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The Morning Report — 6/ 22 /26
Sir Keir Starmer choked up as he announced his resignation as UK Prime Minister Monday – less than 2 years after the Labour Party stormed to a landslide general election win.
Starmer, 63, set out a timetable to stand down after coming under mounting pressure following last month’s local elections, where the governing Labour Party lost over 1,000 seats. The Prime Minister announced his intention to step down after admitting the Labour Party was questioning whether he could lead it into the next general election, which must be held before July 2029, just 23 months after leading his party to a landslide win. “I have heard the answer of my parliamentary party to that question, and I accept that answer with good grace,” Starmer said outside 10 Downing Street in London. Every decision I’ve taken has been about putting the country I love first. That is why I will resign as leader of the Labour Party. I have spoken to His Majesty the King this morning to inform him of my decision.”
While I'm no expert, to say the least, on British politics but no doubt that one of the things that has led to Starmer's departure is the growing scandal of the Muslim rape crisis that has come to light especially over the last year or so. But shockingly Muslim men have been raping non-Muslim women and girls for decades!
This is something that’s also totally missed by the report’s focus on Islam as the main driving force behind the grooming: Pakistani Muslim men raping white British girls because they aren’t Muslim. In many cases, the Muslim identity of the men appears to be incidental to the grooming, and the kinship networks like the Kashmiri birādarī system that structure it predate conversion to Islam by centuries. Yes, some groomers do refer to the girls as kuffār—non-believers—and the justification is that of the wretched Quran verse “What the right hand possesses,” which says Muslim men can take sex slaves from among kuffār women, but it seems to be kinship, rather than religion, that gives these crimes their systematic and persistent character. Ultimately, though, this remains to be explored properly.Rape is not a one-off crime committed here and there but it is a documented tool of warfare used by Muslims to conquer and subjugate nations and people once Islam becomes a dominant force politically and/or demographically aided and abetted by a cowed and submissive indigenous populace that refuses to defend itself from invasion and conquest, and as is the case of Britain and much of western Europe brought it willingly upon themselves for myriad cultural and historic reasons.
While Starmer is gone, is there really a chance that the English people will recognize the mortal danger they placed themselves in by allowing the socialists to rule essentially unchecked since the end of the Second World War, Churchill's sunset years and Maggie Thatcher notwithstanding. The uprising in Belfast over the attempted public beheading of a man in broad daylight certainly gives one hope that people are indeed waking up at long last. Still, I'm hesitant to predict a sea change over there, knowing full well that despite being mugged by reality, Leftists/Democrats will lather rinse and repeat and continue to vote for their own destruction. Of course the societal and political pressure imposed by the globalist/political media cultural complex to bend the knee and surrender cannot be underestimated either. And in the UK there is now an official censorship regime where one can be hauled off and prosecuted for uttering anything critical against Islam, let alone even silently praying in front of an abortion mill. And elsewhere the beat goes on with the Iran negotiations. Some are hailing Trump and Vance as brilliant masters of 11-dimension chess. . .
Regardless of the naysayers, neoconservatives, and progressive leftist shills using social and mainstream media to portray America as weak for the thousandth time, President Trump's Iran deal and the communication of the deal by Vice President JD Vance has been a masterclass in geopolitics and media dexterity. President Trump's preliminary MOU with Iran took pressure, pragmatism, forceful language, and a militaristic strategy to secure, but it was all worth it. The priority of using peace through strength, the ever-powerful Trumpist foreign policy mantra, proved yet again that President Trump is the best negotiator in modern American or world politics. Using bombs to force conversation is certainly an option, but it ended up being the best solution for all sides of the war in Iran. While Obama's Iran deal funded radical Islamic terrorism and the spreading of Sharia Law throughout the globe, Trump's deal utilized tariffs, bombs, and blockades to bring Iran up the ramp and into 12 rounds with the 45th and 47th President of the United States.. . . Sounds great, but others are claiming they've both been taken to the cleaners.
Trump Coulda Been a Contender -- The destruction of a legacy. . . It’s one of the most justly celebrated moments in cinematic history. In Elia Kazan’s classic movie On the Waterfront (1954), the failed boxer Terry Malloy (Marlon Brando), who was forced to take a dive during the bout that could have established him as a possible challenger for the championship belt, says to his brother, who was in on the fix: “I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender. I coulda been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am.” I was going to make the subtitle to this article “Instead of a bum which is what he is,” but it was just too painful. Trump isn’t a bum, and maybe, just maybe, he will eventually right the ship and get on with the business of making America great again. But showering billions on a regime whose leaders routinely scream “Death to America,” and pretending that the evil men who now control that regime are rational people with whom America can do business — that’s the behavior of one of the America-Lasters who has governed this unhappy land in recent decades, not that of the visionary who promised to take on and defeat those who were selling out our interests.A number of good essays in the links that illustrate both sides of the argument. So, as the President himself is fond of saying, we'll just have to wait and see. Have a good day,
- ABOVE THE FOLD, BREAKING, NOTEWORTHY
- Starmer, 63, set out a timetable to stand down after coming under mounting pressure following last month’s local elections, where the governing Labour Party lost over 1,000 seats.
Keir Starmer chokes up as he resigns as UK Prime Minister — less than 2 years after landslide election win
- THE IRAN CONFLICT, "PEACE DEAL" (aftermath??)
- “You close it and you won’t have a country,” Trump said he told Iranian officials, according to Yingst. “You won’t even make it back to your f*cking country.”
‘You Close It And You Won’t Have A Country’: Trump Reportedly Says US Could Become ‘Guardian Angel’ Of Strait Of Hormuz
- President Donald Trump’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Iran suggests we have now taken a breather in our conflict with the regime.
Is The Iran Deal A ‘Breather?’
- The destruction of a legacy.
Trump Coulda Been a Contender
- This deal, led by the peace-through-strength foreign policy, restores deterrence and positions the United States to dominate future negotiations in the Middle East.
New Iran Deal is a masterclass by President, Vance, and administration
- Iran gets everything. We get the strait.
The Facts About the Iran Deal
- This lack of monopoly was the flaw in Tehran’s calculation. Iran saw the Strait as insurance against retaliation, but it did not stop Israel or the U.S. from bombing it. The geography of the Strait only guarantees Iran can hurt others, but it provides no protection from actors that don’t rely on Hormuz.
The Strait War
- “Iran must immediately stop their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon …”
Negotiations ‘Stalled’ As Iran Bristles Over Trump Threats
- Trump may have given Iran everything it wanted on paper—but the real question is whether Tehran fell for a deal that gives America the leverage to walk away.
Did Trump Snooker Iran?
- Sure, it’s a ‘deal’...but what kind?
The US-Iran MOU is worse than we thought
- Operation Epic Fury turns into Operation Epic Whimper.
The Disastrous Memorandum of Understanding with Iran
- In a post on X, Barak Ravid, the global affairs correspondent for Axios and a CNN analyst, said that Witkoff is en route to Switzerland. President Donald Trump’s other envoy, Jared Kushner, has already arrived in Switzerland.
Report: Special Envoy Steve Witkoff Heads to Switzerland for Potential Iran Nuclear Talks
- The Pentagon needs $80 billion to cover expenses from the Iran War and other expenses, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the discussions. The details of the funding constraints were reportedly unveiled by Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg during phone calls with lawmakers.
The Iran War Is Reportedly Bleeding The Pentagon Dry
- The terror tunnel system was built to execute Hezbollah’s “Conquer the Galilee” plan, an October 7-style massacre in northern Israel.
Iran Mounts Pressure on Trump Admin as Israel Encircles Hezbollah’s Underground “Nerve Center” in South Lebanon* * * * * - In 2024, Parastoo Ahmadi, age 29, livestreamed a video of her singing the patriotic song Az Khoone Javanane Vatan (From the Blood of the Youth of the Homeland) that went viral, generating millions of views. She and several musicians who performed with her was briefly detained before being released, but according to court documents obtained by The Guardian, she received a harsh and brutal punishment by the regime for not wearing a hijab.
Iran Sentences Singer Parastoo Ahmadi to 74 Lashings for Performing Without a Hijab
- You can’t always fight to the finish, but fighting can help you get there.
Punitive War 101
- It’s not Israel. It’s not even Iran. Look closer to home.
What the Iran MOU Is Really All About
ISRAEL vs IRAN & GAZA/HAMAS, HEZBOLLAH . . . AND LEFTISTS. . . The U.N... AND HISTORY - School principals, teachers, security personnel, attendants, counselors, and medical professionals.
USAID Confirms Israeli Claims: More Than 100 UNRWA Staff in Gaza Connected to Hamas
- Where's the outcry?
UN Blames Hamas for Torture and Public Execution of Gazans CIVIL WAR 2.0, LEFTIST PERSECUTIONS, DEMOCRAT PUTSCH, AMERICAN DISSOLUTION - A new court filing seeks to disqualify Arizona’s far-left AG after documents expose ‘wide-reaching multi-state political influence campaign.’
Court Filing: Democrat AGs Behind Lawfare Coordinated With Leftist Groups About ‘How To Stop Trump’
- There's nothing the IRS won't allow except conservatives.
IRS Allows Hamas Non-Profit to Operate Even After FBI Bust
- Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, 67, was arrested Friday on a misdemeanor charge of destruction of government property.
Former Olympic Athlete Among Those Arrested for Reflecting Pool Vandalism
- The world’s first trillionaire is not democracy’s negation but perhaps its most astounding vindication.
Elon Musk and the Glory of Liberal Democracy "DEMOCRAT/LEFTIST/GLOBALIST BORDER BLOODBATH," AMNESTY, IMMIGRATION, BORDER SECURITY - DHS added that the American people gave the Trump administration a “mandate to arrest and remove criminal illegal aliens,” adding that under President Donald Trump and DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, the agency would “continue to deliver.”
DHS: ‘Record High’ Deportations Under Trump Administration
- The American dairy industry employs roughly 130,000 workers, half of whom are immigrants. The H-2A program is projected to import approximately 400,000 workers by the end of 2026. Along with the previously mentioned concerns about wage suppression, stagnant investment in automation, worsening working conditions, and displacement of native workers, the industry’s already heavy reliance on cheap foreign labor suggests that recent reports of worker shortages point to a more fundamental, structural challenge preventing it from hiring American workers.
Trump Admin Expands H-2A Program to Include Migrant Dairy Workers.
- All orchestrated behind the scenes without congressional oversight.
The Open-Border Funding and Facilitation Network Part I: International Pipelines, UN Cash, and Federally Funded NGO Resettlement Networks
- Randy Villegas made the claim in a doctoral paper that lamented the popularity of Gadsden flags and shamed a teacher who referred to 'illegals'
‘Climate of Fear’: California Dem House Candidate Suggested Conservatives in His District Created ‘Hostile’ Environment for ‘Latinx Immigrant Communities’ THE GREAT SOMALIAN SIMOLEON SWINDLE - A Chicago native who allegedly ran a $1.2 billion healthcare fraud conspiracy targeting elderly victims on Medicare was captured in the Philippines and shipped back to the United States — becoming the second suspect nabbed on the FBI’s new “Most Wanted Fraudsters” list.
Most Wanted Fraudsters List: Fugitive Who Pled Guilty in $1.2 Billion Medicare Scheme Nabbed in the Philippines DOMESTIC AFFAIRS, THE COURTS, WASTE/FRAUD/ABUSE - No matter how boggy it is, the Reflecting Pool reflects TDS with perfect clarity.
Further Reflections On The Reflecting Pool
- Victor Davis Hanson: By any measure, California is a failed state — and a national embarrassment. What happened to the nation’s most richly naturally endowed, and once best-governed, state?The left took total control — after millions of the embattled middle class fled. Millions more impoverished immigrants, legal and illegal, took their place. Left-wing Silicon Valley spawned some of the wealthiest elite liberal enclaves in the world.
How California’s self-sabotage by the left made it a national disgrace
- It really is amazing the number of ways Congress finds to waste American taxpayers’ time and money. As if there aren’t any other pressing matters to attend to . . .
Televising Supreme Court Hearings Is A Terrible, Awful, No Good Idea
WE-ALL-SLAM-FOR-I-SLAM - Raw Egg Nationalist: Britain’s institutions face growing scrutiny over a disputed murder case and decades-long failures in handling grooming gang scandals.
State of the Nation: What the New Grooming Gang Report Does—and Doesn’t—Say about the Mass Rape of British Girls
- Islamists are coming for our offices. Does it matter?
Anni Cyrus Video: The Sharia Wave is Coming FIRST AMENDMENT ISSUES, CENSORSHIP, FAKE NEWS, MEDIA, BIG BROTHER TECH - Thad McCotter: America’s fertility crisis has many causes, but a new study suggests the device that changed how we communicate may also have changed how we connect.
Are iPhones Dialing Up the Birth Dearth?
- It has zero chance of passing even a Democrat Congress; it’s blatantly unconstitutional; it’s economic suicide — and it’s fundamentally tyrannical... Which means there’s an excellent chance some scaled-down version of it will be grist for multiple 2028 presidential campaigns, and the demand of lefties in Congress — and so prompt serious consideration of various “compromise” proposals. . . And, really, some smaller-scale version of “seize the wealth” now drives practically every major Democratic proposal — with “clever” Republicans looking for creative ways to join in.
Bernie Sanders’ call to seize the AI industry has damning lessons about politics today THE ECONOMY, STUPID - It seems like an impossible task. But we have to start somewhere, and this is as good a place as any.
How Do We Balance the Federal Budget?
- In a presentation for progressive House staffers, the sex workers also complained about their treatment at the hands of law enforcement
Sex Workers Visit Capitol Hill With a Message for Woke Congressional Staffers: The ‘Affordability Crisis’ Is Hard on Prostitutes, Too RED-GREENS, CLIMATE CHANGE HOAX, DEMOCRAT-LEFT WAR ON FOSSIL FUELS, - Even communists have to eventually bow to the gods of economic reality.
China discovers electric vehicles aren't the future CRIME & PUNISHMENT, NON-DOSTOYEVSKY - “The ruling stops short of handing control of the cases to the state attorney general, but it creates a new court-ordered check on Krasner’s office in future post-conviction matters.”
Soros-Backed Philly DA Larry Krasner Gets Slapped by Pennsylvania Supreme Court AMERICA AND THE WORLD IMPRISONED: CHINESE CORONAVIRUS FICTIONS AND FACTS - Director of National Intelligence exposes Dr. Fauci - and his “intelligence community” collaborators.
Truth-Teller Tulsi
- MIRANDA DEVINE: On her final day as director of national intelligence Friday, Tulsi Gabbard released damning declassified evidence accusing Dr. Anthony Fauci of causing the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Anthony Fauci, COVID-19 origins cover-up runs ‘deep’ into our intelligence community EDUCATION, AND WHAT PASSES FOR IT - Education in America is a mess. Student achievement is abysmal and continues in decline. Without an honest assessment of what went wrong, we will never make the necessary changes to help children learn.
Education Scorecard Ignores Common Core disaster
- “Higher education can be rescued only by recovering the virtues it abandoned: truth, merit, discipline, intellectual courage, national confidence, and civilizational stewardship.”
Higher Education’s Crisis of Trust, Cost, and Ideology
- Embattled Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho has resigned – almost four months after the FBI raided his home and office as part of a fraud and corruption probe. Carvalho, who held the role for just over four years, tendered his resignation Sunday and said it would be effective immediately, the Los Angeles Times reported.
LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho resigns four months after FBI raid SECOND AMENDMENT - Justice Clarence Thomas: "The Second Amendment is not a second-class right."
The Supreme Court puts off ruling on the PLCAA
- . . .Cuccinelli, who used the militia clause of the state constitution’s right to bear arms provision to challenge the ban in what he called a “case of first impression” in oral arguments before a Spotsylvania County judge Wednesday.
Ken Cuccinelli Deploying Novel Strategy To Sink Abigail Spanberger’s Semi-Auto Gun Ban DEMOCRAT/LEFTIST AND RINO SCANDALS, MESHUGAS, CHUTZPOCRISY, INSANITY - The Arizona Democrat used his leadership political action committee (PAC) to fund recent trips to Miami, Chicago, Disneyland, and Disney World with his family, according to the report.
Report: Ruben Gallego Used Campaign Donations for Babysitting and Luxury Family Trips, Including Disneyland, Disney World, Super Bowl* * * * * - The since-deleted Reddit post came in the wake of the Iranian terror chief Qassem Soleimani's death
Graham Platner Endorsed Comment From 'RevolutionaryCommie' Calling America a 'Disgraceful Country': 'I'm an American, and I Can't Disagree' POLITICS - We can either renew the spirit of liberty that made America exceptional, or watch her collapse under policies that pull toward perdition.
Your Freedom Vs. Democrat Control: The 2026 Midterms Will Decide America’s Future
- Trump has reshaped the Republican Party into a disciplined political machine, rewarding loyalty, punishing failure, and forcing a movement long plagued by weakness to finally fight.
Who’s the Boss? Trump, That’s Who
- . . .it is “pretty humbling” to have Trump’s support and that “every day” he is “going to be working to make sure I live up to that endorsement.”
Trump-Backed Wisconsin Candidate Michael Alfonso: GOP Is ‘Favorite to Keep the House,’ Democrats Running on ‘Full-Blown Marxism’
- “Trump is more popular than Tim Walz in his home state because Minnesotans are sick and tired of Walz siding with illegal aliens and Somali fraudsters.”
Walz Approval Craters Below Trump in Minnesota BIDEN CRIME FAMILY REVELATIONS - U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich found Biden unlikely to win his case and ruled that the department’s choice to release the files was not an abuse of discretion, the opinion states. She wrote that heavy redactions had shrunk his privacy stake, leaving material that no longer touched on family, illness or death.
Judge Rejects Biden’s Bid To Bury Ghostwriter Tapes, Then Pauses Release For Appeal
- Autopen pardons can’t possibly be constitutional. Why not test the theory on a few high-profile malefactors?
How Bulletproof Are Joe Biden’s Pardons?
FOREIGN AFFAIRS, INTERNATIONAL - Well, we can say that another country in Latin America has taken a swing to the right because El Tigre won narrowly, though I'm willing to bet Petro and his folks were up to some funny business. I just don't buy that nearly half the country voted for the commie... or, at least, half of the 63.6% of people who showed up to the polls in Colombia and beyond. For what it's worth, Colombian expats who live in North America and Europe overwhelmingly voted for de la Espriella. I'm seeing Colombian journalists on social media proclaiming that they are ready to return to their country.
Another One! Colombia Does the RIGHT Thing. Now On to Brazil.
- A self-confessed terrorist linked to the infamous Entebbe hijacking is running for a board position with Germany’s hard-left Die Linke party at their national convention this weekend. (Hello Mossad?! - jjs)
Self-Confessed Leftist Terrorist Whose Girlfriend Hijacked Israel Airline Flight Running For Election in Germany
- Whether Keir Starmer has resigned or not, Britain’s turmoil over immigration, speech, and identity signals a ruling consensus fracturing under public backlash.
“Is There No England Now?”
- Fear merchants can’t sell Armageddon if nobody listens.
The Four Jokers of the Apocalypse: Carney, Starmer, Macron, and Merz
- . . .As opposed to other knife attacks in which the ethnicity of the suspect is often kept from the public, Police Scotland said on Saturday that they have arrested a “36-year-old white Scottish man” on suspicion of carrying out multiple stabbings.
