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Getting close to that big anniversary: What and whom do you appreciate?
Some of us have come a long way. Others may not have come a long way.We Asked AI To Simulate What Would Happen If AOC Was Forced To Learn Economics
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America’s founders were obsessed with Jews.
— Jaimee Michell (@JaimeeUSA) June 6, 2026
This July 4th, America turns 250.
But there’s a Jewish side to that story that most have never heard.
James Madison studied Hebrew at Princeton.
Alexander Hamilton went to Hebrew school.
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It was another busy week in the news, highlighted by the election for Mayor of Los Angeles, in which Democrats snatched victory from the ballot box of defeat with the now-familiar flood of post-election votes. As in the past, many were suspicious. Graham Platner was in the news again. In any past era, his escapades would have led to a hasty substitution of a more plausible candidate. But the Democrats, as we have observed over the years, don’t embarrass easy. An attempted decapitation in Ireland and a successful stabbing murder in Texas riled the public but elicited perverse reactions from the Left. War hero Scott Pelley made a graceful, low-key exit from CBS, bringing his ignominious career to an end. And, speaking of the press, President Trump had a close encounter with NBC’s Kristen Welker, which meme-makers enjoyed. There was much more besides. . .
197 Air conditioning is the single reason I would never want to live in any other time period. Its my consistent answer when somebody says "yeah it would be cool to live in the roman days" Uh..no. "wow ancient egypt would be cool" Uh...no. Viking times would be killer, long houses and mead and.." Uh..no, I can buy mead and sit in my long house with the AC. Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at June 06, 2026 01:11 PM
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If I put in the air conditioners, I can never go back outside, though.
Posted by: IS Roth at June 13, 2026 11:13 AM (Ytm3F)
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For our 250th the 17th should be repealed.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 13, 2026 11:21 AM (+EHgv)
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Valet? Looks like the brother is about to whack him.
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at June 13, 2026 11:21 AM (Kt19C)
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If I put in the air conditioners, I can never go back outside, though.
Posted by: IS Roth
Tryst me out early and back inside where it is cooler later works fine.
Posted by: IS Roth
Tryst me out early and back inside where it is cooler later works fine.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 13, 2026 11:22 AM (+EHgv)
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Valet also looks like a young Dizzy Gillespie
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at June 13, 2026 11:23 AM (Kt19C)
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Valet? Looks like the brother is about to whack him.
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at June 13, 2026 11:21 AM (Kt19C)
He might today.
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at June 13, 2026 11:21 AM (Kt19C)
He might today.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 13, 2026 11:27 AM (1Ff7Z)
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Envy.
Want to see the happiest woman in the world?
Walk up and give her $10,000 cash.
Want to see the angriest bitch you've ever seen in her life?
Walk up and giver her $10,000 cash, then give her friend $20,000.
Want to see the happiest woman in the world?
Walk up and give her $10,000 cash.
Want to see the angriest bitch you've ever seen in her life?
Walk up and giver her $10,000 cash, then give her friend $20,000.
Posted by: DudeAbiding at June 13, 2026 11:28 AM (setIA)
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Music for this year should only be Sousa and others who wrote and performed patriotic music.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 13, 2026 11:29 AM (1Ff7Z)
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Ironic that Thomas Sowell is present here today. I have a copy of 'The Quest For Cosmic Justice' lying here on the end table two feet away.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 13, 2026 11:33 AM (XeU6L)
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Good morning KT
Posted by: Skip at June 13, 2026 11:36 AM (Ia/+0)
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Appreciate?
Being born here, though the Marxists are ruining that quickly
Being born here, though the Marxists are ruining that quickly
Posted by: Skip at June 13, 2026 11:37 AM (Ia/+0)
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"Do you have a favorite American composer or musical genre?"
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I'm rather partial to Scott Joplin and John Phillip Sousa.
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I'm rather partial to Scott Joplin and John Phillip Sousa.
Posted by: mrp at June 13, 2026 11:41 AM (rj6Yv)
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Success in both sides of my tailgate will catch the lock, now to work on bolting it back together
Posted by: Skip at June 13, 2026 11:42 AM (Ia/+0)
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Hey y’all, sorry to break in. Doof’s mom passed away this morning. I am sure prayers would be appreciated.
Posted by: Piper at June 13, 2026 11:46 AM (Wmg4n)
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Newsmax took some still pictures of Kristen Welker when she interviewed Trump. Not very flattering pics either. She looked like a insane witch. I laughed and laughed.
Posted by: Case at June 13, 2026 11:47 AM (+zXtV)
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Thx K.T.
A major theme that for me runs through all modern thought is the absolute lack of historical knowledge by 90% of the people you speak with. Racists, slavery and oppression are taught, but nothing else is taught or understood. Leads to bad results
A major theme that for me runs through all modern thought is the absolute lack of historical knowledge by 90% of the people you speak with. Racists, slavery and oppression are taught, but nothing else is taught or understood. Leads to bad results
Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 13, 2026 11:51 AM (IiEl1)
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Since KT has quoted Sowell, here are a couple more:
"Ours may become the first civilization destroyed, not by the power of our enemies, but by the ignorance of our teachers and the dangerous nonsense they are teaching our children. In an age of artificial intelligence, they are creating artificial stupidity." ~ Thomas Sowell
"It is hard to imagine a more stupid or more dangerous way of making decisions than by putting those decisions in the hands of people who pay no price for being wrong." ~ Thomas Sowell
"Ours may become the first civilization destroyed, not by the power of our enemies, but by the ignorance of our teachers and the dangerous nonsense they are teaching our children. In an age of artificial intelligence, they are creating artificial stupidity." ~ Thomas Sowell
"It is hard to imagine a more stupid or more dangerous way of making decisions than by putting those decisions in the hands of people who pay no price for being wrong." ~ Thomas Sowell
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 13, 2026 11:52 AM (XeU6L)
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My problem with living in any other timeline would be the lack of toilet paper. I would just have to find a way to stop pooping. I mean, if you could invent time travel I almost think nopoop would be easier. Maybe a colon based singularity or something.
Posted by: banana Dream at June 13, 2026 11:52 AM (3uBP9)
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Piper didn't see that, thanks for the notification on Doof
Had a busy morning
Had a busy morning
Posted by: Skip at June 13, 2026 11:53 AM (Ia/+0)
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Thoughts, prayers for Doof.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 13, 2026 11:53 AM (XeU6L)
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2 For our 250th the 17th should be repealed.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron
We will have to play with the current Constitution rules because amending it is now impossible. There is simply little that our ruling class agrees with the populace over. Term limits, voter id, mass immigration, putting criminals into prison or executing them, cutting back the role of federal judges, the Fed, these are all things that the ruling class has determined the population cannot have despite having the requisite 2/3rd's majority among the people or higher.
Our uniparty ruling class is the problem and until the GOP purges the Cornyn's, Cassidy's, Massies, etc. and agree to implement what We the People want, we are stuck without needed reforms.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron
We will have to play with the current Constitution rules because amending it is now impossible. There is simply little that our ruling class agrees with the populace over. Term limits, voter id, mass immigration, putting criminals into prison or executing them, cutting back the role of federal judges, the Fed, these are all things that the ruling class has determined the population cannot have despite having the requisite 2/3rd's majority among the people or higher.
Our uniparty ruling class is the problem and until the GOP purges the Cornyn's, Cassidy's, Massies, etc. and agree to implement what We the People want, we are stuck without needed reforms.
Posted by: whig at June 13, 2026 11:54 AM (E4rtv)
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The economic problem America faces isn't that we have rich people.
The problem we face is that cost of living has exploded instead of decreasing as it did in the past.
And why has cost of living increased? Because of government, though for many interlaced reasons:
1) Bidenflation - government spending not backed by dollars stolen via taxation instead steal wealth as inflation
2) Regulations, endless regulations - Every regulation makes things cost more
3) Immigration - Every immigrant, legal or otherwise, raises the cost of housing. Every immigrant, legal or otherwise, lowers the cost of labor. And ALL of the illegals are on welfare.
