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The Classical Saturday Coffee Break & Prayer Revival (Happy Independence Day!)
Good morning boys and girls and everything in between. Before we enter the Prayer Revival just a few housekeeping matters to go over (Rulz for those of you in Bunker Hill) 1) This is an open thread. Feel free to lurk, opine and/or bloviate away.
2) Some people need to be reminded, be nice. Be kind.
3) Running with sharp objects takes away from the concentration required to detonate the fireworks.
4) Have a wonderful Independence Day celebration. Happy Birthday America!!!!
Here is his "Camptown Races" HT - Isophorone Blog
AoSHQ Weekly Prayer List Please submit any prayer requests to me, “Annie’s Stew” at apaslo at-sign hotmail dot com. Prayer requests are generally removed after four weeks unless we receive an update. Prayer Requests: 4/3 – Teresa in Fort Worth posted an update. Her chemo seems to be holding things steady for now. Unfortunately, as she is receiving a steroid, she has gained about 25 pounds. Her blood sugar has also jumped up about 40 points (which only happens when she is on steroids).
6/1 Update – Teresa had a CT scan and has seen the surgeon. Everything looks good/stable. There are no new tumors and the ones that are there have pretty much stayed the same or shrunk. No metastises seen. Additional good news is that she can stay on the current medication, and just alternate it with other meds. She continues to respond extremely well to the protocols. She sends her gratitude for each and every prayer.
6/19 – Teresa in Fort Worth sent an update. Her cancer marker numbers continue to go down; hopefully that means everything is working! In other news, she has started working on another stocking, this time for her grandson, who will be implanted soon via IVF. Prayers for a successful procedure and pregnancy would be greatly appreciated! 5/16 – Tonypete asked for prayers for Jane who is dying of breast cancer, and for Cheri who is in jail (again) for drug related crimes.
6/13 Update – Jane and her husband have sold their home and have moved back to Green Bay, to be with family when she dies. 5/20 – D gave an update on his wife Susan and her continued battle with cancer. Her cancer markers are still headed in the right direction. She is on a new antibiotic, and it is causing some side effects, but it is keeping her out of another surgery, so that is a win. Thanks again to everyone for their prayers. May 1 marked one year since they found out about the cancer, and Susan is doing so well.
6/24 Update – Everything is going well. The chemo seems to be working, but it’s very hard. The prayers help, so please keep praying for them. 5/23 – I used to have a Different Nic could use some prayers as he waits for the results of a biopsy of a mass on his prostate.
6/2 Update – I used to have a Different Nic sent in an update. He has been diagnosed with risk group 2 prostate cancer. It appears to be localized to the prostate but this will be verified via another scan. He has doctor appointments lined up for the next month or so before he starts treatment.
6/23 Update – The latest update is that he has stage 2, “unfavorable intermediate”, which he notes is an awful name, but what it means is, it is in the middle, but bad enough that they want to treat it. It’s more aggressive than previously thought. He is at the point where he has to decide on treatment options, which means choosing which set of pretty unfortunate side effects he prefers. 5/26 – Doof posted a request for prayers for his mom. She is back in the hospital. She is very weak from one or more infections, and is sleeping a lot. She isn’t really talking when she is alert for a few minutes.
6/14 Update – Doof’s mother passed away. 5/29 – Bulg requested prayers for his sister, her husband, their four children, and the rest of the family as his sister is dying. She is in palliative care in the hospital, with a lot of blood clots, and is not expected to last long.
6/14 Update – Bulg’s sister passed away on 6/14. They all could use prayers of comfort. 6/9 – “A” requested prayers for a long-time friend now suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease, who just fell and broke his hip. He came out of the anesthetic really confused. His wife and family also need prayers of support and strength to help him. 6/13 – Dash my lace wings asked for prayers for a friend named Lisa, who was diagnosed with liver duct cancer. She has been in the hospital for a couple of weeks and is afraid she will never leave.
6/20 Update – Lisa has been allowed to go home for hospice care. Cancer has metastasized throughout her body; this looks like the end for her.
6/27 Update – Lisa passed on 6/22, at home, in the presence of family. Thank you for your prayers. 6/13 – Tonypete requested prayers for an acquaintance (B), who has destroyed every relationship she has ever been a part of and spreads hate and torment to everyone around her. 6/18 – buzzion asked for prayers for a friend named Christina, who has struggled with drug addiction and is in jail again. Buzzion prays that this really is rock bottom and a true wake-up call for her – even if it requires her to stay in jail.
6/29 Update – Christina’s family bonded her out of jail and she has checked into a rehab facility. Please pray that she gets the help she needs. 6/20 – bluebell gave an update on grammie Winger. Grammie had some major surgery related to her cancer in March and is pretty much housebound. She said she isn’t keeping up on news since her diagnosis; she doesn’t have the energy. She said she thinks of her grey-box friends often with fondness. Please keep praying for her. Your prayers are a source of great comfort to her.
6/27 Update – grammie winger requested bluebell to let the Horde know that she is hospitalized again, with sepsis, and cannot eat or walk. She is very tired and cannot speak for long. She is being fed by tube. They don’t know how long she will be hospitalized or where she will go after (rehab, hospice, etc.). Bluebell has a mailing address for grammie, so please contact bluebell to send a card or note to grammie winger. Please pray for her, that her suffering will be eased, and pray for her family, who are suffering along with her. 6/20 – Polliwog the ‘Ette said that prayers for Inspector would be much appreciated. Inspector is still in the hospital. They are working on getting his strength up so it’s safe for him to go home. He is more alert and focused than when he was admitted, and he has been able to eat multiple full meals, which is an improvement and will help him continue to improve. 6/21 – B posted a request for prayers. He said that, due to his own shortcomings, and a moment of madness 6 years ago, B has been estranged from his two sons (age 41 and 36). He has tried to reach out and apologize to them over the past 6 years, to no avail. B asked the Horde to pray for their hearts to open, to allow him to properly apologize, and try to be the father he should have been. The boys are losing their mother to early-onset Alzheimers, and B needs them to know that he’s a better person today than he was then, and he can be counted on. 6/27 – Tom Servo posted prayers of thanks to God that his 38 year-old daughter, who was released from a psych hospital this week after a particularly bad breakdown. She has 2 children, which she does not have custody of, but she still sees, and they are wonderful. She has received more professional care, and it appears to have helped quite a bit. She has new medication and a new commitment to living in a way that will keep her from making a return trip to the hospital. 6/27 – George V sent his thanks to the Horde for their prayers. We had prayed for his wife in May, when she had a heart valve replacement, and there were indications of problems in her lymph nodes. She received the biopsy results, and both came back negative for cancer! Thank God for his goodness! 6/27 – “A” sent thanks for the prayers for a family friend, who is at home recovering with the family and doing much better. “A” has an additional request for long-time friends (J and S) who are in the midst of intense family problems and requesting healing, peace, repentance, and restoration in the family.
7/3- Isophrone Blog requests prayers for his parents, they are both elderly and in failing health. For submission guidelines and other relevant info, please contact Annie's Stew, who is managing the prayer list. You can contact her at apaslo at-sign hotmail dot com. If you see a prayer request posted in a thread comment, feel free to copy and paste it and e-mail it to Annie's Stew. She tries to keep up with the requests in the threads, but she's not here all of the time, so she may not see it unless you e-mail it to her. Please note: Prayer requests are generally removed after four weeks or so unless we receive an update. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair, persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.
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Happy Independence Day! Here's to 250 more!
I could have been first but my mental bandwidth was going elsewhere.
I could have been first but my mental bandwidth was going elsewhere.
Posted by: fd at July 04, 2026 08:03 AM (MWfyi)
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Good morning Mis Hum and Horde
Happy Independence day
Happy Independence day
Posted by: Skip at July 04, 2026 08:03 AM (Ia/+0)
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So be kind to your web footed friends,
for a duck may be some body's mother...
for a duck may be some body's mother...
Posted by: man at July 04, 2026 08:03 AM (XuXeR)
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We're having a potato gun skeet shoot this afternoon.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at July 04, 2026 08:04 AM (U/wKW)
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Heh. I even nooded first. Hello to you, Mis Hum!
Posted by: fd at July 04, 2026 08:04 AM (MWfyi)
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Prayers up for the horde, and especially for Tom Servos daughter, who carries a weight.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at July 04, 2026 08:05 AM (U/wKW)
Posted by: Tonypete at July 04, 2026 08:05 AM (NXz0i)
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Thank you to all who served and are serving now.
We wouldn't have our great country without you fighting for us.
Thank you to all who served and are serving now.
We wouldn't have our great country without you fighting for us.
Posted by: four seasons at July 04, 2026 08:05 AM (/QHx4)
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GOD BLESS AMERICA!
May Divine Providence continue to bless and protect this nation and all who love her.
May Divine Providence continue to bless and protect this nation and all who love her.
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at July 04, 2026 08:06 AM (ZBho7)
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May the Lord comfort and aid those among us struggling today
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at July 04, 2026 08:07 AM (ZBho7)
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Huck, prize if someone even hits one?
Posted by: Skip at July 04, 2026 08:07 AM (Ia/+0)
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So be kind to your web footed friends,
for a duck may be some body's mother...
Posted by: man
It's too early to be stomping around the house singing that at the top of my lungs, isn't it?
Damn.
for a duck may be some body's mother...
Posted by: man
It's too early to be stomping around the house singing that at the top of my lungs, isn't it?
Damn.
Posted by: Tonypete at July 04, 2026 08:08 AM (NXz0i)
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Willowed:
Reading Pres Trump's speech at Mt Rushmore last night...does he write his own speeches? It is magnificent.
Reading Pres Trump's speech at Mt Rushmore last night...does he write his own speeches? It is magnificent.
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at July 04, 2026 08:08 AM (ZBho7)
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Happy Independence Day.
Turn your AC up (or down, whatever)
Shoot your guns!
Post anti-migrant memes!
Because, seriously, fuck Britain.
Turn your AC up (or down, whatever)
Shoot your guns!
Post anti-migrant memes!
Because, seriously, fuck Britain.
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at July 04, 2026 08:09 AM (f0sNM)
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It's too early to be stomping around the house singing that at the top of my lungs, isn't it?"
Nope. It's a classic.
Nope. It's a classic.
Posted by: man at July 04, 2026 08:09 AM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Martini Farmer at July 04, 2026 08:09 AM (jehhT)
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 04, 2026 08:10 AM (wVcYX)
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"We're having a potato gun skeet shoot this afternoon.
Posted by: Huck Follywood"
I'm going to let people try to shoot down limbs infested with web worm nests in the pecan trees, using a pellet gun. The limbs they nest on are the twigs out at the end and a well placed shot will break it clean off.
Posted by: Huck Follywood"
I'm going to let people try to shoot down limbs infested with web worm nests in the pecan trees, using a pellet gun. The limbs they nest on are the twigs out at the end and a well placed shot will break it clean off.
Posted by: fd at July 04, 2026 08:10 AM (MWfyi)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 04, 2026 08:11 AM (u82oZ)
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The lovely Yuja Wang plays Chopin pretty well, if you are interested
https://tinyurl.com/3ebdc5wu
https://tinyurl.com/3ebdc5wu
Posted by: Huck Follywood at July 04, 2026 08:11 AM (mPnrf)
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Morning again, caffeinators!
Willowed: I believe there'd be a market for aerobicized sandwich making videos. Monetizable, even,
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 04, 2026
"The Girls of the Twenty-Minute Monte Cristo Workout"?
Willowed: I believe there'd be a market for aerobicized sandwich making videos. Monetizable, even,
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 04, 2026
"The Girls of the Twenty-Minute Monte Cristo Workout"?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 04, 2026 08:12 AM (wzUl9)
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On Monday I go in for what I hope is the final surgery related to the events of last September. I humbly ask for prayers for the nurses who will have to put up with me.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at July 04, 2026 08:12 AM (u73oe)
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You people. You have me happy crying with your sweet sweet cards and letters. Ever since I found this crazy place back in 2008, I have treasured each and every one of you reprobates. I can't express the love i have for you as I sit here in the cancer hospital. You're so silly special. Thanks for everything. Love laughs at tumors. Kisses.
Posted by: Grammie wingers phone at July 04, 2026 08:12 AM (56y8R)
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Huck, prize if someone even hits one?
Posted by: Skip at July 04, 2026 08:07 AM (Ia/+0)
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Instead of sipping, everyone chugs.
Yes, we are still dumb, after all these years.
Posted by: Skip at July 04, 2026 08:07 AM (Ia/+0)
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Instead of sipping, everyone chugs.
Yes, we are still dumb, after all these years.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at July 04, 2026 08:13 AM (iTZ6k)
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Happy Birthday to America.
And to many more years of American Exceptionalism!
We unlocked individual creativity, and showed the path to success to other nations. Who mostly went with the old Stone Age ways of elites and peons.
And to many more years of American Exceptionalism!
We unlocked individual creativity, and showed the path to success to other nations. Who mostly went with the old Stone Age ways of elites and peons.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 04, 2026 08:13 AM (u82oZ)
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[[[[grammie!]]]]
Posted by: Huck Follywood at July 04, 2026 08:13 AM (iTZ6k)
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"Well I Declare!" - a limerick
As we celebrate In-de-pen-dence
And hope for two-fifty more hence
I hope we recall
What started it all:
"When n the course of human events..."
"Well I Declare!" - a limerick
As we celebrate In-de-pen-dence
And hope for two-fifty more hence
I hope we recall
What started it all:
"When n the course of human events..."
Posted by: muldoon at July 04, 2026 08:14 AM (I0N4X)
Posted by: Frank Costanza at July 04, 2026 08:15 AM (I0N4X)
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You people. You have me happy crying with your sweet sweet cards and letters. Ever since I found this crazy place back in 2008, I have treasured each and every one of you reprobates. I can't express the love i have for you as I sit here in the cancer hospital. You're so silly special. Thanks for everything. Love laughs at tumors. Kisses.
Posted by: Grammie wingers phone at July 04, 2026 08:12 AM (56y8R)
Woo! Right back atcha!
Posted by: Grammie wingers phone at July 04, 2026 08:12 AM (56y8R)
Woo! Right back atcha!
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 04, 2026 08:15 AM (wVcYX)
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{{{ Grammie winger }}}
Kisses your hand. You are a very special lady.