Police Arrest ‘White Scottish Man’ After Multiple Stabbings Near Mosque in Edinburgh
- More than 100,000 Canadians have fled Canada in 2025 alone.
Tyrannical legislation drives thousands of Canadians to flee Canada
- “My first message to President Trump is first to congratulate him for his action on peace,” Sall said in a phone interview ahead of a recent trip to Washington. “He’s a peace builder, even if sometimes we have some problems today with Iran, but what he did is huge on one year of peace in the world, around the world, and he has to continue this process to be and to stay a peace builder..."
Exclusive — Leading UN Secretary General Candidate Macky Sall Backs ‘Peace Builder’ Donald Trump’s Push for Reforms: ‘Make the UN Great Again’ HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE - A PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report released on June 11 projects that U.S. healthcare costs will increase 9% for employers and 8.5% for individuals in 2027. The expected increases are being driven by “AI-enabled revenue optimization tools,” rising reimbursement pressure among providers and heightened spending by pharmacies, according to PwC.
AI May Actually Be Making Healthcare More Expensive
- Americans cannot drug and diagnose their way out of the national mental health and chronic disease crises. A huge part of our problem is our sedentary lifestyles, tech-fueled isolation, and childhoods spent primarily indoors. The Department of Health and Human Services has a new website to encourage Americans to reconnect with other humans and God's great outdoors.
Kennedy Tells Families to Reconnect and Get Outside This Summer
- The move away from FD&C synthetic colors is unlikely to stop with just Nestlé USA. Secretary Kennedy has already called on other companies to take similar action. “Now it’s time for every food company operating in America to do the same and help Make America Healthy Again,” Kennedy posted on X. The removal of synthetic dyes by Nestlé and other major companies reflects growing consumer demand for healthier, more natural ingredients. This story also shows that the MAHA agenda is making progress.
MAHA Win as Nestlé Delivers on Pledge to Eliminate Artificial Colors. ACTUAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY - The science team for the asteroid probe Lucy yesterday published their final results from the spacecraft’s fly-by of the main belt asteroid Donaldjohanson in April 2025, outlining their present hypothesis based on the data as to the asteroid’s origins and evolution that has left it today a tumbling peanut.
Final results from Lucy’s 2025 fly-by of asteroid Donaldjohanson: A tumbling peanut!
- This decision essentially ends the lawfare campaign of these groups. I am sure they will try again, but their options continue to shrink, especially because they have practically no support in the southern Texas region. Everyone else is enthusiastically enjoying the prosperity and wealth SpaceX is bringing to the area.
Texas Supreme Court rejects beach closure lawsuit against SpaceX FEMINAZISM, TRANSGENDER PSYCHOSIS, HOMOSEXUALIZATION, WAR ON MASCULINITY/NORMALCY - Stacie-Marie Laughton, a 42-year-old man who claims to be a woman, faces more than 33 years in prison after convincing his former partner, Lindsay Groves, to take photos of children at the daycare where she once worked. Groves took nude photos of children estimated to be between the ages of three and five during bathroom breaks and diaper changes, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ), before sending them to Laughton via text. (RELATED: Doctor Pushing Puberty Blockers On Teen Boy Was Charged With Possessing Child Porn)
Trailblazing Trans Lawmaker Sentenced To Over 33 Years For Child Exploitation
- A recent survey claims to find they do, but its conclusions ignore key evidence.
Do “Anti-LGBTQ+” Policies Worsen Mental Health?
- The Pathways trial, led by King’s College London (KCL), aims to study the effects of puberty blockers on children with so-called gender dysphoria. Despite previous bans and safety warnings, the trial will proceed with a minimum age requirement of 11 for girls and 12 for boys. Critics argue that the trial is an unethical experiment on children who cannot give informed consent—under-18s in Britain are not allowed to smoke, drink alcohol, or even use tanning beds—to “treatments” that can permanently stunt growth and cause infertility.
UK Approves Trans Puberty Blocker Experiments on Children as Young as 11.
- This century-long experiment of demonizing, removing, and replacing men has failed.
Bring Back the Patriarchy CULTURE WARS, NATIONAL SUICIDE - "You can’t take back the flag in an hour if the rest of the time you treat patriotism as something vaguely embarrassing."
Bill Maher Rips Into Dems, Kamala For Mocking Patriotism Until They Need Votes
- The World Cup is showing visitors the America many never see: a nation of friendly people, open spaces, family businesses, and everyday places built on trust.
The United States: No Place Like Home
- Let's hope that more of he U.S. rubs off on our guests than the other way around.
Mixed Feelings About The World Cup In America
- The self-styled socialist and Hollywood Hills resident – who has an estimated net worth of some $40 million thanks to the benevolent capitalist system which he professes to despise – used an interview with Katrin Riedl of Germany’s Metal Hammer magazine to deliver his sneering critique of artists who back away limelight: “When people say that musicians should not be involved in politics, it means they are people that disagree with your politics,” he shared, before continuing:
Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello: Artists Who Are Apolitical or Stay Silent on Politics Should Go to an ‘Extra Hot Layer of Hell’
- Christian Toto: Deranged star slated to host 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' - will ABC reign her in?
How Crazy Will Rosie O’Donnell Get as Kimmel’s Replacement?
- On the lost art of association—and how to recapture it
The Courage to Belong
- The “furious anti-immigration” parable has already been banned in Germany.
Vigilante Flick Touches a Nerve
HITHER & YON - Burrows spent his career behind the camera specializing in situation comedies. Few viewers recognized him or knew his name, other than to see it flash quickly on the screen in the opening credits. But they knew his work.
James Burrows, Director of Classic TV Comedies Including ‘Cheers’ and ‘Friends,’ Dies at 85
- “Rivalries aside, the acquaintance blossomed into a friendship...The yin and yang polarity resurfaced in their final exchange.”
Leonard Cohen’s Dark Faith
- Roger Kimball: The consequences of history often arrive like starlight: events unfold in real time, but their true significance can take years to reach us.
The Solstice of Our Discontent
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Yep
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at June 22, 2026 07:25 AM (qZb7K)
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Morning, all!
Posted by: NR Pax at June 22, 2026 07:26 AM (RjOoY)
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I nood'd
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at June 22, 2026 07:26 AM (qZb7K)
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Yonder Horde
Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 22, 2026 07:28 AM (jehhT)
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Islam is incompatible with Western civilization.
Posted by: Paul enjoys sex with his dog at June 22, 2026 07:31 AM (rUxRB)
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Trailblazing Trans Lawmaker Sentenced To Over 33 Years For Child Exploitation
Oh wow. The Thing That Never Happens is Happening Again.
Oh wow. The Thing That Never Happens is Happening Again.
Posted by: NR Pax at June 22, 2026 07:31 AM (RjOoY)
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“You close it and you won’t have a country,” Trump said he told Iranian officials, according to Yingst. “You won’t even make it back to your f*cking country.”
‘You Close It And You Won’t Have A Country’: Trump Reportedly Says US Could Become ‘Guardian Angel’ Of Strait Of Hormuz"
What do you mean "become"? We have been Team America World police there since the 1970s.
‘You Close It And You Won’t Have A Country’: Trump Reportedly Says US Could Become ‘Guardian Angel’ Of Strait Of Hormuz"
What do you mean "become"? We have been Team America World police there since the 1970s.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at June 22, 2026 07:31 AM (0N4FZ)
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Good morning again dear horde and happy birthday Mr. JJ
Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 22, 2026 07:31 AM (mWKAz)
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I trust Trump on the Iran deal far more than establishment critics. Time will indeed tell. Trump has had to deal with Iran constrained by the war-powers act, so has to take them down piecemeal.
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at June 22, 2026 07:32 AM (1VZmA)
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I think the last few days have made clear the Iran debacle has gone completely off the rails.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 22, 2026 07:34 AM (mWKAz)
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As a life long Republican and long time commentator, Trump is a poopy head.
Posted by: A life long Republican and long time commentator at June 22, 2026 07:34 AM (vFG9F)
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He can't even paint a pool right.
Posted by: A life long Republican and long time commentator at June 22, 2026 07:35 AM (vFG9F)
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This weekend was the greatest foreign policy disaster in all of American history, JD Vance
spent the entire weekend acting like a sad little monkey on a chain, dancing furiously while a laughing Iranian organ grinder played a crazy tune.
Money is already, today, flowing in to Iran from China, Russia, Pakistan, Qatar, and Turkey. The plan to put Iran under economic pressure has collapsed completely.
This is no plan. This is complete and total failure.
spent the entire weekend acting like a sad little monkey on a chain, dancing furiously while a laughing Iranian organ grinder played a crazy tune.
Money is already, today, flowing in to Iran from China, Russia, Pakistan, Qatar, and Turkey. The plan to put Iran under economic pressure has collapsed completely.
This is no plan. This is complete and total failure.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 22, 2026 07:35 AM (nuNhM)
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Trump’s approach to Iran has been good overall, but marred IMHO by some recent missteps; namely, the MOU is imperfect to say the least and he’s made so many threats that didn’t materialize they’re beginning to ring hollow.
We severely degraded their military and killed leaders - GOOD
Long fruitless negotiations with hollow threats - Not so good
Yeah, we’ll have to wait and see…
We severely degraded their military and killed leaders - GOOD
Long fruitless negotiations with hollow threats - Not so good
Yeah, we’ll have to wait and see…
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 22, 2026 07:35 AM (+gA9j)
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They don't fight to win advantage, political leverage, even regional hegemony.
They fight to kill.
So by all means, let's continue to ignore their straight-up eliminationist policy.
They think they won. They are not defeated.
They fight to kill.
So by all means, let's continue to ignore their straight-up eliminationist policy.
They think they won. They are not defeated.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 22, 2026 07:37 AM (mWKAz)
16
Morning all
Posted by: rickb223 at June 22, 2026 07:38 AM (kpbTM)
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(Yesterday) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian: “What is certain is that we will never give up our right to enrich uranium, and the other side will have no choice but to accept this. In the past, they demanded that Iran's missiles also be part of the negotiations, but now they say that just as other countries have missiles, Iran should also have the right to possess ballistic missiles. The rules of the game have changed.”
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 22, 2026 07:38 AM (nuNhM)
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This will be the end of Trump. Boy, they've got him now!
Posted by: fd at June 22, 2026 07:38 AM (vFG9F)
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Susan Rice popped up this weekend to say the Trump handling of Iran has been a complete failure, which should encourage you all otherwise.
Susan Rice popped up this weekend to say the Trump handling of Iran has been a complete failure, which should encourage you all otherwise.
Posted by: Auspex at June 22, 2026 07:40 AM (Y8DZL)
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President Trump has shit the bed in regards to Iran.
Go big or go home, but he shit the bed instead, only delaying that which needs to be done. Hopefully he recovers but the bed has been shitted.
Go big or go home, but he shit the bed instead, only delaying that which needs to be done. Hopefully he recovers but the bed has been shitted.
Posted by: Clean Sheets Are Needed at June 22, 2026 07:40 AM (g7saB)
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Every decision I’ve taken has been about putting the country I love first. "
Too bad that wasn't Britain, bunky.
Too bad that wasn't Britain, bunky.
Posted by: man at June 22, 2026 07:41 AM (XuXeR)
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"Susan Rice popped up this weekend to say the Trump handling of Iran has been a complete failure, which should encourage you all otherwise.
Posted by: Auspex"
I'm just disappointed that Rob Reiner is no longer around to give his input.
Posted by: Auspex"
I'm just disappointed that Rob Reiner is no longer around to give his input.
Posted by: fd at June 22, 2026 07:42 AM (vFG9F)
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Susan Rice popped up this weekend to say the Trump handling of Iran has been a complete failure, which should encourage you all otherwise"
Hey, how can we be negative 24/7 with that sort of attitude?
/
Hey, how can we be negative 24/7 with that sort of attitude?
/
Posted by: man at June 22, 2026 07:43 AM (XuXeR)
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France will block any attempt to remove UN Security Council sanctions on Iran unless future nuclear negotiations satisfy French requirements and address concerns over Tehran’s missile program and regional proxy groups....
When France says “whoa, slow down , you’re surrendering too fast!” you know you’re in trouble.
When France says “whoa, slow down , you’re surrendering too fast!” you know you’re in trouble.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 22, 2026 07:43 AM (nuNhM)
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Trump loves to negotiate. Over anything. Everything. All the time. This back and forth is going to continue for quite a while.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 22, 2026 07:43 AM (jehhT)
Posted by: Don Black at June 22, 2026 07:43 AM (15Vi2)
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This is why people getting excited about Starmer being driven out is misplaced.
No Labour PM will be better, and in this case might be far worse because of the perception that the rape gang scandal is behind them.
No Labour PM will be better, and in this case might be far worse because of the perception that the rape gang scandal is behind them.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 22, 2026 07:43 AM (PLxDd)
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Willowed from Pixy:
The UK is gone, it doesn’t matter who is PM. Even Nigel Farage couldn’t fix it; certainly none of their political class can… they’re all clones. This Burnham guy is another Starmer, perhaps less wooden. No Thatcher out there to save the day… kinda sad but their voters have been digging this hole for decades. The numb skulls threw out Churchill after WWII and it’s been generally downhill since with only the respite from Thatcher applying some brakes on the downhill
The UK is gone, it doesn’t matter who is PM. Even Nigel Farage couldn’t fix it; certainly none of their political class can… they’re all clones. This Burnham guy is another Starmer, perhaps less wooden. No Thatcher out there to save the day… kinda sad but their voters have been digging this hole for decades. The numb skulls threw out Churchill after WWII and it’s been generally downhill since with only the respite from Thatcher applying some brakes on the downhill
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 22, 2026 07:43 AM (yz/88)
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As a life long Republican and long time commentator, Trump is a poopy head."
You left out "conserving conservative"
You left out "conserving conservative"
Posted by: man at June 22, 2026 07:44 AM (XuXeR)
Posted by: man at June 22, 2026 07:45 AM (XuXeR)
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On some level, I cannot bring myself to believe Europe--England and Germany, Belgium, France, Sweden, Belgium--can possibly fall.
But Eastern Europe fell to Communism for generations. The entire Middle East was once Christian. The city of Constantine was overrun by Muslims and became Istanbul, the Hagia Sophia a mosque.
It can happen, it is happening, and if Europeans do not convulse violently enough to shake off this predator, the same thing will happen.
Meanwhile, in Dearborn, . . .
But Eastern Europe fell to Communism for generations. The entire Middle East was once Christian. The city of Constantine was overrun by Muslims and became Istanbul, the Hagia Sophia a mosque.
It can happen, it is happening, and if Europeans do not convulse violently enough to shake off this predator, the same thing will happen.
Meanwhile, in Dearborn, . . .
Posted by: Smallish Bees at June 22, 2026 07:45 AM (xKjWc)
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“ He replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”
Matthew 17:20
Matthew 17:20
Posted by: Marcus T at June 22, 2026 07:47 AM (oIl0H)
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It can happen, it is happening"
And always will happen. What most of us think as "normal " is an oddity in human history...
And always will happen. What most of us think as "normal " is an oddity in human history...
Posted by: man at June 22, 2026 07:47 AM (XuXeR)
34
Good morning horde!
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 22, 2026 07:47 AM (ExV1e)
35
Good again Horde thx JJ.
Willowed : Alan Greenspan is mort. Andrea Mitchell is available.
Keir Starmer resigns.
Who amongst the famous will resign or die to make it three?
Willowed : Alan Greenspan is mort. Andrea Mitchell is available.
Keir Starmer resigns.
Who amongst the famous will resign or die to make it three?
Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 22, 2026 07:48 AM (Iurxt)
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As a life long Republican and long time commentator, Trump is a poopy head.
Posted by: A life long Republican and long time commentator at June 22, 2026 07:34 AM (vFG9F)
Get it correct, please. He's a poopy mcpoopyhead!
Posted by: A life long Republican and long time commentator at June 22, 2026 07:34 AM (vFG9F)
Get it correct, please. He's a poopy mcpoopyhead!
Posted by: Will Robinson at June 22, 2026 07:49 AM (zBgIx)
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Good morning, J.J.
Good morning, Horde.
Good morning, Horde.
Posted by: Inogame at June 22, 2026 07:50 AM (53oGX)
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Seems to me like the Left waited until Burnham was in to force Starmer out. Burnham is the next leftard chosen one. UK is fucked. Getting rid of Starmer is window dressing because of the reaction from the voters, to try and save the party but probably even moreso to drag the country further left.
UK is done done done. Burnham will be worse and more leftist (if that's possible) by a lot.
UK is done done done. Burnham will be worse and more leftist (if that's possible) by a lot.
Posted by: ... at June 22, 2026 07:51 AM (22ggK)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 22, 2026 07:52 AM (EAwQ9)
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Iranian PM Ghalibaf on Trump’s threats to restart the war:
“Don't they think to themselves that, if their threats had worked, they wouldn't have reached the desperation they face today? We don't take the Americans' threats into account.
They'd better watch their statements; our armed forces are ready to respond in another way. No matter how much they talk, it's we who take action.”
Iran is openly declaring that they are going to do any damn thing they want to, and that Trump won’t have the nerve to do anything about it. Money is already flowing in; arms are flowing in; supplies are flowing in. And oil is flowing out, all restrictions dropped already.
“Don't they think to themselves that, if their threats had worked, they wouldn't have reached the desperation they face today? We don't take the Americans' threats into account.
They'd better watch their statements; our armed forces are ready to respond in another way. No matter how much they talk, it's we who take action.”
Iran is openly declaring that they are going to do any damn thing they want to, and that Trump won’t have the nerve to do anything about it. Money is already flowing in; arms are flowing in; supplies are flowing in. And oil is flowing out, all restrictions dropped already.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 22, 2026 07:52 AM (nuNhM)
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FIRST!!!!!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 07:53 AM (2YhKe)
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A number of good essays in the links that illustrate both sides of the argument.
So much ink spilled on a matter about which none of the authors knows more than we.
So much ink spilled on a matter about which none of the authors knows more than we.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 22, 2026 07:54 AM (ExV1e)
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Every decision I’ve taken has been about putting the country I love first. That is why I will resign as leader of the Labour Party. I have spoken to His Majesty the King this morning to inform him of my decision.”
And he goes out a lying sack of shit.
EVERYTHING he did was at the detriment to the people and he's responsible for thousands of rapes and murders.
F*ck you, Kweir Starmer. I hope the people can now sue you for what you've done.
And he goes out a lying sack of shit.
EVERYTHING he did was at the detriment to the people and he's responsible for thousands of rapes and murders.
F*ck you, Kweir Starmer. I hope the people can now sue you for what you've done.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 07:54 AM (2YhKe)
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First, eliminate the fraud in the system, which is estimated at between $200 billion and $500 billion per year.
I have to assume that those estimates were made prior to the fraud starting to be uncovered. In a $7T budget, I'd guess that at least $4T of it is fraud.
I have to assume that those estimates were made prior to the fraud starting to be uncovered. In a $7T budget, I'd guess that at least $4T of it is fraud.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 22, 2026 07:58 AM (ExV1e)
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Does the UK government just swap out politicians when they fall out of favor?
It seems like a cabal of retards over there.
It seems like a cabal of retards over there.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 22, 2026 07:58 AM (jehhT)
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So much ink spilled on a matter about which none of the authors knows more than we."
Sadly, too many fail to understand the value in shutting up...
Sadly, too many fail to understand the value in shutting up...
Posted by: man at June 22, 2026 07:59 AM (XuXeR)
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To eliminate fraud in the system, you have to eliminate the system because fraud is the system.
