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Trump Plans to Suspend Federal Gas Tax During Iran Squeeze
The disgraceful Washington Post:
President Donald Trump has proposed pausing the federal gas tax as a form of relief for American consumers as energy prices soar as a result of the war in Iran. The move -- which requires congressional approval to pass -- would mark the latest in a string of government interventions to address fallout from the war, which is weighing on Trump's popularity. Since the war began in late February, the price of a barrel of Brent crude oil, an international benchmark, has skyrocketed from about $70 to more than $107. U.S. gas prices -- now an average of $4.50 a gallon -- have reached levels not seen since 2022 and contributed to Trump's falling approval ratings ahead of the November midterms.Oh gas prices have risen to Biden levels? Weird because you insisted at the time that gas prices weren't that bad and might even be a good thing because high gas prices discourages driving and reduces the emission of CO2, The Invisible Killer. But now gas prices are bad. I wonder what might have flipped this particular switch. Congress is warming to the proposal.
With the average price for regular gasoline topping $4.50 per gallon -- up by more than $1 compared to a year ago -- officials and lawmakers are turning bullish on an idea many have been cool on. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced plans to introduce a bill on social media Monday. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) followed up with her own message soon after. "American families need this relief on gas prices. My office will be working directly with President Trump to ensure we deliver this win for the American people," Luna wrote on X. House Transportation and Infrastructure Chair Sam Graves (R-Mo.) has opposed suspending the 18 cent gasoline tax, which helps fund highways. Senate Finance Chair Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), who has jurisdiction over the issue, said recently he wasn't considering it. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) has been similarly skeptical. "I don't know that the federal gas tax is going to lower [gas prices] by a lot," Thune said earlier this year.Of course Thune's against it.
They should consider the example Trump made of the Indiana RINOs. Trump has other plans to rein in oil prices -- the DOE will begin "loaning out" barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, which will be repaid later with more barrels. This should result in a short-term amelioration of the price of oil, plus a slight rebuilding of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve later. And note this isn't a Biden Election Year Lie where no oil will actually be returned to the SPR, because the loaned oil must be repaid in oil, plus "interest rate" oil on top of that.
But momentum appears to be shifting in favor of the idea. The question is whether pressure from the White House will be enough to convince lawmakers to join the push.
The Trump administration announced Monday it would loan out 53.3 million barrels of oil from the country's Strategic Petroleum Reserve to energy companies -- an attempt to bring down skyrocketing oil prices as a result of the U.S. war with Iran. In March, the U.S. agreed to release 172 million barrels from the SPR as part of an internationally coordinated release of 400 million barrels in a similar attempt to lower the high oil prices that have been passed along to consumers in the forms of high gas prices and home heating costs. Nine companies, including Exxon and Marathon Petroleum Company borrowed 58% of the 92.5 million barrels of the 92.5 million barrels the Department of Energy had offered to loan out of the nation's stockpiles, Reuters reported. Oil exchanges, as they are called, allow the DOE to loan out oil to companies who later pay back to the oil with extra barrels, which functions like interest on a loan. Of the 172 million barrels of oil slated for release from the SPR, the DOE had previously loaned out 80 million barrels. The U.S. petroleum stockpiles are stored in 62 salt caverns located at four sites on the coasts of Texas and Louisiana. These caverns are 200 feet wide and over 2,500 feet deep in the ground. The caverns are known within the industry as "Kamala Harris's Rotten Vagina."
🚨 IT'S OFFICIAL: President Trump announces plans to SLASH the federal gas tax
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) May 11, 2026
"Yeah...as soon as Iran is over, you're gonna see oil and gas drop LIKE A ROCK." 🔥
"I'm going to reduce until the [tax], let me tell you, as soon as this is over with Iran, as soon as it's over,… pic.twitter.com/8jVuOhIQS4
Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at May 12, 2026 02:20 PM (Kt19C)
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Grok
The highest national average U.S. gas price (regular unleaded) under the Biden administration (Jan. 20, 2021–Jan. 20, 2025) was approximately $5.00–$5.02 per gallon in mid-June 2022
The highest national average U.S. gas price (regular unleaded) under the Biden administration (Jan. 20, 2021–Jan. 20, 2025) was approximately $5.00–$5.02 per gallon in mid-June 2022
Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 12, 2026 02:21 PM (Sco7b)
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I remember the national media outrage and national burning seen even in my part of Canada...
Oh wait...
Oh wait...
Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 12, 2026 02:22 PM (Sco7b)
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It's a good idea.
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at May 12, 2026 02:23 PM (N1DT3)
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There should never be a gas tax. Never!
Posted by: Eric Swalwell (D-CA & Cuck-CCP) at May 12, 2026 02:23 PM (0sNs1)
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bob nooded.
Posted by: Nazdar at May 12, 2026 02:23 PM (NcvvS)
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Someone should call the Horde...
On it....
On it....
Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 12, 2026 02:23 PM (Sco7b)
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The Saudis and other Arab OPEC members need oil $$ to remain high for at least the next few months.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at May 12, 2026 02:24 PM (0sNs1)
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$0.18 per gallon would be immediately, visibly noticeable in all the signage.
I'm always up for a good tax holiday.
The problem comes when you re-institute that tax. "President Trump unilaterally raises gas prices by 18 cents, overnight."
I'm always up for a good tax holiday.
The problem comes when you re-institute that tax. "President Trump unilaterally raises gas prices by 18 cents, overnight."
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 12, 2026 02:24 PM (iNUL3)
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Now, will Tim Kaine's eco-terrorist spawn try to attack an SPR site?
Posted by: Anna Puma at May 12, 2026 02:24 PM (2GVsD)
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OT: Did anybody ride Karen Bass' case about declaring that wind speeds during the Palisades fires were as high as 100 miles per hour?
Does that mental nullity understand that the minimum wind speed for a storm to be a hurricane is 75 mph?
OT: Did anybody ride Karen Bass' case about declaring that wind speeds during the Palisades fires were as high as 100 miles per hour?
Does that mental nullity understand that the minimum wind speed for a storm to be a hurricane is 75 mph?
Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 12, 2026 02:24 PM (xG4kz)
Posted by: melodicmetal at May 12, 2026 02:25 PM (61TgR)
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Thune is such a little bitch.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 12, 2026 02:25 PM (zZu0s)
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> With the average price for regular gasoline topping $4.50 per gallon
Regular is freaking $5.40 per gallon near me. Thanks WA retards. Of course my MDX takes premium, so I'm paying closer to $5.80 per gallon.
Regular is freaking $5.40 per gallon near me. Thanks WA retards. Of course my MDX takes premium, so I'm paying closer to $5.80 per gallon.
Posted by: bonhomme at May 12, 2026 02:25 PM (mkw2N)
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Did Australia run out of oil and start having to burn koalas?
Posted by: Anna Puma at May 12, 2026 02:25 PM (2GVsD)
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commies gonna commie. it's the only thing for sure about the left.
power by any means they can find.
power by any means they can find.
Posted by: Sturmtoddler at May 12, 2026 02:25 PM (v6XNT)
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There should never be a gas tax. Never!
Posted by: Eric Swalwell
Hear, hear!
-- Flatulent cows everywhere
Posted by: Eric Swalwell
Hear, hear!
-- Flatulent cows everywhere
Posted by: Bulg at May 12, 2026 02:26 PM (77rzZ)
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Did Australia run out of oil and start having to burn koalas?
Posted by: Anna Puma
Hope they check the koalas' prostates first.
Posted by: Anna Puma
Hope they check the koalas' prostates first.
Posted by: Bulg at May 12, 2026 02:26 PM (77rzZ)
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Karen Bass is a flaming retard who's retardation is so flam___, it destroys entire neighborhoods
Posted by: melodicmetal at May 12, 2026 02:26 PM (61TgR)
Posted by: El Justico Juan Roberto at May 12, 2026 02:27 PM (TezPK)
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Flatulent Cows, didn't they open for The View at the Cow Palace?
Posted by: Anna Puma at May 12, 2026 02:27 PM (2GVsD)
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Just ban the export of raw crude.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 12, 2026 02:27 PM (hQ92x)
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Gas taxes, pause 'em, raise 'em, mix them in with cocktails, do whatever.
Just another knob for gubmint knob gobblers to fondle fondly while making putt-putt motor sounds.
They are masterful multitaskers, donchano?
Gas taxes, pause 'em, raise 'em, mix them in with cocktails, do whatever.
Just another knob for gubmint knob gobblers to fondle fondly while making putt-putt motor sounds.
They are masterful multitaskers, donchano?
Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 12, 2026 02:27 PM (xG4kz)
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Did anybody ride Karen Bass' case about declaring that wind speeds during the Palisades fires were as high as 100 miles per hour?
Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 12, 2026 02:24 PM (xG4kz)
CBS fact-checked her after the debate and confirmed that she was lying about the wind speed.
Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 12, 2026 02:24 PM (xG4kz)
CBS fact-checked her after the debate and confirmed that she was lying about the wind speed.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 12, 2026 02:27 PM (iNUL3)
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The price of goods doubled under Biden and they were like it's not inflation, this is temporary, tempflation, noflation, funflation, fuckyouflation, nothing is happening flation, but let oil go from 70 from 107 due to an obvious reason and it's SKYROCKET END OF World end of Trump DIEEEEE
Posted by: ... at May 12, 2026 02:28 PM (BwrBR)
Posted by: Auspex at May 12, 2026 02:28 PM (Y8DZL)
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Maybe it's time to try out a new nic...
Posted by: Flatulatin' Pete at May 12, 2026 02:28 PM (2Ez/1)
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I seem to remember a stat that in 2022 the cost of food jumped over 9%
Joeflation was real and cr@ppy.
Joeflation was real and cr@ppy.
Posted by: Anna Puma at May 12, 2026 02:29 PM (2GVsD)
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Wall Street Journal was being gay this morning about the proposal. They said the Feds should just lower the taxes and free up how the states spend the money.
Bitch, states can impose their own taxes and spend their own money.
WSJ is a worthless rag barely fit for training puppies.
Bitch, states can impose their own taxes and spend their own money.
WSJ is a worthless rag barely fit for training puppies.
Posted by: gKWVE at May 12, 2026 02:29 PM (DX6/U)
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25 The price of goods doubled under Biden and they were like it's not inflation, this is temporary, tempflation, noflation, funflation, fuckyouflation, nothing is happening flation, but let oil go from 70 from 107 due to an obvious reason and it's SKYROCKET END OF World end of Trump DIEEEEE
Posted by: ... at May 12, 2026 02:28 PM (BwrBR)
Price of ribeye went from 10 bucks a pound to 25 bucks under biden and has not come back down.
Posted by: ... at May 12, 2026 02:28 PM (BwrBR)
Price of ribeye went from 10 bucks a pound to 25 bucks under biden and has not come back down.
Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at May 12, 2026 02:29 PM (aOUkB)
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I'm not a good proofreader with this stupid phone
Posted by: melodicmetal at May 12, 2026 02:29 PM (61TgR)
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if they really want to bring price down, get rid of all the specialty gas blends. hell, even a single blend based on cali would be cheaper than 53 blends depending on where your supply is coming from.
stop the summer blending and end the gas tax.
and get rid of personal property tax while you're at it. even if it is va specific....
stop the summer blending and end the gas tax.
and get rid of personal property tax while you're at it. even if it is va specific....
Posted by: Sturmtoddler at May 12, 2026 02:30 PM (v6XNT)
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15 Did Australia run out of oil and start having to burn koalas?
Posted by: Anna Puma
So much for submitting to Islam.
Posted by: Anna Puma
So much for submitting to Islam.
Posted by: Auspex at May 12, 2026 02:30 PM (Y8DZL)
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Georgia has already done this. So how much will it go down anyway?
Posted by: fd at May 12, 2026 02:30 PM (vFG9F)
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The caverns are known within the industry as "Kamala Harris's Rotten Vagina."
Only not as spacious, I'd assume.
Only not as spacious, I'd assume.
Posted by: Gunslinger at May 12, 2026 02:30 PM (R2gO3)
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Still below Obama levels, though.
And the price difference between future Brent and physical Brent has vanished.
Gas prices should be coming down as oil supply oversteps demand again.
And the price difference between future Brent and physical Brent has vanished.
Gas prices should be coming down as oil supply oversteps demand again.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 12, 2026 02:30 PM (tXqCv)
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"ALL DEMOCRATS SHOULD RUN on 'STOP THE WARS', 'REPEAL THE BBB', 'CANCEL THE TARIFFS' and 'IMPEACH TRUMP' !
NO, we probably could not accomplish most of that before 2029, when we hopefully WILL HAVE a Democratic House and Senate and PRESIDENT---
but that doesn't mean our candidates should not be messaging ALL FOUR of those things NOW, to build the pressure into 2028!"
-- DU Commenter
"ALL DEMOCRATS SHOULD RUN on 'STOP THE WARS', 'REPEAL THE BBB', 'CANCEL THE TARIFFS' and 'IMPEACH TRUMP' !
NO, we probably could not accomplish most of that before 2029, when we hopefully WILL HAVE a Democratic House and Senate and PRESIDENT---
but that doesn't mean our candidates should not be messaging ALL FOUR of those things NOW, to build the pressure into 2028!"
-- DU Commenter
Posted by: Duncanthrax at May 12, 2026 02:30 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: Reforger's MiL at May 12, 2026 02:30 PM (ZFqKB)
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Did Australia run out of oil and start having to burn koalas?
Posted by: Anna Puma
Definitely read that last part as 'bukake.'
I've been here too long.
Posted by: Anna Puma
Definitely read that last part as 'bukake.'
I've been here too long.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 12, 2026 02:31 PM (iNUL3)
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My favorite part of the high gas prices is how the media ignores it.
Posted by: 2020 at May 12, 2026 02:31 PM (61TgR)
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Trump can't unilaterally suspend the gas tax. This is one thing he needs Congress to do.