And a tip of the hat to the stalwart Rev.
Kisses your hand. You are a very special lady.
And a tip of the hat to the stalwart Rev.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 04, 2026 08:15 AM (u82oZ)
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Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 04, 2026 08:15 AM (O0L8i)
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Grammie Winger!!!
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at July 04, 2026 08:15 AM (QykSZ)
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a Muldoon classic for the day!
Posted by: Huck Follywood at July 04, 2026 08:15 AM (iTZ6k)
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Article at American Thinker on 1976 to today how America and ( not so ) Great Britain have come along.
England would be the 51st state in economic ranking today
England would be the 51st state in economic ranking today
Posted by: Skip at July 04, 2026 08:15 AM (Ia/+0)
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Hey Salty!
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at July 04, 2026 08:15 AM (QykSZ)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 04, 2026 08:16 AM (O0L8i)
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May the Peace of The Lord be with you all.
A special prayer for a good man , Mayhar Tousi, who is trying to relocate to America. Facing escalating repression in the UK, Mayhar has a Visa to move to the US but that is being held up by our bureaucracy.
A special prayer for a good man , Mayhar Tousi, who is trying to relocate to America. Facing escalating repression in the UK, Mayhar has a Visa to move to the US but that is being held up by our bureaucracy.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 04, 2026 08:16 AM (afJtY)
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Good Saturday morning, horde!
Prayers for all. Special prayer this morning for all who suffer from mental illness, which is rampant in this country. And for the friends and family members who do their best to keep peace.
Prayers for all. Special prayer this morning for all who suffer from mental illness, which is rampant in this country. And for the friends and family members who do their best to keep peace.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 04, 2026 08:16 AM (h7ZuX)
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You people. You have me happy crying with your sweet sweet cards and letters. Ever since I found this crazy place back in 2008, I have treasured each and every one of you reprobates. I can't express the love i have for you as I sit here in the cancer hospital. You're so silly special. Thanks for everything. Love laughs at tumors. Kisses.
Posted by: Grammie wingers phone at July 04, 2026
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Grammie, I'm glad to see you posting! It was you who started me thinking seriously about relocating in, oh, 2019, when you told me, "Come on to Wisconsin! We're nice!"
Posted by: Grammie wingers phone at July 04, 2026
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Grammie, I'm glad to see you posting! It was you who started me thinking seriously about relocating in, oh, 2019, when you told me, "Come on to Wisconsin! We're nice!"
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 04, 2026 08:17 AM (wzUl9)
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Grammie wingers phone at July 04, 2026 08:12 AM (56y8R)
Nice to hear from you! We are all thinking of you, grammie.
Nice to hear from you! We are all thinking of you, grammie.
Posted by: dantesed at July 04, 2026 08:17 AM (Oy/m2)
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Blessed are the peacemakers AND the cheesemakers.
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 04, 2026 08:17 AM (wVcYX)
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Ben Had!!
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at July 04, 2026 08:19 AM (QykSZ)
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I humbly ask for prayers for the nurses who will have to put up with me.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at July 04, 2026 08:12 AM (u73oe)
You got it, Duke. Best wishes and prayers for successful and harmonious outcome!
Posted by: Duke Lowell at July 04, 2026 08:12 AM (u73oe)
You got it, Duke. Best wishes and prayers for successful and harmonious outcome!
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 04, 2026 08:19 AM (h7ZuX)
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{{{SMH at God's mercy}}}
I am still happy you moved, and to such a nice place.
Grandchildren are true wealth.
One of the widows has invited me to her family Fourth of July celebration. First time meeting them. One of her ex-husbands will be there. I expect ... a grilling.
I am still happy you moved, and to such a nice place.
Grandchildren are true wealth.
One of the widows has invited me to her family Fourth of July celebration. First time meeting them. One of her ex-husbands will be there. I expect ... a grilling.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 04, 2026 08:19 AM (u82oZ)
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Have a happy and blessed July 4.
Posted by: Northernlurker , Maple Syrup MAGA at July 04, 2026 08:20 AM (QUIEe)
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- Oh dearest (to me) of the horde, grammie...
I didn't know we got here so close to the same time. Thought you'd been around for awhile.
You are in my prayers so very often. That our Lord is comforting you. Allowing little to no pain.
As to your future, I have no worries. I'd just ask that, as you're walking those streets of gold, you'll give me a wave if you see me sweeping the sidewalk.
God Bless Dear Lady.
I didn't know we got here so close to the same time. Thought you'd been around for awhile.
You are in my prayers so very often. That our Lord is comforting you. Allowing little to no pain.
As to your future, I have no worries. I'd just ask that, as you're walking those streets of gold, you'll give me a wave if you see me sweeping the sidewalk.
God Bless Dear Lady.
Posted by: TeeJ at July 04, 2026 08:20 AM (dAv7M)
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Birdbath status?
Posted by: Just Wondering at July 04, 2026 08:20 AM (2Ez/1)
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SMH, thank you for being part of my life.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 04, 2026 08:21 AM (afJtY)
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{{{{{Grammie}}}}}
Posted by: Vendette at July 04, 2026 08:21 AM (PrsTH)
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grammie!! So lovely to see you!
I do not have your address yet - I need to make sure I sent the email to the right place - but I am sending big hugs to you and praying for you!
I do not have your address yet - I need to make sure I sent the email to the right place - but I am sending big hugs to you and praying for you!
Posted by: screaming in digital at July 04, 2026 08:22 AM (hPLSE)
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Grammie, what a wonderful gift to hear from you today.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 04, 2026 08:23 AM (afJtY)
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Love laughs at tumors. Kisses.
Posted by: Grammie wingers phone at July 04, 2026 08:12 AM (56y8R)
Grammie! Lovely to see you have a little energy today. We love you!
Posted by: Grammie wingers phone at July 04, 2026 08:12 AM (56y8R)
Grammie! Lovely to see you have a little energy today. We love you!
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 04, 2026 08:23 AM (h7ZuX)
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Good morning and happy Independence Day. Got a few chores done before the temps reach surface of the sun highs later. Plan to read the Declaration as part of the celebration. Now to sit back, sip coffee, and enjoy a bowl of good burley pipe tobacco.
It's a blessing to be an American.
It's a blessing to be an American.
Posted by: JTB at July 04, 2026 08:23 AM (yTvNw)
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Grammie so good to hear from you.
Hope you are feeling better
Hope you are feeling better
Posted by: Skip at July 04, 2026 08:24 AM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 04, 2026 08:24 AM (wVcYX)
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- BALL ONE!!! CUBS WIN!!!
Posted by: TeeJ at July 04, 2026 08:24 AM (dAv7M)
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Now our 4th is complete...Grammie is back!
Posted by: Boswell at July 04, 2026 08:24 AM (j10i6)
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Good morning and happy Independence Day. Got a few chores done before the temps reach surface of the sun highs later. Plan to read the Declaration as part of the celebration. Now to sit back, sip coffee, and enjoy a bowl of good burley pipe tobacco.
It's a blessing to be an American.
Posted by: JTB at July 04, 2026
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Which burley blend, JTB? I'm puffing on some Peterson Standard Mixture, an English -- which is unusual for me at this time of year.
It's a blessing to be an American.
Posted by: JTB at July 04, 2026
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Which burley blend, JTB? I'm puffing on some Peterson Standard Mixture, an English -- which is unusual for me at this time of year.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 04, 2026 08:24 AM (wzUl9)
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Thanks to all for your prayers.
Posted by: Isophorone at July 04, 2026 08:24 AM (bpEno)
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Good morning again dear horde with thanks to annie, mh and you morons for praying
{grammie}
Please add Mrs. F. to your prayers for a complete and immediate recovery. She was conscious enough to phone late last night and it was a great relief to know she was awake even for a short period. She continues with IV fluids and atb. Further steps and hopefully improvement await the results of lab tests. I'll take Boy F. to see her this morning and then send him off with the kids for the cousin's bbq down in Los Altos.
The caring concern shown by so many morons has been a great relief. Thank you.
{grammie}
Please add Mrs. F. to your prayers for a complete and immediate recovery. She was conscious enough to phone late last night and it was a great relief to know she was awake even for a short period. She continues with IV fluids and atb. Further steps and hopefully improvement await the results of lab tests. I'll take Boy F. to see her this morning and then send him off with the kids for the cousin's bbq down in Los Altos.
The caring concern shown by so many morons has been a great relief. Thank you.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 04, 2026 08:25 AM (RIvkX)
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grammie,
May the Lord keep you in His embrace, and know that we love you so much, and miss you, and will keep your family in our prayers.
May the Lord keep you in His embrace, and know that we love you so much, and miss you, and will keep your family in our prayers.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at July 04, 2026 08:26 AM (QykSZ)
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San Franpsycho
Prayers continue to ascend. Thank you for this hopeful update.
May she be released into your arms soon.
Prayers continue to ascend. Thank you for this hopeful update.
May she be released into your arms soon.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 04, 2026 08:26 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at July 04, 2026 08:27 AM (qrpsN)
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Madmani: Our nation’s 250th anniversary is a time of celebration and fireworks, picnics and tall ships and family.
So of course Mayor Zohran Mamdani turned it into a lecture blasting America.
Mamdani retold the history of the United States Friday morning as an unending parade of horrors, an unwelcoming autocracy ruled by the wealthy and powerful.
Trump: “As we approach this magnificent anniversary, we see our American identity under a renewed attack,” Trump said in his remarks in South Dakota.
“A generation after we fought and won the Cold War against the menace of communism, there is now a resurgence of the communist menace in our land, including from newcomers to our country who embrace ideas totally opposed to our way of life and our great success,” the president continued.
“These are not mere political disagreements, like differences over taxes or regulations. Communism is a mortal threat to American liberty. It is the greatest threat to our country,” Trump declared.
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Thanks to the NY Post for these reports
So of course Mayor Zohran Mamdani turned it into a lecture blasting America.
Mamdani retold the history of the United States Friday morning as an unending parade of horrors, an unwelcoming autocracy ruled by the wealthy and powerful.
Trump: “As we approach this magnificent anniversary, we see our American identity under a renewed attack,” Trump said in his remarks in South Dakota.
“A generation after we fought and won the Cold War against the menace of communism, there is now a resurgence of the communist menace in our land, including from newcomers to our country who embrace ideas totally opposed to our way of life and our great success,” the president continued.
“These are not mere political disagreements, like differences over taxes or regulations. Communism is a mortal threat to American liberty. It is the greatest threat to our country,” Trump declared.
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Thanks to the NY Post for these reports
Posted by: Huck Follywood at July 04, 2026 08:28 AM (WKesY)
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23 ... GRAMMIE!!!
So happy you could post today. You, Rev and your family are in our prayers every day.
So happy you could post today. You, Rev and your family are in our prayers every day.
Posted by: JTB at July 04, 2026 08:28 AM (yTvNw)
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at July 04, 2026 08:28 AM (QykSZ)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 04, 2026 08:30 AM (RIvkX)
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Thanks to all for your prayers.
Posted by: Isophorone at July 04, 2026 08:24 AM (bpEno)
A whole bunch of us have been or are going through the same thing, so we're not just going to pray for them, but for you too.
Posted by: Isophorone at July 04, 2026 08:24 AM (bpEno)
A whole bunch of us have been or are going through the same thing, so we're not just going to pray for them, but for you too.
Posted by: Vendette at July 04, 2026 08:30 AM (1ieqq)
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Grammie!!!
Posted by: nurse ratched. at July 04, 2026 08:31 AM (DFdns)
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Have a wonderful and grateful Independence Day, everyone.
May you all have the same numbers of fingers Monday you have today. Party On!
May you all have the same numbers of fingers Monday you have today. Party On!
Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 04, 2026 08:32 AM (u82oZ)
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nurse asked for prayers for Some Rat last evening. Please add him to your list.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 04, 2026 08:33 AM (afJtY)
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> Have a wonderful and grateful Independence Day, everyone.
May you all have the same numbers of fingers Monday you have today. Party On!
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Keep an eye on the kids too. Last year there were a couple "incidents" around here with fireworks that lead to injuries.
May you all have the same numbers of fingers Monday you have today. Party On!
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Keep an eye on the kids too. Last year there were a couple "incidents" around here with fireworks that lead to injuries.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at July 04, 2026 08:35 AM (jehhT)
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nurse asked for prayers for Some Rat last evening. Please add him to your list.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 04, 2026 08:33 AM (afJtY)
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What happened to Some Rat?
Posted by: Ben Had at July 04, 2026 08:33 AM (afJtY)
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What happened to Some Rat?
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 04, 2026 08:37 AM (RIvkX)
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Hard to keep track. I recall the Boss told you morons to cut the crap.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 04, 2026 08:38 AM (RIvkX)
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May God thy gold refine!"
America! America!
God shed His grace on thee,
And crown thy good with brotherhood,
From sea to shining sea!
America! America!
God shed His grace on thee,
And crown thy good with brotherhood,
From sea to shining sea!
Posted by: man at July 04, 2026 08:38 AM (XuXeR)
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You know about the cup sizes?
Posted by: Frank Costanza at July 04, 2026 08:40 AM (2Ez/1)
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And a happy and prosperous (as in, no fireworks accidents!) Fourth to all of you!
I have never been into fireworks. They seem dangerously without safeguards, unlike a gun, where the metal contains the blast. Instead there's *cardboard* around the powder? No, I don't think Homie gonna play dat.
I have never been into fireworks. They seem dangerously without safeguards, unlike a gun, where the metal contains the blast. Instead there's *cardboard* around the powder? No, I don't think Homie gonna play dat.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 04, 2026 08:40 AM (wzUl9)
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What happened to Some Rat?
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 04, 2026 08:37 AM (RIvkX)
She didn't say--she requested prayers for "mind, body, and soul." I pray that whatever difficulties he's having, the Lord carries him through.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 04, 2026 08:37 AM (RIvkX)
She didn't say--she requested prayers for "mind, body, and soul." I pray that whatever difficulties he's having, the Lord carries him through.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 04, 2026 08:40 AM (h7ZuX)
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Reading Pres Trump's speech at Mt Rushmore last night...does he write his own speeches? It is magnificent.
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at July 04, 2026 08:08 AM (ZBho7)
As you might expect, Althouse treated the speech with snark and dismissal.
