a thing that happened
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:15 PM (MGB5H)
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Greetings from flytrap land.
Posted by: CapeFear at March 03, 2026 11:15 PM (HLmZM)
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We dropped a bomb on these people, baby!
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 03, 2026 11:15 PM (gVUi7)
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Qatar pilots took out 2 Iranian drones
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Yesterday Kuwaiti pilots took out 3 US F-15. Friendly fire and all that. I'd rather arabs stay away from US and Israeli planes.
Posted by: runner at March 03, 2026 11:12 PM (GD0B3)
Man, no shit.
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Yesterday Kuwaiti pilots took out 3 US F-15. Friendly fire and all that. I'd rather arabs stay away from US and Israeli planes.
Posted by: runner at March 03, 2026 11:12 PM (GD0B3)
Man, no shit.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 03, 2026 11:15 PM (snZF9)
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166 {{{Stateless}}}
Stay with us, friend! You probably have no idea how much we missed you this winter and were worried.
Take heart, and feel free to talk to us. You've been through some really tough changes & it's okay to feel "lost" afterward. Grab a beer and take heart!
Give rubbys to Snowflake, too...
Posted by: JQ at March 03, 2026 10
I was thinking that I'll get the bathroom redone.
After that, If you or any of the Horde want to stay in Southern Ontario, all of you have a home to stay in.
I really am in my worst day.
But I'll be better in a few days.
Stay with us, friend! You probably have no idea how much we missed you this winter and were worried.
Take heart, and feel free to talk to us. You've been through some really tough changes & it's okay to feel "lost" afterward. Grab a beer and take heart!
Give rubbys to Snowflake, too...
Posted by: JQ at March 03, 2026 10
I was thinking that I'll get the bathroom redone.
After that, If you or any of the Horde want to stay in Southern Ontario, all of you have a home to stay in.
I really am in my worst day.
But I'll be better in a few days.
Posted by: Stateless at March 03, 2026 11:15 PM (Sco7b)
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I suppose that's true because passenger cars and supercars have completely different power plants not to mention different functions. Comparing the shape of a station wagon with intended an intended top end speed of about 75 mph and an acceleration of about 8 seconds in a 0 - 60 and passenger seating for 4 plus cargo doesn't really have anything to do with what a Ferrari intended to do at twice the speed.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 03, 2026 11:13 PM (viF8m)
I still look at the two different bodies, and think to myself if I'm pushing these underwater, what offer the least resistance ... it's gotta be the wedges.
It's like comparing a J boat to a Boston Whaler
Posted by: JackStraw at March 03, 2026 11:13 PM (viF8m)
I still look at the two different bodies, and think to myself if I'm pushing these underwater, what offer the least resistance ... it's gotta be the wedges.
It's like comparing a J boat to a Boston Whaler
Posted by: browndog appreciates big iron at March 03, 2026 11:16 PM (3sXRv)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at March 03, 2026 11:16 PM (S/Y4j)
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Something about "only the government should have guns" that my lefty neighbor stoll holds firmly to.
Posted by: Rex B at
So your neighbor agrees that America doesn't exist and are still British colonies. And the British empire still exists?
Posted by: Rex B at
So your neighbor agrees that America doesn't exist and are still British colonies. And the British empire still exists?
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:16 PM (MGB5H)
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Man, no shit.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 03, 2026 11:15 PM (snZF9)
Announced by US Central Command.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 03, 2026 11:15 PM (snZF9)
Announced by US Central Command.
Posted by: runner at March 03, 2026 11:17 PM (GD0B3)
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I liked HS geometry class. It made sense to me. Or so I thought.
I was kicked up a grade, so was taking the sophomore class as a freshman, and got lots of sideways looks from the upper classmen. Ugh, but whatever.
Final test-- felt really good about it afterward! Figured I aced that sucker.
Well, I aced it alright: 59%
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Highest score in the whole class. Good thing teacher graded on a curve! (We all failed, but for that.)
I was kicked up a grade, so was taking the sophomore class as a freshman, and got lots of sideways looks from the upper classmen. Ugh, but whatever.
Final test-- felt really good about it afterward! Figured I aced that sucker.
Well, I aced it alright: 59%
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Highest score in the whole class. Good thing teacher graded on a curve! (We all failed, but for that.)
Posted by: JQ at March 03, 2026 11:17 PM (rdVOm)
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Stateless is here! Hey, Stateless!
Posted by: Bulg at March 03, 2026 11:17 PM (77rzZ)
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I was thinking that I'll get the bathroom redone.
After that, If you or any of the Horde want to stay in Southern Ontario, all of you have a home to stay in.
I really am in my worst day.
But I'll be better in a few days.
Posted by: Stateless at
If I still lived in that hell hole known as the mitten I'd take ya up. But I'm in the free country now.
After that, If you or any of the Horde want to stay in Southern Ontario, all of you have a home to stay in.
I really am in my worst day.
But I'll be better in a few days.
Posted by: Stateless at
If I still lived in that hell hole known as the mitten I'd take ya up. But I'm in the free country now.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:18 PM (MGB5H)
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Kuwait air defenses could not tell what they were looking at. You can sell arabs advanced technology, and train them on advanced technology, but.....
Posted by: runner at March 03, 2026 11:18 PM (GD0B3)
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Dodge Ram bastard story... no shade, I used to own one and it was a good truck, but some Ram drivers are total maniac assholes, for some reason.
Anyway, I was standing at 17th & Lincoln in Denver in a crowd of people waiting to cross to Civic Center Station. Line of backed up traffic with the last vehicle being a regular, stock Ram, obviously being used for work. First vehicle at the next light is a lifted ram with off-roading tires, suspension, vertical exhausts through the bed, the works.
This basTARD rolls through the red, *into the intersection* so he can get right behind the other guy, honking his horn, then leans through window screaming at the top of lungs "You call that a Ram?! THIS IS A RAM," and proceeds to roll coal all over all of us standing there.
I was armed that day, and for brief moment I thought "this might be worth it."
Dodge Ram bastard story... no shade, I used to own one and it was a good truck, but some Ram drivers are total maniac assholes, for some reason.
Anyway, I was standing at 17th & Lincoln in Denver in a crowd of people waiting to cross to Civic Center Station. Line of backed up traffic with the last vehicle being a regular, stock Ram, obviously being used for work. First vehicle at the next light is a lifted ram with off-roading tires, suspension, vertical exhausts through the bed, the works.
This basTARD rolls through the red, *into the intersection* so he can get right behind the other guy, honking his horn, then leans through window screaming at the top of lungs "You call that a Ram?! THIS IS A RAM," and proceeds to roll coal all over all of us standing there.
I was armed that day, and for brief moment I thought "this might be worth it."
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 03, 2026 11:18 PM (BI5O2)
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If the attack happened like at 7pm Tehran time, why is the destroyed school shown in daylight?
Daylight Saving Time
If the attack happened like at 7pm Tehran time, why is the destroyed school shown in daylight?
Daylight Saving Time
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 03, 2026 11:18 PM (Cqx++)
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@155/Itinerant Alley Butcher: Great. Please, a link to that admission by Iran? (I want to send that information onward.)
@156/Tom Servo: Same. I'd really love links to those still photos and/or video.
(Thank you all.)
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant
You are not going to find much because those in control of the scene will not release much. And that should tell you 90% of what you need to know.
@156/Tom Servo: Same. I'd really love links to those still photos and/or video.
(Thank you all.)
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant
You are not going to find much because those in control of the scene will not release much. And that should tell you 90% of what you need to know.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 03, 2026 11:18 PM (/lPRQ)
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Should have been called Operation Find Out
Posted by: free tibet at March 03, 2026 11:19 PM (1wtUm)
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U.S. HOUSE - REPUBLICAN PRIMARY
STEVE TOTH - 23,674 - 58%
DAN CRENSHAW - 16,117 - 39%
U.S. SENATE REPUBLICAN PRIMARY
JOHN CORNYN - 629,821 - 43%
KEN PAXTON - 601,687 - 41%
STEVE TOTH - 23,674 - 58%
DAN CRENSHAW - 16,117 - 39%
U.S. SENATE REPUBLICAN PRIMARY
JOHN CORNYN - 629,821 - 43%
KEN PAXTON - 601,687 - 41%
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 03, 2026 11:19 PM (vvjN/)
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>>>Yesterday Kuwaiti pilots took out 3 US F-15. Friendly fire and all that.
>What kind of archaic shit were these guys using? I thought all modern systems had a friend or foe transponder.
>What kind of archaic shit were these guys using? I thought all modern systems had a friend or foe transponder.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 03, 2026 11:19 PM (gVUi7)
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267 Gads, who let this mathie on the blog?
Posted by: Bulg at March 03, 2026 11:19 PM (77rzZ)
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Mitch McConnell on the Texas primary: juhj juhj mhhh
Posted by: Wally at March 03, 2026 11:20 PM (pduCL)
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liked HS geometry class. It made sense to me. Or so I thought.
I was kicked up a grade, so was taking the sophomore class as a freshman, and got lots of sideways looks from the upper classmen. Ugh, but whatever.
Final test-- felt really good about it afterward! Figured I aced that sucker.
Well, I aced it alright: 59%
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.
.
Highest score in the whole class. Good thing teacher graded on a curve! (We all failed, but for that.)
Posted by: JQ at
Hahahah I was the only 8th grader in geometry in my school. I had to actual go to the high school for it. The freshman and sophomores did not care for me.
I was kicked up a grade, so was taking the sophomore class as a freshman, and got lots of sideways looks from the upper classmen. Ugh, but whatever.
Final test-- felt really good about it afterward! Figured I aced that sucker.
Well, I aced it alright: 59%
.
.
.
Highest score in the whole class. Good thing teacher graded on a curve! (We all failed, but for that.)
Posted by: JQ at
Hahahah I was the only 8th grader in geometry in my school. I had to actual go to the high school for it. The freshman and sophomores did not care for me.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:20 PM (MGB5H)
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135 I don't spend a lot of time dissing Cruz because he's generally been solid. Half the time reports about him in mainstream outlets are fake and the other half, they're bullshit.
Posted by: gKWVE at March 03, 2026 10:33 PM (gKWVE)
I just remember we could have gotten Dewhurst in ‘12.
Posted by: gKWVE at March 03, 2026 10:33 PM (gKWVE)
I just remember we could have gotten Dewhurst in ‘12.
Posted by: Cow Demon at March 03, 2026 11:20 PM (hJH5n)
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5 Something about "only the government should have guns" that my lefty neighbor stoll holds firmly to.
Posted by: Rex B at
So your neighbor agrees that America doesn't exist and are still British colonies. And the British empire still exists?
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:16 PM (MGB5H)
I could run that one by them. Might get an interesting answer.
But my main point was it's time now for the citizens to finish the fight. And it would help if they were all armed. 2A
Posted by: Rex B at
So your neighbor agrees that America doesn't exist and are still British colonies. And the British empire still exists?
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:16 PM (MGB5H)
I could run that one by them. Might get an interesting answer.
But my main point was it's time now for the citizens to finish the fight. And it would help if they were all armed. 2A
Posted by: Rex B at March 03, 2026 11:21 PM (GI9/m)
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What kind of archaic shit were these guys using? I thought all modern systems had a friend or foe transponder.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 03, 2026 11:19 PM (gVUi7)
Air defenses... who knows. Maybe something sitting on the ground , not planes. Still, they buy the most advance shit from us and ...
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 03, 2026 11:19 PM (gVUi7)
Air defenses... who knows. Maybe something sitting on the ground , not planes. Still, they buy the most advance shit from us and ...
Posted by: runner at March 03, 2026 11:21 PM (GD0B3)
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I loved geometry class in high school. It was up there with Spanish.
Posted by: Bulg at March 03, 2026 11:22 PM (77rzZ)
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Remember USS Gettysburg, which was part of the Stennis carrier battle group, shot down one friendly F-18F and almost shot down two more Hornets.
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 03, 2026 11:22 PM (2GVsD)
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@237/Alberta Oil Peon: "Google is part of the enemy media."
I'm aware.
Thank you for the link. Following it via xcancel.com and drilling down to the "Chaya's Clan" post, and reading the replies for multiple pages has some calling the location of that photograph into question (as I found with that article at "The Guardian").
At this point I'm probably going to go with the "72 hour rule" and hopefully more info gets verified in that timeframe.
I'm really hoping for a clarifying statement by SecWar Hegseth on this one.
I'm aware.
Thank you for the link. Following it via xcancel.com and drilling down to the "Chaya's Clan" post, and reading the replies for multiple pages has some calling the location of that photograph into question (as I found with that article at "The Guardian").
At this point I'm probably going to go with the "72 hour rule" and hopefully more info gets verified in that timeframe.
I'm really hoping for a clarifying statement by SecWar Hegseth on this one.
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at March 03, 2026 11:22 PM (O7YUW)
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Dodge Ram bastard story... no shade, I used to own one and it was a good truck, but some Ram drivers are total maniac assholes, for some reason.
Anyway, I was standing at 17th & Lincoln in Denver in a crowd of people waiting to cross to Civic Center Station. Line of backed up traffic with the last vehicle being a regular, stock Ram, obviously being used for work. First vehicle at the next light is a lifted ram with off-roading tires, suspension, vertical exhausts through the bed, the works.
This basTARD rolls through the red, *into the intersection* so he can get right behind the other guy, honking his horn, then leans through window screaming at the top of lungs "You call that a Ram?! THIS IS A RAM," and proceeds to roll coal all over all of us standing there.
I was armed that day, and for brief moment I thought "this might be worth it."
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at
Hahah. My dad is in Texas and tells stories about the RAM drivers constantly. And they aren't good ones
Anyway, I was standing at 17th & Lincoln in Denver in a crowd of people waiting to cross to Civic Center Station. Line of backed up traffic with the last vehicle being a regular, stock Ram, obviously being used for work. First vehicle at the next light is a lifted ram with off-roading tires, suspension, vertical exhausts through the bed, the works.
This basTARD rolls through the red, *into the intersection* so he can get right behind the other guy, honking his horn, then leans through window screaming at the top of lungs "You call that a Ram?! THIS IS A RAM," and proceeds to roll coal all over all of us standing there.
I was armed that day, and for brief moment I thought "this might be worth it."
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at
Hahah. My dad is in Texas and tells stories about the RAM drivers constantly. And they aren't good ones
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:22 PM (MGB5H)
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143 I got this thrown in my face tonight, by a member of my own family. I wasn't aware of it, and didn't have an answer for it. (I really don't like getting caught flat-footed like that.)
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at March 03, 2026 10:36 PM (O7YUW)
It was an Iranian missile that misfire. That information was known at least 12 hours before that Fox9 story was posted. Iran actually admitted it was them sometime yesterday.
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at March 03, 2026 10:36 PM (O7YUW)
It was an Iranian missile that misfire. That information was known at least 12 hours before that Fox9 story was posted. Iran actually admitted it was them sometime yesterday.
Posted by: tankdemon at March 03, 2026 11:23 PM (UNEoe)
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So it was a Kuwaiti F-18 jet that shot down the three F-15s and not anti aircraft batteries.
That's worse IMO.
That's worse IMO.
Posted by: Opinion fact at March 03, 2026 11:24 PM (cntUY)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 03, 2026 11:24 PM (vvjN/)
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I could run that one by them. Might get an interesting answer.
But my main point was it's time now for the citizens to finish the fight. And it would help if they were all armed. 2A
Posted by: Rex B at
Oh I got your point. Hahah. But I'd like to know what they thought about that? I never miss an opportunity to point out retardism
But my main point was it's time now for the citizens to finish the fight. And it would help if they were all armed. 2A
Posted by: Rex B at
Oh I got your point. Hahah. But I'd like to know what they thought about that? I never miss an opportunity to point out retardism
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:24 PM (MGB5H)
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I spent the night in a real fleabag motel in southern Ontario. Roaches, hookers, fights, the whole megillah.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 03, 2026 11:25 PM (RIvkX)
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What kind of archaic shit were these guys using? I thought all modern systems had a friend or foe transponder.
You're assuming the Kuwaiti ground troops are not a bunch of lazy fucktards who didn't happen to rekey their IFF that day.
You're assuming the Kuwaiti ground troops are not a bunch of lazy fucktards who didn't happen to rekey their IFF that day.
Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at March 03, 2026 11:25 PM (lUFok)
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244 Pookette's teachers are warning us that she might have to transfer back to general math once she hits high school. They're still doing assessment tests with basic math drills and guess who gets bored with those because she knows it all already. She's surprisingly great with word problems. She's worried about geometry, though, because she didn't get my spatial intelligence. I think she'll do fine and I'm fighting to keep her in advanced math because she enjoys it.
Posted by: pookysgirl, Academic Mama Bear at March 03, 2026 10:52 PM (Wt5PA)
I have found that if one is good in algebra, one sucks in geometry. And vice versa.
Personally, I sucked at algebra but any time I touched geometric anything, I took off. My theory is that geometry is concrete whereas algebra is abstract.
Posted by: pookysgirl, Academic Mama Bear at March 03, 2026 10:52 PM (Wt5PA)
I have found that if one is good in algebra, one sucks in geometry. And vice versa.
Personally, I sucked at algebra but any time I touched geometric anything, I took off. My theory is that geometry is concrete whereas algebra is abstract.
Posted by: Cow Demon at March 03, 2026 11:25 PM (hJH5n)
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>>I still look at the two different bodies, and think to myself if I'm pushing these underwater, what offer the least resistance ... it's gotta be the wedges.
The biggest upset in 12 meter racing, maybe all sailboat racing, is when Australia II showed up with their winged keel and took the America's Cup. Nobody saw that coming.
132 years of dominance and not thinking outside the box changed in a blink.
The biggest upset in 12 meter racing, maybe all sailboat racing, is when Australia II showed up with their winged keel and took the America's Cup. Nobody saw that coming.
132 years of dominance and not thinking outside the box changed in a blink.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 03, 2026 11:25 PM (viF8m)
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I spent the night in a real fleabag motel in southern Ontario. Roaches, hookers, fights, the whole megillah.
Wow, you were surrounded by politicians and their hangar-ons.
Wow, you were surrounded by politicians and their hangar-ons.
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 03, 2026 11:25 PM (2GVsD)
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So it was a Kuwaiti F-18 jet that shot down the three F-15s and not anti aircraft batteries.
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"Air Defenses", so who knows.
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"Air Defenses", so who knows.
Posted by: runner at March 03, 2026 11:26 PM (GD0B3)
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I have found that if one is good in algebra, one sucks in geometry. And vice versa.
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Gotta disagree with that.
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Gotta disagree with that.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:27 PM (MGB5H)
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I was thinking that I'll get the bathroom redone.