The problem we face is that cost of living has exploded instead of decreasing as it did in the past.
And why has cost of living increased? Because of government, though for many interlaced reasons:
1) Bidenflation - government spending not backed by dollars stolen via taxation instead steal wealth as inflation
2) Regulations, endless regulations - Every regulation makes things cost more
3) Immigration - Every immigrant, legal or otherwise, raises the cost of housing. Every immigrant, legal or otherwise, lowers the cost of labor. And ALL of the illegals are on welfare.
Posted by: 18-1 at June 13, 2026 11:54 AM (sKqQm)
Posted by: whig at June 13, 2026 11:55 AM (E4rtv)
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And why has cost of living increased? Because of government, though for many interlaced reasons:
1) Bidenflation - government spending not backed by dollars stolen via taxation instead steal wealth as inflation
2) Regulations, endless regulations - Every regulation makes things cost more
3) Immigration - Every immigrant, legal or otherwise, raises the cost of housing. Every immigrant, legal or otherwise, lowers the cost of labor. And ALL of the illegals are on welfare.
Posted by: 18-1
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Pretty much.
1) Bidenflation - government spending not backed by dollars stolen via taxation instead steal wealth as inflation
2) Regulations, endless regulations - Every regulation makes things cost more
3) Immigration - Every immigrant, legal or otherwise, raises the cost of housing. Every immigrant, legal or otherwise, lowers the cost of labor. And ALL of the illegals are on welfare.
Posted by: 18-1
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Pretty much.
Posted by: whig at June 13, 2026 11:55 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: banana Dream at June 13, 2026 11:56 AM (3uBP9)
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My problem with living in any other timeline would be the lack of toilet paper. I would just have to find a way to stop pooping. I mean, if you could invent time travel I almost think nopoop would be easier. Maybe a colon based singularity or something.
Posted by: banana Dream at June 13, 2026 11:52 AM (3uBP9)
Use a rabbit. Works for me.
Posted by: banana Dream at June 13, 2026 11:52 AM (3uBP9)
Use a rabbit. Works for me.
Posted by: The Bear at June 13, 2026 11:57 AM (1z8ji)
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Doof’s mom passed away this morning. I am sure prayers would be appreciated.
Posted by: Piper
Additional prayers for Doof and family.
Posted by: Piper
Additional prayers for Doof and family.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 13, 2026 11:57 AM (+EHgv)
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Valet? Looks like the brother is about to whack him.
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats
I remember when I read about Obama's body double (I think that was the term). I didn't know what that mean but came to find out it's a manservant, a valet.
That's the exact moment I knew that nothing about the Dogeater added up. Still doesn't.
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats
I remember when I read about Obama's body double (I think that was the term). I didn't know what that mean but came to find out it's a manservant, a valet.
That's the exact moment I knew that nothing about the Dogeater added up. Still doesn't.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at June 13, 2026 11:57 AM (l26NL)
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"Do you have a favorite American composer or musical genre?"
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I'm rather partial to Scott Joplin and John Phillip Sousa.
Posted by: mrp at June 13, 2026 11:41 AM (rj6Yv)
Agree. But don't forget more modern influences like Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, and the whole blackman's blues genre of music. America changed the world's music.
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I'm rather partial to Scott Joplin and John Phillip Sousa.
Posted by: mrp at June 13, 2026 11:41 AM (rj6Yv)
Agree. But don't forget more modern influences like Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, and the whole blackman's blues genre of music. America changed the world's music.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at June 13, 2026 11:59 AM (g8Ew8)
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>>> I remember when I read about Obama's body double (I think that was the term). I didn't know what that mean but came to find out it's a manservant, a valet.
That's the exact moment I knew that nothing about the Dogeater added up. Still doesn't.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at June 13, 2026 11:57 AM (l26NL)
They referred to him as a "body man" which sounds appropriately gay for JEF.
That's the exact moment I knew that nothing about the Dogeater added up. Still doesn't.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at June 13, 2026 11:57 AM (l26NL)
They referred to him as a "body man" which sounds appropriately gay for JEF.
Posted by: banana Dream at June 13, 2026 12:00 PM (3uBP9)
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My problem with living in any other timeline would be the lack of toilet paper. I would just have to find a way to stop pooping. I mean, if you could invent time travel I almost think nopoop would be easier. Maybe a colon based singularity or something.
Posted by: banana Dream at June 13, 2026 11:52 AM (3uBP9)
It's the reason Sears and Roebucks catalogs were invented.
Posted by: banana Dream at June 13, 2026 11:52 AM (3uBP9)
It's the reason Sears and Roebucks catalogs were invented.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at June 13, 2026 12:01 PM (g8Ew8)
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Condolences to Doof and his family on their loss
Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 13, 2026 12:02 PM (IiEl1)
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16 Thx K.T.
A major theme that for me runs through all modern thought is the absolute lack of historical knowledge by 90% of the people you speak with. Racists, slavery and oppression are taught, but nothing else is taught or understood. Leads to bad results
Posted by: Smell the Glove
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And that is why when I taught my law classes, a heaping dose was historical development of the law--otherwise decisions simply don't make sense to students--they can memorize a decision rule from a court case but don't understand how and why the courts did what they did.
E.g., why the Dred Scott decision was an activist decision that was so bad, so unethical, and so horrible in its effects from judicial supremacy, that it took three constitutional amendments and a Civil War to fix. Most ignorant people assume that Dred Scott was a 'conservative' decision because GOP was racist.
Most never realize that all the Justices voting against Dred Scott's freedom were Democrats and that the decision itself was so activist that it essentially made slavery into super property that could not be regulated or limited by any governing body.
A major theme that for me runs through all modern thought is the absolute lack of historical knowledge by 90% of the people you speak with. Racists, slavery and oppression are taught, but nothing else is taught or understood. Leads to bad results
Posted by: Smell the Glove
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And that is why when I taught my law classes, a heaping dose was historical development of the law--otherwise decisions simply don't make sense to students--they can memorize a decision rule from a court case but don't understand how and why the courts did what they did.
E.g., why the Dred Scott decision was an activist decision that was so bad, so unethical, and so horrible in its effects from judicial supremacy, that it took three constitutional amendments and a Civil War to fix. Most ignorant people assume that Dred Scott was a 'conservative' decision because GOP was racist.
Most never realize that all the Justices voting against Dred Scott's freedom were Democrats and that the decision itself was so activist that it essentially made slavery into super property that could not be regulated or limited by any governing body.
Posted by: whig at June 13, 2026 12:02 PM (E4rtv)
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American composer Samuel Barber and his Adagio for Strings.
Try to listen to that without getting emotional.
Try to listen to that without getting emotional.
Posted by: banana Dream - I double dog dare you at June 13, 2026 12:03 PM (3uBP9)
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brown
Posted by: banana Dream
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Welp, an internal singularity would solve both the weight problem and waste disposal issues.
Posted by: banana Dream
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Welp, an internal singularity would solve both the weight problem and waste disposal issues.
Posted by: whig at June 13, 2026 12:03 PM (E4rtv)
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Just because envy is all hip amongst the socialists these days, doesn’t mean envy is now off the Seven Deadlies list. It will still ruin one’s soul as we see every day with the crazy lunatic behavior of the lefties.
Posted by: Dirac_Delta at June 13, 2026 12:04 PM (BiRHZ)
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Dang.
Prayers up for Doof.
Prayers up for Doof.
Posted by: Diogenes at June 13, 2026 12:05 PM (2WIwB)
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I'm rather partial to Scott Joplin and John Phillip Sousa.
Posted by: mrp
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Solace is one of my favorite Joplin songs. FWIW, you tube has the US Marine Corp band videos playing most of Sousa's famous marches.
Posted by: mrp
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Solace is one of my favorite Joplin songs. FWIW, you tube has the US Marine Corp band videos playing most of Sousa's famous marches.
Posted by: whig at June 13, 2026 12:06 PM (E4rtv)
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Doof's mom, Doof, and their family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Sasquatch, the Original Trans-Wookie at June 13, 2026 12:07 PM (aTy4b)
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My problem with living in any other timeline would be the lack of toilet paper.