Mamdami's blasphemy? Not a word of disapproval from that wine box drunk.
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at July 04, 2026 08:08 AM (ZBho7)
As you might expect, Althouse treated the speech with snark and dismissal.
Mamdami's blasphemy? Not a word of disapproval from that wine box drunk.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at July 04, 2026 08:40 AM (qRla/)
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Grammie! Happy Independence Day!
You, dear lady, who pray for so many others, may you find strength and happiness on this and every day.
You, dear lady, who pray for so many others, may you find strength and happiness on this and every day.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at July 04, 2026 08:41 AM (qRla/)
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Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, forever. Amen.
Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy. Amen.
Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy. Amen.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 04, 2026 08:43 AM (ZOv7s)
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I'm back and cleaned up after my thirty-minute walk down to the trail, around it, and back.
Someone here pointed out that I could walk in the A/C at the local mall. It opens at ten. Two or three days a week, I could have a light breakfast and maybe some fruit around eight, drive over for ten, put in a couple of miles (ca. forty minutes), and head back for lunch. Two of the other days I could force myself out for a mile's walk/run in the heat in my neighborhood. (The mall cops probably won't want me trotting in the mall.)
5x a week without risking heat exhaustion. Sounds good to me.
Someone here pointed out that I could walk in the A/C at the local mall. It opens at ten. Two or three days a week, I could have a light breakfast and maybe some fruit around eight, drive over for ten, put in a couple of miles (ca. forty minutes), and head back for lunch. Two of the other days I could force myself out for a mile's walk/run in the heat in my neighborhood. (The mall cops probably won't want me trotting in the mall.)
5x a week without risking heat exhaustion. Sounds good to me.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 04, 2026 08:44 AM (wzUl9)
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Grammie winger
May God bless you and keep you.
2008? Wow! You beat me here by about a year. A lot of water under a lot of bridges in that time. Lots of ups and downs for all of us!
May God bless you and keep you.
2008? Wow! You beat me here by about a year. A lot of water under a lot of bridges in that time. Lots of ups and downs for all of us!
Posted by: muldoon at July 04, 2026 08:44 AM (I0N4X)
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Thank you dmlw. That sounds pretty serious.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 04, 2026 08:44 AM (RIvkX)
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As I see it, this Fourth of July should be as much a celebration of our history as a declaration of war against Leftism, Islam, political corruption and financial profligacy.
Posted by: Ordinary American at July 04, 2026 08:44 AM (fZiTB)
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By the rude bridge that arched the flood,
Their flag to April’s breeze unfurled,
Here once the embattled farmers stood,
And fired the shot heard round the world.
By the rude bridge that arched the flood,
Their flag to April’s breeze unfurled,
Here once the embattled farmers stood,
And fired the shot heard round the world.
Posted by: rhennigantx at July 04, 2026 08:45 AM (/+uur)
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A.H. Lloyd, how is your wife?
Posted by: Ben Had at July 04, 2026 08:45 AM (afJtY)
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I had mentioned that I was planning to attend a Glorious Fourth celebration in the next town over today, but I have decided not to. Since I live in Maskachusetts, I'm expecting the event would be poisoned with a bunch of TDS loonies. Additionally, I only wanted to go because it's taking place at a colonial graveyard that is only open once a year and I wanted to get inside the little chapel on the grounds, but I'm certain they won't open the place up. I'll have to find another way in.
So I'll just drive to the dairy for some fresh milk, come home and at some point watch 1776.
So I'll just drive to the dairy for some fresh milk, come home and at some point watch 1776.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at July 04, 2026 08:46 AM (qRla/)
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Prayers for all
Posted by: Halfhand at July 04, 2026 08:46 AM (HUfR7)
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I've been here reading since about 2010, and posting since 2011. Grammie has always been here . . . and I hope, always will!
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 04, 2026 08:47 AM (wzUl9)
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5x a week without risking heat exhaustion. Sounds good to me.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 04, 2026 08:44 AM (wzUl9)
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We have a mall that opens at 10 even though most of the stores open at 11, for people to walk around. The bakery and coffee places are open. It's a like an alternate reality for an hour.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 04, 2026 08:44 AM (wzUl9)
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We have a mall that opens at 10 even though most of the stores open at 11, for people to walk around. The bakery and coffee places are open. It's a like an alternate reality for an hour.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 04, 2026 08:47 AM (RIvkX)
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You people. You have me happy crying with your sweet sweet cards and letters. Ever since I found this crazy place back in 2008, I have treasured each and every one of you reprobates. I can't express the love i have for you as I sit here in the cancer hospital. You're so silly special. Thanks for everything. Love laughs at tumors. Kisses.
Posted by: Grammie wingers phone at July 04, 2026 08:12 AM (56y8R)
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God bless you!
Posted by: Grammie wingers phone at July 04, 2026 08:12 AM (56y8R)
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God bless you!
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 04, 2026 08:47 AM (ZOv7s)
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I love the Jimi Hendrix guitar instrumental of the Star Spangled Banner from the Woodstock album. However, I could do without the screeching sounds after the moments representing “the rockets’ red glare”, and “bombs bursting in air”.
If the Hendrix estate authorized an edited version of the recording for public use,it would make a pretty nice preamble to a sport event, if a proficient singer was not available.
If the Hendrix estate authorized an edited version of the recording for public use,it would make a pretty nice preamble to a sport event, if a proficient singer was not available.
Posted by: Fenderbender at July 04, 2026 08:47 AM (1FEc1)
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Good morning Horde, thx MisHum.
Prayers for the Horde and their loved ones in need.
Grammie, great post. Good luck and God bless
Prayers for the Horde and their loved ones in need.
Grammie, great post. Good luck and God bless
Posted by: Smell the Glove at July 04, 2026 08:48 AM (itsE0)
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Huck- so how does that work? Do you launch a spud from the cannon and try to hit it with a shotgun? Or do you launch a clay pigeon and try to blast it with the spud gun?
Posted by: muldoon at July 04, 2026 08:49 AM (I0N4X)
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We have a mall that opens at 10 even though most of the stores open at 11, for people to walk around. The bakery and coffee places are open. It's a like an alternate reality for an hour.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 04, 2026
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I'm not sure any coffee places are open that early in my nearby mall. Still, that sounds terrific.
Maybe I'll give it a try on Monday. Miss Linda may want to go -- but she walks a good deal slower than I do.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 04, 2026
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I'm not sure any coffee places are open that early in my nearby mall. Still, that sounds terrific.
Maybe I'll give it a try on Monday. Miss Linda may want to go -- but she walks a good deal slower than I do.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 04, 2026 08:49 AM (wzUl9)
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While cleaning out my mom's apartment, going through the baking stuff, I found a box of 100 little flag toothpicks she must have bought for the 1976 bicentennial with some still remaining. 49 cents. That was when the tall ships came in to NY harbor and we watched the celebrations from Atlantic Highlands, NJ.
Posted by: A Nomad Of The Time Streams at July 04, 2026 08:49 AM (niKHs)
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Good morning Horde! Prayers in fellowship for everyone in the Horde and Horde adjacent. Prayers for this Great Nation, that it's people remember who we are and that we may rise again like the Phoenix.
Posted by: Smellslikevictory at July 04, 2026 08:49 AM (jPdyB)
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Well, I Declare
Posted by: muldoon at July 04, 2026 08:14 AM (I0N4X)
I dub you the Official Semiquincentennial Limericist of these here proceedings...
Posted by: muldoon at July 04, 2026 08:14 AM (I0N4X)
I dub you the Official Semiquincentennial Limericist of these here proceedings...
Posted by: Joe Kidd at July 04, 2026 08:51 AM (nbLIj)
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That was when the tall ships came in to NY harbor and we watched the celebrations from Atlantic Highlands, NJ."
Was across the harbor on Governor's Island...
Was across the harbor on Governor's Island...
Posted by: man at July 04, 2026 08:51 AM (XuXeR)
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A.H. Lloyd, how is your wife?
Posted by: Ben Had at July 04, 2026 08:45 AM (afJtY)
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We're waiting for all the lab results to come back. She's healing from the biopsies, which is good.
Prayers for my aunt, who was in a shattering collision Monday. She was hit by a semi moving at full speed through the intersection and had to be choppered down to Grand Rapids for emergency surgery. Lots of blood loss, but she is now out of the ICU and physical therapy is beginning.
This happened during the family reunion, which I traditionally crash with the grandkids and whomever else in my family wants to meet comically distantly related cousins. ("Wait, so, you're my first cousin three times removed or a fourth cousin?") It happened just before I rolled in and understandably cast a pall over the whole event.
And then last night we lost power and my generator acted up. It came back at 2:30 a.m. I think I'm just going to sit still today.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 04, 2026 08:45 AM (afJtY)
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We're waiting for all the lab results to come back. She's healing from the biopsies, which is good.
Prayers for my aunt, who was in a shattering collision Monday. She was hit by a semi moving at full speed through the intersection and had to be choppered down to Grand Rapids for emergency surgery. Lots of blood loss, but she is now out of the ICU and physical therapy is beginning.
This happened during the family reunion, which I traditionally crash with the grandkids and whomever else in my family wants to meet comically distantly related cousins. ("Wait, so, you're my first cousin three times removed or a fourth cousin?") It happened just before I rolled in and understandably cast a pall over the whole event.
And then last night we lost power and my generator acted up. It came back at 2:30 a.m. I think I'm just going to sit still today.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 04, 2026 08:52 AM (ZOv7s)
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Godspeed Grammie!
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at July 04, 2026 08:53 AM (2Ez/1)
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I launched a spud into the air
It dang near reached the stratosphare
I stepped to the stage
with my trusty 12 gauge
Now we're making tater salad...wayyyy over there!
I launched a spud into the air
It dang near reached the stratosphare
I stepped to the stage
with my trusty 12 gauge
Now we're making tater salad...wayyyy over there!
Posted by: muldoon at July 04, 2026 08:54 AM (I0N4X)
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It might be fun to see Semiquincentennial in a limerick.
Posted by: Limerick Lover at July 04, 2026 08:54 AM (2Ez/1)
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Prayers for my aunt, who was in a shattering collision Monday.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 04, 2026 08:52 AM (ZOv7s)
How horrible! Sounds like a miracle that she survived! Prayers up.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 04, 2026 08:52 AM (ZOv7s)
How horrible! Sounds like a miracle that she survived! Prayers up.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 04, 2026 08:55 AM (h7ZuX)
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It might be fun to see Semiquincentennial in a limerick.
Posted by: Limerick Lover
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I just want to hear FJB pronounce it.
Posted by: Limerick Lover
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I just want to hear FJB pronounce it.
Posted by: screaming in digital at July 04, 2026 08:56 AM (hPLSE)
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https://www.frontpagemag.com/
the-patriotism-gap/
the-patriotism-gap/
Posted by: Skip at July 04, 2026 08:56 AM (Ia/+0)
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2008? Wow! You beat me here by about a year. A lot of water under a lot of bridges in that time. Lots of ups and downs for all of us!
Posted by: muldoon at July 04, 2026 08:44 AM (I0N4X)
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I go way back, and was here for the 2004 election. Of course I didn't read comments at first, just glance through posts.
At some point I read comments, but just lurked. Fascinating stuff. I finally commented during Trump I, which makes me a old newb or a shy Grognard.
Posted by: muldoon at July 04, 2026 08:44 AM (I0N4X)
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I go way back, and was here for the 2004 election. Of course I didn't read comments at first, just glance through posts.
At some point I read comments, but just lurked. Fascinating stuff. I finally commented during Trump I, which makes me a old newb or a shy Grognard.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 04, 2026 08:57 AM (ZOv7s)
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While cleaning out my mom's apartment, going through the baking stuff, I found a box of 100 little flag toothpicks she must have bought for the 1976 bicentennial with some still remaining. 49 cents. That was when the tall ships came in to NY harbor and we watched the celebrations from Atlantic Highlands, NJ.
Posted by: A Nomad Of The Time Streams at July 04, 2026 08:49 AM (niKHs)
Great place to see them, too! The tall ships were a definite highlight of the Bicentennial!
Posted by: A Nomad Of The Time Streams at July 04, 2026 08:49 AM (niKHs)
Great place to see them, too! The tall ships were a definite highlight of the Bicentennial!
Posted by: Joe Kidd at July 04, 2026 08:57 AM (nbLIj)
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I dub you the Official Semiquincentennial Limericist of these here proceedings...
Posted by: Joe Kidd
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D'awww!
*blushes*
*kicks dirt*
Posted by: Joe Kidd
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D'awww!
*blushes*
*kicks dirt*
Posted by: muldoon at July 04, 2026 08:58 AM (I0N4X)
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Good morning and happy 4th! This seems as good a place as any to post this very brief video explaining the difference between liberals and conservatives regarding fireworks. Enjoy!
https://tinyurl.com/2jc27vtj
https://tinyurl.com/2jc27vtj
Posted by: 496 at July 04, 2026 08:59 AM (DWmGl)
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“ It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.”
Galatians 5:1
Galatians 5:1
Posted by: Marcus T at July 04, 2026 08:59 AM (LLQU7)
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58 ... "Which burley blend, JTB? I'm puffing on some Peterson Standard Mixture, an English -- which is unusual for me at this time of year."
Wolfus,
It's the Sutliff J4 burley. Mostly burley with some Kentucky and a light vanilla topping. Fairly mild, slightly sweet and it goes great with my perked black coffee. It's now discontinued but I was able to get the last couple of pounds before it disappeared. Think of Carter Hall or Granger kicked up several notches in quality. I save it for an occasional treat.
Wolfus,
It's the Sutliff J4 burley. Mostly burley with some Kentucky and a light vanilla topping. Fairly mild, slightly sweet and it goes great with my perked black coffee. It's now discontinued but I was able to get the last couple of pounds before it disappeared. Think of Carter Hall or Granger kicked up several notches in quality. I save it for an occasional treat.
Posted by: JTB at July 04, 2026 08:59 AM (yTvNw)
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at July 04, 2026 09:00 AM (qRla/)
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How horrible! Sounds like a miracle that she survived! Prayers up.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 04, 2026 08:55 AM (h7ZuX)
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Thank you. What is normally an oasis of peace Up North was completely disrupted as notifications went out, some folks drove down to be with her, others arranged shifts and we shifted food preparation around. And here I am, the bump on a log, though my grandkids were much appreciated and had a blast (as they always do).