Posted by: Stateless at March 03, 2026 11:15 PM (Sco7b)
Doing it yourself, or you having it done? I'm gobsmacked at the prices bathrooms cost these days. When I was doing them they were 7K give or take. I'm hearing shit like 25K, 30K, just wow. I thought kitchens got stupid, but damn. I have to do 2 of them here. I did one, 2 to go. I'm building myself up to it. lol
Posted by: Stateless at March 03, 2026 11:15 PM (Sco7b)
Doing it yourself, or you having it done? I'm gobsmacked at the prices bathrooms cost these days. When I was doing them they were 7K give or take. I'm hearing shit like 25K, 30K, just wow. I thought kitchens got stupid, but damn. I have to do 2 of them here. I did one, 2 to go. I'm building myself up to it. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 03, 2026 11:27 PM (snZF9)
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Air Defenses", so who knows.
Posted by: runner at March 03, 2026 11:26 PM (GD0B3)
The latest report says the F-18 fired the three missiles it had and unfortunately was successful.
Posted by: runner at March 03, 2026 11:26 PM (GD0B3)
The latest report says the F-18 fired the three missiles it had and unfortunately was successful.
Posted by: Opinion fact at March 03, 2026 11:27 PM (cntUY)
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Oh I got your point. Hahah. But I'd like to know what they thought about that? I never miss an opportunity to point out retardism
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:24 PM (MGB5H)
I like the way you reason.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:24 PM (MGB5H)
I like the way you reason.
Posted by: Rex B at March 03, 2026 11:27 PM (GI9/m)
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Stateless-- how thoughtful of you to make the invite. Hope some Morons can make it, I'm sure you all would have a great visit!
Bathroom renovation sounds good. A project to focus your mind and effort on, can be therapeutic.
Bathroom renovation sounds good. A project to focus your mind and effort on, can be therapeutic.
Posted by: JQ at March 03, 2026 11:29 PM (rdVOm)
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I have found that if one is good in algebra, one sucks in geometry. And vice versa.
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Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:27 PM (MGB5H)
I was great in geometry, got As. Algebra might as well have been an alien language. Crash and burned.
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Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:27 PM (MGB5H)
I was great in geometry, got As. Algebra might as well have been an alien language. Crash and burned.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 03, 2026 11:29 PM (snZF9)
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Grumpy and Recalcitrant, so are you really entertaining the thought that either the US or the Israelis PURPOSELY TARGETED A GIRL'S SCHOOL for a bombing run?
That's implied by some of your questions.
That's implied by some of your questions.
Posted by: Richard Cranium at March 03, 2026 11:29 PM (FLbV4)
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Thank you for the link. Following it via xcancel.com and drilling down to the "Chaya's Clan" post, and reading the replies for multiple pages has some calling the location of that photograph into question (as I found with that article at "The Guardian").
At this point I'm probably going to go with the "72 hour rule" and hopefully more info gets verified in that timeframe.
I'm really hoping for a clarifying statement by SecWar Hegseth on this one.
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at March 03, 2026 11:22 PM (O7YUW)
If it had been a U.S. or Israeli missile, I would expect a statement like, "Yeah, it was one of ours. Took out an Iranian mobile IRBM launcher and two rockets. Too bad they parked it in a schoolyard. Muslims do that, you know."
At this point I'm probably going to go with the "72 hour rule" and hopefully more info gets verified in that timeframe.
I'm really hoping for a clarifying statement by SecWar Hegseth on this one.
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at March 03, 2026 11:22 PM (O7YUW)
If it had been a U.S. or Israeli missile, I would expect a statement like, "Yeah, it was one of ours. Took out an Iranian mobile IRBM launcher and two rockets. Too bad they parked it in a schoolyard. Muslims do that, you know."
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 03, 2026 11:30 PM (8zz6B)
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290 135 I don't spend a lot of time dissing Cruz because he's generally been solid. Half the time reports about him in mainstream outlets are fake and the other half, they're bullshit.
Posted by: gKWVE at March 03, 2026 10:33 PM (gKWVE)
I just remember we could have gotten Dewhurst in ‘12.
Posted by: Cow Demon
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Posted by: gKWVE at March 03, 2026 10:33 PM (gKWVE)
I just remember we could have gotten Dewhurst in ‘12.
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Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 03, 2026 11:30 PM (vvjN/)
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Doing it yourself, or you having it done? I'm gobsmacked at the prices bathrooms cost these days. When I was doing them they were 7K give or take. I'm hearing shit like 25K, 30K, just wow. I thought kitchens got stupid, but damn. I have to do 2 of them here. I did one, 2 to go. I'm building myself up to it. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 03, 2026 11:27 PM (snZF9)
Mama and papa Wayne redid the bathrooms in the condo. And while they weren't going low budget by any means. They also weren't trying to break the bank. Ya 30k seemed to about average.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 03, 2026 11:27 PM (snZF9)
Mama and papa Wayne redid the bathrooms in the condo. And while they weren't going low budget by any means. They also weren't trying to break the bank. Ya 30k seemed to about average.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:31 PM (MGB5H)
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Blanco Basura
You are talking Mode 4, the codes would change every day but would still retain the previous day's codes just in case of a goof.
Since three F-15Es were struck, it pretty much rules out three pilots forgetting to reset their IFF to ON when RTB or three different ground crews forgetting to load new codes.
So the focus is on the ADA folks much like everything focused on Gettysburg's skipper pencil whipping who was qualified to be in charge and the ship having data-link issues that prevented it from networking with the rest of the battle group.
You are talking Mode 4, the codes would change every day but would still retain the previous day's codes just in case of a goof.
Since three F-15Es were struck, it pretty much rules out three pilots forgetting to reset their IFF to ON when RTB or three different ground crews forgetting to load new codes.
So the focus is on the ADA folks much like everything focused on Gettysburg's skipper pencil whipping who was qualified to be in charge and the ship having data-link issues that prevented it from networking with the rest of the battle group.
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 03, 2026 11:31 PM (2GVsD)
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292 Air defenses... who knows. Maybe something sitting on the ground , not planes.
damn near all aviation has IFF (military 100000% has IFF) but I believe the patriot and most air defense has a "auto" mode basically if it flies it dies but might require controller input for final weapons release authority and depending upon how crowded the airspace is that could have played a part and also weather or not jamsheed was distracted by his goat during air defense 101
damn near all aviation has IFF (military 100000% has IFF) but I believe the patriot and most air defense has a "auto" mode basically if it flies it dies but might require controller input for final weapons release authority and depending upon how crowded the airspace is that could have played a part and also weather or not jamsheed was distracted by his goat during air defense 101
Posted by: LOR VIA at March 03, 2026 11:31 PM (+uTfj)
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304 >>I still look at the two different bodies, and think to myself if I'm pushing these underwater, what offer the least resistance ... it's gotta be the wedges.
The biggest upset in 12 meter racing, maybe all sailboat racing, is when Australia II showed up with their winged keel and took the America's Cup. Nobody saw that coming.
132 years of dominance and not thinking outside the box changed in a blink.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 03, 2026 11:25 PM (viF8m)
I remember ...
Still, nothings as pretty as an old J boat design
The biggest upset in 12 meter racing, maybe all sailboat racing, is when Australia II showed up with their winged keel and took the America's Cup. Nobody saw that coming.
132 years of dominance and not thinking outside the box changed in a blink.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 03, 2026 11:25 PM (viF8m)
I remember ...
Still, nothings as pretty as an old J boat design
Posted by: browndog appreciates big iron at March 03, 2026 11:31 PM (3sXRv)
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Air Defenses", so who knows.
Posted by: runner at March 03, 2026 11:26 PM (GD0B3)
The latest report says the F-18 fired the three missiles it had and unfortunately was successful.
Posted by: Opinion fact at March 03, 2026 11:27 PM (cntUY)
I'm trying to figure out how a fucking aknod takes down 3 of our jets? Were our pilots discussing the frigging superbowl? How the fuck does that happen? Maybe they just though hey, aknod is one of us and.. boom.
Posted by: runner at March 03, 2026 11:26 PM (GD0B3)
The latest report says the F-18 fired the three missiles it had and unfortunately was successful.
Posted by: Opinion fact at March 03, 2026 11:27 PM (cntUY)
I'm trying to figure out how a fucking aknod takes down 3 of our jets? Were our pilots discussing the frigging superbowl? How the fuck does that happen? Maybe they just though hey, aknod is one of us and.. boom.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 03, 2026 11:32 PM (snZF9)
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have found that if one is good in algebra, one sucks in geometry. And vice versa.
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Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:27 PM (MGB5H)
I was great in geometry, got As. Algebra might as well have been an alien language. Crash and burned.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
Well maybe I'm wrong then. But I excelled at both as did some of my college friends.
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Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:27 PM (MGB5H)
I was great in geometry, got As. Algebra might as well have been an alien language. Crash and burned.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
Well maybe I'm wrong then. But I excelled at both as did some of my college friends.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:32 PM (MGB5H)
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If you're gassing out a crowd of people on a street corner while you scream at a random tradesman about the "superiority" of your weird-ass vehicle, you should probably be tied to a tree by a chain padlocked around your neck, and fed raw meat in a bowl.
I'm guessing maybe a 65-IQ on that specimen.
I'm guessing maybe a 65-IQ on that specimen.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 03, 2026 11:32 PM (BI5O2)
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Seeing the name of Dan Crenshaw, I started thinking of other never-Trumpers in our past like Kinzinger, McCain, and balloon head McMillin...who traveled with McCain to Syria. I think there was a thread of connection to them all in not wanting Trump to ever win, and worse. Their hands are dirty...well, McCain is dead, so I don't know what his hands are doing.
It's about as hard to find as the photos we've seen of Hillary "I don't know him" with Epstein, but I found one of McCain's trip to Syria. To find a connection is almost impossible now. Just as Hillary's photos with Epstein are now "AI." Ok.
If they had succeeded in stopping President Trump who knows where we'd be today?
https://tinyurl.com/bdzxxbc8
I think I am getting my 6mo old baby granddaughter's cough, which is RSV. Still no reason to get a vaccine unless you are a premie (or how I was taught decades ago). Bless her, it was worth it to have her smile and play with me last week.
Maybe I will wake up normal?! It could happen!
Goodnight Moron's and 'ettes and carry on my wayward friends! Thanks for the ONT! XXXX
It's about as hard to find as the photos we've seen of Hillary "I don't know him" with Epstein, but I found one of McCain's trip to Syria. To find a connection is almost impossible now. Just as Hillary's photos with Epstein are now "AI." Ok.
If they had succeeded in stopping President Trump who knows where we'd be today?
https://tinyurl.com/bdzxxbc8
I think I am getting my 6mo old baby granddaughter's cough, which is RSV. Still no reason to get a vaccine unless you are a premie (or how I was taught decades ago). Bless her, it was worth it to have her smile and play with me last week.
Maybe I will wake up normal?! It could happen!
Goodnight Moron's and 'ettes and carry on my wayward friends! Thanks for the ONT! XXXX
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 03, 2026 11:32 PM (WONhk)
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If it was legal to carry in San Francisco I would have been put in jail long, long ago.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 03, 2026 11:33 PM (RIvkX)
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Yes, I've seen the Green flash, more than once.
On my Destroyer, my 'office' Repair 8 was just beside a Hatch that went out to the Main Deck... we called that area outside the hatch... the Veranda.
Many many day, we'd go out to watch the sun go down, before setting Lights Out... (we'd literally set up curtains so when you opened a hatch at night, no light would come out)...
So... yeah.... saw a couple.
On my Destroyer, my 'office' Repair 8 was just beside a Hatch that went out to the Main Deck... we called that area outside the hatch... the Veranda.
Many many day, we'd go out to watch the sun go down, before setting Lights Out... (we'd literally set up curtains so when you opened a hatch at night, no light would come out)...
So... yeah.... saw a couple.
Posted by: Romeo13 at March 03, 2026 11:33 PM (mP0Kj)
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Looking at the shoot down story - found the report. Ironically what makes it likely that another aircraft was involved is that all the pilots survived. Air to air missiles have smaller warheads than surface to air missiles and may just take out an engine, allowing the pilots time to eject.
The report said the shoot downs took place at the same time there were Iranian drones inside the security perimeter.
The report said the shoot downs took place at the same time there were Iranian drones inside the security perimeter.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 03, 2026 11:33 PM (etYFQ)
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I'm trying to figure out how a fucking aknod takes down 3 of our jets? Were our pilots discussing the frigging superbowl? How the fuck does that happen? Maybe they just though hey, aknod is one of us and.. boom.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
If I had to guess. Being in friendly territory and letting the hair drop. But not like I know. Just a guess.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
If I had to guess. Being in friendly territory and letting the hair drop. But not like I know. Just a guess.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:35 PM (MGB5H)
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Harris County Election Day voting results are just starting to be reported. 6 of 275 Voting Centers have results in now.
Posted by: Count de Monet at March 03, 2026 11:35 PM (wVcYX)
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I was great in geometry, got As. Algebra might as well have been an alien language. Crash and burned.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
Well maybe I'm wrong then. But I excelled at both as did some of my college friends.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:32 PM (MGB5H)
Took Calculus in High School... sucked... took it again in College... didn't get it...
Took it again in US Navy Nuclear Power School, where they don't just teach it as intellectual masturbation, but showed what it was actually used for...
Ohhhhhhh.... gotz it.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
Well maybe I'm wrong then. But I excelled at both as did some of my college friends.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:32 PM (MGB5H)
Took Calculus in High School... sucked... took it again in College... didn't get it...
Took it again in US Navy Nuclear Power School, where they don't just teach it as intellectual masturbation, but showed what it was actually used for...
Ohhhhhhh.... gotz it.
Posted by: Romeo13 at March 03, 2026 11:35 PM (mP0Kj)
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One video of the shootdown does show something impacting the rear of an F-15. Boom, flash, fire. But the F-15 was still in one piece as it started to go down.
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 03, 2026 11:36 PM (2GVsD)
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As far as I’m concerned, geometry is awesome, and involves the same part of my brain as learning foreign languages does.
Learning a foreign language involves learning how to “map” a sentence in English onto a sentence in the other language, and vice versa. So, for me, there is a geometrical component to language-learning.
Learning a foreign language involves learning how to “map” a sentence in English onto a sentence in the other language, and vice versa. So, for me, there is a geometrical component to language-learning.
Posted by: Bulg at March 03, 2026 11:37 PM (77rzZ)
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I'm trying to figure out how a fucking aknod takes down 3 of our jets? Were our pilots discussing the frigging superbowl? How the fuck does that happen? Maybe they just though hey, aknod is one of us and.. boom.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 03, 2026 11:32 PM (snZF9)
Looked at some more pieces - one says that if it was Sidewinder missiles, they don’t use a radar lock so a pilot would have no clue he’d been targeted until his plane was struck. And he wouldn’t be looking for it because only friendlies carry those weapons.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 03, 2026 11:32 PM (snZF9)
Looked at some more pieces - one says that if it was Sidewinder missiles, they don’t use a radar lock so a pilot would have no clue he’d been targeted until his plane was struck. And he wouldn’t be looking for it because only friendlies carry those weapons.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 03, 2026 11:37 PM (etYFQ)
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Looked at some more pieces - one says that if it was Sidewinder missiles, they don’t use a radar lock so a pilot would have no clue he’d been targeted until his plane was struck. And he wouldn’t be looking for it because only friendlies carry those weapons.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 03, 2026 11:37 PM (etYFQ)
Sidewinders are heat-seekers, right? Old tech, going back to the Vietnam era?
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 03, 2026 11:37 PM (etYFQ)
Sidewinders are heat-seekers, right? Old tech, going back to the Vietnam era?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 03, 2026 11:38 PM (8zz6B)
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>>Still, nothings as pretty as an old J boat design
For a number of years after they were restored both Shamrock and Endeavor sailed around here. Never got to sail on either but some of my friends did. Spectacularly beautiful yachts.
I have a beautiful wood model of Shamrock. Most beautiful sailboats ever built.
For a number of years after they were restored both Shamrock and Endeavor sailed around here. Never got to sail on either but some of my friends did. Spectacularly beautiful yachts.
I have a beautiful wood model of Shamrock. Most beautiful sailboats ever built.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 03, 2026 11:39 PM (viF8m)
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330 One video of the shootdown does show something impacting the rear of an F-15. Boom, flash, fire. But the F-15 was still in one piece as it started to go down.
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 03, 2026 11:36 PM (2GVsD)
What I just read said that implicates a sidewinder as the likely weapon. Not a large warhead.
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 03, 2026 11:36 PM (2GVsD)
What I just read said that implicates a sidewinder as the likely weapon. Not a large warhead.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 03, 2026 11:39 PM (etYFQ)
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327 I'm trying to figure out how a fucking aknod takes down 3 of our jets? Were our pilots discussing the frigging superbowl? How the fuck does that happen? Maybe they just though hey, aknod is one of us and.. boom.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
If I had to guess. Being in friendly territory and letting the hair drop. But not like I know. Just a guess.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:35 PM (MGB5H)
Very High traffic environment... coming back from a mission into 'friendly' air space... and someone did not have the right codes for IFF...
Also, I'll bet the Command hammered into the pilots heads that if they were in 'friendly' space... they were supposed to be very careful about their actions...
Sometimes commands are so worried about how we will look to an 'ally', that they are willing to put our own at risk... not right... but seen it more than once.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
If I had to guess. Being in friendly territory and letting the hair drop. But not like I know. Just a guess.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:35 PM (MGB5H)
Very High traffic environment... coming back from a mission into 'friendly' air space... and someone did not have the right codes for IFF...
Also, I'll bet the Command hammered into the pilots heads that if they were in 'friendly' space... they were supposed to be very careful about their actions...
Sometimes commands are so worried about how we will look to an 'ally', that they are willing to put our own at risk... not right... but seen it more than once.
Posted by: Romeo13 at March 03, 2026 11:39 PM (mP0Kj)
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Took Calculus in High School... sucked... took it again in College... didn't get it...
Took it again in US Navy Nuclear Power School, where they don't just teach it as intellectual masturbation, but showed what it was actually used for...
Ohhhhhhh.... gotz it.
Posted by: Romeo13 at March
I had to go to the cc in to hs take calculus. I got it ok. Got an a. Didn't totally understand it but could get through on the tests. Decided not to transfer the credit to college. And retake it as I didn't take math as a senior, it'll be a refresher, was like Greek. Had to drop the class. Took it again with a new instructor and went through calc 2. Realized. Ya the teacher matters.
Took it again in US Navy Nuclear Power School, where they don't just teach it as intellectual masturbation, but showed what it was actually used for...
Ohhhhhhh.... gotz it.
Posted by: Romeo13 at March
I had to go to the cc in to hs take calculus. I got it ok. Got an a. Didn't totally understand it but could get through on the tests. Decided not to transfer the credit to college. And retake it as I didn't take math as a senior, it'll be a refresher, was like Greek. Had to drop the class. Took it again with a new instructor and went through calc 2. Realized. Ya the teacher matters.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:40 PM (MGB5H)
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If it had been a U.S. or Israeli missile, I would expect a statement like, "Yeah, it was one of ours. Took out an Iranian mobile IRBM launcher and two rockets. Too bad they parked it in a schoolyard. Muslims do that, you know."