*********
Just live near a geyser.
Old Faithful Bidet™
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Just live near a geyser.
Old Faithful Bidet™
Posted by: muldoon, okay, I guess I'll grow up now at June 13, 2026 12:08 PM (qgHp7)
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I really liked this quote:
“SpaceX’s IPO created 4,400 millionaires, according to the New York Times. Critics like Bernie Sanders, AOC, and Elizabeth Warren have created one each — themselves.”
“SpaceX’s IPO created 4,400 millionaires, according to the New York Times. Critics like Bernie Sanders, AOC, and Elizabeth Warren have created one each — themselves.”
Posted by: Aetius451AD at June 13, 2026 12:08 PM (mPXxA)
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22 The economic problem America faces isn't that we have rich people.
The problem we face is that cost of living has exploded instead of decreasing as it did in the past.
And why has cost of living increased? Because of government, though for many interlaced reasons:
Posted by: 18-1 at June 13, 2026 11:54 AM (sKqQm)
I'd also add that these aren't necessarily apples to apples comparisons. The we car bought in 1980 likely didn't have 147 airbags, six cameras, and wifi. ISPs are an entire new Utility Bill monthly. That working class lifestyle of '26 has amenities that would have been wildly expensive a generation or two ago.
The problem we face is that cost of living has exploded instead of decreasing as it did in the past.
And why has cost of living increased? Because of government, though for many interlaced reasons:
Posted by: 18-1 at June 13, 2026 11:54 AM (sKqQm)
I'd also add that these aren't necessarily apples to apples comparisons. The we car bought in 1980 likely didn't have 147 airbags, six cameras, and wifi. ISPs are an entire new Utility Bill monthly. That working class lifestyle of '26 has amenities that would have been wildly expensive a generation or two ago.
Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at June 13, 2026 12:08 PM (w/O5Q)
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Of course, the hot steam might be an issue.
Posted by: muldoon, okay, I guess I'll grow up now at June 13, 2026 12:08 PM (qgHp7)
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Prayers for the Doofs.
Posted by: mikeski at June 13, 2026 12:09 PM (VHUov)
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They referred to him as a "body man" which sounds appropriately gay for JEF.
Posted by: banana Dream
That's it. Wow, it does sound gay.
Posted by: banana Dream
That's it. Wow, it does sound gay.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at June 13, 2026 12:10 PM (l26NL)
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And why has cost of living increased? Because of government, though for many interlaced reasons:
1) Bidenflation - government spending not backed by dollars stolen via taxation instead steal wealth as inflation
Posted by: 18-1
So the problem is Envy, here, too.
The federal government just laid a ~50% wealth tax on the whole country by printing Covidbux, whether you've saved 1 billion, or 1 dollar.
Gavin Newsome looked at that, and got really envious..... but he can't just print money, so.....
1) Bidenflation - government spending not backed by dollars stolen via taxation instead steal wealth as inflation
Posted by: 18-1
So the problem is Envy, here, too.
The federal government just laid a ~50% wealth tax on the whole country by printing Covidbux, whether you've saved 1 billion, or 1 dollar.
Gavin Newsome looked at that, and got really envious..... but he can't just print money, so.....
Posted by: mikeski at June 13, 2026 12:12 PM (VHUov)
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Muldoon,
Please don't grow up.
Please don't grow up.
Posted by: Wenda at June 13, 2026 12:12 PM (UIfeN)
48
From X today, and appropriate
InfantryDort
@infantrydort
(Remarking on a AI image of a imaginary GWOT monument)
A giant restraint stretched across open ground, another buckle fastened by people convinced that every problem can be solved by tightening the strap one more notch.
Those of us who fought that war were not fragile. We crossed oceans, climbed mountains, walked through cities filled with bombs, and carried burdens that would break most people. Yet somewhere along the way an entire generation of leaders became convinced that the greatest threat to those men was not the enemy, but risk itself.
What followed was twenty years of wrapping warriors in procedures, approvals, permissions, reviews, assessments, oversight mechanisms, and legal opinions until the institution slowly forgot the difference between protecting a force and restraining it.
Every buckle arrived with good intentions. Every layer was justified. Every restriction was sold to us as profound wisdom. Nobody noticed that the accumulation of caution was producing its own form of recklessness. We became so obsessed with preventing small failures that we lost the ability to achieve great successes.
InfantryDort
@infantrydort
(Remarking on a AI image of a imaginary GWOT monument)
A giant restraint stretched across open ground, another buckle fastened by people convinced that every problem can be solved by tightening the strap one more notch.
Those of us who fought that war were not fragile. We crossed oceans, climbed mountains, walked through cities filled with bombs, and carried burdens that would break most people. Yet somewhere along the way an entire generation of leaders became convinced that the greatest threat to those men was not the enemy, but risk itself.
What followed was twenty years of wrapping warriors in procedures, approvals, permissions, reviews, assessments, oversight mechanisms, and legal opinions until the institution slowly forgot the difference between protecting a force and restraining it.
Every buckle arrived with good intentions. Every layer was justified. Every restriction was sold to us as profound wisdom. Nobody noticed that the accumulation of caution was producing its own form of recklessness. We became so obsessed with preventing small failures that we lost the ability to achieve great successes.
Posted by: whig at June 13, 2026 12:13 PM (E4rtv)
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47 Muldoon,
Please don't grow up.
Posted by: Wenda at June 13, 2026 12:12 PM (UIfeN)
He's a Toys 'R Us kid.
Please don't grow up.
Posted by: Wenda at June 13, 2026 12:12 PM (UIfeN)
He's a Toys 'R Us kid.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at June 13, 2026 12:13 PM (mPXxA)
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@33 whig , definitely. Studying and practicing law taught me very clearly that bad facts in a case make bad law. If you know what to look for historically you could see a Dred Scott train wreck coming from miles away . That's one of the reasons I try to explain to my liberal friends that I see signs and actions toward a leftist revolt that their nice liberal selves won't like. Falls on deaf ears or gets responses of "but Trump" or "Epstein".
Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 13, 2026 12:14 PM (IiEl1)
Posted by: mikeski at June 13, 2026 12:16 PM (VHUov)
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I just appreciate being born in America and having lived the life I have.
I've met famous people, earned a good education, travelled the country and the world. I have fought in wars, and lived in peace. I know Jesus and worship as I please. I can go where I want, when I want, and how I want, without first seeking permission. And I can dare to be.
Being an American is just friggin' awesome!
And I will reread the declaration of independence.
I've met famous people, earned a good education, travelled the country and the world. I have fought in wars, and lived in peace. I know Jesus and worship as I please. I can go where I want, when I want, and how I want, without first seeking permission. And I can dare to be.
Being an American is just friggin' awesome!
And I will reread the declaration of independence.
Posted by: Diogenes at June 13, 2026 12:16 PM (2WIwB)
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That's the exact moment I knew that nothing about the Dogeater added up. Still doesn't.
Posted by: Blutarski
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Sorry to be tedious re Sowell quotes, but here's another:
"Whether Barack Obama is simply incompetent as president or has some hidden agenda to undermine this country, at home and abroad, he has nearly everything he needs to ruin America, including a fool for a vice president" ~ Thomas Sowell
That's the exact moment I knew that nothing about the Dogeater added up. Still doesn't.
Posted by: Blutarski
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Sorry to be tedious re Sowell quotes, but here's another:
"Whether Barack Obama is simply incompetent as president or has some hidden agenda to undermine this country, at home and abroad, he has nearly everything he needs to ruin America, including a fool for a vice president" ~ Thomas Sowell
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 13, 2026 12:17 PM (XeU6L)
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We should look into allowing the states to step in when it comes to certain issues.
For instance, if a state has acted terribly when it comes to managing its fiscal matters (California, and others), and that state's situation becomes so bad that it needs a bailout from the feds, then the other states should be able to vote on a compact that strips that irresponsible state of its statehood and places the state in a territorial status with the provisions of that compact being enforced with the territorial status remaining until that state corrects its mess.