Posted by: Will Robinson at June 22, 2026 07:59 AM (zBgIx)
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Starmer is a murderous lying sack of crap. Good riddance
Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 22, 2026 07:59 AM (Iurxt)
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Good morning JJ and horde
Posted by: Skip at June 22, 2026 07:59 AM (sgkY8)
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Morn'all.. So another day of Trump's a poopyhead surrenderer vs Trump is a genius...
Posted by: It's me donna at June 22, 2026 08:00 AM (HtIAP)
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Read the content, now to the foreshadowing of one of the worst possible 'entertainment' choices ever made: Rosie "Bulldyke" O'Donnell as a stand-up comic to replace the unfunny Jimmy Kimmel. The show will be watched and loved by the trans community and by the hard core, braindead, leftists. There will be a few of we normies who will also watch a few times just to see how bad it is; like watching a train wreck.
Posted by: Bonecrusher at June 22, 2026 08:00 AM (JNTt1)
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Starmer falling on a sword so his replacement can still let in the invasion rapists
Posted by: Skip at June 22, 2026 08:01 AM (sgkY8)
Posted by: Don Black at June 22, 2026 08:01 AM (15Vi2)
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While I'm no expert, to say the least, on British politics but no doubt that one of the things that has led to Starmer's departure is the growing scandal of the Muslim rape crisis that has come to light especially over the last year or so. But shockingly Muslim men have been raping non-Muslim women and girls for decades!
But, the muslhams tell me this isn't true. Shame on you, JJ.
But, the muslhams tell me this isn't true. Shame on you, JJ.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:03 AM (2YhKe)
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So another day of Trump's a poopyhead surrenderer vs Trump is a genius..."
Or, you know, a politician. But hey, some have to complain. Constantly complain.
Every day.
*sigh*
Or, you know, a politician. But hey, some have to complain. Constantly complain.
Every day.
*sigh*
Posted by: man at June 22, 2026 08:03 AM (XuXeR)
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What's a Keir?
Posted by: Most people at June 22, 2026 08:04 AM (Ov6Yl)
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but it seems to be kinship, rather than religion, that gives these crimes their systematic and persistent character. Ultimately, though, this remains to be explored properly.
Ah. They're just looking for someone to cuddle with. That makes it all better........
Ah. They're just looking for someone to cuddle with. That makes it all better........
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:04 AM (2YhKe)
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I thought the Heritage Foundation won their suit against Joey and that the Hur tapes were going to be released this morning.
I thought the Heritage Foundation won their suit against Joey and that the Hur tapes were going to be released this morning.
Posted by: Auspex at June 22, 2026 08:04 AM (Y8DZL)
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Finally, we need to address the elephant in the room: funding Social Security and Medicare. Benefit cuts are off the table so the only solution is tax increases. I propose increasing the Medicare tax from 1.45 percent to 2 percent and the Social Security tax from 6.2 percent to 6.5 percent. In addition, I propose tripling the FICA maximum, currently at $184,750, with a new 7.5-percent crediting rate to preserve the defined benefit nature of the payouts. Implementing these increases would generate about $300 billion per year and keep these programs solvent through the end of the century.
God forbid that we should explore ways to end these programs. Just raise the taxes collected for them every so often until it eats up everything else.
God forbid that we should explore ways to end these programs. Just raise the taxes collected for them every so often until it eats up everything else.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 22, 2026 08:05 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: man at June 22, 2026 08:05 AM (XuXeR)
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The uprising in Belfast over the attempted public beheading of a man in broad daylight certainly gives one hope that people are indeed waking up at long last. Still, I'm hesitant to predict a sea change over there, knowing full well that despite being mugged by reality, Leftists/Democrats will lather rinse and repeat and continue to vote for their own destruction.
One thing will happen in the near future. The people returning from the US and her World Cup hosting will demand barbecue and Buc-Ee's to be brought to the country.
One thing will happen in the near future. The people returning from the US and her World Cup hosting will demand barbecue and Buc-Ee's to be brought to the country.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:06 AM (2YhKe)
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When does the SNAP program run out of money?
Posted by: I gotta ask at June 22, 2026 08:06 AM (Ov6Yl)
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Why Trump took on Iran before the midterms is …..anybody’s guess. Puzzling to be sure.
Why Trump took on Iran before the midterms is …..anybody’s guess. Puzzling to be sure.
Posted by: Voter theater. at June 22, 2026 08:06 AM (FCPbW)
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38 Seems to me like the Left waited until Burnham was in to force Starmer out. Burnham is the next leftard chosen one. UK is fucked. Getting rid of Starmer is window dressing because of the reaction from the voters, to try and save the party but probably even moreso to drag the country further left.
UK is done done done. Burnham will be worse and more leftist (if that's possible) by a lot.
Posted by: ... at June 22, 2026 07:51 AM (22ggK)
The Morning Rant has always been Eeyore Central.
UK is done done done. Burnham will be worse and more leftist (if that's possible) by a lot.
Posted by: ... at June 22, 2026 07:51 AM (22ggK)
The Morning Rant has always been Eeyore Central.
Posted by: Cow Demon at June 22, 2026 08:07 AM (T6aVk)
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>So another day of Trump's a poopyhead surrenderer vs Trump is a genius..."
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Oh I quit trying to understand what he's doing re: Iran
I scroll right by all that Iran shit on X
SAVE Act posts too
no point
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Oh I quit trying to understand what he's doing re: Iran
I scroll right by all that Iran shit on X
SAVE Act posts too
no point
Posted by: Don Black at June 22, 2026 08:07 AM (15Vi2)
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There's no need to watch Ben Hur on videotape.
We have newer technology now.
We have newer technology now.
Posted by: Wait, wut? at June 22, 2026 08:08 AM (Ov6Yl)
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Why Trump took on Iran before the midterms is …..anybody’s guess. Puzzling to be sure."
My guess is that there was a lot of DC panic, plus China was making noises. This has shut them up nicely.
My guess is that there was a lot of DC panic, plus China was making noises. This has shut them up nicely.
Posted by: man at June 22, 2026 08:08 AM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 22, 2026 08:08 AM (jehhT)
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NFL training camps open next month
Posted by: Don Black at June 22, 2026 08:08 AM (15Vi2)
Posted by: man at June 22, 2026 08:09 AM (XuXeR)
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Tanned, rested and ready!
Posted by: Theresa May at June 22, 2026 08:09 AM (Ov6Yl)
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On my computer, I have an article from Maclean’s on the Rotherham rape gangs.
From 2014.
It’s been going on for awhile.
From 2014.
It’s been going on for awhile.
Posted by: Cow Demon at June 22, 2026 08:09 AM (T6aVk)
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A number of good essays in the links that illustrate both sides of the argument. So, as the President himself is fond of saying, we'll just have to wait and see.
His main priority and forever stated goal was to not allow the Crimson Jihad become a nuclear power.
He's seemingly accomplished that. If they try again, he will bomb the shit out of them. However, the success of that will lean heavily on who becomes President of the US next.......
Because, yes, EVERYONE knows you can't trust Iran. Even the stupid poopyhead.
His main priority and forever stated goal was to not allow the Crimson Jihad become a nuclear power.
He's seemingly accomplished that. If they try again, he will bomb the shit out of them. However, the success of that will lean heavily on who becomes President of the US next.......
Because, yes, EVERYONE knows you can't trust Iran. Even the stupid poopyhead.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:09 AM (2YhKe)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at June 22, 2026 08:10 AM (VyBeY)
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"NFL training camps open next month"
The nfl hates you but more importantly the hate ME. Not a single cent for those *&^^&&(*().
The nfl hates you but more importantly the hate ME. Not a single cent for those *&^^&&(*().
Posted by: Will Robinson at June 22, 2026 08:10 AM (zBgIx)
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Sad but revealing - the arguments in favor of the administration’s actions this weekend consist only of “nuh-uh! Nuh-uh! Shut up! Shut up!”
There is no honest defense of the last 48 hours possible.
There is no honest defense of the last 48 hours possible.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 22, 2026 08:11 AM (nuNhM)
Posted by: man at June 22, 2026 08:11 AM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Cow Demon at June 22, 2026 08:11 AM (T6aVk)
Posted by: Don Black at June 22, 2026 08:12 AM (15Vi2)
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“Sex worker” - because saying “whore” is
1) TOO HARD and
2) not nearly Marxist sounding enough.
Posted by: Cow Demon at June 22, 2026 08:11 AM (T6aVk)
And 'prostitute' got such a bad connotation during the 'Jack the Ripper' period.
1) TOO HARD and
2) not nearly Marxist sounding enough.
Posted by: Cow Demon at June 22, 2026 08:11 AM (T6aVk)
And 'prostitute' got such a bad connotation during the 'Jack the Ripper' period.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:12 AM (2YhKe)
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Sir Keir Starmer choked up as he announced his resignation as UK Prime Minister Monday – less than 2 years after the Labour Party stormed to a landslide general election win.
They didn't exactly "storm to a landslide". Their share of votes cast was scarcely different than 2019. They won more seats because Reform took what were usually Tory votes.
Sir Keir Starmer choked up as he announced his resignation as UK Prime Minister Monday – less than 2 years after the Labour Party stormed to a landslide general election win.
They didn't exactly "storm to a landslide". Their share of votes cast was scarcely different than 2019. They won more seats because Reform took what were usually Tory votes.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 22, 2026 08:13 AM (O0L8i)
Posted by: Danimal28 at June 22, 2026 08:13 AM (3peS3)
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God forbid that we should explore ways to end these programs. Just raise the taxes collected for them every so often until it eats up everything else.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 22, 2026 08:05 AM (ExV1e)
Sure, and to hell with people that have been forced to pay into this boondoggle for 50 years only to have the rug snatched from underneath them as they get ready to collect their "benefit"
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 22, 2026 08:05 AM (ExV1e)
Sure, and to hell with people that have been forced to pay into this boondoggle for 50 years only to have the rug snatched from underneath them as they get ready to collect their "benefit"
Posted by: Polka will never die at June 22, 2026 08:13 AM (TYCeo)
Posted by: man at June 22, 2026 08:13 AM (XuXeR)
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Anthropic’s most powerful artificial intelligence model reportedly breached ‘almost all’ US classified systems in a matter of hours, according to Senator Mark Warner, who says the head of the National Security Agency told him directly that the model had penetrated nearly every classified system it was tested against. The claim has not been publicly confirmed by any government agency.
Senator Mark Warner, vice-chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said on 11 June that General Joshua Rudd, who leads both the NSA and the Pentagon’s Cyber Command, told him directly that Anthropic’s Mythos model ‘broke into almost all of our classified systems, not in weeks, but in hours.’ The extent of the alleged breach and which specific systems were affected have not been publicly disclosed. Anthropic did not respond to a request for comment.
The warning emerged alongside an abrupt move by the Trump administration to block foreign access to Anthropic’s two most advanced models, Mythos and Fable.
Senator Mark Warner, vice-chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said on 11 June that General Joshua Rudd, who leads both the NSA and the Pentagon’s Cyber Command, told him directly that Anthropic’s Mythos model ‘broke into almost all of our classified systems, not in weeks, but in hours.’ The extent of the alleged breach and which specific systems were affected have not been publicly disclosed. Anthropic did not respond to a request for comment.
The warning emerged alongside an abrupt move by the Trump administration to block foreign access to Anthropic’s two most advanced models, Mythos and Fable.
Posted by: SMOD at June 22, 2026 08:13 AM (O7XEN)
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The Telegraph: Iran walks out of peace talks after Trump outburst. US president threatens to restart his bombing campaign in expletive-laden phone calls and posts on social media
Ok, $500 billion and he gives the Ayatollah a hand job on tv, then. Whatever makes America a strong winner whom the world respects. 🙄
The biggest problem with this deal is not the deal, it is the dealer. Trump’s word is worthless. He could offer 1 trillion dollars and everyone gets a free Tesla. Whatever he signs is just going to get torn up when his feelings change.
Republicans know they're cooked the moment he croaks. Keeping the cult he fostered is going to be difficult without their god emperor at the helm
Thank goodness we don’t have an emotional woman as president, right everyone who voted for him?
bUt hEr lAuGh!!
Cut off a majority of the world’s fuel/fertilizer while inflaming centuries old conflicts in a already war torn area during the worst El Niño the world has ever seen?! What could go wrong?
Ok, $500 billion and he gives the Ayatollah a hand job on tv, then. Whatever makes America a strong winner whom the world respects. 🙄
The biggest problem with this deal is not the deal, it is the dealer. Trump’s word is worthless. He could offer 1 trillion dollars and everyone gets a free Tesla. Whatever he signs is just going to get torn up when his feelings change.
Republicans know they're cooked the moment he croaks. Keeping the cult he fostered is going to be difficult without their god emperor at the helm
Thank goodness we don’t have an emotional woman as president, right everyone who voted for him?
bUt hEr lAuGh!!
Cut off a majority of the world’s fuel/fertilizer while inflaming centuries old conflicts in a already war torn area during the worst El Niño the world has ever seen?! What could go wrong?
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at June 22, 2026 08:13 AM (ycI94)
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Another day of people with opinions. See y'all later.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 22, 2026 08:13 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at June 22, 2026 08:13 AM (Ov6Yl)
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If anything, I know that I don’t have nearly enough intel on what is going on behind the scenes with Iran.
I probably will not live long enough to ever see that.
Knowing I don’t know everything going on, I will just observe happenings and shut up about that.
I probably will not live long enough to ever see that.
Knowing I don’t know everything going on, I will just observe happenings and shut up about that.
Posted by: Cow Demon at June 22, 2026 08:14 AM (T6aVk)
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Young RFK Jr looks EXACTLY like Alfred E Neuman"
That's funny
Posted by: man at June 22, 2026 08:13 AM (XuXeR)
That Neuman character seems to have gotten around a lot. Between he and Howdy Doody, there's a LOT out there that look like them.
That's funny
Posted by: man at June 22, 2026 08:13 AM (XuXeR)
That Neuman character seems to have gotten around a lot. Between he and Howdy Doody, there's a LOT out there that look like them.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:14 AM (2YhKe)
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It's getting fun watching the Dems come apart. Over the weekend you had the rally where Bernie and Mamdani et al went after the Dem party. Then you have Crockett crapping all over Talarico. There are also a lot of vids in X showing Dem Socialists taking shots at "toxic" Dem party. Add to that fights in the primaries and you have one big Dem mess. Of course the Republicans could screw up the opportunity.....
Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 22, 2026 08:15 AM (Iurxt)
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reportedly breached ‘almost all’ US classified systems in a matter of hours, according to Senator Mark Warner"
Reportedly is doing a lot of heavy lifting these days...
Reportedly is doing a lot of heavy lifting these days...
Posted by: man at June 22, 2026 08:15 AM (XuXeR)
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18 This will be the end of Trump. Boy, they've got him now!
Posted by: fd
Are the WALLS CLOSING IN?! by now.
Posted by: fd
Are the WALLS CLOSING IN?! by now.
Posted by: NR Pax at June 22, 2026 08:15 AM (RjOoY)
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Alan Greenspan, the influential economist who steered U.S. monetary policy during his five terms as chairman of the Federal Reserve under four presidents, died Monday, according to his wife, NBC News correspondent Andrea Mitchell.
Posted by: SMOD at June 22, 2026 08:16 AM (O7XEN)
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Then you have Crockett crapping all over Talarico.
Anyone listening or paying attention to either one of those buffoons should be institutionalized as they're buttf*ck insane.
Anyone listening or paying attention to either one of those buffoons should be institutionalized as they're buttf*ck insane.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:16 AM (2YhKe)
Posted by: man at June 22, 2026 08:17 AM (XuXeR)
97
Burnham replacing Starmer is like Rosie O'Donnell replacing Kimmel.
Posted by: ... at June 22, 2026 08:17 AM (22ggK)
98
Three ‘Afghan Nationals’ Ram Speeding Pickup Truck Into Pakistan's Karachi Mosque, Injuring 30
Posted by: SMOD at June 22, 2026 08:17 AM (O7XEN)
99
Alan Greenspan, the influential economist who steered U.S. monetary policy during his five terms as chairman of the Federal Reserve under four presidents, died Monday, according to his wife, NBC News correspondent Andrea Mitchell.
Posted by: SMOD at June 22, 2026 08:16 AM (O7XEN)
Nosferatu no longer lives......
Posted by: SMOD at June 22, 2026 08:16 AM (O7XEN)
Nosferatu no longer lives......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:17 AM (2YhKe)
100
Are the WALLS CLOSING IN?! by now."
The wheels are closing in. Or the walls are falling off.
Either way, it's baaaad.
The wheels are closing in. Or the walls are falling off.
Either way, it's baaaad.
Posted by: man at June 22, 2026 08:18 AM (XuXeR)
101
Episcopal Church puts multimillion-dollar New York headquarters on the market
Posted by: SMOD at June 22, 2026 08:18 AM (O7XEN)
102
Finally: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation
Posted by: SMOD at June 22, 2026 08:19 AM (O7XEN)
Posted by: man at June 22, 2026 08:19 AM (XuXeR)
104
Episcopal Church puts multimillion-dollar New York headquarters on the market
Posted by: SMOD at June 22, 2026 08:18 AM (O7XEN)
New York would consider it a big win should Trump put Trump Tower up for sale. The state would actually buy it just so they could revel in the tearing down any signage with his name on it.
Now, they will never do anything other than house homeless in it, but the lost revenue will lead closer to complete bankruptcy. But they 'got Trump' so......
Posted by: SMOD at June 22, 2026 08:18 AM (O7XEN)
New York would consider it a big win should Trump put Trump Tower up for sale. The state would actually buy it just so they could revel in the tearing down any signage with his name on it.
Now, they will never do anything other than house homeless in it, but the lost revenue will lead closer to complete bankruptcy. But they 'got Trump' so......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:20 AM (2YhKe)
105
*The wheels are closing in. Or the walls are falling off.
Either way, it's baaaad.*
---
And I'm circling the drain!
Either way, it's baaaad.*
---
And I'm circling the drain!
Posted by: The Fat Lady at June 22, 2026 08:20 AM (Ov6Yl)
106
So is the truck salvageable?
Posted by: Priorities people! at June 22, 2026 08:21 AM (Ov6Yl)
107
Ram Speeding Pickup Truck"
Ram or Hilux?
Posted by: man at June 22, 2026 08:19 AM (XuXeR)
If it's actually a Ram, seems the islhamic retards have learned irony.
Ram or Hilux?
Posted by: man at June 22, 2026 08:19 AM (XuXeR)
If it's actually a Ram, seems the islhamic retards have learned irony.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:21 AM (2YhKe)
108
Burnham replacing Starmer is like Rosie O'Donnell replacing Kimmel.
Posted by: ... at June 22, 2026 08:17 AM (22ggK)
Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss.
Posted by: ... at June 22, 2026 08:17 AM (22ggK)
Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:22 AM (2YhKe)
Posted by: Don Black at June 22, 2026 08:23 AM (15Vi2)
110
Alan Greenspan, the influential economist who steered U.S. monetary policy during his five terms as chairman of the Federal Reserve under four presidents, died Monday, according to his wife, NBC News correspondent Andrea Mitchell.
Posted by: SMOD at June 22, 2026 08:16 AM
Well...bye.
Posted by: SMOD at June 22, 2026 08:16 AM
Well...bye.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 22, 2026 08:23 AM (zC76q)
111
So is the truck salvageable?