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
Why the Iranians would park a launcher in the courtyard of a girls' boarding school you can ask them that yourselves. Or, as they admit, housing girls in a 'former' missile installation while the weapons themselves were moved over (checks notes) 100 yards. (an odd measure for Iranians, you'd think they'd use cubics).
Seriously, if the forensics was in the Iranians interest there would be hundreds of not thousands of photos posted and accessible.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
Why the Iranians would park a launcher in the courtyard of a girls' boarding school you can ask them that yourselves. Or, as they admit, housing girls in a 'former' missile installation while the weapons themselves were moved over (checks notes) 100 yards. (an odd measure for Iranians, you'd think they'd use cubics).
Seriously, if the forensics was in the Iranians interest there would be hundreds of not thousands of photos posted and accessible.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 03, 2026 11:41 PM (/lPRQ)
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,278 Stateless is here! Hey, Stateless!
Posted by: Bulg at March 03, 2026 11:17 PM (77rzZ)
Bulg!
I am so happy to see you and I hope you are well. Bad day. Getting better.
If I still lived in that hell hole known as the mitten I'd take ya up. But I'm in the free country now.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:18 PM (MGB5H
But if you ever want a few days off, free place to stay.. All of you are welcome here
I'm going to bed now. I am at my worst.
Bruce, Bulg. AOP, JQ. Piper and all the rest of the Horde. All of you have a free home to stay. All of you are welcome.
I'm going to bed.
Posted by: Bulg at March 03, 2026 11:17 PM (77rzZ)
Bulg!
I am so happy to see you and I hope you are well. Bad day. Getting better.
If I still lived in that hell hole known as the mitten I'd take ya up. But I'm in the free country now.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:18 PM (MGB5H
But if you ever want a few days off, free place to stay.. All of you are welcome here
I'm going to bed now. I am at my worst.
Bruce, Bulg. AOP, JQ. Piper and all the rest of the Horde. All of you have a free home to stay. All of you are welcome.
I'm going to bed.
Posted by: Stateless at March 03, 2026 11:41 PM (Sco7b)
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AIM-9 has a 20lb frag warhead. IR proximity fuse.
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 03, 2026 11:41 PM (2GVsD)
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Sidewinders are heat-seekers, right? Old tech, going back to the Vietnam era?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 03, 2026 11:38 PM (8zz6B)
Yes. Interesting that old tech can still fool some of the new tech. Was reading about an unguided missile system from Vietnam that may be useful against stone swarms.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 03, 2026 11:38 PM (8zz6B)
Yes. Interesting that old tech can still fool some of the new tech. Was reading about an unguided missile system from Vietnam that may be useful against stone swarms.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 03, 2026 11:42 PM (etYFQ)
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Tone Lōc (Anthony Smith) turned 60 today. I spent way too long trying to find good YT link for "Funky Cold Medina"; 1989 was, apparently, not a good year for hip-hop production values. The videos online have different issues, such as having been obviously recorded from an MTV broadcast and redubbed with poorly sync'd audio, or "upscaled" into the wrong aspect ratio. The two live events I checked from that year are even worse, since his vocals are doubled -- he was brazenly just rapping over the album track.
So, here are your options: you can have a decent quality version of the original video, with very quiet audio, but at least you get his funny expressions; or you can have the original album audio, with decent quality sound.
Tone-Lōc - Funky Cold Medina (Audio)
https://youtu.be/_J52ADRbnWg
Tone-Lōc - Funky Cold Medina (Video)
https://youtu.be/WaRlPRxOqFs
Oh, and "Wild Thing" is just not a good song by today's standards, waaaay too slow; and there's a track called "Ace Is In The House" (from the Ace Ventura Pet Detective Soundtrack) that I really wanted to like, for obvious reasons, but it's just... bad. So, there you go.
So, here are your options: you can have a decent quality version of the original video, with very quiet audio, but at least you get his funny expressions; or you can have the original album audio, with decent quality sound.
Tone-Lōc - Funky Cold Medina (Audio)
https://youtu.be/_J52ADRbnWg
Tone-Lōc - Funky Cold Medina (Video)
https://youtu.be/WaRlPRxOqFs
Oh, and "Wild Thing" is just not a good song by today's standards, waaaay too slow; and there's a track called "Ace Is In The House" (from the Ace Ventura Pet Detective Soundtrack) that I really wanted to like, for obvious reasons, but it's just... bad. So, there you go.
Posted by: SciVo at March 03, 2026 11:42 PM (Sy6m/)
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More talk about trucks, bah. Imma talk about Tara Yazdi’s boobs.
Posted by: Bulg
Have they been wind-tunnel tested?
Wait. 34G's???
I think that's more of a structural-engineering problem than a fluid-dynamics one.
Posted by: Bulg
Have they been wind-tunnel tested?
Wait. 34G's???
I think that's more of a structural-engineering problem than a fluid-dynamics one.
Posted by: mikeski at March 03, 2026 11:43 PM (VHUov)
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Of course it was Iranian missile that struck the school. Iranian dissident accounts had tons of stuff about it. Debunking all the fake al jazeera , jihadi , muslim brotherhood lies.
Posted by: runner at March 03, 2026 11:43 PM (GD0B3)
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Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:40 PM (MGB5H)
Kind of amusing, but the LAST class I had before dropping out of college Mid Semester and joining the Navy?
Yeah... Calculus. Only reason I went that morning? Was being taught by an Undergrad... Hawt Brunette, nice butt.
Kind of amusing, but the LAST class I had before dropping out of college Mid Semester and joining the Navy?
Yeah... Calculus. Only reason I went that morning? Was being taught by an Undergrad... Hawt Brunette, nice butt.
Posted by: Romeo13 at March 03, 2026 11:43 PM (mP0Kj)
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Sleep well, Stateless. May you dream of naked women with huge breasts.
Posted by: Bulg at March 03, 2026 11:43 PM (77rzZ)
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Of course it was Iranian missile that struck the school. Iranian dissident accounts had tons of stuff about it. Debunking all the fake al jazeera , jihadi , muslim brotherhood lies.
Posted by: runner at
IRGC said aljazerra is captured trump fake news 😂
Posted by: runner at
IRGC said aljazerra is captured trump fake news 😂
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:44 PM (MGB5H)
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132 years of dominance and not thinking outside the box changed in a blink.
Posted by: JackStraw
Have you ever seen the trophy/ model room at the NY Yacht Club? It's something to see.
Posted by: JackStraw
Have you ever seen the trophy/ model room at the NY Yacht Club? It's something to see.
Posted by: Carpenter's Local 257 at March 03, 2026 11:45 PM (oftw2)
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Harris County Dems currently have 214K votes in for their Gov choices, to 121K votes for GOP Gov choices. Dems do have the turnout advantage.
Posted by: Count de Monet at March 03, 2026 11:45 PM (wVcYX)
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Yeah... Calculus. Only reason I went that morning? Was being taught by an Undergrad... Hawt Brunette, nice butt.
Posted by: Romeo13
Ohh that was the orgo TA
Posted by: Romeo13
Ohh that was the orgo TA
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:45 PM (MGB5H)
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'Night, Stateless. Sleep well & I hope tomorrow is a better day for you!
Posted by: JQ at March 03, 2026 11:46 PM (rdVOm)
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and after al jazeera, it's picked up by the garbage US media like USA today etc
Posted by: runner at March 03, 2026 11:46 PM (GD0B3)
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Oh this is funny
The New Republic has a headline that reads - "U.S. shoots down three of its own fighter jets as Iran war spirals..."
The New Republic has a headline that reads - "U.S. shoots down three of its own fighter jets as Iran war spirals..."
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 03, 2026 11:47 PM (2GVsD)
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Just saw that Dan "Eyepatch McCain" Crenshaw got blown the fuck out in his primary, by 18 points. Not quite Liz Cheney numbers, but clearly the voters have seen enough of him.
Posted by: Ian S. at March 03, 2026 11:47 PM (3ha+O)
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Well, I am going to get an early one. Night, Horde.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 03, 2026 11:48 PM (8zz6B)
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'Night, AOP!
Posted by: JQ at March 03, 2026 11:49 PM (rdVOm)
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Nice, former LODI City Councilman, sentenced to Jail for 3 years for registering 70 illegals to vote...
But really... there is no voter fraud!!! They toldz me zo!
But really... there is no voter fraud!!! They toldz me zo!
Posted by: Romeo13 at March 03, 2026 11:49 PM (mP0Kj)
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Sleep well, AOP.
Posted by: Bulg at March 03, 2026 11:49 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:49 PM (MGB5H)
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But there is an issue with an F-18 shooting all three F-15Es down, as originally sold the Kuwaiti F-18s should only be able to mount two AIM-9s on wingtip launchers. Need to look up current info on them.
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 03, 2026 11:49 PM (2GVsD)
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Funky Cold Medina holds up, for me anyway, just for telling a good story. It's a funny look at the late-1980s dating scene.
If you can get over the plot-device being a poison; but that plot-device existed in Arthurian legend and I think the Greek mythology as well. It's not supposed to be a roofie.
Tone-Loc isn't Tupac or Dre or AZ or Nas; they are simply not talking to the same audience. Tone-Loc is more like Eminem's stuff on SSLP: "Guilty Conscience" and "My Fault".
If you can get over the plot-device being a poison; but that plot-device existed in Arthurian legend and I think the Greek mythology as well. It's not supposed to be a roofie.
Tone-Loc isn't Tupac or Dre or AZ or Nas; they are simply not talking to the same audience. Tone-Loc is more like Eminem's stuff on SSLP: "Guilty Conscience" and "My Fault".
Posted by: gKWVE at March 03, 2026 11:49 PM (gKWVE)
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I have found that if one is good in algebra, one sucks in geometry. And vice versa.
Personally, I sucked at algebra but any time I touched geometric anything, I took off. My theory is that geometry is concrete whereas algebra is abstract.
Posted by: Cow Demon at March 03, 2026 11:25 PM (hJH5n)
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Hate algebra. Flunked it in 9th grade and a B in 10th with another teacher. C in college, but an A in Trig as I loved it.
I always want to find x by circling it and drawing an arrow to "here it is!" BLEAH
Trig was my first A in math in my life, and a 4.0 GPA for that first semester of my sophomore year. My father asked if my report card was a joke! No, I just finally decided to succeed and find a method to study.
I am going to be so mad if I am getting sick! I am the worst patient of all time with colds.I have man colds.
Personally, I sucked at algebra but any time I touched geometric anything, I took off. My theory is that geometry is concrete whereas algebra is abstract.
Posted by: Cow Demon at March 03, 2026 11:25 PM (hJH5n)
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Hate algebra. Flunked it in 9th grade and a B in 10th with another teacher. C in college, but an A in Trig as I loved it.
I always want to find x by circling it and drawing an arrow to "here it is!" BLEAH
Trig was my first A in math in my life, and a 4.0 GPA for that first semester of my sophomore year. My father asked if my report card was a joke! No, I just finally decided to succeed and find a method to study.
I am going to be so mad if I am getting sick! I am the worst patient of all time with colds.I have man colds.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 03, 2026 11:50 PM (WONhk)
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Mama and papa Wayne redid the bathrooms in the condo. And while they weren't going low budget by any means. They also weren't trying to break the bank. Ya 30k seemed to about average.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:31 PM (MGB5H)
yeah, thats pretty incredible. I know the fixtures will set you back if you go a few levels above what a crack house would have, but damn. I was pricing out stuff for mine. Plumbers are insane these days. My brother is constantly telling me what plumbers are asking on his jobs. They're crazy. He'll budget high just to make sure he's well covered, and these chuckleheads blow right past it. He budgeted $7500 for plumbing on this one job, the dude tells him 5K, and its 2 days work. My brother says ok then the dude calls him later and says 8K. My brother says 8K?? the dude says yeah I can't make money if I go less. He sends him packing and says well now you ain't making shit. 2 days work, 8k. The fucking surgeon who saved my ass was 7K, and this frigging turd chaser wants 8K.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:31 PM (MGB5H)
yeah, thats pretty incredible. I know the fixtures will set you back if you go a few levels above what a crack house would have, but damn. I was pricing out stuff for mine. Plumbers are insane these days. My brother is constantly telling me what plumbers are asking on his jobs. They're crazy. He'll budget high just to make sure he's well covered, and these chuckleheads blow right past it. He budgeted $7500 for plumbing on this one job, the dude tells him 5K, and its 2 days work. My brother says ok then the dude calls him later and says 8K. My brother says 8K?? the dude says yeah I can't make money if I go less. He sends him packing and says well now you ain't making shit. 2 days work, 8k. The fucking surgeon who saved my ass was 7K, and this frigging turd chaser wants 8K.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 03, 2026 11:50 PM (snZF9)
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talking points:
--Iran war spirals
--MAGA splinters
--Trump loses Republican support
--Killing civilians
--Israel's war
--Neocons
--Iran war spirals
--MAGA splinters
--Trump loses Republican support
--Killing civilians
--Israel's war
--Neocons
Posted by: runner at March 03, 2026 11:50 PM (GD0B3)
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Realized. Ya the teacher matters.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:40 PM (MGB5H)
I took freshman engineering calc, 5 hours, 1 hour each day. The first quarter, had a grad teaching assistant. Sucked as a teacher as did my grade. The second quarter, had a full prof. Sailed through that class.
Teachers do matter. To me, that's why teachers are rare. Bureaucrats following a book, dime a dozen. But real teachers are a special breed. They let you 'see' things.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:40 PM (MGB5H)
I took freshman engineering calc, 5 hours, 1 hour each day. The first quarter, had a grad teaching assistant. Sucked as a teacher as did my grade. The second quarter, had a full prof. Sailed through that class.
Teachers do matter. To me, that's why teachers are rare. Bureaucrats following a book, dime a dozen. But real teachers are a special breed. They let you 'see' things.
Posted by: RickZ at March 03, 2026 11:50 PM (gKDq2)
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Took it again in US Navy Nuclear Power School, where they don't just teach it as intellectual masturbation, but showed what it was actually used for...
Ohhhhhhh.... gotz it.
I'm that way too. The theory often doesn't work for me, but in the context of what you actually use it for everything clicks.
Ohhhhhhh.... gotz it.
I'm that way too. The theory often doesn't work for me, but in the context of what you actually use it for everything clicks.
Posted by: Ian S. at March 03, 2026 11:50 PM (3ha+O)
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Mix and Match kit !
Posted by: runner at March 03, 2026 11:51 PM (GD0B3)
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Bed sounds like a good plan, oyasumi minna.
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 03, 2026 11:51 PM (2GVsD)
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Nice, former LODI City Councilman, sentenced to Jail for 3 years for registering 70 illegals to vote...
But really... there is no voter fraud!!! They toldz me zo!
Posted by: Romeo13 at
1) well happens but not enough to matter
2) it's the republicans doing it
3)???
But really... there is no voter fraud!!! They toldz me zo!
Posted by: Romeo13 at
1) well happens but not enough to matter
2) it's the republicans doing it
3)???
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:51 PM (MGB5H)
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talking points:
--Iran war spirals
--MAGA splinters
--Trump loses Republican support
--Killing civilians
--Israel's war
--Neocons
Don't forget "Americans will have to walk home across the Atlantic Ocean because Trump's too busy with oil shipping". I swear there's a contest to see what the most ludicrous thing you can get some of these morons to parrot is.
--Iran war spirals
--MAGA splinters
--Trump loses Republican support
--Killing civilians
--Israel's war
--Neocons
Don't forget "Americans will have to walk home across the Atlantic Ocean because Trump's too busy with oil shipping". I swear there's a contest to see what the most ludicrous thing you can get some of these morons to parrot is.
Posted by: Ian S. at March 03, 2026 11:52 PM (3ha+O)
Posted by: Stateless at March 03, 2026 11:52 PM (Sco7b)
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Got a 5:55AM wakeup call to head to the shelter. Can't complain. Had a reasonable night's sleep.
2 big booms overhead shook the building. Intercepts hit the incoming missile(s). Some shrapnel landed here or there outside of Jerusalem but nothing major damaged.
Time to get ready for synagogue and reading of the Scroll of Esther. It's Purim in Jerusalem today.
ליהודים היתה אורה ושמחה וששון ויקר
2 big booms overhead shook the building. Intercepts hit the incoming missile(s). Some shrapnel landed here or there outside of Jerusalem but nothing major damaged.
Time to get ready for synagogue and reading of the Scroll of Esther. It's Purim in Jerusalem today.
ליהודים היתה אורה ושמחה וששון ויקר
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 03, 2026 11:52 PM (1o8D5)
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Just saw that Dan "Eyepatch McCain" Crenshaw got blown the fuck out in his primary, by 18 points. Not quite Liz Cheney numbers, but clearly the voters have seen enough of him.
Posted by: Ian S. at March 03, 2026 11:47 PM (3ha+O)
Now he can sit in the park and feed pigeons using his eye patch as a slingshot.
Posted by: Ian S. at March 03, 2026 11:47 PM (3ha+O)
Now he can sit in the park and feed pigeons using his eye patch as a slingshot.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 03, 2026 11:53 PM (snZF9)
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I am going to be so mad if I am getting sick! I am the worst patient of all time with colds.I have man colds.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat
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Oh, no! Man colds are the worst.. worse than death! Hope you have a wife to wait on you, hand & foot, until you're completely healed!
/s
Seriously-- I hope you're not getting sick. Sick is awful.
*serves hot tea with whiskey & lemon*
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat
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Oh, no! Man colds are the worst.. worse than death! Hope you have a wife to wait on you, hand & foot, until you're completely healed!
/s
Seriously-- I hope you're not getting sick. Sick is awful.
*serves hot tea with whiskey & lemon*
Posted by: JQ at March 03, 2026 11:53 PM (rdVOm)
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You should have gone into a casino. They have air conditioning, you know.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 03, 2026 11:10 PM (JkO4W)
I was only 20 years old and looked like I was about 14, so I kept getting kicked out of the casinos.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 03, 2026 11:10 PM (JkO4W)
I was only 20 years old and looked like I was about 14, so I kept getting kicked out of the casinos.
Posted by: Frankie at March 03, 2026 11:53 PM (zqqz5)
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G-d bless and keep Biden's Dog, and may he lift a leg over the Mullahs' tombstones
Posted by: gKWVE at March 03, 2026 11:53 PM (gKWVE)
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yeah, thats pretty incredible. I know the fixtures will set you back if you go a few levels above what a crack house would have, but damn. I was pricing out stuff for mine. Plumbers are insane these days. My brother is constantly telling me what plumbers are asking on his jobs. They're crazy. He'll budget high just to make sure he's well covered, and these chuckleheads blow right past it. He budgeted $7500 for plumbing on this one job, the dude tells him 5K, and its 2 days work. My brother says ok then the dude calls him later and says 8K. My brother says 8K?? the dude says yeah I can't make money if I go less. He sends him packing and says well now you ain't making shit. 2 days work, 8k. The fucking surgeon who saved my ass was 7K, and this frigging turd chaser wants 8K.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
Lordy! And the condo is in the keys where you always pay a premium. Shit their contractor woulda sent that dude packing.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
Lordy! And the condo is in the keys where you always pay a premium. Shit their contractor woulda sent that dude packing.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:55 PM (MGB5H)
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G-d bless and keep Biden's Dog, and may he lift a leg over the Mullahs' tombstones
Posted by: gKWVE at March 03, 2026 11:53 PM (gKWVE)
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As I always like to say: Piss Be Upon Them.