And you can now see gas prices leaking into the inflation numbers - 3.8% annual, up from 2.4% in Feb, with another .6% monthly increase (which annualizes to 7.2%)...
If we're running at inflation over 5% into the late summer...it's not good.
And you can now see gas prices leaking into the inflation numbers - 3.8% annual, up from 2.4% in Feb, with another .6% monthly increase (which annualizes to 7.2%)...
If we're running at inflation over 5% into the late summer...it's not good.
Posted by: Nova Local at May 12, 2026 02:31 PM (tOcjL)
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Dammit, all yall can think about is limiting the oil industry more?
I wish I could take y'all down to the Port of Iberia and show y'all the void.
I wish I could take y'all down to the Port of Iberia and show y'all the void.
Posted by: Thing From Snowy Mountain at May 12, 2026 02:31 PM (WNKyE)
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18 Did Australia run out of oil and start having to burn koalas?
Posted by: Anna Puma
Hope they check the koalas' prostates first.
Posted by: Bulg at May 12, 2026 02:26 PM (77rzZ)
ITS NOT A FINGER!
Posted by: Anna Puma
Hope they check the koalas' prostates first.
Posted by: Bulg at May 12, 2026 02:26 PM (77rzZ)
ITS NOT A FINGER!
Posted by: The chicken at May 12, 2026 02:31 PM (aOUkB)
Posted by: Ricky at May 12, 2026 02:31 PM (jo6FO)
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Of the 172 million barrels of oil slated for release from the SPR, the DOE had previously loaned out 80 million barrels. The U.S. petroleum stockpiles are stored in 62 salt caverns located at four sites on the coasts of Texas and Louisiana. These caverns are 200 feet wide and over 2,500 feet deep in the ground. The caverns are known within the industry as "Kamala Harris's Rotten Vagina."
This quote seems a little sus.
This quote seems a little sus.
Posted by: read the content at May 12, 2026 02:31 PM (uBR3V)
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The Dems: We need to make oil unaffordable for most people
Also the Dems: You need to vote against Trump because the price of oil went up temporarily.
Also the Dems: You need to vote against Trump because the price of oil went up temporarily.
Posted by: 18-1 at May 12, 2026 02:32 PM (sKqQm)
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Help me find my keys and we'll drive out of here.
Posted by: Just the punchline at May 12, 2026 02:32 PM (2Ez/1)
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If the Aussie government is like Keir Starmer, they could screw up bukake.
Posted by: Anna Puma at May 12, 2026 02:32 PM (2GVsD)
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KY governor Andy Beshear proposed a "pause" in the state tax here, as well as a suspension of the road tax and the upcoming 2027 vehicle tax increase.
Claiming it was his effort to "undo the damage Trump's causing."
Also, he's running for President (unannounced).
But in all seriousness, taxes are an increasing percentage of the price for a gallon of gas, milk, orange juice, etc.
Claiming it was his effort to "undo the damage Trump's causing."
Also, he's running for President (unannounced).
But in all seriousness, taxes are an increasing percentage of the price for a gallon of gas, milk, orange juice, etc.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 12, 2026 02:32 PM (jehhT)
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@21 Flatulent Cows was the original name for The View
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 12, 2026 02:32 PM (gu0hJ)
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Burning bodies requires fuel. Bodies are not fuel.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 12, 2026 02:32 PM (hQ92x)
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When adjusted for inflation oil is at a historic low.
Posted by: CroqAI at May 12, 2026 02:32 PM (ZFqKB)
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let oil go from 70 from 107 due to an obvious reason and it's SKYROCKET END OF World end of Trump DIEEEEE
Posted by: ... at May 12, 2026 02:28 PM (BwrBR)
maybe i'm mistaken, good possibility, but wasn't oil like 140-160 per barrel when we hit those prices? we're no where close to that barrel price and per gallon has rocketed upward.
i'm not sure i'm seeing th econnection.
Posted by: ... at May 12, 2026 02:28 PM (BwrBR)
maybe i'm mistaken, good possibility, but wasn't oil like 140-160 per barrel when we hit those prices? we're no where close to that barrel price and per gallon has rocketed upward.
i'm not sure i'm seeing th econnection.
Posted by: Sturmtoddler at May 12, 2026 02:32 PM (v6XNT)
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I ate some CO2 earlier.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 12, 2026 02:33 PM (hQ92x)
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Have fun in jail, Rick!
Posted by: logprof at May 12, 2026 02:33 PM (jo6FO)
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The phrase "... plans to suspend ...", if not followed by a person's name and "... by the neck until ..." is just jerking off at this point.
When is Fauci's due date for indictment or he skips again?
The phrase "... plans to suspend ...", if not followed by a person's name and "... by the neck until ..." is just jerking off at this point.
When is Fauci's due date for indictment or he skips again?
Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 12, 2026 02:33 PM (xG4kz)
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Joeflation was real and cr@ppy.
Posted by: Anna Puma at May 12, 2026 02:29 PM (2GVsD)
Remember Joementum?
God, that seems a lifetime ago.
Posted by: Anna Puma at May 12, 2026 02:29 PM (2GVsD)
Remember Joementum?
God, that seems a lifetime ago.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 12, 2026 02:34 PM (zZu0s)
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"Since the war began in late February, the price of a barrel of Brent crude oil, an international benchmark, has skyrocketed from about $70 to more than $107."
Misleading as per usual. The price bounces around so erratically and unusually that there has to be more than just the ME bukkake going on. I very strongly suspect that other thing going on is a word that starts with "S" and ends in "S" and has "PECULATOR" in the middle.
Oil is a complex futures market. Much easier to manipulate than people think.
Misleading as per usual. The price bounces around so erratically and unusually that there has to be more than just the ME bukkake going on. I very strongly suspect that other thing going on is a word that starts with "S" and ends in "S" and has "PECULATOR" in the middle.
Oil is a complex futures market. Much easier to manipulate than people think.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 12, 2026 02:34 PM (iFTx/)
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53 maybe i'm mistaken, good possibility, but wasn't oil like 140-160 per barrel when we hit those prices? we're no where close to that barrel price and per gallon has rocketed upward.
i'm not sure i'm seeing th econnection.
Posted by: Sturmtoddler at May 12, 2026 02:32 PM (v6XNT)
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Physical oil deliveries diverged from market trading by about $30 a few weeks back.
Oil contracts vs. "pay me for this oil on my tanker as I unload it."
That difference is gone, but it's most of what's the issue with gas prices. Refineries getting oil at $30 more per barrel than futures contracts.
And US oil contracts are like $80 per barrel now and have been for about a week.
Really, by mid-summer no one is going to remember the gas spike but the US shale oil producers who uncapped their wells and bought uncovered new Buggattis.
i'm not sure i'm seeing th econnection.
Posted by: Sturmtoddler at May 12, 2026 02:32 PM (v6XNT)
======
Physical oil deliveries diverged from market trading by about $30 a few weeks back.
Oil contracts vs. "pay me for this oil on my tanker as I unload it."
That difference is gone, but it's most of what's the issue with gas prices. Refineries getting oil at $30 more per barrel than futures contracts.
And US oil contracts are like $80 per barrel now and have been for about a week.
Really, by mid-summer no one is going to remember the gas spike but the US shale oil producers who uncapped their wells and bought uncovered new Buggattis.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 12, 2026 02:34 PM (tXqCv)
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at May 12, 2026 02:34 PM (XJ22o)
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The GOP's defiance over SAVE should have been the moment Trump declared open war on """his""" Party.
If that didn't it, some gas tax won't do it.
If that didn't it, some gas tax won't do it.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 12, 2026 02:35 PM (BI5O2)
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Brian Stetler has more momentum than Joey
Posted by: Anna Puma at May 12, 2026 02:35 PM (2GVsD)
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57 Joeflation was real and cr@ppy.
Posted by: Anna Puma at May 12, 2026 02:29 PM (2GVsD)
Remember Joementum?
God, that seems a lifetime ago.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 12, 2026 02:34 PM (zZu0s)
Sure do!
Posted by: Anna Puma at May 12, 2026 02:29 PM (2GVsD)
Remember Joementum?
God, that seems a lifetime ago.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 12, 2026 02:34 PM (zZu0s)
Sure do!
Posted by: Joe lieberman at May 12, 2026 02:35 PM (aOUkB)
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Trumpf should raise the gasoline tax so stupid people will buy crappy EVs and save Mother Earth at the same time while I go and make the rape.
Release my chakra!
Release my chakra!
Posted by: Al Gore, Rapist at May 12, 2026 02:35 PM (j+GfC)
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The oil speculators losing of their asses has cushioned the blow.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 12, 2026 02:35 PM (hQ92x)
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25 The price of goods doubled under Biden and they were like it's not inflation, this is temporary, tempflation, noflation, funflation, fuckyouflation, nothing is happening flation, but let oil go from 70 from 107 due to an obvious reason and it's SKYROCKET END OF World end of Trump DIEEEEE
Posted by: ... at May 12, 2026 02:28 PM (BwrBR)
I love having 'The Price is Right' for background noise and I'm shocked at some of the prices even now. Damn. American dollars!!??
That's also why I like to let you all kniw some of the prices here.
2:30 news
MS Now - Patel expected to face questions about conduct
CNN - some hot asian chick talking about Huntavirus. I'd risk Hunta and crazy rule...
CBC - Hunta - we're all going to die
CNN - about to report on anti-Israel protests in Brooklynn.
Back to my stuff. I have back-up plans if my AI Lori Lightfoot swimsuit calendars don't sell.
Posted by: ... at May 12, 2026 02:28 PM (BwrBR)
I love having 'The Price is Right' for background noise and I'm shocked at some of the prices even now. Damn. American dollars!!??
That's also why I like to let you all kniw some of the prices here.
2:30 news
MS Now - Patel expected to face questions about conduct
CNN - some hot asian chick talking about Huntavirus. I'd risk Hunta and crazy rule...
CBC - Hunta - we're all going to die
CNN - about to report on anti-Israel protests in Brooklynn.
Back to my stuff. I have back-up plans if my AI Lori Lightfoot swimsuit calendars don't sell.
Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 12, 2026 02:36 PM (Sco7b)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 12, 2026 02:36 PM (zZu0s)
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58 Oil is a complex futures market. Much easier to manipulate than people think.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 12, 2026 02:34 PM (iFTx/)
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It's a $50 billion market.
There's definite efforts to manipulate, but it can only last so long as people look and see that half of the traffic from the strait is already getting rerouted while US and Brent exports go up and pipelines are being laid to bypass the strait in a matter of months.
We were promised $200 a barrel by both Qatar and Nate Silver.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 12, 2026 02:34 PM (iFTx/)
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It's a $50 billion market.
There's definite efforts to manipulate, but it can only last so long as people look and see that half of the traffic from the strait is already getting rerouted while US and Brent exports go up and pipelines are being laid to bypass the strait in a matter of months.
We were promised $200 a barrel by both Qatar and Nate Silver.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 12, 2026 02:36 PM (tXqCv)
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18.4 cents a gallon…really? Maybe the President should focus on something he has the power to change, like ending this fiasco in Iran. Hopefully Satanyahoo will give him permission.
Posted by: Billygoatpuke at May 12, 2026 02:36 PM (XZjgl)
Posted by: Anna Puma at May 12, 2026 02:36 PM (2GVsD)
71
Remember Joementum?
God, that seems a lifetime ago.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone
Remember Dark Brandon? From back in those times that we were OWNED by Dark Brandon?
Remember Joementum?
God, that seems a lifetime ago.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone
Remember Dark Brandon? From back in those times that we were OWNED by Dark Brandon?
Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 12, 2026 02:36 PM (xG4kz)
72
California adds about $.71 per gallon in taxes.
Gives Californication a new meaning, no lube.
Nearly a dollar a gallon in taxes including the Federal tax.
WTF ?!
Gives Californication a new meaning, no lube.
Nearly a dollar a gallon in taxes including the Federal tax.
WTF ?!
Posted by: Hatari Somewhere on Ventura Highway at May 12, 2026 02:37 PM (NtVYv)
73
For quite a while people were posting screen captures of old fast food ads and showing prices had doubled under Biden.
Each time the Biden boosters would argue it was fake.
Now? They take the same pictures and blame Trump for not reducing prices...
Each time the Biden boosters would argue it was fake.
Now? They take the same pictures and blame Trump for not reducing prices...
Posted by: 18-1 at May 12, 2026 02:37 PM (sKqQm)
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Ya know, I don't like the higher gas prices and our financial situation is such that it's troublesome to absorb the extra expense. But it would be silly to blame Trump. His actions were necessary, and further, his actions were necessitated due to decades of other administrations not dealing with Iran when it was their responsibility. Plus, most of the political class is doing their darndest to impede an effective and efficient resolution to the problem.
I blame Congress, the media, and the mullahs.
I blame Congress, the media, and the mullahs.
Posted by: Emmie -- be strong and courageous! at May 12, 2026 02:37 PM (FMtrg)
75
If he wants to bring down gas prices he should suspend the ridiculous summer blend gasoline snd forget to reinstate it.
Posted by: Clay at May 12, 2026 02:37 PM (meATp)
76
Here's the difference--gas prices will fall, a lot, when this Iran business is over (which is soon, hopefully). With Biden, or any Democrat, gas prices fall only when they're out of power and sanity returns.
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at May 12, 2026 02:38 PM (XMwZJ)
77
Darth Joey, "Hunter! I am your... well your big deal!"
Posted by: Anna Puma at May 12, 2026 02:38 PM (2GVsD)
78
A new book.
Torched
How a City Was Left to Burn, and the Olympic Rush to Rebuild L.A.
By: Jonathan Vigliotti
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"Rush to rebuild"?
Torched
How a City Was Left to Burn, and the Olympic Rush to Rebuild L.A.
By: Jonathan Vigliotti
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"Rush to rebuild"?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 12, 2026 02:38 PM (ndZc7)
79
CNN - some hot asian chick talking about Huntavirus. I'd risk Hunta and crazy rule...