Posted by: Priorities people! at June 22, 2026 08:21 AM
No problem! It will be buffing right out!
- Ali Bubba, Khyber Pass Body Shop
Posted by: Priorities people! at June 22, 2026 08:21 AM
No problem! It will be buffing right out!
- Ali Bubba, Khyber Pass Body Shop
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 22, 2026 08:25 AM (zC76q)
112
I don’t know whether we’re winning or losing with the Iran situation. I personally think it’s a mixed bag. I will say that I saw Bill Maher comment over the weekend that we’ve lost… and while I think Maher is a POS he’s actually a fairly honest broker ( astonishingly) and he favored the Iran action and wanted Trump to go farther… and Maher thinks at this moment at least that we’ve lost (too many hollow threats with no follow through)
That perception that we lost is out there and that’s not good. The Iranian bluster sure sounds like they think they won
I still want power plant day and Kharg island leveled…
That perception that we lost is out there and that’s not good. The Iranian bluster sure sounds like they think they won
I still want power plant day and Kharg island leveled…
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 22, 2026 08:26 AM (yz/88)
113
Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 22, 2026 08:15 AM (Iurxt)
I've been predicting a circus Dem primary in 2028. With big beats mostly scripted, like pro wrestling. I think they want attention on it to deliver their "message" and that's how they're gonna do it. With one clear winner emerging. Maybe someone serious who can "rise above" it, not sure on that yet. But the primary preferred winner is already known.
I've been predicting a circus Dem primary in 2028. With big beats mostly scripted, like pro wrestling. I think they want attention on it to deliver their "message" and that's how they're gonna do it. With one clear winner emerging. Maybe someone serious who can "rise above" it, not sure on that yet. But the primary preferred winner is already known.
Posted by: ... at June 22, 2026 08:26 AM (22ggK)
114
"Why Trump took on Iran before the midterms is …..anybody’s guess. Puzzling to be sure."
To distract from the Epstein Files, of course!
To distract from the Epstein Files, of course!
Posted by: davidt at June 22, 2026 08:26 AM (Q+gd/)
115
Why Trump took on Iran before the midterms is …..anybody’s guess. Puzzling to be sure.
Posted by: Voter theater. at June 22, 2026 08:06 AM (FCPbW)
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Very.
I concluded Trump got some news that convinced him he should act, and Pistol Pete (or someone) convinced him he COULD act, and that a bombing campaign would be sufficient to convince the mullahs to make a deal.
Posted by: Voter theater. at June 22, 2026 08:06 AM (FCPbW)
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Very.
I concluded Trump got some news that convinced him he should act, and Pistol Pete (or someone) convinced him he COULD act, and that a bombing campaign would be sufficient to convince the mullahs to make a deal.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 22, 2026 08:26 AM (7EPvM)
116
Some of the fans at the US Open yesterday lacked class. It’s okay to root for your preferred player and cheer his good shots… but some fans were openly cheering for the ultimate winner’s shots to go into rough or bunkers and cheering when he hit bad shots… no class
On the last hole rather than cheer the guy in the lead as he approached the last green they sang happy birthday to the guy 4 shots back who had no way to win. BTW, I like Scottie Scheffler a lot and wish he would’ve won but he was out of contention at that point…
On the last hole rather than cheer the guy in the lead as he approached the last green they sang happy birthday to the guy 4 shots back who had no way to win. BTW, I like Scottie Scheffler a lot and wish he would’ve won but he was out of contention at that point…
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 22, 2026 08:28 AM (yz/88)
117
Some of the fans at the US Open yesterday lacked class. It’s okay to root for your preferred player and cheer his good shots… but some fans were openly cheering for the ultimate winner’s shots to go into rough or bunkers and cheering when he hit bad shots… no class
On the last hole rather than cheer the guy in the lead as he approached the last green they sang happy birthday to the guy 4 shots back who had no way to win. BTW, I like Scottie Scheffler a lot and wish he would’ve won but he was out of contention at that point…
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 22, 2026 08:28 AM
Fans have been getting worse for years. People now feel that with the price of their entry fee, it's well within their right to act a fool and be as obnoxious as they want.
The Ryder Cup has become unwatchable with the obnoxiousness of the onlookers. On BOTH sides of the pond.
People just suck.
On the last hole rather than cheer the guy in the lead as he approached the last green they sang happy birthday to the guy 4 shots back who had no way to win. BTW, I like Scottie Scheffler a lot and wish he would’ve won but he was out of contention at that point…
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 22, 2026 08:28 AM
Fans have been getting worse for years. People now feel that with the price of their entry fee, it's well within their right to act a fool and be as obnoxious as they want.
The Ryder Cup has become unwatchable with the obnoxiousness of the onlookers. On BOTH sides of the pond.
People just suck.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:30 AM (2YhKe)
118
Burnham replacing Starmer is like Rosie O'Donnell replacing Kimmel.
Posted by: ...
Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer
Carl Benjamin was making the same point. He viewed the results as generally good for Restrore, bad for Reform, and while temporarily good for Labour, the reason Labour is unpopular because their fundamental beliefs and solutions to problems don't work. You can change the figurehead all you want, but until you change the core values and solutions, they're destined to fail.
Posted by: ...
Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer
Carl Benjamin was making the same point. He viewed the results as generally good for Restrore, bad for Reform, and while temporarily good for Labour, the reason Labour is unpopular because their fundamental beliefs and solutions to problems don't work. You can change the figurehead all you want, but until you change the core values and solutions, they're destined to fail.
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at June 22, 2026 08:31 AM (ycI94)
119
"You can’t take back the flag in an hour if the rest of the time you treat patriotism as something vaguely embarrassing."
Bill Maher Rips Into Dems, Kamala For Mocking Patriotism Until They Need Votes
--
'Dis be the same Bill Maher who endorses Graham Platner? Has he any awareness of this guy's sentiments and vile ideology as relates to patriotism for America?
Bill Maher Rips Into Dems, Kamala For Mocking Patriotism Until They Need Votes
--
'Dis be the same Bill Maher who endorses Graham Platner? Has he any awareness of this guy's sentiments and vile ideology as relates to patriotism for America?
Posted by: Lady in Black at June 22, 2026 08:31 AM (qBdHI)
120
Well...bye.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 22, 2026 08:23 AM (zC76q)
May Andrea's sorrow take her away from her role in the media, permanently.
Well...bye.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 22, 2026 08:23 AM (zC76q)
May Andrea's sorrow take her away from her role in the media, permanently.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:31 AM (2YhKe)
121
Episcopal Church puts multimillion-dollar New York headquarters on the market
Posted by: SMOD at June 22, 2026 08:18 AM (O7XEN)
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Grok says the EC had 2.4 million members in 2000, and today is below 1.3 million, mostly composed of confused suburban leftists. The skin suit still has some incredibly wealthy churches though.
Posted by: SMOD at June 22, 2026 08:18 AM (O7XEN)
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Grok says the EC had 2.4 million members in 2000, and today is below 1.3 million, mostly composed of confused suburban leftists. The skin suit still has some incredibly wealthy churches though.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 22, 2026 08:31 AM (fA9NW)
122
Some of the fans at the US Open yesterday lacked class. It’s okay to root for your preferred player and cheer his good shots… but some fans were openly cheering for the ultimate winner’s shots to go into rough or bunkers and cheering when he hit bad shots… no class
Tiger Woods! Tiger Woods! Tiger Woods!
Tiger Woods! Tiger Woods! Tiger Woods!
Posted by: NBC Sports at June 22, 2026 08:32 AM (g7saB)
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at June 22, 2026 08:33 AM (exwma)
124
Mornin’, All. A good Monday to everyone.
Posted by: Bulg at June 22, 2026 08:33 AM (77rzZ)
125
'Dis be the same Bill Maher who endorses Graham Platner? Has he any awareness of this guy's sentiments and vile ideology as relates to patriotism for America?
Posted by: Lady in Black at June 22, 2026 08:31 AM (qBdHI)
Bill Maher is an asshole who huffs his own farts and feels he's the smartest human ever to live. He is NOT on your side. He would just as soon shoot you in the face than agree with you on most things.
He does a political talk show and does what he knows will keep people tuning in.
He's a full bore lefty communist.
Posted by: Lady in Black at June 22, 2026 08:31 AM (qBdHI)
Bill Maher is an asshole who huffs his own farts and feels he's the smartest human ever to live. He is NOT on your side. He would just as soon shoot you in the face than agree with you on most things.
He does a political talk show and does what he knows will keep people tuning in.
He's a full bore lefty communist.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:33 AM (2YhKe)
126
Grok says a lot of things.
Posted by: So there's that at June 22, 2026 08:33 AM (Ov6Yl)
127
It's just another Merlot Monday.
Posted by: Old Lady Emhoff at June 22, 2026 08:34 AM (Ov6Yl)
128
Tiger Woods! Tiger Woods! Tiger Woods!
Posted by: NBC Sports at June 22, 2026 08:32 AM (g7saB)
Alas, his career seems to be finally over. The jackwagon.
Posted by: NBC Sports at June 22, 2026 08:32 AM (g7saB)
Alas, his career seems to be finally over. The jackwagon.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:34 AM (2YhKe)
129
The next British PM will be the eighth in 10 years, I think. That's rivaling the French Third Republic in terms of stability in the head of government.
Posted by: Josephistan at June 22, 2026 08:36 AM (y9ksN)
130
The next British PM will be the eighth in 10 years, I think. That's rivaling the French Third Republic in terms of stability in the head of government.
Posted by: Josephistan at June 22, 2026 08:36 AM (y9ksN)
And yet the people keep voting the same way over and over.
But this time......THIS next time will be DIFFERENT.
Posted by: Josephistan at June 22, 2026 08:36 AM (y9ksN)
And yet the people keep voting the same way over and over.
But this time......THIS next time will be DIFFERENT.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:37 AM (2YhKe)
131
> People just suck.
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Yup
Over the last couple years... probably from around the time *biden was installed through the first two years of Trump II, I've noticed a real uptick in bad behavior.
It's not being dealt with.... properly. Meaning no beat downs.
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Yup
Over the last couple years... probably from around the time *biden was installed through the first two years of Trump II, I've noticed a real uptick in bad behavior.
It's not being dealt with.... properly. Meaning no beat downs.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 22, 2026 08:37 AM (jehhT)
132
Sex worker” - because saying “whore” is
1) TOO HARD and
2) not nearly Marxist sounding enough.
Posted by: Cow Demon at June 22, 2026 08:11 AM (T6aVk)
Part of the push to make it legal.
And probably the politicians who started using it didn't want anyone horning in on their territory.
1) TOO HARD and
2) not nearly Marxist sounding enough.
Posted by: Cow Demon at June 22, 2026 08:11 AM (T6aVk)
Part of the push to make it legal.
And probably the politicians who started using it didn't want anyone horning in on their territory.
Posted by: ... at June 22, 2026 08:38 AM (22ggK)
133
@113 definitely. A preview is the local and congressional races in blue cities. NYC (90m south of me) has a number of Dem Socialists trying to unseat Dem Congress critters because they're not radical enough. A few may win. It's fun to watch but the crazies will take NYS over the cliff quicker
Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 22, 2026 08:38 AM (Iurxt)
134
That perception that we lost is out there and that’s not good. The Iranian bluster sure sounds like they think they won
I still want power plant day and Kharg island leveled…
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 22, 2026 08:26 AM (yz/8
In international politics, perception IS reality. Iran isn’t just talking like they won, they are acting like they won. Pictures circulating of thousands of posters put up in Tehran this weekend, offering $1000 (American) to any man who will volunteer to go to Lebanon and fight for Hezbollah. To be paid for with the money pouring in today.
Iran views the talk about blowing power plants as a giant bluff that Trump doesn’t have the nerve to carry out. They’ve called the bluff.
If there’s to be any hope of salvaging the situation, the US needs to order a massive wave of strikes right now. Sadly, all we see is Vance in Switzerland agreeing that Israel is committing genocide in Lebanon, just to make the Iranians happy.
I still want power plant day and Kharg island leveled…
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 22, 2026 08:26 AM (yz/8
In international politics, perception IS reality. Iran isn’t just talking like they won, they are acting like they won. Pictures circulating of thousands of posters put up in Tehran this weekend, offering $1000 (American) to any man who will volunteer to go to Lebanon and fight for Hezbollah. To be paid for with the money pouring in today.
Iran views the talk about blowing power plants as a giant bluff that Trump doesn’t have the nerve to carry out. They’ve called the bluff.
If there’s to be any hope of salvaging the situation, the US needs to order a massive wave of strikes right now. Sadly, all we see is Vance in Switzerland agreeing that Israel is committing genocide in Lebanon, just to make the Iranians happy.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 22, 2026 08:39 AM (kmEMr)
135
Today Is National Onion Ring Day.
Posted by: redridinghood at June 22, 2026 08:41 AM (NpAcC)
136
I think there was a female PM who lasted a couple of weeks before quitting
Posted by: Don Black at June 22, 2026 08:42 AM (15Vi2)
137
Sorry there’s no 11-D chess being played here. Trump thought he could bomb Iran into regime change. Didn’t happen. Gas increased 50%. Then he was stuck and had to make a “peace deal”.
Posted by: Heroq at June 22, 2026 08:42 AM (3cXW4)
138
*It's not being dealt with.... properly. Meaning no beat downs.*
Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 22, 2026 08:37 AM
###
You get what you tolerate.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 22, 2026 08:37 AM
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You get what you tolerate.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at June 22, 2026 08:42 AM (Ov6Yl)
139
If there’s to be any hope of salvaging the situation, the US needs to order a massive wave of strikes right now. Sadly, all we see is Vance in Switzerland agreeing that Israel is committing genocide in Lebanon, just to make the Iranians happy.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 22, 2026 08:39 AM (kmEMr)
Yes, because the Iranians pulled one over on the stupid poopyhead and we're all just slaves to the Iranian regime.
How sad.
If there’s to be any hope of salvaging the situation, the US needs to order a massive wave of strikes right now. Sadly, all we see is Vance in Switzerland agreeing that Israel is committing genocide in Lebanon, just to make the Iranians happy.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 22, 2026 08:39 AM (kmEMr)
Yes, because the Iranians pulled one over on the stupid poopyhead and we're all just slaves to the Iranian regime.
How sad.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:43 AM (2YhKe)
140
I love onion rings.
Posted by: Bulg at June 22, 2026 08:43 AM (77rzZ)
141
- Indoctrination
What indoctrination in the public schools preceded the rest of the leftist type, and the woke stuff, and ...
Why, that which denied evening, morning, number, day. Evening, morning, number, day...
And we are only going to show you the #science that "proves" this to be wrong.
And you will be so sure of the "knowledge" you have gained that you won't even take the time to look at any discoveries that go against #the science.
Once there, you can make His Word mean anything you want. Or, better yet, deny it altogether.
What indoctrination in the public schools preceded the rest of the leftist type, and the woke stuff, and ...
Why, that which denied evening, morning, number, day. Evening, morning, number, day...
And we are only going to show you the #science that "proves" this to be wrong.
And you will be so sure of the "knowledge" you have gained that you won't even take the time to look at any discoveries that go against #the science.
Once there, you can make His Word mean anything you want. Or, better yet, deny it altogether.
Posted by: TeeJ at June 22, 2026 08:43 AM (ev5l/)
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136 I think there was a female PM who lasted a couple of weeks before quitting
Posted by: Don Black at June 22, 2026 08:42 AM
+++++++
Is this about me?
Posted by: Don Black at June 22, 2026 08:42 AM
+++++++
Is this about me?
Posted by: Theresa May at June 22, 2026 08:44 AM (Ov6Yl)
143
Sorry there’s no 11-D chess being played here. Trump thought he could bomb Iran into regime change. Didn’t happen. Gas increased 50%. Then he was stuck and had to make a “peace deal”.
Posted by: Heroq at June 22, 2026 08:42 AM (3cXW4)
He said he wanted them to give up their nukes. Period. He accomplished that by blowing the shit out of their nuke facilities. They will not be a nuclear power any time soon.
But we'll go ahead and call him a failure for not accomplishing things WE put as his goal that wasn't originally his goal......
Posted by: Heroq at June 22, 2026 08:42 AM (3cXW4)
He said he wanted them to give up their nukes. Period. He accomplished that by blowing the shit out of their nuke facilities. They will not be a nuclear power any time soon.
But we'll go ahead and call him a failure for not accomplishing things WE put as his goal that wasn't originally his goal......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:44 AM (2YhKe)
144
the Arby's here had great onion rings, but they disappeared from the menu for some reason
I've tried to make onion rings at home
they were not good
I've tried to make onion rings at home
they were not good
Posted by: Don Black at June 22, 2026 08:45 AM (15Vi2)
145
> AI May Actually Be Making Healthcare More Expensive
This is completely and totally predictable. Revelations from former career Pfizer executive is that drugs that quickly heal are dropped in favor of drugs that provide lifelong subscriptions. Cash flow, increasing quarterly returns.
There is also EMTALA and 100M+ foreigners and natives who lead lifestyles that require chronic care offering no means to pay.
The cultural expectations of Health Care Rights drive continued insurance as part of compensation.
There is no profit motive to make care more efficient for as long as a third party is paying. The only motive is to pump up margins and AI fits right in there.
This is completely and totally predictable. Revelations from former career Pfizer executive is that drugs that quickly heal are dropped in favor of drugs that provide lifelong subscriptions. Cash flow, increasing quarterly returns.
There is also EMTALA and 100M+ foreigners and natives who lead lifestyles that require chronic care offering no means to pay.
The cultural expectations of Health Care Rights drive continued insurance as part of compensation.
There is no profit motive to make care more efficient for as long as a third party is paying. The only motive is to pump up margins and AI fits right in there.
Posted by: Community Notes at June 22, 2026 08:45 AM (a4flb)
146
I love onion rings.
Posted by: Bulg
_________
I hate onions, but will eat onion rings. Or pretty much anything else deep fried.
Posted by: Bulg
_________
I hate onions, but will eat onion rings. Or pretty much anything else deep fried.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at June 22, 2026 08:46 AM (XvL8K)
147
I've tried to make onion rings at home
they were not good
Posted by: Don Black at June 22, 2026 08:45 AM (15Vi2)
The batter is the most important part. A good batter, cooked at a perfect oil temp, is key.
The oil needs to be hot, but not too hot where the batter burns.
I never attempt it because I KNOW I won't get it right.
they were not good
Posted by: Don Black at June 22, 2026 08:45 AM (15Vi2)
The batter is the most important part. A good batter, cooked at a perfect oil temp, is key.
The oil needs to be hot, but not too hot where the batter burns.
I never attempt it because I KNOW I won't get it right.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:46 AM (2YhKe)
148
But we'll go ahead and call him a failure for not accomplishing things WE put as his goal that wasn't originally his goal......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:44 AM (2YhKe)
It's gonna be another on of those days I see... Sigh
But we'll go ahead and call him a failure for not accomplishing things WE put as his goal that wasn't originally his goal......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:44 AM (2YhKe)
It's gonna be another on of those days I see... Sigh
Posted by: It's me donna at June 22, 2026 08:46 AM (HtIAP)
149
The UK situation is hopeless partly because of their system. In the last big election, Labour won a HUGE percentage of parliamentary seats (something like 125 seats beyond what they needed for a majority) and yet only garnered about 33% of the total votes. That’d be like a presidential candidate here winning the electoral college overwhelmingly with only 33% of the vote.