Posted by: gKWVE at March 03, 2026 11:53 PM (gKWVE)
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As I always like to say: Piss Be Upon Them.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 03, 2026 11:55 PM (1o8D5)
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>>Have you ever seen the trophy/ model room at the NY Yacht Club? It's something to see.
In NYC? No. I was only at the NYC location once briefly but I've been to Harbour Court a number of times. The NYC sponsors lots of regattas and I had friends who were members so did some dinners and parties there.
Even if it is a pretty muffy and buffy spot it is a spectacular place.
In NYC? No. I was only at the NYC location once briefly but I've been to Harbour Court a number of times. The NYC sponsors lots of regattas and I had friends who were members so did some dinners and parties there.
Even if it is a pretty muffy and buffy spot it is a spectacular place.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 03, 2026 11:57 PM (viF8m)
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Teachers do matter. To me, that's why teachers are rare. Bureaucrats following a book, dime a dozen. But real teachers are a special breed. They let you 'see' things.
Posted by: RickZ at
Yup. I had no interest in calc 2 other than that I needed it. Sailed through it cause the prof was great.
Posted by: RickZ at
Yup. I had no interest in calc 2 other than that I needed it. Sailed through it cause the prof was great.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:57 PM (MGB5H)
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Now he can sit in the park and feed pigeons using his eye patch as a slingshot.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
Even the pigeons hate him
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
Even the pigeons hate him
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:57 PM (MGB5H)
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I was great in geometry, got As. Algebra might as well have been an alien language. Crash and burned.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
Well maybe I'm wrong then. But I excelled at both as did some of my college friends.
Posted by: BruceWayne
Same. But my degree is in engineering, which is for people who think geometry and trig and algebra are on the same level as "arithmetic" and "counting to 10."
That said, I coasted through all of calculus, and then hit a brick wall. Hard. I barely passed differential equations, so "computational fluid dynamics" or "antenna design" would not have been the careers for me. Definitely no chance of a double-major in math or physics.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
Well maybe I'm wrong then. But I excelled at both as did some of my college friends.
Posted by: BruceWayne
Same. But my degree is in engineering, which is for people who think geometry and trig and algebra are on the same level as "arithmetic" and "counting to 10."
That said, I coasted through all of calculus, and then hit a brick wall. Hard. I barely passed differential equations, so "computational fluid dynamics" or "antenna design" would not have been the careers for me. Definitely no chance of a double-major in math or physics.
Posted by: mikeski at March 03, 2026 11:58 PM (VHUov)
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Seriously-- I hope you're not getting sick. Sick is awful.
*serves hot tea with whiskey & lemon*
Posted by: JQ at March 03, 2026 11:53 PM (rdVOm)
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Thanks, JQ. Going to bed early and hoping for the best after something hot but not this late with whiskey. That would make me dance and it would be rather pathetic. I refuse to dance pathetic.
I have inhalers, etc, sinus salt water stuff, Advil, yada for the battle ahead. The first time in a year, so doing pretty well.
My grandbaby was pretty sick (for her, she's tough and a cutie pie). If I'm not getting sick I want to take her again to help her mother so she can work. RSV is apparently doing its thing here altho her siblings seem immune.
She's so sweet she doesn't care, but her cough worried me before she saw a doc. It also stinks to be a nurse who worked with babies and pediatrics at one point of my schizo career. I knew she had it before she was diagnosed: horrid cough and no other symptoms.
Seriously-- I hope you're not getting sick. Sick is awful.
*serves hot tea with whiskey & lemon*
Posted by: JQ at March 03, 2026 11:53 PM (rdVOm)
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Thanks, JQ. Going to bed early and hoping for the best after something hot but not this late with whiskey. That would make me dance and it would be rather pathetic. I refuse to dance pathetic.
I have inhalers, etc, sinus salt water stuff, Advil, yada for the battle ahead. The first time in a year, so doing pretty well.
My grandbaby was pretty sick (for her, she's tough and a cutie pie). If I'm not getting sick I want to take her again to help her mother so she can work. RSV is apparently doing its thing here altho her siblings seem immune.
She's so sweet she doesn't care, but her cough worried me before she saw a doc. It also stinks to be a nurse who worked with babies and pediatrics at one point of my schizo career. I knew she had it before she was diagnosed: horrid cough and no other symptoms.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 04, 2026 12:00 AM (WONhk)
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That said, I coasted through all of calculus, and then hit a brick wall. Hard. I barely passed differential equations, so "computational fluid dynamics" or "antenna design" would not have been the careers for me. Definitely no chance of a double-major in math or physics.
Posted by: mikeski at March
That was my best friend. Hit differentials. And was like I'm fucking out. He was a math major. What now?
Posted by: mikeski at March
That was my best friend. Hit differentials. And was like I'm fucking out. He was a math major. What now?
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 12:00 AM (MGB5H)
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Teachers do matter. To me, that's why teachers are rare. Bureaucrats following a book, dime a dozen. But real teachers are a special breed. They let you 'see' things.
Posted by: RickZ
Calc based physics was fun.
Profit demoed the "Shoot the Monkey" with a sock monkey, put a little blind fold on its head, gave it a cig... air gun bullet of about 2.0" caliber...
Posted by: RickZ
Calc based physics was fun.
Profit demoed the "Shoot the Monkey" with a sock monkey, put a little blind fold on its head, gave it a cig... air gun bullet of about 2.0" caliber...
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 04, 2026 12:00 AM (/lPRQ)
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That was my best friend. Hit differentials. And was like I'm fucking out. He was a math major. What now?
Posted by: BruceWayne
What was "now" for him?
Engineering? It's like a math major, but less math and more money.
Posted by: BruceWayne
What was "now" for him?
Engineering? It's like a math major, but less math and more money.
Posted by: mikeski at March 04, 2026 12:03 AM (VHUov)
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What was "now" for him?
Engineering? It's like a math major, but less math and more money.
Posted by: mikeski at March
Well he was world class jazz musician. He was an odd awesome dude. So he went music major with math minor.
Engineering? It's like a math major, but less math and more money.
Posted by: mikeski at March
Well he was world class jazz musician. He was an odd awesome dude. So he went music major with math minor.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 12:05 AM (MGB5H)
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Never ... ever ... read the comments on a You Tube video.
One's faith in humanity will disappear in an instant.
I'm listening to a song, and made the fatal error of seeing what other folks thought of the tune ...
"I thought about this song when President Biden told Americans to be the "keeper of the flame" in his farewell speech three weeks ago. We mustn't ever let it die...."
It's way too earnest to have been a bot.
One's faith in humanity will disappear in an instant.
I'm listening to a song, and made the fatal error of seeing what other folks thought of the tune ...
"I thought about this song when President Biden told Americans to be the "keeper of the flame" in his farewell speech three weeks ago. We mustn't ever let it die...."
It's way too earnest to have been a bot.
Posted by: browndog appreciates big iron at March 04, 2026 12:07 AM (3sXRv)
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Yup. I had no interest in calc 2 other than that I needed it. Sailed through it cause the prof was great.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:57 PM (MGB5H)
Had a Civil War History Prof who was incredible. Even saw him on some of the older Civil War documentary series. Made the Civil War come alive.
The class was held in the large theater, about 650 seats. Sold out crowd every class. Funniest thing was when he announced before ending one class, 'If you're squeamish, don't come next time. We'll be covering Civil War medicine.'
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 03, 2026 11:57 PM (MGB5H)
Had a Civil War History Prof who was incredible. Even saw him on some of the older Civil War documentary series. Made the Civil War come alive.
The class was held in the large theater, about 650 seats. Sold out crowd every class. Funniest thing was when he announced before ending one class, 'If you're squeamish, don't come next time. We'll be covering Civil War medicine.'
Posted by: RickZ at March 04, 2026 12:07 AM (gKDq2)
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Saw commenters yesterday worrying about Iran's diesel sub being hard to detect and a threat to the fleet.
One down:
🚨Update: The U.S. confirms that it has sunk and destroyed Iran’s submarine warship IRIS Fateh!
One down:
🚨Update: The U.S. confirms that it has sunk and destroyed Iran’s submarine warship IRIS Fateh!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 04, 2026 12:07 AM (1o8D5)
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G’night, All. Sleep well.
Posted by: Bulg at March 04, 2026 12:08 AM (77rzZ)
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That said, I coasted through all of calculus, and then hit a brick wall. Hard. I barely passed differential equations, so "computational fluid dynamics" or "antenna design" would not have been the careers for me. Definitely no chance of a double-major in math or physics.
Posted by: mikeski
I had to go to the next step past Diff-Q - Linear Algebra.
Maybe when I retire I'll go back for some Advanced Calculus / Analysis. Was skimming the textbook in college and regret not buying it.
Posted by: mikeski
I had to go to the next step past Diff-Q - Linear Algebra.
Maybe when I retire I'll go back for some Advanced Calculus / Analysis. Was skimming the textbook in college and regret not buying it.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 04, 2026 12:08 AM (/lPRQ)
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He was an odd awesome dude. So he went music major with math minor.
Posted by: BruceWayne
That is odd and awesome. I've never heard of anyone else who did that.....
Posted by: BruceWayne
That is odd and awesome. I've never heard of anyone else who did that.....
Posted by: mikeski at March 04, 2026 12:08 AM (VHUov)
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The class was held in the large theater, about 650 seats. Sold out crowd every class. Funniest thing was when he announced before ending one class, 'If you're squeamish, don't come next time. We'll be covering Civil War medicine.'
Posted by: RickZ at March
Hahaha that's awesome. And also true. In later life I was taking anatomy cadaver lab, and I'm with all these children that wanted to be nurses or doctors and they wouldn't even make a cut on a cadaver.
Posted by: RickZ at March
Hahaha that's awesome. And also true. In later life I was taking anatomy cadaver lab, and I'm with all these children that wanted to be nurses or doctors and they wouldn't even make a cut on a cadaver.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 12:09 AM (MGB5H)
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Maybe when I retire I'll go back for some Advanced Calculus / Analysis. Was skimming the textbook in college and regret not buying it.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 04, 2026 12:08 AM (/lPRQ)
I'm letting Grok walk me through Probability and Statistics, and let me tell you, Grok is a way better teacher than the Hindu I had back in the day.
Maybe when I retire I'll go back for some Advanced Calculus / Analysis. Was skimming the textbook in college and regret not buying it.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 04, 2026 12:08 AM (/lPRQ)
I'm letting Grok walk me through Probability and Statistics, and let me tell you, Grok is a way better teacher than the Hindu I had back in the day.
Posted by: browndog appreciates big iron at March 04, 2026 12:10 AM (3sXRv)
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That is odd and awesome. I've never heard of anyone else who did that.....
Posted by: mikeski at March
For sure. He is a great smart dude. But also like no one I've ever met.
Posted by: mikeski at March
For sure. He is a great smart dude. But also like no one I've ever met.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 12:10 AM (MGB5H)
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>>That is odd and awesome. I've never heard of anyone else who did that.....
I know a guy who did that with an electrical engineering degree.
Pretty good with Ferraris, too.
I know a guy who did that with an electrical engineering degree.
Pretty good with Ferraris, too.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 04, 2026 12:11 AM (viF8m)
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Iran’s submarine warship IRIS Fateh!
Fateh means victory in the Quran. But in earlier Arabic, it just means "open".
Not the quality you want in a submarine.
Fateh means victory in the Quran. But in earlier Arabic, it just means "open".
Not the quality you want in a submarine.
Posted by: gKWVE at March 04, 2026 12:11 AM (gKWVE)
399
Saw commenters yesterday worrying about Iran's diesel sub being hard to detect and a threat to the fleet.
One down:
🚨Update: The U.S. confirms that it has sunk and destroyed Iran’s submarine warship IRIS Fateh!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta
I have the feeling they know kind of where they are. When they surface to change batteries. BOOM
One down:
🚨Update: The U.S. confirms that it has sunk and destroyed Iran’s submarine warship IRIS Fateh!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta
I have the feeling they know kind of where they are. When they surface to change batteries. BOOM
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 12:12 AM (MGB5H)
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I'm trying to figure out how a fucking aknod takes down 3 of our jets? Were our pilots discussing the frigging superbowl? How the fuck does that happen? Maybe they just though hey, aknod is one of us and.. boom.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 03, 2026 11:32 PM (snZF9)
Once again I'm imploring my fellow morons to read the USS Gettysburg report if they are confused about how things like this can happen.
If the USS Gettysburg, which was literally in charge of air defense for a carrier group while having known problems with its IFF system, can attempt to shoot down 3 US planes because they were getting jumpy about the drone attacks, then a Kuwaiti pilot can absolutely make the same mistake.
You can't expect pilots to be fully prepared to defend at all times against missiles especially after they reached friendly lines and are preparing to land. One of the crew apparently didn't even have time to prepare for the ejection because his hand was badly injured.
I'm sure there will be an accident investigation for this and hopefully it won't be classified and probably most of your questions will get answered.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 03, 2026 11:32 PM (snZF9)
Once again I'm imploring my fellow morons to read the USS Gettysburg report if they are confused about how things like this can happen.
If the USS Gettysburg, which was literally in charge of air defense for a carrier group while having known problems with its IFF system, can attempt to shoot down 3 US planes because they were getting jumpy about the drone attacks, then a Kuwaiti pilot can absolutely make the same mistake.
You can't expect pilots to be fully prepared to defend at all times against missiles especially after they reached friendly lines and are preparing to land. One of the crew apparently didn't even have time to prepare for the ejection because his hand was badly injured.
I'm sure there will be an accident investigation for this and hopefully it won't be classified and probably most of your questions will get answered.
Posted by: Sjg at March 04, 2026 12:13 AM (aqZN1)
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Minnesota is putting the stick to Tampa Bay tonight
5-1 Wild...
The Atlantic Conference is open for business
5-1 Wild...
The Atlantic Conference is open for business
Posted by: browndog says woof at March 04, 2026 12:13 AM (3sXRv)
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Well he was world class jazz musician. He was an odd awesome dude. So he went music major with math minor.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 12:05 AM (MGB5H)
Sounds like my life. Music was major, and math... sooo very minor, like itsy bitsy minor, like you need an electron microscope to see my math. Some say it don't exist.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 12:05 AM (MGB5H)
Sounds like my life. Music was major, and math... sooo very minor, like itsy bitsy minor, like you need an electron microscope to see my math. Some say it don't exist.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 04, 2026 12:15 AM (snZF9)
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Cats: likes-treats, petting, boxes
Dislikes-tummy rubs, cooperating, leaving limbs intact, letting others rest.
Dislikes-tummy rubs, cooperating, leaving limbs intact, letting others rest.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at March 04, 2026 12:15 AM (CHHv1)
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Maybe when I retire I'll go back for some Advanced Calculus / Analysis. Was skimming the textbook in college and regret not buying it.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 04, 2026 12:08 AM (/lPRQ)
I've lost a lot of things throughout life, but I still have all my major textbooks. Calc, Jansen's Art History book (a real classic), many well-written History 'texts' (more story to the History than 'just the facts, ma'am'; Bruce Catton, e.g.), even my high school Latin texts. Call me crazy. Don't know why I kept them. Besides filling out my bookshelves, I guess they're my History.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 04, 2026 12:08 AM (/lPRQ)
I've lost a lot of things throughout life, but I still have all my major textbooks. Calc, Jansen's Art History book (a real classic), many well-written History 'texts' (more story to the History than 'just the facts, ma'am'; Bruce Catton, e.g.), even my high school Latin texts. Call me crazy. Don't know why I kept them. Besides filling out my bookshelves, I guess they're my History.
Posted by: RickZ at March 04, 2026 12:16 AM (gKDq2)
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Hahaha that's awesome. And also true. In later life I was taking anatomy cadaver lab, and I'm with all these children that wanted to be nurses or doctors and they wouldn't even make a cut on a cadaver.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 12:09 AM (MGB5H)
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Really? I was at the university with med students and we had to cut it to see muscles and ligaments during anatomy class lab. I did not know I could refuse.
I honestly thought zoology was much grosser with worms. Hated that class and to this day do not know why I had to take it going towards a medical degree. A flight attendant for Pan Am or TWA was my back up career (my husband thinks I would have been kidnapped and never seen again in Europe as I was so naive).
In nursing class we had to watch an autopsy, which I would not recommend. Some of my classmates fainted.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 12:09 AM (MGB5H)
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Really? I was at the university with med students and we had to cut it to see muscles and ligaments during anatomy class lab. I did not know I could refuse.
I honestly thought zoology was much grosser with worms. Hated that class and to this day do not know why I had to take it going towards a medical degree. A flight attendant for Pan Am or TWA was my back up career (my husband thinks I would have been kidnapped and never seen again in Europe as I was so naive).
In nursing class we had to watch an autopsy, which I would not recommend. Some of my classmates fainted.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 04, 2026 12:17 AM (WONhk)
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>>Sounds like my life. Music was major, and math... sooo very minor, like itsy bitsy minor, like you need an electron microscope to see my math. Some say it don't exist.
My friend was also a NJ born guitar player. Loved the blues but played rock to pay the bills. Good engineer, way better guitar player.
My friend was also a NJ born guitar player. Loved the blues but played rock to pay the bills. Good engineer, way better guitar player.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 04, 2026 12:18 AM (viF8m)
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Update: The U.S. confirms that it has sunk and destroyed Iran’s submarine warship IRIS Fateh!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta
I have the feeling they know kind of where they are. When they surface to change batteries. BOOM
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 12:12 AM (MGB5H)
Would kinda be fun to slam a torpedo into it WWII style.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta
I have the feeling they know kind of where they are. When they surface to change batteries. BOOM
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 12:12 AM (MGB5H)
Would kinda be fun to slam a torpedo into it WWII style.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 04, 2026 12:18 AM (snZF9)
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Heh... apparently only the Iranian "Council of Clerics" (also translated as "Assembly of Experts" can elect a new Supreme Leader.
The problem is that many of the members of the "Council of Clerics" are now taking dirt naps, leading John Ringo on X to say:
'Similar to the election of the Pope, when black smoke erupts from the Council of Clerics, it shows a new Ayatollah has NOT been elected. But there are numerous positions available for Council of Clerics.'