I also wouldn't mind allowing the states to have a veto power over regulations. If a regulation has been passed by Congress and signed into law by the President, and if this regulation is word-for-word in agreement with the language found in this bill that was signed into law, then it would require a two-thirds vote by the state legislatures to veto it at any time the regulation is in effect.
If the regulation cannot be found in any law, then only one state would be required to veto it.
Something like this would encourage Congress and the President to do their jobs correctly when it comes to creating regulations.
For instance, if a state has acted terribly when it comes to managing its fiscal matters (California, and others), and that state's situation becomes so bad that it needs a bailout from the feds, then the other states should be able to vote on a compact that strips that irresponsible state of its statehood and places the state in a territorial status with the provisions of that compact being enforced with the territorial status remaining until that state corrects its mess.
I also wouldn't mind allowing the states to have a veto power over regulations. If a regulation has been passed by Congress and signed into law by the President, and if this regulation is word-for-word in agreement with the language found in this bill that was signed into law, then it would require a two-thirds vote by the state legislatures to veto it at any time the regulation is in effect.
If the regulation cannot be found in any law, then only one state would be required to veto it.
Something like this would encourage Congress and the President to do their jobs correctly when it comes to creating regulations.
Posted by: Sasquatch, the Original Trans-Wookie at June 13, 2026 12:18 PM (aTy4b)
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Every moment spent envying others is a wasted moment. It never makes the situation better and worse it causes you to forget how lucky you are.
I've been very fortunate to travel extensively around the world in my life and seen some beautiful places and met some great people. But there is absolutely no place on earth like the United States of America. If you were fortunate enough to be born here you've already won life's lottery. The line to get in this country is a lot longer than the one to get out.
I've been more than blessed in my life and I'm genuinely happy when I see what I consider good people doing well and achieving their goals.
I've been very fortunate to travel extensively around the world in my life and seen some beautiful places and met some great people. But there is absolutely no place on earth like the United States of America. If you were fortunate enough to be born here you've already won life's lottery. The line to get in this country is a lot longer than the one to get out.
I've been more than blessed in my life and I'm genuinely happy when I see what I consider good people doing well and achieving their goals.
Posted by: JackStraw at June 13, 2026 12:19 PM (viF8m)
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Sabaton/music/patriot/hero/
that just about covers all of the genres
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBz7MX2bLcM
that just about covers all of the genres
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBz7MX2bLcM
Posted by: Ernest T. Bass at June 13, 2026 12:19 PM (jrgJz)
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Something like this would encourage Congress and the President to do their jobs correctly when it comes to creating regulations.
Posted by: Sasquatch, the Original Trans-Wookie
BWAHAHAHAHAHA.....
Oh, wait, you were serious?
Posted by: Sasquatch, the Original Trans-Wookie
BWAHAHAHAHAHA.....
Oh, wait, you were serious?
Posted by: Congress at June 13, 2026 12:20 PM (VHUov)
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50 @33 whig , definitely. Studying and practicing law taught me very clearly that bad facts in a case make bad law. If you know what to look for historically you could see a Dred Scott train wreck coming from miles away . That's one of the reasons I try to explain to my liberal friends that I see signs and actions toward a leftist revolt that their nice liberal selves won't like. Falls on deaf ears or gets responses of "but Trump" or "Epstein".
Posted by: Smell the Glove
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Mastery of multiple choice tests is part of the reason for an inability to think in our ruling classes. To them, there must always be the consensus and teacher approved 'correct' answer. I required essay exams for students to tell me what they did know rather than what they didn't. And they had to explain why they knew what they did using the essay format.
And I made students read original sources--I used complete court decisions for teaching rather than textbooks/hornbooks. Fortunately the internet was around along with lexis to do that. One can learn a lot about the law by reading all of a court opinion rather than just the highlights and excerpts.
Posted by: Smell the Glove
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Mastery of multiple choice tests is part of the reason for an inability to think in our ruling classes. To them, there must always be the consensus and teacher approved 'correct' answer. I required essay exams for students to tell me what they did know rather than what they didn't. And they had to explain why they knew what they did using the essay format.
And I made students read original sources--I used complete court decisions for teaching rather than textbooks/hornbooks. Fortunately the internet was around along with lexis to do that. One can learn a lot about the law by reading all of a court opinion rather than just the highlights and excerpts.
Posted by: whig at June 13, 2026 12:23 PM (E4rtv)
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Valet? Looks like the brother is about to whack him.
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats
I remember when I read about Obama's body double (I think that was the term). I didn't know what that mean but came to find out it's a manservant, a valet.
That's the exact moment I knew that nothing about the Dogeater added up. Still doesn't.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly
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Body man.
In case Obama needs a man's body right now!
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats
I remember when I read about Obama's body double (I think that was the term). I didn't know what that mean but came to find out it's a manservant, a valet.
That's the exact moment I knew that nothing about the Dogeater added up. Still doesn't.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly
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Body man.
In case Obama needs a man's body right now!
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 13, 2026 12:24 PM (/lPRQ)
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"...and that state's situation becomes so bad that it needs a bailout from the feds, then the other states should be able to vote on a compact that strips that irresponsible state of its statehood and places the state in a territorial status..."
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Receivership
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Receivership
Posted by: muldoon, okay, I guess I'll grow up now at June 13, 2026 12:25 PM (qgHp7)
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Aaron Burr showed us how to treat central bankers.
Posted by: Oglebay at June 13, 2026 12:26 PM (w8dnx)
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BWAHAHAHAHAHA.....
Oh, wait, you were serious?
Posted by: Congress at June 13, 2026 12:20 PM (VHUov)
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We, the State Legislature of Wyoming, have listed here 99.86% of the CFR that do not have a corresponding match in any enacted law, so we hereby vacate these rules.
Have a nice day, DC!
Oh, wait, you were serious?
Posted by: Congress at June 13, 2026 12:20 PM (VHUov)
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We, the State Legislature of Wyoming, have listed here 99.86% of the CFR that do not have a corresponding match in any enacted law, so we hereby vacate these rules.
Have a nice day, DC!
Posted by: Wyoming State House and Senate at June 13, 2026 12:27 PM (aTy4b)
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An example of going back to original sources is that Taney, in Dred Scott, deliberately misread the Declaration of Independence and ignored something like 80 years of US history after that to reach his conclusion that blacks could not be citizens of the United States whether they were 'free' or not, whether they were a citizen of a state and voted, or even whether they were in the Revolutionary War and granted land, etc. by a grateful Congress.
Any knowledge of history quickly indicates that Taney was a fraud citing non-existent history in order to reach his objective--denying the courts of the US jurisdiction from slavery cases because blacks were 'property' not citizens or even humans. A dog or a shed cannot bring action in court against its owner. And that is where the chain of logic in Dred Scott led. And was simply one example--there are others equally inexcusable judicial activist points in that decision.
Any knowledge of history quickly indicates that Taney was a fraud citing non-existent history in order to reach his objective--denying the courts of the US jurisdiction from slavery cases because blacks were 'property' not citizens or even humans. A dog or a shed cannot bring action in court against its owner. And that is where the chain of logic in Dred Scott led. And was simply one example--there are others equally inexcusable judicial activist points in that decision.
Posted by: whig at June 13, 2026 12:28 PM (E4rtv)
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Like, are all manservants like y'know, men? Like do they totally fer sure, not have any valet girls?
Posted by: muldoon, all grown up at June 13, 2026 12:29 PM (qgHp7)
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AC or TP ?
Gone w/o both at times when it would be nice to have it.
No AC? Oh, no AC. Not that big a deal.
No TP? Shit Shit Shit....
During the Kung Flu TP Shortage and Freakout the stores where already stripped bare before I heard there was a run on TP.
All paper products gone.
So I got myself a few packs of the Wally world cheap cotton dish clothes. Just in case everybody else found out cotton makes a good asswipe.
Gone w/o both at times when it would be nice to have it.
No AC? Oh, no AC. Not that big a deal.