Remember Tony Fauci said Glory Holes were mostly safe from COVID...
Remember Tony Fauci said Glory Holes were mostly safe from COVID...
Posted by: 18-1 at May 12, 2026 02:38 PM (sKqQm)
80
Remember Dark Brandon? From back in those times that we were OWNED by Dark Brandon?
Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 12, 2026 02:36 PM (xG4kz)
Remember 'gravitas'? That was the first time i can remember that I saw that the media was literally all reading from the same script.
Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 12, 2026 02:36 PM (xG4kz)
Remember 'gravitas'? That was the first time i can remember that I saw that the media was literally all reading from the same script.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 12, 2026 02:38 PM (zZu0s)
81
The Dems: We need to make oil unaffordable for most people
Also the Dems: You need to vote against Trump because the price of oil went up temporarily.
Posted by: 18-1 at May 12, 2026 02:32 PM (sKqQm)
Yup.
Like I said are the Dems running ANYWHERE on lowering the price of fucking fossil fuel? Has anyone even listened to them for the last 20 years??
Also the Dems: You need to vote against Trump because the price of oil went up temporarily.
Posted by: 18-1 at May 12, 2026 02:32 PM (sKqQm)
Yup.
Like I said are the Dems running ANYWHERE on lowering the price of fucking fossil fuel? Has anyone even listened to them for the last 20 years??
Posted by: ... at May 12, 2026 02:39 PM (BwrBR)
82
Burning bodies requires fuel. Bodies are not fuel.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 12, 2026 02:32 PM (hQ92x)
You'd have to dehydrate them first. Mummies burn pretty well.
Aussies should squeeze the pitch out of eucalyptus trees. Those things burn like torches.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 12, 2026 02:32 PM (hQ92x)
You'd have to dehydrate them first. Mummies burn pretty well.
Aussies should squeeze the pitch out of eucalyptus trees. Those things burn like torches.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 12, 2026 02:39 PM (95Ab8)
83
Back to my stuff. I have back-up plans if my AI Lori Lightfoot swimsuit calendars don't sell.
Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog
You had better fire them up, then.
Just saying.
Back to my stuff. I have back-up plans if my AI Lori Lightfoot swimsuit calendars don't sell.
Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog
You had better fire them up, then.
Just saying.
Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 12, 2026 02:39 PM (xG4kz)
84
i'm not sure i'm seeing th econnection.
Posted by: Sturmtoddler at May 12, 2026 02:32 PM (v6XNT)
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Physical oil deliveries diverged from market trading by about $30 a few weeks back.
Oil contracts vs. "pay me for this oil on my tanker as I unload it."
That difference is gone, but it's most of what's the issue with gas prices. Refineries getting oil at $30 more per barrel than futures contracts.
And US oil contracts are like $80 per barrel now and have been for about a week.
Really, by mid-summer no one is going to remember the gas spike but the US shale oil producers who uncapped their wells and bought uncovered new Buggattis.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 12, 2026 02:34 PM (tXqCv)
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"Bugatti" ... but, Porsche/VW recently sold their stake in the company so it will soon become just another hypercar company building crappy, unreliable cars that nobody actually drives. Think Koenigsegg.
Posted by: Sturmtoddler at May 12, 2026 02:32 PM (v6XNT)
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Physical oil deliveries diverged from market trading by about $30 a few weeks back.
Oil contracts vs. "pay me for this oil on my tanker as I unload it."
That difference is gone, but it's most of what's the issue with gas prices. Refineries getting oil at $30 more per barrel than futures contracts.
And US oil contracts are like $80 per barrel now and have been for about a week.
Really, by mid-summer no one is going to remember the gas spike but the US shale oil producers who uncapped their wells and bought uncovered new Buggattis.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 12, 2026 02:34 PM (tXqCv)
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"Bugatti" ... but, Porsche/VW recently sold their stake in the company so it will soon become just another hypercar company building crappy, unreliable cars that nobody actually drives. Think Koenigsegg.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 12, 2026 02:39 PM (iFTx/)
85
Hantavirus is a dumb thing to worry about.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 12, 2026 02:39 PM (hQ92x)
86
Which virus doesn't Hunter have?
Posted by: gKWVE at May 12, 2026 02:39 PM (DX6/U)
87
Democrats are running on lowering AND raising oil prices. Schrodinger's Lying Sacks of Shit
Posted by: ... at May 12, 2026 02:39 PM (BwrBR)
88
Anthony Fauci told George Will that by 1990 a full 10% of the heterosexual population would be HIV positive.
Posted by: Anna Puma at May 12, 2026 02:40 PM (2GVsD)
89
A dozen eggs at Aldi is now $1.46. It's nice to have an administration that is not ordering the killing of millions of chickens.
Posted by: Emmie -- be strong and courageous! at May 12, 2026 02:40 PM (FMtrg)
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So the Iran war is "unpopular"? Tell me a war that wasn't .. Oh.. that's right Ukraine because Biden.... Not that icky orange man
Posted by: It's me donna at May 12, 2026 02:40 PM (aGNhy)
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Anthony Fauci told George Will that by 1990 a full 10% of the heterosexual population would be HIV positive./i]
Of course the FNM tells me a guy can be straight and still have sex with other men...
Of course the FNM tells me a guy can be straight and still have sex with other men...
Posted by: 18-1 at May 12, 2026 02:40 PM (sKqQm)
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If gas prices stay high up through the summer, then the Dems are going to campaign on lowering gas prices.
But does anyone with a functioning brain cell actually think the Dems will *DO* anything to lower gas prices?
Once they are in power again, look for gas to hit $10/gal going into January...
But does anyone with a functioning brain cell actually think the Dems will *DO* anything to lower gas prices?
Once they are in power again, look for gas to hit $10/gal going into January...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 12, 2026 02:40 PM (gnNyN)
Posted by: Sperm Whale at May 12, 2026 02:40 PM (TezPK)
94
Oh, and UAE has been directly attacking the IRGC for several days.
Posted by: TJM's phone at May 12, 2026 02:41 PM (ThBUk)
95
"Rush to rebuild"?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 12, 2026 02:38 PM (ndZc7)
Yeah. They're at mile 2 of the marathon to get permits.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 12, 2026 02:38 PM (ndZc7)
Yeah. They're at mile 2 of the marathon to get permits.
Posted by: Reforger at May 12, 2026 02:41 PM (ZFqKB)
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The US uses about 375 million gallons of gas per day.
x $.18 is $67,500,000 per day
It's not nothing
x $.18 is $67,500,000 per day
It's not nothing
Posted by: Hatari Somewhere on Ventura Highway at May 12, 2026 02:41 PM (NtVYv)
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Aussies should squeeze the pitch out of eucalyptus trees. Those things burn like torches.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
Then San Francisco Bay Area will resemble the Kuwaiti oil fields set ablaze by Saddam if the forests in the hill regions ever get really going.
Lotsa koala food 'round those parts that were planted as successors to the redwoods that had been logged out of the area.
Aussies should squeeze the pitch out of eucalyptus trees. Those things burn like torches.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
Then San Francisco Bay Area will resemble the Kuwaiti oil fields set ablaze by Saddam if the forests in the hill regions ever get really going.
Lotsa koala food 'round those parts that were planted as successors to the redwoods that had been logged out of the area.
Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 12, 2026 02:42 PM (xG4kz)
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But does anyone with a functioning brain cell actually think the Dems will *DO* anything to lower gas pries ?c
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 12, 2026 02:40 PM (gnNyN)
No, because they don't want us to have cars at all let alone gas powered ones...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 12, 2026 02:40 PM (gnNyN)
No, because they don't want us to have cars at all let alone gas powered ones...
Posted by: It's me donna at May 12, 2026 02:42 PM (aGNhy)
99
Plus, taking out Iran has long-term positive consequences.
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at May 12, 2026 02:42 PM (XMwZJ)
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 12, 2026 02:42 PM (dK+Kv)
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I have been saying that oil will be spoofed upwards until Trump relents on Iran. I don’t think it’s speculators, I think it’s the big trading houses working against Trump.
Posted by: Accomack at May 12, 2026 02:42 PM (8jVAy)
102
The printers can print another $67,500,000. Easy peasy.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 12, 2026 02:43 PM (hQ92x)
103
So this is funny.
I have a base AI tool at work and it is pretty powerful.
A team mate made a separate AI analysis tool and it was complex so I told my main AI to figure it out and...it did.
And then we started getting weird results back from the new AI tool. I asked my base AI tool and it told me the other AI was hallucinating and they do that all the time and you have to be careful trusting AI...
Now...was it taunting me here?
I have a base AI tool at work and it is pretty powerful.
A team mate made a separate AI analysis tool and it was complex so I told my main AI to figure it out and...it did.
And then we started getting weird results back from the new AI tool. I asked my base AI tool and it told me the other AI was hallucinating and they do that all the time and you have to be careful trusting AI...
Now...was it taunting me here?
Posted by: 18-1 at May 12, 2026 02:43 PM (sKqQm)
104
The Leftists are still going with Agenda 21, to lower the First World standard of living by any means necessary.
Posted by: Anna Puma at May 12, 2026 02:43 PM (2GVsD)
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99 Plus, taking out Iran has long-term positive consequences.
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at May 12, 2026 02:42 PM (XMwZJ
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Don't pursue long term good if the midterms might be affected!
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at May 12, 2026 02:42 PM (XMwZJ
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Don't pursue long term good if the midterms might be affected!
Posted by: TJM's phone at May 12, 2026 02:43 PM (ThBUk)
106
Perhaps every team playing in the US for the World's Cup has to bring two or three supertankers of oil in order to be admitted to play in each game.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at May 12, 2026 02:43 PM (qx7Zg)
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I fill up once a month and have only felt a few bucks increase. I write it off as a bad spin on a slot machine. Now, the young uns still working, that commute many miles to work are feeling a pinch and tax relief in the short term would help them. What will really help is Iran the Cinder.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at May 12, 2026 02:44 PM (gm9Sb)
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88 Anthony Fauci told George Will that by 1990 a full 10% of the heterosexual population would be HIV positive.
Posted by: Anna Puma at May 12, 2026 02:40 PM (2GVsD)
Anthony Fauci was pushing for allowing people with risky lifestyles to donate blood. Because otherwise, some feelings would be hurt.
Posted by: Anna Puma at May 12, 2026 02:40 PM (2GVsD)
Anthony Fauci was pushing for allowing people with risky lifestyles to donate blood. Because otherwise, some feelings would be hurt.
Posted by: Emmie -- be strong and courageous! at May 12, 2026 02:45 PM (FMtrg)
109
If India and Pokestan gets a nuke, why not Iran?
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 12, 2026 02:45 PM (hQ92x)
Posted by: Easy the Elder at May 12, 2026 02:45 PM (mojDU)
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Did Australia run out of oil and start having to burn koalas?
Posted by: Anna Puma at May 12, 2026 02:25 PM (2GVsD)
Pumping it they are. Refining it. Kachunk, kachunk, kachunk!
Posted by: Anna Puma at May 12, 2026 02:25 PM (2GVsD)
Pumping it they are. Refining it. Kachunk, kachunk, kachunk!
Posted by: Gyro Captain at May 12, 2026 02:45 PM (CNl8/)
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He's cutting the Federal tax so that the governors will take up the "slack". People will notice.
Posted by: t-bird at May 12, 2026 02:45 PM (VnVVA)
113
He knows what he did.
Posted by: The female AI tool at May 12, 2026 02:45 PM (2Ez/1)
114
Funny how the National Media is pretty much ignoring Calif gas prices... which continue to climb because of our own State Governments policies...
Posted by: Romeo13 at May 12, 2026 02:46 PM (mP0Kj)
115
No big deal. There's like 47 varieties of PrEP to treat Huntervirus. But Brandon's unruly dogs will have to just live with the pain of Hunterpox until they come up with something for that.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 12, 2026 02:46 PM (BI5O2)
116
How about pumping out more oil and building refineries so we are t held hostage to this crap. We should be energy independent. Build the damn nuke plants also. The libs then can have all the electricity they want for their EVs.
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 12, 2026 02:46 PM (qrzX6)
117
Just got a text from a relative telling me every street in Wash DC is currently shut down. Anyone know anything about this.
Posted by: Orson at May 12, 2026 02:47 PM (dIske)
118
I got 5 gallons of diesel the other day for the tractor. It was over $30.
Now, granted this will last me 4-6 weeks in the tractor (it was mostly full when I got the extra can filled) but back before this Iran unpleasantness started that same can cost about $24.
Under *biden it was every bit as expensive year round. Four years of that shit. I'll put up with this until I don't have to any more.... and it's won't be 4 fucking years.
Now, granted this will last me 4-6 weeks in the tractor (it was mostly full when I got the extra can filled) but back before this Iran unpleasantness started that same can cost about $24.
Under *biden it was every bit as expensive year round. Four years of that shit. I'll put up with this until I don't have to any more.... and it's won't be 4 fucking years.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 12, 2026 02:47 PM (jehhT)
119
Now...was it taunting me here?
Posted by: 18-1 at May 12, 2026 02:43 PM (sKqQm)
I have paid versions of Grok, ChatGPT, Perplexity and the free version of Google's Gemini.
Hallucinations are real. It's fun to catch them when they do.
Posted by: 18-1 at May 12, 2026 02:43 PM (sKqQm)
I have paid versions of Grok, ChatGPT, Perplexity and the free version of Google's Gemini.
Hallucinations are real. It's fun to catch them when they do.
Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 12, 2026 02:48 PM (Sco7b)
120
They cannot allow everyone to know that we pay nearly 20c per gallon to the feds, allegedly for the "road infrastructure" lockbox. That totally exists....
Posted by: Nick in Tallahassee at May 12, 2026 02:48 PM (wrEn7)
121
Anthony Fauci was pushing for allowing people with risky lifestyles to donate blood. Because otherwise, some feelings would be hurt.