The problem is that many of the members of the "Council of Clerics" are now taking dirt naps, leading John Ringo on X to say:
'Similar to the election of the Pope, when black smoke erupts from the Council of Clerics, it shows a new Ayatollah has NOT been elected. But there are numerous positions available for Council of Clerics.'
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at March 04, 2026 12:18 AM (IG3/x)
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Sounds like my life. Music was major, and math... sooo very minor, like itsy bitsy minor, like you need an electron microscope to see my math. Some say it don't exist.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
Physicists would say that no matter how small it exists and is real. String theorists would say that in another dimension you are Steven hawking. And that all the dimensional versions of you make the whole you.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
Physicists would say that no matter how small it exists and is real. String theorists would say that in another dimension you are Steven hawking. And that all the dimensional versions of you make the whole you.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 12:19 AM (MGB5H)
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Sounds like my life. Music was major, and math... sooo very minor, like itsy bitsy minor, like you need an electron microscope to see my math. Some say it don't exist.
Posted by: Berserker
So in the limit, your math was zero? Paradoxically, that sounds like calculus.
Posted by: Berserker
So in the limit, your math was zero? Paradoxically, that sounds like calculus.
Posted by: mikeski at March 04, 2026 12:20 AM (VHUov)
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Would kinda be fun to slam a torpedo into it WWII style.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
It's not been confirmed but it does seem like that what some of our subs did to their ports on Saturday.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
It's not been confirmed but it does seem like that what some of our subs did to their ports on Saturday.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 12:20 AM (MGB5H)
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Haha, BeckChas!
My rotten Cat doesn't like tummy rubs either. He's not a "lap cat" and does not like being touched in any way when it's sleepy time.
I can rub & scrub on him when he's begging for treats, though! LOL. He will occasionally walk up to me & give a head-butt, just because. Sometimes he will sit next to my chair and beg for chin rubbys, and if I scritch long enough, he'll go into a trance and start to drool. (He's odd.)
Will never really understand those critters...
My rotten Cat doesn't like tummy rubs either. He's not a "lap cat" and does not like being touched in any way when it's sleepy time.
I can rub & scrub on him when he's begging for treats, though! LOL. He will occasionally walk up to me & give a head-butt, just because. Sometimes he will sit next to my chair and beg for chin rubbys, and if I scritch long enough, he'll go into a trance and start to drool. (He's odd.)
Will never really understand those critters...
Posted by: JQ at March 04, 2026 12:21 AM (rdVOm)
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Really? I was at the university with med students and we had to cut it to see muscles and ligaments during anatomy class lab. I did not know I could refuse.
I honestly thought zoology was much grosser with worms. Hated that class and to this day do not know why I had to take it going towards a medical degree. A flight attendant for Pan Am or TWA was my back up career (my husband thinks I would have been kidnapped and never seen again in Europe as I was so naive).
In nursing class we had to watch an autopsy, which I would not recommend. Some of my classmates fainted.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat
Children that didn't want to do it and me and another chick a ou rower, oh well do it.
I honestly thought zoology was much grosser with worms. Hated that class and to this day do not know why I had to take it going towards a medical degree. A flight attendant for Pan Am or TWA was my back up career (my husband thinks I would have been kidnapped and never seen again in Europe as I was so naive).
In nursing class we had to watch an autopsy, which I would not recommend. Some of my classmates fainted.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat
Children that didn't want to do it and me and another chick a ou rower, oh well do it.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 12:22 AM (MGB5H)
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My friend was also a NJ born guitar player. Loved the blues but played rock to pay the bills. Good engineer, way better guitar player.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 04, 2026 12:18 AM (viF8m)
I give him credit. I'm a metal guitar player, love metal, but noooo interest in playing anything else to pay the bills. I had other skills for that. Well hmmm, thinking about it, I could handle playing in one of those high paying Rush tribute bands. Not metal, but fun, and I know it good. Other than that, nah, gotta punish speakers and peel paint. So yeah, I give other musicians credit if they jump around different genres.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 04, 2026 12:18 AM (viF8m)
I give him credit. I'm a metal guitar player, love metal, but noooo interest in playing anything else to pay the bills. I had other skills for that. Well hmmm, thinking about it, I could handle playing in one of those high paying Rush tribute bands. Not metal, but fun, and I know it good. Other than that, nah, gotta punish speakers and peel paint. So yeah, I give other musicians credit if they jump around different genres.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 04, 2026 12:24 AM (snZF9)
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Per IDF:
"Israeli airstrike hit the Assembly of Experts building in Qom today amid reports of clerics meeting to pick Khamenei's successor. Building damaged/flattened."
"Israeli airstrike hit the Assembly of Experts building in Qom today amid reports of clerics meeting to pick Khamenei's successor. Building damaged/flattened."
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at March 04, 2026 12:25 AM (IG3/x)
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In nursing class we had to watch an autopsy, which I would not recommend. Some of my classmates fainted.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat
I was and still am pissed cause we had to share a body with another class. So only one of us got to take out the heart. And it was us. Then class was. Canceled because it MIGHT snow. It didn't. So I didn't get to do it.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat
I was and still am pissed cause we had to share a body with another class. So only one of us got to take out the heart. And it was us. Then class was. Canceled because it MIGHT snow. It didn't. So I didn't get to do it.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 12:25 AM (MGB5H)
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In nursing class we had to watch an autopsy, which I would not recommend. Some of my classmates fainted.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat
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After my (before hubby) BF died, his mom let me read the autopsy report. It was about 3 months afterward.
Still, I couldn't get through it. My stomach was churning, and that was *just reading*! Can't imagine watching.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat
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After my (before hubby) BF died, his mom let me read the autopsy report. It was about 3 months afterward.
Still, I couldn't get through it. My stomach was churning, and that was *just reading*! Can't imagine watching.
Posted by: JQ at March 04, 2026 12:25 AM (rdVOm)
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So in the limit, your math was zero? Paradoxically, that sounds like calculus.
Posted by: mikeski at March 04, 2026 12:20 AM (VHUov)
I can't remember how to do long division. Thats pretty frigging zero if you ask me. lol
Posted by: mikeski at March 04, 2026 12:20 AM (VHUov)
I can't remember how to do long division. Thats pretty frigging zero if you ask me. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 04, 2026 12:26 AM (snZF9)
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Per IDF:
"Israeli airstrike hit the Assembly of Experts building in Qom today amid reports of clerics meeting to pick Khamenei's successor. Building damaged/flattened."
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at March 04, 2026 12:25 AM (IG3/x)
If this shit keeps up they'll be meeting in a gas station bathroom.
"Israeli airstrike hit the Assembly of Experts building in Qom today amid reports of clerics meeting to pick Khamenei's successor. Building damaged/flattened."
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at March 04, 2026 12:25 AM (IG3/x)
If this shit keeps up they'll be meeting in a gas station bathroom.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 04, 2026 12:28 AM (snZF9)
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If this shit keeps up they'll be meeting in a gas station bathroom.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
They'll have to clear Sid out of there first.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
They'll have to clear Sid out of there first.
Posted by: gKWVE at March 04, 2026 12:29 AM (gKWVE)
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If this shit keeps up they'll be meeting in a gas station bathroom.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 04, 2026 12:28 AM (snZF9)
Try the halal sushi.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 04, 2026 12:28 AM (snZF9)
Try the halal sushi.
Posted by: RickZ at March 04, 2026 12:29 AM (gKDq2)
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"Israeli airstrike hit the Assembly of Experts building in Qom today amid reports of clerics meeting to pick Khamenei's successor. Building damaged/flattened."
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Yeah, but did they 'get' any of the clerics?
I read that Khamenei's oldest son was *chosen*-- but who survived to choose him?
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Yeah, but did they 'get' any of the clerics?
I read that Khamenei's oldest son was *chosen*-- but who survived to choose him?
Posted by: JQ at March 04, 2026 12:31 AM (rdVOm)
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>>So yeah, I give other musicians credit if they jump around different genres.
Honestly, he wasn't that great a rock guitarist but he was pretty successful. John (J) Geils. Used to house sit for him and take care of his dogs.
He could play the shit out of the blues.
Honestly, he wasn't that great a rock guitarist but he was pretty successful. John (J) Geils. Used to house sit for him and take care of his dogs.
He could play the shit out of the blues.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 04, 2026 12:32 AM (viF8m)
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Yeah, but did they 'get' any of the clerics?
I read that Khamenei's oldest son was *chosen*-- but who survived to choose him?
Posted by: JQ at March 04, 2026 12:31 AM (rdVOm)
I thought he got smoked, or is this another one of the crotch fruit?
I read that Khamenei's oldest son was *chosen*-- but who survived to choose him?
Posted by: JQ at March 04, 2026 12:31 AM (rdVOm)
I thought he got smoked, or is this another one of the crotch fruit?
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 04, 2026 12:33 AM (snZF9)
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Yeah, but did they 'get' any of the clerics?
I read that Khamenei's oldest son was *chosen*-- but who survived to choose him?
Posted by: JQ at Ma
The white smoke went up before the black smoke. He is the ayatollah. For now...
I read that Khamenei's oldest son was *chosen*-- but who survived to choose him?
Posted by: JQ at Ma
The white smoke went up before the black smoke. He is the ayatollah. For now...
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 12:33 AM (MGB5H)
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Berzerker,
'Cause I like talking with you, just wanted to let you know. Went to the ER on Sunday and came out with bad news. Now waiting for the oncology dept to bloody set up an appointment.
'Cause I like talking with you, just wanted to let you know. Went to the ER on Sunday and came out with bad news. Now waiting for the oncology dept to bloody set up an appointment.
Posted by: RickZ at March 04, 2026 12:33 AM (gKDq2)
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I thought he got smoked, or is this another one of the crotch fruit?
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
He's the fourth in 5 days. He seems to still be alive.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
He's the fourth in 5 days. He seems to still be alive.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 12:34 AM (MGB5H)
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I coasted through Law & Economics 1st year in law school. Given that I had studied the prisoner's dilemma in 6th grade.... It was an interesting class at times, with formulas for determining expected outcomes based on applications of different burdens of proof, etc., but ultimately was boring. Friend around the corner in the grad dorm, a Phi Beta Kappa (he occasionally reminded me) asked me a few days before the final when I was going to study for it (he wanted to study with me). "I'm not." He flipped out incredulous. "It's easy." "No it's not! It's hard!" "Here, let me show you how to do it...." I got an A. My 48-hour constitutional law take home exam was like that. Same friend wanders in at 11 a.m. (I had picked it up at 9). "Are you drinking a beer?!?" "Yes. Want one?" I went through quite a few. Third highest grade in the class. Civ Pro was in class and I was sober. C+. If I had just gotten a B, I would have gradumacated cum laude.
Posted by: Dark Litigator at March 04, 2026 12:34 AM (KAi1n)
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Buddy's wife is a new grandma. Every time she visits grand baby (out of state) she comes home sick.
Babies are Petri dishes of germs.
Babies are Petri dishes of germs.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 04, 2026 12:35 AM (vvjN/)
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Dissecting frogs in 6th grade was gross. I can deal with blood; it's the guts that make me sick. When we had to dissect cat brains in 12th grade AP Bio 2, I refused. It had nothing to do with principle. I had already given up my pretensions of a career in medicine.
Posted by: Dark Litigator at March 04, 2026 12:37 AM (KAi1n)
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Dissecting frogs in 6th grade was gross. I can deal with blood; it's the guts that make me sick. When we had to dissect cat brains in 12th grade AP Bio 2, I refused. It had nothing to do with principle. I had already given up my pretensions of a career in medicine.
Posted by: Dark Litigator
I always liked dissecting things, take that for what you will.
Posted by: Dark Litigator
I always liked dissecting things, take that for what you will.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 12:38 AM (MGB5H)
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I thought he got smoked, or is this another one of the crotch fruit?
Posted by: Berserker
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My (admittedly, limited) understanding is that:
Once Khamenei got smoked, his "2nd in command" was acting as leader, although not titled *ayatollah*.
Then, 2nd in command got smoked.
Then, buncha ragheads had a meeting & building got smoked.
Then, all of a sudden, Khamenei's oldest son is "ayatollah"
I don't know-- probably missed something or got it out of order? Whatevs...
Posted by: Berserker
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My (admittedly, limited) understanding is that:
Once Khamenei got smoked, his "2nd in command" was acting as leader, although not titled *ayatollah*.
Then, 2nd in command got smoked.
Then, buncha ragheads had a meeting & building got smoked.
Then, all of a sudden, Khamenei's oldest son is "ayatollah"
I don't know-- probably missed something or got it out of order? Whatevs...
Posted by: JQ at March 04, 2026 12:39 AM (rdVOm)
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He was an odd awesome dude. So he went music major with math minor.
Posted by: BruceWayne
That is odd and awesome. I've never heard of anyone else who did that.....
Posted by: mikeski
On further thought, I shouldn't have been that surprised. There's a whole genre of music called "math rock" after all.....
https://youtu.be/GXzp7mfPg5Y
https://youtu.be/sMbW4sptVnE
https://youtu.be/Q1yalwDHDL8
Posted by: BruceWayne
That is odd and awesome. I've never heard of anyone else who did that.....
Posted by: mikeski
On further thought, I shouldn't have been that surprised. There's a whole genre of music called "math rock" after all.....
https://youtu.be/GXzp7mfPg5Y
https://youtu.be/sMbW4sptVnE
https://youtu.be/Q1yalwDHDL8
Posted by: mikeski at March 04, 2026 12:42 AM (VHUov)
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Dissecting frogs in 6th grade was gross. I can deal with blood; it's the guts that make me sick. When we had to dissect cat brains in 12th grade AP Bio 2, I refused. It had nothing to do with principle. I had already given up my pretensions of a career in medicine.
Posted by: Dark Litigator
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Ugh, dissection in class... my group of 4 was *me*-- doing the cutting & pinning, taking the notes, making the drawings, writing the reports-- and the other 3 benefitting from my work. HS suuuuuucckkkked!
Posted by: Dark Litigator
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Ugh, dissection in class... my group of 4 was *me*-- doing the cutting & pinning, taking the notes, making the drawings, writing the reports-- and the other 3 benefitting from my work. HS suuuuuucckkkked!
Posted by: JQ at March 04, 2026 12:43 AM (rdVOm)
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Once Khamenei got smoked, his "2nd in command" was acting as leader, although not titled *ayatollah*.
Then, 2nd in command got smoked.
Then, buncha ragheads had a meeting & building got smoked.
Then, all of a sudden, Khamenei's oldest son is "ayatollah"
I don't know-- probably missed something or got it out of order? Whatevs...
Posted by: JQ at Marc
https://tinyurl.com/pkefc4vz
Then, 2nd in command got smoked.
Then, buncha ragheads had a meeting & building got smoked.
Then, all of a sudden, Khamenei's oldest son is "ayatollah"
I don't know-- probably missed something or got it out of order? Whatevs...
Posted by: JQ at Marc
https://tinyurl.com/pkefc4vz
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 12:44 AM (MGB5H)
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Honestly, he wasn't that great a rock guitarist but he was pretty successful. John (J) Geils. Used to house sit for him and take care of his dogs.
He could play the shit out of the blues.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 04, 2026 12:32 AM (viF8m)
Yeah I can see that. It can be rough jumping to different genres, because its like a different language. You get muscle memory of all the different techniques of your genre and it can screw you up sometimes when you venture outside of it. I go through it enough with some of the metal dudes. I remember when ozzy went solo, and Randy Rhoads was the new thing. I had to retrain my fingers because back then it was sabbath, judas priest, AC/DC, etc., and there was a demand on trhe clubs to hear ozzy. A little while later Yngwie was the big thing, and he was sooo vastly different that after a long period of playing that I went to play an AC/DC song and I couldn't do it. My fingers got so used to shred style they were tripping over themselves to play AC/DC. They didn't work that way any more. Eventually yeah, and it all gets incorporated. Going outside the genre is even worse, a different language. Wait,You mean thee J geils? As in J geils band?
He could play the shit out of the blues.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 04, 2026 12:32 AM (viF8m)
Yeah I can see that. It can be rough jumping to different genres, because its like a different language. You get muscle memory of all the different techniques of your genre and it can screw you up sometimes when you venture outside of it. I go through it enough with some of the metal dudes. I remember when ozzy went solo, and Randy Rhoads was the new thing. I had to retrain my fingers because back then it was sabbath, judas priest, AC/DC, etc., and there was a demand on trhe clubs to hear ozzy. A little while later Yngwie was the big thing, and he was sooo vastly different that after a long period of playing that I went to play an AC/DC song and I couldn't do it. My fingers got so used to shred style they were tripping over themselves to play AC/DC. They didn't work that way any more. Eventually yeah, and it all gets incorporated. Going outside the genre is even worse, a different language. Wait,You mean thee J geils? As in J geils band?
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 04, 2026 12:44 AM (snZF9)
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My (admittedly, limited) understanding is that:
Once Khamenei got smoked, his "2nd in command" was acting as leader, although not titled *ayatollah*.
Then, 2nd in command got smoked.
Then, buncha ragheads had a meeting & building got smoked.
Then, all of a sudden, Khamenei's oldest son is "ayatollah"
I don't know-- probably missed something or got it out of order? Whatevs...
Posted by: JQ at March 04, 2026 12:39 AM (rdVOm)
Yep, that's about it.
They decided to go back to inherited rule. Saddam did it. The Kims do it. Why not give that a shot? I mean, the four wives come in handy at that point.
Once Khamenei got smoked, his "2nd in command" was acting as leader, although not titled *ayatollah*.
Then, 2nd in command got smoked.
Then, buncha ragheads had a meeting & building got smoked.
Then, all of a sudden, Khamenei's oldest son is "ayatollah"
I don't know-- probably missed something or got it out of order? Whatevs...
Posted by: JQ at March 04, 2026 12:39 AM (rdVOm)
Yep, that's about it.
They decided to go back to inherited rule. Saddam did it. The Kims do it. Why not give that a shot? I mean, the four wives come in handy at that point.
Posted by: RickZ at March 04, 2026 12:44 AM (gKDq2)
438
If this shit keeps up they'll be meeting in a gas station bathroom.
Posted by: Berserker
We know how that'll turn out.
https://youtu.be/e18D14X9Ii0?t=44
Posted by: Berserker
We know how that'll turn out.
https://youtu.be/e18D14X9Ii0?t=44
Posted by: mikeski at March 04, 2026 12:45 AM (VHUov)
Posted by: Dark Litigator at March 04, 2026 12:46 AM (KAi1n)
440
Ugh, dissection in class... my group of 4 was *me*-- doing the cutting & pinning, taking the notes, making the drawings, writing the reports-- and the other 3 benefitting from my work. HS suuuuuucckkkked!
Posted by: JQ a
In our cadaver lab. It was me and another girl,doing it. Showing the people that wouldn't touch it. But the tests were IDing on every body. Ya they failed. Cause bodies aren't the same.
Posted by: JQ a
In our cadaver lab. It was me and another girl,doing it. Showing the people that wouldn't touch it. But the tests were IDing on every body. Ya they failed. Cause bodies aren't the same.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 12:48 AM (MGB5H)
441
"They'll have to clear Sid out of there first."