No TP? Shit Shit Shit....
During the Kung Flu TP Shortage and Freakout the stores where already stripped bare before I heard there was a run on TP.
All paper products gone.
So I got myself a few packs of the Wally world cheap cotton dish clothes. Just in case everybody else found out cotton makes a good asswipe.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 13, 2026 12:29 PM (/lPRQ)
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I also wouldn't mind allowing the states to have a veto power over regulations. If a regulation has been passed by Congress and signed into law by the President, and if this regulation is word-for-word in agreement with the language found in this bill that was signed into law, then it would require a two-thirds vote by the state legislatures to veto it at any time the regulation is in effect.
If the regulation cannot be found in any law, then only one state would be required to veto it.
Something like this would encourage Congress and the President to do their jobs correctly when it comes to creating regulations.
Posted by: Sasquatch
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To do such things, we will have to break the uniparty ruling class. They are the barriers to good government and they want to rule over ruins if that is the only way for them to rule over us.
Cornyn's sour comments after losing are a perfect encapsulation of the Uniparty mind. They have a right to rule over us.
If the regulation cannot be found in any law, then only one state would be required to veto it.
Something like this would encourage Congress and the President to do their jobs correctly when it comes to creating regulations.
Posted by: Sasquatch
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To do such things, we will have to break the uniparty ruling class. They are the barriers to good government and they want to rule over ruins if that is the only way for them to rule over us.
Cornyn's sour comments after losing are a perfect encapsulation of the Uniparty mind. They have a right to rule over us.
Posted by: whig at June 13, 2026 12:32 PM (E4rtv)
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Receivership
Posted by: muldoon, okay, I guess I'll grow up now at June 13, 2026 12:25 PM (qgHp7)
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This is a topic which I know almost nothing about, outside of the fact that Georgia was forced back into territorial status in 1868, I think. I don't know how it is done to a state, but if only Congress can do it, I'd expand this to the states having the power to do it as well, since Congress isn't up to the task anymore.
Posted by: muldoon, okay, I guess I'll grow up now at June 13, 2026 12:25 PM (qgHp7)
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This is a topic which I know almost nothing about, outside of the fact that Georgia was forced back into territorial status in 1868, I think. I don't know how it is done to a state, but if only Congress can do it, I'd expand this to the states having the power to do it as well, since Congress isn't up to the task anymore.
Posted by: Sasquatch, the Original Transwookie at June 13, 2026 12:32 PM (aTy4b)
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Posted by: whig at June 13, 2026 12:28 PM (E4rtv)
Every damn post is a gem ...
The things I learn (things I should have learned way back when).
Thanks for taking the time to illuminate the back stories whig.
Every damn post is a gem ...
The things I learn (things I should have learned way back when).
Thanks for taking the time to illuminate the back stories whig.
Posted by: browndog says woof at June 13, 2026 12:32 PM (3sXRv)
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...a shed cannot bring action in court...
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Is that because all the legal arguments eventually come down to a "he-shed, she-shed" situation?
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Is that because all the legal arguments eventually come down to a "he-shed, she-shed" situation?
Posted by: muldoon, all grown up at June 13, 2026 12:32 PM (qgHp7)
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I just had a feeble thought.
From the moment Alexander burned Persepolis and disposed of the Achaemenids, Iran has enjoyed a geologically slow decline. And I mean *enjoyed,* not suffered.
From the Seleucids and Parthians, to the Safavids through the Pahlavis, they made an orderly, stately march to irrelevance spanning more than 2300 years, and only in 1979 suffered the imposition of Islamic Law, and the degringolade.
By contrast, the British Empire went from the beginning of its decline to its conquest by Islam in fewer than 150 years, and we are currently watching its degringolade.
The Iranians had a good run, but it's time to end it. Along with the British.
From the moment Alexander burned Persepolis and disposed of the Achaemenids, Iran has enjoyed a geologically slow decline. And I mean *enjoyed,* not suffered.
From the Seleucids and Parthians, to the Safavids through the Pahlavis, they made an orderly, stately march to irrelevance spanning more than 2300 years, and only in 1979 suffered the imposition of Islamic Law, and the degringolade.
By contrast, the British Empire went from the beginning of its decline to its conquest by Islam in fewer than 150 years, and we are currently watching its degringolade.
The Iranians had a good run, but it's time to end it. Along with the British.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at June 13, 2026 12:33 PM (BI5O2)
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America 250
Finished rereading the Journals of Lewis and Clark (abridged)
Why abridged? Reuben Thwaites compiled and edited eight ~700 page volumes. It's a heck of a lot of reading.
Savory food was in rare supply. Elk and deer were generally too lean to satisfy. Bear provided gallons and gallons of lard which they rendered, kegged and portaged.
They found beaver tail and buffalo tongue/hump the tastiest and most savory of all game food. All of them but Lewis thought dog meat savory. The Columbia River Indians sold the dogs - I think the dogs got fat eating spent spawn salmon and guts. The Indians generally thought it vile to eat dog meat.
archive.org >
Original Journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition Volumes 1-8
Finished rereading the Journals of Lewis and Clark (abridged)
Why abridged? Reuben Thwaites compiled and edited eight ~700 page volumes. It's a heck of a lot of reading.
Savory food was in rare supply. Elk and deer were generally too lean to satisfy. Bear provided gallons and gallons of lard which they rendered, kegged and portaged.
They found beaver tail and buffalo tongue/hump the tastiest and most savory of all game food. All of them but Lewis thought dog meat savory. The Columbia River Indians sold the dogs - I think the dogs got fat eating spent spawn salmon and guts. The Indians generally thought it vile to eat dog meat.
archive.org >
Original Journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition Volumes 1-8
Posted by: 13times at June 13, 2026 12:33 PM (H/DrZ)
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To do such things, we will have to break the uniparty ruling class. They are the barriers to good government and they want to rule over ruins if that is the only way for them to rule over us.
Cornyn's sour comments after losing are a perfect encapsulation of the Uniparty mind. They have a right to rule over us.
Posted by: whig at June 13, 2026 12:32 PM (E4rtv)
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Dead center on target. One of the reasons why I support Trump.
Cornyn's sour comments after losing are a perfect encapsulation of the Uniparty mind. They have a right to rule over us.
Posted by: whig at June 13, 2026 12:32 PM (E4rtv)
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Dead center on target. One of the reasons why I support Trump.
Posted by: Sasquatch, the Original Transwookie at June 13, 2026 12:33 PM (aTy4b)
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Cornyn's sour comments after losing are a perfect encapsulation of the Uniparty mind. They have a right to rule over us.
Posted by: whig at June 13, 2026 12:32 PM (E4rtv)
The hilarious thing about Cornyn is that he perfectly revealed WHY people wanted him out in the first place. He could have said, I will continue to serve the people as they wish- I am their representative. But nah, I can now do whatever I want to do- which is oppose the people tooth and claw.
Dude. People show you who they are.
Posted by: whig at June 13, 2026 12:32 PM (E4rtv)
The hilarious thing about Cornyn is that he perfectly revealed WHY people wanted him out in the first place. He could have said, I will continue to serve the people as they wish- I am their representative. But nah, I can now do whatever I want to do- which is oppose the people tooth and claw.
Dude. People show you who they are.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at June 13, 2026 12:34 PM (mPXxA)
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Receivership
Posted by: muldoon
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I think it is going to take a new Reconstruction of recalcitrant states. Fixing most of them will take about a dozen years or so. Expelling the illegals, putting state officials in prison and removing them from office, fixing fraudulent election procedures, and sending those involved in fraud against the state and federal government to PMITA prisons as well. And it will take about a dozen years for students in a fixed public school system to reach maturity as well.
Posted by: muldoon
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I think it is going to take a new Reconstruction of recalcitrant states. Fixing most of them will take about a dozen years or so. Expelling the illegals, putting state officials in prison and removing them from office, fixing fraudulent election procedures, and sending those involved in fraud against the state and federal government to PMITA prisons as well. And it will take about a dozen years for students in a fixed public school system to reach maturity as well.