Posted by: Emmie -- be strong and courageous! at May 12, 2026 02:45 PM (FMtrg)
I had a childhood friend with Hemophelia who died of Aids from tainted blood products. So glad their feeling weren't hurt.
Posted by: Emmie -- be strong and courageous! at May 12, 2026 02:45 PM (FMtrg)
I had a childhood friend with Hemophelia who died of Aids from tainted blood products. So glad their feeling weren't hurt.
Posted by: Reforger at May 12, 2026 02:48 PM (ZFqKB)
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> crappy, unreliable cars that nobody actually drives
A while ago I read an article about the reality of owning a Ferrari. You're extremely limited in choice of insurance. The insurance you can get will either be astronomically expensive, or if it's just really expensive, it'll severely limit the miles you're allowed to drive. Like 4,000 miles per year.
The super tuned suspension sucks for any road other than freshly laid asphalt. You feel everything.
The steering is a pig at lower speeds.
You get the worst kind of attention. Dudebros, thugs, and crackheads will flock to you to share their opinion of your car.
A while ago I read an article about the reality of owning a Ferrari. You're extremely limited in choice of insurance. The insurance you can get will either be astronomically expensive, or if it's just really expensive, it'll severely limit the miles you're allowed to drive. Like 4,000 miles per year.
The super tuned suspension sucks for any road other than freshly laid asphalt. You feel everything.
The steering is a pig at lower speeds.
You get the worst kind of attention. Dudebros, thugs, and crackheads will flock to you to share their opinion of your car.
Posted by: bonhomme at May 12, 2026 02:49 PM (mkw2N)
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*snaps fingers*
I got it! Let's release supplies from the Strategic Reserve to drive down prices! Oh, wait....
*snaps fingers*
I got it! Let's release supplies from the Strategic Reserve to drive down prices! Oh, wait....
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 12, 2026 02:50 PM (HdYcL)
124
We need more refineries and they are being shut down in Cali because of stupid leftist policies. But magic will make it all better
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 12, 2026 02:50 PM (gu0hJ)
125
101 I have been saying that oil will be spoofed upwards until Trump relents on Iran. I don’t think it’s speculators, I think it’s the big trading houses working against Trump.
Posted by: Accomack at May 12, 2026 02:42 PM (8jVAy)
Yeah, I definitely think there's an aspect of pressuring Trump by holding Americans hostage however they can. Whether it's withholding pay from public servants or weaponizing a pandemic or manufacturing shortages or endangering our military personnel or whatever else their evil minds can conjure....
Posted by: Accomack at May 12, 2026 02:42 PM (8jVAy)
Yeah, I definitely think there's an aspect of pressuring Trump by holding Americans hostage however they can. Whether it's withholding pay from public servants or weaponizing a pandemic or manufacturing shortages or endangering our military personnel or whatever else their evil minds can conjure....
Posted by: Emmie -- be strong and courageous! at May 12, 2026 02:50 PM (FMtrg)
126
If India and Pokestan gets a nuke, why not Iran?
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 12, 2026 02:45 PM (hQ92x)
Because India and Pakistan haven't spent half a century threatening to genocide a people with it?
I'm just guessing though.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 12, 2026 02:45 PM (hQ92x)
Because India and Pakistan haven't spent half a century threatening to genocide a people with it?
I'm just guessing though.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 12, 2026 02:50 PM (iNUL3)
127
Just got a text from a relative telling me every street in Wash DC is currently shut down. Anyone know anything about this.
Posted by: Orson at May 12, 2026 02:47 PM (dIske)
Hopefully Trump is just having a group of highly motivated, MAGA loyalist junior officers out decorating all the lampposts with bright orange Rectification Bunting.
Posted by: Orson at May 12, 2026 02:47 PM (dIske)
Hopefully Trump is just having a group of highly motivated, MAGA loyalist junior officers out decorating all the lampposts with bright orange Rectification Bunting.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 12, 2026 02:51 PM (BI5O2)
128
That should be great for evening traffic.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 12, 2026 02:52 PM (hQ92x)
129
"He's cutting the Federal tax so that the governors will take up the "slack". "
Newsom's on it.
He's getting weary of shelling out so much more for his hair products...
Newsom's on it.
He's getting weary of shelling out so much more for his hair products...
Posted by: Gunslinger at May 12, 2026 02:52 PM (R2gO3)
130
maybe i'm mistaken, good possibility, but wasn't oil like 140-160 per barrel when we hit those prices? we're no where close to that barrel price and per gallon has rocketed upward.
i'm not sure i'm seeing th econnection.
Posted by: Sturmtoddler
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We are in the annual pinch from refineries switching from winter blends to summer blends due to the obsolete requirements of the Clean Air Act based on 1990s technology.
OBDII emissions control functions of a car ECU and modern catalytic converters have destroyed the need for oxygenation of fuel and special blends for non attainment EPA areas under the act.
That has also kept the putrid ethanol requirement as oxygenation additive to fuel because the other alternative MTBE was an ecological disaster when used.
i'm not sure i'm seeing th econnection.
Posted by: Sturmtoddler
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We are in the annual pinch from refineries switching from winter blends to summer blends due to the obsolete requirements of the Clean Air Act based on 1990s technology.
OBDII emissions control functions of a car ECU and modern catalytic converters have destroyed the need for oxygenation of fuel and special blends for non attainment EPA areas under the act.
That has also kept the putrid ethanol requirement as oxygenation additive to fuel because the other alternative MTBE was an ecological disaster when used.
Posted by: whig at May 12, 2026 02:52 PM (E4rtv)
131
Regular is freaking $5.40 per gallon near me. Thanks WA retards. Of course my MDX takes premium, so I'm paying closer to $5.80 per gallon.
Posted by: bonhomme at May 12, 2026 02:25 PM (mkw2N)
There's a difference between "premium required" and "premium recommended". You can see for yourself in your users manual, or it may be posted inside the gas cap door.
If recommended, using regular will only re-rate the engine under peak load about 10%, so about 28hp in your MDX. You won't notice.
Regular is freaking $5.40 per gallon near me. Thanks WA retards. Of course my MDX takes premium, so I'm paying closer to $5.80 per gallon.
Posted by: bonhomme at May 12, 2026 02:25 PM (mkw2N)
There's a difference between "premium required" and "premium recommended". You can see for yourself in your users manual, or it may be posted inside the gas cap door.
If recommended, using regular will only re-rate the engine under peak load about 10%, so about 28hp in your MDX. You won't notice.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at May 12, 2026 02:52 PM (zafwz)
132
Aussies should squeeze the pitch out of eucalyptus trees. Those things burn like torches.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
Then San Francisco Bay Area will resemble the Kuwaiti oil fields set ablaze by Saddam if the forests in the hill regions ever get really going.
Lotsa koala food 'round those parts that were planted as successors to the redwoods that had been logged out of the area.
Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 12, 2026 02:42 PM (xG4kz)
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Eucalyptus was an exacerbating factor in the Palisades fire last year as well as the 1991 Oakland Hills firestorm.
There are efforts underway to remove a lot of the eucalyptus.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
Then San Francisco Bay Area will resemble the Kuwaiti oil fields set ablaze by Saddam if the forests in the hill regions ever get really going.
Lotsa koala food 'round those parts that were planted as successors to the redwoods that had been logged out of the area.
Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 12, 2026 02:42 PM (xG4kz)
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Eucalyptus was an exacerbating factor in the Palisades fire last year as well as the 1991 Oakland Hills firestorm.
There are efforts underway to remove a lot of the eucalyptus.
Posted by: Mayor Pete at May 12, 2026 02:53 PM (oqH4h)
133
Can't see companies building more refineries. The old LyondellBasell refinery in Houston is being demolished after not finding a buyer. Debottlenecking is what's going to happen.
Can't see companies building more refineries. The old LyondellBasell refinery in Houston is being demolished after not finding a buyer. Debottlenecking is what's going to happen.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 12, 2026 02:53 PM (HdYcL)
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I think prices will take a while to cool down even when this conflict is over. And I dont think there's ever going to be a "surrender", Iran knows they can just wait it out.
Prices take the escalator up and the stairs down. People have already gotten used to paying $5 for gas and the economy hasn't imploded.
But all for cutting the gas tax, does any federal tax really go to anything good? Probably just slush funds for monorails.
Prices take the escalator up and the stairs down. People have already gotten used to paying $5 for gas and the economy hasn't imploded.
But all for cutting the gas tax, does any federal tax really go to anything good? Probably just slush funds for monorails.
Posted by: Leupold at May 12, 2026 02:53 PM (eIzlH)
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127 Just got a text from a relative telling me every street in Wash DC is currently shut down. Anyone know anything about this.
Posted by: Orson at May 12, 2026 02:47 PM (dIske)
From what I've read they are working on the streets
Posted by: Orson at May 12, 2026 02:47 PM (dIske)
From what I've read they are working on the streets
Posted by: It's me donna at May 12, 2026 02:53 PM (aGNhy)
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I had a childhood friend with Hemophelia who died of Aids from tainted blood products. So glad their feeling weren't hurt.
Posted by: Reforger at May 12, 2026 02:48 PM (ZFqKB
That is very sad. I am sorry.
More blood on Fauci's hands.
Posted by: Reforger at May 12, 2026 02:48 PM (ZFqKB
That is very sad. I am sorry.
More blood on Fauci's hands.
Posted by: Emmie -- be strong and courageous! at May 12, 2026 02:54 PM (FMtrg)
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Price of ribeye went from 10 bucks a pound to 25 bucks under biden and has not come back down.
Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at May 12, 2026 02:29 PM (aOUkB)
That's what happens when the herds in the country are the smallest they have been in many years.
Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at May 12, 2026 02:29 PM (aOUkB)
That's what happens when the herds in the country are the smallest they have been in many years.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 12, 2026 02:54 PM (T6aVk)
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127 Just got a text from a relative telling me every street in Wash DC is currently shut down. Anyone know anything about this.
Posted by: Orson at May 12, 2026 02:47 PM (dIske)
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Probably all of the poohbahs Trump is bringing with him to China motorcading to Andrews AFB.
Posted by: Orson at May 12, 2026 02:47 PM (dIske)
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Probably all of the poohbahs Trump is bringing with him to China motorcading to Andrews AFB.
Posted by: Mayor Pete at May 12, 2026 02:55 PM (oqH4h)
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And then we started getting weird results back from the new AI tool. I asked my base AI tool and it told me the other AI was hallucinating and they do that all the time and you have to be careful trusting AI...
Now...was it taunting me here?
Posted by: 18-1 at May 12, 2026 02:43 PM (sKqQm)
there can be only one...
Now...was it taunting me here?
Posted by: 18-1 at May 12, 2026 02:43 PM (sKqQm)
there can be only one...
Posted by: Sturmtoddler at May 12, 2026 02:55 PM (v6XNT)
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126 If India and Pokestan gets a nuke, why not Iran?
Posted by: Boss Moss
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Nothing says a regime under control than one that sprays missiles everywhere including its putative allies. Now, imagine that nation with nukes and ICBMs.
People need to get out the libertarian habit believing that world relations should be 'fair'. They are not, in part because asshole nations arise that have to be dealt with using any means possible to stomp on them. And the second part, is national interest precludes doing things that help our enemies destroy us.
Posted by: Boss Moss
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Nothing says a regime under control than one that sprays missiles everywhere including its putative allies. Now, imagine that nation with nukes and ICBMs.
People need to get out the libertarian habit believing that world relations should be 'fair'. They are not, in part because asshole nations arise that have to be dealt with using any means possible to stomp on them. And the second part, is national interest precludes doing things that help our enemies destroy us.
Posted by: whig at May 12, 2026 02:55 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: four seasons at May 12, 2026 02:55 PM (3ek7K)
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What happened to the beef from Argentina that was supposed to bring the price down?
Posted by: Mark1971 at May 12, 2026 02:56 PM (CNl8/)
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1 caverns are known within the industry as "Kamala Harris's Rotten Vagina."
Or also known as the Commonwealth of Virgina
Or also known as the Commonwealth of Virgina
Posted by: Frank Barone at May 12, 2026 02:56 PM (IifOV)
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Can't see companies building more refineries. The old LyondellBasell refinery in Houston is being demolished after not finding a buyer. Debottlenecking is what's going to happen.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 12, 2026 02:53 PM (HdYcL)
And the refineries that are in existence are ancient.
Can't see companies building more refineries. The old LyondellBasell refinery in Houston is being demolished after not finding a buyer. Debottlenecking is what's going to happen.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 12, 2026 02:53 PM (HdYcL)
And the refineries that are in existence are ancient.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 12, 2026 02:56 PM (T6aVk)
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Just got a text from a relative telling me every street in Wash DC is currently shut down. Anyone know anything about this.
Posted by: Orson at May 12, 2026 02:47 PM (dIske)
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Probably all of the poohbahs Trump is bringing with him to China motorcading to Andrews AFB.
Posted by: Mayor Pete at May 12, 2026 02:55 PM (oqH4h)
Perhaps is shipping out all of the CCP members and supporters in DC, on additional jets. You know, returning defective Chinese products to Temu.
Posted by: Orson at May 12, 2026 02:47 PM (dIske)
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Probably all of the poohbahs Trump is bringing with him to China motorcading to Andrews AFB.
Posted by: Mayor Pete at May 12, 2026 02:55 PM (oqH4h)
Perhaps is shipping out all of the CCP members and supporters in DC, on additional jets. You know, returning defective Chinese products to Temu.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at May 12, 2026 02:57 PM (qx7Zg)
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Posted by: Leupold at May 12, 2026 02:53 PM (eIzlH)
Iran is reading the US Press... who are constantly yelling about how Trump is losing the War, and that Congress will reign him in using the War Powers Act.
Even though they've lost... they are still talking as though they won, because of the US Press.
Iran is reading the US Press... who are constantly yelling about how Trump is losing the War, and that Congress will reign him in using the War Powers Act.
Even though they've lost... they are still talking as though they won, because of the US Press.