Look, it's $5 whether you want the handy or not. AOC For Prez needs the money.
Look, it's $5 whether you want the handy or not. AOC For Prez needs the money.
Posted by: Sid's Brother Sid at March 04, 2026 12:48 AM (pduCL)
442
I mean, the four wives come in handy at that point.
Posted by: RickZ
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Hah! Wish I could (no homo) somehow come up with 4wives slaves to help me out...
- - - - -
Read your previous post. Sorry, man. Prayers up!
Posted by: RickZ
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Hah! Wish I could (no homo) somehow come up with 4
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Read your previous post. Sorry, man. Prayers up!
Posted by: JQ at March 04, 2026 12:49 AM (rdVOm)
443
I'm communicating with a computer telephonicly.
Go through the whole account confirmation schmear.
Then it says the transaction cannot be completed, call during regular business hours.
Wait. A fucking computer is on the clock? WTF?
Go through the whole account confirmation schmear.
Then it says the transaction cannot be completed, call during regular business hours.
Wait. A fucking computer is on the clock? WTF?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 04, 2026 12:51 AM (vvjN/)
444
>>Wait,You mean thee J geils? As in J geils band?
Yea. Great guy. His favorite place other than playing was working on vintage Ferraris.
NJ motorhead guitar player. Pretty smart dude.
Yea. Great guy. His favorite place other than playing was working on vintage Ferraris.
NJ motorhead guitar player. Pretty smart dude.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 04, 2026 12:53 AM (viF8m)
445
Yep, that's about it.
They decided to go back to inherited rule. Saddam did it. The Kims do it. Why not give that a shot? I mean, the four wives come in handy at that point.
Posted by: RickZ at
Well isn't that the trump playbook? He didn't back what's her name in Venezuela. She just moved back there this week. It's up to them.
They decided to go back to inherited rule. Saddam did it. The Kims do it. Why not give that a shot? I mean, the four wives come in handy at that point.
Posted by: RickZ at
Well isn't that the trump playbook? He didn't back what's her name in Venezuela. She just moved back there this week. It's up to them.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 12:53 AM (MGB5H)
446
Wait,You mean thee J geils? As in J geils band?
Yea. Great guy. His favorite place other than playing was working on vintage Ferraris.
NJ motorhead guitar player. Pretty smart dude.
Posted by: JackStraw at
🤯
Yea. Great guy. His favorite place other than playing was working on vintage Ferraris.
NJ motorhead guitar player. Pretty smart dude.
Posted by: JackStraw at
🤯
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 12:54 AM (MGB5H)
447
Yep, that's about it.
They decided to go back to inherited rule. Saddam did it. The Kims do it. Why not give that a shot? I mean, the four wives come in handy at that point.
Posted by: RickZ
Well isn't that the trump playbook? He didn't back what's her name in Venezuela. She just moved back there this week. It's up to them.
Posted by: BruceWayne
It's not just our operation, though. Israel is probably not gonna stand for "The Ayatollah, son of The Ayatollah."
.....unless he's a Mossad agent, too.
They decided to go back to inherited rule. Saddam did it. The Kims do it. Why not give that a shot? I mean, the four wives come in handy at that point.
Posted by: RickZ
Well isn't that the trump playbook? He didn't back what's her name in Venezuela. She just moved back there this week. It's up to them.
Posted by: BruceWayne
It's not just our operation, though. Israel is probably not gonna stand for "The Ayatollah, son of The Ayatollah."
.....unless he's a Mossad agent, too.
Posted by: mikeski at March 04, 2026 12:56 AM (VHUov)
448
Call me crazy. Don't know why I kept them. Besides filling out my bookshelves, I guess they're my History.
Posted by: RickZ
Engineering major here.
Six quarter hours of electives. Not a lot, but took Ancient History. Got called to jury duty and took that text (written in ~1960) to read while just sitting there. Good book. Just the facts, but decent narrative when it became speculative. Bought and read a few others after rereading that one. Only one was comparable. the others were current PC trash perspective covering thousand(s) years of human civilization.
Posted by: RickZ
Engineering major here.
Six quarter hours of electives. Not a lot, but took Ancient History. Got called to jury duty and took that text (written in ~1960) to read while just sitting there. Good book. Just the facts, but decent narrative when it became speculative. Bought and read a few others after rereading that one. Only one was comparable. the others were current PC trash perspective covering thousand(s) years of human civilization.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 04, 2026 12:56 AM (/lPRQ)
449
Angus
Can
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Definitely
Crank
Posted by: Dark Litigator at March 04, 2026 12:46 AM (KAi1n)
Angus isn't hard by a long shot, but he is very, very unique. He has a weird stumbly way of playing. Its a kind of blues based style. The very first band I was in was doing a lot of AC/DC, and I had it down good, but man, you get away from it for a while and try to go back to it you might need to retrain your fingers a bit. Early metal may have had traces of blues influenced lead players, but more and more you saw classical influenced players entering in, my group basically. you try to go back to the blues influenced stuff and your fingers say screw you dude. lol
Can
/
Definitely
Crank
Posted by: Dark Litigator at March 04, 2026 12:46 AM (KAi1n)
Angus isn't hard by a long shot, but he is very, very unique. He has a weird stumbly way of playing. Its a kind of blues based style. The very first band I was in was doing a lot of AC/DC, and I had it down good, but man, you get away from it for a while and try to go back to it you might need to retrain your fingers a bit. Early metal may have had traces of blues influenced lead players, but more and more you saw classical influenced players entering in, my group basically. you try to go back to the blues influenced stuff and your fingers say screw you dude. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 04, 2026 12:57 AM (snZF9)
450
It's not just our operation, though. Israel is probably not gonna stand for "The Ayatollah, son of The Ayatollah."
.....unless he's a Mossad agent, too.
Posted by: mikeski
Well it seems the shah has a pretty good plan. And the people are behind it. Just needs to happen
.....unless he's a Mossad agent, too.
Posted by: mikeski
Well it seems the shah has a pretty good plan. And the people are behind it. Just needs to happen
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 12:58 AM (MGB5H)
451
Wait,You mean thee J geils? As in J geils band?
Yea. Great guy. His favorite place other than playing was working on vintage Ferraris.
NJ motorhead guitar player. Pretty smart dude.
Posted by: JackStraw at
🤯
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 12:54 AM (MGB5H)
My brother listened to him a shit ton in the early 80's. I knew who he was but, asshole metalhead me might know 2 songs of his.
Yea. Great guy. His favorite place other than playing was working on vintage Ferraris.
NJ motorhead guitar player. Pretty smart dude.
Posted by: JackStraw at
🤯
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 12:54 AM (MGB5H)
My brother listened to him a shit ton in the early 80's. I knew who he was but, asshole metalhead me might know 2 songs of his.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 04, 2026 01:00 AM (snZF9)
452
But there is an issue with an F-18 shooting all three F-15Es down, as originally sold the Kuwaiti F-18s should only be able to mount two AIM-9s on wingtip launchers. Need to look up current info on them.
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 03, 2026 11:49 PM (2GVsD)
There's a published configuration for super hornets that has four AIM-9s. No idea how Kuwait has specifically configured theirs, but I wouldn't be surprised if they were carrying as many as possible, especially if the intent was to be a drone killer.
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 03, 2026 11:49 PM (2GVsD)
There's a published configuration for super hornets that has four AIM-9s. No idea how Kuwait has specifically configured theirs, but I wouldn't be surprised if they were carrying as many as possible, especially if the intent was to be a drone killer.
Posted by: Sjg at March 04, 2026 01:00 AM (aqZN1)
453
Angus isn't hard by a long shot, but he is very, very unique. He has a weird stumbly way of playing. Its a kind of blues based style. The very first band I was in was doing a lot of AC/DC, and I had it down good, but man, you get away from it for a while and try to go back to it you might need to retrain your fingers a bit. Early metal may have had traces of blues influenced lead players, but more and more you saw classical influenced players entering in, my group basically. you try to go back to the blues influenced stuff and your fingers say screw you dude. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
Well not if you did, but when thrash came on the scene. That's a completely different way of playing. Shehobbits middle kid is learning now and he's pretty good for a teenager, but any time he has to go country or metal (his jam is classic rock) it takes him a minute to get it
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
Well not if you did, but when thrash came on the scene. That's a completely different way of playing. Shehobbits middle kid is learning now and he's pretty good for a teenager, but any time he has to go country or metal (his jam is classic rock) it takes him a minute to get it
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 01:01 AM (MGB5H)
454
{{{RickZ}}} I was sorry to read your news last night, you had gone to bed and I got here really late. Horde prayers are powerful prayers and you have them in abundance.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at March 04, 2026 01:03 AM (0nHVk)
455
Then, buncha ragheads had a meeting & building got smoked.
Then, all of a sudden, Khamenei's oldest son is "ayatollah"
I don't know-- probably missed something or got it out of order? Whatevs...
Posted by: JQ at Marc
https://tinyurl.com/pkefc4vz
Posted by: BruceWayne
This is why we have 'designated survivor' tucked away.
Then, all of a sudden, Khamenei's oldest son is "ayatollah"
I don't know-- probably missed something or got it out of order? Whatevs...
Posted by: JQ at Marc
https://tinyurl.com/pkefc4vz
Posted by: BruceWayne
This is why we have 'designated survivor' tucked away.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 04, 2026 01:05 AM (/lPRQ)
456
>>> I was great in geometry, got As. Algebra might as well have been an alien language. Crash and burned.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 03, 2026 11:29 PM (snZF9)
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I got B+ in Geometry, but D- in Algebra and Algebra II. But cannot discount the instructors. Geometry instructor was excellent.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 03, 2026 11:29 PM (snZF9)
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I got B+ in Geometry, but D- in Algebra and Algebra II. But cannot discount the instructors. Geometry instructor was excellent.
Posted by: Turn 2 at March 04, 2026 01:06 AM (CyFyf)
457
My brother listened to him a shit ton in the early 80's. I knew who he was but, asshole metalhead me might know 2 songs of his.
Posted by: Berserker
Centerfold.
and Freeze Frame.
I had to look to see what else I might have known. Just "Love Stinks," which I always want to attribute to Nazareth, crossing it up with "Love Hurts."
Posted by: Berserker
Centerfold.
and Freeze Frame.
I had to look to see what else I might have known. Just "Love Stinks," which I always want to attribute to Nazareth, crossing it up with "Love Hurts."
Posted by: mikeski at March 04, 2026 01:09 AM (VHUov)
458
Engineering major here.
Six quarter hours of electives. Not a lot, but took Ancient History. Got called to jury duty and took that text (written in ~1960) to read while just sitting there. Good book. Just the facts, but decent narrative when it became speculative. Bought and read a few others after rereading that one. Only one was comparable. the others were current PC trash perspective covering thousand(s) years of human civilization.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 04, 2026 12:56 AM (/lPRQ)
The older 'history' books were not PC crap. (Like Bruce Catton.) A great two-book series from one class is Paige Smith's "A New Age Now Begins." He takes the diary of an enlistee from CT, Private Plum Martin. Using his diary, he fills out what Martin didn't see. We end up with Sgt. Martin who survived the War. But Smith was able to incorporate the human touch from Martin's diary into Revolutionary War events, weaving them together. Just a damn good read.
Six quarter hours of electives. Not a lot, but took Ancient History. Got called to jury duty and took that text (written in ~1960) to read while just sitting there. Good book. Just the facts, but decent narrative when it became speculative. Bought and read a few others after rereading that one. Only one was comparable. the others were current PC trash perspective covering thousand(s) years of human civilization.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 04, 2026 12:56 AM (/lPRQ)
The older 'history' books were not PC crap. (Like Bruce Catton.) A great two-book series from one class is Paige Smith's "A New Age Now Begins." He takes the diary of an enlistee from CT, Private Plum Martin. Using his diary, he fills out what Martin didn't see. We end up with Sgt. Martin who survived the War. But Smith was able to incorporate the human touch from Martin's diary into Revolutionary War events, weaving them together. Just a damn good read.
Posted by: RickZ at March 04, 2026 01:10 AM (gKDq2)
459
>>My brother listened to him a shit ton in the early 80's. I knew who he was but, asshole metalhead me might know 2 songs of his.
The J Geils Band were a blues/Motown/rock fairly successful band in the late 70s 80s that had a few big moments like touring with the Stones as an opening act but never really cracked the big time other than Centerfold which was an abomination. But they could get an auditorium rocking. They were big in the Boston area but had a lot of competition in the Boston rock scene back then. J was pretty chill and hated the publicity part of it which didn't help.
But he knew foreign sports cars particularly Ferraris. Opened a business to restore them and raced vintage ones at Lime Rock. I got to pit crew for him a couple times which basically meant helped get the car to the track and not touch anything.
You would've liked his vintage guitar collection. I wasn't allowed to touch them either.
The J Geils Band were a blues/Motown/rock fairly successful band in the late 70s 80s that had a few big moments like touring with the Stones as an opening act but never really cracked the big time other than Centerfold which was an abomination. But they could get an auditorium rocking. They were big in the Boston area but had a lot of competition in the Boston rock scene back then. J was pretty chill and hated the publicity part of it which didn't help.
But he knew foreign sports cars particularly Ferraris. Opened a business to restore them and raced vintage ones at Lime Rock. I got to pit crew for him a couple times which basically meant helped get the car to the track and not touch anything.
You would've liked his vintage guitar collection. I wasn't allowed to touch them either.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 04, 2026 01:12 AM (viF8m)
460
From X: Iran just took out a $1.1 billion radar at Al Udeid, "the most fortified US base in the Middle East with a single missile."
"THIS IS BAD!!!
That radar was the backbone of ALL US missile defense in the Gulf. Every Patriot. Every THAAD. Now operating blind."
From X: Iran just took out a $1.1 billion radar at Al Udeid, "the most fortified US base in the Middle East with a single missile."
"THIS IS BAD!!!
That radar was the backbone of ALL US missile defense in the Gulf. Every Patriot. Every THAAD. Now operating blind."
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at March 04, 2026 01:12 AM (pAy1S)
461
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at March 04, 2026 01:03 AM (0nHVk)
What I thought was a bad muscle pull on my right side.
I'm still a little numb.
What I thought was a bad muscle pull on my right side.
I'm still a little numb.
Posted by: RickZ at March 04, 2026 01:13 AM (gKDq2)
462
Update: Other reports say the early warning radar and comms systems were damaged -- not taken out. No casualties.
Update: Other reports say the early warning radar and comms systems were damaged -- not taken out. No casualties.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at March 04, 2026 01:15 AM (pAy1S)
463
It was a ballistic missile.
It was a ballistic missile.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at March 04, 2026 01:16 AM (pAy1S)
464
Another X observer:
"$1.1B radar at Al Udeid got hit hard—satellite pics show real damage. Iran's True Promise 4 just blinded a key piece of US missile defense in the Gulf. Escalation is wild right now."
Another X observer:
"$1.1B radar at Al Udeid got hit hard—satellite pics show real damage. Iran's True Promise 4 just blinded a key piece of US missile defense in the Gulf. Escalation is wild right now."
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at March 04, 2026 01:17 AM (pAy1S)
465
That radar was the backbone of ALL US missile defense in the Gulf. Every Patriot. Every THAAD. Now operating blind."
Posted by: Blonde Morticia
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Welp. Time for a simple, but thorough, carpet-bombing. No more Mr. Nice Guy.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia
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Welp. Time for a simple, but thorough, carpet-bombing. No more Mr. Nice Guy.
Posted by: JQ at March 04, 2026 01:18 AM (rdVOm)
466
Update: Other reports say the early warning radar and comms systems were damaged -- not taken out. No casualties.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia
Doubt the most important installation evah would have no defenses and be taken out with a single missile.
... and THAAD must have a new meaning because twenty years ago it was used to counter ICBMs
Posted by: Blonde Morticia
Doubt the most important installation evah would have no defenses and be taken out with a single missile.
... and THAAD must have a new meaning because twenty years ago it was used to counter ICBMs
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 04, 2026 01:19 AM (/lPRQ)
467
Grok says ops continue w/ redundancies although there was damage. There's AI slop out there.
Grok says ops continue w/ redundancies although there was damage. There's AI slop out there.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at March 04, 2026 01:20 AM (pAy1S)
468
That radar was the backbone of ALL US missile defense in the Gulf. Every Patriot. Every THAAD. Now operating blind."
Posted by: Blonde Morticia
We have multiple AWACS operating in the area. The idea that radar was killed with one shot is laughable
Posted by: Blonde Morticia
We have multiple AWACS operating in the area. The idea that radar was killed with one shot is laughable
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 01:21 AM (MGB5H)
469
It’s not outside the realm of possibility that there are not redundant systems, but I doubt it.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at March 04, 2026 01:21 AM (XV/Pl)
470
Welp. Time for a simple, but thorough, carpet-bombing. No more Mr. Nice Guy.
Posted by: JQ
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Whatever gets it done.
Welp. Time for a simple, but thorough, carpet-bombing. No more Mr. Nice Guy.
Posted by: JQ
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Whatever gets it done.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at March 04, 2026 01:22 AM (pAy1S)
471
It’s not outside the realm of possibility that there are not redundant systems, but I doubt it.
Posted by: Thomas Bender
Multiple AWACS are operating in the area
Posted by: Thomas Bender
Multiple AWACS are operating in the area
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 01:23 AM (MGB5H)
472
"Iran claims it destroyed the $1.1B AN/FPS-132 early-warning radar (5,000km range for ballistic missile tracking). NYT satellite analysis confirms damage near radar/comms systems at the base and 6 others.
Short-term: Degrades regional missile detection, but US has satellite redundancy, mobile radars, and allies' systems—base ops continue uninterrupted as CENTCOM hub. Not a knockout blow."
One missile hit the radar, one was intercepted.
"Iran claims it destroyed the $1.1B AN/FPS-132 early-warning radar (5,000km range for ballistic missile tracking). NYT satellite analysis confirms damage near radar/comms systems at the base and 6 others.
Short-term: Degrades regional missile detection, but US has satellite redundancy, mobile radars, and allies' systems—base ops continue uninterrupted as CENTCOM hub. Not a knockout blow."
One missile hit the radar, one was intercepted.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at March 04, 2026 01:24 AM (pAy1S)
473
What I thought was a bad muscle pull on my right side.
I'm still a little numb.
Posted by: RickZ
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Pulled a muscle in lower rt. back using a pole saw to clear the back and side yard. Three weeks it took to go away.
What I thought was a bad muscle pull on my right side.
I'm still a little numb.
Posted by: RickZ
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Pulled a muscle in lower rt. back using a pole saw to clear the back and side yard. Three weeks it took to go away.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 04, 2026 01:25 AM (v5dF2)
474
>>'Cause I like talking with you, just wanted to let you know. Went to the ER on Sunday and came out with bad news. Now waiting for the oncology dept to bloody set up an appointment.