That evening I called my father with the latest news and he in turn called his brother, who then phoned in and so I guess that's my job - a bridge to the increasingly separate branches of the family.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 04, 2026 08:55 AM (h7ZuX)
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Thank you. What is normally an oasis of peace Up North was completely disrupted as notifications went out, some folks drove down to be with her, others arranged shifts and we shifted food preparation around. And here I am, the bump on a log, though my grandkids were much appreciated and had a blast (as they always do).
That evening I called my father with the latest news and he in turn called his brother, who then phoned in and so I guess that's my job - a bridge to the increasingly separate branches of the family.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 04, 2026 09:00 AM (ZOv7s)
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Hope you all have a wonderful day!
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at July 04, 2026 09:00 AM (qRla/)
You too!
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at July 04, 2026 09:00 AM (qRla/)
You too!
Posted by: Vendette at July 04, 2026 09:00 AM (1ieqq)
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> I love the Jimi Hendrix guitar instrumental of the Star Spangled Banner from the Woodstock album.
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There was a NASCAR race a week or two ago that featured a guitar instrumental of that. The guy playing it was probably in his 60's and it was awesome. Just the right about of reverb and fuzz.
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There was a NASCAR race a week or two ago that featured a guitar instrumental of that. The guy playing it was probably in his 60's and it was awesome. Just the right about of reverb and fuzz.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at July 04, 2026 09:01 AM (jehhT)
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I've got to head outside for some yard work before the heat becomes unbearable.
Thankful to live in the best country ever, and for the tiny little piece of it that God has graciously given me for awhile. May God continue to bless America, and the Horde. Sending hugs and love to all y'all.
Thankful to live in the best country ever, and for the tiny little piece of it that God has graciously given me for awhile. May God continue to bless America, and the Horde. Sending hugs and love to all y'all.
Posted by: screaming in digital at July 04, 2026 09:02 AM (hPLSE)
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Powerline week in pictures is up
Some good ones in the weekly funnies
Some good ones in the weekly funnies
Posted by: Skip at July 04, 2026 09:06 AM (Ia/+0)
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Greetings, good morning and Happy 250th to everyone!
My wife is at her first show of the day. Her band is going to be performing at a retirement community. She's trying to negotiate the band being able to leave instead of being forced to sit for the rest of the performance.
I managed to get a few things accomplished as well and now I dedicate the day to staying within my air conditioned home and drugging the dogs before the fireworks begin.
My wife is at her first show of the day. Her band is going to be performing at a retirement community. She's trying to negotiate the band being able to leave instead of being forced to sit for the rest of the performance.
I managed to get a few things accomplished as well and now I dedicate the day to staying within my air conditioned home and drugging the dogs before the fireworks begin.
Posted by: NR Pax at July 04, 2026 09:07 AM (/k3in)
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Looks like Men's Metric Kickball doesn't end until July 19th, so some amount of visiting Europeans who normally dwell in a Buc-ee's desert will get to witness the celebrations tonight.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at July 04, 2026 09:07 AM (2Ez/1)
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I guess that's my job - a bridge to the increasingly separate branches of the family.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 04, 2026 09:00 AM (ZOv7s)
That is important.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 04, 2026 09:00 AM (ZOv7s)
That is important.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 04, 2026 09:08 AM (h7ZuX)
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It might be fun to see Semiquincentennial in a limerick.
Posted by: Limerick Lover
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It'll Get You In The End - a limerick
There once was an over-eager millennial
Celebrating the Semiquincentennial
In a grand epic fail
he slid down the stair rail
And landed smack dab on his finial!
Posted by: Limerick Lover
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It'll Get You In The End - a limerick
There once was an over-eager millennial
Celebrating the Semiquincentennial
In a grand epic fail
he slid down the stair rail
And landed smack dab on his finial!
Posted by: muldoon at July 04, 2026 09:09 AM (I0N4X)
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drugging the dogs before the fireworks begin.
Posted by: NR Pax at July 04, 2026 09:07 AM (/k3in)
Thanks for the reminder!
*sets Trazadone on counter so I remember later. Might as well get the claw clippers and grinder out, too. Two birds, one stone, and all that.
Posted by: NR Pax at July 04, 2026 09:07 AM (/k3in)
Thanks for the reminder!
*sets Trazadone on counter so I remember later. Might as well get the claw clippers and grinder out, too. Two birds, one stone, and all that.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 04, 2026 09:10 AM (h7ZuX)
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Happy 4th to the Horde! I showed up sometime after 2008 and mostly lurk at this fine Military Blog.
Posted by: Texican ette at July 04, 2026 09:11 AM (SNf74)
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Wolfus,
It's the Sutliff J4 burley. Mostly burley with some Kentucky and a light vanilla topping. Fairly mild, slightly sweet and it goes great with my perked black coffee. It's now discontinued but I was able to get the last couple of pounds before it disappeared. Think of Carter Hall or Granger kicked up several notches in quality. I save it for an occasional treat.
Posted by: JTB at July 04, 2026
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Sounds great. I have a 2021 7 or 8 oz. tin of Granger in the closet, and should open it now that Sir Walter Raleigh is still giving off that faint vinegar aroma in the pouch.
I finished the Standard Mixture -- there was only about ten minutes' worth left in the bowl after yesterday afternoon. Got some Match Early Morning Pipe going in the same pot-bowl pipe.
It's the Sutliff J4 burley. Mostly burley with some Kentucky and a light vanilla topping. Fairly mild, slightly sweet and it goes great with my perked black coffee. It's now discontinued but I was able to get the last couple of pounds before it disappeared. Think of Carter Hall or Granger kicked up several notches in quality. I save it for an occasional treat.
Posted by: JTB at July 04, 2026
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Sounds great. I have a 2021 7 or 8 oz. tin of Granger in the closet, and should open it now that Sir Walter Raleigh is still giving off that faint vinegar aroma in the pouch.
I finished the Standard Mixture -- there was only about ten minutes' worth left in the bowl after yesterday afternoon. Got some Match Early Morning Pipe going in the same pot-bowl pipe.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 04, 2026 09:11 AM (wzUl9)
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I guess that's my job - a bridge to the increasingly separate branches of the family.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 04, 2026 09:00 AM (ZOv7s)
That is important.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 04, 2026 09:08 AM (h7ZuX)
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My kids do a good job at this, they are close with a large number of fairly distant cousins.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 04, 2026 09:00 AM (ZOv7s)
That is important.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 04, 2026 09:08 AM (h7ZuX)
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My kids do a good job at this, they are close with a large number of fairly distant cousins.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 04, 2026 09:12 AM (RIvkX)
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Spotted a new listing on Realtor that checks most of my boxes. I've written to my agent to see if we can do a video walk-through soon.
The pickings have been slim lately. I was beginning to wonder if I'd see anything else I liked this year.
The pickings have been slim lately. I was beginning to wonder if I'd see anything else I liked this year.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 04, 2026 09:14 AM (wzUl9)
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Definitely a good day to check the Prayer Thread
Ben Had
Vendette
SMH
AND
Grammie
Blessings on the lot of ye...
and all the other assorted miscreants here as well!!
Ben Had
Vendette
SMH
AND
Grammie
Blessings on the lot of ye...
and all the other assorted miscreants here as well!!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next Up TX MoMe ~ at July 04, 2026 09:15 AM (hOUT3)
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Commissar Hrothgar, blessing upon you .
Posted by: Ben Had at July 04, 2026 09:17 AM (afJtY)
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Blessings to you and prayers, Grammie. So good to see you here this morning! Go Cubs go (in Harry Carey’s voice)….
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at July 04, 2026 09:19 AM (ugElV)
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I guess I should wish my California cousins a Happy Independence Day from the free state of Texas.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 04, 2026 09:19 AM (afJtY)
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at July 04, 2026 09:20 AM (QykSZ)
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I hope the ayatollah's funeral provides a target-rich environment for the IAF and USAF.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 04, 2026 09:20 AM (RIvkX)
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A blessed Fourth of July to all!
A happy family gathering last night and another scheduled today, wish I saw a lot of these cousins more than once a year.
A blessed Fourth of July to all!
A happy family gathering last night and another scheduled today, wish I saw a lot of these cousins more than once a year.
Posted by: Auspex at July 04, 2026 09:21 AM (Y8DZL)
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Muldoon comes through in all of his star-spangled Independence Day patriotic red, white, and blue limerick-heard-round-the-world glory!
Bravo!
Bravo!
Posted by: Limerick Lover at July 04, 2026 09:22 AM (2Ez/1)
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All the morons I met at the NoVAMoMe were gentlemen and philosophers, and the Ette's are angels. Prayers are getting longer, thanks for all the updates. Love you all!!
Posted by: Buck Ofama, K4WTJ at July 04, 2026 09:22 AM (z6ONu)
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Vintage cooking stuff is just as fun as grampa’s garage tools. I’ve a Ball canning jar from the 1930s, mom’s maple rolling pin, assorted cooking implements that I enjoy using too. Griswold cast iron, a pair of boning knives from Rath packing co., etc.
Posted by: Common Tater at July 04, 2026 09:22 AM (tXwiM)
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Prayers up for all the Horde's intentions. Those asked and unasked.
Posted by: olddog in mo at July 04, 2026 09:22 AM (dmoni)
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Be kind to your friends in the swamp
When the weather is very very damp
When the weather is very very damp
Posted by: IrishEi ?! at July 04, 2026 09:23 AM (3ImbR)
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olddog, blessing upon you and your family. Happy pontooning.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 04, 2026 09:24 AM (afJtY)
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Little is working until 6 today, so we'll do a quick dinner then watch the neighborhood fireworks while downing pina coladas. Will spend most of the day prepping for an overnight camping trip on Monday.
Prayers for a safe, enjoyable 4th. Prayers for those requested and those contemplated in Jesus's Name.
Amen
Prayers for a safe, enjoyable 4th. Prayers for those requested and those contemplated in Jesus's Name.
Amen
Posted by: Joe Kidd at July 04, 2026 09:24 AM (nbLIj)
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Wolfus - I like the straight pipe briars for some reason. They look a little more jaunty I think. Is there any technical reason to have a curved stem?
Posted by: Common Tater at July 04, 2026 09:24 AM (tXwiM)
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A Solemn and a Happy Independence Day to all.
Solemn in looking forward to keeping this great country on course, Happy that we still have that opportunity.
I think this place represents one of the bastions of hope.
Solemn in looking forward to keeping this great country on course, Happy that we still have that opportunity.
I think this place represents one of the bastions of hope.
Posted by: RI Red at July 04, 2026 09:25 AM (iaf7q)
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That’s an awesome limerick as always Muldoon… sent me scurrying to the dictionary to learn what finial means…
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at July 04, 2026 09:25 AM (26GAh)
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Same to you, Ben Had. Gonna be tough to enjoy today. High humidity and 100+ Heat index.
Posted by: olddog in mo at July 04, 2026 09:25 AM (dmoni)
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Almighty GOD, we thank you for America, the nation You inspired our Founders to form. We thank You for the prosperity and comfort we have. But Lord, our sins against You would shame Babylon, Nineveh, or even Sodom and
Gomorrah. We regret our sins and beg for forgiveness so that we can live in covenant with You.
Amen
Gomorrah. We regret our sins and beg for forgiveness so that we can live in covenant with You.
Amen
Posted by: Eromero at July 04, 2026 09:25 AM (LHPAg)
Posted by: Common Tater at July 04, 2026 09:26 AM (tXwiM)
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134 I hope the ayatollah's funeral provides a target-rich environment for the IAF and USAF.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 04, 2026 09:20 AM (RIvkX)
Amen to that!
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 04, 2026 09:20 AM (RIvkX)
Amen to that!
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 04, 2026 09:27 AM (h7ZuX)
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Posted by: Grammie wingers phone at July 04, 2026 08:12 AM (56y8R
Good to see you, my sister in Christ! FenSpouse and I have been praying for you.
Good to see you, my sister in Christ! FenSpouse and I have been praying for you.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 04, 2026 09:27 AM (eF17/)
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That’s an awesome limerick as always Muldoon… sent me scurrying to the dictionary to learn what finial means…
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at July 04, 2026 09:25 AM (26GAh)
He both amuses and educates
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at July 04, 2026 09:25 AM (26GAh)
He both amuses and educates
Posted by: Vendette at July 04, 2026 09:28 AM (1ieqq)
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143 Wolfus - I like the straight pipe briars for some reason. They look a little more jaunty I think. Is there any technical reason to have a curved stem?
Posted by: Common Tater at July 04, 2026
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I prefer the straights as well. In the '80s, when I first tried the pipe, you could smoke at bars and restaurants, and I thought a straight would be awkward to handle; so I bought mostly bents. Some of which I still have, and smoke. A bent is generally easier to clench in your teeth, and supposedly the moisture from combustion stays lower in the stem and doesn't reach your mouth. But if you're smoking correctly -- drier leaf, sipping at the pipe instead of puffing like a steam engine -- the moisture issue doesn't really come up.
Posted by: Common Tater at July 04, 2026
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I prefer the straights as well. In the '80s, when I first tried the pipe, you could smoke at bars and restaurants, and I thought a straight would be awkward to handle; so I bought mostly bents. Some of which I still have, and smoke. A bent is generally easier to clench in your teeth, and supposedly the moisture from combustion stays lower in the stem and doesn't reach your mouth. But if you're smoking correctly -- drier leaf, sipping at the pipe instead of puffing like a steam engine -- the moisture issue doesn't really come up.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 04, 2026 09:29 AM (wzUl9)
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Wolfus - I like the straight pipe briars for some reason. They look a little more jaunty I think. Is there any technical reason to have a curved stem?
Posted by: Common Tater at July 04, 2026
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And nowadays I smoke almost always at home, so the awkwardness doesn't come up. I think of a straight as sending a message: "Yeah, I smoke a pipe. What's it to ya?"
Posted by: Common Tater at July 04, 2026
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And nowadays I smoke almost always at home, so the awkwardness doesn't come up. I think of a straight as sending a message: "Yeah, I smoke a pipe. What's it to ya?"
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 04, 2026 09:30 AM (wzUl9)
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It's interesting to see which houses in the neighborhood have taken down their "pride" flags and which defiantly fly them instead of Old Glory.