Posted by: whig at June 13, 2026 12:35 PM (E4rtv)
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Leave to live by no man's leave.
Forget by whom
Forget by whom
Posted by: MkY at June 13, 2026 12:35 PM (IMZev)
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If the regulation cannot be found in any law, then only one state would be required to veto it.
Posted by: Sasquatch
Enabling California, new York and Illinois is not IMO a good idea.
If the regulation cannot be found in any law, then only one state would be required to veto it.
Posted by: Sasquatch
Enabling California, new York and Illinois is not IMO a good idea.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 13, 2026 12:35 PM (+EHgv)
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Every damn post is a gem ...
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whig's erudition makes up for having to sift through all the boob and fart jokes.
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whig's erudition makes up for having to sift through all the boob and fart jokes.
Posted by: muldoon, all grown up at June 13, 2026 12:35 PM (qgHp7)
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The hilarious thing about Cornyn is that he perfectly revealed WHY people wanted him out in the first place. He could have said, I will continue to serve the people as they wish- I am their representative. But nah, I can now do whatever I want to do- which is oppose the people tooth and claw.
Dude. People show you who they are.
Posted by: Aetius451AD
I want that douchebag to keep talking smack. His latest was that Trump would have a miserable time after the midterms (indicating uniparty plans for the GOP to throw congressional elections if they are able). I don't think these unfunny clowns ever realize they are who are hated by the people, not Trump. And it is because of their thwarting of 80/20 legislation like the SAVE act.
Dude. People show you who they are.
Posted by: Aetius451AD
I want that douchebag to keep talking smack. His latest was that Trump would have a miserable time after the midterms (indicating uniparty plans for the GOP to throw congressional elections if they are able). I don't think these unfunny clowns ever realize they are who are hated by the people, not Trump. And it is because of their thwarting of 80/20 legislation like the SAVE act.
Posted by: whig at June 13, 2026 12:37 PM (E4rtv)
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Enabling California, new York and Illinois is not IMO a good idea.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 13, 2026 12:35 PM (+EHgv)
It is insane when you think about this: for 50 years ONE state has set car capabilities and regulation, which cars get built and which designs get shelved. How cars look (due to gas mileage requirements and pedestrian crash worthiness.) It is depressing as hell.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 13, 2026 12:35 PM (+EHgv)
It is insane when you think about this: for 50 years ONE state has set car capabilities and regulation, which cars get built and which designs get shelved. How cars look (due to gas mileage requirements and pedestrian crash worthiness.) It is depressing as hell.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at June 13, 2026 12:38 PM (mPXxA)
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Doof, my condolences to you and your family on your loss. I pray you and your family find peace, in time.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 13, 2026 12:40 PM (qx7Zg)
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Is that because all the legal arguments eventually come down to a "he-shed, she-shed" situation?
Posted by: muldoon
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Don't ever change Muldoon, your easy work of puns into comments always make me laugh.
Posted by: muldoon
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Don't ever change Muldoon, your easy work of puns into comments always make me laugh.
Posted by: whig at June 13, 2026 12:41 PM (E4rtv)
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So very sorry to hear about your mom, Doof. My deepest condolences.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at June 13, 2026 12:42 PM (mPXxA)
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It is insane when you think about this: for 50 years ONE state has set car capabilities and regulation, which cars get built and which designs get shelved.
"California emissions" was a separate option on most cars well into the 80s. And that was back when it was actually different parts. Now it's flipping a bit in the ECU but they have it enabled for everywhere because FedGov and the EU both follow California-like regulations.
"California emissions" was a separate option on most cars well into the 80s. And that was back when it was actually different parts. Now it's flipping a bit in the ECU but they have it enabled for everywhere because FedGov and the EU both follow California-like regulations.
Posted by: Ian S. at June 13, 2026 12:43 PM (QZThv)
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And it is because of their thwarting of 80/20 legislation like the SAVE act.
Posted by: whig at June 13, 2026 12:37 PM (E4rtv)
They have continually pursued the same line: wait out or coopt X, Y, Or Z. Tea Party, opposition to Obamacare, Trump.
They have been doing this for almost 20 years at this point.
Posted by: whig at June 13, 2026 12:37 PM (E4rtv)
They have continually pursued the same line: wait out or coopt X, Y, Or Z. Tea Party, opposition to Obamacare, Trump.
They have been doing this for almost 20 years at this point.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at June 13, 2026 12:44 PM (mPXxA)
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Problem being, (using Medicaid as one example) that all 50 states accept federal matching funds (and by federal I mean from the other 49 states) which by their very nature create incentives for waste, fraud and abuse. Being complicit in that particular grift then undercuts the moral basis for the relatively sane states to hold the grossly mismanaged states accountable.
Posted by: muldoon, all grown up at June 13, 2026 12:44 PM (qgHp7)
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OBama's man servant was a Pitcher, or Catcher sometimes
Posted by: Skip at June 13, 2026 12:45 PM (Ia/+0)
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85 Problem being, (using Medicaid as one example) that all 50 states accept federal matching funds (and by federal I mean from the other 49 states) which by their very nature create incentives for waste, fraud and abuse. Being complicit in that particular grift then undercuts the moral basis for the relatively sane states to hold the grossly mismanaged states accountable.
Posted by: muldoon, all grown up at June 13, 2026 12:44 PM (qgHp7)
But you know, we would be nothing without california. I'd like to try it for 20 years. See what happens.
Posted by: muldoon, all grown up at June 13, 2026 12:44 PM (qgHp7)
But you know, we would be nothing without california. I'd like to try it for 20 years. See what happens.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at June 13, 2026 12:46 PM (mPXxA)
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I remember when Susan Collins The Maine Witch ran for the first time. She said she would serve two terms than retire.
Hahahaha...she is such a card. How would the US get along without her?
Hahahaha...she is such a card. How would the US get along without her?
Posted by: Astroglide Is Your Friend at June 13, 2026 12:46 PM (z20w/)
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This is a topic which I know almost nothing about, outside of the fact that Georgia was forced back into territorial status in 1868, I think. I don't know how it is done to a state, but if only Congress can do it, I'd expand this to the states having the power to do it as well, since Congress isn't up to the task anymore.
Posted by: Sasquatch
It was a fandango after the Civil War. Basically, southern states ratified the 13th Amendment pretty quickly but balked at the 14th and 15th. So the Radical Republicans simply refused to seat Congress members from the South and the fact that the South was militarily occupied meant Edwin Stanton had all the dominant power needed to enforce the removal of Southern governments until they were Reconstructed. And that meant a quasi territorial status until former Confederates were purged from all state offices, the 14th and 15th amendments were ratified, and state constitutions came up to Congressional approval.
At the same time, the Scotus via Texas v. White (1869) indicated that all of the seceding states never left the Union which left them in a quasi territorial state.
Posted by: Sasquatch
It was a fandango after the Civil War. Basically, southern states ratified the 13th Amendment pretty quickly but balked at the 14th and 15th. So the Radical Republicans simply refused to seat Congress members from the South and the fact that the South was militarily occupied meant Edwin Stanton had all the dominant power needed to enforce the removal of Southern governments until they were Reconstructed. And that meant a quasi territorial status until former Confederates were purged from all state offices, the 14th and 15th amendments were ratified, and state constitutions came up to Congressional approval.
At the same time, the Scotus via Texas v. White (1869) indicated that all of the seceding states never left the Union which left them in a quasi territorial state.
Posted by: whig at June 13, 2026 12:48 PM (E4rtv)
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If Cornyn wants to throw a tantrum, fine. But he has no divisions. For the brief remainder of his term, the senate will continue doing exactly what it has been doing: nothing. And after that, he'll be gone and no one will think of him at all before his obituary runs. Good riddance.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at June 13, 2026 12:49 PM (+n72I)
Posted by: one hour sober at June 13, 2026 12:49 PM (J4Dwc)
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Aaron Burr showed us how to treat central bankers.
Posted by: Oglebay at June 13, 2026 12:26 PM (w8dnx)
Get shot by one?