Posted by: Romeo13 at May 12, 2026 02:58 PM (mP0Kj)
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 12, 2026 02:58 PM (y9nCu)
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Willowed of sorts, from the last thread, Ace said, "This researcher (Lokhova) says that Eric Swalwell was part of the illegal leaking conspiracy as well:"
Svetlana Lokhova is not just a researcher. She was framed by Stefan Halper and was accused of being a spy and of having an affair with Gen. Flynn. All was untrue.
Svetlana Lokhova is not just a researcher. She was framed by Stefan Halper and was accused of being a spy and of having an affair with Gen. Flynn. All was untrue.
Posted by: IrishEi ?! at May 12, 2026 02:58 PM (3ImbR)
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101 I have been saying that oil will be spoofed upwards until Trump relents on Iran. I don’t think it’s speculators, I think it’s the big trading houses working against Trump.
Posted by: Accomack at May 12, 2026 02:42 PM (8jVAy)
I've been wondering about that as well. I know that oil prices do weird things any time someone sneezes near the Strait of Hormuz, but I have wondered if there isn't additional fuckery going on because of who our President is. And not even necessarily a pro-IRGC motive, just a "never let a crisis go to waste" scenario in which they're trying to harm him politically as much as possible.
Posted by: Accomack at May 12, 2026 02:42 PM (8jVAy)
I've been wondering about that as well. I know that oil prices do weird things any time someone sneezes near the Strait of Hormuz, but I have wondered if there isn't additional fuckery going on because of who our President is. And not even necessarily a pro-IRGC motive, just a "never let a crisis go to waste" scenario in which they're trying to harm him politically as much as possible.
Posted by: Seems possible. Maybe even likely. at May 12, 2026 02:59 PM (TbWk/)
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If international relations were "fair," most of the world would be paying the US confiscatory levels of tribute and sending annual contingents of janissaries to deliver it before being inducted into its legions, to go punish the rest of it for their constant insolence.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 12, 2026 02:59 PM (BI5O2)
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144 133
Can't see companies building more refineries. The old LyondellBasell refinery in Houston is being demolished after not finding a buyer. Debottlenecking is what's going to happen.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 12, 2026 02:53 PM (HdYcL)
And the refineries that are in existence are ancient.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 12, 2026 02:56 PM (T6aVk)
FIVE California refineries have been shut down since 2020.
Can't see companies building more refineries. The old LyondellBasell refinery in Houston is being demolished after not finding a buyer. Debottlenecking is what's going to happen.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 12, 2026 02:53 PM (HdYcL)
And the refineries that are in existence are ancient.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 12, 2026 02:56 PM (T6aVk)
FIVE California refineries have been shut down since 2020.
Posted by: Romeo13 at May 12, 2026 02:59 PM (mP0Kj)
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> There's a difference between "premium required" and "premium recommended". You can see for yourself in your users manual, or it may be posted inside the gas cap door.
The gas cap door has a sticker inside saying premium fuel only. The user's manual also says it's required.
The gas cap door has a sticker inside saying premium fuel only. The user's manual also says it's required.
Posted by: bonhomme at May 12, 2026 02:59 PM (mkw2N)
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Nothing says a regime under control than one that sprays missiles everywhere including its putative allies. Now, imagine that nation with nukes and ICBMs.
People need to get out the libertarian habit believing that world relations should be 'fair'. They are not, in part because asshole nations arise that have to be dealt with using any means possible to stomp on them. And the second part, is national interest precludes doing things that help our enemies destroy us.
Posted by: whig at May 12, 2026 02:55 PM (E4rtv)
Staying out of conflict is fine, but The Enemy Always Gets A Vote. Sometimes the vote is that we get involved. (Many forget that.)
People need to get out the libertarian habit believing that world relations should be 'fair'. They are not, in part because asshole nations arise that have to be dealt with using any means possible to stomp on them. And the second part, is national interest precludes doing things that help our enemies destroy us.
Posted by: whig at May 12, 2026 02:55 PM (E4rtv)
Staying out of conflict is fine, but The Enemy Always Gets A Vote. Sometimes the vote is that we get involved. (Many forget that.)
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 12, 2026 02:59 PM (T6aVk)
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If recommended, using regular will only re-rate the engine under peak load about 10%, so about 28hp in your MDX. You won't notice.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at May 12, 2026 02:52 PM (zafwz)
This is how my mustang works. 415 hp with regular, like 439 with premium.
I usually get regular, because premium is like a dollar more per gallon.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at May 12, 2026 02:52 PM (zafwz)
This is how my mustang works. 415 hp with regular, like 439 with premium.
I usually get regular, because premium is like a dollar more per gallon.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 12, 2026 03:00 PM (zZu0s)
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Svetlana Lokhova is not just a researcher. She was framed by Stefan Halper and was accused of being a spy and of having an affair with Gen. Flynn. All was untrue.
Posted by: IrishEi ?! at May 12, 2026 02:58 PM (3ImbR)
__________
Is she?.. (*draws outline with hands*)
Svetlana Lokhova is not just a researcher. She was framed by Stefan Halper and was accused of being a spy and of having an affair with Gen. Flynn. All was untrue.
Posted by: IrishEi ?! at May 12, 2026 02:58 PM (3ImbR)
__________
Is she?.. (*draws outline with hands*)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 12, 2026 03:00 PM (HdYcL)
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Of course my MDX takes premium, so I'm paying closer to $5.80 per gallon.
Posted by: bonhomme
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With Wagyu steaks on the menu and now premium gas, I am beginning to see a pattern.
In all seriousness, regular won't 'hurt' your vehicle if it has been made after 1996 or so. The ECU and anti knock sensors should allow it to compensate. You will notice less performance in accelerations and hard driving as a result but not engine knocks if the car has been maintained. You can also split the difference and get midgrade in most places (89 octane) or get ethanol free gas which is generally a bit higher in octane (90 I think) than the ethanol boosted 87 regular.
Posted by: bonhomme
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With Wagyu steaks on the menu and now premium gas, I am beginning to see a pattern.
In all seriousness, regular won't 'hurt' your vehicle if it has been made after 1996 or so. The ECU and anti knock sensors should allow it to compensate. You will notice less performance in accelerations and hard driving as a result but not engine knocks if the car has been maintained. You can also split the difference and get midgrade in most places (89 octane) or get ethanol free gas which is generally a bit higher in octane (90 I think) than the ethanol boosted 87 regular.
Posted by: whig at May 12, 2026 03:00 PM (E4rtv)
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I take this as Trump admitting he's gotten himself into a quagmire. How fast we've moved on from this all being over in a few weeks.
Trump's neocon misadventures are not only going to sabotage the midterms, but probably give us a President Harris or President Newsom.
Trump's neocon misadventures are not only going to sabotage the midterms, but probably give us a President Harris or President Newsom.
Posted by: Delurker at May 12, 2026 03:00 PM (gtcuf)
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The gas cap door has a sticker inside saying premium fuel only. The user's manual also says it's required.
Posted by: bonhomme at May 12, 2026 02:59 PM (mkw2N)
Yeah, that does make a difference.
Posted by: bonhomme at May 12, 2026 02:59 PM (mkw2N)
Yeah, that does make a difference.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 12, 2026 03:00 PM (zZu0s)
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FIVE California refineries have been shut down since 2020.
Posted by: Romeo13 at May 12, 2026 02:59 PM (mP0Kj)
I'm surprised CA has any left.
FIVE California refineries have been shut down since 2020.
Posted by: Romeo13 at May 12, 2026 02:59 PM (mP0Kj)
I'm surprised CA has any left.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 12, 2026 03:00 PM (T6aVk)
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And the refineries that are in existence are ancient.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 12, 2026 02:56 PM (T6aVk)
Because of gooberment interference. Like 60 different ways.
Who would invest billions into a new refinery when electric cars are mandated. How many lawyer hours just to get a scoop out of the ground and how long will that take?
I bet trying to open a new refinery is even harder than a new mine.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 12, 2026 02:56 PM (T6aVk)
Because of gooberment interference. Like 60 different ways.
Who would invest billions into a new refinery when electric cars are mandated. How many lawyer hours just to get a scoop out of the ground and how long will that take?
I bet trying to open a new refinery is even harder than a new mine.
Posted by: Reforger at May 12, 2026 03:01 PM (ZFqKB)
Posted by: It's me donna at May 12, 2026 03:01 PM (aGNhy)
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150 If international relations were "fair," most of the world would be paying the US confiscatory levels of tribute and sending annual contingents of janissaries to deliver it before being inducted into its legions, to go punish the rest of it for their constant insolence.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 12, 2026 02:59 PM (BI5O2)
I'm in favor of a US Foreign Legion. Join and if you last 20 years? you get US citizenship for you and your immediate family.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 12, 2026 02:59 PM (BI5O2)
I'm in favor of a US Foreign Legion. Join and if you last 20 years? you get US citizenship for you and your immediate family.
Posted by: Romeo13 at May 12, 2026 03:01 PM (mP0Kj)
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WaPo: "...an attempt to bring down skyrocketing oil prices as a result of the U.S. war with Iran."
Define "skyrocketing". Kind of a loosey goosey, loaded term. Not that they are trying to incite an emotional, political seed in the story at the earliest point possible or anything.
Yes, there's a historical fluctuation happening. Been happening since commodities existed. BFD. Can't wait for the WaPo to volunteer the term "plummeting, personal bank account-filling pricing" of oil when the conflict ends in the US favor. I'm certain that will happen.
And this is yet again why I quit paying attention to WaPo since at least Bush v Gore.
Define "skyrocketing". Kind of a loosey goosey, loaded term. Not that they are trying to incite an emotional, political seed in the story at the earliest point possible or anything.
Yes, there's a historical fluctuation happening. Been happening since commodities existed. BFD. Can't wait for the WaPo to volunteer the term "plummeting, personal bank account-filling pricing" of oil when the conflict ends in the US favor. I'm certain that will happen.
And this is yet again why I quit paying attention to WaPo since at least Bush v Gore.
Posted by: AnonyBotymousDrivel at May 12, 2026 03:01 PM (oji8u)
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157 I take this as Trump admitting he's gotten himself into a quagmire. How fast we've moved on from this all being over in a few weeks.
Trump's neocon misadventures are not only going to sabotage the midterms, but probably give us a President Harris or President Newsom.
Posted by: Delurker at May 12, 2026 03:00 PM (gtcuf)
You're just mad that Trump isn't a whiny isolationist. Truth is, what you are seeing happening should have been taking place right around 5 November 1979.
Trump's neocon misadventures are not only going to sabotage the midterms, but probably give us a President Harris or President Newsom.
Posted by: Delurker at May 12, 2026 03:00 PM (gtcuf)
You're just mad that Trump isn't a whiny isolationist. Truth is, what you are seeing happening should have been taking place right around 5 November 1979.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 12, 2026 03:02 PM (T6aVk)
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Staying out of conflict is fine, but The Enemy Always Gets A Vote. Sometimes the vote is that we get involved. (Many forget that.)
Posted by: Cow Demon
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In this case, Iran has been attacking the US since the embassy takeover. Tired of the IRGC and mullahs and time for them to disappear, in a red mist or premature burial, if need be.
With nukes, they could and would threaten the entire world and I think even China and Russia are beginning to see that as well.
Posted by: Cow Demon
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In this case, Iran has been attacking the US since the embassy takeover. Tired of the IRGC and mullahs and time for them to disappear, in a red mist or premature burial, if need be.
With nukes, they could and would threaten the entire world and I think even China and Russia are beginning to see that as well.
Posted by: whig at May 12, 2026 03:02 PM (E4rtv)
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Because of gooberment interference. Like 60 different ways.
Who would invest billions into a new refinery when electric cars are mandated. How many lawyer hours just to get a scoop out of the ground and how long will that take?
I bet trying to open a new refinery is even harder than a new mine.
Posted by: Reforger at May 12, 2026 03:01 PM (ZFqKB)
Exactly this. The feds and in many cases state and local governments intervene in the building of one. Hell, it's probably easier to build a nuclear reactor than getting a refinery going.
Who would invest billions into a new refinery when electric cars are mandated. How many lawyer hours just to get a scoop out of the ground and how long will that take?
I bet trying to open a new refinery is even harder than a new mine.
Posted by: Reforger at May 12, 2026 03:01 PM (ZFqKB)
Exactly this. The feds and in many cases state and local governments intervene in the building of one. Hell, it's probably easier to build a nuclear reactor than getting a refinery going.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 12, 2026 03:03 PM (T6aVk)
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"Everything in the Middle East is Iraq."
-smart people
-smart people
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 12, 2026 03:03 PM (tXqCv)
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On the Regular vs Super Unleaded, if your car has a turbocharger, I would stick to what is recommended on your gas cap. if that's super, use super.
There's knock sensors that protect the engine, but it's a judgement call depending on the engine, year, drivetrain, etc.
There's knock sensors that protect the engine, but it's a judgement call depending on the engine, year, drivetrain, etc.
Posted by: Leupold at May 12, 2026 03:04 PM (eIzlH)
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164
You're just mad that Trump isn't a whiny isolationist. Truth is, what you are seeing happening should have been taking place right around 5 November 1979.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 12, 2026 03:02 PM (T6aVk)
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"Trump never said anything about Iran!"
"Here are clips of Trump saying to attack Iran that date back 40 years."
*block*
You're just mad that Trump isn't a whiny isolationist. Truth is, what you are seeing happening should have been taking place right around 5 November 1979.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 12, 2026 03:02 PM (T6aVk)
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"Trump never said anything about Iran!"
"Here are clips of Trump saying to attack Iran that date back 40 years."
*block*
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 12, 2026 03:04 PM (tXqCv)
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That's what happens when the herds in the country are the smallest they have been in many years.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 12, 2026 02:54 PM (T6aVk)
That may be changing. We were in the Payette valley near Emmett last weekend and we saw literally hundreds and hundreds of calves in the fields.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 12, 2026 02:54 PM (T6aVk)
That may be changing. We were in the Payette valley near Emmett last weekend and we saw literally hundreds and hundreds of calves in the fields.