We can talk about Marxism, Communism, and various leftist logical contortions and fallacies, but to me it has never been more clear that this is all just a secular veneer for pure demonic energy.
To promote a flag representing unlimited sexual license over the one of one's nation, which represents fidelity to parents and tradition, is as blatant a symbol of spiritual warfare that I can think of. That it is a perversion of God's rainbow just makes it that much more obvious.
We can talk about Marxism, Communism, and various leftist logical contortions and fallacies, but to me it has never been more clear that this is all just a secular veneer for pure demonic energy.
To promote a flag representing unlimited sexual license over the one of one's nation, which represents fidelity to parents and tradition, is as blatant a symbol of spiritual warfare that I can think of. That it is a perversion of God's rainbow just makes it that much more obvious.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 04, 2026 09:31 AM (ZOv7s)
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Wolfus and JTB, I enjoy watching Maigret using his pipe as an extension of his body.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 04, 2026 09:33 AM (afJtY)
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Today marks exactly one month since we moved here.
The previous owners left their flag and flag pole.
Fortunately, the flag is in good condition.
The previous owners left their flag and flag pole.
Fortunately, the flag is in good condition.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at July 04, 2026 09:34 AM (QykSZ)
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The Paolo, he is not familiar with this, how you say, curved stem.
Posted by: The Paolo at July 04, 2026 09:34 AM (2Ez/1)
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I hope the ayatollah's funeral provides a target-rich environment for the IAF and USAF.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 04, 2026 09:20 AM (RIvkX)
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I think it will be used for ISR, to track who shows up, where they came from, and where they go.
It is preferable to "disappear" those people, continuing to create a power vacuum and rendering the regime wracked by strife and distrust. Are insiders selling out rivals? Cutting deals to save themselves?
This is why people need to chill. It's a process, not an event. The best regime change is organic, not achieved by tanks and infantry. People looked at WW II, which was a unique event in history and said "yeah, that's a template for the ages." No, it's not.
Punitive expeditions are much more common and much more effective in the long run.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 04, 2026 09:20 AM (RIvkX)
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I think it will be used for ISR, to track who shows up, where they came from, and where they go.
It is preferable to "disappear" those people, continuing to create a power vacuum and rendering the regime wracked by strife and distrust. Are insiders selling out rivals? Cutting deals to save themselves?
This is why people need to chill. It's a process, not an event. The best regime change is organic, not achieved by tanks and infantry. People looked at WW II, which was a unique event in history and said "yeah, that's a template for the ages." No, it's not.
Punitive expeditions are much more common and much more effective in the long run.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 04, 2026 09:35 AM (ZOv7s)
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Interesting in the year 2026 and our 250 anniversary that DemSocs are selling the FDR new bill of rights as quote unquote Freedom.
Those false rights are now approaching 100 years old and have never ever ever worked even when tried on a small scale.
Sweden, Norway, and the other Icebacks now see that their semi-socialist ways do not work without a very homogenous (race, religion, education, etc) population.
Milton said you can have open borders or welfare.
To expound on that idea it appears you can have socialism or diversity, but not both at the same time.
Those false rights are now approaching 100 years old and have never ever ever worked even when tried on a small scale.
Sweden, Norway, and the other Icebacks now see that their semi-socialist ways do not work without a very homogenous (race, religion, education, etc) population.
Milton said you can have open borders or welfare.
To expound on that idea it appears you can have socialism or diversity, but not both at the same time.
Posted by: rhennigantx at July 04, 2026 09:35 AM (/+uur)
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SanFranPsycho, you are well loved and cared about here. You, Mrs F and Boy F, even that new little one you so eagerly anticipate.
Prayers continue.
Prayers continue.
Posted by: TecumsehTea at July 04, 2026 09:35 AM (4VH0B)
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The Paolo, he is not familiar with this, how you say, curved stem.
Posted by: The Paolo at July 04, 2026 09:34 AM (2Ez/1)
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Bill Clinton would know about that.
Posted by: The Paolo at July 04, 2026 09:34 AM (2Ez/1)
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Bill Clinton would know about that.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 04, 2026 09:35 AM (ZOv7s)
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sent me scurrying to the dictionary to learn what finial means…
Posted by: LinusVanPelt
*************
♫ ♫ ♪ ♫
"It's the finial countdown..."
Posted by: LinusVanPelt
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♫ ♫ ♪ ♫
"It's the finial countdown..."
Posted by: muldoon at July 04, 2026 09:35 AM (I0N4X)
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Eromero, my brother!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next Up TX MoMe ~ at July 04, 2026 09:36 AM (hOUT3)
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Hi Eromero!
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at July 04, 2026 09:36 AM (QykSZ)
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You people. You have me happy crying with your sweet sweet cards and letters. Ever since I found this crazy place back in 2008, I have treasured each and every one of you reprobates. I can't express the love i have for you as I sit here in the cancer hospital. You're so silly special. Thanks for everything. Love laughs at tumors. Kisses.
Posted by: Grammie wingers phone at July 04, 2026 08:12 AM (56y8R)
🇺🇸🎉 Grammie!!!
Posted by: Grammie wingers phone at July 04, 2026 08:12 AM (56y8R)
🇺🇸🎉 Grammie!!!
Posted by: runner at July 04, 2026 09:37 AM (kwV69)
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{{{{{Hrothgar}}}}}
Posted by: Vendette at July 04, 2026 09:37 AM (1ieqq)
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The previous owners left their flag and flag pole.
Fortunately, the flag is in good condition.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at July 04, 2026 09:34 AM (QykSZ)
Bonus!
Fortunately, the flag is in good condition.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at July 04, 2026 09:34 AM (QykSZ)
Bonus!
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 04, 2026 09:37 AM (h7ZuX)
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Interesting in the year 2026 and our 250 anniversary that DemSocs are selling the FDR new bill of rights as quote unquote Freedom.
Posted by: rhennigantx at July 04, 2026 09:35 AM (/+uur)
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This is designed to gull ageing centrist Dems into thinking that it is still FDR's party. They have no intention of doing anything other than staging an Anarchist revolution. The template they are using is Spain, 1936. There's a book about it.
Posted by: rhennigantx at July 04, 2026 09:35 AM (/+uur)
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This is designed to gull ageing centrist Dems into thinking that it is still FDR's party. They have no intention of doing anything other than staging an Anarchist revolution. The template they are using is Spain, 1936. There's a book about it.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 04, 2026 09:37 AM (ZOv7s)
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“overnight camping”
Camping, by definition, is overnight. Otherwise it’s a picnic!
Posted by: Common Tater at July 04, 2026 09:26 AM (tXwiM)
True dat. I used the term to indicate a single, versus multiple, night duration. Got a site at Kissimmee Prarie Park, a certified Dark Sky park..
Camping, by definition, is overnight. Otherwise it’s a picnic!
Posted by: Common Tater at July 04, 2026 09:26 AM (tXwiM)
True dat. I used the term to indicate a single, versus multiple, night duration. Got a site at Kissimmee Prarie Park, a certified Dark Sky park..
Posted by: Joe Kidd at July 04, 2026 09:37 AM (nbLIj)
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Fortunately, the flag is in good condition.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy
No question about that flag flying at your house!
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy
No question about that flag flying at your house!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next Up TX MoMe ~ at July 04, 2026 09:38 AM (hOUT3)
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My brain is like the scrap bin in a woodworker's shop. Lots of bits and pieces of pine, plywood and particle board, but occasionally I stumble upon a nice piece of cherry or mahogany...
Posted by: muldoon at July 04, 2026 09:38 AM (I0N4X)
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Wolfus and JTB, I enjoy watching Maigret using his pipe as an extension of his body.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 04, 2026
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His creator, Georges Simenon, was quite the pipe man himself. So were Faulkner, historian Shelby Foote, and the Ellery Queen cousins. The story goes that when their first novel won the first prize a national magazine was offering in '28, they trooped over to Dunhill and bought two pipes, each with the letters "EQ" stamped into it.
I wonder whatever happened to those pipes. . . .
Posted by: Ben Had at July 04, 2026
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His creator, Georges Simenon, was quite the pipe man himself. So were Faulkner, historian Shelby Foote, and the Ellery Queen cousins. The story goes that when their first novel won the first prize a national magazine was offering in '28, they trooped over to Dunhill and bought two pipes, each with the letters "EQ" stamped into it.
I wonder whatever happened to those pipes. . . .
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 04, 2026 09:38 AM (wzUl9)
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Formation of Blackhawk helicopters and later AF1 flew over our house last evening. Neat! Happy Independence Day everyone!
Posted by: Archer at July 04, 2026 09:39 AM (wvc0i)
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There's a prairie in Florida? I did not know that.
Posted by: In my best Johnny Carson voice at July 04, 2026 09:40 AM (2Ez/1)
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Formation of Blackhawk helicopters and later AF1 flew over our house last evening. Neat! Happy Independence Day everyone!
Posted by: Archer
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One of the few things I miss about living near an Army base is regularly seeing Blackhawks, Apaches, and Chinooks.
Posted by: Archer
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One of the few things I miss about living near an Army base is regularly seeing Blackhawks, Apaches, and Chinooks.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at July 04, 2026 09:41 AM (QykSZ)
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Mornin' Horde! Last year I spent Independence Day less than independent, watching fireworks from a hospital bed. Still stuck in limbo, but I'm taking the improvement! (It took our founders eight years to seal the deal, so I guess patience should be a lesson to learn there!)
Prayers for all who need, stated or not.
Prayers for all who need, stated or not.
Posted by: Brother Tim, still standing at July 04, 2026 09:41 AM (mQbp+)
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Updates on me: This past week's interviews went very well, they really liked me. Next week we'll see if they liked me _well enough_. One more likely interview round for one of the positions...
Also a prayer request! My grand-niece has not been growing properly. She's... 5 or 6?, the growth plates are fine but no growth in over a year. They've found an intestinal or bowel blockage with the latest tests and she will probably need surgery. I'm getting all this second-hand so don't have a lot of details.
Also a prayer request! My grand-niece has not been growing properly. She's... 5 or 6?, the growth plates are fine but no growth in over a year. They've found an intestinal or bowel blockage with the latest tests and she will probably need surgery. I'm getting all this second-hand so don't have a lot of details.
Posted by: RandomDave at July 04, 2026 09:41 AM (aJQbY)
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A finial is a top of my flagpole, thought I had a picture but don't.
Mine is a aluminum spear point on top a mahogan round wood
Mine is a aluminum spear point on top a mahogan round wood
Posted by: Skip at July 04, 2026 09:41 AM (Ia/+0)
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*sets Trazadone on counter so I remember later*
Not bad. The stuff we use contains chamomile, passionflower, valerian root and melatonin. Good stuff so I hope it helps when the explosions start.
Not bad. The stuff we use contains chamomile, passionflower, valerian root and melatonin. Good stuff so I hope it helps when the explosions start.
Posted by: NR Pax at July 04, 2026 09:41 AM (/k3in)
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152 ... I agree with Wolfus. A bend, even a slight one, is easier to clench. Since I often prefer a larger bowl, that helps. I have some nice straight pipes but my favorites are Missouri Meerschaum corn cobs. Even their larger bowls like the Mark Twain version are light and easy to clench.
Posted by: JTB at July 04, 2026 09:42 AM (yTvNw)
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Friedman said you can have open borders, or you can have a welfare state. But you can’t have both.
I pointed this out on a message board forum once in response to something and I thought this old leftist was going to have a stroke. He tried to ‘splain how Friedman was wrong, but it was just incoherent.
We don’t lock the doors on our house because we hate other people, it’s because we love our family.
I pointed this out on a message board forum once in response to something and I thought this old leftist was going to have a stroke. He tried to ‘splain how Friedman was wrong, but it was just incoherent.
We don’t lock the doors on our house because we hate other people, it’s because we love our family.
Posted by: Common Tater at July 04, 2026 09:43 AM (tXwiM)
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Family, friends, neighbors, church, you morons, and Country. That's how I see it.
Posted by: Eromero at July 04, 2026 09:43 AM (LHPAg)
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God, family, country.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at July 04, 2026 09:44 AM (QykSZ)
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The Declaration of Independence translated into American by HL Mencken:
https://tinyurl.com/yc4pth2v
https://tinyurl.com/yc4pth2v
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at July 04, 2026 09:45 AM (XvL8K)
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We are slowly getting ready to see if this anniversary ceremony is a go
Posted by: Skip at July 04, 2026 09:46 AM (Ia/+0)
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Most of the mountains here are a tinderbox. Hot, dry, windy with plenty of fuel in the forests makes for ab active wildfire season. Open burn ban for the entire state. Towns throughout the Rockies have cancelled July 4th fireworks displays. Smoke blankets the state, my front deck smells like a campfire even though the nearest fire of any consequence is over fifty miles away (Aspen Acres fire >50,000 acres over toward Pueblo). Nevertheless we will gather with friends and neighbors this evening for a potluck dinner and fish fry.
God Bless America! Truth and Justice will prevail!
God Bless America! Truth and Justice will prevail!
Posted by: muldoon at July 04, 2026 09:47 AM (I0N4X)
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134 I hope the ayatollah's funeral provides a target-rich environment for the IAF and USAF.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 04, 2026 09:20 AM (RIvkX)
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It may be a risk but they had to do something. He was starting to smell.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 04, 2026 09:20 AM (RIvkX)
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It may be a risk but they had to do something. He was starting to smell.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 04, 2026 09:47 AM (u/oMr)
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Phone saying 87 degrees here, deck thermometer was in sun so not a good reading
Posted by: Skip at July 04, 2026 09:48 AM (Ia/+0)
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Missouri Meerschaum corn cobs.
Posted by: JTB at July 04, 2026 09:42 AM (yTvNw)
?! Those are three words I definitely don't understand together.
Posted by: JTB at July 04, 2026 09:42 AM (yTvNw)
?! Those are three words I definitely don't understand together.
Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at July 04, 2026 09:49 AM (lFFaq)
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Blessed are the peacemakers AND the cheesemakers.
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 04, 2026 08:17 AM (wVcYX)
https://youtu.be/NFPIGNua5WM
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 04, 2026 08:17 AM (wVcYX)
https://youtu.be/NFPIGNua5WM
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at July 04, 2026 09:50 AM (ExV1e)
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Not bad. The stuff we use contains chamomile, passionflower, valerian root and melatonin. Good stuff so I hope it helps when the explosions start.