It’s not a good system. I mean yeah if you win 47% and get a parliamentary majority that’s fine… but 33%?? Not a mandate
It’s not a good system. I mean yeah if you win 47% and get a parliamentary majority that’s fine… but 33%?? Not a mandate
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 22, 2026 08:46 AM (yz/88)
150
I don't know, maybe I'm wrong
it's not unprecedented
it's not unprecedented
Posted by: Don Black at June 22, 2026 08:47 AM (15Vi2)
151
He does a political talk show and does what he knows will keep people tuning in.
He's a full bore lefty communist.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:33 AM (2YhKe)
This more than anything else is what pisses me off so much about what happened this weekend. Trump’s decisions over the last few days are making all the idiot lefty communists look as though they are right for once. Even though all they’re doing is saying what’s obvious to everyone, but everyone on our side is now too terrified to even talk about it. It’s giving them all a cheap and easy win for no reason.
He's a full bore lefty communist.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:33 AM (2YhKe)
This more than anything else is what pisses me off so much about what happened this weekend. Trump’s decisions over the last few days are making all the idiot lefty communists look as though they are right for once. Even though all they’re doing is saying what’s obvious to everyone, but everyone on our side is now too terrified to even talk about it. It’s giving them all a cheap and easy win for no reason.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 22, 2026 08:47 AM (kmEMr)
152
It is so interesting that hard core Democrats of my acquaintance hate Trump so much that they openly root for more attacks on Iran. Even invade (yeah, right, invade a country of 90 million death cultists).
Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 22, 2026 08:48 AM (tNwfv)
153
It's gonna be another on of those days I see... Sigh
Posted by: It's me donna at June 22, 2026 08:46 AM (HtIAP)
Yeah, sorry.
I'll stop.
Posted by: It's me donna at June 22, 2026 08:46 AM (HtIAP)
Yeah, sorry.
I'll stop.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:48 AM (2YhKe)
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thought so
The shortest‑serving UK Prime Minister is Liz Truss, who held office for 49 days in 2022 before resigning.
The shortest‑serving UK Prime Minister is Liz Truss, who held office for 49 days in 2022 before resigning.
Posted by: Don Black at June 22, 2026 08:48 AM (15Vi2)
155
They're not public schools.
They're government schools.
Were they public, anyone could just walk in, sit down, and listen to what's being taught.
Shoot some hoops in the gym.
Check out a book from the library.
Try a meal in the cafeteria.
But you can't.
They're anything BUT open to the public.
They're government schools.
Were they public, anyone could just walk in, sit down, and listen to what's being taught.
Shoot some hoops in the gym.
Check out a book from the library.
Try a meal in the cafeteria.
But you can't.
They're anything BUT open to the public.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at June 22, 2026 08:48 AM (Ov6Yl)
156
Yeah, sorry.
I'll stop.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:48 AM (2YhKe)
Not you.... The rest of the naysayers... You know... The Military experts here....
I'll stop.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:48 AM (2YhKe)
Not you.... The rest of the naysayers... You know... The Military experts here....
Posted by: It's me donna at June 22, 2026 08:49 AM (HtIAP)
157
I love onion rings.
Posted by: Bulg
_________
I hate onions, but will eat onion rings. Or pretty much anything else deep fried.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at June 22, 2026 08:46 AM (XvL8K)
******
I love onion rings more than I love french fries.
Posted by: Bulg
_________
I hate onions, but will eat onion rings. Or pretty much anything else deep fried.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at June 22, 2026 08:46 AM (XvL8K)
******
I love onion rings more than I love french fries.
Posted by: redridinghood at June 22, 2026 08:49 AM (NpAcC)
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Sorry there’s no 11-D chess being played here. Trump thought he could bomb Iran into regime change.
Posted by: Heroq at June 22, 2026 08:42 AM (3cXW4)
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What a load of BS.
Posted by: Heroq at June 22, 2026 08:42 AM (3cXW4)
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What a load of BS.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 22, 2026 08:49 AM (tNwfv)
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Not you.... The rest of the naysayers... You know... The Military experts here....
Posted by: It's me donna at June 22, 2026 08:49 AM (HtIAP)
My egging them on isn't helping.
Not you.... The rest of the naysayers... You know... The Military experts here....
Posted by: It's me donna at June 22, 2026 08:49 AM (HtIAP)
My egging them on isn't helping.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:50 AM (2YhKe)
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"A coronation looks to be looming for Andy Burnham as a major rival pulled out of the race to succeed Keir Starmer.
Wes Streeting declared he will not seek the top job, throwing his weight behind Mr Burnham in the wake of the PM's resignation.
The announcement makes it far more likely that the former Greater Manchester Mayor will be in No10 by this time next month. "
Wes Streeting declared he will not seek the top job, throwing his weight behind Mr Burnham in the wake of the PM's resignation.
The announcement makes it far more likely that the former Greater Manchester Mayor will be in No10 by this time next month. "
Posted by: runner at June 22, 2026 08:50 AM (GD0B3)
161
The oil needs to be hot, but not too hot where the batter burns.
I never attempt it because I KNOW I won't get it right.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:46 AM (2YhKe)
Use lots of oil and a thermometer. The oil cools when you put the food in, so the more oil...the less cooling!
I never attempt it because I KNOW I won't get it right.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:46 AM (2YhKe)
Use lots of oil and a thermometer. The oil cools when you put the food in, so the more oil...the less cooling!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 22, 2026 08:50 AM (PLxDd)
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It is worth remembering what Trump’s original stated goal in Iran was.
March 6, 2026, Truth Social post:
“ There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!” Following Tehran’s submission to the ongoing military campaign should be “the selection of a GREAT & ACCEPTABLE Leader(s),”
March 6, 2026, Truth Social post:
“ There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!” Following Tehran’s submission to the ongoing military campaign should be “the selection of a GREAT & ACCEPTABLE Leader(s),”
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 22, 2026 08:51 AM (kmEMr)
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He said he wanted them to give up their nukes. Period. He accomplished that by blowing the shit out of their nuke facilities. They will not be a nuclear power any time soon.
But we'll go ahead and call him a failure for not accomplishing things WE put as his goal that wasn't originally his goal......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:44 AM (2YhKe)
I thought we blew up their nuke capabilities last June. How many times can the same thing be blown up before it’s actually blown up?
Maybe we delayed it some, who knows. Nobody really does. We didn’t end it, that’s for sure.They will be back to doing what right we’re doing the second the ink is dry on the “peace deal”.
And regime change isn’t something WE said. He said it repeatedly. Remember his tweets to the Iranian people that he has their back? Don rewrite history man.
But we'll go ahead and call him a failure for not accomplishing things WE put as his goal that wasn't originally his goal......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:44 AM (2YhKe)
I thought we blew up their nuke capabilities last June. How many times can the same thing be blown up before it’s actually blown up?
Maybe we delayed it some, who knows. Nobody really does. We didn’t end it, that’s for sure.They will be back to doing what right we’re doing the second the ink is dry on the “peace deal”.
And regime change isn’t something WE said. He said it repeatedly. Remember his tweets to the Iranian people that he has their back? Don rewrite history man.
Posted by: Heroq at June 22, 2026 08:51 AM (3cXW4)
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My egging them on isn't helping.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:50 AM (2YhKe)
It's frustrating I know.. I try to not chime in because I'm as far away of an expert in this then you can be but sometimes the doom and gloom gets to me...
My egging them on isn't helping.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:50 AM (2YhKe)
It's frustrating I know.. I try to not chime in because I'm as far away of an expert in this then you can be but sometimes the doom and gloom gets to me...
Posted by: It's me donna at June 22, 2026 08:51 AM (HtIAP)
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So it's a food thread?
Posted by: Just got here at June 22, 2026 08:52 AM (Ov6Yl)
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>>>Sorry there’s no 11-D chess being played here. Trump thought he could bomb Iran into regime change. Didn’t happen. Gas increased 50%. Then he was stuck and had to make a “peace deal”.
Posted by: Heroq
>I must say, your assessment of the situation is brilliant and you have me convinced. What shall we do?
Posted by: Heroq
>I must say, your assessment of the situation is brilliant and you have me convinced. What shall we do?
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at June 22, 2026 08:52 AM (fkjGs)
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Trump is constrained by American domestic politics. He had to stop so the midterms can be contested and hopefully won. If he needs to return to Iran, I am sure he will (having done so repeatedly over his two terms).
Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 22, 2026 08:52 AM (tNwfv)
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You know... The Military experts here....
Posted by: It's me donna at June 22, 2026 08:49 AM (HtIAP)
True, but President Trump has not helped his case. He has not spoken to the American people and explained what he is doing and why he is doing it.
That leads to the chaotic analysis and a sort of fill-in-the-blank foreign policy, and that is a problem.
Posted by: It's me donna at June 22, 2026 08:49 AM (HtIAP)
True, but President Trump has not helped his case. He has not spoken to the American people and explained what he is doing and why he is doing it.
That leads to the chaotic analysis and a sort of fill-in-the-blank foreign policy, and that is a problem.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 22, 2026 08:53 AM (PLxDd)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:53 AM (2YhKe)
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Sorry there’s no 11-D chess being played here. Trump thought he could bomb Iran into regime change. Didn’t happen. Gas increased 50%. Then he was stuck and had to make a “peace deal”.
Posted by: Heroq at June 22, 2026 08:42 AM (3cXW4)
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Give some thought to possibly being wrong.
Posted by: Heroq at June 22, 2026 08:42 AM (3cXW4)
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Give some thought to possibly being wrong.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 22, 2026 08:53 AM (tNwfv)
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Give some thought to possibly being wrong.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 22, 2026 08:53 AM (tNwfv)
How DARE you!!??
Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 22, 2026 08:53 AM (tNwfv)
How DARE you!!??
Posted by: AoS Gretta at June 22, 2026 08:54 AM (2YhKe)
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They're anything BUT open to the public.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at June 22, 2026 08:48 AM (Ov6Yl)
Started happening after Columbine and really accelerated after that school shooting in Florida in 2017 (IIRC… the one where David Hogg heroically survived)…. At this point most schools are like fortresses. I went back to my old HS a few years ago in a tiny midwestern town and to my astonishment I couldn’t walk inside… had to be buzzed in by the main office. Security measures doncha know… I mean that tiny town is never gonna have a school shooting but it’s follow the leader amongst the edu-ma-cation class…
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at June 22, 2026 08:48 AM (Ov6Yl)
Started happening after Columbine and really accelerated after that school shooting in Florida in 2017 (IIRC… the one where David Hogg heroically survived)…. At this point most schools are like fortresses. I went back to my old HS a few years ago in a tiny midwestern town and to my astonishment I couldn’t walk inside… had to be buzzed in by the main office. Security measures doncha know… I mean that tiny town is never gonna have a school shooting but it’s follow the leader amongst the edu-ma-cation class…
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 22, 2026 08:55 AM (+gA9j)
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There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!” Following Tehran’s submission to the ongoing military campaign should be “the selection of a GREAT & ACCEPTABLE Leader(s),”
Posted by: Tom Servo
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Also most as if he wanted regime change.
Posted by: Tom Servo
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Also most as if he wanted regime change.
Posted by: Heroq at June 22, 2026 08:55 AM (3cXW4)
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FFS.......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:56 AM (2YhKe)
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Fresh oil will not make as good a ring as somewhat used oil.
Posted by: ... at June 22, 2026 08:56 AM (22ggK)
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>>@TrumpWarRoom
·
5m
>>NEW: Vice President @JDVance
says the United States made significant progress in talks with Iran, building on the MOU:
>>- The Strait of Hormuz remains open
- Iran agreed to allow IAEA inspectors back into the country — a critical step toward ending its nuclear program
- New mechanism was established to help facilitate ceasefires during escalations
- Technical teams were formed to finalize the details over the next 60 days
>>"Yesterday was a very, very good day!"
·
5m
>>NEW: Vice President @JDVance
says the United States made significant progress in talks with Iran, building on the MOU:
>>- The Strait of Hormuz remains open
- Iran agreed to allow IAEA inspectors back into the country — a critical step toward ending its nuclear program
- New mechanism was established to help facilitate ceasefires during escalations
- Technical teams were formed to finalize the details over the next 60 days
>>"Yesterday was a very, very good day!"
Posted by: JackStraw at June 22, 2026 08:56 AM (viF8m)
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True, but President Trump has not helped his case. He has not spoken to the American people and explained what he is doing and why he is doing it.
That leads to the chaotic analysis and a sort of fill-in-the-blank foreign policy, and that is a problem.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 22, 2026 08:53 AM (PLxDd)
I see your point.. He could cut back on the bombast... Seems like Trump is the bad cop and Vance is the good cop...
That leads to the chaotic analysis and a sort of fill-in-the-blank foreign policy, and that is a problem.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 22, 2026 08:53 AM (PLxDd)
I see your point.. He could cut back on the bombast... Seems like Trump is the bad cop and Vance is the good cop...
Posted by: It's me donna at June 22, 2026 08:57 AM (HtIAP)
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>>"Yesterday was a very, very good day!"
Posted by: JackStraw at June 22, 2026 08:56 AM (viF8m)
They're lying. Everything is a failure and they should resign in disgrace.
Run Gavin. You're our only hope.
>>"Yesterday was a very, very good day!"
Posted by: JackStraw at June 22, 2026 08:56 AM (viF8m)
They're lying. Everything is a failure and they should resign in disgrace.
Run Gavin. You're our only hope.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:57 AM (2YhKe)
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The Iran deal is either the best thing eva or the worst thing eva, depending what and who you read...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 22, 2026 08:57 AM (l3cgK)
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Glad I got back from town to read Tehran Tom's analysis.
Posted by: Ben Had at June 22, 2026 08:58 AM (afJtY)
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My wife used to make very good baked onion rings.
Posted by: Bulg at June 22, 2026 08:58 AM (77rzZ)
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178
>>"Yesterday was a very, very good day!"
Posted by: JackStraw at June 22, 2026 08:56 AM (viF8m)
They're lying. Everything is a failure and they should resign in disgrace.
Run Gavin. You're our only hope.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:57 AM (2YhKe)
He isn't the 'roid you're looking for...
>>"Yesterday was a very, very good day!"
Posted by: JackStraw at June 22, 2026 08:56 AM (viF8m)
They're lying. Everything is a failure and they should resign in disgrace.
Run Gavin. You're our only hope.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:57 AM (2YhKe)
He isn't the 'roid you're looking for...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 22, 2026 08:58 AM (l3cgK)
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"Seyed Abbas Araghchi
@araghchi
11h
Tireless Pakistani and Qatari mediation has delivered major progress to end Lebanon War. Oil and petrochem exports are waived, blockade lifted, some frozen assets released, and major reconstruction & development plan launched for Iran."
@araghchi
11h
Tireless Pakistani and Qatari mediation has delivered major progress to end Lebanon War. Oil and petrochem exports are waived, blockade lifted, some frozen assets released, and major reconstruction & development plan launched for Iran."
Posted by: runner at June 22, 2026 08:58 AM (GD0B3)
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Yes, because the Iranians pulled one over on the stupid poopyhead and we're all just slaves to the Iranian regime.
How sad.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:43 AM (2YhKe)
Serious question: do you have any argument beyond “nuh uh! Nuh uh!” ????
I simply believe that the most humiliating surrender in American military history is worth noting. This is what I would have expected from a President Kamala.
How sad.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 08:43 AM (2YhKe)
Serious question: do you have any argument beyond “nuh uh! Nuh uh!” ????
I simply believe that the most humiliating surrender in American military history is worth noting. This is what I would have expected from a President Kamala.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 22, 2026 08:59 AM (kmEMr)
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Good morning, everyone!
Someone I work with occasionally is on site today. She brought me a bag of homemade cookies - white chocolate macadamia - and they're AWESOME!!
She put a slice of bread in the bag. This is supposed to keep the cookies from drying out too quickly. I did not know this was a thing. Did any of you??
Someone I work with occasionally is on site today. She brought me a bag of homemade cookies - white chocolate macadamia - and they're AWESOME!!
She put a slice of bread in the bag. This is supposed to keep the cookies from drying out too quickly. I did not know this was a thing. Did any of you??
Posted by: Doof at June 22, 2026 09:00 AM (jDdwC)
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there should be a batter recipe
anyway, I shit-canned my deep fryer because it was kind of a PITA to use and clean
anyway, I shit-canned my deep fryer because it was kind of a PITA to use and clean
Posted by: Don Black at June 22, 2026 09:00 AM (15Vi2)
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I miss Doof.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 09:00 AM (2YhKe)
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millennial Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D., N.Y.), said in 2019 that an entire generation “came of age and never saw American prosperity,” and then whined, “I have never seen that, or experienced it, really, in my adult life.”
~~ Andy Kessler
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Maybe get productive work AOC, and you might become prosperous
~~ Andy Kessler
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Maybe get productive work AOC, and you might become prosperous
Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 22, 2026 09:00 AM (gMz7B)
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Kier needs to be run out of the country. The Henry Nowak case was the final nail in his coffin .
I hope the people in the UK are finally realizing that they have been invaded by Muslims who refuse to assimilate and want to take over Europe.
Next they need to get rid of the Muslim mayor of London, Sadiq Khan.
I hope the people in the UK are finally realizing that they have been invaded by Muslims who refuse to assimilate and want to take over Europe.
Next they need to get rid of the Muslim mayor of London, Sadiq Khan.
Posted by: redridinghood at June 22, 2026 09:00 AM (NpAcC)
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Heroq this is going to be one of those points you make over and over until the inevitable. I think your position is known.
Posted by: ... at June 22, 2026 09:00 AM (22ggK)
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Sex Workers Visit Capitol Hill With a Message for Woke Congressional Staffers: The ‘Affordability Crisis’ Is Hard on Prostitutes, Too
I guess they'll have to charge more than $20, same as in town?...
I guess they'll have to charge more than $20, same as in town?...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 22, 2026 09:00 AM (l3cgK)
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>>True, but President Trump has not helped his case. He has not spoken to the American people and explained what he is doing and why he is doing it.
>>That leads to the chaotic analysis and a sort of fill-in-the-blank foreign policy, and that is a problem.
We've had a lot of presidents who specialize in talking to the public and we ended up with mullahs in Iran threatening nuclear armaggedon and funding terrorists for 50 years. Now we have a president who is a businessman who likes to make deals. Most effective deals are not negotiated in public.
Besides, what would the seemingly endless supply of experts do with their time and pixels if they couldn't endlessly explain everything that guy said is bullshit and I know cause I'm an expert?
>>That leads to the chaotic analysis and a sort of fill-in-the-blank foreign policy, and that is a problem.
We've had a lot of presidents who specialize in talking to the public and we ended up with mullahs in Iran threatening nuclear armaggedon and funding terrorists for 50 years. Now we have a president who is a businessman who likes to make deals. Most effective deals are not negotiated in public.
Besides, what would the seemingly endless supply of experts do with their time and pixels if they couldn't endlessly explain everything that guy said is bullshit and I know cause I'm an expert?
Posted by: JackStraw at June 22, 2026 09:01 AM (viF8m)
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She put a slice of bread in the bag. This is supposed to keep the cookies from drying out too quickly. I did not know this was a thing. Did any of you??
Posted by: Doof at June 22, 2026 09:00 AM (jDdwC)
Yes. First Lady has been doing this for years should we have a batch of cookies that won't be devoured in the first 2 hours.