Posted by: Pug Mahon at May 12, 2026 03:06 PM (PSEDc)
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Eucalyptus was an exacerbating factor in the Palisades fire last year as well as the 1991 Oakland Hills firestorm.
There are efforts underway to remove a lot of the eucalyptus.
Posted by: Mayor Pete at May 12, 2026 02:53 PM (oqH4h)
Moreso the natural manzanitas in the SoCal coastal Chapparal ecosystem. That stuff has gasoline for sap.
The big problem with Eucalyptus is the shallow root systems. When you get the anabatic winds blasting up the coastal mountains, it blows down the eucalyptus since they aren't as securely rooted into the ground. I wouldn't be caught dead in a house with eucalyptus anywhere near it, I don't wanna be Corrie'd into paste by a fucking tree.
Eucalyptus was an exacerbating factor in the Palisades fire last year as well as the 1991 Oakland Hills firestorm.
There are efforts underway to remove a lot of the eucalyptus.
Posted by: Mayor Pete at May 12, 2026 02:53 PM (oqH4h)
Moreso the natural manzanitas in the SoCal coastal Chapparal ecosystem. That stuff has gasoline for sap.
The big problem with Eucalyptus is the shallow root systems. When you get the anabatic winds blasting up the coastal mountains, it blows down the eucalyptus since they aren't as securely rooted into the ground. I wouldn't be caught dead in a house with eucalyptus anywhere near it, I don't wanna be Corrie'd into paste by a fucking tree.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 12, 2026 03:06 PM (y9nCu)
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I'm in favor of a US Foreign Legion. Join and if you last 20 years? you get US citizenship for you and your immediate family.
Posted by: Romeo13 at May 12, 2026 03:01 PM (mP0Kj)
This is basically what we have now. One of the paths to citizenship is to enlist in the military. (To commission you must be a U.S. citizen.)
Posted by: Romeo13 at May 12, 2026 03:01 PM (mP0Kj)
This is basically what we have now. One of the paths to citizenship is to enlist in the military. (To commission you must be a U.S. citizen.)
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 12, 2026 03:07 PM (T6aVk)
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That may be changing. We were in the Payette valley near Emmett last weekend and we saw literally hundreds and hundreds of calves in the fields.
Posted by: Pug Mahon at May 12, 2026 03:06 PM (PSEDc)
Awwww. Cute baby steaks.
Posted by: Pug Mahon at May 12, 2026 03:06 PM (PSEDc)
Awwww. Cute baby steaks.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 12, 2026 03:07 PM (zZu0s)
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I don't drive very much, so I won't see much of a savings.
In fact, today, I sold my late wife's car, which I had previously re-titled in my name as surviving spouse. No need to pay for insurance and annual registration just for it to sit in the garage.
I sacrificed some cash in exchange for ease of sale (and by not having to deal with all the attempted scammers and other assorted riff raff via placing an ad on Facebook Marketplace) by selling it to CarMax (who offered me exactly $2,000 more than Carvana).
Because I had uploaded last week all the necessary documentation -- photos of odometer miles, ID, title and registration -- the whole process today went very quickly. I went in the door at the appointed time and had a check in hand and was out the door in about 20 minutes. CarMax even paid for a Lyft ride back to my house.
In fact, today, I sold my late wife's car, which I had previously re-titled in my name as surviving spouse. No need to pay for insurance and annual registration just for it to sit in the garage.
I sacrificed some cash in exchange for ease of sale (and by not having to deal with all the attempted scammers and other assorted riff raff via placing an ad on Facebook Marketplace) by selling it to CarMax (who offered me exactly $2,000 more than Carvana).
Because I had uploaded last week all the necessary documentation -- photos of odometer miles, ID, title and registration -- the whole process today went very quickly. I went in the door at the appointed time and had a check in hand and was out the door in about 20 minutes. CarMax even paid for a Lyft ride back to my house.
Posted by: one hour sober at May 12, 2026 03:07 PM (J4Dwc)
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"Trump never said anything about Iran!"
"Here are clips of Trump saying to attack Iran that date back 40 years."
*block*
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 12, 2026 03:04 PM (tXqCv)
Fetterman (of all people) pointed out last night that Kamala Harris RAN FOR PRESIDENT on the platform of doing everything necessary, including taking military action, to deny Iran the bomb.
"Here are clips of Trump saying to attack Iran that date back 40 years."
*block*
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 12, 2026 03:04 PM (tXqCv)
Fetterman (of all people) pointed out last night that Kamala Harris RAN FOR PRESIDENT on the platform of doing everything necessary, including taking military action, to deny Iran the bomb.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 12, 2026 03:07 PM (iNUL3)
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So Tina Kotek, governor of Oregon, is seeing bad poll numbers but the AWFLs in that state will never come to their senses:
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Lisa Hysmith, a respondent of this year's poll, told the outlet: 'I'm just baffled at how a Democrat-led state is struggling with the things that we're struggling with.'
While Hysmith noted her concerns regarding homelessness and school performance, she said that it would not prevent her from voting for Democrats.
Meanwhile, Mary Hayden, 75, said: 'She's always a better choice than any of the Republicans.'
Hayden added that she hadn't 'seen anything egregiously wrong' with Kotek's leadership.
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Lisa Hysmith, a respondent of this year's poll, told the outlet: 'I'm just baffled at how a Democrat-led state is struggling with the things that we're struggling with.'
While Hysmith noted her concerns regarding homelessness and school performance, she said that it would not prevent her from voting for Democrats.
Meanwhile, Mary Hayden, 75, said: 'She's always a better choice than any of the Republicans.'
Hayden added that she hadn't 'seen anything egregiously wrong' with Kotek's leadership.
Posted by: beckster at May 12, 2026 03:07 PM (kX27y)
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"Trump never said anything about Iran!"
"Here are clips of Trump saying to attack Iran that date back 40 years."
*block*
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 12, 2026 03:04 PM (tXqCv)
But Drumpf is being blackmailed by Netanyahu...and has been since 1987, or something like that, *sarc*.
Didn't Iran's representatives supposedly claim to Witkoff and Co they had enough HEU to make 6-12 nuclear bombs? I wouldn't be surprised if that wasn't just a bluff with all the time they've had and Iran has a few crude nukes, but thankfully, not the missile tech to launch them.
"Here are clips of Trump saying to attack Iran that date back 40 years."
*block*
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 12, 2026 03:04 PM (tXqCv)
But Drumpf is being blackmailed by Netanyahu...and has been since 1987, or something like that, *sarc*.
Didn't Iran's representatives supposedly claim to Witkoff and Co they had enough HEU to make 6-12 nuclear bombs? I wouldn't be surprised if that wasn't just a bluff with all the time they've had and Iran has a few crude nukes, but thankfully, not the missile tech to launch them.
Posted by: Thrawn at May 12, 2026 03:08 PM (LviRI)
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This is basically what we have now. One of the paths to citizenship is to enlist in the military. (To commission you must be a U.S. citizen.)
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 12, 2026 03:07 PM (T6aVk)
One of my buddies from that time in my life earned his citizenship that way. We threw him the biggest party when he finally became an American.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 12, 2026 03:07 PM (T6aVk)
One of my buddies from that time in my life earned his citizenship that way. We threw him the biggest party when he finally became an American.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 12, 2026 03:08 PM (iNUL3)
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That may be changing. We were in the Payette valley near Emmett last weekend and we saw literally hundreds and hundreds of calves in the fields.
Posted by: Pug Mahon at May 12, 2026 03:06 PM (PSEDc)
I recall hearing that the USDA broad Trump had removed forcibly from office mandated the use of some scrappy new type of cattle feed that caused a die-off of calves.
Posted by: Pug Mahon at May 12, 2026 03:06 PM (PSEDc)
I recall hearing that the USDA broad Trump had removed forcibly from office mandated the use of some scrappy new type of cattle feed that caused a die-off of calves.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 12, 2026 03:09 PM (BI5O2)
Posted by: four seasons at May 12, 2026 03:09 PM (3ek7K)
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Gas is getting close to $4.70 here in se Pa
Posted by: Skip at May 12, 2026 03:09 PM (Ia/+0)
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Trump's neocon misadventures are not only going to sabotage the midterms, but probably give us a President Harris or President Newsom.
Posted by: Delurker
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LOL. I bet you are a fan of Massie and MTG and secretly have a Netanyahu doll that you stab with pins.
Posted by: Delurker
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LOL. I bet you are a fan of Massie and MTG and secretly have a Netanyahu doll that you stab with pins.
Posted by: whig at May 12, 2026 03:09 PM (E4rtv)
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.18 a gallon isn't going to mean anything in Connecticut when we're paying 4.69 a gallon.
Posted by: Jaimo at May 12, 2026 03:09 PM (BCuCF)
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170 That's what happens when the herds in the country are the smallest they have been in many years.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 12, 2026 02:54 PM (T6aVk)
That may be changing. We were in the Payette valley near Emmett last weekend and we saw literally hundreds and hundreds of calves in the fields.
Posted by: Pug Mahon at May 12, 2026 03:06 PM (PSEDc)
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It's my understanding that the USAg has been trying to undo the decisions under Biden that led to the smallest herds in recent memory since Trump got his appointees into office.
Apparently (according to some AI), it takes 14-20 months for a calf to grow to the size of being butchered.
So, assume new policies went into effect by March-May of last year because of appointments, you'd expect to see some fairly mature growth to herds by now with slaughterhouses being really busy by July or so.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 12, 2026 02:54 PM (T6aVk)
That may be changing. We were in the Payette valley near Emmett last weekend and we saw literally hundreds and hundreds of calves in the fields.
Posted by: Pug Mahon at May 12, 2026 03:06 PM (PSEDc)
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It's my understanding that the USAg has been trying to undo the decisions under Biden that led to the smallest herds in recent memory since Trump got his appointees into office.
Apparently (according to some AI), it takes 14-20 months for a calf to grow to the size of being butchered.
So, assume new policies went into effect by March-May of last year because of appointments, you'd expect to see some fairly mature growth to herds by now with slaughterhouses being really busy by July or so.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 12, 2026 03:09 PM (tXqCv)
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That may be changing. We were in the Payette valley near Emmett last weekend and we saw literally hundreds and hundreds of calves in the fields.
Posted by: Pug Mahon at May 12, 2026 03:06 PM (PSEDc)
I admit to not knowing much about cattle (though they live all around me) but I'd imagine it would take awhile to get the herds going again. But with prices being what they are, there's incentive to do so.
Posted by: Pug Mahon at May 12, 2026 03:06 PM (PSEDc)
I admit to not knowing much about cattle (though they live all around me) but I'd imagine it would take awhile to get the herds going again. But with prices being what they are, there's incentive to do so.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 12, 2026 03:09 PM (T6aVk)
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175 Fetterman (of all people) pointed out last night that Kamala Harris RAN FOR PRESIDENT on the platform of doing everything necessary, including taking military action, to deny Iran the bomb.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 12, 2026 03:07 PM (iNUL3)
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He still thinks that men can become women, though.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 12, 2026 03:07 PM (iNUL3)
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He still thinks that men can become women, though.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 12, 2026 03:09 PM (tXqCv)
Posted by: ... at May 12, 2026 03:10 PM (BwrBR)
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177 But Drumpf is being blackmailed by Netanyahu...and has been since 1987, or something like that, *sarc*.
Didn't Iran's representatives supposedly claim to Witkoff and Co they had enough HEU to make 6-12 nuclear bombs? I wouldn't be surprised if that wasn't just a bluff with all the time they've had and Iran has a few crude nukes, but thankfully, not the missile tech to launch them.
Posted by: Thrawn at May 12, 2026 03:08 PM (LviRI)
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Netanyahu stopped attacking Hezbollah a few weeks ago because Trump demanded it.
Because Trump is a Netanyahu puppet.
Didn't Iran's representatives supposedly claim to Witkoff and Co they had enough HEU to make 6-12 nuclear bombs? I wouldn't be surprised if that wasn't just a bluff with all the time they've had and Iran has a few crude nukes, but thankfully, not the missile tech to launch them.
Posted by: Thrawn at May 12, 2026 03:08 PM (LviRI)
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Netanyahu stopped attacking Hezbollah a few weeks ago because Trump demanded it.
Because Trump is a Netanyahu puppet.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 12, 2026 03:10 PM (tXqCv)
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Is she?.. (*draws outline with hands*)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 12, 2026 03:00 PM (HdYcL)
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Hahaha! No idea.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 12, 2026 03:00 PM (HdYcL)
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Hahaha! No idea.
Posted by: IrishEi ?! at May 12, 2026 03:11 PM (3ImbR)
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You people understand there could be a vote to remove me as Majority Leader any time, right? I am just the face of 48 other, more cowardly RINOs. Quit blaming me!
Posted by: John Thune at May 12, 2026 03:11 PM (wGerL)
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I'm just baffled at how a Democrat-led state is struggling with the things that we're struggling with.'"
I recall the Austinite complaints about taxes after boasting about voting for all the new "services"
Awareness. It's not everywhere
I recall the Austinite complaints about taxes after boasting about voting for all the new "services"
Awareness. It's not everywhere
Posted by: man at May 12, 2026 03:11 PM (jDWhJ)
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190 You people understand there could be a vote to remove me as Majority Leader any time, right? I am just the face of 48 other, more cowardly RINOs. Quit blaming me!
Posted by: John Thune at May 12, 2026 03:11 PM (wGerL)
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I realize that the GOPe caucus is still at least 20 Senators and may be as many as 40, yes.
Posted by: John Thune at May 12, 2026 03:11 PM (wGerL)
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I realize that the GOPe caucus is still at least 20 Senators and may be as many as 40, yes.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 12, 2026 03:11 PM (tXqCv)
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Meanwhile, Mary Hayden, 75, said: 'She's always a better choice than any of the Republicans.'