Sorry to hear that. I hope it's treatable.
Sorry to hear that. I hope it's treatable.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 04, 2026 01:32 AM (viF8m)
475
Well not if you did, but when thrash came on the scene. That's a completely different way of playing. Shehobbits middle kid is learning now and he's pretty good for a teenager, but any time he has to go country or metal (his jam is classic rock) it takes him a minute to get it
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 01:01 AM (MGB5H)
I did my time with thrash and speed metal, a lot actually. I still play it a lot. Power metal too, which I kinda like because of the classical influence. I did some time with death metal, and a very little bit of Norwegian black metal, and some symphonic metal. I'm pretty well rounded in the metal sub genres. The longer it was a challenge the longer I stayed with it. When it become routine I moved on to the next one and absorbed that. Nu-metal on the other hand, hell no. None of the "cores" either, like grind core or hard core. No, nothing to be learned there.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 01:01 AM (MGB5H)
I did my time with thrash and speed metal, a lot actually. I still play it a lot. Power metal too, which I kinda like because of the classical influence. I did some time with death metal, and a very little bit of Norwegian black metal, and some symphonic metal. I'm pretty well rounded in the metal sub genres. The longer it was a challenge the longer I stayed with it. When it become routine I moved on to the next one and absorbed that. Nu-metal on the other hand, hell no. None of the "cores" either, like grind core or hard core. No, nothing to be learned there.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 04, 2026 01:32 AM (snZF9)
476
Ronald Reagan sold AWACS to Saudi Arabia, maybe they are lending a covert hand. I think they at least expressed support for the mission. It was opposed by many, but Reagan said it was for security for Israel, back when democrats cared about that, and it would promote peace in the region. I hope that there is long lasting peace in the Middle East after this, but I have my doubts.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at March 04, 2026 01:35 AM (0nHVk)
477
Wow, March already. 2nd quarter check in - done.
Posted by: ChE99 at March 04, 2026 01:38 AM (JI10i)
478
did my time with thrash and speed metal, a lot actually. I still play it a lot. Power metal too, which I kinda like because of the classical influence. I did some time with death metal, and a very little bit of Norwegian black metal, and some symphonic metal. I'm pretty well rounded in the metal sub genres. The longer it was a challenge the longer I stayed with it. When it become routine I moved on to the next one and absorbed that. Nu-metal on the other hand, hell no. None of the "cores" either, like grind core or hard core. No, nothing to be learned there.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
That's awesome. Esp to hear from someone that plays the music. And I see how you wouldn't like nu metal (even tho some listeners would love it). But nothing from grind core?
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
That's awesome. Esp to hear from someone that plays the music. And I see how you wouldn't like nu metal (even tho some listeners would love it). But nothing from grind core?
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 01:38 AM (MGB5H)
479
I hope that there is long lasting peace in the Middle East after this, but I have my doubts.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz
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Me too.
Got this sinking feeling, that as long as izlam exists, there will be no peace anywhere. Sad.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz
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Me too.
Got this sinking feeling, that as long as izlam exists, there will be no peace anywhere. Sad.
Posted by: JQ at March 04, 2026 01:38 AM (rdVOm)
480
Sorry to hear that. I hope it's treatable.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 04, 2026 01:32 AM (viF8m)
I bothered whatever's there about a month ago. Misplaced my glasses. Hunted. A lot. Thought they might have gotten knocked off and under something. So I crawled around. Two days later, it hurt. Thought I just banged a rib. It subsided, but never completely. Then Sunday was bad, so off to the ER.
I guess it's a good thing I bothered it or I'd've never known.
{Lookin' on the bright side of life, ToDo, ToDo}
Posted by: JackStraw at March 04, 2026 01:32 AM (viF8m)
I bothered whatever's there about a month ago. Misplaced my glasses. Hunted. A lot. Thought they might have gotten knocked off and under something. So I crawled around. Two days later, it hurt. Thought I just banged a rib. It subsided, but never completely. Then Sunday was bad, so off to the ER.
I guess it's a good thing I bothered it or I'd've never known.
{Lookin' on the bright side of life, ToDo, ToDo}
Posted by: RickZ at March 04, 2026 01:39 AM (gKDq2)
481
19. Feeling bummed
Going blind has always been one pf my greatest fears
Would appreciate prayers
Posted by: vmom deport
52. We have prayer request- our son-in-law, J. is having surgery tomorrow for an oral cancer.
posted by sal
426. Now waiting for the oncology dept to bloody set up an appointment.
Posted by: RickZ
🙏
Prayers up.
Going blind has always been one pf my greatest fears
Would appreciate prayers
Posted by: vmom deport
52. We have prayer request- our son-in-law, J. is having surgery tomorrow for an oral cancer.
posted by sal
426. Now waiting for the oncology dept to bloody set up an appointment.
Posted by: RickZ
🙏
Prayers up.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 04, 2026 01:39 AM (NFX2v)
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I did my time with thrash and speed metal, a lot actually. I still play it a lot. Power metal too, which I kinda like because of the classical influence. I did some time with death metal, and a very little bit of Norwegian black metal, and some symphonic metal. I'm pretty well rounded in the metal sub genres. The longer it was a challenge the longer I stayed with it. When it become routine I moved on to the next one and absorbed that. Nu-metal on the other hand, hell no. None of the "cores" either, like grind core or hard core. No, nothing to be learned there.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 04, 2026 01:32 AM (snZF9)
What is this "Metal" you speak of? Is it a form of music? I, myself, prefer Classical, though I have been known to occasionally listen to that young pup Arthur Fielder on the wireless whilst ironing my collection of bowties.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 04, 2026 01:32 AM (snZF9)
What is this "Metal" you speak of? Is it a form of music? I, myself, prefer Classical, though I have been known to occasionally listen to that young pup Arthur Fielder on the wireless whilst ironing my collection of bowties.
Posted by: A True Conservative at March 04, 2026 01:40 AM (exU9W)
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Ronald Reagan sold AWACS to Saudi Arabia, maybe they are lending a covert hand. I think they at least expressed support for the mission. It was opposed by many, but Reagan said it was for security for Israel, back when democrats cared about that, and it would promote peace in the region. I hope that there is long lasting peace in the Middle East after this, but I have my doubts.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at March 04, 2026 01:35 AM (0nHVk)
As far as I know. And I'm just an idiot with a computer. Saudis could never utilize their AWACS because they need to be strategically placed with incoming intel. We don't have that problem
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at March 04, 2026 01:35 AM (0nHVk)
As far as I know. And I'm just an idiot with a computer. Saudis could never utilize their AWACS because they need to be strategically placed with incoming intel. We don't have that problem
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 01:42 AM (MGB5H)
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Centerfold.
and Freeze Frame.
I had to look to see what else I might have known. Just "Love Stinks," which I always want to attribute to Nazareth, crossing it up with "Love Hurts."
Posted by: mikeski at March 04, 2026 01:09 AM (VHUov)
Yeah, those are the only ones I know.
and Freeze Frame.
I had to look to see what else I might have known. Just "Love Stinks," which I always want to attribute to Nazareth, crossing it up with "Love Hurts."
Posted by: mikeski at March 04, 2026 01:09 AM (VHUov)
Yeah, those are the only ones I know.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 04, 2026 01:43 AM (snZF9)
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I guess it's a good thing I bothered it or I'd've never known.
{Lookin' on the bright side of life, ToDo, ToDo}
Posted by: RickZ at March
Thoughts your way
{Lookin' on the bright side of life, ToDo, ToDo}
Posted by: RickZ at March
Thoughts your way
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 01:44 AM (MGB5H)
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> Now waiting for the oncology dept to bloody set up an appointment.
Posted by: RickZ at March 04, 2026 12:33 AM (gKDq2)
A lot of that going around lately.
Got my second surgery scheduled for the 18th.
I'm just now getting to where I can bend over to put on normal fucking shoes after the first one.
Posted by: RickZ at March 04, 2026 12:33 AM (gKDq2)
A lot of that going around lately.
Got my second surgery scheduled for the 18th.
I'm just now getting to where I can bend over to put on normal fucking shoes after the first one.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at March 04, 2026 01:45 AM (IG3/x)
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Speaking of meat showers, what's the weather forecast for Tehran? Raining thugs and mullahs?
Speaking of meat showers, what's the weather forecast for Tehran? Raining thugs and mullahs?
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at March 04, 2026 01:46 AM (HXiQ2)
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I bothered whatever's there about a month ago. Misplaced my glasses. Hunted. A lot. Thought they might have gotten knocked off and under something. So I crawled around. Two days later, it hurt. Thought I just banged a rib. It subsided, but never completely. Then Sunday was bad, so off to the ER.
I guess it's a good thing I bothered it or I'd've never known.
{Lookin' on the bright side of life, ToDo, ToDo}
Posted by: RickZ at March 04, 2026 01:39 AM (gKDq2)
Did they tell you what it was???
I guess it's a good thing I bothered it or I'd've never known.
{Lookin' on the bright side of life, ToDo, ToDo}
Posted by: RickZ at March 04, 2026 01:39 AM (gKDq2)
Did they tell you what it was???
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 04, 2026 01:46 AM (snZF9)
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>>{Lookin' on the bright side of life, ToDo, ToDo}
Not worth much but you've got me in your corner. Keep us posted.
Not worth much but you've got me in your corner. Keep us posted.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 04, 2026 01:47 AM (viF8m)
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Speaking of meat showers, what's the weather forecast for Tehran? Raining thugs and mullahs?
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at March 04, 2026 01:46 AM (HXiQ2)
The Religion of Pieces and Flying Body Parts.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at March 04, 2026 01:46 AM (HXiQ2)
The Religion of Pieces and Flying Body Parts.
Posted by: RickZ at March 04, 2026 01:48 AM (gKDq2)
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what's the weather forecast for Tehran?
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Brilliant sunshine and a million degrees heat?
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Brilliant sunshine and a million degrees heat?
Posted by: JQ at March 04, 2026 01:49 AM (rdVOm)
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Y'all need to stop getting sick!
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 01:50 AM (MGB5H)
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You know who has issues, but also a movie camera? Shinya Tsukamoto. Arrow Video has a box set of his stuff, and, well, I'd like to say WOW but that doesn't cover it at all. "Tetsuo: The Iron Man" is way berserk, but after that you ain't seen nothin' yet.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at March 04, 2026 01:50 AM (CHHv1)
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what's the weather forecast for Tehran?
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Brilliant sunshine and a million degrees heat?
Posted by: JQ at March 04, 2026 01:49 AM (rdVOm)
A balmy 72,000,000 degree day with 1000 mile per hour winds out of the west.
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Brilliant sunshine and a million degrees heat?
Posted by: JQ at March 04, 2026 01:49 AM (rdVOm)
A balmy 72,000,000 degree day with 1000 mile per hour winds out of the west.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 04, 2026 01:51 AM (snZF9)
495
Tell ya what-- if I'm ever diagnosed with the big C?
Imma go back to smoking cigs!!!!
I mean...what difference, at that point, would it make?!
Imma go back to smoking cigs!!!!
I mean...what difference, at that point, would it make?!
Posted by: JQ at March 04, 2026 01:52 AM (rdVOm)
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Did they tell you what it was???
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 04, 2026 01:46 AM (snZF9)
The oncology 'appointment maker' returned my call (a layer of bureaucracy). She's supposed to call back with my initial appointment. The ER docs couldn't tell me anything other than abnormal masses. 'Call the oncology dept. Today.' The Doc was real serious when she told me, though. Maybe just protocol.
I need this like I need another heart attack.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 04, 2026 01:46 AM (snZF9)
The oncology 'appointment maker' returned my call (a layer of bureaucracy). She's supposed to call back with my initial appointment. The ER docs couldn't tell me anything other than abnormal masses. 'Call the oncology dept. Today.' The Doc was real serious when she told me, though. Maybe just protocol.
I need this like I need another heart attack.
Posted by: RickZ at March 04, 2026 01:53 AM (gKDq2)
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Prayers, RickZ.
Posted by: mikeski at March 04, 2026 01:54 AM (VHUov)
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I need this like I need another heart attack.
Posted by: RickZ
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Deep breaths.
Remember Teresa was really worried about her scan the other day? And then the Dr. said he *was not* concerned, when interpreting the image(s).
It's easy to say "relax" when it's not one's self involved, I know, but RickZ-- do try to relax until an actual diagnosis is made.
Hopefully, it'll be a false alarm & then you can PARTAY!
Posted by: RickZ
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Deep breaths.
Remember Teresa was really worried about her scan the other day? And then the Dr. said he *was not* concerned, when interpreting the image(s).
It's easy to say "relax" when it's not one's self involved, I know, but RickZ-- do try to relax until an actual diagnosis is made.
Hopefully, it'll be a false alarm & then you can PARTAY!
Posted by: JQ at March 04, 2026 01:57 AM (rdVOm)
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The oncology 'appointment maker' returned my call (a layer of bureaucracy). She's supposed to call back with my initial appointment. The ER docs couldn't tell me anything other than abnormal masses. 'Call the oncology dept. Today.' The Doc was real serious when she told me, though. Maybe just protocol.
I need this like I need another heart attack.
Posted by: RickZ at March
Well ya never know maybe they are just cysts or whatever. And if they aren't fuck em. We got you
I need this like I need another heart attack.
Posted by: RickZ at March
Well ya never know maybe they are just cysts or whatever. And if they aren't fuck em. We got you
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 01:57 AM (MGB5H)
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>>>
'Cause I like talking with you, just wanted to let you know. Went to the ER on Sunday and came out with bad news. Now waiting for the oncology dept to bloody set up an appointment.
Posted by: RickZ
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Sorry to hear that. Don't let it stop you. Be like a line man on the football team. Blow through it. Don't fret. Your job is not to fret your job is to blow through it. The coaches will call the plays your job is not to think, your job is to follow instructions from coach an blow through it for the win.
'Cause I like talking with you, just wanted to let you know. Went to the ER on Sunday and came out with bad news. Now waiting for the oncology dept to bloody set up an appointment.
Posted by: RickZ
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Sorry to hear that. Don't let it stop you. Be like a line man on the football team. Blow through it. Don't fret. Your job is not to fret your job is to blow through it. The coaches will call the plays your job is not to think, your job is to follow instructions from coach an blow through it for the win.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 04, 2026 01:58 AM (v5dF2)
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Sorry to hear that. Don't let it stop you. Be like a line man on the football team. Blow through it. Don't fret. Your job is not to fret your job is to blow through it. The coaches will call the plays your job is not to think, your job is to follow instructions from coach an blow through it for the win.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent
And bury some in the process. Run the drill. Always forward.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent
And bury some in the process. Run the drill. Always forward.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 02:00 AM (MGB5H)
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RickZ, do not wait for them to call you, be an annoying pest on the phone, they will make you a speedy appointment just to make you stop calling, it works.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at March 04, 2026 02:01 AM (0nHVk)
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Y'all need to stop getting sick!
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 01:50 AM (MGB5H)
One of the dudes who comes to the shop and shoot the shit comes in at the beginning of last week and says his friend had a massive heart attack 2 days before and just got operated on. Got a triple by pass. Says his heart was at 30%. At the end of week he comes in and said his friend died. I asked wtf happened? he starts telling me, he says he was sitting on the couch at home.... I said WHAT? Home? wtf was he doing home already?? When I went in it was 8 days and I didn't have a heart attack, my heart was good, and I was there 8 days. WTF was this dude doing home 3-4 days after? I think he blew one of his grafts if you ask me. I think he signed himself out, his friend said he was pissed about being in the hospital, said he was going to leave. From what I was told he was sitting on the couch with his heart pillow, he coughed...boom, dead. Man if my surgeon told me to strip naked and swim in a shark tank, well yes sir. Home 4 days after...dude killed himself.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 01:50 AM (MGB5H)
One of the dudes who comes to the shop and shoot the shit comes in at the beginning of last week and says his friend had a massive heart attack 2 days before and just got operated on. Got a triple by pass. Says his heart was at 30%. At the end of week he comes in and said his friend died. I asked wtf happened? he starts telling me, he says he was sitting on the couch at home.... I said WHAT? Home? wtf was he doing home already?? When I went in it was 8 days and I didn't have a heart attack, my heart was good, and I was there 8 days. WTF was this dude doing home 3-4 days after? I think he blew one of his grafts if you ask me. I think he signed himself out, his friend said he was pissed about being in the hospital, said he was going to leave. From what I was told he was sitting on the couch with his heart pillow, he coughed...boom, dead. Man if my surgeon told me to strip naked and swim in a shark tank, well yes sir. Home 4 days after...dude killed himself.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 04, 2026 02:01 AM (snZF9)
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495 Tell ya what-- if I'm ever diagnosed with the big C?
Imma go back to smoking cigs!!!!
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And I'm coming to kick your ass.
You quit. Your done with that.
Imma go back to smoking cigs!!!!
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And I'm coming to kick your ass.
You quit. Your done with that.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 04, 2026 02:02 AM (v5dF2)
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You quit. Your done with that.
Posted by: Braenyard
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For now, yes. For as long as it takes, yes.
But if TSHTF? I'm done... I'm gone.
Posted by: Braenyard
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For now, yes. For as long as it takes, yes.
But if TSHTF? I'm done... I'm gone.
Posted by: JQ at March 04, 2026 02:05 AM (rdVOm)
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>>>When I went in it was 8 days and I didn't have a heart attack, my heart was good, and I was there 8 days. WTF was this dude doing home 3-4 days after? I think he blew one of his grafts if you ask me.
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This is important. It's like lawyers. What do you call the man that graduated last in his class at medical school? Right, you call him Dr.
Find a good one at a good facility.
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This is important. It's like lawyers. What do you call the man that graduated last in his class at medical school? Right, you call him Dr.
Find a good one at a good facility.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 04, 2026 02:05 AM (v5dF2)
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RickZ, do not wait for them to call you, be an annoying pest on the phone, they will make you a speedy appointment just to make you stop calling, it works.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at March 04, 2026 02:01 AM (0nHVk)
That's my 9:00 am phone call. Have a cardiac test, already scheduled, in two weeks.
The good thing is all my doctors are at NYPresbyterian, my plumber, my electrican, my PC, the ER, and now these guys. They all have access to my records. Makes my life a bit easier.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at March 04, 2026 02:01 AM (0nHVk)
That's my 9:00 am phone call. Have a cardiac test, already scheduled, in two weeks.
The good thing is all my doctors are at NYPresbyterian, my plumber, my electrican, my PC, the ER, and now these guys. They all have access to my records. Makes my life a bit easier.