Posted by: NR Pax at July 04, 2026 09:41 AM (/k3in)
What is it? I don't find the Trazadone to be super effective, and when it does start to take effect, Tank gets bewildered. Would love to use something else.
Posted by: NR Pax at July 04, 2026 09:41 AM (/k3in)
What is it? I don't find the Trazadone to be super effective, and when it does start to take effect, Tank gets bewildered. Would love to use something else.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 04, 2026 09:51 AM (h7ZuX)
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I think that Trump should incorporate into his stump speeches a call for the Dem establishment pols, by name, to stand up against the communists. We know they won't but he should demand it.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at July 04, 2026 09:51 AM (l26NL)
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Happy Independence Day!
As for the Ayatollah's funeral, if I were in the IRGC I'd slip my cell phone into the pocket of my worst enemy who I knew would be in attendance. Location services: ON.
As for the Ayatollah's funeral, if I were in the IRGC I'd slip my cell phone into the pocket of my worst enemy who I knew would be in attendance. Location services: ON.
Posted by: PabloD at July 04, 2026 09:53 AM (byoW7)
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Interesting in the year 2026 and our 250 anniversary that DemSocs are selling the FDR new bill of rights as quote unquote Freedom.
Posted by: rhennigantx at July 04, 2026 09:35 AM (/+uur)
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This is designed to gull ageing centrist Dems into thinking that it is still FDR's party. They have no intention of doing anything other than staging an Anarchist revolution. The template they are using is Spain, 1936. There's a book about it.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 04, 2026 09:37 AM (ZOv7s)
Mad-Manny's little rant about how America sucks and we're on stolen land and we hate immigrants isn't going to help. I thought Mandami was a more astute politician than that. He just made a huge in-kind donation to the GOP.
But he and his DemSoc loons want their Communist Utopia and they want it now. Pres. Trump is going to hang them like an albatross around the neck of the Democrat party.
Posted by: rhennigantx at July 04, 2026 09:35 AM (/+uur)
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This is designed to gull ageing centrist Dems into thinking that it is still FDR's party. They have no intention of doing anything other than staging an Anarchist revolution. The template they are using is Spain, 1936. There's a book about it.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 04, 2026 09:37 AM (ZOv7s)
Mad-Manny's little rant about how America sucks and we're on stolen land and we hate immigrants isn't going to help. I thought Mandami was a more astute politician than that. He just made a huge in-kind donation to the GOP.
But he and his DemSoc loons want their Communist Utopia and they want it now. Pres. Trump is going to hang them like an albatross around the neck of the Democrat party.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at July 04, 2026 09:54 AM (ksbjf)
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It's almost ten a.m., I think it's late enough to mow, now, without pissing off any neighbors. Better get on it.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 04, 2026 09:54 AM (h7ZuX)
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I hear Trump's speech at Rushmore was excellent. If only Mitch McConnell was alive to hear it.
Posted by: gKWVE at July 04, 2026 09:54 AM (gKWVE)
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Any excuse to cancel July 4th fireworks will do.
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at July 04, 2026 09:55 AM (Kt19C)
Posted by: Piper at July 04, 2026 09:55 AM (Wmg4n)
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As for Ann Outhouse, I don't expect to find anything wholesome or useful from in there.
Posted by: gKWVE at July 04, 2026 09:55 AM (gKWVE)
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155 ... "Wolfus and JTB, I enjoy watching Maigret using his pipe as an extension of his body."
Good morning Ben Had. (Hope Texas is cooler than Virginia right now.)
It's true. A pipe can become a part of you. Partly appearance, partly attitude, partly perception by others. In addition to the authors Wolfus mentioned, you can add Tolkien, CS Lewis, and Malcolm Guite. I really believe smoking a pipe lends itself to a creative approach and quiet appreciation of life.
Good morning Ben Had. (Hope Texas is cooler than Virginia right now.)
It's true. A pipe can become a part of you. Partly appearance, partly attitude, partly perception by others. In addition to the authors Wolfus mentioned, you can add Tolkien, CS Lewis, and Malcolm Guite. I really believe smoking a pipe lends itself to a creative approach and quiet appreciation of life.
Posted by: JTB at July 04, 2026 09:55 AM (yTvNw)
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My previous dog freaked out over fireworks, my current one loves them. She will run towards the smoke and flame. Same breed, but this one is from a hunting line instead of a show line.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at July 04, 2026 09:56 AM (0U5gm)
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The real story of the revolution:
https://tinyurl.com/2mxrv6v4
Enjoy today and remember, it's only treason if you lose.
https://tinyurl.com/2mxrv6v4
Enjoy today and remember, it's only treason if you lose.
Posted by: AnchorPoint at July 04, 2026 09:57 AM (XY7MO)
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- God - Country - Family - Friends - Others - self
Posted by: TeeJ at July 04, 2026 09:57 AM (dAv7M)
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The dogs, cats nor the horses pay any notice to the fireworks.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 04, 2026 09:58 AM (afJtY)
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Happy Independence Day! For 250 years, the greatest nation in the world!
The Boston Pops 1812, July 4, 1976. I remember it well as it ran on CBS nationally. Reportedly, The Pops, lead by Arthur Fiedler, drew a record-breaking 400,000 thousand people to the Charles River Esplanade for the performance.
Something that really struck me rewatching the performance this morning was the cameras capturing a baby and another young child in the audience, now 50 years ago.
Grammie Winger! Another blessing for us on this historical day! Always in our hearts and minds; continuing prayers for you and yours. 🙏
And continuing prayers for God's blessings & comfort for all of the Horde and Horde adjacent, especially those with particular health needs.
The Boston Pops 1812, July 4, 1976. I remember it well as it ran on CBS nationally. Reportedly, The Pops, lead by Arthur Fiedler, drew a record-breaking 400,000 thousand people to the Charles River Esplanade for the performance.
Something that really struck me rewatching the performance this morning was the cameras capturing a baby and another young child in the audience, now 50 years ago.
Grammie Winger! Another blessing for us on this historical day! Always in our hearts and minds; continuing prayers for you and yours. 🙏
And continuing prayers for God's blessings & comfort for all of the Horde and Horde adjacent, especially those with particular health needs.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at July 04, 2026 09:58 AM (NFX2v)
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I hope the ayatollah's funeral provides a target-rich environment for the IAF and USAF.
Posted by: San Franpsycho
It may be a risk but they had to do something. He was starting to smell.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43)
Not that he probably smelled all that great in life.
Posted by: San Franpsycho
It may be a risk but they had to do something. He was starting to smell.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43)
Not that he probably smelled all that great in life.
Posted by: Brother Tim, still standing at July 04, 2026 09:59 AM (mQbp+)
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Greetings, good morning and Happy 250th to everyone!
My wife is at her first show of the day. Her band is going to be performing at a retirement community. She's trying to negotiate the band being able to leave instead of being forced to sit for the rest of the performance.
I managed to get a few things accomplished as well and now I dedicate the day to staying within my air conditioned home and drugging the dogs before the fireworks begin.
Posted by: NR Pax at July 04, 2026 09:07 AM (/k3in)
Have them play Slayer's angel of death as their last song. Having to stick around won't be a problem. They might even be escorted out. Lol
My wife is at her first show of the day. Her band is going to be performing at a retirement community. She's trying to negotiate the band being able to leave instead of being forced to sit for the rest of the performance.
I managed to get a few things accomplished as well and now I dedicate the day to staying within my air conditioned home and drugging the dogs before the fireworks begin.
Posted by: NR Pax at July 04, 2026 09:07 AM (/k3in)
Have them play Slayer's angel of death as their last song. Having to stick around won't be a problem. They might even be escorted out. Lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 04, 2026 09:59 AM (WQBBj)
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You're a grand old flag,
You're a high flying flag
And forever in peace may you wave.
You're the emblem of
The land I love.
The home of the free and the brave.
Ev'ry heart beats true
'neath the Red, White and Blue,
Where there's never a boast or brag.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
Keep your eye on the grand old flag.
You're a high flying flag
And forever in peace may you wave.
You're the emblem of
The land I love.
The home of the free and the brave.
Ev'ry heart beats true
'neath the Red, White and Blue,
Where there's never a boast or brag.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
Keep your eye on the grand old flag.
Posted by: Zombie George M. Cohan at July 04, 2026 09:59 AM (wVcYX)
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at July 04, 2026 10:00 AM (QykSZ)
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What is it? I don't find the Trazadone to be super effective, and when it does start to take effect, Tank gets bewildered. Would love to use something else.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs!
"Vibeful Calming Soft Chews." We get them from Chewy.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs!
"Vibeful Calming Soft Chews." We get them from Chewy.
Posted by: NR Pax at July 04, 2026 10:01 AM (/k3in)
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>>> 196 I hear Trump's speech at Rushmore was excellent. If only Mitch McConnell was alive to hear it.
Posted by: gKWVE at July 04, 2026 09:54 AM (gKWVE)
Posted by: gKWVE at July 04, 2026 09:54 AM (gKWVE)
Posted by: Mitch McConnell's staff at July 04, 2026 10:01 AM (R+iUD)
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Colostrum works. You cam get just beef colostrum. I use a product called Composure by Vetriscience. Also, CBD oil works if you need something stronger.. and one last one, Amber Naturalz makes something called Aches and Discomforts. Tends to make them sleepy. All these are for dogs, although cats can take colostrum.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 04, 2026 10:01 AM (bkuEU)
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Paolo, it's called Peyronie's disease. There's treatments for it.
Posted by: AnchorPoint at July 04, 2026 10:01 AM (XY7MO)
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From PowerLine Funnies:
"Put a communist in a helicopter and he will fly for a few hours. Throw him out of a helicopter and he will fly for the rest of his life'. -Augusto Pinochet.
"Put a communist in a helicopter and he will fly for a few hours. Throw him out of a helicopter and he will fly for the rest of his life'. -Augusto Pinochet.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at July 04, 2026 10:03 AM (l26NL)
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The Missouri Meerschaum Corn Cobs were very popular musicians on the early episodes of Hee Haw.
Posted by: Back in the day at July 04, 2026 10:03 AM (2Ez/1)
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189 ... "Those are three words I definitely don't understand together."
Polliwog,
Missouri Meerschaum company, under that name, began making corn cob pipes before WW I. A play on using the most common material, corn cobs, with the luxury meerschaum pipes and their fancy carved bowls.
Polliwog,
Missouri Meerschaum company, under that name, began making corn cob pipes before WW I. A play on using the most common material, corn cobs, with the luxury meerschaum pipes and their fancy carved bowls.
Posted by: JTB at July 04, 2026 10:03 AM (yTvNw)
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One of the few things I miss about living near an Army base is regularly seeing Blackhawks, Apaches, and Chinooks.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at July 04, 2026 09:41 AM (QykSZ)
One of the things I miss was seeing the Blue Angels in F4s, and the memory of pickling one of them coming in low and too fast at Oceana. I as a snuffy airman on ramp watch and did know the Blue Angels were arriving.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at July 04, 2026 09:41 AM (QykSZ)
One of the things I miss was seeing the Blue Angels in F4s, and the memory of pickling one of them coming in low and too fast at Oceana. I as a snuffy airman on ramp watch and did know the Blue Angels were arriving.
Posted by: Eromero at July 04, 2026 10:04 AM (LHPAg)
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I hope the ayatollah's funeral provides a target-rich environment for the IAF and USAF.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 04, 2026 09:20 AM (RIvkX)
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I think it will be used for ISR, to track who shows up, where they came from, and where they go.
It is preferable to "disappear" those people, continuing to create a power vacuum and rendering the regime wracked by strife and distrust. Are insiders selling out rivals? Cutting deals to save themselves?
This is why people need to chill. It's a process, not an event. ...
Punitive expeditions are much more common and much more effective in the long run.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 04, 2026 09:35 AM (ZOv7s)
The "We've been defeated by Iran!!! reee!!!" people are just so wrong in their assessment that they astound me. Crude oil prices have dropped, UAE has left OPEC and is building a pipeline, and shipping has resumed through the Strait of Hormuz (despite Iran's bluster).
The MOU is not a peace treaty. It's really to let the tankers escape. If you know "go time" has a date certain, would you return? No you would not.
Who's selling oil from a safe location? Oh yah, 'Murica!
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 04, 2026 09:20 AM (RIvkX)
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I think it will be used for ISR, to track who shows up, where they came from, and where they go.
It is preferable to "disappear" those people, continuing to create a power vacuum and rendering the regime wracked by strife and distrust. Are insiders selling out rivals? Cutting deals to save themselves?
This is why people need to chill. It's a process, not an event. ...
Punitive expeditions are much more common and much more effective in the long run.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 04, 2026 09:35 AM (ZOv7s)
The "We've been defeated by Iran!!! reee!!!" people are just so wrong in their assessment that they astound me. Crude oil prices have dropped, UAE has left OPEC and is building a pipeline, and shipping has resumed through the Strait of Hormuz (despite Iran's bluster).
The MOU is not a peace treaty. It's really to let the tankers escape. If you know "go time" has a date certain, would you return? No you would not.
Who's selling oil from a safe location? Oh yah, 'Murica!
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at July 04, 2026 10:05 AM (ksbjf)
Posted by: Moe Howard at July 04, 2026 10:06 AM (wVcYX)
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... I agree with Wolfus. A bend, even a slight one, is easier to clench. Since I often prefer a larger bowl, that helps. I have some nice straight pipes but my favorites are Missouri Meerschaum corn cobs. Even their larger bowls like the Mark Twain version are light and easy to clench.
Posted by: JTB at July 04, 2026
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I don't clench my pipes all that much, though. I'm more likely to hold the bowl in one hand even while puffing.
I have one vintage, a straight Keyser, with a bowl that is not very big but which is twice as heavy as my others. I've learned to clench a little higher up the stem when I do that while puffing that pipe.
Posted by: JTB at July 04, 2026
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I don't clench my pipes all that much, though. I'm more likely to hold the bowl in one hand even while puffing.
I have one vintage, a straight Keyser, with a bowl that is not very big but which is twice as heavy as my others. I've learned to clench a little higher up the stem when I do that while puffing that pipe.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 04, 2026 10:06 AM (wzUl9)
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This warning to ancient Israel resonates with me on this day of national celebration, a "feast" day if you will..