Hayden added that she hadn't 'seen anything egregiously wrong' with Kotek's leadership.
Posted by: beckster
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These are leftist boomers that never left the Sixties. In their mind, it is always Selma, the Civil Rights Movement, and JFK (they ignore LBJ) with Nixon as the eternal bad guy.
Pretty much dying off now as Gen X is larger in terms in numbers now.
Hayden added that she hadn't 'seen anything egregiously wrong' with Kotek's leadership.
Posted by: beckster
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These are leftist boomers that never left the Sixties. In their mind, it is always Selma, the Civil Rights Movement, and JFK (they ignore LBJ) with Nixon as the eternal bad guy.
Pretty much dying off now as Gen X is larger in terms in numbers now.
Posted by: whig at May 12, 2026 03:12 PM (E4rtv)
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24 Did anybody ride Karen Bass' case about declaring that wind speeds during the Palisades fires were as high as 100 miles per hour?
Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 12, 2026 02:24 PM (xG4kz)
CBS fact-checked her after the debate and confirmed that she was lying about the wind speed.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 12, 2026 02:27 PM (iNUL3)
Only thing blowing that hard was Kamala.
Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 12, 2026 02:24 PM (xG4kz)
CBS fact-checked her after the debate and confirmed that she was lying about the wind speed.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 12, 2026 02:27 PM (iNUL3)
Only thing blowing that hard was Kamala.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at May 12, 2026 03:12 PM (N39Ws)
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I admit to not knowing much about cattle (though they live all around me) but I'd imagine it would take awhile to get the herds going again. But with prices being what they are, there's incentive to do so.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 12, 2026 03:09 PM (T6aVk)
Oh, I know this will not be fixed immediately, but I was very encouraged to see any increase in young cattle numbers. And keep in mind, this is very anecdotal.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 12, 2026 03:09 PM (T6aVk)
Oh, I know this will not be fixed immediately, but I was very encouraged to see any increase in young cattle numbers. And keep in mind, this is very anecdotal.
Posted by: Pug Mahon at May 12, 2026 03:12 PM (PSEDc)
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I recall the Austinite complaints about taxes after boasting about voting for all the new "services"
Awareness. It's not everywhere
Posted by: man at May 12, 2026 03:11 PM (jDWhJ)
Cause and effect are probably not taught at schools anymore.
I recall the Austinite complaints about taxes after boasting about voting for all the new "services"
Awareness. It's not everywhere
Posted by: man at May 12, 2026 03:11 PM (jDWhJ)
Cause and effect are probably not taught at schools anymore.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 12, 2026 03:12 PM (T6aVk)
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The free shit must flow.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 12, 2026 03:13 PM (hQ92x)
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Meanwhile, Mary Hayden, 75, said: 'She's always a better choice than any of the Republicans.'
Hayden added that she hadn't 'seen anything egregiously wrong' with Kotek's leadership.
Ask her who her plastic surgeon is, because he did a great job hiding the lobotomy scars...
Meanwhile, Mary Hayden, 75, said: 'She's always a better choice than any of the Republicans.'
Hayden added that she hadn't 'seen anything egregiously wrong' with Kotek's leadership.
Ask her who her plastic surgeon is, because he did a great job hiding the lobotomy scars...
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 12, 2026 03:13 PM (y9nCu)
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Oh, I know this will not be fixed immediately, but I was very encouraged to see any increase in young cattle numbers. And keep in mind, this is very anecdotal.
Posted by: Pug Mahon at May 12, 2026 03:12 PM (PSEDc)
Anecdotal this may be but I think you are onto something. If prices remain high what you are seeing will become more commonplace.
Posted by: Pug Mahon at May 12, 2026 03:12 PM (PSEDc)
Anecdotal this may be but I think you are onto something. If prices remain high what you are seeing will become more commonplace.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 12, 2026 03:13 PM (T6aVk)
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man: "I recall the Austinite complaints about taxes after boasting about voting for all the new 'services'"
Like, Dude! Math! How does it work?
Like, Dude! Math! How does it work?
Posted by: Austinites at May 12, 2026 03:13 PM (oji8u)
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196
I recall the Austinite complaints about taxes after boasting about voting for all the new "services"
Awareness. It's not everywhere
Posted by: man at May 12, 2026 03:11 PM (jDWhJ)
Cause and effect are probably not taught at schools anymore.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 12, 2026 03:12 PM (T6aVk)
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"The problems with Austin, which do not appear in the suburbs, are the fault of Trump because he is the source of all evil. This is proof that he is a magical wizard of tremendous strength whom no one should stand up against because he's so powerful. He always helps his friends to live in clean cities and be wealthy while his enemies live in filth and poverty. I still oppose Trump because of my principles, though."
I recall the Austinite complaints about taxes after boasting about voting for all the new "services"
Awareness. It's not everywhere
Posted by: man at May 12, 2026 03:11 PM (jDWhJ)
Cause and effect are probably not taught at schools anymore.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 12, 2026 03:12 PM (T6aVk)
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"The problems with Austin, which do not appear in the suburbs, are the fault of Trump because he is the source of all evil. This is proof that he is a magical wizard of tremendous strength whom no one should stand up against because he's so powerful. He always helps his friends to live in clean cities and be wealthy while his enemies live in filth and poverty. I still oppose Trump because of my principles, though."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 12, 2026 03:14 PM (tXqCv)
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That may be changing. We were in the Payette valley near Emmett last weekend and we saw literally hundreds and hundreds of calves in the fields.
Posted by: Pug Mahon at May 12, 2026 03:06 PM (PSEDc)
I admit to not knowing much about cattle (though they live all around me) but I'd imagine it would take awhile to get the herds going again. But with prices being what they are, there's incentive to do so.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 12, 2026 03:09 PM (T6aVk)
I dunno about that incentive thing.
Getting top dollar per head and needing less hands, less feed, less grazing land, and the same revenue is a peverse set of incentives in itself.
Posted by: Pug Mahon at May 12, 2026 03:06 PM (PSEDc)
I admit to not knowing much about cattle (though they live all around me) but I'd imagine it would take awhile to get the herds going again. But with prices being what they are, there's incentive to do so.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 12, 2026 03:09 PM (T6aVk)
I dunno about that incentive thing.
Getting top dollar per head and needing less hands, less feed, less grazing land, and the same revenue is a peverse set of incentives in itself.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at May 12, 2026 03:15 PM (zafwz)
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Didn't Iran's representatives supposedly claim to Witkoff and Co they had enough HEU to make 6-12 nuclear bombs? I wouldn't be surprised if that wasn't just a bluff with all the time they've had and Iran has a few crude nukes, but thankfully, not the missile tech to launch them.
Posted by: Thrawn
Yes. And then promptly demonstrated a missile that could reach Europe in range when they tried to attack Diego Garcia. As well as attacking Cyprus, Lebanon, Israel, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, UAE, even attacking Qatar and Oman who acted as allies to Iran.
Posted by: Thrawn
Yes. And then promptly demonstrated a missile that could reach Europe in range when they tried to attack Diego Garcia. As well as attacking Cyprus, Lebanon, Israel, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, UAE, even attacking Qatar and Oman who acted as allies to Iran.
Posted by: whig at May 12, 2026 03:15 PM (E4rtv)
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I didn't realize president protempore meant retarded drug dealer.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 12, 2026 03:15 PM (hQ92x)
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I remember as a kid in late 60s going to Florida the hard way then ( I95 wasn't what it is now) and seeing work gangs on side of the road. Thimk about it every time I see Cool Hand Luke
Posted by: Skip at May 12, 2026 03:16 PM (Ia/+0)
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203 Yes. And then promptly demonstrated a missile that could reach Europe in range when they tried to attack Diego Garcia. As well as attacking Cyprus, Lebanon, Israel, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, UAE, even attacking Qatar and Oman who acted as allies to Iran.
Posted by: whig at May 12, 2026 03:15 PM (E4rtv)
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UAE's been directly engaging with the IRGC for several days now.
I guess Trump not immediately nuking Tehran after Iran attacked UAE infrastructure last week was just dumb luck. Again.
Posted by: whig at May 12, 2026 03:15 PM (E4rtv)
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UAE's been directly engaging with the IRGC for several days now.
I guess Trump not immediately nuking Tehran after Iran attacked UAE infrastructure last week was just dumb luck. Again.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 12, 2026 03:16 PM (tXqCv)
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> With Wagyu steaks on the menu and now premium gas, I am beginning to see a pattern.
Heh. The "American Wagyu" steak was a Mother's Day splurge. I typically pick up a nice ~1.3lb steak every couple of weeks for a Saturday or Sunday night for my wife and I to share. My wife and I make good money and we're very comfortable, but we're upper middle class at most. I'm very blessed and grateful for what I have.
I realize you're joking around, I just want to make sure I'm not coming across like Mr MooMoo.
Heh. The "American Wagyu" steak was a Mother's Day splurge. I typically pick up a nice ~1.3lb steak every couple of weeks for a Saturday or Sunday night for my wife and I to share. My wife and I make good money and we're very comfortable, but we're upper middle class at most. I'm very blessed and grateful for what I have.
I realize you're joking around, I just want to make sure I'm not coming across like Mr MooMoo.
Posted by: bonhomme at May 12, 2026 03:16 PM (mkw2N)
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"The problems with Austin, which do not appear in the suburbs, are the fault of Trump because he is the source of all evil. This is proof that he is a magical wizard of tremendous strength whom no one should stand up against because he's so powerful. He always helps his friends to live in clean cities and be wealthy while his enemies live in filth and poverty. I still oppose Trump because of my principles, though."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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You would do well in Hollyweird as that statement right there encapsulates all of their thinking.
Heck, you could probably host the next Oscars.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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You would do well in Hollyweird as that statement right there encapsulates all of their thinking.
Heck, you could probably host the next Oscars.
Posted by: whig at May 12, 2026 03:16 PM (E4rtv)
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208 You would do well in Hollyweird as that statement right there encapsulates all of their thinking.
Heck, you could probably host the next Oscars.
Posted by: whig at May 12, 2026 03:16 PM (E4rtv)
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"And now to present the Best Sound Oscar, a couple of dumb faggots you all spit on in the studio because you don't give a shit. Also, Fuck Trump."
Heck, you could probably host the next Oscars.
Posted by: whig at May 12, 2026 03:16 PM (E4rtv)
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"And now to present the Best Sound Oscar, a couple of dumb faggots you all spit on in the studio because you don't give a shit. Also, Fuck Trump."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 12, 2026 03:17 PM (tXqCv)
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I realize you're joking around, I just want to make sure I'm not coming across like Mr MooMoo.
Posted by: bonhomme
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Not yet. Start bragging about your E vehicles and how leftists will win and we might change our minds.
Posted by: bonhomme
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Not yet. Start bragging about your E vehicles and how leftists will win and we might change our minds.
Posted by: whig at May 12, 2026 03:17 PM (E4rtv)
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Wow. Silver is on the run again. For awhile it looked I was right about it stabilizing in the mid-70s, but it's at 87.06 today.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 12, 2026 03:18 PM (BI5O2)
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"And now to present the Best Sound Oscar, a couple of dumb faggots you all spit on in the studio because you don't give a shit. Also, Fuck Trump."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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"By Jove, I think you've got it. "
Now, you need to review Hollywood musicals to nail that grifting down pat.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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"By Jove, I think you've got it. "
Now, you need to review Hollywood musicals to nail that grifting down pat.
Posted by: whig at May 12, 2026 03:19 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: four seasons at May 12, 2026 03:19 PM (3ek7K)
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Americans are cutting my grass.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 12, 2026 03:19 PM (hQ92x)
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Wow. Silver is on the run again. For awhile it looked I was right about it stabilizing in the mid-70s, but it's at 87.06 today.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 12, 2026 03:18 PM (BI5O2
too many vampires on the hunt.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 12, 2026 03:18 PM (BI5O2
too many vampires on the hunt.
Posted by: Oldcat at May 12, 2026 03:19 PM (8avO+)
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This whole gas price problem could be solved by charging an export tariff for petroleum shipments from the U.S. to Europe. Squeeze the fuckers for failing to support U.S. actions against Putin's puppets in Iran. Europe should be thankful for such a tariff reducing the carbon footprints of European pee-ons.
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This whole gas price problem could be solved by charging an export tariff for petroleum shipments from the U.S. to Europe. Squeeze the fuckers for failing to support U.S. actions against Putin's puppets in Iran. Europe should be thankful for such a tariff reducing the carbon footprints of European pee-ons.
Posted by: Marooned at May 12, 2026 03:20 PM (kt8QE)
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I realize you're joking around, I just want to make sure I'm not coming across like Mr MooMoo.
Posted by: bonhomme at May 12, 2026 03:16 PM (mkw2N)
That's exactly who I thought of when he pointed out you're the Wagyu beef guy too.
Your timing to preempt comparisons is impeccable.
Posted by: bonhomme at May 12, 2026 03:16 PM (mkw2N)
That's exactly who I thought of when he pointed out you're the Wagyu beef guy too.
Your timing to preempt comparisons is impeccable.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at May 12, 2026 03:20 PM (zafwz)
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When Putin got tired of Trump being his puppet he loaned him to Netanyahu.
Posted by: ... at May 12, 2026 03:21 PM (BwrBR)
219
Which Rightard was accusing Trump of being a warlock recently? It had to be Carlson or Owens, I'm sure.
Come to think of it, I've never heard of him swimming. He probably doesn't want people to see that he floats.
Which Rightard was accusing Trump of being a warlock recently? It had to be Carlson or Owens, I'm sure.
Come to think of it, I've never heard of him swimming. He probably doesn't want people to see that he floats.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 12, 2026 03:22 PM (BI5O2)
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Meeting with Poo coming up.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 12, 2026 03:22 PM (hQ92x)
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218 When Putin got tired of Trump being his puppet he loaned him to Netanyahu.