Posted by: Doof at June 22, 2026 09:00 AM (jDdwC)
Yes. First Lady has been doing this for years should we have a batch of cookies that won't be devoured in the first 2 hours.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 09:01 AM (2YhKe)
194
186 there should be a batter recipe
anyway, I shit-canned my deep fryer because it was kind of a PITA to use and clean
Posted by: Don Black at June 22, 2026 09:00 AM (15Vi2)
When it comes to baking and cooking,
There's the batter recipe and the wurst recipe...
anyway, I shit-canned my deep fryer because it was kind of a PITA to use and clean
Posted by: Don Black at June 22, 2026 09:00 AM (15Vi2)
When it comes to baking and cooking,
There's the batter recipe and the wurst recipe...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 22, 2026 09:01 AM (l3cgK)
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Crude oil is at $75.76 . The economy will boom with lower oil prices
Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 22, 2026 09:02 AM (Iurxt)
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I simply believe that the most humiliating surrender in American military history is worth noting. This is what I would have expected from a President Kamala.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 22, 2026 08:59 AM (kmEMr)
I simply believe that everything you just said is bullshit. We'll just go to our respective corners and call it even, eh?
I simply believe that the most humiliating surrender in American military history is worth noting. This is what I would have expected from a President Kamala.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 22, 2026 08:59 AM (kmEMr)
I simply believe that everything you just said is bullshit. We'll just go to our respective corners and call it even, eh?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 09:02 AM (2YhKe)
Posted by: Don Black at June 22, 2026 09:02 AM (15Vi2)
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It'd be nice that the same people who are going all "Mark Levin" over the Iran dear--screeching, yelling, same thing over and over--would take a moment to consider:
The same media cheering and encouraging failure of Lincoln Reflecting Pool--one of our greatest American monuments; ffs of all things to shit on just "cause Trump"--are the same people you are reading to be "informed" on Iran.
So maybe you all can just sit down, drink some warm cocoa and calm your tits?
The same media cheering and encouraging failure of Lincoln Reflecting Pool--one of our greatest American monuments; ffs of all things to shit on just "cause Trump"--are the same people you are reading to be "informed" on Iran.
So maybe you all can just sit down, drink some warm cocoa and calm your tits?
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 22, 2026 09:02 AM (73/SM)
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You know, first time in my life I am not watching any sports
Posted by: Skip at June 22, 2026 09:02 AM (sgkY8)
200
I simply believe that the most humiliating surrender in American military history is worth noting. This is what I would have expected from a President Kamala.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 22, 2026 08:59 AM (kmEMr)
The Battle of Bataan? Vietnam? The US Embassy in Tehran in 1979?
You are being histrionic. We have no idea how this will play out.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 22, 2026 08:59 AM (kmEMr)
The Battle of Bataan? Vietnam? The US Embassy in Tehran in 1979?
You are being histrionic. We have no idea how this will play out.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 22, 2026 09:03 AM (PLxDd)
201
196
I simply believe that the most humiliating surrender in American military history is worth noting. This is what I would have expected from a President Kamala.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 22, 2026 08:59 AM (kmEMr)
I simply believe that everything you just said is bullshit. We'll just go to our respective corners and call it even, eh?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 09:02 AM (2YhKe)
Um, Hello?
I simply believe that the most humiliating surrender in American military history is worth noting. This is what I would have expected from a President Kamala.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 22, 2026 08:59 AM (kmEMr)
I simply believe that everything you just said is bullshit. We'll just go to our respective corners and call it even, eh?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 09:02 AM (2YhKe)
Um, Hello?
Posted by: Vietnam and Afghanistan at June 22, 2026 09:03 AM (l3cgK)
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Yes we really blew it electing this Trump guy. We will have to wait it out until the next Presidential election. Maybe we can get Kamala and Hunter in office and straighten this country out. In the meantime let's bitch, riot and loot. Also elect as many Democrats as we can. Look to California to show us the way! Also, green water is not so bad.
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Posted by: Case at June 22, 2026 09:03 AM (IY9No)
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180 Glad I got back from town to read Tehran Tom's analysis.
Posted by: Ben Had at June 22, 2026 08:58 AM (afJtY)
You’re wrong Ben, and you know it. The reason you bought into the “Iranian propaganda “ op was because you knew the deal as reported was utterly indefensible. You did not want to believe it, but now you know it’s true.
It’s quite sad to see someone of your intelligence and ability slide into nothing but personal insults, because your intellectual position is totally bankrupt. You’re better than that.
180 Glad I got back from town to read Tehran Tom's analysis.
Posted by: Ben Had at June 22, 2026 08:58 AM (afJtY)
You’re wrong Ben, and you know it. The reason you bought into the “Iranian propaganda “ op was because you knew the deal as reported was utterly indefensible. You did not want to believe it, but now you know it’s true.
It’s quite sad to see someone of your intelligence and ability slide into nothing but personal insults, because your intellectual position is totally bankrupt. You’re better than that.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 22, 2026 09:03 AM (kmEMr)
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anyway, I shit-canned my deep fryer because it was kind of a PITA to use and clean
Posted by: Don Black at June 22, 2026 09:00 AM (15Vi2)
This. A good deep frier is hard to get, unless you have a restaurant and enough space to install one. The countertop versions you get at WalMart or off Amazon are usually hot garbage.
Posted by: Don Black at June 22, 2026 09:00 AM (15Vi2)
This. A good deep frier is hard to get, unless you have a restaurant and enough space to install one. The countertop versions you get at WalMart or off Amazon are usually hot garbage.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 09:03 AM (2YhKe)
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You are being histrionic. We have no idea how this will play out.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 22, 2026 09:03 AM (PLxDd)
Where's the fun in that ?
You are being histrionic. We have no idea how this will play out.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 22, 2026 09:03 AM (PLxDd)
Where's the fun in that ?
Posted by: It's me donna at June 22, 2026 09:03 AM (HtIAP)
206
205
You are being histrionic. We have no idea how this will play out.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 22, 2026 09:03 AM (PLxDd)
Where's the fun in that ?
Posted by: It's me donna at June 22, 2026 09:03 AM (HtIAP)
You can always bet on the outcome...I wonder what the odds makers are putting it at?
You are being histrionic. We have no idea how this will play out.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 22, 2026 09:03 AM (PLxDd)
Where's the fun in that ?
Posted by: It's me donna at June 22, 2026 09:03 AM (HtIAP)
You can always bet on the outcome...I wonder what the odds makers are putting it at?
Posted by: Vietnam and Afghanistan at June 22, 2026 09:04 AM (l3cgK)
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Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 22, 2026 08:57 AM (l3cgK)
That's why I'm not reading anything about it, and skipped to the bottom of the comments . I'm reading
neither dead tree reports, internet reports or comments from ASHQ commentators. I am grateful everyday for what J.J . does here but I can do without the vitriol of arguing posters today. It's my day off 🙂
That's why I'm not reading anything about it, and skipped to the bottom of the comments . I'm reading
neither dead tree reports, internet reports or comments from ASHQ commentators. I am grateful everyday for what J.J . does here but I can do without the vitriol of arguing posters today. It's my day off 🙂
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 22, 2026 09:05 AM (n3VHW)
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We have no idea how this will play out.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 22, 2026 09:03 AM (PLxDd)
But but but.......You KNOW it's true!!!!! YOU'RE AFRAID TO ADMIT IT!!!!!!
I'll be going to work soon.........
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 22, 2026 09:03 AM (PLxDd)
But but but.......You KNOW it's true!!!!! YOU'RE AFRAID TO ADMIT IT!!!!!!
I'll be going to work soon.........
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 09:05 AM (2YhKe)
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oof, off sock
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 22, 2026 09:05 AM (l3cgK)
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Not you.... The rest of the naysayers... You know... The Military experts here....
Posted by: It's me donna
That's like 85% of commenters here! It is a smart military blog after all..m
Posted by: It's me donna
That's like 85% of commenters here! It is a smart military blog after all..m
Posted by: Military Moron at June 22, 2026 09:05 AM (ycI94)
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simply believe that the most humiliating surrender in American military history is worth noting. This is what I would have expected from a President Kamala.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 22, 2026 08:59 AM (kmEMr)
She would have pre surrendered without the bombing.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 22, 2026 08:59 AM (kmEMr)
She would have pre surrendered without the bombing.
Posted by: Heroq at June 22, 2026 09:06 AM (3cXW4)
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The countertop versions you get at WalMart or off Amazon are usually hot garbage.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 09:03 AM (2YhKe)
I have an enclosed rotating fryer that works great! Except it is a pain to clean, so I never use it.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 09:03 AM (2YhKe)
I have an enclosed rotating fryer that works great! Except it is a pain to clean, so I never use it.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 22, 2026 09:06 AM (PLxDd)
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If Iran is Trump's biggest fuck up then we are in amazing shape.
He has his reasons for what he does, I don't think he is owned or fooled, he tries to get shit done. Maybe this is a failure - maybe not.
I would not call it humiliating, that's ludicrous. He tried shit, and might still be trying, no way we know the full story. Trump does and says things that look bad all the time and usually but not always, gets vindicated. Still trust him at the helm more than anyone and I don't think there is *anyone* that would have taken this Iran thing further than he will or would, if at all.
He has his reasons for what he does, I don't think he is owned or fooled, he tries to get shit done. Maybe this is a failure - maybe not.
I would not call it humiliating, that's ludicrous. He tried shit, and might still be trying, no way we know the full story. Trump does and says things that look bad all the time and usually but not always, gets vindicated. Still trust him at the helm more than anyone and I don't think there is *anyone* that would have taken this Iran thing further than he will or would, if at all.
Posted by: ... at June 22, 2026 09:06 AM (22ggK)
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207 Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 22, 2026 08:57 AM (l3cgK)
That's why I'm not reading anything about it, and skipped to the bottom of the comments . I'm reading
neither dead tree reports, internet reports or comments from ASHQ commentators. I am grateful everyday for what J.J . does here but I can do without the vitriol of arguing posters today. It's my day off 🙂
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 22, 2026 09:05 AM (n3VHW)
Honestly, I didn't read those either, just looked at the JJ headlines, which indicate it's wonderful or horrible. No middle ground. So, I'll wait for Iran to violate it again, because they will.
That's why I'm not reading anything about it, and skipped to the bottom of the comments . I'm reading
neither dead tree reports, internet reports or comments from ASHQ commentators. I am grateful everyday for what J.J . does here but I can do without the vitriol of arguing posters today. It's my day off 🙂
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 22, 2026 09:05 AM (n3VHW)
Honestly, I didn't read those either, just looked at the JJ headlines, which indicate it's wonderful or horrible. No middle ground. So, I'll wait for Iran to violate it again, because they will.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 22, 2026 09:06 AM (l3cgK)
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So, about that Lincoln guy…
Posted by: Bulg at June 22, 2026 09:06 AM (77rzZ)
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It's also, National Chocolate Eclair Day.
Posted by: redridinghood at June 22, 2026 09:06 AM (NpAcC)
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Bladensburg is probably the most humiliating American defeat in history.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at June 22, 2026 09:07 AM (XvL8K)
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215 So, about that Lincoln guy…
Posted by: Bulg at June 22, 2026 09:06 AM (77rzZ)
I bought his logs!
Posted by: Bulg at June 22, 2026 09:06 AM (77rzZ)
I bought his logs!
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 22, 2026 09:07 AM (l3cgK)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 09:07 AM (2YhKe)
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The Internets are full of experts in war, politics, Middle East, the UK, etc.
Just ask them.
You'll get a long form pontification on shit they know absolutely nothing about. It's all opinion pieces. Which is fine once you take all the posts as just that.
Everyone has something to say... Trump has to filter out the garbage too. And, sadly, he is supposed to have actual "experts" advising him.
Just ask them.
You'll get a long form pontification on shit they know absolutely nothing about. It's all opinion pieces. Which is fine once you take all the posts as just that.
Everyone has something to say... Trump has to filter out the garbage too. And, sadly, he is supposed to have actual "experts" advising him.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 22, 2026 09:07 AM (jehhT)
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Maybe Graham Platner should move to the UK, he can't be worse than Keir Starmer as PM.
Posted by: Anna Puma at June 22, 2026 09:07 AM (2GVsD)
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>I must say, your assessment of the situation is brilliant and you have me convinced. What shall we do?
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone
Have you considered a large donation to the Republican National Committee? We only control three thirds of government right now, but with your support, we can expand our majorities to finally enact the policy priorities you hold!!!
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone
Have you considered a large donation to the Republican National Committee? We only control three thirds of government right now, but with your support, we can expand our majorities to finally enact the policy priorities you hold!!!
Posted by: RNC at June 22, 2026 09:08 AM (ycI94)
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Posted by: ... at June 22, 2026 09:06 AM (22ggK)
I understand your point, but the perception in the Arab/Muslim world of strength or weakness is often more important than the reality. And at this point, the agreement is chaotic at best. We won't know how it shakes out for weeks or months, but....
I understand your point, but the perception in the Arab/Muslim world of strength or weakness is often more important than the reality. And at this point, the agreement is chaotic at best. We won't know how it shakes out for weeks or months, but....
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 22, 2026 09:08 AM (PLxDd)
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>I have an enclosed rotating fryer that works great! Except it is a pain to clean, so I never use it.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo
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this is what I'm saying
I can do french fries in oil in an iron skillet, but that's the extent of my frying
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo
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this is what I'm saying
I can do french fries in oil in an iron skillet, but that's the extent of my frying
Posted by: Don Black at June 22, 2026 09:09 AM (15Vi2)
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We won't know how it shakes out for weeks or months, but....
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 22, 2026 09:08 AM (PLxDd)
We shouldn't wait. We should light our hair on fire, storm the capital and demand the head of the Golden Scalp Weasel for his stupid poopyhead incompetence.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 22, 2026 09:08 AM (PLxDd)
We shouldn't wait. We should light our hair on fire, storm the capital and demand the head of the Golden Scalp Weasel for his stupid poopyhead incompetence.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 09:09 AM (2YhKe)
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we really blew it electing this Trump guy. We will have to wait it out until the next Presidential election. Maybe we can get Kamala and Hunter in office and straighten this country out.
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How about a 3rd option. It’s good Trump won but he has made mistakes and should be called out when he makes those mistakes.
Too radical?
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How about a 3rd option. It’s good Trump won but he has made mistakes and should be called out when he makes those mistakes.
Too radical?
Posted by: Heroq at June 22, 2026 09:09 AM (3cXW4)
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Story out of north of Houston, some muzzie bitch who's an known agitator, confronted some gal in an grocery store.
Then recorded her response where she said islam isn't welcome here, it's not a religion, they need to go back, and mo' was a pedophile warlord.
Of course she was fired.
But her GSG had over $50k last I saw.
Then recorded her response where she said islam isn't welcome here, it's not a religion, they need to go back, and mo' was a pedophile warlord.
Of course she was fired.
But her GSG had over $50k last I saw.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 22, 2026 09:10 AM (73/SM)
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A note on the IAEA inspectors. There were there , in Iran, "inspecting", until 7/4/2025.
Posted by: runner at June 22, 2026 09:10 AM (GD0B3)
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Happy Monday, all!!
Posted by: Lizzy at June 22, 2026 09:10 AM (X8xt3)
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*They not there
Posted by: runner at June 22, 2026 09:10 AM (GD0B3)
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It's also, National Chocolate Eclair Day.
Posted by: redridinghood at June 22, 2026 09:06 AM (NpAcC)
Not a fan.
Unless you're talking about the Good Humor ice cream bar!
Posted by: redridinghood at June 22, 2026 09:06 AM (NpAcC)
Not a fan.
Unless you're talking about the Good Humor ice cream bar!
Posted by: Doof at June 22, 2026 09:10 AM (jDdwC)
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Of course she was fired.
But her GSG had over $50k last I saw.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 22, 2026 09:10 AM (73/SM)
So, this is the new grift, then.......wonderful.
But her GSG had over $50k last I saw.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 22, 2026 09:10 AM (73/SM)
So, this is the new grift, then.......wonderful.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 09:11 AM (2YhKe)
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>>Story out of north of Houston, some muzzie bitch who's an known agitator, confronted some gal in an grocery store.
Then recorded her response where she said islam isn't welcome here, it's not a religion, they need to go back, and mo' was a pedophile warlord.
Just great. . .
Then recorded her response where she said islam isn't welcome here, it's not a religion, they need to go back, and mo' was a pedophile warlord.
Just great. . .
Posted by: Lizzy at June 22, 2026 09:11 AM (X8xt3)
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I'm lying right here.
Posted by: The Dead Horse at June 22, 2026 09:11 AM (amcLV)
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I'm lying right here.
Posted by: The Dead Horse at June 22, 2026 09:11 AM (amcLV)
Welcome to the party, pal.
Posted by: The Dead Horse at June 22, 2026 09:11 AM (amcLV)
Welcome to the party, pal.
Posted by: The Chicken at June 22, 2026 09:12 AM (2YhKe)
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If we can find anything "funny" about the Iran situation it's watching the lib press and Dems, demanding Trump go back in and blast the Mullah's to smithereens....
Posted by: It's me donna at June 22, 2026 09:12 AM (HtIAP)
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note on the IAEA inspectors. There were there , in Iran, "inspecting", until 7/4/2025.
Posted by: runner
SEC didn’t see anything wrong with Bernie Madoff’s operation for decades.
Posted by: runner
SEC didn’t see anything wrong with Bernie Madoff’s operation for decades.
Posted by: Heroq at June 22, 2026 09:13 AM (3cXW4)
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Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 22, 2026 09:08 AM (PLxDd
Trump is always willing to play a long game. He is also always willing to sacrifice things that others would not to achieve his goals. This is gamesmanship and basic strategy, not 27D Space Chess.
When you are up against someone whose rules you can't quite make out it makes them formidable. The "rules" should have been don't risk Iran before the midterms. The "rules" should have been don't risk looking weak.
There are a lot of rules and *no one*, despite the many many experts on the subject, knows what Trump's really are. We can all guess but that's all we and his/our opponents are left doing. It *seems* he wants peace at any price and to not directly endanger civilians. Seems. But I wouldn't bet on it.
Trump is always willing to play a long game. He is also always willing to sacrifice things that others would not to achieve his goals. This is gamesmanship and basic strategy, not 27D Space Chess.
When you are up against someone whose rules you can't quite make out it makes them formidable. The "rules" should have been don't risk Iran before the midterms. The "rules" should have been don't risk looking weak.
There are a lot of rules and *no one*, despite the many many experts on the subject, knows what Trump's really are. We can all guess but that's all we and his/our opponents are left doing. It *seems* he wants peace at any price and to not directly endanger civilians. Seems. But I wouldn't bet on it.
Posted by: ... at June 22, 2026 09:13 AM (22ggK)
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235 I'm lying right here.
Posted by: The Dead Horse at June 22, 2026 09:11 AM (amcLV)
Welcome to the party, pal.
Posted by: The Chicken at June 22, 2026 09:12 AM (2YhKe)
We're always lying on the job.
Posted by: The Dead Horse at June 22, 2026 09:11 AM (amcLV)
Welcome to the party, pal.
Posted by: The Chicken at June 22, 2026 09:12 AM (2YhKe)
We're always lying on the job.
Posted by: Politicians at June 22, 2026 09:13 AM (l3cgK)
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That’d be like a presidential candidate here winning the electoral college overwhelmingly with only 33% of the vote.
Yo!
That’d be like a presidential candidate here winning the electoral college overwhelmingly with only 33% of the vote.