Posted by: RickZ at March 04, 2026 02:06 AM (gKDq2)
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One of the dudes who comes to the shop and shoot the shit comes in at the beginning of last week and says his friend had a massive heart attack 2 days before and just got operated on. Got a triple by pass. Says his heart was at 30%. At the end of week he comes in and said his friend died. I asked wtf happened? he starts telling me, he says he was sitting on the couch at home.... I said WHAT? Home? wtf was he doing home already?? When I went in it was 8 days and I didn't have a heart attack, my heart was good, and I was there 8 days. WTF was this dude doing home 3-4 days after? I think he blew one of his grafts if you ask me. I think he signed himself out, his friend said he was pissed about being in the hospital, said he was going to leave. From what I was told he was sitting on the couch with his heart pillow, he coughed...boom, dead. Man if my surgeon told me to strip naked and swim in a shark tank, well yes sir. Home 4 days after...dude killed himself.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
That's crazy. Cause on one hand I get it. Eff you ima go home. (Even being from a med family). But if was admitted and all that. Ya ima listen to them.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
That's crazy. Cause on one hand I get it. Eff you ima go home. (Even being from a med family). But if was admitted and all that. Ya ima listen to them.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 02:06 AM (MGB5H)
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The oncology 'appointment maker' returned my call (a layer of bureaucracy). She's supposed to call back with my initial appointment. The ER docs couldn't tell me anything other than abnormal masses. 'Call the oncology dept. Today.' The Doc was real serious when she told me, though. Maybe just protocol.
I need this like I need another heart attack.
Posted by: RickZ at March 04, 2026 01:53 AM (gKDq2)
Shit, well prayers man.
I need this like I need another heart attack.
Posted by: RickZ at March 04, 2026 01:53 AM (gKDq2)
Shit, well prayers man.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 04, 2026 02:07 AM (snZF9)
510
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For now, yes. For as long as it takes, yes.
But if TSHTF? I'm done... I'm gone.
Posted by: JQ
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You better hide 'cause you'd be asking for it.
Put that surrender crap out of your mind.
For now, yes. For as long as it takes, yes.
But if TSHTF? I'm done... I'm gone.
Posted by: JQ
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You better hide 'cause you'd be asking for it.
Put that surrender crap out of your mind.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 04, 2026 02:07 AM (v5dF2)
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That's crazy. Cause on one hand I get it. Eff you ima go home. (Even being from a med family). But if was admitted and all that. Ya ima listen to them.
Posted by: BruceWayne
Esp if they said my heart was at 30%
Posted by: BruceWayne
Esp if they said my heart was at 30%
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 02:09 AM (MGB5H)
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4 weeks this Friday. Woot! It's great to breathe, and it's great to *not* be spending $$$$$ on fking cigs.
It's just... man, I'd walk a mile for a Camel (if I could)
It's just... man, I'd walk a mile for a Camel (if I could)
Posted by: JQ at March 04, 2026 02:11 AM (rdVOm)
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Tell ya what-- if I'm ever diagnosed with the big C?
Imma go back to smoking cigs!!!!
I mean...what difference, at that point, would it make?!
Posted by: JQ at March 04, 2026 01:52 AM (rdVOm)
It might make a difference. My BIL beat lung cancer. Didn't stop smoking. We buried him 2 years later, shit came back and they fucking missed it. It went into his spine, and he had back surgery years before and was never quite right, so they kept looking at back problems and missed the cancer. I frigging hate doctors sometimes...most times.
Imma go back to smoking cigs!!!!
I mean...what difference, at that point, would it make?!
Posted by: JQ at March 04, 2026 01:52 AM (rdVOm)
It might make a difference. My BIL beat lung cancer. Didn't stop smoking. We buried him 2 years later, shit came back and they fucking missed it. It went into his spine, and he had back surgery years before and was never quite right, so they kept looking at back problems and missed the cancer. I frigging hate doctors sometimes...most times.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 04, 2026 02:11 AM (snZF9)
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now, yes. For as long as it takes, yes.
But if TSHTF? I'm done... I'm gone.
Posted by: JQ
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You better hide 'cause you'd be asking for it.
Put that surrender crap out of your mind.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 04, 2026 02:07 AM (v5dF2)
In some studies nicotine has been proven to be a therapeutic against cancer just saying.
But if TSHTF? I'm done... I'm gone.
Posted by: JQ
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You better hide 'cause you'd be asking for it.
Put that surrender crap out of your mind.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 04, 2026 02:07 AM (v5dF2)
In some studies nicotine has been proven to be a therapeutic against cancer just saying.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 02:11 AM (MGB5H)
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Oh, and getting all my doctors covered under Medicare was not a snap; my plan was cancelled last December. I had to look at each offering to see if my hospital was in a particular plan. Eliminated a lot. Left a small few. Then the details. I went with a plan to cover the hospital. But the precription part of the plan sucks. I'm now paying for commonplace cardiac meds that I haven't paid for in over 15 years. But I had to go with the hospital coverage.
I fucking hate Obama and every other cocksucking motherfucker and baby diddler for shoving that 404Care piece of crap down our throats. I'm on my third plan in 3 years. They keep getting cancelled.
I fucking hate Obama and every other cocksucking motherfucker and baby diddler for shoving that 404Care piece of crap down our throats. I'm on my third plan in 3 years. They keep getting cancelled.
Posted by: RickZ at March 04, 2026 02:13 AM (gKDq2)
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That's crazy. Cause on one hand I get it. Eff you ima go home. (Even being from a med family). But if was admitted and all that. Ya ima listen to them.
Posted by: BruceWayne
Esp if they said my heart was at 30%
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 02:09 AM (MGB5H)
Right? thats the crazy part. I was there 8 days. I was healing like an alien and I was still there 8 days. They did Xrays every day, took blood every day, checked everything every day, and I was there 8 frigging days. This dude has a massive heart attack and he's home in half the time?? thats just unreal.
Posted by: BruceWayne
Esp if they said my heart was at 30%
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 02:09 AM (MGB5H)
Right? thats the crazy part. I was there 8 days. I was healing like an alien and I was still there 8 days. They did Xrays every day, took blood every day, checked everything every day, and I was there 8 frigging days. This dude has a massive heart attack and he's home in half the time?? thats just unreal.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 04, 2026 02:14 AM (snZF9)
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>>That's crazy. Cause on one hand I get it. Eff you ima go home.
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Sheeeit.. if hubby realized that he *could* sign himself out of nursing home? He WOULD. Right now, yesterday!
And if he knew that he must be there for, well, for "the duration"? He'd be crushed. And WOULD try to escape however he could. It's so fking sad!
But then, he's not playing with a full deck anymore.
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Sheeeit.. if hubby realized that he *could* sign himself out of nursing home? He WOULD. Right now, yesterday!
And if he knew that he must be there for, well, for "the duration"? He'd be crushed. And WOULD try to escape however he could. It's so fking sad!
But then, he's not playing with a full deck anymore.
Posted by: JQ at March 04, 2026 02:15 AM (rdVOm)
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This dude has a massive heart attack and he's home in half the time?? thats just unreal.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 04, 2026 02:14 AM (snZF9)
Sounds like he left AMA. Not much any hospital can do about that, Patients' Bill Of Rights and all that.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 04, 2026 02:14 AM (snZF9)
Sounds like he left AMA. Not much any hospital can do about that, Patients' Bill Of Rights and all that.
Posted by: RickZ at March 04, 2026 02:16 AM (gKDq2)
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Oh, and getting all my doctors covered under Medicare was not a snap; my plan was cancelled last December. I had to look at each offering to see if my hospital was in a particular plan. Eliminated a lot. Left a small few. Then the details. I went with a plan to cover the hospital. But the precription part of the plan sucks. I'm now paying for commonplace cardiac meds that I haven't paid for in over 15 years. But I had to go with the hospital coverage.
I fucking hate Obama and every other cocksucking motherfucker and baby diddler for shoving that 404Care piece of crap down our throats. I'm on my third plan in 3 years. They keep getting cancelled.
Posted by: RickZ at March 04, 2026 02:13 AM (gKDq2)
I'm a little foggy on this medicare shit. Through the wife we got seriously good insurance. I heard that once you get to 65 you have to sign up for medicare? I'm older than her, so eventually when I hit 65 and she's still working I still have to sign up for that shit?? Even though we get good insurance from her job??
I fucking hate Obama and every other cocksucking motherfucker and baby diddler for shoving that 404Care piece of crap down our throats. I'm on my third plan in 3 years. They keep getting cancelled.
Posted by: RickZ at March 04, 2026 02:13 AM (gKDq2)
I'm a little foggy on this medicare shit. Through the wife we got seriously good insurance. I heard that once you get to 65 you have to sign up for medicare? I'm older than her, so eventually when I hit 65 and she's still working I still have to sign up for that shit?? Even though we get good insurance from her job??
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 04, 2026 02:20 AM (snZF9)
520
Sheeeit.. if hubby realized that he *could* sign himself out of nursing home? He WOULD. Right now, yesterday!
And if he knew that he must be there for, well, for "the duration"? He'd be crushed. And WOULD try to escape however he could. It's so fking sad!
But then, he's not playing with a full deck anymore.
Posted by: JQ at March
Well i was saying more so for me in bers friends position. Now I fell bad
And if he knew that he must be there for, well, for "the duration"? He'd be crushed. And WOULD try to escape however he could. It's so fking sad!
But then, he's not playing with a full deck anymore.
Posted by: JQ at March
Well i was saying more so for me in bers friends position. Now I fell bad
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 02:20 AM (MGB5H)
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On a lighter note--
I forgot to remove my nicotine patch last night before going to bed.
OMG! "Vivid dreams" are possible, says the warning label. No shit! (and I knew this, from a previous "quit")
Had the strangest nightmare in years! Woke up in a panic, felt around for a patch-- yep! Ugh.
smh.
I forgot to remove my nicotine patch last night before going to bed.
OMG! "Vivid dreams" are possible, says the warning label. No shit! (and I knew this, from a previous "quit")
Had the strangest nightmare in years! Woke up in a panic, felt around for a patch-- yep! Ugh.
smh.
Posted by: JQ at March 04, 2026 02:21 AM (rdVOm)
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Well i was saying more so for me in bers friends position. Now I fell bad
Posted by: BruceWayne
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No worries!
Posted by: BruceWayne
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No worries!
Posted by: JQ at March 04, 2026 02:22 AM (rdVOm)
523
On a lighter note--
I forgot to remove my nicotine patch last night before going to bed.
OMG! "Vivid dreams" are possible, says the warning label. No shit! (and I knew this, from a previous "quit")
Had the strangest nightmare in years! Woke up in a panic, felt around for a patch-- yep! Ugh.
smh.
Posted by: JQ at March 04, 2026 02:21 AM (rdVOm)
A comedian once said dreams were crazy. One minute you're falling down a mine shaft, the next minute you're in a parade. Those are my dreams, always bizarre off the wall shit, and thats without a patch. Yeah, never gonna wear one of those. lol
I forgot to remove my nicotine patch last night before going to bed.
OMG! "Vivid dreams" are possible, says the warning label. No shit! (and I knew this, from a previous "quit")
Had the strangest nightmare in years! Woke up in a panic, felt around for a patch-- yep! Ugh.
smh.
Posted by: JQ at March 04, 2026 02:21 AM (rdVOm)
A comedian once said dreams were crazy. One minute you're falling down a mine shaft, the next minute you're in a parade. Those are my dreams, always bizarre off the wall shit, and thats without a patch. Yeah, never gonna wear one of those. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 04, 2026 02:25 AM (snZF9)
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I'm a little foggy on this medicare shit. Through the wife we got seriously good insurance. I heard that once you get to 65 you have to sign up for medicare? I'm older than her, so eventually when I hit 65 and she's still working I still have to sign up for that shit?? Even though we get good insurance from her job??
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
You sign up but if you're still working it goes into another bucket. But yes post 65 you are forced onto Medicaid. So like my dad still works but his main insurance is Medicaid but they pay less for him and my mom (also over 65 on Medicaid) because they have private insurance because he still works. But Medicaid is still charged first
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
You sign up but if you're still working it goes into another bucket. But yes post 65 you are forced onto Medicaid. So like my dad still works but his main insurance is Medicaid but they pay less for him and my mom (also over 65 on Medicaid) because they have private insurance because he still works. But Medicaid is still charged first
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 02:25 AM (MGB5H)
525
Medicare not caid
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 02:25 AM (MGB5H)
526
Sorry if that was confusing
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 02:26 AM (MGB5H)
527
Straight Medicare does not cancel.
I go to the Drs I choose, the hospitals I or they choose and the treatment they recommend.
JQ, RickL didn't quit smoking either.
I go to the Drs I choose, the hospitals I or they choose and the treatment they recommend.
JQ, RickL didn't quit smoking either.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 04, 2026 02:28 AM (v5dF2)
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I'm a little foggy on this medicare shit. Through the wife we got seriously good insurance. I heard that once you get to 65 you have to sign up for medicare? I'm older than her, so eventually when I hit 65 and she's still working I still have to sign up for that shit?? Even though we get good insurance from her job??
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 04, 2026 02:20 AM (snZF9)
I'm single. TBH, I have no fucking clue.
I do know my friend will be 70 this Sept. She's signed up for Medicare, but not with a plan. SHe's still working. Married couples I really have no idea. There's weird rules.
For example, from what I've gathered, you can't use Prescription RX if you have Medicare Drug Coverage. And who wouldn't have such coverage?
Honestly, just check the Medicare website. It's pretty informative about such things. It doesn't just discuss plans and shit. With Mrs. B working, you may have to sign up but just not with a plan. But check.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 04, 2026 02:20 AM (snZF9)
I'm single. TBH, I have no fucking clue.
I do know my friend will be 70 this Sept. She's signed up for Medicare, but not with a plan. SHe's still working. Married couples I really have no idea. There's weird rules.
For example, from what I've gathered, you can't use Prescription RX if you have Medicare Drug Coverage. And who wouldn't have such coverage?
Honestly, just check the Medicare website. It's pretty informative about such things. It doesn't just discuss plans and shit. With Mrs. B working, you may have to sign up but just not with a plan. But check.
Posted by: RickZ at March 04, 2026 02:31 AM (gKDq2)
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Sweet dreams Horde, I am regretting scheduling a 7:45 appointment tomorrow for a routine scan, it is freezing rain right now and could be icy in the morning. Whatever, keep on truckin'.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at March 04, 2026 02:31 AM (0nHVk)
530
I saw a lady from work, about a year ago-- she'd quit smoking 20 years ago, I remember when she did it...
Said she'd had a portion of one lung removed just 4 years ago! She was a bit upset at having 'done the right thing and still got punished' ya know?
Nice lady, always liked her. All's good now for her, I hope.
Said she'd had a portion of one lung removed just 4 years ago! She was a bit upset at having 'done the right thing and still got punished' ya know?
Nice lady, always liked her. All's good now for her, I hope.
Posted by: JQ at March 04, 2026 02:33 AM (rdVOm)
531
Straight Medicare does not cancel.
I go to the Drs I choose, the hospitals I or they choose and the treatment they recommend.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 04, 2026 02:28 AM (v5dF2)
I'm on the 'retired' poor plans due to income. Severely limits my options.
I go to the Drs I choose, the hospitals I or they choose and the treatment they recommend.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 04, 2026 02:28 AM (v5dF2)
I'm on the 'retired' poor plans due to income. Severely limits my options.
Posted by: RickZ at March 04, 2026 02:33 AM (gKDq2)
532
'Night, Debby! Sweet dreams and safe travel!
Posted by: JQ at March 04, 2026 02:33 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at March 04, 2026 02:34 AM (2EYjk)
534
Look, all of this cancer talk, you get a big bad one? Your call. You get a stupid one like I got and give up to that? The valkyries will NOT choose your sorry ass.
I mean, your call, just don't be a retard about it.
Fuck. I need sleep.
I mean, your call, just don't be a retard about it.
Fuck. I need sleep.
Posted by: Brother Tim, still standing at March 04, 2026 02:35 AM (FIwBs)
535
It's MediCARE for the over 65 crowd. MedicAID is for the poor folks.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at March 04, 2026 02:34 AM (2EYjk)
The simple difference is MediCare you pay for, MedicAid is a free entitlement.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at March 04, 2026 02:34 AM (2EYjk)
The simple difference is MediCare you pay for, MedicAid is a free entitlement.
Posted by: RickZ at March 04, 2026 02:36 AM (gKDq2)
536
Also never drop your Medicare part D. It's the prescpition part. My idiot grandma did to save 5$. Now she pays 1000$ a months for her drugs
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 02:37 AM (MGB5H)
537
533 It's MediCARE for the over 65 crowd. MedicAID is for the poor folks.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at March 04, 2026 02:34 AM (2EYjk)
Ya I meant care in my explanation
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at March 04, 2026 02:34 AM (2EYjk)
Ya I meant care in my explanation
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 04, 2026 02:38 AM (MGB5H)
538
Note: I nearly did give up to the stupid cancer. Then I got a couple of nights sleep, realized I wasn't facing it alone after all, and stopped being a nitwit. YMMV.
Posted by: Brother Tim, still standing at March 04, 2026 02:38 AM (FIwBs)
539
Fuck. I got Nate Silver's comment number. Back to bed.
Posted by: Brother Tim, still standing at March 04, 2026 02:40 AM (FIwBs)
540
Hubby has Medicare, plus "Plan G" (the best coverage, if you have any health issues, imo) and a separate "Part D" (Rx) plan.
"Advantage" plans are for healthy people. Dad had Advantage coverage (also known as: Part C) which is the easiest to get because you can sign up right on the Medicare website-- and is (IMO) crap if you have *any* health problems.
Medicare supplement plans, such as what hubby has, you must go to an insurance agent to sign up. They are more expensive than Part C, but have better coverage and lower or no copays.
"Advantage" plans are for healthy people. Dad had Advantage coverage (also known as: Part C) which is the easiest to get because you can sign up right on the Medicare website-- and is (IMO) crap if you have *any* health problems.
Medicare supplement plans, such as what hubby has, you must go to an insurance agent to sign up. They are more expensive than Part C, but have better coverage and lower or no copays.
Posted by: JQ at March 04, 2026 02:40 AM (rdVOm)
541
I saw a lady from work, about a year ago-- she'd quit smoking 20 years ago, I remember when she did it...
Said she'd had a portion of one lung removed just 4 years ago! She was a bit upset at having 'done the right thing and still got punished' ya know?
Nice lady, always liked her. All's good now for her, I hope.
Posted by: JQ at March 04, 2026 02:33 AM (rdVOm)
A friend of mine quit over 20 years ago. It still got him.
Said she'd had a portion of one lung removed just 4 years ago! She was a bit upset at having 'done the right thing and still got punished' ya know?
Nice lady, always liked her. All's good now for her, I hope.
Posted by: JQ at March 04, 2026 02:33 AM (rdVOm)
A friend of mine quit over 20 years ago. It still got him.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 04, 2026 02:40 AM (snZF9)
542
Dad should've had Plan G... it was more per month premium, but he wouldn't have had all those $$$$ copays that he had with "advantage"-- think he would've spent less overall, on plan G.
Posted by: JQ at March 04, 2026 02:43 AM (rdVOm)
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