Posted by: ... at May 12, 2026 03:21 PM (BwrBR)
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"I can't believe people were so stupid to think that Trump would be Putin's puppet. He's been Nentanyahu's puppet since 1989!"
-smart people
Posted by: ... at May 12, 2026 03:21 PM (BwrBR)
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"I can't believe people were so stupid to think that Trump would be Putin's puppet. He's been Nentanyahu's puppet since 1989!"
-smart people
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 12, 2026 03:22 PM (tXqCv)
Posted by: four seasons at May 12, 2026 03:23 PM (3ek7K)
Posted by: OneEyedJack at May 12, 2026 03:23 PM (zafwz)
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Come to think of it, I've never heard of him swimming. He probably doesn't want people to see that he floats.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice
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It would wreak havoc with his hair, which is the source of his strength.
Come to think of it, I've never heard of him swimming. He probably doesn't want people to see that he floats.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice
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It would wreak havoc with his hair, which is the source of his strength.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at May 12, 2026 03:24 PM (XJ22o)
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Pooh asshoe.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 12, 2026 03:24 PM (hQ92x)
226
Lot of panicky videos coming out of China.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 12, 2026 03:25 PM (hQ92x)
227
168 On the Regular vs Super Unleaded, if your car has a turbocharger, I would stick to what is recommended on your gas cap. if that's super, use super.
There's knock sensors that protect the engine, but it's a judgement call depending on the engine, year, drivetrain, etc.
Posted by: Leupold
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Turbos actually run cooler on lesser octane. Heat and coking are what kill turbos, not octane. It will, however accentuate loss of performance in acceleration.
Turbochargers work forever on diesels because diesels run cooler. Not so much on gas burners.
E.g. Ford took a major black eye in reliability with the EcoBoost technology instead of refining their engines like Toyota. All to squeeze a few more mpg while shortening the lifespan and reliability of the motors. Same with their stupid US only recommendation on lubrication--they started with zero weight oil for MPG considerations, not engine longevity. Most of the mfgs thought EVs were the future and did a bunch of short term destructive actions toward their gas vehicles for a slight improvement in CAFE.
There's knock sensors that protect the engine, but it's a judgement call depending on the engine, year, drivetrain, etc.
Posted by: Leupold
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Turbos actually run cooler on lesser octane. Heat and coking are what kill turbos, not octane. It will, however accentuate loss of performance in acceleration.
Turbochargers work forever on diesels because diesels run cooler. Not so much on gas burners.
E.g. Ford took a major black eye in reliability with the EcoBoost technology instead of refining their engines like Toyota. All to squeeze a few more mpg while shortening the lifespan and reliability of the motors. Same with their stupid US only recommendation on lubrication--they started with zero weight oil for MPG considerations, not engine longevity. Most of the mfgs thought EVs were the future and did a bunch of short term destructive actions toward their gas vehicles for a slight improvement in CAFE.
Posted by: whig at May 12, 2026 03:26 PM (E4rtv)
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Which Rightard was accusing Trump of being a warlock recently? It had to be Carlson or Owens, I'm sure.
Come to think of it, I've never heard of him swimming. He probably doesn't want people to see that he floats.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 12, 2026 03:22 PM (BI5O2)
Serious Super Christian Tucker. Of course, believing in magic is a heresy for Christians.
Come to think of it, I've never heard of him swimming. He probably doesn't want people to see that he floats.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 12, 2026 03:22 PM (BI5O2)
Serious Super Christian Tucker. Of course, believing in magic is a heresy for Christians.
Posted by: Oldcat at May 12, 2026 03:26 PM (8avO+)
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About an hour and a-half ago I'm out hiking and passing a park with a bunch of pickleball courts -- and a ball is hit over the chain-link fence.
So I get off the trail to fetch it and toss it back over -- upon which I feel something bite my lower leg -- and it's a coiled up snake! I instinctively started DOING THE LOCOMOTION and shook it off and ran (in rural Northern AZ and couldn't tell if it was Diamondback Rattler or not).
0ne fang pierced the skin and was bleeding pretty good (right on my shin bone), the other seemed more like a scratch.
I was just going to keep hiking, but the pickleball players -- one of whom was a retired trauma nurse -- insisted I go to the local ER.
So, we're just gonna keep an eye on it for a few hours to see if it develops any redness or other symptoms. I assume I'll be fine, and -- of course I don't have any insurance until Medicare kicks in the beginning of August -- so am expecting some outrageous hospital bill. Ugh ...
So I get off the trail to fetch it and toss it back over -- upon which I feel something bite my lower leg -- and it's a coiled up snake! I instinctively started DOING THE LOCOMOTION and shook it off and ran (in rural Northern AZ and couldn't tell if it was Diamondback Rattler or not).
0ne fang pierced the skin and was bleeding pretty good (right on my shin bone), the other seemed more like a scratch.
I was just going to keep hiking, but the pickleball players -- one of whom was a retired trauma nurse -- insisted I go to the local ER.
So, we're just gonna keep an eye on it for a few hours to see if it develops any redness or other symptoms. I assume I'll be fine, and -- of course I don't have any insurance until Medicare kicks in the beginning of August -- so am expecting some outrageous hospital bill. Ugh ...
Posted by: ShainS -- Paris Hilton is harder to get into than the D.C. Hilton at May 12, 2026 03:27 PM (Xfil9)
Posted by: four seasons at May 12, 2026 03:29 PM (3ek7K)
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Bribem has a lot of meetings with poo.
Posted by: four seasons at May 12, 2026 03:23 PM (3ek7K)
The pants-shitting is the only amusing thing about our gerontocracy.
My power rankings are as follows:
1.) Nadler blasting a dook in his sailcloth trousers and doing the crab walk off stage while Pelosi visibly stifled the urge to vomit from his effluvium
2.) Brandon proudly announcing to the media that he went boom-boom in the Presidential slacks on Marine One
3.) Brandon having to change into a new Jack Skellington suit at the Vatican, after firing one off all over the Pope's holy apostolic office furniture
Posted by: four seasons at May 12, 2026 03:23 PM (3ek7K)
The pants-shitting is the only amusing thing about our gerontocracy.
My power rankings are as follows:
1.) Nadler blasting a dook in his sailcloth trousers and doing the crab walk off stage while Pelosi visibly stifled the urge to vomit from his effluvium
2.) Brandon proudly announcing to the media that he went boom-boom in the Presidential slacks on Marine One
3.) Brandon having to change into a new Jack Skellington suit at the Vatican, after firing one off all over the Pope's holy apostolic office furniture
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 12, 2026 03:29 PM (BI5O2)
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So, we're just gonna keep an eye on it for a few hours to see if it develops any redness or other symptoms. I assume I'll be fine, and -- of course I don't have any insurance until Medicare kicks in the beginning of August -- so am expecting some outrageous hospital bill. Ugh ...
Posted by: ShainS
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Oh NO. Please be okay. We need all the good ones to just stay alive. Prayers sent.
Posted by: ShainS
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Oh NO. Please be okay. We need all the good ones to just stay alive. Prayers sent.
Posted by: whig at May 12, 2026 03:31 PM (E4rtv)
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The plane almost totally mist him.
The man who breached Denver International Airport's perimeter fence and was struck by a Frontier Airlines jet on the runway last Friday has been identified as 41-year-old Michael Mott, the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner announced at a press conference Tuesday morning.
Authorities also confirmed that Mott's death has been officially ruled a suicide.
Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Sterling McLaren said Mott was identified using fingerprints found at the scene. His cause of death was multiple blunt force injuries, and the manner of death has been ruled a suicide based on the scene investigation. No note was found.
Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas said Mott had prior law enforcement contact in the Denver metro area but did not specify what kind. Investigators have not found any vehicle or bicycle near the area where Mott climbed over the perimeter fence, and they are asking anyone who knew him to come forward.
The man who breached Denver International Airport's perimeter fence and was struck by a Frontier Airlines jet on the runway last Friday has been identified as 41-year-old Michael Mott, the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner announced at a press conference Tuesday morning.
Authorities also confirmed that Mott's death has been officially ruled a suicide.
Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Sterling McLaren said Mott was identified using fingerprints found at the scene. His cause of death was multiple blunt force injuries, and the manner of death has been ruled a suicide based on the scene investigation. No note was found.
Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas said Mott had prior law enforcement contact in the Denver metro area but did not specify what kind. Investigators have not found any vehicle or bicycle near the area where Mott climbed over the perimeter fence, and they are asking anyone who knew him to come forward.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 12, 2026 03:31 PM (VN2np)
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Never been bit by a snake, wow
Posted by: Skip at May 12, 2026 03:32 PM (Ia/+0)
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So, we're just gonna keep an eye on it for a few hours to see if it develops any redness or other symptoms. I assume I'll be fine, and -- of course I don't have any insurance until Medicare kicks in the beginning of August -- so am expecting some outrageous hospital bill. Ugh ...
Posted by: ShainS
Praying hard bud.
Posted by: ShainS
Praying hard bud.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 12, 2026 03:33 PM (VN2np)
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> I feel something bite my lower leg -- and it's a coiled up snake!
Yikes! I hope you'll be fine.
Yikes! I hope you'll be fine.
Posted by: bonhomme at May 12, 2026 03:33 PM (mkw2N)
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@229 further evidence that pickleball is evil. Hope you feel better
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 12, 2026 03:33 PM (gu0hJ)
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Posted by: ShainS
Had a contractor at my house get bit on the finger by an adolescent cottonmouth. Only one fang penetrated the tip of the finger. Drove him to the ER. His whole hand had ballooned up. He was in significant pain. They gave him morphine. He spent the night in ICU as a precaution. The next morning his finger was very blackish. He didn't lose the finger, though, and was back on the job about a week later.
Had a contractor at my house get bit on the finger by an adolescent cottonmouth. Only one fang penetrated the tip of the finger. Drove him to the ER. His whole hand had ballooned up. He was in significant pain. They gave him morphine. He spent the night in ICU as a precaution. The next morning his finger was very blackish. He didn't lose the finger, though, and was back on the job about a week later.
Posted by: one hour sober at May 12, 2026 03:34 PM (J4Dwc)
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Oh man, Shain. That blows. Sorry you got snakebit. But if it was a rattler, you'd already be in near-mortal agony. Hopefully the filthy, legless bastard didn't give you a bacterial infection, and your off-the-charts free testosterone poisoned *him* to death.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 12, 2026 03:35 PM (BI5O2)
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ShainS, don't you know? No step on snek.
ShainS, don't you know? No step on snek.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 12, 2026 03:36 PM (y9nCu)
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Had a contractor at my house get bit on the finger by an adolescent cottonmouth.
They say those are the worst because they don't know how to regulate so the dump all the venom.
Seems a lot of snakebites are dry bites.
They just want you to go away.
I'm good with that.
They say those are the worst because they don't know how to regulate so the dump all the venom.
Seems a lot of snakebites are dry bites.
They just want you to go away.
I'm good with that.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 12, 2026 03:36 PM (VN2np)
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ugh a snake bite! damn
ok shain and everyone else - keep Magic Molecule or anything with hypochlorous acid around the house at all times! especially when you're outside a bunch
I got two nasty spider bites already this season and usually it is a near thing and I have ended up in the hospital due to post-spider-bite infection (I didn't see the spider in any case! could have been brown recluse who knows!)
but with MM around, I just spray the spot at least 2x a day and this year they both cleared up right away. I got a spot of poison ivy too, and I'm reactive, but spritz with MM and it clears up and doesn't spread. stuff is magic!
bee stings - even wasps! major majorly helpful (just shortens painful time, reduces swelling, and prevents infection)
I know I sound like an ad. but GET THIS STUFF
also works on acne super fast
ok shain and everyone else - keep Magic Molecule or anything with hypochlorous acid around the house at all times! especially when you're outside a bunch
I got two nasty spider bites already this season and usually it is a near thing and I have ended up in the hospital due to post-spider-bite infection (I didn't see the spider in any case! could have been brown recluse who knows!)
but with MM around, I just spray the spot at least 2x a day and this year they both cleared up right away. I got a spot of poison ivy too, and I'm reactive, but spritz with MM and it clears up and doesn't spread. stuff is magic!
bee stings - even wasps! major majorly helpful (just shortens painful time, reduces swelling, and prevents infection)
I know I sound like an ad. but GET THIS STUFF
also works on acne super fast
Posted by: BlackOrchid (j+aD2) at May 12, 2026 03:37 PM (j+aD2)
Posted by: rickb223 at May 12, 2026 03:37 PM (VN2np)
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Suicide by turbine is a new one. Maybe he'd flown Frontier before and just wanted a little petty revenge on the way out.
Or maybe he had a ticket for that flight, and just took the coward's way out rather than endure it.
Or maybe he had a ticket for that flight, and just took the coward's way out rather than endure it.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 12, 2026 03:37 PM (BI5O2)
245
Never been bit by a snake, wow
Posted by: Skip at May 12, 2026 03:32 PM (Ia/+0)
I have, a very cute and spunky young garter snake. Not venomous, but he did the coil up and snap at you thing like a little champ.
Posted by: Skip at May 12, 2026 03:32 PM (Ia/+0)
I have, a very cute and spunky young garter snake. Not venomous, but he did the coil up and snap at you thing like a little champ.
Posted by: Oldcat at May 12, 2026 03:39 PM (8avO+)
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>>They say those are the worst because they don't know how to regulate so the dump all the venom.
True. A fully mature cottonmouth will typically not release venom on the first strike. It's a warning to back off.
The youngsters, though, they dump everything.
True. A fully mature cottonmouth will typically not release venom on the first strike. It's a warning to back off.
The youngsters, though, they dump everything.
Posted by: one hour sober at May 12, 2026 03:40 PM (J4Dwc)
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Milwaukee Bucks owner blackmailed after sexy fling with Chinese divorcée who demanded half his fortune: feds
Posted by: Ray's Cyst at May 12, 2026 03:53 PM (jrgJz)
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Cake farts.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 12, 2026 03:54 PM (55kM1)
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