Yo!
Posted by: John Quincy Adams, 1824 (32.7%) at June 22, 2026 09:13 AM (O0L8i)
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So...if I'm tracking those Iran articles right...nobody knows what the f*** is going on.
Glad to see I'm not alone!
Glad to see I'm not alone!
Posted by: Brother Tim sez: Fiat Justicia, Ruat Caelum at June 22, 2026 09:13 AM (OUMaO)
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>>millennial Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D., N.Y.), said in 2019 that an entire generation “came of age and never saw American prosperity,” and then whined, “I have never seen that, or experienced it, really, in my adult life.”
Beyotch who grew up un a chichi NY suburb, went to BC, and now lives with her wealthy BF in a nice BC condo says whaaaaat?
Beyotch who grew up un a chichi NY suburb, went to BC, and now lives with her wealthy BF in a nice BC condo says whaaaaat?
Posted by: Lizzy at June 22, 2026 09:14 AM (X8xt3)
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If Hezbollah is still active, as it is now, whatever agreement is reached with Iran will fall apart.
Posted by: runner at June 22, 2026 09:14 AM (GD0B3)
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237 note on the IAEA inspectors. There were there , in Iran, "inspecting", until 7/4/2025.
Posted by: runner
I wouldn't trust them for anything.....
Posted by: runner
I wouldn't trust them for anything.....
Posted by: It's me donna at June 22, 2026 09:14 AM (HtIAP)
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Then recorded her response where she said islam isn't welcome here, it's not a religion, they need to go back, and mo' was a pedophile warlord.
Lizzy
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My kinda gal
Lizzy
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My kinda gal
Posted by: ... at June 22, 2026 09:14 AM (22ggK)
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Beyotch who grew up un a chichi NY suburb, went to BC, and now lives with her wealthy BF in a nice BC condo says whaaaaat?
Posted by: Lizzy at June 22, 2026 09:14 AM (X8xt3)
Forget it. She's rolling.
Posted by: Lizzy at June 22, 2026 09:14 AM (X8xt3)
Forget it. She's rolling.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 09:15 AM (2YhKe)
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Better to let IKEA inspect Iran?
Posted by: Anna Puma at June 22, 2026 09:15 AM (2GVsD)
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>>I understand your point, but the perception in the Arab/Muslim world of strength or weakness is often more important than the reality. And at this point, the agreement is chaotic at best. We won't know how it shakes out for weeks or months, but....
That is true. The GCC is pretty much in lockstep against Iran right now and they don't appear to be wavering. If we are going to judge how things are going by their attitudes it's looking pretty good for the Orange Man.
For the umpteenth time, Trump is attempting to end this situation with a positive outcome with a deal not with bombs. It looks different because it is different. Iraq and Libya are examples of wars that ended with bombs and bullets, how did that turn out?
Deals require patience not constant freakouts over moves we may or not completely understand because they are not negotiating in public. I've seen nothing from Trump over the last decade to make me think he's gone soft.
That is true. The GCC is pretty much in lockstep against Iran right now and they don't appear to be wavering. If we are going to judge how things are going by their attitudes it's looking pretty good for the Orange Man.
For the umpteenth time, Trump is attempting to end this situation with a positive outcome with a deal not with bombs. It looks different because it is different. Iraq and Libya are examples of wars that ended with bombs and bullets, how did that turn out?
Deals require patience not constant freakouts over moves we may or not completely understand because they are not negotiating in public. I've seen nothing from Trump over the last decade to make me think he's gone soft.
Posted by: JackStraw at June 22, 2026 09:15 AM (viF8m)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 09:15 AM (2YhKe)
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Tom, I know exactly as much as you do.
Posted by: Ben Had at June 22, 2026 09:16 AM (afJtY)
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243 If Hezbollah is still active, as it is now, whatever agreement is reached with Iran will fall apart.
Posted by: runner at June 22, 2026 09:14 AM (GD0B3)
The Hezzies and the Houthi rolls in Yemen need to be put down hard like the rabid dogs they are. Oh, and F**k the Iranian mullahs for their support of the above.
Posted by: runner at June 22, 2026 09:14 AM (GD0B3)
The Hezzies and the Houthi rolls in Yemen need to be put down hard like the rabid dogs they are. Oh, and F**k the Iranian mullahs for their support of the above.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 22, 2026 09:16 AM (l3cgK)
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Better to let IKEA inspect Iran?
Posted by: Anna Puma at June 22, 2026 09:15 AM (2GVsD)
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They can do anything with an Allen wrench.
Posted by: Anna Puma at June 22, 2026 09:15 AM (2GVsD)
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They can do anything with an Allen wrench.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at June 22, 2026 09:16 AM (amcLV)
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Today is Pookette's first day of a local day camp. She's never done anything like this before, but I think she's far less nervous than her mom. ><
Posted by: pookysgirl, worried about her baby bird's wings at June 22, 2026 09:17 AM (Wt5PA)
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I miss Doof.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 09:00 AM (2YhKe)
******
What happened to Doof?
I've been extremely busy for the past six weeks so I'm sure I've missed a lot.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 09:00 AM (2YhKe)
******
What happened to Doof?
I've been extremely busy for the past six weeks so I'm sure I've missed a lot.
Posted by: redridinghood at June 22, 2026 09:17 AM (NpAcC)
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240
That’d be like a presidential candidate here winning the electoral college overwhelmingly with only 33% of the vote.
Yo!
Posted by: John Quincy Adams, 1824 (32.7%) at June 22, 2026 09:13 AM (O0L8i)
Hi.
That’d be like a presidential candidate here winning the electoral college overwhelmingly with only 33% of the vote.
Yo!
Posted by: John Quincy Adams, 1824 (32.7%) at June 22, 2026 09:13 AM (O0L8i)
Hi.
Posted by: House of Representatives voting as states at June 22, 2026 09:17 AM (T6aVk)
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252 Better to let IKEA inspect Iran?
Posted by: Anna Puma at June 22, 2026 09:15 AM (2GVsD)
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They can do anything with an Allen wrench.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at June 22, 2026 09:16 AM (amcLV)
I always wonder why I end up with all those extra pieces...
Posted by: Anna Puma at June 22, 2026 09:15 AM (2GVsD)
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They can do anything with an Allen wrench.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at June 22, 2026 09:16 AM (amcLV)
I always wonder why I end up with all those extra pieces...
Posted by: It's me donna at June 22, 2026 09:17 AM (HtIAP)
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What happened to Doof?
I've been extremely busy for the past six weeks so I'm sure I've missed a lot.
Posted by: redridinghood at June 22, 2026 09:17 AM (NpAcC)
I heard Weasel shot him during last night's gun thread and Doof is now causing havoc at Weasel Acres.
I've been extremely busy for the past six weeks so I'm sure I've missed a lot.
Posted by: redridinghood at June 22, 2026 09:17 AM (NpAcC)
I heard Weasel shot him during last night's gun thread and Doof is now causing havoc at Weasel Acres.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 09:18 AM (2YhKe)
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Heard there's a new Werner Herzog movie out w/Armie Hammer as the lead - a Death Wish type revenge flick that is based on current events in Europe. Already banned in Germany, guess it upset the demographic that is always offended (no, the other one that doesn't wave a rainbow flag).
Well, well, well. . .
Well, well, well. . .
Posted by: Lizzy at June 22, 2026 09:18 AM (X8xt3)
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That means last night was Onion Ring Eve.
And I forgot to celebrate.
And I forgot to celebrate.
Posted by: Dang it at June 22, 2026 09:18 AM (Ov6Yl)
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Then recorded her response where she said islam isn't welcome here, it's not a religion, they need to go back, and mo' was a pedophile warlord.
no lies detected
good for her
no lies detected
good for her
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at June 22, 2026 09:18 AM (j+aD2)
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The waters have receded somewhat and we can go out so that Her Majesty can get her nails done and we can do some grocery shopping.
The waters have receded somewhat and we can go out so that Her Majesty can get her nails done and we can do some grocery shopping.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 22, 2026 09:18 AM (O0L8i)
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Today is Pookette's first day of a local day camp. She's never done anything like this before, but I think she's far less nervous than her mom. >
Posted by: pookysgirl, worried about her baby bird's wings at June 22, 2026 09:17 AM (Wt5PA)
She'll be fine. It's everyone else you'll have to worry about.
Posted by: pookysgirl, worried about her baby bird's wings at June 22, 2026 09:17 AM (Wt5PA)
She'll be fine. It's everyone else you'll have to worry about.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 09:18 AM (2YhKe)
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Did Doof get too close to Soup and catch a tumor from him, too?
Posted by: Bulg at June 22, 2026 09:19 AM (77rzZ)
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>>>Trump's deal utilized tariffs, bombs, and blockades to bring Iran up the ramp and into 12 rounds with the 45th and 47th President of the United States.
Doesn't sound like 11D chess to me.
Doesn't sound like 11D chess to me.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 22, 2026 09:19 AM (dK+Kv)
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I heard Weasel shot him during last night's gun thread and Doof is now causing havoc at Weasel Acres.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 09:18 AM (2YhKe)
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First Piper, now Doof. Been a rough June.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 09:18 AM (2YhKe)
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First Piper, now Doof. Been a rough June.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at June 22, 2026 09:19 AM (amcLV)
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And, here a thought, what happens if Iran, because of some excuse - for example Hezbollah shooting rockets at Israeli villages in the north and Israel hitting them back, closes the strait in October 2026, right before the election.
Posted by: runner at June 22, 2026 09:19 AM (GD0B3)
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First Piper, now Doof. Been a rough June.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at June 22, 2026 09:19 AM (amcLV)
It's a haunting development.
First Piper, now Doof. Been a rough June.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at June 22, 2026 09:19 AM (amcLV)
It's a haunting development.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 09:20 AM (2YhKe)
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One last bit of foolishness this weekend, outside of the negotiations:
“ On Sunday, Trump told Fox News he was "disappointed Israel can't put Hezbollah away", adding in reference to the fight against the militant group: "I'm close to giving it over to Syria."
6 hours later, our new ally Syrian President Al Sharra replied, on the record, that “No one from Syria is going into Lebanon. No one from Syria is going to fight Hezbollah.”
“ On Sunday, Trump told Fox News he was "disappointed Israel can't put Hezbollah away", adding in reference to the fight against the militant group: "I'm close to giving it over to Syria."
6 hours later, our new ally Syrian President Al Sharra replied, on the record, that “No one from Syria is going into Lebanon. No one from Syria is going to fight Hezbollah.”
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 22, 2026 09:20 AM (kmEMr)
Posted by: The Black Knight at June 22, 2026 09:20 AM (Ov6Yl)
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A lot of it is we want to categorize everything.
There is a soft "Trump can't do wrong" crowd and a "We should be able to criticize Trump" contingent and then a "here's our chance to GIT em" noise machine that is very annoying. Maybe not all here this morning.
But everyone wants to judge everything. Bottom line, R's will take the midterms unless they are cheated out of it, and they 100% do NOT deserve to take it. Not because of Trump but because they are useless and HATE their own voters.
That's a bigger problem than Iran right now. Much.
There is a soft "Trump can't do wrong" crowd and a "We should be able to criticize Trump" contingent and then a "here's our chance to GIT em" noise machine that is very annoying. Maybe not all here this morning.
But everyone wants to judge everything. Bottom line, R's will take the midterms unless they are cheated out of it, and they 100% do NOT deserve to take it. Not because of Trump but because they are useless and HATE their own voters.
That's a bigger problem than Iran right now. Much.
Posted by: ... at June 22, 2026 09:20 AM (22ggK)
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No matter what the outcome is, Iran won’t abide by any of it we know this is how they operate. They’ll make 100 promises to end nuclear programs and then ignore all those promises.
Posted by: Heroq at June 22, 2026 09:20 AM (3cXW4)
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265 I heard Weasel shot him during last night's gun thread and Doof is now causing havoc at Weasel Acres.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 09:18 AM (2YhKe)
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First Piper, now Doof. Been a rough June.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at June 22, 2026 09:19 AM (amcLV)
What happened? I've been in and out for a few months now...
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 09:18 AM (2YhKe)
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First Piper, now Doof. Been a rough June.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at June 22, 2026 09:19 AM (amcLV)
What happened? I've been in and out for a few months now...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 22, 2026 09:20 AM (l3cgK)
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End Wokeness
@EndWokeness
Colombians are now flooding the streets to celebrate the fall of socialism
https://tinyurl.com/yxreszjp
@EndWokeness
Colombians are now flooding the streets to celebrate the fall of socialism
https://tinyurl.com/yxreszjp
Posted by: redridinghood at June 22, 2026 09:20 AM (NpAcC)
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271 No matter what the outcome is, Iran won’t abide by any of it we know this is how they operate. They’ll make 100 promises to end nuclear programs and then ignore all those promises.
Posted by: Heroq at June 22, 2026 09:20 AM (3cXW4)
Just another Taquiya Sunrise...
Posted by: Heroq at June 22, 2026 09:20 AM (3cXW4)
Just another Taquiya Sunrise...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 22, 2026 09:21 AM (l3cgK)
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Keir Starmer cried during his resignation announcement?
Holy sh#t, crying over your failed career instead of the 100's of thousands (millions?) of UK citizen's lives you've ruined is quite bad.
Holy sh#t, crying over your failed career instead of the 100's of thousands (millions?) of UK citizen's lives you've ruined is quite bad.
Posted by: Lizzy at June 22, 2026 09:21 AM (X8xt3)
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- @155 Quarter Twenty
True but, distinction without a difference.
The common terms used are public schools and private schools.
It changes nothing about the point of my post.
And this is why I'm never all hair on fire.
I know that God wrote it all out, beginning to end, before He laid the foundations of the world. To the "smallest detail." Including each of our lives.
We were given the Cliff Notes. Enough to teach us about who He is. Proven through His miracles and fulfillment of things told beforehand through His prophets.
True but, distinction without a difference.
The common terms used are public schools and private schools.
It changes nothing about the point of my post.
And this is why I'm never all hair on fire.
I know that God wrote it all out, beginning to end, before He laid the foundations of the world. To the "smallest detail." Including each of our lives.
We were given the Cliff Notes. Enough to teach us about who He is. Proven through His miracles and fulfillment of things told beforehand through His prophets.
Posted by: TeeJ at June 22, 2026 09:21 AM (ev5l/)
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It still amazes me that for a non-trivial number of people it is worse to be called racist then it is to watch a coordinated group rape its way through your women.
What the hell is wrong with these people?
What the hell is wrong with these people?
Posted by: 18-1 at June 22, 2026 09:21 AM (sKqQm)
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199 You know, first time in my life I am not watching any sports
Posted by: Skip at June 22, 2026 09:02 AM (sgkY
Last sporting event I saw were the Olympics. (Yeah, I can hear the booing.). I still savor the men’s hockey gold, knowing that a horrible country lost to the USA.
I love that the foreign visitors are discovering this great country (I implore that they see the countryside, get out of the cities. They are fine but the REAL goodies are out in the countryside) but soccer still sucks and is bloody boring.
Posted by: Skip at June 22, 2026 09:02 AM (sgkY
Last sporting event I saw were the Olympics. (Yeah, I can hear the booing.). I still savor the men’s hockey gold, knowing that a horrible country lost to the USA.
I love that the foreign visitors are discovering this great country (I implore that they see the countryside, get out of the cities. They are fine but the REAL goodies are out in the countryside) but soccer still sucks and is bloody boring.
Posted by: Cow Demon at June 22, 2026 09:22 AM (T6aVk)
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Colombians are now flooding the streets to celebrate the fall of socialism
A few years ago the socialist despot of Columbia assassinated his opponent and everyone just pretended it was a one off crazy guy acting on his own.
A few years ago the socialist despot of Columbia assassinated his opponent and everyone just pretended it was a one off crazy guy acting on his own.
Posted by: 18-1 at June 22, 2026 09:23 AM (sKqQm)
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What the hell is wrong with these people?
Posted by: 18-1 at June 22, 2026 09:21 AM (sKqQm)
People will label them racist, and some can't live with bad people calling them bad things.
What the hell is wrong with these people?
Posted by: 18-1 at June 22, 2026 09:21 AM (sKqQm)
People will label them racist, and some can't live with bad people calling them bad things.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 09:23 AM (2YhKe)
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Holy sh#t, crying over your failed career instead of the 100's of thousands (millions?) of UK citizen's lives you've ruined is quite bad.
Posted by: Lizzy at June 22, 2026 09:21 AM (X8xt3)
I ruined millions of UK citizens’ lives?
So be it.
Posted by: Lizzy at June 22, 2026 09:21 AM (X8xt3)
I ruined millions of UK citizens’ lives?
So be it.
Posted by: PM Keir Starmer at June 22, 2026 09:23 AM (T6aVk)
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I haven't watched sports in ages now. Was never really into baseball, hockey, basketball, or soccer. The NFL's behavior turned me off to Football; I don't even watch the SuperBowel...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 22, 2026 09:23 AM (l3cgK)
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Posted by: Heroq at June 22, 2026 09:20 AM (3cXW4)
Do you think there is a tenable solution with them?
I'm not saying what's happening is right. I mean beyond that. Genuine query, I really want to know what you think.
Because short of blowing them off the map......
Do you think there is a tenable solution with them?
I'm not saying what's happening is right. I mean beyond that. Genuine query, I really want to know what you think.
Because short of blowing them off the map......
Posted by: ... at June 22, 2026 09:23 AM (22ggK)
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>>It still amazes me that for a non-trivial number of people it is worse to be called racist then it is to watch a coordinated group rape its way through your women.
Well, there's also the stabbings, beheadings, acid attacks, church burnings. . .
Well, there's also the stabbings, beheadings, acid attacks, church burnings. . .
Posted by: Lizzy at June 22, 2026 09:24 AM (X8xt3)
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I simply believe that the most humiliating surrender in American military history is worth noting. This is what I would have expected from a President Kamala.
Posted by: Tom Servo
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"humiliating surrender?"
Ya kinda gave the whole game away there bub--you might just want to sit down from here on out.
But you won't.
Remember how like last week you were swearing up and down that Rubio wanted nothing to do with this deal, had nothing to do with it, and was distancing himself from it?
Only for Rubio to be standing right behind Trump as the MOU was signed?
Opps.
Posted by: Tom Servo
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"humiliating surrender?"
Ya kinda gave the whole game away there bub--you might just want to sit down from here on out.
But you won't.
Remember how like last week you were swearing up and down that Rubio wanted nothing to do with this deal, had nothing to do with it, and was distancing himself from it?
Only for Rubio to be standing right behind Trump as the MOU was signed?
Opps.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 22, 2026 09:24 AM (73/SM)
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I saw a little bit of metric football recently and wow is that sport boring.
Too slow
Too many players on the field
Too much of two guys dancing with each other where nothing happens in relation to scoring outside of their personal foreplay
Too slow
Too many players on the field
Too much of two guys dancing with each other where nothing happens in relation to scoring outside of their personal foreplay
Posted by: 18-1 at June 22, 2026 09:24 AM (sKqQm)
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283 Posted by: Heroq at June 22, 2026 09:20 AM (3cXW4)
Do you think there is a tenable solution with them?
I'm not saying what's happening is right. I mean beyond that. Genuine query, I really want to know what you think.
Because short of blowing them off the map......
Posted by: ... at June 22, 2026 09:23 AM (22ggK)
Will that work?
Do you think there is a tenable solution with them?
I'm not saying what's happening is right. I mean beyond that. Genuine query, I really want to know what you think.