"But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream." Amos 5:24
"But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream." Amos 5:24
Posted by: muldoon at July 04, 2026 10:08 AM (I0N4X)
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Mad-Manny's little rant about how America sucks and we're on stolen land and we hate immigrants isn't going to help. I thought Mandami was a more astute politician than that. He just made a huge in-kind donation to the GOP.
But he and his DemSoc loons want their Communist Utopia and they want it now. Pres. Trump is going to hang them like an albatross around the neck of the Democrat party.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at July 04, 2026 09:54 AM (ksbjf)
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The legacy media will leave all of that out and just include the FDR bits to reassure people like my parents that the Party hasn't changed at all, it's that the GOP is now run by Nazis (I mean, the bad Nazis, not the good ones like that nice man in Maine).
A lot of old Dems are in deep denial about the state of the Party, and soundbites like this are designed to reinforce that, and allow them to tune out the other parts as "GOP misinformation." They still think Russiagate is real, Hunter Biden's laptop was fake, and that J6 killed cops.
But he and his DemSoc loons want their Communist Utopia and they want it now. Pres. Trump is going to hang them like an albatross around the neck of the Democrat party.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at July 04, 2026 09:54 AM (ksbjf)
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The legacy media will leave all of that out and just include the FDR bits to reassure people like my parents that the Party hasn't changed at all, it's that the GOP is now run by Nazis (I mean, the bad Nazis, not the good ones like that nice man in Maine).
A lot of old Dems are in deep denial about the state of the Party, and soundbites like this are designed to reinforce that, and allow them to tune out the other parts as "GOP misinformation." They still think Russiagate is real, Hunter Biden's laptop was fake, and that J6 killed cops.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 04, 2026 10:08 AM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: man at July 04, 2026 10:09 AM (XuXeR)
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***Peeks in, sees all is well, sends good vibes, withdraws***
Posted by: TRex - low key dino at July 04, 2026 10:09 AM (IQ6Gq)
225
'Murrica, fuck yeah!!
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at July 04, 2026 10:09 AM (Kt19C)
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Good morning Horde.
God Bless the USA .
So lovely to see grammie this morning. Prayers in abundance for all of the Horde and their loved ones, especially Some Rat and Mrs Franpyscho.
God Bless the USA .
So lovely to see grammie this morning. Prayers in abundance for all of the Horde and their loved ones, especially Some Rat and Mrs Franpyscho.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at July 04, 2026 10:09 AM (ibDUx)
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Forgot to mention that my shirt of the day is the red one with the phrase "Unapologetically American." Had to put it on before my wife stole it.
Posted by: NR Pax at July 04, 2026 10:09 AM (/k3in)
Posted by: man at July 04, 2026 10:10 AM (XuXeR)
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"Vibeful Calming Soft Chews." We get them from Chewy.
Posted by: NR Pax at July 04, 2026 10:01 AM (/k3in)
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I heard that Vibeful Calming Soft Chews are now touring with The Osmonds on the casino circuit.
Posted by: NR Pax at July 04, 2026 10:01 AM (/k3in)
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I heard that Vibeful Calming Soft Chews are now touring with The Osmonds on the casino circuit.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 04, 2026 10:10 AM (ZOv7s)
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It's true. A pipe can become a part of you. Partly appearance, partly attitude, partly perception by others. In addition to the authors Wolfus mentioned, you can add Tolkien, CS Lewis, and Malcolm Guite. I really believe smoking a pipe lends itself to a creative approach and quiet appreciation of life.
Posted by: JTB at July 04, 2026
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It does. In a fast-paced, "get it done yesterday" world, sitting with a pipe -- or even strolling outdoors with one -- is an oasis of calm.
Tolkien apparently liked Capstan Blue, a Virginia, and Lewis a blend called Three Nuns. You can still buy them, though they are no longer cheap, and TN has changed components, so it's not really the same blend.
Faulkner was apparently a Dunhill (now Peterson) My Match 965 fan, an English blend.
Posted by: JTB at July 04, 2026
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It does. In a fast-paced, "get it done yesterday" world, sitting with a pipe -- or even strolling outdoors with one -- is an oasis of calm.
Tolkien apparently liked Capstan Blue, a Virginia, and Lewis a blend called Three Nuns. You can still buy them, though they are no longer cheap, and TN has changed components, so it's not really the same blend.
Faulkner was apparently a Dunhill (now Peterson) My Match 965 fan, an English blend.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 04, 2026 10:10 AM (wzUl9)
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O beautiful for pilgrim feet,
Whose stern, impassioned stress
A thoroughfare for freedom beat
Across the wilderness!
America! America!
God mend thine ev'ry flaw,
Confirm thy soul in self control,
Thy liberty in law.
O beautiful for pilgrim feet,
Whose stern, impassioned stress
A thoroughfare for freedom beat
Across the wilderness!
America! America!
God mend thine ev'ry flaw,
Confirm thy soul in self control,
Thy liberty in law.
Posted by: The second verse at July 04, 2026 10:11 AM (2Ez/1)
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"My native country, thee,
Land of the noble free,
Thy name I love;
I love thy rocks and rills,
Thy woods and templed hills;
My heart with rapture thrills
Like that above."
Land of the noble free,
Thy name I love;
I love thy rocks and rills,
Thy woods and templed hills;
My heart with rapture thrills
Like that above."
Posted by: man at July 04, 2026 10:12 AM (XuXeR)
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But he and his DemSoc loons want their Communist Utopia and they want it now. Pres. Trump is going to hang them like an albatross around the neck of the Democrat party.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at July 04, 2026 09:54 AM (ksbjf)
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The legacy media will leave all of that out and just include the FDR bits to reassure people like my parents that the Party hasn't changed at all, it's that the GOP is now run by Nazis (I mean, the bad Nazis, not the good ones like that nice man in Maine).
A lot of old Dems are in deep denial about the state of the Party, and soundbites like this are designed to reinforce that, and allow them to tune out the other parts as "GOP misinformation." They still think Russiagate is real, Hunter Biden's laptop was fake, and that J6 killed cops.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 04, 2026 10:08 AM (ZOv7s)
True, but we have very Lefty partisan Democrats like James Carville and Rahm Emanuel publicly saying that the DemSoc loons are American-hating retards. (Of course, Carville and Emanuel are really upset that the DemSoc loons are spilling beans about the Democrat party -- it's Communist in all but name for decades)
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at July 04, 2026 09:54 AM (ksbjf)
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The legacy media will leave all of that out and just include the FDR bits to reassure people like my parents that the Party hasn't changed at all, it's that the GOP is now run by Nazis (I mean, the bad Nazis, not the good ones like that nice man in Maine).
A lot of old Dems are in deep denial about the state of the Party, and soundbites like this are designed to reinforce that, and allow them to tune out the other parts as "GOP misinformation." They still think Russiagate is real, Hunter Biden's laptop was fake, and that J6 killed cops.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 04, 2026 10:08 AM (ZOv7s)
True, but we have very Lefty partisan Democrats like James Carville and Rahm Emanuel publicly saying that the DemSoc loons are American-hating retards. (Of course, Carville and Emanuel are really upset that the DemSoc loons are spilling beans about the Democrat party -- it's Communist in all but name for decades)
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at July 04, 2026 10:14 AM (ksbjf)
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Mad-Manny's little rant about how America sucks and we're on stolen land and we hate immigrants isn't going to help. I thought Mandami was a more astute politician than that. He just made a huge in-kind donation to the GOP.
....
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 04, 2026 10:08 AM (ZOv7s)
I'm very stute!
....
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 04, 2026 10:08 AM (ZOv7s)
I'm very stute!
Posted by: Madman Mamdani at July 04, 2026 10:14 AM (wVcYX)
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Fair amount of people out here
Posted by: Skip at July 04, 2026 10:14 AM (qXs2h)
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Rock, flag and eagle!!!
Posted by: Charlie Kelly at July 04, 2026 10:15 AM (l26NL)
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Our fathers’ God, to Thee,
Author of liberty,
To Thee we sing;
Long may our land be bright
With freedom’s holy light;
Protect us by Thy might,
Great God, our King.
Author of liberty,
To Thee we sing;
Long may our land be bright
With freedom’s holy light;
Protect us by Thy might,
Great God, our King.
Posted by: man at July 04, 2026 10:15 AM (XuXeR)
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The "We've been defeated by Iran!!! reee!!!" people are just so wrong in their assessment that they astound me.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at July 04, 2026 10:05 AM (ksbjf)
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It's amazing to me how many "conservatives" have outed themselves as mercenary shills (and dim ones at that) over the past year.
It has nothing to do with the policies per se, it's the complete lack of any reasoning ability to reach their conclusions.
I mean, expect Dems to be incoherent idiots, but this whole business of making up objectives we never had and then pointing to our failure to achieve these fantasies as some sort of failure is really amazing.
A bunch of it is about disqualifying Vance. By claiming Iran is a failure and then tying it to him, they figure they can knock him out of 2028.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at July 04, 2026 10:05 AM (ksbjf)
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It's amazing to me how many "conservatives" have outed themselves as mercenary shills (and dim ones at that) over the past year.
It has nothing to do with the policies per se, it's the complete lack of any reasoning ability to reach their conclusions.
I mean, expect Dems to be incoherent idiots, but this whole business of making up objectives we never had and then pointing to our failure to achieve these fantasies as some sort of failure is really amazing.
A bunch of it is about disqualifying Vance. By claiming Iran is a failure and then tying it to him, they figure they can knock him out of 2028.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 04, 2026 10:15 AM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: Martini Farmer at July 04, 2026 10:15 AM (jehhT)
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May the Lord hear the needs of the Horde.
And may the Horde have a blessed 4th.
And may the Horde have a blessed 4th.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at July 04, 2026 10:15 AM (NnhvP)
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Miss Linda and I are going to survey the nearby mall as regards walking conditions. The stores will probably be open today at eleven. If we get there about ten we can see what it's like for walking.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 04, 2026 10:16 AM (wzUl9)
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O beautiful for heroes proved
In liberating strife,
Who more than self their country loved,
And mercy more than life!
America! America!
May God thy gold refine,
Till all success be nobleness,
And ev'ry gain divine.
O beautiful for heroes proved
In liberating strife,
Who more than self their country loved,
And mercy more than life!
America! America!
May God thy gold refine,
Till all success be nobleness,
And ev'ry gain divine.
Posted by: The third verse at July 04, 2026 10:16 AM (2Ez/1)
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>>One of the things I miss was seeing the Blue Angels in F4s, and the memory of pickling one of them coming in low and too fast at Oceana. I as a snuffy airman on ramp watch and did know the Blue Angels were arriving.
Prior to the lockdowns they used to hold an air show at Quonset every year. It was pretty cool to have them roar overhead going up the bay.
Prior to the lockdowns they used to hold an air show at Quonset every year. It was pretty cool to have them roar overhead going up the bay.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 04, 2026 10:17 AM (viF8m)
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Fair amount of people out here
Posted by: Skip at July 04, 2026 10:14 AM (qXs2h)
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The celebration started of slow, but going to stores and walking around, people are really getting into the patriotic spirit. Driving Up North and back I listened to a lot of radio and it was all about celebrations, and all the commercials were patriotic themed.
The corporations are catching up bigly, and I don't think it's going to end today. I think people are getting a kick out of holding their heads up again and not having to say sorry for everything. Freedom is intoxicating, and highly contagious.
Posted by: Skip at July 04, 2026 10:14 AM (qXs2h)
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The celebration started of slow, but going to stores and walking around, people are really getting into the patriotic spirit. Driving Up North and back I listened to a lot of radio and it was all about celebrations, and all the commercials were patriotic themed.
The corporations are catching up bigly, and I don't think it's going to end today. I think people are getting a kick out of holding their heads up again and not having to say sorry for everything. Freedom is intoxicating, and highly contagious.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 04, 2026 10:19 AM (ZOv7s)
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It's amazing to me how many "conservatives" have outed themselves as mercenary shills (and dim ones at that) over the past year.
It has nothing to do with the policies per se, it's the complete lack of any reasoning ability to reach their conclusions.
I mean, expect Dems to be incoherent idiots, but this whole business of making up objectives we never had and then pointing to our failure to achieve these fantasies as some sort of failure is really amazing.
A bunch of it is about disqualifying Vance. By claiming Iran is a failure and then tying it to him, they figure they can knock him out of 2028.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 04, 2026 10:15 AM (ZOv7s)
I've noticed the animus against Vice Pres. Vance, too. I've never found him to utter anything other than his honest appraisal -- I don't have to agree with him.
However, we've had a regular commenter declare that Vance is just as deceitful as Hillary Clinton -- an assessment that is so far removed from reality, it makes me question his motives.
It has nothing to do with the policies per se, it's the complete lack of any reasoning ability to reach their conclusions.
I mean, expect Dems to be incoherent idiots, but this whole business of making up objectives we never had and then pointing to our failure to achieve these fantasies as some sort of failure is really amazing.
A bunch of it is about disqualifying Vance. By claiming Iran is a failure and then tying it to him, they figure they can knock him out of 2028.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 04, 2026 10:15 AM (ZOv7s)
I've noticed the animus against Vice Pres. Vance, too. I've never found him to utter anything other than his honest appraisal -- I don't have to agree with him.
However, we've had a regular commenter declare that Vance is just as deceitful as Hillary Clinton -- an assessment that is so far removed from reality, it makes me question his motives.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at July 04, 2026 10:19 AM (ksbjf)
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Huck- so how does that work? Do you launch a spud from the cannon and try to hit it with a shotgun? Or do you launch a clay pigeon and try to blast it with the spud gun?
Posted by: muldoon at July 04, 2026 08:49 AM (I0N4X)
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Normally, we throw a frisbee and try to hit it with potato guns. Today, we have a crack shot with us and so we're going to experiment with firing a potato across the field (as if from a skeet house) and see if he can hit it. The boys are making the guns right now!
I'm pretty confident none of us will hit anything but potato guns are a lot of fun.
Afterwards we are turning pyro and firing off some fireworks, so big day!
Posted by: muldoon at July 04, 2026 08:49 AM (I0N4X)
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Normally, we throw a frisbee and try to hit it with potato guns. Today, we have a crack shot with us and so we're going to experiment with firing a potato across the field (as if from a skeet house) and see if he can hit it. The boys are making the guns right now!