Posted by: Oglebay at June 13, 2026 12:26 PM (w8dnx)
Get shot by one?
Posted by: Kindltot at June 13, 2026 12:50 PM (rbvCR)
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I remember when Susan Collins The Maine Witch ran for the first time. She said she would serve two terms than retire.
Hahahaha...she is such a card. How would the US get along without her?
I just really enjoy the Democrats screeching that she's even more literally Hitler than Trump. Like, what? 30 years ago there were actual Democrats who voted with the Democrats as much as her.
Hahahaha...she is such a card. How would the US get along without her?
I just really enjoy the Democrats screeching that she's even more literally Hitler than Trump. Like, what? 30 years ago there were actual Democrats who voted with the Democrats as much as her.
Posted by: Ian S. at June 13, 2026 12:50 PM (QZThv)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 13, 2026 12:51 PM (XeU6L)
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OBama's man servant was a Pitcher, or Catcher sometimes
Obama's alleged to be a believer in the Islamic principle that you aren't gay if you're pitching.
Obama's alleged to be a believer in the Islamic principle that you aren't gay if you're pitching.
Posted by: Ian S. at June 13, 2026 12:53 PM (QZThv)
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Thanks for the Nood.
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Pro Tip: 30 minutes or longer during which you have 5 or more comments in a row is strong presumptive evidence that there has been a new post.
(PS- Some of my best conversations on this site have occurred during those intervals.)
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Pro Tip: 30 minutes or longer during which you have 5 or more comments in a row is strong presumptive evidence that there has been a new post.
(PS- Some of my best conversations on this site have occurred during those intervals.)
Posted by: muldoon, all grown up at June 13, 2026 12:54 PM (qgHp7)
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To continue the boring subject to some,
The Northwest Ordnance, one of the few enduring acts by the Articles Congress and repassed during the First Congress, set the guidelines for new states to enter the Union. And to that end, the principle was Congress had plenary control over territories until they met the qualifications, including state constitutions protecting rights mentioned in the Northwest Ordnance. Over time, Congress put quite a few demands on states for particular inclusions in state constitutions until and during the ACW. After that, seceded states were treated as a) not leaving the union, but b) no longer recognized state regimes by Fedgov. Legally they were occupied military districts under martial law and thus could only regain statehood by substantial changes in state constitutions, removal of Confederates from state offices, and repudiating Confederate debt among other things.
They were not treated as territories in fact, but more like conquered provinces. That is why the South's backlash when the North got tired of Reconstruction efforts was so severe. And the 1876 Compromise by Republicans to get Rutherford B. Hayes in as president ended it essentially
The Northwest Ordnance, one of the few enduring acts by the Articles Congress and repassed during the First Congress, set the guidelines for new states to enter the Union. And to that end, the principle was Congress had plenary control over territories until they met the qualifications, including state constitutions protecting rights mentioned in the Northwest Ordnance. Over time, Congress put quite a few demands on states for particular inclusions in state constitutions until and during the ACW. After that, seceded states were treated as a) not leaving the union, but b) no longer recognized state regimes by Fedgov. Legally they were occupied military districts under martial law and thus could only regain statehood by substantial changes in state constitutions, removal of Confederates from state offices, and repudiating Confederate debt among other things.
They were not treated as territories in fact, but more like conquered provinces. That is why the South's backlash when the North got tired of Reconstruction efforts was so severe. And the 1876 Compromise by Republicans to get Rutherford B. Hayes in as president ended it essentially
Posted by: whig at June 13, 2026 12:54 PM (E4rtv)
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The Sowell quote above is perfect for the reaction the day after Musk became a trillionaire on paper. Bernie , Chief Liz, AOC, Platner etc are all turning the sin of envy into an ideology, aka Marxism
Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 13, 2026 12:56 PM (IiEl1)
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They have continually pursued the same line: wait out or coopt X, Y, Or Z. Tea Party, opposition to Obamacare, Trump.
They have been doing this for almost 20 years at this point.
Posted by: Aetius451AD
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And trying to keep stasis is why both party establishments are imploding. The Commies are taking over the Dems and the Right is taking over the GOP.
They have been doing this for almost 20 years at this point.
Posted by: Aetius451AD
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And trying to keep stasis is why both party establishments are imploding. The Commies are taking over the Dems and the Right is taking over the GOP.
Posted by: whig at June 13, 2026 12:58 PM (E4rtv)
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I don't see Bulg here so I probably shouldn't point out that he would probably say that boob and fart jokes. make up for having to sift through all of whig's erudition.
Posted by: muldoon, all grown up at June 13, 2026 12:58 PM (qgHp7)
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>>Pro Tip: 30 minutes or longer during which you have 5 or more comments in a row is strong presumptive evidence that there has been a new post.
Ha, I'm doing housework (because the house isn't going to clean itself). Every so often I'd hit refresh and there would be only one or two more posts each time. I figured all the Catholics got bored and found better things to do.
Ha, I'm doing housework (because the house isn't going to clean itself). Every so often I'd hit refresh and there would be only one or two more posts each time. I figured all the Catholics got bored and found better things to do.
Posted by: one hour sober at June 13, 2026 01:00 PM (J4Dwc)
Posted by: muldoon, all grown up at June 13, 2026 01:01 PM (qgHp7)
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19 Piper didn't see that, thanks for the notification on Doof
Had a busy morning
Posted by: Skip at June 13, 2026 11:53 AM (Ia/+0)
He just told me this morning, I am trying to lift things off of his plate. He loves this group, y’all know that. And I know everyone has been worried about his mom. I knew everyone would also want to send some support over the intertubes.
Had a busy morning
Posted by: Skip at June 13, 2026 11:53 AM (Ia/+0)
He just told me this morning, I am trying to lift things off of his plate. He loves this group, y’all know that. And I know everyone has been worried about his mom. I knew everyone would also want to send some support over the intertubes.
Posted by: Piper at June 13, 2026 01:02 PM (Wmg4n)
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/adjust sock
Posted by: muldoon at June 13, 2026 01:02 PM (qgHp7)
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I was telling my sisters-in-law how much I was learning by reading Sowell's Basic Economics and my leftist SIL countered by telling us what an intellectual treasure Neil deGrasse Tyson is.
Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at June 13, 2026 01:02 PM (FMtrg)
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He just told me this morning, I am trying to lift things off of his plate. He loves this group, y’all know that. And I know everyone has been worried about his mom. I knew everyone would also want to send some support over the intertubes.
Posted by: Piper at June 13, 2026 01:02 PM (Wmg4n)
I just sent TRex, CBD, and MisHum a possible ONT for tomorrow night. It even has a spot for your content.
Posted by: Piper at June 13, 2026 01:02 PM (Wmg4n)
I just sent TRex, CBD, and MisHum a possible ONT for tomorrow night. It even has a spot for your content.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 13, 2026 01:04 PM (qx7Zg)
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Willis Carrier for the win. His face should be on monuments everywhere, but particularly in the deep south. Every now and then a storm knocks the electricity out, as a subtle reminder of the way things used to be.
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at June 13, 2026 01:05 PM (QaH55)
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100 I don't see Bulg here so I probably shouldn't point out that he would probably say that boob and fart jokes. make up for having to sift through all of whig's erudition.
Posted by: muldoon
Unfortunately, I am no longer a polished writer on first drafts--I learned long ago to simply throw the mud on the potter's wheel and start refining it from that point. And that is because I had to churn out a line of articles, etc. that were in fact often boring and pedantic in order to get published. Also work product for academia--reports, and other such minutiae. To do that, I had to conquer the fear of being mocked for trivialities, which makes it far easier to conquer writer's block.
Ironically, during the age of typewriters, I could do a polished draft but only by writing out longhand my first one. With computers, it often results in my trying to redraft my comments while in the midst of making them. Havoc on grammar as singular and possessives appear and disappear. And trying to fit comment limits means mashing and squashing.
And for whatever reason, after having covid multiple times, I can no longer count on my spelling anymore which was never a problem prior to that.