Because short of blowing them off the map......
Posted by: ... at June 22, 2026 09:23 AM (22ggK)
Will that work?
Posted by: Kumala Whoris at June 22, 2026 09:24 AM (l3cgK)
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Um, Hello?
Posted by: Vietnam and Afghanistan at June 22, 2026 09:03 AM (l3cgK)
That's totally not histrionics.
Posted by: Vietnam and Afghanistan at June 22, 2026 09:03 AM (l3cgK)
That's totally not histrionics.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 22, 2026 09:24 AM (dK+Kv)
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She'll be fine. It's everyone else you'll have to worry about.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 09:18 AM (2YhKe)
I'm not passing on what you just said to Pooky, because then he'll go over to his dad's gun locker to pick out a shotgun.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 09:18 AM (2YhKe)
I'm not passing on what you just said to Pooky, because then he'll go over to his dad's gun locker to pick out a shotgun.
Posted by: pookysgirl is smarter than that at June 22, 2026 09:25 AM (Wt5PA)
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>>Colombians are now flooding the streets to celebrate the fall of socialism
Has anyone noticed that since USAID was crushed communists aren't doing so well in elections in Latin America?
Just a coincidence I'm sure.
Has anyone noticed that since USAID was crushed communists aren't doing so well in elections in Latin America?
Just a coincidence I'm sure.
Posted by: JackStraw at June 22, 2026 09:25 AM (viF8m)
Posted by: Cow Demon at June 22, 2026 09:25 AM (T6aVk)
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I'm not passing on what you just said to Pooky, because then he'll go over to his dad's gun locker to pick out a shotgun.
Posted by: pookysgirl is smarter than that at June 22, 2026 09:25 AM (Wt5PA)
Ah. Likely a good call.
Posted by: pookysgirl is smarter than that at June 22, 2026 09:25 AM (Wt5PA)
Ah. Likely a good call.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 09:25 AM (2YhKe)
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We were given the Cliff Notes. Enough to teach us about who He is. Proven through His miracles and fulfillment of things told beforehand through His prophets.
Posted by: TeeJ at June 22, 2026 09:21 AM
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(Searches bible for Book Of Cliff.)
Posted by: TeeJ at June 22, 2026 09:21 AM
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(Searches bible for Book Of Cliff.)
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at June 22, 2026 09:25 AM (Ov6Yl)
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Iran, by itself, cannot "close" Hormuz.
Shipping companies have to oblige too. And they are all too willing to abide because they're cowards and rely on the insurance industry to protect their assets.
Plus, the majority of the crews who man those commercial vessels are typically 3rd worlders with hardly any education... but a whole lot of superstition.
Shipping companies have to oblige too. And they are all too willing to abide because they're cowards and rely on the insurance industry to protect their assets.
Plus, the majority of the crews who man those commercial vessels are typically 3rd worlders with hardly any education... but a whole lot of superstition.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 22, 2026 09:26 AM (jehhT)
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Starmer is out, but does his just-implemented social media ban for kids, but really a digital oversight network of all citizens, remain in place?
Posted by: Lizzy at June 22, 2026 09:26 AM (X8xt3)
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Here is my plan! The US takes over the strait now. As it should have month ago. Because while Iran has not much of military leverage left, it never really relied on their military to bully the world did they. They lost the Iraq war. They lost to arabs! But that is not their strength, their navy did not rule the seas , and their air force did not rule the skies. Terrorism is. And they are still in that game. They created a chokepoint in the strait with a fe mines, and they are still pulling Hezbollah (and Hamas and Houthi) strings who is holding Lebanon hostage.
Posted by: runner at June 22, 2026 09:26 AM (GD0B3)
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Has anyone noticed that since USAID was crushed communists aren't doing so well in elections in Latin America?
Just a coincidence I'm sure.
Posted by: JackStraw at June 22, 2026 09:25 AM (viF8m)
I won’t argue against it.
But Socialism also leads to problems people realize can be put to an end by voting for people with good policies.
I’d say it’s both. Cutting USAID DOES help a great deal.
Has anyone noticed that since USAID was crushed communists aren't doing so well in elections in Latin America?
Just a coincidence I'm sure.
Posted by: JackStraw at June 22, 2026 09:25 AM (viF8m)
I won’t argue against it.
But Socialism also leads to problems people realize can be put to an end by voting for people with good policies.
I’d say it’s both. Cutting USAID DOES help a great deal.
Posted by: Cow Demon at June 22, 2026 09:26 AM (T6aVk)
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Asymmetric warfare, baby.
Posted by: runner at June 22, 2026 09:27 AM (GD0B3)
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Keir Starmer cried during his resignation announcement?
Holy sh#t, crying over your failed career instead of the 100's of thousands (millions?) of UK citizen's lives you've ruined is quite bad.
Posted by: Lizzy at June 22, 2026 09:21 AM (X8xt3)
Leftard puppets are so weird.
Though on this note, Lizzy, I had a crazy realization over the weekend. I've always known I only ever saw my stoic yet warm father cry a single tear in his life - when he received news of an aunt's death. One tear. And *yet* that's still one more entire genuine tear than I ever saw my narcissist BPD histrionic mother cry.
Mind blowing!
Holy sh#t, crying over your failed career instead of the 100's of thousands (millions?) of UK citizen's lives you've ruined is quite bad.
Posted by: Lizzy at June 22, 2026 09:21 AM (X8xt3)
Leftard puppets are so weird.
Though on this note, Lizzy, I had a crazy realization over the weekend. I've always known I only ever saw my stoic yet warm father cry a single tear in his life - when he received news of an aunt's death. One tear. And *yet* that's still one more entire genuine tear than I ever saw my narcissist BPD histrionic mother cry.
Mind blowing!
Posted by: ... at June 22, 2026 09:28 AM (22ggK)
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294 Iran, by itself, cannot "close" Hormuz.
Shipping companies have to oblige too. And they are all too willing to abide because they're cowards and rely on the insurance industry to protect their assets.
Plus, the majority of the crews who man those commercial vessels are typically 3rd worlders with hardly any education... but a whole lot of superstition.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 22, 2026 09:26 AM (jehhT)
There are also plenty of pipelines that lead to the Red Sea and can otherwise get around the Strait of Hormuz.
Shipping companies have to oblige too. And they are all too willing to abide because they're cowards and rely on the insurance industry to protect their assets.
Plus, the majority of the crews who man those commercial vessels are typically 3rd worlders with hardly any education... but a whole lot of superstition.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 22, 2026 09:26 AM (jehhT)
There are also plenty of pipelines that lead to the Red Sea and can otherwise get around the Strait of Hormuz.
Posted by: Cow Demon at June 22, 2026 09:28 AM (T6aVk)
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when does art class start
Posted by: Don Black at June 22, 2026 09:29 AM (15Vi2)
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Keir Starmer cried during his resignation announcement?
Holy sh#t, crying over your failed career instead of the 100's of thousands (millions?) of UK citizen's lives you've ruined is quite bad.
Posted by: Lizzy at June 22, 2026 09:21 AM (X8xt3)
Crying while lying about how EVERYTHING he did was for the PEOPLE of the UK...........
Holy sh#t, crying over your failed career instead of the 100's of thousands (millions?) of UK citizen's lives you've ruined is quite bad.
Posted by: Lizzy at June 22, 2026 09:21 AM (X8xt3)
Crying while lying about how EVERYTHING he did was for the PEOPLE of the UK...........
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 09:29 AM (2YhKe)
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I ruined millions of UK citizens’ lives?
So be it.
Posted by: PM Keir Starmer at June 22, 2026 09:23 AM (T6aVk)
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I call for a vote to giveSupreme Chancellor Palpatine Prime Minister Starmer emergency powers!
So be it.
Posted by: PM Keir Starmer at June 22, 2026 09:23 AM (T6aVk)
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I call for a vote to give
Posted by: Jar Jar Binks at June 22, 2026 09:29 AM (gnNyN)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 09:29 AM (2YhKe)
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Do you think there is a tenable solution with them?
I'm not saying what's happening is right. I mean beyond that. Genuine query, I really want to know what you think.
Because short of blowing them off the map......
Posted by: ... at
If past performance is an indicator of future expectations then I don’t see it. Thats why to me it’s binary. Either you get rid of them or you’re stuck with the same shit we’ve been dealing with for 50 years. There’s now middle ground with these people.
Which is why it’s frustrating for me to see Trump fall into this trap every other president has fallen into. You’d think k after 50 years one of them would finally learn.
I'm not saying what's happening is right. I mean beyond that. Genuine query, I really want to know what you think.
Because short of blowing them off the map......
Posted by: ... at
If past performance is an indicator of future expectations then I don’t see it. Thats why to me it’s binary. Either you get rid of them or you’re stuck with the same shit we’ve been dealing with for 50 years. There’s now middle ground with these people.
Which is why it’s frustrating for me to see Trump fall into this trap every other president has fallen into. You’d think k after 50 years one of them would finally learn.
Posted by: Heroq at June 22, 2026 09:29 AM (3cXW4)
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286 I saw a little bit of metric football recently and wow is that sport boring.
Too slow
Too many players on the field
Too much of two guys dancing with each other where nothing happens in relation to scoring outside of their personal foreplay
Posted by: 18-1 at June 22, 2026 09:24 AM (sKqQm)
I like the idea of keeping the same amount of players but reducing the size of the field - sorry, the pitch - by one half.
Too slow
Too many players on the field
Too much of two guys dancing with each other where nothing happens in relation to scoring outside of their personal foreplay
Posted by: 18-1 at June 22, 2026 09:24 AM (sKqQm)
I like the idea of keeping the same amount of players but reducing the size of the field - sorry, the pitch - by one half.
Posted by: Cow Demon at June 22, 2026 09:30 AM (T6aVk)
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>>Has anyone noticed that since USAID was crushed communists aren't doing so well in elections in Latin America?
Yes.
Also helps that Trump took Maduo, is squeezing Cuba, and South Americans have witnesses the success of Bukele and Millei.
A whole lot of proof that decline is a choice, and it's possible to choose better!
Yes.
Also helps that Trump took Maduo, is squeezing Cuba, and South Americans have witnesses the success of Bukele and Millei.
A whole lot of proof that decline is a choice, and it's possible to choose better!
Posted by: Lizzy at June 22, 2026 09:30 AM (X8xt3)
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Keir Starmer cried during his resignation announcement?
Holy sh#t, crying over your failed career instead of the 100's of thousands (millions?) of UK citizen's lives you've ruined is quite bad.
Posted by: Lizzy
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Well.... That would be because he actually cares about his career.
His doesn't give a rats ass about all those Brit citizens.
Holy sh#t, crying over your failed career instead of the 100's of thousands (millions?) of UK citizen's lives you've ruined is quite bad.
Posted by: Lizzy
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Well.... That would be because he actually cares about his career.
His doesn't give a rats ass about all those Brit citizens.
Posted by: Florida Peasant at June 22, 2026 09:30 AM (Lo97M)
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>>I’d say it’s both. Cutting USAID DOES help a great deal.
I don't think anyone would argue that there isn't a freedom, for lack of a better word, movement in many if not most countries. There has also been widespread and coordinated corruption by those who want to foster tyrannical rule that made it impossile for those movements to succeed.
Remove the tyranny and look what happens. Here included.
I don't think anyone would argue that there isn't a freedom, for lack of a better word, movement in many if not most countries. There has also been widespread and coordinated corruption by those who want to foster tyrannical rule that made it impossile for those movements to succeed.
Remove the tyranny and look what happens. Here included.
Posted by: JackStraw at June 22, 2026 09:30 AM (viF8m)
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Here's where I am:
I read the review of the Vigilante movie, which was 100% bad, and immediately thought, Great, I want to see it. Make a lot of sequels.
I read the review of the Vigilante movie, which was 100% bad, and immediately thought, Great, I want to see it. Make a lot of sequels.
Posted by: Wenda at June 22, 2026 09:30 AM (iIAkP)
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NOODlum.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 22, 2026 09:31 AM (2YhKe)
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>>One tear. And *yet* that's still one more entire genuine tear than I ever saw my narcissist BPD histrionic mother cry.
Mind blowing!
Indeed!
Mind blowing!
Indeed!
Posted by: Lizzy at June 22, 2026 09:32 AM (X8xt3)
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Burnham would come to Dunce Inane Hill.
Posted by: three weird sisters at June 22, 2026 09:33 AM (pBJ6M)
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Which is why it’s frustrating for me to see Trump fall into this trap every other president has fallen into. You’d think k after 50 years one of them would finally learn.
Posted by: Heroq at June 22, 2026 09:29 AM (3cXW4)
Yeah and I can't say as I disagree. Maybe he thought he could get it done, maybe he had intelligence that hasn't been shared. Maybe he got bad info, and zipped up and put in a sack by some bad actors that knew what would get his motor going. Wouldn't be the first time.
If nothing else it's showing the world what it is up against. And *may* (key word) be setting the nuke program back which is likely the least we or anyone including Israel has been able to do.
Posted by: Heroq at June 22, 2026 09:29 AM (3cXW4)
Yeah and I can't say as I disagree. Maybe he thought he could get it done, maybe he had intelligence that hasn't been shared. Maybe he got bad info, and zipped up and put in a sack by some bad actors that knew what would get his motor going. Wouldn't be the first time.
If nothing else it's showing the world what it is up against. And *may* (key word) be setting the nuke program back which is likely the least we or anyone including Israel has been able to do.
Posted by: ... at June 22, 2026 09:33 AM (22ggK)
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Either you get rid of them . . . .
Posted by: Heroq at June 22, 2026 09:29 AM (3cXW4)
Which means what, exactly, militarily?
Posted by: Heroq at June 22, 2026 09:29 AM (3cXW4)
Which means what, exactly, militarily?
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 22, 2026 09:34 AM (dK+Kv)
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As much of a wanker as Starmer is, relatively speaking he didn’t do much damage to the UK. The damage was already done long before he got there.
Blair opened the door to millions of 3rd World “migrants” in the 90s and 00s then Conservatives ruled for 14 years between 2010 and 2024, keeping the door wide open.
It’s kinda like Blair set fire to the house, Cameron and Boris Johnson puted gas on it and then Starmer gets blamed for the fire when firefighters show up because the other two ran away.
Blair opened the door to millions of 3rd World “migrants” in the 90s and 00s then Conservatives ruled for 14 years between 2010 and 2024, keeping the door wide open.
It’s kinda like Blair set fire to the house, Cameron and Boris Johnson puted gas on it and then Starmer gets blamed for the fire when firefighters show up because the other two ran away.
Posted by: Heroq at June 22, 2026 09:34 AM (3cXW4)
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Maybe I wrote it wrong:
The muzzie lady, in full burka, provoked the white lady (called her a "cracker" by reports), and then recorded the white lady's response, calling mo' a pedo, etc.
The white lady was the one fired, not the muzzie.
(LOL at the thought of some garbage bag wearing muzzie having a job (other than farming government welfare).
The muzzie lady, in full burka, provoked the white lady (called her a "cracker" by reports), and then recorded the white lady's response, calling mo' a pedo, etc.
The white lady was the one fired, not the muzzie.
(LOL at the thought of some garbage bag wearing muzzie having a job (other than farming government welfare).
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 22, 2026 09:34 AM (73/SM)
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Nothing happened to Doof. He's at the spa getting a pedicure. I think Piper suggested it.
Posted by: Case at June 22, 2026 09:34 AM (IY9No)
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Killing the leaders has been nice. Hopefully he got some real Friends of Democrats in those strikes.
To me that would make the whole effort worth it. There are other considerations too, like putting Europe and China on their back heel.
But talking strictly about Iran as it stands here, they are gonna be a thorn in earth's side for a long time.
To me that would make the whole effort worth it. There are other considerations too, like putting Europe and China on their back heel.
But talking strictly about Iran as it stands here, they are gonna be a thorn in earth's side for a long time.
Posted by: ... at June 22, 2026 09:38 AM (22ggK)
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But talking strictly about Iran as it stands here, they are gonna be a thorn in earth's side for a long time.
Posted by: ... at June 22, 2026 09:38 AM (22ggK)
It's a silly point to argue, because there is not one person that does not realize such. The question is how to deal with them. And can our current course bear fruit at all?
Posted by: ... at June 22, 2026 09:38 AM (22ggK)
It's a silly point to argue, because there is not one person that does not realize such. The question is how to deal with them. And can our current course bear fruit at all?
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 22, 2026 09:40 AM (dK+Kv)
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Scott Bessent just authorized Iranian oil sales for 60 days based on the progress of the negotiations in Switzerland. Obviously, the Strait is open.
Guess who else needs the Strait open to sell the product that makes up a huge precentage of their national GDP?
Guess who else needs the Strait open to sell the product that makes up a huge precentage of their national GDP?
Posted by: JackStraw at June 22, 2026 09:41 AM (viF8m)
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Western hemisphere results seem to suggest yes. I am willing to give a little rope to accomplish our ME goals.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 22, 2026 09:42 AM (dK+Kv)
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It's a silly point to argue, because there is not one person that does not realize such. The question is how to deal with them. And can our current course bear fruit at all?
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 22, 2026 09:40 AM (dK+Kv)
There is only one way to deal with them and no one really wants it because it will involve many innocents dead. There is probably more to this than meets the eye so simple Twitter wins and losses are the real silliness here.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 22, 2026 09:40 AM (dK+Kv)
There is only one way to deal with them and no one really wants it because it will involve many innocents dead. There is probably more to this than meets the eye so simple Twitter wins and losses are the real silliness here.
Posted by: ... at June 22, 2026 09:43 AM (22ggK)
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But talking strictly about Iran as it stands here, they are gonna be a thorn in earth's side for a long time.
Posted by: ... at June 22, 2026 09:38 AM (22ggK)
We chide the left for being perpetually online, but we have our own contingent, too, who are subject to any and all foreign influence ops that come down the pike.
Musk did me a solid.
Posted by: ... at June 22, 2026 09:38 AM (22ggK)
We chide the left for being perpetually online, but we have our own contingent, too, who are subject to any and all foreign influence ops that come down the pike.
Musk did me a solid.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 22, 2026 09:46 AM (dK+Kv)
Posted by: far cry at June 22, 2026 09:46 AM (pBJ6M)
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CP fail.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 22, 2026 09:46 AM (dK+Kv)
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Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 22, 2026 09:46 AM (dK+Kv)
He did indeed. Social media is a virus
He did indeed. Social media is a virus
Posted by: ... at June 22, 2026 09:47 AM (22ggK)
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There is only one way to deal with them and no one really wants it because it will involve many innocents dead.
Posted by: ... at June 22, 2026 09:43 AM (22ggK)
Some actually do want it, but they are unwilling to sacrifice their own to accomplish it.
Posted by: ... at June 22, 2026 09:43 AM (22ggK)
Some actually do want it, but they are unwilling to sacrifice their own to accomplish it.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 22, 2026 09:48 AM (dK+Kv)
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Iran also agreed to IAEA inspections.
Posted by: Ben Had at June 22, 2026 09:48 AM (afJtY)
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>>Some actually do want it, but they are unwilling to sacrifice their own to accomplish it.
And they never say what their plan is for dealing with Iran after we have an all out war. And there's always an after to be dealt with.
Oil just fell below $74/barrel, by the way.
And they never say what their plan is for dealing with Iran after we have an all out war. And there's always an after to be dealt with.
Oil just fell below $74/barrel, by the way.
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