I'm pretty confident none of us will hit anything but potato guns are a lot of fun.
Afterwards we are turning pyro and firing off some fireworks, so big day!
Posted by: Huck Follywood at July 04, 2026 10:20 AM (2pEo+)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at July 04, 2026 10:20 AM (ndZc7)
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Bone-in ribeyes (Choice) @ $6.47/lb at HEB.
Fresh corn 5 for $1
Half gallon ice cream $4.98
Peaches 97 cents / lb
Texas!
'Murrica!
Fresh corn 5 for $1
Half gallon ice cream $4.98
Peaches 97 cents / lb
Texas!
'Murrica!
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 04, 2026 10:20 AM (wVcYX)
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Good morning Hordemates!
Happy birthday America!!!
Prayers for those in need and may God bless this great nation.
Happy birthday America!!!
Prayers for those in need and may God bless this great nation.
Posted by: Diogenes at July 04, 2026 10:21 AM (2WIwB)
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Billionaire taxes to start at $50 M.
Bet it hits 5M before 2028.
Bet it hits 5M before 2028.
Posted by: rhennigantx at July 04, 2026 10:22 AM (/+uur)
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Bone-in ribeyes (Choice) @ $6.47/lb at HEB.
Posted by: Count de Monet
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I hope you cleaned them out at that price.
Posted by: Count de Monet
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I hope you cleaned them out at that price.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at July 04, 2026 10:23 AM (XvL8K)
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Hello, Horde! 😊💕🇺🇸🗽🎉
***waves at Grammie Winger***
Prayers are always headed your way, dear lady! Great to hear from you 💐
Glad to hear Mrs Franpsycho is doing better 💕💕💕
Prayers up for Some Rat. 🎉
And of course, prayers for all who may need them 🙏🙏🙏
My cancer numbers are staying down, and everything appears to be status quo for now. I am now 21 months into a 6-12 month prognosis. I am VERY fortunate to be responding so well to current medications. God is good!
***waves at Grammie Winger***
Prayers are always headed your way, dear lady! Great to hear from you 💐
Glad to hear Mrs Franpsycho is doing better 💕💕💕
Prayers up for Some Rat. 🎉
And of course, prayers for all who may need them 🙏🙏🙏
My cancer numbers are staying down, and everything appears to be status quo for now. I am now 21 months into a 6-12 month prognosis. I am VERY fortunate to be responding so well to current medications. God is good!
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at July 04, 2026 10:24 AM (SRRAx)
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This being the Prayer Thread, I'm compelled to offer an Obscure Catholic News Update: Earlier this week, the Vatican confirmed that the SSPX's ordination of four bishops without papal approval had caused an automatic excommunication of all the clergy involved.
To be clear, the act itself broke communion; it is not a punishment.
Yesterday, instructions were released from the DDF for those wishing to repent and return to the Church. This includes both the clergy AND laity in the SSPX. An interesting feature is that SSPX priests have lost their faculties to perform valid marriages and confessions. Oof.
The process of readmission is non-trivial, especially for the clergy. The laity can simply confess and be restored to full communion.
I mention this because it dispels the notion that Pope Leo is a squish and/or that he is a Francis clone. Francis indulged the SSPX at every turn. My prayer is that Pope Leo bring this same heat against the CCP.
To be clear, the act itself broke communion; it is not a punishment.
Yesterday, instructions were released from the DDF for those wishing to repent and return to the Church. This includes both the clergy AND laity in the SSPX. An interesting feature is that SSPX priests have lost their faculties to perform valid marriages and confessions. Oof.
The process of readmission is non-trivial, especially for the clergy. The laity can simply confess and be restored to full communion.
I mention this because it dispels the notion that Pope Leo is a squish and/or that he is a Francis clone. Francis indulged the SSPX at every turn. My prayer is that Pope Leo bring this same heat against the CCP.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 04, 2026 10:24 AM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at July 04, 2026 10:24 AM (QykSZ)
Posted by: muldoon at July 04, 2026 10:25 AM (I0N4X)
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I haven’t paid much attention to Mayor Mamdami’s biography. Why did anybody in the Mamdani family choose to come to the USA in the first place? Was it primarily “free stuff”, or premeditated destruction?
Posted by: Fenderbender at July 04, 2026 10:26 AM (1FEc1)
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Happy Independence Day everyone! Happy 250th, America!
Posted by: Dr. T at July 04, 2026 10:26 AM (jGGMD)
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Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. As is was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace, blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Today (Independence Day) is an Optional Memorial in the Liturgical Calendar. May the United States continue to receive the blessings of Divine Providence.
***
I have prayed Rosaries for the Horde's intentions, both stated and unstated.
Hail Mary, full of grace, blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Today (Independence Day) is an Optional Memorial in the Liturgical Calendar. May the United States continue to receive the blessings of Divine Providence.
***
I have prayed Rosaries for the Horde's intentions, both stated and unstated.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at July 04, 2026 10:26 AM (ksbjf)
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Islamic scholar in California, Uthman Farooq, has a message to Americans:
“You cannot stop Islam in America. This is NOT your country, this is OUR country. This is the land of Allah. If you want to live in a place with no Muslims, I suggest you go to hell.”
https://tinyurl.com/4msf7kzv
Bless his heathen heart...
“You cannot stop Islam in America. This is NOT your country, this is OUR country. This is the land of Allah. If you want to live in a place with no Muslims, I suggest you go to hell.”
https://tinyurl.com/4msf7kzv
Bless his heathen heart...
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at July 04, 2026 10:27 AM (QykSZ)
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!!!Happy 250th birthday, all!!!
Posted by: Lizzy at July 04, 2026 10:27 AM (X8xt3)
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252 ... "My cancer numbers are staying down, and everything appears to be status quo for now. I am now 21 months into a 6-12 month prognosis. I am VERY fortunate to be responding so well to current medications. God is good!"
Teresa, So glad to hear that. You are always in our prayers.
Teresa, So glad to hear that. You are always in our prayers.
Posted by: JTB at July 04, 2026 10:27 AM (yTvNw)
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Wishing all of the Horde an enjoyable Independence Day celebration! Sis-boom-bah!!
Posted by: Weak Geek at July 04, 2026 10:28 AM (Z/Qq6)
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>> Islamic scholar in California, Uthman Farooq, has a message to Americans:
False bravado.
Message has gone out to demoralize up on 250th.
Ha! As if!!
False bravado.
Message has gone out to demoralize up on 250th.
Ha! As if!!
Posted by: Lizzy at July 04, 2026 10:29 AM (X8xt3)
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I should clarify that SSPX is the Priestly Society of St. Pius X, a group that broke away after Vatican II and its leaders were excommunicated for ordaining bishops in 1988, though this schism was subsequently healed by Benedict XVI.
There has been a back and forth over the consecration all year, and as part of negotiations, the SSPX circulated a statement of beliefs that clearly stated they regarded the current form of the Mass as invalid and that none of the sacraments offered since Vatican II (other than theirs) were valid, either.
So yeah, when you announce you're more Catholic than the Church, maybe take a moment for reflection.
Other fun fact: the rite of ordaining a bishop actually includes a statement that this is done with the pope's blessing. I've not yet seen if they left this part out or lied about it.
There has been a back and forth over the consecration all year, and as part of negotiations, the SSPX circulated a statement of beliefs that clearly stated they regarded the current form of the Mass as invalid and that none of the sacraments offered since Vatican II (other than theirs) were valid, either.
So yeah, when you announce you're more Catholic than the Church, maybe take a moment for reflection.
Other fun fact: the rite of ordaining a bishop actually includes a statement that this is done with the pope's blessing. I've not yet seen if they left this part out or lied about it.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 04, 2026 10:29 AM (ZOv7s)
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Was it primarily “free stuff”, or premeditated destruction?
___
Embrace the power of 'and'.
Islam is on the march, and the Great Satan is in the crosshairs.
___
Embrace the power of 'and'.
Islam is on the march, and the Great Satan is in the crosshairs.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at July 04, 2026 10:29 AM (QykSZ)
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>>I haven’t paid much attention to Mayor Mamdami’s biography. Why did anybody in the Mamdani family choose to come to the USA in the first place? Was it primarily “free stuff”, or premeditated destruction?
His dada is a professor of Hatred at Columbia.
His mom is a celebrated Hollywood movie director.
They have homes in India, Uganda, and USA (maybe elsewhere?).
His dada is a professor of Hatred at Columbia.
His mom is a celebrated Hollywood movie director.
They have homes in India, Uganda, and USA (maybe elsewhere?).
Posted by: Lizzy at July 04, 2026 10:30 AM (X8xt3)
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I hope you cleaned them out at that price.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at July 04, 2026 10:23 AM (XvL8K)
Just the one family pak today - 3 monster ribeyes. I can go back for more thru Tuesday!
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at July 04, 2026 10:23 AM (XvL8K)
Just the one family pak today - 3 monster ribeyes. I can go back for more thru Tuesday!
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 04, 2026 10:31 AM (wVcYX)
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This being the Prayer Thread, I'm compelled to offer an Obscure Catholic News Update: Earlier this week, the Vatican confirmed that the SSPX's ordination of four bishops without papal approval had caused an automatic excommunication of all the clergy involved.
To be clear, the act itself broke communion; it is not a punishment.
Yesterday, instructions were released from the DDF for those wishing to repent and return to the Church. This includes both the clergy AND laity in the SSPX. An interesting feature is that SSPX priests have lost their faculties to perform valid marriages and confessions. Oof.
The process of readmission is non-trivial, especially for the clergy. The laity can simply confess and be restored to full communion.
I mention this because it dispels the notion that Pope Leo is a squish and/or that he is a Francis clone. Francis indulged the SSPX at every turn. My prayer is that Pope Leo bring this same heat against the CCP.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 04, 2026 10:24 AM (ZOv7s)
I was surprised that the SSPX essentially decided to become schismatic. It pulled the laity into a squabble between different levels of the hierarchy.
To be clear, the act itself broke communion; it is not a punishment.
Yesterday, instructions were released from the DDF for those wishing to repent and return to the Church. This includes both the clergy AND laity in the SSPX. An interesting feature is that SSPX priests have lost their faculties to perform valid marriages and confessions. Oof.
The process of readmission is non-trivial, especially for the clergy. The laity can simply confess and be restored to full communion.
I mention this because it dispels the notion that Pope Leo is a squish and/or that he is a Francis clone. Francis indulged the SSPX at every turn. My prayer is that Pope Leo bring this same heat against the CCP.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 04, 2026 10:24 AM (ZOv7s)
I was surprised that the SSPX essentially decided to become schismatic. It pulled the laity into a squabble between different levels of the hierarchy.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at July 04, 2026 10:31 AM (ksbjf)
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>>My cancer numbers are staying down, and everything appears to be status quo for now. I am now 21 months into a 6-12 month prognosis. I am VERY fortunate to be responding so well to current medications. God is good!
Woohooo!!
Woohooo!!
Posted by: Lizzy at July 04, 2026 10:32 AM (X8xt3)
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>>I haven’t paid much attention to Mayor Mamdami’s biography. Why did anybody in the Mamdani family choose to come to the USA in the first place?
His father got a job a Columbia, of course, teaching African political history. He doesn't call himself a marxist either but he is one.
His father got a job a Columbia, of course, teaching African political history. He doesn't call himself a marxist either but he is one.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 04, 2026 10:33 AM (viF8m)
271
Islamic scholar in California, Uthman Farooq, has a message to Americans:
“You cannot stop Islam in America. This is NOT your country, this is OUR country. This is the land of Allah. If you want to live in a place with no Muslims, I suggest you go to hell.”
https://tinyurl.com/4msf7kzv
Bless his heathen heart...
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at July 04, 2026
***
* Trump moves Farooq to the top of the deportation list * (in a sane USA, anyway)
“You cannot stop Islam in America. This is NOT your country, this is OUR country. This is the land of Allah. If you want to live in a place with no Muslims, I suggest you go to hell.”
https://tinyurl.com/4msf7kzv
Bless his heathen heart...
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at July 04, 2026
***
* Trump moves Farooq to the top of the deportation list * (in a sane USA, anyway)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 04, 2026 10:33 AM (wzUl9)
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I haven't made a formal prayer request, but Mama Publius is in the hospital, today is Day 7. Shortness of breath was due to a blood clot. They put her on blood thinners. A small hematoma on her left lower leg became huge and they had to perform a fasciotomy (which required general anesthesia).
The blood thinners are discontinued. Clot risk is preferable, given the circumstances. But the wound care from that operation is gruesome, my friends. I think they're keeping her there until it stabilizes. Meanwhile she's got to keep her legs up. That's going to make her pretty weak.
At this time we don't know what to expect or how to prepare for her here. Hospital bed, maybe? Before this began she was moving around fine with her rollator. I was hoping that could continue.
General prayers for fortitude, please. Especially for me because I decided that today is my Independence Day from tobacco.
The blood thinners are discontinued. Clot risk is preferable, given the circumstances. But the wound care from that operation is gruesome, my friends. I think they're keeping her there until it stabilizes. Meanwhile she's got to keep her legs up. That's going to make her pretty weak.
At this time we don't know what to expect or how to prepare for her here. Hospital bed, maybe? Before this began she was moving around fine with her rollator. I was hoping that could continue.
General prayers for fortitude, please. Especially for me because I decided that today is my Independence Day from tobacco.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at July 04, 2026 10:33 AM (w6EFb)
Posted by: Mick at July 04, 2026 10:35 AM (HFx9z)
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I had a random thought. The old saw about those who are ignorant of history being doomed to repeat it is a stupid bit of sophistry.
Not that studying history isn't enormously useful. It is.
But if you study it enough, you'll eventually notice that - for better or worse - many of its innovative moments came from actual illiterates, or people with little interest in history at all, and that many of its most unfortunate turns came from the educated classes.
Not that studying history isn't enormously useful. It is.
But if you study it enough, you'll eventually notice that - for better or worse - many of its innovative moments came from actual illiterates, or people with little interest in history at all, and that many of its most unfortunate turns came from the educated classes.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at July 04, 2026 10:36 AM (BI5O2)
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Prayers up, Miley.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at July 04, 2026 10:36 AM (QykSZ)
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