Posted by: muldoon
Unfortunately, I am no longer a polished writer on first drafts--I learned long ago to simply throw the mud on the potter's wheel and start refining it from that point. And that is because I had to churn out a line of articles, etc. that were in fact often boring and pedantic in order to get published. Also work product for academia--reports, and other such minutiae. To do that, I had to conquer the fear of being mocked for trivialities, which makes it far easier to conquer writer's block.
Ironically, during the age of typewriters, I could do a polished draft but only by writing out longhand my first one. With computers, it often results in my trying to redraft my comments while in the midst of making them. Havoc on grammar as singular and possessives appear and disappear. And trying to fit comment limits means mashing and squashing.
And for whatever reason, after having covid multiple times, I can no longer count on my spelling anymore which was never a problem prior to that.
Posted by: whig at June 13, 2026 01:06 PM (E4rtv)
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898 moves, but I beat it
Spider solitaire is evil
Spider solitaire is evil
Posted by: Skip at June 13, 2026 01:07 PM (Ia/+0)
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leftist SIL countered by telling us what an intellectual treasure Neil deGrasse Tyson is.
Posted by: Emmie,
A true legend in his own mind.
Posted by: Emmie,
A true legend in his own mind.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 13, 2026 01:08 PM (+EHgv)
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Hey y’all, sorry to break in. Doof’s mom passed away this morning. I am sure prayers would be appreciated.
Posted by: Piper at June 13, 2026 11:46 AM (Wmg4n)
So sad to hear this, will be praying for him. She is full of joy now, God bless her.
Posted by: Piper at June 13, 2026 11:46 AM (Wmg4n)
So sad to hear this, will be praying for him. She is full of joy now, God bless her.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at June 13, 2026 01:09 PM (w6EFb)
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107 Willis Carrier for the win. His face should be on monuments everywhere, but particularly in the deep south. Every now and then a storm knocks the electricity out, as a subtle reminder of the way things used to be.
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder
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Yep. But Southern architecture had to change as well, the old designs were drafty to create air movement by design, the new ones are sealed as best as you can to preserve the colder air interiors.
AC also does the Southerners one other favor, it removes the oppressive interior humidity in the South which is often what makes the heat there so much worse than in low humidity but 'hot' states.
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder
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Yep. But Southern architecture had to change as well, the old designs were drafty to create air movement by design, the new ones are sealed as best as you can to preserve the colder air interiors.
AC also does the Southerners one other favor, it removes the oppressive interior humidity in the South which is often what makes the heat there so much worse than in low humidity but 'hot' states.
Posted by: whig at June 13, 2026 01:10 PM (E4rtv)
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I just sent TRex, CBD, and MisHum a possible ONT for tomorrow night. It even has a spot for your content.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 13,
Oh my gosh, thank you. I was trying to pull one together but I am not trusted to bring content that goes beyond what I like. 😉
I just sent TRex, CBD, and MisHum a possible ONT for tomorrow night. It even has a spot for your content.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 13,
Oh my gosh, thank you. I was trying to pull one together but I am not trusted to bring content that goes beyond what I like. 😉
Posted by: Piper at June 13, 2026 01:10 PM (OoFl2)
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Lovely post. Thank you.
The book, "A River Runs Through It" reminded me of our son who moved back to FL two years ago with his Florida bride. He loved fly fishing out here and I will get that book for part of his Christmas gifts. Thanks for the reminder! Yes I often Christmas shop in the summer and have done this forever.
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
The book, "A River Runs Through It" reminded me of our son who moved back to FL two years ago with his Florida bride. He loved fly fishing out here and I will get that book for part of his Christmas gifts. Thanks for the reminder! Yes I often Christmas shop in the summer and have done this forever.
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 13, 2026 01:10 PM (WONhk)
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Nazi Platner still a 2 to 1 fav over Trump/Collins.
Maine has one of the highest rates of vets. They stepped up fast to or the marine having the bad tattoo.
Maine has one of the highest rates of vets. They stepped up fast to or the marine having the bad tattoo.
Posted by: Paul at June 13, 2026 01:12 PM (OTeo3)
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Piper, thank you for updating us on Doof's mom. He and his family are in my prayers.
Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at June 13, 2026 01:13 PM (FMtrg)
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Emmie, for you today on X
"Here is a story about a group of students who fundraised and worked for an entire year to bring Neil de Grasse Tyson to speak at an event:
"We were a small college club with around 10 members and on a whim one of our members emailed tyson's agent to see if we could book him. We found out it would cost 40k (it raised to 50k in December of that year where I think it still might be) for his speaking fee plus expenses to have him come to our college for 1 day where he'd host a small lecture, a press meeting, dinner with up to 6 people, and the main lecture and a book signing time permitting. We decided to go for it, and spent a year where our club exclusively worked on bringing him in.
When he arrived, myself and others introduced ourselves and our fields of study. He went after first of us in humanities or soft sciences pretty much relentlessly from the get go. We're all used to the philosophy major working at McDonald's joke, but he wasn't trying to be funny, and spent the ride from the airport making repeated comments about the uselessness of our majors.
/more
"Here is a story about a group of students who fundraised and worked for an entire year to bring Neil de Grasse Tyson to speak at an event:
"We were a small college club with around 10 members and on a whim one of our members emailed tyson's agent to see if we could book him. We found out it would cost 40k (it raised to 50k in December of that year where I think it still might be) for his speaking fee plus expenses to have him come to our college for 1 day where he'd host a small lecture, a press meeting, dinner with up to 6 people, and the main lecture and a book signing time permitting. We decided to go for it, and spent a year where our club exclusively worked on bringing him in.
When he arrived, myself and others introduced ourselves and our fields of study. He went after first of us in humanities or soft sciences pretty much relentlessly from the get go. We're all used to the philosophy major working at McDonald's joke, but he wasn't trying to be funny, and spent the ride from the airport making repeated comments about the uselessness of our majors.
/more
Posted by: whig at June 13, 2026 01:13 PM (E4rtv)
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I was telling my sisters-in-law how much I was learning by reading Sowell's Basic Economics and my leftist SIL countered by telling us what an intellectual treasure Neil deGrasse Tyson is.
Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at June 13, 2026 01:02 PM (FMtrg)
A treasure like that is best preserved by burying it somewhere and hiding the map.
Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at June 13, 2026 01:02 PM (FMtrg)
A treasure like that is best preserved by burying it somewhere and hiding the map.
Posted by: Kindltot at June 13, 2026 01:13 PM (rbvCR)
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/Additionally he spent about 5 minutes trying to show that logic was stupid but he was citing logical rules and Occam's razor.
The small lecture was him bragging about how famous he was, and how easy it is to pull yourself out of poverty or etc. The dinner was for leaders of other clubs so helped us raise money. He took the piss out of how one student held her fork, and was impossibly smug when giving advice to physics students.
The main event was a terribly boring lecture consisting of fart jokes and fan service; teasing the upcoming TV series he was in and not much else. He spent a quarter of the time reading Sagan's blue dot, which is nice but shouldn't have cost us because it wasn't his material.
He left at about 2am, and we were all exhausted because we had spent the day busy setting up and tearing down. The whole affair cost nearly 85k. The additional money being for locations, personnel, air fare, Tyson's hotel, catering, etc.
We all decided he was an ass hole. I'd never want to spend 16 hours with a celebrity again."
The small lecture was him bragging about how famous he was, and how easy it is to pull yourself out of poverty or etc. The dinner was for leaders of other clubs so helped us raise money. He took the piss out of how one student held her fork, and was impossibly smug when giving advice to physics students.
The main event was a terribly boring lecture consisting of fart jokes and fan service; teasing the upcoming TV series he was in and not much else. He spent a quarter of the time reading Sagan's blue dot, which is nice but shouldn't have cost us because it wasn't his material.
He left at about 2am, and we were all exhausted because we had spent the day busy setting up and tearing down. The whole affair cost nearly 85k. The additional money being for locations, personnel, air fare, Tyson's hotel, catering, etc.
We all decided he was an ass hole. I'd never want to spend 16 hours with a celebrity again."
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